Serious battery drain (Screen, Android OS) after JB upgrade

Since I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII from Android 4.0.4 (ICS) to 4.1.2 (JB), my battery life has decreased dramtically. Running ICS I could easily have ~25% battery left when going to bed, after about 20 hours of moderate use. That is with a few phone calls, reading work/private e-mails as they arrive, occasional news reading, internet browsing and Facebook. My usage pattern is largely unchanged, but since the moment I upgraded to Jelly Bean, I can barely make it through a working day without charging. Looking at earlier battery stat screenshots (I'm a nerd, guilty as charged), my phone would use about 2-3,3%/hour. Now I see usage of between 5,7% and 10,6% per hour! The top power consumer is, as always, the screen, which takes up 35-45% of the power used - just like before. Only now, it has drained the same amount of power, 2-4 times faster - or about 1% of the total battery capacity each minute it's been on. ![Battery usage overview](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7aD9q.png) ![Screen battery usage details](http://i.stack.imgur.com/l9Yot.png) ![Battery usage details](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zkB1r.png) (click images to enlarge) _72% of the total capacity used, of which screen consumed 38% (relative) or 27% (absolute)_ _Android OS_ has moved up the list of power consumers. Now using typically 16-17% (relative) or 12-17% (absolute), as opposed to the previous 9% (relative) or 5% (absolute). I never switch off WiFi completely, unlike GPS which is switched off (thanks, Facebook) unless I actively need it. Display is set to auto-brightness - just like before. I have completely drained, then fully re-charged, the battery at least three times, to re-calibrate the battery gauge. It didn't help my battery life. Any idea of what's going on here and how to fix it (short of doing a factory reset)? How can the screen suddenly drain the power so fast? What's causing Android OS to burn more fuel as well?


Should I re-install certain programs after upgrading from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2?

I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S phone from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 over the weekend. Today, for the first time since buying the phone ( two months now ) **I had to reboot the phone** when starting one of the applications I installed. This started me wondering **if I should re-install certain programs after an upgrade** ? Did you had to re-install certain programs after an upgrade ? If so, what programs ?


How to determine what applications are using what features on Android?

With its multi-tasking, it's easy to launch lots of applications on Android. I understand that background applications use fairly minimal resources, but they often activate features (GPS WiFi etc.) that drain the battery. How can you find out what applications are running and what resources they're using? and how can you stop them safely?


Second google account never shows up

I want to add a Google account to use as the primary (paying) account in Google Play. I have tried to add the account in the Google Play app or in settings under Accounts and sync. I get no error, but after the sign in process, the account is never listed. I am using two step verification. I am running Android 4.0.4 on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (build number IMM76D.XWLPY).


Turn notifications on and off based on time periods

Is there a way to configure Android to turn off notifications at a specific time and turn them on at a specific time? Pretty much I don't want to hear notifications at 3 AM from anyone or anything.


How toolbox symlinks work

On my Android emulator, the /system/bin folder contains several symlinks that point to the toolbox binary:               # ls -l /system/bin     ls -l /system/bin     [SNIP]     lrwxr-xr-x root     shell             2012-08-23 07:01 ls -> toolbox     lrwxr-xr-x root     shell             2012-08-23 07:01 lsmod -> toolbox     lrwxr-xr-x root     shell             2012-08-23 07:01 lsof -> toolbox     [SNIP]     -rwxr-xr-x root     shell      181002 2012-08-23 07:01 toolbox     [SNIP]     #      My understanding is that 'toolbox' is a binary that is able to do everything that ls, lsmod, lsof etc... can do, and that calling 'ls -l' ends up calling 'toolbox ls -l'. But what I don't understand is how this works: if 'ls' is indeed a symlink to 'toolbox', then 'ls -l' would become 'toolbox -l', which of course doesn't work. What am I missing ? (or said differently: what makes 'ls -l' become 'toolbox ls -l' ?)


How do I transfer contacts from my PC to my phone, without putting it in Gmail?

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. I want to copy my outlook contacts to my phone without gmail. This is my first time I bought a Android. It seems great, but one thing I do not like is that I have to sync my whole life with google first, before I can transfer it. The previous software allowed me to copy back and forth between PC and phone,without going onto the internet. Hopefully it is something I'm doing wrong, because if it is not, I'm changing OS! Please help es


How can I browse old mails in an IMAP folder?

Both the build-in mail client (Android 2.1) and K-9 mail, display the most recent `n` messages received during the last `m` days, where `m` and `n` are configuration items. Messages older than `m` days are invisible. It's certainly sensible to hide old mail my by default, but how cannot I lookup an old message in INBOX or another folder? Even if the INBOX folder is huge, retrieving all headers should be an option.


PDF reader with text wrapping

Is there any PDF reader in the market that has text wrap functionality?   What I'm talking about is the way text wraps when you zoom-in on a webpage. Most of the PDFs are meant to be read on a computer monitor, so a line of text in a PDF document is too long for a small phone screen. And scrolling horizontally for each line is too much of a pain.


Sub keys always lit

By sub keys I mean the two keys next to the home button on my Galaxy Ace. Even when the screen is off they are still lit up. Other than that the screen being off acts as normal. So my question is: Is there a setting or way to get revert to the normal behaviour for the subkeys backlight? (e.g. off when the screen is off)


difference between ninesky and ninesky cn

Ninesky is a browser for android. What is the difference between Ninesky and Ninesky CN?


BT keyboard + mouse simultaneously (tablet)

I have Acer Iconia B1-A71 and what I want to do is to attach a full-size keyboard and a mouse to it. As far as I know, my tablet does not support OTG, so I am thinking of connecting both devices via bluetooth (it has built-in BT 4.0). Is there any way to connect two devices to tablet via BT at the same time? I do not have neither a keyboard nor a BT mouse and I do not want to spend my money at things I cannot use later. Or maybe there is a way to enable OTG in this specific tablet (but I have done a little research about my model and I did not found anything useful)?


How to open android backup file (with .backup extension) on PC?

I created user data backup (with .backup file extension) on Philips W732 (Android 4.0.3) through service menu. I need to open it on PC and modify (I created this backup before hard reset due to blocking by gesture key guard). How can I accomplish this?


Android Emulator (API 10) Camera Not Working - ADT Bundle Linux

The Camera on my Android API 10 Virtual Device isn't working. While creating the AVD there are three options I found for Back Camera:   1. None   2. Webcam0   3. Emulated I tried all options 1, 2 and 3 to no avail. Also, Front Camera is set to `None` and selection is disabled. What is it that must be done for the emulator camera to work? Will any Camera app solve my problem? Can I have the Front Camera enabled somehow? What it shows - no matter which option of the above I select - is a white screen with two icons near the bottom edge of the screen. One icon is for setting picture quality and/or restore default settings. The other icon is to enable/disable "store location" See the image below ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BFNRV.png) Thanks in advance for help!


Reducing the memory usage of Contacts Storage

I have an HTC Desire running 2.2 and have noticed a lot of low memory warnings lately. I think this is due to my Contacts Storage taking up 33+ mb of space. How can I reduce or limit the amount of space the contacts take up?


How to prevent shutdown when low battery?

When I'm using my hacky backlight modulation program which toggles screen off and on fast enough to simulate ultra-dim brightness Android sometimes gets wrong info about battery charge (it sees 0% 0V sometimes for a short period) and starts shutdown unexpectedly for me. How to turn off that shutdown on low battery? Expecting something like:   * Changing settings to forbid this behaviour   * Temporarily locking battery reporting to some constant   * Temporarily making it think that it is charging Root access is present. **Update** : After updating from android 2.1 to android 2.3 it does not shut down anymore when I run that program.


Keys don't work properly in the recovery menu (HTC Wildfire S)

For some reason, my friend's HTC Wildfire S starts with the recovery menu. That wouldn't be a problem if I could get out of it. However, the buttons don't work properly. Key "volume up" should go up in the menu, "volume down" should go down, and the shutdown button should be "select". However, on this phone, the "volume up" key goes down the menu, and the other two keys do nothing! Any idea what to do?


Accessing my Google Play music

Is there an app to access my Google Play music? I can only access it via the browser. The connection is horrible, as well as the interface.


Connector allowing charger and usb computer connection as same time?

PoE lead me to idea of having some kind connector, allowing supplying my connected tabled with power from it's charger (5V 2A) and in same time being connected to computer (for backup or whatever purpose). Do you know such hardware solution? To make it bold: I want to connect charger for power (2A) and have data connection in same time! (imagine a kind of "Y" saped thing :) )


download several files to tablet from drive

I would like to download approx. 100 pictures from google-drive to my tablet. I found only one way, only one picture by one. Is there a way to "download all"?


How to tell if your phone is refurbished

Is there a way to tell if an Android phone is an original or a refurbished product?


Is there a common GPS cache on Android?

From what I understood about Android securty all applications are separated by different user-accounts and different filesystem locations. BUT: After GPS-test has fixed my location for the first time after powerup, all other applications will fix very fast. My conclusion: This has to be something not in Android user space. So how does this work?


