Minimal set of .apk files to enable Google Play

I have some Android **Froyo** device not blessed by Google, so it doesn't have Google Play/Market or any of GAPPS by default and device maker won't make any firmware updates. Is it even possible **now** to make Google Play/Market work with Android **Froyo**? What is the **minimal** set of `.apk`, `framework` and `lib` files should I put in pertinent folders to enable Google Play on my Froyo device? * * * I don't want to put **all** of gapps from goo.im:   * I want to conserve some space on device (small built-in SD CARD),    * I think that some of them may be malicious (Virustotal detects `EnhancedGoogleSearchProvider.apk` as `Android/GoManag.A`)   * I believe that there is some resonable minimum that works anyway


Is there a way to list the local dns cache?

I would like to get a list of my current cache on my phone, what is the command to issue in order to retrieve that list ? I would like to get a command and not an app that does that, since i want to incorporate that command into a script that i am write. Thanks.


Push notification on Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-I717)

Why is there no push notification or some notification for incoming messages in the screen when the phone is in locked state? I am using Samsung Galaxy Note. When my phone is in locked state, and when I click the power button I see the pattern unlocking screen. When new messages flow in, I just see a mail icon in the top status bar, but no other notifications in the screen. What needs to be done for that?


Contacts stuck in favourites widget on HTC Legend

Until recently, I was able to remove contacts using this method. Now those methods don't work. I can remove a person from the favourites group, but that only removes them from the widget until I restart. When I visit the contact profile I see them listed as being in the favourites group, but when I go to edit, they are not listed as a member. Removing the contact from my "Starred on Android" group doesn't work either. Is there any other way to remove contacts?


Widget to show calendar events and TODO items merged in a single agenda?

The Calendar application works with Google Calendar and its agenda style is really useful. Nevertheless, for some reason, it does not work with Google Tasks, so I use GTasks that works with the Google Tasks. I use both of them really intensively, but none of them can show both calendar events and todo items. Sometimes it's very inconvenient because I have to switch between widgets and merge the overall timeline in my mind. So is there any widget to show calendar events and TODO items at once? Agenda style would be a real plus. Thanks in advance.


How to use Tasker to close an app when a different app gets closed

I have a task setup that opens Co Pilot (satellite navigation) after I click on Dailyroads Voyager (blackbox recorder); this works really well. What I'd like to know is how to close Dailyroads Voyager once I exit Co Pilot by using Tasker.


How can I replace stock download manager that Google Play uses?

Yesterday I upgraded my rooted LG Optimus One (P500) running v20g 2.3.3 to CM10 (unofficial) 4.1.1 through this post. Since the new ROM is unofficial and is in alpha/beta stage there are few known problems. I am able to live up with those problems just to enjoy the new Jelly Bean. However one undocumented problem about download manager was discovered yesterday, which proved to me nasty. When I attempt to install any app from Google Play Store, a progress bar appears saying "Downloading..." and the numerical progress indicator 'x/y Kb done' does not come up. At first I thought it should be problem with my WiFi, but other application seems to access Internet correctly. In concurrence to this behavior, the LEDs in my WiFi modem does not blink, which it usually does when there is a WiFi activity. Even small apps in the order of 150 Kb takes long time and eventually ends with error. However, I accidentally noticed that a combination of simultaneous downloads of more than one app, cancelling and starting again etc, made FEW of the downloads to actually progress while other still linger. So, it is clear that the download manager that Google Play Store relies on is trouble some in my case. My question is how can I replace that download manager? Installing other download manager does not help as Google Play still uses the troublesome native one only. Any ideas on how I can use some other download manager **for Google Play** or to mend the troublesome one? BTW, I had tried: Turbo Download Manager, Download Manager for Android. They do not detect the download when i press "install" button in Google Play Store for an app. Trying other download manager is still a big pain as I have to download APK from other sites and transfer to my SD card to install.


Nexus S: how can I control sites shown underneath stock browser search box?

The built-in web browser of my Nexus S has a cool feature: when I press the Search button, in addition to a text box where I can type a URL or search terms, there are 4 sites shown above the on-screen keyboard. How I can control what sites are listed? I'd like to be able to populate that list with favorites so I can get one-click access to my top favorite sites without having to go through the "favorites" menu.


How to push website links from phone to chrome/other browser?

I can't seem to find an app for this. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3.


My phone displays: "Notification has been set" at each boot

I am in doubt. My Galaxy SII phone began recently to display a standard pop-up notification box with the text "Notification has been set" at each boot. I uninstalled the software that I suspected was displaying this popup, there were no notifications in notification area left, but this popup has kept appearing on the screen. How to track which software is displaying this popup? Android 4.0.4


How can I display my Android on my PC monitor?

I have scoured the Internet and come here as my last hope. I currently have the Galaxy S4, M919v. I own two 24 inch Samsung monitors. Is there any method for me to display my Android screen onto one of my monitors? I want to basically play my Android games, using my Android phone, but have them displayed on my monitors. My 24 inch monitor has the same resolution as my phone, so I figure the graphics should be great. I am trying to find a WIFI/micro-usb cable solution to this problem without buying any types of additional connectors.


Do a Google voice search with Belkin CarAudio Connect Bluetooth on a Sony Xperia

I have a non-rooted Sony Xperia running Android 4.3 and I have recently have bought a Belkin CarAudio Connect AUX with Bluetooth. It connects fine and it all works however it left me wanting more. Currently pressing the button on the CarAudio Connect pauses and plays the audio, a feature that I wish to keep. However, I was hoping that a double tab or a long press can do a Google voice search so I can call or text people (or find out important information like the height of the Eiffel Tower) while driving. How would I set this up? I have tried 'Bluetooth Launch' from the Play store but it didn't do anything and I couldn't find any similar apps. I was thinking a Tasker task or a similar app but I don't know how to set it up or what action to look for. Please help.


Motorola Triumph changes Volume between Songs or with Notifications

I have a VirginMobile Motorola Triumph, stock but rooted. I listen to music with both Pandora and Google's Play Music app. When listening to music, the volume has two modes, 'soft', in which all the way down is too quiet and all the way up is too loud, exactly as it should be. The other setting is loud - just loud. The first click of 'loud' is enough to hurt my ears. I can change the volume from 'loud' to 'soft' by playing with the Ring or Alarm volumes (not Media). They don't have to change, but they have to be altered briefly to 'reset' it back to 'soft'. Furthurmore, if I receive a notification, text, call, or any other sort of message, the volume becomes 'soft' again. While listening on 'soft', if the song finishes and naturally continues to the next, the volume will jump to 'loud'. There are other occasions where it does this as well, but I haven't figured out exactly what they are. * * * [ORIGINAL]:   I have a stock rooted Motorola Triumph (which does not have MotoBlur) with Pandora installed. Media volume is pretty loud, so I keep it on the first click, always (I also have Audio Manager installed, but this problem was happening prior to installation). However, when Pandora goes to the next song (either because I skipped, down- thumbed, or just finished the song), the volume gets really loud. It doubles in volume, if not more! The weirdest part though is that none of the volume sliders (anywhere!) have changed. Not one. Furthermore, altering the Media volume (still on 1st click), has no effect other than to make it even louder. However, if I alter (or even touch) the Ringer or Notification volumes, the song volume drops to where it was. I'm tired of changing my volume between every song. I'm willing to talk to whomever (Motorola, Pandora, Google, etc) in pursuit of a fix. How can I address this?


Connect Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 to Acer projector

I bought a Samsung Tab 4 8.0 16GB. I want display some videos and documents on the screen through an Acer projector. It has no wifi. How do I display my files? Is there any possibility? Tab has no HDMI port. There is a VGA cable for the projector.


What are the benefits of "Restore Android ID from a backup" after a factory reset?

As far as I can tell Titanium Backup is the only application that has the ability to restore this ID but there's no explanation of what it is or why one would restore it. Without restoring I'm able to access the Play Store and restore apps and settings without issue and all the apps work fine. Why should the Android ID be restored?


Application that is able to resume failed download

It's often happening when I want to download a file with `browser` that download fails due to a bad connection and then I have to download a file from the beginning. Is there an app or browser plugin that is able to continue downloading of failed download? I found only `byte tornado` app which is not much help.


How do I get my stock ringtones back?

I have a Droid X, and I've been having issues with my music lately. I finally deleted the Albums, Music, and Playlists directories from my SD Card, and used SDRescan to get the media library to update. That did the trick for the music, but now my stock ringtones have disappeared. Were they on the SD card? Why did they disappear, and how can I get them back? My phone isn't rooted.


Where are apps natively stored on a Nook running CM7 off a micro SD

I have a Nook running cm7 off a class 2 4gb sandisk. I've installed a couple of Apps on my device. I've noticed, after going to managing apps, that some apps are actually being installed internally and some apps being installed onto the SD card. I am planning to upgrade to a class 4 16gb sandisk, and I want to completely start fresh, how do I remove pre-existing apps internally? I'm slightly confused. Thanks. edit: Actually, so I guess verygreens method splits the SD card into 2. The first "internal (1gb)", second being the "rest of the sd ( total sd - 1gb)". So..to my understanding, apps defaults to installing "internally" or the first partition, how can I make it so it defaults to the larger partition? Or do I need to manually move it after each install of a new application?


The battery is discharged suddenly on Galaxy S2

Sometimes after I fully charge the phone, and disconnecting it from the power, the battery suddenly drops to 97%, it is normal? I already made a battery calibration past week. Well, this happened only 2 times.


"New line" using Android voice input

My quetion is - how I can enter "new line" symbol using android voice input? For example I tyr to create shopping list using Evernote and voice, but to create new item in list I must switch to keybord, and press enter. How to do that using only my voice?


three sets of headphones not plugging into brand new lg optimus g phone

I have 3 sets of headphones, being he exact same size. They all fit and even click into my old phone's head jack, where as with my new phone the lg optimus g they go in midway and the only way for the headphone jack to read the headphones I have to hold it in. There isn't dust in it or anything I don't know what is happening. This is ridiculous


Google Dialer crashes when Contacts are disabled

I disabled the Google "10003 Contacts" App in the Apps preferences, and although I have installed CardDav for my contacts that I use via my owncloud, the Dialer crashes when I click on a Contact in the call-history How Can I Block the default Google Contacts app without loosing the functionality in the dialer?


