How to use a Bluetooth output sound while there is a Digital TV receiver connected to the phone jack?

I cannot find a way to get this to work properly. I want to connect my Android phone with Digital TV to my car's Bluetooth receiver. The TV's signal is boosted with an antenna connected to the phone jack of my cellphone. But when I connect the antenna the audio outputs directly from the phone itself and not from the Bluetooth. Is there a way to fix this?


Restoring an ADB backup onto a different phone of the same model?

We have several Android 4.0 phones of the same model, from the same manufacturer, purchased at the same time, from the same factory batch. We have created a backup of one of the phones using ADB. Can the backup file from one of these phones be applied to all of the phones, or is there uniquely identifying information in the backup that will make it inapplicable to the other phones?


I cannot use a USB cable to access my version 2.3.6 phone's SD card with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

I have a problem. Googling shows that other people have similar problems, but unfortunately the solutions that worked for them didn't work so me, so I'm going to have to ask myself. I have a (rooted) Samsung GT-S5830i ("Samsung Galaxy Ace") running Android 2.3.6, and when I plug it into my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop using the usual kind of usb-to-micro_usb lead...nothing seems to happen. The command (on the Ubuntu machine)               $ lsusb      gives the same output whether or not the phone is plugged in. In particular the phone does not seem to be being seen by the computer at all. Similarly the phone does _not_ give me the usual "you've just been plugged into a computer" symbol in the toolbar at the top, and in particular I am not being asked by the phone at all whether I'd like to connect via USB -- the phone offers me no new dialogues or options after being connected; it just sits there charging [in particular it's not the case that e.g. the wire is completely broken, or the port is completely dead; I've tried more than one port on the computer anyway]. I have tried more than one USB connector wire. I have tried more than one USB port on the computer. I don't know where to start debugging this issue. I can access the files on the phone using various other methods, for example via Dropbox, Software Data Cable, bluetooth etc. The issue is simply that this particular method doesn't work and I don't know why. [Note added later on: I suspect this assertion is actually false -- I think that what I should have said was "yesterday I could access the files on the phone using various other methods; today I couldn't access them on my ubuntu machine, but it hadn't occurred to me that in fact I couldn't access them on any machine at all via any method."]


Android Download PDF Giving Download Unsuccessful

I have been trying to figure out what this error is and how to get rid of it. Whenever I try to open the pdf file from this website on chrome: http://www.stdavidtheking.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=feature.display&feature_id=247 I get the error download unsuccesful. What can I do to fix this?


Stop droid x from security locking during a call

I have noticed that when I am on a lengthy call on my Droid X, the phone locks itself. This seems to happen within the expected timeout period, so I don't believe that the phone is malfunctioning. Instead, I just think that just bad design (if I am on the phone making a call, I would expect that to register as an activity and keep the handset from locking). My question is whether there is any way to keep the phone from doing this (other than setting the timeout to off before I take a call). I have Tasker on the phone, so I have been toying with the idea of setting up some workaround, but does anyone have any other options? **UPDATE** : To be clear, I am talking about the phone locking (requiring you to re-enter security PIN or pattern to unlock) during a call, **not** the screen turning off when the phone is in proximity to your face. So basically after a 20 minute phone call, if I want to check my mail, I need to enter my PIN. I find this annoying and would like to avoid it if possible.


How to change the email adress on Latitude?

I took over the phone (Samsung) from my mom. It still shows her address on Latitude, even though it's my email address on the Gmail account.


HTC Desire randomly wakes up

I have an HTC desire, which switches on randomly. To get to the source of the problem, I waited for the phone to wake up (screen turned on), then grabbed the system log and mailed it to myself. ~~These are the last few seconds, from when the screen turned on:~~ EDIT: on request, I included from the log, about 8 minutes:               10-22 15:20:34.111 D/dalvikvm(  566): GC_EXPLICIT freed 3609 objects / 197928 bytes in 104ms     10-22 15:20:40.287 D/dalvikvm(  456): GC_EXPLICIT freed 1971 objects / 170600 bytes in 92ms     10-22 15:20:45.807 D/dalvikvm( 4668): GC_EXPLICIT freed 11540 objects / 845064 bytes in 93ms     10-22 15:20:50.817 D/dalvikvm(  251): GC_EXPLICIT freed 3563 objects / 228536 bytes in 82ms     10-22 15:20:50.817 D/NativeCrypto(  251): Freeing OpenSSL session     10-22 15:20:55.797 D/dalvikvm( 4315): GC_EXPLICIT freed 2928 objects / 165840 bytes in 68ms     10-22 15:21:05.724 D/dalvikvm( 2488): GC_EXPLICIT freed 2030 objects / 76504 bytes in 250ms     10-22 15:21:47.999 V/AlarmManager(   92): Alarm triggering: Alarm{46875928 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur}     10-22 15:21:48.059 D/Plume_54205( 4668): No network connection found! interfaces:[NetworkInfo: type: mobile[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: WIFI[], state: DISCONNECTED/DISCONNECTED, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: false, if: eth0, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mms[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_supl[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_dun[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_hipri[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_wapgateway[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_httpproxy[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_fota[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_admin[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_internet[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mobilemarket[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true]     10-22 15:21:48.059 V/Plume_54205( 4668): start the outbox service in 2 minutes     10-22 15:21:48.059 V/AlarmManager(   92): Adding Alarm{46578f40 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur} okt. 22 03:23:48 PM     10-22 15:23:29.651 D/HtcLockScreen(   92): onRefreshBatteryInfo showBatteryInfo:truepluggedIn:falsebatteryLevel:11     10-22 15:23:29.651 D/HtcLockScreen(   92): onRefreshBatteryInfo currentData mPluggedIn:falsemBatteryLevel:12     10-22 15:23:29.651 I/HtcLockScreen(   92): updateStatusViewByPriority, mIsSimCheckView = false, mIsBatteryInfo = true, mIsMusicPlaying = false, mIsAirPlaneMode = false     10-22 15:23:29.691 I/global  (   92): Default buffer size used in BufferedReader constructor. It would be better to be explicit if an 8k-char buffer is required.     10-22 15:23:29.691 I/global  (   92): Default buffer size used in BufferedReader constructor. It would be better to be explicit if an 8k-char buffer is required.     10-22 15:23:29.691 D/BatteryService(   92): isUsbConnected() = false     10-22 15:23:29.691 D/BatteryService(   92): mPlugType = 0     10-22 15:23:29.721 E/Tethering(   92): attempting to remove unknown iface (usb0), ignoring     10-22 15:23:29.721 D/UsbConnectedReceiver( 2308): action = psclient.intent.action.usb_status     10-22 15:23:29.721 D/UsbConnectedReceiver( 2308): ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED     10-22 15:23:29.721 D/UsbConnectedReceiver( 2308): usbCurrentType = 0     10-22 15:23:29.721 D/UsbConnectedReceiver( 2308): Current type is same as previous, return!     10-22 15:23:47.999 V/AlarmManager(   92): Alarm triggering: Alarm{46578f40 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur}     10-22 15:23:48.057 D/Plume_54205( 4668): No network connection found! interfaces:[NetworkInfo: type: mobile[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: WIFI[], state: DISCONNECTED/DISCONNECTED, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: false, if: eth0, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mms[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_supl[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_dun[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_hipri[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_wapgateway[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_httpproxy[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_fota[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_admin[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_internet[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mobilemarket[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true]     10-22 15:23:48.057 V/Plume_54205( 4668): start the outbox service in 2 minutes     10-22 15:23:48.057 V/AlarmManager(   92): Adding Alarm{468dc160 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur} okt. 22 03:25:48 PM     10-22 15:24:11.092 D/dalvikvm(  566): GC_EXPLICIT freed 962 objects / 59664 bytes in 37ms     10-22 15:24:21.543 D/dalvikvm( 4668): GC_EXPLICIT freed 8216 objects / 559912 bytes in 305ms     10-22 15:25:47.999 V/AlarmManager(   92): Alarm triggering: Alarm{468dc160 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur}     10-22 15:25:48.044 D/Plume_54205( 4668): No network connection found! interfaces:[NetworkInfo: type: mobile[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: WIFI[], state: DISCONNECTED/DISCONNECTED, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: false, if: eth0, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mms[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_supl[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_dun[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_hipri[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_wapgateway[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_httpproxy[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_fota[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_admin[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_internet[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mobilemarket[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true]     10-22 15:25:48.054 V/Plume_54205( 4668): start the outbox service in 2 minutes     10-22 15:25:48.054 V/AlarmManager(   92): Adding Alarm{467017a8 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur} okt. 22 03:27:48 PM     10-22 15:27:48.000 V/AlarmManager(   92): Alarm triggering: Alarm{467017a8 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur}     10-22 15:27:48.058 D/Plume_54205( 4668): No network connection found! interfaces:[NetworkInfo: type: mobile[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: WIFI[], state: DISCONNECTED/DISCONNECTED, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: false, if: eth0, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mms[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_supl[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_dun[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_hipri[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_wapgateway[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_httpproxy[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_fota[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_admin[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_internet[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true, NetworkInfo: type: mobile_mobilemarket[UNKNOWN], state: UNKNOWN/IDLE, reason: (unspecified), extra: (none), roaming: false, failover: false, isAvailable: true]     10-22 15:27:48.058 V/Plume_54205( 4668): start the outbox service in 2 minutes     10-22 15:27:48.058 V/AlarmManager(   92): Adding Alarm{46910018 type 0 com.levelup.touiteur} okt. 22 03:29:48 PM     10-22 15:28:15.453 D/dalvikvm(  566): GC_EXPLICIT freed 3 objects / 72 bytes in 39ms     10-22 15:28:39.586 W/Vold    (   62): Ignoring unknown switch 'dock'     10-22 15:28:39.596 I/power   (   92): *** set_screen_state 1     10-22 15:28:39.606 I/HtcLockScreen(   92): HtcLockScreen:onResume     10-22 15:28:39.606 D/AK8973  (   72): Compass Start     10-22 15:28:39.606 D/Sensors (   92): open_akm, fd=124     10-22 15:28:39.616 D/BluetoothService(   92): FileNotFoundException while trying to read dock address     10-22 15:28:39.616 I/DockObserver(   92): Dock state changed: 0     10-22 15:28:39.736 D/Sensors (   92): close_akm, fd=124     10-22 15:28:39.736 V/BluetoothService(   92): Received ACTION_DOCK_EVENT with State:0     10-22 15:28:39.746 D/SurfaceFlinger(   92): Screen about to return, flinger = 0x15bc38     10-22 15:28:39.766 D/ConnectivityService(   92): getMobileDataEnabled returning false     10-22 15:28:39.786 D/ConnectivityService(   92): getMobileDataEnabled returning false     10-22 15:28:39.786 D/ConnectivityService(   92): getMobileDataEnabled returning false     10-22 15:28:39.846 D/browser ( 4164): screen intent received: android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON     10-22 15:28:39.846 D/browser ( 4164): mActivityInPause=true toggleAutorestart=true     10-22 15:28:39.846 D/browser ( 4164): restartFlag=false restartPowerLock=WakeLock{46355778 held=false, refCount=0}     10-22 15:28:40.266 D/AK8973  (   72): Compass CLOSE     10-22 15:28:40.306 W/Vold    (   62): Ignoring unknown switch 'dock'     10-22 15:28:40.316 D/BluetoothService(   92): FileNotFoundException while trying to read dock address     10-22 15:28:40.316 I/DockObserver(   92): Dock state changed: 2     10-22 15:28:40.336 D/AK8973  (   72): Compass Start     10-22 15:28:40.336 D/Sensors (   92): open_akm, fd=124     10-22 15:28:40.346 V/BluetoothService(   92): Received ACTION_DOCK_EVENT with State:2     10-22 15:28:40.346 E/ApplicationContext(   92): Couldn't create directory for SharedPreferences file shared_prefs/bluetooth_service_settings.xml     10-22 15:28:40.696 D/PowerManagerService(   92): New lightsensor value:160, lcdValue:160     10-22 15:28:42.756 D/PowerManagerService(   92): New lightsensor value:90, lcdValue:160     10-22 15:28:43.179 I/HtcLockScreen(   92): touch ACTION_DOWN     10-22 15:28:43.179 I/HtcLockScreen(   92): stopPhoneAnimation     10-22 15:28:43.286 I/HtcLockScreen(   92): touch ACTION_UP     10-22 15:28:43.286 D/HtcLockScreen(   92): unlock a      My guess is that it thinks it is docked in a car dock, since I had trouble with the phone randomly going into car mode earlier (I switched off car mode to avoid that). The dock state changes twice in this log, once to 0 and once to 2. A value of 2 means it's in a car dock, and a value of 0 means it's undocked. What is the cause of this problem? Is this something I can fix (or get fixed cheaply), or is it time to start looking for a new phone? UPDATE: I am not connected to wifi, mobile data, bluetooth or anything.


Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)?

I would like to buy a car charger, wall charger and USB cables for my Samsung Intercept. However, $20 for a charger seems expensive and I want to avoid getting ripped off. The Samsung Intercept Manual doesn't show the specs for the charging port on the phone itself. Can I use any Android charger with any Android phone? Does Google require Android manufacturers to follow a standard for charging the devices? Or do most Android devices follow their own proprietary standards. The form factors (Micro-USB, Mini-USB) and voltages (~5V) seem universal, but I'm more concerned about amperage. It's not unheard of for some chargers to ignore the USB 2.0 standard. Do some chargers try to force 3000 mA down the wire to supercharge their devices? If so, that could destroy a device which is intended to receive only 500 mA. I can charge the my Android phone using a powered USB port on any computer. How many milliamps does this provide? I read that USB 2.0 will provide a standard 100 mA or 500 mA. Are there another standard amperes which are used for charging? I found what appears to be a generic wall charger for any Micro-USB device. The product description doesn't say how many mA this provides, but from the comments it appears that this charger provides 950mA. Which this overcharge my phone?


How does Startup Manager block startup apps?

I am using the market app Startup Manager on Android, but I am a little bit concerned in the way that it operates. Is it effectively runnning every time as a daemon and thusly keeping the apps from not starting or does it simply change the bootable flag in the apps, without running in the background?


Heimdall errors

Doesnt work. trying to install a new recovery rom on a samsung s4 i9505               heimdall flash --recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-jgedlte.img     Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna     [url]http://www.glassechidna.com.au[/url]          This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is     encouraged.          If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future     development please consider donating:     [url]http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/[/url]          Initialising connection...     Detecting device...     Claiming interface...     Setting up interface...          Checking if protocol is initialised...     Protocol is not initialised.     Initialising protocol...     ERROR: Failed to initialise protocol!


Is there an app that will list my phone's info in an easily copy/paste-able format?

There's a great Add-on for Firefox called InfoLister, all it does is provide a nicely formatted list of stuff and versions, for example here's what it lists for me: > Last updated: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:03:32 GMT > > User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.2.13) > Gecko/20101203 Firefox/3.6.13 ( .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET4.0E) > > Extensions (enabled: 23, disabled: 7): > >   * Contacts 0.3.2 >   * DOM Inspector 2.0.8 >   * etc... > > > Themes (1): > >   * Default 3.6.13 [selected] > > > Plugins (13): > >   * Garmin Communicator Plug-In >   * Google Talk Plugin >   * etc... > Are there any Android apps that can generate an easily copy & paste-able list of the phone's version, etc. all in one place? Basically the stuff that appears in Settings -› About phone.


Imported Hebrew vcf contacts come out gibberish

I just joined the Android community. I have been using a Nokia E72. I am a bilingual user (Hebrew/English). I have succeeded in importing my address book 838 contacts with the help of this blog http://myhtcdesire.com/tutorials/how- to-transfer-contacts-from-a-nokia-symbian-phone-to-htc-desire My Android OS came with Hebrew/English pre-installed. The problem is that in the imported address book all of the Hebrew in contacts show as gibberish. I tried switching back and forth the default language, but that made no difference. Any help would be appreciated.


How to modify functionality (skip song, play, pause) with side phone volume keys?

This is a really requested feature in a lot of forum, but I haven't found any convincing solution. I'd like that my volume keys:   * If simple (short) press both together, pause/play.   * If simple (short) press of single key, change the volume up or down.   * If pressed and hold change track forward or backward. My options in order from preferred to less preferred are:   1. Do it with Tasker   2. Download an app to achieve this (not a media player)   3. Develop an app to achieve this (any advice?)   4. Download a media player that has mentioned functionality. Thanks, Diego **Note:** With volume keys I don't mean keys in the headphone, I mean those which are at the side of the phone.


When was my text message delivered?

In the text messaging application that came with my Android phone, a checkmark seems to appear next to text messages that have been successfully delivered. How can I find out when a text message was delivered? **Update:** The text messaging app might be a custom one. It's the default for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini. A couple of screen caps I've found: ![](http://www.swedroid.se/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/12_sms_client_1.png) ![](http://www.swedroid.se/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/12_sms_client_13.png)


How can I access the emulated sdcard for another user on a rooted nexus 10

Is it possible to access other user's emulated sdcard storage on a rooted Nexus 10? I have 3 users set up. If I log in as the primary user, I would expect to see /storage/emulated/10 (and 11) as well as 0 (and emulated), but I can't (even from a root shell created in ConnectBot). If it is not possible, how does it work? Is a separate filesystem mounted, or what?


Is there any sniffer aplication for Android 2.2?

Is there any network sniffer program for Android 2.2 similar to Wireshark for Windows?


Google Mail missing in Cyanogenmod (gApps)?

I installed Cyanogenmod and noticed that Google Mail is missing. I can't install it form the Market either. Market, Talk and so on are there, just Google Mail is missing. How can I install Google Mail?


Changing 3D Gallery with virtual device 2D Gallery

I have a ZTE Blade which reboots everytime I open the 3D Gallery. I am using the official stock ROM (Froyo) rooted. I realized that the android emulator which SDK brings has a lighter 2D version of the gallery, so I extracted Gallery.apk from `/system/app` through ADB. I put it into my Blade `/system/app`, I changed permissions, restarted the phone and nothing. There is no new gallery inside the app drawer. What am I doing wrong? The emulator is running Froyo. I've tried different galleries from Google play but none suits me, specially due to Picasa integration. I've tried different Gallery.apk from other forums with the same luck. I even tried to install them but it end with an "App is not installed" message. Thanks.


Blank screen when trying to boot into recovery mode on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

I am in the middle of trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 according to Wiki instructions and I'm getting stuck when I try to go into recovery mode. I tried to flash it to koush's ClockworkMod Recovery (recovery-clockwork-6.0.2.3-p5110) I've tried using `Power` \+ `Vol Up` and by using `adb reboot recovery` in the terminal on my PC. It seems to start into recovery mode with a message in blue stating it's entering recovery mode, however, it just goes black and I can't progress passed this point. I can still boot into the stock and into Download Mode fine. It's possible there was a problem installing the custom recovery as I never saw a progress bar as described in the wiki. Instead, it seems to stay at the "Don't power off target device" screen, despite the message in my terminal stating that it was finished. If the custom recovery was botched, how can I remedy it? What can I check to narrow down the problem? I'm running off a PC using Linux Mint in case that helps.


ls command works but not with options?

In my terminal app when I type `ls /?` it gives me `ls /d`. Where can I find the other options? For example I want to list the file attributes and file length. I have tried also busybox to no avail.


How I shutdown Android phone with adb command?