WiFi Signal drops out every 3 minutes

For several weeks now my Android (Gingerbread 2.3.6) phone has been losing it's WiFi signal momentarily, typically at about 3 minute intervals (about 3 minutes, 1.5 seconds) and occasionally at some longer interval that always seems to be a multiple of just over 3 minutes. This causes an interruption of several seconds while the WiFi connection is re-established and typically fails any kind of download/streaming that is happening, makes web sites "unreachable" and generally makes the phone unusable as a data device due to the frequency. The signal remains down for about a second, but the phone takes a few more seconds to reconnect to the router. This happens regardless of proximity to the router, which shows a very strong signal - usually -40 to -30 dBm or better in the same room, nowhere in the house less than -70 dBm. It also happens regardless of whether the phone is plugged in or on battery. Some specific things I've tried that had no effect:   * Changing channels (I've tried 1, 4, 8 and 9).    * Turning off the router's guest access.    * Turning off the 5.0 GHz band.    * Setting the router to Wireless N only (though that did prevent my laptop from connecting, which only supports G).   * Changing the phone's wireless advanced settings sleep policy to Never.   * Setting the battery mode to Performance mode. Monitoring the signal on my phone with WiFi analyzer, shows **_all_** WiFi signals on **_all_** channels drop to nothing when the WiFi connection is lost (there are two other networks on different channels which are strong enough to be relevant, with about 6 others constantly fading in and out). WiFi analyzer shows 3 separate signals for my router, the main 2.4 GHz, the guest 2.4 GHz and the 5.0 GHz. Using WiFi Analyzer on my wife's phone side-by-side shows no change in signal when my phone drops, nor does her phone drop. Monitoring the signal using our laptop, side-by-side likewise shows no signal loss and likewise the laptop does not lose it's WiFi connection. But, at work, the phone seems to not exhibit the same behavior, or, if it does, it's _very_ occasional. Monitoring it all day at work I only saw the signal drop 3 or 4 times. The signal strength of the various networks there is comparatively weak. AT&T were super helpful: "Sorry, we can't help you with WiFi problems. You could try doing a factory reset on your phone". `</sarcasm>` The router is relatively new, but has been working fine with this phone since last Dec.               Phone          : Motorola Atrix MB860, System version 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.en.US, Android 2.3.6, Build Number 4.5.141.     Router         : Belkin N750 DB (F9K1103 v1 (01C)).     Router Firmware: 1.00.46 (2011/10/28 6:37:11).     Security       : WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)


Cyanogenmod 7.2 Install Method

I have a quick question about installing the new Cyanogenmod rom. Would installing it over the current 7.1 rom without wiping data and cache work? Or would I have to do it every time I install a new one?


How can I enter an English unlock password when the keyboard is Arabic?

How can I unlock my tablet that my password is in English and the keyboard is in Arabic?


Google Play refund a purchase?

On Google Play, I ordered an app with my Discover Gift Card, and I refunded it within 15 minutes. According to my Card balance, I have not been refunded yet. How will I know when I will get refunded?


Add 2nd number into Google play

I recently bought another android device. How to add my 2nd number to Google play account? So that, I can easily choose to install apps from google play into my 1st number or 2nd number.


Google Now Voice Search not resetting (voice search brings up old search result instead of re-searching)

In the past whenever I launched "Voice Search" on my android phone (Samsung S3), it would bring up the google voice search prompt, where it was actively listening to what I said (the phone on the left in the picture below). ![Voice Search](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SrzS5.png) It would then search google for whatever term I said, showing the search term at the top, and a browser on the bottom (the phone on the right in the picture). If I then existed the search, and opened a different app then went back and clicked on the shortcut to "Voice Search" it would again bring up a voice search prompt where it was actively listening to what I said again (back to the state on the left). Now, if I perform a search, exit to another application, then click on the "Voice Search" application, it then REOPENS the search I already performed (the phone on the right), as opposed to starting a fresh new search (the phone on the left). That is not the desired action. I want it to start a fresh search every time I open "Voice Search". Is that possible, or is this what we are stuck with as a result of some recent update?


I have a Kindle book with a deviating font, can I change it to normal?

Most of the books on my Kindle for Android app display with the same font, which I find good enough for reading. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pLDJBm.png) But I have just one book which uses different typography, and it is bad enough to distract me from the reading experience. I checked maybe 10 other books and none displays that way. So I assume that this must be a publisher font. Kindle is supposed to support reset of publisher fonts since 4.3. I have 4.4.0.71 and can't find how to do it. A solution from Amazon help says >   1. While reading, press the Menu button and then select Change Font Size. >   2. Next to Publisher Font, select "on" or "off". > But I have no such option. **If this is a publisher font, how do I get it to normal? If it isn't, why is this book displaying so differently from all the others, and again, how do I get it to normal?** (device is not rooted). The below screenshot shows what I see in the settings for the book. (There are no font settings in the two real Menu buttons, this comes from the `aA` button which changes the book's appearance). It also shows the strange font with low readability (both screenshots are taken at the same line spacing setting). ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/kWjyam.png)


Slate 21 crashes with Firefox or Chrome

I recently purchased the HP Slate 21, All in One Desktop-Tablet and I have the pre installed apps. When I try to use chrome, it crashes upen exec the same with firefox, any tips? Tom


Cannot access all my folders from my SDCard via USB

I plug in the USB cable to my computer. I click on `Open Device` to view files, I get to the root of my SDCard. The problem is that there is a directory missing. I can see it with my file manager on android but not on the computer. Any ideas why? I created this folder with an app I am developing.


How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545

I would like to root my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545. It is currently running Android 4.2.2 and has Build number ending in VRUAME7. How do I root my Galaxy S4?


How to boot to ClockworkMod recovery with Galaxy5 GT-i5500

I have ClockworkMod recovery installed on a phone (Samsung Galaxy5 GT-i5500, I have used it in the past to flash ROMs). The phone is currently not booting, just shows the Samsung logo. I want to get into the ClockworkMod recovery mode, by pressing some key combination. (Do not confuse with Samsung download mode: power-down+middle- button+power.) How to get to CWM recovery mode?


Google Play authentication required error

I'm using Android on a Samsung S3. I was initially trying to upgrade WorldMate, but was getting authentication errors. Then I tried to purchase something via Google play, and was given an authentication required error. I have removed my Google account and re-added it, deleted updates and tried to stop apps being updated automatically but they do no matter what setting I use. I have created a new account and tried via that, but no luck. How can I stop apps being updated? Is there a service I can stop and put on manual? Or is there another way to purchase apps/music? All I want to do is upgrade WorldMate but their support staff have been useless so far...


Making notifications easier to hear when listening to music

I would like to find some way to make it more likely for me to hear my notifications (mostly incoming SMS) while I'm playing music on my phone. The phone does vibrate, but that is of little help if I'm not very close to it. And it does play the notification sound, but it easily gets lost among the music. It's very frustrating to miss a text message and answer it way too late even though you were right next to your phone. Ideally, I'd want to make it so that the music's volume is cut for about a second of silence, then the notification sound would play, followed by another second of silence, and then the music would come back. Actually that's the only solution I can think of, but I don't know everything. Surely, it's possible, since most media apps are able to cut their volume to play the ringtone if a call comes during playback. But does there exist a solution? ## Details Google Nexus 4   Android 4.3 **Music applications in cause**   _(though I wish this not to be necessary, since a cross-application solution is required to be practical with several applications)_   * AlarmDroid (Internet radio stream)   * TuneIn Radio   * Rocket Player


Is it possible to download an apk from an email onto an Android 2.2 phone, and then run it

The micro usb on my phone broke and I need to continue development of an application while I wait for the replacement. Can I send my program's apk package to myself then download it onto the phone and run it. If so, how might I accomplish this? Thanks for reading.


What is special/different about CyanogenMod's kernel? (especially compared to. DroidX GB kernel)

In an Phandroid article announcing the first successful attempt to run CyanogenMod on DroidX thanks to cvpcs's breakthrough, I noticed the following quote: > CyanogenMod 7 will unfortunately be limited to running on the DROID X’s > stock kernel. Assuming that this is accurate, what (if any) of the main features of CM7 would be missing compared to normal phones' CM7? In other words, which features of CM7 depend on CM7's own kernel code as opposed to non-kernel?


Google Navigation, screen doesn't rotate when in walking mode?

I'm having a problem using Google Navigation. I select a destination, click the "walking button" and rotate my phone, yet the display remains portrait. If I select "by car" - then it rotates as it should. I'm using the phone mainly as a cycle GPS, and my bike mount is fixed to landscape orientation. So is there anything I can do about this? If there is no way to "edit a config file?", if not, is there a way to force the app (using a widget) maybe to rotate? Thanks in advance.


Is the Galaxy S II stable?

I am thinking about getting a Galaxy S2. It seems like a great phone, but I have some concerns about the system stability. I hear from Android users that Samsung's original ROM is very slow and heavy (and doesn't handle right-to-left languages very well - I speak Hebrew), and that other ROMs have their own problems and the releases are not so reliable. Is any of this true?


How to make a simple bookmark on HTC Wildfire S?

I am in the browser on my HTC Wildfire S. I want to make a bookmark of the current page and save it to my desktop (main screen). I press and hold down the URL and it gives me the choices:   * share page (twitter, facebook, etc.)   * copy page url I would also expect it to give me the option "save bookmark". **How can I make a bookmark of a web page?**


Galaxy S3 Bootloader Problem

I made an effort to unlock the boot-loader on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535) and it didn't work. I followed these directions to a T. When I got into CWMR, I installed CyanogenMod 10.2 and rebooted. When it starts up the phone tells me the software installed is not authorized by Verizon and that I should take it to the nearest store. I'm stuck and Googled a few guides and there are so many, I have no idea where to being to retry. I cannot boot into the Touchwiz ROM at all, nor get access to Clockwork Recovery. I can only access Download Mode. I would greatly appreciate any help at all to point me in the right direction. :) Prior to attempt it was Running Android 4.1.2 Touchwiz UI.


Multiple connections show up for Lync

I am using Android 4.3. I use _Lync_ for my corporate communication. In phonebook, for a contact, multiple icons for Lync show up under the connections. Ideally I should see one icon. Even if I try to remove the connections it does not help. How can I see just one icon for each of my connection modes like device, Skype, whatsapp, Lync etc.?


Questions regarding receiving 3G calls on my IDEOS

My Android device is 3G capable, but does not have a front-facing camera. I am on a 3G network and I don't see any "video call" option in contacts. I'm wondering if I will be able to receive video calls so that I can just see them or maybe show my primary camera (back of the phone; the only camera) to them? Also, if that was possible, can I toggle the camera off/on DURING the 3g call? And does "data packet" need to be enabled to receive 3G calls? EDIT: My device is Huawei IDEOS u8150 running Android 2.2 and if 3G video calls are not supported, can I find some custom ROM suitable for mine that can do this with the existing camera or some other workaround?


