Various Stutterings on Samsung Galaxy Nexus

So I've had my Samsung Galaxy Nexus for a while now, round about a year, and it has this odd set of problems where some of the core functions of the OS stutter. What do I mean by this? The most egregious and obvious example is while typing, occasionally my keyboard will find it pertinent to, without prompting, close about 95% of the way, stall, then open and close in quick succession many times in an unpredictable fashion. This makes typing very difficult as when I go to type, the phone will sometimes make it impossible to access the keyboard. While it does this odd stutter, the normal "back" button shows the "close keyboard" icon. When tapped, the keyboard will continue its stuttering until it realizes I wanted it to close, when it closes. I've tried reinstalling the keyboard, resetting the phone to factory settings, and different keyboards like swiftkey. Along with this keyboard malfunction is the unfortunate glitch in the phone itself, where if it feels like it, the phone will mute and unmute so fast that neither me nor the person on the other end can make out what the other is saying. More recently some of the system sounds, such as notifications, have begun stuttering. In what sounds like a failure to buffer the sounds before playing them, it sounds like a skipping record player. The reason I'm saying all of these in the same post is that I suspect my OS is to blame. One remedy that may or may not work (extensive testing not yet completed) is to make sure there are no finger smudges on the screen. My screen is in tact but has a very small scratch about half an inch long in the middle. I'd appreciate if anyone could point me in the right direction; either to reinstalling my OS from scratch or towards a new phone. Thanks in advance.


How to change my Google+ connection in "Me" contacts

When I set up the social connection in Me I picked the Google+ account that I share with my spouse. How do I change it to my own google+ account. In messaging, it picking up the photo of the two of us from our shared Google+ account. I want it to pick up the photo from my personal google+ account. Thanks.


Huawei ideos s7 slim Honeycomb update - is it possible somehow?

I got this new tablet and I have to write an application which live streams video. I know that since 3.1 this is natively supported on Android. Since the s7 is a tablet I think that there should be some way to update its 2.2 to 3.1. Is there a way to do this? Little hint where to start looking? Cyanogen doesn't have anything for s7.


Tasker profile that enables/disables wi-fi

How can make it so wi-fi gets disabled automatically when screen gets locked, if possible after 1 minute or so? Then enabled automatically when screen gets unlocked. My screen is set to lock after 30 seconds or so also, is it possible to turn off wifi when there's no network in range? I think it takes a lot of battery searching for networks. Or maybe increase the search interval somehow


Shade icon text on Galaxy S5

My wife just picked up a Galaxy S5 from AT&T and we find that the text on her icons and in her notification bar are hard to read with a white or light background. She likes the background to be lighter so we were wondering if there was a way to shade the text. I rumbled around in the settings and didn't find anything so I'm hoping I can get some help here!


Why can't I press the Install button when installing applications from unknown sources?

I'm trying to sideload an application, as seen in the picture below. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UIsSo.png) I have allowed the installation of applications from unknown applied actions in settings, but I can't seem to press the install button. The cancel button works correctly and installing applications via `adb install` works correctly. What's the problem?


Ring only for favorites?

Any way to micromanage ringtones? I'd like to only hear my phone ring when called by people on one of my favorite lists, or family list. Same with sms/mms sounds. Edit: I'd already considered putting everyone but favorites on silent. However those lists change fairly often. So only a specific group ringing at a specific time is prefered.


Password protect sd memory card and/or contents

I have a MICROMAX P650 Tablet. The Android version is 4.2.1. Internal memory is 1 GB and ROM is 16 GB. Memory card support is expandable upto 32 GB. I have added a memory card, Transcend 8GB, class 4. I wish to have password protected folders or vaults in the Memory card. The following have been my efforts and results:   1. Password protected Zip folders (7Zip) in memory card do not open. I get the message, "File format is not supported".   2. I downloaded an app "Hide Files and Folders" and moved it to the memory card. While documents and picture files hidden in this app do open, videos and folders do not. And the message is that the 'File format is not supported'.    3. I downloaded another app "EDS Lite" (another folder hiding app) but it could not be moved to the memory card. If I hide folders in this app, the files / folders would reside in Internal memory and NOT in the memory card. (This is, of course, my guess.)   4. I downloaded Truecrypt to my Win 7 Notebook, created a volume with password and moved it to Memory card. But the volume itself does not open – it says that the Password is incorrect. I also downloaded Truecrypt directly to the tablet’s Internal memory. But I could not create a volume. Also tried the “Traveller mode” but no success. My requirement is to password-protect FOLDERS stored in the Memory card (with or without encryption). The folders would contain docs, Pics, PPT and Videos. I should be able to open the folders and then the individual files. My preference would be to hide only the folders or vaults containing folders. If you would recommend password-protecting the entire memory card, that approach is also welcome. Please help me with your advice. I am a senior citizen and a NON-techie. Hence detailed and step-by-step guidance would help me. Thanks in advance and regards.


Removing all google data except the play store

My main android device is a phone. I recently aquired a tablet which I don't really use for email, calendars, etc. Therefore I want none of that data on the tablet. I have disabled sync for all entries under my Google account, but the emails/calendars/hangouts which were already synced remain on the device. How can I remove my emails/calendar entries/hangouts/etc from the device while keeping the play store credentials?


Japanese language for directions in Google Maps

I am using Android 4.0 and latest version of Google Maps. The interface is in English. When I search for direction to some place say Kyoto, the interface is in mixed English and Japanese. See the attached screenshot to understand what I mean. ![Screenshot](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/n95iz3jzs2fxiam/2012-06-12%2015.32.01.png) How do see the destination names in English?


Bluetooth headset kills other audio?

I have a bluetooth headset for voice calls on my HTC EVO 4G. When I connect it, voice calls work well, and other audio works _before_ I try pressing the "call" button on the headset. The first time I press this button, the built-in voice recognition cuts out. After that, it works fine, but no more audio will be routed through either the speaker or the audio jack on the phone, and although the headset still works for voice calls, it is stuck to that stupid " _BT profile_ ", so it dosen't get the audio for music and such. A few notes   * this **only** happens with the headset, no other bluetooth device (such as keyboard), but I have not tested it with a bluetooth sound system.    * this does not occur with any other audio connection, i.e. headphones etc.    * switching sound modes (vibrate, loud, silent) has no effect   * the only solution I have now is resetting the phone, which I would love not to have to do every time I use my headset I am running Cyanogenmod 7.1 (stable). Is this a known issue? Is there a workaround or a patch?


Droid 4, phone icon disappeared and unable to delete calculator icon in its place

Verizon rep did a soft reset on my phone after I woke up to no operating system this morning. Tonight I discovered however that I have lost my green phone icon and the calculator icon is in its place. I am unable to recover the one nor remove the other!


How can I set Android Galaxy Ace to only use 3G network?

I am having a little bit of a hard time with my new android phone for the reason that it doesnt always connect to certain services (such as Angry Words, or Whatsapp). Sometimes I get the message "unable to connect", when I am using a fairly good network provider and strong enough wifi when at the office. What I've noticed is that the 3G sign keeps changing to H every now and then. I dont know if that is the issue. Anyway, how can I make the phone only use the high-speed 3G service and why is that that even with strong wifi signal it is giving me a hard time? Note: Wifi is turned off all the time I am not at home or at the office.


How can I commission features for an Android app, together with the other users?

How can I, together with other users, commission Android app developer to implement a feature? I would like to have a feature in an Android app, but I'm not ready to pay the developer enough to make them implement it. I imagine I could split the cost with many other users, who could want that feature, and together we could incentivise the developer to do it. Is there a service for that?


Galaxy Nexus charges but is never seen by a PC when connected via USB

I run Linux (Ubuntu 12.04), and I have a Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0.4. (Purchased in December 2011.) When I plug the phone in to the PC via USB there is no detection whatsoever. Tailing /var/log/syslog when plugging or unplugging the phone there is ZERO activity in the logs. The phone however will charge. Plugging the phone into a Windows 7 machine, same deal. Phone charges off USB but Windows never prompts to say the device has been detected. Also same on MAC. Using the same micro USB cable, and an HTC One X. Linux, Windows and Mac all detect the HTC phone AND the phone charges. I have been to `Settings -> Storage` and changed the phone from PTP to MTP, still no change. From memory this is the first time I have ever wanted to plug the phone into the PC. So it may have never worked. Is there something I am missing (like a setting or something?) or can I assume that the phone is faulty?


Transfering SD cards to new phone

My girlfriend and I both bought "Optimus V" phones at the same time with the same carrier,I have since upgraded but her phone is starting to act possessed by demons. Is it possible to just change out the SD card in my phone with hers and have the carrier transfer my old phone to her number?


What's the security implication of having an unlocked boot loader?

Nexus devices can be unlocked using the fastboot command `fastboot oem unlock` to install a custom firmware. For security reasons, the phone is wiped when this command is executed. However after this is done, most people leave the boot loader unlocked. Devices that support unlocking the boot loader: SonyEricsson (now Sony), Sony, newer HTC devices, ?? Is there a security problem with an unlocked bootloader?   If this is the case, what can be done?


Permanently set USB connection mode

My phones touchscreen has been gradually failing for a few months, so before it dies completely I rooted it and installed Webkey so I can control it via a browser. Of course that requires the wifi to be on, so what I want to do is plug the phone into my computer and turn on the wifi on from the adb shell (which I've done, and it works fine). The thing is, adb doesn't see my phone unless I manually set the connection mode to MTP, and I won't be able to do that when the touchscreen goes completely unresponsive. So, how would I set my phone to automatically use MTP when I connect it via USB? It's an Alcatel OneTouch 993, running Android 4.0.4.


