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Since Android is a forked Linux kernel plus software stack I am wondering whether there are any projects or ideas regarding creating a version of Android that can be added to a Linux system to allow a Linux system to run Android applications (compiled for, say, x86). Does anything like that exist or would it be possibl... | Nothing like that exists yet since the apps are not run natively in the OS, but they use Dalvik Virutal Machine instead (Wikipedia). It's somewhat comparable to Java in the sense that it uses bytecode and creates a separated environment for each app. So unless the Dalvik environment is ported to other platforms, they c... | Is it possible to run Android applications on (normal) Linux? | android |
I want to connect my LG Optimus 2X (P990) to my PC to use the Internet. I tried using the LG PC Suite 4 available for windows, but it crashes as soon as I make a connection with my phone. And, There's no option in the suite to use the Internet connection from the phone. Also, I can't get Ubuntu to detect a connection f... | EasyTether is the easiest way to share your phone wireless internet with your computer. You install the program on your phone, set up the drivers (which can be found here ) and run. To enable easytether, check the top box on the application screen. Easy as that! After you install the drivers: For Ubuntu: start a termin... | Connect LG Optimus 2X to Windows/Ubuntu via Bluetooth/Data Cable to use Internet | android |
What can go wrong when flashing an unstable Android OS onto a phone? Is there an easy way to reset the phone if something goes wrong? Has anyone out there had experience flashing Android OS? Why would I want to flash Gingerbread 2.3.3 aka Leaky onto my Samsung Epic 4G? One benefit that I can see is that users of the Ep... | Anything can go wrong, including issues that permanently brick the device. That said, Galaxy S devices are compatible with a tool called Odin that can fix all but the worst problems. Example process . I personally flash pretty much anything I feel like onto my Vibrant, and Odin has saved me many times. I wouldn't hesit... | Flashing 2.3.3 'Leaky' onto a Samsung Epic 4G | android |
I am considering buying and Android tablet and want to know if this function is possible. | The stock android browser, as long as the website uses a file upload control it can. I just used the upload tool on twitpic, which uses flash, allows me to select audio, video or image files, and uploads them to twitpic. | Is there an Android web browser which can upload files from a local file system? | android |
On my first Android phone, the Droid (running stock Android OS), when the pattern lock was enabled, that would be the only lock screen I was presented with when turning on the screen. Now I'm using a Droid 3 and it has a "2-stage" lock screen when the pattern lock is enabled. So when I turn on the screen, I have to fir... | Without rooting, etc there is no way on the Droid 3 to go back to the Droid 1 lockscreen experience. Motorola and their forum users recommend using a lock timer so you don't have to use the pattern every time. Motorola Forum Post | Only use pattern lock instead of swipe screen and pattern lock | android |
I just got this new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from USA and I love it. However, I'm not the most organized person, and sometime I lose my cables. The GT has a special cable, which is not using the common connector. Is there a model-specific cable I have to order, or does any cable for similar Samsung Tab device will just ... | Samsung sells replacement data cable . | Extra cables for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 | android |
I heard my phone calling <code> *44* </code> while it was in my pocket. Does anybody know what this code means, or do you know what process is calling this number? I have a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo 2.2.1 and I use a prepaid card. | It could be VAD. It stands for Voice Activated Dialing and is triggered by the service code <code> *44* </code> . I'm not sure why it would do that all by its own without your interaction. An explanation could be that you are using a VAD supporting Bluetooth headset. | My phone has automatically called *44* twice now, does anybody know what this means? | android |
I am getting error for almost all the apps while I am trying to install from web android market (market.android.com), it gives error "This item cannot be installed in your device's country.". But same time If I tries to install same application from my mobile then it installs successfully. So does anybody have any idea... | This is because the device location is detected from the SIM card in use. I'm not sure how the web market location is detected. Perhaps look at using a proxy. But if you wish your change your SIM location check this out: https://market.android.com/details?id=ch.racic.android.marketenabler | Android web market always gives error | android |
The Android Market has some apps which are free software, which entails that anyone can redistribute them; and that are also zero cost. (An example is Theremin, but I'm not interested only in that one specific app.) So for those apps, there's no good reason for me to register with the Market in order to get those apps ... | You cannot download apps from the Market without an account associated with your device. The only way to get apps without the Market (or an alternative market) is to get it directly from the developer and "side-load" it. | Download free-software apps from official Android Market without logging in | android |
I am considering buying a Bluetooth speaker for use with my Asus Transformer (amongst other devices) but I am unable to find out whether the Transformer supports the APT-X codec, or find any information as to whether this question is actually appropriate as I may be mixing my terms/getting confused. I am considering a ... | I doubt it, since it's proprietary; Android by default only supports these codecs . It's not required for the speakers to work though, as far as I can tell. | Does the Eee Pad Transformer TF101 support the APT-X audio codec? | android |
I'm thinking of web app for sharing lists of installed / recommended apps with people. Optional comment for each app on how/when/why it's useful. Something a bit similar to usesthis.com , but for sharing Android apps and open to everyone. Is there such a service? | AppBrain . Generically, a user's app list will be at <code> http://www.appbrain.com/user/{username}/apps-on-the-phone </code> . You can also create other lists to share with the world. | Service for sharing list of installed apps | android |
Does anyone know if there is a Known Issues Database for Android, or some tool that one could search for known issues based on the version of some parts of the code such as the kernel. | The official issue database for bugs/features/etc. of the Android OS can be found here. Copied from stackexchange-url ("Bryan Denny's answer") to another question. | Is there an Android known issues database? | android |
Google's <code> Contacts </code> app is very slow to load when I want to quickly get a friend's phone number. Is there a quicker/lighter contacts app? I have found nothing fast enough in the Market. My dream app: Loads the list of ~2000 contacts in less than ~3 seconds. No need for picture/details in the main list, jus... | I will recommend Dialer One . I am 99% sure it can show contacts without pictures. It has lots of customization options, t9 search in contacts in slew of different languages. I have 900+ contacts and is really fast, I hope it works that way for 2000 contacts. Be sure to fiddle with the options after giving it a try. | Alternative contacts app, faster than Google's with 2000 contacts? | android |
