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Is it possible to create an auto-growing tmpfs ramdisk on a rooted Android 4.x? If yes, how? | If you do a <code> cat /proc/filesystems </code> you should notice tmpfs . So if you have access to the <code> mount </code> command, you shoud be able to create a directory ( <code> mkdir MYDIRECTORY </code> ) mount a tmpfs-filesystem there ( <code> mount -t tmpfs tmpfs MYDIRECTROY </code> ) Per default a tmpfs-mount ... | Is it possible to create a RAMDisk / Ramdrive for Android 4.x? | android |
Today, a random SuperUser request from "system", with UID 1000, appear. I figured that it was nothing, so I accepted it. A couple of seconds later, my phone rebooted, or at least that's what I think it did. I saw the T-Mobile screen flash by really quickly; the Samsung screen did not appear. So, what happened and shoul... | If you've installed any task killer application that has super user permission granted, this might be killing all the tasks(including system critical processes) which might result in a restart. An eg. for this would be ZDBox. Try checking if that's causing the problem. | "system" reboots my device after I allow it to in SuperUser? | android |
I have a rooted GNex with stock kernel and stock ROM. Device is only rooted, CWM installed and unlocked bootloader. I received the OTA update yesterday but haven't tried to apply it since I have a custom recovery installed. You should also know that I removed a file called recovery-from-boot.p to avoid the stock recove... | You shouldn't lose any data by flashing the OTA file. You can flash the ota file (see AndroidPolice for info and where to download it from) and as long as you've not changed any system files it should apply ok. Simply select the "apply update from sdcard" option and select the update file. You will lose root but you ca... | Update Galaxy Nexus from 4.2.2 to 4.3 while keeping files and root | android |
I bought a bike charger for my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro sk17i . When I cycle, the phone says that it is being charged, but apparently it is not because the battery percentage doesn't increase. It is hard to find out anything with the built in battery utility. Is there any way to monitor charging more closely, such... | Battery Monitor Widget or similar might report the current (it depends on whether the battery controller reports it or not), though I'm not finding any reports on whether it works on your device or not. Still, can't hurt to try it. Alternatively, a USB multimeter, like stackexchange-url ("this one"), would give you def... | Closely monitoring charging (with bike charger) | android |
Is there a way display a "balloon counter" notification on top of an application launcher icon (like iOS)? | Go Launcher EX looks like you can turn that on, at least for some apps. Related is the Next Notification plugin for Next Launcher 3D. | How to display balloon counter over application launcher icon? | android |
I've got an OpenVPN server and a Android OpenVPN client ( OpenVPN Connect ). In the server config I've configured it to use a less often than standard keepalive ping. By default, it's a ping every 10 seconds, but I want to save battery by increasing this to 600. In the <code> server.conf </code> I've put a line <code> ... | It's a bug with OpenVPN Connect, apparently : You are absolutely right -- server-pushed keepalive parameters (ping, ping-restart) are being ignored in 1.1.12 and earlier. Will be fixed in next release. Thanks, James By using OpenVPN for Android (alternative), I can connect properly. | How do I make OpenVPN Connect honour the keepalive setting? | android |
is there any way you can install an app (for instance WhatsApp) on Android 4.2.1 ICS but at the same time remove its autorun properties sothat it becomes a standalone app and ONLY uses memory, processing power and even more dear battery, only during the time that I start the application. After closing it I want it to r... | You can try this application which allow what you ask for: Autorun Manager , though I think you need to have your phone rooted for this. Regarding the part when you say that want the application to remain closed, that might be tricky, because that depends on the apps implementation. IF the developer is checking constan... | How to Remove Autostart for Certain Apps? | android |
I got my Samsumg Galaxy S3 paired and connected over Bluetooth to my laptop running Ubuntu 12.04 Both the mobile and the laptop states that the bluetooth connection is up and running I can query the mobile from the laptop with hcitool, for instance: $ sudo hcitool con Connections: > ACL [the_phone_mac_addr] handle 11 s... | Your hypothesis is correct. It's like transferring files over FTP: the receiving computer needs to run a server that understands the right protocol. To receive files you probably want a server that understands the object exchange protocol (OBEX) or object push protocol (OPP). Our sister site Ask Ubuntu has an answer ab... | File transfer error between Samsung Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu 12.04 over Bluetooth | android |
My nexus 4 is notifying me about the availability of the new installation image for Android 4.3. I would like to install it, but I'm afraid this would automatically update Google Maps to the newest version. The comments about the removed features in Maps are so bad, that I want to stay with the old version for a while.... | No, it will not update Google Maps. You will have to update that manually or through Google Play. However, after you download and install the OTA update, you may receive a Google Map update notification. Just make sure you don't set your Google Play apps to auto-update, so you can close / ignore those notifications. So... | Will an upgrade to Android 4.3 update Google Maps automatically (to the new unloved version)? | android |
Last night, my wife turned the sound down on her factory default Verizon Galaxy S4 by Samsung, then later plugged it in at home and it showed a dark screen with the battery charging indicator. This morning, after waking up, my wife disconnected her phone, now charged, in the following Android Debug Bridge recovery mode... | I called up Verizon support and they had me simultaneously hold the three keys: Volume Up Power Home But after 30 seconds, still no response, so they had me remove the battery for ten seconds and reboot. After reboot, the phone seemed back to normal. | How to recover Galaxy S4 from unrequested ADB recovery mode state? | android |
I have Sony Xperia P phone which is updated to Jelly bean when they rolled out the update. It came with Gingerbread and I updated it to ICS, as soon as I got it. It was running great. But it's started to give me problems since I updated it to Jelly-bean. Even the recent minor release didn't fix the slow down issue. To ... | There are some bugs reported in the Xperia P Jelly Bean update <code> 6.2.A.0.400 </code> . Even if it is suggested to perform a factory reset , the problem has not seemed to have fully solved. So your problem will not most probably be fixed until Sony releases a new version with bug fixes (and it might take some time)... | Phone slowdown after Jelly bean update | android |
One of the most exciting features announced for the release of Android Jelly Bean 4.3 was the ability to get autocomplete when dialing a phone number in a similar fashion to text keyboard autocomplete from previous versions. I just updated my Android to version 4.3 but I don't see any difference with dial pad from prev... | Actually this feature does exist, but it is disabled by default, so to enable it in a vanilla Android Jelly Bean 4.3 you must follow the steps below: Open your Phone app, tap the dialer tab (first one at the left). Tap the action overflow icon (at bottom right corner) and tap Settings Scroll down to section Other call ... | Android 4.3: How to get the dial pad autocomplete | android |
