Understanding SMS APP permissions

On android KitKat i have run into the following permission:               SMS     Uses one or more of: SMS, MMS.     Chrages may apply.      How do i get a more fine-grained explination of this permission? Does it mean that the app can send SMS messages or does it also mean it can read/edit messages i have recieve/have in my inbox? Is there a way to see exactly what this permission means? Or, and is there a comprehensive list of possible permissions somewhere? I tried googling but all i find are complaints about KitKat ruining peoples SD cards, and App Ops.


Network Unlock Code vs SIM Unlock PIN

I bought an unlock code from http://www.unlockcode4u.com because my phone was asking for it (Enter PIN Code) I got the code and it does not work. Actually only allow me to enter 4 digits. Now this guys are telling that the code is for the phone's "Network unlock" not the "SIM unlock" and if I don't remember the PIN I will need to the PUK code from my network provider, so I feel that I paid for something I don't need. This is the first time I try to do this and I feel frustrated. I would really appreciated any help. John


Android shell script permissions?

I have a rooted phone, and I was playing around with Terminal Emulator. I tried writing a simple shell script (test.sh) :               #!/bin/sh     echo "Hello, World!"       Then I opened terminal emulator, cd'd to the directory my script was in, and typed:               ./test.sh      and I got a "permission denied" error. So I tried:               su     ./test.sh      Somehow, still permission denied. So I tried (still as root) :               chmod 775 test.sh     busybox chmod 775 test.sh     busybox chmod +X test.sh      None of the 3 gave errors, but ./test.sh still gave permission denied! As a last resort I tried               sh test.sh      That ended up working. Finally. I'm curious why permission was denied for my own shell script chmodded to 775 when run as root. How can permission be denied for anything as root? How can I fix this and make ./test.sh work?


Samsung Galaxy S3 Latest Firmware Contacts App Lag Issue

I have upgraded my phone to the latest firmware which is MainBand : I9300XXLFB. Before that release no problem was recognized with the contacts app. But now; I am facing with an issue that; it takes 3 to 5 secs to load the contacs list. Is this a specific one for me or a global issue ? Regards


Shoutcast Stream not running in Android Browser - File Is Not Supported Error

I have android phone and I am trying to run following public Shoutcast stream http://core.crystalone.net:9000/listen.pls in my phone. However, it is not working and when I open it; it gives me error “File Is Not Supported”. This is very strange since In Android 2. 2 and higher, I think shoutcast streaming is default and does not require any additional application to play them. I have searched through net and have following questions.   1. Is android by default play shoutcast stream in browser and does not require any additional app or anything? If anything required then can anyone please provide details?   2. Any settings required in my phone to play it by default since if it is required then I can do it? Like make sure that .pls files are played in default media player or something?    3. I have heard a lot about “Tunewiki” and “Streamfurious” so do I need it to install any app or winamp in my phone before I can play this shoutcast streams?    4. Any settings required in shoutcast stream creation in order to get it played in android, I have window based stream with version 1.9.5? I am out of clue right now and any help will be greatly appreciated. Also can anyone check this URL in their android and let me know if it runs and if yes, then it runs in browser or in some other way? _**Update_** : I just tried the listen.pls opened in new Motorola touch screen, Android 2.2. It open the default player but then no streaming is done or nothing is played. It is just opening but playing nothing. Can anyone just confirm that Shoutcast stream will not work on any android phone browser till i install Winamp? And suppose i install it and i open listen.pls in browser, will it automatically go in winamp to play or will I need to do any setting?


Forward console output to computer

Is there a way to forward the console output of your phone (I'm assuming there is some because Linux) to your computer, maybe using ADB? I'm especially interested in how to get the boot time messages, because I suspect there are quite some errors going on. If it matters, I have a Samsung Galaxy GIO.


Can a change in the routing table cause an ARP storm?

I have an HTC EVO V with Android 4.1. While it doesn't lose the wifi signal, it periodically needs to be reset in order to make network connection. When I try to connect to Skype, for example, I might see the packet trace similar to this               20:09:06.516473 arp who-has 157.55.130.144 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:06.547123 arp who-has 65.55.223.16 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:06.826819 arp who-has 212.187.172.33 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.006629 arp who-has 157.55.235.151 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.036520 arp who-has 212.187.172.20 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.166537 arp who-has 195.46.253.234 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.546636 arp who-has 65.55.223.16 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.697075 arp who-has 64.4.23.142 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.836535 arp who-has 212.187.172.33 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:08.006451 arp who-has 157.55.235.151 tell 192.168.0.68     ...      I've never seen another network device exhibit this behavior, any ideas what could cause this? Even in this condition I can ping the device (192.168.0.68) from my firewall.


Locked out with no service!

I was fiddling with the lock your SIM card features and locked it, but the password I used now will not open it, and it is locked with no service, screen says screen is PUK locked and is asking for an 8 digit password to change the PIN code, which the one I typed when trying to set it was only 4 digits. I think I must have clicked change password right before it locked me out. What do I do now?


How can I get a phone app on a tablet?

I have a brand new Galaxy Tab 2 that is apparently not compatible with my bank's tablet app. Someone on another forum mentioned that they just use the phone version on their tablet, but they don't say how they got it. When I go to the google play store, I only see one version. I do have the app on my phone; is there any way to transfer it?


Does GPS cause the phone to get hot?

I am using a Moto G device and I have noticed that when I turn on applications that rely on the GPS Waze or Mapquest, the device gets hot. As in hot to touch. I was previously using a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and I never noticed this. What causes the device to get hot? Should I be returning my device to Motorola and asking for a refund?


Custom ROM targeted for children

Is there a custom ROM that is targeted at child users? I would be interested in features such as:   * custom screens per child   * restricted app usage (installing, removing, screen/usage time, blocking in app purchases)   * usage monitoring/logging   * geo location


Blinking icon in notification bar

I have a new annoying icon on my Razr notification bar. It is a tiny blinking symbol that sort of looks like a tiny house with a cloud over it. It is blinking above the network strength bars where the "x" would be if there was no service. Anyone know what that is?


why doesn't Dolphin HD Browser save my login to stackexchange subsites?

Dolphin is my standard browser. But when not surfing a stackexchange subsite for 3-4 days I'm logged off (though still logged in on main site stackexchange.com). Firefox mobile makes no trouble and saves all logins. I checked cookies and it seems fine. I've a stackexchange open ID to log in. Anything I can do here? A Dolphin addon?


How to mount ubifs filesystem on android emulator?

I want to test the functionality of a custom ubifs filesystem on an android emulator (avd- Nexus 5). I have compiled and deployed a goldfish kernel(3.4) with ubifs support. But not finding the correct steps to mount a ubifs onto the emulator. I have tried using adb's mount command but no use. Any ideas on how to proceed ? or if you have idea on mounting a ubifs onto a real Nexus 5 device, Please do share.


Disable Slide to Lock

I have a Cruz T301 which is rooted. The screen calibration is a bit off and I cannot access the home screen. (It is next to impossible to use the slide to unlock.) Basically, it will slide to the right, but not far enough to unlock. I know that the app "nolock" will correct this problem, but since I cannot even access the home screen, I am unsure how to turn on this app. I have tired three different ROMS (Official Cruz, SJHill, and the Davik.) If I could find the ADB shell command to disable the slide lock, I think I could save this tablet. I have tried the adb shell input keyevent 82, but it will not work. I also have Android Commander installed on my PC. With this I can install apps, just not access the features. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...


How to move Apps to SD on the LG P-705 with Android 4.0?

I can move apps manually or progammatically on my Samsung Galaxy Ace 1, but on my LG P-705 with newer android version there is no such an option. Apps like App2SD don't work as well. Why does LG P-705 Android 4.0 Smartphone not have a move to SD feature?


What are the non-diagonal screen dimensions of the Nexus 7?

Very simple question. I want to know the non-diagonal physical dimensions of the screen itself of a Nexus 7 (eg: 4" by 5" or whatever). Every site I look it up on seems to just happily repeat that it's a 7" tablet with 1280x800px and so on.


Is it possible to install an app and exclude some of its requested permissions?

Occasionally I want to install an application which requires certain permissions that I feel it really shouldn't need. Can I install the app without giving it these permissions? For example, GPS location, phone state, internet connection, etc. Is it possible to change the permissions of an application once it is installed?


Setting custom permissions per-application

I want more granular control over permissions. I’m fine with applications having some permissions, but I want to be in charge and have more granular control. Can this be done on Android? I know iOS has this for some things like contacts and calendar data. The user is prompted before the application gets access to these sensitive datasets. Technically, I can see this working by denying API access when the application tries to access it.


How can I turn off Notification Sounds and leave phone sounds on

How can I turn off the annoying Notification sounds but still leave phone ringer on?


How Do I see hidden folders on Android?

This always happens to me. Someone tells me to access some folder on Android (in this case `/sdcard/Android/data/com.android.lmt/`) and I can't find it. I'm using the "File Manager" app and asking it to show hidden files and folders but I still can't find the folder. This happens a lot. ![Screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/xcENdycm.jpg)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant)


How to know which email address was registered to my lost phone?

My phone(Samsung Galaxy Note 2) is lost. I want to delete data from it, especially my personal photos. I don't remember my play store account which was associated with my Note 2. I tried to contact my local carrier but they can just issue my SIM again, which I did. Through IMEI they can't do it. I'm from Saudi Arabia. Here they can't do it. So is there anyway to this or any international assistance from Samsung?


