Android hangs after rebooting when upgrading to 2.3.5

I used HTC's update software functionality to upgrade my Android to version 2.3.5. Though, upon reboot all I get is the cryptic icon (a phone and a red triagle with an exclamation mark inside). When entering System Recovery (volume + power button) I see:               Copying fotaBoot to /data/system for customize reload...     Verify current system...       assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/framework/com.htc.resources.apk", ..., ...)       E:Error in /sdcard/download/OTA_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.3-1.33.401.3_release_237845pg2016qpaadczbkc.zip       (Status 7)       Installation aborted.      And four options are given to me:   * Reboot system now (which I have done)    * Apply update from sdcard    * Wipe data/factory reset   * Wipe cache partition I am tempted to select "Apply update from sdcard". Though, I cannot imply if I will find sideffects in doing so as I do not understand the meaning of "Status 7". Any help would be appreciated!


Install built-in system languages

I open **Settings->Language and keyboard->Samsung Keypad->Input languages** and there is a very limited range of languages there. In my friend's phone there are more locales I'd like to support in my phone, is this possible (not via installing an external keyboard like MultiLing Keyboard etc.), in my friend's phone, my native language appears there and is integrated in the system. Note: I've just rooted my phone.


How can I get back access to the media interface drivers?

After much waiting and tribulation, I've finally successfully unlocked tethering and installed Paranoid Android on my Nexus 7 3G device. In the progress, I had to tell Windows to ignore its default MTP drivers and use Google's debugging own to interface with Android, fastboot and the like. As a result, I now can't go back to accessing the device using MTP from inside Windows itself. I tried uninstalling all the relevant drivers from Device Management, but now Windows prefers Android ADB Interface to whatever I was using before. I've tried to force the setup of MTP drivers from Device Management, Add legacy hardware, Install the hardware that I manually select from a list, Portable Devices, (Standard MTP Device), MTP USB device. This didn't work ("This device cannot start. (Code 10)"). How can I get file transfer back?


Sync Native Calendar (Galaxy S3) with Windows Live Calendar

I currently have a Galaxy S3 unrooted with the shipped ROM. I am attempting to sync the native Calendar App with Windows Live Calendar. I can see under the Calendar list that my @live.com calendars are there, however when selecting the correct calendar to sync to and adding the event it doesn't appear on the web. Are there any additional settings that need to be modified (previously I have only ever synced with a Google account which seemed a lot easier)?


How can I use shell commands and interact with the Linux system underneath?

Android is based on Linux and has a Linux kernel underneath. Is there any way I can use shell commands and interact directly with the Linux system? E.g. A shell app that has access to the Linux system?


The link APK Downloader is not working. Is there any other convenient method to download the APK file to my notebook?

The link APK Downloader is not working. Is there any other convenient method to download the APK file to my notebook ?


Where does Android store clipboard data? I have a rooted Android phone. Where are clipboard files stored? I can find that in a rooted Samsung device at `/data/Clipboard`, but am not able to find in other Android phones (e.g. Sony, HTC). For phones running GingerBread. I'm able to see the clipboard data using `adb shell service call clipboard 1`, but after Gingerbread this service call command does not show the data.


How to add a contact to People from Hangouts?

I'm using KitKat. I have Hangouts conversations with people who are not in my contacts (this may be an artifact of using a Google Apps account provided by my school). How can I add someone from one of these conversations to People? I have tried double-tapping and holding down their icon or their chats without any success, and looking at the "..." options menus. No luck. I do know how to add contacts from email.


Samsung Galaxy S2 boot loop

Today I updated my S2 with the android version provided by the carrier, but I thought it went wrong because of the lack of space on /storage and afterwords some of the apps lost their settings. Also after the update all the apps started to have disk space errors when trying to update, so I deleted some of the apps or moved them to external sd, but still had little space on the 2Gb partition. I looked for a rooting solution and since I'm on Ubuntu I downloaded Heimdall. I downloaded the latest firmware version for I9100 from sammobile.com and in console I ran the following command (saw this in a tutorial)               sudo heimdall flash --factoryfs factoryfs.img      And I got this error               Uploading FACTORYFS     21%     ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!     FACTORYFS upload failed!     Ending session...     Rebooting device...     Re-attaching kernel driver...      Now everytime I try to boot my phone it goes into recovery mode. How can I get pass the booting sequence and install a new and functional android rooted version? Am I missing something in the process, is my first attempt to root my phone.


Is it important to have an anti-virus application running on your phone or does the carrier protect it?

I use my phone like I do the computer. Shopping online with a credit card etc. Surfing unknown sites... Does my phone require an anti-virus application to protect the internal drive of my phone? Can it be damaged by a virus like on a computer? OS: Android 4.1.1 Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3


Android and antiviruses

This is actually three questions:   1. Are anti-viruses needed for smartphones running Android OS?   2. Is the Android Market absolutely safe (because all precatuions are taken by Google to prevent any problems)?   3. Which are the big players in the Android Security Software market? Thank you.


how can I tell if someone has read text message?

Does delivery report mean that the person reads the message on android phone?


Market app crashes when I try to scroll

For the last day or two I have had trouble in the default Market application. When I try to scroll in the "Just In" area the application just stops working. I get a black screen for while then I get an error that `process com.android.vending` has crashed. My device is a Samsung Galaxy Tab and I get crashes in all "Just In" sections such as "Just In" in games, apps/tool etc. What it could be?


"Converting to multimedia message" when forwarding large SMS

When I receive a large SMS and when I select "Forward" from options, it shows "Converting to multimedia message" and I'm getting charged more. Furthermore, if the person on receiving end doesn't have a multimedia phone he is not able to receive it. I have un-rooted Samsung Galaxy 3 I5801 I don't want to convert it to Multimedia message.


Clear Google Maps search history without removing the cached maps?

I've been using the Google Maps app to cache the maps on certain places where I might be going in the future. I don't always have internet access which is why I'm doing this. Now that I've cached most of the places I might possibly go to, I want to clear my search history to remove the clutter. I don't want to clear the whole shebang. Otherwise, my "pre-caching" actions would just be wasted efforts. I just want the search history on Google Maps to be cleared. How do I do this?


The power button on my Galaxy Nexus stopped working

I got a galaxy nexus at Google IO, and randomly today the power button stopped working. I was on a call, used it to lock the screen after I got off, put it in my pocket, and when I got home the button wasn't working. The rest of the phone works if I plug it in to charge (waking up the screen), but the button doesn't respond. Short press doesn't lock/wake and long press doesn't bring the power menu up. What happened and how can I fix it? I've tried pulling the battery and letting it sit for a few minutes without rebooting it, and it didn't help.


Motorola Fire XT on boot loop - flash/recover without powering on?

I rooted my Fire XT with SUT and SuperUserOneclick .. so far all seemed good. Then I ran Android_AIO_Flasher_1.00 and tried to install the NoLock apk. After that the phone has just been going into a boot loop.. constantly booting up, and then rebotting (without reaching the home screen). ADB recognizes the device in offline mode for a few seconds after which it reboots anyway. I've tried removing the battery and have now let it drain actually. If I try going into recovery mode, I do get a 'enter recovery mode' message, but then I get a white triangle with an exclamation mark and an android.. and nothing happens then. Can someone suggest any possible actions please? Thanks! PS - the whole reason why i'm trying to operate on this phone, is that I want to use it for my app testing , and secondly, because i need to unlock the screen somehow as there is some issue with the touch screen - the screen stays on the lock mode and doesn't accept any touch events.


Using OTG cable, transfer file from cardreader to external harddisk, is it possible?

I will be going on a holiday and I want to be able to back up my photos to my external harddrive. Usually this means bringing a laptop with me. However I have :   * Galaxy Nexus, rooted and unlocked   * OTG Cable   * Powered USB hub   * Standard, fullsize SD card reader So I hooked up everything. Nexus-> OTG -> USB Hubs with power supply -> External Harddrive and SD card reader Nothing happens. I can connect a Logitech wireless mouse to it and I can use my phone via the mouse. So everything are connected, with power. I read that I need to mount the external drive and the SD card reader. So I opened Astro but it doesn't seem to auto mount. I searched and I found StickMount, an App which mount USB storage devices for you. I tried that however it will not mount my external drive nor my SD card reader. Can anyone help please? EDIT: I downloaded a Root Checker and found out that my device is not properly rooted, perhaps that is why StickMount could not mount my drives. Does anyone know how would I mount the drives without root access? Is it possible?


Need help restricting Android tablet to SSH/VPN access only

I want to set my Mum's new tablet so that it can only access the Internet via the SSH server running on her Buffalo router (with Tomato firmware). I've got the server working and accessible remotely and so far the only app I've found that has a Global Proxy setting to redirect everything via the SSH server is SSHTunnel, although I gather that it's not totally reliable when connections drop/change and I can't expect my Mum to cope with monitoring it and re-enabling it manually. When it's disabled, all traffic will just go over local connection unencrypted so that's a concern as well. Ideally there'd be some way to setup the SSH settings at a system level, with no way to disable them and force all the traffic go out like this but I'm not sure if there is any way to achieve this. The other part is setting a firewall (AFWall+ or Android Firewall seem to be the main ones) to only allow traffic via the SSH server. I'm not sure what whitelist rules would be required for this. For example, SSHTunnel connects to the server at x.x.x.x:x, so I presume I'd need a rule to allow connections to this address and this port (I had a quick play with the Avast firewall, which only allows creating custom rules for IP or port, so I'd need two rules with that and it doesn't allow entering the DynDNS name, only a IP address, so that's no good). Then SSHTunnel has a Local Port (1984) and remote address:port (127.0.0.1:3128) so I presume I'd need rules to allow all of those as well (I'm not sure which of these need to be incoming/outgoing or both). Then there's the question of whether I need to allow other ports like DNS (53) and so on, or if that all goes over the SSH tunnel and doesn't require setting allow rules specifically. It might be that a VPN server would be more suitable for what I'm trying to acheive than a SSH server and I think the Tomato firmware on the router has that facility (or if the version currently flashed doesn't, there's probably another version I could flash that does), so if that's the case, I'd appreciate advice on locking it down that way instead. Android has built-in VPN support, so it might be possible to use that but it depends on whether it will auto-connect and stay connected all the time or if it requires user intervention and I'll still need to setup firewall rules to prevent data being sent without the VPN in case it does get disabled. Another issue is whether these firewall rules will prevent the device even being able to connect to any public Wi-Fi points before redirecting the traffic via the SSH/VPN server.


