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How can I access files on a Seagate GoFlex Satellite wifi or Kingston Wi-Drive?
My final goal is to programmaticaly access files on a Wifi/USB storage device, like a Seagate GoFlex Satellite wifi or Kingston Wi-Drive (preferred because less expensive). The storage devices are made to be connected to a PC by USB and also can be connected to Android (and iPhone) by wifi. Once connected, it is possib...
82352
Create ad hoc network on phone
Simply, I want to connect my iPad mini to my android phone that has no internet connection. I need to be on the same network to airplay to the phone via dlna/airplay. I am fine with rooting the phone. What is needed to do this? The phone is a samsung galaxy nexus.
82357
How to turn off sound for Google+ notifications?
How do I turn off audio notifications for Google+ (mail and groups) on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
82356
My phone use so much ram
I have a samsung note 2 but I have a problem 1GB ram is always used even if I don't use any app and that drain his battery he have 4.3 android (I tried update but I can't find new one) is this normal ?
82355
Rooting Docomo S3 (SC-O6D)
I can't seem to find a way to root my android device. I have tried every rooting method that I can find on the Internet for the SC-O6D, everyone of them after flashing are supposed to reboot the phone back into Android with root. But everyone I flash the phone reboots and no root? Anyone think they know what is going o...
82358
Is my device moving apps to the SD Card or not?
I have the LG Optimus F6 and I used Towel Root (one-click root for lots of devices). When I download App To SD card applications, it says "Your device has no real internal storage and does not support moving apps to the SD card." When I go to Settings >> Storage >> Apps, however I see that some apps are on the SD Card ...
64568
Bootloop on CM 10.1, freezes at wiping data
Device Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 gsm (p4, p7500) It started as an infinite bootloop, but it was loading on to CM 10.1 for a minute or two at first. So I decided to go back to previous nightly release and through the Settings quickly presed to install previous release. After that tablet just stopped botting and freezes at...
64373
What is mm-qcamera-daemon?
After my camera app crashed this process is running and consuming 42% of battery but today morning it disappeared but still my battery is draining out too quickly! Even restart doesn't help. ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/N7oJLm.png) Screenshot (click image for larger variant) How can I get things back to nor...
64566
What's in Chrome's data?
I'm running stock 4.1.2 on a Wolfgang AT-AS43D4 (not rooted). According to _DiskUsage_ , I have about 755 MiB app storage in total, of which I have currently around 100 MiB free space left, so I try to keep the internal storage as empty as possible. I see Chrome taking up 94.4 MiB, (134 MiB after the latest update) of ...
64567
My HTC Wildfire Does not Show at Bootloader is Locked or Unlocked
My HTC Wildfire Does not Show at Bootloader is Locked or Unlocked. It just shows: BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON HBOOT-1.01.0002 MICROP-0622 TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac RADIO-3.36.20.10 Dec 27 2010.17:49:10 Nothing else. Can somebody please help me, how to that bootloader is locked or not.
64562
Craig CMP741e boot-looping
Craig CMP741e is stuck in boot loop on the Android logo. When I try to install or mount I get read only errors and I have tried almost everything to recover/reset the tablet. There are no key ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SbmOf.jpg)combos and the phonixcard does not work. I am able to get thi...
64563
Possible to charge one phone off another?
What's stopping the ability of charging a cell phone from another cell phone? If I were to create a crossover/patch USB cable and connect it between two phones or tablets, would there by any way to have one of their USB ports provide a charge to the other?
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My Galaxy Tab 10.1 fell straight from the bed. Will this influence the Tab life?
Last night, I left the Tab next to me and it fell from my bed onto the floor. The Tab now has a crack in the upper right corner and a little depression between the frame and the screen. Will this affect the Tab's lifespan/usability or is just cosmetic?
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Can I "clone" my credit card using the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus's NFC chip? If not, why not?
Can an android app read my credit card's NFC data, store it and then send this data to a contactless pay point (PayPass)? Thus I would use my Nexus to pay for my coffee, conveniently. If yes, is there an app for this? If not, why not?