Samsung Galaxy S5 turns on when fully charged and never turns off

I just 'upgraded' from the Samsung Galaxy S4 to the S5. Both use similar 4.4.2 Touchwiz software, but by new one has some odd behavior. I'll explain. Notes: I set smart screen sleep (or timeout, how it's called) to ON and put it to one minute. I do have the Dev options revealed, but the "Stay awake" is not checked. I'll describe some situations: Phone unplugged, unlocked -> Sleeps after 1 minute idle. Phone unplugged, locked -> Sleeps after 1 minute (or even less) idle, no matter if I have notifications or no. Phone plugged in, unlocked -> Sleeps after 1 minute idle. Phone plugged in, locked, manually woken up (pressing some button) -> Sleeps after one minute. Phone plugged in, locked, woken up by some notification -> Rings, displays the notification, and never sleeps until I press the lock / power button. I tried to minimize the problem by minimizing the notifications I get while it sleeps: turned off wifi, blocked messages, etc. But there is still one problem. I charge my phone over night. Plug it in at evening (22:00), at about 1:00 (night) it finishes charging. The "Battery full" notification appears, and also the popup saying "Close the charging cover for water protection" fires up. And after that, the phone does not time out. And when I wake up, the phone is very hot. I bet it's not OK. And also, from my knowledge, static images burn into OLED displays. I really don't wanna break my phone by charging it at night. What I tried: restoring and leaving dev mode off. Resetting to factory, twice. Tried letting it on silent with and without vibrate. Tried putting some apps to block notifications, tried changing all the power, timeout and sensors options. Nothing stops it from lighting up and never lighting down at night, and over-heating itself. Any ideas?


why does my factory reset tablet have no stoarage space?

I have an envizen tablet android 4.2.2 and when I factory reset it and check my storage it says 104mb apps 92kb audio 9.2mb cached and 1.44 misc. But for some reason 0 available when I should have 8 gigs internal


Can I prevent home screen shortcuts from getting deleted or moved around?

I had recently gifted my Mom a Nexus 7, with a hope that she will like to read books. She is old with poor eye sight and can't read English that great. I find her eager to learn and she had made a good progress in reading few books. Since she is not used to these gadgets, I am trying to keep settings in her tablet constant. Recently I observed that the shortcut in home screen for PDF reader disappeared and resulting in discontinued reading till my arrival. The frequency of this sort of interruption has increased now a days. Rather than finding how the shortcut is being deleted, I think preventing changes to home screen is sensible. Hence, I would like to know about any means to keep the icons or shortcuts in home screen and in launcher constant, immune to long press and drag and drop operations. Device info: Nexus 7, running stock 4.2.1, unrooted, but willing to root if required.


Use custom lock screen on encrypted Jelly Bean device

I recently enabled encryption on my Nexus S running Android 4.1.1. I'm aware of all the benefits and drawbacks, and device encryption is definitely something I want. It's currently working fine. However, one small caveat I overlooked is that encryption requires a password or PIN lock screen. I assumed (somewhat foolishly) that I'd be able to change back to the lock screen of my choice once the encryption process was complete. I like using a pattern lock, because I can set it to not display any visual cues, which makes shoulder-surfing a _lot_ more difficult. It's also quick and easy to enter a relatively complex code. The password I used to encrypt the device was intentionally long and complex, making it something I certainly don't want to be entering every time I want to check my messages. I don't want to change it to something shorter, because increased security was the whole point of doing this in the first place. Is there a way I can go back to using a pattern lock screen? I understand that encryption is irreversible, and I don't really _want_ to remove it. I just want my old lock screen back. **EDIT:** I notice that changing the code for my lock screen also changes the key used to decrypt the device, which I assume is why you're not allowed to use a different type of lock screen. I very specifically do _not_ want to be using the same code to encrypt the storage as I'm using to unlock the screen. That seems like a terrible idea, and I can't believe it's really the way Android does it.


Android Screen In virtualbox Rotate 90 CCW?

I install Android 4.4 x86 on virtualbox in windows 8.1 That was Ok But when I install my first app pheed on it .   now when I run pheed app my screen rotate 90 ccw like as image .   ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Reg0y.png)   I try some stakoverflow post about android screen landscape and portrait but none of them help me .   I tried some shortcut key like as : > ctrl+f9   >  ctrl+f10   >  ctrl+f11   >  ctrl+f12   >  Or press them twice in lessthen a second but none of theme fix it ?!!   >  have any idea to fix it ?


bring out stack view in Chrome for Android

I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I cannot bring out stack browsing in Chrome. Although I have got an option for something like tilt scrolling in advanced settings but cannot find it useful any way even after enabling it. What may be the problem? Here are some links for screenshots related to stack tabs: ![screen shot](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1bedusrQ1qz4gev.png) ![screen shot](http://asset0.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/02/08/100tabs_Chrome_Android_610x374.jpg) I cannot find the button which is marked in the second screenshot, Also the browser in my tab looks a lot like the desktop one, with extremely small tabs at the top. Specifically the 'x' button used to close each tab, which is a headache but I use it a lot. It would help me if I manage to get the stack tabs feature.


Turn on Mac with Tasker

Is there any way to tell my iMac to turn on via tasker. If so, would both devices have to be on the same network? Is there a way to do this without being on the same network? Would my computer have to be plugged into the router or can this be done wirelessly? I guess I am trying to use wake on lan. So for instance, when I come home and tap my phone to a NFC sticker, my computer would turn on. Is this possible?


Why doesn't my Samsung Galaxy S communicate via USB?

I discovered today that I cannot connect my PC with Samsung GT-I9000 any more: when I plug in the microUSB cable, nothing happens other than that the phone starts to charge. Earlier I got to see Connect to Kies or something like that. Things I've tried so far: -Switcing USB debugging on and off   -Removing battery   -Trying different cable   -Trying reimaging PC to a known good state (where I previously would have found new hardware)    -Trying different computer   -Factory data reset   -Formatting internal SD card   -Entering download mode with mUSB jig (my phone has download and recovery modes disabled otherwise) and reconnecting mUSB cable. Then I saw the "USB Device Not Recognized. One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned..." error on Windows (XP). Is there anything else I could try before sending it to the long journey of Warrantyland? UPDATE: I tried an app z4root which rooted the phone without the need of usb cable, then I could use Rom Manager to force the phone into Recovery Mode (remember my phone had the 3-button combo disabled). There I deleted-erased- formated everything I could and when I got back to normal mode and tried connecting again, Windows found new hardware and Kies recognized the phone. Just to be sure, I pulled the cable from computer, waited for 2 secs and then reconnected but, alas, nothing happenend again. I reimaged the PC and redid the z4root+Rom Manager+Recovery Mode wipe thing but nothing. Then I tried to reinsert microusb plug into phone under an angle and witnessed a successful connection. Kies offered updating firmare. I did not breathe on the phone and carefully clicked mouse to accept in hope that if this was a software error, new update would fix it. The update went fine but after the phone rebooted and I could confirm the firmware version from About, I still could not connect. Then I used USB jig which I purchased from eBay to force the phone into download mode and tried to connect it with a PC once again. The PC froze at once (even the mouse cursor did not move). I tried pressing every conceiveable keyboard combination from Enter to Ctrl+Alt+Del and then disconnected the USB cable. As soon as I did that, everything started moving again on the screen. I could reproduce this behaviour for 5 times. On the sixth time, however, Windows found new hardware and started installing drivers but soon after that a balloon popped up saying "USB Device Not Recognized. One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned [...]". Then I rebooted the phone and came back to the issue later. I forced the download mode once again and plugged the USB cable in. Nothing happened. No frozing, no error. Even though I have tried to wiggle the microusb plug in from every possible angle, it does not seem to have any effect. It just works when it wants to work. Charging works always, though.


Samsung Galaxy S3 Stuck at Samsung Logo, possible virus?

My Mom has a Samsung Galaxy S3 from 2 years ago, it now gets stuck at **"Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300"** screen and can't boot properly. It can't enter Recovery Mode either but can enter Odin Mode. Also tried to remove the battery, plug the charger cable and insert the battery but it gets stuck at "Loading Battery", showing a frozen gray battery in the center. When tried to get it repaired, the repair specialist said it was a virus and it would be _very expensive_ to get it repaired (warranty doesn't cover it). Searching online, I found someone with the same problem, and answers to that post instructed to enter Odin Mode, connect the Phone via USB to a machine with Samsung Kies installed and let it download a new Firmware. I should do it? I'm feeling a little reluctant to do it since the repair specialist mentioned a **virus** (don't know if a phone-oriented virus can affect a PC) Thanks for reading, LeoAM.


Can you change the options when long pressing the .com button?

When you longpress the `.com` button on the keyboard, (on my 2.2 htc legend anyway) it gives you the options to select `.net` `.com` `.org` `.edu`. Is it possible to change these to other options?


Prevent word from being added to the dictionary

I have a Samsung Galaxy S. My understanding is that pressing space after manually entering a word will add that word to the dictionary. How do I prevent this from happening?


SD card unpartitioning

I own an HTC Chacha and I partitioned my SD card for phone rooting and discorved my phone is s-on so it cant be rooted! So how can I unpartition my SD card to reuse the partitioned space (this partitioned space cant be read by my phone) thanks


Just enabled 2-factor authentication for gmail, now on my Android phone I get "Sign-in error" to my google account

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Google's 2-step verification As per today's Stackexchange Podcast I took Jeff's advice and enabled 2-factor authentication for my gmail account. However now when my android phone is complaining with a notification in the top bar saying: > Sign in error for XXXX@gmail.com I assume this is a failure in my phone trying to sync my account. Of course I try to enter in my password (unchanged after enabling 2-factor auth) and it fails. Is there something I need to do to get 2-factor authentication to work correctly with my android device? I looked through the gmail app settings and didn't see anything obvious.


Trouble installing Cyanogen on Galaxy S II using recovery console method

After replacing my ailing Nexus One with with a SGS2 yesterday (an ordeal in and of itself, but neither here nor there), I decided to replace the stock ROM including TouchWiz with something a little more familiar, hence Cyanogen. I've was following these instructions, and it was going relatively well until step 9 under Method via Recovery. The first time around, I had placed the zip files directly on the root of the SD card, but I couldn't find them. After several more attempts, using different locations, attempting to put them on the internal storage, etc, I still haven't found a way to load those zip files. ![Directory Listing](http://i.stack.imgur.com/t02Uu.jpg) As can be seen, I don't have a mount point named sdcard as is typical. I do have that external_sd folder, but whenever I try and enter it to select a zip, I get an error saying something like "No Files Found" and am just returned to this folder. Any help would be appreciated.