Audio dropouts over Bluetooth on Nexus One

Ever since the Gingerbread update, my N1 has been experiencing random audio dropout problems every 5-10 minutes when connected to my car's audio system via Bluetooth. The audio will be streaming normally, then I'll hear a "pop" sound and the volume drops to zero, then immediately fades back in. The whole process lasts about three-quarters of a second, then everything is back to normal until the next dropout. This happens regardless of which audio application I am using. It does not happen when I am listening to the device over headphones or through the internal speaker. It did not happen under Froyo. Has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone have any idea about what might be causing it or how I can fix it?


Getting verification error when attempting to "adb sideload" the OTA update on Nexus 7 (2013)

Notes:   * Tablet is unlocked and rooted (SuperSU Pro v1.75)   * I have the following recovery flash in place: TWRP 2.6.3.0, but I am booting stock recovery for the `adb sideload` invocation   * The drivers are installed, host is Win 7 x64 and the device is detected in every mode (MTP, USB debug, bootloader) When attempting to `adb sideload` (via stock recovery) the file `7d9b309e11da82edb5373a1f59965bca89f6041f.signed-razor-KRT16S-from- JSS15R.7d9b309e.zip` on my Nexus 7 (2013) [Wi-Fi], I receive an error:               Finding update package...     Opening update package...     Verifying update package...     Installing update...     Verifying current system...     "/system/app/Drive.apk" has unexpected contents.     E:Error in /tmp/update.zip     (Status 7)     Installation aborted.      What am I doing wrong? What do I have to change in order to make the `adb sideload` succeed?


Can still sync email after revoking app specific password on gmail

I was rather shocked today to discover that my android phone was still syncing email after I had revoked it's app specific password on gmail. Can anyone else confirm that this happens on their devices too? Found another users post about it here but there is no reply from google. Feeling very uneasy about the security of my stuff now :/ **UPDATE:** Yeah, I was doing it wrong. But I think Google could document the process a little better.


Sync SMS inbox and Google Voice

I use Google Voice for my phone, for voicemail and SMS. It is very convenient to read and send texts from my computer, but if I do not use the Google Voice app on my phone (which, unfortunately, is rather ill-designed in my opinion), the texts I send from voice.google.com or the Chrome extension (or, incidentally, the Google Voice app on my phone) do not show up in my SMS thread, in the stock messaging app or any replacement one (I use GoSMS). Is there a way to make Google Voice sync with these somehow, so I can see the messages I send through Google Voice without using one of their apps?


Transfer SMS messages from Android to new Android phone

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I backup and restore SMS Messages? Is there a way to easily transfer my SMS messages to my new phone if both are Android?


SMS backup in Android

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I backup and restore SMS Messages? How can I make a backup of SMS messages to the SD card in Android 2.2?


Can I turn my Android device into a webcam?

If so, how? Could it be implemented via a USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection?


Does assisted GPS fix Samsung Galaxy S's GPS problems?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does Froyo fix Samsung Galaxy S I9000's GPS problem? the GPS on Samsung Galaxy S is said to be somewhat broken. Is this true even when using assisted GPS?


Why does my Galaxy S now displays 'couldn't connect' when I press the microphone key

I have been entering numbers using the microphone key on the keyboard fine yesterday. All of a sudden, when I tried to enter numbers with the microphone key some time later, the message 'couldn't connect' is displayed when I press the microphone key. Anyone any idea how to fix this ? Restarting the phone, does not seem to help.


Why does the clock think he's in Detroit?

We have brand new phones, and my husband's HTC Evo Shift 4G clock app seems to think he's in Detroit. He isn't. We've never even been to Michigan, which is probably our loss, I'm sure Michigan is beautiful, but the point is that it isn't like we've got a billing address in Detroit or a Detroit area code. The map knows where we are, but the clock shows his "current location" as Detroit. I can't find a way to change that in the clock settings. We've tried with `Settings > Date & time settings` on both "Automatic" and not. I even rebooted after enabling automatic date/time. Doesn't seem to make a difference.


Do you know other Android keypad commands (dialer codes)?

There a lots of differents keypad commands in Android. Which one do you know ? Some of them are listed here : `*#*#checkin#*#*` Phones home to check for updates. `*#*#info#*#*` \- Enters a detailed phone information menu. `*#*#1472365#*#*` : Access to the GPS config menu (useful for patching Galaxy S GPS failure)


Android secret hidden code to open settings

I have rooted the phone. After few days I reset the phone. Thereafter it didnt showed anything .My phone is Intex Aqua 4.0 with android 2.3.5 Can you tell me the telephone code to open the settings option or to enable USB debugging mode.


What does the *#*#4636#*#* dialer code do?

Has anyone tried the `*#*#4636#*#*` or `*#*#7780#*#*` dialer codes on HTC phones? They're not working for me. Secondly, what does it show, means what kind of information? Is it safe to run on brand new phone?


What special phone numbers can be used to display (hidden) info on Android phones?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Do you know other Android keypad commands ? In another post someone mentioned the special phone number `#*#4636#*#` to list CPU specific information. I would like to ask you to list such **special phone numbers** in this post. Mind you, I am _not looking for a list on a web page_ (I'm sure that such a list is available somewhere). I am looking for **special numbers you actually used yourself** , so you can vouch for the fact that they actually work. Please mention your phone, because I can imagine some of them are phone specific, no ?


How do I reset the input language to English when I can't read the current language?

I have a **Nexus 4** with the latest OS. I accidentally set the input to **Arabic**. Now I don't know how to reset to **English**. I tried re-booting but it did not revert to **English**. I would like to avoid a factory reset, if possible.


Why am I being charged after having disabled mobile data?

I have very recently purchased Mote E. I have disabled Mobile data and work only with Wifi. Even after this I see I am being charged with 0 MB data usage. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/96pAZ.png) I don't understand what is happening here. It is coming very frequently. I am very sure none of the Apps are using it since I uninstalled almost every app that I installed after this problem has arisen. I have checked data usage logs and it says 0 MB data usage and that none of my app have used any mobile data. Why is this happening? Probably some check after wifi gets disconnected? I checked with android debugger but there is too many log statement... anything particular I should be looking at? Any help or suggestion is appreciated.


How can I use Public Key Authentication for SFTP in ES File Explorer?

I want to use SFTP to transfer files from Android to a Linux box using Public Key authentication rather than a traditional user name and password. Ideally I would like to use ES File Explorer (as I use it for everything else). Can anyone tell me how to generate a suitable public/private key pair to allow ES File Explorer to authenticate with the SFTP server?   * When I try to connect to an SFTP server using a Private Key, I can select a file containing the key, but when I click OK, I get the message "Error, cannot find the SFTP(mysite.com) server".   * I know that ES File Explorer is capable of using SFTP because it worked when I was using password authentication. Now that I have switched passwords off on the server, it reports "Login fails. This may be caused by: Auth fail", which is pretty much what I would expect.   * I know that the Android phone still has connectivity to the SSH server, because I can connect to it using Connectbot with Public Key authentication.   * I know that SFTP is still working over SSH, because I can connect to it and transfer files using BitKinex running on a PC.   * CLARIFICATION: I am not running a firewall on the Android phone.   * CLARIFICATION: When the phone fails to connect, the SFTP server logs `Received disconnect from my.ip.ad.dr: 3: com.jcraft.jsch.JSchException: Auth fail [preauth]` I have successfully authenticated with the server using 2048-bit keys generated by PuTTY KeyGen, both in PuTTY's .ppk format (in PuTTY itself) and exported to OpenSSH format (for BitKinex). These keys didn't work; neither did exporting them to SSH.com format. I've also got OpenSSH / OpenSSL available on the Linux box as an alternative for key generation. Connectbot manages its own keys, but doesn't seem to be able to export the private key (option greyed out). I guess the problem could either be that I am using the wrong key file format, or that I've got the wrong options set on the key itself. I haven't been able to find any instructions in the ES File Explorer documentation or on Google. It ought not to make a difference, but I am using a Huawei Ascend P2 with Android 4.1.2. It is not rooted (and I'm not going to). The linux box is a Raspberry Pi with OpenSSH 6.0p1 Debian-4+deb7u2.


Prevent Google Play from reinstalling apps after factory reset

I've got multiple Android devices and have a plethora of apps. I've just done a factory reset on one in order to use it for development purposes only, however there are a couple of apps that I need that I've already paid for. If I attach my Google account to this device, by default, the device will begin downloading **_all_** of my apps.. and while this is a good feature for some, I don't want all that crap on this device. How can I prevent my device from automatically downloading apps when I attach my play account?


Nexus 7: Can I set its WiFi to monitor/promiscous mode? If so, how?

Related question: http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/21057/nexus-7-or-any-other-good- android-tablets-for-pen-testing I need to turn a Nexus 7 with Android in it into a wireless packet sniffer. I need to keep track not only of my own traffic but also of the traffic my WiFi interface can capture (hence the need to set it in monitor mode) I've installed the Cyanogen mod to gain root's access so that's not a problem. It also has BusyBox to get some command line tools. Heck, I even compiled wireless-tools (following this thread) I'm not even certain that even doable with the embedded wireless _card_ in the Nexus 7 allows monitor mode? If it does, would it be possible setting it using regular commands (such as `iwconfig`, `ifconfig`) I'm old, and that's what I'm used to **:-D** (opening a terminal and typing things) The about tablet says:               Kenel version: 3.4.0-cyanogenmod-gb7efce1                    build03@cyanogenmod #1                    Mon Feb 3 15:26:37 PST 2014     CPU:           ARMv7 Processor rev 0 (v7)     CyaongenMod version: 10.2.1.-flo      I know it only has a WiFi interface (no 3G/4G) and also that it's a 2013 model Since my Wi-Fi's MAC address starts with `AC:22:0B`, I guess I have some kind of `ASUSTek` card, but I haven't been able to find the specific model. Thank you in advance. **PS:** If I can't monitor wireless traffic with a Nexus 7, I'm open to buy a new tablet with a network interface that accepts monitoring. I'm open to suggestions about what to get.