Vodafone Smart Tab 2 won't turn on or charge

My Vodafone Smart Tab 2 will not turn on or charge. I have tried to hard reset it and all I see is a very faint red light, but nothing happens. I've charged it for hours and connected it to my computer, but neither helped. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Can't use Swype after connecting and disconnecting my Bluetooth keyboard

I'm testing my new Samsung luetooth keyboard with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and discovering some peculiarities. Connecting the keyboard was relatively simple. However, when I don´t use the tablet in conjunction with the bluetooth keyboard, I use the Swype option on the screen. Once I've connected the keyboard to the tablet for a bit, when I disconnect it, it doesn't go back to using Swype. Not only that, but I can't change the settings to use Swype manually. I can only begin to use Swype again when I restart the device. Has anyone encountered and overcome this?


Is it possible to get FireFox running on Samsung Galaxy GT-I5700?

Would really like to try and get firefox running on older android device. Have a Samsung Galaxy GT-I5700 which has an ARM V6 800mhz cpu, 250mb internal memory, 4GB SD and is running CyangenMod9 ICS for Spica(GT-I5700). Am working on getting native apps2sd working properly to try and free up some of that tiny internal memory. Have not really researched or tried anything regarding installing firefox but a similar question was asked here and thought would post my own q in order prevent bumping somebody elses thread! PlayStore say firefox is not compatible with my device yet on mozillas website there are older samsung phones that are listed but my exact model is not.


an not find the t-mobile network, but it shows always: AT&T, Sprint and 311-660

I replaced my Nexus 5's display. Now my device can not find the t-mobile network. (it sporadically works) But it shows always: AT&T, Sprint and 311-660. T-mobile reception on other devices is usually full bars. AT&T works fine on the phone, with another sim. I did a complete factory reset. It might be a hardware problem, but I doubt it. Any ideas what to check? Davoud


How Much Time Should The Downloading Screen Take?

I was trying to install a custom ROM when I ran into CWM boot loop. I searched for a solution until I got one by entering the download mode and flashing a new firmware, but now I got my phone showing the downloading... screen for over an hour. **Is this normal?** Thanks!


How to remote control using Droid VNC Server via USB?

I have installed Droid VNC Server on my Android phone 2.2 (CyanogenMod), but it is not clear how to control now my phone via USB. When I start the server on the phone it gives me an IP but I cannot ping to it. I cannot neither connect using the browser at the specified address nor through VNC client. I have root access. Can someone explain me the steps to follow?


Is Google Earth available for Android phones?

I saw a list of top free apps in a magazine. Yeah, one of those old fashioned things with glossy paper made from dead trees. Anyway, the SPARQCode yielded an app not found message from Android Market. I'm guessing that means it used to be available? Do you know if it is available, was available, or will be available in the future?


Install system.img on Android Phone

I have made some modification in the android source codes recompile sources and now I have **_system.img_** , but I don't know how I can install that image on Android Phone. Have anybody do something similar ? Can anybody provide me some links or information how I can do that ? I am using HTC Amaze Phone.


How can I install Spotify on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?

Spotify's installation page forwards me to the Play Store, but the app is not available for my Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the store. Is there any another way install the app? (It's a European Galaxy Tab with data service, but the app is not blocked based on region since I can install it on my phone without issues.)


Reset battery history after unplugging charger?

As far as I can tell, the stats on the Battery page of Settings records the time from when the battery is booted up onwards. What I'd rather want it to do, is to reset that counter whenever I disconnect the charger so that I can monitor more accurately how long a full charge lasts. ![Settings > Battery](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RIyZy.png) I am aware that there are 3rd party apps like Battery Monitor widget for these things but I'd really want to use the pre-built in options that came with Android.


Google Now and pronouncing/recognising contact names

One of my contacts has an unusual name which Google Now has never been able to understand. How can I get around this (apart from asking the person to change their name)? I'm using "send sms to [person's name]".


Backup my Android without my Apps, Settings, Config's, etc.

**As the title states,** **Is there a way I can backup my phone, without including all the extras, that I would just prefer to pick and choose to install later.** _feel free to read the whole thing, or just read the bold as the bold summarizes most of what I am looking for. As well as the bottom explaining my device & set up._ The best method I would think of, to do this, would obviously be to do this after a factory restore, and data wipe. But considering I am way past that point, I am trying to find another method. I already backup all the applications I need, using Titanium Backup, so I don't want to backup my apps that will probably be different at the point of recovery, or will have certain apps I ditched before the point of restore, or have certain configurations I don't use/need/etc. I could go on and on. But the point Is I would just like to backup my stock rom, kernel, with my Super User privileges, without anything else. So I can basically use it as a factory reset, by just flashing my rom. The main reason I ask this, is because I tend to get big into customization. Recently I used a font installer, form Rom Toolbox, and basically bricked my phone by getting caught in a boot loop. It would never pass to boot animation. So I had to use an old Odin Image with Clockwork Recovery. That was all I had. Luckily that fixed it, but I would like to make my own recovery images. **But, really the best thing I would just love, yet I am not sure whether it is possible, or as customizable, is it would be great if their was a way to just pick and choose what you want, or don't want to backup to a single image file.** Like an application that lets you choose certain things:   * System   * Root   * Kernel   * Applications with or without caches, data, accounts, and settings, etc.   * System Settings   * Account Settings ...you get the point... Now there wouldn't happen to be something like this for backups would there? Or is that just a dream of mine? Even though right now, I would prefer to just backup only my system without everything else, like apps. Maybe one day in the future I may like to be able to backup other things as well. Which is why I ask. Might as well use a "one backup to rule them all" method if it exists. But if not that's fine, I could always just backup the system itself, and continue to use Titanium. Now that, that is covered, what are all the different methods of backups? Odin. Nandroid. Anything else? What do they cover, and how customizable, etc. Ive been looking into this for the past week, but I am having trouble finding something that is relevant to what I am looking for. And all the information regarding backups seems quite specific to certain devices, and custom roms. Which puts me kind of at a fallback, as I have a pretty uncommon device, with a pretty default rom. I have a Samsung Conquer 4G (SPH-D600) With the FE16 firmware update, on a stock rom with root, with a slight mod of having ClockworkMod Recovery. So when I press and hold the: "Volume Down, & Power button" it takes me to a "ClockworkMod based recovery mode" (according to what it says on the header on the screen.) So that's what I am working with. Any thoughts on this selective backup utilities I am thinking off? Any good resources I should look into on this topic? as well as any other information you may find relevant to this situation that you would care to share? I would greatly appreciate any input on the subject, as android backups aren't a topic I know much of anything on, and cant really find any good resources on the subject myself. So any and all help is appreciated. Even just links are great. I enjoy reading for myself.


Android keyboard behaviour changed after updated to Jelly Bean

When I am in ICS, whenever I type a wording, followed by `space`, Android will suggest me several useful punctuations like `,`. I love this behaviour as it is useful to me. However, now in Jelly Bean, the behaviour is changed. They no longer suggest me punctuations. Instead, when I type "I" followed by `space`, it will suggest me `am`. This is not something what I want. Is there any where I can fall back to old behaviour?


Google Play Store mobile payment

I'm haing a problem with google play store from few weeks, I can't purchase any app with carrier billing option. it says "Your mobile payment service isn't available, try again later" any ideas how to fix this? thanks


How to include an idle timeout feature on a QR scan software ( tablet)

I have purchased a scan reader apps from scanme.me for my acer 55inch touch screen with android 4.0 I would like to idle timeout the result of the scanned qr code and go back to the camera after 30sec. This would be nice for my business. How can i do that as in the scan appli i cannot enable this feature. I'm a newbie in android sorry Thanks


Samsung galaxy s3 vibrate

I have had my phone for a while and I am always feeling guilty because I haven't replied to text message that I never knew that I got when I have my phone on vibrate. It only vibrates when I pick it up or move it, it's not like my old phone like when you get a message it vibrated automatically but my samsung galaxy s3 doesn't. Is there anyway that I could have it like that so it doesn't only vibrate when I move it?


What does deleting a file really do?

When I run an app, select a file, and choose "delete" what happens then:   1. the file is moved to trash (and later is removed by OS when some conditions are met)   2. the file is removed from the filesystem at once   3. (1) or (2) depending on an app ?


What's the best way to switch from Stock Android OS to Cyanogenmod on Galaxy S3?

I would like to switch my Stock Android OS to Cyanogenmod with the least trouble possible on my Samsung Galaxy S3. So basically I would like to keep:   * My data (files, contacts, sms)   * My apps   * My apps data (progress of games) Is this even possible? What is the best approach to do this?


Can I record audio using the USB port on my phone?

I have a mini USB 3.0 on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I'm a DJ. Can I use the USB 3.0 to record music from a phono left and right output on a DJ mixer? Obviously I'd need an adapter, but is it possible? Or would it have to be a 3.5" headphone jack connection?


tried tracking my phone through android device manager. having trouble doing so.help!

i lost my s3 a few days back so i tried to locate it using the android device manager. it is showing the date i last used it on but not showing where it was last used. can someone suggest me way to see its last location? also, i was registered with androidlost even that is not able to show my last location. keeps showing the message "message successfully sent to google who will forward it when it is online".i understand my phone needs to be online for it to show the location but it also says that if its not online my last location will be shown.


FM radio for Xperia arc S with CyanogenMod?

How do I listen to radio on an Xperia arc S? I use CyanogenMod (version 7.2.0), which does not include an FM radio app.


