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64138
How do I go about reinstalling Touch Wiz on a Sprint Galaxy S4
A recent up date for Cyanogenmod has left my phone stuck on the Samsung splash screen. So I need to get Touch Wiz back on it so I can use it. I don't care about losing any thing. How would I do this? All my contacts are online. And all my pictures are backed up. I really need this ASAP! please help me.
64133
Why can't my Galaxy s4 load my email inbox after I changed the password?
I changed the password for my gmail account a couple days ago. Since changing it, my galaxy s4 cannot load the webpage. Whenever I try to load gmail in the web browser, it gets stuck loading and reloading the webpage, though no content ever resolves. I've been trying to load the page daily for about a week now with no ...
60491
Where is default navigation app (Blue Arrow) in custom ROM?
I recently installed the Hyperdrive Android custom ROM version RLS12 on my Samsung S4 and cannot locate the blue arrow icon for navigation. I do have the Google Maps installed. Is this something I failed to check off in my install options or is this just gone in RLS12 (I had it in an earlier Hyperdrive release from aro...
69323
Where is the current_now measurement generated
If you go into the adb shell, you can check what the amount of current the battery is discharging by using the following command cat /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now When the current is discharged it shows it as a negative value. I am wondering where in the kernel this current_now file is ...
64130
Sync Spotify local files in a network that blocks the service
I use Spotify Premium. One of the features it advertises is that as long as my phone and my computer with local music files are on the same Wi-Fi network, my computer will automatically send those local files to my phone. Unfortunately, I live on a university campus where there are some networking tools that occasional...
64137
LG Optimus Logic claims I have low memory, but I don't
For some reason, my LG Optimus Logic claims that I have low memory after I install applications. However, when I go into my settings, both the SD Card, Flash, and System Memory are no where close to being empty. Can someone help me? Thanks!
60495
Internal storage space running low after rooting and deleting unwanted apps
I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy GT-I8190 (S3 Mini) running Android 4.1.2 and I rooted my phone in order to get more internal memory to my disposal. It worked, but only for a little while. Then the memory started getting full and pops up a "warning" to say that the storage space is running low. I have an app insta...
64134
Generate different thumbnails for videos in Gallery
Device: Nexus 7 Android: 4.4.2 Gallery app: 1.1.40304 I have a series of videos with a similar first 30 seconds. The thumbnails for all of them look identical. Is there any way of making the Gallery app calculate a different thumbnail for these videos? Alternatively, is there any way to display the filename along w...
80767
Cannot access galaxy nexus via adb
Yesterday my noble Galaxy Nexus (maguro) sacrificed itself to save me when I fell from my mountain bike. I would like to copy the data to my computer. What is good: the screen and the sim card is broken, but the rest of the phone seems to be still working. When I plug in the phone on my Linux (Debian) computer, it is d...
80761
How does "whatsdog" app work?
The idea of the app is that is logging the last seen status of a specific WhatsApp friend. What is the trick behind it? I am interested to know how it does it, is that info stored someone on the file system? PS: I have a CS background, complicated answers are more welcome than not detailed ones.
46070
My phone- HTC One V reboots when I insert my SDCARD
I have a HTC One V that reboots whenever I have my 8GB SDCard (Sandisk) inserted. Currently it has 2.5GB data in it. Once i remove the sdcard, my phone works fine. I have many apps and photos on my SDCARD. I am able to read the sd card contents on my windows PC. I formatted the SDCARD and copied the contents back, but ...
42559
HTC Rezound Menu Screen Won't Light
I took apart my Rezound (screen broke and I had to fix it) and I lost those little plastic pieces that transfers the light to the menu. What in the world are these piece called?? How can I find new ones online?
46077
Stuck on "Turning Wi-Fi on..."
I've a Wintouch Q75s Tablet running on Android 4.0.4 ICS. I was using its Wi- Fi with no problems until yesterday, the Wi-Fi didn't want to turn on. I've noticed that my MAC address changed to **Unavailable** which I think indicates an error. What can I do to use my Wi-Fi once again? I contacted the vendor but they did...