Images and videos not readable from SD

first time here and I'm in sort of despair! I recently purchased a 32GB (class 10) memory card for my Samsung Galaxy S2. All went fine, the card was recognized, I could write and read from it, both, on the computer and the phone so I set it as the default storage for my camera.   The problems start here.   Last week, after shooting some videos, I wanted to check them at home but realized that the videos and some of the photos are not shown, the videos cannot be played by the phone or dropbox player or VLC on computer, jpg's are corrupted too. I tried formatting the card, but the problem still persists. I'm pretty stumped right now and don't have any ideas on how to fix this. Any help appreciated, thanks!


An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed

I'm trying to update (Documents to go Main app) in my device. When I'm trying to install it an error comes out says `an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed`. I have root access on my device. Is there anything I can do?


Locked out by CyanogenMod 11 upgrade

I tried a CyanogenMod 11 to upgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.4 on Samsung S3 Mini i8190. When the phone rebooted, my pin no longer worked. The 3 button hard reset has never worked on my phone. This mod is supposed to have TWRP but can't get to recovery mode. I tried a few flash options for hard reset and one jacked the phone turning on and off repeatedly. I tried flashing a 4.1.2 stock ROM but the phone would endlessly reboot. Heard this was a common problem when downgrading. So went back to 4.4. I don't believe debugging was enabled, since the instructions I followed didn't say to do that. So adb shell won't work. WiFi and data transfer were disabled so Google Manager idea won't work as well. Any ideas? Thanks


What does waiting/clock icon next to a message mean and what if I delete message in this state?

When my device is not connected to any network (WiFi/Cellular data) and I send any message, I have seen a waiting/clock icon next to that message. So what exactly does that mean? Is that message added to a queue for next batch process to inform server or something else? And during that state (waiting/clock icon next to message) if I delete that message, will that deleted message still be delivered to the recipient? Actually, I mistakenly sent a message to one of my contacts and luckily that time I was not connected to any network. After a few seconds when I realized this, I deleted that message. But I am not sure if it got deleted completely or it will get delivered when I reconnect to any network. I don't want that message to be delivered to the recipient, so I had disabled all networks on my device.


Disable sharing of playlists in Spotify App

On Spotify for Windows, there is a setting "Automatically make new playlists public", which I disabled, since I don't want to do that. In the settings on the Spotify Android App however, this option is missing. Or at least I am not finding it. Does anyone know a better way to keep my playlists private than manually clicking "Unpublish" for every new playlist I add?


how to batch update one's market application?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is there a good app that lets me to the app updates in one go? can I batch update the apps I dowloaded from the market? I receive notifications like "14 updates available", but I don't know how to update them all, usually I just click some important apps and update manually. It's tiring and takes quite some time.


Can I hide a program from ongoing activities in the notification bar?

Is there a way to hide the notifications that a given application shows in the Ongoing Notification bar?


ICMP Requests working but HTTP requests are timing out

For some context, please see this image: http://db.tt/JPJlBC5b (I will upload to SE when I am in front of desktop) Basically this issue happened once before. What's happening is my phone basically stops connecting to the internet. HTTP requests seem to just simply time out after a few minutes in the browser. This causes all my apps to break and some of these apps fail more gracefully than others. The weird part is I can still PING and TRACERT DNS names and IP addresses via ICMP. so I still have some sort of internet connection. If I toggle airplane mode or reboot my phone it fixes it, but only for a few minutes before it stops working again. Last time it seemed to fix itself. Or something. I got so annoyed at trying to fix it that I just went to sleep. When I woke up, everything was broken, even my cellular connection. A quick reboot and everything, including my data connection, was working. Is there anyway I can try can figure out what's causing this and make it stop?


unexpected root request for mksh when turning wifi on or off

Since today, I see the following root warning when turning wifi on or off: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LKYRo.png)   * Superuser Anfrage / Superuser request: **mksh (1000)**   * Angeforderter Benutzer / Requested User: **ROOT (0)**   * Befehl / Command: **ip route add 224.0.0.0/4 dev wlan0** My phone is a HTC One V with Android 4.0.3 and SuperSU installed as root app. It was running 8 months without this prompt. My last install was Power Toggles 1 week ago. Does anyone know about this? I'm afraid it's something dangerous...


Contact list crashing

Every other day, my Contacts List will crash, and the only way for me to access it is to power off the phone. What is happening for this to happen, and what can I do to prevent it in future?


Can I use a modern Android phone with no phone plan?

I'm new to the Android platform, but am looking into doing some development for Android 2.x, with the hope of publishing an app to the Android App Market eventually. I'd like to be able to test my app on "real" hardware, but I already have an iPhone, which is plenty expensive itself, and I don't want to pay for an entire second cell phone plan just to test my code. So my question is, is it possible to buy an unlocked Android phone and operate it entirely over wi-fi? If so, what features (besides the obvious, like making calls), will I be missing out on?


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Problem with my thumbnails in gallery. Why is it that the thumbnails of my images in gallery are not the same with the actual image? The images that I deleted was the thumbnail of the images now. Need some help here. Please


Can every Android device be updated to the most recent Android version?

I never dealt with Android devices before so I'm completely newbie at it, please comment if something is too simple. Say I purchase Android Galaxy Player S WiFi 5.0, that has got Android Froyo 2.2 installed in it. If there is a new version of Android released tomorrow or next month, will I be able to update it (like I will be able to update my iPod Touch 4 to iOS 5)?


Why does the Ebay application automatically startup at boot?

I can't find a good reason that this application must always be running on my phone. However, it starts at boot and I'm constantly getting error traces in Logcat about the Ebay application. Why does this application start at boot?


Cursor positioning in SMS editor

I bought an Android phone (Philips w632) and I'm unhappy with the text editor used when I SMS because when I want to edit a letter in the middle of a word I need to keep tapping the letter until the cursor gets there. When I tap and hold on, a magnifying glass appears and this shows clearly where the cursor is and it appears as if I can change its position, but the moment I let go the whole word gets highlighted with two tabs on either side. When I'm typing something in the browser however an orange tab appears under the cursor and I can move this which in turn moves the cursor to the correct position. I did download Swype with the hopes of changing this situation but unfortunately it has the same issue.


Internal Memory getting low despite apps are moved out using Link2SD

There might be similar questions. I don't want to open those old question. This is what I have done:   * I have rooted my phone.   * I have installed Link2SD. It was working good. Suddenly I started to get interal storage full warning. I uninstalled apps one by one. I got some space in internal storage. I got about 80MB. I should get 150MB. Anyway, I am now installing apps one by one. Whenever I install an app, the internal storage is going low. Once I moved the app using Link2SD, I am getting some space. But the problem is, I am not getting the same amount of space. So if I install few more apps, the internal storage will surely go down and i will get warnings. What is the best solution to keep the apps in SD card? So I can keep good internal memory.


Can I get my old keyboard back after update?

I have an HTC Desire X and I Updated Android yesterday (I have android 4.1.1 now). Since the update I have a new keyboard, which has keys on different places (such as the change language button). Also the Swype (or trace or whats-it-called) function is gone. The picture below was my old keyboard, is there a way to get this keyboard back? ![Old keyboard](http://i.stack.imgur.com/xYcGX.jpg) I already looked in `Settings > Language & keyboard` where I found HTC Sense input, but there is no possibility to turn on trace (or Swype) there or the option to select my old keyboard.


How does voxer build your list of contacts?

I use Voxer on my tablet as a Push-to-talk application. On my tablet I don't have list of my phone contacts. Also I didn't give Voxer the permission to browse my gmail contact list. But something weird is happening, it lists some people I've not been in contact for ages, I don't have their phone number and I know nothing about them for ages. So, how is Voxer building my list of contacts?


Change language for one application (Google Now voice recognition, root available)

I normally run my phone in French. But unfortunately, Google Now will only support voice commands if I set the phone's language to US English. I tried setting **Google Now > Paramèters > Voix > Langue** to **anglias**. This allowed me to perform Google searches using English. But I still couldn't use commands like "call…", "navigate to…" or "set an alarm…". These only seem to be available if I set the phone's overall language to English, which I don't want to do. Is there any way to change the phone's language on a per-application basis? This would presumably require root access, which I have available. Basically, I'm looking for a root app which will chance the Unix locale for selected apps, or something like that. I want to make Google Now work without changing every other application to English. Thank you!


Can a Dream's camera really zoom from the camera app?

I upgraded my HTC Dream to CM6.1, and the camera app now has a zoom option. Is this a real zoom, or just a digital blow-up of the image? I'm guessing the latter.


How to move contacts from SIM to phone?

I have all my contacts saved on my SIM-card but I want to move them to the phone which is Galaxy note so that when I change the SIM-card my contacts are still saved and I don't need to save them all again. Is there any way to do this?


Why has my Samsung Galaxy S2 become a data hog?

My father has a Samsung Galaxy S2 with the stock GB and un-rooted. The phone has been working flawlessly, but lately (since about 2-3 days) it began to use a crazy amount of data. He normally uses about 300 MB per month, but now the phone is using about 20-30 MB per hour **during phone standby!**. Also he notices is that the battery is lasting about half of the previous time, which is evident in case of a long running process. He didn't install/update anything lately and all the settings are set for minimal data use. (Like no Sync..etc). He also has all the known data-hog apps kept disabled. He has installed an app call “my data manager” and the app says that all the data is being used by OS services but there is no detailed information. Just for clarification, he doesn’t have too much applications installed. Just: Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook and Twitter. But as I said before, he has all the auto sync off, and all these apps where installed months ago. My question is: Is there a program that can help us to find out what is going on? Something like a “on the fly” (real-time) data analysis? Any other ideas on what could be happening here? Thanks! Edgar


How do I just charge (i.e. not mount for data transfer) a Galaxy Nexus when connected via USB to a PC?

