Grey Wifi and mobile data icon after upgrading to CM 10.2 20131102

I had intermittent issues before with my Google syncing not working as it should (although I've always been able to go to google.com in the browser), rebooting usually solved it. However, after upgrading from an older 10.2 version to the latest one (via CMs own update functionality), both the Wifi icon and the mobile data icon stay completely grey. As usual, I have no issues with going to Google in the browser, so I'm suspecting this is a Gapps issue or something with the ROM. Any ideas on what I can do to troubleshoot and/or solve this? I'll go ahead and try upgrading Gapps now and let you know how it goes. This is not a duplicate with any question asking what this greyed out icon means, I'm asking specifically why the sync functionality stopped working with the upgrade (if anyone knows), and how to fix it (if possible). **edit** I just realized I might be running 10.1 gapps on a 10.2 CM build, I'll update this if upgrading gapps solved the issue.


How to avoid looping the album/playlist automatic?

I use the default "Play Music" music player app (v4.3.605.398337) for listening to music. Whenever it gets to the end of an album/playlist it automatically replays it. I would like to avoid that behaviour but I can't find where/how to: does anybody know? If relevant, my device is Galaxy Nexus.


Disappearing/deleted .pls files

I am making application that is using .pls files to read shoutcasts' adresses from them. At one moment I noticed, that sometimes .pls file I was reading data from is disappearing after I have used it. After lots of testing, I noticed, that if I rename file to .txt, it won't get deleted. A little more testing, a voila - sometimes, if I read data from one .pls file (pathname provided in String), ALL .pls files on sdcard get deleted! And my doing anything with any of them - they just all get deleted. I am using HTC Desire Z, Android 2.3.3, not rooted, and I don't remember installing any applications that could be deleting files, especially without my knowledge. Any ideas? I can provide you with the app code I am using, but I don't really think it is connected in anyway to this problem.


updating from 4.3 to 4.4.x

I would like to upgrade my current nexus 4 that's already rooted on 4.3 to the latest 4.4.x android, ideally while keeping my root. Any tips on how to do this? I've fallen so far behind on the updates that I don't know what's safe anymore. Thanks in advance!


Why does my Samsung Galaxy SIII with 4.3 run so slow

Hi I live in South Africa and we recently received the 4.3 update for the Galaxy SIII. When I perform general functions on the phone(open apps, browse web, run multiple apps) everything goes very slow and as an example if I push the home button the apps on my home screen are gone and then return again after a while. Why would this update do this to my phone? How can I increase the performance of my device which now runs on 4.3?


Android mic problem and cell freezing problem

I had (and I still have) problem with my phone, a Samsung Galaxy S3. Sometimes people hear me bad or doesn't hear me at all and this is a real vexing problem. I brought the phone in a Samsung authorized center, they said me that my OS version (a Jellybean branded by H3G) could be bugged. They've replaced it. Now audio problem is still present and as if that weren't enough my phone freeze it's screen at least seven, eight times per day (I have to detach the battery to recover this issue). I have installed a software to record my phone call, I have listen again every phonecall in which my interlocutor said that he doesn't hear me and... my voice is perfectly audible in registered phonecall. I always thought that my microphone was defective but at this point I'm not so sure of this assumption. What can I do? I have no idea about the problem, could a non-branded Jellybean version resolve the problem? Could samsung completly replace my phone?


Location woes on HTC

If the NSA tracks me via my HTC phone, they must think I am strange... My location never updated. Ever. I tried removing the cache from News and Weather. Tried using GPS. Tried using WiFi. Nothing seems to work. Is there a canonical way to re-set the location in Android? Note: Phone is HTC Sensation XL. I have factory re-set it several time, no change: the first location Weather picks stays as the current one whatever I do. Applications are any weather apps whatsoever. I installed several and none updated their location correctly.


Google+ Auto Backup vs Instant Upload

What is the difference in Auto Backup and Instant Upload?


Why does Exchange ActiveSync not keep more than 'x' days of mail?

I have a HTC Desire X. I have set Exchange ActiveSync to download past 3 days. However, why does it not keep older mails which are already downloaded? i.e. on Friday, I can see mails from Tuesday on. On Saturdays, I can only from Wednesday on. The Tuesday email which was already downloaded and read is no longer visible? **Is there a way to make not delete the local copy of older emails?** There is an earlier question which is similar - Why does stock email app only keep 25 latest emails? However I don't think the accepted answer there is relevant here. From that answer > to prevent large transfers of data that end up using the device > communication thus leading to a faster battery drain; Why would keeping older mails cause large transfer of data? The older mails are already downloaded and are there on your phone. > to preserve memory consumption that in turn would leave your device slow and > inefficient. Just because the older mails are there on disk, it will not increase memory consumption. A better way to program it would be display '3' days but have a way to show older ones on demand - since the app would read it from disk only on demand, it wouldn't increase memory consumption. My phone runs Android 4.0.4.


Where did the SIP settings go to on my LG Optimus 4X?

About 3 months ago I bought my _LG Optimus 4X HD_ (aka P-880), which shipped with Android 4.0.3. I searched the settings up and down, and was quite surprised there were no SIP settings available. I'm very sure SIP support was added to AOSP with Gingerbread, so it had to be there with ICS! Did LG remove them from their Android installation? Is there any way to get them back?


Voice activated offline voice recorder

Sometimes while driving or washing the dishes some idea pops up in my head while I am listening to music. How may I record voice without touching the phone? (Sometimes while driving in remote places I do not have Internet connection so it needs to work offline)


How to have phone prioritize encrypted Wi-Fi hotspots?

I have a Wi-Fi solution similar to FON which has an encrypted private home Wi- Fi hotspot and a guest network which is unencrypted and requires one to log in once a day. My problem (or rather, annoyance) is that the phone seems to prefer the unencrypted guest network. I have it enabled because I can use other people's guest networks when I'm roaming about in the city. It would make sense that between an encrypted and unencrypted hotspot, it would be wise to prefer the encrypted one, regardless of signal strength. Is there any way to resolve this?


Can not flash LK2.08 for original firmwares on my spica

Can not flash LK2.08 for original firmwares. I try like this: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/root-samsung-galaxy-spica-i5700-with- leshaks-kernel/ i am using this kernel: http://forum.samdroid.net/f55/lk2-08-original- firmwares-root-new-superuser-wifi-tether-bb-12-07-2010-a-1193/ and i copy it to my localh computer hard disk not to phone SD card. Whn i click start i get this:               > Download Start... <0> Create File...     > <1> StartThread Detected : 1 <2>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <3>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <4>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <5>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <6>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <7>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <8>     > StartThread Detected : 0 <1> setup     > connection...      but takes 20 minutes and nothing changed. Is this normal or what i am doing wrong?


How can I study or prepare myself for an exam with the help of my Android device?

I want to learn a language or prepare for an exam with the help of my Android phone or tablet. Are there any efficient and fun methods out there to do so?


German lessons in an Android device

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I study or prepare myself for an exam with the help of my Android > device? Is there any German course that I could do on my Android device? Whether it's an app or an optimized web site it's fine by me.


Where are attachments stored when sending text messages

Where are the **attached images to text messages stored** on Froyo 2.2.1 ( Samsung Galaxy S , if that should make a difference ) ? I am asking following problems I have now when sending texts with images attached : _I can't send a picture attachment together with a text message_. **\--- UPDATE ---** I have found the solution to the problem mentioned. Please look at the answer of my other question if you have the same problem.


How should I correctly turn on my phone?

This is regularly driving me nuts. Every once in a while, my phone freezes for whatever reason. I press and hold the power button to shut if off. Now comes the part that's giving me trouble.   * If I just press the power button, nothing happens.   * If I press and hold the power button, at some point a picture of a battery appears. It will disappear again after a while (probably because I'm still holding the power button and shutting the phone back off)   * If I press and hold the power button and release it when the battery image appears, the image will stay and indicate that the battery is being loaded.   * If I press and hold the power button for _just the right amount of time_ , the Galaxy S2 logo appears and my phone boots. So, usually I find myself going through this cycle a couple of times until I finally get my phone booted. What am I doing wrong?


Android SMS path

I can't find the path of SMS database files in android os. where is the right path for SMS database files? I already tried these values and these values are not right:               /data/data/com.jb.gosms/databases/gommssms.db     /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db


How can I add a search button to my dock on a Galaxy Nexus?

I just saw a tweet where someone had added a search button to the 3 docked software buttons ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nCkW6.png) **So I'd like to know how to add the search button (or any other) to the dock with the Back, Home and Multitasking buttons** Is this a setting of the default launcher or done through some app?


Settings Keep Changing back

The settings keep going back to factory settings either when the battery is low OR I turn off the phone. For example, calendar sync turns off and I have to turn it back on each time I want the calendar to sync. The display goes to the least brightest settings and 15 seconds for screen time out and I have to go in and readjust the brightness and screen time out time. It is really annoying. When I took it to the Sprint store and asked them about it, of course, it wouldn't do it.


How can I get the stock browser to exit?

Unlike most apps, the Android browser doesn't seem to exit when you hit the Back key to exit to the home screen. This happens even when I have no web pages open. There doesn't seem to be an Exit option when I press the Menu button in the browser, either. For whatever reason, Android rarely kills it like it does with other apps. It takes up quite a bit of memory and even CPU time when in the background. Either way, all my other apps exit nicely and I'd prefer that the browser did too. Is there any way I can get the browser to exit? One could use a task killer but it's a bit of a hassle and it seems to leak memory when I kill it with TouchWiz's built-in task manager, besides the fact that task killers suck. I have a Galaxy S Vibrant running Android 2.2 with TouchWiz.


