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How can I edit the title of saved/starred places in Google Maps Android?
In Google Maps Android 5.10 you can save a place by clicking and starring the place. However, the name of the saved place is automatically generated by Maps, and can't be edited. Is there a good way to edit that title, to show the correct/actual name of that place for example? Googling I only found a solution involving...
53597
Setting Defaults for Links
I've been confused about how this works for quote some time now-- when I click a link, say in a browser (Chrome for example) and get the "open with" dialog if you will, if I chose to save a default for a Google maps link, will that set the default to ALL Google maps links, that particular link, or am I missing somethin...
29870
How can I reboot the Camera device using the command line on a rooted phone
I have an Lg Optimus one(LG-P509) running CyanogenMod7 stable. Apparently there is a bug with the camera device. If the screen is turned off while the camera is active, the camera won't initialize again. If I try to start the camera up, it freezes up and crashes with a "Camera not responding" popup. It kicks me back to...
53596
How come YouTube ads do not load on default Android web browser?
I am confused when ads show up on Android browsers. This video for example is configured to show ads all the time before the video starts: But it doesn't show that on my Android browser, but does show the ads on the web. Would anyone know why that happens? Thanks!
1042
Which uses more power/drains more battery: HTC Evo 3G or 4G?
I've read mixed reports online about which radio uses more power -- 3G or 4G. Has anyone done any semi-scientific tests that would answer this question? * When constantly downloading data over the same period of time, which uses more battery (battery drain per second of download)? * When downloading the same amount...
1046
HTC Delivery Report
Is there a way to turn on the text message delivery report on the HTC Desire? Does it even have a delivery report functionality?
5364
What are the privacy implications of using Talk-to-Text?
Given that the Android implementation of Talk-To-Text sends your voice to Google's servers, parses your speech into text, then sends the text string back to the handset, what are the privacy implications of using Talk-to-Text? Does this mean, for example, that anything that I say to my beloved Nexus One is stored on Go...
5365
Slow opening of calendar items
I've bought an HTC Desire HD yesterday with Android 2.2 Froyo and HTC Sense. So I migrated my calendar items manually and it seemed to pick up some connections from my Facebook and my Twitter, which was nice.. But: From time to time the calendar app just becomes really really slow for some reason, the sync icon is runn...
1048
HTC Evo - Can Wi-Fi Radio Sleep?
I've noticed that when actively downloading a lot of data, the Wi-Fi radio uses much less power than the 3G radio. However, when the phone is not being used much, the 3G radio will sleep but the Wi-Fi radio will not. This actually means that if I leave Wi-Fi on, my battery will drain about 2.5 times faster than if I we...
46977
How can I view email in conversations view?
I am looking for a way to view my emails on Android in conversation style view, just like Gmail does. I've tried Aqua Mail, MailDroid, K-9 Mail and Kaiten Mail, but none seems to have a conversation view. To be clear; I am not looking for a "Threaded view". A threaded view groups emails on the basis of subject, but doe...
24729
Xperia x10i complaining "no network connection" in some apps, but not others
I have an Xperia x10i running firmware version 2.1-update1 from 3 (a very annoyingly-named mobile service provider). After returning from a trip, I have noticed that certain applications are having difficulty recognizing the availability of a network connection, while others function just fine. The cases I have spotted...
11052
What useful Android Shell commands do you know?
There are questions pertaining to the use of the Android Shell or to finding a documentation of the Shell commands on Android. Since I haven't found anything convenient, I would like to use this thread to compile a list of "useful" Android commands. I am going to add commands as they are posted. A German version can be...
11055
Does my Android phone uses battery or outlet power to operate while being charged?
I am curious about knowing which power source does my android uses up, while it is being charged while switched on.. I know i can test it by keeping it in charging and pulling the battery.. but i am unsure if its safe enough.. Anyone having any ideas?? If it uses outlet/USB power for operation,then i can be assured of ...
11056
Is HTC Sensation 4G based on Android 2.2 or Android 2.3 OS?
Is HTC Sensation 4G based on Android 2.2 or Android 2.3 OS?
11058
Does Cyanogenmod Kernel support loop devices?