Samsung galaxy s duos wifi not working

I am using Samsung Galaxy S DUOS GT-7562, I have rooted my phone few days ago using `UnlockRoot` software. Now from 3-4 days I am having problem with WiFi. Please check the attached images. I have tried so many things which was already there on different forums, but nothing works for me. My phone's warranty expired on 10th of June and also I have rooted it. So, I will have to pay a huge amount to Service Center. Any hints what I could do? Is it a kind of bug or virus? **Edit** I have tried, 1) Hard Reset from boot menu 2) Unroot phone from same software, through which I have rooted the phone.. i.e `UnlockRoot` 3) As mentioned in XDA Developers Forum, tried installing different applications which solves such problems like `WifiFixer` Still the problem is there, Wifi or Portable Wifi or Wifi-Direct are not starting. They are hanged in between On/Off state. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EK9tPt.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7kGZBt.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iMEoBt.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cbQLdt.jpg)   Screenshots (click images for larger variants)


How to prevent applications to donwload data automatically?

I have many applications installed on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. And it always download something from internet, in order to update and upgrade applications. It does it all the day and night, when I am in my home or business WiFi and when I am in mobile network. How to disable this "feature"? I don't want any blind upgrades, only by my explicit permission. Also, of course, I don't want to replace numerous downloads with numerous asks for permission.


How do I display/see the Valid List in a Google spreadsheet on Android device?

I made a spreadsheet in Google Docs and used data validation to restrict a range of cells to a list of valid values. When I look at the spreadsheet using a browser, the valid list is correctly shown in the dropdown menu. However, when I look at the spreadsheet in my Android phone, I don't see the list (there is a little [1] shown in the cell, but I don't see how to click this.) Is there any way to make this list display on a phone?


Create customized zip including system.img, boot.img etc for Android customized ROM

I downloaded AOSP source code and built it as instructed in its official site. Now I have 4 img files as system, boot, recovery, userdata. I want to create a zip file which should include these files and can be installed via a recovery manager like 'Clockwork mode recovery'. For an example we can install CyanogenMod customized rom zip by using clockwork recovery while in boot up process of device. Like wise I need to create a zip including my own imgs. How should the folder structure of the zipped file system should be created, what script files should be included and how that scripts should be written etc. Used this link (http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image- update-zip-files/) but how to create /META-INF/com/google/android/update- script is not well explained there.


pin request at the startup lock screen

I was trying to set up a VPN connection and it asked me about medium and high level security and a password which I didn't understand well! I failed to use VPN but now each time I try to unlock the phone, it asks for that password/pin. I removed the created VPN connection to get rid of it but to no avail. How can I remove this pin request?


Go Sms Pro: "Too many unsent multimedia messages" error

Every time I try to send a Multimedia message using Go Sms Pro, I get a toast message saying: "Can't send message right now. There are too many unsent multimedia messages" ![toast message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dfV6D.png) This doesn't happen when I send something through gomms (which is really only good for sending to other people with smartphones), and it doesn't happen when I use any other sms/mms client (like handcent or the default sms client). It only happens when trying to send an MMS message with Go SMS pro. How can I get this to work? I would have thought that if this was a global bug issue, that it would have been fixed by now, so I am guessing that there is something I need to set/reset. What do I do to fix this?


Want to install kitkat 4.4 on Samsung Star Pro (S7262)

I want to install Kitkat 4.4 on my Samsung Star Pro S7262 (rooted). I could't find a solution by googling. If it is not possible or not available for my phone right now, please suggest me any other version which is greater than jellybean 4.1


Are there intents for controlling Cyanogenmod profiles?

I'd like to use Llama. Instead of its own profiles I want to keep using the ones provided by Cyanogenmod because of their better integration. Is Ist possible to change them using llama, ie are there any intents that make this possible?


Nexus 4 with no signal (sleep mode)

I have a problem with my sister's Nexus4. When I try to call her I have the reply that the phone is off while if I call the other phone (HTC Legend with the same operator) I can talk regularly. It happened both at home or outside. It is not a operator problem because I change the operator twice and with the same operator in the same places I can phone with no problem. The strange is that when a try to call N4 I am not able to start the call and after that the N4 receive a sms with the "lost call" and return it on-line. it seems it falls in a sleep mode when the creen is off


Clear profile data on Firefox for Android

I am using Firefox for android on Android 4.1.2, and I created a master password for the passwords on Firefox, and promptly forgot it. I think way to solve this and start again is to remove the profile's directory _(according tothis, located at `data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/`)_, but as I have not rooted this device that is difficult. I have also tried removing `/storage/sdcard0/Android/data/org.mozilla.firefox`, which did not work


Missing Google BackupTransportService in Cyanogenmod 11

Google backup seems not to be working on my Nexus 4 with CM11 (snapshot M9). I've the Google Apps installed (`gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip`), but when I try to list the transports, here's what I get:               $ adb shell bmgr list transports       * android/com.android.internal.backup.LocalTransport      Is this expected? Under `Settings` -> `Backup & reset` I find this screen ![Backup & reset settings](http://i.stack.imgur.com/E6BQz.png)


GT-I9100G screen replacement

I have a GT-I9100G and the screen went bad, I'd like to replace it but all the screen replacements on amazon are for the GT-I9100 version. They look the same but I am still not sure if this will work with my GT-19100G? Any ideas?


How to lock Samsung Galaxy S2?

My Samsung Galaxy S2 locks after some time I don't touch the screen. How could I lock it immediately, without waiting for this time to pass?


Clock Replacements for Motorola Droid Docking Station

I have a Motorola Droid (v1) and a docking station. When the phone is docked, it automatically runs the Clock app, which isn't very configurable. Are there any alternatives to the Clock app, or is there any way to configure the phone to run a different app while docked?


Corrupt ROM file at CyanogenMod server

I am trying to install CyanogenMod in my N7000 issue is the file I am downloading `cm-10.1.3-n7000.zip` from here seems to be corrupted as when I try to install it from sdcard through `install zip from sdcard.` it gives me similar unable to read error. `cant open cm-10.1.3-n7000.zip (bad)` Plus I also tried extracting it manually on my PC same happens and the zip seems to be corrected I have tried downloading couple of time using download managers but still no changes. Is there any other link/server from where I can get the latest ROM for my phone or any other ways to solve the issues?


Security of Android tethered hotspot

Basically each time I activate my phone's (Samsung S3 4.3 rooted) tethered Wi- Fi, to use the Internet on my iPad, someone can remotely connect and see what I'm doing. Even with WPA2 + strong ass password + MAC filtering. Why I know this is a long story, let's just say I have a stalker and he talks about his exploits to someone who's loyal to me. I'm assuming that it's possible since I've already have had my home Wi-Fi hacked with the WPS exploit. Is there anything I can do? As in alternatives to the stock app of anything else.


How to capture screencast video and root not required?

I found a lot of solution to make a screencast on Android but each time the root is mandatory. Does anyone have the solution without root?


Is it possible to turn of the GSM radio and still use data connection?

I recently starting using a Samsung Galaxy S4. I need to use a special phone at my work. For that purpose I have a duo card where I turn off one phone to use the other. The problem is that I can only turn off all connections on the Samsung (Airplane Mode), including the mobile internet connection. My question is: can I turn off the phone capabality (GSM?) on the Samsung while maintaining my mobile network on the Samsung?


Samsung p7510 versus p5110 : what are the main differences?

I'm in a tight schedule to buy someone a tablet in the ipad2-range, but I want to buy an Android device. After some research I decided to buy the Samsung Tab 10.1" P5110 (I don't need 3G). However the Samsung Tab 10.1" p7510 is much easier to find in a short term. When comparing both I got a bit confused because I don't get the main differences between both models. Is there an obvious 'best one' ?


Galaxy s4 remove icon doesn't work

i have problem with my galaxy s4 i9500 (android version 4.3) Shortly - when i drop my app icon on trash nothing happens. More info - I can't to remove apps with desktop remove trash, tap and move app icon on the trash icon from desktop and apps is not remove, just icon, why? with my another galaxy s4 i can to remove like that. i can to remove just from settings (app manager). p.s. sorry for my english


"Mediaserver" under Power management / Battery usage (xperia ZL)

I have a Sony Xperia ZL running Android 4.2.2 . There's a background process named "Mediaserver" which uses most of my battery, while the phone is on standby. If I charge it to 100% and leave it alone, the "Mediaserver" process by itself will account for some 30% of all battery usage after 8 hours or so... Mediaserver manages to have "Keep awake" CONSTANTLY! I've spent quite a lot of time searching about this, and went around many ideas, including that this excessive battery usage could be caused by some corrupt media (audio/picture/video) file stored on the device. But, despite having flashed several stock ROMs from around the world, without even having any kind of media (or even any app but the stock ones), the problem persists! I have also tried the apps "Rescan Media Root" and "Mediaserver Killer" from the Play store (of course, I do have root access). For my misfortune, they were not useful. As a fairly advanced user, who likes to be in control of things, I've tried to find "Mediaserver" under Settings / Apps hoping to stop it but it's not there. I'm believing to have found it under /system/bin/Mediaserver (no extension), but how can I stop it from running all the time? It seems to me that deleting/renaming this file isn't really a good idea. Ps: I also tried a few Task Managers from Play, still couldn't find/stop the running process. Any ideas on this will be appreciated, including possible some more information on how to manage built-in background process for Android. Anything, really, doesn't matter if involving ADB or running commands from Terminal Emulator. Thank you everyone!


I have a Samsung Galaxy player that has been giving me the message "Charging paused. Battery temperature too high or too low". I left it unplugged and powered down all night, and it still gave me the message as soon as I turned it on. The battery should be at room temperature. I've turned it off and on several times. I've tried removing the battery and putting it back. I have no idea what's wrong. It's been working fine for the past 9 months. Can anyone help?


i9300 getting random freeze/hang up irrespective of recovery/kernel/rom

I was running CWM recovery + Siyah kernel + CM10.1 + Touchwiz 4.1.2 (dual boot setup) perfectly fine on my Galaxy s 3 for almost a year. But yesterday I decided to update all of those and updated to latest CWM using ROM manager, then changed the kernel to googy max2 and installed CM11. Everything worked properly except that my phone would freeze or hang up randomly at any time(whether swiping through homescreens or updating apps or even during standby). So I changed my ROM to S4 Revoution ROM (tried with both googy max2 and devil kernel). However, even this ROM gave me same hangup problems. So I moved onto TWRP recovery+ OmniRom but still encountered the same problem multiple times. After getting tired of wasting so much time, I came back to my original setup of CWM+Siyah kernel+CM10.1 thinking I wouldn't face this problem again, but to my aghast, the phone would still freeze randomly. Only a power button reboot would help. Please help, I have no idea what might be causing the problem as I have successfully tried every combination of recovery, kernel and ROM but to no avail. And no, I never manually tinkered with any CPU/GPU frequencies or voltages. Your time and help is greatly appreciated, Thank you. edit:I did a full wipe, flashed everything again, did the emmc check as well as the dummy file generator thing....the hangups have reduced to 2-3 per day from 2-3 per hour but are still there. Should I downgrade my cwm recovery?