Does updating to 2.3 fix Galaxy S' lag issue?

As title. The lag issue I am talking about is the notorious "RFS lag" as explained here, and is also refered to here and here


Disable Phone's Built-in Microphone?

I just conducted a tiny experiment with the original headset that comes with Nexus One: I plugged it into the phone, expecting the phone built-in microphones to be switched off, replaced by the microphone on the headset. I was disappointed to see that the voice input behavior of the system didn't change: The phone seems to continue picking up sound from the built-in microphone(s). So, I thoroughly covered the headset's microphone with tape and tried again... Still, no change. The Nexus One's built-in microphone are fully enabled. This is disappointing because I really need to disable the Nexus One's built- in mics, so that I can use a different microphone instead. Is there a way to accomplish that?


How do I back up Google Authenticator?

I'm starting to use Google Authenticator for more and more things now, but I've just realized that if I lose my phone, or if I need to wipe and restore it to install new firmware, I will lose all of my codes. Is there anyway to back them up please? Or some kind of fallback that means I can restore it to a new device? Thanks


Use HTTP Proxy with Applications

My college network requires use of proxy settings when connecting to wifi. This restricts internet usage to the browser as it is a http proxy. I have been looking to divert the internet for app usage. I have many apps which I would like to use via wifi, much of the college has poor mobile internet signal. I have tried applications like prox


How do I delete draft SMS text that keeps reappearing on my HTC Thunderbolt?

My question is essentially the same as that discussed here, but I have tried everything mentioned in the discussion there and none of it has solved my problem. To briefly summarize the problem, every time I open a thread to send a text (SMS) message to my wife, the same fragment from a previous draft text I once prepared but did not at the time send re-appears in the text entry box as the beginning of my next reply. I have repeatedly deleted all drafts appearing under Menu/Draft (floppy icon). I have deleted the entire thread of prior texts with my wife and started a new thread, hoping to break the connection, only to have her send the first reply in the new thread, and find the fragment there again when I began to reply to her. I have tried just sending the fragment to my wife to "clear the pipes" (warning her that it wouldn't make sense but I was doing it to solve this problem). I have edited the fragment and kept one word of it mixed into an otherwise new message, hoping it would consider this draft to be completed and sent once and for all. You name it, I have tried it. Please help! My phone is a stock HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon. I previously had the Handcent SMS app installed but deleted it, and the problem is still occurring in the regular Android (or Sense, I am not sure which) messaging app.


Home key doesn't work on my Galaxy tab P1010

Sometime my P1010's Home key doesn't work suddenly. Just like last night, my tab's power was off. Then the Home key stopped work when I rebooted it. But Back key, Menu key, and Search key still work. Why? This is the third time now. I have to restore factory defaults to solve this problem every time. But I need to reinstall all my apps after that for they're lost. It's very tiresome! Anyone can help me? please!


Mount PC folder on my android, then serve audio/video through my Android to my TV via USB?

My plan would be to allow me to connect my Android to my TV by USB, and then be able to play videos/audio from my Computer that is mounted over wifi on my Android. Is this currently possible, or is there a better way that I can accomplish this task (using only a USB cable/wifi and not having to copy files to my Android) Thanks for any advice :D


Why does the vertical size of the scroll bar change?

When I scroll down a web page the scroll bar appears and constantly changes size as I scroll What does this size relate to?


Intentionally deleted Android system - how do I fix this?

Right now I own a Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 mini and I rooted it. I had this program installed from Android Marketplace that allows you to delete applications. So guess what... I deleted several applications for testing purposes and I knew that if I uninstall Android System it would break everything. I did that epic "mistake" for testing purposes (don't try this). The thing is how do I fix this? I have spent some time reading through forums and installed Flashtool and downloaded the ftf file (X10a_v2.1.update-1_2.1.A.0.435_Generic.ftf) in C:\Flashtool\firmwares directory. What I have to deal with right now: - My mobile phone switched off when deleted Android System so I decided to boot it to see if any error messages comes up. - Now my phone won't power off due to the lack of Android System. So I have to use a torx screwdriver to remove the screws and take off the battery (because Flashtool requires the phone to be switched off) but unfortunately the Torx I have is one size bigger than the required one for Xperia's screws. - I guess I have to wait until the battery is dead or I should just get a proper Torx screwdriver. The thing is that I have another Xperia x10 mini as well (works for now - didn't try any uninstall) and connected it to FlashTool and followed the instructions to flash it but I keep getting this error message: > ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ER R_DYNAMIC="SIN > header verification failed" I tried to figure out what's causing this and I end up with the "locked bootloader solution". I tried the instructions read here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions but when I typed `##7378423##` no service menu was available... That happened to the working Xperia phone. How would I possible do that on a broken Xperia? Any suggestions would be highly appreciated! We're all learning through our mistakes after all.


How do I update all my apps with the new Google Play Store?

I want to update my apps, but I can't find the option in the new play store. How can I do this?


Eclipse(and adb.exe from sdk) doesn't detect my beaglebone black as running android device

I need some help for problem. I'm using Beaglebone Black and Android (JellyBean 4.2.2) with 3.8 kernel. BBB connected to window7 through USB which comes with BBB. When I boot the android on micro SD card, it works fine(I'm using 4DCAPE LCD screen) but I cannot find it as running android device. I turn on the USB debug mode. Thanks.


no alert tone when receiving a message

I have Samsung galaxy s duos 2 GT-S7582. my problem is that, everytime I receive a txt message, I don't hear any alert. ive already checked all the notification settings and all of it were turned on..


Why are Android Apps not as polished as iOS?

When I owned a iPhone, all the software seemed to be very polished(Visually). For example, the process to getting to menu's shorter etc. I own an s4 and the apps and the software does not seem to be as polished as iOS? Both platforms are being developed by very intelligent programmers and creative people, so why is it that Android is not as polished?


LED not turning off even after there are no unread WhatsApp messages

I have this random problem with WhatsApp: the green light that blinks when there are unread messages don't turn off even after I go and read them. It doesn't even help if I delete all the messages. The only thing that helps is restarting the phone. I have a Nexus 5.


Is there any way to install Open Office in Android?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What is a good application on Android to open Microsoft Excel files? Is there any way to install Open Office in Android Emulator, So that I can Open XLS sheet in Android Emulator for my apps.Any help will really be appreciated. Thanks a lot


I've rooted my phone.  Now what?  What do I gain from rooting?

This is a common question by those who have just rooted their phones. What apps, ROMs, benefits, etc. do I get from rooting? What should I be doing now?


What does "to root a phone" mean?

I heard this phrase or the variants (rooted phone, rooting, etc.) in android forums but I don't know what it means. Can you explain it in simple terms?


Why are Android OSes "unrooted" by default?

My question is, why must every device/OS be "locked down" and require get arounds to gain full access? Why must they have to be 'rooted', and why are they 'unrooted' by default? On Windows I can gain administrative privileges with a click of abutton or command, but why do we need to go through more trouble with like iOS, Android, etc.? Why can't Android OSes have like an admin command that anybody can enter and gain full access, or file security to automatically protect access of files and enable users to get access with like a sudo command? Why do we need to "flash this", "run exploit software", "custom rom", etc.? Why can't we just have full access like on Windows, OS X, etc.? In short, why are Android OSes locked down and restricted by default, requiring the dance to get desired access? Why can't OEMs, stock OSes, or the like come "rooted" by default and give users complete access without worrying about limited use and lack of access to certain files we may want to change, features, etc.?


Why don't most of the phone manufacturers include root access in their phones by default?

Hello guys I am new here and I just want to ask a simple question about rooting. Is rooting very dangerous for phone? And why isn't it included in the phone by default? And one last question, can any device that runs Android be rooted? If yes is there an application that can do that? Like apk?


what is rooting? Should I upgrade my Xperia U from GB to ICS?

I have an Xperia U[GB] and there are certain apps which do not work on it[device is not rooted shows up everytime I try to open these apps]. So what exactly does it mean by rooted device. Should I root my device? Does it have any negative implications? Also I still haven't updated it to ICS,since I've been told that Xperia U doesn't perform well with ICS.So should I upgrade it?


Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  I've rooted my phone. Now what? I'm considering rooting my Galaxy S2. But would just like to make 100% sure that the benefits that comes with rooting your device makes it worth while. Main reason for me looking up on this is that I'm sick of apps connecting to the net (apps like calculators etc, wtf) and using up the little data that I have. I've read that once you rooted your device there are a couple of apps that let you control which apps do and don't get internet access.... I like that, I'm the one that is supposed to have the say. So is it worth it?


What is rooting?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  what does "to root a phone" mean? Is rooting just copying `su` onto the phone? Does it try to get the root user's password?


How to install CyanogenMod on my HTC Desire SV

My HTC Desire SV isn't listed as a supported device for CyanogenMod. How can I get CyanogenMod to work on it? I'm very new to this. So, I could use some help.


Google Account with limited permissions

I am trying to assess feasibility of an internal initiative at my company. Management would like to:   * Distribute Nexus 7/10s which can have primarily calendar and contacts synced by a single Gmail account   * Disable ability to send email from this account, although not from employee's account This is an effort to keep calendar and contacts in sync. **Is the second requirement possible?**


Can an app call a phone without me knowing?

The reason I ask is because I have gotten various calls from seemingly random numbers saying that I had called them. When I check my call log, there is no outgoing call to their number. This has happened multiple times, but not very often, maybe once every two weeks. I am normally very careful with the apps that I download and have avg downloaded and scanning periodically. Could it be that someone else can use the same number to call?


