Has anyone encountered (and resolved) the force close issue with Google Music Beta App?

I was very happy to receive a Google Music Beta invite recently. Unfortunately, when I try to play music via the app (on Droid X rooted with Liberty GB 0.5) the application force closes every time. I am aware that since this is in beta, there may be no fix available yet, but I figured that I would ask the question and hope for the best. Thanks for any help.


Reenable media sound over headphones without reboot?

on my Motorola MB525, I sometimes have the problem that I can't play "media" sound over my headphones anymore (although the ringtone and notifications still work). The problem disappears after a reboot, but I don't want to reboot my phone every time it happens. Do you know how I can fix it? Is there a good reason for it? The headphones aren't connected over bluetooth or anything like that, they're just plugged into the headphone jack.


Where are the water damage indicators on a G2?

I got a G2 from eBay and it looks pretty nice. I'm just inspecting to make sure everything is good before I start using it. The battery has a white water damage indicator, which is good, but the battery could have been replaced. Are there other indicators? Where? ![white rectangle on battery](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4gkct.jpg) ![white dot under battery](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8R5ef.jpg) ![scary pink and white](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dolwE.jpg) ![VOID sticker](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QBYme.jpg)


Do I have ROM in my phone?

How can I find how much ROM I have? This is my phone, Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003. Samsung Galaxy S I9000 has a ROM of 2 GB. What are the uses of ROM? I heard it is used to flash custom kernels. Cant I flash custom kernels in mine as nothing about ROM is mentioned?


How to save messages as Draft

I own and Optimus One(Froyo). I want to type some couple of messages(for the same contact) and save it for sending later. How to do that? EDIT: User wishes to save message templates that can be re-used at a later instance.


Talking GPS software for Android?

I need a GPS when I use ride my bike. :\   Holding my phone in my hand is not really a solution....   Can somebody help me to find a talking GPS Android app?      Thank you...


Is there a way to disable access to certain Settings components?

The Settings app is common to all Android devices, some have more features than others, but most of them are common, such as "Wireless and networks", "Sound", "Screen" and so on. However, I am faced with the desire of disabling access to some of these components, while keeping access to some others. Using apps such as "SmartAppProtector", I am able to lock access to the entire Settings application, but can't configure access on a deeper level. Is there a way to do so? How can I, for example, enable access to the "Wireless and networks" component and disable access to the "Screen" component? Rooting is no problem, thank you.


How do I find the kernel config for my ROM?

I'm very happy with CM11 ported to my phone(Samsung Galaxy Ace 2). One day I bought Bluetooth keyboard. When I tried to connect it, it paired and... wat? No connection!? I thought that this ROM has some bug, so i looked at logcat. I found that there's no uhid driver and I think that developers didn't compile kernel with "CONFIG_UHID=y". I'm gonna compile new kernel. First I need to check it, but there's no /proc/config.gz. How can I check(and compile) that without it? ROM homepage: http://novafusion.pl/ EDIT: Seems like that other CM/AKOP ROM's for my device don't have uhid support(or kernel source is crap?). Keyboard works fine with Stock ROM


stream screen to pc

My phone screen is broken and i can't access my data etc. on it anymore since touch and screen don't work. I'm wondering if it's possible to plug it onto an pc and stream the screen to my pc (without an app installed on the phone.) just like downloading an os from pc to android. It's a samsung galaxy s advance. any help would be greatly appreciated!


CLI commands in android?

Since Android is linux, cant i use standard linux commands inside android? I know there are applications that allow for a "Command Line Interface" (CLI). I also imagine that `adb` would provide access to command input (possibly as root?).   * **Can i run bash scripts and use commands like`mkdir`, `rm`, and `cp` in android?**   * **If not what caommands can i use? does google provide a list?**   * **How would i input CLI commands in android? ADB?**     * Does adb provide root? Note: I run an android emulator, from Eclipse, with Fedora 20 as my OS. I do not presently have an android device to work with, or i would probably just tinker until i figure it out. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.


HTC One X soft keys not working for 4hours now

The soft keys of my _HTC One X_ aren't working for 4hours now. I've restarted it many times but still the problem persists. The screen is normal, just the back, recent app and home key aren't. Could it be the screen? What can I do to get it back to normal?


Allowing a computer to connect to wifi from android  already connected to wifi. A unique situation

writing from my phone so sorry for typos. I recently fixed my laptop but the wireless network in my house doesn't work on it (its probably router configuration problem-or at least could be fixed with configuring the router, but I have no access to the router since I am renting). The network works fine on my sanyo zio which has no money on the account and no plan (so the only thing I can use this phone is for internet if I have wifi access). I want to use my phones ability to connect to the home wi-fi network to connect my laptop to that network (so transfer the home wi-fi to the laptop through my phone). Usb connection or wifi will do as I am pretty sure its input this home wi-fi that doesn't work. So if I turn my zio into a hotspot it should work. Is there any way to do that? To make situation better I have vista 64 so kyocera divers for this phone don't work. Update: I forgot to mention that for some forsaken reason (I suspect murphy's law) the bluetooth internet connection on my computer fail s when I try to connect it with my phone. (following instructions on fifox and manually connecting with the blue tooth dial up option which just times out. I'm missing some peripheral bluetooth driver ;/) I can connect to my phone through bluetooth just the internet option fails @.@ . And I don't think my phone supports the wifi option through fox fi. Although I have no way to be sure. When I turn on the hotspot option the internet connects but with limited access (just like my home network but I think its because my phone doesn't tether right not because of my laptop. Ofc I could be wrong) it says that might happen and to just automatically get new ip to fix this problem but that doesn't work also says many phones are not supported for wifi and I don't think this one is. **update** I Recently rooted my phone. I tried the apps for the rooted phones but they just want to use 3g network connection. Since I want to connect, through wifi they are quite useless. Anybody has an idea what I could download or do to make this work for me?


Disable SMS (Messaging) icon in for a Contact

When you tap the contact icon for someone, it always offers to let you SMS a phone number. What if you do not want to ever SMS that number, is there a checkbox somewhere that lets you turn off that method of communication for a specific number in the Contacts database?


Are JS apps effectively running through 2 VM's?

When using Google Chrome mobile (or any other android web browser) is the Javascript VM running on top of the Java VM? Or is the JS code compiled to Java bytecode? I ask this because JS seems to run obnoxiously slower on Android using Google Chrome vs a PC. Granted a PC is much faster, but I have a Galaxy S3 which should be on par with a 2yr old netbook right?


Can't install system update on Samsung Gear

I've just gotten a Samsung Gear Live and I get a card for a System Update (I currently have KKV81). It says "Touch to install", however nothing happens when I touch it. I swipe left and select "Open" and I get asked "Download complete. Ready to install?" Again, nothing happens if I press the tickmark to install it. There are a bunch of other minor issues, but I'm hoping the software update will fix them. I've unpaired, re-paired, restarted, factory reset and just about anything else, but nothing seems to make a difference. Any ideas what might be wrong?


Why is my Samsung Galaxy S constantly dropping its wifi connection?

When I attach my Galaxy S to my home wifi network it will stay connected for about 1-2 minutes. After this the wifi icon will be enabled, however no connection seems to actually be there. I've tried a few wifi re-enablers on the marketplace but they haven't been successful.


How to modify app permissions on a rooted device without third party?

Is there any way to modify app permissions on a rooted (running Android 4.3) device "by hand"? Or maybe I should ask how third party apps (like "access denied" or "Gemini") can block app permissions?


Does Unlocking bootloader affect network lock?

Will the bootloader unlock procedure as shown on the HTC Dev website affect my network lock? I have an HTC Aria, which was originally SIM locked, but I got unlocked from a shop. Now, since I'm working on Android apps and HTC devices, I want to unlock my bootloader, but I'm worried that it will re-lock my device to the original carrier.


Quickly turn on / off lock screen?

Is there someway to quickly turn on / off the lock screen without delving into the settings? Most of the time I want the lock screen, but when using the device to play music / the radio I'd like quick access to the full app without needing to unlock my screen each time. Ideally when something is detected in the headphone jack I'd like the ability for the lock screen to be disabled first time the screen is unlocked, or if already unlocked when headphone jack is used simply disable the lock screen. Or perhaps there's a widget I can add to my home screen to quickly turn on / off the lock screen manually? Any ideas?


Speech-to-Text Uppercase Letter Problem

Whenever I compose any type of message through speech-to-text, a problem occurs which is rather annoying and seemingly, there is no workaround. The problem: Android capitalises the first letter of the sentence, which is great. But it then proceeds to capitalise every occurrence of the same letter wherever it appears throughout the rest of the sentence. For example:               This senTence is an example senTence ThaT has been composed Through speech-To-TexT.      I have turned auto-capitalisation off and this (obviously) results in no capital letters being used either at the beginning of the sentence, nor are any occurrences of the letter `I` capitalised. This is almost as annoying as the main problem. I would like to know if anybody has had a similar problem and, if so, is there a solution to this problem? I have a Samsung Galaxy Note and am running Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). Many thanks.


Outlook Style Android App

I use 2010 Outlook running on a PoP3 server. I just bought a Galaxy Note and love it. But I need an e-mail app like outlook that will allow me to setup folder and rules to move specific e-mail in their correct folders. I don't care about syncing with Outlook on my window x64 O.S. because my server handles that for me. But I need the portability of my note with a sort of sophisticated folder/rule e-mail app. I don't mind paying for it, as long as it just doesn't delete my mail after 30 days.


Where does Facebook cache video?

Few days ago, I played a video in Facebook app. Today, I tapped the same video just to know that the video was cached locally. From where can I get this cache?


Why do I have trouble seeing files from Windows?

I have a Nook HD+ with `kivy` installed. When I connect the device with USB I can use Windows Explorer to see the directories and copy files to the Nook. But the log files it generates don't show up in Explorer. I've installed BusyBox so I can copy files around, and copying one of the logs to the base program directory works fine - `ls -l` shows that the permissions and owners are the same as the other files in the directory. But I can't see them from Windows. I don't know which version of Android, if someone can tell me how to see it I'll add the information to the question. Edit: shutting off the Nook and turning it back on seemed to clear things up. I don't know if it will show any new modifications to the directory, but I got what I needed for now.