Since I am failing to mount a Nandroid image and since I have read that the kernel needs to support loop devices for that I need to know if anybody has managed to mount a loop device on CM7 or similar. Any information on mounting loop devices in Cyanogenmod or other Mods are highly appreciated. Cross-posted to the Cyan...
49707
Extract App Data from Nandroid / CWM Backup
I use ClockworkMod Recovery, and Slimbean. Recently, my slimbean started hanging at the loading screen and getting insanely hot. So I took a backup, and cleaned flashed AOKP rom. It's working fine so far. Initially, I tried to do a flash without clearing data. Then, a clean flash with "advanced restore"ing the data alo...
17848
How to turn Android tablet into network photo frame?
I have a qnap NAS which shares media via samba shares and upnp (dlna/twonkey). I'd like to run a photo gallery app which displays shared photos so I don't have to copy them to my tablet. No luck finding a DNA client that has a decent photo gallery yet... also couldn't find an app that lets me mount a smb share like smb...
68257
3g direct between two android devices
Is it posible to connect two or more android devices using 3g bypassing the provider infrastructure. Or in other words is it posible for a android mobile phone to recieve the sending signal directly from a other phone and take action on that. Can I add a private Sim card to realise this connection between a set of phon...
17845
Can't open Market application after updating my Samsung Galaxy Tab
Just updated firmware for my Samsung Galaxy Tablet. Now I can't enter Market application. When I click the Market application icon, I get this message "Application not installed". And update was completed successfully with Kies.
17844
Pandigital SuperNova 1080p Output?
I ordered a Pandigital SuperNova and I own a 1080p LED TV. The Pandigital SuperNova has a Micro HDMI port on it. My TV has a regular HDMI port. If I connect an HDMI cable with regular HDMI on one end to my TV with Micro HDMI on the other into my SuperNova, will I be able to have 1080p output onto my TV? I've read from ...
17841
How can I extract messages from .sbf file
I have backed up my messages from my Sony Xperia, and now I want to open the file and export them to excel or something more easy to read, but I can't find a program or tool to do that I just have the file and i want to open it and extract specific information. I need some help, thanks!
17843
How do I connect LG P500 to Mac OS X Lion?
I've been given a nice LG-P500 phone for my 67th birthday. How the heck do I transfer music, photos and videos from the phone to my iMac OS X Lion, and vice versa? I can't access the mini-SD card, so I can't find the LG PC Suite IV which is referred to in the P500 "Simple Manual". In the "Important notice" pink pages b...
8659
Is there any way to force market to update and install apps one at a time?
I'm having problems with my Samsung galaxy Captivate where whenever I attempt to update all the apps in market, every single app begins downloading and installing all at the same time and the result is always the same, it crashes (20+ simultaneous downloads and installs would definably overrun any system!). Is there an...
8658
Is there a low bitrate limitation for Ogg Vorbis files?
Hi there i've created some ogg (oga) files to listen to on my HTC Desire. I've used very low bitrate settings. My HTC Desire music app does recognize the files an I can play but the playback skipps after a couple of seconds and jumps to the next track. Is there a low bitrate limitation for Ogg Vorbis files? A min. bitr...
15998
Android 2.3 set call volume
i tried quite all the options but i can't find the solution. I already have the volume at maximum when i press the + button during a call. The phone hadn't this behaviour when i first used it (it is a ZTE-blade). Maybe(i'm not sure) this started after flashing it with cyanogenmod 7.1 (before it had ginger stir fry) Is ...
8650
How to change default PDF viewer on Nook Color?
* I just upgraded my **Nook Color** to the new **1.2 version that supports apps**. * I purchased the **ezPDF Reader** app which supports bookmarks and other advanced features for PDFs which the default Nook Color PDF viewer does not support. **Is there a way to make the ezPDF Reader the default PDF Viewer?** (Current...
15996
How can I restore the display of the battery status on the lockscreen?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Fit - GT S5670 model. When I charge the battery, there used be a percentage on the pattern screen. Somehow it is not showing now. All it is showing the word "Charging" but no numbers. Any ideas how can I get back the percentage status?