21984
init.d doesn't get executed
i am using samsung s2 and a custom rom, external sd card is mounted to /emmc but i want it to mount to /mnt/sdcard/external_sd, how could i mount it using init.d? i made a file called "99mount" with a the content mount -o bind /emmc /mnt/sdcard/external_sd however, it isn't being executed an start tr...
21987
Which downloadable launchers are based on the ICS stock launcher?
After upgrading to ICS, I'd like to use either the stock ICS launcher or an improved version based on it. What are my options?
68487
Disable notifications
I have a Sony Xperia Z1 with 4.4.2 Kitkat Is possible disable the sound of the notifications when I listen music or doing something? I'm watching a video of youtube, listen music with headphones ( device is silent), etc. but when telegram or whatsapp receive a notification it sounds. If i disable the media volume i can...
16414
Encrypting SMS and calls
Is it possible to encrypt calls and SMS messages between two Android phones (or even from android to iPhone)? This firm delivered a beta on Android Market before: http://www.whispersys.com/
16413
ZTE Blade can't maintain a wifi connection
I have a ZTE Blade with Android 2.3.7 (CyanogenMod 7.1). Recently, when I try to connect to a wifi network (even one that worked before this problem started) it starts to connect, tries to autenticate, and then disconnects. Here a part of the logcat 12-03 00:18:23.370: DEBUG/WifiStateTracker(191): Reset c...
9491
Different notification tones for multiple Gmail accounts
Is it possible to use different notification tones for each Gmail account? I.e.: account1@gmail.com => tone X account2@gmail.com => tone Y Maybe with a helper app?
61914
How are the gallery application edits applied to images?
I noticed today that if you apply filters or modify an image using the gallery application, it applies the changes to the image, rather than creating a new image with the changes. My first thought was that it was not a good idea. Sometimes you want to keep the original, untouched image, as well as the modified image, m...
61912
List of apps I can delete/uninstall on my S4
Can someone please give me a list of apps that are safe to uninstall or disable on my Galaxy S4? Thanks!
61910
A phone as a home 4G modem/router?
I live in a rural area where traditional cable, fiber, and even DSL are not a possibility. I am using a weird wireless system a local ISP set up for this area, but its flaky, slow and expensive. The only thing it really has going for it is there are no data caps. I can get 4G signal for T-Mobile, however (and Verizon, ...
61911
why my Gyroscope/accelerometer work only in portrait mode?
I have a Galaxy S Advance Gt I1970, running under Android 4.1.2 (official update). the problem is when i try to play games that require the phone sensors, for example Angry Birds Go or Frisbee Forever, the player always go to the left, but then i tried "Ridiculous Fishing" which is also a game that require sensors and ...
58128
After Droid firmware 4.3 update, no predictive text
I updated my droid firmware to 4.3 on Friday and had a fairly easy install ..except that my predictive text is missing in action. The setting is switched to ON (Galaxy S4 by the way) but the ribbon that usually appears above the keyboard with autocorrect suggestions is no longer there. Can anybody help me please? I wan...
61918
Factory Apps for HTC First
I recently received a HTC First that I'd like to use, and without rooting the phone I'd like to simply disable all the unnecessary apps that come with the phone. I don't really know where to find these kinds of resources, but I am looking to use it for testing in App Development as well so I'd prefer more detailed rath...
52151
SIM card contacts take time to load after turning phone on
Device: MMX A89 Android: 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Whenever I switch off the phone, then switch it on, SIM card contacts takes a long time to load. They don't load properly. In the call list, only phone numbers are shown and not the names associated with them. How can I fix this problem?
52153
Changing Swype keyboard layout
Is there anyway to change Swype from QWERTY to something else, like AZERTY?
52157
How to install a fresh Android 2.3 to my Spice Mi280?
I want to install fresh 2.3 Android OS on my Spice Mi280 over my previous installation. How can I do that? ![Spice Mi280 - About Phone](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QCLqS.png)
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Will installing 3G ROM on 4G device (Samsung Galaxy S3) brick phone?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 LTE. Samsung is taking too long to release updates. So. I would like to know if putting a 3G ROM on a 4G device will either brick or make my phone unusable. Has anyone tried this?