Would updating my rooted Sony Xperia Z brick it?

I updated my phone, rooted it and then realized the current version isn't the latest, so I would like to update it. Is there any chance my Xperia Z would brick? Or do I have to unroot it first?


How can I control the frequency of synchronization with Google?

My phone syncs with Google pretty often. Each time it takes a few minutes and makes the whole phone work slowly. Is there any way to make the synchronization less frequent? Barring that, is there any way to make it pause when I actually want to _use_ the phone? Is there any way to lower the priority of the sync tasks? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S with Froyo.


Calendar access from apps: only some calendars are displayed

I've Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro with Android 2.1 and root. I want to have a separate timetable calendat that will not be visible in some places (calendar app). I think I've some good reasons for creating a seperate calendar. I sync calendars in my phone with my Google account. I've enabled auto-sync, but I've tried to force sync manually. However, although the Sony Ericsson calendar app* can see all the calendars, other apps (e.g. Jorte, Business Calendar Beta, Profile timer and Android Agenda Widget) can't. They can see only some older calendars. Deleting visible calendars didn't solve this problem: the deleted calendars had disappeared, but the new calendars haven't been shown. I've also tried to delete my account and resync, but it says "This account is required by some applications. You can only remove it by resetting the phone to factory defaults (which deletes all your data)...". I've also tried to find something interresting in ddms. Error like this is displayed regurarly once a minute (almost exactly, see http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/8eey69l4/plochu1_086.png ): `ERROR/ActivityThread(2823): Failed to find provider info for calendarEx` *) Sony Ericsson has replaced the default calendar app by their one.


Can I format android phone's internal storage with adb?

I formatted my phones internal storage with ntfs and now it doesn't appeared in usb mode and also not in file manager. And phone's feature like gallery, camera, recording etc are not working. Is there any way to format internal storage again with fat32 file system? I think there should be a way in ADB to format it. I don't have much knowledge about it but think it is easiest way!!! Please someone help me....


Problem adding web app shortcut to home screen on Galaxy tablet

I have a Samsung GT-P7510 tablet running Android 4.0.4 and I want to add a bookmark to the home screen so I have one touch access to the web app. Previously this same tablet was running an earlier version of Android (3.x) and I had no problem adding a web app to the home screen. I would first add the page as a bookmark and then long press the bookmark to get a menu. On the menu there was an option to add the bookmark as a shortcut on the home screen. When I did that then I am pretty sure it allowed me to specify a name for the home screen shortcut. Once I added it then it went to the home screen automatically and I could see the shortcut icon. I recently upgraded the tablet to Android 4.0.4 and tried to do the above operation. When I do, I see these differences. When I long press a bookmark and select "Add shortcut to home" nothing seems to happen. No dialog box comes up asking me what name I want to give the shortcut. When I go to the home screen I don't see my shortcut. Why isn't this working???


Android Facebook Version 3.4 - Sort News Feed

My Samsung Galaxy S 3 just updated to Android Facebook Version 3.4. I cannot figure out how to sort News Feed by most recent?


Formating and reinstaling OS on Galaxy S4

Someone put CyanogenMod on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4. So I tried to unroot and return to the original by watching this Youtube video and using this method.This is what I have gotten from the phone:               Odin Mode     Product Name: SGH: M919     Current Binary: Custom     System Status: Custom     Knox Kernel Lock: 0X0     Knox Warranty Void: 0X1     Write protection: Enable     eMMC Bust: Mode: Enable     Start [224, 1440]                                           in red     SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 4, Binary: 1 in red.      On the PC screen, in red, it says **Fail!** In the message box, the last line read: All threads completed: (succeed 0 / failed 1). Now I tried to reboot the phone, I got the same Odin Mode thing plus: `CSB- CONFIG-LSB: 0X30` minus the two lines in red. In the middle of the screen, a phone, a yellow triangle with an `!` mark in the center, a PC screen. Below says: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I have no phone now. I know I didnt reset binary flash. So people told me to format and reinstall the OS. Please help me to go back to stock version.


Can a user read crash logs on Android?

I have HTC One X running Android 4.2.2 with HTC Sense 5. Lately I have been encountering some wierd issues. And the most irritating of them is that my phone keeps crashing randomly. By uninstalling/installing one app at a time I was able to figure out that Viber was one major cause of that issue. Some other causes that I have been able to figure out are updating apps on my phone while the phone is being charged (yes that sounds stupid but 50% of my crashes happen during that time), playing Candy Crush and receive some notification, and more. I want to know is there a way I can read the crash logs without rooting the phone? And if I can, how can analyse and find the root cause (app) of problem?


I can't send a picture attachment within a text message - using NET10 (Motorola ATRIX 2) - have only had the service for a month and this is the first time I've tried sending a picture


gionee e7 mini screen lock problem

I aam using Gionee E7 mini. My phonee is working perfeectly but as soon i pick up up any call, the screen loacks and it reopens only when the other side hangs up.I am not able to disconnect any call in between vecause my screen go black. In call answering there is no problem but I cannot disconnect calls.


Enable data roaming only for specified providers?

I'm living in a country A. My mobile phone provider is located in country B. Unfortunately, I have to enable data roaming to work both in country A and country B. This doesn't costs my roaming costs, because the providers in country A and B work together. Unfortunately, I'm living also very close to country C. And a lot of time (during shopping, working etc) I go to country C. I always have to explicitly disable data roaming then. Sometimes I forget to do so and then I causes a lot of roaming costs. So is it possible to allow data roaming only for specific providers? From the Android OS I don't think so, but it should be possible to do it progamatically? Every time the provider changes I would check if it it in the allowed list and if not I would disable data roaming? Edit: Does anybody know if there are already apps which can do that? Otherwise I would start the development of suach an app.


Sending Map from PC to Archos 43 using Chrome to Phone?

Has anyone used this feature successfully? (C2DM feature explanation here - warning, it is a technical document) As a user, how do you do it? The only app that I can find that looks like it does this is Chrome to Phone. Given the name, is the phone function crucial to pushing a Map to your Android device? I'm looking to send directions from my PC to my Archos 43 that is paired up with a Bluetooth GPS. Thanks!


Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1060

I rooted my Walkman nwz-z1060 with vroot, but after updating my Sony firmware to build number 2.03.0014 I lost root and now it seems to be unrootable. No access to recovery or fastboot mode, anyone got ant ideas ?


Can't sync appointments from server to phone

Verizon HTC Rezound, ICS 4.0.3. This seems to be a common problem, especially with ICS, but I have yet to find a definitive solution that works for me. I just got my new phone, and have gone through the basic setup including syncing the phone to my workplace Exchange account. Mail's fine (up and down), contacts are fine (down at least, not sure about up), and events created on my phone are pushed up to the server and then to my office desktop, but events already on the server do not sync down to the phone. I found one potential solution for another HTC ICS device; delete all Calendar-based data and then remove and reinstall the Exchange account. Did that, still not working. My last phone was relatively ancient (Sony XPeria X10, Android Eclair), used TouchDown for its mail program, and had a number of problems, but appointment synchronization wasn't one of them. What's the deal?


Galaxy S3 Mini drains excessive battery when Wifi is ON

This question is linked to this one: Wifi battery saving tips or automation This time, the question is different. I have here a Galaxy S3 Mini phone that behaves strange. When Wifi is OFF, battery takes a lot of time to drain. When Wifi is ON, battery takes up to 4 hours to drain. I have a personal Galaxy S3 "Large". As we all know, wifi increases power consumption. But not at that crazy level. My S3 consumed little less than 40% its battery power when the other phone was at 15% of remaining charge. The battery monitor indicates that "Android operating system" takes 67% of the consumed power with a high CPU usage. When wifi is disabled that does not happen. The phone is rooted. ROM is I810NXXALL6, version 4.1.2. At the current time I don't remember exactly how I rooted this phone, but I can remember I flashed a stock no brand ROM. I would like to ask if this behaviour:   1. May have been caused by hardware damaged (which means phone is to unroot, de-odin and send to repair)   2. If I could flash something (e.g. a radio ROM) to improve wifi performance


Am I consuming "roaming" services?

I've borrowed an Android phone so I can decide whether to buy one. I have a GSM SIM without a data plan, but I am using Wifi that is broadcast from my other smartphone which does have a data plan. **The phone's GSM signal icon has a tiny "R" that indicates that I am roaming -- why?** My phone is an HTC Desire Z with (I think!) Android 2.3. Under `Settings > Mobile Networks` I have these settings:   Data enabled = unticked   International data roaming = unticked   National data roaming = unticked   Use only 2G networks = ticked The notification list sometimes shows me a message that is too long to be displayed, but some googling tells me that this is the complete text: > "You have lost data connectivity because you left your home network with > data roaming turned off" The notification list also shows that I am in fact on the correct network: My SIM card is from the provider "bob" and the phone shows that I am on the "bob" network. **Am I consuming anything related to roaming? How can I ensure that I will _not_ use roaming?**


connect to specific wifi only

I want my device to be connected to a certain wifi network only. Lets assume WiFi named "xyz": so my device should connect to this particular "xyz" network only. It Should not connect to any other network. More precisely: I don't want other user's to use my device with any other WiFi network. Basically I want to restrict user to access other network. My device is rooted, so can I achieve this by doing some settings at OS level?


Applications not installed but still taking up phone memory

I have Samsung Galaxy Ace, rooted. Today, I tried to install an application. It didn't install, but my phone memory reduced by around 10mb. Again, I tried to install another app, and the memory reduced by 12mb. The apps are not installed. Their icons are not showing in the phone, but they are taking away space. Please help.


Wipe data on wrong password inputs

I've found several obsolete answers, but this question about situation nowadays: what's the most robust solution to have the device (android v4.2-based) protected?   1. Turn on device encryption (there is only built-in storage, no SD-cards)   2. Set up password But it's all makes not much sense without wiping the data after 10 (or so) wrong password inputs (like iOS does). So any solutions to wipe after brute-force attempts nowadays? **UPD** : I've found there is a method in the api setMaximumFailedPasswordsForWipe() but is there a User Interface that calls that method? **UPD 2** : Hm, I'm surprised that people don't care of security much, hmmm. That's curious


What information does stock Android send to Google by default, and how do I opt-out?