Unlock Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon)

I have a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx on Verizon in the US. I want to take it to Straight Talk, a MVNO that uses Verizon's network. I bought the Straight Talk SIM card, but I get an error that the phone needs to be unlocked. How can I unlock the phone to use it with another provider (same CDMA network type)?


Sync certain contacts between two devices/google account

Is there any way of syncing selected contacts from one android device/google account to another? Consider the following example: Person A and Person B share real life contacts, but on their smartphones, each person has to maintain contact details on their own. The data is there, so why do not share this? The following ideas came to my mind:   1. Create a new, shared account. All contacts that should be shared are stored in this accounts. On each smartphone, contact syncing for this account is enabled. This should work just fine on android smartphones. **But the contacts of the shared account are not accessible through the web interfaces!**   2. Use Gmail Shared Contacts for Google Apps. The drawback here is, that **this does not work for generic`@gmail.com` addresses**. Is there any other way (android app, software for Windows/Ubuntu, own contact server, ...) to sync common contacts in a way, that the contacts are present both on android devices and through the normal google webpages?


Screen goes back to home screen frequently, after Data Network enable

When I enable Data Network, my phone goes back to home screen frequently whenever I use another application or go to another place. Even when I close my screen, my home screen appears. How to fix this error? When i deactivate the data network mode, the phone works normally.. please please please update me the solution on it. My phone is Samsung Galaxy S plus.   Model Number - GT-I9001   Firmware version - 2.3.6


Installing custom ROM on HTC phones over Fastboot or ADB

I am trying to build CyanogenMod for Sensation. After building I have `update.zip`, which I can install over CWM recovery manually. But how do I install the ROM over Fastboot or ADB in order to automate the installation process? The same commands which I'm using for Google phones (Fastboot flash system) does not work normally. I think, that after flashing, system partition have wrong address.


Samsung Galaxy Nexus message notifiers

I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and would like to **enable** message notifications every 5 minutes if I don't answer a message. Is there any way to do this? Preferably for free.


Samsung Galaxy S2 doesn't play music

New Samsung Galaxy S2 doesn't play audio files. I tried using different players, but none worked. The track ether plays for 1-3 seconds or mixes different tracks into one. Considering trying to return the phone. Does anybody have solution?


App crashes with modded Galaxy Y S5360

I just installed Hybrid v5.0 Jellybread on my Galaxy Y S5360. Since then the internet browser app, Tubemate and some other apps don't work any more. What can I do?


Android as WiFi bridge with AP

I would like to extend a WiFi signal. I could buy a WiFi repeater, but a much cheaper solution would be using an older Android 4 device, which I own and don't use. The Android device is capable of creating a WiFi AP. So if I bought an external WiFi USB adapter for it, with a large antenna used as the receiver and the Android device itself as the AP, I could bridge the network. The hardware should be possible. But how about the Android software? Will there be any issues, or any considerations I need to take note of?


Wi-Fi hotspot tethering without using mobile data

Something I am having much difficulty with is creating a wi-fi hotspot on my Samsung s3 but without using mobile data for it. In other words, I connect to a PC using Bluetooth, and using the internet from the PC. I now want to create a wi-fi hotspot on my S3 using sharing this internet connection. Note that when using mobile data, this works fine, but it can't seem to share my Bluetooth internet from the PC. Any ideas if this is even possible i.e. creating a wi-fi hotspot that share internet other than mobile data. My reasons for this is that the wi-fi hotspot created by the computer is much slower/worse than that made by my S3.


Samsung Galaxy S keeps resetting itself on shutting down. How can I stop this?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S and it has worked smoothly for the last couple of years. A couple of days ago, the battery charge died and when I turned it on, it had done a factory reset. Now every time I turn off the phone and then turn it back on, it always resets itself, How do I stop this and what could be the cause?


Is it possible to unroot a device?

Once a device has been rooted, is it possible to unroot? I also want to keep my data, so can I unroot without wiping/re-imaging? If so, how difficult is this?


Wifi and data connectivity issue

Updated my Galaxy S3 to Android 4.3 (att) today. Now I can't connect to Wifi, or even find my home network, unless I turn off mobile data. I tried calling att tech support, they suggested factory reset. It's not my router as my laptop and game systems are connecting just fine. S3 connected before update. Next step is Samsung tech support but from what I've read online my best bet for a solution is here. Anyone have a fix for this? One that does not involve a factory reset. Edited to add I updated via OTA. No other problems... So far.


Where is Google Play Books storage location?

I found hints that the location might be "Android/data/com.google.android.apps.books". I don't have that folder. I have searched every file in my system looking for the book file. I have folders: "...apps.magazines" and "....apps.maps", but no "...apps.books". Also what does the thumbtack mean on the books page cover under library view... Is there a manual somewhere?


"Read Later" for Twitter posts with fewest taps possible

Most Twitter apps I've tried require at least three taps to even get to "share", which then makes me select the thing I want (I never share those links on FB or G+, I just want to save them for later, when I have a bigger screen). What I want is something similar to Tweetbot on iOS: hold the link, tap "Send to Pocket". Is there some technique I'm missing? Is there an app that can let me save with fewer taps?


Is there a way to evaluate Android apps in a browser (like Pieceable for Android)?

I have seen Pieceable which is a Website where you can upload iOS apps and then try them out directly in the browser. Is something like this also available for Android? To upload an APK File, embed some code into a website and be able to try out the app before buying it?


Why are Nexus devices often described as perfect for developers?

I often find statements on Android forums like, "Nexus devices are perfect for developers." or "A Nexus device is almost impossible to actually 'brick'" (Is this actually true?). What is it that makes the Nexus devices so special? Is it because they have the stock Android, and so tinkering with Android in its purest form is possible? It's just that I own a Nexus 4, and I don't even know why developers love it this much!


How can I transfer photos to my Android Jelly Bean device while preserving the original timestamp?

I recently bought a Nexus 4 and I would like to transfer my photos of my previous device to it. My previous Android phone used the standard USB mass storage which gave 0 problems to copy back and forth stuff, but the Nexus 4, like many other modern Android phones I suppose, uses MTP instead, which has the interesting feature of refusing to copy the original dates/timestamps of the files, using instead the date at which the files are being copied. This is obviously a huge bummer when it comes to photos; not only because one cannot check the original date at which the picture was taken while browsing on the phone, but also because they end up completely unsorted. Is there a way to transfer photos to a Jelly Bean Android phone that doesn't support USB mass storage preserving the original timestamps? Things I've tried so far:   * Transferring via USB MTP   * ADB push (both full folders and individual files)   * Transferring via SSH (using SSHDroid + WinSCP)   * Uploading and downloading from Dropbox   * Transferring a ZIP file via MTP and uncompress the file on the phone   * Transferring from the other phone via bluetooth   * QuickPic "fix date" function   * Local Sync   * Photo Date Correction   * FTPSyncX   * Smoke signals   * Yelling at the phone None of them preserved the timestamp, and this is driving me insane. (Also, I am not rooted yet, but if the only viable way requires root I would welcome that answer as well.)


Print screen in Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos

How to Take Print Screen in Samsung Galaxy ace Duos? Can please some body help me.


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to take a screenshot with an Android phone? How to print screen my application in android phone?


How can I take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Fit?

I can't find how to take screen shot on my Samsung Galaxy Fit device. I noticed that it took some screenshots and I do not know how it happened. By installing third party app it works, but I do not want to do this because they run their services in the background. Any help in this regard would be highly appreciated.


HLS Streaming in native browser

I've read in numerous sites that Android has supported HLS streaming since 3.0. However, I've been unsuccessful in getting any HLS stream to play back as it should on devices I've tested. HTC OneX running 4.0.x   Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.1.x I can't find any definitive answers on true HLS support in Android. Does anyone have a good answer here or point me to an article describing the limitations?


How to restore ColorNote notes after factory reset?

I forgot to backup my notes before factory reset and now apparently I have lost them all. Before doing factory reset though, **Back up my data** option in **Settings >> Backup & Restore** was checked but right after it there was no sign of restoring data and such. I am not however sure if this has backed up any of my _ColorNote_ app data. There is a `backup` folder at this address `/storage/emulated/0/backup` which contains backup files for some applications including one file named `com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note` which should be related to _ColorNote_ app. When I double click on this file, and install it, no note gets restored. I also did not have anything synced with my Google account before doing factory reset. I know I have probably lost my notes, but still am desperately searching for some way to restore them! Those notes where stored on Androids file system, so my only hope for now is maybe I could use some file recovery application to recover those deleted files. Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated! (Galaxy Nexus, Android version: 4.2.1, not rooted)


Is it possible to lock the homescreen from apps moving

Is it possible to lock apps into place on the home screen? My finger keeps moving them from all over the place.


Is it possible to foce close all open apps with a single button

Is is possible to do a mass closure of all open apps. For example if i have 10 apps open is it possible for me to press a single button that says force close all open apps right now?


How applications read /data directory on not rooted devices

To access directories like `/data` in file managers the device should be rooted. My phone is not rooted but I see that anti virus applications can read and scan such directories. If reading these directories need root access to the device, how this applications can read them?


Connect bluetooth webcam to Android phone?

Is it possible to connect a bluetooth webcam to an Android device? Ideally it being accessed as you would normally for recording video?


App <X> isn't working correctly. How can I fix it?

I have an application that isn't working correctly. Either it's not launching, or not responding to commands, or some of the functionality isn't doing what I expect. What are some simple steps I can do to try to fix the issue on my own? _(This question and answer are intended to be a canonical and generic source for dealing with apps that aren't working quite right.)_


How do I disable Instagram notifications?

How do I disable push notifications for Instagram? As much as possible, I don't want apps to do any push notifications (except for MMS).


What is Plain Vanilla Android?

