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2015/10/18
523
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<issue_start>username_0: Some program keeps showing me ads on the main page every now and then. It's extremely annoying, and I'm unable to catch it. Is there a way I can detect it to remove it? When the ad shows up, I try to hold the home button to see the app name, but it disappears. Sometimes the ad is a link, so it...
2015/10/18
646
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<issue_start>username_0: and thanks for reading this. So I've had an S5 for just over a year now. As it has an AMOLED screen, when you turn the brightness all the way down, the screen will flicker a yellow-green. This happened whenever the screen would dim on standby, and it seemed that it was normal. However, now, whe...
2015/10/19
818
2,675
<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a YU Yuphoria shipped with Stock Android which is really freaking me as people are saying that *Yuphoria shipped with Cyanogen OS* is far better than the *Yuphoria shipped with stock Android*. So, is there anyway I can put Cyanogen OS now on my Yuphoria??<issue_comment>usernam...
2015/10/19
377
1,662
<issue_start>username_0: I am afraid of using whatsapp just to avoid so many unwanted messages or unnecessary people contacting you. Just wondering, is it possible that am visible on whatsapp to ONLY some people (all my contacts shouldn't come to know)?<issue_comment>username_1: WhatsApp needs the users mobile number t...
2015/10/19
340
1,435
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung tablet and bought a cover with a Bluetooth keyboard. The problem I have is that the `@` key and the `"` key are swapped around. How do I resolve this?<issue_comment>username_1: I think this is the problem of the layout of the keyboard. Make sure that the layouts of keyboard on...
2015/10/19
624
2,573
<issue_start>username_0: Let me start off by saying this question is essentially an updated version of [Access synced Exchange calendar from desktop browser](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1240/access-synced-exchange-calendar-from-desktop-browser) but not a duplication I have a work phone with Exchange ac...
2015/10/19
390
1,594
<issue_start>username_0: Every time I receive an email, this message shows up on my Droid > > Unfortunately, Gmail has stopped. > > > How can I remedy this situation?<issue_comment>username_1: I could suggest various things which would most probably resolve the issue. 1. Uninstall updates to the app and update i...
2015/10/20
378
1,354
<issue_start>username_0: `com.browser.player` suddenly appeared to my installed application when I connect to a wireless data. It periodically shows advertisement on the screen which is annoying. I tried to uninstall from **Settings > Applications > Manage applications** but it's still there. How to remove it?<issue_...
2015/10/20
507
1,734
<issue_start>username_0: seriously i hate advertisements because they disturbing my enjoinment on my phone, even in my other account like facebook, twitter, gmail they suddenly appeared.<issue_comment>username_1: Advertisements are often used by developers to finance their free applications . But if your device shows m...
2015/10/20
605
2,136
<issue_start>username_0: I have loved my Nexus 5 since it was released with KitKat, and last evening I decided to enable full disk encryption, which I expected might take around an hour or so. It's now about 12 hours in with no visible change. All I see are the Marshmallow four animated dots. I've never seen any progre...
2015/10/20
331
1,286
<issue_start>username_0: Is there any extention or function to manage whatsapp to send delayed messages? I would like to send every day a message at the same time but I do not find this function? The message is different every day and there are images or text<issue_comment>username_1: Sending automated texts is possi...
2015/10/20
375
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<issue_start>username_0: I want to configure my tablets such that if the device is plugged into a charger and it is between, say, 7 am and 10pm, then the screen doesn't turn off, otherwise, it will. Is this possible? Edit ------ [![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/w0Rwx.png)](https://i.stack....
2015/10/21
1,163
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a note 3 and will be transferring to my note 5 soon. I want to find out if there is anyway i can just transfer the app with the existing internet browsing info with the login info i already have in the cache. The cache has not been cleared so I want to directly transfer this to my new ph...
2015/10/21
588
2,411
<issue_start>username_0: So, a little bit of background. The worst part about this is that I'm pretty confident I know how to fix it, but I don't know how to go about doing the thing I need to do to fix it. Bear with me a moment. So I have a stock Droid Turbo, I don't have any kind of ROMS or any non-play store stuff ...
2015/10/22
217
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<issue_start>username_0: I can use AdBlock Plus to block ads on wifi. Is there a way to do it while on mobile data? I'd like to use it in Chrome, if possible.<issue_comment>username_1: Why not just install a recovery on an sd card and then install it through the stock recovery mode and reboot into it. The only thing i'...
2015/10/22
245
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an Alcatel Fierce 2 phone with Kit Kat. Even though I have an 8 GB SD card, when I try to update Chrome I keep getting "not enough memory check storage". I have the box checked to use my SD card as default, but no luck. Any resolution?<issue_comment>username_1: Why not just install a rec...
2015/10/22
235
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<issue_start>username_0: I have tried the most popular applications but no default shortcuts. For instance pressing the button long time could be one. I am using Samsung Galaxy 4 and Android 5.0.1. Is there any shortcut for a better flashlight in Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Why not just install a recovery on an...
