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Looking for option for 3-way file sync
I want to be able to have a 3-way sync for some files between home and work PCs and my Android (HTC Sensation, 2.3). I want to sync a few documents and Keepass password database. What options are there for this? I found SMEStorage which looks very good, but I can't really see a good sync provider that does everything I...
12378
Help Uninstalling Stubborn Application
I have the original Motorola Droid. I recently installed Lotus Notes Traveler on it (we use Lotus Notes at work). The application is giving some issues, so I was going to uninstall it and re-install it. Unfortunately, when I try to do that I get a message the message "Uninstall Not Succesful". Is there any way to unins...
54853
fastboot serial number?
On occasion I've seen the serial number reported by `adb` and `fastboot` differ. Is there a way to reliably determine what the `fastboot` serial number will be from `adb`?
54852
Lost phone and WhatsApp issue
I lost my phone and I have some contacts on WhatsApp which I don't have anywhere else. Is there any way to get those contacts? I have already deactivated my SIM card. Can I get the data back?
54850
Is there a curated list of Android web browsers?
I was looking for a reliable list of available Android browsers for the purpose of comparing features, standards support, engines, and the like. At first I thought something like this would be pretty easy to find! (Spoiler: **I was wrong** ) A Google search for "List of Android web browsers" returned blogs, a few arbit...
62941
Control Upload Location on Google Drive for Scans
Google Drive on Android has the really helpful scan feature which I use all the time. However, it would be really great to be able to control where the default location for those files in Drive is. Is this possible, if so how do you do it?
62944
Battery-tracking app
I have a Galaxy SIII on Jellybean that's about a year old. I've never had any battery issues with it. The last three days, it's been at 80% when I go to bed at night, and completely dead in the morning. Once it's charged (and it does appear to charge fully), it's fine all day, so there has to be some app that's hijacki...
62946
How to search one word in Firefox address bar with Google, not OpenDNS?
When I search only _one word_ (which isn't URL) in address bar, Firefox treats it as URL and `Website Unavailable` notification is displayed with OpenDNS search page. How to replace OpenDNS with Google here?
62947
Samsung Knox - Keyboard Problem
I was wondering if anyone would be of any assistance to me. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 (Google Edition) smartphone. I have recently setup KNOX for business use, and safely connecting to servers etc. However, my keyboard does not work at all in the KNOX application, but it works fine in Personal Home? Does anyone have a...
10288
Send audio using bluetooth
I have an Acer Liquid Metal with Froyo and an Alpine Car Stereo (bti 114). I can use the stereo as headset perfectly and I've noticed that I can also hear the phone notifications when using it. Can I stream phone mp3s to my car audio? Any detailed information is very welcome :)
10289
How can I uninstall Alkido 1.1 when both Alkido 2.0 and Alkido 1.1 are installed on my Samsung Galaxy S
After installing my Archos 101 tablet, I noticed that the Alkido version I installed on it was version 2, when the version installed on my Galaxy S was still version 1.1. The market when run on the Galaxy never told me there was an update. **I just installed version 2.0 of Alkido on my Galaxy, resulting in both version...
26846
Prepend phone numbers with a calling card dial in number
I use a calling card to call my home country and usually it's these steps: 1. Call the dial in number for the calling card company (e.g. 1 800 123 1234) 2. Enter the card PIN code (e.g. 1234 1234 1234) 3. Enter the destination number (which is saved as a phone in the contacts - e.g. +7 12 123456780) I have severa...
21570
Is CyanogenMod available in several languages?
Vanilla Android works in so many languages (including mine). What about Cyanogen? Are there language packs? I have not found any on official site, but maybe anything unofficial? And if there is/isn't any, then * Is the translation device-specific? * Will some parts of system, that come from original (vanilla) Andro...
49821
Moving apps to folders within the app drawer using the stock launcher of Samsung Galaxy S4
So on my Galaxy S4 I can open the Apps Overflow Menu (4x4 square-ish dots) and press the menu button (left of the Home) and choose edit. From there I can long press icons and put them into a folder on a particular page. What I can't do is drag apps from page to page and place them in folders on different pages. I would...