How do I halt an android phone using adb command? I can reboot, but I don't know how to halt. I tried `shutdown -k wait` command, but it did not work.


Headset works on music but not on receiving and dialling calls

My headset works with music and phone sounds but not when receiving and dialling calls. I have checked with different headsets and they have the same problem. Does anyone have a solution? I am using Samsung galaxy-star duos phone with given Samsung headset.


Cell Broadcasts for LG lucid with android 4.0.4

I've looked at the wikipedia article and it is very informative. But my husband had a Verizon LG Lucid with Android 4.0.4. NO WHERE can I find a way to adjust the cell broadcasts! I have a Samsung Galaxy and there is a page to check what kind of emergencies to receive notifications. I can turn any/all of them off. What about the LUCID??


Sending intents with adb with ACTION_VIEW, setData, and putExtra?

How do I convert the following java code to an adb command?               Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);     intent.setData(Uri.parse("com.glass.videoglass://"));     intent.putExtra("startFromWS", true);     startActivity(intent);      The only thing I've seen so far is               adb shell am start -n com.package.name/com.package.name.ActivityName


Can I "Wipe data/Factory reset" a phone that doesn't even boot via USB?

I have a Razr HD (XT925 GSM) which suddenly shut down and can't be turned back on (pressing or long pressing the power button does nothing, nor does connecting it to the wall). I have a lot of sensible stuff in the phone. I'd like to wipe it before taking it to the repair service but I don't know if it is possible at all. The phone doesn't even show up when connected to the USB port. Is there a way to wipe the on board flash in these conditions? Knowing that the answer is most probably not, how would you approach the issue? Should I just throw away the phone? Thanks! ps: some context. The phone's screen cracked some time ago. For a few months nothing happened. About a month about the phone started rebooting itself about 10 times a day, with no discernible pattern. It just shut down, apparently for good; I had last checked the notifications a few minutes before.


What is Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 usable screen resolution?

The screen is 1280 x 800 pixels but the system bar uses up some of the vertical height. So what is the screen resolution minus the black system bar at the bottom? This is needed to configure an RDP client to exact screen dimensions.


How can I change the Locale in the default browser?

I have a Nexus One with Android 2.3.3 and I use the default browser. My phone doesn't have "Swedish" as language setting, so I use English. But now when I use Google, I'm not redirected to the Swedish edition (google.se), probably because the browser doesn't use a Swedish locale. Is there any way I can change the locale for the browser? I have looked in the settings but couldn't find it. Any suggestions?


Is it safe to update my Samsung Galaxy Neo to KitKat?

The Samsung Galaxy Neo is officially receiving a KitKat update, which is supposed to bring fixes and performance improvements. Will I experience any problems if I update to the latest version, like lag, shutdown problems or battery issues?


How can I see the fingerprint of my adbkey?

You should know that Android 4.2.2 (or just before) introduced RSA key checking for adb access. – The device asks now if you want to allow access. To avoid asking every time, the computer presents an RSA key, which can be permanently accepted. The dialog on the phone shows the RSA key fingerprint. – On Linux, the public/secret key pair is here: `~/.android/adbkey(.pub)`. How can I show the fingerprint of that key file? (I’m looking for a command line to do that on the Linux system.)


My IMEI was deleted, but I wrote down the number. Can I restore it?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I restore IMEI code after factory reset? I have an SGS2. During an OTA update the IMEI was deleted. I didn't have a backup of the EFS directory, as the phone wasn't rooted. However, I copied down the IMEI on paper beforehand. Is there any way to restore the IMEI if I have the number?


What is this "com.android.backupconfirm"?

What is the package on my phone that is called `com.android.backupconfirm`? I tried Googling and found an answer on a random forum that said that is the UI for the backup confirmation dialog. While this sounds correct, could you explain why this isn't a part of the core but instead a separate package?


How can I recover Samsung Galaxy contacts?

I lost all of my Samsung Galaxy contacts by accident. Is it possible to recover my Samsung Galaxy Contacts? How can I restore contacts from Samsung Galaxy? I've tried many way, but doesn't work.


White Background In Landscape Text Input

I'm sorry to bother you but I couldn't find anything anywhere on this: I installed CM a couple of days ago on my Samsung i9305 (Galaxy S3 LTE - CM stable release 10.1.3 based on Android 4.2.2) and so far am very happy about it. There is one thing to annoy me though and I couldn't find a way to change it. I'm using my phone a lot to write, especially when it's dark, so naturally I've chosen dark themed text editors. On portrait, text input is as it should, I can write simply within the dark themed app. As soon as I put the phone in portrait mode (which is desired for longer texts), I get this awful white text input thing popping up with the "done"-button on its side which really takes me out of it (Form editor?). I have searched the settings high and low, tried changing the theme and have tried installing other keyboards (which has nothing to do with it but it was worth a shot) but no success. Is there any way to get rid of that function? It may be possible for it to just be an Android 4.2.2 feature, which I would find odd since it breaks the immersion into an app, so the question remains. Thank you very much for your effort.


How to protect my Google Account?

I am very concerned with security of my Google account in case I lose the phone (as in: lose it, have it stolen/robbed, etc.). Right now it seems that whoever grabs my phone will also have full access to mail, calendar etc. I would be perfectly happy to sync manually and/or have a password prompt every time I try to sync, but I don't see this option. How can I protect my account? Is screen lock any good? How hard is it to bypass it? The phone is HTC Desire should it matter.


Can a developer with an app in the market also distribute to un-registered (rooted) devices?

I'm looking to root a tablet device, to limit access to certain settings, and to remove the ability to get to the Market (long story). However, I do want to get some apps that are available on the Android Market onto the device. Is there any restrictions to app developers selling their apps in the market to also distribute their applications outside of the market. Links to good references get bonus points. Thanks!


what is the most comfortable way to ssh and vim/latex/c++ on android?

I'm debating if i should get droid x. i'd like to use it for work, meaning latex and code in c++. I use vim. i know this is possible with connectbot. but possible doesn't mean i can substitute a laptop in a coffee shop. are there people that use bluetooth keyboard with android device and are happy like this one (http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/08/20/travel-with-no-baggage/)? I don't mind the small screen. just curious about your experience. and i think some keyboards have esc key, which is good for vim.


What's that icon (Oneplus one)?

does anybody know what's the meaning of that icon ? I have a new oneplus one since several days and today this icon appeared in my status bar. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UAtmO.png)


Driod Razr Maxx Voice command stopped working

Since 5/23/12 the Voice Command app has stopped working twice. I am running Jelly Bean version 4.1.2. Verizon advised me to reset the phone to factory default settings to get it running again after the 1st stoppage. I reset it on 5/24 and it started working. on 5/29 it stopped working again. The message when pressing the voice command icon is "Unfortunately, Voice Command Has Stopped" Is there a way to get Voice Command working again without having to reset the phone to factory default settings? I found this fix to Voice Command Working again on another website. I tried it and now it works again. "Try uninstalling the latest update of Play Music. Voice Commands should then work." "I did what the above poster suggested, and also uninstalled updates for Google Books & Google Magazines. I also disabled all three. Maybe overkill, but I use Voice Commands a lot, and never use the aforementioned apps


Make a device appear in ADB

I have a Zen Touch 2, a Cyclone Voyager and a Samsung galaxy Fame, all configured for USB debugging. I also have a laptop running Ubuntu 12.04, the standard ADB obtained from apt- get, and Fastboot obtained from apt-get. My problem is that when I plug in my Fame on it's own, I can see it in the list of attached devices when I run the adb devices command. However, when I attach the others, I cannot. I have plugged them in on their own and tried all 4 different ports. Switching to PTP doesn't work. And it is not just the devices command. How can I make them appear and allow me to use them?


Titanium Backup Locks Up When Trying To Restore System Upates (com.samsung.apk)

Okay, so in an attempt to stop the OTA notification, I un-installed **System Updates 1.0.0** ( **com.samsung.apk** ) using **Titanium Backup**. Well, that didn't help, so I'm trying to restore the app in-case I ever need to update my Profile or PRL. But, when I try to use **Titanium Backup** to restore this app, it just sits on the "Restoring..." screen and I have to use the task manager to kill it in order to ever do anything.   * I've tried both restoring "App only," and "App+Date"   * I've tried pushing the **com.samsung.apk** directly to my phone ( **/system/app/com.samsung.apk** ) using **ADB**.  The only idea I have left is to re-flash my phone. Is there anything I can try before reflashing?      **Phone Information:**     * Samsung Epic 4G (SPH-D700)   * Android 2.2.1 (FROYO.EC05)   * Kernel 2.6.32.9   * Titanium Backup 4.6.7 (Free version)   * Rooted using One Click Root v2.5.5 **Answers to questions I know are going to be asked:**   * Q: Why don't you just update?   A: Because there is something wrong with EI22, and every time I do I lose service until I flash back to EC05   * Q: Do you have trouble restoring any other apps using Titanium Backup?   A: No, I tried restoring two other system apps and they restored fine.   * Q: Did you make sure Debugging Mode was on?    A: Yes, I tried with it both on and off   * Q: Why didn't you just "Freeze" it instead of uninstalling it?    A: Because, the free version of Titanium Backup doesn't allow Freezing, and I just felt like using a GUI method at the time. I didn't really think that un- installing it would be much different than freezing it.


Do I need a complicated root? Why? How (Samsung GT-S5660)

I am trying to install "Samba Filesharing" on my Samsung GT-S5660. The requirements is that it is rooted, and also the application "Superuser". Rooting, seems to be a complicated hack. Why is that necessary? This is a phone sold without a contract, and I am concerned that phones with contracts are a bit different, and i think in a phone like mine it should be a simple setting or something. What should be the best approach in my case?


How to read Exchange e-mails on Android?

Is there any Outlook for Android? If not, should I use an IMAP or POP3 client for Android instead? Which one do you recommend?