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Is it possible to add a keyboard layout and dictionary to Swype?
I used the official Motorola upgrade tool and updated my Motorola Defy to Froyo (French firmware). Before the update, when I held the Q key on the Swype keyboard, many languages options were offered, and among them there was the Polish language. Now I don't have that option anymore, as there are far fewer languages ava...
53202
How to stop Android shell from echoing control characters?
When I su to root, any control character that I type is echoed by the Android shell. For example, when I type "ls /sd" followed by a tab, instead of displaying the default tab completion of "/sdcard", the shell prints out "ls /sd" followed by the tab space. The tab completion appears to work behind the scenes, however....
58124
LG LU6200 Drivers for Windows 8.1
LG PC Suite on Windows 8 is not detecting my LG LU6200. What could be wrong? My Phone is on ICS.
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Android keeps asking "Sign-in to WiFi network" even if WPA/WPA2 is already authenticated
I'm trying to connect to a DLink Router protected with WPA/WPA2. It's our home router and I can connect perfectly to it from laptops and desktops, Linux and Windows alike. But when I connect to it using my Android phone (XPeria Z), I am always notified to "Sign-in to WiFi Network" after I've entered the WPA/WPA2 passwo...
53208
Android JellyBean stock keyboard capitalizes first letter of word before question mark
On my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 running Android JellyBean 4.1.2, when I add a question mark after a word, the first letter of that word gets capitalized. Do you know why this happens and how it can be Solved? See the last Sentence? It's happened there too.
24137
Disabling ALL roaming?
It's relatively easy to disable data roaming on an Android device in the "Wireless & networks" settings section, but the phone still tries to connect to other services via roaming like voice and SMS. Is there a way to disable ALL roaming whatsoever? I know about airplane mode, but that completely disables all connectiv...
54397
voice call problem
I have a _Samsung Galaxy S4 mini_ running Android 4.2.2. The problem I face is when I want to make a regular call, Android asks whether to make the call using VoIP or normal. If I chose normal, it first goes to _Skype._ I have to disconnect that. Then, if I call the same number again, it does a normal voice call. I hav...
63519
Is Android game bundler ikoid.com a scam site?
I recently purchased an Android game bundle from https://ikoid.com/. The purchase was successful (at least they took my money), and I was told I'd receive a link to log in with and collect my purchase. No such email arrived, and I've had no response from service@ikoid.com. Has anyone had experience of successful purcha...
24131
Xperia mini 17i update Android 2.3 to 4.0
I try update Android from 2.3 to 4, using tool `Sony PC Companion 2.1`. Tool want terminate processes `wininit.exe` and `java.exe`. I can't terminate this processes using Far manager and Task manager. When I accept termination of processes by `Sony PC Companion 2.1`, my computer is restrted. Any ideas?
63514
MIUI dial pad is not working
Recently I have installed MIUI on my Xperia p. Everything is working fine except the dial pad. When I open the dial pad it automatically disappeared showing **UNFORTUNATELY DIAL PAD HAS STOPPED WORKING**. How can I resolve it??
63516
Sporadic incorrect time on Galaxy S3
My S3 has been displaying the wrong time lately; maybe 3 or 4 times in the last week. It's not off by exactly an hour, so I know it's not a timezone or daylight-saving-time issue. It's usually off by 15 to 25 minutes; just enough to make me late to work. It's not only a 3rd-party app or widget issue; the actual phone t...
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Hiding/Locking bottom bar on android 3.2
I've tried to search the internet for the answer and got no luck yet. I need to develop an application that will be used on tablets that meant for this one purpose only, and thus, I need to find a way to either lock or disable the bottom system bar. The tablets I will use are running Android 3.2 system. I saw a couple ...
24139
Tethering an Toshiba AT100 to a Nokia E71
I want to tether an Toshiba AT100 tablet to my Nokia E71. Have installed JuikoSpot on the Nokia which creates an ad-hoc hotspot. It appears the AT100 only looks for infrastructure hotspots. Is there an app or other method of getting the AT100 to look for and connect to an ad-hoc hotspot? Alternatively, is there a cheap...