I have an HTC Desire (which I enjoy a lot). However, HTC hasnt updated the device to ICS (they say they will update this year, no specific date). Can I get a plain android version from Google and install it? What is the difference between the Google Android and the HTC (or other brand) Android?


Samgsung Galaxy Tab mass deployment

Device - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 / Android 4.0.3 We are about to deploy 70 Samsung Galaxy Tabs for users who will be allowed only to use web browser to access document library. We created a Joomla site for document library. How do I remove all the unnecessary apps from the screen except the browser? Should I remove them one by one? How to block access to other apps or setting?


Global Address Lookups on Galaxy SIII

I have setup my Exchange Mail using the default Samsung email app. Mail and calenders works great but I am not able to do Global Address lookups. Is this possible? How can do this?


Android Tablet - Download PDF and open it on browser

Device - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 / Android 4.0.3 I have tested Samgsung Galaxy Tab for document download such as PDF from web site with many browsers. Most of them just download it to somewhere in the device and I have to go to notification window(Right and bottom) and click it again to open it. Some browsers ask me to save and ask me again to open it. Is there browser or a way that opens it when I download it? iPad works that way. iPad opens the file right away when I download a document.


Is removing an app any different from disabling an app?

One of the main advantage of rooting is removing bloatware [I guess]. Is removing unwanted brand-based or operator-based app any different from disabling it from `All Application` in `Settings`? I don't find any improvement in memory too since these apps were pre-loaded in OS and you can't use those space any way.


Connect to a WiFi-Direct Network with a device which doesn't have the WiFi-Direct feature

Can an Android device which doesn't have the WiFi-Direct feature connect to other WiFi-Direct networks as a peer connected to a Group Owner (GO)?


What are the advantages of a custom ROM over rooted stock?

What can a custom ROM provide beyond rooting that I can't get by downloading an application?


External HDD not recognized by tablet

I have an external 320GB HDD with Backtrack on it, partitioned as follows: -partition '/' ext4 -partition '/home' ext4 -swap -free partition fat32 The problem comes when I connect it to my tablet [Vonino Orin S --jellybean 4.1.1]; even if I connect the HDD to an external power supply the tablet doesn't recognize it; even more, sometimes I get a notification "Storage removed. Insert a new one.". Is there a specific way [size, FS] my HDD must to be partitioned?


lost samsung s5830 dont remember the gmail id

I have lost my Samsung galaxy ace 3 days ago.I don't remember my Gmail account, the phone's battery was low,and is now switched off.is there any way i could find it ?


My phone can't start after backup failed

I tried backing up my Galaxy S4 using this method: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-backuprestore-rom-on- galaxy-s4-with-root-cwm-recovery/   1. 1st backup failed but I could still boot the phone      When backing up, it failed halfway, it failed backing up /data/.   I rebooted my phone and found that my keyboard doesn't remember my custom words anymore.   2. 2nd backup failed and I can't start the phone anymore      I rebooted into the recovery and tried backing it up again the second time.   It failed halfway, it failed backing up /system/.   Then I tried the backup again (without rebooting) and it failed immediately saying no space on the SD card (I am not sure if it's true) So I rebooted the phone and it is showing the boot animation forever (I waited over 30 mins). I tried restoring /system/ from the first backup but it didn't help. I don't even know where the problem is, how can a backup break your phone??   Any help will be appreciated.


How can I transfer files between Samsung Galaxy Note 800 and usb pen drive?

Is it compulsory that I need a Desktop or Laptop to transfer files between Samsung Galaxy 800 and a usb pen drive.


How does fast-charge work?

How does Fast Charge work? Does it actually charge your device faster, and if so, is there a downside to using it?


What's the easiest way to create a QR code for a link?

The title is pretty self explanatory on this one.


Why does GPS not work in a train?

**GPS** signal strength is **Zero** while I'm in a (electric) train. Why is does my device not get a GPS fix in a train?


How to connect Superpad II P041 to pc

I've a superpad II P041 and I would like to connect it to my pc. I would like to use Logcat for check exception thrown by my application. The problem is that when I connect it with the USB cable, the pc doesn't recognise the tablet. I've already enabled the Debug USB. What can I try to let the pc to communicate with the tablet? Maybe I need the drivers? Thanks for your help.


Increase Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness on Samsung Dart?

I have a T-Mobile Samsung Dart (which IIUC is a re-branded Samsung Galaxy Mini) and a Wi-Fi network in my apartment with two access points. When I make Wi-Fi calls while walking from one end of my apartment to the other, the signal from the access point I was originally connected to (AP1) degrades to the point of being unusable. By the time I get to this point the signal from the other access point (AP2) is strong but my phone doesn't roam to AP2. Both access points are set up with the same SSID and security settings, so roaming should "just work". It does work when the Wi-Fi connection is idle, although it usually takes a long time for the phone to figure out that the signal from AP1 is weak and start using AP2. Using Wi-Fi calling seems to make Wi-Fi roaming even less aggressive, probably because the Wi-Fi NIC is busy sending data instead of scanning for hotspots to roam to. How do I configure my phone to roam more aggressively between Wi-Fi hotspots on the same network (same SSID and security settings)?


What are the minimum hardware specifications for Android?

As per the title, what hardware do I need to be able to run various versions of Android?


Does Android 2.1+ support the ARM9 processor?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are the minimum specifications for Android? I want to load Android 2+ (i.e 2.1 or 2.2) on an ARM9 processor, is it possible? If I could have a comparative chart of which ARM processors are supported by which versions of Android it would be helpful.


What is the minimum specification for Android 2.2 (Froyo)?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are the minimum specifications for Android? Assuming that the handset and carrier both allow the OS to be upgraded, what is the minimum specification needed for Froyo in terms of processor, screen, and other capabilities?


What are the minimum hardware requirements, or suggestions, for Jelly Bean?

**I do not want any PDF file format links or suggestions** , I just want the numbers, baby. Please tell me the minimum suggest, preferred, and all other necessary info on this. Point for? I am going to boot Jelly Bean on an older smartphone model, and want to know its suggested hardware for it to run on (memory, clock speed, firmware, other hardware).


Using an Android device as a web server

How do I use my Android device as a web server by with an IP address and port? Just like a Wifi file transfer app in the Play Store?


Upgrade and Rooting Motorola Xoom Paths

I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted. I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this? I can't download the official "over the air" update, because that clashes with the rooting process I have performed (I assume) as that bricks the device. I have been using it for a while and have many settings and apps in place. I assume there is no way I can do an in place upgrade and keep everything as it is? I assume I will have to use something like Titanium Backup, then find a pre- rooted 3.2 image and flash that on, then restore my apps and settings? Can anyone confirm if this is correct or not? Finally, if that is true, can anyone point me to such an image for my model tab?


Google Nexus 4 weird sound problem

Are there any solutions to the Google Nexus 4 weird sound problem? This is how it sounds. Will Google replace the phone? I am in Singapore and bought this phone through a friend in the US. There is no proper support information for this phone from Google / LG. I tried calling '855-83-NEXUS' but they are closed for the day. I will try calling them tomorrow.


Why does my Nexus One power off with 15% power remaining?

Once my Nexus One's remaining power drops to 15%, it automatically powers off. On turning it back on again, it reports that it's now on 0% power. Do all Nexus Ones behave like this, or is it just mine? Possibly relevant apps I have installed are:   * BatteryTime Lite. This gives a percentage power in the notification bar. I thought it might be mis-reporting, but the value it reports always seems to match what the phone reports in Settings > About Phone > Battery Use   * JuiceDefender. This turns the data connection on and off to try to preserve battery. I can't see settings in either of these that would turn the phone off at 15% power. I'm currently on Android 2.3.4, but I think this happened on earlier versions too.


How to make Froyo's portable hotspot more stable?

I have updated to Froyo on my HTC Desire yesterday and am testing out the portable hotspot option. The problem is that it is very unstable, at random times (1 to 10 minutes) I lose the WiFi connection. I have a laptop on my lap and the Desire in my pocket, so it's not like they are out of reach. Does anybody have any ideas on this? Similar experiences?


View "What's New" in landscape in the Play Store

When I'm on my Nexus 7 (2013) in landscape mode, the Play Store shows me the permissions list, but nothing about what's changed in the application being updated. In portrait mode I get the full details. Is there some way to quickly view application details in landscape mode?


Verizon Activation Setup Galaxy s3

I recently bought a new contract-free Verizon CDMA Samsung Galaxy S3 for testing purpose and I couldn't pass the activation setup wizard. When I reached the customer service they said I have to activate it to use it which is lame. I buy a 300$ phone and they force me to activate it with a plan to use it. How can I skip this? I tried how-do-i-bypass-the-verizon-activation-on-a-samsung-fascinate but it didnt work.


How can I reset WiFi without rebooting the phone?

Sometimes WiFi networks are not picked up on my Moto G. Switching WiFi or flight mode on and off does not solve the problem, however a phone reboot does. Does anybody know of a way I can reset the WiFi completely without rebooting the phone? For example, with 3G issues I would go to the testing menu (*#*#4636#*#*) and switch the radio on and off, or switch flight mode on and off, which would typically cure the problem. Anything similar for WiFi? Thank you.


How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis?

Last night I got a telemarketing call on my Verizon Droid X. I was horrified, to say the least. I absolutely do NOT want telemarketers wasting my time and minutes with their B.S. I looked into screening blocking calls through Verizon, but it seems Verizon only lets you block a total of FIVE numbers. I think this is unacceptable. I went to the app store and there are a number of such applications available. From reviews and comments it's really hard to choose. Is there a way to solve this problem? An app? A procedure? Something within the phone itself? I'm using the soak release of Gingerbread, 2.3.3. I don't care about price. I just want something that is fast and effective.