Samsung galaxy note 3 root void warranty

I have read several articles pertaining to rooting a Note 3 and voiding it's warranty. I know a custom rom, or custom rom app would change the binary counter. Would I be safe rooting and using Titanium backup or similar to remove / freeze samsung bloatware?


Galaxy Ace Problem booting in Recovery and Download Mode

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. I want to install CWM and then flash a custom rom. When I try to boot into recovery it says RamDump etc. When I boot in Download it starts normally and says Downloading but Odin doesn't see the phone. I have installed the USB Drivers and it works normally in KIES powered on. I also have USB Debugging enabled. Why can't I connect to my phone in Download Mode?


can't connect to a wifi network because it is always stuck in "remembered" status

I'm using a home wifi network. Several days ago, my Samsung Galaxy S2 suddenly can't connect to the wifi network, and it is always in "remembered" status. I clicked on "forget" and was trying to input the password, however, it shows "WPS". Thus I have no way to input the password, how do I deal with this? Note: I also tried another wifi network, it works fine.


Where does Android ICS store the cursor graphic?

If you plug in a mouse to an Android device, a cursor shows up. I was wondering where that cursor graphic is stored? I'm a root user and want to know in case I wanted to modify it in the future.


Facebook messenger not displaying profile pictures

My Facebook messenger app is not displaying profile pictures of all my friends on Facebook. Under my Facebook app settings, sync all is on. Does anyone know what seems to be the problem?


Can I send text using S-voice through Google Voice?

I have a Galaxy S 3. Can I send an SMS using Google Voice using S-voice (like I can natively)?


App like "button savior" but for non-root and Android 4.0.3

I have a Htc Evo 3D, whose capacitive buttons stopped working. I've seen on google play there are apps (button saviour, virtual button, handy soft keys) , which would move the 4 main buttons (home, settings, search, back) to screen, but they all require root or/and Android >=4.1. Can someone point me to an app which would suit to the criteria in the title (non-root and Android 4.0.3)?


Stereo to Mono Sound

Is there a way to digitally convert stereo sound tracks to mono ones, while playing? I need this feature because sometime I split my headset with other people, and hearing only one channel is quite awful. I do not want to change my music player, which is n7player (paid). My phone is Galaxy S4 with Cyanogenmod 11 (Kitkat 4.4.2). The only answers I was able to find were to use PowerAmp player, but again, I don't want to switch to it.


View text messages with time on the side

Today my Samsung Galaxy S3 (running Android 4.3, using Verizon Wireless as a service provider) received a software update, update_SCH-1535_MF1_to_ML1, which changed the way that text messages are displayed in the default texting app. The time of a text message used to be displayed to the side of the message but is now displayed below the message, greatly reducing the number of lines of text that can appear on the screen when viewing text conversations. The new view also makes a picture of the sender and recipient appear, reducing the avialable width for text. It used to look something like this: ![old view](http://i.stack.imgur.com/j3GWqm.png) Now it looks more like this ![new view](http://i.imgur.com/ltGuH3Fm.png) Is there a setting to fix this?


Android Custom ROM Missing “Add Google Account” Option

In the customized Android system, all pre-installed google apps are missing and it's not allowed to add google account. I downloaded the Gapps from http://goo.im/gapps, but I cannot install the apps due to signature issue Is there other possible way to retrieve the "add google account" option back? Thanks **Update:** I wasn't aware that I need to push the Gapps into /system/app to avoid signature problem. When I did, it works!


Clock Work Mod Recovery isn't picking up External SD Card

I have Clockwork Mod Recovery installed on my phone and I'm trying to install a custom ROM on it. But when I go to 'install zip from external SD card' it gives the effect as if it's going into the SD card but nothing is displayed (none of the files, folders etc that's on the card). And when I try and go back it doesn't want to either... Some details:   * Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT N7100)   * Clockworkmod 6   * Trying to install Paranoid Android 3.99 Thanks in advance for some advice!


Batch Convert Contacts from Gmail Type to Local Type

Each contact could be either Gmail Contact (Synced) or Local Contact (Not Synced).   I have some contacts I don't want to have on my Gmail account. How can I convert them by multi selection (Or any other efficient way) to Local? I only found "Contact Editor Pro" which can convert the contact account, yet it can only do so one by one.


All SIP softphones disconnect around 10 seconds

I am trying to use Vocalocity on a unlocked S4 1337 running 4.2.2. I have set up 4 different softphones on it, but they always disconnect after 10 seconds. Leading me to believe that it isn't the apps. I have followed Vocalocity's instructions for Bria and Vopier, both disconnect around 10 seconds. I also used Vonage for Business app. It last longer than 10 seconds, but disconnects within 10sec - 2minutes. That is what led me to try other apps. I got 10mb internet, and use x-lite for SIP calls from PC. It works great.


SD card randomly blocking on Galaxy S3

I have a Galaxy S3, and recently something weird started happening recently with the external SD. When I am using the SD card (listening to music, watching videos) it will sometimes "block", in the sense that the apps using it become unresponsive. The apps return to normal by removing the SD from its slot, and it works immediately by simply reinserting the card. It would be OK if it happened once a day, but it actually happens every 10-30 minutes. I am not sure if it is a hardware or software problem, but the problem also occurs with a different SD card. Any ideas on the cause and how I can fix it?


Can I run Windows Phone apps on Android devices?

I need to run a Windows Phone 7 app developed for our company but no one has a Windows phone. Is there any way I can run it on my Android, perhaps a simulator or something?


Root access via adb only, not any Android applications

I'm running a stock Android 4.2.2 on a Nexus 4 device. After following some instructions on how to root it, I managed to get a _partially_ rooted phone. Now on `adb shell` I can do:               shell@android:/ $ su     shell@android:/ # whoami     whoami: unknown uid 0      With `adb shell` I can get access to `/data/data`, etc. No problem. And my SuperSU.apk automatically grants it super user permission. **However** , nothing else gets _super-user_ permission, not even SuperSU itself. No notification/prompt ever comes. Even after setting SuperSU to default to allowing access after timeout. # Any ideas on possible causes? Any suggestions? Flashed this zip from (http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/).                4c3054dfecb6d21dc6a01d67c25588af CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip


How do I set up Google Voice as the provider for an unactivated phone?

I've got this Droid X, it's not activated, and I'd like to use Google Voice as the provider (this means it will be Wi-Fi only; that's OK.) Problem is, Google Voice needs the phone to have a number before it will let me use it as the provider. I already have a Google voice number set up, but I can't figure out what to do next. What I'm envisioning is:   * The phone's dialer will make the calls through Google Voice (absolutely essential)   * Voicemails will work (would be very nice)   * I can text from the native texter (not critical at all) What do I need to do?


recent apps button setting on htc one gone?

I got a new HTC One S / Android 4.03 / Sense 4.0! via warranty and wanted to set it up. I wanted to change the setting for recent apps button in settings > display but it's not there anymore. Why? Always had it. Can i somehow get it? The only things i've done before was unlocking via htcdev, flashing twrp, backing up, restoring backup, restarting, and started installing apps. So it's the original HTC rom and i haven't done changes to rom. Did OTA after didn't found it but still, it's not there. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fEg6s.png)


Read Out Text Messaging Notification

I just bought a new Galaxy S 4 over the weekend - I did some light googling on this topic, but no luck yet. I want to know how to configure my Text Messaging Notifications. Ideally, the phone would audibly say:   * _Message Received_   * (Optionally) Then it would read the subject line if there was one.


HTC One Android update keypad change?

I have just updated my HTC One and now my keypad has changed for text messaging and I do not have any type of softkeypad option when i go into keyboard types. My only options are Standard (QWERTY), Standard (AZERTY) and Standard (QWERTZ) How do i go back to a numeric keypad when I am typing messages. How do i go back to my old keypad?


Does a MIUI-Phone work in Europe?

I've just read about the chinese MIUI Phones (Mi Two), my question is wheter they work in Europe, or might there be some issues because of other phone networks? Might there be some other issues apart from that? Bonus Question: Does the official MIUI-Rom has any other languages than Chinese?


HTC One Camera photos have "pink background"

I am an active user of Android device, and I purchased a HTC One. In the advertisement they showed that this device has an Ultra Pixels camera, and you can click pictures in the low light with the best quality. But its just disappointing, when I click the pictures it comes with "Pinkish background". So can you please help me find out if this issue is with the software or with the camera itself. And if this issue is with the software will a fix be released or not?


Nexus 7: Compass drifts over time

When I use apps like Google Maps on my Nexus 7, I find that the compass drifts, with the indicated direction rotating counterclockwise over time (from north to west to south to east). As a result, I am unable to rely on the direction information. Is this a hardware issue? Is there something I can do to correct this?


Why does the new Gmail address not show on the Samsung tab 2 version 7.0?

A friend forgot her primary Gmail address so I created a new one for her. The reason she could not find it was her surname was wrong. The problem is that when I press the Gmail icon on her Samsung tab 2 version 7.0 only the primary email inbox is shown. I have found no way to view the new Gmail address which she needs to open to confirm something she did on the internet. Is there any solution given on the web, perhaps from Google? I completely fail to understand why Google will not allow us to change what the primary address is. We shall never use the one Google has decided upon against our wishes. The only inbox we are interested in opening is that of the new Gmail address I have just created.


Tethering with locked boot loader

A recent OTA update to KitKat removed the ability to tether my phone. I feel very frustrated by this bait and switch since I bought the phone for its ability to tether. The workaround is apparently to unlock the boot loader, gain root access, and then change a flag in a SQLite database. I'm aware that this introduces certain security risks. Is there a good way to have tethering without the security risks? E.g. could I unlock, become root, change the flag, and then relock? Most of the information regarding unlocking is in the context of installing custom ROMs and maintaining root access, which I don't have any particular desire to do. I really just want to change this one setting. Would this procedure enable future OTA updates to work? Are those updates likely to revert the value of the tethering flag?