46079
Lock screen unactive for 8 seconds - Exchange security setup on Android 4.1.2
Can someone reproduce this issue. I have setup exchange account on my SGS2 with Android 4.1.2. When you setup exchange on android it is required by security policy of exchange server to have screen lock on - in my case it is secured with PIN. When i try to unlock the phone, my screen is not active, i can just wait and ...
42552
Rooted Galaxy Note 2 cant get internet
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Now I cannot get the internet on it. My purpose was to avoid paying sprint the extra 30 bucks a month for tethering to my Ipad. Now I cant even get the internet on the phone except with wi-fi. I am considering a factory restore because if my frustration. How can I give get internet wi...
52231
Installing Apps on External Sdcard jellybean 4.2.2
I am using jelly bean 4.2.2 on ti OMAP5 platform , I want to install application on external sdcard but even if a lot of space is free (more than 25MB ) . I am getting error "Insufficient Storage". These are my few questions , please reply 1. Is that possible to install application on external sdcard in jelly bean? ...
52232
Transfer of data from PC to Samsung Note 8 GT N 5100 using USB cable is very very slow
Transfer of data from PC to Samsung Note 8 GT N 5100 using USB cable is very very slow.Have changed cables as well. Same Issue
63548
Google Now reminder sound settings
Is there a way to set a Google Now reminder so it makes a sound through phone speakers even when headphones are plugged in? Like alarm does? The problem for me is that I always have headphones plugged into the phone. And reminder only makes sound in the headphones, so I do not hear it most of the time. Android Version:...
53181
How to set Wifi channel for tethering?
I'd like to pick one of less used channels in a relatively Wifi-saturated area, when using tethering (built-in option, mobile hotspot). I never found an option for changing the default channel and only frustrated questions abound over the net bumping around on various fora. Does anyone here know maybe, how to change th...
7838
Problem with updating CyanogenMod - Phone will no finish booting up
**TL;DR** Updated CyanogenMOD with ROM Manager and when it rebooted it is stuck on this screen: ![CM boot screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fIevd.jpg) I have an EVO with cyanogen 7. The ROM Manager app notified me of of an update. I clicked through everything to proceed with the update and everything seemed to be going ...
16823
How to set the default dialer?
Where are the configurations to set the default dialer? I installed a new one and want to know where I set the default.
16825
Android external keyboard layout switch
I have and Android tablet and using external keyboard with it. Is there any shortcut or another quick way to change keyboard layout on the fly (like on desktop, e.g. Alt+Shift)?
16827
How to force the locale/language of a specific app
I'm looking for the functionality of MoreLocales2 but only applying the changes to certain apps. In this case I'm trying to force German on TypoClock 0.51 but have the rest of my phone left in English. Any apps out there that could do this? Or any suggestions for how to accomplish this? Specific advice to get TypoClock...
63675
Get the chargin process intensity
I link my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the computer's USB port using a non-original power cord. I've found charging process very slow, so I would test the intensity whereby power cord supply energy to the phone. There's an app for this?
16829
How to turn on load external Javascript on the Galaxy Nexus?
I just got my Galaxy Nexus and was browsing Stack Exchange (in both mobile and full theme) and got the following warning. As a result things like voting, the dropdown and such don't work. I never had this problem on Gingerbread, so I think it has something to do with Ice Cream Sandwich. ![enter image description here](...
7832
How much disk space does Android 2.3.3 and its default apps use?
Different phones advertise different total disk space. When you get a brand new phone with Android 2.3.3 and its default apps, how much disk space do those take?
63676
Convert signal strength to dbm
I've got this app which shows network signal strength as a positive integer value btw 5 and 35. Another app uses negative integers like -99dbm. Is there a way to convert the positive values (unit unknown) to dbm?
63673
How to sync my contacts with their gmail account?
I have bought Nexus 4 and i have imported phone contacts from my older Phone. I don't have email id for many of the contacts,i have just their phone numbers alone. Now i want to sync them with their email. Is there any way to do this. And is there any way to sync them with their fb account. (To be clear my question is ...
12110
Does the Eee Pad Transformer TF101 support the APT-X audio codec?
