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scp and rsync to transfer data from Linux to Android
I'd like to be able to push PDF files onto a phone/tablet with a Bash script. Is it possible to transfer data using scp (or even rsync) from a Linux computer to an Android phone over wireless? Could I even run Unison on the phone? And is it possible to run Bash (or only POSIX Shell) scripts on the phone remotely?
37955
Wallpaper on Kindle Fire
I want to get rid of ads on my Kindle Fire and set some of my pics as my wallpaper without rooting it. Is this possible and how do I do it? I keep looking at different sites but none helps. Any advice?
79629
Connect to Samsung TV using AllShare from a Non-Samsung phone
I have a Nexus 5 phone and want to connect to my Samsung Smart TV (which supports AllShare). How can I do this? Thanks.
79621
How come moving files on my phone when it's connected to my computer actually does a copy instead?
So, I copied a file from my desktop to the phone's microSD card. Then I realized that I'd like the file to be in a subdirectory on the card, so I initiated a move. Shouldn't take long at all, as it's just a file system entry update and not an full copy, right? Wrong! I had to wait the same amount of time as the initial...
79622
custom 4.1 rom for zte v7275 tablet
A question was asked previously, about how to unlock the ZTEv7275 tablet and the dude answered it by saying that to flash a 4.1 custom ROM.... I would like to know which 4.1 custom ROM was that person referring to? Also maybe if you guys could send a link to the website of that ROM, will briefly explain the features of...
79625
Do all Android devices have USB OTG support?
I am using **celkon A98**. The specification of my device says it does not have **USB OTG support** .. I tried **OTG troubleshooter app**... it says USB host is supported ... Do I have **USB host functionality **or was that a bug in the **OTG troubleshooter app** ? L
79627
Share Macbook's Internet connection with Android using Bluetooth?
My apartment has wifi network to connect Internet but only allows one device to connect. Can I share the Internet using Bluetooth? I'm using a Macbook with Mavericks and my phone has Android v4.0.4. I tried to set sharing using Bluetooth in Mac system preferences and pairing the phone but it's not working. I have read ...
67693
Synchronizing S-Note notes between S4 and Note 10.1 2014
Some time ago I used a pair of devices: **Samsung Galaxy S4** and **Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1**. I noticed, that they synchronized the notes in S Note nicely: even though S4 was unable to edit complex Note's notes, at least it was able to display them. And they were synchronized with my Samsung account as well. I've rep...
26718
Headphone Volume buttons do not work
I have the V-Moda Crossfade LP headphones, which have convenient volume buttons. They work great on my iPhone, but on my Nexus 7 they seem to have no effect. They even work on Windows XP, 7, and Mac. How can I make them work on Android too?
50259
Mx player says unsupported android version for 4.3
I have installed 4.3 yesterday on my Nexus 4, and since that time MX player would not load, saying: > unsupported android version Is there a workaround, or do I have to wait until the developers change the API level check? As far as I know there is nothing in 4.3 that makes a code change neccessary. I have tried RealPl...
26711
USB synchronization security issues
I've got an Android phone. I have just reset it to its factory default settings and set a password for unlocking the phone. However, even when it is locked and the screen displays a text box with a text entry keyboard, hooking the phone via USB to Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS out of the box causes a popup to show up above th...
50254
USB OTG support on Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330
I have Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 and I was wondering if there is a way to get USB-OTG support on this. ![Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330](http://i.stack.imgur.com/T1fcu.jpg) sorry for my bad English.
50256
SIM card is not working on Sony Xperia Z (Android 4.1.2)
My friend has a problem using his micro-SIM card on his new Sony Xperia Z (Android 4.1.2) The problem is: when he inserts the SIM card, the phone display a message that the SIM card has been inserted, and restarts... then after the restart, displays 'SIM card removed' and restarts! Notes: 1-The SIM card works perfect...
26715
Reduce message textbox size
I have ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 using the stock messaging app. When unlocking the phone after getting a new message, I'm taken straight to the message itself. This is good. However, it seems to go straight to "reply- mode", in that the text box and keypad take up most of the screen and I can't actually read the mess...