as asked in the Android stackexchange-url ("chat room"). At home I have a remote-access VNC server set up (running UltraVNC server). My current Android VNC app, called, funnily enough <code> androidVNC </code> will only accept IP addresses to connect to. This is fine when using it inside the home, but as I want to acce... | Android VNC viewer is free and works with host names, but I have not played around with it much, so I cannot vouch for quality. Alternatively you could use a hostname to ip resolver (either as an app or as a website ) to find out the ip address and use that to connect. I just tried out DNS Lookup from the Android marke... | How can I connect to my home VNC server via its hostname? | android |
I just bought an htc Desire S, which runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I can connect to FTP via BLuetooth's OBEX file transfer, or download one of the many file manager apps on the app store. But one thing is driving me crazy. When you 'Personalize', you get 'Scene', 'Wallpaper', and 'Skin' as the 2 top options. I change... | OK, what I ended up doing was using the ASTRO file manager app to access <code> /system/customize/resource </code> on my phone, which seems to have the wallpaper graphics (amongs a load of other stuff). I copied the wallpaper I wanted to customize to an easy-to-reach place on the SD card (Edit | Copy, then Paste, in AS... | Where are the 'stock wallpapers' stored on the htc Desire S? | android |
I'm trying to install a modified version of the Camera app on my rooted Samsung Galaxy S (Captivate) through copying to <code> /system/app </code> and through installing a zip file via ClockWorkRecovery. It doesn't seem to be working (based on the fact that the modified camera should have no geotagging). Looking in my ... | The Serendipity ROM only contains Camera.apk and CameraFirmware.apk. I would think that the version you're trying to copy over is being renamed by the system on reboot and the original Camera.apk is being restored. What I would try: Get the non-CWM version of the Camera.apk and put it on your SD card On your phone, use... | What's the difference between Camera.apk and com.sec.android.app.camera.apk? | android |
With the price of the Logitech Revue having dropped, I am interested in using the Google TV device purely for the (internet) functionality of the Android platform. Since a "Cable or Satellite set top box with HDMI out" is listed as a requirement I am wondering if the device can be used without the HDMI input being conn... | Yes, you will be able to use the Logitech Revue Google TV unit without the Set-Top Box. I am doing this with the Sony BlueRay Player w/GTV. During the set-up process simply skip the section for setting up the TV provider and you should be all set. Here is a youtube video of a Revue functioning without a cable or satell... | Is it possible to use a Google TV device without a TV connection? | android |
I would like my phone to execute certain shell scripts via Tasker if my phone is on the same wifi network as my laptop. My initial idea is to edit the <code> /etc/hosts </code> file, but this wouldn't work since neither device is constrained to be on only one wifi network. A much more costly idea would be to just ping ... | Dynamic DNS service would work. Get your laptop to update your dynamic domain with it's local ip, and then whenever your phone connects to a new wifi network, resolve that domain, if you get a hit, you're either good or happened to find someone with the same local ip! Similar to that, you could get your laptop to post ... | bash - How can I check if a computer exists on my network WITHOUT IP (i.e. by device name only)? | android |
I know this is a bit localized, but I can't find ANY information on this at all on the internet, because all of the information for the Nexus S assumes the T-Mobile band version. I would only purchase this phone to immediately unlock the bootloader for custom ROM development. Is the only difference between the two phon... | If the bootloader comes locked, it can be easily unlocked . Google doesn't let the flagship devices be sold any other way, since they are designed for development. Endgadget says it's SIM locked. This review says it's unlocked, but I bet they didn't buy it with a contract. The specs for Best Buy's "T-Mobile version" st... | AT&T Nexus S: is this sold SIM locked / boot-loader locked? | android |
All the Android Backup apps I have checked out (MyBackup, Lookout) require an internet connection. I don't want my data to ever be stored in the cloud. These apps may have legitimate reasons to require Internet, but I don't trust that my data is not being sent to the cloud. Is there any backup app that can store my dat... | Titanium Backup does not require internet access, you can firewall it off if you like or just turn off your connection while you use it. The internet permission is used for downloading Busybox if you don't have an appropriate version, but again there is no reason or need to trust it to do what it says, you don't have t... | Backing up Android without needing Internet? | android |
I have used APNDroid on many of my phones in the past. I have recently started using some sprint devices and noticed that this APN toggle widget will not disable the network connection on these devices. I don't know if it is something because of the different network type, or some other reason. Can anyone point me to a... | APNDroid doesn't work on CDMA phones. This appears to be the case with most such apps. Internet Scheduler and GreenPower claim to work on them if you have Gingerbread, though. There are some other solutions you can try in this Google Groups thread . | APN Switch for sprint devices | android |
I have a Samsung Galaxy 2 S running Android 2.3. When I plug it in to recharge, it beeps when it reaches 100%. I would prefer that it not notify me with a sound. However, I can't for the life of me find anywhere that this is set. Is it possible to disable this annoying chime? | Here's Here's [tnx @GAThrawn] a free app that claims to be able to do that. | How do I stop my phone from beeping when it completes charging? | android |
I have Samsung Galaxy S (i9000) with Android 2.2.1 (Froyo). Lately I got an invite to Google Music. Android app for Google Music requires 2.2.0, however Android Market keep saying my phone is not capable to run application. Is there a way how to get Google Music Android client on my Samsung Galaxy S - ? | While I understand Google might not like this, and probably it is not 100% politically correct answer, here is the link where you can download APK of Google Music. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072655 If you enable installation from unknown sources, you can install the thing on your phone, without r... | Google Music not available for Samsung Galaxy S with Android 2.2.1 | android |
I just bought Galaxy S2. Its really cool, but I have one serious problem! I transfered few MP3 files using USB and copied those files to usbStorage/ . When I open 'My files' app on S2, it does show those files. When I open the 'Music' app, there aren't any clue of new files. Only the default music. It there any way to ... | The answer is NOT to copy to the directory named <code> usbStorage </code> . Probably, just for Galaxy S2. Create new directory named <code> Media </code> in <code> / </code> and move your music in it. Then, reboot (optional). | How to play already transfered music with 'Music' app? | android |