Is there a (root) command line option to force the Verizon Galaxy S4 into 3G mode instead of 4G?

I have a rooted Galaxy S4 on Verizon, and I am wondering whether I can force it to go to 3G only mode using the command line. I have browsed the various forums and it seems that there used to be an App that could do this, but currently I have not found any working solutions.


Unable to uninstall apps

I am unable to uninstall any application on my Samsung Galaxy S. I have tried all possible ways (settings-applications-manage applications-uninstall and with the edit option). These applications are the normal ones downloaded from market. But whenever I reboot my phone those applications are still there in my phone and its as if nothing has changed. Also I keep getting this "settings.google.application has stopped unexpectedly" and am not able to open any of my apps. I tried formatting my internal SD card by connecting it to the PC but that also didn't work.


Shorcut on desktop that enables packet data and 3G

In order to save battery (it works a lot!), 99% of the time I disable packet data and I use only 2G networks, because I don't want the phone to go on internet / use data. But sometimes I want to use internet, so I have to do :   * 1) **Enable** _Settings > Wireless and networks > Mobile networks > Use packet data_   * 2) **Disable** _Settings > Wireless and networks > Mobile networks > Use only 2G networks_ ... and then to do it in the opposite way when the internet session is over. This is quite long... * * * My question is: **How to set a shortcut on desktop that does 1) + 2) in just one single click ?** (Android 2.3.6) * * * PS : here is what my notification bar looks like : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ItIpv.png)


Send tweet automatically using an Intent?

I'd like to send a DM automatically from Llama. Llama supports Intents, but I can't work out how to send a tweet via an Intent in the background. Is this possible?


clockworkmod/backup can it be removed?

Today I installed cyanogenmod JB on my galaxy note and I found this huge directory (2.47GB) in the /sdcard partition. Can it be removed or it could be useful? Can I move it on my pc? Thanks in advance


Is my phone listening to me?

I've recently received a Nexus 5, which touts very tight Google Now integration. This weekend I've been visiting my parents. We had a discussion about a local restaurant which they went to last night. I just flicked over to Google Now and it's got a card about that restaurant, and only that restaurant. (we're in a big town, there are many restaurants, and it's by no means the nearest. I've never been there before). Is this a crazy coincidence or is Google Now listening to me? ![](http://imgur.com/IEBy22E.png) We've had nothing mention of the restaurant in email's or texts, only a face to face conversation this afternoon while I had my phone out (but not explicitly listening).


How to use Android modem without using PC

I have rooted my mobile. I wanted to use modem of Android phone without connecting to PC. How to give AT commands without connecting to PC, because in http://atinout.sourceforge.net/, it is suggesting to use `'/dev/ttyACM0'` file which is not present in Android device. I am not sure, but it seems `ttyACM0` is related with USB, how to use same command in Android mobile, if I have rooted my mobile successfully.


Is it possible to have the same apps from the same amazon account on 2 different devices?

My kids have an android tablet each both linked to my amazon account. When I try to put the same app on both it tells me it's not possible. How can this be fixed?


Why don't my text-message conversations pile up?

I've recently installed a new version of my favorite rom "Codec ROM" in version 10.1, previously I was using v7.5, which was working like a charm. I have done a full wipe, and installed the version 10. Everything works correctly. When I start receiving some text message, every new one is created in an other conversation, instead of being added to the corresponding contact conversation. So I try to re-wipe, re-install the rom, and the same problem occurs. Device: International SGS 3 ROM: Codec ROM 10 (JellyBean) Any idea on how to fix?


Getting rid of "Tethering Detected" popup on Android ICS 4.0?

I just got a Samsung Galaxy S3 that runs Android ICS 4.0.8. When I connect the Galaxy S3 to my Mac laptop and use PDAnet to tether, I often get this popup on the Galaxy S3 screen: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aZs6c.png) Tethering via PDAnet works great, but the popup can get annoying. I can close the popup, but it comes back a few seconds later.   **How can I get rid of this popup permanently?**


Xperia V heats up very much near the camera

So I purchased this new Xperia V today, updated to last firmware 9.1.A.1.140, but when I do stuff on the phone even when not too CPU demanding, it heats up very much, and I mean really heated up, near the camera flash... What could be wrong?


what is the download mode

could anybody explain what is this download mode? As described in here How to root Innos A35 as I hold vol up +vol down 5 seconds and at the same time connecting the USB cable to my computer it shows up a removable disk and unknown drivers in windows 7. My phone is also Innos A35 device locally sold as i35 from dialog telecom. What are those? And what is this `download` mode? But unlike the recovery mode, I didn't get a screen up. Is these two modes all coming from ROM. what kind of code is there on ROM. [Well in x86 computer I could review a opensource bios implementation, any idea on Android ARM ?].Where that consoles come from? Where is uboot located? Is this download mode is a mode that programmed into a ROM, where I could not change it? I have read the boot procedure of a typical android phone. But can't organize the info with this.


No web access on Android 2.3.7

I have an _LG Optimus V,_ rooted, with Cyangenmod 7.2.1 (BackSide-IHO) that has developed, lately, a weird network problem: While on 3G (or wifi) every app on the system with the exception of the two browsers on the system work perfectly. The browsers, which are Opera and the "built-in" browser cannot get to ANY webpage. They act as though they have no internet connection. Whereas I can fire up an OpenVpn tunnel via WiFi or 3G and it connects fine. Every other network-using app on the system also works fine on either 3G or WiFi. I have the "SetDNS" applet and have changed from Sprint's DNS over Google's with it. This change was LONG before this problem began. As I'm familiar with Linux, I've poked around via `adb shell` to see if I can suss out the weirdness, but nothing jumps out at me. Everything I do at the shell command line having to do with the network works fine. It appears the browsers have _something_ misconfigured.. I have no idea _what_... Does anyone have any idea of what it could be, or what else I could test -- and how to get the browsers work normally again?


Xperia V require root permissions every time

I have Xperia V 9.1.A.1.140 and I just rooted it using "Root Many Android" (see closer decription on XDA), and now I installed Titanium Backup and every time the app loads it requires permissions multiple times and every time I try to uninstall and app, why is that? EDIT: And here is the solution - I also rooted it with _motochopper_ (again described at XDA) which installs the SuperSU, and in now only asks the SuperSU for permissions only once and it's working fine now.


How can I control a list of applications in "Share" pop up in Android built in browser?

I'm using Android's built in stock web browser (Froyo 2.2 if it matters), and when I choose "Share page" from the menu, I get a list of like 15 different apps. Of those, I only ever use 2-3, and 99% of the time I use Gmail, which happens to be near the end of the list.   1. How does Android browser compile that list?   2. Is there a way to:     * Control which applications appear in the list?     * Sort the list the way I would want to? The phone is rooted, so I'm perfectly fine if the answer is "Get a file from filesystem in this location and edit its contents". Also, I don't necessarily need the answer to be 100% permanent - meaning, that if installing an application update will re-add the app to the list, I can live with that.


How can I ensure that I'm logged out of Google Latitude?

When in Google Maps, when I go into the menu, I see "Join Latitude" option next to Latitude icon. When I am on Google Latitude web site, it tells me "Location sharing is not turned on" Does that mean that I am 100% logged out of Google Latitude? The reason I ask is that I was experiencing major battery drain via Google Maps, and many people on forums heavily recommend signing out of Latitude as a solution. However, it seems that my Latitude is already off.


CyanogenMod, why doesn't Market self-upgrade?

I've bought a used HTC Magic with CyanogenMod 5 on it. It has Google Market. The market version is 1.713 - which is nowhere near the latest IIRC. In-app billing, for one thing, is not supported. Isn't Google Market supposed to upgrade itself when a new version comes out? Why doesn't mine do so? Probably some kind of CyanogenMod interference. Any good way around that, please? EDIT: debugged the situation a little bit. I happen to know that market updating happens out of the main Market process - the Market (com.android.vending) downloads the update, then fires a broadcast intent UPDATE_MARKET to a receiver in another app (com.android.vending.updater), which in turn installs the package. Here's what I got in the LogCat: > 02-01 02:34:16.155: W/ActivityManager(121): Permission Denial: broadcasting > Intent { act=com.android.vending.UPDATE_MARKET > dat=content://downloads/download/31 } from com.android.vending (pid=1762, > uid=10006) requires com.android.vending.permission.UPDATE_MARKET due to > receiver > com.android.vending.updater/com.android.vending.updater.UpdateMarketReceiver So it looks as if the Market app lacks a permission to invoke the updater. The manifest file of Vending.apk, however, does have a               <uses-permission android:name="com.android.vending.permission.UPDATE_MARKET" />       line. How is it possible for an app to have a `<uses-permission>`, but receive a permission denial message? EDIT2: the permission com.android.vending.permission.UPDATE_MARKET is marked as "signature" in the MarketUpdater manifest. Meaning only apps signed by the same certificate as MarketUpdater are granted that permission. That could be the reason Market is not granted the permission - could be signed by a different certificate. EDIT3: that's exactly the case. The public key is different. The one on Vending.apk seems to match that on various versions of Vending.apk that are floating around the 'Net.


Google two-step authentication and Android lock screen

After many failed screen unlock attempts, the user is required to enter the Google account password. That's a good idea. But what if I enabled Google's two-factor authentication, and then entered the wrong pin/pattern/password two many times? How do I unlock my phone now? How do I login to Google on another machine, when my phone is locked and I can't receive SMSs? Is there anything very obvious I'm missing? Am I supposed to carry a printed version of Android's application-specific password in my wallet?