I like to be able to charge my phone from any PC I happen to be using. With my previous HTC Android, I could default to "charge-only" and only switch it to "mount as disc drive" when I wished to, on my own machines. Why? Being prompted for driver installs (at least on a Windows machine) is annoying; connecting a storage device to a PC I don't own may be against policy/protocol/politeness. It would appear that the Galaxy Nexus uses two protocols, MTP and PTP; I currently have only MTP switched on, but can't turn it off. I could try to find a '"USB" cable that only connects pins 1 & 4 ... [to provide] ... power and no data'.. But this would mean carrying two different USB cables around. Any other solutions?


Multi User Backup

On a tablet I have a situation where I have multiple users with multiple accounts, and I am trying to have the phone's state backed up in such a way that if I upgrade the operating system, every user's data is backed up. I would like to do this without imaging the phone, so that this backup can be applied to say, a newer version of the Android OS. I am ok with the backup being finicky, if there is some significant changes to the OS, so long as minor changes don't break it. I have tried Titanium Backup, and while it works perfectly for a single user, it does not work when multiple users are involved. Neither the user's, nor their data, is backed up. What application that can achieve this? Edit: To elaborate, backing up each user individually would work but it would be slow. We may be doing this on many devices, so this is primarily a way to save us time.


How to search contacts with T9 dialer on Nexus 4

I had a myTouch Slide 4g rooted and running Android 4.0. I was using the default dialer that came with CyanogenMod's Google Apps ROM. I recently picked up the Nexus 4 (not rooted and the bootloader is locked), but it doesn't search through contacts when I put in numbers. Is there a way to use the default dialer to search for contacts by name or number?


Relation between Linux and Android kernel versions

I know Android is a modified linux kernel, but does that mean there is any relation between the kernel numbers? In other words, Is kernel number (for example) 2.6.xx of Android somehow based on or modified from 2.6.xx of Linux? or is it maintained separately?


Is it posible to change the locale of my device?

In my Android phone when I go to `Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Select Language` I see "Locale" as the title on the top row and see that only few languages are listed. I suspect its because of this "Locale" setting. Where I can change it so that all supported languages will be listed? Under `Settings -> Language & Keyboard` I don't see a "Locale" option.


Missing input languages

I'm in New Zealand and have a Huawei G600 phone (Android 4.0.4). I bought it from DSE and it's Telecom branded. In Google Keyboard, the only available input language is "English (US)". I.e., when I go to Settings -> Language & Input -> Google Keyboard Settings -> Input languages, the only item listed under "Active Input Methods" is "English (US)" - so even when I uncheck "Use system language", "English (US)" is the only listed option. The same is true with other input methods as well (E.g., neither the stock Android Keyboard nor Google Voice Typing list any option other than US English.) I'd like to use other languages. Aside from installing a 3rd party keyboard like Swype, is there a way to enable or download the stock language options that my phone is missing? BTW, the phone is rooted - though the problem has existed all along. Thanks in advance :)


AFWall+ is not blocking apps

I've used AFWall+ to block Weather Services Pro from using my data plan, but My Data Manager app still shows it in the top 3 of data plan use. Is there some background process using data that isn't being blocked? Is there some other way to block it from using mobile data but still work on Wi-Fi? HTC Vision/G2 with CM7.2.0 Android 2.3.7 Update: I found an FAQ: > **How do I know if my phone supports iptables?** > > Issue the following command in ADB shell or in Terminal Emulator: >   >   >     iptables -L -t nat >                 $ su     # iptables -L -t nat     Chain PREROUTING (policy ACCEPT)     target     prot opt source               destination          Chain OUTPUT (policy ACCEPT)     target     prot opt source               destination          Chain POSTROUTING (policy ACCEPT)     target     prot opt source               destination      Is that correct? Also this might be the issue, though I don't know how to prove it or troubleshoot it: > **AFWall+ does not work under CM 7.x, how can i fix this?** > > CM 7.x uses old version of iptables which has conflict with AFWall+ built-in > iptables. As a workaround you can try to update your iptables to the latest > version. But it should work without it. Contact developer/raise an issue on > github. Also, I enabled the "Fix Startup Data Leak" option, and after a reboot, nothing could access the internet at all; it could connect to Wi-Fi but the icon was white indicating no internet connection. Then I went into AFWall and pressed Apply, and stuff started to work. Now I can block Browser and when I try to load things in the browser it says "Web page not available" as expected. So maybe it's working now? Also firewall log is no longer empty:               AppID : 10080     Application Name: Weather Services PRO     Total Packets Blocked: 348     107.23.165.43(40)     74.125.29.95(16)     54.236.89.222(40)     173.194.74.95(4)     54.236.118.224(40)     195.210.29.5(40)     54.236.161.75(40)     157.249.32.164(48)     54.236.175.13(40)     54.236.179.252(40)          ---------     AppID : 10167     Application Name: Facebook     Total Packets Blocked: 26     69.171.235.80(6)     173.252.103.16(2)     69.171.242.30(18)          ---------      So I think that fixed it. Weather app says "request timed out" and Facebook says "Network Error", but Gmail etc still work. :D If it works over the next few days I'll move this into an answer.


what does "auto-fit pages" do in the browser

In the stock Android browser, what exactly does "auto-fit pages" do? From my experimenting with it, the answer appears to be "Diddly-squat". Perhaps a better question would be "What is is supposed to do?"


How can I download and install custom roms for the droid x?

I have a droid x. I'm told that my phone will be much faster if it has a custom rom. After some googling I read that rubix is a good option. I'd appreciate any instructions on how to go about obtaining and installing this custom rom on my phone, or any pointers to this effect.


Is There iPhone App Emulation App On Android?

Most apps are made for iPhone but i would like to know if there is still a way to make iPhone apps work on Android? Emulator maybe?


iOS Emulator on Android

I am a user of the social network Snapchat and would like to be able to upload screenshots and other items from my gallery up to my story. I have noticed that users of iOS have done it and I was wondering if that there is some kind of iOS emulator that would allow me to run this application (which I believe is LaterSnap/LaterPic or Upload Snap). If there isn't a way to run the application on Android, is there any free application that would allow me to upload pictures to my Snapchat story? (SuperSnap doesn't allow that and has become obsolete with the latest Snapchat update)


**FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)** HTC One M7

C:\xxx>fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img     sending 'recovery' (10336 KB)...     OKAY [  1.988s]     writing 'recovery'...     (bootloader) signature checking...     **FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)**     finished. total time: 2.966s        * HTC One M7 on the way back to stock   * Bootloader is locked 1.54.0000   * OS is 2.24.401.1 the message Output above is sample for everything I try to flash. Recovery ist stock. Message appears also when trying to install 2.24.401.1 via RUU. Anyone have an idea?


WiMAx USB modem connection

I have WiMAx USB modem UM6235, which can be easily connected to Linux:               1. Download autoScript.sh     2. Open terminal window     3. Log in as root or use sudo with following commands.     ◦ cd “path-to-autoScript.sh”     ◦ chmod 755 autoScript.sh     ◦ ./autoScript.sh     4. Restart your computer.      autoScript.sh:               #!/bin/sh     rule=/etc/udev/rules.d/10-Sequans.rules     touch $rule     echo "ATTRS{vendor}==\"SEQUANS*\", RUN+=\"/usr/bin/eject %k\"" > $rule     echo "ATTRS{vendor}==\"Sequans*\", RUN+=\"/usr/bin/eject %k\"" >> $rule      Question: is it possible to connect this modem to Android tablet? If answer is – yes, then next question is – how? Tablet: Arnova 10d G3, Android version 4.0.3, Kernel version 3.0.8, rooted.


Get notification audio through headset

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Block all sounds going out through speaker when headphone connected I listen to music and audiobooks a lot on my HTC Incredible, and the phone rings through to my headphones, but the notification alert plays through the external speaker. Is there any way to get it to play through just the headset like the phone ringer does? Android version 2.2


Rootless CLI Utilities

Do I have to root my android device to install command line utilities? I would really like to run Vim, among other programs on my phone. I have no reason not to root my phone, I just want to know if this is possible. The Android Scripting seems to possibly have done this. Do I have to write my own Terminal app to be able to do this?


LG P500H After root Troubleshooting Problems

I have downloaded LG P 500H cyanogenmod-10 software and I have installed 4.1.2 on my phone. It is working normally except the Mobile Network signal is not connecting. Can any one provide a solution? Thanks in advance


Does 3G has to start and stop with every transmission? (energy overhead)

Does anyone know what has to happen for 3G to send some data (when 3G is on in Android settings, using Nexus 4)? Does it has to initialize somehow at the beginning or to go back to some stable mode in the end of every transmission? If yes, would length of that tail or head overhead depend on size of transmitted file/data?


Installing ROM from Fastboot -- Can someone help?