If I bought an app, is it locked to the specific installed android ROM, to the hardware (phone) or to my Google account? Basically I want to know what would happen to my paid apps when I would reinstall the ROM, or change my phone. Could I re-download my apps? | When you wipe your phone and re-install a ROM, or switch to a new phone, you will be prompted to sign in with your Google account. As long as you use the same Google account, you will be able to find your purchased apps in the <code> Market </code> by pressing the <code> Menu </code> key and selecting <code> My Apps </... | What are applications locked against? ROM, phone ID, or google account? | android |
When I open my <code> Battery Usage </code> , there are two components enlisted as <code> Android OS </code> and <code> Android System </code> . What is the difference between these two? | "I got a rather meaningful suggestion on another forum that "Android OS" is actually the low-level kernel, while "Android System" is actually the higher-level OS service layer" Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10922010&postcount=3 | What is the difference between the Android OS and Android System? | android |
I went to the Taipei Computer Applications Show 2011 today and bought a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro from the Sony Ericsson booth there. However, the specs don't seem to match the one on GSM Arena for Xperia X10 at all. Mine shows Android version as 2.3 Gingerbread, a 1 GHz processor, and an HVGA display instead. Is t... | The Xperia Mini Pro and the Xperia X10 Mini Pro are actually different phones. Confusing, I know. The former appears to be a "refreshed" version of the latter with your specs. | Is there an updated version of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro that has been released? | android |
I am thinking about getting a Galaxy S2. It seems like a great phone, but I have some concerns about the system stability. I hear from Android users that Samsung's original ROM is very slow and heavy (and doesn't handle right-to-left languages very well - I speak Hebrew), and that other ROMs have their own problems and... | As an Android user for about 2 years (and an iPhone user for 2 years before that), I feel that Android is very stable. BUT you have to remember, that with the ability to load widgets, and background applications - you can certainly bog down your phone and decrease its performance. In Apple's walled garden this isn't a ... | Is the Galaxy S II stable? | android |
I am in the browser on my HTC Wildfire S. I want to make a bookmark of the current page and save it to my desktop (main screen). I press and hold down the URL and it gives me the choices: share page (twitter, facebook, etc.) copy page url I would also expect it to give me the option "save bookmark". How can I make a bo... | To add the current page as a bookmark, in the browser: Menu-> Bookmarks-> Add Bookmark Then you can long click the bookmark and select 'Add Shortcut to Home' which will add an icon for the bookmark on the desktop. Alternatively, long click on the desktop, then select Add Item-> Shortcut-> Bookmark | How to make a simple bookmark on HTC Wildfire S? | android |
I have a Droid X. The green light on the front blinks when something has happened, but I've noticed that the number of blinks and their length is not consistent. Is there some method to it? Some code to it? Does it reflect the event that has occurred in some way> ? | Some apps will use the LED to indicate that there is a notification. For instance, the LED blinks green for me when I've received an e-mail message and blinks blue when Twitter has a message for me. There's no consistency as to how to manage these, however. For instance Google Voice has it under <code> Menu | More | Se... | Is there a reasoning to how often and long the notification light blinks? | android |
I have and Samsung GT-i5500 (aka Galaxy-europe, aka galaxy-5, ...), running Android 2.1 Some months ago I've returned it for repair because of GPS issues. Ever since, when I connect it to my computer and start Samsung Kies on my computer, the Firmware Information page says: This version can not be updated . Current fir... | According to this link this message is due to a bad translation from Korean to English (and from that to Dutch, because in Dutch the message has the same meaning). Original Korean was something like "For this ROM there are not updates available (yet)". | Samsung Kies: 'This version of the device can not be updated'. Never? | android |
I rooted my LG GT540 now I want to install custom rom but don't know how to do, so I am looking for some easy steps to do this and also share which custom will be best for this device? | Backup your phone this is important if you wish to keep any data from your phone. You will have to restore backed up data (such as apps) after you update. The only way to update to the latest software is to erase your device, so backup whatever you do not want to lose. Extract the .zip file , which you can download fro... | How To Install Custom ROM In LG GT540? | android |
first of all I am aware that there are similar questions, I've read them but they don't totally apply here. I own a powerful Samsung Galaxy S 2 and I am getting a 32gb MicroSDHC card, however, I'd like to know if class 10 cars are totally useless compared to class 6, or do they ever get useful? My phone is able to take... | No need for such high class card. This card is used mainly for photography where speed and amount of data to be stored does count. Classic sample, sport photography where you are not taking just single shot, but whole burst of 10-20 shots and later on analyse which is best | Would a Class 10 MicroSDHC card ever be worth it on a Smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S 2)? | android |
I like reading research papers on both my laptop and on my phone. I'd love to be easily send a PDF to the phone while reading it on the laptop, so I can read it later on the subway or when I am someplace without a network connection. I've tried Evernote with the web clipper plugin on my Linux laptop, but that will only... | I can recommend https://www.dropbox.com/ At the moment I have it on Ubuntu, Windows 7, Mac OS X and also on HTC Desire HD | App to sync PDFs between Linux laptop and Android phone? | android |
Is it possible to pair (and use) both a microphone-only and a speaker-only Bluetooth devices so that they can be used instead of the built-in mic/speaker in the phone? If so, can you point to where I can find more information about how to accomplish that? | I haven't tested this specific case myself. The answer might depend on what you might want to do with the mic-only and speaker-only bluetooth device. How multiple bluetooth devices work with a single android phone: The android phone provide you with two types to bluetooth profiles to connect to - Phone and Media. Long ... | Is it possible to use 2 Bluetooth Unidirectional devices simultaneously? | android |
My phone is a rooted Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) running a 2.2.1-based ROM. Another stackexchange-url ("question") touched on this, but I want to do 2 things Be able to take pictures that are not geotagged. According to the referenced post above, "it turns out Froyo made GeoTracking default and unchangeable in Galaxy ... | As a solution to #2, GeoTag Security is a program you could use. It (should) run in XP, so you would have to copy your pictures to your computer first, or hook your SD up via usb, but it should do the trick! Here's the site where i found it, the above is a direct link to their site. | Can I disable geotagging and delete prior geotag information in photos? | android |