46835
sd card not mounted after formatting
So, I tried to do a clean wipe of my Galaxy SII I1900 variant and flash in Paranoid Android's latest build, and everything was successful, but I realised the clean wipe wasn't that "clean". It did not wipe out anything from my internal data, so my app data and photos etc were not wiped. I tried to wipe it again but it ...
46832
Stuck with draconian security restrictions after adding and removing corporate e-mail account
After adding a corporate e-mail account to my phone, my device asked to encrypt itself as well as the attached SD card, and change the lock to password. I immediately removed the account, but the security restrictions are still in place. The device no longer requires encryption, but it refuses to read the SD card witho...
46833
What does unlocking the bootloader do?
My understanding is that a boot loader is like a BIOS in a PC, which will help a device to load the OS correctly. When I unlock the bootloader in an Android device, does this modify the complete bootloader itself? In other words, will this install a completely different bootloader compatible with the device? Or is it j...
46831
Rooting and flashing the DX2
I have a DX2 I recently rooted (2.3.5) with some self root package. However, I didn't realize virtually all of the CM roms require 2.3.4. So now I need to SBF back to 2.3.4, re-root and flash. I'd like CM7, and maybe even try CM10. Is there a comprehensive site with all the necessary files in 1 location? I've searched ...
21579
Kies won't connect to Galaxy S2
It just displays `Connecting...` forever when I plug in the phone (through USB), and nothing else happens. What should I do? I just installed Kies, v2.3.0.12035_16
46838
Root Samsung Galaxy S2 with unconventional kernel version
My Galaxy S2 is running Android 4.1.2. I am following the howto here. I am trying to look for the corresponding CF-Root download, by looking in the xda- developers forum. The problem is that the kernel version of my device does not match the format given in the forum. Here are the details of my kernel: Mo...
17484
Windows 7 complains that Nexus S driver is missing
When I connected my Nexus S to my PC running Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) via USB cable, the system installed a handful of drivers before complaining that the Nexus S driver wasn't installed. I can see the USB storage as a drive letter. And I can use MyPhoneExplorer to browse all of the memory. I'm just concerned th...
68431
Are wireless chargers specific to model numbers?
I found this charger on eBay: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-for-Samsung- Galaxy-S3-i9300-S4-i9500-Charging-Pad- Receiver-/200962957683?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var&hash=item2eca536173&_uhb=1 However, the model number of my Samsung Galaxy S4 is SGH-I337, which is not what's specified on the ad. Does th...
68437
"Windows was unable to install your Nexus 7." I'm having troubles getting the drivers to work in a way that allows me to run to device
My goal: I want to be able to run to device from an IDE, like eclipse/intellij. My problem: I cannot get the usb drivers to install. I have tried many guides, but they all fail at the step where I need to select the driver folder. I am met with the message: Windows was unable to install your nexus 7 ...
17483
Is it possible to get multi-user support on Android with help from the boot manager?
I know that a common problem with Android tablets is that they lack multi-user support. I wonder if there isn't already a solution that allows me to select the user on boot by linking/moving/changing the data partition. **There are boot managers that allow the selection of the (custom) ROM to be loaded, just like Windo...
68435
Can't play this video error
So i was downloading video files(episodes) from internet it was all working fine i was using ADM download manager and then i got notification mobile memory full transfer to sd card so i did and now suddenly i can't play any download video can't even stream it i am using most popular mx player it shows 'can't play this ...
17489
Asus Transformer video playback
I have an Asus Transformer tablet with the dock extesion and I am trying to play a video file recorded in MOV format. I had recorded the video on my Powershot ELPH 310HS camera in 1080p setting and it is saved in h264 format. I tried putting the SD card into the dock and playg back the video but the playback is very sl...
13396
Why is my GPS reception poor?
I get very poor GPS reception on my Droid X. When I turn GPS on, the little icon in the overhead bar has a flashing center, which means it hasn't found a satellite. It takes forever to lock on, if at all. I've found it's better if I move around -- if I walk a 100 yards or so, it will often lock on, but not always. This...
