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Disappearing/deleted .pls files
I am making application that is using .pls files to read shoutcasts' adresses from them. At one moment I noticed, that sometimes .pls file I was reading data from is disappearing after I have used it. After lots of testing, I noticed, that if I rename file to .txt, it won't get deleted. A little more testing, a voila -...
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updating from 4.3 to 4.4.x
I would like to upgrade my current nexus 4 that's already rooted on 4.3 to the latest 4.4.x android, ideally while keeping my root. Any tips on how to do this? I've fallen so far behind on the updates that I don't know what's safe anymore. Thanks in advance!
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Android SD Card Free Space Issue
I've got this problem...I use a Micromax A110Q with the stick Jelly Bean...FROM the past few weeks(OR Months) I'm having storage issues with my SD card..I find that it's free storage space is zero bytes...I removed many pics and junk such as cache, hpns folder, lost.dir etc...for some time..I'll get free storage for th...
64001
Why does my Samsung Galaxy SIII with 4.3 run so slow
Hi I live in South Africa and we recently received the 4.3 update for the Galaxy SIII. When I perform general functions on the phone(open apps, browse web, run multiple apps) everything goes very slow and as an example if I push the home button the apps on my home screen are gone and then return again after a while. Wh...
20866
LG Spectrum Jumping To Home Screen
I've got a problem with my LG Spectrum. I've had it about 3 or 4 weeks now. It keeps jumping to the home screen. In other words, whatever app I'm looking at or have open, it will just exit to the home screen. It's an intermittent problem. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does it will often happen several tim...
69038
Can not read MMS on dual SIM phone
A have two SIM card phone: LG E455 (Optimus L5 II Dual). Primary SIM card is full operation, secondary is receiving calls and SMS only. SIM cards are from different providers. I received MMS message notification to the SIM2. Trying to open it I get the message "Switch default data network SIM card to retrieve MMS: Canc...
64008
Storage on HTC desire X
The internal storage on my phone is almost full. The storage screen tells me * 2.77GB / 2.91 GB taken * Apps 0.89GB * Other 1.89 GB * Available 138MB What is this "other" and how can I clean it up? I already followed the steps of "make more space", it barely makes a difference. Phone Storage then tells me 43.00...
49159
Android mic problem and cell freezing problem
I had (and I still have) problem with my phone, a Samsung Galaxy S3. Sometimes people hear me bad or doesn't hear me at all and this is a real vexing problem. I brought the phone in a Samsung authorized center, they said me that my OS version (a Jellybean branded by H3G) could be bugged. They've replaced it. Now audio ...
49152
Location woes on HTC
If the NSA tracks me via my HTC phone, they must think I am strange... My location never updated. Ever. I tried removing the cache from News and Weather. Tried using GPS. Tried using WiFi. Nothing seems to work. Is there a canonical way to re-set the location in Android? Note: Phone is HTC Sensation XL. I have factory ...
49155
Do not auto-mount Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini when USB is connected
I had an HTC desire phone, before upgrading to a Galaxy S4 Mini. I have run into an annoying problem. On my phone (not on the SD Card), I have private data, including an RSA key, which I use to SSH into my different computers and servers. On the Desire S, I had the phone on default "Charge only" so people who nicked my...
45638
Google+ Auto Backup vs Instant Upload
What is the difference in Auto Backup and Instant Upload?
48209
Trying to vacuum all databases under /data with sqlite3, but fails with error 14
I would like to vacuum all my database files under /data, to achieve somewhat better performance so I ran the following script: for i in $(find /data -iname "*.db"); do #echo $(basename $i); sqlite3 $i 'VACUUM;'; resVac=$? if [ $resVac == 0 ]; then resVac="SUCCESS"; else ...
48208
Why does Exchange ActiveSync not keep more than 'x' days of mail?
I have a HTC Desire X. I have set Exchange ActiveSync to download past 3 days. However, why does it not keep older mails which are already downloaded? i.e. on Friday, I can see mails from Tuesday on. On Saturdays, I can only from Wednesday on. The Tuesday email which was already downloaded and read is no longer visible...