I have a bunch of rooted tablets purchased for use on a locked-down WiFi network (for security reasons internet access is not allowed). Using a different network, I purchased an RDP client app from the market. After a while on the secured network the app won't start with the error "This application is not licensed. Ple... | There are two types of protection offered by the Android Market. The original copy protection is now deprecated and is apparently fairly easily circumvented. Google now recommends that developers implement its licensing service , which requires a bit of effort on the part of the developer. It requires Internet connecti... | How does Android Market DRM work? | android |
Note: This question has been edited significantly based on new information, however, I think it still meets the original intent. I have a Samsung Galaxy S 2. When I plug it into my computer by USB, this application called "Samsung Kies" comes up. It is, as far as I can tell, a proprietary Samsung system for connecting ... | Keep usb debugging on and it should work fine. | How do I get my Samsung Galaxy S 2 to connect by USB "normally"? | android |
Hi on my SGT the display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally. I can't reproduce this behavior but it seems that this reset happens at every reboot at least and sometimes when connecting/disconnecting the powersupply. Can someone tell me how to have this setting fixed again at 10 minutes? If it helps, the phone is ... | I suspect that the 'battery saving software' might have caused the issues. Did you experience these issues before installing the app ? There is a couple of ways which might help restore original settings : A factory reset might set it right. Alternatively if you have a backup of your original firmware you might want to... | Display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally | android |
Microsoft Windows has the Task Scheduler Manager to schedule tasks based on time or other events, as far Linux has cron to the same feature, does Android have something like? Could I install cron on Android?? | Tasker. This is by far the best automated task scheduler available for android. It does come at a hefty price ($6.50 US), but it is well worth the price. | Does Android have a task scheduler? | android |
The size for the picture frame widget originally was 3x3. Now, inexplicably, it is only 2x2. How can I change it back or pick what size a widget should be? I've created cue cards perfectly readable at 3x3 but at 2x2 too small to view the diagrams/text. | Powering off and back on restored the 3x3 picture size... makes no sense, but it worked. | Picture Frame widget resized | android |
I'm new to Android and I'm thinking about buying an entry-level Android device. Yesterday I read that Android passwords are stored in plain text. That got me to thinking... how do Android devices get security updates? I know that OS upgrades aren't available to every Android phone, so I was wondering how vulnerabilitie... | Android updates are given three basic classifications: major, minor, security. (I'm looking for a source for this, but I've been unable to find it thus far.) Security upgrades, at least, are supposed to be part of the core code and have the least disruption to customizations the carrier and/or manufacturer have made. H... | How do Android devices receive security updates? | android |
This is related to this question about removing apps, but I thought it was different enough to merit separate focus. I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy 2 S, and it has a custom interface designed by Samsung. Mostly, it's fine. However, some things bug me. For example, at the bottom of the screen, where there are standa... | Your best bet would be to go with either LauncherPro: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher my personal favorite, or ADW: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher Both provide customization to the dock (set of icons at the bottom), number of homescreens, transitions, app drawer effects, ... | Can a phone manufacturer's custom interface be changed? | android |
I am interested to know that which are android OS is for tablets and devices among below listed. Cupcake: <code> Android 1.5 </code> Donut: <code> Android 1.6 </code> Eclair: <code> Android 2.0, also 2.0.1 Android 2.1 </code> Froyo: (short for "frozen yogurt") <code> Android 2.2, also 2.2.x updates </code> Gingerbread:... | So far only Honeycomb is a tablet-only version. Other versions are used on phones, tablets and other devices (TVs, android-x86 etc.). | Which are android OS is for tablets and devices? | android |
Is there any way at all to set it up so that I can have a different notification sound for different email senders? In other words, if I get an email from Fred, can I have a different notification than an email from Jane? I know how to set up filters within Gmail, but I can't determine if there is any way to connect th... | It is funny you ask this since Gmail just came out today with functionality that allows for different ringtones to be set for different labels (using custom label notifications.) This might not be perfect since you would need to specify a label per contact to make it work, but it could serve your needs. | Can I create a specific ringtone for email from specific people? | android |
I want to know if it matches with the Samsung Strive charger so I don't damage the Infuse (I don't have the charger for the infuse at the moment). | If it's a wall charger with plugs that match your outlets, the input range should be covered. Normal USB chargers are 5 V at up to 1.8 mA. The voltage is the main concern -- standard USB ports for PCs only go up to 900 mA, which is why they charge slower. You can see the USB power specs on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedi... | What's the input and output specifications of the Samsung Infuse wall charger? | android |
I know that connecting to public WiFi carries risks. I know that much of the risk has to do with sending data over a public connection, allowing it to be intercepted. So, my question is, do most or all Android apps use SSL or some other secure protocol? Is SSL forced via Android policy or technical limitations? Would I... | There's nothing that forces the use of HTTPS for Android applications. Some data may not make sense to transfer over HTTPS, instead relying on other mechanisms (say, GPG key signature checks) to verify the data. | In general, do Android apps use encrypted connections? If so, is public WiFi safer? | android |
I know that the Nexus S has an unlockable bootloader and that flashing a custom ROM to it is officially supported, easy and pretty much fail-safe. However, what's the warranty like? Does it get voided if I do this? I'm especially interested if I'm covered in the following situations: I software-brick my device; I succe... | Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty. The first situation isn't covered by the phone's warranty, but the second might, according to your country's laws. For example in Finland, the repair company has to show that the problem is directly caused by flashing in order to deny the warranty claim. It's possible t... | Nexus S rooting warranty | android |