48197
How to prevent Galaxy S4 from connecting as "Connected as Installer" instead of "Connected as Media Device"?
I have my Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy S4's developer options enabled with USB debugging turned on. Whenever I connect it to my machine, it displays "Connected as Installer" in the notification window. However, after about thirty seconds, it switches to "Connected as Media Device" without me having done anything. Th...
48194
How can I pin offline tracks at a lower bitrate with Google Play Music?
I'm using an HTC One S running Android 4.2 (actually Cyanogenmod 10.1). I recently uploaded my entire music library to Google Play Music, and have started using the Google Music app on my phone. I'd like to be able to "pin" a bunch of music that I can always have on my phone (I don't have a data plan). The app allows t...
48190
Unwanted WiFi proxy issue
I have a Nexus 7 Android tablet. When I connect to my WiFi at home it keeps automatically adding a proxy on `localhost:3128` to the connection. When I remove the proxy it works for a few hours and then I see the proxy is back. I removed the WiFi connection and set it up again and I still experience this issue. I don't ...
2903
Should I let Windows "Fix" my SD card?
Windows is popping up a message that my card may have been improperly ejected and is offering to fix it. Should I let it?
2902
How to help with Android translations?
I'm a Android user. I've used both G1 and my current phone Nexus One. The one problem I see in Android is that it lacks a good translation for my native language (Spanish), so the question is: where do I have to go to help with Android platform translations? Thanks!
2901
How to setup screen sharing for business meetings?
I'm wondering if it would be possible to use android-based tablets (or ipads) in business meetings. The idea would be to have each person in the meeting, with its individual tablet, see what a "meeting-leader" is seeing on his own tablet, navigating through the web or using apps. I see some solutions that seem to be mo...
2900
Old ringtones from android 1.0?
I had a Android Dev G1 phone (which has long since bitten the dust). it was running android 1.0 (later updated to 1.5). I have just gotten a HTC Desire running 2.2. There was a nice ringtone on the 1.0 that i'd like to get again. Is there anyway to download the ld ringtones that were on 1.0?
4491
What running applications and services are safe to turn off?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Knowing which applications to stop I just got a used Nexus One and I see a lot of running services and applications. I'm wondering what negative impact there would be if I just started switching them off? For example, obviously, I don't want to mess with "Calendar," but what about "Calend...
2905
Installing the English (United States) language
I recently got my Desire HD, and it came pre-installed with Deutsch, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, each in a (Spain) or (Portugal) flavor. Is there some way of getting an English (United States) or English (United Kingdom) on it? Removing the other languages as well, would be nice.
49523
How to configure Dropbox to ONLY upload camera pictures, and NOT download all folders in the cloud?
Samsung Galaxy S4, installed dropbox to upload photos. However, S4 has 9 gig free, and my dropbox had 50 gig on it, so the first time, it bombed trying to download everything. deleted sync file (~4 gig) on S4, but now my device is deleting files from Dropbox on it's own! Had to shut it down and uninstall. Any idea how ...
44472
Is there a way to share OTR keys between different applications?
I have IM+ pro installed on my phone and purchased the OTR upgrade. On my linux laptop I have pidgin installed and the OTR plugin active. I set both XMPP resources - laptop and nexus - to the same priority, I simply set IM+ pro to 1, to share messages between devices. I prefer to use OTR communication whenever possib...
11882
How To Install Custom ROM In LG GT540?
I rooted my LG GT540 now I want to install custom rom but don't know how to do, so I am looking for some easy steps to do this and also share which custom will be best for this device?
58712
HP TouchPad: After reinstalling CM9, one app refuses to re-install at all, and I cannot move apps to the internal SD card
The app in question is _Viral Floating Youtube Popup_ (a really awesome app, try it). The notification bar says "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card". Here's my relevant ADB log output as it finishes downloading and attempts to re-install: * **D/Finsky ( 5512):** [1] DownloadQueueImpl.onComplete: com.Mata.YTpl...
16870
How to stream videos I own to an android device?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Is there a DLNA enabled media player for Android? > Video streaming from PC to Android? I've largely been an iPhone/iPad person. I am looking at getting a Kindle Fire or Nook color. I really just want to be able to stream video from my already huge collection of movies that I have on h...