41813
Sophix tablet will not work without an SD card
My Sophix tablet was working without the SD card, but now the camera will not work. I get the following error message: > Insert a SD card before using.
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Unrooting Stratospehre
I have a Stratosphere that I rooted a while back, but ever since, it has not been able to perform a system update. It would restart and everything, but then the update notification would still be there. I tried unrooting it, which at least got rid of the warning symbol when it boots, but it's still stuck on 2.3.5. (Alt...
45633
Where did the SIP settings go to on my LG Optimus 4X?
About 3 months ago I bought my _LG Optimus 4X HD_ (aka P-880), which shipped with Android 4.0.3. I searched the settings up and down, and was quite surprised there were no SIP settings available. I'm very sure SIP support was added to AOSP with Gingerbread, so it had to be there with ICS! Did LG remove them from their ...
45632
Voice activated offline voice recorder
Sometimes while driving or washing the dishes some idea pops up in my head while I am listening to music. How may I record voice without touching the phone? (Sometimes while driving in remote places I do not have Internet connection so it needs to work offline)
45637
During a Google+ Instant Upload, is it all or nothing?
I'm in the middle of an "Upload All" but I don't see anything online yet? Is it an all or nothing upload? My upload keeps getting stuck on the next to last item. It would be nice if I could see the first 356 of 358 items while the last 2 items are uploaded (or not).
9193
phone not visible to finder (on mac) suddenly
When I connect my phone to my mac via usb, I no longer see it in finder. Nor does it automatically launch iphoto as it used to. On the other hand, I can see it from sdk tools like ddms, and can access the files that way (with usb debugging turned on, of course). I can also see other android devices just fine. Is there ...
7947
How to have phone prioritize encrypted Wi-Fi hotspots?
I have a Wi-Fi solution similar to FON which has an encrypted private home Wi- Fi hotspot and a guest network which is unencrypted and requires one to log in once a day. My problem (or rather, annoyance) is that the phone seems to prefer the unencrypted guest network. I have it enabled because I can use other people's ...
7940
Where is "Back up my data" stored? Can it be edited?
Anybody know how to get to it? It's not on the Google Dashboard, or linked to from the developer docs. I've even dug through the code, but it's confusing. Anybody know a way to download it, and better yet, upload a replacement? For context: My phone sometimes starts acting weird (random hangs and/or reboots), and one t...
7942
Can not flash LK2.08 for original firmwares on my spica
Can not flash LK2.08 for original firmwares. I try like this: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/root-samsung-galaxy-spica-i5700-with- leshaks-kernel/ i am using this kernel: http://forum.samdroid.net/f55/lk2-08-original- firmwares-root-new-superuser-wifi-tether-bb-12-07-2010-a-1193/ and i copy it to my localh compute...
9196
Flash Rom and Recover Later
I Want to put Android 2.3 on My Phone, its an ZTE Racer with Android 2.1 and the Manufacturer hasnt released the new version i have found a Rom, But im afraid to do it and lose my phone, can anybody tell me how to get my actual version of android back it up so if something goes wrong i can recover later? and how to put...
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How can I study or prepare myself for an exam with the help of my Android device?
I want to learn a language or prepare for an exam with the help of my Android phone or tablet. Are there any efficient and fun methods out there to do so?
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German lessons in an Android device
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How can I study or prepare myself for an exam with the help of my Android > device? Is there any German course that I could do on my Android device? Whether it's an app or an optimized web site it's fine by me.
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Where are attachments stored when sending text messages
Where are the **attached images to text messages stored** on Froyo 2.2.1 ( Samsung Galaxy S , if that should make a difference ) ? I am asking following problems I have now when sending texts with images attached : _I can't send a picture attachment together with a text message_. **\--- UPDATE ---** I have found the so...
42177
How should I correctly turn on my phone?