I am considering buying a Bluetooth speaker for use with my Asus Transformer (amongst other devices) but I am unable to find out whether the Transformer supports the APT-X codec, or find any information as to whether this question is actually appropriate as I may be mixing my terms/getting confused. I am considering a ...
12118
Is there an Android known issues database?
Does anyone know if there is a Known Issues Database for Android, or some tool that one could search for known issues based on the version of some parts of the code such as the kernel.
17198
Why can't I download anything from the Market after CSC change?
I changed the CSC to my country and after that, I couldn't download anything from the Market. **It gives this error: "app name" could not be downloaded due to an error. (-101)** I tried updating to Market 3.4.4, cleared the cache, rebooted my phone. Nothing worked. I don't have wifi at home and I get online via free wi...
17195
How can I install Skype on my Acme tablet?
I have Acme 7" tablet. How can I install Skype on it? When I go to the Skype for Android site it seems to allow installation for mobiles only. Also, when I go to the Android Market and sign in with my Google account it says that "There are no Android phones associated with this account". How do I manage my tablet from ...
52584
In Android 4, does disabling "Show notifications" have an effect on the process priority with regards to low memory?
Android 4 has a feature where you can disable notifications for an app by going to that app's properties and unchecking a checkbox. Both temporary and ongoing notifications will be hidden. My question relates to low memory situations. If your device is low on memory, it will selectively kill processes to regain memory....
52582
Contact details showing up for sources that have sync turned off
I am new to Android, and I am trying to learn, (sometimes unlearn) and work around "issues". So please bear with me for my naïveté. I have multiple accounts (multiple Google accounts, Skype, WhatsApp etc) configured on my phone. I want to sync contacts only from one Google account (let us say `x.y@gmail.com`). I have t...
52581
Symbol LS2208 running on Android
I try to use Symbol LS2208 (Barcode Scanner) with USB OTG on my Xperia Ray and nothing happen. I think my Xperia can use LS2208 because I using Logitect B100 (mouse) and work perfectly. When I connect LS2208 into my Laptop with Windows 7 and UBuntu, LS2208 work perfect marked with beep. Is there any driver for running ...
17190
Tethering HC3.2 with Windows Mobile
I bought a non-3G tablet because I already have a 3G phone with tethering function: HTC HD2 with stock WM6.5. When I enable "Wi-Fi Router" program from WM I successfully create the `Aldaris` network (yes, that one!) that any Windows and Linux laptop can see. But not my Iconia Tab!!! Any ideas on how to use a tethered w...
9353
How can I zoom without multitouch in Adobe PDF Reader?
How can zoom in Adobe PDF Reader without using multitouch? I can double-tap to zoom but it is just one level of zoom. How can I zoom more?
21716
View just the "App" apps, without the games?
The Android Market / Play Store is structured with three main headings at the moment (at least in Australia, might be different elsewhere): * Apps * Games * Books However, when you delve into the "Apps" section, all the games are still present in the list, taking up an awful lot of the volume for something that h...
8992
Does a "one key" voice recording application exist?
I am looking for a voice recording application that could be used in the same way as a dictaphone, by pressing one key (for example "volume up" during a few seconds) without having to unlock the screen and find and click the shortcut to the application. Such an application could easily be used while driving. Does such ...
8993
Yellow, Green, Red icons with contacts and with sms messages
I have seen these icons coming in front of sms messages and in contact list. What they stand for? These icons are just like a "clock"
8990
how can i make my phone not show "Other contacts" from my gmail account?
I have a google acount set up, and i had lots of contacts in my address book that got synchronized with the ones in my phone address book. I've found out that i can organize my contacts into groups, and then make those groups "not sync" with my phone, but i have no way of un-selecting the group named "other contacts", ...
8995
How to ping [some resource] on [some network] on an Android phone or emulator?
I have serious doubts that my emulator really can access a certain server. I want to confirm that by trying to ping the server. Is it possible, and how would I do it?
45528
Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile. However transfer speed goes as high as 570 KB/s but not more than that. Since I configured my WiFi router to allow speed as high as 300 Mbps I am guessin...