Device stuck in bootloop after enabling ART

I activated the Android Runtime (ART) instead of Dalvik and after that my phone rebooted but it seems that it's stuck in a bootloop. Will the first bot after choosing ART take some extra time? How can I tell if it's stuck in a bootloop rather than just booting slowly? My device is an HTC Explorer running CM 11 beta 4 build.


How can I update my rooted Moto G to 4.4.2

Every time I try the OTA download it gives me an error while installing, which I presume is because I've rooted the phone. It's a European model if it matters.


Is there are way using GDrive or Photos resizing pictures before sync/upload?

I'm synchronising all my cam photos to my google drive. I'm using the photo app on android to upload pictures. There is just one thing that I don't like: I have no option to resize these pictures before the upload. So I have some 2mb pictures and I would like to resize/optimize them before uploading. Cannot find any options, tried also the google drive app, but still the same problem. I know there are apps to resize pictures, but it´s still annoying to resize every time manually before you sync. I thought there are some options to do that automatically? Funny because some days ago I tested the MS SkyDrive App for Android and there is an option to optimize the pictures. You cannot choose what size you want, but the app resizing all of your pictures that are there for upload pretty well. That´s awesome. Why no such an option for google drive? Any suggestions? Thank you


Cannot root samsung galaxy s4 `GT-I9505`.               [*] Device found.     [*] Pushing exploit...     6970 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.179s)     [*] Pushing root tools...     7523 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.047s)     7510 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.242s)     7475 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.206s)         pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk     Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]     [*] Rooting phone...     [+] This may take a few minutes.     [-] Failure.     [*] Cleaning up...     [*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.      I followed this guide. Motochopper downloaded from here. Tried to delete file `/data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk`.               ./adb.osx shell     shell@jflte:/ $ cd /data/local/tmp/     shell@jflte:/data/local/tmp $ ls -la      But there is no such file `/data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk`. My os is `os x`. So my phone is not rooted. Checked by app root checker. I tried to root several times. Reboot telephone but still fail. ## Update I removed app `SuperUser` from android device. Restart it. And tried to root again.               sh run.sh     [*]     [*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Linux/OS X version)     [*] v1.1     [*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)     [*]     [*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.     [*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;-)     [*]     [*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled and that     [*] your phone is connected via USB.     [*]     [*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am     [*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this     [*] tool.     [*]     [*] Press enter to root your phone...          [*]     [*] Waiting for device...     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     [*] Device found.     [*] Pushing exploit...     6626 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.189s)     [*] Pushing root tools...     6926 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.051s)     5723 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.318s)     5474 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.281s)         pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk     Success     [*] Rooting phone...     [+] This may take a few minutes.     [-] Failure.     [*] Cleaning up...     [*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.      Allthough error `INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS` have gone, the telephone still not rooted. `[-] Failure.`


How to find out the UID of a given file/folder?

I have an issue with inconsistent UIDs. I would like to know how to manually find out the ID of a folder (specifically the /data partition). I _think_ that it should be the same concept of an usual unix/linux filesystem but... I'm evidently getting older for this stuff :-) From the Astro app I can see the details of the /data partition but it only tells me `d--` and I cannot find any user id. Actually, I have not set up any account on this phone, so there should be (I guess) only one UID present (the default one) apart from the system daemons etc. Maybe for this reason it doesn't show up? Is there another, more powerful/informative app to be used? A file manager of some sort, a terminal console would be ideal for me.


How to pay for my kids apps?

Here is the story. I have two kids (5-7 years), they have their Android tablets... and I have the credit card. I have created two google accounts, each for one tablet. I want to buy apps for them, but I don't want to enter any details of my credit card to their google accounts, because the theory is that they will be using these accounts in future to communicate, browse etc. I don't want them charging my card without my knowledge. A while ago, when buying something in the google play store, I was able to select between one of the tablet accounts and my own account. I then had to enter the password to my own account and was able to install the given app. Now this seems no longer to be possible. I am lost. I am a 40+ year old Un*x user and I am confused and frustrated by Android. Is there a way of buying apps for my kids that is safe?


Remove CWM from Xperia Neo V

How can I remove CWM from my Xperia Neo V? EDIT: I have obviously rooted my device but I did not unlock the bootloader. (At least I assume that I didn't do it accidentaly -- in any case, I didn't root my phone using the official method.)


Will wiping data from recovery while flashing ROM on device with non-sd-slot also wipe user data?

I have a noob question. I'm planning to buy an android phone which doesn't include sdcard slot. Only internal memory. I am now using HTC Desire S which include sdcard slot. I change ROM on my phone so often. What I'm worried about is, will formatting data before flashing ROM going to remove all data in internal memory as the one I'm planning to buy rely only on internal memory. Or does HTC make some partition for something like virtual sdcard space that is stay untouched even wiping data from recovery?


Smartphone on usb rings on computer

I got a smartphone on android, and when it is attached trough USB to my computer (windows or linux), I'd like to have it ring or do notifications in the headphones of the computer. Is there a way to do it ?


22MB backup on new nexus 5 - too small?

Trying for the first time to root my device, using a Nexus 5 that I just got yesterday. I'm naturally trying to back things up before doing anything that can wipe memory, but the size of the .ab files that backup programs (Nexus Root Toolkit, Holo Backup etc.) produce without root access are around the ~22MB area. I've googled around and the consensus seems to be that it's far too small - BUT, I've only just got the device, and thrown a handful of apps (Twitter, 8SMS, etc.) onto it, no music or anything. Has this backup been performed correctly? Also - when unlocking the bootloader and rooting the device, do I need to put the stock ROM back onto it, or does it remain there naturally? Apologies if that last part was a bit oblivious but the places I've looked haven't been exactly clear, seeing as most of them go for custom ROMs. Thank you in advance!


Configuring ADB for Nexus 4 on Ubuntu 11.10

I'm trying to deploy and test an Android app on my Nexus 4 from my Ubuntu 11.10 computer, but ADB doesn't recognize it. I think I need the Google USB drivers, but I cannot find instructions on how to install them on Ubuntu. How can I install the drivers on Ubuntu 11.10 so that ADB will recognize my N4?


What is a good way to paste my (complicated KeePassX) passwords from OSX into Android Apps?

I want to log in on my phone to services such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. without compromising security. I'm using KeePassX on my Mac to generate passwords that I don't even see. KeePassX doesn't support the QR code plugin for KeePass. I don't want to send passwords to myself over email. Is there a convenient and ideally somewhat safe way to paste my (complicated KeePassX) passwords from OSX into Android Apps?


ServiceMode is blank SGH-I537

I have a Samsung S4 SGH-I537 and there is a bug with the baseband ML2 that service mode can go blank. I now have no way to change the settings, I accidentally pressed another input in the service mod and now I can't do anything to fix this. Is it possible to change the option in the service mode option via terminal? If you press *#9090# you will see the settings. I need to change the settings to the default so I can fix all the other stuff. Thanks


Exchange e-mails deleted from Samsung Galaxy S III when downloaded on computer

When I have Microsoft Outlook running on my computer, exchange emails are self deleting on my Samsung Galaxy S III. I can see the incoming email on my Galaxy S III, but it goes as soon as Outlook downloads the same email. Why is this?


Double calendar notifications

For some reason I'm getting 2 notifications for every 1 calendar event I enter. I'm using Android 4.1.2 (CyanogenMod 10.0.0-grouper) on a Nexus 7. Can someone please help me troubleshoot this issue?


Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 not recognizing keyboard when connected through 4 port usb hub

I am having a Belkin 4 port USB hub and an Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 made by Kocaso. I am trying to connect USB keyboard and a USB WiFi dongle to the hub and not able to see either of the devicces. Tried only the keyboard connected to the hub yet not able to recognize that a keyboard exists. But individually the devices work when connected directly to tablet. Could it be that the USB hub isnot able to support enough power when connected to the tablet. Any suggestions


If I install something from Google Play, can I be sure it can uninstall itself?

So recently bought an Android tablet, having first had an iPhone. So with Apple's strategy, apps seem quite restricted. They can really only do a couple of minor things outside of the app (like notifications etc.) and they're also reviewed by Apple. Android seems to allow a lot more freedom. You have apps that change the keyboard, or change the start up screen or allow you to share across apps etc. So my question is... if I install something from Play Store, do I know that it will always uninstall properly? Do app developers actually need to write an uninstall program or is this done automatically in the OS?


What's up with the 4.2 file structure?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why did /sdcard/ turn into /sdcard/0/ with 4.2? I'm just really confused about the file structure of the sdcard on the root of the sdcard theres the regular symlink of /sdcard to the actual internal sdcard folder, but heres where it gets weird in the /storage folder theres a symlink from /storage/sdcard0 (the normal sdcard folder) to /storage/emulated/legacy, which i guess is the folder that everything was moved to when i updated to cm10.1, but there is also a /storage/emulated/0 folder, which was the automatic backup of my sdcard when i updated to 10.1, but it stays in sync with the /storage/emulated/legacy folder also in /data/media there are /data/media/0 and /data/media/legacy folders (not symlinks, as far as i can tell) and /mnt/shell has the same folders, /mnt/shell/legacy and /mnt/shell/0 (once again, not symlinks) any idea which folders i can delete? is there any way to return to the old file structure where the sdcard was just at /storage/sdcard0?


How to select content language on Google Play Movies

I'm in Germany and I want to download movies in English from the Google Play store to watch my Android tablet, however I can only get movies in German. How can I get the English versions?


Help finding app history

i know there is a place i can go on my lg motion and see the history of all the apps ever downloaded to my phone, including the ones that have been removed. This same place will show the last date the app was installed but I can't remember where that is.