50250
SD card limit says 8gb, Can I get a larger sd card to work?
I'm thinking a buying a new phone, but it says the external sd card size limit is 8gb. Can I do something to increase this to 16 or 32 gb. Details: phone: I-Mobile IQ 5.3 http://product.i-mobilephone.com/preview/53/1312 Android 4.2, 4gb rom, 1gb ram. I don't want to root this right away. The price is less then $200. un...
26717
Show battery percentage on Nexus 7 (Jelly Bean)
Is there a (preferably built-in) way to show the remaining battery percentage in the status bar on the Nexus 7 (4.1.1)?
50252
Android Devices: use external storage as a default storage
If you're running out of memory which happens a lot on low-end android devices like Samsung galaxy Y, Samsung galaxy Y-DUOS etc. and want more free space for your apps, then this post is for you..
66347
why does clockwork mod make tar.a tar archives?
To open the tar archive on my PC I have to rename the tar.a to .tar otherwise my archive manager will say archive type unsupported or similar
66345
Rotate smart tv screen
I'd like to use a smart tv box for a kiosk application. Problem is, my client wants the screen to be in vertical mode. Is there a way to rotate the display to be 1080 x 1920 instead of 1920 x 1080 and rotated 90º? I'm looking into a box with Android 4.1.
66342
Exchange Scheduler Assistant equivalent on Android?
Is there any Android app that implements this feature request: seeing the availability status of people I invite to a meeting, or even better, the equivalent of the find a time UI to pick up a suitable time? It looks like this can be done on iOS / Exchange somehow, but I couldn't find an equivalent on Android / Exchang...
34798
Nexus 4 getting "No Service" until a reboot after losing signal
I've got a Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.1 on AT&T (via Straight Talk). I've noticed that sometimes at work (low signal area) instead of getting low bars (zero to two at my desk) I'll get "no service", with an empty triangle instead of the shaded in triangle with an H over it. Moving to a place with better signal (outsid...
61691
Updating app that has newer version than the store it was bought in
I bought an app in the Samsung Play store, only to find out later that there is a newer version available in the Google play store. In case the developer doesn't update the Samsung offered version, is there some way to update it using Google Play? When I got to the app in Google Play it recognizes that I have the app i...
61690
View internal Storage use
I'd like to view use the meager internal storage on my HTC Evo. The phone is rooted, and I have used Link2SD to move apps to the SD card. I am also using DiskUsage by Ivan Voyosluk to monitor use of storage. The DiskUsage app, however, does not seem to make a clear distinction between internal storage and external. It ...
61693
First battery charge on new tablet?
I got yesterday a Galaxy Tab 3 and I want to be sure what's the best way for the first battery charge. On the shop, they told just turn it on, wait for the battery to finish and then charge it to 100% (3 times!). When I got home I turned it on and the battery was at 50%. But then I saw on the little book in the box tha...
61692
Use ADB To Lock Phone
I have a security app that needs to be able to activate the default lockscreen but with a passcode. Is it possible to do this with android shell commands?
61695
How to control volume of system touch sounds?
I am running the Hyperdrive ROM RLS12 and find in the Settings => Sound => [System Section] Touch Sounds (Play sound when making screen selection), that the sound produced when clicking on the screen is fixed and does not vary with the overall sound volume setting other than to silence these sounds when the phone volum...
34793
Scan barcode from the mobile screen itself
Is it possible to scan barcode from the mobile screen itself? Are there any tools that support scanning barcode from image file?
61696
Lockscreen widget default to expanded on Android 4.3 or upcoming 4.4
Does anyone know if there is a configuration to allow the lockscreen widget to default to expanded view on Android 4.3 or higher? I have a Note 3 and have not yet received the 4.4 update. I prefer NOT to use a 3rd party app. My preference is to use the stock email widget, but have it in expanded mode by default.
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How can I export my game progress in the Tower Defense application to another Android device without using a com2us account?
I use com2us' Tower Defense application. How can I export my game progress in the Tower Defense application to another Android device without using a com2us account?