48335
Samsung GT-S7562: Network Goes off
I have Samsung GT-S7562. I did update the handset with KyleOPEN custom ROM. Was not satisfied with the custom ROM so again ported back to Original ROM. I updated the ROM + Kernel using Odin tool. After I update, the network goes off suddenly. I have re-register with the service provider to gain the network back. This h...
48334
Unwanted unlock code screen on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
This screen has been appearing lately. It appears in a few seconds after I have inserted a SIM card, rebooted the device, and draw the right pattern or inputted the right unlock code. The screenshot of the unwanted code is below. Model number: GT-N8000. Android version: 4.1.2 (stock). ![The screenshot of the unwanted u...
48331
Android stuck in downloading mode
So what happened is that my mobile (Galaxy S4 - GT-9500) ran out of charge. When I plugged in the charger and tried to turn it on, it went directly to what I think is the recovery mode (Android logo with text "Downloading...Don't turn off target") I turned it off, pulled off the battery and tried to turn it on again no...
45522
Location of App's "USB Storage app" and "SD card"?
From the below screenshot, can anyone please tell the location(or rather path) of the "USB storage app" and "SD card" that an android application points to? ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/N6jLP.jpg) Screenshot I write a text file in the `/mnt/sdcard` folder but I don't see any changes in the SD card parameter...
26948
sipdroid - Multiple call handling
I just installed **SIPDROID**. I made three account in sip2sip.(free SIP provider). Then after I have configured application using one of that account. Application works fine. **Question is:** If I make multiple call to the same phone using **SIP** is there anyway to handle all calls at a same time? Multiple c...
44698
Is there a way to view HTML files/sites on the Nexus 7/Android 4.2.2?
I am trying to get my new Nexus 7 to display my offline web site that I made with HTML, CSS and Javascript. I have been looking for a way to display my site off the tablet as sort of a demo for people to play with. A fully working site, no screen shots but something interactive. I kinda know how to put the files on my ...
44699
How to root Innos A35
I bought a dual sim phone from a local carrier which has been branded in their own name. After searching I found that it is the innos A35 phone. It has dual sim support and sim1 has been locked to the carrier I have mentioned. For sim2, the "Use only 2G networks" tick is ticked and it cannot be unticked(the tick is dis...
44696
Tasker profile with state doesn't activate
I'm trying to write a little program in Tasker, therefor I need a profile that is activated when a certain variable is set. However the profile does not activate, it does not go green. In the vars tab I can see that the variable is actually set. I know my Tasker installation is okay because I already have a profile tha...
44691
VNC style connection over ADB?
Could I connect to a device over USB ADB, get a shell and then launch a VNC type graphical connection where I can use that device? I have a android device at a customer remote premises and I want to flash a new rom then configure the device graphically, I have the flashing part covered but then I will need to be able t...
44692
Fastboot Kindle Fire 2
**EDIT 2:** Thanks for all the help. I think I found it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035047 **EDIT 1:** Putting this edit on top of the post so that people read it first. I got the device recognized as a Kindle, and am now able to flash system images onto it. Anyone know where I can get a Kindle F...
26947
Can I customize the list of text messages that I can send when I slide to 'Text' instead of 'Answer' for an incoming call?
I love the ICS feature that allows you to select 'Text' instead of 'Answer' or 'Ignore' for incoming calls, but I would love to be able to set what the options are for outgoing texts. Is this possible? I am running ICS on a Droid RAZR MAXX. Thanks!
68749
My HTC Desire 500 won't start when i press the power button
Hi i gave my HTC Desire 500 Dual sim to someone so he root it for me but he says after he installed the costum recovery my phone wouldn't start and when i press the power button nothing happens i asked around and they said that it's because my bootloader was erased i can't undrestand how that's possible and it will onl...
68741
Device rooted by Seller?
My nephew parents had bought their son a new tablet, and while I snooping around his device and checked about tablet's information, I saw under kernel version option, it has: root@tom-desktop #116 Does this mean the seller has rooted the device?
1940
How do I secure/encrypt SD card data transparent to apps?
Are there any off-the-shelf options for securing the contents of an SD card so that files written by apps writing to SD are encrypted? If so, what is the best option? I'm looking for something for all apps. I would strongly prefer to do it without rooting.
13243
How to see additional email folders from corporate account email?