ADB does not work in boot loader mode

I have a Galaxy Nexus 'maguro' and a laptop with Ubuntu 12.10. I'm trying to install Ubuntu Touch preview. I installed the adb and fastboot packages, and adb detects the device when it is booted in to Android. But when I do a reboot-bootloader, it no longer turns up in the devices list.


Google Voice texts delivered hours late/not at all

I use a Google Voice phone number to receive texts, and I have the Google Voice app installed on my device (Atrix, OS:2.3.3). For some reason lately when someone texts my Google Voice account it's not getting sent to my phone. For example:   * I got a text at 9:00 this morning (time is now 1PM)   * If I visit voice.google.com, I see I have a text in my inbox.    * If I open the Google Voice app on my phone, it does the 'synchronizing' spinning wheel animation for a few seconds and then I get the 'new text' notification, which is now 4 hours late.  In my Google Voice app's options, I have `Background data: Enabled`. Why isn't it pushing my texts when they are received? I get Gmail messages delivered to my phone near instantly, but I'm not getting the same behavior with GV. Any ideas?


Voice Recorder "Phone Storage"

Apparently on my latest HTC phone, the voice recorder default storage setting is set to "Phone Storage" as opposed to "SD Card". I just switched the setting to "SD Card". From my Win 7 PC, I can view the new *.amr files now saved to the SDCard in \My Documents\My Recordings. I want to find and transfer previous 150 recordings stored on "Phone Storage" ultimately to my PC. If I need to go to SDCard first, that's fine, but how?


Music plays through phone speaker instead of headphones when app is opened?

This problem started a few days ago and it's extremely annoying in quiet environments. I will be listening to music from any music player app, and whenever I open an app, get a notification, or switch the song the music starts playing from the phone speaker instead of the headphones. How can I stop this? Is this a software issue or a problem with the headphones itself? Is it just something in the settings? I've tried a lot of different methods. Thanks!


How to make Android play music reliably, without chopping?

When I try to play music on Android 2.3 (using various players, including PowerAmp) on Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 I get not reliable sound. Music pauses for a short time, for example, when:   * I press the power button (especially repeatedly) (`request_suspend_state: sleep;request_suspend_state: wakeup` in dmesg)   * When I see messages like `send sigkill to 15497 (ndroid.settings), adj 8, size 6428` in dmesg   * When some program reacts to changed screen orientation.   * When wifi connection gets established, when I force it to "reassociate"   * When I go to/from application from home screen (AWDLauncher), except of to/from WidgetLocker screen.   * When I enable/disable Airplane Mode.   * When the display is off (the most annoying) When only really stable way to play music is to use StayAwake to force display on, turn off Wi-Fi, turn on Airplane Mode and don't switch applications. Starting CPU hogs like `while true; do true; done` does not affect chopping. And it was playing more or less fine on Android 2.1. "mediaserv" process (that writes to /dev/msm_pcm_out) has realtime io and scheduling priority, but sound is choppy anyway. If I start playing from console with `mplayer -ao pcm:file=/dev/msm_pcm_out` the sound chop less (notably it does not get interrupted by power button / loading bunches of heavy processes), but still behave not normally when screen is off (even `ionice -c1 -p4 cat /dev/urandom > /dev/msm_pcm_out` is choppy) When I start music A by usual way and music B using mplayer to /dev/msm_pcm_out (getting them mixed) music A chops more than usual and I usually hear B when A is in chop. When I turn off screen, both A and B chops in sync (stopping B leads to relatively more fluent playback of A this way). How to play music on Android reliably in presence of background load? Should I report a bug somewhere? **Update** Found a way of playing music. Inconvenient, but _without chopping_ :   1. Start WakeLock in "CPU on, Screen Off, Keyboard off" mode   2. Use mplayer to play music bypassing Android:               ionice -c1 -n4  \       schedtool -R -p 3 -e \       mplayer -really-quiet \             -af volume=-26 -quiet \             -ao pcm:file=/dev/msm_pcm_out,nowaveheader \         /mnt/sdcard/music/something.ogg     # (created script to start it easily, of course)      Plays without chopping no matter how much applications I start, what do with Wifi, orientation and airplane modes. Even with "powersave" cpufreq governor (everything very slow, but music plays fine). So the hardware have enough resources to play it. **Update 2** Looks like doing               for i in `pgrep ''`; do schedtool -D $i; done      i.e. "Set Idle priority for all processes" makes music play fine even when I {start programs,lock screen,rotate screen;it reconnects to other mobile network stations} at expense of some input lag in games. Don't know exactly why it happens.


Why WoW wakes Android only once?

1. Android is connected to a WiFi network   2. The devices sleeps:              <6>[ 7917.653293] PM: Syncing filesystems ... done.     <4>[ 7917.660344] Freezing user space processes ... (elapsed 0.02 seconds) done.     <4>[ 7917.681675] Freezing remaining freezable tasks ... (elapsed 0.00 seconds) done.     <4>[ 7917.683022] Suspending console(s) (use no_console_suspend to debug)     ...     <4>[ 7917.701339] Suspend for wow mode     ...     <4>[ 7917.855690] Wow enabled. Not allow to send tx data     <4>[ 7917.957487] Setup WoW suc<6>[ 7917.653293] PM: Syncing filesystems ... done.     <4>[ 7917.660344] Freezing user space processes ... (elapsed 0.02 seconds) done.     <4>[ 7917.681675] Freezing remaining freezable tasks ... (elapsed 0.00 seconds) done.     <4>[ 7917.683022] Suspending console(s) (use no_console_suspend to debug)     ...     <4>[ 7917.701339] Suspend for wow mode     ...     <4>[ 7917.855690] Wow enabled. Not allow to send tx data     <4>[ 7917.957487] Setup WoW successfully     ...cessfully     ...        3. I ping it from remote:              <4>[ 7917.958113] ar6000_pm_resume: enter status 3     <4>[ 7917.959225] android_ar6k_check_wow_status: WoW resume from irq thread status 0     <4>[ 7917.959377] Resume WoW successfully     <4>[ 7917.960300] WoW does not invoked. skip resume<6>ES209RA Audio Jack Driver : es209ra_audio_jack_resume START     ...     <4>[ 7918.144031] Restarting tasks ... done.        4. The device wakes up (without turning screen on) and respond on network.   5. But then (after about 2-3 seconds) it suspends again:              <6>[ 7918.240298] suspend: exit suspend, ret = 0 (2012-01-15 11:48:35.684507919 UTC)     <4>[ 7918.967615] save exit: isCheckpointed 1     <6>[ 7918.972936] PM: Syncing filesystems ... done.        6. Now it does _not_ resume on wireless. When I press some hardware button, the phone resumes, sleeps and I have one more opportunity to resume it from wifi. But only once. Why does it fail to resume from Wifi every time?


Avoiding power drain

I just got a samsung Indulge this weekend and I’ve noticed that the biggest power drain on the battery is from the display. I’m blind, so I really don’t need to be able to see it at all. Is there a way for me to turn it off completely like I do on other devices?


Background apps and the battery

Every time I use Google Search, the browser or the music player of my Samsing Galaxy S II (Android 2.3), even if I push the back button until it brings me back to the home screen, the apps keep running in background (seen in the "Active Applications" widget). Do they consume my batery? Do they enter in some kind of supended mode, so they don't consume the CPU? If they do consume, is there any configuration to make them really close when I push the back button?


Android Media Process detected above threshold

I'm sure a lot of us stumble upon following issue: **> android media process detected above threshold**. I've spend a lot of time reading Google and various different forums and yet I still have no solution. I outlined some of the things that I've done on my blog Android Media Process (high CPU) | alexus' blog, i.e.:   * Settings -> Apps -> ALL -> Media Storage -> “Force stop” & “Clear data”.   * Gallery (deleting broken images (black/grey image place holder/square). yet still nothing( I even did following:               ~ # e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p12     e2fsck 1.41.12 (17-May-2010)     /dev/block/mmcblk0p12: clean, 82292/1875968 files, 3972208/7493115 blocks     ~ #      so seems like my "sdcard" is in good state yet as soon as I start my Android phone it takes about ~10min and ~10%-30% of my battery to complete this cycle of whatever is it doing after booting my phone(. just in case if anyone cares I'm using Samsung Galaxy Nexus (toro/Verizon) w/ Google Jelly Bean (4.1.1).


ghost key and unpressable keys issue on android HTC desire Z

On my screen the area where the letters "w e r" and "a s d" seems to press itself on its own, to a point most of my apps are inaccessible. If I have to write a text message or dial a number, I have to be really creative to achieve that desired goal. Also, the letters "e" and "d" are not pressable, as in when I press them, I get any of the letters surrounding it but not that specific one. I cleaned my screen, recalibrated my screen, and reconfigured my keyboard, and have tried to google the issue. Are there any fixes or workarounds?


HTC Desire HD (Android v. 2.3 Gingerbread) - Internet Pass-through not working

I've got an HTC Desire HD and a Mac Pro running Windows 7. I've got the latest version of HTC Sync and when I connect the two together I can choose Internet Passthrough from the 'Connect to' menu on the phone. However data doesn't pass from PC to phone. I've tried disabling and reenabling the connection under Windows but this does nothing to help. I have RTFM and got the impression this was a straightforward thing with no configuration required. Am I missing something or have I got a dodgy phone? I should probably point out that regular 'mount-as-drive' works perfectly.


My Milestone doesn't always charge

I have a Milestone and sometimes when I plug my (supplied Motorola) charger in the 'charging light' on the side does not illuminate and the phone does not charge. I think that this may also happen even after a successful initial connection (i.e. after plugging it in and getting the light) since occasionally I have unplugged the phone in the morning, after an overnight charge, and it is only 30% full (rather than the expected 100%). This problem is intermittent and sometimes rights itself but other times I need to reboot the phone.   I have replaced the cable, and still have the same issue, so it is unlikely to be due to a faulty cable.   This happens both when charging it from a wall socket or a USB port.   Does anybody else have this problem? Or maybe have an idea of what it could be? _edit:_ Faulty hardware may be the cause... I have seen similar posts about people having intermittent problems connecting their Milestones to USB ports, so I'm curious that this may be either a generic bug or a generic hardware fault, rather than just my phone.