I perform all my communication via the internet (Jabber, SIP), so I only need cellular as a backup. Additionally, coverage at my home is near to nonexistent and as a result, battery drains in a few hours (as opposed to few days when GSM is disabled). Is there an app for disabling cellular communication entirely (airpla... | Might help to look into @Izzy's stackexchange-url ("solution") involving tasker . A tweak is needed: Instead of detecting a GSM/CDMA signal, check if a Wifi network is present nearby Switch to/enable airplane mode and enable Wifi and connect appropriately (this part am uncertain about - if its an open public Wifi point... | How to disable cellular when WiFi is present? | android |
I just bought a Gingerbread phone and I was surprised to find Facebook and Office Suite already installed. Do these apps come preinstalled on Gingerbread as on my previous android which was a older OS I had to download these apps. I did buy a new phone and I am just suspicious in case it isn't new!? I apologize if this... | This depends on the manufacturer of the device the provider where you bought your device. The manufacturer pre-installs some applications. Also the provider may pre-install some applications. So this does not depend on the Android version but on the manufacturer and/or provider. | Facebook and Office suite preinstalled on new Gingerbread device? | android |
When I rooted my last phone, I was able to find a detailed tutorial made specifically for the model I had. It was great, because I knew I had fully compatible tools and ROMs, which limited my amount of fumbling around. I don't see anything out there for my new (to me) phone. I've seen generic guides for my Android vers... | In order to root an Android phone, you have to take into account the Manufacturer of the phone and the Model, and also you need to take into account the Android Version installed. The process to root a phone is based on some exploit in the system, and each Android version with each model has a different method, which t... | Do I root to my model, or my version number? | android |
My mother just changed her SIM card. I forgot to disable MobiUCare and I'm about a thousand of kilometers away from the phone. I keep receiving an SMS: SIM card changed. Plz check phone if lost or stolen" with SIM ID and Gmail ID. I found that MobiUCare supports lots of SMS commands to remotely track/wipe phone. Doesn'... | Answer: No Based on the currently available information at their support FAQ page , no , you cannot disable the "SIM card change notification" feature with remove SMS control: How can I control device via SMS Configuration 1) Set a password and enable SMS command option using "Preference" menu of the app 2) Send SMS co... | How to remotely disable MobiUCare from sending "SIM card change" SMSes? | android |
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4 Android: 4.2.2 / XXUBMGA I am on djembey's pre-rooted slim XXUBMGA . Recovery Mode does not work for me. From OFF mode, I press Vol Up + Home + Power . Then, I see a small blue "Recovery Booting..." text in the top left corner of the screen, but nothing happens. It stays black. If I stop pressi... | When small blue writing appears, let go of just the power button. It should then boot into recovery. Source . Disclaimer: I am DLAddict on XDA. | Booting into recovery mode shows blue Recovery Booting text, then gets stuck with a black screen | android |
I have an Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) on MetroPCS running the Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread). How can I root this phone? | Rooting the Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) on MetroPCS A step by step tutorial accredit to Zhelezaka from http://forum.x-drivers.com/ . Requirements: Necessary Files: all files hosted on my DropBox account! Odin3 v1.85 ; Attain Rooted Update ; Attain 4G PIT File ; Setup: A PC running the Windows Operating System; I've use... | How to root the Galaxy Attain 4G (SCH-R920) on MetroPCS? | android |
Adobe Reader has top and bottom bars which shows home/recent, navigation document buttons, navigation bar other "widgets". It looks like this: The problem is that I do not know how to open it: menu buttons shows useless settings and info button bar. I tried various gestures - it showed only menu or selected the text. H... | Just tap the document you're reading. (Note, not a long-tap ; that opens a different menu.) From page 5 of "Getting Started with Adobe Reader.pdf" (which downloads with the app): My PDF documents are in Adobe Reader. Now what do I do? Tap the middle of the screen once to reveal the toolbars. After a few moments, they d... | How does one get top and bottom bar on Adobe Reader app with recent documents button etc.? | android |
My Samsung Galaxy S 4G seems to be bricked. I must have done something horribly wrong to get it to be in this state. Sometimes, it hangs on the Samsung screen when booting up. Other times, it is unresponsive after the first five seconds. I think it's the media scanning that's causing this, but I am not sure. Samsung Ki... | Using the Heimdall One Click Collection , I was able to restore my device back to the Stock ROM. In Windows, it requires the Visual Studio C++ Runtime . After putting the phone in Download Mode, all you need to do is to press the flash button. | Android phone cannot press any buttons after boot | android |
In the Apple App Store, if you have downloaded an item in the past, you can click the INSTALL button to download it in one click. However, in the Google Play Store, you have to go into the app, press the install button, accept the permissions, and then it's downloaded. It's a bit tedious if you're batch re-installing a... | This doesn't specifically exist, however there is the Android Backup System, which allows you to reinstall all the apps from the Google server's on the inital setup of the device. This will queue all the apps for install from Google Play. It comes on all Android 2.2+ devices, however it is very temperamental. Other tha... | Is it possible to install already installed apps with one click? | android |
So on my Galaxy S4 I can open the Apps Overflow Menu (4x4 square-ish dots) and press the menu button (left of the Home) and choose edit. From there I can long press icons and put them into a folder on a particular page. What I can't do is drag apps from page to page and place them in folders on different pages. I would... | I have an S4 (Build number I9505XXUBMGA) using the Nova launcher. However, I've changed to the stock launcher, and testing your scenario. My apps are sorted alpabetically (View type > Alphabetical grid). So, I created 4 different folders that would be strategically placed in different pages. In edit mode, I dragged 1 a... | Moving apps to folders within the app drawer using the stock launcher of Samsung Galaxy S4 | android |
I used to have the Android that came installed on my Verizon Motorola Razr Maxx. When I wanted the phone to be doing nothing (in a movie theater, or at night) I would hold the power button, and then select "Sleep" from the options, which also included "Power Off", "Airplane Mode", and icons to select ringing or vibrati... | You are right. Sleep mode is something from Motorola, not from Android. So, CyanogenMod (based on the stock rom) does not have this option. It has several other options, and you just need to find something close to it. You could try airplane mode, which turns off all connections (wifi, bluetooth, cellular, NFC, etc..) | Where is the 'sleep' low power option in cyanogenmod 10.1? | android |
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) was officially announced on July 24, 2013. (You can review the high level changes in Jelly Bean at the official Android Developer's site or the announcement on the official Android blog .) Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each manufactur... | This community wiki will list all of the known and rumored dates for devices. If you have an update make sure to follow the format that's been established, and the following guidelines: Keep phones in alphabetical order listing the manufacturer and model Specify if the date is confirmed or rumored and link to the sourc... | When will my device get the Android 4.3 update (Jelly Bean)? | android |