I have a new HTC MyTouch (32A) that I tried to install a new ROM on using ROM Manager. I have done this many times (maybe 100 times), once in a while it goes wrong. Now, with this one, it can't get to the recovery, that is, it can't get past Fastboot. So, I am trying to install a ROM from Fastboot. I know Fastboot is working:               mojotexas@Starjammer ~ $ fastboot devices     SH06EPB01384 fastboot      I have a good ROM that I cooked up in Android Kitchen. It is called: signed_101110_220528.zip WHen I try to install this ROM using Fastboot, I get an error:               mojotexas@Starjammer ~ $ fastboot update      /home/mojotexas/workspace/kitchen/OUTPUT_ZIP/signed_101110_220528.zip     archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'     archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'     error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt      So, what are these txt files, where do I get them, and where to I put them in the ROM? Alternatively, how can I use fastboot to install a clockworkmod recovery and go from there? Thanks, m0j0


Modify search in Google Maps

Is it possible to edit a search that I have made previously when using Google Maps on Android? The situation I have sometimes is that I make a search in Google Maps but it doesn't quite give me the results I want - perhaps because I didn't use the correct term or because there was a typo in my search. Or perhaps the search works but I want to refine it. As an example, I might first try to search for a street name just to get an idea of where the street is. Then later I might want to repeat that same search but also including the house number on that street because I want to get directions to a specific building on that street. When I open Google Maps and press the search button I can see my previous searches in the history but I don't see any way to edit, select or copy/paste them. If I touch the search in the history it just repeats the exact same search as before without giving me any opportunity to edit or refine it. My workaround is to manually type the entire search phrase again with the modification I need, but is there a better way?


How do I enable the character count when typing an sms?

I have a Sony Xperia U with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I don't know exactly if the SMS composer is Android's or belongs to Sony's launcher, so I don't know if the question applies to all Gingerbread users or only Sony's. I'd like to see the character count when typing SMSs, and I can't see that setting available. Do you know if it's possible to enable it or I need to replace the texting application? Also, is it possible to do it without rooting or flashing?


Is doing a factory reset via System Settings the same as a factory reset via recovery?

Is doing a factory reset via System Settings the same as a factory reset via Recovery? Via System Settings in Samsung Galaxy S4:   `System settings > Accounts > Backup and reset > Personal data > Factory data reset` Via Recovery:   `Vol Up` \+ ` Home` \+ `Power` > ...   _I'm not sure about the exact procedure; Recovery seems to have disappeared from my phone._ Will these clear the same set of data, or are there slight differences?


Can I use tasker to override "lock on power button"?

I have the app Tasker, I want to know if there is a way I can create a task that changes the state of the lock screen setting "lock screen when power button pressed" from on to off and vice versa?


Why are some USB chargers slower than others?

It seems with USB chargers for my android phone, not all are created equal. The first pic is the official charger which came with my phone (galaxy nexus). It charges quickly, from 0 to 100% in a couple of hours max. The second pic is a cheapy I got on ebay to use at the office. It works but it's slow as a wet week, can take 6+ hours to charge and if I use the phone while it's charging, it seems to drain faster than it's being charged. The two chargers below seem to be the same spec (5V / 1A) and from my limited understanding that `P = V*I` they should provide the same power, right? What else do I need to look for when buying a charger, and is there any way to tell in advance if it is going to be slow or fast (apart from testing them out)? ![Brand Charger](http://i.stack.imgur.com/M40Wm.jpg) ![NoName Charger](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0SfqZ.jpg)   (click images for larger variant) ps: I'm aware that charging from a computer USB port can be much slower than using the wallwart, because the computer USB ports can sometimes be current- limited to 500 mA.


Move paid apps between devices?

I have an android phone(1) on 2.3.3 and a tablet(2) on preorder that will be on 3. (And a bad gadget habit.) Can I, when the tablet arrives, uninstall paid apps on the phone and install them on the tablet? It feels like I should be able to since I've paid for a copy of the app linked to that Google account it shouldn't matter which linked device it's on. (Why? Some stuff I've paid for will look better/be more useful on the tablet.) I've looked online, but most people are asking about moving paid apps from broken phones (ie when they can't uninstall from the first device) or trying to run the same paid app on multiple devices which is piracy/cheap. (1) nexus one (2) xoom


If I buy a software and change smartphone, should I buy it... AGAIN?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Reinstalling purchased apps on a new phone? I've just tweaked my Google Play application to believe I have an HTC Desire S so I can buy all the games that I can't buy with my Acer Liquid Metal. No problem with that... Then I saw that all my old purchased software was not purchased. Now two solutions are there:   1. I just made an happy mess --> no problem.   2. If you buy any app for your phone and then buy a new one you should buy that app... AGAIN?!?!


How can I tell that my phone uses the Wi-Fi connection for data traffic?

I just bought the Samsung Galaxy 2 and my monthly data plan allows me 250MB. I have Wi-Fi at home with 100GB of data per month. Obviously, I want to use my home Wi-Fi as much as possible on my phone, and I have no trouble connecting my phone to it. **My question is:**   How do I know if my phone is accessing my home Wi-Fi and not my phone company's network when I access the internet on my phone. I can see that my phone is connected to my home Wi-Fi but it is also connected to my phone company's network at the same time. **Is there a way to see when I am using my home Wi-Fi and when I am using my phone company's network?** I am worried that if my phone connects to the phone company's network and not my home Wi-Fi, then I will end up with a huge bill. I just want to make sure I am using my home Wi-Fi when I am accessing the internet on my phone.


Nexus S 'flashes' screen when locking

When I lock my Nexus S, the screen flashes once: It turns black, then the home screen appears again very shortly, then it's black again. Do you have this aswell with a **Nexus S on ICS 4.0.3**? Is there a fix?


What's a good "if found" wallpaper for Android?

This is where I saw the terminology "if found wallpaper". Basically, since we're all locking our phones, you want a wallpaper that contains contact information, in case it's lost. Is there such a wallpaper for Android?


Android 4.0.4 tablet keyboard auto-types gibberish

My Android 4.0.4 tablet keyboard has a life of it own. When I try to enter data, the keyboard runs past my input, and types gibberish. That means that the tablet is effectively neutralized. I can not enter data. Any suggestions?


How to force the use of jack output every time on rooted phone

I have several phone A Xperia Pro a S4 mini duos (soon for sold) and a HTC desire Z.   I sometimes want to disable the speakers so the phone will only output the sound through the headset I plug on it, sometimes the physical detector does not work correctly or the headset is _not supported_. What I want is a way to only output sound through the jack and only the jack.   Is there any mod ? trick ? modification of the android kernel ? an app ? that could do the trick ? All my phones are rooted and unlocked flashing stuff is not an issue


Android sync with calendar works only one-way

I have a Phone with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and I am trying to synchronize my calendar with my Google account. The problem is, that sync only works one-way. Data from Google are transferred to my phone, but events from my mobile calendar don't upload to Google account. I tried various settings but I am obviously missing something. How can I fix this?


Is there any way to replace the desktop dock app on the Droid 3? Or at least change the widgets/dock area icons in productivity mode?

I have the Motorola desktop dock for my Droid 3 (on Verizon). When I drop the Droid in the desktop dock it lets me bring up either nighttime mode or productivity mode. I'd like to change what happens in productivity mode. I don't need two calendar views, for instance, and I'd like to have the Gmail app on the right side, instead of messages, and I'd like music instead of the camera app. Does anyone know how any of this can be modified? I'm happy to spend a few dollars on an app if it will be able to take over from the built-in one when I put the phone on the dock.


Android Market on Google TV not working after update to Google Play

I have both a Sony and a Logitech device. Yesterday I opened the Market from my Google TV and it immediately began updating it to Google Play. It looked like was not updating for very long time but was showing me the "Updating" message so I though it may take time and left both devices on overnight. When I checked in the morning I think it was installed incorrectly on BOTH devices So now when I open the Market on either device it shows me this: ![http://i.stack.imgur.com/y294M.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uKYP0.jpg) When I try searching for something in the provided text box it shows this page: ![http://i.stack.imgur.com/ocOOy.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ocOOy.jpg) I am not able to use the Market at all now. I tried to uninstall it but was unable to do so. How can I fix this issue?


How to recover apps from a factory reset?

I have some apps installed on my device and I want to perform a factory reset. Is there a simpler way to re-install my applications after the reset (with the least possible number of user interventions), without having to search them all in the Market and re-install them again one by one? Rooting is not a problem. Thank you in advance.


Remember wifi password but never automatically connect

I have both my wifi password and my friend's saved. Since they live nearby sometimes it will automatically switch to theirs if the signal is stronger. I don't ordinarily want to use their connection unless I'm over there or my internet is down. Is here any way to make android only automatically connect to my wifi without forgetting the other's password? It is long and impossible to memorize so forgetting the network is a huge pain. Running ICS, and have root if needed.


Problem with accents in Xperia x10 Mini Pro using CyanogenMod

When you press and release the button in the bottom-left corner, it normally comes up with smilies and accents. If you hold down on it and press "e" once, it will give you "é". But with CyanogenMod's mod, it doesn't work. It just does the same as the blue button. Can anyone help? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iITjM.jpg)


How can I get dictionaries for more input languages?

Ok, so I figured out I can enable other input languages through settings, which at least makes it easier to enter some special characters, but only the biggest languages have "Dictionary available". Is it possible to somehow add dictionaries for the other selectable input languages?


Does ConnectBot supports SSH tunnel /authenticating with pubkey/?

Can I connect with ConnectBot to an SSH server to SSH tunnel that doesn't uses passwords, because it's only using "ssh pubkey login"?      Thanks.


Change mode to PDA

My Samsung Galaxy SGH-I537 does not open the Phone Util when I hit *#7284#. I found that *#0808# works to set the USB mode to RMNET+DM+MODEM, but need to set to PDA Mode and change the UART setting. Is there another workaround?


What does Skype use all those permissions for?