1051
Is there a DLNA enabled media player for Android?
Is there a DLNA compatible media player app available for Android?
5495
Is a Class 10 MicroSD overkill or is a Class 6 adequate?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Is the class rating of my MicroSD card relevant? I don't see any speed class or × rating markings on the 2GB card that came with my phone. Is a Class 10 card going to be noticeably faster (in apps that use the SD storage) than a Class 6? I know that it's theoretically 40% faster but I'm n...
2097
Performance gain from upgrading higher class SD card
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Is the class rating of my MicroSD card relevant? If you've upgraded the SD card on your phone to a higher class, have you measured or noticed any significant performance difference? What kinds of apps seemed most affected?
9627
Is the class rating of my MicroSD card relevant?
Does Class 4 perform differently from Class 6, and so on, when it comes to Micro SD(HC) memory cards on smartphones? Samsung Galaxy S to be specific.
58718
How to read unicode characters for font not installed?
I can't read malayalam characters in my facebook news feed. This is because there is no malayalam unicode font is installed in my device (XPERIA U). But other sites like chandrika don't show any problem because @font-face is already set in their css. Is there any way to read content in malayalam or set user specific fo...
58719
Sony Smartwatch compatibility with regular headsets
I bought a Sony Smartwatch and I wonder if it can be used with any bluetooth headset to take the calls. I know there is a Smart Wireless Headset pro but it costs almost as much as the watch. Can I use the smartwatch with a regular bluetooth headset like Samsung HM1200?
11889
How would you change the default Android boot animation?
I am attempting to change my boot animation on a rooted Xoom with Android 3.2. I've got the files in part0/ the desc.txt looks like 1408 880 24 p 0 0 part0 I made the images 512x256 since this is what the Honeycomb boot animation had. After I copy the bootanimation.zip image to /system/media/ and...
11888
App to sync PDFs between Linux laptop and Android phone?
I like reading research papers on both my laptop and on my phone. I'd love to be easily send a PDF to the phone while reading it on the laptop, so I can read it later on the subway or when I am someplace without a network connection. I've tried Evernote with the web clipper plugin on my Linux laptop, but that will only...
20196
How to recover files from SD card on HTC Merge?
So today somehow my phone completely reset itself. I went into my local wireless office and they helped me a bit. My phone has lost all of it's contacts and apps (no biggie) but the employee told me that pictures and video would still be on the SD card. I can't find my pictures _anywhere_ on my phone. Would they still ...
20191
How do I set up adb for the Augen GenTouch78?
I am trying to root my Augen GenTouch78. I am following instructions from this site but I cannot get past step 8b. I get this error: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gcugT.png)
20190
Path where Firefox Mobile Addons store their data?
I've installed Firefox Mobile on my Asus eee transformer and installed the scriptish add-on for using some userscripts. Some of them require editing. The problem is I don't know which path contains these scripts. Does anyone here know that? Or know where the firefox data is stored?
79124
How can I get JOdin3 to root my i897?
I am running the downloaded version of JOdin3 on my Ubuntu 14.04 system. I tried running it in my browser, but it would not detect my device, nor would it do so in the new window. I downloaded it, changed the permissions to "executable" and ran it locally; it detected my device immediately. I tried running the program,...
20192
Galaxy Nexus: how to upload music in Linux?
As you know, Galaxy Nexus supports only MTP protocol for USB connection, which is not greatly supported under Linux. As a workaround, I have tried to upload my music to Galaxy Nexus through WiFi. I have installed "WebDAV server" (The Olive Tree) from Market and uploaded a couple of tracks to Music folder. But, Music ap...
5228
Does rooting require a custom ROM?
I've noticed that some apps say they require a rooted phone. Is it necessary to install a custom ROM in order to root a phone? Edit: I should mention that I've seen this answer, but my phone isn't listed.
13021
Can I install Darky ROM using CWM even if I'm not coming from a previous Darky ROM?
I want to install Darky ROM to replace my stock Gingerbread phone. Can I do this without Odin, using CWM, or will that only work if I have a previous version of Darky?