How can I save Google Maps tiles so I can use them in Maverick offline? I tried Mobile Atlas Creator, but it seems it does not have Google Map as a map source. | MOBile Atlas Creator (MOBAC) has support for Google Maps till 1.9Beta (the last stable version is 1.8). It can be downloaded from here . Using MOBAC instead of MapsOn has the following significant advantages. Since the download happens in the computer rather in phone, large area downloads are quite possible. Multiple z... | Use Google Maps maps in Maverick | android |
I have a dual SIM mt6589 based Android 4.2.1 phone, and I have no idea where the apps are getting installed. My phone has an Internal SD card(built in), An External SD card and something called Phone Storage(/data ??) Anyway the apps are supposed to be saved to my External SD but they get saved to Phone Storage. Screen... | The answer to your re-phrased question can be found in the app2sd stackexchange-url ("tag-wiki"). In short: App2SD cannot move the entire app to SDCard, there are always things remaining in phone storage (e.g. data, Dalvik cache, and some more) There are alternative methods moving more stuff, such as e.g. link2sd or Da... | How do I install apps to Internal/External SD instead of Phone Storage | android |
To extract the apk of any android application , it is simple just use any apk extractor tool and get the apk. However in the case for live wallpapers the apk extractor do not show the apk for wallpapers . I just want to get the apk for live wallpapers from my phone . | You can use ES File Exporer Goto App Manager (press menu to get app manager) <code> There you can see list of applications installed in your mobile </code> Select Live wallpaper apk click on Backup You can find apk in location /sdcard/backups/apps * Edit: * System Live Wallpapers are located on your phone in path: syst... | Extract the apk of Live wallpapers | android |
I have a HTC Desire X running Android 4.0.4 (not rooted). I use the "Digital Clock" widget which comes with phone on my home screen. The phone came with 3 clock related widgets - Weather Clock, Digital Clock and Social Clock. By default, the Weather Clock appeared on the home screen but I removed that from the Home Scr... | I did a reset from "backup and reset" menu in settings. And this got the Digital Clock back. | My clock has disappeared | android |
I picked up a <code> DROID R2-D2 </code> from a coworker who has given up on the device. Knowing I like to tinker with these things, she offered me the phone in whatever condition I can muster from it. A few weeks ago, she dropped it into some water and from that point on, the android OS will no longer boot. The bootlo... | Ok, when in bootloader - the binary app on Windows/Linux etc, fastboot should detect it <code> fastboot devices </code> , but in recovery, presumably that is a stock recovery for said devices, i.e. not CWM, TWRP etc. So no <code> adb </code> running in the stock recovery, which is further implying, that boot loader is ... | Droid 2/R2-D2 Can't Load Beyond Bootloader | android |
This question is a long time coming I guess. I have been seeing claims in Android since the dark ages that our data is being backed-up to the cloud, and recently "Sync App Data" showed up as well in the account settings. However when I have to restore, all I get is the apps I had, and a very small restore.. perhaps wif... | Does the in built-in backup service work? Yes. But maybe not how you expect/want. As you mentioned apps need to 'opt in' to backup data and most apps don't actually use this. I'm only aware of a couple that do. As far as i know, the backed up data is only actually restore to a device when the device is initially set up... | Does the built-in Google app data backup work? | android |
I have a Nexus 7 updated to Jelly Bean 4.2.2, with all apps updated. Chrome is version 28.0.1500.94. I navigated to http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-podcast-102-public-game-leeches-economics-and-hardcore-dh-follies in Chrome and long-clicked the "Download" hyperlink located below the video. This is a ... | I tried to download the link using Chrome for Android SEVERAL times, but it always disappears. Like I've been telling myself before, Android for Chrome is not mature enough and lacking in (so many) features. I would suggest installing a 3rd-party browser like Dolphin or Boat , which are both highly-customizable. I down... | How to download via Chrome on Nexus 7 with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 | android |
The <code> wpa_supplicant </code> documentation contains information suggesting it is possible to set up a WiFi-Direct connection between a Linux box and another WiFi-Direct device. It seems it is necessary to use <code> wpa_cli </code> and issue a series of commands first of which is <code> p2p_find </code> . However ... | The issue is that there is only <code> wpa_supplicant </code> version 1.0 available in Debian Wheezy. For support of WiFi Direct you need <code> wpa_supplicant </code> version 1.1 or higher. You can download and compile the latest <code> wpa_supplicant </code> on your own. This way you make sure <code> wpa_cli </code> ... | How to connect Samsung GT-i8160 and Debian via WiFi-Direct? | android |
When we download a <code> .FTF </code> or <code> ROM </code> file as a stock ROM, is there a way to verify that it is really the stock ROM and is not modified by someone? | Yes, you can check the <code> SHA1 </code> or <code> MD5 </code> checksum. You didn't specify which ROM you are downloading. Let's have a look at the Nexus stock ROMs: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#mantaray There is a download link and a version number and checksums listed like that: Version: 4.2.2... | Is there a way to verify stock ROMs? | android |
I am trying to test out Admob for an app on my phone. But I have absolutely no idea what is blocking my ads. My phone is rooted, but I don't have any ad-blocking software. I did have AdFree, but then I restored my phone. So what's doing it? My ads are definitely being blocked because I have gone on several websites wit... | Well after an hour of searching around for how to revert the hosts file, I gave up. (I kept having permission denied errors). So I downloaded AdFree again (turns out that's what I had before) and clicked "revert". | Advertisments still blocked after uninstalling AdFree | android |
I would like to root my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545. It is currently running Android 4.2.2 and has Build number ending in VRUAME7. How do I root my Galaxy S4? | There is a root method available for the VRUEMA7 Build that does not require you to wipe your device or flash ROMs, but it does not have an unlocked boot loader (source & credit to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325 ) STEP 1: Download all three files from the first step from the source above ... | How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 | android |
I have ClockworkMod recovery installed on a phone (Samsung Galaxy5 GT-i5500, I have used it in the past to flash ROMs). The phone is currently not booting, just shows the Samsung logo. I want to get into the ClockworkMod recovery mode, by pressing some key combination. (Do not confuse with Samsung download mode: power-... | It is impossible to boot directly into CWM recovery by key combination. However one can boot into "download mode" (as described in question) and then (re)flash recovery with Odin, this will automatically reboot phone to CWM recovery | How to boot to ClockworkMod recovery with Galaxy5 GT-i5500 | android |