I have access to my corporate email that is viewed using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 on Windows 7. In my Outlook, I have filters that move some emails into folders, however, on my Android email account view of my corporate email, I only see the emails in my 'Inbox' folder. Is there a way to get some or all of my othe...
13246
Deactivate Talk Messages on Samsung
On my Samsung Galaxy S2, I am using Google Talk. I also use the preinstalled messaging app for SMS. This messaging app seams to read my Google account and shows Google Talk messages. Therefore I get Google Talk messages twice. Once in each app. How can I deactivate receiving Google Talk messages in the preinstalled mes...
59806
How do I connect to a jabber.org account with Chatsecure?
When I set up my `jabber.org` account in Chatsecure it doesn't connect. Another account on `jabber.ccc.de` works.
13249
How to put a shortcut to a settings submenu on a home screen
Use case: I would like to change the input language for voice input without having to click through "Settings/voice input and output/voice recognition settings/Language" And I have a couple of similar ones resulting in the same question: Is there a way to place a shortcut to a particular submenu of the settings...
59804
How do I remove my credit card from Google Play?
I want to remove my credit card from Google Play because a random money glitch in a game is worrying me. Google Wallet isn't compatible with my phone.
2850
How can I enable Google's voice recognition?
I want to enable Android's Voice Input on my Archos 70 Internet Tablet. Voice Input/Output isn't even visible in the settings menu. Is there an apk file to add this or some other way? I'm happy to take 3rd party Voice Recognition suggestions like vlingo if they don't need access to the Google Voice Recognition Engine, ...
2853
Why does the home screen stay empty (no application icons/no widgets) sometimes?
I have a Motorola Milestone, and sometimes when I press Home to go back to the Home Screen, the screen shows no application icons, no widgets. It simply stays blank, with the wallpaper on background. I can navigate to the other Home Screens by dragging to left or right, but every screen it empty. The phone seems normal...
2855
Security / Privacy concerns regarding custom android ROM
What are the security and privacy concerns surrounding using a custom android ROM like that of cyanogen?
2854
Rooting a regularly used Droid Incredible
I remember when I jailbroke an iPhone one time I had to use iTunes to restore the default system because there were a lot of applications installed on the phone already (which apparently increases the chances of a brick). Is this the case with Android phones, specifically the Droid Incredible? I have been using it regu...
1490
How do I quickly change the default action of a contact in the favorites widget?
I see no obvious way to change the default action of a contact that's added to the Favorites widget. I have to remove that contact from the `Favorites` group, and re-add that contact (which then prompts me for the default action, like `View Contact`, or `Send Mail`). Is there an easier way?
1494
Wifi won't connect when SSID has space character?
When trying to connect to a WPA2 network from an HTC Hero running 2.1, I can't connect if the hidden SSID has a space in the name. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Is it known to be an Android issue?
28539
University network crashes phone
At my college the Wi-Fi uses WPA2 Enterprise to secure the connection. I log in with a username and password. My phone (LG Optimus Elite, Android 2.3.7) successfully connects to the network, and I can use it for an arbitrary amount of time before the phone suddenly crashes and reboots. I've successfully used the phone ...
54322
Wifi Problem with Samsung S3 Mini
I got my Samsung S3 Mini yesterday, but at work this morning I tried logging into our wifi (which I have been using problem free for years on all my other phones) and now I seem to have done something wrong! Everytime I try to connect to the wifi, it brings up our network, in light below the name it says "Secured (WPS ...
54932
Unable to connect to wifi after automatic upgrade
I have a Samsung Tab2 GT-P5110 that did an automatic upgrade to android version4.2.2 and ever since I cannot connect to wifi. As I only use it for online things its rendered useless. I cant remove or upload the few important documents that I took screen shots off and with the new upgrade it even made taking screen shot...
48593
Unable to access files in Samsung Galaxy Android 4.0
I am connecting a Samsung Galaxy Note II(Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich) to Ubuntu 12.04 laptop through USB. I am able to see the directories like Music, files, Bluetooth, ShareViaWiFi etc. I also see a message at the top right corner which says **"These files are on a digital audio player"** but when I open these dir...