I'd like to know what Skype does with all the permissions it asks for. Is there any page where Skype (the company) justifies the various permissions? Does it make any difference, whether I'm a paying customer or not? The permissions are as following:   * Your accounts      * act as an account authenticator        * Allows an application to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.     * manage the accounts list        * Allows an application to perform operations like adding, and removing accounts and deleting their password.     * use the authentication credentials of an account        * Allows an application to request authentication tokens.   * Hardware controls      * change your audio settings        * Allows application to modify global audio settings such as volume and routing.     * record audio        * Allows application to access the audio record path.   * Your location      * coarse (network-based) location        * Access coarse location sources such as the cellular network database to determine an approximate device location, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine approximately where you are.   * Network communication      * full Internet access        * Allows an application to create network sockets.   * Your personal information      * read contact data        * Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.     * write contact data        * Allows an application to modify the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your contact data.   * Phone calls      * read phone state and identity        * Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to and the like.   * Storage      * modify/delete USB storage contents modify/delete SD card contents        * Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.   * System tools      * disable keylock        * Allows an application to disable the keylock and any associated password security. A legitimate example of this is the phone disabling the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enabling the keylock when the call is finished.     * prevent device from sleeping        * Allows an application to prevent the device from going to sleep.     * retrieve running applications        * Allows application to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. May allow malicious applications to discover private information about other applications.     * write sync settings        * Allows an application to modify the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.     * modify global system settings        * Allows an application to modify the system's settings data. Malicious applications can corrupt your system's configuration. More:   * Your accounts      * discover known accounts        * Allows an application to get the list of accounts known by the device.   * Hardware controls      * control vibrator        * Allows the application to control the vibrator.   * Network communication      * view Wi-Fi state        * Allows an application to view the information about the state of Wi-Fi.     * view network state        * Allows an application to view the state of all networks.   * System tools      * read sync settings        * Allows an application to read the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.     * read sync statistics        * Allows an application to read the sync stats; e.g., the history of syncs that have occurred.   * Default      * modify secure system settings        * Allows an application to modify the system's secure settings data. Not for use by normal applications.


Copy calender data to google calender

Is there a way to copy/transfer the data from the built in calender in a 4.0.4 LG mobile to the Google Calender? If so please instruct


Does Samsung Galaxy GT S5312 has USB Host capability?

Could you please give any idea whether Samsung Galaxy GT S5312 android smartphone has USB host capability or not? It comes with Android OS V 4.1.2 Thanks in advance- Regards- DS


Set default app for file type NOT recognised

I'd like to associate an app with a file type that android does not recognize. I am using a samsung tab 3 with android 4.2.2. In my case I have a .tex file and 2 apps that can read it, but when I click on the file from "My files" app, it says "Open file Unable to find application to perform this action" How can I tell it it to associate the readers with this file format?


Received messages are not showing names of contacts on HTC Desire S

I just bought a new HTC Desire S (so no custom ROM has been installed or rooting done). Everything else seems to be working fine, except in messages the names of at least one contact are not displayed. This number happens to be in my contact list with the proper details and linked with a facebook contact. Even after copy-pasting the number from the received message onto the contact (which has only one number btw), the messages app refuses to show the name. What should I do?


Recovering from forgotten lock pattern

My son has an impression tablet 10 and has forgot the lock pattern. How can we reset it without knowing the code?


Forgot my Android Login Pattern

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Recovering from forgotten lock pattern I am using Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 i forgot my login pattern and there is no reset Option on the screen. Is there any option to unlock it.


how to unlock android tablet after too many pattern attempts

I went on vacation with my family and my big brother lent my little cousins my tablet and I was trying to access my google accounts but does not want to


I forgot my lock pattern, how do I reset it?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Recovering from forgotten lock pattern I have a Toshiba Thrive Android Table and I forgot what I used as my pattern lock. How do I reset it? Someone please help!


How to access the internal memory of HTC Explorer

I have HTC Explorer and with **Root Explorer** put a file into `/system/lib` directory. After reset, the phone will not boot. Now I cannot access to the internal memory via the phone and I need to access it via the PC in order to delete the file from `/system/lib`. How can I do it?


How can I watch HD Amazon videos on Logitech Revue?

I'm running the latest updates for my Logitech Revue (according to the check for updates screen), but when I go to the Amazon Instant Video app, it just redirects me to Chrome. Amazon doesn't support HD in the browser, so I can only watch SD videos. When I try to play HD videos, Amazon says, I must use a supported device, which the Logitech Revue is, and that I must register it. Its instructions to register it say to open the "Amazon Video" app on the device, then go to "register device". As mentioned, my app (named "Amazon Instant Video") just redirects to Chrome. I called Amazon, and they said it sounds like I'm running "google tv version 1.0". Since my "firmware" says 3.2 and i apparently have the latest updates, I'd guess that I'm not. Amazon support says only Google tv v2.0 has the application w/ HD. Any ideas what I'm missing here?


vCard sent to my android from an iPhone arrives as text message

Is there any easy way to save a contact which has arrived like               <Subject: PXT> - BEGIN:VCARD     VERSION:3.0     PRODID blah blah blah      Into the contacts? I believe it happens when someone "shares" a contact with you from iPhone. If there is only the number or email there it is pretty easy to dig the details out of the text message, but if it sends a small profile picture that comes in decoded as a massive text message which is quite annoying. It would be nice to have a way to import that text message into a contact, with the avatar and all.


YouTube app stops loading

Device: Xperia V   Android: Stock ROM, rooted When I watch some YouTube video on the YouTube app, it plays up to some point. Then, it just shows that it loads, and never continues. Why is that?


What can you use on Windows to try out Android apps you find online?

What can you use to quickly try out apps you find online? The tool should   * Run on Windows   * Give you root access so you can run apps that require root access   * Have functionalities of a physical android device. In other words things like GPS and a Internet connection should be present and you should be able to install apps using APK files or through the official Google App Market.  These things would be nice to have but one can still work around them   * The tool runs fast and lag free   * It's lightweight and can run smoothly on some of the most low spec hardware by today's standards.


what is the use of VPN Connection in Android phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What is this VPN setting good for? Is it used for remote machine access? How to configure the VPN setting?


Android Market won't download apps and Google Talk won't sign in after changing to @gmail.com address

I have tried the suggestions here and here with no results. Google suggest changing back to @googlemail.com, waiting two days and restarting the phone, but that hasn't worked either. Anyone had any luck with this?


Settings - Accessibility warning: "Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate" -- What should I do?

If I choose the ' **Settings - Accessibility** ' option on my Samsung Galaxy S, the following text is displayed: ' _Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate_ '. I searched the Droid Market for 'accessibility' but am not sure that this is the correct way to install this (system?) application. Anyone any idea what and where from I should install ? Thx.


How do devices recognize their chargers?

Several android devices complain when they are not plugged into their manufacturer-designated chargers. One samsung tablet I own won't even charge if its not on its own brand charger. Is there some code between the device and charger, or is it just the voltage / amperage gauges?


SSHD, sftp-server and hostkey auth on android

I am compiling full Flash image of my Allwinner A20 based android 4.2.2 devices (thousands of them are currently under production), and I currently have dropbear + scp builtin in the image, to allow easy production. These +500Mbyte sized IMG files are uploaded to boards via USB OTG. Problems with this setup:   1. In order to Access to my devices from Windows, I only have WinSCP. And in WinSCP, I have to go to _SCP -> Shell_ setting, and change `ls -la` to `busybox ls -la`. Of course, I tried changing `ls` symlink from `toolbox` to `busybox`, and it worked, but that caused my WIFI system to crash, when I change symlink of `ls`, USB WIFI can not login anymore. If I change `ls` symlink back to `toolbox`, it Works.   2. In my current `dropbear` executable (which I find the binary from internet), I can login to the system without any username and password! (Of course, it asks me a username / password; but if I press enter - enter, it can directly login to Shell)   3. I don't have sftp-server at the moment. I find one sftp-server binary from internet, and uploaded to my system, and it turns out that sftp-server binary should be in `/usr/bin/sftp-server`... that is also very hard to achieve in the android build system (please consider root partition is in a ramdisk in allwinner SDK). ====== After that, I decided to have my own SSHd server, so there was only two option: Dropbear and OpenSSH.   1. I searched almost all internet, couldn't find a clear explanation, how to port OpenSSH to android.   2. I want to be able to Access the devices via HostKey Authentication ( Not public key authentication), simple username and password.   3. I read following tutorials, and applied one by one very carefully, all of them are written for PublicKey Auth:     * https:// github.com/iMilnb/docs/blob/master/dropbear%2Bsftp-android.md     * http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442754     * http:// wiki .cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_dropbear   4. I only find one tutorial for accessing via username / password:      * http://roycormier.net/2010/11/02/cross-compiling-dropbear-sshd-for-android/ But problem is, author does not give information about which version of the dropbear he use for it, and dropbear have changed since 2010 (4 years ago). =================== Can anybody give me a clear idea, clear path, how to be able to Access my thousands of devices via username / password, and no need to be able to use WinSCP withour changing `ls -la` everytime, and how to use sftp-server on android ? Note: Sorry for long text, I tried to answer every basic question, before you ask :)


No Internet when another Android device is connected to router

Like the titles says, i have a weird problem. I have a brand new device A (Android phone V4.2, manufacturer is called "Vivax"-not very popular outside Europe), which is having problems accessing internet. Internet works only if there is no other smartphones connected to router.If the other phone (some older Samsung) is connected, there is no internet access on the device A.If i disconnect the Samsung device, turn wifi off and back on on device A, it can browse internet. But if the other phone is connected, there is no internet access at all. I checked the router and i think it is using WPA2 encryption.Also, there is no IP address conflict. Anybody have any ideas what could be the problem?


tasker: grace time on events

I use tasker to act on state change on wireless services (WifI on, Bluetooth connected, ...). There are cases where, for a very short time, the state of a service changes (no matter the reason: a thicker wall, repairing of BT, ...) and the exit actions are triggered. This is particularly annoying when I rely on continuity (I have, for instance, Waze being killed when the connection to my car's BT is over - but the car sometimes requests a repairing out of the blue and Waze is killed -- which by the way never happens on a 120 km highway section but always right on the middle of complicated turns in a city :)). What would be the best way to configure a "grace period"?               when an action is triggered (say, by BT disconnecting)       wait for *n* seconds         then if the state is still there (= BT is disconnected)           go ahead with the actions to perform         otherwise           do nothing      I know that I can add the logic above to selected actions but this is cumbersome and prone to errors (a short cut may trigger an exit action, then immediately after an entry one, while my timer on the exit one is still running). It would b better if the "state" of a service was aware of the possibility of these short interruptions (and therefore manage correctly the exit and entry actions) Thank you for any advice


Tagging photos when importing them from my Galaxy Note

I tried to import the photos I have in my Galaxy Note. While importing them the computer asked if I would add a tag to them -- and I did. The strange thing is that when the computer finished importing the pictures, I found pictures of strange people in the same folder and with the same tag! Does this mean that my photos will appear to whoever chooses the same tag?