I use ClockworkMod Recovery, and Slimbean. Recently, my slimbean started hanging at the loading screen and getting insanely hot. So I took a backup, and cleaned flashed AOKP rom. It's working fine so far. Initially, I tried to do a flash without clearing data. Then, a clean flash with "advanced restore"ing the data alo... | In addition to the well-known Titanium Backup app (for which you must purchase the Pro key to unlock the CWM/TWRP nandroid backup support), there is another app now: Nandroid Manager , which according to its description can restore apps from nandroid backups even with the free version (there is a Pro key too, but it is... | Extract App Data from Nandroid / CWM Backup | android |
I use Samsung kies for my Galaxy S1 and I also installed Kies Light but I don't understand what it does. I would like the function the send SMS from my computer, can it do that or what does it do? | Source: Samsung FAQs: Cell Phones: What is Kies Lite mode, and what can I do when using it? Kies Lite mode launches the application with a reduced set of features. This uses fewer system resources and lets some key features of Kies run more efficiently. Using Kies Lite mode, you can access and use these features more q... | What does the program Samsung Kies light do? | android |
Whenever I wave my hand or finger over my front camera, it causes my screen to flicker off and then back on in 2-3 seconds. It does not matter what app I am using; it always occurs. What could be causing this? | I found out that this was caused by installing SuperN64 . Strange that it caused something across the entire phone and every app, not just itself. | How do I stop my screen from flickering when I wave my hand across my camera? | android |
I'm trying to use <code> adb connect </code> : <code> connect <host>[:<port>] - connect to a device via TCP/IP Port 5555 is used by default if no port number is specified. </code> and this is what I get: <code> mbp:~ alexus$ adb connect 10.0.0.18 * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 * * daemon... | Try following these instructions: 1) Open the command prompt and navigate to your sdk/platform-tools/ folder. 2) Type <code> adb tcpip 5555 </code> with your device plugged in 3) Type <code> adb connect <your device ip address>:5555 </code> 4) At this point you unplug your device and type <code> adb logcat </code... | ADB connect to a device via TCP/IP | android |
Very simple question. I want to know the non-diagonal physical dimensions of the screen itself of a Nexus 7 (eg: 4" by 5" or whatever). Every site I look it up on seems to just happily repeat that it's a 7" tablet with 1280x800px and so on. | They are 3 7/16" x 5 15/16" by my measurements. | What are the non-diagonal screen dimensions of the Nexus 7? | android |
I had rooted my Samsung Galaxy S 4G, and for some reason it seems to be only partially rooted now. What I mean by this is that while SuperUser is installed, apps such as BusyBox and Titanium Backup are complaining that they cannot get root access. Using apps from the Google Play store, I can neither remove the root or ... | I remember encountering a similar problem with superuser. I installed SuperSU from Google Play (replacing the superuser app), and it fixed my problems. Update #1: As discussed over chat, jeffreylin_'s root was lost, as verified with Root Checker. To fix this, the phone must be rooted again. SuperOneClick can be used; n... | Why has my Android become half-rooted? | android |
I was following Sony's official guide for unlocking the bootloader . However, upon entering <code> *#*#7378423#*#* </code> into the phone App and navigating to <code> Service Info -> Configuration </code> under the Rooting Status category, it said <code> Bootloader unlock allowed: No </code> I tried Googling on how ... | No, unfortunately not in this case, you are seriously out of luck! It cannot be done. If it did say "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes", then by all means go for it. | Is it possible to enable bootloader unlocking on C6603 (Yuga/Sony Xperia Z)? | android |
In Swiftkey how do you right an apostrophe (') for words like "can't", "hasn't", or "the dog's bone"? Is there a way to do it without taking your finger off the keyboard and going to another menu? At the bottom there is no apostrophe like there is in swype, only a period. To get to the apostrophe you need to click on t... | I think that it is due to the keyboard layout. SwiftKey's QWERTY layout do not put the ' key in the " <code> abc </code> " part of the keyboard. If you want to type a ' <code> ' </code> ' with the QWERTY layout, you have to go to the " <code> 123 </code> " part of the keyboard and then type on the ' virtual key. But un... | How to quickly write an apostrophe with Swiftkey keyboard | android |
This has always bugged me, but I really don't know the best way to ask it (sorry if this is a duplicate): Some Wi-Fi networks that I use require secondary authentication (via a browser, etc), and some are unreliable (they stop working intermittently). When this happens I get no data on my phone even though I have a dat... | After some digging, I have to decide that what you are trying to achieve is not possible since there is no way to check whether there are additional login requirements necessary for the connected Wi-Fi networks. You may be able to check the connectivity of the Wi-Fi network with the methods mentioned by both stackexcha... | Wi-Fi with no data | android |
On my new tablet I installed the gmail app and also configured the builtin app. Now I get two notifications for each email. How can I get rid of the builtin email app which does not seem as good as the gmail app? | If you have root you can do as suggested and use Titanium Backup to remove the stock email app. If you aren't rooted you can remove the duplicate notification by going into the stock email app, settings, and then delete your email account from the app. If you want to keep your account you can also go into your phone se... | How to disable builtin email app | android |
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini which I've bought about 6 month ago. For about 3-4 months now, I've noticed when looking at its screen (but not touching it myself) that there's things happening on it as if some invisible finger would touch the screen: lock screen with pattern would report some random touching on one of... | My opinion is the screen might be grounded with some metallic or conductive object inside the phone. Probably a loosened part due to use. You can try to wave a strong magnet (like neodymium) at the back of the phone. Data shouldn't be affected anyway because flash chips are resistant to magnetism. But its still much be... | Galaxy S3 Mini screen seems to get touched when there's no actual touch | android |
I take a lot of photos on my Droid M THEN I have to go through them and select the best ones to upload. I need to preview full-screen to see if it's a good photo but then there is no way to mark/tag/select it in preview mode. You can Select a photo but only in thumbnail view. Is there a way to select (or, better, tag) ... | F-Stop Media Gallery does exactly that. You can preview photos and it has an on-screen 5 star rating and "favorite" button. Unfortunately, the tags don't "stay" with the photo if you upload to Google+ or Facebook. | How can I easily tag a photo I am previewing? | android |
I have these following issues : 1) wifi connects but the signal bars stay grey 2) I can open and search apps in market but when I try to download them , it says "waiting for network" 3) facebook does not sync, and the app says "no network" after some googling I found that google syncs through ports 5228-5230, which are... | As those ports are closed on your router, there is no "on-phone solution", only "on-router solutions". You will have to open those ports on the router, use a different WiFi AP, or switch to your mobile data connection. If you want to go for the "open ports on router" solution, this is beyond the scope of our site. But ... | closed ports wifi problem | android |