13020
Can I install CWM without Odin or root?
I have an SGS with stock Gingerbread (2.3.3). Can I install CWM without Odin? Will installing CWM also root the phone, or do I have to root it ahead of time?
13027
How can I get my phone to find contacts by name *or* company name?
I have an HTC Droid Incredible running Android 2.2 (Froyo). I keep my contacts in GMail, and they are automatically synced to my phone. The problem is, my phone's "Search People" app seems to search by business name/organization _only_ if no contact name has been entered. Is there any way to trick the phone into search...
13025
Can I flash a kernel without flashing a ROM?
Does flashing a new kernel require flashing a new ROM? Will flashing a new kernel wipe the data? Because if so, I might as well flash a new ROM. How can I see which kernels are compatible with which ROMs?
13029
Delayed updates on Facebook
I am sending messages on Facebook using my mobile (Samsung Galaxy Pop) wi-fi. Other person is using a desktop or laptop. There is a delay in the update of the conversation ... not real time updates happening like any other chat-box happening between computers. Would there be a delay in the update of the messages? Why a...
54149
How to use NFC tags to trigger profiles and tasks in Tasker?
I am planning to get some NFC tags which I want to use to control some profiles in Tasker. Where in Tasked can I choose NFC tag as my trigger? If that does not exist, how can I turn tasks on and off for free using NFC tags? Any plugins? Thanks.
54148
Direct backup from Titanium Backup to DropBox
Device: Samsung Galaxy S4, with root I was wondering if it would be possible to make my backups straight to DropBox, without needing to save the files to my phone first. I had TiBu upload to DropBox after the backup, but TiBu cannot complete the backup because of the low disk space. I was thinking of something like a s...
28799
Wrong length displayed for audio file
So I have an audio book in a single `mp3` file that's over 5 hours long. On my computer all players display it's length correctly, however on my phone Smart AudioBook Player and the Play Music app both says that it's only 11 minutes long. Rockbox picks up the length correctly. What could be the problem and how can I fi...
54141
Samsung Galaxy SII battery not recognised / charging
Last night I changed the USB / Charging port on my Samsung Galaxy S2. Now when I plug in the charger it recognises the charger but the battery level stays on 0%. I have tried to charge the battery on an external charger and this is saying the battery is fully charged. however the phone is showing 0% and it is not movin...
28796
How can I edit/produce themed videos on Android (e.g. iMovie for Android)?
In video editting apps, is there something like iMovie, which allows you to make movies based on "themes"? I.e. stichs movie clips together on a theme like "princess" or "adventurer" and form an elaborate result?
54143
Oflline access to note/task/calendar apps
Sure Evernote is great, but I don't like the idea of paying for accessing my own data when I am offline, which is still very often the case for tablets when you travel. Unfortunately, when you read reviews, this bit of information is lacking. Do you know of any free evernote-like app where synced data can be later acce...
54142
Connectify network for android
I have a wired internet access on my win xp laptop. And want to share it to my HTC android smartphone. So, I've installed Connectify Hotspot Pro 3.7.1, created a network, but my android even doesn't see that network. However, another windows based laptop sees it.
54902
Disable USB charging
For some reasons not related to the battery life, I need to disable the battery charging when a USB host is connected to my phone (a rooted Nexus 4). Taking a look around on the internet (link1, link2), it looks like I should modify a system file. I have found a series of interesting files located in `/sys/class/power_...
79030
How to disable phone from charging without rooting
I have recently bought a galaxy grand 2 and I want to disable it from charging when it connects from usb. I want to have option whether to allow charge or not.
57810
How to stop USB charging?
I'm a developer so i plug in my device for quite a long time, so i think it might affect my battery life. Is there any way to disable usb charging?
54146
how can i connect my samsung galaxy y s5360 via usb to pc by odin mode?
My Samsung galaxy y5360 operating system was gone.now i want to install Samsung by default software 2.3.6 Gingerbrade by Odin v1.85..but can't detect usb in my pc but also good in USB port&cable.so how can i install by default software 2.3.6gingerbrade by Odin v1.85 or other.my Phone can't run.help me.