This is regularly driving me nuts. Every once in a while, my phone freezes for whatever reason. I press and hold the power button to shut if off. Now comes the part that's giving me trouble. * If I just press the power button, nothing happens. * If I press and hold the power button, at some point a picture of a bat...
42176
Rooting Galaxy I9100 S11 Jellybean without changing ROM
Am looking for a simple safe way to uninstall some Vodaphone branded apps without changing the ROM (if possible) I expect rooting will be necessary and possibly a temporary ROM will be required to do this. I can live with the majority of the installed apps, it is just the brandings I dislike. My main concern is that th...
57578
Android SMS path
I can't find the path of SMS database files in android os. where is the right path for SMS database files? I already tried these values and these values are not right: /data/data/com.jb.gosms/databases/gommssms.db /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
16917
Asus EEE Transformer never gets a GPS fix unless I reboot it
I have an Asus EEE Transformer (not the prime) that has unreliable GPS performance. I usually just fire up Google Maps in my car and use the navigation but the tablet always gets stuck with "Searching for GPS". This can go on for over 30 minutes in which the tablet either won't get a signal at all, or might get one eve...
16910
How can I add a search button to my dock on a Galaxy Nexus?
I just saw a tweet where someone had added a search button to the 3 docked software buttons ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nCkW6.png) **So I'd like to know how to add the search button (or any other) to the dock with the Back, Home and Multitasking buttons** Is this a setting of the default la...
42179
Settings Keep Changing back
The settings keep going back to factory settings either when the battery is low OR I turn off the phone. For example, calendar sync turns off and I have to turn it back on each time I want the calendar to sync. The display goes to the least brightest settings and 15 seconds for screen time out and I have to go in and r...
16913
Activate voice recognition with keyword
I want to have the mic listening for a keyword and then have it turn on Google recognizer? Has anyone been able to do this and how? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
12208
How can I get the stock browser to exit?
Unlike most apps, the Android browser doesn't seem to exit when you hit the Back key to exit to the home screen. This happens even when I have no web pages open. There doesn't seem to be an Exit option when I press the Menu button in the browser, either. For whatever reason, Android rarely kills it like it does with ot...
12204
Does updating to 2.3 fix Galaxy S' lag issue?
As title. The lag issue I am talking about is the notorious "RFS lag" as explained here, and is also refered to here and here
12206
Disable Phone's Built-in Microphone?
I just conducted a tiny experiment with the original headset that comes with Nexus One: I plugged it into the phone, expecting the phone built-in microphones to be switched off, replaced by the microphone on the headset. I was disappointed to see that the voice input behavior of the system didn't change: The phone seem...
12207
Can you run Linux command line apps on Android?
I'm brand new to Android; in fact I've never owned one. But I'm traveling all this summer, and I'm very interested in doing some programming while I'm on the run. QUESTION: Is it possible to run a full Ruby development environment with Emacs on Android? How? And does "rooting" give you anything close to a real Linux sy...
29358
Information regarding /proc file system
Yesterday I rooted my android phone. By using Es File Explorer when I see the file listing then I find various folders. For the sake of curiosity I would like to know that what the **proc** file system contains.
29359
How to prevent applications from discovering my phone as being Rooted
I have to install an application that has discovered my device to be rooted. So this is a two part question. 1. How did it discover in the first place that my phone has been rooted 2. How to prevent the application from discovering my phone as being rooted
10518
How do I enable NFC for my Phone
There have been a lot hype about NFC lately, and I am eager to try it out, but unfortunately I dont think my HTC Desire HD supports NFC. Is there a way to enable NFC for HTC Desire HD ?
46615
How can I set a custom per-person ringtones, but for texts and not calls?
I know how to set a custom ringtone for a given caller on my phone: pull up the person's entry under People, open the menu and select "Set ringtone." However, this only applies to regular voice phone calls. Is there a way to do a similar thing for the sound that plays when a "text" -- by which I mean either SMS or MMS ...
63252
How do I back up Google Authenticator?