I have a HTC Desire X running Android 4.0.4 (not rooted) I am looking for a file explorer mainly for 2 things - Just browsing around the file system - Copying an apk from my PC and executing it. I went to Play Store to install ES File Explorer. It asks for the following permissions Storage Phone Calls Network Communica... | ES Datei Explorer is more than just a simple file explorer. It offers a bunch of additional features, which explain most of the permissions you've listed. I'm using this app for years already and can assure you: it never abused any of the permissions (especially I never saw it making "phone calls", and yes, I supervise... | File Explorer for HTC Desire X - too many permissions asked for? | android |
I have a HTC Desire X running Android 4.0.4 (not rooted). When I connect my phone to my Win7 Laptop, from my laptop, this is the filesystem I see LOST.DIR (Empty) Android\data\com.htc.album.thumbnails\ 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,11,12,12_720,carmode \DCIM\100MEDIA (Empty) .data\mail\attachthumb (Empty) Where is the ... | If your phone is not rooted, then you can't access the "OS" or the "programms". When you plug your phone, you can only browse its internal and/or external storage in a file explorer. If you are not rooted, you can use adb to browse the "OS", but you can only view it and you can not access <code> /data </code> folder. I... | Viewing File System through a Windows Laptop | android |
I have an Huawei U8650 smartphone. And, as I understand, I need system device drivers for it to be able to develop and debug applications for it using Windows. On Linux this is as simple as just typing an identifier number in a few places and I'm able to run and debug applications. However I can't seem to find the appr... | As pendant to the UDEV setup you describe in your question, Windows needs a special driver. Until recently that meant the manufacturer had to provide one matching to the device; but luckily we now have the Universal Android USB Driver , which should work for most devices. If that doesn't work for yours, you need to che... | How do I configure ADB for the Huawei U8650 on Windows? | android |
The BlueBox Security Scanner says that my Nexus 4 is still vulnerable to two signature exploits. As far as I understood the exploit can circumvent the apk-signature-check so that any apk posing as an update for a system-apk will be installed as system app. Is there a known way to install sudo/su with this exploit? I wo... | The Exploit (& Fix) Android "Master Key" article describes the process of using the “Master Key” exploit to get elevated privileges with lots of technical details. The main point is that the exploit by itself does not give root privileges — only arbitrary code execution as the <code> system </code> user, and anothe... | Can I install sudo/su with the signed apk exploit? | android |
I have a rooted device and I'm interested in installing Adblock Plus for Android. The app, that is, not the Firefox extension. The FAQ says: To filter ads, all traffic has to pass through Adblock Plus. Android considers this to be the traffic caused by the app, while it is in reality the sum of all traffic. Does this m... | From my tests, data usage still show normal usage. E.g. using Firefox, firefox data usage increase, using Google+, Google+ data usage increase, etc... Also, it is not double counted for Adblock Plus. (I used ~15MB total, and Data usage report 340KB for Adblock Plus). Tested on Android 4.1.2. | Can I use Adblock Plus for Android and still see per-app data use? | android |
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 4.2.2. Currently both SMS and Email notifications have the same sound. Before I was on this phone I was on an iPhone and this was easy to change. I cannot find a way to distinguish between alerts. In browsing this site for an answer I came across stackexchange-url ("this q... | In order to change the notification sound on the GMail app you can do the following: Open the GMail app and press the menu button (the one to the left of the Home button) Press Settings and then choose the email address (not general settings) Touch the word "Inbox sound & vibrate" Click "Sound" Then there is a popu... | How can I Have Separate Alerts for Email and SMS? | android |
I'm considering buying an HTC One soon. Sadly, the Google Experience one isn't available in my country in the Play store. Either way, I would get the new phone from my carrier anyway. So I'm wondering, can I turn my phone into a proper Google Experience version? If so, how? | This how-to meticulously explains how to flash a ROM taken from the Google Play edition of the One. To summarize: Backup your data Root your One Download the ROM Boot into TWRP, wipe the old ROM and install the new one | How can I turn a stock HTC One into a Google Experience one? | android |
Is it possible for me to receive the SMS not in a conversation style, but in a traditional way like what NOKIA does? Inbox is separated from the Sent items. | Pansi SMS supports inbox-style SMS. In Step 2 of the Setup wizard, you will be asked to choose either: Conversations Message box - this is what you want | Transforming SMS conversation to Inbox and Sent Items | android |
I've updated cm from 10.0.0 to 10.1.2, and after updating the gapps too, several things are broken , including Gmail and Drive. Now, Google Play lists them at "updatable", but it is broken and refuses to update any app , reporting <code> Error retrieving information from server. [RPC:S-5:AEC-0] </code> . Some google se... | The error [RPC:S-5:AEC-0] is down to having to remove your google account and re-add it again. If your account is primary google account, the only way you can remove it is to factory reset and re-install everything! That is the only known cure and quoted by Google themselves! Do not think they are taking it seriously e... | Broken Google Play on cm 10.1.2 | android |
As of this morning, Google Chrome Beta has suddenly begun using a silly font (HYTravel) as the default in web pages. (See screenshot below.) Setting the Android default application font (a feature offered on my LG Viper 4G LTE) is not involved—I’ve set that and unset it, with no effect on Chrome’s behavior. Does anyone... | It's an LG bug exposed by a recent Google Chrome change: http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/-nS44H44Aqs%5B1-25-true%5D | Set Google Chrome default font | android |
I'm ALWAYS losing my phone at home, in various obscure places (on a shelf in the basement, under the coffee filters, behind the toilet, etc.,) and I was wondering if there's any way to find it. The thing is, I have no cell package at all. None. No call, no text, no data. It doesn't even have a number. I do have Google ... | There are plenty of apps on Play supporting that already. The first coming to my mind is PAW Server , which allows that and many more things (basically, you can remote-administrate your device via WiFi with this app). Other, similar apps might offer the remote-ring as well. Several anti-theft apps for example. | Any way to find a Wi-Fi connected (unactivated) phone? | android |
I have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 which I bought 4 months ago....love it! Decided to add an external SD card......so I bought a 16 G. After a couple of weeks, I got a notification "SD Card Removed Unexpectedly!" Of course I never removed the card but I could not get the tablet to recognize my SD card. In doing research, I not... | The problem is withe SD Card slot on the device. Return your device to SAMSUNG for repair or replacement. | SD Card Unexpectedly removed error | android |