I'm at a conference using their (open) wifi. Normally I don't bother to tunnel my connection because I figure anything I care about (email, banking, etc.) goes over SSL/HTTPS anyway. It occurred to me, though, that my Plus client is set to automatically upload all my photos anytime it finds wifi. Are those photos going... | I have verified that Google+ version 2.4.1.271037 on Android 4.0.3 uses HTTPS for instant upload. I did what @shambleh suggested and performed a network trace at my Internet gateway. Enabled instant upload, snapped a picture, and saw a bunch of traffic hitting Google servers (IP address 74.125.226.70, but remember this... | Does the official Google Plus Android client use HTTPS for automatic photo upload? | android |
I am trying to display a Powerpoint slide deck on an android tablet, but the slides contain fonts that don't exist in android. Is there a way to install custom fonts on the tablet? If so, how? | In general, no. Some apps will let you add extra fonts to your SD card and search for then there, but that's app-specific. If your device is rooted, you could replace the built in fonts with those of your choosing, but that's a system-wide change. | How can I install custom fonts on Android? | android |
All of my old text messages disappeared. What might I be able to do to recover them? | Unless you have a previous backup, there's no easy way to recover them. Use Handcent or GoSMS - they have in-built scheduling to backup SMS to your SD card or to send the backup to an email mailbox you specify. | All of my texts disappeared, what can I do? | android |
I wish to use wifi network in my university but the network resides behind a proxy server. So, how do I set my proxy settings (requires authentication) on my HTC Dream G1 (Android 1.5)? | <code> Settings -> Wireless and Network -> WiFi Settings </code> , hit the Menu button, and choose Advanced. However, it appears this doesn't support user authentication. I can't find a solution online, either :(. The question I marked as a duplicate may be of some assistance, though your version of Android may b... | Use wifi in HTC Dream behind a proxy | android |
Is there any way I can log/sniff the GSM packets on a (rooted) HTC Desire ? (I'm talking about the actual low level GSM packets on the Um interface, not IP packets over a 3g connection.) | Try OpenBTS . You'll need a Faraday cage and a couple thousand dollars in hardware, but you can control all interactions between the phone and your base station. You will need a license to run a base station outside of a Faraday cage. Harald Welte's blog is a good one to follow if you're interested in GSM as a low-leve... | Trace GSM packets on HTC Desire? | android |
I have a DroidX2 on Verizon and I always get duplicate text messages and it's super annoying. Is there a simple way to fix this? Or is this a carrier issue? | This does sound like a network (carrier) issue, however, do you have any applications that intercept text messages? If so, uninstall it, and see if that helps. Edit: i just got this issue on an ICS rom. What i think it could be - your network holds the text, and tries to send it if your phone is turned off, or has no s... | Duplicate Text Messages, Verizon: DroidX2 | android |
This is similar to stackexchange-url ("I have sold my phone on eBay. What should I do before I send it off?"), but in my case I'm just handing my phone off to be fixed. I don't want to have to completely wipe or reset my phone, since it would be a pain to get everything back afterwards. Is there some middle ground, or ... | Make a full backup, wipe everything, remove memory cards if present, send for repairs, restore backup after you receive. This is neither difficult nor time-consuming if you use something like NANDROID backup. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-perform-and-restore-a-nandroid-backup/ | What steps should I take before giving my phone to be fixed in a lab? | android |
I recently had a problem that prevented updating any application installed on the SD card. When trying to update the application in the market, the update failed and the following message was given as detailed error: Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card. A possible workaround is to move the application back to th... | A fix I've found and that works is to mount the SD card on a PC, open the *.android_secure* folder and delete a file named smdl2tmp1.asec . It seems that it's a leftover file from a previous (failed?) installation/update that prevents another update to run correctly. | Fixing "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card" issue | android |
I downloaded a custom ROM for my Samsung Captivate phone that is a variant of 2.2.1. Its version of the Camera allows me to use the power button to take pictures. I decided I want the stock camera without this feature. Is there a site from which the default camera.apk is available for 2.2.1, or for that matter, other a... | So I just looked at the firmware for my Samsung Vibrant, you don't actually need to mount the image -- I was thinking of the recovery image or a nandroid backup. The firmware (ROM) should be in a zip file, which you can open up and go to <code> /system/app/ </code> and grab the camera.apk. I'd put it on your phone's SD... | Where can I find stock Android apps that are not normally in the Market? | android |
Lately my Droid Incredible has been shutting down spontaneously when using my GPS for periods over 30 or 45 minutes. After the shutdown the back of the phone is pretty hot (and that's with a case on it). I kept my other services to a bare minimum when using the GPS. Could this be a battery overdraw (or overload with it... | Yes Overworking the CPU is what creates the intense heat, this intense heat is detected by the OS and shutdowns the phone to protect your hardware. (A PC works just the same). | Can CPU intensive apps cause sudden shutdowns? | android |
I have multiple accounts active on my phone. I started by using my custom domain Google account, because it had my contacts. When I got on Google+, I couldn't use that account, so I had to link my normal Gmail account with my phone. And when I added my YouTube account, it threw that account on there too. Now, in interv... | According to this forum deleting the YouTube account resolves it. | How to fix my multiple account sign-in issues? | android |
If I backup, reformat the internal memory "disk" of my Google Nexus One (running Android 2.3.4) into the exFAT format (for storage of file sizes over 4GB) and restore the contents, will it spasm and die or will it go on as if nothing had changed? | No. As reported and commented on by various users, there is no exFAT support built in to Android, so the Nexus S will not read the disk. | Is the Google Nexus S capable of reading the exFAT file format? | android |
Is it possible to access the microSD card on an Asus Transformer or is there some way to mount this so it is accessible remotely? When connected via USB to a PC the SD card in the keyboard dock is available but the microSD card in the main tablet is not. I have read some articles for similar Android devices which menti... | A very simple way (but one that inquires a small cost) is to use something like WiFi File Explorer . The free version allows you to download files from a device on the same network as your PC, the pro version enables uploading and downloading directories. Wifi File Explorer (click image to enlarge) As for reading the S... | How to access the microSD card on Asus Transformer? | android |