I'm about to buy my first Android phone. My understanding is that, in order to download apps and get updates from Google Play, I need to be permanently signed into a Google account that's linked to my name via credit card information. I find Google's privacy policy too ambiguous to understand what data is logged from Android users. I don't want to share more information than the device needs to operate. Here are some steps I plan to take already:   * Turn off Google Now   * Don't use Gmail   * Use a non-stock browser   * Use DuckDuckGo for search My questions:   1. What other information does Android send to Google by default?   2. What actions should I take to minimise data collection from Google and other apps? (I'll be using stock Android 4.2 on a Nexus 4.)   3. Is Android still a good choice if I don't plan to use Google's services?


Install custom rom ACE PLUS without voiding warranty

I read somewhere that we can install custom ROM in our devices without voiding warranty ace plus is not getting updates soon. Is there any method by which we can install that and please suggest a good custom rom. thanks


TiddlyWiki + Dropbox + Android

Greetings, I keep a Tiddlywiki in my Dropbox folders, and I'd really like to be able to open/edit/view it on Android. Currently when I try to open the Tiddlywiki file, I am asked if I want to view it with:   * DB HTML Viewer   * HTMLViewer and a few other options which don't seem relevant. Unfortunately, neither of these viewers seem to play real nice with the Tiddlywiki html layout, which makes it rather difficult for me to view/edit notes. Usually when I open my browser, I have useful zooming capabilities, which is what I'm sort of looking for. I'm running CyanogenMod, not sure if this is the default stock browser or not. Is there any application I can download to get this to work, or any way that I can get my default browser application to show up in Dropbox's list?


How to start SSH Server in my Android?

I am trying to login to Android Eee pad transformer from my other linux box using SSH. This are the step i followed and failed. So asking here for the correct answer. 1) Go to Android market and download install Connectbot   * Launching ConnectBot   * Asks ssh or telnet or local   * Press local   * Asks username   * Username applied dummy   * Connected to local Android   * type ip addr; in the terminal shows ip address and i can ping 8.8.8.8 ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zLtpY.png) 2) Now i want to access to this box from outside box   * Go to Android market and install SSDroid and SuperUser   * Launch SSDroid   * SSDroid says root:off, sftp://root@ipOfthisAndroidBox:2222 ready   * From another box i try to login using ssh root@ipOfthisAndroidBox:2222 fails ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SbGIv.png) 3) Launch SuperUser it tries to install something but fails ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yw912.png) All i get to verify am i rooted, always it shows:               $ su     su: permission denied      **Follow up:** How do i login after installing SSHDroid?               [sun@example ~]$ ssh root@94.xx.xx.xx -p 2222     The authenticity of host '[94.xx.xx.xx]:2222 ([94.xx.xx.xx]:2222)' can't be established.     RSA key fingerprint is 14:ae:33:xxxx.     Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes     Warning: Permanently added '[94.xx.xx.xx]:2222' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.     SSHDroid     Use 'root' on rooted devices otherwise any username works     Default password is 'admin'     root@94.xx.xx.xx's password:      /data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/home $ uname -a     Linux localhost 2.6.36.3-00004-g069b8b5 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed May 11 22:14:22 CST 2011 armv7l GNU/Linux     /data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/home $ uptime      09:20:16 up 2 min, load average: 0.26, 0.25, 0.11          / $ ls     EeePad_bootup_first_page.rle  acct                          default.prop                  init.ventana.rc               sys     OSD_battery_100.rle           bin                           dev                           mnt                           system     OSD_battery_25.rle            cache                         etc                           proc                          ueventd.goldfish.rc     OSD_battery_50.rle            config                        init                          root                          ueventd.rc     OSD_battery_75.rle            d                             init.goldfish.rc              sbin                          ueventd.ventana.rc     Removable                     data                          init.rc                       sdcard                        vendor           More informations: https://gist.github.com/1357588      How do i login to my Android box from other distro's? (I am using Fedora, CentOS, FreeBSD).


Shopping list application that synchronizes to a website

I want a simple application that does the above. I have Gingerbread (Nexus S). Anyone have any recommendations?


Does anyone knows who is paying for the free (normally paid) Android programs on the Amazon store

I am really curious **who is paying** for the **free applications** you get when installing and using the **Amazon Android market program**? Is it _Amazon_ (to promote their software/online store)? Is it the _application/game developer_? Does anyone know?


Touchscreen triggered by cheek while on the phone?

When I'm on the phone, my cheek will often push buttons on the screen, causing either the call to end, or unintended navigation. This is really annoying - I try my best to keep my face away from the phone but I'm not always successful. Am I the only person having this problem? Is there an actual solution?


Continuous clicking sound on the jack

While the phone is powered on, and I plug something in the jack of the phone, I hear a continuous clicking sound, with the frequency of about 4 times per second, on the right speaker. The left speaker plays the audio as it should.   I don't have a mono device to see how it behaves with it...   The phone's speakers do not have this problem, or the Bluetooth headset.   The sound is identical, as far as I can tell, to the sound (almost?) any audio device makes when it's plugged in (and/or out?). Phone: Lenovo A800   Android version: 4.0.4 The issue doesn't happen on my Nexus 7.   Happens with headsets, earphones, external speakers... Pretty much everything in the jack.   I chose to post the issue here because I have found various similar issues with other Android devices around the Internet, but no working solution. Is there any known cause for this? Any solution..? * * * My brother just bought a new headset, and there's no clicking sound with it.   I looked at the jacks and there seems to be no difference.   Any ideas...?


Shortcut for .mp3 .jpg .docx files

Is it possible to have a shortcut on home screen for .mp3, .jpg, .docx etc files . As I need to access few documents every now and then , for this I have to go through folders in my ext memory.


How to mount two USB drives from same device on Android?

I'm wondering how I can mount two USB drives from a USB device on Android. I have a Garmin Oregon GPS device with a USB port. When I connect it to a Windows PC, I get two drives: one for the internal memory and one for the removable SD card. When I connect it to an Android tablet (Asus TF700T, running Android 4.2.1) I get only one drive 'USBdisk1' which represents the internal memory. How can I mount the second drive? I suspect that both drives are properly detected by Android, but just the first one is mounted. I conclude this because when I attach it again to the PC, both drives have a new `LOST.DIR` folder created by Android. Btw, the filesystems are FAT and FAT32, so that shouldn't be a problem. On my rooted Asus pad, I tried modifying `/etc/vfold.fstab` from:               dev_mount usbdisk1 /Removable/USBdisk1 auto /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb1/1-1/1-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb2/2-1/2-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.1/usb1/1-1 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0      To:               dev_mount usbdisk1 /Removable/USBdisk1 1 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb1/1-1/1-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb2/2-1/2-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.1/usb1/1-1 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0     dev_mount usbdisk2 /Removable/USBdisk2 2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb1/1-1/1-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2/usb2/2-1/2-1.2 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.1/usb1/1-1 /devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0      ...this was just "try and error" and it ended with a severe error :) What are the correct (auto-)mount commands?


Nexus 10 cannot sign into Google Accounts

I have a brand new Nexus 10. It worked for a few minutes of web browsing and then I am not sure what I did but somehow it got to the point where I was asked to sign into a Google Account. Since I use `gmail`, the required answer to the question: `do you use Google Accounts?` is yes. So I touched 'yes'. I put in my gmail address and password. Now it shows `Couldn't sign in, Can't establish a reliable connection to the server.` There is the suggestion that it is a temporary problem but retries have failed over several days. I then wiped all user data using instructions I found on the internet. However, it still ends up stuck on the screen that shows `Couldn't sign in, Can't establish a reliable connection to the server.` I even logged out of `gmail` on my laptop, but it doesn't help the situation on the Nexus 10. The Nexus 10 is a brick so now I am shopping for a few hundred thousand of these and some mortar. Additional info: I use 2-step verification on the laptop for my `gmail`.


How to install android 3.2 on an android TV box?

I'm looking for a way to install android 3.2 on an android TV box which is running android 2.3. Is it possible? if possible can someone give me some tips for it please?


Android Touch Tone Keypad not working

I have a Galaxy SIII, with the latest version of CyanogenMod. It's getting a little worn out now, so I have a suspicion that the problem may just be age. Anyway, when I call someone, my screen darkens and stays dark, to activate the in-call keypad I need to bash the home button, pull down the status panel and then enter from the dialler. When I get onto the touch tone keypad, the touch screen seems to lock. None of my taps do anything, no matter where on the screen I tap. I can't even end the call, I need to do that by going home and using the status panel. Would appreciate knowing if this has happened to anyone before, and how it might be solved, I have a very much increasing number of unanswered voicemails.


Samsung S3 Clone "Not registered on network" error

I have a clone S3 which our local Samsung outlet gave to developers in my group. Wireless and all other functions seem to work but when I put in a sim card it does not register and gives the error "Not registerd on network". Searching for the network manually finds the network but can still not register on it.   Azira Patch app says I have no root permissions. Superuser gives and error when I try to install. These are the only solutions I have found so far.   Also the clone S3 have no physical button for menu rather it shows up on the home screen and I cannot get into download mode. Details for the phone are as follows:   Model number: GT-I9300   Android version:4.0.3   Baseband version: I9300XXLB7   Kernel version:3.0.15-154884-user   Build number:IML74K.I9300XXALB7


How can I get root access to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 through ssh

I can't get root access to my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 through ssh, it's the same with mounting /system and /root r/w with some apps, they say it's done, but it's not.               ~$ ssh root@192.168.1.79     SSHDroid     Use 'root' as username                                                                          Default password is 'admin'                                                                     root@192.168.1.79's password:                                                                   [10172] May 20 23:15:46 execv error: 'Permission denied' (disabling root and 'su' once logged could solve this issue)                                                                      [10172] May 20 23:15:46 Exit (root): Child failed                                               Connection to 192.168.1.79 closed.      The phone is rooted! I use SSHDroid and I get to typing the password, but it's refused. How can I get full control over the phone? Mount system and root(all) rw? EDIT: I tried "User Manager" for creating another user, but it says that the device does not support "multi users".