How to ban a incoming number on Android 2.3

How could I ban a incoming number? What is the sequence of menu actions I should follow to get an appropriate menu if any and where to find help documentation on Android user interfaces? I have searched in the net but I'd unable to find any. I have android 2.3 operating system on my ARM qualcomm 7225a application processor.


Can I configure my Android Phone to block certain numbers calls?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis? I'm receiving calls from call-center companies that wan't to offer me services that I don't want. I already ask them to stop calling but they keep trying.. Can I configure my 2.2 Android Phone(Galaxy 551) to block the incomming calls from certain numbers?


blocking individual numbers & text messages for Android phones

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis? Had Easy Filter app and it worked great for a while on my Samsung Galaxy, then it stopped. Question which phone does the Easy Filter work well with? Or which Android phones are compatible with which call blocking apps. Need to block specific numbers from incoming calls and text messages.


How to hyperlink to file in KingsoftOffice?

I have an Excel spreadsheet created in Windows and open in Kingsoft Office. I would like to be able to create a hyperlink to specific files on the tablet itself. For example, I want to be able to link to `/Root/sdcard/Cool Example Folder/12345.pdf`. How would I go about doing this? If Kingsoft Office won't do this, is there an Android app that will let me do this? Samsung Galaxy Tab, Android OS `4.0.4`.


Why do some devices ship without the Market installed?

Someone explain to me why some tablet manufacturers use software hubs other than **Market**. I bought a **Coby Kyros** ($160 @ KMart, Puerto Rico) and it brings **AppsLib** instead, and I immediately noticed that not all apps are there. I already found steps to root the tablet and install Market, but the question still bugs me.


How can I add the market to my device?

I have a white Pandigital Novel that I hacked to run Android 2.1. The firmware I have did not come with the market. Is there a way I can put the market on it? Is there a "market.apk" somewhere?


CM 11 kitkat RC2 on my htc explorer

I have installed CM 11 kitkat RC2 on my htc explorer things went fine I have flashed it but now I can;t see my playstore file manager etc only thing is I can see my contacts...please give me a solution


Newbie needs help: Not sure how to get Google Play apps on CyanogenMod

I finally decided to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon). The installation process went _pretty_ smoothly (I only had to pull the battery twice ;)), but I am having no joy reinstalling all of my Google Play apps. I'm beginning to think I've made terrible a mistake. Does CyanogenMod **not** integrate with Google the same way that stock Android does? Can I not just enter my Google username and password and redownload all of my apps and settings? I mean, I knew that the Play Store isn't bundled with CyanogenMod due to licensing issues. But I thought that installing the Play Store was as simple as downloading the APK. So far I've downloaded two versions of the the APK and both crash on launch. I've tried all of the usual things like clearing the app cache and rebooting the phone. I also downloaded a 150 MB "Gapps" package from cyanogenmod.org that I have no idea what to do with. The download page has absolutely no instructions, nor does the package contain a readme. I've read that I need to "flash the apps through recovery", which I can sort of parse, but all of the documentation and explanations I've found this afternoon assume the reader knows more than I do. Any guidance would be very much appreciated. By all accounts, CyanogenMod is awesome. Technical details:   * Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)   * CyanogenMod 11.0-InstallerXNPQ02R (Android 4.4.2)


I've deleted Google Play Store. How can I reinstall it?

I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "Package file is invalid" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. I was told doing this would uninstall the application, and then the device would automatically reinstall Google Play Store. I did this, restarted my phone, but the application never reappeared. I think tried downloading an `.apk` file to install this manually, but on install the application wouldn't load. Has anyone done this before? How can I reinstall this application? I believe I need it for all future downloads and updates to my applications. For the record, my phone is **not** rooted.


Where to download and install Google Apps on Android 4.0.4 device?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I have an international android smartphone which doesn't have anything related to Google Play Store installed. So I have to install GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, Vending.apk, ... by myself. I was able to find information about how to do it online but I cannot find where to get those apks for my version of Android, which is version 4.0.4. If I download them, how can I know/verify they are the right version for the android 4.0.4?


Accessing android Marketplace from desktop android capable phones in office

We have some android capable desktop IP phones in our office, is there an app that i can download to my phone that will allow it to access the Android marketplace. There is currently no way to access the marketplace, we have to manually download the apps on a card and upload them to the phone. Any ideas would help, thanks. UPDATE: I know how to download and install apps to the devices, i am looking for an app that will allow me to access the marketplace from the desk phones so i dont have to manually install via an SD card. I searched the forums and wasnt able to find the answer I wanted.


Android Market or Google Play Store for black Pandigital Novel

I'm looking for an easy way to get the Android Market or Google Play Store on my black Pandigital novel. I've searched and searched, but I couldn't find any ways to get either of them. If anyone knows an easy, simple way, please let me know!


Bought a cheap android tablet, how can I install GMail, Play Store and the other Google apps?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I met the IFA here in Berlin on the last day. This was a great chance to buy one of these simple cheap chinese no-name tablets. I wondered, a smallweight tablet with HDMI, Bluetooth, hd display and a dualcore! cpu. I got it for 70 €. But at home i surprised, ohhh, no Market, no Gmail. Tried different ways to install these apps. Every time force close. I'm using Ubuntu as my workstation and looked with adb for the device. Found one, good! The command lsusb gives me               Bus 001 Device 031: ID 18d1:4e22 Google Inc. Nexus S (debug)      And now, i would like to install google apps like market and gmail. For this i've downloaded the gapps zip file. No chance to install one of this apk files after unzipping. Does anyone have an idea how i can achieve this?


How to get Google Play in China

I just bought the Samsung S3 in China and Google Play is not installed - how can I get it, or at least get my Gmail?


How to install android market app manually?

I have device with android 2.1 and I want to install android market app manually. Can I do that? I have download android_app.apk file into my device but while installing getting following error. **Package com.android.market_app requires unavailable shared library com.google.android.datamessaging; failing!** I tried to search datamessaging.jar file but I can not able to find. Does I need to do something else.


Chinese Galaxy note has no google account

I am using a Galaxy note [GT i9220], it has samsung account for cloud synchronization but no google account. I9220ZCLSF It supports Chinese / Korean / English language only. using Android 4.1.2 It seems I could set up gmail through exchange synchronization which is not so efficient.   1. Is there a way to enable google account ?   2. Once solved, can I sync contact both to Samsung and Gooogle cloud ? UPDATE: I just want a google account for email, addressbook and calendar sync. Do I necessarily need to flash cyanogen mod to enable google account ?


Error installing Google Play Store on tablet

I have a tablet which doesn't have Google play store. I downloaded it but when I open it, it says "Unfortunately Google play store has stopped." I have already cleared data but it is not working.


play store not working

I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "Package file is invalid" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. I was told doing this would uninstall the application, and then the device would automatically reinstall Google Play Store. I did this, restarted my phone, but the application never reappeared. I think tried downloading an .apk file to install this manually, but on install the application wouldn't load. Has anyone done this before? How can I reinstall this application? I believe I need it for all future downloads and updates to my applications. annd i have checked system folder (my device is rooted) and vedor apk is not there i have dwonlode it and installe then too its not working wht to do?>??????????????????????????.....


How do I install Google Play on Cyanogen Mod 10.1?

I see CyanogenMod 10.1 removed Rom Manager. How do I now install Google Play?


No Google Play Store in Craig 4.0.3 Android tablet

I have a Craig 4.0.3 Android tablet. Can it download apps from the Google Play Store? My tablet does not seem to have the Google Play app. Is there a way to download the Google Play Store app? I have already signed up with a Gmail account, which was one of the prerequisites to access the Google Play Store. Please let me know. I keep getting an error that I cannot download apps, because I don't have the Google Play Store app. Thank you very much.


Does China Mobile Galaxy S3 model GT I-9308 have Google Play Store?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? Does this Galaxy S3 have Google Play Store pre-installed so I can download Android apps? I can't find Google Play Store in my phone.


Google Play does not work on Samsung S3 (GT-I9300) purchased in China Unicom

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does China Mobile Galaxy S3 model GT I-9308 have Google Play Store? Just want to check   1. Whether Google Play support Samsung S3 (GT-i9300)?   2. I have downloaded the Google Play to S3 but it won't work? Is there any way to use Google Play on a Samsung Galaxy S 3? (I have a Google account and it worked fine on another Smart Phone.) Actually same issue for other Google applications like Google+, Gmail, etc.


Reinstall uninstalled Google Play Store

How do I tackle my problem as I have mentioned in the title? I tried to check many times but I could not install Google Play Store. I have a Micromax a77 Canvas.


How to sync android market account if I have the app but the market isn't in my add account?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I've been trying to get the new market on my phone for a while, I finally did then it asked if i wanted to add an account, i clicked yes. Once i went to settings to add the account market account wasn't in there, how do i add one now?


I have recently installed a custom ROM and cannot find the Play Store. It seems like all apps that belong to Google are missing. **How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, ...) on my Android device?**


How to flash the gapps package after installing CyanogenMod

I have recently installed the `CyanogenMod` in my Samsung N700. Issues now i want to install Google apps like play store, maps etc. Learning from here i have download the `.zip` package and it is in my sdcard now. Issue is now i don't know how to use it, if i try to open it its says no application to handle such(zip) files. Can anyone please guide me through this?


Where can I get Android Market App for my Tablet?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I add the market to my device? I do not have Android Market App installed on my Tablet. When I try download Google Maps App - it redirects me to link which look like that `market://details?id=com.goodle.android.apps.maps` and my browser fails on it. I guess I have to have Android Market App installed in order to install other apps. Right? Where can I get Android Market App ?