63513
Tablet idle issue in New Nexus 7 (2013)
Lately my new nexus 7 table's battery has been draining incredibly fast during idle. I noticed that the "tablet idle" item in the battery life menu is the highest out of all of them (sometimes up to 34%). Any idea why this could be happening? Additionally, I know what "tablet idle" means but what technical components a...
22981
How to force google reader app to download mp3s
When I subscribe to podcast RSS feeds with the google reader app then click the link to the mp3 Google reader starts streaming it with the selected media player rather than downloading the mp3 file to the sdcard like the webbrowser does. Is there anyway to force it to download the actual mp3 file?
22984
What does the "O2 Menu" app do?
My Samsung Galaxy Mini has an app on it called "O2 Menu". I did not install it, so I can only assume it was installed by the vendor prior to selling it to me (the phone is on Tesco Mobile PAYG, which appears to be provided by O2, so this seems plausible). This app does not have any user interface as far as I can see (i...
22985
IMEI number publicly displayed whenever connected to Wifi
I connected to Wifi (using a HTC Desire using Android 2.3) and a friend used an app (I think it was on an iPhone) to display information about devices connected to the Wifi hotspot. I can accept the MAC address being available but isn't having your IMEI number publicly available make it easy for people to do negative s...
22987
How can I prevent my media library from disappearing when I unmount the SD card?
I have a rooted stock HTC Rezound and frequently connect it to the computer as a USB mass storage device. After each time I do this, once I'm disconnected and my SD card is mounted, my media library disappears and I have to rescan my card. This appears to be related to the mounting and unmounting of the card. This has ...
22988
How to download and open PDF files?
I am a university student that has most of the lectures online as pdf files. How can I get them on my Android phone and read them through Adobe Reader? This is the first time that I have used Android. The version that I have is 2.2 "Froyo".
38698
How to find and remove spy software on phone
My girlfriend has an admirer which started out as a good friend. He confessed his love for her some time ago and started to become more and more aggressive while being rejected. He recently started to show some stalker like behavior and started to appear near her flat at late nighttime. He also hinted, that he always k...
55222
downgrade HBOOT to 1.01.0001 for Wildfire
I need to root my Wildfire 2.2 phone, but firstly need to downgrade HBOOT from 1.01.0002 to HBOOT to 1.01.0001, I follow this link: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035 but the needed packages are missing(not available), So i make some search to find them, but still didn't sure if they are the righ...
22884
How does rooting work?
Or, how do I root my device without a rooter? Rooting instructions for Android devices that I have seen are typically of the following form: 1. Download `Gingerbreak.apk` 2. Run Gingerbreak, click “root device” 3. Observe that `Superuser.apk` has been magically installed, possibly along with `busybox` and other t...
78574
Dual SIM: Disable telephony features on second SIM
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) with two SIMs. I'd like to use one of those SIMs for everything telephony related, the other SIM for everything data related. I managed to set the first card to be the default SIM for outgoing calls, and I deleted the APN for the first card so that only the second SIM is used...
78579
How is LTE data usage battery usage tracked, if at all?
I'm having a debate with a friend about how much battery usage LTE uses. In my experience, and apparently that of many people, disabling data grants a significant (30%) or so increase in battery life. My friend disagrees this is likely, his reasoning being they would not track all things that use power such as screen, ...
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My phone number changed into "Unknown" when i put my new sim card in to my phone samsung galaxy grand
what causes my phone samsung galaxy grand duos phone number display unknown in setting >>>>about device>>>>>>status>>>>>>my phone number>>>>"Unknown"!!Can i create my phone number in somewhere else ?
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How can I access EPST on the Motorola Droid 1 (Verizon)?
I've tried "##778#", "##778 send", and "##778# send" but every time it dials the number giving me a "Welcome to Verizon..." message instead of opening the provisioning screen (except for option 1 which does nothing).
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How do I run a web application "offline" on my Android?
I have a web application written using HTML5 that leverages the application cache for "offline" access. On my iPod touch, I can go to the web while online, click the "+" icon, and set a shortcut on my home screen. This will launch the web application full screen and run the app, even when there is no Internet connectio...
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How can I enable the Wifi Hotspot capability on my Moto Droid 1 without using Adhoc?