How to pin OS and a process in different CPU core?

I am running a benchmark in android. I want to pin the OS in core-0 and pin the benchmark app in core-2. Total number of cores are 4. Is there a way to do it? Just to elaborate more on this, I have read about Processor affinity and Affinity mask. They are good for processes or threads but what about OS itself. Does the OS run on core-0 only or can it also (in general) load both core-0 and core-2. (I have switched off the other two cores: core-1 and core-3)


Disabling safe mode or removing apps from safe mode

I use a Droid 3 which has not yet been rooted. I need to remove access to the Browser or the Play Store. I already have an app called "program encrypting" which disables access to selected apps unless the user has a password. However, when the user enters safe mode, all downloaded apps are disabled, allowing the user to use the Browser and the Play Store. I am curious if it is possible to disable safe mode in some way, or changing the button combination to enable it. I would also be fine with removing those applications from appearing in safe mode. I am new to rooting and such, and I would appreciate being able to remove access to these apps in the safest, quickest way possible.


Exchange and Coperate Account in android

What does Exchange and co-operate account means. I have being seeing it in my setings and do not really know how to use it. Also, how do set up a working email like the microsoft outlook account in my android device. Thanks


Other peoples photos in my camera uploads folder

My Samsung Galaxy 3 android phone is linked to my Dropbox account so that photos I take on my phone are automatically uploaded to the Camera Uploads folder. Suddenly lots of strange photos have appeared in this folder and my photos aren't appearing. These photos look like a family in the Middle East, I am in Europe. My questions are:   1. who do I complain to - Dropbox, Samsung or Google/Android?   2. If I delete these unknown photos will someone else be losing their precious family photos   3. If I am seeing their photos who is seeing mine!?


How to restore/edit build.prop after rebooting (and phone stuck in reboot loop)?

I was trying to setup a custom host name for my device(a rooted xperia z) following this guide but without paying too much attention, especially to the comments. I'm guessing I had a typo in the edited build.prop file because after I rebooted the phone was stuck in a boot loop: I would see the sony logo but instead of the usual xperia logo and colourful boot animation the phone would restart. I can turn off the phone and I think I've managed to get it in a different state by pressing the volume up key multiple times after powering up because I could see a blue led always on. Before that in between boots I would see a red led blink twice. Unfortunately the phone reboots to fast to become visible to adb. What are my options on restoring/editing the build.prop file ? Can I somehow see the phone's filesystem on a computer without booting the phone into android ? Also I don't mind loosing all the data as long as I can use the phone again. Thanks


Why aren't there notifications for updates to built-in applications?

On July 29th, Google released an update for the Gmail application, that brought it to version 2.3.5. Since I had version 2.3.4, I was expecting to be notified of the update shortly as I had for updates to other applications including ones that came pre-installed on my phone, such as Google Maps. Alas, I still haven't received the notification, even though I can see the update available in the market (yes, I realise I can download it manually). I have since surmised (though this is a guess on my part) that the difference is that gmail is considered a "built-in" app, but Google Maps, while pre- installed on my device, is not considered built-in. Is this right? If it is, why are built-in apps treated this way? Is there a technical reason, or are they somehow considered more sacrosanct, because of their status n the platform? Update: Apparently, the SDK doesn't list Google Maps as built in, but it does list the "email" app. Furthermore, Google Maps is listed as a "Downloaded App" but Gmail isn't.


SIM settings icon always on notification bar

I bought an imported HTC Desire about 6 months ago and put my New Zealand Vodafone SIM in it. When I start up the phone, there's nothing in the noticication bar as you'd expect. Then, after a call is made or data connection initiates, an icon appears that looks like a SIM card with a cog next to it. I assume it's something to do with SIM settings. When I drag the notification bar down and click on it, nothing happens. It's not a big deal, but I'd like to get rid of it if I can! Don't know if it matters, but since I upgraded to Gingerbread, most of the icons in the notification bar are grey rather than white, but this one has remained white. The phone is running the official HTC Desire Gingerbread upgrade - Android 2.3.3. Update: Photos of the icon: ![Photo 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GnHqY.jpg) ![Photo 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VFU4k.jpg)


What's the difference between the 5 Samsung Vibrant models?

I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S Vibrant, which has the Samsung model number SGH-T959. However, Samsung's download page has 5 different sub-models: SGH-T959ZKATMB (appears to be the "default"), SGH-T959ZKDTMB, SGH-T959ZKMTMB, SGH-T959ZKBTMB, and SGH-T959ZKBTMK. The only difference in the downloads is that the ZKBTMK doesn't have any manuals or instructions. Apart from that, all the files are dated the same across all 5 versions. What are the differences between these phones? And how can I tell which one my device is?


Unicode input from a Bluetooth/external keyboard?

Is there a way that I can do Unicode character input on an external keyboard on Android 4.4? For example, on Linux, you hold Ctrl+Shift+U and then start inputting the code point. On Windows and OSX, there's a similar way to do it using a keyboard shortcut. Is there any way to insert a specific code-point into a text field in Android? (ie: how do I insert U+2022 using an external keyboard on Android?)


Can I share Google Keep notes between people?

Is there a way to share the notes of Google Keep between different persons? For example, could I link the notes to the todos of Thunderbird Lightning, or can I share the notes between two different Google Accounts?


Change the speed of games in Android / SpeedHack for Android

Is there a way to slow down / speed up the actual game speed? For Windows PC, there is the Cheat Engine SpeedHack that does it nicely. Is there anything (requiring root or not) to achieve similar effect on Android? Check the Cheat Engine wiki (linked above) for the description in the functionality.


How to connect an android tablet with a laptop using a USB cable?

My AAkash 2 tablet has a mini-USB port and comes with a cable to convert the mini port to standard USB female port for connecting flash drives etc. I want to connect the tablet to a laptop using this port. For this I bought the standard male-male USB cable, which attaches to the female port of the USB connector of the tablet and female port of the laptop. But no devices are found by either the laptop or the tablet. Do I need to make any setting changes to make this happen?


How do I stop my screen from flickering when I wave my hand across my camera?

Whenever I wave my hand or finger over my front camera, it causes my screen to flicker off and then back on in 2-3 seconds. It does not matter what app I am using; it always occurs. What could be causing this?


Can't Pull Bar to Mount Storage

I don't know what's wrong with my phone. Things are breaking left and right ... To mount the phone so I can access files on it (I don't have an SD card), I:   * Disable USB debugging   * Enable Mass Storage Mode   * Plug the phone in   * Go to the home screen   * Drag that bar down on the top of the screen   * Click on the USB item   * Click "Mount Storage" Viola, I can access my files. The problem now is that the bar at the top doesn't drag down. I fear that it's a hardware issue (is there some way to disable/enable it from the software side?) Having said that, how can I now mount the storage to transfer files onto my computer? I have several (100ish) 1.5MB images I need to copy over. I have a Samsung i7500g running Android 1.6. I wrote my own app, which can trap events on the top bar part of the screen; it seems that it's only the home page bar that doesn't allow me to drag it down. Is there some setting I'm missing? **Edit:** Even stranger, sometimes, the pull bar works perfectly.


Restoring static boot logo and animation from ClockWorkMod backup for: Android Huawei Ideos X3 (U8510)

I have a rooted (and unlocked) Huawei Ideos X3 (U8510). I have complete backups of the stock ROM using ClockWordMod installed to the sdcard. Then I started playing with different ROMs on the internet. At some point I also flashed the device with another GENERIC Stock ROM for this device. At this point, the generic Stock ROM permanently changed my static boot logo and the boot animation. Originally it was a static Huawei logo with Vodafone animation (Red Vodafone logo). That was replaced by the static Huawei logo AND Huawei generic boot animation. This is the problem as:   1. I need to replace with the original static boot logo and boot animation in the event of a warranty claim.    2. I need the assurance that recovering to the stock ROM backup will restore everything to the way it was except the bootlogo and boot animation. Now if I revert to the stock ROM from the backup (via ClockWorkMod recovery), everything from the backup is restored EXCEPT for the static boot logo and the boot animation sequence. Things I have tried:   1. From the installed terminal, as su: I tried copying the recovery.img from the backup to the root of the sdcard. Then as su, I executed the following command: flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img The above command worked. I rebooted into recovery. Then I rebooted again but still am seeing the generic static Huawei boot logo and boot animation. I can see the following files from my stock rom backup:               .android_secure.vfat.tar     boot.img     cache.yaffs2.img     data.yaffs2.img     nandroid.md5     recovery.img   ---> This is the file I copied to the root of the sdcard.     system.yaffs2.img      I have also tried asking in other forums to get the copy of the boot animation from the stock ROM with no success. Questions: Do I have the original boot logo and boot animation from stock rom backup (above file list)? If so, is there a way to recover it? If not: is there a known source to get the original boot animation? Thanks in advance for your help.


Connection between Ubuntu and Nexus 7 does not work well

Following the instruction in http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004182 (I also see many other similar guides online) The above method, shortly, is editing the file (Do not follow the instructions below for connection, since it omits many steps and only for a description purpose. Using the link above if you want to do connection.) > sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules And put the device information in the file: > SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666" It starts udev > sudo service udev restart Create mount point and permissions > sudo mkdir /media/nexus7 chmod 755 /media/nexus7 MTP in Nexus 7 is enabled. (Do not follow the instructions for connection, since it omits many steps and only for a description purpose. Using the link above if you want to do connection.) I successfully connect my Nexus 7 to Ubuntu 12.04. For the first several trials (mount and transfer, then unmount), it can drag and drop files from Ubuntu to Nexus 7. Now after I mount, I can see all folders and files of Nexus 7 in mounted folder in Ubuntu. But I can't drag and drop files anymore. It would pops an error window, but with now any explicit information what's wrong. How to solve it? Another question: when I succeed in transferring files through mounted media, I transfer music files in Ubuntu to a folder in Nexus 7, such as /SoftwareEnginneringMp3. But all music files were automatically placed in the music folder. How to solve it? I searched online and find some similar complaints. But I am not lucky to find the solution.


Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2. stuck and freeze

I have Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2. Lately it freezes very often and only a restart helps solving that. I ran Factory data reset, but it does not help. I don't know how to solve the problem. I bought it less than 1 year ago via E-Bay so I don't know who can help me.


Wifi battery saving tips or automation

A person that is not expert in computers & technology (including smartphones) bought a Galaxy Mini S3 and asked me some help. He is very old of age. The problem with this phone is that Wifi drains away lots of power. The battery barely survives half a day. Disabling wifi multiplies the battery duration. It is normal that disabling wifi helps battery survive, but the difference with this phone is dramatic (my S3 "large" lasts more). The basic idea is to disable wifi when not needed, something that I do every time I go out of home playing Ingress. But that user is not an expert and hardly can be taught how and when to enable/disable wifi. He needs Viber, which he learned how to use, when home. When out of home, no wifi is needed. I would like to ask if there is any application that can be used to turn wifi on and off depending on the location of the device, possibly avoiding draining battery because of the GPS. I was thinking about coarse location based on cell tower. I was also thinking about the old Microsoft On.X. Or, can any other trick be used to make battery last a little longer with wifi on? An important thing I found: I let the user use the phone mainly in standby for an almost full discharge. Battery meter said that `Android OS` consumed 62% of battery. Wifi was only consuming 6%. This morning the phone was fully charged. After about 4 hours the battery level, with wifi manually turned off, was of 98%.


How to make an Android device to display complex rendering of Indic characters?

**Please excuse the length of this question. I need to explain all this to help others and to avoid helpful contributors to provide answer without asking clarifications.** My requirement in one line: "to enable an Android phone to display Tamil characters properly". **Elaboration:** Tamil, like any other Indian language has complex character rendering system. Unlike English or other Latin based script, it has glyph (what you see in screen) composed of more than one character. Android does not have ability to render such complex scripts (with exceptions). My aim is to know how I can provide such an ability to an Android phone or tablet. **Little background that I gathered so far:** To display a glyph in screen, Android first needs a suitable font file. Android device has a folder _/system/fonts_ which has few of them. The most interesting file in that folder is the DroidSansFallback.ttf. As the name suggests, when Android's system fails to find a character in system fonts (that could be DroidSans.ttf or DroidSans-Bold.ttf etc) it falls back to search it in DroidSansFallback.ttf. By replacing a suitable font file from PC (Latha.ttf or Lohit-Tamil.ttf - these are fonts for Tamil) and DroidSansFallback.ttf will enable to display Tamil characters in the device. It is not so easy to replace and it involves rooting the device and mounting the system as writable. In spite of those troubles, even if the DroidSansFallback.ttf is replaced, the Tamil characters that are displayed are not rendered properly. The Tamil character "தி" is a conjunct of two characters and instead of getting displayed as "தி", it will be displayed as "த ி" without space in between. Though this is enough to read short messages, it cannot be used to read books etc. From Android 4.0 on wards, Tamil and other few languages are supported through browser as said in Android 4.x API overview as seen below.               Support for Indic fonts (Devanagari, Bengali, and Tamil, including the complex     character support needed for combining glyphs) in WebView and the built-in Browser      The words to notice is "in WebView and the built-in Browser", which means that Tamil characters will be rendered perfectly if it is rendered as HTML content and will not be rendered otherwise. Opera and other few browsers did this even before Android 4.0 by substituting image instead of character. I noticed that in few devices that target Indian market (ex: LG Optimus One, most of Samsung phones and tablets) are able to display Tamil properly both in browser and even in places out of browser like in contacts, text messages, file names etc. To my surprise they do this even in Android 2.3 onwards. I also noticed that the same model targeting non-Indian country running same version of Android does not support Tamil character display. This made me to investigate further and reached a conclusion that Android (as other Linux based OS) depends on a font rendering engine to display such complex characters. The two engines that I came across are Skia and Harfbuzz. I noticed LG uses skia and Samsung uses Harfbuzz libraries in their devices to bring this ability. I came across many websites suggesting to replaces these libraries and fonts. It did not work and results in freezing. Fortunately I backed up using clockworkmod and hence I restored my phone. Though I had explained this with Tamil, this is applicable for most of the Indian languages. **Here comes my question (if you are still reading;) )** Now, far sure it is clear that a TTF file should be present to provide characters and an appropriate libraries (libskia.so or libharfbuzz.so) are required to render them correctly. Does any one know how these manufacturers are able to provide the ability? I am even ready to build my own ROM from AOSP (Android Open Source Project).


tamil font for samsung android tablet

Tamil font கை is viewing reverse in samsung tablet Is there any tamil fonts for samsung tablet as the some of the tamil fonts are viewing in reverse.please suggest if any.


Tamil Font not supporting in Facebook and tamil websites

I am suresh from riyadh, sAUDI ARABIA last week i bought Samsung-Galaxy-S- DUOS-GT-S7562 mobile .. i am facing a problem for Tamil font not supporting in facebook and tamil news.. Please help me..


Need fonts of a different language to show up on android or atleast Instapaper

My family is residing in USA and we are from India. Now my mom gets super bored at home! And loves to read the regional online newspaper and magazines from India on the Internet; problem is she doesn't know how to use a computer! Me or my dad has to sit with her and click links for her, I have never heard anyone say a simple back in a browser in so many ways!. Interestingly, she didn't have a hard time in using my dad's iPhone 4, in which he managed to lose! I already own a Asus Transformer 300t and I tried to _instapaper_ the websites she visits Gujrat Samachar Sunday Special this she doesnt miss at any chance. Problem is, those turn up beautifully on the desktop/webapp but the fonts aren't rendered properly on my tablet or any Android device, before I go ahead and get a Nexus 7 or Galaxy Tab 7, can I have this font show up on Android or at least, instapaper. All I need to do is _instapaper_ every article when I come home in evening (morning time in India, meaning the newspaper just came out), so that she can read it next day and as a trial run on my tablet!, Also, those websites, at least the one mentioned above, don't implement RSS feeds or else I could have had my Calibre auto generate/fetch daily news and make an e-book every day and download it on the tab. But I also don't know if those fonts will be detected on Kindle app or any app for that matter! I know I can try having it outputted as PDF but teaching her to go to PDF and then browse; that's too much for me to teach! The instapaper works smoothly, open instapaper, read headlines, tap that and read/scroll/read , press back next article... plus I still got to download that PDF for her to the tablet Also reason I'm saying Instapaper often is cause only that will detect the actual title of article Some screenshots: for following Article Android Apps:   1. Instapaper   2. Readability   3. Pocket Web Version:   1. Instapaper   2. Readability   3. Pocket Android Web Browser


Tamil Font problem in Android device

I'm developing a Tamil web app (using PhoneGap) where I use unicode to display the Tamil language. The problem is, it is working fine in Android Emulator and in web (Firefox), but the fonts are not displaying in a Galaxy S device. I'm sure that I have used the following in my HTML file                   <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />         <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">              <link rel="stylesheet" href="http://code.jquery.com/mobile/1.2.0-alpha.1/jquery.mobile-1.2.0-alpha.1.min.css" />         <script src="http://code.jquery.com/jquery-1.7.2.min.js"></script>         <script src="http://code.jquery.com/mobile/1.2.0-alpha.1/jquery.mobile-1.2.0-alpha.1.min.js"></script>      I really don't know what I'm missing.


Tethering a "reversed tethered" data from a pc?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S 4G mini (GT-I8190) and I know I have the _hotspot_ feature built-in which transforms my phone into a modem. I have used it plenty of times to tether my phone to other devices (tablet, laptop, etc). I have discovered recently that it is possible to do a _Reverse Tethering_ and plug the phone to the computer via the USB and get data running on the phone from the PC. Now, I am interested to combine the two - in order to transform my phone into a real _router_. I tried to enable the hotspot while getting data from the PC. The phone has access to the internet. And my tablet was able to join the hotspot Wi-Fi network - but it has no network access. Can anyone shed some light on:   1. How _USB-tunneling_ works as far as transmitting the data from the PC? All I know is that it forwards data from a certain port on the PC. I tried to find an "open code source" for the USB Tunneling app but could not. I wanted to have a look on how they manage the data.    2. How does the built-in _hotspot_ feature functions? Does it only forwards the Mobile Data to the Wi-Fi? Can anyone share/direct me where to find an open code source for a tethering app? (the built-in hotspot works perfectly - but all downloaded tethering apps fail to run on my I8190).    3. I tried to find a tutorial, app, or anything that can explain on how to Wi-Fi tether a Reversed Tethered data without great success. Can anyone help?


wave hand & lock phone automatically

Is there any way to lock my Samsung Quattro (running Android 4.2) just by waving my hand upon it?


Is there any undo command when editing any field

When editing text fields, is there an **UNDO** command ? If you paste something in a text field by accident, the only way you can delete this, is to backspace over it ( or highlight and cut ). So I was wondering whether there was an UNDO command I haven'f found yet. I am running Froyo on a Samsung Galaxy S.


There is an Android equivalent to Microsoft's CTRL+Z?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is there any undo command when editing any field Today I just make a mistake when typing a text on a box over Android's browser and then I realise that I was missing the "back to past" CTRL+Z Microsoft Windows feature, which allows you to step back anything you made on Windows. So, there is such thing on Android OS?


TMobile Galaxy 3 adjusting between group & single text messaging

I want to send the same text to many individual people (only allowed 10 on G3). I don't want this to go out as a group message where if they reply all the others see the comments. Someone who has a Galaxy 3 from Verizon tells me he can see other's comments. I cannot choose individual or group on my phone like he can (he sent me a screenshot). I don't have Group Messaging in MMS in settings to disable. I called TMobile. They said if I send out same text to various people, everyone can see the other's replies, unless they start a new message. What app can I download or what can I do to send out a text to many recipients, but I only want them to reply to me, not everyone on the recipient list.