20222
Does automated mapping with voice come pre-defaulted in Android without needing a data plan?
Navigation is yes -- Does Android come with free navigation in non-US contries? And it has voice -- Talking GPS software for Android? But do you need a data plan?
62053
Paragon app won't mount
I have a Galaxy Note 2014 edition. I rooted the device in order to use a NTFS partitioned external HD. I followed all the instructions, used the root checker and everything is fine. When I connect the external drive it is recognized by Paragon but when I click "mount" it just flashes back to the initial screen of the a...
20229
Android Music player that displays BPM ID3tags while playing songs.
I am desperately searching for an android music player app that will display BPM (which I already have in ALL of my songs id3tag) while the song is playing (maybe instead of album). I have not found any - please advise
67661
Transfer Frozen: Free Fall progress between devices
How can I transfer my progress in Frozen: Free Fall from my Samsung Galaxy S2 (Android 2.3.3) to my Samsung Galaxy S5?
67665
Android Transmit system audio over MTP
Here is what I want to do. If I plug in my Galaxy S4 to my BMW 335i, then I can browse and play music stored on the device just fine and the sound quality is excellent. If I play over the audio auxillary input, I can play anything but the quality of the sound is not good at all. The only way to play system sound and se...
67669
Disable full screen view in Google Play Books
On my 2013 Nexus 7, the Google Play Books app makes use of the new full screen feature in Android 4.4 KitKat to hide the system bars when the app is in use. This adds nothing useful to the experience, in my opinion, and requires annoying extra taps for trivial tasks like looking at the clock or switching apps. I can fi...
23554
Resume play function on standard music app for Galaxy S2?
How can I get the standard Music app for my S2 to resume play from where I had got to in a podcast, rather than having to start the whole 90 minutes again? I operate on Android version 4.0.3
23555
Showing deciseconds in the homescreen
I am interested in a clock app that in addition to seconds also shows deciseconds. I searched and could not find one yet. Is there any widget for Android that shows deciseconds (like this: 11:51:32.1)?
23556
How can I pause and resume video recording if the stock app does not support this feature?
I have an Xperia Mini Pro with Android 2.3 (and upgradeable to Android 4). Its recording program does not have ability to pause and resume recording. **How can I pause and resume video recording if the stock app does not support this feature?**
81906
I have 29GB free on the sd card and only 101mb on storage,before I had 800mb and installed batman arkam,the download stopped at 91%
Because I hadn't sufficient memory,but the files remains on mine phone but i can't find them and delete theM. On google play it says that the game isn't installed and in the phone either.How to free my phone? And other question how to use the space on sd card..? I have samsung galaxy s4 with 4.4.2 android NO ROOT
66531
Samsung Note 2 input language selector problem (Android 4.3)
I have a strange problem for about a week. I have 3 input languages enabled on my smartphone (EN, RU, DE). To switch between them, I usually could slide the space-bar of the on-screen keyboard to the left or to the right. However, recently this function has suddenly disappeared. The triangles do not appear on the space...
23559
Galaxy Nexus Official 4.0.4 update and root
Since the official 4.0.4 that be downloaded from Google's servers seems to be an update (39mb) can I update my rooted Galaxy Nexus wuthout losing root?
66533
Make phone calls using a computer through an Android phone, both connected by WiFi
I have a computer and Android phone connected by WiFi. I want to use my computer to make calls through the phone. Is there any way to do this?
27644
How can I track my days activities on Android (Similar to Track and Share on iPhone)?
There is a app called "Track and Share" available for iPhone. This app helps us track as to how we spend our day, doing what activities and doing what category of activities. I wonder how I could do the same on Android. Maybe a similar app exists?
27645
open-gpstracker: Export all tracks or access the SQLite database
I am using open-gpstracker to track routes. After quite some time I have collected a large number of tracks that I like to export as GPX files. The application allows to do that, however, there is no export option for all tracks at once. I am using a device **without root** access. Is there any way I could access the S...