77379
On an SGS3 how do I stop the recent apps list from showing after I press the Home button?
On a Samsung Galaxy S3, running Android 4.3, the Home Button has all-of-a- sudden begun opening up the recent apps list, if I press it for much more than half a second. I neither use or want to use this list, so is there a way to disable it, or at least make the necessary hold-time longer? I practically have to snap-...
77378
How to debug outgoing SMS's?
My phone isn't able to send messages any more and receives CMS error 21, which indicates that my provider is blocking them for some reason. It looks like I'm out of money, while this isn't the case, because other phones still let me send messages correctly. Since this is clearly a software error, I got curious to the c...
67960
How can I control the order in which my mp3 files are played?
I ripped an audio book consisting of two CDs and copied the mp3 files to my android smartphone but they don't appear in the right order: they are sorted by track number, so the second title is the first chapter from CD 2 rather than the 2nd from CD 1. I used k3b on linux for ripping, converted the files to mp3 using la...
67963
LG G2 music player hooking into bluetooth?
I have a 2012 C250 that I used to hook up to my RAZR MAXX, and was able to control the music (Google Play Music) from the car. I now have an LG G2, and I noticed in the beginning that the LG player would fire up when I hit my car's commands. If i manually start Play Music, the car will intermittently recognize it, but ...
67965
Nexus 5: Different home screen with lockscreen enabled vs disabled? Huh?
community: I am a new Android user, and I've spent most of the weekend banging around on my Nexus 5 making it work the way I want. For the most part, I am super happy. But, I'm experiencing something weird that I can't find any documentation for, and I can't tell if it's expected behavior that I think is weird to me be...
67967
How to pair a symbol CS3070 bluetooth scanner with a nexus 7 (2013) tablet
The pairing code asks me to type on the device which has no keys. Is there a work around?
67966
What is the maximum charging current supported by Samsung Galaxy S3?
As the title says: What is the maximum charging current supported by Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)?
24410
Auto-rotate setting disabled permanently on Toshiba AT100
About a week ago, the setting for auto-rotate on my Toshiba AT100 (running stock 3.2.1) got permanently disabled somehow, and I am unable to change it. It says it is "on", but the setting is grayed-out, and the screen does not rotate with the device. Does anyone know how to re-enable this setting?
28748
Where can I confirm that my HTC One XL is evita model?
I want to double check that my HTC One XL is evita model. I am almost sure I saw it in a menu somewhere but I cannot find it anymore. Could somebody guide me where I can find such info?
34227
Using an OTG cable while charging
Most Android devices have a single port for both connecting to the computer (USB) and charging. I have to use this OTG small cable to transfer data, but also to use a real keyboard. However, when I connect the keyboard, I cannot recharge my device while I work. Since they both use the same port, is there a way to split...
23292
HSDPA/3G not working and Power off when plugged to charger
I am not sure whether anyone has this issue before. My phone is: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. From today morning onwards, 3G or HSDPA not working in my phone. When I plugged the phone to the charger or plugged into the data cable, the phone shut down automatically. Does anyone have this issue before? Or is there any ap...
28743
Do Android Default apps (phone, browser,...) support NFC?
Is there any default support on Android basic apps (phone, browser, contacts...) for NFC? Because if I want to develop for NFC, the user will need to install my NFC app. But for simple tasks that use default apps like phone, is there any default support? For example if I want to make a NFC tag to call my phone number. ...
74792
AOSP ROMs Video Playback Capability
I have one problem with AOSP roms and I consider this as the biggest one. I have a Galaxy S3 I9300 running Stock 4.3 deodexed, zipaligned etc. Now with this ROM I am able to play almost all types of video files...Why is this not possible with AOSP roms? I have always seen people installing different types of Apps (MX P...
55028
Used Phone- Trying for Stock Wipe
first Q on the Android side. Just bought a used unlocked HTC One S from someone. It's running 4.0.3. Now let me preface this by saying I'm coming over from the Apple side and I know zero about Android. I would like to update this phone, I would **not** like to have to get 10 hours deep into Android ROMs. OTA updates wo...