I'm starting to use Google Authenticator for more and more things now, but I've just realized that if I lose my phone, or if I need to wipe and restore it to install new firmware, I will lose all of my codes. Is there anyway to back them up please? Or some kind of fallback that means I can restore it to a new device? T...
63251
Use HTTP Proxy with Applications
My college network requires use of proxy settings when connecting to wifi. This restricts internet usage to the browser as it is a http proxy. I have been looking to divert the internet for app usage. I have many apps which I would like to use via wifi, much of the college has poor mobile internet signal. I have tried ...
10512
What's the difference between Android 2.2 Froyo and Android v1.6 Donut?
I am really new to Android and I barely know about it. I now want to buy an Archos device that should be an alternative to iPod and its size should be like the iPod. I saw there are different Archos devices. I am doubting between the Internet tablet (Android 2.2 Froyo) 43 and the 48/5 (Android v1.6 Donut). What is a ...
53563
Using Google voice number without data
So I know similar questions have been asked, but I feel my situation is a bit unique to everything I've read. So I transferred my old number that everyone knows to Google voice, then I got a new phone with a new number that only has calling and texting. I took the SIM card out of that phone and put it into my android p...
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How do I delete draft SMS text that keeps reappearing on my HTC Thunderbolt?
My question is essentially the same as that discussed here, but I have tried everything mentioned in the discussion there and none of it has solved my problem. To briefly summarize the problem, every time I open a thread to send a text (SMS) message to my wife, the same fragment from a previous draft text I once prepar...
10511
Home key doesn't work on my Galaxy tab P1010
Sometime my P1010's Home key doesn't work suddenly. Just like last night, my tab's power was off. Then the Home key stopped work when I rebooted it. But Back key, Menu key, and Search key still work. Why? This is the third time now. I have to restore factory defaults to solve this problem every time. But I need to rein...
29356
Where the system updates get installed in HTC explorer?
I am seeing a message on my taskbar `System updates are available`. When I am tapping to that message it is showing some 29 MB updates. I am running sort of internal memory, so every-time I am postponing the updates to `later`(I think it will consume 29 MB internal memory). Is this true that on installing the updates w...
8866
Mount PC folder on my android, then serve audio/video through my Android to my TV via USB?
My plan would be to allow me to connect my Android to my TV by USB, and then be able to play videos/audio from my Computer that is mounted over wifi on my Android. Is this currently possible, or is there a better way that I can accomplish this task (using only a USB cable/wifi and not having to copy files to my Android...
8864
Why does the vertical size of the scroll bar change?
When I scroll down a web page the scroll bar appears and constantly changes size as I scroll What does this size relate to?
54692
Hide Taskbar During XBMC Playback
I have the Justop K9 device. Functionally, everything works as expected. During video playback on XBMC, however, the Android taskbar remains visible at the bottom of the screen throughout. Is it possible to hide this taskbar without jumping through hoops? I've been given various instructions on how to take the device a...
21409
How can I play a sound file to the caller when device receives an incoming call?
I want to receive incoming call automatically, that was I done already, now I want to play my own created sound to my caller rather than using Android's microphone. Is it possible to play our own sound after receiving incoming call? **I have seen this Stackoverflow questionHow to automatically answer call and play prer...
54697
Karbon A5 screen goes black when i press menu button
I have karbonn A5. It was functioning normally till now. But now the screen blacks when i press menu button. Call and message functions are working. Screen has frozen and does not move sideways. I tried removing all downloaded apps it did not work. I also removed and re installed battery. But that also did not help
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Intentionally deleted Android system - how do I fix this?
Right now I own a Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 mini and I rooted it. I had this program installed from Android Marketplace that allows you to delete applications. So guess what... I deleted several applications for testing purposes and I knew that if I uninstall Android System it would break everything. I did that epic "mi...
21405
How do I update all my apps with the new Google Play Store?
I want to update my apps, but I can't find the option in the new play store. How can I do this?