66874
Rooted Android Phone - Add Latest Google Play Store to System App for future factory reset
I rooted my Android Phone and deleted some unwanted apps with google play store, google play services and google text to speech. Now how to add these apps again (latest version) as a system app for future factory reset?
50969
Send SMS to Email address using Android without Internet
I would like to know whether its possible to send an SMS text message to an email address in Android. Moreover, I need to send it without using Internet. I have heard of SMS to Email gateways but then how can one use it
66877
Google Now Data Privacy
What extra data does Google Now collect once it's been activated? I am aware of Location Data, and corroboration of Google Products data. This data was explicitly volunteered by the user. However, I am concerned about what data they collect from 3rd party (non- Google) sources, such as Synchronized Exchange Calendars a...
66873
Where are WhatsApp voice notes stored on an Android device?
I have checked the /WhatsApp folder (and all the subfolders under it) but they are not there. I also tried the /Android folder but I am not able to find an entry for WhatsApp there. I am using a Nexus 5, if that is important.
50962
How do I get the common name of an app having the package name (like com.android.blabla)? (command line or included app)
I’m interested in a way to go from the package name (e.g. com.android.providers.telephony) to it’s common name (Phone/Messaging Storage). The answer should only assume shell access (adb) on the phone (or any system/preinstalled app). I know that a bunch of apps reveal both once you could pin the app in it. – In Android...
50960
What would be a good method to find popular, low rated apps on the google play store?
Apart from just scouring through the charts and clicking on each app individually. I calculate that would take a full week to complete. I can't find any site that lets you sort the apps by rating, making this tough to achieve... if it's possible at all. Thanks!
75109
CWM: Almost any rom I try to install returns "(Status 0)" [HTC One GSM]
CWM version: 6.0.4.3 touch I tried to update my CM 10.2 to 11, but I always run into this error when installing a zip from SD card: E:Error in /data/media/0/[filename].zip (Status 0) Installation aborted. This happens for every rom I try to install, _except_ a Kitkat AOSP rom I tried. Even th...
28839
Is there a Gameboy Advance emulator in which I can adjust the location of all controls?
I have been using Gameboid for a long time in landscape on my phone, but since I got my N7, I've been playing in portrait mode instead of landscape. The problem now is that the L and R buttons are much too far away to reach, and there is no way to move them. I looked at My Boy!, but it doesn't have that capability eith...
75102
Android's Chrome bookmarks won't show up in desktop's Chrome
I have a Moto G (Kitkat 4.4.2) which I've synced to my Google account. The desktop Chrome bookmarks show up just fine in my cellphone's Chrome but the bookmarks added via the phone, which are stored in a `Cellphone bookmarks` folder in my phone, won't show up in my desktop's Chrome (elementary OS Luna). I have _Sync ev...
28837
Setup Exchange OWA / Activesync on Android or iPhone
I'm wondering whether there's a way I can configure my phone sync my corporate emails and calendars? Sometimes when I'm away for meetings all day, I am not informed of any last minute meeting changes, or I could have forgotten about certain meetings during the day. It can get quite challenging and embarrassing managing...
28835
Thanatos 2X Download problem
I have a problem, i am looking for a rom that i want to try out, it's called Thanatos. I have the LG Optimus 2X P990. I have searched alot for it, but i cant download it. I tried downloading it from freakshare, but the download only took about 7 bytes. Does anyone know about a place where i can download it? Please help...
12503
A Subversion client on my tablet Asus Transformer?
I am a developer, but I write some novels and short stories, and I use subversion to backup and synchronize texts files between PC. I want to read and write my text files on my Asus Transformer, but as far as I can see there is no subversion client for Android. I have only found Subdroid, but it is limited to history b...
48258
Does Android 2 support swap space?
With Android 2.3 being Linux-based, can Android 2.3 use a swap partition without being rooted?
12507
Android Browser Brightness Setting
The web browser application on my Samsung Droid Charge has a Brightness Setting that can be accessed from the menu button while the browser is running. There is no setting to have the browser automatically use the same brightness setting as the phone, or use auto brightness. I have no idea why Samsung put in this setti...