Tasker - Count The Amount Of Days Since A Certain Day

the title says is all I want to create a task that holds a count from a certain date My goal is then to use minimal text to display the amount of days, that part I know how to do it's just getting Tasker to do the sums Any ideas?


Reversing translation of (error) messages?

A device presents me with an error message, and I want to google the problem. The error message is displayed translated, making it harder than necessary to find others with the same issue and/or a solution. Is there a way I can search the translation dataset and find the original string in english?


Can't backup my tablet

I tried to Backup my tablet with both **CWM** and **TWRP** but didn't success to get it backed-up, **in CWM :** the tablet stuck in the step of "generating backup boot imgae" **in TWRP :** the tablet fails in backup and gives me the following messages in log:               Updating partition details...     E :Unable to mount '/emmc'     E :Unable to mount '/emmc'     E :Unable to mount Storage.     E :Unable to mount '/emmc'      and worth to mention that in **TWRP** it Reads _the tablet Storage_ as **0MB** either with **Internal SD Card** or with **External SD Card** , in addition to it doesn't allow me to choose either of them while configuring any settings in it. **Hint:** I'm using _Lenovo Idea Tab A3000-H_


Android G2 touchscreen is left-right reversed

The touch screen on my Android G2 is suddenly reversed. I touch an icon on one side of the screen and an icon on the opposite side is selected. I slide to pick up the phone and instead the sound is turned off. I scoured the web for an answer but all I found was this question. http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/99/p/8610/37534.aspx#37534 Anyone know how to fix this?


Pinch-zoom not pure zoom in Web browser on HTC Desire Z because text is auto-re-formatted: irritating / layouts break

When I (multi-touch) pinch to zoom and release my fingers from touching the screen to see the zoomed display, the Android web browser on the HTC Desire Z performs a shrink-to-fit re-format of the page (or a block of text). This re-formatting is unsatisfactory because:   * the original page layout is not retained, for example horizontal navigations get squashed e.g: from     * ABOUT SHOP FORUM SUPPORT to     * ABOUTSHOPFORUMSUPPORT or worse the text overlaps   * when pinching to zoom photos on a site, the zoom occurs but on releasing the fingers to complete the pinch, the photos shift as if they are anchored to a spot.   * the shifting affect of the reformat is irritating at best and confusing at worse, because the user's eyes lose track of where they were reading once they release their fingers from the screen to complete the pinch Is there anyway to turn off the auto reformatting? I notice that this "feature" of reformatting is _not_ present on my iPod Touch - this device performs a "pure zoom" whereby the multi-touch pinch simply zooms in without reformatting/shrinking to fit the text block to the screen, this flows better and feels more natural. (Please note: No this is _not_ an Apple Fan-boi rant, remember I am an owner of a HTC Desire Z Android phone as well as an ipod touch and would like to see my suggested improvedments in the Android phone). I suspect that this occurs on other Android 2.2 phones but can't be sure.


htc g1 cannot discover/connect to a 802.11 n/b/g wifi

My G1 was able to connect to a WiFi (not sure about its mode). But after I moved to a new house, I found it cannot discover/connect to the WiFi in the house, but it can discover the WiFi signal from other house. My laptop is able to discover and connect to the WiFi in my house, so does my Galaxy P1000. I checked my WiFi setting of my router, and the WiFi mode is 802.11 n/b/g. I then checked the HTC G1 specification, and it says it supports 802.11 b/g. Do I have to change the WiFi setting of my router to b/g? I think the device should be able to detect the mode and choose the best available one. Thanks!


Do all Android phones have a GPS receiver?

That's pretty much it. I am developing an application which is utterly useless without receiving a GPS signal, so I was wondering if there are any phones which do not possess this feature. Thank you


Decrypt folder, that was encrypted using EncFS, on Android

So this is my setup: I use Ubuntu (11.04, but this shouldn't matter) to encrypt my secret folder. I sync this folder using Ubuntu One (Dropbox would be possible too). Now I want to have it on my Android (not rooted) too. But how do I decrypt it?


asus transformer tf101 docking system is not working

I have an Asus EEE Pad Transformer TF101 Android tablet and docking station. Recently I did a factory reset, because I intend to sell this. But now, the physical keyboard of the docking station is not working. The tablet shows the docked indicator when docked. The touchpad works. The extra battery works. The USB ports work, but not the keyboard. The virtual keyboard is showing hardware keyboard ON when dockedbutkeypressesdoes nothing. If I move the slider to OFF then the virtual keyboard is working. I have reset a few times now and the same issue remains. What happened, and how can I try to fix this?


Restore home-screen auto-rotation after wallpaper change

On a pretty new Galaxy S2+, the home screen used to rotate when the device was rotated. After switching the wallpaper of home screen (and perhaps lock screen as well), using the Photo app shipped with the device, the screen no longer rotates. Not even after restoring the original wallpaper, and not after rebooting the device. To set the wallpaper, I use the corresponding entry in the Settings. I then get a choice of target, whether I want to affect home screen, lock screen or both. When I choose both, I get a choice of Gallery, Live Wallpapers and Backgrounds. When I choose home screen only, then I get the same three but Photos as well. So that's the reason I believe I might have set both. All the item names were translated by me, the actual English versions might be called slightly differently. How can I restore the factory default of an automatically rotating home screen, without completely resetting the device to factory defaults?


How to upgrade android market to Google play

I am using Micromax Android A60( version android 2.1 ) phone since two years ago. Now the Market app is not working. When I download any other app it gives error download unsuccessful. Even the Facebook app which is already downloaded to the phone is also not working. Is this problem because of Market is not upgraded to Google Play? Why is my mobile is not upgrading Market to Google play? How can I upgrade it? On Google I got following steps to upgrade Market App but not able to do 3rd step. Follow these steps to upgrade it manually on your Android device:   1. Go in to Settings in your Android device and then Apps.    2. Look for Market under the "All" tab and then press clear data.    3. Now open the newly updated Play Music app (Google Music). `(This step not found)`   4. Hit that little Market icon in the bottom tray.    5. Confirm Google Play upgrade.


Snapchat Story Upload

How do I upload images from my photo gallery to my Snapchat story? I have heard of the Xposed module Snapshare but I don't fancy rooting my phone permanently. What I want to do is, say if I downloaded an image from APOD, I would like to add that to my story.


Ports on the Android PHONE

I often use my _Samsung Galaxy Note2_ on local WiFi networks which are protected by a firewall, and experience problems with some apps which are most likely caused by strict firewall rules. Is there somewhere a list of ports to open for the apps on our Android devices (e.g. Facebook, Google play app., etc)? And last the Google play store port was 5228, did they change it again???


External USB Keyboard to Android (via bluetooth preferably)

How to connect external USB keyboard (preferably via bluetooth) to Android device? Best would be piece of hardware with USB socket to plug standard usb keyboard into it, that would work as "bluetooth keyboard" without need of any special software on android device.


Clearing Dalvik Cache without root?

I recently tried updating my Motorola Atrix 4g. It downloaded, and then it booted down to try to update. However, instead of updating, it ends up booting to a screen that just says               Failed to boot 2     Starting RSD mode      If I take out the battery, I boot up the phone for about 60 seconds before it starts shutting down again. The phone is rooted, and it seems like it starts shutting down as soon as Android starts giving out root privileges. Looking through different forums online, it seems as though the best solution to stop the phone from trying to update (without erasing all my data by resetting the phone to factory settings) is to clear the Dalvik cache. The problem I am having is that so far, it seems that in order to clear the cache, I need root, but as soon as my phone has been on long enough to give out root, it restarts, and I can't do anything with it. To make the problem worse, I seem to be unable to boot into recovery... **Is there any way to clear the Dalvik Cache (really, really fast, and) without root (or recovery)?**


Is there any way to re-render a photosphere?

I took a photosphere earlier today, and went to the gallery to wait for it to render. While it was rendering, I switched from landscape to portrait and the gallery app crashed. I'm now left with the pre-rendered, non-stitched images. Is there any way to force the gallery to re-render the photosphere? Or do I just have to re-take it?


Galaxy Tab 7" - can I install the original Android? any version would do

I can't stand Samgsung's bloated customization of Android. It's slow and horrible. Is there a way to get a custom rom for it? It doesn't have to be honeycomb or icecream sandwich. All I want is the original android system and basic google applications. Particularly the Calendar and Contacts app are painful to look at. I would like to replace those with the originals, made by Google. Is this possible? How?


PDF reader with highlighting and bookmarks

Is there any way to read PDF books with highlighting texts and adding custom bookmarks? I would like to read a book having about 500 and more pages and I would like to highlight sentences and words and then create bookmarks for these pages in order to find them later without need to list through the entire book. If it could read docx as well it would be great. I don't mind if it is paid.


How do I factory reset my HTC Desire?

I got an old HTC Desire (the first model) which I need to reset. I've tried to hard reset my phone using the instructions here: http://www.thefullsignal.com/htc/htc-desire/4989/how-hard-reset-htc-desire. But my phone just keeps booting as usual. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Are there another way for me to reset the phone? Maybe through ADT or something else? **Edit** : I've forgot both which Google Account I used and the visual password (It's an old phone). So I can't log into the phone. That's why I want to do a hard reset.


What does it mean the "WIFI" label on the market?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Wi-Fi icon next to apps in android market I've noticed that a few items on "My applications" on the Android Market client have a gray "WIFI" label on them. What does that mean?


How to ensure dalvik-cache and lib are linked to SD on boot?

Recently, I upgraded my htc-desire with a bigger SD Card with a partition of 512Mo on it. I installed link2sd to place apps on SD card `ext4` partition. Then I had to create by hand, the mount script to have my partition used by link2sd. (certainly due to write access on `/system` mountage) What I wander is if there is a way to ensure that on reboot, linked apps create their dalvik-cache directly on SD. What is happening on startup is that I need to open link2sd, select all my apps, and relink everything. Is it a feature included in the mount script? Or is it simply the way link2sd works? _PS: what is anoying is that the dalvik-cache takes too much place and can prevent some application from starting correctly._


What is this blue dot and circle on the lock screen?