SD Card keeps getting unmounted on my HTC Desire

The SD card in my HTC Desire keeps getting unmounted every now and then and it's very annoying. From what I'm seeing, the SD card is removed only when some kind of multi-tasking with the files on it happens. Example - Listening to a song that's stored on the SD + Using an app that's stored on the SD. I haven't rooted my phone and don't intend on doing it. The phone is currently on the official Android 2.3.3 build. I've tried another SD card but the problem still persists. It's still under warranty, but I thought I can fix it myself with some help from you guys. :)


Cannot turn on Wifi. MAC address unavailable

I have an Android 4.0.4 tablet, Navon Platinum Explorer. When I try to turn on wifi, the toggle button goes "off" after a few seconds automatically. It doesnt even show the list of available networks. In Wifi-Advanced, there is MAC Address - Unavailable. The Wifi worked before doing a factory reset. I also tried turning the table off and on, but it did not help. What can I do to make the wifi work again? I do not want to root the tablet.


temp root to acquire a .dd image of my android phone

I have a Sensation XE which is not rooted. (hboot 1.29, android 4.0.3) I found a recovering method in the highest ranked answer in this post: How can I recover a deleted file on Android?. From the above post, it's necessary to root my phone, but for some reasons, I don't want a permanently root. Is it possible to follow steps 1~5 in this post [GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF NO HTCDEV UNLOCK | ROOT (1.2x HBOOTS)--NEW: ONE CLICK ROOT to temporarily root my phone, ... > 1.get this temproot-sensation-windows zip file > > TEMPROOT ZIP > > 2.Extract temproot-sensation-windows.zip into a directory on your computer. > > 3.Plug your HTC SENSATION/XE/4G into your computer via USB. (keep the > connection in "charging" mode) Recommended: Plug your device’s USB cable > into the back of your computer if you’re using a desktop PC. > > 4.Enable USB Debugging on your HTC sensation. Settings >> Develop Options > >>USB debugging (checked) > > 5.Double click temp_root.bat to run the script and wait until it completes. > Don't touch the device during the entire process. and then follow the steps 1~3 in the highest ranked answer to recovery the deleted files in my phone? >   1. Find out on which block device the file was on. Via `mount` >   2. Acquire and image of that block device with dd: dd > `if=/dev/<blockdevice> of=/sdcard/image bs=4096` > > > 3.Get a data recovery forensics tool and let it search `/sdcard/image` for > the lost file. You can of course try to run multiple tools on the image. > Formemost and Scalpel are a good start.


GTalk notify when a friend is online

Why can't I set GTalk on my Samsung Nexus S to notify when a friend is online like it does on the computer?


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is there a way to see the top apps across all categories? Where can I find official statistics of most downloaded android app in play market? I would like to check which app in google market was most downloaded? Age wise, Geneder wise, Country wish, device wish, I know Android Developer Console gives statistics about the app I uploaded. But I would like to have some berif statistics about good apps/most downloaded apps in google play. I can see lot of third party blogs - sorting n rating apps and prearing TOP 10, TOP 50 kind of list. but I can see its not official or proven.


Is there a way to "Turn Off" My Magazine on Samsung Note 3?

I just got a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and it has the annoying feature of "My Magazine". I was able to unbind "My Magazine" from using Home button, however, is there a way to turn it off (like with some other apps: Settings -> Applications -> All -> {app name} -> "Turn Off")? I have searched around the net and seems like that option is available for Galaxy S5 users, however, could not find anything for Note 3.


My Android phone screen is un-usable, how do I transfer all my data to a new phone?

My current phone (Samsung Galaxy POP) running Andoid 2.2 has all its data including contacts and messages stored in the SD card + SIM card. However the touch screen of that phone has been damaged and so the phone is unusable now on it's own. I have purchased a new phone (Xperia SL) online which which runs Android 4.0 and does not have an SD card slot, it only has an internal memory. My question is, how do I transfer all my data including contacts and text messages from my old phone to my new phone. Since my old phone is practically unusable, I'll have to connect it to my PC and prob back up my data and thereafter transfer it to the new phone. Could somebody suggest me some resources which will guide me on how to backup my data between phones by using the PC as a medium. I tried looking up on Google for help and could not find any good solutions for this issue.


Is there a black list for Android apps?

Is there a blacklist yet for Android apps? After reading things like this on slashdot, I think this sort of thing would be extremely helpful. As much as I like Android because I'm not censored as to what I can and cannot install, I would like resources that help me censor myself. I tried googling but I didn't see anything obvious.


How to use the front camera with Tango?

Like lots of us, I guess, I discovered Tango today (one the greatest app !) As I own a Galaxy S, I wonder if we can use the front camera while talking. I know we can do that using the builtin visiocall app. Does anybody know the hack ? http://www.appbrain.com/app/tango-video-calls/com.sgiggle.production Thanks.


SD card partitioning? why? how?

I am going to install cm7 and it seems to me that is 'good' to partition my SD card. I did some reading but I am not sure if ext partition will become accessible as mass storage when an Android phone is connected to the computer. I still want to transfer files from / to my SD card via computer. How can I backup files if they are on an ext partition? How big ext partition is good if my sd card is 16GB? * * * HTC Desire on Android 2.1


Is cm10 compatible with cwm 5.0.2.8 on huawei u8160 ?

I have a Huawei u8160 with CWM 5.0.2.8 .I have tried to flash cm10 using CWM 5.0.2.8 but it boot loops.I have waited for 20 minutes for it to boot ,but it didn't. I've seen this discussion about cm10 boot looping and I did flash it using the same way that worked with him ,boot looped.And this discussion too ,but CWM 6 isn't compatible with my phone. So, I am asking here ,What can I do to make it boot or it's not compatible?


What are the consequences of installing CWM?

I installed CWM sometime back and switched back to a stock ROM. When I installed CWM I lost my userdata, by which I mean the phone started as it would for the first time after opening the box. I used `fastboot oem unlock` to unlock the bootloader so I could install CWM. I want to root my phone, but I don't want to lose all my userdata this time. Is CWM is a must for rooting?


How to enable drag status bar from lock screen?

I have an ICS phone, the problem is on the lock screen I can't pull the status bar down in any type of lock screen (slide, pattern, PIN, etc). My question is how do I enable status bar dragging on lock screen? I know almost all ICS phone out there have this feature, strangely my phone doesn't. Please help.


Is it possible to share WiFi network (not 3G network) via BT PAN to other devices?

I'm tring the BT PAN profile on an Android 4.1 device.   There is no 3G network on my device.   I use Wi-Fi to connect to the network. Is it possible to share the network from my device by BT connection? Thanks,   Cliff


Pause Android LogCat output

How can I get a wider LogCat output than the one from the terminal window? I also want to be able to pause the output so I can actually read something. My OS is Windows 7 X64.


A music widget that works with Google Music streaming and offline service?

I'd like a widget to display playing info and cover art that works with latest Google Music app, more importantly both while playing offline tracks (those marked to be offline, so actually Google Music cached tracks) and also streaming ones. Do you know any? Thanks.


YouTube to XBMC using Airplay

Does anyone knows a method to send YouTube videos to XBMC using Airplay? The functionality I'm looking for is similar to the one available on iOS devices. I know that AirSync can send videos but not YouTube videos.


My new phone came with super user but I didn't root it

I've just got a new Samsung Galaxy Y from Unique Mobiles (http://www.uniquemobiles.com.au). The package was still intact when I picked it up and the "don't accept this if this sticker is broken" sticker was still good as new. Now I'm new to the Android operating system (coming from an iPhone) and when I got my phone it had superuser already on it. I had no idea what it was so I just left it alone. Until a friend from school asked if I had rooted it, I didn't have a clue to what he was saying. He said the only way I can get it is by rooting it. I haven't given my phone to anyone to do anything with it, I've been the only one to use it and I'm 100% sure I haven't rooted it. Now my big question is **How did it get there?** What does it do? Has anyone else had the same thing happen to them? I was also just wondering about some more information on superuser, rooting and ways that it could have gotten onto my phone.


Add Google calendar reminder numbers as one contact

I would like to put the numbers of the google calendar reminders as one contact into my phone. This way they will be grouped as 'Google Reminders' in my message overview, instead of a torrent of random numbers. The only problem is that google calendar sends reminders from random numbers, all starting with +456099. I could add each number to one contact as I receive them, but because it is a different number every time it's endless work. Is there a way to add a contact that has a regex expression as a number?


In Line Runner, what does "Restoring transactions" mean?

I was wondering, when I open the Line Runner app, I get this message saying 'restoring transactions'. What is that? This also occasionally happens when pressing the play button.


Root debug FS doesn't complete

When I run root debug FS, I get this error on part one: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tZP8Q.png) On part two: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9QJ7t.png) After that: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/M7NFZ.png) When I hit no: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CmDKT.png) I've followed all the instructions (debugging, unknown sources, drivers, etc) and it doesn't work. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Stellar (4.1.2 jb, Model # SCH-I200, baseband I200VRBME1). What's wrong?


Reduce number of home screens to 1

The solution from this page: http://android.stackexchange.com/a/30484/43575 doesn't seem to work in Android 4.3 There's no home.apk. I found a Launcher2.apk file but it doesn't contain any integer.xml file. Does anyone know how to do it in 4.3 too?


What are the differences between a system app and user app?

As I've played around with different ROMs and used Titanium Backup, I see that apps are categorized into system and user apps. Several ROM developers state that Titanium Backup should only be used for user apps and not for system apps, and when I proceed to uninstall system apps, TiBu warns me that the ROM may not work correctly. Other than the fact that user apps are downloadable via the Market or some other means, what are the key differences between the two? What is it about the system apps that make them more integral to the OS itself?


What are the differences between Perseus and Adam kernels

I have a Galaxy S4 i9500 and have started looking into Android development and custom ROMS to get a feel on how they are made, what changes they provide and to what they focus on. But I always end up with one question that has gone unanswered at least to my full understanding. Whats is the difference between the Stock kernel (The one that comes in 4.2 or 4.3) and the Perseus and adam Kernels. It terms of CPU usage, RAM usage, speed and Battery usage, in what do they differ. What do they offer that the stock or other versions do not?