12506
Editing multi-line text in address book fields
I often have multi-line text in my address book, in fields such as notes or the first line of the address. Editing this seems near-impossible, as the text entry field only shows one line at a time. Is there any way to cursor through the multiple lines of text so I can edit it easily? The phone in question is an HTC Des...
82036
Media Player that streams YouTube - control with headset remote
I'm looking for a way to do the following: * Search and stream music from YouTube (don't care about the video). * Play this music in the background (while the screen is off or while using a different app) * Control the music using the controls built in to my earphones. This also means that pushing these controls ...
82034
I unable to use keyboard on 8 ball pool game in bluestacks
I unable to use keyboard on 8 ball pool game in bluestacks. when i try to enter anything in that game . keyboard not supporting plz help
12508
How do I export & import files between Android devices and Windows OS?
How do I export and import binary files between Android devices and Windows OS as well as syncing the files between the two?
82030
emulator for new applications
Which is the best emulator for testing new apps? the android adt emulator is too slow and has a very slow interface help me with a new emulation option
82031
How to stop an app from draining the battery without uninstalling that app?
I know how to identify which apps are using the battery, but I'm not sure what to do about it. There are some apps that I occasionally use but I don't want them draining the battery while I'm out and about. Is there any easy way to disable those apps without uninstalling them?
7436
Why does AIM need my phone number? And why can't it find it?
The stock IM application has been complaining that it "can't access my phone number" when I try to connect to AIM. I've been able to connect when I'm using a wireless connection a few times, but never using the data connection. I don't have any trouble getting gchat messages or mail or making phone calls. The error say...
7439
How can I manage my store cards on the Android?
I have a bunch of store cards with barcodes on them hanging on my keychain. Every now and then I won't have my keys when I'm in the store. I once saw someone with an iPhone who had an app that managed those bar codes. Is there anything similar for the droid?
16083
My HTC Desire HD has been stolen. What data can still be accessed by the thief?
I have contacted the network and had the phone barred, I had applied a screen lock. I am concerned however if the thief can still access all my numbers, texts, saved passwords and most importantly the pictures/videos of my daughter which were stored to the handset? It terrifies me to think that some horror could access...
16080
Enabling logcat in a ROM that has it disabled
I'm running Liquid Smooth 3.2 on my Motorola Droid 1. This ROM comes with logcat disabled (`/dev/log/main doesn't exist`). I tried starting the logcat service myself by adding the following to `/etc/init.local.rc`: #start logcat service service logcat /system/bin/logcat -f /dev/log/main oneshot...
16087
Is it possible to be connected to two different bluetooth devices at the same time?
I'd like to be able to send A2DP to my car stereo while at the same time sending phone calls to the speakerphone I have in my car. I haven't bought the stereo adapter yet, since I wanted to find out if this setup would work, otherwise I would just try it. ;) Thanks!
10866
ZTE Blade/San Francisco memory cards that work
I'm looking out to extend the card memory for my ZTE Blade phone. Can anybody who has experience with this tell me which SD cards (preferably 16GB and above) certainly work well for the San Francisco/ZTE Blade phone? If you're using this phone with an SD card model that works, please tell me which one. Note: many peopl...
16330
Wireless tethering between two Android devices
I have two Androids. The first one has an Internet connection. I want to share this Internet connection to my second device. I installed wireless tether app to my first device but my second device didn't find this tether network. What setting should I change?
16331
Blank Circle name in Google+
On my Google+ Android app (version 2.1.1.219805) there is a Circle with no name. There's no one in the Circle. When I check Google+ on the web, this mystery Circle is not there. All of my Circles are as they should be. I've already Force Stopped and cleared the data for the app. What's going on or, at least, how do I g...
63969
Why does android init not die?
As I read from the book Embedded Android (Karim Yaghmour), android init does not die. However, Linux init systems usually die. Why doesn't the android init? And also, why does android not use / need systemd?
63968
why don't pics fwd. to recipients on my samsung tablet. only message part does
Every time I try to forward an email, which has been forwarded to me, only the message part of it will reach my recipients. If pictures are in the email, they won't get thru to my recipients. My tablet is a Samsung.