Show SMS content only after unlock? (Handcent)

Is there a way to make Handcent show an SMS only after the screen is unlocked? Right now it shows the whole message in some kind of preview even when the screen is locked. Browsed the options a few times but didn't find a solution.. Is there such an option, or did I just miss it? thank you


How can I force new contacts on Droid X to be Google Contacts (instead of Phone and Google contacts)?

On the Droid X (Motoblur interface), when you specify how new contacts are created:               Contacts-> <menu Button> ->More->Settings->New Contacts      you can specify what account the new contact is made under (in my phone there is Phone Contact, Google, and a corporate account) with a checkbox. This means that you could check off all boxes, and a newly created contact would be saved to all accounts (not sure why this is set up like this, but I'll deal with it). The problem that I am having is that **I want to create the new contact in Google contacts only, not the Phone Contacts**. Unfortunately, the option to uncheck the Phone Contacts account is not modifiable, so I can't uncheck it. I have no idea why this option is not enabled and with both options checked, I am getting contacts stored twice (once on the phone and once in the cloud). Is there any way to only select the Google contact option for new contacts?


Facebook doesn't fetch all messages

When I receive a new message on Facebook, I get the notification properly on the official Facebook app. I open the list of messages and the new message is highlited. The names are correct and the beginning of the message (below the name) is also from the new message. But when I click on it and open the discussion, new messages don't load (i.e., the discussion is consisted of only older messages). Is that maybe because the discussion is too long? What's causing this?


Regular voice calls stopped working, was earlier. Maybe Skype related. Android 4.0.3

I have a Samsung Galaxy S II with Android 4.0.3. The problem: It was working fine until today, for both voice calls and Internet use, as well as for Skype calls. (I had installed Skype for Android on it some time ago after buying the phone). But only used it for Skype calls once or twice. Since it supports both regular voice calls and Skype calls, when I go to call log in the Phone app, and touch or swipe a contact name to call them, it earlier used to give the option of calling that person either via a normal phone call or via Skype. Today, while trying to call a person, I think I was absent-minded and may have accidentally pressed some wrong option. As a result, from then on, when I try to call a person, from the call log list in the phone app, it does not show the normal call option and the Skype call option for me to choose from. Instead, it directly goes to Skype and tries to do a Skype voice call. So I am now unable to make regular voice calls with it. I looked in the Skype app settings as well as in the Call menu under the main Settings app of the phone, but could not find any way to restore the earlier behavior, where it allows me to choose whether to make a normal phone call or a Skype call. I also looked at all other options in the main Settings app, at the top level, but could not see any other menu that seemed as though it may be relevant to fix this issue. Any suggestions on how to solve this? Thanks.


Google Calendar on Android opens to old date by default

When I open Google Calendar on my Android phone, it starts up showing October 1 2011. The phone knows the current date; pressing menu and then the today button goes to the correct day. I'd just like it to default to today like it did before 10/1. Any ideas? This is Calendar 2.3.6, Android 2.3.6 GKR39F, on a Nexus s. This forum thread seems to describe the same problem, but it's unresolved.


What is the easiest way to add a new contact to an existing Google contacts group?

Let's say I'm adding a new contact and it's a long lost family members so I want to add them to my custom "Aussie Family" group within my Google account. There appears to be no easy way to do this. I have to log in on a PC to actually achieve the grouping. I recall reading a similar question somewhere (which I now can't locate) which indicated it's **not possible using the built-in contacts manager** , so, if that's the case, I'm looking for the best way to do it via an app. I'm using Gingerbread (2.3.3) on a Samsung Galaxy phone (kernel v2.6.35.7).


Updates for Google Search, and Street View for Google Maps, listed but not able to be downloaded/installed

I have an LG ally that's just about a year old now, running 2.2.2. When I go to Market -> My Apps, there are two apps listed as "Not Installed" I'm having trouble with:   * **Google Search**   * **Street View on Google Maps** ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LHjic.jpg) (I have no interest in updating Facebook for Android, I luckily have an old, working version and I'm sticking with it.) When I click on Google Search to download / install the update, the only button available is "Open"; there is no "Install" button. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RieqT.jpg) With Street View on Google Maps, there simply aren't any buttons at all! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HtD0k.jpg) If I didn't already install whatever these updates are, I'd like to install them. If I did already install them, I want them out of the "Not Installed" queue. How do I figure out which is the case? Is this a problem with my phone, or with the apps?


Strange Android app displaying in Mandarin

On my Samsung Galaxy Note phone I started receiving strange notifications in Mandarin (the language of the people of China). Once I click on the notification it opens my browser with a blank page and then exits just after few seconds. A few minutes later I get this app install prompt: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dVVWl.jpg) It says in French > blocked install of apps not coming from Android market. This has been repeating several times since ~2 weeks now. Questions:   * What's this?   * How to be sure that it won't repeat again? My phone has the latest updates offered by Samsung and is not rooted. I also did not install any app in Mandarin.


I'm having trouble opening my play store

I have a galaxy s3 and the play store will not open, I've i tried every way I can think of to open it but it won't work: I restarted my phone many times, I've also tried opening it from the application clearing page where it has the option to force close, uninstall and clear data. I also tried deleting some apps, and nothing. When I click on it to open it opens for a second and displays Play Store on a white screen but in about a second it closes. When I'm doing anything on my phone an error saying play store has unexpectedly stopped and the only thing I can press is an "ok" button. I have also tried downloading apps directly from a website and it doesn't let me, instead it closes the page. Any ideas?


How to remove GMail contacts from Messaging app on Samsung Galaxy S Advance?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance and when I try to send a SMS message to someone I have to search through all my GMail contacts that for some reason appear on the app along with my phone contacts. I don't send mails through the message app and most of my GMail contacts are people who I sent just one e-mail in my entire life. The Sync and Account settings don't let me turn off Contact sync, just remove the GMail account entirely, and there is no menu in the messaging app that lets me hide the GMail contacts. Is there any way to make the messaging app only show the contacts I have on my phone?


Samsung S2 kernel change

On my Samsung Galaxy S2, I have Android 4.0.4 running with Kernel 3.0.15-1114882. I need to change to kernel 3.015-1157945 or 3.015-1056084 . Is this possible? If yes How?


When I lose access to my Exchange server, is there a way to keep my contacts?

Changing jobs and will soon no longer have access to my company's Exchange server. Contacts are in Exchange and synched on my Droid (HTC EVO) using the default Exchange app. I want to be sure I don't lose my contacts when I no longer have access to the Exchange server. But if I transfer them to GMail contacts now, I'm concerned it will duplicate my contact records. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks in advance!


Samsung Galaxy Ace not detected AT ALL on Windows 8 Pro

Here is the exact same problem but with a different phone: Unable to connect Galaxy S3 to PC via USB This is not the standard device on recognized ordeal but a device is not even being detected at all in any way by the PC. The phone is the Samsung galaxy ace. and the OS is Windows 8 professional x64. Tried installing kies and re-installing. I'm using the stock cable and the windows 7 drivers (no windows 8 drivers available). I've went through the usual reset of the phone, formatting of the phone. Tried all the available USB. I tried the troubleshooting pack cabinet from windows for hardware changes on windows 8 to no result. I've messed with all the settings for development on the phone etc etc. Been in device manager looking for some information on it but it is not listed. The phone with the setup it has just now works perfectly with windows 7 on another PC of mine and I can debug and deploy to the mobile via that but it is not my primary work station. (without kies!) The phone still charges and buzzes but the PC gives no response :/ Whats the code to do a hard reset and any other ideas on how I could fix this problem?


How can I edit a prior predictive search?

When typing a URL into my Cyanogenmod phone's browser, as I type, it suggests URL(s) from prior browsing that match what I have typed, similarly, when on a Google web search page, if I begin to type in a search string, the phone offers prior searches that match what I have typed in thus far in a drop down list from which you can select. This is a great feature, but sometimes, I want to take the prior history and modify it slightly or append to it. This is especially common with a search where I want to add more words to my prior search. Is there anyway to somehow select one of the suggestions without immediately invoking it and thus allowing me to edit it slightly before submission?


Get 850MHz 3G working on Samsung S5 Active

I have Samsung S5 Active. It seems that it never get the 3G signal, only 2G. After some research I found that 850Mhz is disabled in my phone, I tried to enabled it with the code: *#197328640# but no luck. This code seems to work only with S5 but not with S5 Active. I don't have even DEBUG SCREEN menu if I enter this code. Any suggestion how can I enable 850 3G in my phone?


Root my android tablet

I have a 3Q lc1016c tablet, and i would like to root it, i have been trying to install the su through the update.zip but the installation aborted. There is an official release to update the ROM (update.zip) and it worked fine, i tried to take that zip and added the su but when i zipped then signed it and try to install it, i got the same Error, so i do not know if there is some special keys to sign with or. I want to understand why the official one is working and when i zip and sign the same folder it doesn't work.


How to prevent widget resize on unlock swipe on jellybean 4.3?

This is very annoying since I never want to resize the widgets after they are set, but obviously, I swipe the phone a lot. Is there a way to disable this box and return the swipe area to the visible window?


No notifications with Facebook messenger after upgrading to 4.4

I have a Galaxy S2 that is rooted and I recently upgraded to Kitkat 4.4. After doing so, I've noticed that Facebook Messenger does not alert me when a new message comes in. It would before the upgrade, and I restored it from backup, so I assume it's the same program. I have gone through the interface to ensure that notifications are set to be on. I have also looked in the app manager and made sure that notifications are enabled for this app. I do seem to be getting notifications with Gmail when I get a new mail, but I'm not sure of other programs are affected. How do I ensure that Facebook Messenger notifications are operating as they should?