I want to do some android theming, but I have a question on what the best way is to set up the system. I have 2 computers here at home. So i was thinking of having the following setup if that is possible. One one computer I want to set up the whole android SDK plus eclipse and run a device in an emulator. And on the ot... | Yes. On your second PC, set the environment variable <code> ADBHOST </code> to the IP address of the first PC and run the adb server and client. Related steps (more detailed) are here . Although you're not connecting to a physical device, it is apparently also possible to do so over the network without using USB. Instr... | Connect with adb to device via network | android |
I have a Galaxy S (GT-I9000) running Darky's ROM 10.1 (Gingerbread 2.3.3). I just noticed that when I use tethering to create a wireless AP, it uses only 802.11g, not 802.11n even though my netbook supports it. Not that I'd need it for the speed, but better signal for crowded places with lots of access points and all t... | I have read, that even though the GT-i9000 claims to support 802.11n, it does not. I even read that if your router is set to 802.11n "only" mode, the SGS will not connect to the access point. This is why you see the device using 802.11g. I don't think you can change the channel that is used with the "built in" tether, ... | Can Galaxy S use 802.11n for tethering? | android |
I purchased an evo on Sprint that I'm going to root. I'm wondering, should I root the phone before or after activation on Sprint's network? Does it make any difference? | Do it after, just in case. Rooting shouldn't affect this process, but you never know. If it fails to activate you'll need to bring it in presumably, and if they see it's rooted they won't honor your warranty. Installing a custom ROM can definitely screw this up, though, so I wouldn't do that. The comments on my answer ... | Should I root before or after activation? | android |
I have a Galaxy S2 running 2.3.3, all up to date and not rooted. On several sites I find that logging in is impossible due to requests sent on HTTPS not returning a response. I've not tested the issue exhaustively, but the most notable failures for me are my Natwest online banking and signing in to Stack Exchange sites... | I don't think there is any widely known issue with this. I am able to sign in to StackExchange automatically on my Nexus S. I looked around at the Android Issue Tracker and while there are a lot of results for "browser https" , none in the first 20 or so seemed pertinent. It might just be a problem local to your phone.... | Is there a known issue with HTTPS and the Android browser? | android |
I have an Archos 7 Home Tablet v1, with a Cyanogenmod 7 rom on it. I do not have an sd card for it yet, and was wondering, Is there any way I can install/download an APK file to it without an SD card? When I try to download an APK for a market fixer, it tells me that I cannot download it without an SD card. I cannot co... | Try <code> wget http://www.blah.com/files.apk </code> in the terminal emulator (if you're using CyanogenMod, then you probably have BusyBox, which includes wget), you might need root to write to the internal memory, so if you don't have write permission in the current directory, then you might need to type <code> su </... | Download an APK without an SD card or computer? | android |
I am experiencing this on a Droid2 Global running Froyo, but it was happening on a Droid Pro as well. It did not happen on my Droid running Cyanogen or stock Froyo. When I'm typing in the gTalk app or using Tweetcaster, my text is auto-corrected. Even when I have auto-correct turned off in the keyboard settings. I use ... | From the Android 2.2 Froyo Users Manual , specifically on pages 329 and 330, is mentioned the following settings about auto correction features: To access: Press "Home" > Press "Menu" > Touch Settings. Android Keyboard settings screen The Android Keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that is included with yo... | How do I *really* disable autocorrection? | android |
My ISP currently has a severe outage, which is why I'm tethering my Android phone and a MacBook over WiFi. The Android phone is a HTC Desire GSM running Cyanogen 7. I have a stable HSDPA/EDGE connection. Now, as this is my only phone, it rings from time to time. But whenever it does and I accept a call, the mobile data... | Most HSDPA / EDGE CDMA networks don't support data and voice at the same time. CDMA Modern GSM networks (including 3G and HSDPA, but not EDGE) do, and LTE will, so I'm not sure why you're having this problem. It's possible that Dual-Transfer Mode may not be enabled on your phone . Alternatively, your network might not ... | Why does Android disable HSDPA/EDGE communication while calling? | android |
Can I backup my current ROM (Samsung modifications plus a few telco specific applications installed) before installing a custom ROM? | The best backup you can do is a <code> Nandroid </code> backup. I didn't know what it was for a long time, but it works like magic. I'll include instructions, but note that i have an EVO, so they might vary a little. Reboot into Recovery This is different for most phones, for example, the EVO you reset while holding th... | Is it possible to backup a ROM before installing a custom one? | android |
Has anyone tested the remotedroid app? I tried (on windows xp and samsung galaxy 2), installed both server app and android app, but nothing happens. Are there any more settings I should make? Thanks. | First, make sure you have Java Runtime Environment installed (version 1.5 or higher) and try running the server program from the .bat file instead of the .jar file. Then check your software firewalls if they have blocked the application from acting as a server, and finally check your router for port redirection (UDP, 5... | RemoteDroid connection problem | android |
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500B) phone. I'd like to install cyanogenmod on it. Is this possible? There's a how to available for people without experience rooting phones? If it I don't like cyanogenmod, is it possible to revert the phone to the default Samsung install? | From the devices page, it doesn't seem like your phone is officially supported - http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices . As an alternative, see http://www.madteam.co/forum/development/%28development%29-cyanogenmod-7-1-%27galaxy5%27-port/ If you do manage to flash a custom ROM, you can change back provided you use the ROMs... | How to install cyanogenmod on a Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500B) | android |
I got an old Android phone (HTC MyTouch) from someone in the States. The phone says "T-Mobile" on the top. I put in my O2 SIM chip (Germany), turned it on, typed in the SIM, but then it asks me to type in a " SIM network unlock pin ". I went to T-Mobile here in Germany and they said to "contact T-Mobile in America" who... | You'll need to purchase an unlock code. You will probably find a number of companies via google a I have used a couple, which I'm not sure I'm allowed to post here so I recommend you visit Modaco, the site run by Paul O'Brien of custom rom and rooting fame. Click the Android part of the site and at the bottom of the si... | How to unlock a "network sim" in order to use a Android phone? | android |
I have an HTC Inspire 4G (Desire HD, Ace), and whenever I have headphones plugged in and am listening to music, the music player will randomly start playing new songs, pausing and starting a new one every second or so, until I unplug my headset. I plug my headset back in, then at some point my phone will do this again,... | It was something wrong with the firmware in the phone. I installed a new kernel with the beats audio mod and everything worked correctly after that. | Problems with music playback - Music File corrupt? | android |