9905
Is there some SSH server for android?
Is there an ssh server for Android (such as openssh for Ubuntu) that will allow me to access my device console via PuTTY?
55027
Does Android 4.2 support IPsec IKEv2?
Does Android 4.2 support IPsec IKEv2? If not, does any other version of Android support IPsec IKEv2?
73272
Prevent Skype from vibrating/beeping the phone when I'm chatting on the computer
I have Skype on my Android phone, and I'm logged into the same account from both the phone and my PC, but it's annoying that when I'm chatting from my PC, the phone constantly vibrates and beeps with every message. I'm on my computer, not on my phone. Is there a way to make Skype realize that if I'm typing from my comp...
25502
How to move applications to external memory card on ICS
I have an android ICS tablet and I'd like to install applications on the **external memory card** (not the internal memory / internal SD). Is it possible to do so? A solution that does not require rooting would be great.
73276
Mouse to touch?
Currently, I have successfully installed androidx86 to my netbook(that really saved the netbook,android run at light speed!),however, I noticed a problem, when I play some app in it, the mouse don't work!(I only can control android with mouse with keyboard)I can move the curser,but clicks don't work. Later, i done some...
56594
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 Unable to update OS
When I try to update from Gingerbread 2.3.6 through the normal software update system, the update fails upon "registering device" almost immediately. If I try to update using Kies, it tells me my software is too old to support updating via PC. Do I have any course of action that doesn't involve rooting, or is there a v...
73279
Unable to change tab in Google Chrome when swiping from side to side on the toolbar
I have Google Chrome v35.0.1916.141 installed on my HTC One X running Android 4.2.2 with HTC Sense 5. One of the previous updates introduced a nifty feature to change tabs by swiping from side to side on the toolbar. But now with the current version this is not working. I cannot find any setting to turn this feature on...
35441
Can you reprogram the motorola-droid-razr-m screen buttons? Does it require Rooting?
I'm not a big fan of the Droid-Razr-M's screen buttons (missing the menu and search buttons, but includes a Programs button (which is a waste b/c you can long hold the Home button for that). Since those buttons are actually on the screen, can you reprogram them? Would it require rooting the phone?
35440
How can I redirect a call, incall
I want to get a call from somebody and after talking with him redirect that person to another number, on my charge, like call-centers do. Is that possible and if that's so, there is any application that can do that? Thanks
20381
Getting "The application [APPLICATION NAME] ( [APPLICATION ADDRESS] ) has stopped working unexpectedly. Please try again"
I have a Motorola Razor running on Android Version 2.2.2. Over the past 3 days, whenever I turn on the phone, the following message appears on the screen: > "The application [APPLICATION NAME] ( [APPLICATION ADDRESS] ) has stopped > working unexpectedly. Please try again". Application name: Email, Messaging, > Google S...
32794
How to SSH into Android from a different network?
I'm running SSHDroid on my unrooted android device. When my SSH client on ubuntu or windows are on same wifi network as the Android, I'm able to connect to it via SSH. But what I want to do is, connect to the device via SSH from a client like putty etc. from a computer which is not in the same network. eg. If i'm on th...
23872
How do I disable data on my ics xoom LTE?
I have a xoom LTE from Verizon but do not currently have a data plan. After getting the ics update I went into settings and unchecked mobile data. I have no reason to believe that I am using Verizon's network, but I am surprised that there is a network strength icon in my notification area that is constantly updated. I...
32796
Scripting a whole bunch of actions
I am using the stock / vanilla Android on Galaxy Nexus. What I want to do is setup an advanced "profile" kind of tool which does a series of steps one after another depending on what I ask - for instance - Office cube - Bluetooth off, GPS off, WiFi on, silent mode, kill Good For Enterprise app, start Skype Car - Blueto...
23870
Boot custom kernel via phone
I can currently boot a custom kernel (without flashing it) for test purposes by using fastboot on my computer via: cmd> fastboot boot customkernel.img Which works great. I've found great kernels that do different things but have trade offs such as an overclocked gpu but the battery life takes a hit o...