I'm looking for a way to disable the lock screen when specified apps are active. It's annoying when the screen times out and I have to swipe the lock screen to start a new pomodoro or use the calculator. I don't want to disable the lock screen entirely because I don't want my phone to activate when it's in my pocket. A... | This can e.g. be realized using Tasker (in fact, I'm even using it that way for "prolonged screen timeout" with reading apps): Condition: App (opens a popup to select one ore multiple apps, chose the ones you want to act upon) Task: Keyguard (disable) Display -> Timeout (optionally increase display timeout) The tasks w... | Disable the lock screen when specific apps are active? | android |
I've noticed in the last couple weeks that my Nexus 4 (stock rooted, with franco.Kernel) will seemingly at random lose the ability to auto-rotate the display. If I go into the Display settings and check the box, it works again, but that setting is invariably disabled again through no action of my own (or even a reboot)... | According to this stackexchange-url ("StackOverflow question"), YES. Excerpt: <code> public static void setAutoOrientationEnabled(ContentResolver resolver, boolean enabled) { Settings.System.putInt(resolver, Settings.System.ACCELEROMETER_ROTATION, enabled ? 1 : 0); } </code> | Can apps modify the system-level "Display-> Auto-rotation" setting? | android |
My HTC was dropped in water and now has unresponsive touch screen. The screen is not the problem, as I've replaced it and it still have the same problem. I can't send it off for repairs because it will be factory resetted. This phone has 2 years worth of important photos and videos, hence I really need to access the ph... | You can simply use an app like WiFi File Transfer as explained in stackexchange-url ("this answer"). You can use a stackexchange-url ("USB OTG") cable and connect a mouse to use your phone for your data recovery process. You may have to hurry as the water that is already inside the device can harm the hardware in your ... | How can I access my photos/videos from my HTC Sensation XL default on 'charge only' and with unresponsive touch screen? | android |
I want to install Cyanogenmod on my HTC One x+. In the Official Website there is no official release for HTC One X+. Can I install from the HTC One X Version or the HTC One XL Version ?? and there is an Unofficial release for HTC One X+ Cyanogenmod or should I install this version ?? Is there any particular reason or d... | The HTC One X version won't work on the HTC One X+, so if you want to install Cyanogenmod, it'll have to be the unofficial build you link to. | Install Cyanogenmod on HTC One X+ | android |
How do I get the WiFi toggle to show up in the notifications area on the Samsung Galaxy S4 - Verizon - 4.2.2 - Build VRUAME7? When I click on the pencil icon to edit it takes me here which doesn't scroll or allow me to edit the notifications except move the order around: | You can customise the toggles by clicking the pencil icon in the top right. You should then be able to add a wifi toggle icon. Edit: Ok. It seems like Verizon have removed that toggle. If you're rooted you can add it back though. See link here (contains screenshots). You need to download and install SQLite Editor - you... | Searching for WiFi toggle | android |
I have a AT&T Galaxy SII running CM9 and primarily use my Google Voice number and all of the Google Voice integration on the phone. I'd like to be able to place a call using my native (non-GV) number. Is there any way that I can place a call without using Google Voice? | Not sure if you mean you still want to use GV services, but with your phones' native number? Or do you mean you want to completely circumvent using GV sometimes? If you meant still use GV, but with your native number: Voice-> Settings-> This phone's number Then just choose your phone's native number (you're still using... | How do I place a call from my original phone number if Google Voice is the default handler? | android |
I bought a Nexus 4. It's my first Android device, and I'm really disappointed at how this thing is a complete intrusion of my privacy and online behavior. Just in upgrading the default applications that came with the device, it seems like Google can literally do whatever it wants with my personal information. Every sin... | No, not easily. one of the side-effects of using Google services, is that all the Google services link together in the back-ground. This can be incredibly useful in some cases (if I Google for a bar's address on my desktop PC, my phone will later offer me directions and estimated travel time to that bar on a Google Now... | How do I remove all social integration features with Google+/Google applications | android |
I want to disable a few buttons like "Driving mode" from the notification bar on my S4. Yes, I have read stackexchange-url ("exactly this") question and I know the general idea. (I have seen it on 4.1). But on my device with 4.2.2 the problem is: All buttons are enabled and there is no area for disabled buttons to move... | Unlike the Note 2 , the S4 doesn't have the "Available Buttons" section in the notification panel. So, you cannot remove the items. | How to remove any icons from notification bar? | android |
The tap sound on my new Jelly Bean Android tablet sounds cheap and tinny. Is it possible to change it? | Yes You cannot change it unless you have root access. But you can disable it if you don't like it. Go to Settings => Sounds => Deselect the <code> Touch Sounds </code> option. Just in case you have root access, go to <code> /System/media/audio/ui/ </code> and replace the file named <code> touch.ogg </code> or <code> ti... | How to change tap sound of an Android device? | android |
USB port on my phone broke (can't transfer data). My phone uses built-in memory, no memory card. It works, I connect to wifi, etc. Is there any software or easy way to copy all my files from phone to network? Mostly I need to get pictures and videos out. Using email will be tooo slow. | You can use an app such as WiFi Tiles transfer . All you have to do is to download the app and clicking the <code> start </code> button. Then you can go to the server page you're given (on the app screen) and you can access all the files and folders of your phone memory. | Copy data from phone to wifi network | android |
On cm 10.0.0 I disabled the annoying "display off" "like old CRT" effect, but upgrading to 10.1.2 re-enabled it and I can't find anymore the display animation settings. Can't find in the settings, couldn't find a new app, no idea where to search. How can I do that? | Apparently , "This is not a user-configurable option right now". I'm not sure if that's a general Android problem, or a specific cyanogenmod one. Totally clueless about why , of course. | How to disable a specific screen animation on cm 10.1.2? | android |
My Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) running 4.2.2 (with the VRUAME7 Build, so root is not an option currently) has both the WiFi and 4G/mobile data symbols in the notification bar, occasionally the mobile data symbol will go away, but it is there more often then not. So I have read through this forum and it says that by tur... | Your phone is not using both WiFi and 4G, but the 4G radio stays on and stays in sync with the tower (if you move from a 4G to 3G area while still on WiFi, you'll see the icon change when it recognizes the tower swtich). On my Droid Bionic (Verizon), I have a Tasker script that turns off Mobile Data when I'm connected ... | Is my phone using both WiFi and 4G? | android |
How can I know if a user is online or offline in Google Hangout? In the Hangout on Gmail web it shows a green line under the user's profile pic. But there no such thing in Android app. | Just released today, version 1.2 says this in the "What's new" section: You can finally see who is on Hangouts! When you start a new Hangout, green icons show who's on, and gray shows who's not. Also of note: Contacts are now organized by People you Hangout with, Suggested People, and Other Contacts. Long press contact... | Identify if a user is online in Google Hangout | android |