How to set Now SMS as default SMS app?

I have Nexus 7 2013 LTE with Android 4.4.2. I want to set Now SMS as the default SMS app but I have not been successful. After choosing it as the default, the popup is still shown next time I start Now SMS! Can anyone help me out?


Any way to set up a Google Voice number to ring multiple cell phones?

Anyone have any hacks or tricks to be able to add multiple cell phones to a Google Voice number? We set up a GV#, and want to have it ring our 1) home line, 2) my wife's cell and 3) my cell. Can a GV# forward to another GV#? I'm wondering if maybe I set up a separate GV# for my phone, and then have the shared one forward to mine, which will then forward to my phone. Anyone out there found a way to do what we are looking to do?


How does the automatic brightness settings work?

Maybe a dumb question, but I couldn't find any official documentation to confirm. Does it use the light sensor? Do most devices support it?


How do I get my Android to recognize my portable charger?

I've bought a portable charger for my phone recently but once I switch it on, it charges for a minute tops before switching off. It seems as though the charger doesn't recognise my phone... is there anyway I can get the phone to recognise the charger or vice versa. Other things to point out:   * The portable charger recognises my iPod touch and it charges quickly so I know the charger works. I've also used the charger on another android phone.   * **Phone** : HTC Sensation   * **Charger** : not anything branded cause I got it cheap from Hong Kong.


App to hand write notes

I am looking for an app that would be good for taking hand written notes on a 10 inch screen tablet The closest app that i found is "note everything" What makes it short of my requirements is 1(most important) Drawn notes that i can write on are each 1 tablet screen size. I want something that can be scrolled down forever as i need more space. Something the way a normal document works. At worst it should let me instantly page another full canvas forward, not have to create a new note for every page 2\. text notes and hand written notes are separated into separate files. I would like the whole note to be hand written, but be able to add typed ares 3\. There are no lines in the paint section. Makes it hard to write Can anyone suggest anything better?


I can flash Cyanogenmod though my bootloader is locked

I am using a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and CWM as recovery. Even though I locked my bootloader after installing the recovery, I can flash Cyanogenmod 10 using CWM without any errors. Now I am wondering why this works? When I unpack the Cyanogenmod 10 `.zip` on my computer, there's also a `boot.img`, so I guess it also replaces the bootloader? Maybe when the bootloader is locked, this step is skipped (but no error shown) and the stock ROM bootloader is also OK? This ends up in my final question: While it works, am I maybe missing a bootloader update when flashing Cyanogenmod while my bootloader is locked?


Android browser

What browser runs on Android? It is Chrome or a modified version of it? Also, as a side-note, how can I open site shortcuts saved from Internet Explorer on Windows to the SD Card with the browser?


What are some Facebook contact integration alternatives?

I'm using HTC Hero. I really love its seamless integration with facebook contacts. My favorite thing about this feature is that I can link my google contact to facebook contact then automatically get profile picture and birthday information from facebook. since I can't get any decent froyo ROM for HTC Hero, I use this non-htc-sense ROM and now I miss that feature. is there any application that (or any way to) bring similar feature?


Access Android Phone on local wireless network from Windows device

Is what the subject implies possible? Typing `\\{phone IP}` doesn't seem to work as it would with other Windows running devices on the same network. Thank you.


How to select default application

How can I change the default application for a given file type or protocol? For example, I have multiple browsers on my smartphone and have selected "Internet" (the default browser) to be "the default browser" because it kept asking on every link. How can I change that to ask me each time or at least select a different option? Thank you.


Can't set date via shell

I've tried               date -u 1407697765      output:               time 1407697765 -> 1407697765.0     settimeofday failed Bad file number      and               busybox date -s @1407697765      output:               date: can't set date: Operation not permitted      I don't feel that I'm doing everything right (especially when `date -u`) but it looks like I have no permission... I'm trying it through adb shell Why do I get these errors and how to set date through shell?


Reason SD cards come FAT formated instead of Fat32?

I found my SD card to be FAT formated instead of a modern filesystem (at least fat32). This comes with the disadvantage of large allocation unit size (32kb) whilst most of the files are less than that. Is there a reason behind that and can I safely format sd cards to be fat32 in order to use another allocation size (8kb or less) ? Phone: Xperia Neo V


Can installing Android on a Netbook reduce its power consumption?

I am running Linux Mint on my old netbook and it really consumes a lot of power. If I install Android, will it actually consume less power? I actually want to use the same device for at least 2-3 hours whereas on Linux Mint, it only works for 1.2 hours. Is Android suited for such a use?


Dev/Log's - login attempts and how to read the log?

My first post on here and hopefully a easy fun answer. I'm looking for the location for failed login attempts on the device - I've looked on the device and it seems the logs are located in /dev/log/? If this is the location of the logs, does this log the failed attempts at log ins? and if so what do these look like? I've download some logcat viewers but these seems to only read live log entries when in the app. Would a app have access to read these logs? Thanks for your help


i have a huawei 7lite medeapad tablet locked

my tablet I used patens now my child was trying to unlock it for 5 times now is asking me to sign in with a Google unfortunately I cant remember my Google password is there any way that I can do so I can use my tablet again because now its useless


Unlock Xperia Play R800i for use with CM9

Is there any way I can unlock the bootloader for my O2 Xperia Play so I can install Cyanogen Mod on it? Sony announced today that they will not be releasing ICS for the Xperia Play. Now I want to unlock it and put Cyanogen Mod 9 on it. How would I go about doing this?


Android voice search doesn't recognize Exchange contacts

So I'm sure this is primarily because the contacts aren't listed in one of the linked gmail accounts. It's killing me because my dad can't use voice commands to call his contacts like he did on his BlackBerry. The only solution I've found so far is to export the exchange contacts to one of the linked gmail accounts. But obviously this must be redone EVERY time he changes something in outlook. So, is there some way to get voice commands to recognize the Exchange contacts? Or do I have to look for some sort of 3rd party solution that will sync the contacts between the two services? Also, he doesn't like how the contacts are listed by the person instead of by the company. Any way to change that?


Default group on Samsung Galxy S II does not sync with Gmail

The default groups on the Samsung Galaxy S II: Friends, Family and Co-Workers do not get sync with Google Contacts. Any thing I can do in order to solve it?


How can I deal with unwanted system applications without rooting?

There are a lot of system apps in my mobile that I do not use, and have no intention of ever using. I know that is is possible to uninstall system apps and bloatware with root, but is it possible without root? Are there any non-root options that will help me to deal with unwanted system applications?


How do you disable system apps in Android 4.x.x (and up)?

I heard you can "freeze" or "disable" apps starting in Android 4.0 without rooting. How do you do it?


Removing stock browser on Jelly Bean

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Unistall a system app without root? Chrome is the default on Jelly Bean OS. When I bought Nexus 7 tablet it came preinstalled with JB, but when my Galaxy Nexus got upped the old stock browser is still present. **How can I get rid of the stock browser on Galaxy Nexus in JB?** Is it at all possible?


Galaxy S4 restarting and freezing after root

I recently made the mistake of rooting my Galaxy S4, accompanied by a few more customizations. Problems that occur:   * TouchWiz freezes. One way to unfreeze is to hold down the Home button to see recently opened apps and then go back, so that Touchwiz wakes up. The other way is to pull down the Notification bar and click Settings or anything else from there that'll send me to a different app so I can avoid it. If I don't do any of these within 5 seconds the freezing occurs, the device restarts.   * The device also restarts when the CPU is _suddenly_ expected to work hard. For instance, within the first minute of a call, or when the screen is locked/unlocked, a couple seconds after opening a music file. This happens 3-5 times a day, depending on usage. The restart is not always preceded by a freeze, but often there's a freeze before the restart. Recent changes that may be causing such behaviour:   * Rooting using AutoRoot by Chainfire.   * Giving CPU Master root permissions after SuperSU is installed.   * Installing busybox.   * Patching modded Google Play Store (involves patching Core.jar package) What I did so far:   * Uninstall CPU Master.   * Delete cache and data of Touchwiz   * Remove busybox   * Remove all custom patches from core.jar   * Install the original Google Play Store and update to latest version I don't think Touchwiz is causing the crashes because somethimes the phone restarts while an app is in use. Thanks in advance.


pendrive was working well on tablet, before formating..but now not showing data

My 8 GB pendrive was working well on my android 2.3 tablet, before formating..but now not showing data on usb through tablet(but showing all files on PC/Laptop); Yesterday I've formated that pendrive in NTFS file system after that it is not showing usb data(detecting usb-but no data; I again re- formated using FAT32 file system then also tablet is not showing data through USB/pendrive... Need your help ...


Does Chrome for Android sync passwords?

Does Chrome for Android currently sync passwords to Desktop Chrome through your Google Account? I found the issue at https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=113164, but last they say you need Chrome Beta for it. I'm asking because I added a few new passwords from Desktop Chrome, and they still are not synced to Android Chrome, so I started to doubt if sync works. Both are signed into my Google Account.


Can access service mode in Samsung Galaxy S3, but there is no menu

Device: Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9305 I can access the service mode but unable to display the menu. So, I can't access any of the options. Can anyone help?


Android contacts integrating, how to stop it?

I have bought my first android phone(sony xperia m)! I'm so happy. But very strange things happen. I have installed a skype and it's contacts are migrated to contacts of my phone. I do not ask it to do this! There are no phone numbers in my skype contacts. They are useless there. I create a google play account, then all apps are connected to my mail. I do not ask them. I have separate accounts at youtube, in mail, in google and in other services. And _I do not want to anybody associate me as one person with all of them_. Now I understand, I do not know how my data is organized, what relations avoid me create my device, what data it throws over from one to another. How can I stop it?


Is there no way to get scripts to run in Android?