21401
Cable to send audio from iPhone to android phone via TRRS
This is a follow-up to http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/29099/designing-a-cable-for- bidirectional-communication-between-2-iphones-via-trrs-he The cable in the above link successfully transmits audio from one iPhone to another. But for some reason it fails on my Android device. I noticed that on my iPhone...
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Why does Wifi show an error whenever I try to reconnect (Galaxy Ace)?
I'm using a Galaxy Ace. When I turn off WiFi and try to turn it on again it shows an error. I need to restart my device for it to work. Any ideas?
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Samsung Grand 2 - Images deleting automatically from download folder
I am using samsung galaxy grand 2 running Android 4.4.2. It is automatically deleting images and other files. The images and music files are downloaded from internet. After some time (within a few minutes), those are automatically deleted from the download folder. What is the reason they get deleted? This only started ...
62788
How to turn off the spell checker in Android 4.4.2?
I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2 and I can't switch off the spell checker. I write messages in several different languages and it insists on changing foreign words to the closest English. Writing a message can take me several minutes to sort out all the errors Android itself introduces. Assessing _Settings_ > _Langu...
26834
Swype flashing on and off
I just upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII phone, unlocked from Gingerbread to stock ICS (ver 4.0.3), and I think it looks cool in many aspects. One thing I am getting annoyed with though is the Swype. I used it all the time before, and it was amazing. What is happening now is that when I swype, get my list of suggestions, ...
26831
Can Android extract zip files?
Can Android extract zip files? If so, could you please explain the process of downloading and extracting a zip file?
67578
Eclipse(and adb.exe from sdk) doesn't detect my beaglebone black as running android device
I need some help for problem. I'm using Beaglebone Black and Android (JellyBean 4.2.2) with 3.8 kernel. BBB connected to window7 through USB which comes with BBB. When I boot the android on micro SD card, it works fine(I'm using 4DCAPE LCD screen) but I cannot find it as running android device. I turn on the USB debug ...
67576
no alert tone when receiving a message
I have Samsung galaxy s duos 2 GT-S7582. my problem is that, everytime I receive a txt message, I don't hear any alert. ive already checked all the notification settings and all of it were turned on..
67574
Why are Android Apps not as polished as iOS?
When I owned a iPhone, all the software seemed to be very polished(Visually). For example, the process to getting to menu's shorter etc. I own an s4 and the apps and the software does not seem to be as polished as iOS? Both platforms are being developed by very intelligent programmers and creative people, so why is it ...
67570
LED not turning off even after there are no unread WhatsApp messages
I have this random problem with WhatsApp: the green light that blinks when there are unread messages don't turn off even after I go and read them. It doesn't even help if I delete all the messages. The only thing that helps is restarting the phone. I have a Nexus 5.
68638
Notification led's generic consumption?
Okay I know that all phones got different hardware, and that leads uses just a little power. But. What if I set my led notifcation speed to high (like the light will pulse faster)? How much would that chew off my battery? What about "always on"? How much would that eat? Would it damage the LED in any way? (I kn...
9127
Is there any way to install Open Office in Android?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > What is a good application on Android to open Microsoft Excel files? Is there any way to install Open Office in Android Emulator, So that I can Open XLS sheet in Android Emulator for my apps.Any help will really be appreciated. Thanks a lot
24578
Handcent SMS Delay sending feature
I'm using the Handcent sms app on my Galaxy Nexus. I set the delay sending feature at `settings -> send message settings -> delay sending`. The feature worked for the next few messages but then stopped. Any ideas as to what may have caused this and how to fix it?
24577
airdroid app FileManager doesn't access to sdCard
AirDroid is a impressive app, but I'm not able to access from pc to th SD content, only to the internal folders (also named sd card I think)
54039
Turn animated gif into WhatsApp sendable video
I'd like to convert a short gif-animation to a video so I can send it to a friend via WhatsApp. Do you know easy ways to accomplish that (e.g. codec etc.)? Best would be doing it on the device directly but I could do it as well on a computer.