My android device has been splashed/soaked by sea water

My Acer Liquid got wet with sea water. I didn't notice that right the moment, but after an hour it made a couple of vibrations and the screen doesn't turn on. Connected to power and nothing happens, no led lights and it does just nothing. Trying to turn it on doesn't give any result. Is it gone forever? Can I try anything? Can I make it repair?


What happens when using a cellphone when charging?

What happens when a phone is being used with the charger connected? Will it take power from charger and save the battery usage? OR At one end, the charger keeps charging the battery and at the other end, phone discharges the battery simultaneously? (I am using Sony Xperia SP with Android 4.2.1)


Galaxy S2 with Android 4.1.2 (volume control button on side)

Upon updating to Android 4.1.2 I have lost the ability to set my phone volume to mute/silent. In the prior version, you can reduce the volume until it reaches 'vibrate' then one more click would change it to silent. This was such a handy feature as I have to turn my phone to silent due to work, kids sleeping etc...I am sick of adjusting the vibration intensity through the volume settings.


How can I add an icon to the MIUI home screen?

I just got a Nexus One, which uses the MIUI interface. It came with two different gallery apps. I prefer the `cooliris` app, but there's no icon for it on the home screen, which makes it difficult to access. I can't seem to figure out how to add an icon. Everything I've found on the internet is either inaccurate or otherwise unhelpful. This should be simple. What am I missing?


Should I be worried about applications with weird looking permissions?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How important is it to review the permissions that an app is using? When I install apps from Android Market (Play Store now) there are some apps that require special permissions and for some of them it's weird to have for example "Read phone call history" when the app is a compass or whatever... Should I be worried? Should I uninstall an app with weird looking permissions?


How can I not show profile pics in Whatsapp?

I don't want any profile pics to appear for any contacts in Whatsapp on my HTC One X, any idea if this is possible?


Problems rooting Samsung Galaxy S: SuperOneClick stops responding at step 7

I am having an awful time trying to update my new Galaxy S to ICS. I found a well rated ROM .zip on code.google.com but first I need to root the phone so I can unlock the bootloader. I have been googling all week and read lots of posts saying SuperOneClick is the way to go, but it keeps freezing. It gets to step 7 and stops. There are many threads out there where people say they have the same problem as me, but there is no answer to these posts, or the response is 'well it worked for me', which isn't much help. I also thought of giving Odin a go, but I do not believe my ROM is compatable (doesn't have PDA, CSC etc. elements to select). There must be something I'm missing or the tutorials I've read have left out. Or something else stopping SuperOneClick from finishing it's task. I get no error messages during the rooting process. SuperOneClick just plain stops responding.   * Samsung Galaxy S i9000   * Android Gingerbread 2.3.6    * Bootloader 3e   * ROM ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000.zip from code.google.com (http://code.google.com/p/ice-cream-sandwich-sgs/)   * SuperOneClick version 2.3.3


Android L Preview After device unlock Contacts app open

In My Nexus 5 after I unlock my device ervery time contacts/people app is open up automatically. Do I Need to change any settings??


Phone unlocking ideas

My wife's nexus 4 has a dead area across the middle of the screen. There's a 1 cm strip running horizontally across the screen that doesn't register clicks. A few weeks ago, her screen broke. We had it repaired, then two weeks after that the dead area emerged. (The technicians will not fix the issue, I've tried that). The dead area covers digits that are in her pin. On a nexus 4 the lock screen is only in portrait mode, so I can't access the dead area by turning the phone. The dead area doesn't cover the on screen keyboard, so if I can get to that I think I can unlock the phone. What I have tried to fix the issue:   1. punch in a bunch of invalid pins hoping that the phone would become locked and we could unlock it using the associated account with the on screen keyboard. I've tried probably 50 times but the phone hasn't stopped offering PIN authentication yet.   2. Using the android device manager, lock the device. The problem here is that I lent her my phone in the interim and it locked my phone. We unlocked that and removed her account but the android device manager still isn't locking the right phone. This is kind of weird because she never set my phone up to allow the remote control, I did that with my account. Somehow the phone or google's server must be confused. Two Nexus 4s in the same room is a problem apparently.   3. If you go to the camera, you can get the phone to go into landscape mode. Take a picture, then view the gallery. Anything from before your taking pictures while the camera was locked is hidden, and a lock shows. Tap the lock, and you are taken to a lock screen in portrait mode. But before you can key in any digits, it flips you back to portait. The phone was never in USB debug mode, and I can't connect to it via USB while it is locked. Does anyone have any idea how I can fix this?


Hide Superuser?

There are many apps out there that will hide your root su file and this seems to work well enough, but none of them are capable of hiding the Superuser application, not even 'Hide My Root' which claims it can do it but actually it doesn't do anything (Galaxy Nexus JB4.1.1., Superuser 3.1.1). Is there any way I could hide the Superuser app in such a manner that I could bring it back easily with an app rather than having to re-root my phone and re-mount/restore or just re-install the app itself? My motives are not nefarious, actually I just want to get email on my phone but our 'Good' policy blocks rooted phones and once it sees Superuser it bails. This conflicts with the many tools I need available to me which require root access. I've tried putting Superuser into Ghost mode but this does little other than remove it from the launcher. I've tried SuperSU as an alternative to Superuser and Good still recognizes that. Maybe if there were some other lesser known Superuser app that might work but I haven't been able to find one yet.


Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P1000 with 2.2version android) stuck in boot-loop on update to CM10

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P 1000) with Android 2.2. A couple of days ago, I decided to update my Tab to JellyBean, and I searched the web for its procedure I found a HowTo at AndroidAuthority. After downloading the files and placing them on the internal SD, I followed its procedure about the recovery mode. My tab started to update but in the middle of upgrading it stopped and restarted. After that, my tab continuously follows this trend 1. Booting 2. Loading the OS 3. Rebooting 4. Go to 1! I could not even return its OS to is previous state! **I could not even go to the Recovery mode to do something.** Someone told me that each phone has a ROM or something like downgrading thing which I should download it and follow another procedure. I think I should do something like formatting and reinstalling a fresh, brand new Android OS on it like the procedure when we want to install a new Windows OS on our PC. Does anybody by any chance know what should I do?


Are there USB to LAN adapter that are compatible with Android 4.0?

I'm looking for a USB-to-LAN adapter that is compatible with my Chinese Android 4.0 tablet. I've 2 dongles - like this \- but none of them works. How can i choose a usb to lan adapter for my Android tablet? I've to look at Linux Kernel version to search a suitable adapter? **Edit** : The model of my tablet is Voyo Q101


Can I completely wipe a Galaxy Nexus

A friend of mine is considering selling his Galaxy Nexus (to me) and we wanted to be sure that if we did a hard reset it would wipe all data linking him to the phone. I understand it utilizes a lot of core Google technologies and we don't want to find out down the road that something survives the process. This is one of the unlocked Galaxy Nexus (GSM) purchased from Google


external microphone alongside built-in speakers in Nexus 7

Is there a way to use Nexus 7 with an external microphone (audio-in) while the audio-out will still come for the internal speakers? In other words, I want to use a really high-quality microphone for audio-in alone, but still have everyone in the room hearing the audio out. Please note I have no accessible Nexus 7. * * * **EDIT** Just read this Q&A and that one. I'm still not convinced it isn't possible (if I read them right). What about using USB microphone? Not a whole headset, just a little mic..


Intents in a grid instead of a list on Android 4.4 KitKat

I have just received the Nexus 4's Android 4.4 KitKat OTA. One of the first things I remarked was that the intents layout for choosing an application is now a list instead of a grid just like in Jelly Bean: ![New intent layout](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4ilTM.jpg)   (click for larger image) I find this list layout ugly (I don't want to go back to the good ol' ICS days) and I would like to get my intents in a grid again. How can I retrieve the grid layout for intents on Android 4.4 KitKat?


Reading NFC tags from the front of the phone

I'm creating an app reading NFC tags. Currently all works well expect that the NFC tag can only be scanned when it touch the back of the phone. Is there anyway to allow NFC to be read through the screen? I'm testing on a Nexus 4.


android rooting and security

I read here that the way to become "root" in an Android device(Galaxy S3) is to use **Rooting**. However it has been said that if we do that, even normal applications will be running with root privilege. Is that the case ? For anyone with a Unix background, I am sure that allowing all applications to run as root is quite odd and dangerous. So my question is, isn't there the concept of **Users** as we have it on a *nix system ? For eg: in a normal operation as what user the Android apps run ? (we are not logging in as we do on a *nix system, so is there a default user ?). Also, is there no way to restrict or to run apps without root privilege ? Since I am a Linux/Unix guy, I would really like to get the command line. That is why I want to do the **Rooting**. However, I dont' want to make my mobile phone that loose and make it a Virus system like Windows.


Working root method for myTouch 4G Slide?

Is there a working root for the myTouch 4G Slide? I have Android 2.3.4. I tried Revolutionary as advised by rootzwiki, which failed with the following message.               Your device: doubleshot, with HBOOT 1.45.0013 is not supported at this time      I tried SuperOneClick, which failed. None of the other methods I saw on the How do I root my device page appeared to support my version of Android. Is there perhaps some method where I could downgrade, or is there some other new method out there? _Edit: My bootloader is unlocked with thetool from HTC_


Can I replace the system font just for Japanese text?

I discovered today that the system font on my rooted Galaxy S2 phone has some errors in the way it renders some Japanese characters. I want to change the font to something I'm sure is more reliable, but I'm unsure that I can change just the Japanese, and impact all fonts. I have looked into font changing apps, but I'm a little nervous as there are a lot of comments suggesting the potential to brick the phone. So I want to proceed carefully. I don't really know how font handling works, especially with an Android device, so is it possible for me to change the font for just the Japanese text?


SMS Delivery reports in Ice cream sandwich dont show up

After I send a message I used to get a delivery report confirming the delivery of a SMS message in my old (non-Android) phone. But in my Intex Ibuddy Connect with Android 4.0.4 I am not getting the notification of delivery. I have checked the option for the delivery report in the settings still, no change. What could be the issue?