23877
Google Play Store on a Samsung Galaxy Ace missing
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3.4. The phone came with Samsung App Store not the Google market. I would like to install the Google market or Google Play as there is a better selection of apps. However the play.google.com website has no link to download the store. What can I do?
32792
How do I root my Samsung Galaxy Ace?
I want to root my Galaxy Ace but don't want to install Custom ROM or CWM! Just only root so that, I can run some apps which requires root.
61527
Do I really need an SD-card?
I don't have an SD-card as I got my Karbonn Smart A10 Dual SIM Android based on Android Jelly Bean v4.1 and 1 Ghz Dual Core processor out-the-box. There are two things which appear to need an SD-card: 1 - camera: when I select camera, I get "No Storage - please insert an SD card" 2 - whatsapp: when I download and insta...
51618
how to move google email acct to new phone
I just got an HTC DNA (old phone is HTC Incredible). I need to move my gmail acct to new phone. I then need to remove a new gmail acct I created in error. Thanks, Jim.
65865
How can I set a default contact store?
I had my phone repaired and the factory data was reset, so I moved all contacts from the SIM card to the phone storage. Now all calls I receive or make are still made from the SIM card which makes it impossible for me to have different ringtones for each contact. So I need to know if there's any way to set phone storag...
27147
I keep getting alerted regarding unread Facebook messages even though there is none
My phone beeps and tells me I have an unread Facebook message even though I don't. I've got a hunch what the source of the problem is. I have both the Facebook app and the Friend Caster app and they are connected to different Facebook accounts (one's for work one's for my personal life). Is there way I can stop getting...
25200
Why can't I install apps when I have enough storage?
In "Settings" > "SD card & phone storage settings" under "Internal Phone Storage" it lists "Available Space" as 13.78MB. I'm trying to install an app that is 2.38MB. Why do I get the "Insufficient storage available" error message? I clearly have enough space. If it's relevant, my phone is an LG Optimus V.
66280
"Insufficient storage" error; can't install ANY apps
My android has 350 MB in overall storage available, and when in my storage settings I clicked on the apps tab it says I have 443MB free. However, I cannot install any apps from the Google Play Store. I have been deleting apps to make more space but with no success. I thought it was the size of the app I was trying to u...
65861
Does Chrome's reduce data make browser faster?
I was wondering if using "reduce data"-function under bandwidth management would make the browser load pages faster on slow connection like mine ~512kbit. I have unlimited data so the pure amount of data doesn't matter. I just wonder if it makes loading pages faster.
65978
How do I change DNS settings for 3G?
So I can use Twitter. It is okay when I use WiFi. But in 3G I cannot change DNS.
51611
Android on Samsung Galaxy Duos is too slow
I've bought a Samsung Galaxy Duos GT-S7562 with Android 4.0.4 3 months ago. The phone is so slow and getting slower by the ay, it has become almost useless. For instance, to look up and call a contact can take more than a minute. Some apps simply won't start, nor work and prefer crashing. I can literally count to 3 bet...
65869
Pocket Neo, possible virus?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo which I have for about 4 months now. Shortly after I started to use my mobile device, I started to get push notifications for various applications (where to remove the notification I have to click on to the link then quickly exit back to my home screen) and in the last two weeks I hav...
56049
I cant enter in s/w mode
I'm bricked my phone (optimus black) and only show "security error" with logo, not allow me enter in s/w mode for unbrick
56043
How do I make "Emergency Call" harder to hit? I keep pocket calling 911!
I have a Samsung Captivate Glide phone running 4.0.4 on the AT&T network. Unfortunately, I have pocket called 911 at least four times. To call 911 on my phone you have to: 1. Activate the lock screen 2. Swipe near the bottom of the screen on "Emergency Call" 3. Press on the screen I think that this is how it happ...
56041
Nexus 4 WIFI hotspot web authentication
I have a Nexus 4, and I would like to set up a WIFI hotspot at my house that doesn't require a password, but if a user connected to the WIFI, it would display either a static HTML page or some way to authenticate. Is this possible?