Google Play Store - Not Working

I'm currently using an Arnova 10G2 that has never been used as it was a relatives christmas present. When trying to load the Google Play Store on the device after re-downloading it from Softpedia, a notification comes up saying: > You must add an account to continue. Do you want to add one now? Whether I click yes or no, it closes the application and brings me back to the devices home screen. I do not want to root the device to fix this. Is there any sort of known solution? I could not see a clear one when searching.


Installing official Google Marketplace on a chinese Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I'm currently living in China, so I bought my Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101 here. For some reason it does not come with the official Google Marketplace application but with some other application that only supports chinese as a UI language and uses some other "less official" market place. I did find the Market App from google and installed it. However when I start it it tells me > You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one > now? If I click Yes, I'm simply redirected to the home screen (the app remains open in the background) Does anybody know of a way to set this up? Because the only thing was able to add to the device was my gmail account for e-mail. Thnx.


how can i install google play on my 4.0 tablet?

i have an internet tablet with android ft ICS ( ice cream sandwich) with no google play. i want to know how to download or install google play into my tablet. i've tried several ways but no luck... it keeps saying "unfortunately , google play has stopped" . Any easy ways or suggestions to how i can get google play **WITHOUT ROOTING**?


Re-Installing google play

I got my google play and google play services deleted from my rooted phone.I had moved all the apps on internal apps to my partitioned sd card,which got corrupted.Tried installing google play apk and services from other sites but they would not install. Phone model:Galaxy Y S5630 Need your help.


Android HTC G7 without Google applications

I recently got an Android HTC G7 phone which claims to be Android 2.2. But I do not see any Google applications installed (market, maps etc). Is there a way to install these libraries and get started?


How do I install Play Store on my HCL Me tablet?

I have an HCL ME Connect 2.0 tablet. It has 1Mobile Market pre-installed. I want to install the Google's original Play Store for multiple reasons, like the application Google Keep doesn't work because of the lack of "Google Play Store services." I don't have any knowledge in a tablet's technical realms, like rooting it, so kindly be comfortably easy and reasonably detailed if there's a solution. Thanks!


Permanently indicate to Market an application should refuse upgrades?

Some applications update frequently, (like Dolphin Browser), but to my needs the current version is clearly enough, barring a major advance of the application. Some applications (like Slacker Radio) remove earlier functionality via updates, in the interest of cleanliness or to strengthen marketing additional features to a subscriber audience. Slacker Radio specifically moved the look-ahead next artist functionality into their pay version. So, for me, these are 2 cases for specific updates I would prefer never to perform because I am either happy, or just content. Currently I reject selecting Update-All, since they remain in the list, and update my apps one- by-one. Is there a way to tell Market/Google Play to shield them from the update list on a semi to permanent fashion to prevent them, especially to prevent inclusion in an accidental mass-update?


Is it possible to hide an application from Google Play?

**Some perspective:** Hi, my mobile phone is from 2011 and my manufacturer stopped providing updates past a certain version so I decided to put a Cyanogenmod based ROM on it (CM 10.2, 4.3 based). There's a problem though, I don't understand it completely but it has to do with the ION memory allocator versus the PMEM one. My phone is not using the former for its graphics drivers (or something along those lines) and applications like the current Google Maps instead of displaying properly make the screen flicker. Since it's no use that way, I'm using the last of the older version (6.4.14) which is the last I know not to cause that. My phone is always telling me there're updates for Google Maps and because of that I can't have application autoupdate on. **The actual question:** Is it possible to hide an application from Google Play so that its updates are not suggested as updates? As if it were actually not installed for example.


MS Exchange with Default Email App is Randomly Draining Battery!

I'm using my Exchange email account for work with the default Email app on my Nexus S running Jellybean... usually everything works just fine, but within a week or so it'll start consuming massive amounts of battery. Flushing the data + cache and deleting / reinstalling the Exchange account usually fixes whatever went awry... until the next time the problem comes back. I haven't tried uninstalling / reinstalling the Email app itself, as the OS cautions me not to do that with a default app. Is there a way to fix this problem besides "Don't Use It"?


Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off?

Will the alarm still go off if I turn off the phone before? Example: when I have low battery, I have to go to sleep and wake up at X o'clock, and there is no charger around. _Should I turn off the phone?_ Note: If it makes any difference my phone is Galaxy S running froyo


How can I set up an alarm on an Android phone powered off?

When I configure the alarm on my Android phone, if I turn the phone off, it does not turn on when the time comes. My most basic featurephones had this feature, surely Android can do it as well, no? Otherwise, what would be the technical limitations?


Will a shutdown Android phone wake me up (like feature phones do)?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off? I have three devices with Android and I just wanna one of them alarming when turned off. I turn off my devices to do not receive any alert type from sync, apps, calling, sms etc. and also to do not waste battery charge. I know I could just switch devices to airplane or silent mode and connect them to power, but I would like to know just how to use alarm when device is turned off... I miss that feature from my old dumbphones...


Get all users by Organization name in People app of HTC One X

I have HTC One X and I have stored my contacts in the People app. I have put Organization name in their details. I want to view all the users belonging to a particular organization. I am unable to find a way to do that. Is there a way to view all my contacts in People app by Organization name or at least search by it?


SD card "damaged" after every reboot / power off

When I turn off my phone, next time it says `SD card is damaged` and all data is gone, I can only reformat it. The phone is "gionee iq275" (also known as "Fly" in Russia), Android version is 2.3.4. What can be the source of problem? How can I get rid of it? I know, the phone is crap, but at the moment just throwing it away and buying another is not a solution.


Android Device Partitions

I understand how partitions work on a harddisk, also how to use programs to create, change, delete these partitions. I am using also Android for quite some time - but never really tried to go very deep regarding the system itself. I would really get some more details regarding how the system works but I feel I cannot find the right source for the deeper knowledge. In this question I would like to focus on the Android partitions only. I found this source: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_more_concepts#Partitions_and_directories But I would like to understand a little bit more: Is the concept similar to harddisks? Can these partitions also be changed? Or would it be necessary at all? Are there tools to change the partitons? Can I brick my device forever when working on the partitions? Thank you so much!!


Is It Possible To Change the Read-Only File System In Android With Out Root?

I have a ZTE Savvy, and if you didn't know by now its the most impossible phone to root, I tried all type of programs,then stumbled on a program called cydia's Impactor. Everything was going fine and then an error popped up on the computer and said: "Mount: read-only file system" Im wondering. is that the cause of why my phone never rooted in the first place? Any way around it?


A3000 chinese mobile - Dual-SIM or Dual-GSM support since Android 2.2 (again?)

My question topic is Android support for dual SIM hardware. More specifically I'd like to find out if it's the Android 2.2 release that added support for real dual SIM and dual GSM support, and to which extend both cards are online or usable as data channel. A question about Dual SIM Android phone? already came up here, but it didn't investigate the issue completely. And the mentioned mobile (Tiger G3) was also most likely incorrectly reported as Android phone. From all pictures I've seen it's a regular chinese MTK/NucleuOS phone. I want to base my question on the STAR A3000 as hardware example. It's verified that it is really running Android, and dual SIM capabilities seem very plausible:   http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=A3000   I'm linking to a search listing and not a shop or review directly to avoid the impression of spamvertizing. It's also a more long-lived link that way. But foremost I want to highlight that there are two hardware versions. The original A3000 runs Android 2.1 and offers no dual SIM capabilities. All newer listings advertise both Android 2.2 and dual SIM support. The trouble with chinese mobiles and resellers is that not all details are super reliable. You'll have to cross check multiple sources, and better assume the lowest common denominator. In the above shop search some Android 2.2 dual sim A3000s are for example still depicted with the original hardware version. I've seen a few images (and there's a youtube video) with the dual sim slots, so I presume this verified. There's also a rumor (on dealextreme) that both hardware versions are identical and there's just a black cover above the second sim slot for the first version (looks plausible from pictures). So that's why I assume that Android 2.1 didn't support such features, and the Android 2.2 kernel maybe introduced it. The hardware in this phone most likely supports not only dual SIM, but dual GSM. This means that both SIM cards are connected the whole time, to two different networks. All previous MTK chips and mobiles support that.   However I've seen one picture of the A3000 Android 2.2.1 version which shows a configuration screen with an option along the lines "[x] Select SIM card at bootup". This would suggest that it's not a real dual-GSM setup, but just dual-SIM - which only allows switching. Yet _all_ the listings from my first link suggest that the phone and Android is "dual sim dual standby". So I'm confused. Back to the question: Did Android 2.2 introduce proper support for dual-GSM? I know none of the big brand vendors supports anything like that, so it must be a fringe feature, maybe not even in the OHA documentation. Any chance something like this was mentioned in some sort of release notes? (Really I have no clue, no Android phone yet, still gauging.) My main interest is keeping my main phone number, and using a secondary SIM and contract for data connnections preferrably. Or the other way round. * * * Another note. I know there was also the General Mobile DSTL1 once, which was the first (and for a long time only) Android 1.5/1.6 phone to advertise dual- SIM. I don't know to which extend it supported real dual-GSM functionality. But it's interesting that old Android versions allowed it. So I'll extend my question into why no Android 2.0 and 2.1 phones with dual-sim existed. Did the feature possibly come and go twice in Androids lifetime?


Can I easily redownload all my apps if I get a new phone?

I am considering buying a new phone. Is there a way to easily redownload all of my apps onto the new phone without having to search for each one individually?