Cannot connect to wifi suddenly! Insignia Flex w/ Android Jb 4.1

I am not very tech savvy, so any help is appreciated. My son has this Insignia Tablet he just got for Christmas..He uses it regularly and his battery was getting pretty low so he started to charge it. Powered it off at some point and when he turned it back on it will not connect to our wifi...In the settings, it will let you slide the button to the on postion to connect, but just sits there, then goes back to off. Will not let us access any other settings that I can find. Its not our wi fi since we have other devices added. Im unsure what to do, and dont know much about changing any settings in my wireless router. I can call tech support Monday, but was wondering if anyone has any ideas where to start and if this is common...Thanks


Nexus 7 Share Dialog No Longer Showing Up After KitKat

Before the KitKat upgrade, tapping "Share" in apps would bring up a dialog that lists all apps that you can share to. After upgrading to KitKat, tapping this button only copies the link to the clipboard. I should note that this only happens on some apps, like these listed below:   * Chrome   * Bacon Reader   * Hacker News 2   * Trello Is there a way to bring back the old functionality?


Can I play music from my UPnP NAS with VLC on Android? And if so, how do I find my UPnP device from within VLC? I'm on the latest beta VLC for Android on a Nexus 4.


LiveSuit problems

I have formatted my Chinese tablet PC from 'LiveSuit' software. Now my tablet PC is showing blank screen. Please tell me how can I re-install the operating system on my tablet? _Old operating system is ICS._


Cannot connect Micromax A57 Ninja 3 with desktop PC

Device: Micromax A57 Ninja 3   Desktop PC OS: Windows 7 I cannot connect my smartphone with my desktop PC using a USB data cable. It keeps on showing device driver software not installed properly. How can I fix this?


Call Recorder Issue in HTC Devices?

I am unable to record calls on my HTC device, and also there is not any app to record the calls. So I tried with the Third party apps from Play store, but then to I am just able to Listen my voice not the other person with whom I am in call with? So is this the issue with software or just with my device?


Remove recommendations from Google plus friends at Google Play

Has anyone encountered that? I entered in my Google Play account and I saw that some apps are recommended by Google+ friends. How can I disable my recommendations to be available? Or at least make them anonymous? I dont want my name to be popped up in such occassions.


Archiving photos sent to Gmail

My only access to computer is my Samsung epic cell phone. My storage is getting full because I take a lot of photos. If I send them to Gmail & archive them. Will this free up some storage space in my phone even though I keep my Gmail app on my phone ?


Sync photos with PC

I am looking for a solution that syncs the photos on my Android phone to a folder on my PC. Samsung Kies doesn't sync photos all it does is just make a backup. I've looked at other solutions and cant seem to find an app that will take my pics and sync them with a folder on my PC and save them like my camera application does in Year>Month>Day folders. Is there such an app that truly syncs like this?


Android System Module Reads Zero Bytes

My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 started wigging out on me. While I was desperately tapping a Retreat, I think I may have deleted or disabled something. Apps crash frequently since and the "Android System" module in Settings/Application Manager shows zero bytes in all categories - cache, data, app, total, etc. However, it is not turned off. How to correct this?


Sound too low when making calls on Moto G smartphone

Everything is perfect, except that the call volume is way too low. I can barely hear it when it is completely silent, and if I'm at a coffee shop or something, no chance. Now, this would seem to be a hardware issue except that plenty of people seem to have the problem and it has only occurred since the latest Kit-Kat update. Solutions seem to vary, from hitting both volume buttons at once, to resetting the device to factory settings. Suffice to say, none of these have worked for me and has really put a damper on my otherwise awesome Android. So my question is, does anyone have a solid solution to the problem, or should I just wait around to see if Google deigns to fix it at some point.


Is there a reliable way to tell if my call is blocked by the call recipient?

I want to know if my calls are being blocked by number xxx-xxxxxxxx and if so log the data. **Is there a reliable way to tell if _my call_ is blocked by the call recipient?**


Deleting emails in the online GMail list, does not delete them on my Android 2.2 Samsung Galaxy S, is this normal?

This morning I decided to **clean up my emails** list in my gmail account using the Windows wb browser. However when I **opened the gmail application on my Samsung Galaxy S** running Froyo 2.2, the **emails I deleted online where still present**. Is this normal behavior or is there a setting which controls this. I looked around for some setting, but found none. I also looked at the help on Gmail where is explained that you can clear the gmail's application data, but was just wondering whether there wasn't an easier way. All in all, this seems to be a logical operation no?


LG-P990 (2x) Australian, upgrade to ICS or latter

I have an LG-P990 (Optimus 2x) Australian, is there an official upgrade to ICS or latter available? If so how do I get it and do the upgrade.


Is there a way/app to block outgoing international calls, without activating the network provider's International Call Barring?

I 'accidentally' dial international numbers a lot - don't ask why, long story :). Is there an app that would restrict me from calling international numbers, or warn me before connecting the call? I can put in a request for International Call Barring with my network provider, but that disables calling premium UK numbers as well (I'm with O2 in the UK). Plus I'd like to make the odd intentional overseas call.


Android software to write on anything?

I currently do not own a smartphone or a tablet, but am interested in getting one or both that could help me with the following: I am a teacher. I regularly have notes displayed on an overhead projector _AND_ simultaneously write on a chalkboard. I would like to be able to write (using a stylus) directly onto the screen on top of what I am displaying. I usually display notes in PDF or Powerpoint. If it would be possible to then save the written notes on the file would be a major plus, though not necessary. Is this possible with Android devices – and if so, how could it be done?


Edit hosts file on Kindle Fire

I'm trying to edit the hosts file on a Kindle Fire. I should say that I'm not interested in rooting the device (unless I have to) and am not trying to hide adverts or prevent software updates etc. I just use the device for web development and use hosts to route made up domains to a server. I've pulled the hosts file using ADB, but I can't push it back as I'm unable to mount it with write permissions. Is there a simple method for me to push the file using ADB without having to go through the whole process of rooting? Any simple way to get write access? Cheers, Matt


Using LauncherPro lost usb connection notification

In HTC Sense you get a little widget that indicates that you have USB connectivity to a computer and lets you change the mode (charge/storage/etc) is there a similar tool that is not part of HTC Sense which can run in LauncherPro?


How can I add a custom search engine to Chrome (beta, stable...)?

Call me dumb, but, I don't see an obvious way to do this. I want to add duckduckgo.com as the main search engine in Google Chrome for Android (beta, stable...)


What do the values in "Running Services" mean?

When I go to following path **Settings : Applications : Running Services** I see: **Other: 78MB in 4** **Avail: 109MB + 58MB in 8** What does above mean? Specially, [78MB in 4], [109MB + 58MB] and [8]


Problem running z4root on Galaxy S GT-I9000

I installed Z4root on my Galaxy S (the original, not the S II) after reading this post, using the APK file attached to the post (can't find it in market). The thread leads me to believe that the process is as simple as installing, switching USB debugging on and pressing the root button. Not in my case. Results:   1. First time, the app didn't get further than the "running root exploit" message (waited 30+ mins)   2. After rebooting the phone out of desperation, when I press the permanent root button it gets as far as the "acquiring root shell" message and the app either just disappears (with no results) or the app stops working and I get the force close window.  I've tried this many times with reboots in between, both plugged in and unplugged and no different results. Do later SGS models have some anti-root hax built into them? Have I missed something obvious about the process? Extra info:   * The phone does not have three button recovery mode   * The author of the app claims to be from the same country as me, and his phone is also SGS running Froyo. If we are cursed with weird "international" hardware I would've expected the same to happen to him.    * The thread talks about a superuser app being installed after the phone reboots. I already had Superuser installed (but never been able to use it because I haven't successfully rooted ever). I uninstalled the app and tried z4root again, but nothing different happened.   * The thread suggests using adb logcat to get debugging info, but logcat spews an endless stream of info that is much longer than the examples I've seen in the thread (long enough that my terminal buffer loses the top info before it finishes). What I can see doesn't seem like it is related to z4root.


Sprint HTC shift: delete all gmail contacts with no phone number

After syncing my phone with a gmail account, all of my gmail contacts were loaded onto my phone... Now any app that pulls all my phone's contacts, such as RingDroid, will include hundreds of email addies I don't care about at all. Is there any way to wipe all these no-phonenumber email contacts? Unsyncing is not a solution, the contacts remain. And please don't tell me to revert my phone to factory settings over something so rudimentary as this.


Huawei u8800 restarts

I am having troubles for weeks and still can't do anything I can only go into Android recovery, and can wipe data. Then after 2-3 restarts, Huawei X5 boots. If I restart phone, a lot of windows showing stop activities shows. I can't even click restart button. So, I put 2.3.5 first, then Gingerbread "custom app" to download in external and internal SD. After wiping in Android recovery, I power off. With `+ -` and `power`, I made it update. This time, updates were successful. Before, it was always failing. It could make updates. But after updates, it could not start again. After loading Huawei logo, it restarts and can't go to homescreen. So, I had to go to Adnroid recovery again and wipe data. I can't change recovery because I can't install superuser. Superuser should be restarted, but if it is restarted, phone can't start. I can only use SD card, after wiping data, until one restart. How can I change without rooting recovery? And I change recovery, does this help? I don't know what the problem is. In my sd card, there are dload s, aurora 4.0 s, cyangane , partition zip and like that a lot of zips but in android recovery , when i try to install, it fails. Only i can install in update mode (Volume up volume down and power), the one in dload file.After updating that (to 2.3.5.), it restarts 1-2 times maybe, then i can go into desktop and settings. But if i restart again, it breaks. I am bored of this. What is wrong with phone? I downloaded a lot of dload files, maybe i am not using the proper one.