Save SMS to phone directly

Some of my text messages get saved in my SIM card automatically and this does not show up in notifications and I miss out on reading them. I only realize the messages have arrived when I get a notification saying my SIM message **inbox is full please delete messages.** Is there a way to make the phone memory the default storage for text messages? I am using ICS 4.0.4 in Intext Ibuddy Connect


How can I remove 'Orange' apps?

I have a bunch of complete crap apps on my phone which I can't move to the SD card, so they are taking up about 10mb of space on my phone, which is irritating when I want to update my phone as I need 25mb, so have to delete loads of apps. I was considering rooting my phone, but this apparently doesn't allow you to delete them. So how do I go about this? I don't want to run a custom rom and am happy to stick with HTC's regular firmware, but I want to 'unbrand' my phone. Any ideas please?


Updates are not showing on Play Store

I read in news that a new Google Search update is rolling out (version 3.5.14). When I checked on the Play Store it was not showing the update, although update date was listed as June 26th and the "What's New" was also the same as the previous version. Why is the update not showing? Is it because it takes time to reach every country, like Android OS updates? Google Play Services is also not showing the update which was released on 27-28th of June.


How to enable a HTC MyTouch 3G Slide USB tether in Windows 7?

I'm trying to use HTC MyTouch 3G Slide for USB tether instead of my old G1, which works perfectly. On the first try the ADB driver didn't recognize the phone, but worked fine after adding this to android_winusb.inf in both [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64]:               ;T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0E03     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0E03&MI_01      However, when enabling USB tethering, the PID changes to 0E04, and my guess requires to be associated with Remote NDIS driver. So I've exported the Remote NDIS using Double Driver, and examined wceisvista.inf file. It says that compatible devices are:               %WindowsCeDevice%    = RNDIS.NT.5.1, USB\Class_E0&SubClass_01&Prot_03      While the actual device is: `USB\Class_02&SubClass_02&Prot_FF` I've already messed something up by adding the tether mode hardware Ids to the ADB driver.. so now it recognizes it as ADB driver.. Some more details, on the Slide I have cyanogenmod 6.1.0 installed (Froyo 2.2.1), and the PID changes only when using Wired Tether app (code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether). When switching USB Tether within built-in settings, the PID stays on 0E04. So maybe it is suppose to be associated with ADB driver... At this point my knowledge of windows drivers expires.. Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!


Is GSM telephony feasible on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?

I'm looking to buy a small tablet to use as a "table phone" for use with a headset, and for video telephony. GSM telephony is a must - I don't want to rely entirely on Skype, or Internet connectivity in general. (Plus I'm eligible for a landline number on my mobile contract so people can call me from normal phones for free, which is great.) I am hovering between the 7" P1000 Samsung Galaxy Tab and the more expensive, newer 8.9" one. The 7" one officially supports GSM telephony. Various tests remarked that it's a bit too chunky for use as a normal mobile phone but for my use case on the desk, that doesn't matter. I really just want something I can carry around in a bag, and put on my desk to make calls with. The 8.9" one supports GSM telephony, but doesn't come with it activated out of the box. You need third party Android products in order to use it. This strikes me as odd, and makes me expect problems - why else would one build in the functionality, but not ship with it enabled? Telephony is the one thing I really, really need to just _work_ \- I can't afford to deal with dropping connections, bad voice quality, patches, and an overall "beta" experience. Is telephony feasible on an 8.9" Samsung Galaxy Tab?


What is the difference between AOSP/vanilla and stock?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM? When referring to Android ROMs or kernels (etc.), what is the difference between:   * AOSP ("vanilla")   * Stock


'Insufficient storage' when installing Google play services

Before you hit reply or scream duplicate - read through what I've done. The phone is a rooted HTC One X running 4.2.2 and ViperX custom ROM with 836 MB free space on 'app' storage and 6.6 GB free space on phone storage (which has 32 GB total). If you didn't already know, the phone has no microSD slot.   1. Already seen this answer, and it does not apply. My `/cache` directory has 314M free space available.   2. Already deleted `/data/app-lib/com.google.app.vending`.   3. Went to app settings for Google Play Services, hit 'clear cache'.   4. Emptied app and Dalvik caches, rebooted.   5. Fixed the same problem for Titanium Backup by deleting the relevant directory under `/data/app-lib/` and reinstalling.  **Update** : Directory listing -               Filesystem             Size   Used   Free   Blksize     /dev                   492M   128K   492M   4096     /mnt/secure            492M     0K   492M   4096     /mnt/asec              492M     0K   492M   4096     /mnt/obb               492M     0K   492M   4096     /system                  1G   915M   344M   4096     /data                    2G     1G   966M   4096     /cache                 314M     5M   309M   4096     /rca                     5M     4M     1M   4096     /rfs                     5M     4M     1M   4096     /devlog                 21M    16M     4M   4096     /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied     /mnt/asec/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupPro-1     2M   100K     1M   4096     /storage/sdcard0        25G    18G     6G   32768     /mnt/secure/asec        25G    18G     6G   32768     /mnt/asec/com.jarodyv.livewallpaper.matrixglpro-1     2M   604K     1M   4096


Can I boot into other OS (such as Ubuntu) from an Android OS tablet that have a USB host?

I have the following scenario: A user have a Android OS tablet that have Android 4.0 The tablet have a full USB port (not the mini USB port) The user have a thumbdrive that have a `boot from USB` version Ubuntu. Is it possible and how do the user goes about booting the USB Ubuntu on an Android OS tablet? This also apply to any `boot from USB` version OS.


Samsung Galaxy S3 sync birthdays

It seems that GS3 doesn't sync Facebook contacts' birthdays. Has anyone else had the same issue? How did you fix it?


Override language setting for some apps?

Is there a way to override the locale for some apps? My Android is set to German but I want, for example, all apps that don't have a proper translation to be in English - reading Google-translated stuff is horrible. I know there's no native way, but maybe there's an app for it which I just couldn't find... My device is running 4.1 and is rooted.


USB connection broken, tried debugging

I have a Galaxy S2 that refuses to be picked up by any computer. I tried different operating systems, I tried a different USB cable, I tried debugging mode. The phone still charges fine through the port but maybe the data section of it is broken. Before I take it in for repair I just want to hear if there's anything else that can be tried? I'm thinking of doing a hard reset but don't want to lose any data. Any advice would be appreciated.


Add system apps in a custom rom

I'm trying to change a few some system apps in an already working custom rom (Lewa Os - CM7 derived) and my device is an Acer Liquid Metal) Lewa Os is a chinese rom that I've translated thanks to the help of other guys in the forum to Italian. So I want to repack the rom with all the new Italian files (framework-res.apk, phone.apk and so on). I've used xda's kitchen (http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246) and following all the simple wizard (I didn't modify a thing) I simply added with copy and paste the new apks in the folder and cooked the rom. When I flash it the final result is a rom that has everything BUT the "new" apks. What's wrong? How can I find it out?


My new Nexus 7 doesn't allow me to receive apk files with bluetooth

I have just got a Nexus 7, and I am trying to send an app that i made into my Nexus, neither sending it with my phone using bluetooth or directly from my laptop using bluetooth works: on my phone it says "the file couldn't be sent" while on my laptop is says: "the request couldn't be honored". I have tried sending an image and it worked.


ICS Wifi not blue and internet not working

I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My PC, and my phone are on the same network. My PC is reading Full signal strength, as I am literally 5 feet from the wireless router. My phone is showing NO blue. Wifi meter is grey even if I have excellent connection, If it is blue, I can use my internet, but when it is grey I can't use my internet. I have the blue wifi around 20% of the time. What should I do?


SMS are sent to mail box

I am getting all my SMS send to all my email accounts. How can I stop it. I am using S4.


How can I stop my phone sending an SMS every time I insert a SIM card?

I have one Samsung tablet and one Samsung mobile phone. When I insert my Airtel SIM in tablet then it automatically sends one SMS to an unknown number, and when I insert the same SIM card into my mobile then it again sends one SMS to an unknown number. So every time an amount is deducted from my balance. I don't know what is the problem and how to get out from this problem? Is it a problem with the SIM card or with the mobile/tablet?


Using Link2SD on X10i

I recently began to get the Low Memory warning and decided to use Link2SD as I had used it on many phones before. I used EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition with my SD connected to the computer via a card reader. I created an ext2 partition following instructions form another thread, but my phone says my SD is blank. Another post told me to create the 2nd partition too as FAT32, but my phone only detects the 2nd partition. Some forums told that the stock ROM does not support ext file formats so I would have to flash a custom ROM or Kernel. IS there ANY way to do this without flashing anything? If not, what should I do? I appreciate any help. PS: I am using a Sony Erricson Xperia X10i with Stock upgraded 2.3 ROM.


Very light overlay-ish home screen

Is there a homescreen that will basically pop up when I hit home, and I can go right back to what I was doing with the return softkey? It can require root, as I have that.


Are users always asked to accept application permissions?

Does the Android OS always ask a user to review an application's permissions if it is not downloaded from the Android marketplace directly? For instance, downloading an application from a non-Google Android marketplace or directly from a website or computer. I could not find any information about this If so, please provide a documented occurrence or source.


The RAM total of the apps "Running" never equals the "Used Ram" shown below on the scale

I realised after a few days of observation, that the total of the RAM usage of indivisual apps shown in the running process is quite lower than that shown below it on the scale And as "Cached Background Process" are calculated separately, they are not added in this "RAM Used" part of the scale. Then what is using it? Coz the OS has its own space. Then what from the userspace is taking it up but not showing up? Gingerbread 2.3.6 Like when I am writing this, the Total of indivisual values displayed is around 45-50mb while the scale below shows 95mb used!! How? \ ## Edit Screen cast - http://youtu.be/fzkQlZ8CdkU


Installing Whatsapp on Galaxy Note Pro

I have installed whatsapp in my galaxy note pro previously but uninstall a few days later. Now that I want to install back again, it says device does not support whatsapp. Please advise why am I able to install at 1st and not now?


exchange email password reset on S3 mini

I tried changing my exhange mail password and the new password has more than 8 characters, but seems like the S3 mini cannot accomodate more than 6 characters??