Since Android is Linux at its base, I logically think it should be possible to run a script on Android, like a Python script or PHP script (with executable bit obviously). If not conventionally, is there any way to do so?


Having Strangers' Names in Caller ID Display

Tired of not being able to tell who's calling me at all, I ended up putting out the additional monthly cost and getting caller ID display in my phone plan. And since I took it, I... still cannot tell who's calling me most of the time. Let me explain. When you have a home phone and have caller ID display in your plan, it displays the number of the person calling you as well as the name associated to that number in the phonebook. But that doesn't happen on my mobile phone. Unless it's a contact of mine, it's Unknown / No name that comes with the number. But the absence of such information makes the feature half as useful as home phone caller ID display (for the same price >_>). I realise this is more of a network / carrier issue, and that there's probably no way for me, myself, to change it (or is there? :D), but I'm wondering if there's a workaround. For example, a way for me to create my own phonebook with some names. Of course, I could just add them to my contacts, but adding people who aren't actually contacts would clutter my contacts list a ton. And categories don't really work on my phone. you can't manage them on the phone at all. You need to create contacts at the root of the contacts, and then log in to the Google website with your computer and sort them. So... Yeah. Is there any remotely convenient way for me to "fix" caller ID display, so I know who is that non-contact who's calling? **Edit: I forgot to say. I did ask my provider about it. They said the system is different for mobile and home phones and they can't do anything about it.** My phone:   * Samsung Galaxy Q (SGH-T589W)   * Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread   * Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227   * Internal storage: 152 MB   * RAM: 279 MB   * SD card: 2 GB   * Carrier: Videotron


Is there an Android Equivalent to iMessage?

I don't get mobile reception at home and would love to be able to send and receive SMS either via the phone or by computer. I currently use Skype to send SMS but can't receive that way. I have tried a few apps but nothing seems to work unless you're in mobile range. My daughter has an iPhone and she can send and receive SMS with ease. I have a Samsung Galaxy S III. I am in Australia so I need a service that is available here. Google Voice is not available here.


How to insert Unicode characters by their hex codes using USB keyboard on ICS?

Is typing hex codes to insert Unicode characters possible when using USB external keyboard on vanilla ICS or Jelly Bean? Any root modifications available to achieve this? Or, if not possible system-wide, are there any text editing apps that will allow such behavior? Inserting Unicode characters such as various bullets, subscript and superscript numbers, Greek letters and so on has been very useful while studying. I normally use gedit on a netbook running peppermint distro, because it's very simple and nondistracting while typing my summaries. I've ended up knowing by heart the most used hex codes. I'm planning to replace the netbook by a cheap vanilla ICS tablet (already factory-rooted) and a comfortable, decent USB keyboard, and the described feature would be mostly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


MHL with Nexus 4?

I know that the Nexus 4 has Slimport technology, which is very close to MHL but draws little/no power. However, is the Nexus 4 still able to use an MHL to HDMI adapter?


How to download an audio file from a web site?

Is there a way to download an audio file, such as a mp3-file from the Android browser to the device so I could listen to it later when I'm offline? Is there a way I should program the web site to make this possible? I'm _not_ looking for an additional app to help me achieve this.


My Nexus 4 shutdown randomly?

I'm living in India. Last year I bought my Nexus 4 in the US. For a couple of months now my device is getting quite hot, and shuts down randomly. I have done a factory reset 2 times, but no use of that: the shutdown continues. This mostly happens when I'm on 3g, but not when I lock the device to 2g. The problem started about 5 months after purchase, so it didn't exist from the start. Has anyone experienced this issue? Can anything be done to solve it?


Galaxy S4: bluetooth remote audio not supported

Hi I have a (AU) Nissan Navara D40 2012, when i got it my phone always worked perfectly for streaming music and phone calls. Now when i start my ca, the phone connects to the stereo system ok but, when i try to play music (by selecting bluetooth via car stereo) it says "remote audio not supported". If i then turn off my bluetooth (via the phone) and turn it back on and connect back to car. Everything works perfectly. The same goes for phone calls. Cannot hear or talk to anyone until i turn of BT and back on, manually reconnecting to the car. The other thing I seem to continually get is ghost calls (when connected to the car), invariably always get when when it first connects. It doesn't register a call on the handset but does in the car, doest ring it just goes in to the "in call mode" with the time counting up. Between the working and non working state I had rooted the handset and put a custom ROM on it, I have since removed this and put the latest factory ROM on it. Off memory I don't believe the custom ROM had issues. Has anyone seen simiar issues?   * Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)   * Android 4.3   * Baseband Version: I9505XXUEND1   * Kernel:3.4.0-2082040 (dpi@DELL311#1)   * Build #: JSS15J.I9505XXUEND1


Android tablet 1mobile market insuficient memory

I have a new Android tablet and I plugged in a micro sd card with about 1GB of memory in it. I've downloaded a few games but I can't install more! I checked the memory settings, there is clearly over 1GB of empty space and the download is 10MB so whats going on?


How to update the LG GT540 Optimus to the lastest stable Android version?

How can I update my LG GT540 Optimus to the latest stable Android? Is if safe to update, or I could "brick" my phone? Or it does it by auto? How are the installed softwares (from Android Market) updated? I have to do it by hand or is it done automagically?      Thanks!


Where do you find the password attempts setting or option in ICS?

I want to either stop this function or at the very least set the number of attempts to a higher number than 3.


How do I turn on Safe Search ICS 4.0.4?

I can't see any option to turn on Safe Search. Can anyone advice where I can find this?


I want to prevent Google Market from upgrading to Google Play store

my HTC desire HD wont download from the Google Play Store , but will from the Google Market. How do I stop the phone from automatically upgrading ?


Create my own boot.img for rooting?

Among the files needed to root an Android device (such as superuser.apk and su), an unsecured boot image is also required (boot.img) to allow for the installation of the superuser and su. I understand the theory behind the unsecured boot image (ro.secure=0 set in the ramdisk) - is it possible for me to make this file myself? Or at the least, where can I download it independently of the zip packages that it usually comes with? I'd prefer to create it myself or download the file from the source rather than rely on zipped packages (for version tracking and change logs). Thanks!


Last Seen Date on Whatsapp when user uninstalls/removes or deletes the whatsapp?

I read Still visible after I deleted my WhatsApp account and Whatsapp - last time seen online - what does it mean? and http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/search/?q=delete The user is using iphone i am using android. What happens with the last seen date if the user removes, or uninstalls whatsapp or deletes his/her whatsap profile? Do i see the last timestamp that the user became online or is it visible at all? I think the user has not blocked me because i see the Last Seen Date. I see the last seen date 16.4.2013 15:56 (Today is 21.04.2013 12:41) What does that mean? a. user has deleted his/her account, b. user has not been connected to internet, c. user removed the application without removing his her account?


Cant download any pictures/files/movies from the Internet on my Samsung Galaxy S2

Yesterday I downloaded a video online from the Internet on my Samsung Galaxy S2. When it took too long time, I stopped the download and pressed deactivate and force stop. I tried to download the video again, but it would not download to my phone. I tried to restart the phone, and download some pictures or other videos but there is nothing downloading to my phone. When I press "save link" on a picture to download the picture, it comes up a messasge "starts downloading", but nothing happends and I have looked everywhere to find the picture. What can I do to make it download again?


Rooted Froyo phone, deleting apk files doesn't free up internal memory

I am constantly running into storage problems on my 2.2 Froyo Samsung Galaxy Ace. I decided to delete some memory intensive stock apps that I didn't need, and deleted the .apk files using Root Browser Lite. I also tried uninstalling via Titanium Backup. However, deleting / uninstalling these apps has had no impact on my storage. eg Swype.apk (which I don't use) weighs in at 20mb. Is there anything else I need to do to benefit from this?


Are there any good firewalls available?

Does the android platform have any firewall application?


Not all images showing up in gallery

Some photos do not show up in the gallery app. I can find those particular shots trough the camera app for some reason, and using a file-browser I can find them too. But they will not show up in the gallery. I found this topic about thumbnail problems. I did what the answer suggested, although it was not exactly the same problem. Sadly it didn't help. Another topic talks about latency. I don't think "use a quicker phone" is a solution (desire-z is quick enough), and we're talking about a different problem: I have pictures from yesterday not shown, but from today are in there, so the scanner has been running. **Why don't all my photos show in the gallery?** edit: the images do not seem any different. They are all saved in               /mnt/sdcard/DCIM/100MEDIA      called               IMAG0402  //visible     IMAG0403  //invis     IMAG0404  //invis     IMAG0405  //invis     IMAG0406  //visible      (I checked this trough ASTRO browser)


Is there a solution to 'Windows does not recognise this device' trying to connect a Samsung Galaxy S?

I have tried loads of ways to connect my phone to my PC (it used to work!). The PC will not even recognise the phone as a device anymore. I have also tried reinstalling the drivers via Samsung Kies. What is the solution?


ADB without USB connection

The micro-USB port of my Xperia Arc with ICS it's broken. How can I enter to ADB by wireless, without connecting the cable? I am not root, and I need to enter to ADB to root my phone. I can connect to my phone from my PC by SSH. Or there's a another way to root it?


Different volume level for new email notification and new SMS notification?

I have lots of emails coming in all day. For this reason, my notification sounds level is low. But I need to be alarmed when I have a new SMS. Currently I don't always notice new SMS messages because they, too, have low volume level. How would it be possible to have a different volume level for new email notification and new SMS notification?


Voice Activation: Send Email: Recipient Name not working

I have disabled Contacts sync with all my Google Accounts and deleted all my contacts. Then I added a simple email contact Type: Phone (as opposed to SIM or Google Account). Name Bob, and a valid address for Bob's company email. I say "Send Email To Bob (pause) Test" And I get an email form with a blank To and a body that says "To Bob Test". How can I fix this? It is a bit odd, because it is obviously expecting a pause in the middle of the whole thing, but it still manages to not realize that "Send Email To Bob,,,, Test" means "Send Email To Bob,, and put Test in the body".