25439
App can't be moved to SD card
There was an app moved to SD card. I did a factory reset. Then I reinstalled the app. It was side loaded by Humble Bundle app, it's not from Google Play. Now the app can't be moved to SD, getting error "Couldn't move app". I am guessing there is this some type of Android's cache for this app on SD already that prevents...
25438
Join/Merge external SD with internal SD card?
I have a Samsung device of 8GB with an SD card of additional 32GB. I'm using many apps that cache data for offline use (mainly Google Play Music), these apps are not smart enough to determine the 32GB of available space and take advantage of it, but instead claim 'no space'. I thought perhaps there is a workaround for ...
36237
Add an APN to Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1
I am traveling internationally and have replaced my Verizon SIM card with a local one. To get data, I need to add an APN. I can't do this using settings -- no option to add exists. Is there another way to do this? And app maybe? I do _not_ want to root my phone.
36233
Samsung s3 Unlock
I bought a Samsung phone, on the T-Mobile carrier in the US. I went to India last week, and got my unlock code from T-Mobile. My India-Vodafone SIM is working fine, except for the internet. I have called customer care, and have changed all the settings, but it doesn't work. How can I make internet work?
36232
Samsung Captivate not booting after root
I recently installed Clockwork Recovery, and used that to install CyanogenMod 10 on my Captivate using this guide. Every thing worked perfectly. I backed up the stock ROM. Then I realized that my contacts and data were gone in the new ROM. I read in an article that you could restore the data part of the backup using th...
36231
Amazon Free App of the day app, will not install on Kindle Fire
My stepmother has a Kindle Fire. I want to install the Amazon Free app of the day (from link here): http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000626391 I go to link, download the file, and it comes up with the .apk. I install it, and click "OPEN". When the installation is done, it takes me back to the web pa...
36230
How to block SMSs from certain "named" senders?
There are many tools around to block unwanted SMSs. Samsung Galaxy S3's Jelly Bean offers a native call&sms blocker too. But some senders are not phone numbers, they are alphanumeric strings. I would like to get rid of this spammer, and my provider says they can't block SMSs on their own. Currently, I wouldn't like t...
65970
Silent failure when connecting to VPN on HTC One Kitkat
I'm not sure exactly when this happens (since I normally use another phone for VPN work), but on my HTC One, updated to 4.4.2, connecting to VPN fails silently : * the built-in VPN client, tested with PPTP profiles, would silently appear to do nothing when I try to connect. No icon shows up in the notification area, ...
75843
Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M keeps rebooting
**Here's my problem:** I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M that keeps rebooting after trying to install a custom recovery so that I can root it. **What I did** I followed the steps (1 to 11), of `Installing a custom recovery on Galaxy S` mentioned in the following page: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_gala...
75845
Complications with the Galaxy note 2
I have been asked by a friend to have a look at his mobile, it's the Note 2 (N7100). _Symptoms_ Phone being unable to connect to any discovered network and Super User being present on the phone as they want it unrooted. I have the knowledge and required tools to unroot the mobile phone. but as for the problem with it b...
75849
Why does my Android have an 8MB hosts file blocking thousands of sites?
Background: my Android is the only source of internet I have - I use it as a hotspot while at home. I have been noticing strange behavior out of my Desktop PC recently: sites like Amazon were not styled, and Yelp.com wouldn't work at all (as if it didn't exist)! Then, I attempted to use Yelp while I had WAMP running on...
2392
Is there a way to mount a Windows shared drive so I can access those files on my phone?
I have a shared network drive full of files I want to access from my phone over wifi. Is there a easy way to mount it on my phone? I have a rooted Motorola Milestone.
65973
Cant see my files in gallery
I reset my LG optimus L5 E610, and now when I download files from We Heart It they don't appear in my gallery. I found them in my files but they are in .png format (my other photos are in jpeg/jpg).
39918
Does the Nexus 4 battery drain faster if it has no SIM card inserted?
Does the Nexus 4 battery drain faster if it has no SIM card inserted?