Cleaning the mess in the contacts

I am trying to put some order in my contact list. The situation is as follows: I have first imported my contacts from Gmail and enabled sync, **but** I have set the phone as the default contact repository (until now), so that new contacts were saved on the phone. The result is as follows. I have some contacts on phone only, some merged between phone and Gmail, some Gmail only. I would like to have all contacts Gmail only, wihtout duplicates, except for some occasional contacts I want to keep on the phone (say, the plumber). It is easy, though tedious and error prone, to go through the contacts that live only on the phone, since they do not show the Gmail icon in the address list. I can then manually import them in Gmail and remove the contact on the phone. My problem is that I don't know how to find out which contacts have some information on the phone and some in Gmail, since they appear as Gmail only in the list. I have to actually open each one to find out. Moreover, once I find out, I would like to be able to copy the information that is on the phone to the Gmail account, so that I can sort the mess in Gmail and remove the contact on the phone. > What is the simplest way to reorganize the contacts so as to move all the > information on Gmail? If it is relevant, I am on Android 2.2


Basic Server for android

I want to set up a server on android. Anyone know how to do that? I do not have root. I do know about I-jetty. So any other ideas. Preferably where I learn how to make a server program. I can program in C, bash, etc. for android. I want to be able basically to run a "basic" server program (like Apache). All the program needs to do is host one page on port 8080.


Is it possible to transfer files to a powered off device?

Unfortunately, I have managed to delete an integral directory of the phone, which causes it to stuck on the boot-up screen. It would be very easy to repair this damage if I could find out how to mount phone's internal memory, the root directory, to transfer over any files missing. Is it possible to do this with a powered-off device? This in an Android 4.1.2 stock, LG Optimus E440 (L4 II) of unknown bootloader status (I don't even know if this phone has an unlockable bootloader o.O). Furthermore, I've discovered of this "LGMobile Support Tool" Windows program, is it a legitimate LG software, and would it do something to help me?


Setting up hardware accelerated Android emulation (HAXM) on Fedora or other RPM distributions?

I'm doing Android development, and the emulation is (unsurprisingly) slow. I see there's some documentation for setting up hardware acceleration (Intel HAXM) at http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/speeding-up-the-android- emulator-on-intel-architecture This documentation covers installation for Windows and Linux, but for Linux it's Ubuntu specific - has anyone had success with setting this up on Fedora, or other recent RPM-based distro?


Asus Transformer Infinity Pad (TF700KL) how to cold boot (enter Recovery Mode)

I have a TF700KL bought from Vodafone. I am unable to go into Recovery mode. I've found some links telling me how to do this, such as the one on the XDA- Developers site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30223822#post30223822 (look for the section titled "Factory Restore after a softbrick/Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore") Here, as well as on many similar articles, it says to first "Enter recovery mode" by shutting down tablet, holding volume-down and power for 5 seconds, and when some message appears, press volume up. Thing is, when I start my tablet up by holding volume-down and power I get the following:   * if the usb cable is not connected to the computer, I get a message like "No USB Cable connected" under a logo of a usb cable connector and a big question mark sign: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/S1gKk.jpg)   * if, at this point, I connect it to the computer via the USB cable, my Windows computer says it's installing some driver (which it succeeds in installing), and then the tablet goes on to display a "ready for download" message under a logo of an android guy wearing a yellow hard-hat (kindda looks like Kyle's brother from Southpark): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dpBsv.jpg) After this I can't do anything other than hold power button for a longtime to restart the tablet normally. I have no visible menu, option, etc. Also I've waiting here for like 10 minutes, nothing seems to actually get downloaded or get ready for anything. In short, I never managed to get to the menus described in the tutorials I've found for this tablet. My hunch now is that I have the LTE version and most people have the non-LTE version and they behave differently on this. So my question is:   * does anyone know how to go into recovery mode on this tablet,  or   * what's the deal with the menus I describe here (and show in the pictures) or   * how to go to recovery mode, do a cold boot, do a manual Android upgrade/downgrade from these menus I get?


How are apps ranked differently between GooglePlay search and Category listings

When I do any search like "games" or "business" in GooglePlay, I get a certain way in which the apps are ranked. But for some reason, in the category listings, the app are listed in an entirely different order. Would you know why there is such high discrepancy? And what factors the category listing takes into consideration? EDIT: Here is an example: @Izzy Sure, when I type "business" into GooglePlay search, this app comes up as #5 for me. But when I go through Categories --> business --> free, I have to scroll all the way to #140 to see that app. Why does difference happen? Thanks, Alex


Possible to estimate the number of users for an Android app?

Are there any statistics that indicate how many users an Android app has based on the number of reviews for it? Are there other ways to tell how many users are using an app?


What is the difference between USB Mass Storage and USB Debug mode?

I am familiar with USB Mass Storage mode . How exactly is USB Debug mode different from it ?


How come I can't install Google Maps in Israel?

Google Maps doesn't seem to be available in the market when I'm in Israel. When I travel to Europe it appears. How come?   (I'm on CyanogenMod 7, but that shouldn't matter right?) I have more or less the same problem on my iPhone! **UPDATE:**   What I meant was that when in Europe I can _install_ Google Maps and then it works great in Israel. Google Maps covers Israel weather you're there or not, the only hurdle is that within Israel you can't install it.


Replacing SystemUI.apk and dependencies

Device: Motorola RAZR (XT910) MAXX I downloaded a battery mod (percentage display, which replaces the stock icon on status bar) which has 2 main files: services.jar and SystemUI.apk, and all the deodexed system apps and framework files. I followed all the instructions, which asked me to replace all the system apks with the decodexed ones, and then replace the 2 main files. It worked. But I heard that with odex files, apps run faster because they are cached (or whatever it should be called). So, I tried to replace only the 2 main files. Now, the whole system just hangs when it boots, even when I restored the originals. **Q1:** Why is this so? **Q2:** What files should I also replace to get this to work? framework.jar? framework-ext.jar? com.motorola.android.frameworks.jar? # update (solved) Sorry guys, it was my bad. This time I just simply deleted SystemUI.odex, replaced SystemUI.apk with Root Explorer, changed permission, and it worked fine. The instructions I followed before might not just for the battery mod, but for replacing all files with non-odexed files.


Get back cards in google now

I turned off navigation suggestions in google now by mistake. I hit never show this card again. I was driving, honest mistake :P Now is there any way to get them back? I have tried anything I can think of. Does anyone know how to do this?


APN doesn't save in Tablet AOC Breeze

I have a tablet AOC Breeze model MW0712 with Android 4.1.1. When I want to save an APN I do: Settings -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names -> New APN But after editing the APN settings, there are no button to save the changes. The only proven way I have to save an APN is typing in the fields:   * Name   * APN   * Username   * Password and leaving blank the MCC, MNC, Authentification Type and APN Type fields. With this way the APN is saved but doesn't work. If I edit the APN I've saved and I put the values for these fields, the APN disappears. With Root Explorer I open the apns-conf.xml file (readonly) and I see full of different APNs, but APN selection screen (Settings -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names) is empty. I haven't rooted the tablet.


Manage files left by uninstalled apps?

I just realized that when an app has the "SD card access" it has access to the entire SD card and all the other apps that use the SD card. I would have assumed that each Apps data is "sandboxed" like on an iPhone. So, once I delete the App that accessed the SD card I noticed that it doesn't always delete the corresponding files it created on the SD card. In one case I installed a Linux Emulator that created 4 gig file and when it came to installing the rest of the Linux it failed. So naturally I uninstalled the application. Out of curiosity I looked on the SD card found the file in some randomly named directory. So the big question is, is there a way to manage the deletion of those files as opposed to having to check your entire SD card everytime you uninstall an Application? PS: My device is Rooted


What is JTAG in regards to Android?

I see the term JTAG used for reviving dead Android devices that otherwise don't respond to anything and aren't seen when USB connected. It seems that it's something done from the physical hardware side of the device (as opposed to some pure software based solution) and I've heard the term used elsewhere (in gaming consoles). I don't find much else about it, and I'd like to know specifically how it relates to Androids and similar devices. It seems to be a term in electronics or electrical engineering, both of which I am unfamiliar with. I'm wondering what it is and why it can be used on hard bricked devices.


Turn Android TV Device into Public Media Player

I've got an Android TV device here and we want to use it in a public media display. We've got a few problems to solve: 1) Have the device turn on when it received power: Looks like this would be a firmware thing and we're not going to solve it. 2) Load tons of media: Solved: Device works great with a USB hard drive. 3) Have a Media Player app start on power up: Solved: Using the Auto Start App 4) Find a media player that will: a) Begin automatic playback of random media when started (no having to press play). b) Allow really easy navigation of the USB Drive folders as albums when the only interface is a remote control. Would really appreciate some help with finding the right media player app.


Nexus i9250 constantly reboots, freezes, etc

I bought a Nexus a couple of months ago, and sometimes it restarts when I am on a call. Other times when I am on a call, it freezes, and restarts or unfreezes after a minute. The phone is not rooted or damaged in any way. I sent it to an official Samsung service center, and they told me that the phone was fine. They also installed new firmware, but the phone still has all the mentioned problems. Does anyone know an application to monitor the activities of the phone, such as the restarts etc? Something like a log file? Thanks.


Can an Android app circumvent its stated permissions?

I downloaded an APK from a 3rd party source (not Google Play). My question is that can this android app, although stated that it can only access my USB storage, could it also do other things (such as read IMEI) without stating it explicitly? In essence what I am wondering is that does the Android System actually prevent it or is it just something the developer states in their manifest?


There is no Cell Broadcast option in HTC Desire C

I get annoying messages, like every 2 minutes, saying my location. I can't turn it off. I searched all settings and options, but CB option is nowhere to find. Is something wrong with my Android version or what?


How can I access my photos/videos from my HTC Sensation XL default on 'charge only' and with unresponsive touch screen?

My HTC was dropped in water and now has unresponsive touch screen. The screen is not the problem, as I've replaced it and it still have the same problem. I can't send it off for repairs because it will be factory resetted. This phone has 2 years worth of important photos and videos, hence I really need to access the phone. I don't mind about the phone, it just have a lot of sentimental value. So can anyone help me with this?   * The phone is recognised when connected to computer   * Android 4   * Can see the screen, but not responsive to touch   * Default on 'charge only' upon connecting to computer


How is country detected? Shazam behaves differently on 2 phones

I have 2 phones   1.     * Nexus 4      * linked credit card from eastern european country     * linked google account     * connected to wifi from eastern european country   2.     * Xperia Z1     * no linked credit cards     * linked other google account     * connected to the same wifi On my first (1.) phone I can use lyricPlay without any issues, on the other one it's not available What doesn't make sense is that the phone on which it does work differs only by a credit card from an unsupported country, everything else is pretty much the same. If anything, lyricPlay should only work on the other phone Is there a known reason why and how can I enable lyricPlay on my other phone?