Error installing Android 4.2.2

I've received an OTA update to Android 4.2.2 (I'm currently on 4.2.1). However, whenever I try to install it, the process fails partway through. I get an android on its back and the message `Error!` Nothing else. The phone becomes completely unresponsive until I remove the battery. No buttons have any effect. I don't know what's with those who don't provide any kind of diagnostic info in error messages. How can I install the update? By the way, my phone, a Galaxy Nexus, is rooted. The system ROM should be stock except that I've integrated most updates into the ROM and converted aLogcat into a system app so it can capture logging data.


can not change keyboard input language

I can not change language on my new android 4.1 tablet. On my phone I am able to change input language by long clicking on space bar button, however on tablet space bar does not have such functionality despite several languages are selected in android keyboard settings. Tablet just picks first selected input language and thus if I want to change input language I need to uncheck all other languages that are before which I want to set. That seems to be some kind of a bug or I am missing something.


Remote control with htc evo 3d via bluetooth?

Can i conect my htc evo 3d to pc via bluetooth, so i can use the remote control feature? i tried unified remote, and it says it supports bluetooth connection, but is ot possible to conect the phone to pc using bluetooth? It works with usb cable, but i'm interested in something more cableless :). I'm using android 4.0.3, and the phone is not rooted.


How can I make a point-to-point VoIP call over Wi-Fi?

I am searching for a way to make a point-to-point VoIP call between two Android devices without having any intermediate server (SIP server) or an Internet connection. I just have an access point (or multiple access point connect via LAN) and I want to make VoIP calls over Wi-Fi only. Is this possible?


How to HARD RESET a pipo s2 tablet?

## Does anybody knows how to hard reset a pipo s2 tablet ?? I know there are 2 steps: 1) get into the part where the tablet shows you the "dead" android icon 2) get into the real menu from wich you can choose to do an HARD RESET and any more options After several hours i've managed to get into step 1 by pressing (VOL +) then (reset button) while holding (VOL +) for 5-10 sec more. I've tried a lot of combinations to get into step 2, but no success. I cant get into the menu to hard reset the tablet.


Homescreen icon disappears on application update

I'm facing an unusual scenario with a few of my installed applications. Whenever there is an update to the application, when I allow Google Play to perform the update, the shortcut that I had on my homescreen gets removed. What is going on here? Is there something that the app developer has (or hasn't) done that could cause this to happen? This doesn't happen for any of the other shortcuts I have on my homescreen. It's generally only an annoyance, since I can just grab the app icon from the app drawer and drop it on the homescreen again, but I have to do so after ever update. And I need to notice that it's gone. Is there anything I can do to keep it from happening? Further notes:   * Android 4.4 (Moto X), unrooted   * Apps only ever installed from the Google Play Store, with a single Google Account   * The two apps I'm thinking of where this happens are paid apps, but it's not happening with all of the apps I've paid for


How to change default homepage in Android browser?

How to change address that appears in: **Internet** (stock browser) -> **Settings** -> **Set home page** -> **Use default**. I can set another homepage, or use current, but I'm interesting in changing exactly this field.


Are Tmobile using bogus DoD IP addresses (bogons)?

I recently started picking up some weird entries in my firewall log: kernel: arplookup 26.XXX.XXX.XXX failed: host is not on local network There are at least at dozen entries, all to different IP's within DISANET26. I couldn't help but be curious as to what was going on so I fired up Wireshark and began capturing packets to try and find out where it was coming from. Turns out it's my brand new HTC sensation with all but a handful of apps installed (standard google apps + other apps I've used in the past) - I don't even have it rooted yet. Wireshark shows a Broadcast ARP packet coming from the sensation's mac address, but logs it as coming from the DoD IP in question. The target is the gateway (pfsense router). I've found a similar discussion over at the tmobile forums with no official tmobile response: http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Help-General- Discussion/Hiport-connects-to-DoD/td-p/205863 I doubt I'll find someone at tmobile who will have a clue what I'm talking about but whether the DoD is involved or not there's no denying that the phone is trying to send these packets to them. I won't sleep well until I know why.


Good WIFI signal but cannot browse

I have android 2.3.4 , jxd S7100. I have full WIFI signal, but I can`t browse and it seems that it can neither send or receive data. In the web browser, I e.g. get the following error messages: > Web page not available > >   1. Check if device has a signal and data connection; >   2. reload this page later; >   3. View a cached copy of the web page from Google > Any suggestion how I can solve this? I am completely new to using the Android.


Unlock when sliding out physical keyboard

I got a Xperia Mini Pro with a physical keyboard. When I slide out the keyboard, it still have to slide on the screen to unlock it. Can I get to the password prompt with the keyboard movement alone?


Custom ROM to improve Galaxy I9000 battery life (if mostly standy)?

I have a Galaxy S I9000 (2.3.6, Gingerbread.XXJW4) and use my phone minimally (mostly just on standby). I would like a least a couple of days, and hopefully a week or two between recharges if possible (like my old crappy phone with a _smaller_ battery). There's already been reports that lowering the CPU frequency using something like SetCPU (needs root) can increase battery life, along with apps like 'Disable Service' to freeze stubborn apps. And this thread gives some sound advice for reducing battery usage further. But I'm wondering if a custom ROM can bring battery life conservation up a level. I've been researching for the lightest ROM, and one called 'Simplicity' seems the most promising (Slim Bean, CyanAOSP, Vanilla RootBox, DarkyROM and C-RoM Mix are other contenders). However there are also reports that the stock ROM is best for battery life, in which case none of these custom ROMS would be worth bothering with for me. On the other hand, many people in that thread are reporting great battery life, with some lasting over 2 or even 3 days (I currently get just over half a day). I am mostly thinking about processes/services such as "Android System" and "Android OS", as they rise to the top of CPU usage for me. Would these have the potential to be lighter on the battery with a custom ROM compared to the stock ROM on my I9000? How about "Wi-Fi", "Cell standby", "gpsd", or even "Phone idle"? More information is found here, though it's not quite the same question, and I'm not fully convinced with the highest rated answer there yet (not mentioning CPU reclocking or aforementioned processes such as a lighter "Android System" process potentially).


How can I make silent mode affect media volume too?

Silent mode is simple to toggle quickly and easily, but it only effects ringtone volume. I want it to work for media volume too, so I can use it to quickly toggle off game audio in public places. Is this possible? Or is there another simple solution? I have a Google Experience phone, so manufacturer- custom UI elements are no help.


Samsung Galaxy S3 headphones do not plug in

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, 2 months old, and I have an issue with headphone.   No, not the ' I can not see the headphones icon ' issue rather the headphones do not plug in fully. I tried pressing them slightly harder but still the white metal portion slightly remains outside the body. At that point, the headphones do get detected but a even a slight touch can make them undetected. What seems to be the issue here ? I tested the headphones on my old Nokia and they are detected fine. I am sensing something has to do with them not going in fully ?


Sony xperia ringtone

I am using this mobile for over a week now and accidentally, I tapped on open (always open) on my ringtone such that, now I cannot set any MP3 ringtones and stuck with default Sony ringtones. Is there anyway that I can change it to use MP3 ringtones.


I need some photos that an app use, can i get them?

I'm talking about zombiebooth app. I need those photos of damaged body parts for an after effects project. I guess they are saved as .png and i want those files, how can i get them?


SG3 not recognised by PC but recognised by laptop

Why won't my SG3 show up on my PC when connected with USB cable? It shows up on my laptop. I have looked at similar problems in forums but have not found a case where the phone IS recognised by other computers. It used to work with my PC. I have no idea what changed. When I connect the phone with the USB cable, it makes the `duhduh` connecting sound. The phone charges and the display shows it connecting as a media device. On my PC, no device shows up. Naturally, I can no longer transfer files by USB. Very frustrating. My operating system is Windows 7. Any help appreciated (for a not a very PC- savvy soul).


Google Now "time to leave" notifications are late

When I first got my Nexus 4, the "time to leave" notifications from Google Now were reasonable. I'd get a notification at 9:30am saying that I should leave at 9:45am for a calendar appointment. After a few weeks, however, the notifications stopped arriving at a sensible time. The best case scenario is that I'll need to leave at 1pm for an appointment and get a reminder at 1:15pm (after I'm already on the road) saying that I should leave at 1:15pm to arrive on time given current traffic. I may also get a notification at 1:15pm saying that I need to leave at 1pm. Since I don't own a time machine, this isn't very helpful. This happens for all of my calendar entries that have an address. The late notifications are rather consistently 10-15 minutes after the time that I think I should leave for a destination. I found this question which might be related, but my notifications are showing up late rather than displaying absurd times. Is this a known issue? Is there a workaround? **Update**   The alt-text for today's XKCD is > It ships with a version of Google Now that alerts you when it's too late to > leave for your appointments. That seems to confirm that this is a bug other people are experiencing, but I haven't had much luck finding bug reports about it since the search terms are too common.


What's corrupting my ROM?

I'll have my phone running perfectly fine; however, after I wipe cache and dalvik cache in ClockworkMod Recovery, my phone freaks out and stops working. It'll either get stuck on the boot logo or get stuck on: "Android is updating: Starting applications". In a past incident, the phone actually booted into the home screen, but my wallpaper changed to black and wouldn't let me change it. I've checked in the /etc/init.d/ folder to see if there are any scripts wiping something, but the folder is empty. It's like my phone's hardware or a script (unfound) corrupts the ROM. Currently, I'm unable to get into my phone to grab a last_kmsg log to see if you guys can debug the problem. When I leave my phone for awhile on the boot logo or attempting to boot into the home screen, the phone feels very hot and I end up turning it off after unsuccessful boots. The procedure for flashing my phone is downloading the Nexus 4 factory image from Google's official repository and using fastboot to flash all the partitions: bootloader, boot, recovery, radio, system, and userdata. The kernel can't be the cause since the problem occurs when I wipe cache and dalvik cache, plus franco.Kernel is the #1 kernel developer @xda and there would be multiple reports of people having the same issue. I never used to have this problem up until about a few months ago and I've been running the same setup since I got the phone when it first came out.               Nexus 4: factory stock 4.2.2, rooted, ClockworkMod Recovery, and franco.Kernel r140


How to Ignore the Icons in Camera Album?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Unwanted folders showing up in Gallery. Can they be removed? My Album contains Camera Pics and the icons of other applications. Those icons are there in my SD Card. I took back up of other applications using some Backup applications tool. It stores the icons also. I had to delete them manually to separate the icons and my camera pics. Is there any way to exclude the icons and include only Camera pics in Album ?