Note 3 Won't Power On

Ok so less than 30 minutes ago my Note 3 was working fine! I put it in my pocket and looked at it again and it was off and wouldn't turn on. It had plenty of battery left at the time though I don't know exactly how much. First thing I did was take it to the charger. The battery icon wouldn't show up so I pulled the battery and tried booting into recovery. That did not work either. I tried to power it on without the battery in via the AC charger. (Yes some phones will boot without a battery). That also failed. I tried a different AC adapter of the same rating. It failed. I tried a different cable, fail. Etc etc. Any ideas? Also it's worth noting that when it was plugged up to the charger it got reasonably warm. The battery didn't get warm. The area around the Snapdragon 800 got warm. With and without the battery in whilst on the charger it still got very warm. (Like it was trying to do something very load intensive?)


Does anybody know a pdf reader WITHOUT save as and share features

I am looking for a PDF reader that DOES NOT have a save as or share feature. It would need to be compatible with Froyo 2.2 My reason for asking is I have created an application that reads self- encrypted pdf files and saves them to the sdcard, from here I wish for the suggested application to open the file, but be unable to save/share it. It would render the encryption/decryption process pointless if the user can simply save the file and/or share it.


Samsung Nexus S II headphone does not work for any application except phone

I have a samsung Nexus s II with android Ice Cream Sandwich OS on it.The headphone does ONLY work with phone application. It does not work with other applications (mainly media player). Any idea? Thanks for you help, Best


Pair two Bluetooth devices simultaneously

I am building an app for an Android tablet that will control an Arduino microcontroller board (paired via bluetooth). However, the tablet will also be paired via Bluetooth with my Android phone to share the phone's internet connection. Can I pair the devices this way simultaneously?


How can I find the saved password in Android browser?

I have Prestigio Tablet with ICS. I forgot a password from important site. It's remembered in the tablet's browser. How can I see it without rooting the tablet?


Is there a way to stream all audio from PC to Android via USB?

My headphones socket on my laptop is busted, and I'm wondering if I can stream all the audio (every sound the PC makes) from my laptop to my Android, so I can use the headphones connected to the phone. It has to be by USB/Firewire, as my laptop doesn't have Bluetooth...


Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab run Facebook games and applications?

Can I open any Facebook games/applications on the Samsung galaxy tab? Games/applications like farm villi, Poker etc will work properly in the tab.


Instead of tabs, is it possible to save links and read them one by one?

My reading style is as follows:   1. Open the main page of, say, a newspaper.   2. Review the entire main page and open the links I want to read in a new tab. This usually results in 30-40 tabs   3. Read and close tabs one by one. Unfortunately, Chrome for Android crashes frequently if many tabs are open. So I'm looking for a way (addon, app) to a different workflow:   1. same   2. Review the entire main page and add the links I want to read to a reading list.   3. Walk through the reading list: read the first article, touch Next, etc.


Keeping Galaxy Note 2 Connected As Installer

I have been playing around and making my own app and I have run into some difficulty. I have the Galaxy Note 2 right now running Android 4.3 (Main phone connected to Verizon) I also have a Galaxy Nexus that is running Android 4.2.2 (Old phone I have as backup) When I plug the Note 2 into the computer is stays connected as an installer for about 30 seconds before it changes into Media Transfer mode and my SDK manager won't recognize it anymore. Whereas my Nexus stays in installer mode and as long as it's plugged into my computer my SDK manager can recognize that it's there. Both phones have Developer Mode turned on and USB Debugging turned on. Is there some setting I can change to make my Note 2 perpetually stay in Installer Mode when plugged into my computer? It is a real pain to plug and unplug when I want to test my app. (Note: Neither phone is rooted and I have no plans to root them anytime soon.)


My SGS3 is recognised but does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup!

My SGS3 is recognised -- but it does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup! I have tried everything from numerous cables to different PCs & even a Mac (because I'm a Mac user). I've used a PC to satisfy myself that it's not my Mac and nothing has worked. Any suggestions? Should I contact samsung and say "Give me a new one"? But what good is that when all my files photos and music are on this that won't back up!!


is it possible to upgrade the android OS on all phones?

Do Android phones as a rule allow you to upgrade the OS version at will, or does this require special support from the manufacturer or carrier?


How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?

I'm using a Samsung I9000 and I have some annoying apps that came pre installed by the phone vendor, like a music store, a custom web browser and other memory leaking apps. Those crappy apps can't be uninstalled neither by "manage applications" tool nor by editting the apps tiles in the front menu. I guess I have to be root user or something to get rid of those apps, but I don't know how.


How to uninstall apps such as Crayon Physics?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I have several apps like Crayon Physics that don't show up in the list of installed apps in the market. How do you get rid of them? Samsung galaxy note.


Can I uninstall built in apps?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? Can I uninstall default applications that come with the Android OS? For eg:contacts,calendar,message.


Get rid of pre-installed bookmarks on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3?

I want to get rid of ALL of the bookmarks pre-installed on my phone. It really ticks me off that I can delete like the ones I install and cannot delete those I do not want. Actually, I want to know how to get rid of anything I do not want. Bookmarks, social apps, junk. Please help.


Uninstall Sprint apps without rooting?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? Is it possible to uninstall stock Sprint apps (such as Sprint TV and Nascar) without rooting the phone? If so, are there any undesirable side effects?


How to delete a system app?

How can I delete any system app? I deleted a wallpaper app in my app folder but I don't see any changes? I want to delete some apps especially default factory-installed apps. Is there a simple way?


Delete programs pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy 551

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? How can I delete some programs that are pre-installer on my phone? On settings I can't delete them, is there a way to delete those? I'll use it focused on development. It has some samsung applications that I'll never use. It comes with Android 2.2 Thanks in advance for any help


Please explain this weird response to adb command

127|root@android:/ # find / -iname "aaengine"                                       find: /proc/19619: No such file or directory      **I dont know why I got told about some file I never known about when trying to find aaengine file**


Camera stopped working, how to check if it's hardware problem?

I'm quite sure this is hardware problem. I tried the following:   * cleared application cache and restarted phone   * tried alternative camera applications   * reset phone to factory settings (still doesn't work)  There is just error message saying: > Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped. Now I suspect it could be Gallery app problem. I rooted the phone and used super user app to disable Gallery and than install alternative gallery app. Still not working, now error is > Camera has stopped working Is there any way I can check if actual camera is broken? I'm using Android 4.2.2 on this phone? Log file ( part about camera ): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0-PZcQ_Q9-ZV1pON0ZlMzNjck0/edit?usp=sharing And this is entire log for last 2 minutes ( while I was opening a camera ): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0-PZcQ_Q9-ZTW9QeTVKdk1NdEU/edit?pli=1


What is the Practical difference between the Home screen and the Launcher screen?

It seems that on my Nexus One, the home screen and launcher screen essentially serve the same purpose: Host application icons, allowing you to launch them. Are there any other differences, other than the names and the way to reach these screens? For example, can the launcher screen include widgets?


Streaming video to Android

Does Android natively support any type of streaming video similar to m3u8 on iPhone? Looking for a solution that handles HTTP Streaming or Progressive download with an option to deliver multiple quality of streams and change between the different quality levels while playback. Thanks.


Where's the 8pen Preview Popup?

I just purchased the 8pen keyboard last night, and one frustration I'm having is that I keep having to look around my finger to figure out where the next letter is. I found this blog post from November saying that the keyboard was now free and also updated to, among other things, include a preview popup that would show where the letters are. The bit about the app being free is definitely outdated, as there is no free app on the marketplace and the links it includes are dead. It would seem that the preview popup is also gone. I'm hoping someone can help me either to get the preview popup in my version (2.0.3), or help me find the version that has the preview popup.


Can't Add Shortcuts to Home Screen, get Shunted to Folder

I recently started using folders to organize my apps, but I've noticed since then that I can not add any shortcuts to the homescreen. If I try to drop an item on the home screen, it instead gets put into a folder (apparently at random, no less). This happens even if I drop the icon on a completely empty screen with no folders. If I drag the app out of the folder back to the home screen and drop it, it goes to a different folder instead. Running Android 2.3.5


What's the name of the protocol that android devices use in debug mode?

I have a strange Android prototype what we got from a customer. Said customer has forgotten about it, and I'm now fiddling with it to see if I can make it do anything interesting. The device appears to be the same family as the Acer beTouch. It used to boot fine, but while trying to make it go into fastboot mode it has stopped booting correctly at all. Now it boots up into some weird debug mode. If I plug it in to USB, it shows up on my Linux box as a /dev/ttyACM0 port via Linux's USB modem driver. However, it's _not_ a modem. If I connect to it via a serial terminal and press RETURN it responds with:               OK      If I type anything else and press return, I get:               NOTSUPPORTED      So, it's not a Hayes modem. It's not Android's fastboot or adb protocols. hwinfo tried to probe it but didn't get anything. Since it's a USB device, I can't get any messages that appears on startup. I've done evil things with a whole bunch of Android devices but I've never seen this before. Anyone recognise it? (Tips on how to make it boot again would be useful, too; I _have_ found recovery mode --- CALL+VOLUP+POWER, for reference --- but factory resetting it does nothing. I haven't found fastboot yet.) **Update:** I was wrong! It _is_ a Hayes modem. It just doesn't understand any commands. So:               AT     OK      But:               ATI0     NOTSUPPORTED      I can't find any commands that make it do anything, not even `AT&V` or `ATS0=0`. Which is weird. I don't know why the phone is booting into this mode; probably something's wrong with the root filesystem. Don't suppose anyone knows a magic Android Hayes command to get a root shell, or reboot into recovery or fastboot, or _anything_ that I could try?