I want to enable the wifi access point / hotspot functionality on my Droid so it acts as a "Standard" router like the built in functionality of the newer VZW phones (like the Droid Incredible). I have tried Wireless Tether for Root Users and Barnacle but they only create Adhoc connections for tethering which is differe...
66073
How can I listen to Youtube videos with switched off screen?
I would like to listen to Youtube videos in the same way I can listen to the radio. So I would like to switch off the screen and prevent any touch interaction. Neither the "Internet" Browser nor the Google-specific "Youtube" app seem to permit this.
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YouTube - How can i play my youtube playlist in my android phone even my screen automatically goes to sleep mode?
In my samsung galaxy s4, i am playing my youtube playlists like 10 or 20 musics and when i switch off the screen then the music stops. How can i play forever the music even the screen is on or off? For example: 1) i am in Gym 2) i open the youtube music playlist and let it play by switching off my screen and head phone...
27446
Can I turn off autocomplete/autocorrect for Google Maps?
When I want to type in a location to get directions, Google Maps brings up a list of suggestions under the textbox. That's fine, but then when there's only one suggestion left, Google Maps overrides what I was typing with that (invariably incorrect) suggestion. This makes it all but impossible to actually put what I wa...
27444
Set up an automated SMS server with Android (and a computer)?
I'm looking for a way to set up an SMS server (I don't know if there is better terminology for this, but probably). What I want: * use the phone as an SMS gateway for an automated server * let the phone send and receive messages * use a computer to command the phone what to do Specific example use case: The phon...
61292
Phone turns off at random
I have a note 1 N7000, and each time the screen began flickering and after that it shut down. This got worse after flashing a cyanogenmod rom. By plugging in the charger the battery seemed empty, but wasn't. After a while the battery indicator used to show charged 70 % or more. Put the charger cable off and the situati...
59988
Cosmonaut stylus not working on Nexus 7
I received a Nexus 7 tablet, model K008 (2013 version) Android 4.4.2 build KOT49H, and a Cosmonaut stylus for Christmas. The touchscreen works fine when being operated with my hands, but is not responsive to my Cosmonaut stylus; it will require overly hard presses to make the tablet respond, and will often not register...
59987
Google Nexus 7: I can't manage my device administrators
Can someone please help me? I've installed the McAfee protection on my tablet and later changed it to Kaspersky. When trying to deactivate McAfee as device administrator it didn't work. Therefore now I can't uninstall the app. I've also noticed that I can't deactivate any of my device administrators. I've tried to Forc...
59984
How can we see deamon proceses in Android?
How can we see all the daemon processes with their statuses on our android device? Reason for asking is that recently I came to know that `adb` (Android Debug Bridge) is a daemon process running on our Android device. Whenever we install the Android SDK adb server is installed which interacts between the client (IDE or...
55220
Motorola xyboard SMS questions?
I have a xyboard 8.2. 1) does it have an sms option preloaded? 2) I downloaded "message me". It tries to verify my phone number with the android number on the tablet. I do not have a phone for it to contact. How do I retrieve the verification code from my tablet.
59983
Where is the personal dictionary for the note 2 version 4.3?
I go to `setting >language & input` and then from there I don't have a personal dictionary to add words. This update is driving me nuts with its auto correct.
29075
Internet Connection disabled automatically on Samsung Galaxy Ace
I am using Internet on my phone using packet data connection since many months. From few days I am facing a very weird problem. My phone stops showing the Edge symbol after sometime. When I switch Off my phone and then switch it on, it runs fine for few minutes. But after that it again stops working. I have an unlimite...
29073
Battery Life and First Time Charging on Li-ion Batteries. Myth?
"Ok you bought a brand new mobile phone with brand new battery, after checking its working ok kindly switch it off and charge it fully (100%) then start using it. IT WILL INCREASE YOUR BATTERY LIFE.", said by the Seller. Is this a myth or absolutely true when talking about Li-ion batteries?