How to remove app images from gallery

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  unwanted folders showing up in gallery (bejeweled 2). can they be removed? I had installed a few application and games, for example beautiful widgets, and several weather widgets etc just to experiment. After that I have flashed my phone several times, installed different roms, and wiped cache and phone, and did not re-install the apps. But what I see is that the pictures still show up in my phones gallery. How can I remove them. And how can I make sure files from apps do not show up in my phones gallery app.


How to hide audio, video or images at gallery?

Is there anything to be done if I don't want particular folder containing audio, video or images being displayed at gallery or any audio application ? Actually I am facing problems since my audio books are also being listed at all songs playlist of music players. Any suggestions ?


How can I delete ALL alarms in the stock Clock app? I see that you can delete them one-by-one, but I have 50+ (created regularly with voice commands), and I'd like to get rid of them in one action.


Terminal "Permission Denied" - Need more info on error message

I am trying to run an executable from the android terminal with root permissions, but I am constantly receiving the following error:               [ExecutableName] : permission denied      I am confirmed to be loged in as root. I see the # sign before my prompt and I can run root commands such as chmod. I saw that the android shell guide says > "The built-in shell has very limited error handling. When you type a command > name >incorrectly it will say "permission denied", even though the real > problem is that it >couldn't find the command:" Does anyone know how to get more information on this "permission denied" error?


Import my Personal Profile contact from a vCard

Is there a way or an app to restore my own personal contact (the one available in _Contacts_ selecting the _Personal Profile_ command) from a VCard (`*.vcf`)? All contacts can be exported to the SD card (so also the personal one), but importing back the personal vcard put it in standard contact and not in the personal one...


How do I view source in the Android browser?

Is there a way to view the source HTML in the Android web browser?


How to make Google Maps Navigation show forward as up?

It used to be that Google Maps Navigation on my phone would show the direction of travel = as "up" on the screen. However, ever since my phone upgraded to Gingerbread, navigation is displayed with North as "up" on the screen. How do I revert to the old behavior?


Is there an Android web browser which can upload files from a local file system?

I am considering buying and Android tablet and want to know if this function is possible.


htc desire wont boot

I was running JellyBean when my camera wouldn't respond. I tried to factory reset and re-install JellyBean. I think it installed too fast to be proper, it took maybe 45 seconds then rebooted. Now it's stuck on a "x" screen but when I boot it into bootloader the screen goes black. Each time I hit the volume key it flashes on to where I can see the options, then goes back to black. If you try to select an option it vibrates times and locks up on a black screen. Any ideas? It's an _HTC Desire HD_.


Is it possible to root my phone without installing a custom ROM?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Stellar on Verizon. Whenever I hear anything about rooting a phone, people always say that you have to install a custom ROM. How do I just use my current stock ROM and root my phone?


Rooting android via virtual windows 8 on ubuntu 12.04

I want to root my sony xperia p android 4.1.2. I'm using ubuntu 12.04LTS and it seems uncomfortable to root my xperia via ubuntu. So i've installed windows 8 (32 bit) on virtual box. Is it will be safe to root my phone via virtual windows 8?


How to change dashboard icons?

I want to be able to change the dashbord icons/text on my Android. I've got HTC sense on the phone, but I'm currently running ADW.Launcher. I know there's another launcher widget that allows photos as icons, but I'd like something so I can get the sleakness of the iOS icons e.g. http://dribbble.com/shots/57799


How can I change the Icon of a Shortcut on my Home Screen?

I have a couple direct dial to landline shortcuts that I use at work regularly. There are no avatars associated with those contacts and the Homescreen icon just shows a generic Android Avatar so they are indistinguishable. I have a couple other contacts whose avatars are still indistinguishable because they are so small. I'd like to be able to set a shortcut icon instead of having to mess with making custom avatars. Any apps to do this?


Where can I find Android release notes?

Today I upgraded to 2.3.4 Gingerbread MR2 but I wonder: what changed?


How to make volume buttons on earphones/headphones work with Android?

I'm on the hunt for a great sounding, non-in-ear set of headphones with working mic, play/pause, and volume buttons. I have Bang & Olufsen's EarSet 3i, which are among the best sounding headphones I've ever used. And all three button work perfectly in my MacBook Air and iPhone. Obviously they don't work perfectly in my Nexus 4, since Android devices uses a different way of reading volume up/down buttons. So, my question is rather simple, does anyone know how to make them work with Android, or alternatively any equally good headphones to the EarSet 3i's that work on Android? And to make it extra challenging, no in-ear ones please, cause I can't stand them :( Or maybe anyone knows of some kind of adapter cable that can be used between an Android phone and iPhone compatible headphones to translate the volume button signals so the Android device understands them?


Add calendar event via freeform text w/documented, unambiguous syntax?

Is there any way (probably thirdparty app, assuming it's not some secret hidden option in CM10.1) to add calendar events on a Galaxy S3 running 4.2/CM10.1[RC5 at this moment] with a syntax like:               on Monday [or "next Wednesday" or "July 7"]     at 3pm     call 3055551212,99988877#     re call with somebody important     for 30m     notify 10m,14h      via some method that's actually   * documented somewhere,    * has deterministic & unambiguous syntax, and    * Allows you to set the 'location' field of the calendar event to a clickable phone number that includes comma (pause), additional digits, and trailing '#'? Over the years, and with various ROMs I've installed, I've seen "quick input" methods like this seemingly come and go at random, with basically undocumented syntax and unreliable handling of "clickable phone number as location that includes pause & extension#". I _know_ that someone, somewhere, SOMEHOW, has to have actually gotten this _right_... but _who_? (Or, where's the option, what's it called, and where is it documented)?


Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 WiFi won't turn on

All of a sudden the WiFi will not turn on on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. I have done factory reset and it has not fixed the problem. When I check the WiFi box to turn it on, it just says 'turning on'. I've had the tablet for 6 months and this issue only started a week ago. What can I do to solve this issue?


Tablet won't boot up/ boot into recovery after flashing

I have a not-well-known tablet named "Polypad 7408". I rooted it last day then installed Titanium Backup then i just could'nt resist and tried to install Paranoid Android. I downloaded it, the forum was saying i have to download twrp, gapps and w17pro. It's a Turkish Forum but incase anyone wants to see: link. Anyways, my tablet hasn't got volume buttons, so i'm using home and power buttons. I got into recovery menu, then flashed twrp, w17pro, paranoid andorid, gapps. Then wiped factory data. Then i rebooted. Tablet booted up to Paranoid Android 3+ screen with a colorful animation. Then stayed liked that. I searhced then tried to get into recovery mode again to flash again but this time I couldn't boot. The little white Android logo stays there forever. It stays like 5-10 seconds before. Now i can't boot into recovery and boot up either.


Can USB charging (via mains adapter or from PC/Mac) of Android tablets be the main, primary method of charging? Or are there design issues?

Are there design issues with tablets being charged by USB not seen with Android phones? I saw this on another forum, what are your thoughts on this with regard to my question? http://forums.androidcentral.com/acer-iconia-a100/112270-charge-via- usb-port.html#post1696260 > An important consideration in the design is the amount of current the usb > connectors can handle. I figure the designers find that it is safer to > design a separate charging and power connector because as the devices get > larger they draw more current to operate and charge the battery. I think > that is the reason they do that. Is there no 12 volt adapter for these > devices? I don't own one yet, just leaning towards the acer 7 inch tablet. I would prefer charging via USB (via mains or PC) when considering a tablet so that I don't have to carry around a specific charger. Many Android phones use their micro USB port for charging - connecting the USB cable to a mains adapter or using the cable to connect to a full size USB port on a computer. I see that some major brand Android tablet manufacturers (Motorola, Asus) as well as some smaller less know brands either use a separate power input (non micro-USB) or a dock.


Cannot make calls in Microsoft Lync 2010 app

Device: Sony X10a   Android: 2.3.3 Can the Microsoft Lync 2010 app on the play store make calls? I can login to my office365 lync account and send messages, but the phone icon is greyed out. Is voice not avilable on Android, or am I doing something wrong?


Pop up warning your flash player maybe out of date

In my office, it seems the router is infected by malware. So when we access google.com and other specific sites, it always show pop up "warning!your flash player maybe out of date", then it will redirect to flash download page. I already downloaded it, the file is setup.exe. And because of my stupidity, I tried to run it. I don't know whether my phone now is infected by this malware or not. And most important thing, if it is infected, how to fix it? I read on internet, to fix the trouble we have to reset the router. But tjis is to fix the router. How about our phone? Is it already infected ? And how to fix it?


Volume controls suddenly became disabled. What could happen?

Most of volume controls on my PRESTIGIO PMP5080CPRO android 4 tablet became disabled (all except alarm volume control). And there are no sound except alarms. What could happen? How can I enable them ? I haven't installed anything recently. Here are screenshots: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EESFE.png) ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Cpr0I.png)   Screenshots (click images for larger variants)


I have htc desire s and it can not access sd card which worked in it for a long time

I have an _HTC Desire S,_ and it cannot access SD card – which worked in it for a long time. The card works perfectly fine in another phone. If I restart the device it works for several minutes. But then I receive an error message: `SD card unexpectedly removed`. Any idea what I could do to solve this issue?


Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 won't turn on after messing with build.prop

I went to mess with my build.prop to do some stuff and then my device wouldnt turn on. I tried looking everywhere for ways to fix it but none will work because it keeps ending with when im in cmd with the adb stuff, when I type the commands it says "operation not permitted". Heres the tutorial I was looking at (the wndows one) - http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927198 I was able to get to the very end until I had to do "chmod 644 build.prop" which then resulted in the "operation not permitted". I also have a copy of my original build.prop in my device sdcard folder however Im unable to pull it out (or im just an idiot) Please help, ive been sitting here for 6 hours straight trying to fix this!