27643
How can I boot my Nexus S with a broken power button? Can only boot to "Do not turn off target"
My Nexus S power button has stopped working and Samsung will not honor the warranty. The farthest I've gotten is to the Downloading screen with the yellow work ahead sign, that says "Do not turn off target" and `USB Control Init USB Control Init End`. My computer does not find the device via the Android SDK. I looked u...
51537
How can I delete all images in the album on my Sony Xperia S?
I synched all my photos with Lightroom, now would like to delete them from my Phone. There is no delete function in the Sony Album (Android Album?) however. How can I get rid of all photos taken?
51534
how to transfer contacts from a micro sim to a mini sim if the screen is broken and not getting comands?
how to transfer my contacts from a micro sim to a mini sim if my phone screen is broken and is not getting my commands neither? from a galaxy s 2 to a nexus
61628
Galaxy Tab2 fails to see functioning Netgear router
We have a Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1. It previously connected fine via Wi-Fi to our Netgear router from anywhere in the house. Last night, it stopped connecting and no longer displays the router in the `available routers` list, even though many neighbour's routers are visible (but password protected, of course). I have r...
59042
Omni ROM for Android safe for production?
Relatively new to the whole world of custom ROMs on Android devices. I've successfully rooted my Nexus5 since I am developing custom software that must integrate with bluetooth. I've read a bit about custom ROMs and was wondering if it was generally considered NOT a best practice to use any sort of custom mod(kernel, R...
59046
Moto X 4.4: Google Hangouts vibrates although vibration is disabled
I'm having a really annoying issue to where when i receive a text message through hangouts my phone will vibrate and make a sound when it isn't muted even though in the hangouts app and in the settings on the phone, I have vibrate unchecked. Am I missing some option? I haven't modified android on anyway on this phone.
59045
"Unable to connect to the proxy server" after updrade to Android 4.3
My Samsung S4 has been experiencing the problem of "Unable to connect to the proxy server" after upgrade to Android 4.3, all the apps need network (HTTP) are not working, no matter using 4G or Wifi connection. For apps which does not require HTTP connection such as Whatsapp or Google Search which is ok. I have double c...
61620
Notification bar turns green when I'm having a phone call (Galaxy S4 Plus)?
Whenever I talk to someone and the Phone app and the phone call in progress is not in the foreground, the entire Notification bar turns all green on me. See the screenshots below. When I return to the phone call it disappears (i.e. turns back to normal/black). ![a](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FJl8ft.png) ![b](http://i.sta...
59048
How to connect Sony Xperia L with Ubuntu?
How do I connect my Sony Xperia L in MTP mode with Ubuntu? If I connect in MTP mode, Ubuntu fails to read my files from internal storage. What can I do?
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How (where) do I browse to the /data/Tombstones (on the System Partition, I think)?
Trying to delete some files from my System partition. Someone suggested deleting /data/Tombstones (I.e., what's the Path to it so I can browse to it) Using Astro File manager I navigated from the SDcard0 up until I got to what seems to be the root. It has folders like: * acct * cache * config * data _(which is ...
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Is there a quick-fix for the Galaxy Nexus when it signals "charging" without beeing connected via USB?
My Galaxy Nexus goes into charging mode but when it isn't plugged in. The battery symbol then indicates a charging and when in suspend mode, the display turns on which drains battery rapidly. I am still able to actually charge the phone by attaching an usb cable. The problem is largely discussed in http://forum.xda- de...
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Why won't my SGS2 allow me to perform device encryption?
I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII with the new 4.0 OS. The option to encrypt my device is enabled, but whenever I try to encrypt it asks me to plug the device in to have at 80% battery charge. I tried that, and waited until it was 100% charged, but it still didn't allow me to encrypt it. I changed the password to a stro...
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How to root a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance/S II Lite?
What are the steps to root this phone? As I understand, Samsung has been using an internal counter that will void your guarantee if you install a custom kernel, I'd like to avoid that.
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How safe is it to use Aptoide?
As with the latest update to _Google Play_ one now longer sees the full list of permissions requested by an app on install/update1, I feel my privacy invaded. Even worse, an app could sneak in additional permissions with an update, and without the user knowing2,3. So I'm looking towards alternatives. ## TL;DR: I know w...