2015/10/22
684
2,737
<issue_start>username_0: I know the thread [What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/476/9897) which is a subset of this question. I want to understand how you can improve battery lasting in Android, which is a much broader topic than the original. I am especial...
2015/10/22
690
2,568
<issue_start>username_0: I am thinking about getting a subscription to google music after seeing so many good reviews (plus, the same subscription will allow you access to Youtube Red when it comes out! [*source*](http://gizmodo.com/youtube-really-wants-you-to-pay-for-youtube-1737829631?rev=1445448211221)). I just hav...
2015/10/22
484
1,686
<issue_start>username_0: This keeps appearing/dissapearing on my icon bar, and I can't find any reference to it. Can anyone shed some light on this mystery? [![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YhRxO.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YhRxO.png)<issue_comment>username_1: This means that the audio yo...
2015/10/22
327
1,212
<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to enable Qi Wireless charging for Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X? They had wireless charging in all the previous Nexus models and I'm sure it's a hidden feature in there somewhere.<issue_comment>username_1: No, out of the box it won't. The reason is that wireless charging requires specifi...
2015/10/23
537
1,971
<issue_start>username_0: I am running Android KitKat 4.4.2 on a Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo. I have installed the [Screen Lock Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglint.android.screenlockpro) app which allows you to log off by clicking a home screen icon or tapping on a notification drawer entry. Now I...
2015/10/23
1,114
4,360
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 5 phone and ever since I allowed a system update, it won't let me post pictures to Instagram. It keeps talking about turning off a "screen overlay", but then when I try to follow the steps to get to that setting, it just sends me in a loop and doesn't actually let me change anyth...
2015/10/23
302
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<issue_start>username_0: I got an update for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and there's an option to use the SD card as internal storage. I did that and am now able to install apps, etc to it. But the problem is, all the apps which needed an SD card stopped working (e.g. Camera, Whatsapp, etc.) Any workaround for this, like...
2015/10/23
440
1,781
<issue_start>username_0: My samsung s5 heats up for no reason. I have tried factory reset my phone. There's no problem after i factory reset. After i download an app,the heating starts..but when i turn on power saving mode,the heating stops. What's the main cause of the heating? The source can't be from an app. It does...
2015/10/23
1,036
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<issue_start>username_0: I am having trouble trying to root my Acer Iconia A100 with Android 4.0.3. I have tried several rooting methods and they always fail. I have the USB debugging enabled, and all the adblock or antivirus apps are off. I've tried all of these: * [SRSRoot](http://www.srsroot.com/) * [KingoRoot](h...
2015/10/24
1,220
4,705
<issue_start>username_0: First of all "Service google play" (in Russian "Сервисы google play") is **not** play market appication which is used to download and install applications from play market. So what is the problem with it? I spot that "Service google play" (in Russian "Сервисы google play") took about 100Mb (for...
2015/10/24
3,826
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<issue_start>username_0: This question comes from [How can I tell if my installed Android version, not CPU, is a 64 bit or 32 bit one?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/126776/96277) On desktop computers it is possible to install a **32-bit** operating system on a **64-bit** hardware device i.e. you can install Ubu...
2015/10/24
476
1,642
<issue_start>username_0: I've tried researching and I cannot find any explanation for this. About 2 weeks after Android 6 was released I did get a security update for lollipop but nothing since then. Everyone I know with a Nexus 5 has it, but I don't know anyone with a Nexus 6 besides myself. Why is my Nexus 6 not gett...
2015/10/24
587
2,029
<issue_start>username_0: I have a problem with my Galaxy S3 4G. It's currently all stock and running Android 4.4.4. It seems the Wi-Fi will not turn off i.e. I can turn it "off" in the settings or notification bar, and this will stop Wi-Fi from being connected and device uses my mobile data instead, however in the bat...
2015/10/25
759
2,938
<issue_start>username_0: So my Motorola X will not turn on or charge. Some other people have told me to connect it to a 5 volts 2.1 amps charger but that wont work for me. If any of you know a way that can work for me I would love it.<issue_comment>username_1: If you're sure you're using a known good charger, It's poss...
2015/10/25
1,542
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<issue_start>username_0: Just got the 5x, and loaded it with my favorite tones. Did the same thing I usually do with Android phones to set different tones for different app notifications, alarms, etc. Phone either plays stock tone or no tone + vibration. The files were pulled directly from my Samsung in .wav format ...
2015/10/25
663
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 that has been infected with some viruses really badly. After factory defaults, as soon as it connects to the internet it starts downloading some apps and advertisement windows pop up like every 10 seconds. Things I tried: * Installed AVG AntiVirus, CM serur...
2015/10/26
993
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Alcatel C5 5036, initially with 4GB internal storage I have rooted it successfully, I tried to increase ram with "[ROEHSOFT RAM Expander (SWAP)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swapit.expander.de)", After some unsuccessful tries, While any SWAP was not created, The i...