Recover contacts from samsung galxy S3 after OS crash?

My Samsung Galaxy S3 stuck at start-up logo.   I tried some of the suggestions mentioned here but it didn't work.   When I contact with a Service center person, he said that phone's OS has crashed. Also he mentioned that there is no way to recover my phone data( After recovery process including full wipe). My phone data is so important. Could someone please help me and let me know if there is any way to recover my data specially contacts...   thanks in advance!!!


Samsung s3 makes "plugged in" noises while charging

I have recently bought a third party USB cable. I am still using the original wall adapter that I got. Now, I noticed that while charging, it sometimes makes the "plugged in" sound as if I had just plugged in the cable onto my phone. It does that several times randomly and I thought I just hadn't plugged it in correctly, but I've checked and that is not the case? Is there a problem with NON-Samsung USB cables (if such thing even exists)? The phone does charge, it never stops charging, but it makes that notification sound as if I had just put it to charge, even though it has been charging for some time already.


WiFi Tether Causes a BSOD in Laptop Using Intel WiFi Hardware

On a rooted Nexus 4 using stock 4.2.2, if I enable Wifi tether then connect my laptop (a Lenovo T520 using Centrino Advanced-N 6205 hardware with driver v15.3.1.2) I get a BSOD within seconds. I am using the stock tether app. I read elsewhere that I am not the only one with this problem, but Intel refuses to acknowledge it. I even waited for an updated Wifi driver to come out, which I installed today, but the problem persists. According a thread on XDA-Dev, the workaround is to set the Local IP to 192.168.1.100 instead of 192.168.1.1 and the DHCP starting IP to 192.168.1.101 instead of 192.168.1.10. But since I am using the stock tethering app these settings are not available. **Is there a tweak app that would allow me to do this? Or are there other workarounds to this issue?** TIA


Are there commercially available devices that support more languages than those officially supported by Google?

According to Google, there are some 57 languages/dialects that are officially supported by stock Android. Of course, since Android is open source, there is nothing to stop a device manufacturer, or cell service provider, or even end user from adding support for new languages/dialects. Now, just because it is possible, that doesn't mean that it has been done, or at least that it has been done on a scale large enough to make an impact. For example, I would likely not spend my time translating my app for a language that 5 people have manually added to their own devices, however if a manufacturer of devices has decided to add support for an additional language that is now in the hands of some thousands of users, that may be a useful translation to make even though it is not officially supported by the AOSP. So, is there any way to find this out? Or if not officially, is there any anecdotal evidence out there that this type of thing is going on?


Can I USB-tether my Android tablet to my Android phone?

IIs it possible to USB-tether my wifi-only Galaxy Tab to my Galaxy S? I know how to wifi tether but it is a huge battery hog. Is there a mini-USB version of the Galaxy Tab cable? If so, can it be used to tether? Thanks in advance...


Can I use a pin/password/pattern lock and safely have basic phone functionality while in car?

I would like to lock my phone with a pin for additional security. Also, I try to minimize my phone usage in the car, but in the event that I do need to call someone, I would like to be able to do so without having to enter a pin. I would like to do this by automated means if possible. I see two possible directions, but there could be others   1. Use some third-party lockscreen app that supports pin/password/pattern while containing shortcuts to a few apps. I've seen lockscreens that have shortcuts to certain apps, but they don't provide a pin lock.   2. Have a Car Home app that automatically launches when I plug in the headphones. Car Widget launches on headphone plugin, but it provides access to other screens as well, which I don't want. It has to be headphones though, I don't have a car dock or bluetooth or even a car power cable.


Are there any distributed-computing Apps for Android?

I've just found out about Boincoid: a port of the BOINC platform to the Android operating system as a platform for computing using volunteered resources (like SETI@home, Climateprediction.net, Rosetta@home, World Community Grid, etc). There isn't an actual app for Boincoid but just a zip package with a list of instructions dated from 2008. Are there any other applications being developed for distributed-computing on Android?


One-click full backup & dropbox sync in Titanium Backup?

Is it possible to make a full backup of everything and then it sync into dropbox (and repeat if syncing was unsuccessful) with a one click? I'd like to just launch a backup procedure and go sleeping knowing that when I wake up, everything that could be done was done... and Titanium Backup's interface is so confusing to me. I've got a pro version.


How can I merge contacts in CyanogenMod?

Can I merge contacts in CyanogenMod 7 like I was able to do in HTC Sense? Let's that I have my contact 'John Smith', then I import contacts from Facebook and a new John Smith appeared. I want these two contacts to be merged under one single contact. Can I do that somehow in CyanogenMod 7?


Phone only charges when plugged into AC adapter or computer

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 x. It only charges when plugged in to the AC adapter and my laptop, and doesn't charge using battery packs or in the car. I use the same cord for everything. Why is this?


How to re-update Android version 4.4 KitKat?

3 days ago, my Nexus 4 smartphone started to update its Android version from 4.3 to 4.4. During the update process, there was an internet problem. Because of that, I guess the new version 4.4 Kitkat was not completely installed. Some functions are missing; some of them are installed. Can anybody tell me what to do?


How to enable FM Radio on Motorola XT910?

I've got Motorola XT910 with the recent OTA of ICS and I would like to enable the FM Radio. I've tried couple of apps that were claiming they were able to do that but had no luck with them. I have tried MediaU Radio, FM Radio by Sutton Shin How can I do that?


Restoring messages from ClockworkMod backup

Here's the story. Today my phone (modded with Cyanogen mod) started bootlooping. So, I did a ClockworkMod backup and went about installing the latest version of Cyanogen mod. When that was done, I restored the backup, but it started bootlooping yet again. So now, I have a fresh install of Cyanogen mod but none of my texts or call logs etc, all my contacts were sync'd from my Facebook anyway so I can get them back easily. Does anyone know how I can extract my text messages from the ClockworkMod backup without sending my device back into a bootloop? Cheers!


Android 2.2.3 - long delay after phone call end

There's a long delay between the call end (even when I press "End Call" button) and when I can use the notification bar again for example. The in-call green phone icon stays in the notification bar for another few seconds. Is there anything I can do about this, please?


How do I keep given apps always running? Looking for how to relaunch them periodically

Throughout the day, my phone's kernel kills my memory-resident apps at random, probably because the phone had run out of memory. The apps are Backitude, Dropsync, Llama, MightyText, and Screebl. (All five apps run as background services, yet my phone's kernel still kills them.) The workaround I did is to have a Llama event that relaunches the other four apps every 3 hours. The fourth app is tricky because Screebl doesn't turn on when launched. So far so good. **The problem is .. if the kernel kills Llama.** I'm looking for a timed launcher, I think. It needs to launch Llama every 3 hours, so that llama can launch the other four apps, _and this timed launcher_ , every 3 hours. The set-up is sort of like those old Windows viruses that come in two executables; each exe makes sure the other is always running. I cross my fingers the kernel doesn't kill them both. I'm looking for suggestions. How do I keep given apps always running? P.S. Heh, I see that this is the opposite of this community wikied question.


Was Firefox ever the default browser for Android?

Before I bought my Android, I heard that Firefox was its default browser. Upon noticing that this is not the case, I had assumed that the Internet browser on the Android was Google Chrome, but I just installed that today. Was Firefox ever the Android's default browser, and what is it now?


TTS and STT while driving - Samsung G3 (BlueTooth)

I have a few cell phones, and have never had a problem with TTS/STT with my 2012 Rio until I got a Samsung S3. My Rio has build in blue tooth. My HTC WP7, iPhone, and BlackBerry read messages out loud to me in my cars built in blue-tooth, and let me talk back to re-send the message. With Android, it just beeps. What I expected (and what I got from my other phones):               Car: New text message from "so and So". Do you want to read, or ignore.     me: read.     Car: Reads message.     Car: Do you want to reply, or cancel?     me: Reply     Car: [beep]     Me: say what I want.     car: repeats what I've said to verify     Me: Send     done.      This works on all my other phones without the need to install other software. Any thoughts on how to get this working on my Samsung S3?


How to stop Vlingo Voice Talk coming up on double-tapping?

Maybe my home button is getting a bit bouncy but I'm getting this annoying app constantly coming up, blasting out "What would you like do". O/S 2.3.5. Is there a way of reconfiguring double-tap or disabling this app without going a custom ROM?


Where does Google MyTracks store recorded files?

I am not 100% sure of this but I seem to remember that in previous versions of MyTracks the recorded files were stored at **/mnt/sdcard/MyTracks**. But this does not seem to be the case any more. By previous I mean version prior to _at least_ version **2.0.4** which is what I currently have. I have recorded several tracks but can't find the files at **/mnt/sdcard/MyTracks**. In fact there is no such folder name on that location. So where does it store recorded files now? I need the GPX files. I tried searching for "mytrack" and also "mytracks" (case insensitive) in File Expert app at **/mnt/sdcard** but it found no folders. It did find some files.               com.google.android.maps.mytracks     /mnt/sdcard/android/data/com.google.android.maps.mytracks          cache_vts_com.google.android.maps.mytracks.0     /mnt/sdcard/android/data/com.google.android.maps.mytracks/cache/      And additional 4 files in the same location. But I can't see any GPX files in here. Attempting to search at root causes File Expert process to crash.


Applications: Rollback latest update

I updated Winamp today from the market and now I'm having troubles playing shoutcast stations and some mp3's. Is it possible to rollback only the update I installed this morning? or am I out of luck?