I have seen, and have used several data monitors to see my data usage. This is not strictly necessary, as I am on Sprint and have an unlimited data plan. But in my searching, I have not been able to find a data monitor that monitors Sprint's 4G (WIMAX) data, along with 3G and WiFi. Does one exist? And if it doesn't, do... | As of now (unless someone can correct me) there is no APP that will monitor Sprint 4G WiMax data. Although, it can be found by calling information *4 from a Sprint phone and pressing 4 to hear details of the individual phone use. The 4G data will be listed, and can be sent in a text message to the phone (if desired) by... | 4G data monitor? | android |
I would like to use my Android phone to let my hackintosh (10.6 snow leopad) surf the internet. The standard way of selecting usb tethering on android and plugging the usb cable tested on windows and ubuntu doesn't work... Thanks. | EasyTether i think would be your best option. The free version is full-figured, and paying for the full market version will get you <code> https:// </code> sites. And the drivers for it are available on their website for download. P.S. it's only $4.99 right now in the Amazon Appstore ;) | How can I do usb tethering with Mac Os X (using gingerbread Acer Liquid Metal & snow leopard)? | android |
I have tried to no end, but Skype for Android doesn't support video chat (unless someone leaked a new version that i haven't seen yet), and I cannot find another video chat app that will connect with Skype contacts. As per the title, I am looking for an app that will allow me to video call from my phone to someone usin... | This article describes the next release of Skype for Android (v. 2.1) which now supports 17 phones on video chat. The answer before was directing to other services or modified versions of Skype, but this is official, so i thought i'd post it. | Mobile to PC skype video chat? | android |
What does the "Allow mock locations" option under the Applications > > Development settings page represent? | Fake GPS data. Presumably this is for testing apps that use GPS, so you don't actually have to travel all over the world :P Apps such as Location Spoofer take advantage of this. You could probably fake Foursquare checkins or something using it, but they do check to make sure your checkins are "realistic" so you probabl... | What does the option "Allow mock locations" represent? | android |
I have recently broken my Android's screen. (Again) Its a T-Mobile G2 Trying to keep up with my busy technology related life is hard enough without losing my link with everyone. I have rooted the phone and have the USB Debugging already turned on. Does anyone know how I would check my recent SMS Messaged from the adb s... | This is really ugly, but you can read them from the command line by using <code> sqlite3 </code> to view the database entries. You'll probably need to dig up a binary for this unless you have a custom ROM installed. There are some instructions for installing said binary in stackexchange-url ("this Stack Overflow questi... | Android Read recent SMS messages from command line | android |
Recently bought a Samsung Galaxy 2. There's a built-in app for both Gmail and general e-mail. I've been using the general e-mail app. I'm finding that I'm getting notifications from both apps for the same new Gmail e-mail that comes in. Is there a way to turn off the Gmail app notifications? (I tried deleting the app o... | In the settings of the gmail app there is a setting called "Email notifications". Uncheck that setting, and you should stop getting notifications from it. | How to turn off duplicate email notification messages? | android |
The first thing I like to do in the morning as I wake up is to read new emails in the Galaxy S. I refresh my Gmail account in the Gmail app, the mails show up, I read them and everything works smoothly. However, when I get to work and open my Gmail account on the desktop, all the emails I had previously read show up as... | It's because you have synchronization off. How else is your device supposed to tell the Gmail servers that you've read a message? | Gmail app does not refresh email read status | android |
I'm interested in the HTC ChaCha but I don't like the Facebook button. I'd prefer it to link to my address book or something like that. Is it possible to do that or in the worst case disable it? | Try this app: FB ReMap For HTC ChaCha | How can I disable Facebook button on HTC ChaCha without voiding warranty? | android |
Has anyone had any success modifying the shell prompt in Cyanogenmod? Presently, # is pretty useless, it would be much nicer to at least display the working directory. Also, is tab-completion possible? | I'm not too keen on the why, but <code> sh </code> on CyanogenMod is a bit watered down. As Joachim noted in the comments, usually you can modify <code> PS1 </code> to change your prompt, but it doesn't properly expand prompt variables: <code> # ps $$ <-- Just showing that the current shell is /system/bin/sh ps $$ U... | How to modify Bash shell prompt in Cyanogenmod? | android |
An SMS failed to be sent and when I checked out the details the last line said "Error code 331". What does this error mean ? | Error code 331 is an error that you would get back from the SMS gateway. It means: No network service is available. If you continue to get that message, I suggest you call your carrier. | Error 331 sending SMS | android |
I am playing around with my brand new Motorola Defy and trying to find a way to manage my contacts. Of course it synced every contact in my Google account... I want to hide some of them, you know, those people you don't contact often but whose coordinates you want to keep in case you ever need to. I haven't had any luc... | I found Dialer One which works exactly how I want : display in the contact list only the groups I want to display, with a big phone icon on the right to initiate the call. | How can I hide some contacts from dialer? | android |
I want to do a comparison of different types of configurations of roms kernels etc. What are the best tools that I can use to do this. I know this cannot be done with one tool, seperate is fine. The Tools that I am using now are as follow: Rom/kernel: Quadrant Standard Edition, Linpack for Android wifi: wifi-analizer w... | DROIDInfo has some benchamrking features. | Best tool for benchmarking roms/kernels/wifi/3g | android |
I got a new Galaxy S 2 and played with it a little. Somehow I activated voice notification, so each SMS message I get someone talking and telling me who sent the message. Each phone call, the same. How to control the activity of this feature? | On my Samsung device it is: Home > > Menu > > Settings > > Voice input and output > > Text-to-speech settings > > Driving mode | Voice notification management | android |
I have installed lots of apps on my phone. For the last couple of weeks i am facing one issue. Even when i am not using internet infact even when i am not using my phone at all, a window pops up and says you have just downloaded ??mb of data!!! and because of this my battery is draining very fast. I have to charge it t... | PhoneUsage keeps track of how much data you use each day, and gives a nice display of which apps used how much data. Here is an example of what mine looked like this month: NOTE: it only starts tracking after installation. | Is there any app which can tell which app is using internet? | android |