HTC One boots only into recovery mode

I installed Kitkat 4.4.2 following this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGzh3r9Q58 After installing, it only reboots into the recovery mode. :/ I need help


USB host port via Android accessory protocol adapter

Is it possible for an Android 4 phone with only a standard micro-USB port (not OTG), to be provided with a USB host port through an adapter using the Android accessory protocol? Do such adapters exist? The adapter would need power and 2 USB ports. One USB port would act as a host and plug any USB device (for example a keyboard), the other would act as an 'Android accessory' and plug into the phone. Android should be able to use the device as if it were plugged in directly to a host port (on a tablet). It would be really great if the adapter was also powered by micro-USB, and that it could pass-through data to a computer host (Storage, tether, ADB, etc.). **Diagram:** ![Android USB host adapter](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uz1O9.png) Is all/any of this possible? Do such adapters exist? If not, how would I make one?


After update my Samsung S2 cannot lock the screen

I can't lock my screen. When I click the lock button, the screen just blacks out. When I click the home button it directly show me the home screen even though I have set the lock pattern.


Display Text Message on Lock Screen

Is there a way to display unread text messages on the lockscreen? The device I'm using is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.


How can I know that my Galaxy's camera and microphone is not being accessed without my knowledge?

A few months back I installed a few apps straight from the internet. One was an ability to run Ruby scripts on my phone, the other was Grooveshark. Both times, an Jellybean 4.2 flagged up a warning saying these programs have the potential to access my camera and microphone, but I ignored them. Now I'm getting a bit paranoid. With the macbok pro, when the camera is accessed, a little green LED lights up. It's 'hard-wired', as even security programs (for when your macbook's stolen) can't take a photo without the LED lighting up. Luckily, the LED is brighter than your average laptop-theif, and it only lights up for a second, so no problem there. But with an android you literally have no clue. I tested out the security program Cerberus, and it took videos of audio samples using my Galaxy without the phone giving a hint what was happening. I've deleted Grooveshark (it's an abysmal app anyway), but I'm still worried about some other program from months ago recording me.


Dailer and Phone App

I have a Samsung Stratosphere (I have seen this on other phones too) and when I place a call in the phone app, the phone app tries to send the call to the dialer app but it freezes and goes to the home screen. After about 10 minutes, it finally opens the call usually I have it in my pocket and the person I wanted to call can monitor my conversations or whatever. I have reset my phone to factory defaults 3 times. Is there any fix?


Why does my HTC desire mount the SD card in read only mode?

I have a new HTC desire. After 3 days of use it started mounting the SD card in read only mode. I couldn't mount it in read-write mode until I formated the card in another phone. I read somewhere on the HTC forums that this may be caused by plugging the phone in a Mac. But this doesn't make any sense to me. I did plug the phone in a Mac the first time, but this didn't start happening after that. It started happening after I've plugged the phone in a Windows 7 pc. I've never used the phone plugged in a computer in sync mode, it was either used as a mass storage device or in charge only mode (which was the case before this problem ocured). Of all the portable devices I've used that could be used as a mass storage there's never been a problem if I've used them with OS X, Linux or Windows. So I don't find the OS X explanation satisfactory. From what I know all operating systems will handle mass storage devices in the same way more or less especially if it's a FAT filesystem. Has anyone else experienced this problem?


Disabling the nexus-one proximity/position sensor?

I think my nexus one is trying to be too smart. For each incoming call the phone stops ringing as soon as I pick it up. That's perfectly fine as long as the phone is sitting on my desk, but when I'm out there the phone is most likely in my jeans front pocket and I end up missing every single call. My guess is that the phone stops ringing/vibrating immediately. Is there a way to dumb it down?


Is there a way to type German and French characters from the stock keyboard?

I want to type French and German accents and stuff using some kind of add-on to the stock keyboard. I don't want to switch between boards. I see there are a lot of keyboards in the Play store but I need one that doesn't interfere with the stability of the stock one. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.1


Wearing down battery as fast as possible

I am trying an experiment and I need to wear down my Droid Incredible's battery as fast as possible. What apps are known battery hogs? I've already beaten Angry Birds so that one is off the list for the time being.


Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network?

I am trying to connect my Galaxy Tab to the Internet through an ad-hoc network made via my PC. The PC ad-hoc settings are fine because I can use it from my iPhone and other devices.


Unable to make Windows XP SP2 pc as hotspot for android device?

Trying to access internet in Moto G android device by connecting to my Windows XP SP2 Laptop. But after giving a lot of effort, I found it is not easy. We have Adhoc connection in XP but no Access Point in XP. For that we have some tools like Connectify but they have no support for XP. And if you go for older version that is only for XP SP3. Finally I am not able to access internet using my Laptop as hotspot on Moto G.


Cannot connect my samsung gt i5510 to the laptops ad hoc wifi connection!

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network? My samsung gt i 5510 will not detect any wifi ad hoc network on any laptop. however, the wifi tethering works beautifully. any help would be appreciated. thanx


How to share my laptop internet connection via wifi to my android tablet?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why can’t my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network? I created a wifi hotspot in my Windows 7 laptop (open ad-hoc) but my Android 2.3 tablet is not detecting it. My tablet is detecting other wifi networks but not my laptop's hotspot, how can I fix this?


ICS not detecting adhoc network

I created an adhoc wireless network on my windows 7 machine. My windows phone is detecting this wireless network but my android ICS phone is not detecting it at all. Why is that? I have an unrooted phone. How can I solve this problem?


Using software keyboard in AOSP custom build emulator

I was finally able to build my own AOSP image, and I want to debug some problem with the software keyboard. However, the default emulator has a physical keyboard emulated, and I don't know how to disable it. I know that the Android SDK allows disabling the keyboard when creating an AVD, but I was only able to create such AVDs for the platforms that come with the SDK, and not for my own build.


Will the WWE region RUU version work for my region?

The HTC Desire S RUU for Android 4.0 is now available in the HTCdev website (htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads). Unfortunately (or is it?), region is set to (WWE - World Wide English) My region is "038 - HTC India" Will the WWE be compatible with my device or do I have to wait for a separate release for my region ? I read somewhere that > WWE - World Wide English, this tells us it is meant for devices all over the > world and is a generic update. Is this true?


In what directory does the Dolphin HD browser store its files?

I already have root access and tried to use ES File Explorer to search for "dolphin" but to no avail.


FM Radio on HTC One Google Play Edition

My HTC One has the capability to tune FM Radio stations. And the Standard Edition comes with an app for using it. However, I can't find a way to use the FM Radio on a (non-rooted) Google Play Edition. Any ideas? Running Android 4.4.2 ... if that matters.


How could I sync ONLY my calendar with Gmail (optionally when a WiFi connection is available)?

On my old Nokia C5, there was a quite smart setting to sync the phone calendar with my Gmail calendar when a WiFi connection was available, every say 30 minutes (using MailForExchange). I'd expected that a tightly-Google-coupled system like Android would do that task even better, but it doesn't (or I wasn't able to figure out how). First of all, automatic synchronizing is disabled because I don't want to sync contacts, images, mails, whatever. **Only my calendar!** I know that I could sync the calendar when I go to Settings -> Accounts and Synchronisation -> tip on my Google account -> scroll to the calendar entry -> sync now. But that's **that** deep hidden in menus that it is not really fun. Is there a way to have a shortcut on the home screen that I could use to directly start synchronizing **only** my calendar with one tip? If automatic synchronisation with WiFi could be set up (once again: only my calendar), that would be an _extra bonus_. **My main aim is to sync only the calendar, nothing else.**


Nexus 7 issues with lagging, boot-loops, NFC greyed out, and depressed CPU states

I have a Nexus 7 16GB which behaved wonderfully for a few months. I used an NFC app once and the tablet began boot-looping, and lagging. I turned off NFC when I could and reset the tablet. It was fine for a day or two but then started locking up again. I've changed the bootloaders to try to recover it, to no avail. After attempting to upgrade the OS and it totally locked up, I finally RMAed the tablet (PAIN IN THE BUTT!!!, Thanks Asus...) I finally got my tablet back and the same issues have started again. I do have NFC turned on, but haven't installed the app that caused the issue last time (NFC tag writing apps) I downloaded CPU Spy and have tracked the CPU states to find that my CPU isn't throttling up very much, and it hardly reaches Deep Sleep either. Instead, it spends 7+ hours (not touched by me) at 475 MHz. It doesn't respond to the unlock very quickly, and it often gets stuck in a screen orientation. The RMA apparently didn't do anything, although they didn't charge me for anything, so they must have found something. Is there anything I can do to see if somehow software I've installed is causing this? Any suggestions? I'm really frustrated. I've attached the CPU spy screenshot, and have a logcat file as well. Is there anything more I can do to track this down? ![CPU Spy screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dIPUa.png) See also my LogCat results: LogCat EDIT: Further information: I've gotten it to consistently boot now, but it still falls into a 'always on' with "Android OS" being a major draw on the battery. It will say something like "keep awake for 7+ hours". I'm attempting to chase down an app which has the 'stay awake' permission and see if it is something like that. EDIT: updating to Android 4.2 increases the stability, and the battery usage is more specific. The NFC service is keeping my tablet awake all the time. Battery use screenshot


How to solve the short battery life with galaxy s4?

I bought Galaxy S4 in just half year. However I found some wrong with the bettery, my phone shutdown automatically recently with over 20% battery. I can only use the phone for two hours after my phone charged full. How can I solve it? Should I change my bettery? Or some thing wrong the software?