62239
Why does my phone reset the wallpaper to this CyanogenMod default image?
Note II - CM11 Nightly - KitKat 4.4.2 Every now and then, my phone will reset the wallpaper to this default one. It happens randomly and not even after a boot or any state changing event. It could be possible that an app crashes, and it resets the background, but that does not make much sense. If anyone can help m...
20046
How do I create a ClockworkMod installation package?
I'm a seasoned Linux veteran and recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from T-Mobile. I've been feeling the tinkering bug, so I opted to download the source code from Samsung's site and start fiddling. My problem is that I've already got ClockworkMod installed on my phone, so I don't want to odin flash a new kernel and t...
62230
App not installed error while trying to install nexus media importer
I'm trying to install an app with an apk file but I am frequently getting app not installed error.. I am not rooted and I have nexus 5..any solution?
62231
Change the week start on Clock alarms
Is there a way to change the start of the week to Monday (instead of Sunday) in the default clock program? Note that my local is set to English (UK) so it should be the default but is not. I am running v4.2.2, if that matters.
79034
how to rename the new folder name
Hi Guys i need to know how to change the folder name in samsung galaxy ace duos. I will create it by Tapping up the settings key in the screen and then click on add then Folders but i couldn't able to rename it. how to rename the folder by default it is coming as folder
62237
How to transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?
I recently changed smartphones from an unknown to Samsung, and I've lost my WhatsApp conversations. I want them on the new phone. I have reinstalled it on the new phone, and the `msgstore.db.crypt` files are there, but WhatsApp does not read the older conversations back. What I would like to do is have WhatsApp appear ...
62235
500 charge limit on wireless charger for Nexus 4 / 5 (QI)
I recently bought a QI compatible charger for my Nexus 5. On the box it states, that the wireless charges up to 500 times. I don't understand why the charger is only able to charge my phone 500 times. What happens to the charger so that he does not work anymore? Can someone explain that? Thanks for you help. It is exac...
57972
My LG G2X P999 doesn't boot into APX mode
I have a **LG G2X P999** phone and as with most of my phones I root them. I have seen many tutorials on how to root my version ( **Gingerbread 2.3.3** ) and in all I must boot the phone in **APX** mode in order to install the Nvidia drivers. The method is **NvFlash** which installs ClockWorkMod ( **CWM** ) which then s...
57977
Stop gmail notification on android 4.4/Nexus 5
How can we stop gmail notifications on android 4.4/nexus 5? I cannot find `Gmail` in `Settings\Apps\<AppList>`. I have stopped notification of Google play, google services, google search, google plus, but seems like nothing has stopped gmail notification.
29241
Pin lock screen - avoid pressing ok
Is there any way to avoid pressing ok on the stock Android pin screen? There was an option to do this in cyanogenmod (9?) for my Nexus S 4G but it's not in stock (which I'm using now, unrooted). Is there any way to make it so that pressing the correct code automatically unlocks it, without having to press ok?
40847
Unknown email address showing in a contact card
I have a contacts issue. My wife, lets call her Jane Doe for example, is showing an unknown email address in her contact card on my Android phone. It shows her actual address then a second bogus one. Jane.Doe@gmail.com which is correct but then a second one shows as JaneDoe@gmail.com and this email address has never ex...
40841
How can I control one android device with another android device?
How can I use android device A to view and interact with android device B? I want total control not just accessing the file system our certain features. VNC maybe?
40843
How do you disable message preview in the Android 4.0.x stock email app?
How do you disable message preview in the Android 4.0.x stock email app? The only message preview options are "Small", "Medium" and "Large". (Android 4.0.4 on a Droid Bionic.)
40842
Stopping an app from hijacking browser downloads
I have an app (EBookDroid) that automatically opens all PDF links instead of letting me download them. Is there any way to stop this without uninstalling the app? I'm on unrooted Android 4.2 and using Chrome as my browser. Note that EBookDroid has _no_ defaults set. If I open a PDF with a file manager then I'm given th...