That's pretty much it. I am developing an application which is utterly useless without receiving a GPS signal, so I was wondering if there are any phones which do not possess this feature. Thank you | The current Android Compatibility Definition Document says: 7.3.3. GPS Device implementations SHOULD include a GPS receiver. If a device implementation does include a GPS receiver, it SHOULD include some form of "assisted GPS" technique to minimize GPS lock-on time. So "SHOULD" does not mean "MUST". [Edited because I m... | Do all Android phones have a GPS receiver? | android |
So this is my setup: I use Ubuntu (11.04, but this shouldn't matter) to encrypt my secret folder. I sync this folder using Ubuntu One (Dropbox would be possible too). Now I want to have it on my Android (not rooted) too. But how do I decrypt it? | boxcryptor is in alpha stage now. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boxcryptor.android | Decrypt folder, that was encrypted using EncFS, on Android | android |
Does anyone know of an app, which allows to take a photo and add some comment or notes to it? Doesn't have to be anything fancy. I'd just like to take a picture of something and add some comments/notes (e.g. while shopping, take a pic of something and make a note of its price). | Catch notes should accomplish this very well. They even have a widget that allows you to take a picture and go straight into their editor to comment and add notes. Highly recommended. They also have a web counterpart which may make viewing/managing your notes easier. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.threebanan... | Is there an app to take a photo and add a comment to it | android |
I have an HTC Dream cell phone which was working fine till last night. Today morning I woke up to find that the cell phone battery had completely discharged. So, I replaced the battery with an extra one. I powered on the cell phone and I am surprised to find the "power options" screen turn up every few seconds. Pressin... | If you're running a stock ROM, I suggest you root the phone (the warranty's way gone) and upgrade it to CyanogenMod 4 (Android 1.6) or CyanogenMod 6 (Android 2.2). Battery life is very good on 4; 6 is more recent version of Android -- however there are some additional hoops to jump through to get it installed. The firs... | HTC Dream keeps on showing power options screen | android |
When I connect my Xoom to my PC via USB cable I get a Xoom "Portable Media Player" showing up in my Windows Explorer. When I browse the drive, I can only see half the folders compared to if I browse the SD card directly from within Astro file manager on the Xoom. Why aren't all files and folders showing up? In Android ... | Try WiFi File Explorer (also available in pro version with more features). It reads your SD card just like Astro does, allows you to view it from a computer browser, and does not require root. You may be able to view your files from here, and if so, you can download them via WiFi network. Let us know if it works! :) | How to copy files from tablet to PC - Not all files show up in PC | android |
I want to tether my Samsung Europia to my Asus Transformer so I can use my phone 3g connection. Is this possible? The Samsung doesn't have native tethering built in. | Acutally for the samsung Europia, a free update can be downloaded via Kies to upgrade to android 2.2. This then allows you to natively turn your phone into a wifi hotspot. It's then the usual connect to wifi affair | How to tether an old Android 2.1 phone with the Asus Transformer | android |
Is there a free PDF reader for the Android phone that has a "Go To page" function? When I try to read a 600+ page document on my smartphone I find it tedious to scroll to the page I'm interested in. It takes a lot of time and is not precise. It would be much easier if possible to jump directly to the page I want (I kno... | VuDroid. market It has "Go to page", but can't search. | Free PDF reader for Android phone that has a "Go To page" function | android |
Does anyone know where Swype stores the user dictionary? I wasn't careful enough at the outset and now it prefers "Amanfa" to "Amanda" which is hugely annoying. I haven't been able to delete it. I'd really like to at least see if I can't bushwhack my way to a back door and look through the dictionary myself. | So far, it seems like this dictionary has eluded people all over. There are a few things that have worked for most people as far as getting swype under control. To delete a single word, type it using Swype, highlight it (by clicking or double clicking the word), and press the Swype key (button with "info" icon) To add ... | Where does swype store the user dictionary? | android |
For some reason when receiving pictures from people with iPhones, they sometimes show up as a video. The video is usually 20 seconds long with the first half blank (sometimes there is text depending on how the person sent the message) and the second half contains the picture (though it is really small). Any idea what i... | This might have something to do with a feature of MMS called Content adaptation. Your operator's MMSC (Multimedia Messaging Service Center) determines if the data sent is in a format supported by your handset, and if not, transcodes it into another format. This can cause some problems between different devices and oper... | MMS images showing up as videos | android |
Is there any application to ask question on stackexchange as well, instead of just monitoring a user timeline to get notifications? | Not a direct answer, but there is an effort underway to improve the mobile versions of the Stack Exchange sites. stackexchange-url ("stackexchange-url I have used my Android browser to interact with the Stack Exchange sites and it works pretty well. | App to ask question on stackexchange? | android |
For some reason, Gmail on my Nexus S is not pulling new messages anymore. I added a second Gmail account; could it possibly be the reason? | The second account probably has nothing to do with the other. You'll want to go to <code> Menu | Settings | Accounts & sync </code> and click on the account that's not working. Ensure that "Sync Gmail" is checked. If that doesn't help, then you should try stackexchange-url ("what I do for all truculent apps"). Forc... | Gmail stopped syncing messages | android |
Many people refer to Android versions by "codenames" rather than version numbers (e.g. Android "Gingerbread"). What are the names of the various versions of the Android OS, and how are these names chosen? | Each version of Android since 1.5 has been developed with a specific codename. These codenames are chosen alphabetically, and have thus far all been dessert items (or, generically, sweet/sugary foods). Some codenames are associated with more than one version number, while others are limited to only a specific one, and ... | What are the names of the various versions of the Android OS, and how are these names chosen? | android |
I can't seem to find the option to enable USB tether in CyanogenMod 7.0.1 . Several pages and forum threads mention a checkbox under Wireless & network setting, but i don't have it. Is there anything i need to do to get this to show up? Is this not supported anymore? What USB mode should I select? The phone is a Mo... | The Milestone is an unofficial port, and USB tethering is not yet supported. There is a feature request on their issue tracker for this. The most recent comment on the above mentioned ticket indicates that it's been fixed as of 7.1.0-RC15 and should now be included. | CyanogenMod USB tether | android |
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