When I follow links about rooting the Kindle Fire HD, I have the impression its not possible with the latest versions? I have one bough just now, July 2013. Can I do it? (The main issue is Google Play) | It seems that this is possible for both versions of the HD (7", OS version 7.4.3 and 8.9", OS version 8.4.3). I found XDA Developer forums for 7" HD version 7.4.3 and 8.9" HD version 8.4.3 . For the purposes of making this post self-contained, I will assume that you have the 7" version. The steps are: Step 1: Download ... | Rooting a new Kindle Fire HD (July 13) | android |
I am trying to root my HTC One S following the instructions on HTCDev I generated an Unlock_code and everything works well until Step 13. In Step 12, I typed <code> fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin </code> in cmd which returned the expected result of: <code> ...\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot ... | After relocking and unlocking again, it worked for me. | Stuck rooting HTC device | android |
Recently, the HTC One Google Edition has been released which has Google Android 4.2.2. I'm currently using an HTC One X+ and I want to install Google's Android on my mobile. I've found some links on how to install vanilla Android on the HTC One: Redmond Pie XDA I'm willing to install that on my mobile. Can I do that, a... | A ROM for the HTC One won't work on the HTC One X+. Despite the name similarity, they're completely different phones, with different hardware inside. (The HTC One X+ has a Tegra 3 SoC, while the HTC One has a Snapdragon.) If you want to install a "stock Android" ROM on this phone, you'll have to find one first, and as ... | Can I install Google Edition Android on an HTC One X+? | android |
In order to enable USB mass storage mode, I placed a file in the <code> /system/etc/init.d/ </code> directory. My situation has changed, and now I want to remove that file. I know it is safe to remove because I put it there. However, I can not delete it. I have a rooted phone, and I have tried using ES File Explorer an... | As <code> su </code> , do this : <code> # mount -o remount,rw /system </code> You will now be able to delete it. As said in comments, don't forget to <code> # mount -o remount,ro /system </code> or just reboot when you have finished. :) | How do I delete this read only file? | android |
What's the maximum size for a 2nd. primary partition that can be used for App2SD? Specs: 32GB microSD + 4.1.2 JB + LG Optimus L5 | Nope, no limit. Source at xda-developers forum | What's the maximum size for a second partition for moving Apps to a SD card? | android |
I want to be able to leave a device with charger plugged in the socket, and have it email me (or call/text me on my another device) as soon as it gets power (ie when the charger is technically or officially plugged in) Scenario: I plug the device and leave it. There's no power. Power comes, the device emails/calls me. | With Tasker , you could try this: Condition: State → Power Task: Send SMS (Note that Compose Email / Compose MMS / Compose SMS only open the dialog and let you edit, so you would need to use the Send SMS option to have it automatically sent). | email me when a charger is connected? | android |
It's a system app, but somehow I disabled it. Now, it won't show me my contacts or anything. If I try to see a missed call from notification drawer, it leaves me at home screen. I cannot view any of my call records. | Solved it by clicking reset app preference from the action bar in Settings | People app disappeared from apps on Nexus 4 | android |
I had an HTC desire phone, before upgrading to a Galaxy S4 Mini. I have run into an annoying problem. On my phone (not on the SD Card), I have private data, including an RSA key, which I use to SSH into my different computers and servers. On the Desire S, I had the phone on default "Charge only" so people who nicked my... | I don't know if this applies to the S4 but on my Nexus devices it shows up on my pc as a 'drive' but I can't access anything until the phone is unlocked (the normal screen lock - pattern/pin). If you have a screen lock set it shouldn't allow access to the device until you unlock it. | Do not auto-mount Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini when USB is connected | android |
I would like to maintain a central list of the battery status of my devices. For my Linux laptops, I will write a small shell script that reads the battery information from the kernel and uploads it to my webserver. I have no idea how to do this for Android devices, though. Basically I would like them to open <code> ht... | There's a tool on Google Play called Batman , which collects battery status information in the background and stores it into a CSV file on SDCard. That done, you could use sync tools like e.g. FolderSync to have the file uploaded to your Linux machine in regular intervals, where you can have it processed by any tool yo... | Upload battery status to a website | android |
I bought a new XOLO Q700 last week, with Android jelly bean 4.2.1 I found out two ways to root the phone. First , as per the instructions given in this website [ROOT] Xolo Q700 Rooted before it hits the shelves! As quoted in the website... The process is really simple for rooting the phone: First what you need to do is... | I would use the motochopper exploit from the first thread. The exploit is from Dan Rosenberg ( djrbliss on XDA), a known security researcher who has published some Android root exploits so far. If the exploit doesn't work, there's no harm it can inflict. If it does work, harm can only be done while persisting the root ... | Difference between two Rooting methods | android |
I have PAC-ROM Paranoid-Android (downloaded and flashed from here ), and suddenly, after changing some settings (unfortunately I can't reproduce an annoying message started popping up every 2 seconds, it says "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped.". Has anyone faced this before? Does anyone know how to reproduce the is... | Enabling quick settings made that popup disappear ( Source ). It's at Settings-> System-> Status bar-> Quick settings. HTH | Unfortunately, System UI has stopped | android |
I am unable to save APK's that I have purchased (actually paid for) through the Play store. Usually SaveAPK is able to save the APKs that I'm interested it, however this didn't work: it sais <code> Copy failed. </code> I also tried Astro File Manager, but every app that I purchased had a lock symbol on it, and it didn'... | <code> .apk </code> files are usually installed in <code> /data/app </code> , as you already pointed to. I find my "bought apps" in this place as well; so it might be you've looked for the wrong name: the files usually have the "syntax" <code> <package_name>-<n>.apk </code> , where <code> <package_name&g... | How do I save purchased apps as APKs? | android |
I have a few screenshots of an application that I want to display on a website. I remember there used to be a web site that had all the "frames" or "skins" of Android devices; you would upload your screenshot and it would embed them in the frame and you would get images like this: I can't seem to be able to find the si... | You're looking for the Device Art Generator. | Displaying Android Screenshots | android |
I'm not sure whether I'm doing something wrong or it's something normal. I had CM9 on my Galaxy s3 and decided to try another rom (Paranoid). I didn't like the new one I installed and downloaded another (Carbon). But I am noticing that my internal storage is close to being full now. But when I browse the phone from my ... | What happens to existing files when flashing a new ROM very much depends of the location in question: your SDCard (internal or external) is not touched at all, apart from the fact you're placing the <code> update.zip </code> for flashing there. your internal storage ( <code> /data </code> and <code> /cache </code> ) is... | Flashing new rom, are old files deleted or hidden? | android |