16336
Google Nexus S USB Drivers for Windows 7 64Bit
Anyone knows how to get the Google Nexus S to be recognized by the Windows OS. The only option I could find was to download the Android SDK and then use the driver from there, but unfortunately, it is a very big download and I wish to find a faster way to connect and check the files and folders on my Nexus S
63965
Mobile browser and google apps in mobile internet fails to connect, but everything else can use connection
My android phone cannot browse any internet page and use google apps on 2G/3G network. However I can freely ping anything from terminal emulator. I can use at as AP point (I am doing it now). Wifi browsing works well. Why I have no idea. Only indication of problem is: failed to identify at proxy error (I am not sure my...
63966
how to get control-/ or control-_ to work
I'm using the Hacker's Keyboard, which provides extra keys such as control, alt, and so forth which are necessary when doing things like shell commands. I'm having an issue where I can't undo in emacs using a single keystroke. Using ctrl-x,u works, but it very clumsy on a tablet, due to the fact that the there is no ta...
63963
Samsung kies3, device does not support initializing
I am using my galaxy note 3 with stock software and getting this error, never upgraded in this computer. Any ideas what the problem is and how to solve it? Thanks!
65754
adb push command gone very wrong D: cant revert!
`adb push kernel.zip /sdcard` overwrote the sdcard folder (which is a symlink to /storage/sdcard0 ) with the kernel.zip renamed as sdcard! **Then I improved my command to** `adb push kernel.zip /extSdcard/kernel.zip Now I have two **same name folders in /** One is a symlink to /storage/sdcard1 and the other contains ke...
65755
I deleted folder in / and I want to make the folder exist again. Does it start with Capital letter (SEE picture)
`I deleted the folder symlinking to /storage/sdcard0 and I want to restore the symlink but I'm not sure if I should make new folder starting with s or S there should be folder named ?dcard does it start with S or s? ![c](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nL7IC.png)
65751
Force Android to stop asking me if I want to terminate my own app
I've got a simple logger app that I wrote for my Android phone. The problem is, periodically (seems like it happens every few days) when I turn on my phone I am confronted with a modal dialog box telling me that my app has consume X amount of CPU already, and do I want to kill it? The thing is, this generally happens s...
65752
Hangouts and Ringtones
Hangouts has deleted all of the android standard ringtones. For incoming calls, I now have only (1) Silent and (2) Hangouts video call; for notifications (1) Silent (2) Hangouts message and (3) Join Hangout. I'm not using hangouts and don't want to. How can I restore my original ringtones? (On Android 2.3.6)
65753
Queue a Google Play app to download later on wifi to save mobile data?
Is there a method to queue a new app for installation from Google Play, so that it downloads later when the phone connects to WiFi? The point being to save mobile data.
69618
sendin a group message on my galaxy s3
When I send a group message on my galaxy s3 sowftware 4.3 other people in the group message receive the message as an individual message. How do I fix this so that all the people in message receive it as a group messagae.
69611
Disable alerts for gmail android 4.4
I want to switch off sound and vibrate alerts for gmail, but leave on the icon (in the bar at top). I still want vibrate on google hangouts and Facebook messengers etc.. I can't figure out how to do this. I'm using Android 4.4.2
2366
Is there a 'User manual' for Android 2.1?
The user guides that came with my Android 2.1 phone are pretty basic and mostly geared to the mobile company's interface and apps. I've come across this PDF guide to Android 2.2. Is there something similar for 2.1? Update: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) user manual now available here (PDF).
2363
Who makes the Orange San Francisco phone?
Does anyone what company who makes this phone? I assume it's made by a 'known' company but can't find any sign beyond the Orange branding.
69616
Using US Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 in the UK?
I'm visiting my mom in the US and she wants to give me this tablet, but I'm not sure if I will be able to use it in the UK... She has already been using it here, attached to her GMail account, but I was thinking if I restored factory settings it might be OK to take back home and start over again. Would it work? I know ...
46362
What Effect Will Installing A Custom Launcher Have On MIUI V.5?