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Inconsistent battery status and poor battery performance after ICS update on HTC Sensation 4G
Recently I updated my HTC Sensation 4G from GB to ICS via official update. After ICS update, I am facing many types of problems in my phone: 1. Battery drain - 100 to 0% within 2 hours while browsing Internet using 3G connection. 2. Battery indicator does not show the status (%) properly. It happens when I charge m...
23214
Auto retry failed SMS
Sometimes an SMS fails to send but I would not notice it as I already put the phone in my pocket? How do I set Android to automatically retry sending failed SMS?
66078
galaxy tab update
hello Is it possible to send video to show the problem that I am encountering?
66074
Changing Vendor Id
Here's the context: subject - Mobile data (Internet) I have 4.1 (JellyBean) mobile phone. Everything works great. Of late I happened to travel to UK and my present service operator does not recognize this device for me to use the mobile internet. Everything else works as it should including Wifi but not mobile data. I ...
66075
Is CyanogenMod Installer compatible with my Note 2 after updating it to Android 4.3?
Can I install CyanogenMod on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 after I updated it to Android 4.3? Will knox interfere? How can install it using the installer of CyanogenMod or with the conventional way?
66076
Motorola Defy getting stuck at boot menu
I successfully installed CyanogenMod 7.2 on my Motorola Defy MB525 using the instructions from here. After a while, I wanted to install gapps, so I installed it from bootmenu. After this, it was always booting to boot menu and I didn't know how to make it boot into the system, so I changed the "Boot" option default to ...
66071
Unable to flash recovery image into the device
I am trying to flash recovery image into my HTC Explorer phone. The issue is i keep getting `waiting for devices` message when issuing `fastboot` command. the CMD is running with administrative rights leaving the only possible reason be the drivers not installed. However i have also done that. And when i boot my phone ...
66072
Applications think that GPS is off while it is on
I have a Prestigio Multiphone 3400 with Android 4.2.2. The phone is new and not rooted. In Settings -> Personal -> Location Access, there are two checkboxes: 1. Access to my location 2. Wi-Fi & mobile network location Both of them are checked. But the only application with working GPS is Google Maps. I tried for ex...
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Google Maps runs GPS in background even if the GPS radio is off - how do I fix?
_I have the T-Mobile version of the LG G2, running Android 4.2.2, everything stock except the keyboard. I'm not sure what version of Google Maps, but the Play Store says it's up to date._ Yesterday I noticed that the G2's battery was draining a lot faster than it had been. I had thought it was just because I had been l...
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Keeping Android quiet at night
I'd like my Android device to keep quiet during the night, no alerts for mails and talk messages, only calls and of course, the wake-up alarm. How can I do it?
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2.3.55: How can I edit Bookmarks between my Android phone and Desktop easily under Google account and Chrome?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How can I get my Chrome-synced bookmarks in an Android device? I use Android -phone with my Google account. My laptop is configured for the same account. I would like to be able easily configure bookmarks: edit them, remove them, organize them, etc -- how can I do it over my phone and des...
23875
Short in sd card slot possibly?
This is not quite an "Android" question, however I figure someone here has to have had a similar problem before. Today my phone randomly started getting hot in my pocket. It wasn't the battery that was hot, it was the sd card slot on my Samsung Galaxy SII. I assume there must be a short in there, I tried blowing in it ...
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Why is Android claiming I have multiple Flickr accounts, and not allowing me to upload to Flickr?
Starting about a week ago, my phone -- rooted HTC Incredible, 2.2 -- stopped being able to upload to Flickr. I can't associate any system/device changes with the problem; I rooted a couple of months ago, and updated happily, since then. I'm not using any special Flickr apps -- just the default "Share >> Flickr" accesse...
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Downloaded Applanet apps
Are apps downloaded from Applanet safe for use? Can they have any malware?
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Is there a camera app which would let you access the gallery?
In this accepted answer user @Parth Mehrotra writes: > You can't really change the things camera intent has to offer, and if you do > find a device where the **camera app would let you access the gallery** I > wouldn't depend on it. I am a user of the BuitenBeter app. With this app Dutch civilians can easily report iss...
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Messages does not show HTC Desire Z
I have a problem with my HTC Desire Z, when I open messages it’s just blank, I have the option to write messages but I can see any of my old ones. I have tried restarting it and taking in an out the sim-card. Is this a known problem? Anyone have a solution?