Moto G won't detect sim card

I recently bought a 8 GB Moto G Unlocked. When I try putting in the sim card into the phone the phone doesn't seem to detect the sim. Any solution?


Which apps show up in the market on an Android tablet?

Is the market filtering the same as a phone (auto detects required features and OS version) or do developers need to specifically set attributes on their apps for them to be available on tablets running Android?


What are the Standard Controls for Headphones on Stock Android Kitkat?

I have Bose MIE2 earbuds and a Nexus 5 running Android KitKat 4.4.2. The earbuds have a two-sided button: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5eCHP.jpg) Hitting this button in different ways during audio playback triggers different actions. I'm trying to figure out the controls. So far, I've found:   * single tap, either side:      * Google Play Music: **play/pause**     * Audible: **play/pause**     * Stitcher Radio: **pause, but no play**   * double tap, either side: **forward one track**     * Google Play Music: **forward one track**     * Audible: **nothing, just pauses and plays (interpreted as 2 single taps)**     * Stitcher Radio: **nothing, just pauses (interpreted as 2 single taps)**   * press and hold, either side      * All Contexts: **voice google search** There are also supposed to be ways to answer and make calls, but I haven't discovered them yet. ### Questions   * is there a standard reference for what the different tap patterns are supposed to do?   * is there a way to program the controls to achieve a consistent interface across applications?   * do all headphone manufacturers implement basically the same headphone controls, so that apps for manipulating one brand will work for other brands?


Low space even though most apps are linked to SD card

I have link2SD and 90% of the apps are on the SD card. Yet I still only have a few MB left of space. I tried refreshing my e-mail and got a message "can't download more e-mails, delete some first". I connect using IMAP. What can I do? Obviously I don't want to delete a whole bunch of e-mails but is there a way to have only the 50 most recent e-mails sync to the phone? Are there other places space could be taken up? When I started running low I went to the app manager but the system mail app wasn't included there so it confused me as to what was taking up all the space (I'm still just guessing it's e-mail).


Note2 Update to 4.4

I linked my phone Samsung note2 with my PC , I find there is a new Update for the phone. the problem kies don't tell me wich version is avaible. I want to update my phone directly to kitkat 4.4 because 4.3 I think there is some problems with it. Kies give me just some information about the update but I want to know if the update shown on the picture is 4.4 or 4.3 please help ! ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rwENE.jpg)


ART makes facebook app non installable

I have an Android 4.4.2 phone and I enabled ART instead of Dalvik. When I go to the Google Play Store and try to install Facebook, it can't install the app. I get two errors, sometimes I get > Invalid installation package and sometimes > Error -24 Is there a way to know what's going on?


Which component controls the "universal" app background

On Gingerbread, which component(like SystemUI.apk) controls the universal background? To better explain myself, here is a screenshot ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KZ21t.jpg) I'm referring to the blue background with the gradients


moving apps to my SD card on my Xperia E 4.1.1

Okay, I have an Xperia E android 4.1.1. It has 2 GB internal space and so I got an 8 GB SD card. I noticed that any app I download occupies space in my internal memory. I tried moving them to SD card but I can't do it in the way given on Google - Settings>apps>manage>move to SD card. When I go to my settings I don't get any Manage Applications. I just get my apps and there are options like Move to phone or Move to Internal Storage. I also tried App2SD. But it didn't work. Isn't there any other alternative than rooting my mobile? Please help


Accessible Android Reader Application for text, epub, daisy and PDF formats

I need to find applications for particular formats of books:   1) ePub - Cool Reader, Ideal   2) Daisy - Darwin Reader   3) Txt - Accessible Talkback Editor   4) PDF- Adobe Reader, Smart Q Reader   Requirement:   Application with Reading Granularity Support for blind or low vision users from external keyboard- Page, Sentence, Word and Sentence level selection of text while reading.   Problem:   There is no app which is clear or has documented the external keyboard usage for blinds or low vision users, except Accessible Talkback Editor none on the app has a clear UI/Documentation to suggest the Granularity selection.


Access Windows admin share from Android?

I have tested several Android apps and none of them seem to be able to do what I want. How do I access admin shares such as `\\host\c$` from Android? Note that admin share access is enabled on the host and I can in fact access it from another Windows machine. Last time I checked it even works from Debian Linux. Now, Android either has some deeply rooted issues with this or it lacks the proper tools/apps.


Upgrading Moto G to KitKat broke USB OTG

After upgrading the Moto G to KitKat, USB OTG no longer works. How can I fix this?


SD Card as a Network drive in Wi-Fi Network?

Please help me to emulate my Phone's SD card as a network drive in my Wi-Fi network. I am able to mount it as a Media device which will only help us to play music with Windows Media Player. But I want my SD card as a network drive.


My SIM is not recognized after installing Cyanogenmod; what should I do?

I've got a Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) which I purchased from the Spanish operator Movistar around two years ago. I have spent most of the day trying to flash it with cyanogenmod 7. TL;DR: Installing cyanogenmod 7 was incredibly difficult It has been ... quite and adventure. First I tried heimdall from Ubuntu (didn't even connect to the phone) then I tried from Windows, using its graphical interface. It had the "repartition" flag activated by default, when it shouldn't, so I bricked my phone. After lots of trial an error, I managed to install a ROM in my phone, using Odin as root, the stock cable, and a different usb port than the one I was using (go figure...). And from there I was able to install cyanogenmod as it says on the instructions. Then I had to reinstall them, because they were bootlooping. END TL;DR So, now I've got a Samsung Galaxy S with Cyanogenmod 7. But it complaints that it doesn't detect any SIM card. When it boots up, it says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only". Notice that it doesn't say "incompatible SIM", Nor it asks me for a password of any kind. It just doesn't seem to detect the card at all. What steps can I follow to solve this issue, or at least get more information about it?


galaxy tab video conference

I'm confused... the Galaxy Tab commercials make a special point of showing people doing video conferencing on the device, and yet, I have been entirely unable to evoke said functionality from the one I have in my hands here (it's with Verizon)... So... what gives?!


Calendar in ICS lockscreen

I'm searching for a way to display a couple of calendar events on the lockscreen of Android 4.x ICS. I found Lockscreen Calendar but it doesn't support ICS.


Help pairing bluetooth headset/microphone with Samsung Galaxy Tab & Skype?

I have had some difficulty getting a bluetooth headset/microphone to work with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and with Skype. First, the bluetooth scanner can only find some headsets, not all of them. I tried to get a Motorola H350 headset to work, but it failed. Then I tried a Sprint Jawbone headset and it synced, but in Skype the microphone in it didn't work and it was using the microphone on the Galaxy Tab instead. I mean, I walked away from my tab and said "testing 1, 2, 3", and couldn't hear it. Instead, I heard someone near my tab saying, "testing a, b, c". Second, I don't know if it's just a Skype issue or the Galaxy Tab hardware that's preventing Skype from picking up my voice over the paired bluetooth headset. Or perhaps it's the headset. Or perhaps I must use only a Samsung- brand headset. In a nutshell, I want to use Skype calling on my Galaxy tab, and purchase a headset that lets me use the microphone in the headset. Has anyone gotten this to work? What's the trick? **EDIT** : I have since purchased these wireless headphones which also include a built-in mic. These sync'd up for audio output, but in Skype I could not get audio input. So, I then temporarily rooted my device (thank you z4 root tool) and edited /system/etc/bluetooth/audio.conf to enable some settings that Verizon Wireless and/or Samsung disables in the unit. I then reset the unit and did the headset repairing again. In the end, Skype would not do audio input from the headset. But I noticed this, however. The microphone on the Galaxy Tab is outstanding. It collects the audio input in such a way that drowns out background sound. So, in a sense, you can still use the headset with the tab and walk around in your cubicle, or even talk on a crowded bus, and for the most part it will clearly pick up your voice. It's a nice compromise since headsets with mics don't seem to work with the Galaxy Tab. This might be a symptom of Skype. Their tech support says they don't support audio routing through the headset. However, I noticed that headset audio on the Galaxy Tab also doesn't work with every other app I've tried as well.


How does GS3 dual SIM adapter work?

I have seen that some online shops sell a Samsung Galaxy S3 dual SIM adapter. I haven't found much information about how does it work, but I have doubts about it. Some links:   * https://www.amazon.it/NC2-Premium-Addatatore-Dualsim-Samsung/dp/B008E6M802/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354533958&sr=8-1   * http://www.ebay.it/itm/ADATTATORE-DUAL-SIM-PER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-SIII-ACE-E-HTC-ONE-2-HSDPA-/200855685432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item2ec3ee8938   * http://www.ebay.it/itm/NC2-3G-Dualsim-Adapter-No-Cut-fur-2-Sims-im-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-/300826215660?pt=Handy_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item460aa3c4ec   * http://www.ebay.it/itm/Adaptateur-Double-Carte-SIM-Dual-SIM-Adapter-pour-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-/281033313462?pt=FR_Mobiles_PDAs_Autres&hash=item416ee40cb6 In fact, I have a phone SIM card that I use for calling and receiving with my own number, and sometimes I can get a data SIM card with some free internet traffic. The idea behind my interest for the dual SIM adapter for th GS3 is to tell the phone to call from SIM 1 and connect to UMTS from SIM 2. My simple doubt is that Android isn't simply supporting 2 cards on phones designed for 1. I mean, if my phone had natively 2 SIM slots I _could_ expect a menu option "default call with SIM 1/2", or "which SIM do you want to connect with?", but the official specs of GS3 offer 1 SIM only as standard cell phones. ## The question is, then How does a dual SIM adapter integrate with existing phone software?