39916
is there a way to automatically turn off wifi?
I have an LG P990, and I recently upgraded it to ICS. Since that charging is much slower, and energy consumption much faster. I could live with it, I charged it at work and at home too. Yesterday however went from 85% to empty in one night. 49% of the energy consumption is Wifi, according to Battery usage. So I want an...
29154
Running out of Memory while installing SPB Shell 3D APK
I am using LG P500 phone, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I am installing SPB Shell 3D APK file which I got from internet. After some time it shows error that **Memory Full, Please Uninstall Some Apps to Free Memory** Though I have 50 MB Free memory.
36493
Stop old posts from reappearing in Facebook News Feed
I've recently been given an update of the Facebook App on Android and I have noticed that in my News Feed old posts are appearing. Some as old as a week or more. Obviously the point of a News Feed is to see new things, not old stuff. How can I turn this off so that I only see new posts appear in the News Feed?
57317
Volume too loud at the start of every music track
This is on a Moto X with Android 4.2.2. Not rooted, no EQ installed or enabled. I primarily listen to music through DSub (streaming audio from a Subsonic server), but I've talked to their devs, and they don't perform any volume changes of any kind. Likewise, the Subsonic server doesn't make any volume changes, and I ha...
29150
Youtube Preload limit?
I have enabled Preloading for my Watch Later playlist. This currently contains 23 hour-long Google IO videos but YouTube seems to only ever preload up to 2 of them, never any more. I have an HTC One X with over 24GB of space - I have to remove a video from the playlist that has been downloaded to allow another to begin...
36495
Restart camera service
I have a smartphone which the camera doesn't work very well with CyanogenMod. Sometimes (and very often), after taking some picture the camera stops working until I restart the phone. When I try to open it, it just says "Cannot connect to camera". I'd like to know if there are some way to "restart" the camera service, ...
57319
Troubleshooting tips when backing up and transfer files from my Samsung S3 to my PC
Troubleshooting when backing up and transfer files from my Samsung S3 to my PC (window 8) I am able to open up the transfer as normal, however the pictures or music are not downloaded or synced. I get an error message that there was an error. No details regarding the error. Can you please give me some support on how to...
74973
Transfer Whatsapp chat history to new device
I've got a new phone (Samsung) and want to transfer my Whatsapp chat history from my old device to it. Is this possible, and how to do it? I have a Whatsapp backup file for that date.
37549
Force link to open in app not my default browser
Is it possible to force the links to open in their respective application and not in the default browser (e.g., Chrome)? For example, I get an email from Pinterest with interesting links for the week. When I click a pin, it opens in Chrome and not in the Pinterest app. This happens with a few apps and was wondering if ...
33046
Tablets that run without a battery
I want to run a tablet in an environment where it will always be plugged in. In this situation, a battery is unnecessary and will just degrade over time. Are there any tablets that can run without a battery while plugged in?
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Can't add Samsungdive Account
My Mobile device is "Galaxy s5570-mini", I want to secure it if it's lost -God forbidden- so I signed up in Samsungdive.com with my Gmail account then I have to add "Setting>Accounts and Sync>Add account>samsung account" in my mobile but I can't find this option !! what's wrong?? any thing is missed ?
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Factory reset: prestigio multipad 7.0 ultra plus tablet pc pmp 36 70b
How to factory reset prestigio multipad 7.0 ultra plus tablet pc pmp 36 70b? It boots to gmail sign in page, then it says wrong password, though it's not connected to the internet, it doesn't even let me connect. I need to reset it **Edit** usb debugging mode is not enabled and I am stuck, can't login like this, and th...
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In Galaxy S3 call history, does the orange arrow mean incoming or outgoing call?
Though this is may sound very trivial, this is not a troll question. I do not own an android phone and need to know for something.
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android special characters keyboard
Under Winodws, if I want to enter extended characters (such as "«") I canuse the Character Map application and the `Alt`+keypad numbers (such as `Alt`+`0171` for the "«"). How can I do this under Android? I know there are ways to do this under Linux, but is this infrastructure there under Android? Especially with table...