XYZ X1 Change band from 900 to 850

I just bought the XYZ X1 Android phone with GSM: 900/1800MHz, WCDMA 2100 MHz Unfortunately in my country are 850/1900MHz frequences. Is it possible to change the band on this phone? I've tried to change the band from terminal: $ adb shell shell@android:/ $ am start -n com.android.settings/.BandMode Starting: Intent { cmp=com.android.settings/.BandMode } But only limited list was shown:               Automatic     EURO Band     JAPAN Band     AUS Band     AUS2 Band      But there is no my band here, any idea how can I get it? Maybe base-band upgrade? thank you.


No Move to SD Card or Move to USB option in android 4.2.2

I have a Carbonn Phone (model: A18+) http://www.karbonnmobiles.com/karbonn-A18+-proid-193.html Android Version is 4.2.2 Under Settings -> Storage -> 'Preferred install location' and it has three options for it:   1. Internal device storage   2. Phone storage   3. Let the system decide there is no option for "External storage device" but below Preferred install location there is another option: Settings -> Storage -> "Default Write Disk" and it has two options:   1. Phone storage   2. SD Card I have "SD Card" selected here But I don't have choice to choose SD Card or External storage to install apps and when I install any app from 'play store' that goes to either to phone or to internal storage. Even after going to the Settings -> Apps -> I only see 4 tabs Downloaded | Phone Storage | Running | All there is no 'SD Card' or 'USB Storage' tab and when i tap any app here it only shows "Move to Phone storage" or "Move to Internal Storage" on 'App Info' Screen. My question is How can I move or install apps to External SD Card. I have tried many apps like APP2SD or similar ones. But no app gives me to move apps to SD Card. Even I have tried rooting my phone, that also doesn't work.


Bad blocks and Link2SD

I have a rooted Android 2.3.6 phone (Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, S6102B) and use Link2SD to acquire more storage for apps on it using a 8GB micro SD card (partitioned in partition #1 for my files and partition #2 for linked app data from Link2SD). Well, it is the 2nd micro SD card I bought to my phone and the same issue appears: bad blocks. I don't know if it is because of the charger I use on my car... But the real issue is that with bad blocks on partition used by Link2SD to store files from apps, the SO become slow, I cannot launch apps or it reboots a lot. Did anyone here encounter that issue? How to solve it without the need to throw current micro SD away? Partitions with EXT2/3? NTFS?


How to a flash the rom.zip file to my Android phone?

I extracted the rom.zip from the HTC RUU installation and I want to flash it to my phone. In case it matters, it is an HTC Desire HD, rooted with Cyanomod and ClockMod Recovery on it. All I want is to flash the original stock firmware back to the phone. Because the phone has now a different firmware RUU will not recognise it. What I need to do? PS. I tried to rename the file to PB32IMG.zip and use the update from zip option but it doesn't work.


browsing broken

Sometimes when I am trying to use my phone after work, the browser gets stuck and nothing seems to fix it. I have tried tweaking 4g and wifi settings, but even after toggling them the browser is still not working. I know I can hard- reset my phone, but I don't like having to wait for the reboot. Is there anything else I can do besides a reset?


Can a Sprint-branded Samsung Intercept be flashed to Virgin Mobile?

I am getting a Sprint-branded Samsung Intercept that was rooted and flashed to MetroPCS and runs Froyo. Can I flash it to Virgin Mobile?


Use Google Talk with multiple accounts

(Motorola Droid, Android 2.2.2) My new employer uses Google Apps to manage e-mail etc. They're also big into instant messaging for intra-company communication. On my device I have my personal account and have added my company account so I can use Gmail for either, have consolidated calendar, etc. However, the Google Talk app is tied to my main (personal) Google account. I can't see a way to get it to use the company account or, better, allow both accounts to be active. How can I use Google Talk with a secondary account?


Android / S3 (i9300/i9305) - Disable default keyboard pop-up at lock screen

**After the 4.3 update, there is a default keyboard popping up at lock screen.** Let me describe what I mean.   * When you opened up your phone pre-4.3, it displayed the lock screen. With no keyboard or anything, just the information. Like the clock, your missed calls and such. When you tapped into the password field, the keyboard popped up. It was all buttery smooth, looked good, worked good.    * Here comes 4.3, ala Samsung. Now if you lock your phone, it will pop up the keyboard every time.  This saves one tap, that's a pro.   But:   1. It tears apart your wallpaper, as the keyboard - which won't get loaded in time - got your wallpaper, not the lock screen wallpaper.   2. As I said, the keyboard just can't load in time. This is not a bug, it's just not possible to wake it up from deep sleep and throw so much work at it.    3. So overall it looks glitchy, cheap, awful. Like some copycat Chinese fake smartphone. Which I believe the S3 is not. It's just untasteful. Ugly. _I understand_ that this was most likely a design decision, to speed up the unlock. Is there a way to disable this behavior?   **Rooting is OK**. I mean, this thing looks so ugly, I'm fine with losing my warranty.   Just let me fix it somehow. **Custom keyboards:** I'm using AI Type keyboard (free) as for now, but the glitch and the auto-pop up happens with any keyboard I tried. It's like there is an event defined, so it's like you would "tap" into the field.   **Custom lock screens:** I looked around as much as I could, but I only found "press to lock" apps. Basically little widgets and buttons to lock your phone. But they were no custom lock screens, just shortcuts.   **Wake-up apps:** Tried "Auto Wakeup", but it only wakes the phone up the very same way. With the keyboard, lag and all. :/


How long should the first boot take with CyanogenMod 9?

On XDA Developers they say "Frst boot will take some time...", but I've waited 25 minutes and my phone has not finished booting. About how long does the first boot usually take?


HTC EVO crashes while exporting phone contacts to SD card

I was running low on internal space so I tried exporting all my contact info from my phone (my Google worked) to my SD but it keeps crashing a bit over halfway through. When I plugged it in to my MacBook Pro it crashes while trying to move my Vcard info as well. It there any way for me to diagnose and/or fix this?


How to revert Hangouts to Google Talk in Samsung S4

I just updated my Android version to 4.3. However, Google Talk is replaced by Hangouts automatically. I don't like Hangouts, since I cannot see friends who are online/offline. I wish to revert to Google Talk. When I try to uninstall Hangouts, there is no uninstall option for me. I am using a Samsung S4 smartphone. Does anyone know how to revert to Google Talk?


Does the new Nexus 7 (2013) have a GLONASS sensor?

According to a colleague who has the new Nexus 7 (2013) model already, there is a GLONASS sensor in addition to the GPS one in the device. Is this true? I was unable to find any reference to this alleged fact in the official documentation and via a casual web search. Please state your sources in your answer(s).


How can I revoke an app's permission to access USB after granting it permanently?

I have an app that requested USB access, and when prompted I selected "Yes, allow this app to use USB" and checked the "permanently" checkbox. Now I would like to revoke this permission so that the app would always have to ask every time it wants to use USB. Is to possible to do that by changing something in system settings? Where? Is there a permission manager built-in to the system? If not, then is it available as an external app? I'm using a tablet running Android version 4.1.1.


How do I set the default messaging app to use google voice? (4.2.2 Galaxy S4)

I keep seeing advice to set the default messaging app by going to Settings> Manage Applications> All Applications> And then clicking on the messaging app (I also tried google hangouts since that can send text messages). But in the "clear defaults" button is greyed out and it says there is no default. If there is no default, then what is it using to send the message? I guess a second-best solution is for me to replace the default app with one that can send using google voice.


Wi-Fi Direct on Galaxy Mini

I have already Googled a bit, but I haven't found a list specifying the supported devices. Is it possible to use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570B with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread)? Is there a hardware limitation?


Cloud app to handle grocery list over Android/iPhone & Windows/Mac

I am looking for an app or service that would let two different users view & update a shared shopping list from an Android phone (Galaxy Nexus running 4.1), iPhone 4S and laptops (Windows and Mac). I was originally planning on using a text file via Dropbox, but I don't think that can be updated on the iPhone (maybe I am wrong). Any other ideas?


What exactly gets wiped when unlocking Galaxy Nexus?

I've seen a few guides on how to unlock the Galaxy Nexus to prepare it for rooting, and they say that the `fastboot oem unlock` command will "wipe your personal data". I'm a little unclear on what gets wiped during this step. Is it just the `/sdcard` area? is it everything but `/system`? Something in between? I know that `adb backup` can (at least theoretically) back up everything except `/system` while unrooted (see a recent question of mine). But I wonder if I would need to do an `adb restore` of _everything_ after the unlock step in order to keep all of my data and settings.


What are these files in DCIM folder?

I was wondering if someone here knew what are these files: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9Ai8W.jpg) I've put it in image format because their file names are weird? I just found out that these files are present in my sd card, inside the DCIM images folders and all images are gone except the thumbnails. **My images are gone** and **another problem is that I cannot delete them** (maybe format but that's my last option i think). They stick in that folder and even moving isn't possible. Any help or suggestions. Thanks!


screen lock and not displaying lock pattern in android 2.2 (Eclair)

I have HTC Wildfire and one feature I don't like is that it displays the lock composition when I enter incorrect one people knows see the correct one even when displaying password is turned off. Is it possible to turn it off and/or change to different method of locking screen? **Edit** : As people didn't notice **_I HAVE "USE VISIBLE PATTERNS" TURNED OFF_**. **_It is just when I made mistake it is shown_**. **Edit 2** In Froyo I have option to enter just PIN or even password.


Tasker: Run a task when a specific bluetooth device loses connection

I want to run a task every time my phone loses connection to my truck's bluetooth device. I can see a way to run a task when it connects, and obviously I can "invert" it, but inverting it doesn't sound right to me. What is the right way to run a task upon BT connection loss to a specific device?


How can I make toast notifications stay on screen longer?