Where does the system saves wallpapers in (official) Kit Kat?

I want to copy my current system-selected background from the system directory in a Nexus 7.


SMS messages disappear right after being received

I have LG Optimus one with android 2.3. I get text messages (SMS) and notification appears in the notification bar. But I can't find them (messages) in the "messages" app. They simply disappear!


Will an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity work in the UK if I ship it over from USA

I want to ship my Asus Transformer Pad Infinity from the USA to the UK as it's cheaper. Will I run into any compatibility issues? (It does not have 3G.)


croatian symbols

I wonder how I include croatian symbols into my Android device. I searched in the internet, but I can't find any useful information about this topic. Is it even possible to install "language packages" on a Android device, meaning that not the system language gets changed, but the range of possible symbols gets extended? (I'm running Android version 4.0.3 on a Samsung Galaxy SII)


Will an upgrade to Android 4.3 update Google Maps automatically (to the new unloved version)?

My nexus 4 is notifying me about the availability of the new installation image for Android 4.3. I would like to install it, but I'm afraid this would automatically update Google Maps to the newest version. The comments about the removed features in Maps are so bad, that I want to stay with the old version for a while. So, what happens to Google Maps when I upgrade to Android 4.3?


Unable to install system images for the Android SDK: "Failed to create directory"

I've just installed Xamarin, to use C# on Android: on their tutorial about how to install the emulator here. I saw they installed Intel x86 Atom system image and ARM v7a system image, so I did the same and got this with both API 18 and 15, but only ARM vt7a (15) was successfully installed > Downloading ARM EABI v7a System Image, Android API 18, revision 2 > > Installing ARM ABIv7a System Image, Android API 18, revision 2 > > Failed to create directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Android/android-sdk- > windows/system-images/android-18/armeabi-v7a > > Downloading Intel x86 Atom System Image, Android API 18, revision 1 > > Installing Intel x86 Atom System Image, Android API 18, revision 1 > > Failed to create directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Android/android-sdk- > windows/system-images/android-18/x86Done. > > Nothing was installed. I'm on win 8, 64-bit, do you think the problem is my laptop architecture?


How to downgrade from kitkat to jelly bean?

May I know how to downgrade from android 4.4.2 kitkat to jelly bean? There are many problems on my galaxy note 10.1 after upgraded to kitkat. Please help me~ Thank you very much!


Persistent lines on screen

This morning I noticed my phone has several light grey horizontal lines on the display, that don't go away when I change applications, or restart the phone. They don't rotate when I rotate the display - it reminds me of when we were warned about images "burning" into the display of PCs, hence screensavers. Last night I went to bed with Winamp running while the phone was charging, and I have noticed it doesn't always seem to go to screensaver/black with Winamp. But the lines don't seem to correspond to anything in the Winamp UI, so...I have no idea. What else should I try to get rid of these lines?


Have to restart LG G2 a couple times to get Wifi to work

The wifi sensor on my LG G2 doesn't work until I restart the phone a couple of times. The wifi shortcut on the dropdown menu just keeps flashing and it it doesn't find any AP's then after 3 or 4 restarts it connects fine. I thought updating to Kitkat might fix but no deal. Very frustrating. If anyone has a fix it would be much appreciated.


Installing BusyBox crashes phone

I'm trying to install BusyBox on my rooted stock Droid DNA. Every time I try the normal install, it fails saying that the program can't be installed in `/system/bin`. If I do the smart install, it crashes and restarts the phone. Anything I can do to make it work? **Edit** so I looked through the busybox applet manager and about 20-30% are installed/symlinked by the smart install before it crashed the phone. I don't know if this is going to make a difference. Also, would I be better off not doing it this way and installing through clockwork mod or adb?


Nexus 4 auto dialing extension does not work

I used to own a T-Mobile Mytouch 4g before, which had the pause character before extension otherwise ' _p_ ' on that handset and it was working fine. Now, I own and use a Nexus 4 and I understood that the pause character on the Nexus 4 is ' _,_ ' ( _a comma_ ). I replaced all the contact entries that had a ' _p_ ' with ' _,_ ' ( _a comma_ ) in my contacts. And now it is not working, basically, what happens is when I make the call using that contact's number, the number gets called but the extension is not dialled automatically. Anyone would know how to fix my issue?


Unable to install on USB storage or SD card?

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360L), which I recently factory reset. Now I have a problem: whenever I try to install most apps it gives the error " Unable to install on USB storage or SD card." I Googled and found 2 solutions: one to delete a cache file, and the other to unmount the sd card while installing. The cache file was sm2dltmp or something like that located in either /sdcard/.android_secure or /mnt/secure/asec. I used rooted terminal emulator to look in both and I did not find the file. I did however, find a bunch of .asec files for apps I used to have before I reset my phone. I moved those to a backup directory, but still installing apps gave me the same error. So far I have only been able to install apps using the second method, unmounting the sd card. All help would be greatly appreciated.


During locked screen: Notificaton 'Rights requested'. Google Account manager then crashes

Since a few days ago, my device has started showing an exclamation mark in the status bar when the lock screen is active. Today, this happened several times. In the notification area there is a message that says: > Rights requested for account myAccountName@gmail.com This is the phone's main account. If I click on the message, Google account manager seemingly starts - and immediately shows a message indicating it has stopped. I assume this means that it crashed. I didn't do anything myself that created the notification the notification since lock screen was enabled. Is this is just odd programming, Or should I investigate further? May a virus be active? System: Galaxy S3, Android 4.3 and SRT AppGuard installed. **UPDATE 20140720** I long-pressed the notification to get **App details**. Reports the details of **Google Account Manager**. As said in my comment, I'd expect a **crash in a user-installed application**. **UPDATE 20140728** Recently, several time **App details** reported AppGuard as the problem app.


replace app it was removed by mistek

When I was going to factory setting for reset my mobile system after setting my previous aap is not present in my mobile. So now what I do for recover it.


How to add contact from email?

Someone sends me an email with a phone number, address, etc. I want to add it to my contacts. I'd think it would be somewhat simple, but it is quite difficult. I can click on the phone number, call it, hang up before it rings (ick!), go to call history, long click on the number , then add to contacts.   Of course then I still have to manually type in the address, etc. Going back to the email and cutting and pasting as multiple operations isn't so nice either. Is there an easy and efficient way to do this? Some app maybe? Or am I just doing it wrong? If relevant, my device is a T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide with Android 2.1


Camera App keeps on updating

Google made their camera app update available on the play store. This update does replace the system app. BUT I do not want that update, since I use the countdown-timer, wich is not available after the update. So I went into app-mgmt, deinstalled the update, unchecked notify-updates. But - it still keeps updating that app from time to time. I even disabled the general option in play to notify me when updates are available. That disabled updates for ALL apps. After manually updating all other apps - guess what was updated again automatically? Yes - camera. So how can I permanently disable that specific update?


How to set up Hotmail as exchange ActiveSync on HTC Droid Incredible?

On my Motorola Droid, I was able to set up Hotmail as an Exchange Active Sync account. I followed the settings in http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/08/30/hotmail- now-supports-push-email-calendar-and-contacts-with-exchange-activesync.aspx and everything worked fine. However, on my wife's HTC droid incredible I can't get it to work. It seems like I cannot leave the Domain field blank on the HTC Sense acitvesync Account setup. I tried various tricks like using "." or "\" for the domain field, but no luck. Other users have apparently faced the same issue - http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/91/t/5031.aspx, http://androidforums.com/desire-support-troubleshooting/180574-exchange- activesync-hotmail-failed-create-account.html, http://androidforums.com/incredible-support-troubleshooting/162643-anyone- have-hotmail-exchange-activesync-working.html, Any suggestions?


Does Samsung Galaxy S keep GPS location in camera taken photo metadata?

Does anyone know if Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000's camera taken photos keep information about GPS location from when they were taken? Thank you


Best Practice for transferring images to an Android phone?

I switched from iOS to Android, and wish to transfer my pictures. Where on the filesystem should I put the pictures? I first thought `/DCIM/camera`, but that's the directory for pictures shot with the phone. `/media` and `/Pictures` seem to be appropriate, too. I just want to set up everything in the best possibly way. I also want the pictures to be in different folders e.g. holidays, work, etc... I have a Nexus 4 phone, if you need that to help me.


WiFi Hotspot Security?

Is there any way to add extra security to a WiFi hotspot created by an Android phone? I am using a Samsung GT-S5300 with Android 2.3.6, and I am using the WiFi hotspot feature at home since Telkom doesn't offer ADSL in my area anymore. I need to be able to limit access to the hotspot to mine and my wife's laptops as WPA can be cracked very easily and I cannot see if someone has tried to crack it.


remove pic in quick setting grid

In the "quick settings" grid you get by pulling down the right-hand end of the notification bar, the top-left item is a photo. I'd like to edit or remove this photo, but when I tap it, it says "The contact doesn't exist." How can I edit or remove this photo?


Installing LG Escape Drivers on Windows 7

I'm the guy who posted this. The provided answer didn't work on Ubuntu or Windows (it seemed to go into an infinite loop). I then tried SuperOneClick, and it didn't work either--then I noticed that ADB wasn't even detecting my phone. I tried installing the drivers from here, but that didn't help. Am I doing something wrong?


Have I got the virus?

I have Google Nexus 7 tablet for some time and I recently noticed that I have file named "Designing for android.pdf" in "Download" folder (native OS folder) . Now problem is that I never downloaded this file ever, since I am not android app developer and neither I have plan to do it any sooner. Anyways coming back to it, on top of that whenever I try to open that file using , Adobe reader, Native one (I just get the option which app to use to open the file), and Kingsoft office viewer, none can open the file reporting different errors like file is corrupted etc. So is this file malicious? Anyone reported of any malicious file having name similar to above file? or OS itself distributes it as it's part?


Why is "search application provider" eating 90% of my Android CPU?