How can I find a lost phone or help people return it?

I'm looking for an app like **Where's My Droid** to help locate a lost device. Ideally I'm hoping there is one that might have two specific features:   1. The ability to display a message to the screen to help people return it, like Windows Phone 7 will have, as illustrated here.   2. The ability to turn the GPS on remotely to aid in the physical location of the phone. I do not want to have to keep GPS on all the time, to avoid the battery drain. Running on a non-rooted Galaxy S Captivate.


My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for tracking?

I realize this is a long shot, but my phone was lost or stolen a few hours ago. At the time it was stolen, I didn't have any specific applications installed to track it or wipe the data. So... my bad. I'm hoping the fact that I have a pattern lock will at least prevent anyone from accessing my data. My question is, do I have any options for tracking or data wipe after the fact? (I'm more interested in tracking.) Note: I have read similar questions, but unless I'm mistaken, they all address the question in terms of preparation before losing the phone. I'm asking about fallback options _after_ losing the phone.


How can I find my phone without an app

I just lost my phone today and I dont have any Find Me app but I am logged in with all of my information. Like my email, facebook, and such things. How can I possibly find it?? I also know that my GPS is set on On.


How to find my stolen galaxy ace duos

I lost my galaxy ace duos. The sim card has been changed. How can i trace phone or find the number of the new sim being used? I have several apps installed. can that help in anyway? Thanks for the help


Yet another lost phone :(

GSM is on. Wifi is on. Email is on. G+ registered. Ringtone - don't know maybe silent. It isn't stolen, nor it is found by someone. It rings when called. No tracker app was installed. I was at few places around that day. I tried AndroidLost, but it doesn't work on Jelly Bean. I installed it remotely, though. Plan B even less applicable. On Google's ADM it says "Location unavailable". There is also Google's location history, but I just turned it on. For next occasion. I need just GPS info, but nothing works for me. There is a full stack of tracking/finding/anti-theft apps, but most of them works preventive. Can't believe those post-lost apps works only on older Androids. Am I lost too? :((


Best lost / stolen device tracking app

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Helping a lost phone get found What is the best tracking app for a stolen or lost device? I've tried iTag but I'm thinking about switching to Prey http://preyproject.com/blog/2010/01/prey- arrives-on-mobiles-android-version-available . Looking for experiences...


my phone is stolen and sim cards removed. how to track it?

my android phone got stolen a few hours ago. the thief has already removed both the internet sims. as such, i had not installed AndroidLost or Mobile Tracker apps in the phone as it is a relatively new one. i have tried to remotely install it, but it may take time . please help out with the procedure and suggest methods to get it back.


I have lost my phone! Please help me regarding the apps to track it down

I have **lost** my smart phone. What are the best ways to track my Android device? Hints on how to keep you'r phone from being lost or stolen are welcome, too.


how to trace lost mobile location with help of imei number?

I had lost my samsung galaxy note 2 on 31st january 2014 & i have imei number so can anyone help me how to trace my mobile loation with help of imei number?


How to find stolen Galaxy S4 using IMEI number

some one stole my Galaxy S4 on 12th June 2014, at Mumbai, India. The IMEI number is 357138056665539. Can you pls help locating it.


How To Track My Stolen Phone Without Usin Wifi

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for > tracking? My Phone Is Stolen I Need To Know How To Use It


Is there a way to track a phone with its IMEI?

Not Android specific. Is there a way to track a phone knowing its IMEI? That is, finding out if/when a phone with a certain IMEI connects to the network, and to get the SIM card number it is using from there? This is for a lost phone, and Android Device Manager is not being very helpful. I did not have any apps such as Prey installed on my phone and ADM relies on being connected to the internet, having GPS signal, not being wiped, etc. I'm not sure this is even possible, but I thought maybe if the IMEI is broadcast to the cell network on logon, the provider could "watch" for a connection from that IMEI and get the SIM number it is using.


Tracking Android Phone via IMEI number

I have lost my Android Phone. How can I track it via IMEI number. Can I install any application which can given me the number of SIM currently on given IMEI number. Please help


What Lost Phone finder do you use and why?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Best lost / stolen device tracking app I've used MobileDefense, but I want to make sure I'm getting the best protection. What lost phone finders have you used, and why do you like it? I'm not using a rooted phone, so I'm not looking for features that require root.


Hack ICS browser to restore "menu button exposes URL field"

I just got a Galaxy S3, and I'm finally being forced to confront an aspect of ICS that I've hated from the moment it showed up on my Xoom: the fact that pressing the 'menu' button no longer drops down the URL field, and instead you're forced to scroll all the way back up to the top and pull it down to get at it. Is there any known way to re-enable the original behavior (press the menu button at any time, see the "url" field drop down in editable form regardless of whether or not the page was scrolled all the way up to the top)? Yes, I know about the "Labs" shortcut of swiping from the side. I find it extremely awkward and frustrating to use. Like many things in ICS, it uses gestures that lag in their initial visual presentation, then exhibit hair- trigger sensitivity for their selection and confirmation behavior. Half the time, I'll begin the swipe to bring it out, then give up 150ms later when it doesn't appear (only to have it show up after I've already let go), and about 25% of the time, my thumb ends up triggering the wrong target after bringing it out. Update: pressing and holding the 'menu' button semi-works, but not quite. Sometimes, it makes the URL bar visible and selects the URL, but fails to bring up the actual soft input area (Graffiti). Sometimes, it makes the URL bar appear, makes the soft input area appear, then hides the URL bar the moment I let go of the menu button. For the moment, the problem is somewhat moot... I installed Chrome, and quit using the stock browser altogether due to the remote-wipe vulnerability (in the semi-naive hope that Chrome's alleged non-permission to make phone calls might prevent it from triggering).


Backup to SD card in kit kat

Is there a backup program that will allow me to back up directly to my SD card in Kit Kat without an internet connection? I currently am forced to back up to the internal storage {after clearing space} then copying to the SD card, then deleteing the copy on my internal storage. this wastes _much_ time and effort. My phone storage is only 2.8GB free, but my SD card has 28.0GB free.


How do I sideload, i.e. install non-market apps, on at&t phones?

I'd like to try out some Android beta software I found online, but when I tried installing it on the device I got a message that said that installing non-market apps has been disabled for security reasons. Can I bypass/disable this restriction? I am using the at&t Captivate (Samsung Galaxy S) with Android 2.1.


Roaming Icon on Home-Network

I have an **Xperia L** mobile , I'm from **India** and having **AirTel** Network Connection. The problem is on the mobile network icon,it shows Roaming Symbol since I'm in home network.I made a call to the customer care,they replied that the problem is not on their side (they haven't charged for Roaming). Can anyone help to get rid out from the issue. Does keeping the mobile data on for all time have an impact on battery ?


I can't find the developer options in my tablet running Android 4.0.3

I am starting to learn Android develpment and I bought a very cheap Chinese Android Tablet. It came with 4.0.3 and I can't find the developer option under settings! I think maybe it's the custom ROM it has, does anyone knows how to solve this? Thanks! PS: I wanted to post pics of the Settings to show that there isnt a Developer option in there...but I cant even do a printscreen with this tablet since it only comes with the power button, and printscreen requires power and volume buttons...this tablet was too cheap I guess... PS2: In case it helps: Model Number FS-MG789 Android Version: 4.0.3 Baseband Version: 0.51 Kernel Version: 3.0.8+ spreadwin version 2.4.10(S101_JH_B) Build Number: nuclear_puppies-eng 4.0.3 iml74k 20120727 test-keys **EDIT:** I couldn't install the device on my PC either so I followed this answer and installed it like this (David Kreps answer)...which is basically to add your device's VID/PID manually to the android_winsub.inf (inside the sdk\extras\google\usb_driver folder). I am using Android Studio, and it doesn't need a manifest with `debugable` added in it and I did a little test and apparently I can debug a code in the device....but still, I don't know the general implications of this no Developer option in the device.


Samsung Galaxy encryption failed

I updated my GT-19100 Phone to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean from the previous version. For this venture it was necessary to decrypt my phone first. After the update I started again an encryption. The process failed (i just left the encryption continue by leaving the phone alone) and the phone showed me this message: ![http://i.imgur.com/J37aZaq.png](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MDKgx.png) After reseting the device I can't access any previous data on the phone, nor can I save something on the phone. The phone recommends to format the device. Is there a way to get my old data back? How could I avoid such a problem next time? Any advice appreciated! Thanks in advance! Similar to this question: "Encryption Failed" on my Samsung Note 2 & it asks me to reset device. Is there a way to back up my data But still not answered.


Are there any window managers for Android?

I once saw a YouTube video where someone had hooked up a bluetooth mouse and keyboard to a Galaxy Note and was manipulating apps like on a desktop computer, where each app had window decorations and multiple apps could be visible at once. I would like to have such a window manager (preferably not requiring any external devices) for my Galaxy Nexus. There are occasionaly situations where it'd be helpful to be able to see two apps at once. For example, I might receive complex data in an email that I want to input into another app. However, Gmail doesn't allow you to copy text from an email (which is just rediculous). So, I have to remember a little bit, switch apps, type it in, switch apps again, etc. It would be much better to be able to put my phone in landscape mode, fire up the window decorations, and tile the two apps side by side so I can see the email address at the same time I'm entering data in the other app. I've searched for a window manager for Android, but I can't find anything, despite the video I saw. Does anyone know of one?