Under the slider, there is a blue dot/circle. What is this? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vN2Vq.png)


Angry Birds and other games force close (crash) on startup when using Simple2Ext (S2E)

I'm running CM 7.03 on my HTC Desire (GSM) and have successfully partitioned my SD card with a 512mb ext4 partition. I installed S2E and it moved my apps to /sd-ext successfully, but certain apps now crash at startup. Angry Birds, Cut The Rope etc will force close as soon as they're launched. Other apps work just fine. I'm assuming it's apps with native code that have issues, as pure Java ones seem ok. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so, how did you fix it? If I can't find a work around, I will have to delete my partition and just put up with small storage space.


How can I tell what is really draining my battery?

I know that by going to `Settings > About Phone > Battery Use`, I can get some idea of the applications that are using up the most of my battery. I see things like "Cell standby", "Phone idle", and "Wi-fi"; **is there any way to drill down even further and find out what is really draining my battery**? For example, I am fairly certain that GPS usage is included under 'Cell Standby'. Any help would be appreciated; I have had my phone for only about three months, and the battery goes from 100% to 0% over the course of two-ish days with minimal usage (some browsing, check-ins), and I cannot figure what is draining the battery. **EDIT** I am mostly interested in ways of diagnosing power usage in a less broad way, but in the interests of finding out what could possibly be draining my battery, here is what my 'battery use' is reporting at the moment:   * 38% - Cell Standby   * 33% - Phone Idle   * 20% - Wi-Fi   * 6% - Display   * 2% - Angry Birds   * 2% - Maps I have been on battery for 8h 50m, and the charge has gone from 100% to 64%.


unlock Xperia Neo bootloader on linux

I was following these instructions to unlock the bootloader on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo until I reached steps 9 and 10. There was no extras/google directory or android_winusb.inf file anywhere. So from Eclipse's Android SDK manager I tried to download the Google USB Driver but found it as not compatible with linux. What should I do now to replace steps 9 and 10?


How can I decode the Bluetooth Error numbers found in errno, that show up in Android log?

I am trying to find the definition of the Bluetooth Error Numbers. For example they might appear in logcat output as: > 09-16 07:38:50.896 V/BluetoothSocket.cpp( 8809): ...accept(69, RFCOMM) = -1 > (errno 125)


Can adb start my android device that shows up as "offline"?

I can see my device in `adb devices`. It shows up as "offline". When it is "ready":               $ adb shell     $ su     # reboot      This would reboot my device. The exact problem is that my cellphone has been turning off on its own with no specific reason, so I was wondering if I could check the logcat to see the problem. I cannot start my device, I have to remove the battery and then start it, and when I do the log is empty... But my questions here are:   * If adb can detect my device why can't it reboot it?   * Why can't I turn on my android device from adb when I can reboot it?   * What does offline mean: is it turned on or not? (when it isn't usually it doesn't even show in adb devices)


How does the Android OS estimate remaining battery time?

**Is it known how the Android OS estimates time to failure / remaining battery charge?** I am doing a school project about battery estimation on mobile devices but have not been able to find any information about which techniques are used in the industry. Several people have written articles about how time to failure can be estimated on an Android device, but I have not been able to locate any official information about how it is actual done. The optimal answer I would like is a link to a scientific article or tech-spec that describe it.


AutoSync is disabled in Android ICS LG P920 3D. How turn it on?

After **upgrade Android from 2.3.x to 4.0.3** I can't turn on auto synchronization. When Im trying I get msg:               AutoSync is disabled. Synchronization is enabled manually by server policy.      In **Settings -> Accounts & sync** have a disabled switcher as on the screens below. Do you know how can I turn on auto sync? Device model: **LG Optimus P920 3D.** Android version: **4.0.4** I'm abroad and using wifi and roaming GSM. Screenshoots: ![Settings](http://i.imgur.com/MKr4DYSl.png) ![Sync Settings](http://i.imgur.com/nn7X79nl.png)


Disable smileys in SMS

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is there any way to change the emoticons in the standard android sms app? I find graphical emoticons (smileys) seriously distracting. How do I disable them? My device is a rooted HTC Desire running CyanogenMod 7.10 RC, but I don't think that'll limit the applicability of the answers.


What can I expect if I unroot my Droid?

I am thinking about rooting my Moto Droid but I don't know much about the subject, I've been doing some reading, but I'd like to know:   * If I were to root and then wanted to unroot later on for some reason would my phone return to the state that it was before I rooted?   * Also, if I were to "brick" my Droid is there any means of bringing it back to life?


Low on Storage yet my storage on all partitions has more than enough space

I have had my S2 for 2 years now great device but as of lately I have no idea what is going on. I can't even open Gallery as it says insufficient space to delete some media or apps and what not. I have done all this including wiping all my prized photos from the SD card which really had nothing to do with it but desperation makes you do stupid things. And before I slam this thing against a wall I erased that as well to no avail. I have tried the `*#9900#`, but it didn't free up anything. If I use my files program and I try to delete it says it deleted the logs directory / files but NO IT DIDN'T!! I just don't get it!!! And I don't want to do a factory reset and lose everything I have... For instance, I've got Whatsapp when it first started and then its area code was 599 (now its 721), I don't want to have to go ask everyone to read me, same for Viber etc. Here is what my storage is saying (which like I said is more than enough space) **Device Memory:**   Total Space : 1.97gb   Applications 766mb   Available space : 1.04GB **USB Storage:**   Total Space 11.50GB   apps 368mb   pictures 2.96gb   audio 1.26gb   downloads 32kb   miscellaneous files 4.49gb   available space 3.38gb What the BEEP is going on and how can I fix this problem? I can't even take a picture!!


Haptic feedback on samsung galaxy s3 mini

I have recently bought a Samsung galaxy s3 mini and there is no haptic feedback on my soft buttons or typing a message, there is only a vibration key press on my lock screen. I have tryed going into settings, language and input, keyboard setting but there is no vibration on key press option in any of the settings I have looked through. Can someone help me please?


Is there a PDF/eBook Reader like the "Google Playbook"  Tablet?

I'm a really big fan of the Google Playbook reader, especially for an Android Tablet. I love the 2 columns and the effect when you go to other page. So I was wondering, is there a PDF/eBook reader with similar functionality as the Google Playbook? Unfortunately Google Playbooks don't allow to import documents in PDF or EPUB format.


Telnet from Linux to Android devices

I am attempting to telnet from my Ubuntu commandline to my Android phone and pad using the following syntax:               > telnet 192.168.0.4           Trying 192.168.0.4...           telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused      But, I get that error message above when I try both devices. Can anyone help with this?


Browser keyboard refresh shortcut for Android 2.3.7?

I would like to know if there is any way to associate a keyboard shortcut for refreshing a webpage in Android with physical keyboard version 2.3.7.


Using Moto G (Boost Mobile/Verizon) as a Wi-Fi device without rooting

I'm planning to get a Moto G from either Boost Mobile or Verizon and use it as a Wi-Fi device. I read it that it's possible to bypass the activation and use it Wi-Fi only without rooting the phone. If it's true, will it be able to receive future OTAs? Will I be better off just getting a Google Play edition one?


Why does Kies tell me that my Galaxy S has no updates?

Why does Samsung Kies tell me that my Galaxy S GT-i9000 has no OS or firmware updates even though there are downloads available on the internet?


Which smartphones are most updateable?

Since you're able to update to the newest version of Android, what smartphone is the most well-rounded and has the drivers to update to the newest or close to newest version of Android?


blocking contact numbers on outgoing group text messages

I have a Samsung Note 3. How do I send text messages to a group without showing all of the contact numbers? I like to send to many, but I don't necessarily want the recipients to know who all received the message. Kind of like a BCC: on an e-mail.


Can I record a Skype call (audio and voice) using a Samsung Galaxy S3?

I've tried using various call recording apps, and standard voice recording, but none do the job. I need to record **both sides** of a Skype call made on my Android phone. Unfortunately time is short and I need to do this in a couple of hours, any advice appreciated.


How to switch the GSM/3G module off?

I only use my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Chat) as a "pocket computer" (with WiFi) and don't use it to make telephone calls (I use a dual-SIM "dumbphone" for this). All the time it shows a cellular network signal indicator and reports that it can make emergency calls. Can I switch it off to save battery? Some years ago, when I had a Benefon Esc! GSM+GPS phone, I could independently turn its GSM and GPS modules on/off. I wonder if this is possible in modern day smartphones.


Samsung Social Hub: How can I view the sent folder running ICS?

I have 3 email accounts under Social Hub, how can I view sent folder running ICS 4.0.3 on Samsung Galaxy S2? When I was using Gingerbeard 2.3.6, it was very simple to move the other mail folder as well. But now there is no such option. Is there a way to see other mail folder like send items/ draft / myfolder?


ASUS Slider Sl101 Driver letter access? rather than MTP in Android 4

I know that Android 3 and 4 use MTP on Windows to allow access to the storage, I have tried the developer switch and the only connection you get is still MTP.. I really need a drive letter to enable several programs that I want to use with my ASUS slider (this question has a good chance of being needed on many Android 4 systems). is there any app or driver that will allow mass storage / drive letter access to Android 4


Camera on Galaxy Note 3 is sideways!

I don't know what happens but the camera is sideways. No matter the way I hold the phone, it will always show the image and the resulting photo sideways. If I point to the computer screen right now for example, it will show me the basis of the screen pointed to the direction where the wall actually is


Low level Android kernel hacking

Where can I find information regarding low level kernel hacking on Android? For example, I'd like to know how the device boots and follow the execution path from that point. Where exactly is the code that runs after I press the power button?