According to the "OS Monitor" app, the core "search application provider" is eating most of the CPU on my HTC Incredible S. There are multiple log messages with the following error : "Failed allocating fieldDir at startPos 0 row 10845" where the row value keeps increasing followed by another error "not growing since there are already 10846 row(s), max size 2097152". I have disabled all search plugins and reset the cache, is there anything I can do to stop the "search application provider" eating my CPU and degrading the performance of my other apps (these errors coincide with jerkiness and slowdowns in other apps)


New Television icon appeared in my Android desktop

I have noticed a new Television icon appeared in my Android desktop. I have not clicked the icon thinking it could be a virus or spam. Never installed any Television application and I dont know how it appeared there. I have also Avast mobile antivirus installed.   Just saw this thread, it could be the same issue but wanted to be sure before deleting the icon:   Who is creating icons? I looked in installed programs with Link2SD and with Android Task manager, and took a look to all programs and services one by one, but there is nothing installed with that name or icon. Trying to guess what is it, dragged and dropped the icon to the information place in ADW Launcher desktop and it shows: "Android System" running process, which is a core Android process. I remember having run "free GPSFix" some days ago, which is one of the applications which creates spam with red star messages at the top bar, but not sure if it could be also the application which created the icon. This is the picture:   ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oFfTE.png)    *Deleted data and cache, and uninstalled with Link2SD the free applications **GPSFix** and **Dados** applications, they could be the reason of spam icons:   GPSfix   Dados (dices)


Samsung Galaxy S 2 new software won't connect via USB with Mac?

My Samsung Galaxy S 2 just got updated software over the weekend and now it's completely different to use. I've nutted out most of it but it is no longer recognised by my laptop and I can't share or transfer files via USB anymore. My laptop is a MAC and runs OS X version 10.7.5. I plug my phone in and then go to `settings > wireless and networks > more settings > USB utilities > Connect storage to PC` but nothing happens, it just tells me it's not connected to a computer. When I try opening my Android file transfer app on my laptop it tells me that it cannot detect an Android device. Is there an update for my file transfer app that I'm just not finding or something? I have tried with two different cables and I still get nothing.


Can I change the handset software operator?

I have an HTC One X on the Orange network here in the UK. I sent my phone off for repair due to a bad screen. When it has come back 3 weeks later it seems to have been reloaded with T-Mobile software! My old Sim card will not work as it says it is network locked, and is asking for an 8 character unlock code. Orange say I need to send it away for repair again to get this fixed, but I wondered if I could somehow change the software back to the standard UK Orange version suitable for this phone. I don't want to jailbreak it or anything like that, just get the Orange software on it instead of the T-Mobile software. Is this something I can easily do, or should I just bite the bullet and send it away for another 3 weeks?


Why is pressing touch tone keypad not transmitted during calls?

Recently, my wife's phone started acting weird in that when connected in a phone call, pressing the touch tone keypad is not working. You can hear the tone being pressed in the speaker, but the other end of the phone call is not getting the tone transmitted. What might be causing this and how could I go about getting this fixed? She is running CyanogenMod7 on her HTC Incredible.


How can I do a factory reset on a MyTouch 3G Slide?

I have a MyTouch 3G Slide w/ Android 2.2 and am having issues with the text messaging freezing up. I am trying to do a factory reset and looked under settings, sd card memory and security for the factory reset option and didn't see it. How do you reset the phone? I tried these instructions but couldn't get that screen to come up... is there another way?   1. Turn the power off. If your HTC myTouch 3G Slide is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it   2. Hold the Volume Down button   3. Press and release the Power button   4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock   5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button   6. Press and release the Power button   7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO


How to remove all of default speed dials of Opera Mobile?

Opera Mobile comes with some pre-loaded speed dials which annoy me. So, I remove them all leaving speed dials added by me. But, whenever I restart Opera Mobile after that, those default speed dials are restored. How to counter this?


Bricked (Hard?) Android I5510 recovery

I was attempting to install ClockworkMod and CynogenMod10 for my phone using odin. I followed the steps listed here http://nguyenkieuhung1984.blogspot.in/2012/02/odin-how-to-upgrade-samsung- galaxy-551_01.html And used 5.0.2.6_CWM_recovery_Gingerbread_willing.tar (Admittedly this was stupid since my phone was running froyo, But I wasn't able to find the froyo build for this, the links are all dead.) And now I think I'm hard-bricked. Neither adb, nor odin, nor Linux can see/recognize the device. I've already tried a list of things \- power+home+Volume-up (Nothing happens, flashes at the samsung screen and stays there) \- Power+W (Takes me to little kernel mode, still no detection by any of the tools) \- Power+T (same result as power+Home+Vol-up) \- Power+Q (") \- Power+A (") Any Idea what can be done here? I'm absolutely running out of ideas about what to do. Any help is appreciated.


16gb microSD card suddenly stopped working

A few months ago I bought a new 16gb micro card for my LG Optimus L9. It worked great until today when it suddenly stopped working. I already tried to restore the card but then my phone did not detect it. When I connected my phone to my PC and it shows that the size of card is only 45.8MB. So I don't know what to do now. Should I buy a new one?


Is there any android support for bicycle sensors?

I've seen some Bluetooth Smart (4.0) technology for tracking tire rotation rate (bike speed), peddle rotation rate (cadence) and even heart rate monitors. Some heart rate monitors are supported by google mytracks now. Anybody aware of support for cycling sensors?


Is there a multi-protocol chat client that doesn't require a separate account?

I use Pidgin on all my desktop computers because it's completely cross- platform (even Linux) and really like it. Unfortunately they don't have a mobile app. Is there a mobile chat client that allows you to add accounts from multiple protocols (AIM, GTalk, MSN, ICQ, etc.) and DOESN'T require you to create a separate account for their service first? I've tried Trillian and IMO, but both want me to create an account for their service before I can add my other accounts.


Delayed incoming GTalk messages

Recently, I performed a factory reset on my SGS (Froyo), since then all my incoming GTalk messages are seen arriving one hour before: if it is 5pm, the message is tagged 4PM. Well, I could live with that, but the problem is that my responses are tagged with the right time, therefore any further incoming messages will be placed vertically before my messages. I have tried changing the time, change time zones, accept network-provided time, and nothing seems to work... Had this happened to you?How can I solve this problem? Thanks


How do I get Hangouts to work on a straight talk optiumus showtime?

Phone Model Number: LGL86C PRL Version: 59377 Andriod version: 4.0.4 Kernel version: 3.0.8 Software version: L86CV10a I have called straight talk wireless and they told me that my model phone does not have an APN setting. Does anyone know how to get around this so I can use hangouts as my main message sending app? I use it for everything and I cannot send MMS messages without configuring the APN settings.


MI2S won't boot but recovery

My brand new _Xiaomi Mi2S_ automatically boots in recovery mode after I tried to install a custom Kitkat Miui ROM and for some reasons the installation was aborted. I don't know what to do. Is there a way to put a 'safe' ROM on the storage and install it? Don't know how to do it without normal boot mode... An yes: all the wipes and formats are done :S


How do you restart the download manager service?

I was using my Nexus 7 (android 4.2.2) through the hotspot on my phone and the download manager was trying to download a large app update. I pressed and held the notification to get to the app info for download manager and disabled it. How do I re-enable it?


google-plus application for android 1.6?

Is there a google-plus application for Android 1.6? My device won't be updated to 2.0+, so unless someone writes a 1.6 compatible app, I'm stuck without it.


LG Optimus P690 - how to launch silently

Is there a way ( _without_ rooting) to skip the startup sound on LG Optimus P690 if sound was not disabled before turning the phone off?


ABNT2 keyboard for Android x86 2.2 r2 sparta "distro"

I'm using Oracle Virtual Box to emulate an Android-x86 device. I installed android-x86-2.2-r2-sparta.iso to a virtual HD. Then I changed config to put it in Portuguese (Brazil) language. It is ok until that point. But in keyboard options there isn't ABNT2 keyboard layout, so some keys are missmatch the machine keyboard (e.g. "ç", "{", "}"...). How can I solve that?


Samsung GT-i9000 not detect USB connectivity in Windows 8

I bought a new windows 8 laptop and tried to install the phone driver to recognize it, but can't succeed: I installed and restared the Samsung driver package and restared my computer, I also tried to search through the device Manager on the web but it didn't find anything (which is strange because in Windows 7 it did find). I also have a Windows 7 laptop and it works there... What Should I do? found the solution! First check if u have normal google adb drivers, if no then download them , put your device in usb debugging mode (this settings location depends upon your android OS version) Go to Devices and printers in control panel -> go to properties of your device ( device should be connected) -> Change settings -> update driver -> Let me pick driver from my pc -> adb interface -> (it will give u list of adb drivers on ur machice) if you find any Samsung driver there click on it and click next or finish. Else choose google adb interface driver and finish. Your device should be working properly with proper drivers installed :)


will deleting my whatsapp account delete my messages from my contacts phone?

I wanted to know if my messages will still be visible to the people I sent them to in the past when I delete my whatsapp account. I basically want my whatsapp messages to be deleted from their phone. Thanks, Anam


Can I increase signal strength on my Samsung Galaxy s4 active?

I recently purchased a used Samsung Galaxy S4 that used to be on AT&T, but it has been unlocked, or something so that I can now use it on Koodo (canadian carrier). The signal is very weak. It's so weak that talking on the phone has been a hassle because people can't really hear me and I can't hear them. I found out how to switch from LTE to WCDMA, which makes the signal a little better, but then i miss out on the benefits of LTE. Is it possible that the phone is not running on the optimum frequency band for usage on the Koodo network? Any suggestions or help?


Where is default navigation app (Blue Arrow) in custom ROM?

I recently installed the Hyperdrive Android custom ROM version RLS12 on my Samsung S4 and cannot locate the blue arrow icon for navigation. I do have the Google Maps installed. Is this something I failed to check off in my install options or is this just gone in RLS12 (I had it in an earlier Hyperdrive release from around October 2013) or is it just hidden and I need a pointer?