24572
Wifi shows error on Huawei U8500
I can not turn on my android device Wifi. It shows error. My device is Huawei U8500. I am using CyanogenMod 7.2.0 Update-6. Please help with this?
24571
Search/route with pre-cached google maps?
I understand that its possible to cache Google maps for offline use. But is it possible to search or calculate new routes with the pre-cached map without connecting to internet?
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I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?
This is a common question by those who have just rooted their phones. What apps, ROMs, benefits, etc. do I get from rooting? What should I be doing now?
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What does "to root a phone" mean?
I heard this phrase or the variants (rooted phone, rooting, etc.) in android forums but I don't know what it means. Can you explain it in simple terms?
64481
Why are Android OSes "unrooted" by default?
My question is, why must every device/OS be "locked down" and require get arounds to gain full access? Why must they have to be 'rooted', and why are they 'unrooted' by default? On Windows I can gain administrative privileges with a click of abutton or command, but why do we need to go through more trouble with like iO...
56745
Why don't most of the phone manufacturers include root access in their phones by default?
Hello guys I am new here and I just want to ask a simple question about rooting. Is rooting very dangerous for phone? And why isn't it included in the phone by default? And one last question, can any device that runs Android be rooted? If yes is there an application that can do that? Like apk?
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what is rooting? Should I upgrade my Xperia U from GB to ICS?
I have an Xperia U[GB] and there are certain apps which do not work on it[device is not rooted shows up everytime I try to open these apps]. So what exactly does it mean by rooted device. Should I root my device? Does it have any negative implications? Also I still haven't updated it to ICS,since I've been told that Xp...
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Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > I've rooted my phone. Now what? I'm considering rooting my Galaxy S2. But would just like to make 100% sure that the benefits that comes with rooting your device makes it worth while. Main reason for me looking up on this is that I'm sick of apps connecting to the net (apps like calculato...
5223
What is rooting?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > what does "to root a phone" mean? Is rooting just copying `su` onto the phone? Does it try to get the root user's password?
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How to install CyanogenMod on my HTC Desire SV
My HTC Desire SV isn't listed as a supported device for CyanogenMod. How can I get CyanogenMod to work on it? I'm very new to this. So, I could use some help.
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Google Account with limited permissions
I am trying to assess feasibility of an internal initiative at my company. Management would like to: * Distribute Nexus 7/10s which can have primarily calendar and contacts synced by a single Gmail account * Disable ability to send email from this account, although not from employee's account This is an effort to k...
62123
Control Amazon Flash/Silverlight player in desktop browser
I am using desktop computer (Windows 7) as a home entertainment center connected to big screen TV. One place I stream my media from is Amazon Instant Videos - which works fine, but it's really inconvenient to control remotely. Is there an Android app that would let me control Amazon in-browser player from the phone? I ...
53426
Can an app call a phone without me knowing?
The reason I ask is because I have gotten various calls from seemingly random numbers saying that I had called them. When I check my call log, there is no outgoing call to their number. This has happened multiple times, but not very often, maybe once every two weeks. I am normally very careful with the apps that I down...
62121
Unlock Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon)
I have a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx on Verizon in the US. I want to take it to Straight Talk, a MVNO that uses Verizon's network. I bought the Straight Talk SIM card, but I get an error that the phone needs to be unlocked. How can I unlock the phone to use it with another provider (same CDMA network type)?
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Sync certain contacts between two devices/google account
Is there any way of syncing selected contacts from one android device/google account to another? Consider the following example: Person A and Person B share real life contacts, but on their smartphones, each person has to maintain contact details on their own. The data is there, so why do not share this? The following ...
28407
Screen goes back to home screen frequently, after Data Network enable
When I enable Data Network, my phone goes back to home screen frequently whenever I use another application or go to another place. Even when I close my screen, my home screen appears. How to fix this error? When i deactivate the data network mode, the phone works normally.. please please please update me the solution ...