Is there a way to force my application to run at the background

This is not a duplicate of this question - Is there a way to force an app to remain running in the background no matter what? because it mention about Android ver 4 and also about lack of memory. My question is is there a way to force a particular android apps for Android version below 4 to run in the background when the phone is sleeping? Also, I should be able to call those android apps that I specific to run in the background to come to the foreground for me to interact with. The problem is that some apps, they stop working when the phone when to sleep (due to power saving). Some apps even prompt errors. However, I need them to run in the background. Also, I know that I can use 'Force close' to force a apps running in the background to stop but I just could not find a way to make a particular android apps to run in the background whenever I needed.


external keyboard making symbols pop up

I have a Samsung galaxy three tablet with a targus external Bluetooth keyboard. The problem I have is that as I'm typing the keyboard for some reason a pop-up window will show up anywhere from 1 to 7 and make me choose a symbol to insert. I have English only, check Samsung's settings all seem correct. Just don't know what I'm doing wrong I have the Samsung tablet keyboard turned off while I'm using the external keyboard it looks like this model no Gt-P5210 android version 4.2.2 1 2 but with a box around the symbol. and theres more symbols that they offer. model no ~ `


What are the hardware requirements for Battery monitoring?

I looked at the hardware compatibility list, but there is no mention for a requirement of a battery monitoring functionality in the hardware. But, all phones display the battery level with the BatteryManager API.


Battery and recharging suggested practices on Galaxy Note 3

1. Can someone please verify that the note 3 uses a Lithium Ion Battery? > Should I let the note 3 discharge completely before recharging or is it > better to charge often? I know the battery is rated at 3200 mAh, and I > believe the battery technology is Li-Ion. If it is indeed LiIon, based on > what I have read, it seems that keeping it charged mostly and letting it > discharge every ~30 cycles is best - is this the case for the Note3?   2. Does using the Note3 - for example making a call - while charging negatively impact it? My old flip-phone would heat up if I did this.   3. This is probably a hard question, but I was wondering how much power is used for the stylus? The hand sensor is capacitance based, but the stylus uses wacom's proprietary sensor which from what I understand senses disruption in the electric field around the device. Can I turn off one of these to conserve power during a time when charging isn't an option?   4. Are there non-standard/stock android distros for Note III that are better on battery that still support the stylus?


Gingerbread device goes missing when adb is restarted

I have several devices I use for development and testing. When I restart my adb process (i.e., `adb kill-server; adb start-server`) my Gingerbread device isn't listed by adb anymore. I have to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable before it shows up again. The device is 2.3.7 and I'm using Android SDK 21.1. It only happens with the gingerbread device.


How to overwrite existing event in calendar from VCS file Very simple problem really - I have managed to create a VCS file that I email to myself, and it imports fine into the S planner calendar on my Galaxy SII. However, when I send a more current version (using the same UID) - it just adds a second event and does not overwrite the existing one. Example code:               BEGIN:VCALENDAR     VERSION:1.0     PRODID:vCal ID default     TZ:+01:00     BEGIN:VEVENT     UID:DENTIST_239874     DTEND:20140127T153000Z     DTSTART:20140127T091500Z     COMPLETED:20140127T153000Z     SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE;CHARSET=UTF-8:Appointment at Dentist     STATUS:TENTATIVE     END:VEVENT     END:VCALENDAR      Questions... 1) What do I need to do to make it overwrite instead of making a new appointment? 2) Assuming S-planner is Samsung only, I downloaded Google calendar (I need this process to be usable on all Androod devices, not just mine) but this does not show as an option when I click to open the .VCS file from the email. Is this normal? (I reset the defaults for S-planner so it is no longer the assumed default for .VCS files) And in general if someone knows a good reference for how to compile and fine- tune VCS files I would be extremely grateful. Having some issues with finding the resources (or its only Outlook-specific...)


Is there a Battery Cycle Counter App?

I have an HTC One M7 (4.4.2) and battery life is starting deteriorate. It maybe that I have some misbehaving apps, but I'd be curious to find out the number of charge cycles my device has used since purchased (like you can do on a laptop). Is there an app out there that will do this (I am rooted)?


i deleted my sim an i know wont reinstall whatsapp how do i keep my old number

I bought a new phone an I want to transfer my old whatsapp number to my new phone but i dont anymore have that sim card it has been deleted is there any way I can still keep my number?


Is Hebrew support built into ICS 4.0?

Need your help before purchase of tablet Asus T300 with ICS 4.0 in USA. Will I need to put some updates in order to use Hebrew web pages or use hebrew keybord ?


How to use PC's internet on android phone through USB cable

Please don't close this question. I've read all the duplicates but it didn't help. I'm using Android 4.4.2 (on Micromax Unite 2 - A106). I've a PC at home which has highspeed broadband internet connection. I don't have wireless router or access point. I just want to use PC's internet connection on my phone. I've tried multiple methods but none seems to work. **Method 1: Using native Android 4.4.2 option** In my phone when I connect my phone, in `Settings > Wireless & networks > USB Internet (sharing Windows PC internet via USB cable)` checkbox, which I checked then it asked me to choose my Windows version (which is Windows 8.1 but since it didn't show that option) I chose Windows 8. It gives me further instructions as showing in the following picture: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/xBhV2.png) Here is the problem, there is no **sharing tab** (see the following screen shot) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KVcwV.png) **Method 2: As described inHow to setup reverse tethering over usb** I learned on this site that it is called Reverse tethering. I read and followed the procedure mentioned in How to setup reverse tethering over usb I followed all the steps described in that answer, until executing the command.   1. Install USB drivers from Android SDK **[DONE]**   2. Connect USB cable and activate USB Tethering (You should see on a new network interface.) **[DONE]**   3. Bridge the 2 network interfaces **[DONE]**   4. On your computer execute `adb shell netcfg usb0 dhcp` **[PROBLEM]** When I execute `adb shell netcfg usb0 dhcp` it says: **`error: device not found`**. I tried the same thing with `USB Debugging` in Developer settings, ON & OFF. The error remains the same. **Method 3: Rooting the device and using an app** I read here and there that there is another method, in which we can directly use an app but it requires rooting the device. My phone is a new phone and warranty becomes void if I root it. **EDIT:** I've tried the method suggested in answer, ar the 4th step of method 2, I'm facing this problem: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/debLW.png)


WiFi HT40 Android device sync missing

I am using Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, and both I have noticed in specifications are "WiFi HT40: supported". My problem is, that when I have mobile data active and connect to Wi-Fi, and try to sync with Gmail or Exchange it does not work. Older devices (Galaxy S II, Galaxy S, Galaxy Ace) were working without problems. Do you think this has something to do with WiFi HT40? Is there any way how to disable it? When I am on Wi-Fi with no mobile data, everything works fine, when I allow mobile data, sync does not work. I have contacted operator, cellphone maker, but still no solution ...


How to view the android service menu (secret menu)?

Most of the mobile manufacturers include a hidden service menu in their mobile handsets. These menus allow users (or developers) to access some technical information and service personnel to access service details etc. Is there a similar service menu for android devices and What can I do with that menu?


How can you sync a calender with an iCal link?

The school that I am going to has a calender that you can sync to other devices and programs through an iCal feed. There is just a link, no account info or anything. Is it possible to sync the events to the S Planner with this link? If not, is there another free solution out there?


How do I prod my Droid 2 into resync'ing Facebook profile pictures?

The Motorola Droid 2 supports, from out-of-the-box, the notion of logging in with not only a Google account, but also a Facebook and Twitter account, and maintains three separate groups of contacts for each of those. It also supports the notion of both manually and automatically linking, say, a Facebook contact to a Google contact. This merges all of the information into a single contact. As this is my first Android phone, I cannot be sure how much of this is basic Android functionality, but I am under the impression a lot of it is from Motorola's MOTOBLUR, and is specific to Motorola handsets. One problem with it, however, is that a Facebook contact's profile portrait never changes once it's set! When someone changes their Facebook profile portrait, I even get a notification in my timeline that they changed their portrait, with a clickable thumbnail of the new portrait, but their contact image in my phone doesn't ever actually change! Is there a way to prod MOTOBLUR into resync'ing Facebook profile portraits? I am **_not_** looking for a basic Android application that will try to manually download images and manually match Google names to Facebook names, which would cause more problems than it would solve. I am looking to leverage the functionality already inherent in my MOTOBLUR contacts, and just prod the phone into realizing all of it's images are grossly out of date.


i corrupted my internal harddrive on my phone. (the drive where the /image folder is)

well. a few weeks ago, i was flashing roms to my new huawei mercury m886. i am an android developer, and i did the stupidest thing i could ever do. i needed to get into a paranoid android rom, and it was for galaxy s3. unzipping it was taking to long, so i decided to flash it to my phone. well, when i went into download mode, i could get to the files, but whenever i tried to delete something, windows file manager kept telling me, cant delete. disk is write protected. so, i took the battery out of my phone, restarted it, and it just stayed stuck in a bootloop. (the huawei logo). what do i do. i just found out last week that my drive is corrupted. please help. thankyou. Daniel


How to factory reset Micromax A35 H/W ver v2.0 S/W v8_0_9

I tried all of above ideas but there is no display. Factory reset + and power button hold is shows various type of test about phone and i also tried fast mode solution device not detected with computer tell me what i will do for it i am tired.


Nexus 4 wrong time zone

My nexus 4 is showing the wrong time zone. Every single time i turn the automatic time zone and the automatic date & time on, my timezone switches to eastern daylight time (-04:00) but i live in Eastern standard time (-05:00). When i turn both on it becomes the 'right' time but i know that it really isn't since it says -04:00 but it still shows my time. For example, my time here would be say 12:00 A.M on my computer clock but then on my phone if i set it to eastern standard time it would show 11:00 P.M instead of 12:00 A.M . its hard to explain but then when i turn it all off and i change it manually to the right time it works perfectly... except for one thing. When I send something it says that I sent it one hour ago. For example, if I send a snap on snapchat it would say that I sent it one hour ago when I clearly sent it in that moment. Does anyone know how to fix this? Its something I could live with but I just dont like to not be accurate with my time. Thank you


About disabling application in ics 4.0.4

I don't know about this feature but does disabling application can help to reduce my devices RAM usage?