I occasionally have a toast notification that is too long to read in the given amount of time that it is displayed. Is there any way to change the length of time these notifications display? Also, is there any way to view these notifications after they are gone? This would be ideal, like an app or a folder that logs all the toast notifications where I can review them later.


Voice Typing special Functions

When voice typing, I know that you can say _comma_ or _period_ or _question mark_ to get a , . or ?. Those were all in the android instructional video. But I just saw that you can say _new paragraph_ and it will skip a line. I want to know if there's a list of these punctuation commands somewhere?


How do I make myself device administrator?

I can't disable, uninstall, or uncheck `phone info` as device administrator. Why?


Internal SD periodically becomes inaccessible

I'm having an issue with my Samsung Galaxy S. My phone has trouble reading my internal SD card. When the problem occurs, I cannot take pictures, or even access the "My Files" folder. When I check the settings in the SD card and phone storage area, everything is unavailable or greyed out. The phone is not USB mounted when this happens. A battery pull fixes the problem, but this seems unconventional. Also Kies does not work as well with my device.


Can mobile websites (not apps) access androids GPS Radio

We're creating a brief for a mobile website (not web app) and would like to know if a mobile website can access a handset's built in GPS radio to display the handset's location on a map. In short is GPS functionality limited to apps alone?


One keyboard, two languages for spelling

I'm looking for a way to write english and french from my Android device with only one keyboard (azerty) and two spell checkers. Is this possible?


How to increase the call volume in xolo q700

I have xolo q700, not sure if the problem is unique to my piece. During the incoming/outgoing call, voice is not audible (very feeble), however speaker option and headphone provide good volume. Is there any settings I can change to improve volume during my call in non- speaker/headphone mode?


Google play login different GSM carriers

I moved to the USA from Kenya with my android handset, but am unable to log in to google play on my new network, T-mobile. Can anyone help me fix this?


Google Photos Auto-Backup Exclude folder

I have Auto Backup enabled in Google Now for Photos. I also have Local Folders enabled so that photos produced by apps other than the camera get backed up too. However, this then includes photos and videos from folders that I don't want to backup. The "Include Local Folders" seems to be an all or nothing option. Is there a way to exclude folders individually? I still want these folders to be recognised as media, just not backed up.


Why my phone does not need to update the password?

I changed my gmail password a day ago, but my phone does not require me to put in the new one. I can still access my gmail with the old password. Why? Phone is rooted, sim unlocked , running android 2.3


What does this button do in the Twitter app?

I tried to find the answer online but I couldn't. In the screenshot what does the circled button do? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zV5lPm.jpg)


Screen on Galaxy Nexus goes off, hard reset required to resolve this. What can I do?

I am using a Galaxy Nexus and since the update to Android 4.2 the screen sometimes suddenly goes off and then especially stays off. The only thing that helps to get the screen back on is taking out the phones battery, which is quite annoying. Is there a workaround for this?


Cyanogenmod 10.2 crashes when trying to access storage settings

I have just installed CyanogenMod 10.2-20130727-Unofficial-i9300 and I am facing a problem with connecting to USB on Windows. Windows won't install drivers when I connect to USB (MTP USB device driver) and Android shows an error that says: > Unfortunately the process android.process.media has stopped. Also when going to Settings > Storage it crashes the Settings menu. Can you please help me fix this issue?


How to create shortcut in the homescreen for 'Favourites' tab in Dialer?

I'm using Samsung Galaxy 3 (GT-I5801). The ones listed as Dialer.favourites and contacts.starred in the 'Choose custom activity' are not working. This happens in both TouchWiz and ADWLauncher


Bluetooth 3G modem

I have a Nokia 6500S-1 which I previously used as a 3G modem (with Windows). Is it possible for an Android device to use this phone as a modem (just like the windows PC does), but expose the modem functionality thru _bluetooth_ instead of USB?


how to determine which number a text came from when the contact has multiple numbers

I received a text from a contact that has multiple numbers. I'd like to reply, but I don't know which number to reply to. I can't simply reply normally because the text was sent to several people and I'd like to only reply to the sender. I'm on a Samsung S4. My specific question: how can I see which actual number a text was sent from, not just the contact it came from?


View Android phone's call log from PC

My Android phone's screen suddenly stopped working - gone totally blank. I am getting lots of incoming calls, but am unable to view who is calling or pick the call. Also just before it stopped working, I had put it in Silent Mode with Vibration. So I have to listen to vibration to know that someone is calling, and there is no way I can turn Sound On now. I want to access my phone's call log from PC by connecting using USB cable. There are many softwares, but they require to be installed on phone also. While I can install the software on the phone using MobileGo, but I may not be able to read the port no. on which the software is listening. Is there any software which I can install just on my PC (like MobileGo) and directly access phone's Call Log? MobileGo has many useful features but this one is missing. Any help will be greatly appreciated.


"In the setting will not be less than 2mb" Trying to enable adb debug

So, when I try to go to `Settings > Applications > Development` it simply states > In the setting will not be less than 2MB. I have a stock Alcatel One Touch Revolve. Literally just got it. All I have to say is WTF does this mean?


Galaxy S4 Mini: Why is there no "creation mode." (problem sending .png images)

I can send _.jpeg_ images but when I download an image it saves as a _.png_. When I send a MMS it says _"media type not supported."_ I read that the fix to this is going to **settings > menu > creation mode** and set it to **warning** / **free**. But for the S4 Mini there is no creation mode. Can someone give me another fix or tell me where **creation mode** is? Thanks.


Baidu Android Store automatically installed without permission

Android Store (com.baidu.androidstore) is automatically installed on my device without permission. It happens in last 2 weeks. Two months ago, I had installed Baidu Browser (com.baidu.browser.inter) but had uninstalled it 1 month later. What I did to solve:   * Unknown sources option unchecked   * Uninstall the app   * Reboot the phone But after few hours it get automatically installed again. Did anyone here have the same problem? How to solve this? Device: HTC Sensation XE   OS: ICS 4.0.3   Rooted: Yes


When will the reader option appear in Samsung's Internet-browser?

Samsung's browser called "Internet" offers for some sites a separate reader. But not for all sites. What is the criterion to offer the little green box? It looks quite random to me.


The installation steps of android package

I just want to know the full steps.   Does Android just copy the application package to another location?   when to run the application, the android unzip app package every times?


Is there a way to turn off backlit buttons on Motorola Droid?

The four buttons at the bottom of the Motorola Droid (back,menu,home,search) are backlit when its dark and the phone is unlocked. The brightness of the buttons' back light doesn't adjust with the brightness of the screen, which can be a real problem when I'm using an app at night. Is there any way to turn off or dim these buttons?


How do I delete a Non - primary Gmail account from Gmail app 4.3.1?

This was easy to do before the upgrade, now it doesn't do this. It doesn't make sense to have to do a factory reset! It's less intuitive!


How to fix the boot of an android tablet

I have a Plum link tablet that when it is booting doesn't load the OS. When it tries loading the OS it gives me this error: `Unfortunately system UI has stopped`, and then cannot complete loading the OS; it just shows me that message and no more. I've try everything: I wiped the data, and nothing. What else can I do? * * * **Edit:** Some facts integrated from below comments (by Izzy)   * factory-reset (done via the recovery menu) did not help   * what broke it was most likely increasing the screen resolution (DPI?) too much, so the config now holds invalid values (does anybody know if that is revertable e.g. via recovery menu + ADB, or something alike?)   * last item indicates that `root` access is available on the device


How do I make JB use my external sd card (/storage/extSdCard)

I have a Samsung Note2 with 4.1.1 on it. I have what appears to be a virtual sd card called `/storage/sdcard0`. It uses phone memory. When I installed my new 32gb sdcard it was mounted as `/storage/extSdCard`. The OS only seems to use sdcard0 for SD-like storage (like apps). I know this because SuperBox is reporting apps on my SDCard and they are really on `sdcard0`. The only way I can use my external card is if I tell some application to use it for storage. Since `sdcard0` is just eating up precious phone RAM is there a way I can safely convince JB to start using `/storage/extSdCard` instead?


HTC Desire Z stuck in boot-loop

_I'm a total n00b with Android, and theexisting questions tagged `boot-loop` didn't help me.   Apologies if I missed something "obvious"!_ I've borrowed a used HTC Desire Z from my brother so I can decide whether to switch to Android. The phone was provided with CyanogenMod 7 and worked like a charm for a few days. I rebooted it today to see whether a reboot would clear up this other question and since then it keeps rebooting itself. By "rebooting" I mean this sequence:   The device shows the `HTC` logo and then the `cyanogen(mod)7` logo with the robot on a skateboard. After that, it shows the SIM PIN entry screen while the status bar says that it's loading the SD card. Without me touching the device, the screen goes black and boots again from the `HTC` logo onwards. It's got the ClocworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.7 and I'm guessing that this is part of the CM7 package. It's (supposed to be) a helpful way to reset and recover the device. Here's what I've tried so far (with reboots in between), without success:   1. I made a backup and then cleared the `/cache`.    2. I restored the backup.    3. I then reset the phone with the `wipe data/factory reset` function.    4. I removed the SIM and the SD card, then did another factory reset.   5. I wiped the `Dalvik cache`, whatever that is.    6. With help, I downloaded a fresh CM7.1 zip file and installed that via the Recovery and SD card. Also wiped all caches again, just to be sure.    7. I downloaded a CM9 rom that was made for this device and installed that. It starts fine and seems to work, but the exact same problem still occurs.  The phone now boots to the welcome screen that says "touch the Android to start" and then, as before, goes black and reboots without me touching it. By the way, the battery is about 70% charged so it's not due to an empty battery, and the problem is the same while plugged into the charger or not. **How can I get this device to run again?** I don't care (much) for the settings I had; I can begin all over if need be. But I need a working device first... **Update:** I added the steps 6&7 above. Didn't solve the problem but it seems to prove that it's not a ROM issue. **Is the device physically defective?**


Is there way to switch between proxy settings on ICS?