67772
Facebook on Nexus 4 looks different than on Nexus 5
I have a Nexus 4 and Facebook looks like the picture on the left; while on my Nexus 5, it looks amazing, like the picture on the right (with fixed tap and native Android version): ![Ugly!](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BXDgSm.png) ![Wow!](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7RbMam.png) I tried re-installing the application and changin...
67773
Android 4.1.2 Settings Subcategory missing
I have a japanese phone (Fujitsu F-02e) and recently I did a factory reset. After the factory reset I found out that the Accounts subcategory is missing. Does anyone have any idea how to get it back? Before the factory reset the subcategory was there. Thanks!
67776
Removing a phone number from favorite contacts widget
I recently upgraded Android system on my Sony Xperia M cell phone from 4.1.something to 4.3 and it seems that the new system comes with many changed widgets, one of which is Top Contacts widget (not sure if it was call that way in previous version). Is there any way to setup the widget so it displays only my favorite c...
67777
How can I make navigation work again in Google Maps?
Device: Samsung Galaxy S2 For quite some time, I've been using Google Maps and Navigation. It worked fine with several app updates, until this week. Google Maps updated, and now Navigation crashes as soon as it actually needs to navigate. At one moment I really needed it, as I was having a business appointment. You can...
28392
What is the clockworkmod blobs folder good for?
I recently upgraded my clockworkmod recovery image to version 6.x and noticed that there's now a new **blobs** folder in the /sdcard/clockworkmod/ directory: /sdcard/clockworkmod # ls -l drwxrwxrwx 3 root root 4096 Aug 27 14:46 backup drwxrwxrwx 2329 root root 131072 Aug...
28391
Poor battery after update to Android 4.0.3
I updated my non-rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 from 2.3.5 to 4.0.3. Now, I recognize a significant decrease in battery lifetime. Any idea what may cause it and how to get around it?
23661
Email sending issue
So the other day I wrote and email and it tried to send and failed with a temporary server error. Now I can't get it to stop trying to send and it doesn't show up anywhere. I sent it using the email app my stratosphere came with under my gmail account.
28395
Android limited to 1 hour video recording?
At the moment, I am using the standard video recording app for video recording. I have found that the recording automatically stops after just 1 hour. Is this a deliberate limitation placed on the app, or is this an android limitation? I have a 32Gb sd-card, so I don't think storage is a problem. I am using Android 2.2...
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Shortcut to turn Wi-Fi on/off on Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
Since the sync utility I use to sync my Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Outlook only supports Wi-Fi instead of USB, I searched the AppStore for an application that adds a shortcut on the screen to make it easier to turn Wi-Fi on and off. I tried DroidMania's, but it doesn't seem to work (when clicking on the icon, it simply ...
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Taking control of Android tablets in corp environment, best practices
We are using Android application for our workers. Some of them using personal phones and it's OK. But many have company-issued tablets. Those are regular 7 inch tablets. We get them when they are on sale or free, etc. Simple consumer-grade stuff. They work OK for our purpose, but we can not _lock_ them so users don't w...
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Play store My App section
When i open the play store -> My apps section from my PC, i see a list of all the apps i ever used. This list is uneditable. When i check the same in the play store android app, i see the same list but this time i can delete entries. Questions: -Why this list shows all the apps i ever used? I would expect to show all t...
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how to add user in samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 LT Edition ? i cannot see this feature in my device
i bought samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 LTE edition from malayasia and cannot see "add users" settings in device manager. My tablet has andfoid 4.3 version and need help as i want to create restricted user profile on my tablet. Question: DOES my tablet capable to have multiple user profile ? If not how can i add this fe...
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I have rooted my phone, but why can't I Telnet?
I have a T-Mobile G1 and rooted it using AndRoot. I've confirmed that I have root by using Wireless Tethering, I get all the required request superuser permission dialogues. However when I go to the Telnet application and try to telnet it refuses to let me, I get: Error While connecting to server localhost/127.0.0.1:23...
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How is Edge So Fast?
I have the BLU STUDIO 5.5 on T-Mobile, however its not a T-Mobile device. I only get Edge. It's pretty slow for video watching. However, it loads sites in less than 2 seconds. Sometimes less than 1. How is that possible? On 4G sometimes I didn't get that, especially when I was throttled after using my complementary LTE...