Get profile photo to Android contact manager for non-friend contact from Facebook

I would like to know if is possible import a Facebook profile photo to contact manager for contacts which **I don't have in my friend list** on Facebook. For example:   * In Android, I have this contact: "John Smith".   * On Facebook, there also exists some John Smith, but I don't have a John Smith in my friends list on Facebook.   * I would like add his photo from Facebook to the contact manager in Android.


Email Priority with MS Exchange account

I'm new to the Android world. Just got a corp phone (Moto Atrix w/2.2 froyo). I have my MS Exchange account set up on the phone and get tons of email all hours of the night. Most emails can wait until I get in the office in the morning, but some are VERY important and need to be read the minute they come in. Is it possible to give certain emails a higher alert level than others? Like say my boss emails me and I need to answer it at 3AM. Can I give my bosses email address priority 1 email alert (BING BING BING) and every other email I get level 3 priority (bing)? Thanks for any help


If I do factory reset, set a different primary account, will I lose all the apps I already downloaded?

Assuming I purchased and downloaded a few apps, via the existing primary account from the Android Market: If I do factory reset, then set a **different primary** gmail account, will I lose all the apps I already downloaded? If not, what is really being erased when a factory reset is done?


Why most of the devices supported by CyanogenMod are from HTC?


Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device?

I own a Motorola Flipout, Android 2.1 stock ROM. According to the market the app "Handyticket Deutschland" is not compatible with my phone. The required Android version is 1.5 or above. How can I tell why the app will not work for me? ![Android Market](http://i.imgur.com/UmfGm.png) The Flipout has a comparably small screen. Is it possible that the publisher just forgot to mark my phone's display resolution as supported? Note: Users from outside Germany see a different message. I believe, those country-restriction are unrelated.


Is there any way to know the cause I cannot install app from Google Play

I'm using Sony Xperia S (also I have old SE Xperia X10 Mini) and want to install mytaxi app. But Google Play says that I'm not eligible to do this and I do not understand why! I've found an apk in the internets and it works fine, but I want to know the reason and have updates.


Candy Crush on HTC Desire?

Am I not able to install Candy Crush game on my HTC Desire. The telephone is not rooted and just hard reset How can I solve it?


"device isn't compatible with this item" - why?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some Apps on the market be incompatible with my device? I would like to download and install this app on my _Samsung Continuum SCH-I400_ running Android **2.2.2** but instead of a `download` button, the Market displays an error message that reads: > Your device isn't compatible with this item. I checked the minimum requirement for this app and it says Android **2.2**. Why would Android Market flag it as incompatible with my phone? Is there a way to get from the Android Market more details about this incompatibility? What do I need to add or change in my _Samsung Continuum SCH-I400_ to make it compatible?


Cannot download app from Google Play Store

I'm trying to install, on my Galaxy Tab GT-P3100 (with Android 4.0.3), an app which requires Android 2.2 or superior - as in the page's app on Google Play Store (webpage). However when I try to download it (from the link above), it says it's not compatible with any of my devices. Why is that? ps: I cannot find that app on the Google Play Store (app).


How does an app such as "Plants vs. Zombies Great Wall Edition" get downloaded or purchased on Android?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? I read that Plants vs. Zombies Great Wall Edition is available on May 18, 2012, but on an ASUS Transformer T300, searching on Google Play, Amazon App Store, or QQ game install app, all gave nothing. Does someone know how to purchase or download it? The related news is: http://www.techinasia.com/pvz-great-wall-edition-and-kingdoms/ http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/weekly/2012-05/11/content_15265342.htm


Tagged for Android not compatible with Mi320?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? I use CSL Mi320 and I tried to download 'Tagged for Android'. The problem is that it stated that the app is incompatible with my phone. Why is that?


Why is Android app not compatible

My son's got a Kurio 7 tablet. I've installed the Amazon App Store on it and noticed not all apps are compatible. Bad Piggies for example won't install. The Amazon App Store says its not compatible with his device. Why is that? Bad Piggies is supposed to support Android 2.2 and the Kurio 7 has Android 4. Other than that it doesn't say anything about the requirements. What other things can make an Android device incompatible with some apps?


Override PlayStore Application Android Minimal version requirement?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of > Android? In fact, I installed an higher Android version on my phone (4.0 on a ZTE Blade which normally supports 2.1). But when I'm connecting to the market with my phone, I'm still limited to that 2.1 version and I can't even see higher version's applications while my phone now supports those... Is there a way of overriding that version limitation or at least push it to 4.0 ?? Note ::   * I already have the google apps installed.   * I installed the moded ROM from that location :: http://www.modaco.com/topic/351670-ics-cm9-404-coldfusionx-for-the-zte-blade-rom-updated-2806/ EDIT :: The limitation I'm facing seems linked to something else than my android firmware. Indeed I can download that app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&feature=search_result (while it requires 4.0 firmware). But I can't download this one : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AtomicTurtleStudio.DripLite&feature=search_result (while it requires 2.2 firmware).


i cant download candycrush saga in htc desire 500

whenever I try to download any game of kings.com in my HTC-desire-500 it shows an error that your device is not compatible with this version of the game. I m trying to download it since past 6 months but m unable to download it. Android version is 4.1.2


How does Google Play work out if an app is compatible with my device?

I have one "generic" Android tablet, and often when I come to install and app, Google Play says it's incompatible with my device. It happens even on popular apps such as Twitter, Instagram, Evernote, Foursquare and even Google Maps! I **know** it works, because if I copy the APK from my Motorola phone onto this tablet and install it manually, it runs fine (at least Instagram and Twitter do). I'm **not trying to make Instagram work** on my tablet. I'm trying to find a way to install the apps from the Play Store. ![Google Play says apps are incompatible](http://i.stack.imgur.com/u336R.png) How and where does Google Play performs a compatibility check on my device? I suspect said check is failing somehow. I want to be able to install apps that will work on my device and stop Google Play preventing me.


How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of Android?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? My phone (Orange San Francisco) came with Android 2.1 and has not been officially updated in the UK so I'm now running a nightly beta of Cyanogen 7 (Android 2.3.3) which works pretty well. I'm trying to install an app from the Android Market that requires 2.2 (Froyo) and up but the Market insists that the app is incompatible with my phone and greys it out in the install dialog box. Is it possible to either update the Market with my details (couldn't find this option in 'My Market Account' settings) or to spoof another phone/android version so that I can download apps?


I Want to Download ann App That is Free and is for android 1.6, i have android 2.1 and it says its not compatible

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some Apps on the market incompatible with my device? Thats it. I Wanna Download This App   https://market.android.com/details?id=com.projectx.android.ScouterLite&feature=search_result And i Have an ZTE Racer With Android 2.1 What's wrong?


Automatically runs Dolphin Browser on boot up

I am new here. I have some android sticks. I use them to run a kiosk. That is some kind of newspaper on a big screen. I runs in the dolphin browser. I want that my clients just have to power on the screen and stick without having to click once. Is this possible in adroid. I use 4.2 and 4.3.


Phone restarting nonstop

My phone started rebooting all by itself all the time after I did 2 things with it. Installed Snapdragon BatteryGuru and put it on learning mode (for an estimated 3 days I guess) so that I could start saving battery by the app learning my behavior, and cleaned RAM with CleanMaster. These were the only changes I've done, I don't remember which was first but soon my phone started rebooting whether I was handling it or not at random intervals. I've also noticed the phone was hot all the time, the Note 3 runs into some hot period with some frequency but not with that frequency. I've uninstalled both apps and it didn't work, wiped cache and it didn't work. The phone was still rebooting even on safe mode. After I wiped Dalvik with the help of TWRP, I thought the problem went away but when I hit the power button to turn the screen off, the phone rebooted and it will now always reboot when the screen turns off, even if it's just from the phone being inactive. It doesn't boot- loops, it just reboots, then after a random time, can be seconds, can be half an hour, it will reboot again. Note 3 SM-N9003 VJUBMI6.


Hide contacts from Contacts, but still have them appear when the contact calls

There are some contacts I almost never dial, and never _wanna_ dial, but I still don't want them to show up as unknown when they call me. Otherwise I could just put them in a group and hide them. Would it be possible to just _hide them_ but let call manager or whatever handles the incoming call still display their detail? (or is that too much having my cake and eating it too?)


Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?

I usually disconnect my cellphone from the charger some time after it's fully charged because I'm afraid the battery could lose capacity over time if I don't. However, I believe modern electronics should be able to handle this kind of scenario and automatically stop charging the battery once it's full. Does this apply to modern Android phones? Or do I need to continue disconnecting it all the time?


Can overcharging destroy Xperia J or Android phone?

My phone needs to charge for about only 2 and half hour, but I forgot so I charged my phone for about 3 and half hour. Then I noticed that my battery is easy to drain. When my phone is in 14% or below, it will tell me that I already need to charge but when I turn off my phone and turn it on again, it will go back to 16%. Also when my phone is already 100% charged and I turn it off and on again, it will be at 95% left. Can overcharging destroy a Xperia J or Android phone?


Am I overcharging my phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone? I am using my Xperia Active for application development. Given that scenario, I obviously have the phone connected to the laptop most of the time since I want to be able to easily test my app on the device. The thing that's worrying me is that when I go to **Settings > About phone > Status** , the **Battery level** is set to `100%` and the **Battery status** is set to `Charging (USB)`. Am I overcharging my phone? Is this bad for the battery's health? If yes, what do I do about it? I use this phone on a daily basis and I don't want the battery's performance to be affected by my development cycle.


Is it better to detach a charger when my Android device gets fully charged?

When using my Android device at my desk, is it better to (from a battery health point of view) detach a charger as soon as the device gets fully charged, or is it ok to keep it on the charger? I like to use it at my desk while it is plugged in so that it is fully charged when I walk away, is this ok?