I have an Xperia S running 4.0.4. I often need to switch to a proxy for accessing a test server. I can do this fine by modifying my Wifi connection, selecting to show advanced options and then entering the proxy information manually. The problem is that if I then need to disable the proxy, ICS 'forgets' the settings so I have to enter them manually each time. I need the proxy to work with Adobe Edge Inspect and so browser-specific proxy options are not the answer. Is there a reputable third-party app which will let me switch between proxies for the current network connection?


Is it possible to delete my Facebook account and not lose the info synced to my Evo?

Last weekend I turned off the automatic sync feature on my phone and deleted my Facebook account. It appeared that all of the info on in my calendar was still there so I thought I did all that I needed to do. By this weekend all of my birthdays and events were deleted from my calendar - except 3 that were linked to Facebook - and all the ones that I manually entered ( **not** linked to Facebook) were gone! I tried to reactivate my Facebook account, and re-sync everything to get the info back, but its not working. How do I get the info back into my calendar, and delete my Facebook account/remove the Facebook app and sync stuff from my phone? Is it possible?


Galaxy S II GT-I9100G USB connectivity problem

I bought a Galaxy S II GT-I9100G two weeks back from Malaysia and it was running on Android ver. 2.3.5. But three days back I saw a 2.3.6 update available and updated my phone using the update option available in the phone. But now when I connect phone to PC via USB it shows unknown device and Windows cant find the driver suitable for it. And so I can't transfer files to or from my PC. Could anyone please help me out here? My PC is running on Win7 x64.


Samsung S screen turns off while calling

during a call, the screen turns off and I become not able to click(touch) any button on the screen. PLEASE help if there is any solution cause it makes me crazy. Thanks.


How can I reset a ViewSonic Viewpad 7 - "recovery mode" isn't working

A friend is getting rid of all his old geek stuff before emigrating, and he's given me a second-hand ViewSonic Viewpad 7 (Model VS13761). Problem is, it's locked and he can't remember the unlock pattern, so I want to reset the device to "factory mode" and start over. I can get as far as the "enter Recovery mode" screen by powering it down, then holding down Volume Up + Volume Down whilst pressing Power - but it never gets any further, just sits there with a screen saying "enter Recovery mode" and a picture of some birds. I've seen forum references to something called SUTL2 but Google hasn't turned up any more useful details. Any ideas?


What is the podcast/music syncing experience on android like for OS/X users?

I have been an Iphone user for a long time but I am now considering moving to an Android device (Samsung Galaxy S2). The only thing that is giving me cause for concern is the convenience of the syncing experience. I use my IPhone largely as a media device that accepts phone calls, so syncing is important for me. I subscribe to podcasts and manage my music using ITunes on a Mac. I then attach the Iphone and press the sync button. Everything else is then automatic, new music is copied to the phone, new episodes of podcasts are downloaded and old ones removed. I then listen to this media in the car using a bluetooth connection. I could not be much happier with that experience at all. I appreciate that the Android experience will not be as slick as the IPhone one and I can accept that so long as I can get to the same goal, however I do not want to find myself copying files/podcasts manually on to the device. How do other OS/X users rate the Android sync Experience, and what application do they use to achieve what I am doing with my IPhone.


Samsung Tab3 T311 doesn't charge when connected to laptop USB port

I have a problem when charging my Samsung Tab 3 (T311). The red cross symbol keeps coming up when trying to charge connected to my laptop.


Google Play app hangs during updates

I have Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman with android 2.3.4. Recently, every time I try to update my apps over WiFi, the updates get stuck and I have to cancel that particular update to proceed. Now, however, every app I try to update gets stuck. I ensure that no other download is running in the background but no effect. I have about 45MB free out of 320MB. What might be the reason for this? How to overcome this?


Why does my phone slow down after using internet and installing apps?

I have Samsung Galaxy Y. I think that when I use wireless and installing apps, not immediately but after a while the phone slows down considerably. When it happens I must restart and when it turn on, then continues to operate normally. I don't know if this is caused by some applications I have installed or some other problem. When it occurs I try to free RAM memory with Samsung's task manager or fast reboot, but it doesn't help. After I read some of your topics, I don't use task killer anymore. It happens to me two or three times a day! Why my phone slows down, and only turning it off/on seems to solve the issue?


How do I transfer the calendar entries from Windows Mobile to Android?

Is there an easier way to transfer my calendar entries that does not involve Outlook? I have a .CSV file with all the entries in my current Windows Mobile calendar, but I'd like to migrate this to my Galaxy S 2 too.


Is it possible to use an Android phone as network disk, so I can browse it on my TV?

Is it possible to connect an Android phone to my TV with a USB cable, and then browse a network disk instead of the SD card? To answer comment questions: HTC Desire HD, TV is able to browse USB storage devices. At the moment I go to my PC, connect to my phone with the USB cable, and put a video file on the SD card. Then I walk to my TV and plug the phone into the usb port. Then I browse the SDcard to find the video file, and open it. Every once in a while I connect my phone to the TV, and then find out that I need to go upstairs to my PC again, because there are no video files left to watch. And then I think "If I only could use a network file explorer (like ES) and use it to browse it on my tv"... The TV supports none of the protocols since it has no network connection (no cable/WiFi). It has a USB port to browse usb storage devices.


G1 Create Image of Current State

Is it possible to create an image of my phone (G1, cupcake) so that I may revert back to it at a later date? I'm not scared of using the Android SDK, I only needs the steps to create the file.


Can I do Android/g1 tethering without root?


How to sync photos from Aperture on Mac to Android?

My photos are stored in Aperture on my Mac. I would like to sync them so they show in Gallery on my Nexus 7. Restrictions:   * I want to sync over USB or, preferably, WiFi. Uploading to a cloud server from the computer then pulling them back on the tablet is no use, given the speed of my connection and the number of photos.   * If there's something that syncs to a companion Android app rather than Gallery, that app needs to support Daydream so I can have my photos appear in Photo Table when the tablet is locked.   * Manually exporting the photos from Aperture to a folder is no good — I need something automatic that will export new photos when they appear in the selected projects / smart albums.   * Switching to iPhoto or Lightroom is also not an option :)   * As the photos are mostly 14Mp RAW files, converting to JPG is essential; scaling them down to a smaller size would also be useful. Is there anything that will do what I want? DoubleTwist doesn't support Aperture yet; Missing Sync is expensive and the trial version refused to pair with my tablet in any case, so I can't see if the Aperture sync is any good with that.


How to hide calendar but receive reminder notifications?

I have a calendar containing only regularly recuring dates. I would like to hide this calendar or these dates from the ordinary Google calendar app and the Google calendar widget. The reminder notifications of these dates should not be disabled. I activated synchronization in the Google calendar app and deactivated the display calender. Now the dates do are not being displayed, neither in the app nor in the widget, but I either do not receive the reminder notifications. P.S. What is the difference between those two settings?


Is it possible record videos of my screen?

Suppose that I would like to record some video sessions of Angry Birds on my phone. Are there any apps that I can use? I have root permissions.


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is it possible record videos of my screen? Is there a screen capture app for Android which captures a video? I want to capture the video in realtime.I want to make an app which will run in the background and do the analysis of things that appear of phones screen .


Movie or Video of mobile web application for demo

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is it possible record videos of my screen? Is there any way to capture mobile activities of user on mobile capture as a video. I have samsung galaxy S running 2.3, is it possble using this? or is such feature introduced Android 3.0 or, if above is not possible, could you please help me out in finding out any software which does window activity capturing in Windows7 , I will use Android emulator to create video of my mobile web application. -Thanks.


Gameplay video on android

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is it possible record in-game videos? I don't know where exactly to ask this question: How can i make gameplay video from android device ? I need to capture video


Galaxy S3 Encryption ruined my photos... recoverable?

I put outlook on my GS3 for work and to do so I had to encrypt my phone. Since Encryption, Almost all of the photos I had on my phone are now blacked out. It shows me my different folders and the amount of pictures in each, but i can not view them on my computer or my phone. Any suggestions on something to try?


Is it possible to root a Kindle Fire running software version 10.2.6? If so how, and if not will it ever be? I can't stand this keyboard! I'd root just for Swype!


In which version of Android was encryption of /data made available?

These docs suggest that it has been available (only) since Android 3.0 Honeycomb. By contrast, conversation on discussion boards suggests it was available in 2.3.4 Gingerbread. So, what is the answer to the titular question? _Bonus points if your answer clarifies the following. Are the official docs misleading? Or were those Gingerbread devices instead released **after** Honeycomb, and loaded with some kind of backported encryption feature? Or were those Gingerbread devices instead loaded with some kind of encryption feature added by the device manufacturers, that wasn't part of Android? In short, what gives?_


is there a less cluttered version of the Swype keyboard?

I am new to Android. I really like the Swype keyboard but wish I could remove certain keys on the bottom row (e.g. SYM, the "EN" language button, etc) so that the keyboard is less cluttered. Is this possible? Are their any Swype equivalent keyboards that aren't as compact? Thanks!


Video calling options

I don't see full support for video calling in my Samsung galaxy S.   1. I am not able to set a direct shortcut for video calling.   2. Not able to disable self image when video calling so that able to see full screen image of the caller.   3. No option to video call directly from logs. Need to go to the contact screen every time. Is there any app that has better support for video calling? **Edit:** I am looking for more features in the video calling facility provided by sim provider (Airtel). I am not interested in video calling via internet like google talk/skype as I don't have internet connectivity all the time.


Android ADB drivers installation error

I am trying to install the usb adb drivers. I turned the `debugging mode` on in the settings of my phone, connected to the PC. I click update drivers and manually selected the folder where the drivers are placed. For some reason the drivers installation fails and Windows gives the following error. Kindly guide me what is going on and how can I solve this issue? I am on windows 7 **Drivers Installation error** ![Driver Installation Error](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PmeGH.png)   (click image to enlarge)


Can I disable the gallery preview icon in the Galaxy S4's camera app?

The camera on my Galaxy S4 has a box in the top left corner of the screen which shows photos from the Gallery. How do I turn that off? I only want to be looking at the camera screen.