A friend installed the custom rom MIUI V.5, and is finding it a bit different to stock jelly bean. I told him to give it time to adjust, as i'm sure "its not that different". Rather than disposing of MIUI altogether, he says he is thinking of installing a custom launcher eg Nova launcher. He therefore wishes to know wh...
21225
HTC Desire S - Number Unknown Is Shown?
My question is similar **to this one** , however what would be appropriate solution for HTC Desire S device because it does not allow you to change your phone number on SIM card like Samsung Galaxy does? Here is what it looks like on my phone (sorry for bad focus): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.c...
46053
How can I get my phone to boot again?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) and the ROM I'm using is CM10.1, I was messing with the developer options and I saw an option called "simulate second screen" and I clicked that and selected 720 then it froze. I rebooted it and stops at the end of the boot animation and get stuck there. Any ideas please?
46361
Deleted stock browser browing history recovering and stock browser "opened tab" information
For some reasons, I cannot see my browsing history for a week (does Android stock browser automatically delete browsing histories?): So, has my browsing histories been deleted? If so, is there any way to recover it? Secondly, if stock browser crashed and opened tabs weren't recovered, is there any way to find out infor...
21228
Does the Samsung Galaxy S2 support WPA2 with AES?
I'm trying to connect my Samsung Galaxy S2 to my TP-Link WA801ND Access Point. This works when I disable Wireless security but when I enable WPA2, the mobile refuses to connect. Does the S2 support WPA2?
21229
How to stop com.seven.Z7.Social Hub from keeping my phone awake?
com.seven.Z7.Social Hub is regularly keeping my phone awake for hours and hours. How do I stop it from doing so? Thank you
46369
cannot download apps from play store
Previously my BSNL Penta T-Pad 701C was connected to the internet through a Beetel MF 190 3G USB dongle, but I could not download apps from Google Play. I contacted customer service who advised me to do a factory reset. After resetting my tab no longer connects to the net. How can I solve this problem?
1861
What podcast app supports podcasts that require basic authentication?
I subscribe to podcasts that require paid subscriptions. It works fine on iTunes, but I can't find a (free) Android app that supports Podcasts that require basic authentication. Does anyone know of one?
1865
time/clock always on?
I need to have the time/ **clock on** for about 30 mins. Just the time I can see in dark. The screen doesn't turn off. Is there any application or way I can have the time on for xx minutes in case I need it? **HTC Desire on Android 2.1**
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Special Wi-Fi authentication
I got access to a Wi-Fi network which claims to use PEAP-MSCHAPv2 authentication. My phone (X10 mini pro with Android 1.6) was able to detect it as a WPA-EAP network. It even asked for the password to connect to it (which I have), but as far as I know I have to use an user name with PEAP-MSCHAPv2 too. The question is: ...
1866
How to remove HTC Sync calendar entries?
I made the mistake of sync'ing my PC with my HTC Desire and now my calendar has lots of double entries; From Exchange and from HTC Sync (Outlook)... Any wy to remove all traces of the HTC Sync entries?
81074
Accidentally spill iced water on galaxy note 3 neo
I spill water on my galaxy note 3 neo. I then remove the original flip cover and wiped the water. It turns out that the water doesnt go through too far in the battery area. My main concern that the water go through inside the home button. What should I do after I wiped all the visible water?
81071
How to backup applications' data from second or subsequent user of a currently non-rooted device?
Primary question: given a **non-rooted** 4.2.2 device which has second user added and used for awhile, is there any way to backup or otherwise safe the application's data of that second (or third etc.) user? I would like to have backup of **application's data only** , like what produced by `adb backup`. Full backup is ...
81070
Disable the sd card emulation and use only the external sd card?
My Mother has a Samsung tablet, which is not rooted. She always gets confused with the different sdcard locations, as some apps store their data on the physical sdcard and others drop data to the emulated one. I may be able to copy all data from the emulated sdcard to the physical sdcard, but wonder whether there is a ...
81079
Samsung Galaxy S3 doesn't show SMS notification
I need help with a problem in a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.3. I can't receive SMS notification when a SMS is sent to my mobile phone. Every time I have to open the application to check if there are unread messages. Notification flag is active. I deleted cache data and I restarted the phone pressing the button "Vo...