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Why doesn't Skype on HTC Wildfire function properly?
I've tried downloading Skype on my HTC Wildfire, but the calls don't work. Every time I try to call the sound stutters and doesn't come out fluent. I've tried it on 2 different Wildfires and got the same result on both. I have another VoIP application and it sounds fine. Where can I find a Skype version that will work ...
73497
Nexus 4 problem with red light
I have a Nexus 4, and I keep having to return it because of its red light of death. I usually am able to get back on my other phones with the same problem, but the new one I received just doesn't turn on with the red light incident. I was holding the power button for 10 seconds and the red light appeared and it was bli...
73491
Get rid of Google Play
I would like to freeze, or in any way disable Google Play on my Android 2.3.6. I tried to prevent the autorun: it always finds its way. I tried to freeze it with Gemini App Manager: even blocked it starts. How can I definitely block or even uninstall this damned application ? Has someone succeeded in doing so ? The rea...
27141
Exchange sync "Incorrect user name or password"
I am trying to connect a Samsung Galaxy S3 to an Exchange 2010 server for a client but it's causing me quite some grief. iPhones are connecting to this Exchange server without issue. I receive the error message: Incorrect user name or password The following account details have been entered: Domain\u...
50160
How to erase all data on android tablet?
My cousin locked my tablet trying to figure out the passcode and locked me out! Im trying to erase all data. please help.
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Android software runs differently based on different battery chargers?
I have a Samsung Galaxy **Nexus** and a Samsung Galaxy **Mini2**. In mid-August I lost my GNex battery charger; then I started charging the GNex with the Mini2 battery charger. Their specifications are: GNex : Volt 5,0 Ampère 1.0 Mini : Volt 5,0 Ampère 0.7 Since the second battery charger has a...
32718
Factory reset a device - settings app does not work
How can I factory reset my Arnova GBOOK tablet/e-reader? It runs android, and now everything force closes when the device boots, inluding the settings and launcher applications. I need to use my device - I only bought it today. Please can someone tell me how I can get my device back? I think resetting may help... So - ...
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Does build number matter when rooting phone?
I want to root a Galaxy Ace S5830, Android `2.3.6` Build Number `GINGERBREAD.DXKT5`. I've seen some tutorials that says specific build numbers while some says nothing specific. Does build number matter when rooting phone? BTW if you have any tips on how to specifically root this (`2.3.6` `GINGERBREAD.DXKT5`), that woul...
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Is there an open source or other equilvent to Android Sync Manager?
I am looking any suggestions of an an open source package or web software that I can manage both my Android devices (Galaxy 10.1 tab/Galaxy S Smartphone. My computer OS is Ubuntu. I want to be able to back up my devices and manage my files on my PC. I have tried Airdroid with limited success. I current have the ability...
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Google calendar syncing problem
I have a problem with syncing with the Google calendar. Although the syncing in most cases does work, for some events it just doesn't sync. I create events on Google Calendar, but they don't show up on the phone. Actually, I create them over iCal, which is also synced to Google Calendar, but that shouldn't matter. I ch...
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Set equalizer settings that works for all sounds from any programs?
Can we set equalizer sound settings in some program, then go to any other program that produces sound knowing that those settings would apply? For example, set it so that bass is enhanced across the board.
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Media Player starts playing when I unplug headphones
The stock media player on my phone has an annoying behaviour. Whenever I unplug the headphones, if the media player is paused or not running, it immediately starts running and playing my playlist. This is very annoying because everyone in the room is forced to listen to my songs until I manage to tap (twice) the Music ...
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Why my Galaxy Nexus display is unable to present solid colors?
Whenever there is a non-black solid color block in any application I can see tiny "watermarks", a pattern, and I don't even need to get close to see that. The effect is more visible in lighter colors. The dark spots have more than 2 pixels in each dimension and they appear to be blue-ish. Is it because of the Pen-Tile ...
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Android L Keyboard Theme - Colour Code
Does anyone know the colour code of the Android L Keyboard Theme Not looking for a certain one just all would be appreciated