Nexus 4 (Android 4.3) doesn't have "Advanced Settings"

The majority of tweaks I see people mentioning online are in the "Advanced" settings panel, which my Nexus 4 lacks. Also missing are "Lock Screen" settings. Why are they missing from my Settings app, and how can I get them back? (preferably without having to mess around with custom ROMs/Cyanogen mod)


Make the sleep timer on a tablet dependent on whether it's being charged or not

Is there a way to set the sleep mode timer depending on whether the tablet is being charged or not? I normally have my Android tablet (Xoro Pad 9718, Android version 4.1.1) next to my computer on the desktop, and I like having some manual page or similar on the tablet while I'm working on the computer. In this case, the tablet is plugged into the charger, and I set the sleep mode to as long as possible, because it's just annoying if the screen turns black every few minutes. When the tablet is NOT plugged into the charger, I want a sleep mode timer of 30 seconds or one minute, to save battery life. I'm open to a hidden setting somewhere as well as an app that detects when the charger is plugged/unplugged and changes the timer setting.


How do I restrict uninstall of apps in the play store?

I have an android tablet. I also have a kid that doesn't understand enough to actually operate it properly, but more than enough to delete apps through the play store. Restricting purchases from the play store is easy, but how do i password protect uninstalling apps from the play store? I have seen a few apps to help me along, but they don't protect from the play store being launched from inside a game through a commercial for example. How do i password protect either the entire play store, or the removal of apps?


whatsapp error when sending a music file

I'm getting this error when trying to send a music file via whatsapp can anyone tell me what should I do to fix this error please               your music player does not support this option try with android music player


How to connect a different phone to the "Nexus One Desktop Dock"

The original HTC/Google Nexus One Desktop Dock is a bluetooth device and has audio line out. I would love to still be able to use this with my new phone. Anyone know how to connect this with a Galaxy Nexus?


Alert Dialog List View Shows White Text on White?

I updated my Motorola RAZR to ICS lately, and was using the Go Launcher Ex launcher, and when I tried to select a widget, it popped up a "Choose Widget" dialog that showed the icons, but the text was white on white background. I can see them if I select them, but not otherwise. At first I thought this was a problem with Go Launcher Ex, so I installed the Apex launcher instead, and it's choose widget dialog shows the same white on white text again (see below). I've tried changing Go Launcher Ex and Apex themes, but still have the issue so I began wondering if it was an issue with the underlying color palettes. I've seen a few posts about this being an issue with the "Light Theme", and they suggest choosing a different theme when you create the alert dialog. However, I'm just a user, not a developer, so I'm wondering the following: 1) Is this just a bug in Go Launcher Ex and Apex Launchers respectively, and I should complain to both of them? or 2) Is there something goofed up with the color palette of my phone's light theme and I can tweak it? Thanks in advance... ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zyseh.jpg)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge)


Unable to associate company's Wi-Fi certificate with our Wi-Fi network

I have a tablet running Android 4.0.3 that I'm trying to connect to my company's Wi-Fi that uses a security certificate. I've obtained the certificate and successfully installed it on my tablet but when I go to the Wi-Fi settings to connect to the cooresponding Wi-Fi network, there is no where for me to specify to use the certificate for authentication. Is this an issue w/ this version of Android, am I doing something wrong, or is there something wrong at the cert level. We use the same cert on iPhones/iPads (converted for ios use) and the cert specifies which Wi-Fi network to connect to so I assume that is what's supposed to happen on my tablet. Any help would be appreciated.


What makes the Polar Bear and Black Hole color palettes dynamic?

When using the Polar Clock live wallpaper, there are two color palettes labelled "(dynamic)": Polar Bear and Black Hole. What's dynamic about them? How long does it take to see it?


How to get to your settings without a home screen app?

I hadn't used my old HTC Hero for a while, but when I rebooted it I got an error saying: `LauncherPro has expired, please download an updated version.` But wifi was turned off and when I tried to get to the home screen, it kept sending me back into the browser. So how can I get to my settings, so I can turn on wifi to download it? Or is there another way of updating it without me requiring to go to my settings?


Can't download apps after factory resetting Samsung Galaxy S Duos

I recently factory reset my Samsung Galaxy S Duos and now i cannot download any apps from market. It says downloading and an error occurs. Help me.


How to disable notifications on android 2.3?

I have an app that is driving me crazy by displaying notifications now and then. There is no way to disable the notifications inside the app. In Android >= 4 I can simply disable notifications for specific app but how can I do this for Android 2.3? is there maybe any other option like an app which removes the notification automatically when it appears?


App install failed but files are still filling up the phone

I installed the game N.O.V.A.3. When it was finished, I got an error message saying that the install failed. However, the 1.7GB that the game required are still missing from my phone. The app does not show upp on "Application Manager. Since I used the refund button in Play Store, it doesent show there either. My memory on the phone right now is 300mb. So, I can't install the game again or something like that. The phone is not rooted, and I won't root it since it breaks the warranty :( Is there any chance that I can remove the files without having to restore the entire phone? I've also checked the folders when hooking up the phone to the computer. It's not there. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. I'd be very grateful if someone helped me! _SOLVED_


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why aren’t the manufacturers updating the phone to the latest Android > version when it’s available? Why aren't Android updates published simultaneously for all users in the same continent?


Onenote not as convenient as Google Keep. Solutions to integrate?

I am a heavy onenote user on the PC, but I find there is a 1-3 second delay on my phone between tapping new note and actually being able to type. As I use notes on my phone primarily for quickly capturing information and reliably finding it later, this delay is too long. Google Keep does this far better, but I hate to have my notes in two places. I would be very happy to be able to find a way to add simple (plain text files would be ok but not perfect) notes very quickly and have them somehow synced to the unfiled notes section of my OneNote, which is on Skydrive.


Message app doesn't merge messages sent/received from same number but different format

My network provider usually sends incoming SMSs with number format like +84123456 (equivalent to 0123456), but sometimes 0123456, and I usually save in my contact, and send SMS to 0123456. In my old Android phones running 2.3 and 3.0, the Message app can regconize and merge them into 1 thread. But with my new Android running on 4.0.1, they are seperated into 2 threads, 1 for +84123456, and 1 for 0123456. Can I make it merge them?


Can't delete app because it is suddenly uncompatible

I downloaded SoftkeyEnabler, but it turned out it wasn't nice for my smaller Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 (CyanogenMod 10.1). So I deleted the app, but the softkeys keep showing up! I tried all kinds of things, but when I look in superuser, active apps etc. It says there is nothing running. When I look at the app in the play store it says that it is not compitable with my device. What could I do? Thanks in advance!


What's the difference between the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active ST17i, the ST17i-BKW, ST17a, and the ST17a-BKO?

I am interested in buying Sony Ericcson Xperia Active (unlocked) but there are several choices and I can't figure out which phone is which. Can someone explain to me the difference? Thanks!


SMS backup apps, SMS Backup+, SMS Backup and Restore

I've been using SMS Backup+ and when I restore not all my messages are restored, even though I can see them there in gmail. I've used SMS Backup and Restore before but it doesn't have a feature to automatically do it. Does anyone know how to fix SMS Backup+ or any other apps that work properly and have can automatically back up? I don't care if the backups are done to the SD card or online. One benifit of having it in gmail is that I can easily check to make sure it was done right. What do others think?


S/W Upgrade mode problem

I have a LG P999 and I want to flash the baseband however when I go into S/W upgrade mode (Volume down + power button; without battery) my PC does not recognize the phone :(. When its connected and on fully the computer sees it, but not when I hold the volume down button and plug it in. Is there any solution to this? I have also tried holding both volume buttons down installing the APX drivers but that did not work. I have all the drivers for the phone. Thanks


Android 4.1 unable to connect to Google Play but other wifi functions work - how to fix?

I'm using a Rikomagic 802III running Android 4.1.1, connected to my TV. Until today, I was able to connect to Google Play, and my widgets were showing data. Now, when I open Google Play, I get an error, after it indicates "Connecting", "Cannot Connect". I've got some other widgets, like Google Analytics that also say "offline". However, I am able to browse online through Chrome, and my account is linked. When opening my analytics app, I briefly saw some exception error but haven't been able to reproduce. When I go to Google.com in the default browser, I see an error indicating" This certificate isn't from a trusted authority" but it all appears to have Google info:   * Common name: *.google.com I seem to recall some kind of Google certificate related issue on my desktop where I would see a similar error, and was told it had something to do with the system time. Has anyone experienced anything like this and/or know how to fix it?


Stream data via mtp

Android has removed support for UMS (USB Mass Storage) in favor of MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) for connecting to a computer. MTP works similar in terms of copying and pasting files and folders to and from the Nexus device, but for example if there's a movie file, double clicking it on Windows requires it to be copied locally first instead of just starting my media player like a normal UMS storage would. Any way to stream movies like this using MTP?


Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 USB Cable Problems ; Charging Problems

Galaxy Tab is an old tablet.Yesterday,I can "resurrect" it from the dead,and I buy a fake USB cable to charge and exchange data. Since I have a worser phone than the Galaxy Tab,I really want to play my games there (Galaxy Tab.) However,it requires us to have a minimum of 2.3 (Gingerbread) and above to play the game. Somebody suggested me root the device and use the latest 4.4 OS,since they say it can improve the performance of the tab. I tried to root the device,first using Z4Root app (APK).It doesn't works.(Took 3 hour and no result,tried everything.) Then,I tried to connect it to a PC.I've downloaded the Kies but it doesn't work.I tried installing the USB drivers,but still,my PC (and Kies) can't detect it. And also,when I tried charging it,sometimes the tab recognize the tablet as connecting to a pc,not charging.Alhough so,sometimes it works,so yeah. You guys have any solution?


How do I clear the browser's auto-complete history?