Problematic rooting of Samsung Galaxy s7562 (duos) under linux

I am trying to root my Galaxy s7562 (duos) on my linux machine. However, when I execute the `psneuter` script, I get the following error: `Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)`. What should I do? **PS** I had my previous Samsung device (Europa 5) rooted under Linux using these scripts.


Is there a way to see the device's screen *live* on PC, through ADB?

I am a vlogger and after getting HTC Desire HD, found out its camera was all I ever needed. However, I usually have to see myself while recording video, to control my facial expressions, and with a rear-facing camera it's just not possible. I know ADB allows for screenshots, but is there a way to _stream_ the screen output to my PC's display? Not necessarily at 20+ fps, just a couple frames per second will do.


Is OnePlus One the only phone that doesn't void the warranty on root / bootloader unlock?

Just curious to know...From the official support page of OPO. It says the process of rooting/ Unlocking bootloader in itself doesn't void the warranty..Are there any other phones that offer this?


Why does my sound randomly stop working?

I have a rather old Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. A week or so ago it was having some serious problems which rendered it fairly useless, so I installed CyanogenMod on it. Since then, sound will randomly completely stop from all sources. Various apps, music, even phone calls. Nada. I'm fairly certain this is a software issue as the sound worked fine before flashing CyanogenMod and a reboot temporarily fixes the problem (and is so far the only solution I've found). I'm fairly sure it doesn't have to do with the headphone state as neither speaker nor headphones works when the sound is broken, yet both work immediately after a reboot. Constantly rebooting my phone so I can actually receive calls is rather sub- optimal. What can I do?


Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi Connection/Reconnection Issue

I have been using Nexus 7 (2013, Android 4.4.2) for a few months now, and it has issues with both work WiFi and home WiFi that all the other mobiles devices do not have (8 laptops plus a dozen Android & iOS phones/tablets). Basically the issue is that _sometime_ when I turn of WiFi and turn it back on, it either cannot find any WiFi AP or more often that it would only find some WiFi AP, and if I try to connect to a WiFi AP that I know is there and working, the connection would fail. The problem would either resolve itself within a few minutes (usually) or that I would be forced to reboot the device (rare). So my question is that:   1. Is there anything I can do to fix it   2. Would sending it back to Asus help


Answer my phone on my Tablet?

I have an Android phone (HTC Desire Z), I also have a Android tablet (Acer Iconia Tab A501). I would like to link up my phone to my tablet so I can answer my phone on my tablet. Is this possible with Bluetooth? Is this possible with any apps? Is this possible with Call-Fowarding to a VOIP? Not sure if there is anything else to try.


Thumbnail images and screen shots have disappeared after installing booster

I've had this phone (ALCATEL 918) for a few weeks. I felt it was moving exceptionally slow. So, I downloaded booster. Then, I noticed that all of the thumbnail images and screen shots have disappeared. Other then that, everything else works fine. How do I fix this?


30% cpu usage when charger unpluged. When pluged in, cpu usage drops to 2%

I have checked by external debugger and it seems that "batteryservice:update start" runs 10 times per second. Other battery processes are running very often too, only with charger unpluged. It's brand new Samsung GT-S7562 on Android 4.0.4. What can cause this? Is there any chance to repair it on warranty rules or should i send back to seller? Maybe custom ROM will solve this problem?


How do I identify apps or settings that cause performance problems?

If I am having performance problems, what tools can I use to identify where my performance lags are coming from? I have used a System Panel Task Manager, Android System Info, System Manager Free and some others but none of them have really identified the problem children. System Panel Task Manager came the closest with it's historical look at CPU and memory usage but it didn't let me look at _which apps_ were using how much resources over time.


How do I change my "Vendor Class ID"?

My device's "Vendor Class ID" is `dhcpcd-5.2.10:Linux-3.0.8-gb55e9ac:armv7l:herring`. I don't know what Vendor Class ID is, but how do I change it to something else? My question is not related to programming.


Any way to set profile pic using FB  for Android App (1.8.1 on ICS)?

I've resorted to the FB Mobile site which isn't a bad compromise really, but I was going a little crazy trying to find the option within the FB App, just wondering if it exists?


Is there anyway to bypass the Geo-IP restriction when trying to stream movies outside US?

I have an Amazon Kindle fire, I have an Amazon Prime subscription, _and_ I am living outside the US. Every single time I want to enjoy Amazon streaming video service reserved for the Prime membership, the Amazon Geo-IP check stops me from doing so ("this service is unavailable in your region" ). Any idea to bypass this Geo-IP check?


Boot looping / Corrupted data partition, CWM crashes when restoring to factory defaults

Been using the Alpha version of CM7 for the Samsung T989 (T-Mobile Galaxy S II) for over 2 weeks now. Seems like when I rebooted it today it managed to corrupt the data partition. Symptoms: -Normal starts loop just after the kernel screen. -CWM boots and works -ODIN boots. -CWM crashes when doing factory reset or restoring the data partition of a backup or formatting the data partition This happened to me 2 days after installing CM7, the same version I'm still using. I was similarly stuck, but then I tried restoring my nandroid backup and eventually I could re-apply the CM7 zip and the phone started fine to a blank android. Is there a way to solve this issue with my partitions? I am not too comfortable with re-partitioning it because I'm aware this can damage the boot sectors and brick it quickly if I don't do it just right. Advice?


How can I search for or find text within a web page on the android browser?


How can I change language for word suggestion while writing an sms text message

I will be extremely disappointed if there is no way to change language WHILE writing an SMS without having to go to the phone's settings and changing the language there. Surely somebody in the android team must have been using more than one language? Didn't know this was specific to phone model. I have a Google Nexus S.


Google Talk not working over Corporate Wifi. What can I do?

Whenever I'm connected to our corporate wifi, google chat goes offline (i.e. the contact list fades to grey). I think this is due to a port setting. As far as I know only 80 (http), 443 (ssl) and ftp (21) are allowed from inside my company. The problem is, that my android device automatically turns off the 3g connection as soon as wifi is available. I tried to find a setting for the Access Point, but couldn't find one. Likewise, I don't know if there is any setting in Google chat. Android 2.2, LG-P500, Firmware V10-OCT-01-2010, Kernel 2.6.32.9 Do you have any suggestions?


What are the differences between android 2.1 and android 2.2

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What advantages or new things have you found when upgrading from Android > 2.1 to 2.2 ? I am going to buy an android phone now i have two choices either to buy a eclair(2.1) version or go for froyo(2.2) version, So i want to know what are the main new features that froyo have so i reject the eclair version phones?


How can I create and edit Microsoft Office documents in Android

I'm looking for a way to create and/or edit Microsoft Office compatible documents (.doc/.docx, .xls/.xlsx, .ppt/.pptx...) on my Android device. Are there any free solution that will allow me to do this?


Battery performance of Dual SIM phone running only one SIM

Does a dual-SIM Android phone running only one SIM yield almost the same battery life as a single-SIM phone? Will both the radios be running all the time regardless of whether both the SIMs are present?


How to record all calls and auto-sync to Dropbox?

I just installed Automatic Call Recorder, which almost does as I ask - it can auto-record all calls. But it stores them to an "inbox" on the device, and deletes old items when the inbox is filled. I'd like to auto-record any call and then auto-sync every call to Dropbox. How can I achieve this? I would also like to know the disk space it takes.


Where to report issues regarding the stock-email-app

Is http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/entry the right place for bug reports? My device is a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE 2014 Edition (SM-P605) with it's original shipped OS (Android 4.3).


Why does viewing an .htm file in Android dropbox folder show broken images?

I have an .htm file in a dropbox folder with the following content:
this is a test of html
           When I view it on my PC, it shows the image (which is in the same directory as the htm file). However, when I view it on my HTC Wildfire and choose as the viewing application "HTMLViewer", it shows me the correct HTML rendering (with bold) but shows me a broken image. **How can I view HTML files with image tags in my dropbox folder on my Android phone?**


i have a 7" irulu knightpad tablet cheap china one doednt install apps

My tablet doesn't install apps: it says "no internal memory", "not enough memory". And each time I turn the tab off and on, it like factory-resets itself. I went to root it with z4root, but said was already rooted. And then all that happens. I have now rooted it with I think oneclick root, and I installed 1mobile app. Got a few apps off that was able to download and install, but still can't install some other apps I want. Can anyone help me? I have root explorer installed and android terminal emulator.


How to get fm radio back after Desire X was updated to Android 4.1?

My HTC Desire X recently updated to android 4.1. With that update, the FM radio disappeared. How can I get it back? I can't find an app the does this in the Play Store. Are there other ways?


How do I exclude album art from the gallery?

The answer to this question is not valid, because embedding the album art inside the media files does not always work, as I outlined in this question. So basically, I want the hundreds of album art images to stop showing up in my gallery. I can't use `.nomedia` because that would invalidate any music in the same directory. Are there any other options?


USB connection issues with Nexus 4

I've installed some app from Google Play called "franco.Kernel updater", which had an option to enable "fast charging" (the app claims it provides a custom kernel that saves battery life). After I enabled it and after the first charge, I started to have problems with the USB connection between the phone and the computer. I think something was fried in the phone but I'm not sure. I have to hold the phone in weird positions in order for the connection to hold. This makes it very hard to charge it with USB. Did anyone else experience this kind of behavior? Is there anything I can do? The phone is a Nexus 4 and the computer is a Dell laptop with USB 2.0 ports. I uninstalled that app and updated Android from 4.3 to 4.4, but the same happens...


Is doing a clean-flash the same as doing a factory reset?

My device running CM 10.2 has been giving me a lot of trouble especially with freezing randomly. I thought I'd do a clean flash using CWM Recovery but I was wondering if its the same thing as simply going into recovery and doing a factory-reset? If someone could explain the differences, that'd be great.


Read content of thumbdata files

I don't know how I managed to delete all my pictures and unfortunately, it took me a few days to find out they where gone ! I tried to recover them with diskdigger but i didn't have much luck with it (most of them were damaged). I found 2 400Mo+ files called .thumbdata in the DCIM.thumbnails folder and I was wondering if there is a way to extract data/thumbnails from it. Thanks for your help !