58557
Syncing fails after changing Google Apps user's email
A few days ago, I changed the primary email of a Google Apps user from user@domaina.com to user@domainb.com Ever since doing so, Android refuses to sync using either the new or old email address, but I can still log in on the web using both. Both domains are controlled by my Google Apps organization, and attempting to ...
28405
Installing custom ROM on HTC phones over Fastboot or ADB
I am trying to build CyanogenMod for Sensation. After building I have `update.zip`, which I can install over CWM recovery manually. But how do I install the ROM over Fastboot or ADB in order to automate the installation process? The same commands which I'm using for Google phones (Fastboot flash system) does not work n...
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus HSPA : Baseband Unkown problem
In further continuation to my previous post, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.1.2 Unable to connect to mobile network. My earlier solution could only make it work for a little more than 10 days and I am back with the same "Baseband Unkown" problem on my Galaxy Nexus. This problem seems to be persistent no matter any version of s...
34327
Android connected to Car system
How can connect my android app to car system for example to get "Level fuel" information or any others info!
34325
Samsung Galaxy Nexus message notifiers
I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and would like to **enable** message notifications every 5 minutes if I don't answer a message. Is there any way to do this? Preferably for free.
34320
Samsung Galaxy S2 doesn't play music
New Samsung Galaxy S2 doesn't play audio files. I tried using different players, but none worked. The track ether plays for 1-3 seconds or mixes different tracks into one. Considering trying to return the phone. Does anybody have solution?
35056
Install official Europe ICS ROM on Optimus 2x outside Europe
Now that ICS is available to users in Europe for LG Optimus 2x (p990): I have a p990 but it was purchased in India. Can I download the ROM for Europe and flash the same on my phone? Will it work? Will it give any issues for network connectivity? Or do I wait till the official ICS ROM is released for India?
35057
Default dialer on Samsung Galaxy S3
I have a new Samsung Galaxy S3 running ICS (4.0.4). I would like to use the Go Dialer as my default dialer. The stock Phone app does not claim to be the default dialer, and in fact I've downloaded Default App and set the default dialer to be the Go Dialer. And yet, when I navigate through a contact to the "dial" press,...
35054
My samsung galaxy player 5 does not connect to the internet, but apparently connects to my router
I have a cisco linksys E1500 router, secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK. My samsung galaxy player 5, fresh out of the box, conencts to it but cannot access the internet. Based on this thread, I made myself a static IP of 192.168.1.12. It still doesn't work. This other thread talks about MAC cloning, but I'm not sure how to do t...
35052
Connectivity problem on LG Viper LS840 just updated to Ice Cream Sandwich
MY LG LS840 (Viper) is not opening Play Store after it updated to Ice Cream Sandwich yesterday. My emails are not sending either: they stay in my outbox. How do I fix this? I pulled the battery and it's still not working right.
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Incorrect Read Receipt generated by default mail app on Android 4
The default mail app on Android 4 seems to generate incorrect Read Receipts. Here is the case: User ORIGINATOR sends email (using any mail client software), with request for Read Receipt (SMTP header Disposition-Notification-To), TO: PRIMARY-RECEIVER with CC: SECONDARY-RECEIVER. When PRIMARY-RECEIVER opens the email, h...
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Rooting Exagerate XZPAD700
I've just bought a device commercially known as "Zelig Pad", which reports to be "XZPAD700" in settings screen. The device looks made by Hamlet but distributed with Exagerate brand. It carries Android 4.0.4. Anybody knows how to root that device? For sake of curiosity: the device goes in download mode by pressing VOL- ...
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App crashes with modded Galaxy Y S5360
I just installed Hybrid v5.0 Jellybread on my Galaxy Y S5360. Since then the internet browser app, Tubemate and some other apps don't work any more. What can I do?
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Android as WiFi bridge with AP
I would like to extend a WiFi signal. I could buy a WiFi repeater, but a much cheaper solution would be using an older Android 4 device, which I own and don't use. The Android device is capable of creating a WiFi AP. So if I bought an external WiFi USB adapter for it, with a large antenna used as the receiver and the A...