Connection Time Out error while accessing Google Play Store in Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance

I have bought a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance. Whenever I enter Play Store (Google Play Store Version 3.4.7), it displays waiting sign and then Connection Time Out Error is shown. I use mobile data connection to access the network. Please help me to solve this asap Phone Details: > Device: Samsung Galaxy S Advance   >  Android Version: 2.3.6   >  Baseband version: I9070DDLI1   >  Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-1194396 dpi@DELL163#2 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 > 22:11:28 KST 2012   >  Build Number: Gingerbread.DDLI1


Getting "Authentication is required" when trying to access the Play Store

Over the past week, whenever I try to open the Play Store/Market app on my phone, the app thinks for a while and then displays this error message: > Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account. But I am indeed signed into my Google account, as seen in other Google applications running on the phone, and as seen if I open the menu in the Market app and click the "Accounts" button. I suspect this might be related to the fact that over the past few months I've had two different Google accounts synced to this device, and I have recently removed one of them from the phone. No other Google application has had any problems with removing one account. Does anyone know how I can solve this issue? I can still install applications by using the market website (now "Google Play"), but this is still a big inconvenience. I also think I stopped getting updates.


'Authentication' Error

I try to download Bad Piggies and update Angry Birds on my Samsung Galaxy Tab but a message appears... "Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account" I'm already signed in and they give me that strange message. Help anyone?


Link contact to Twitter handle

Is there something I can put into the Google Contacts entry for someone that will link it to their Twitter handle? I have tried putting “@JohnDoe” into an IM-type field I’ve named Twitter, but that didn’t do the trick.


Google play disappeared from my phone

While uninstalling some app I may have accidentally uninstalled Google play app. But even then I have updated Google play app before and while uninstalling it should remove only updates from my phone not the complete app. I should have been able to use default app. But I am unable to do so. Yesterday while clicking app's icon it was showed an error, that app isn't installed. I tried to find it on my app library but it's not there. What should I do? I am using Samsung galaxy fit (GT-S5670)


Google Play Store disappeared from my phone

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Google play disappeared from my phone My google play store is not showing on my home page and it's not in the app drawer and it's not in All Apps under settings. My phone is not rooted, and is running the stock HTC rom. I have an EVO 4G phone. Could anyone tell me what is happening and how I can recover it? I would download an .apk or something, but I don't have a file manager currently installed. I would rather not reset my whole phone.


Is there a facebook app that does not read your location?

I've looked at a number of facebook apps, and it seems that they require permission to read my precise location. This includes Stream, Fast, Friendcaster, and the official facebook app. Can anyone recommend a Facebook app that does not require permission to read my location data?


Authenticator app is not working

I'm choosing option to add MFA in the Google accounts, scanning barcode, secret is added. Name of the account in the Authenticator is correct. However, when I try to enter the generated code - Google says it's incorrect. The same on all attempts.   Ideas? UPD I've tried syncing time from the Authenticator - still getting errors UPD2 Can it be the reason that I previously had Authenticator installed on another phone with different email?


Android customization Galaxy Note

Recently, Android ICS has been released in my country (Hungary) also for the Samsung Galaxy Note. That's cool, the phone updated itself to Android 4.0.3 and at first sight it was really cool and fast. But... To be honest, the Wi-Fi disconnects and the battery gets empty in half of a day... These 2 make me really angry and I was thinking about rooting, which I have successfully done today, but it still didn't help at all on my problems. Okay, the UI might be a little faster... So. I thought I might have to change the ROM to a custom one. Now I have more questions about this:   * I wish to modify my phone on a way I can easily turn it back to the factory state (no wonder, warranty). How to do this/is it possible?   * Is it possible to "put up" more ROMs and when I'm turning on the phone just select the one I want to use (just like you'd install more OSs on a desktop computer)?   * I would also want to know what are my options for a custom ROM for a Galaxy Note WITHOUT losing my S-Pen functionality, so which ROMs should I count in?   * How to freakin' achieve these above questions if everything is ok? =D Thanks in advance! =) (Links and experiences are welcome also...)


SGS2 mobile connectivity/GPS intermittent problems after DIY repair

Looks like my SGS2 started to have mobile connectivity/GPS problems, possibly as a result of DIY repair (I manually replaced LCD+digitizer after an LCD damage):   * GSM signal level frequently drops to nearly zero   * mobile data speed drops to (nearly) zero   * GPS works only rarely; can't fix most of the time **How can I debug the problem? Which connectors etc to check most carefully which can directly affect the problem? What else to try?** Official firmware auto-updated to 4.1.2. GT-I9100. GSM, non-locked, international version.


Trigger WiFi hotspot based on known WiFi availability or location

I have a HTC One XL and a Nexus 7. They both know my home WiFi network and a few other networks, and my Nexus knows my HTC's WiFi hotspot as well. When I'm out and about I press my hotspot widget on my HTC to enable the WiFi hotspot, which allows my Nexus to automatically connect and get online. What I'd like is a way to   * use a known WiFi network if available (to save battery and mobile data), and    * otherwise automatically turns on WiFi hotspot mode   * can be WiFi based or location based This will allow me to use the Nexus 7 wherever I am, without having to take out my HTC and flick the hotspot switch. At the same time I'd like the Nexus to prioritise other known networks over the hotspot, so that if possible it drops off the hotspot network and uses the known network. Searching for anything containing 'WiFi hotspot' returns dozens of apps to get around carrier imposed hotspot restriction, so I am not having much success there.


GPS stopped working after root

After rooting my Sony Xperia P, the GPS stopped working. Even Google Maps can't find my current location now. I found this problem when started working on Location API. Is it a common issue and is it resolvable? I tried searching on XDA too, but couldn't find anything about this.


Google Play movie rental errors as it says my device is rooted (it is not)

I have a standard Galaxy S3. I have rented and downloaded Movies from Google play before however now it is saying: > Downloads aren't supported on rooted devices (error 44) However my S3 is not rooted. All software is update to date. I have cleared the cache but this does not solve the issue.


Enable Adhoc on Jelly Bean

[Is] there any way to enable adhoc mode in JellyBean. WPA_supplicant hack isn't working.


My clock has disappeared

I have a HTC Desire X running Android 4.0.4 (not rooted). I use the "Digital Clock" widget which comes with phone on my home screen. The phone came with 3 clock related widgets - Weather Clock, Digital Clock and Social Clock. By default, the Weather Clock appeared on the home screen but I removed that from the Home Screen and added the Digital Clock on the home screen. This was good for a month. But today, the Digital Clock disappeared from the home screen. I tried adding the clock back to the home screen from the Widgets list. I am able to add "Social Clock" and it's visible on the home screen. But I am unable to add "Digital Clock" and "Weather Clock". When I add either of this - it takes me to the chose a City menu & then when I chose a city, it returns me to an empty home screen with no Clock. I am however able to add the "Social Clock". I tried the following things   * Booted the phone   * I force stopped and cleared data for Clock and Clock Widget None of this helped. What do I do? I am not really a Social Clock kind of guy.


Unknown Notification Alerts

My S3 constantly sounds a Notification alert but I can't tell what it is trying to notify me about. No new emails, no new messages. What is it trying to tell me?


Can I use my Android device as Wi-Fi Dongle (ie Tethering to PC through USB, but using Wi-FI not Phone Network)?

I want to use my Android phone to connect a desktop (windows 7) PC to the internet via Wi-Fi (ie, not muching though my Data plan). Is this possible with the various tethering options out there? The reason I ask is, most suppot wi-fi the other way around, ie, the phone is the wi-fi hotspot, and the internet connection comes over the phone network. I want to connect to an existing wi-fi network, and share that with the PC. Background - for various reasons our office LAN network is b0rked and very slow. The office WiFi network on the other hand is happy and fast. But my desktop PC is wired only. If I can use my phone as a wifi dongle/modem/adaptor, and connect to the office wifi, then I'll get a much faster connection. Edit: I've got an HTC Desire HD, I haven't rooted it so far.


How can I tether my phone's Wi-Fi connection to a PC over USB?

Today in my work the people from security are going to block internet access and only admit enterprise local pages. Luckily, there is a free Wi-Fi connection which I have access from my Motorola Milestone. Is there any way for me to tether the Wi-Fi connection over USB to my computer?


Brand new Galaxy Nexus not booting

I know someone who bought a Galaxy Nexus recently, and he finally unboxed it today and straight away inserted the SIM and battery and plugged in to charge. Hours later when we tried to boot it for the first time, nothing happened. Removed and reinserted batteries, changed sockets, attached the USB charger to a PC, etc. but we still have no idea if the phone has charged or charging or if it's a completely defective item. Please help me troubleshoot it.


Try to install Clockworkmod Recovery, always getting stock recovery

I'm trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Samsung Epic 4G. I've tried a couple of ways to get Clockworkmod Recovery on the phone, but every time I boot it into recovery mode I get the stock recovery program. I've tried the method listed on the Cyanogenmod wiki here and one using Odin here, but every time it boots, it loads up with stock. Does anyone have any ideas for how I can get around this?


Documentation for adb shell getevent / sendevent

Is there any documentation on the format of the getevent and sendevent shell commands? specifically the ones for touchevents. or is this device-dependent? it is a bit hard to guess what those ids are doing.


How to force Backup Assistant to sync in airplane mode with WiFi on

I recently switched phones but am keeping my old phone for use on WiFi. I have put the phone in airplane mode to improve battery life and keep it from looking for the cell network (as this is futile, it is no longer activated). However, now every morning I am getting an error telling me that Backup Assistant was unable to sync. At first I thought this was very strange as I have a WiFi and Internet connection. However when I finally went into the app to see what was going on it told me I was in airplane mode and asked did I want to exit airplane mode or cancel. Obviously I don't want to exit airplane mode so as to save battery life, nor do I want to have to manually sync as that defeats the whole purpose of automatic backup. How can I get Backup Assistant to work without leaving airplane mode?