My phone keeps saving what I type into chrome or the browser. I have tried erasing the history it still auto completes if I need to retype it. I understand it great to save all the info but I have typed my credit card in one of them and its saved. How do I clear the browser's address bar auto-complete history?


rb_producer process high cpu usage - CM10

For the past day, rb_producer (edit: and rd_consumer) has been the top process on my phone (bringing the load to 3+ on a single core devie).The device is therefore really hot and battery life is compromised. If I look under battery, there really isnt anything suspicious. This is CM10 running on the HTC Glacier (mytouch 4g). How do I solve this? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oxftD.jpg)![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iCQSy.jpg)


How does Android handle tablet specific apps and how do you distinguish these apps? I know there are Android apps that only work on Tablet devices (they say there are currently 16) and wont work on phones. There is a similar relationship between the iPad and iPhone but in the iTunes app store there are distinct iPad and iPhone tabs. There doesn't appear to be the same type of distinction in the Android Market that will allow me to browse Tablet specific apps.


Can the Android YouTube app display annotations?

I run the stock YouTube app on my HTC One X phone. There are a couple of channels I follow who post videos narrated in their local language, but with translations added as annotations on top of the video stream. These are perfectly viewable in my desktop browser but are not displayed in the Android YouTube app. Is there a setting for this I am missing, or are they just not available?


Android: how to grant 666 privs to a device via ueventd.rc

I need to access an USB camera connected to my (rooted) Android. I'm on a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 4.2.2. I want to access it with a normal app, so I need the device to be world readable. I can connect via shell and type               root@android:/ # su     root@android:/ # cd /dev     root@android:/dev # chmod 666 video4      and it works. But each time I disconnect the camera, and reconnect it, I have to do it again. Via shell I can remount the root file system r/w               mount -o rw,remount -t rootfs rootfs /      and then edit the file `/ueventd.rc` (actually it's `/ueventd.qcom.rc` ) and add               /dev/video*               0666   system     camera      But even if I put 666 I only get               root@android:/dev # ls -la video4                                                   crw-rw---- system   camera    81,  18 2013-08-08 10:14 video4      Is there a way to grant a 666 permission permanently? So that each time I connect the camera it gets the right file permissions? Thanks


Why does the default keyboard always change after a phone restart?

I use a Samsung Galaxy Note phone with Jelly-Bean 4.1.2. I also use SwiftKey app as as my default keyboard. After every phone restart, the default keyboard changes to Samsung keyboard. Why does the default keyboard setting change and how to make SwiftKey be the default keyboard..always?


Tablet PC with IMEI invalidity issue

I recently bought a tablet PC, from a Chinese manufacturer. Its IMEI is 315589840117903. It's showing invalid in India. Please check with this link: IMEI Validation Check How I can solve this problem? I am unable to connect to internet and unable to make any calls.


Connecting PS3 controller to Xperia Z

How can I connect my PS3 controller to my Sony Xperia Z for gaming?


Access my Fiancee android phone remotely

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I access by android phone from web browser and control it? I bought Galaxy S3 to my fiancee as a gift but she could not manage it and install APN and contacts and some apps, I am looking for free or commercial software or app, so I could help her managing her phone under her **supervision**. Thank you guys I have to help her get internet on her phone, so we could use communications apps. My phone calls bill is really expensive


Why does Better Battery Stats say my Galaxy S4 is awake 100% of the time?

I think the screenshots speak for themselves. Can't pinpoint a reason from what I see. Anyone can help please? Thanks ![Screenshot 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UOmoj.jpg) ![Screenshot 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Hak4X.jpg)   ![Screenshot 3](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Eekxs.jpg) ![Screenshot 4](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0mcrn.jpg)   Screenshots (click images for larger variants)


Do favorite Dropbox photos automatically download to my Android?

When I tried Dropbox on the iPad, whenever I Favorite a photo Dropbox will automatically download it and it will show up in the Photos app's gallery. Is this the same behavior for Androids? I have a Galaxy S2 and I have Favorited a bunch of photos, but they do not show up in the Gallery. I can only view them by going to the Dropbox app. Is this correct? Thank you. UPDATE: I did a little experiment. I Favorited a picture out of the Sample album and sure enough it downloaded and showed up in Gallery. Then I powered off the phone, and turned it back on, and it is gone from the Gallery even if the file is still in /data/com.dropbox.blabla/files/andsoforth. Ideas?


Should I keep my Android tablets' power off or leave them on standby mode?

Should I keep my Android tablets power off or leave them on standby mode? Which option is better? I have two tablets: Allwinner A10 single core 10 inch (old one) and Allwinner A31 quad core 9.7 inch (new one). I notice that sometimes when not using the tablets standby mode battery drain is 20 to 30 percent and also a little heat near battery on the back of tablet and it sometimes become slow so have to restart anyway. (I install lots of programs, software, browsers, readers, games, movie/music players. Recently the tablets are filled with Android applications.) By turning the tablet off at night when not using will it increase the tablet's life?   1. Will it increase the battery life in terms of charge/discharge cycles if the tablet is left off when not used? So it increases battery longevity for years?   2. Will it also increase the life of the memory card and flash memory (as they are dependent on read/write cycles)? Something might be getting written to them by some background programs if tablet is in standby.   3. Will it also increase the MTBF (mean time between failure) and longevity of the Arm processor and other electronic chip components, etc., of the tablets?


android userdata_.backup restore in rooted phone

yesterday I have rooted and installed custom ROM on my xolo a700 android phone , but unfortunately I Have lost my contacts and I had no backups but In android stock recovery I have backup data the file is in userdata.backup format, but I have CWM recovery only bow and I dont know how to restore that user_data.backuo file.What I have to do?


Galaxy Ace turn on problem after flashing custom ROM

I rooted my phone and tried to use a custom ROM, but I forgot to back up all the data etc using clockwork recovery. Then I reset everything, instalLed the custom ROM -- and now it won't turn on. It only gets as far as to the 'Samsung galaxy ace GT-S530I screen, and no further. What can I do to solve this issue, and being able to use my device again?


Changing System Color without Flashing a rom

Is there any way on my nexus 7 running jelly bean 4.2.2 to change the blue line that appears in the settings menu, notification bar, etc... to a green that is similar to this site's logo?


sluggish performance due to mmcqd CPU usage

I have an older Droid Incredible running Cyanogenmod 7.2. Recently, I've noticed some sluggishness on the phone that doesn't seem limited to a single app. The CPU Usage Plus app (which I think just runs `top`) often reports that the `mmcqd\2` process is using up a lot of CPU (sometimes 50-60%). Googling around, it seems that this process is somehow related to SD card access. Is there any way for me to diagnose in more detail what exactly is causing this process to use so much CPU, e.g., by seeing what other process is accessing the SD card? Could re-formatting the SD card help? Or could CPU Usage Plus be leading me astray? I have some apps installed on the SD card, and I could try moving them all back to the phone, but it would be nice to figure out a more detailed diagnosis before trying random solutions.


Why did my wallpaper stop working?

I just upgraded to Android 4.1 Jellybean (OTA carrier update to my Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX), and my Multipicture Live Wallpaper app is not loading any pictures. Previously, each screen would load pictures from a folder on my SD card. Now, it says "Picture is unavailable. Need to setup or reload". I checked, and the path is still the same in the settings, and the pictures are at those locations. Why did this stop working and how can I fix it?


How can I flash back to the stock rom for HTC EVO 4G/Supersonic using just the phone and clockwork mod recovery and/or rom manager?

I need to flash back to my stock rom for just a few minutes to get my GPS working again (http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2090&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Version%20Model%20Network%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars%20Priority). Everything I read says I need windows to do this, is there a rom I can download and just restore it with clockwork mod?


How can I manage/track the data use on a HTC Inspire?

I thought this would be a popular question but couldn't find it here so if you do please let me know. My mother just got a new HTC Inspire and is brand new to using a data plan. Since she is worried that she might go over her cap I want to know how can she track how much data she has used in a certain time (preferably within a billing period). I am on Sprint so I've never had to worry about how much data I use. My question is: **Can you recommend a method to manage/track data?** Also, I figure that apps like weather and news should be changed to check less frequently... **any other _default apps_ that should be changed to check less frequently**? Thanks for the help


Is my Samsung Galaxy Tab using wireless or 3G?

I recently got a Galaxy Tab #G from Verizon, but I'm cheap so I only got the 1GB data-plan. How do I know if the Tab is using the wireless connection I'm connected to, or if it's still trying to use 3G to load data? Is there a setting, or maybe a free app that I can get to tell me what apps are using what connection? I haven't explored much on the device itself, so there may be something built- in that I just haven't found yet...


droid x bluetooth volume too low

Does anyone know how I can get under the hood and modify the db output for my bluetooth media levels? I've read numerous posts of people complaining about this problem but am unable to find a solution. On previous phones, I was able to access the underlying system settings by inputting some lengthy combination of numbers. I don't know if this sort of hardware access exists on the droid x. I'm not finding anything on-line as to how to do this. All ideas welcome.


Stop announcement of who is calling me

How do I stop my phone from announcing the name of who is calling me on my Droid Razr Maxx? I've gone into my settings and can't find out why this is doing this.


Disable email notification to sub-folders in the exchange account

I have a number of sub-folders set up on my exchange email account with rules moving certain emails into these folders automatically. How can I disable notification for new email for those specific sub-folders? **I would like to keep using the default Android app for exchange.**


Disable Backup Service in Android Emulator

I'm trying to replace sms and contacts database on Android emulator with some other (extracted from other phone). I've already succesfully pushed files into emulator (using `adb push`), but I have to restart emulator to see if anything changes. In my log there is statement saying that phone is running form backup:                 04-23 11:22:00.064: I/SystemServer(81): Backup Service     04-23 11:22:00.135: I/BackupManagerService(81): Found stale backup journal, scheduling     04-23 11:22:00.145: I/BackupManagerService(81):   com.android.inputmethod.latin     04-23 11:22:00.145: I/BackupManagerService(81):   com.android.browser     04-23 11:22:00.145: I/BackupManagerService(81):   com.android.providers.settings     04-23 11:22:00.165: I/BackupManagerService(81):   android     04-23 11:22:00.175: I/BackupManagerService(81):   com.android.providers.userdictionary     04-23 11:22:00.204: I/BackupManagerService(81): Backup enabled => true      While watching file system in eclipse I can see that journal file is created in `/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases`, grows, then dissapears, and my mmssms.db file (previously pushed by command line) shrinks, which gaves my empty database ;/ Any ideas?