Looking for a consistent answer about battery calibration

This forum is full of questions about battery calibration. The thing is, that either I'm blind or one answers contradicts others. In particular:   1. For example forums says, that battery should be discharged to an absolute minimum. If you can power-on your phone, you should keep turning it on until battery is discharged so badly, that you can't turn it on. Sounds creepy and is in complete opposition to Lie Ryan, who says, that " _a full discharge is never beneficial to LiON battery capacity_ ".   2. Again, forums says, that after full discharge and full charge, calibration process is completed, while Logas claims, that it needs a nearly-full discharge, full charge and again running battery fully flat.   3. Citing forums third time, he says, that battery formatting process should be undertaken only in rare, quite critical situations, when battery behavior became some sort of strange, while Logas says, that this should be done every 30-90 days.   4. All of them says about battery calibration at all, while Matthew Read says, that Android handles battery calibration and therfore (I assume) user should not do nothing about this.   5. Found some answers and comments saying, that both battery calibration and regular charging process should be done on turned-off phone, while others says that it is unusual with modern mobile systems to turn off phone completely very often. So, can someone provide a consistent answer on these matters? Does the battery used in Android device require calibration at all? If yes, then how often, and what steps should be done to achieve this? Do I really have to run phone until it is really, really flat and do I have to charge it, while it is off?


In terminal-ide how do I get telnetd to start automatically whenever the device turns on?

I think terminal-ide is the best thing since sliced bread but I am not sure how to get the telnetd to start automatically.


Recent history of Call logs! (Not actually call log)

Few days ago, I tried to recharge my phone's balance through recharge card but couldn't do it due to the network problem. Generally, here in Nepal, we recharge the pre-paid balance by dialing `*411*xxx(13 digit pin)xxx#`. Since, I couldn't do it that time, I placed that card somewhere in my room and lost it. Now my question is, can I look for that dial history (log)? Such codes cannot be seen in normal call log. That must be stored somewhere right?


ZTE Lock Screen wallpaper

I can't seem to change my wallpaper for my lock screen no matter what I do if I press the menu button or go to settings or even go to galleries. I need help.


Nexus 7: Assert failed: device == grouper when trying to install some roms

So I have Nexus 7 (not the 2013 one), Wi-Fi version, with TWRP recovery, version 2.6.3.1 installed. When trying to install some roms, for example, SmoothRom, or PAC, installation fails with following message:               assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "grouper" || getprop ("ro.build.product") == "grouper"      the problem is, I'm 100% sure nexus 7 wi-fi is grouper. Some other roms, like cyanogenmod install OK, but I'd like to try something else. So, what's the problem, and how can it be fixed?


Cell broadcast in Xolo q500

I have disabled cell broadcast from my Xolo q500 but I am still getting the messages. I took out the sim card and then inserted in another mobile. Deleted all the channels and clicked on disable CB messages. Inserted back to my q500 but no luck. Please help.


Moto E - Auto switching off/on

I have a Moto E which is only a few days old. It keeps switching off and on whole day, automatically for 20 times per day. It supports up to 32GB memory card. I'm using a 32 GB card (if this might causing problem).


How to manually update apps

I have Android 4.0 and I'm trying to figure out how to manually update all of my apps when the update notification usually at the top of the screen is NOT there. Can someone help me out?


contents of playlists being deleted but playlist files still exist

Sometimes (probably on reset/power-cycle, which I do every now and then) I lost most of the content of my playlists. I have about 15 playlists that I have created. I have put songs in them several times (several hours of work) and then have come back later and found them all empty -- except for 1 or 2 which remain intact. There are .pla files for the playlists in sdcard/Playlists. The music files are all on the external sd card. I have done tests like setting up several playlists, then restarting or power cycling, then checking to see if the content is still there. It usually is. But if I don't use the play for a while then come back, the playlists' contents have been whacked. Anybody know the 'right' way to store playlists for Android 4.1.x? In some db? Playlist files? Either one? Does one supercede the other? I have tried both the default player and MixZing player. Phone is Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.1.3. Sure would be nice to be able to depend on the playlists not being emptied out all the time.... Any clues greatly appreciated! Thanks!


Pin deleted but pin lock screen still comes up

I was fooling around with VPN on my non-rooted Galaxy Note II and created a PIN as required. When I was done I disabled VPN and disabled the PIN by entering my PIN again. Later on my screen locked and it now requires a PIN to unlock. My old pin does not work and there is no new pin. I cannot get the prompt to unlock via my Gmail info after entering the wrong pin 50 times. How can I get into my phone? I am hoping for an answer other than wiping my phone.


fastboot oem writecid 11111111 not working

I have HTC One S with unlocked bootloader and rooted. hboot: 2.15   radio: 1.13.50.05.31   cm10.1.3 installed I currently have S-ON and want to make it S-OFF. I'm trying to achieve SuperCID and I followed this link but it failed. I found another guide here but it did not work either.   When I execute `fastboot oem writecid 11111111` I get the following error               ...     (bootloader)  ville_init_sd, SD card already power on     (bootloader) sdhw_7xxx_open: id=0     (bootloader) [SD_HW_ERR] SD: No device attached     (bootloader) 902910 902E20     FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))     finished. total time: 1.285s      How do I solve this? Any help would be great. Thanks!


Droid X2 constantly changing USB mode to PC mode

So I'm trying to manually backup my SD card and transfer over files to flash the CM9 alpha4 to my phone, but it apparently decided to just start automatically switching to PC Mode. No matter how many times I try to switch to USB Mass Storage, it changes back to PC Mode before the drives can even mount. The only thing I've done since I was last able to change modes was upgrade Titanium Backup to the Pro version and run a backup.


Is there a dialer code or other method such as Uart to enable usb debug mode on the Samsung GT-i5503?

I broke the screen on my Samsung GT-i5503 and now I am having trouble enabling USB debug mode. I tried to set USB debug by entering *#7284# but setting debug mode through this does not enable usb debugging as It does not show up as a com port under Windows 7. Is there another code I can enter to enable USB debugging?   Or possibly a method to use the micro usb cable with Uart?


Partioning sd not detecting

I have partitioned my sd using mini-Partion tool.My sd partion shows unallocted and file system as logiclly and i know that for link2sd it should be primary.how to convert to primary file system.i dint find any option for that in mini-Partion.


In android, is it possible to get the current video detail like video title and videoid or videourl in my app when the youtube app is playing video?

My goal is to create an app that can know the name of the current video playing in youtube app in android.


Use ACTION_TIME_TICK in android

I write this code but it cant install. In manifest file in line it show a warning "Exported service does not require permission" and when I install the widget it is closing instalation How can I solve it ? thanks               import java.util.Calendar;          import android.app.Service;     import android.appwidget.AppWidgetManager;     import android.appwidget.AppWidgetProvider;     import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;     import android.content.ComponentName;     import android.content.Context;     import android.content.Intent;     import android.content.IntentFilter;     import android.os.IBinder;     import android.widget.RemoteViews;          public class WidgetProvider extends AppWidgetProvider{                   @Override         public void onUpdate(Context context, AppWidgetManager appWidgetManager,int[] appWidgetIds) {             super.onUpdate(context, appWidgetManager, appWidgetIds);         }              @Override         public void onEnabled(Context context) {             super.onEnabled(context);         }              @Override         public void onDisabled(Context context) {             super.onDisabled(context);         }              public final static class UpdateService extends Service         {                  final static String ACTION_UPDATE = "ir.ashouraiyan.UPDATE";                  final static IntentFilter intentFilter;             Calendar calendar;             static              {                 intentFilter = new IntentFilter();                 intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_TIME_TICK);                 intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_TIMEZONE_CHANGED);                 intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_TIME_CHANGED);             }                  @Override             public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0) {                 return null;             }                  @Override             public void onCreate() {                 super.onCreate();                 Init();                 registerReceiver(timeChangedReceiver, intentFilter);             }                  @Override             public void onDestroy() {                 super.onDestroy();                 unregisterReceiver(timeChangedReceiver);             }                  @Override             public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {                 if(ACTION_UPDATE.equals(intent.getAction()))                     Update();                 return super.onStartCommand(intent, flags, startId);             }             void Init()             {                 calendar = Calendar.getInstance();             }                  void Update()             {                 calendar.setTimeInMillis(System.currentTimeMillis());                 RemoteViews remoteViews = new RemoteViews(getPackageName(), R.layout.widget_layout);                      remoteViews.setTextViewText(R.id.textView, ""+calendar.getTimeInMillis());                      ComponentName widget = new ComponentName(this, WidgetProvider.class);                 AppWidgetManager appWidgetManager = AppWidgetManager.getInstance(this);                 appWidgetManager.updateAppWidget(widget, remoteViews);             }                  final BroadcastReceiver timeChangedReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {                      @Override                 public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {                     final String action = intent.getAction();                     if(action.equals(Intent.ACTION_TIMEZONE_CHANGED) ||                        action.equals(Intent.ACTION_TIME_CHANGED))                         Init();                          Update();                 }                  };              }          }                    <uses-sdk         android:minSdkVersion="7"         android:targetSdkVersion="18" />          <application         android:allowBackup="true"         android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher"         android:label="@string/app_name"         android:theme="@style/AppTheme" >              <receiver              android:name=".WidgetProvider">             <intent-filter>                 <action android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE"/>             </intent-filter>             <meta-data                  android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE"/>         </receiver>              <service android:name=".WidgetProvider$UpdateService">             <intent-filter>                 <action android:name="ir.ashouraiyan.UPDATE"/>             </intent-filter>         </service>          </application>


Deleted hosts file (can't connect to internet)

i have a rooted device (Lenovo A3000-h) , and i had this issue of having my hosts file filled every now and then with additional lines (that sometimes blocked me from logging into my google play account) , and i used to manually edit the file and just erase these extra lines (keeping the 127.0.0.1 line intact) so yea everything was fine till this morning , i tried to access my google play and i couldn't so i tried to edit the hosts file one more time (as usual) but i noticed that the file size became 2.5mb although it has always been less than 0.5mb (170kb-250kb). anyways when i tried to edit it , the file wouldnt open giving me the message (not enough memory) long story short i deleted the file and i noticed i had a hosts.bak file so i copied it and tried to connect but its taking forever and it's not connecting to the internet anymore. hint : i took a copy of the file from my friend's "Samsung galaxy mega" phone and still it wouldn't connect


External storage media setting

I have a samsung Galaxy S4 with an external 64Gb class 10 micro SD card. How can I set the settings to have all media (photos, movies, music) stored automatically in the external card when a pic is taken or files are downloaded?