57173
Whatsapp does not show a contact. Tried "everything"
I have an Xperia Z1 with Android 4.2.2 and the latest version of Whatsapp. There is at least one contact whom I am sure has got Whatsapp but is not shown in Whatsapp contacts. The contact is in my phone's address book, with country code. "Show all contacts" is selected, no hidden contact, auto sync is on; I manually sy...
11731
Text messaging problems
My phone won't receive or send messages from or to certain people. To some people it works and others it doesn't. What can I do to fix this?
57178
L2_hsic is insane on Galaxy S4
I think This started happening after the last software update to 4.3. L2_hsic is insanely keeping the phone awake. What should I do? ![Wake Lock Detector screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/neog5m.png) ![Wake Lock Detector screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/miyaYm.png) ![Wake Lock Detector screenshot](http://i.stack...
43623
How to backup original firmware and personal data before firmware change?
Before I try a custom-built firmware, I would like to backup the original one from my 2.1 SE Xperia phone. I know some original firmwares are out there to download but I would trust my own one better. How can the original firmware be backed up?
49488
How can I Have Separate Alerts for Email and SMS?
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 4.2.2. Currently both SMS and Email notifications have the same sound. Before I was on this phone I was on an iPhone and this was easy to change. I cannot find a way to distinguish between alerts. In browsing this site for an answer I came across this question which had th...
49489
New e-mail notifications and user-side filters
Does the built-in email application create a new e-mail notification if the e-mail is moved to another folder by a filter? In particular, imagine the following scenario: 1. E-mail arrives at an Exchange server 2. The e-mail is pulled by an Android device. 3. The e-mail is pulled at the same time by a laptop runni...
49487
How can I turn a stock HTC One into a Google Experience one?
I'm considering buying an HTC One soon. Sadly, the Google Experience one isn't available in my country in the Play store. Either way, I would get the new phone from my carrier anyway. So I'm wondering, can I turn my phone into a proper Google Experience version? If so, how?
52610
How to Move App's Data
![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FQWfu.jpg) Screenshot (click image for larger variant) As you can see here, i have already move the app to sd storage. the problem is, my app data still using my root directory. How to move my data to SD Storage Data???
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How do I unlock the bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
I have a LTE (Verizon) Samsung Galaxy Nexus. How do I go about unlocking the bootloader such that I can root the device?
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Device revives from stanby to lock screen without a reason
I left my tablet home for the entire day, in standby mode and under charge. When I came back, I found the screen was on and the device was quite warm. A few nights ago, I was awaken by the brightness of the screen at 4AM (revived without apparent reason) and never managed to sleep again until I got up to shut it down c...
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GPS not always working
I got an issue with GPS on my Sony Xperia M phone with Android 4.3, which seems to work but only intermittently. When it works the lock is acquired quickly, but sometimes it seems that sattelite searching is not even initiated. ![searching for satellites](http://i.imgur.com/sE2eU3Ym.png) ![no search initiated](http://i...
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Can dual-sim phone use one sim for voice\sms and second solely for internet access?
Is it possible with dual-SIM Android phone to use one SIM-card for voice and SMS but not internet access and second solely for internet access? I tried reading PDF manuals for such phones but it's a bit unclear. I'm moving abroad for work and will need to keep my current work SIM to communicate with the main office but...
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"Ok Google" voice action bugs - Reminder voice action gives me a Google search
Ok, so here're my issues with "Ok Google" on the Nexus 5: 1. When I say - "Ok Google" Remind me to call XYZ at Work, the reminder page does not pop up. It does a Google search. On the other hand, if I say "Ok Google" Remind me to charge phone when I reach home, the reminder page pops up. I have both my home and work ...
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HTC Incredible 4g LTE has no OS and will only boot up to bootloader... HELP?
I successfully rooted my _HTC Droid Incredible 4g LTE_ and everything went fine. However, when I tried to Install a new OS, it failed. I've searched the net for two days now and have downloaded both RUU exe files for Fireball, and neither of them has done anything. The phone will only start up in bootloader, and won't ...