Does anyone know how to get into recovery mode for Sony Live With Walkman phone? These key combination not working Volume Up / Down Volume Up / Down + Power Button Power Button + Home button Is there something I'm missing? I am finding solution for this question, stackexchange-url ("Sony Live With The Walkman : Phone i... | Do you use any custom kernel or do you have stock factory default? IF you don't have stock then there is no recovery. If you have a custom kernel, you should press the VOL DOWN button when you see the KERNEL logo. That's because custom kernels have CWM recovery integrated, because Xperia 2011 phones don't have a the re... | Go into recovery mode in Sony Live With Walkman | android |
How can I disable internet but keep the network access on Android tablet? I want to be disable internet access to all but selected apps, at the same time I want applications to have direct internal network access. I used firewall in the past but firewall disables access to all networks. I want to be able to use my tabl... | On the router As stackexchange-url ("roxan already wrote"), this cannot be done on the Android device itself (well, at least not easily), but should take place at your router. Some routers allow to specify on a per-device basis whether internet access should be granted, using a single "switch" (yes/no). If that's not p... | I want to disable internet but not the network | android |
Background: I have a USB stick Android device (e.g. RikoMagic) which I mostly run in "headless" mode. Among other things, I've already figured out how to shut it down via a combination of adb and the internal "am" command: <code> adb shell am start -n android/com.android.server.ShutdownActivity </code> I'm now trying t... | Alas, the <code> UsbStorageActivity </code> doesn't use an intent to enable and disable USB mass storage, so there's no way to achieve this using <code> am </code> . It instead calls the functions <code> StorageManager.enableUsbMassStorage </code> and <code> `StorageManager.disableUsbMassStorage </code> to do its work.... | Toggling USB mass storage on (or off) via adb commands | android |
Do I need to install an application to use a Bluetooth keyboard with an Android 4.1.2 phone? I am using a Droid Bionic and with an Anker K1280C keyboard ( an Apple keyboard clone). I can pair the phone with the keyboard, but the Bluetooth keyboard does not show up in the input method selection list. I have tried a few ... | Normally, Android shouldn't need a separate app for that, you're quite correct with that. And normally, it doesn't. But sometimes a little trouble may arise with specific combinations, like e.g. keyboards having a weird layout. As you write you've got the keyboard basically working, just the layout is screwed: I recomm... | Android 4.1 with Bluetooth keyboard | android |
I just updated my phone (Galaxy S2) to the latest stable version of Cyanogen, and I can't set any alarms in the default clock app. When I try to go to the screen to set the alarms, the app just crashes. stackexchange-url ("Past experience") tells me the solution is the clear the app data/cache, but the problem is that ... | The UI is a little different than before, and instead of the tabs all fitting on the screen, you have to scroll to the left or right to see some of them instead. The "All" tab in the apps menu is off to the right of the screen. Simply pull the tabs left, and the "All" tab will be shown. From there, it's the same as alw... | How do I clear the settings of a built in app in Cyanogenmod 9 (ICS)? | android |
Building the question on this stackexchange-url ("What does the “Force stop” button mean?") , If I restart the phone , do these Background Apps get started even when ForceStop is enabled? | Force stop is a one-off action, not a thing you enable or disable. Force-stopping an app doesn't prevent it restarting any time it would normally start: when you launch it from the apps menu, or through a share action, or automatically via an alarm, broadcast, or on start-up. The question you link to talks about whethe... | Do Apps restart after phone restart once "Force Stop" is enabled for them? | android |
Samsung Fascinate running CyanogenMod 10.1-20130723-Nightly. I made a custom boot animation that works, but it plays once and does not loop. The <code> desc.txt </code> file has the proper formatting to loop , folder structure and zip method. I have the bootanimation.zip in two locations on the device memory: <code> /s... | I was able to figure this out after troubleshooting. I partitioned out my HDD and installed Ubuntu 13.04. Once completed I installed Android Tools via terminal <code> sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb </code> I recreated the entire boot animation using Gimp and 7Zip and pushed it back to the device <code> adb push... | Boot Animation Will Not Loop | android |
How can you get Chrome to always use the desktop version of websites? I am on a Jelly Bean tablet and I can't see any reason to use the mobile versions at all. | You could try adding a chrome-command-line file which causes chrome to load sites in desktop mode by default. The only way to stop this however, is to remove the file. See here Or you could install the Chrome UA Switcher app although this requires root access so may not be suitable if you're not rooted. | Set Chrome to use desktop version of website | android |
I had a Intex iBuddy Connect (Tablet) linked with my Google account. Later on I purchased an new Android device (a XOLO Q700). I logged into Google Play from my device and I am able install apps to the new device. But when I log in to Google Play from my laptop and hit install the list does not show my new device. Only... | Be patient, it can take a while for your device to show on there | My new Android device not showing up in Google Play | android |
When I first got my galaxy the at the lock screen I could see an icon with a count of unread text messages on the right side of the screen, but now it has disappeared and I did not see any settings for it in the lock screen menu under settings. Is there a solution to this or was this the result of an update? | Hey man you can use this. Notification LockScreen Widget (available for free in the Google Play store ). It gives following features. View all dismissible notifications including missed calls, SMS, Facebook notifications, Gmail, etc. Launch the app directly from the notifications list. Combine multiple similar notifica... | Enable SMS count on galaxy s3 lock screen? | android |
I have found a custom ROM in Chinese forums for mY HTC ONE SU (t528w) model. The ROM is zipped and the folders look like below image I have no idea to install this ROM. Could anybody please guide me to install this. I dont know how and where to place the boot.img. I have successfully unlocked my bootloader and mobile i... | Please check the place where you downloaded the ROM from, it usually contains installation instructions. In most cases, these ROMs use the <code> update.zip </code> mechanism of the recovery mode, as Matthew mentioned. You might need a custom recovery (see clockworkmod and twrp and their tag-wikis, stackexchange-url ("... | How do I install the custom ROM with boot.img inside? | android |
Here's the thing, someone called me today and during the call I pressed a few numbers, then the call ended before I could save them somewhere. Is it possible to find them somewhere? | Yes you can do it by using this Number Saver App . App description is as follows: Save a number while you're in a phone call, and dial it right after. Access during call from notification bar, or from app icon To pull notification bar in the call screen, press HOME first (Android limitation) The app has two modes for n... | Is it possible to see numbers I typed in previous call? | android |
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