Unable to download/ install font apk

I made a font, but I didn't build it, instead I used this website to do it. The apk install seemed fine. I wanted to try it out on SG2, so I sent it to my Gmail account in an email, I tried to download it and the file install couldn't go through because of the parse error pop up. If its an apk file, why isn't this working? Is there something wrong with the font? (Lookout scanned and said it was a safe apk). I even put it on my 4shared account and tried to download it that way, still get parse error. Did Gmail corrupt it perhaps?


contacts, backup, sync issues

Houston We Have A Problem!! I did something which I slightly regret now.. I updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 ( I already rooted it, hard reset, all works fine on the previous 2.24) it was only recently I decided to update to 4.0.4 that seems to work fine, though all my installed apps seems to have been wiped, the directories seem to be still on the phone. Now I know I SHOULD have synced everything, but I had copied and pasted the whole phone on to Windows, I can not seem to find contacts.db and all my contacts seems to have been wiped off, again all the files seem to be on the phone aside from all my installed apps, games, etc.. I really do need help in getting my contacts to be found on my backed up folder on Windows to be put back into my android phone and I need this rectified as soon as possible, if anyone can kindly help, due to business, university and many other things with a lot of contacts that I need restored. I eagerly look forward to someones help!!


How safe are my passwords at after-sales service?

My phone is currently inoperative. Samsung asked me to drop it at an approved repair center, which will handle shipment and reception to/from Samsung. Being unable to boot my phone, it was impossible for me to remove personal files from it. I am aware all my files will be accessible to anyone handling my phone, once repaired. But what about my passwords ? I know it's possible to get saved WiFi passwords with root access. Is it possible too for passwords from applications ? (Gmail, Dropbox, Website passwords from Chrome, ...) **Bottom line:** How safe are my data/passwords on an **un** encrypted device ?


Does the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Support ANT+ WSN technology

Is the Note 3 compatible with ANT+ WSN technology? Do all variants of Note 3 come with this or just a select few? Also, do all networks use Note 3 with ANT+ WSN sets?


Exchange ActiveSync on Android: All flavours of Android are not equals

Just a quick question/remarks regarding the Support of Microsoft Exchange Activesync. I work in a big company (10.000 people in belgium) and we have to configure an Exchange client to read emails. iPhones are working fine, and on Android, they suggest to install Touchdown, a third party client with which they have an agreement and we get some discount. Unfortunately, as I don't want to install third party apps to read email, in addition to gmail and stock email, I have been searching for some explanations. I have then remarked that all my colleagues with an HTC Sense have a fully working email client! HTC Seems to have improved the stock email app. I contacted the HTC customer service but I couldn't get an answer on which ActiveSync features they improved. Does anyone know if a list of all policies supported by native Android Vs Sense, Touchwozz, Blur.. exists? I am pretty sure that other people than me are bugged with this issues and would like to compare all these email clients and see wich is the best, maybe some other would be porting Sense email to stock ROM. Have you any idea of people working on that or other suggestions? Thanks!


Can't access playlist folder on Galaxy Note II

I'm trying to create a backup solution to my problem with playlists, which are automatically emptied when my phone detects I've unmounted my SD card (this happens every time the phone turns off). That's not the problem I need help with though (unless you know how to fix that, for which I would also be eternally grateful): Currently I'm trying to use _Tasker_ to create a backup on the hour of my entire playlists folder. However, even though I can see my playlist folder on Windows using a USB cable, I can't see the folder at all using file managers on my phone – even if I use root Explorer. My phone is a Galaxy Note II (as per the title) and I'm running CM 10.2. Let me know if you need any more information.


How can I root my Sony Xperia Tipo Dual without a PC?

I need to root my Xperia Tipo Dual, but I can't connect the phone to a PC, Is it possible to get root without connecting it to a computer?


Can my Android device become - remotely and without my permission - a wiretap and get used as surveillance device?

I saw the following article: > An article in the Financial Times last year said mobile providers can > "remotely install a piece of software on to any handset, without the owner's > knowledge, which will activate the microphone even when its owner is not > making a call. Is this possible one Android phones and is there a way to block it?


How to cancel the ''Android is Upgrading"

I'm facing the dialog "Android is upgrading Optimizing app 1 of 1" and it was loading from 7 to 8 hours and it automatically shutsdown with no reason.when i again boot i'm facing the same dialog How to cancel or How to make it done Device: Nexus 7 Thanks


Note 8.0 Android 4.4.2 Update: Cannot use pattern lock and credential storage

I updated my Samsung Note 8.0 to Android 4.4.2 (stock) (from somewhat 4.2.x (stock)) today. Then I found that setting up a VPN connection is no longer possible using a screen unlock "pattern". All "credential storage" related things now seem to require either a PIN or a password. I really would like to use the pattern (which was possible before). Things I already tried:   * clearing credential storage (source)   * setting up a pin and change it back to pattern (did not work) I found a lot of posts about having no lockscreen at all (intentional enter the wrong password, don't set a new one), but I really would like to use the pattern (and VPN). Do you have any ideas how to use VPN and a pattern unlock at the same time?


Internal space near full but shouldn't be and not according to other stats

So yesterday i was seeing how many apps i have installed and i noticed this...according to which only 248 MB is free. Which looks wrong to me too. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B1GSV.png) But that is not the case according to storage analyser app...and which i also think should be the case as i know what i am installing and keeping eye on space a certain app takes. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/824no.png) ...you can also see it's the same thing (as storage analyser app) in my computer! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uPqny.png) So how come..? is it a problem, and what can i do to fix it?


Perfect voice recognition, but Voice Commands don't work

I'm using a Dutch Nexus 5 with stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat but have the voice language set to **English (US)**. I have the latest files for offline speech recognition for _English (US)_. Google Now, "OK Google"-detection and audio history are enabled, and it all works like a charm. It instantly responds to "OK Google", and transcribes my (English) statements flawlessly. However, Google Now always _starts a search_. Whatever I say, it is never recognized as a command. So, whether I say `Say 'How are you' in Spanish`, `Set alarm for 8 PM` or just `Help`, it just starts a Google search on the exact phrase I said. Obviously that's not very helpful. How can I fix this? (There are only three commands that I've found that _do_ work: `call`, `dial` and `text`.)


ADB Doesn't recognize device when on Clockwork Recovery Mode

I'm trying to install another rom on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and when in the Clockwork Recovery Mode, the ADB quits recognizing the phone. When I boot to the SO, the pc normally recognizes it, I gave authorization, I have usb debugging on. When I boot into recovery mode, it quits recognizing, thus not letting me upload the rom.


Google Cloud Print from Android GMail

I have setup Google Cloud Print, and it works great. I love being able to print to my home printer, from my phone no matter where I am. However, the one thing I can't seem to print are GMail emails. I'm using the GMail app (not website) on my Galaxy S3. Everything else I can use Cloud Print and then just Share to it, and it will print. GMail doesn't work like that however. Regular email is a pain as well, as I need to save the email, then I can share it. So my question is, how do I print email through Google Cloud Print, from my S3?


Will resetting my unlocked phone to factory settings lock it again?

I have an unlocked G1 that is freaking out on me in various ways. If I "restore factory settings" am I going to wind up locking it?


Unlocked Galaxy i7500, Reset Will Remove it?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Will resetting my unlocked phone to factory settings lock it again? I just purchased and unlocked a Samsung Galaxy i7500 using FastGSM's system. (It cost $20 and it's used up; I can't redo it.) I know my phone has an option to "reset" it to the default/factory settings. **Will doing so re-lock my phone?** Is the lock hardware-level or OS/software- level? Can I upgrade the OS now that it's unlocked? I noticed my app running a bit more slowly after unlocking, too... I just want to understand what level locking is on.


t-mobile zte v768 concord factory reset

I have a t-mobile concord it was locked to a specific carrier after receiving the phone I had to unlock it for my present carrier, I'm considering a factory reset and I want to know if after the reset do I have to unlock it again?


screen not working properly on my tablet

I have a brand new 10.1 inch tablet, made in china. The screen doesn't respond to touch as much as it should, a few other little things and I can't work out some of the onscreen operating icon/button things. The resellers suggested I start with Android Central Forums, as this is the only Android devise they sell so they don't know the answers. I joined up with A.C.Forums, but can't work out how to post. Help and/or advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks


Tethering stops blocks my phone's internet

I've successfully tethered my Samsung S2 to my Windows7 laptop. Connectivity's fine for the laptop now but the phone seems to be unable to reach any host. When I disconnect the tether everything works again normally. Is it possible for both devices to access the internet at the same time while tethered?


How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 to Android for free?

How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 (Symbian) to Android for free ? It is for my very important. I have found MobileTrans application, but it is paid and I wanna not pay 39 $. Thanks in advance ! _**SOLVED_** I solved my problem my exporting SMS to CSV by Nokia Suite and then importing it to my device using SMS Tools - All in One application.


Windows 7 file sharing , not accessible in Android phone using ES File Explorer

Trying to access a shared folder on Windows 7, using ES File Explorer on my Android 2.3 mobile phone over WiFi LAN. The scan on APP detects the Windows machine, but am unable to access the shared folder. It shows logon failure consistently. Tried multiple logins and login names (local user) but in vain. TCP dump trace reveals the following               60867 5015.029850 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.3 SMB 304 Session Setup AndX Request, User: BLR5898L\shashi; Tree Connect AndX, Path: \192.168.1.3\SHARE          63058 7068.758590 192.168.1.3 192.168.1.2 SMB 105 Session Setup AndX Response, Error: STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED


My phone rebooted itself and I've lost everything, all my pictures and contacts... can I get them back? Also, I've gone to my "settings" and "about phone" and I do not have a spot that tells me what version my phone is... very frustrated!! I'll "tag" something, but I don't know if it's correct.


How to browse file:/// URLs on my Android device?

I have some extensive documentation in HTML format that I want to carry around with me. On my old Gingerbread phone, I was able to save the entire "site" onto the phone's sd card and browse it with the url               file:///mnt/sdcard/mysite/index.html.      Unfortunately, this is not working with my new ICS phone (which uses Chrome as the browser); trying different urls produce either a 404 "file not found" or a 403 "access denied". Can anyone point me to a read me on how to do this?


packet sniffer to show sending app

I'm android developer and normally monitor packets by WiFi+Fiddler in my laptop in order to inspect developing app communication. Curiously, my phone (LG G2 Jellybean, Codename LG-F320S) continuously access http://www.un.org site with no reason, but don't know which app sends it. Several android packet sniffers show data packet itself, but do not give _which app_ send the data. Is it possible to know the sender app?