Deny the installation of apps or add new accounts (kiosk mode)

I have a tablet that I want to give to people to go on the internet, but I don't want them to mess with it (install/unistall apps, add new accounts, change relevant options, etc). Is there a way to **lock** the device so that it can only be used to go on the internet?


Google play paid apps not working on daughters tablet

My daughter received an ASUS Memo pad 7 for Christmas, I set myself up as the main 'owner' and added her as a user and set up her own separate gmail account so she can download apps, etc. I downloaded several free apps for her on her user profile that have all worked fine, however the paid apps that were downloaded on her user profile using her google account will not open. As soon as I touch the icon the following message appears: 'unfortunately Temple Run: Oz has stopped' with the options: 'Report' or 'OK'. All apps whether paid or free work fine in my user profile on the device. The only reason I can think of is that I used the same credit card that I use on my own Google account. Ive paid for two apps; Temple Run: Oz and Minecraft PE. Can anyone help?


Am considering buying Google Apps For Business to improve management of a large number of Android devices. We will provide an app that we have created to our users through our private channel. We do not want users to install any other apps unless we have authorised them. For example, we may wish users to have WhatsApp but not Flappy Bird 2. Can the Mobile Management facility of Google Apps For Business be used to control which apps are installed from Google Play?


PHone and Messaging icons do not show unread message notification or missed call in 4.04

I get the sound notification and it shows up in the notification bar, but nothing shows up on the Icon itself for new unread emails or missed phone calls or unread messages. They do show up on the voicemail icon for unheard voice mails. Is there a setting for this. Phone is a ZTE Force from Boost running 4.04. Thanks


LG Optimus P500 system essential apps deleted accidentally

I recently rooted my LG P500 successfully. But after that, in removing some bloatware I deleted some of my system apps. After that my notifications area is visible but my home screen and apps screen are not visible. Also, I performed a factory reset to the phone. So the USB debugging is gone, so cannot connect through `adb`. Please help!


How do I automatically turn off my android tablet when battery is low

I'm having problems with a android tablet that freezes when the battery runs low. Is there an option in android or an app that could turn off the tablet when the battery is below a certain % of power left. Or that will turn the tablet off x minutes after last usage ?


Why am I unable to view pictures sent to me by MMS from an iPhone?

If I receive a picture message from a friend with an iPhone, the MMS message appears with a "Slideshow" attachment. When I try to open the Slideshow, I get a message saying, "Unsupported media type". Can anyone help? Why can't I view these messages? Edit: I'm running the T-mod ROM with Froyo (2.2b)


Permanent Changes After Un-rooting

I've been playing around with rooting and I'm enjoying it (because I like to tinker). However, I have noticed that my applications tend to force close on me very frequently (particularly in Bugless Beast), or my Moto Droid runs very sluggishly (particularly with CyanogenMod). So I am able to root my phone, I flashed my Vanilla back-up (made using Clockwork Recovery) and all is fine and dandy...except for one thing. Although my phone is now unrooted, I had made a few changes BEFORE I made my back- up...namely using SetCPU and AdFree. Now it seems as though, even though I don't have root access, my phone is still scaling the processor (when I go into "readonly" mode in SetCPU, it's still showing my scaling measures applying), and I am not receiving ads (this is not necessarily bad, but I want to know how to revert to the original way the system was - particularly because one application becomes very slow when it can't download advertisements). Can anyone provide any help on how to revert completely (without flashing a Vanilla kernel that is not my backup).


Battery meter went crazy and now stays at 0%

I have a Samsung Galaxy Discover that worked fairly well until the last week or so. I ran the device down down to 0% - at which point the device shut off. I performed a full recharge and then occasionally recharged it for brief amounts of time (usually getting to 30-40%). My battery graph ended up looking something like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rVEij.png) Then earlier today, I performed a full charge to 100%. The device shut off after a few moments and insisted that the battery was at 0%. I plugged it in and the meter now stays at 0%. I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I discovered that the voltage is being reported as 4195 mV (the so-called 0%). However, a few days earlier, I remember that the phone seemed to think that about 3800 mV was 0%. Is there a way to "reset" the battery meter? In other words, I need to tell the phone that it actually has a full charge even though it seems to think otherwise.


Disabling the lock screen on a Kindle HD

I have an app installed on the Amazon Kindle HD that auto starts. Unlike regular Android, there is only an option to password protect the screen. I would like an option to turn off completely, can it be done?


Download Zip file attached on gmail

I recieved an email with a zip file. But I'm not able to download even having some installed apps that can open zip files. Is there any way to enable the zip file download? I'm trying to do this on a Motorola Xoom 3.0


transferring contacts

I have a new HTC Wildfire S phone and have tried to copy the contacts off my old phone which is a Samsung E250E. I have the Bluetooth activated on old phone but 'Transfer data' app on new phone fails each time I attempt transfer by telling me my old phone is 'unsupported'. Sim cards are different sizes so can't just plug old card into new phone, has anyone found a way of dealing with this, please?


Free / local voicemail / answering machine

My carrier having pretty high monthly prices for voicemail, I did not take the service. However, when I'm at school, unable to answer, and my busy doctor calls me, knowing I probably won't be able to join her for weeks with her busy schedule and only one phone line for the whole clinic, or when a hidden number (which could be anything from the hospital to telemarketing) calls me, I really wish I did have a voicemail box. But I don't have one, and my carrier isn't getting any cheaper. Prices closely match other carriers, of course, like any "healthy" telecom market. So I have been searching for an app that allows this, to no avail. I did find an app that automatically answers an SMS back to the caller if I miss their call, but 1. it didn't always work, 2. 95 % people calling me are doing so from non-mobile phones, 3. some people actually pay for incoming SMS, 4. it doesn't allow people to leave a message. I saw something called Google Voice, which sounds amazing, with not only a free voicemail box, but even the ability to view them as text, and have them in your inbox, but when I go to https://www.google.com/voice, I'm taken to Google Mail. And searching the Play Store for "Google Voice" doesn't yield any appropriate results. These things tell me, I guess, that the only "Google Voice" available to me, in Canada, is that thing that enables you to make calls from your PC browser's Gmail inbox. So is there any way for me to have a voicemail without paying my carrier's high fees? There should be some way to do this locally, at least, because the call is here, and the phone has an SD card to save it on, and the ability to answer it, listen to it and talk to it, as illustrated by the fact it's, uhm, a phone. And it can record sound, too. Unless they put some sort of lock in phones to prevent people from escaping carriers' abusive costs. Or so I hope. So, is there something I can do? Did I misunderstand the whole Google Voice thing? Did I miss something obvious? Is there some way to do this? My phone's specs should be:   * Samsung Galaxy Q (SGH-T589W)   * Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread   * Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 (if indeed it's the same as the Gravity Smart, because information on the Galaxy Q is rare)   * Internal storage: 152 MB, some of which I think is taken up by the OS or useless stock software, because I can't ever seem to free it   * RAM: 279 MB   * SD card: 2 GB My carrier is called Videotron, if it's of some use.


Is there an alarm clock event log?

Occasionally I wake up and find out that I've missed an alarm. I'm considering using a different program that is more likely to wake me, for example Math Alarm Clock. However before torturing myself with mathematical problems every morning I would first like to find out why I missed the alarm to see if there is an easier solution to the problem.   * Did I try to hit the snooze button but accidentally turned it off?   * Did I not hear it even though it rang 5 times?   * Did I set it for the wrong time and it didn't ring at all?   * etc... In order to help investigate what the problem was I'd like to see a list of alarm related events. Is there any log where I can see all (or recent) alarm clock events, including changing alarms, alarms ringing and being turned off? I use the currently use the default alarm clock on the HTC Desire, but if the logging feature is only available in another alarm clock application I would consider switching.


Nexus 5 won't connect via bluetooth to my alpine radio in my car

I recently bought a nexus 5 phone and tried to connect it via bluetooth to my alpine radio and it won't work. They are visible to each other and it allows me to try to connect, but then it tells me it failed because the PIN was incorrect. I don't see how it can be incorrect if 1 - I do not have to type the PIN anywhere and 2 - I verify multiple times before accepting the pair that the password on my phone and my radio are IDENTICAL and it still won't work. Also, someone mentioned changing my password to 0000 or something easy and similar.. but How do I change 0000 to my default password? It doesn't give me the option to change the password for bluetooth. It generates a new password every time i try to connect Please HELP!! I need my bluetooth :)


listen to radio on xperia ray with wireless headset

Does anyone know how I can still listen to the radio on my Xperia ray even with my Novero Rockaway Stereo Bluetooth Headset. I tried inserting a handsfree while connected to the bluetooth headset but it ignores the bluetooth handset alltogether and if there is no wired headset the radio won't start.   I know I can listen to online radio but I don't want that I want FM. Thank you.


Play notification alert sound when a message is still open

I recently switched to an Evo from an old flip phone. My only problem so far has been this: When I finish sending a message, I'm used to just sending a message and putting my phone down. I don't lock the phone or exit the messaging application. As a result, if I receive a reply from that person before the phone automatically locks itself, it will not play the text received notification. This has caused me to miss a few texts completely and is rather irritating. Is there any way that I can set the messaging app to play the notification sound even when it's for a conversation that's currently on the screen?


Updated Galaxy Note 8 to 4.2.2: can't pair with Bluetooth devices afterwards

With the previous version, 4.1.2, no problem to discover and pair with my Bluetooth speakers. However, after 4.2.2 upgrade, the Note 8 cannot find them when scanning. My phone, a Galaxy S4,(version 4.3), can however discover my Note and the speakers. Note that the "multi-window" option was also greyed out after the upgrade, and only a factory reset could get it activated again. Can't find a similar question on this forum so are there any ideas before I revert to a previous version.


How to automatic alarm birthdays contacts

I have listed mostly of my contacts with with the birthday dates and I con regularly view it in my google-calendar widget, but I have no idea on how to get a snooze on that day. I use a fantastic Nexus4 (LG e 960) with android 4.4.2 (kitkat)