Where is the current_now measurement generated

If you go into the adb shell, you can check what the amount of current the battery is discharging by using the following command               cat /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now      When the current is discharged it shows it as a negative value. I am wondering where in the kernel this current_now file is generated. I am using a nexus 7(flo) and I am using 4.3 jelly bean. An app I am using (trepn) doesn't like negative measurements. So it shows current values as 0. I am trying to find where the current now file is generated and replace the sign


Sync Spotify local files in a network that blocks the service

I use Spotify Premium. One of the features it advertises is that as long as my phone and my computer with local music files are on the same Wi-Fi network, my computer will automatically send those local files to my phone. Unfortunately, I live on a university campus where there are some networking tools that occasionally prevent such peer-to-peer services from working, so my phone never syncs with my computer. I would like to put my phone on another network with just my computer so that Spotify syncs correctly. So far, I've tried:   * Creating an ad-hoc network on my computer with my phone. Unfortunately, the Android OS won't connect to ad-hoc networks without rooting the phone, which I don't want to do.   * Enabling Internet Sharing on my computer (a Mac) and connect my phone to the network that creates. Unfortunately, all of the instructions I've seen involve an option using AirPort in the computer's settings, but the option isn't available on my computer and I have no idea why.   * Creating a mobile hotspot using my Android and connect my Mac to that. I got this set up, but Spotify didn't start syncing even after I connected my computer to my phone.   * Plugging my phone into my computer via USB. Unfortunately, Spotify only seems to sync over Wi-Fi and won't do anything if I connect my phone any other way. Is there any other way I can either   * Create an ad-hoc-like Wi-Fi network that contains only my Android and my Mac, or   * Convince Spotify to sync my local files without using Wi-Fi?


Cannot access galaxy nexus via adb

Yesterday my noble Galaxy Nexus (maguro) sacrificed itself to save me when I fell from my mountain bike. I would like to copy the data to my computer. What is good: the screen and the sim card is broken, but the rest of the phone seems to be still working. When I plug in the phone on my Linux (Debian) computer, it is detected as multimedia device. However, I cannot access the data, as I would need to unlock the screen (which is broken). Alternatively, I tried to access the phone using the adb-tools. However, the device is not listed:               $ ./adb devices     List of devices attached           $      I can see my phone in lsusb:               $ lsusb     ...     Bus 006 Device 002: ID 04e8:685c Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd GT-I9250 Phone [Galaxy Nexus]     ...      I tried some different stuff, like generating a `/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules` file, but this didn't help. I also tried to boot the phone to the bootloader, but I didn't succeed - maybe the connection to the volume buttons is broken. Some additional information that may help: my Galaxy Nexus runs AOKP and Clockworkmod is installed.


How does "whatsdog" app work?

The idea of the app is that is logging the last seen status of a specific WhatsApp friend. What is the trick behind it? I am interested to know how it does it, is that info stored someone on the file system? PS: I have a CS background, complicated answers are more welcome than not detailed ones.


My phone- HTC One V reboots when I insert my SDCARD

I have a HTC One V that reboots whenever I have my 8GB SDCard (Sandisk) inserted. Currently it has 2.5GB data in it. Once i remove the sdcard, my phone works fine. I have many apps and photos on my SDCARD. I am able to read the sd card contents on my windows PC. I formatted the SDCARD and copied the contents back, but the reboot problem persists. What else can I try to get rid of those reboots? I went through this forum and one way to overcome is to fool your phone stating part of your sd card as internal memory itself. Can it be done without rooting your phone?


Rooted Galaxy Note 2 cant get internet

I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Now I cannot get the internet on it. My purpose was to avoid paying sprint the extra 30 bucks a month for tethering to my Ipad. Now I cant even get the internet on the phone except with wi-fi. I am considering a factory restore because if my frustration. How can I give get internet without restoring to factory settings?


Installing Apps on External Sdcard jellybean 4.2.2

I am using jelly bean 4.2.2 on ti OMAP5 platform , I want to install application on external sdcard but even if a lot of space is free (more than 25MB ) . I am getting error "Insufficient Storage". These are my few questions , please reply   1. Is that possible to install application on external sdcard in jelly bean?   2. How can I move an application installed on internal memory to external sdcard?


Transfer of data from PC to Samsung Note 8 GT N 5100 using USB cable is very very slow.Have changed cables as well. Same Issue


How to set Wifi channel for tethering?

I'd like to pick one of less used channels in a relatively Wifi-saturated area, when using tethering (built-in option, mobile hotspot). I never found an option for changing the default channel and only frustrated questions abound over the net bumping around on various fora. Does anyone here know maybe, how to change the wifi channel for Android phone acting as mobile hotspot? Rooted Xperia Mini Pro, Android 4.04


How to set the default dialer?

Where are the configurations to set the default dialer? I installed a new one and want to know where I set the default.


Android external keyboard layout switch

I have and Android tablet and using external keyboard with it. Is there any shortcut or another quick way to change keyboard layout on the fly (like on desktop, e.g. Alt+Shift)?


How to force the locale/language of a specific app

I'm looking for the functionality of MoreLocales2 but only applying the changes to certain apps. In this case I'm trying to force German on TypoClock 0.51 but have the rest of my phone left in English. Any apps out there that could do this? Or any suggestions for how to accomplish this? Specific advice to get TypoClock to show in German would be good too. (Samsung Galaxy S 2)


How much disk space does Android 2.3.3 and its default apps use?

Different phones advertise different total disk space. When you get a brand new phone with Android 2.3.3 and its default apps, how much disk space do those take?


Does the Eee Pad Transformer TF101 support the APT-X audio codec?

I am considering buying a Bluetooth speaker for use with my Asus Transformer (amongst other devices) but I am unable to find out whether the Transformer supports the APT-X codec, or find any information as to whether this question is actually appropriate as I may be mixing my terms/getting confused. I am considering a device such as this: Creative ZiiSound D5 What I am wondering is whether the Transformer will be outputting the sound using the APT-X codec or not? Is there any way to determine this? From the specifications of the Transformer here the Bluetooth is **Bluetooth V2.1+EDR**.


Is there an Android known issues database?

Does anyone know if there is a Known Issues Database for Android, or some tool that one could search for known issues based on the version of some parts of the code such as the kernel.


How can I install Skype on my Acme tablet?

I have Acme 7" tablet. How can I install Skype on it? When I go to the Skype for Android site it seems to allow installation for mobiles only. Also, when I go to the Android Market and sign in with my Google account it says that "There are no Android phones associated with this account". How do I manage my tablet from the web interface so I will be able to download apps from the Market?


Symbol LS2208 running on Android

I try to use Symbol LS2208 (Barcode Scanner) with USB OTG on my Xperia Ray and nothing happen. I think my Xperia can use LS2208 because I using Logitect B100 (mouse) and work perfectly. When I connect LS2208 into my Laptop with Windows 7 and UBuntu, LS2208 work perfect marked with beep. Is there any driver for running LS2208 with Android?


Tethering HC3.2 with Windows Mobile

I bought a non-3G tablet because I already have a 3G phone with tethering function: HTC HD2 with stock WM6.5. When I enable "Wi-Fi Router" program from WM I successfully create the `Aldaris` network (yes, that one!) that any Windows and Linux laptop can see. But not my Iconia Tab!!! Any ideas on how to use a tethered wifi from HC3.2? Thanks


Does a "one key" voice recording application exist?

I am looking for a voice recording application that could be used in the same way as a dictaphone, by pressing one key (for example "volume up" during a few seconds) without having to unlock the screen and find and click the shortcut to the application. Such an application could easily be used while driving. Does such an application exist ? Is it even possible for applications to use key triggers while the screen is locked ?


how can i make my phone not show "Other contacts" from my gmail account?

I have a google acount set up, and i had lots of contacts in my address book that got synchronized with the ones in my phone address book. I've found out that i can organize my contacts into groups, and then make those groups "not sync" with my phone, but i have no way of un-selecting the group named "other contacts", basically thats the group where all unassigned or recent contacts go. That is very annoying. How can i make my phone not fill up my phone agenda with my email contacts? Is there any other sollution other than deleting the contacts from my "other contacts" every day?


Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone

I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile. However transfer speed goes as high as 570 KB/s but not more than that. Since I configured my WiFi router to allow speed as high as 300 Mbps I am guessing why it cant hit the Mbps speeds. What can I do improve on my speed since I move movies worth in GBs and it takes almost an hour or more. Is it limited by the speed of the mobile and its internals?


Samsung GT-S7562: Network Goes off

I have Samsung GT-S7562. I did update the handset with KyleOPEN custom ROM. Was not satisfied with the custom ROM so again ported back to Original ROM. I updated the ROM + Kernel using Odin tool. After I update, the network goes off suddenly. I have re-register with the service provider to gain the network back. This happened thrice. Also, is there Cyanogenmod or any other custom ROM (Apart from KyleOPEN)for this handset. Any suggestion will be helpful. Thanks.


Is there a way to view HTML files/sites on the Nexus 7/Android 4.2.2?

I am trying to get my new Nexus 7 to display my offline web site that I made with HTML, CSS and Javascript. I have been looking for a way to display my site off the tablet as sort of a demo for people to play with. A fully working site, no screen shots but something interactive. I kinda know how to put the files on my Nexus, and by that I mean I can get it on there but then I cant find it when I browse though it. I put it in the download folder but I don't see the folder. It's not zipped or compressed, i'ts just the folder in there. Any advice would be great.


How to root Innos A35

I bought a dual sim phone from a local carrier which has been branded in their own name. After searching I found that it is the innos A35 phone. It has dual sim support and sim1 has been locked to the carrier I have mentioned. For sim2, the "Use only 2G networks" tick is ticked and it cannot be unticked(the tick is disabled). Due to this reason I can only access Internet through the above mentioned carrier's connection. My first question is, will rooting the phone allow me to remove the mentioned restrictions? My second question is about how to root the phone. Following this guide I got stuck at the command `$./psneuter` with the error `Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)`. The version of Android is 2.3.5 Does anyone know a solution to this problem?