2015/10/26
1,094
3,619
<issue_start>username_0: I was planning to flash a custom recovery in my Yu Yuphoria. So I searched for it on Google, and found a download link along with a written tutorial. I'm acquainted with the fastboot commands, so I avoided reading it, but somehow came across something different. Instead of commands like: ``` f...
2015/10/27
257
1,184
<issue_start>username_0: I am unable to remove the pattern lock on my Moto G 2 because the none option is greyed out and a message saying 'Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage'. I have already tried having all accessibility settings off as suggested by other members here. Please help.<issu...
2015/10/27
1,420
5,014
<issue_start>username_0: On my Nexus 5, since Android updated to [marshmallow](/questions/tagged/marshmallow "show questions tagged 'marshmallow'"), the Wi-Fi is draining the battery way too fast, even when disabled. See the screenshot: (Click image to enlarge) [![IMG: ](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cKOrFl.png)](https:/...
2015/10/27
503
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<issue_start>username_0: Have looked in various places, googled, looked on the play store, etc., but so far I've been unable to find an app or other way to do what I'm looking for, which I'll describe here: I've been using various apps over the years that let me swipe from the side of my screen to overlay a series of ...
2015/10/27
449
1,640
<issue_start>username_0: I'm using an LG Tribute phone which I recently purchased for Virgin Mobile. I have Gmail installed and by default, whenever I get an email, it generates a notification (in my case a buzz since I have my phone on vibrate). How do I turn off notifications entirely for my Gmail app (don't want a...
2015/10/28
581
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<issue_start>username_0: When I try to install anything through the Play store, I get a pop-up saying I have 'insufficient storage', with a button which takes me to view my current used storage. According to that program, I have 449mb free on my internal storage. Infuriatingly, I am not told how much each app actually ...
2015/10/28
490
2,082
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone running on Android 5.0. At home and in the office, when I'm connected to a WiFi network and the screen is locked (sleep), WhatsApp doesn't receive any messages until I unlock the screen. I don't use so many apps so I can't confirm if this is the case with other ...
2015/10/28
1,692
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<issue_start>username_0: Straight to the point. My wifi has not been working properly since after a *few days* after upgrading its firmware and android version. **Issue description** The issue is rather inconsistent. Wifi will usually not detect any networks. Sometimes it will spend around 30 seconds scanning, and th...
2015/10/28
733
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<issue_start>username_0: Somehow the Gmail app has disappeared from my new Android phone (Motorola Moto G 3, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop). I thought it was impossible to uninstall Gmail so I suspect a hardware failure or an Android bug. A previous thread says that Gmail can not be uninstalled on KitKat: [How to (cleanly)...
2015/10/29
557
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<issue_start>username_0: I am setting up a new Nexus 5X with Marshmallow. There does not appear to be a default mail application as in prior versions; instead there is just the GMail application. Is the [Inbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inbox) by Google application what was f...
2015/10/29
328
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Kitkat 4.4.4 based phone (Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3) For the most part I don't use G+ or Maps or most of the Google apps provided. But I do prefer documents being backed up, so I've refrained from shutting down the google app entirely. Being a phone of very low ram, it kinda cripples...
2015/10/29
237
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm a moto gen 2 user, my phone is discharging extremely fast.. Just switches off overnight even with >50% charge .. But I'm able to charge properly.. Takes long, but its fine.. Tried the factory reset but both the soft and external reset not working. Please help. Customer care is a big task.<...
2015/10/29
497
1,743
<issue_start>username_0: I cannot install any app on my Galaxy Note 8 N5100 tablet which is rooted and uses Android 4.4.2. It takes too much time with no result. (Click image to enlarge) [![IMG: ](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7v66gl.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7v66g.png) And this is the status of my package instal...
2015/10/30
1,159
4,145
<issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to shutdown or reboot HP Pro Slate 12 tablet without using the power button? I'm afraid the button will wear out quickly, so I'm looking for a workaround solution. Yes, I know that for rooted devices there are a lot of shutdown and reboot apps, but it is **impossible** to [ro...
2015/10/30
568
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<issue_start>username_0: My phone (Sony E4g, running Android 4.4.4) offers the possibility of moving some of the installed apps partially onto the (removable) SD-card. I use this feature regularly, and -in theory- quite a big part of the apps are already moved on it. My problem is however that I can't find these anywhe...
2015/10/30
698
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<issue_start>username_0: There is an app called smart app lock. It has an option to prevent uninstalling of the app. Ticking it gives confirmation to add app to system administrators. Root was not required to make it work. What privileges does this 'Administrator' get? I know that root has more privileges as I could ...
2015/10/30
436
1,936
<issue_start>username_0: I got myself a Nexus 6P with a fancy fingerprint scanner. So far I'm a bit reluctant to use it because I can't find any info on how Android Marshmallow stores those fingerprints. Are they hashed (as SHA2 or whatever), or are they in they stored in the clear? Is the fingerprint data kept on the ...
2015/10/31
431
1,901
<issue_start>username_0: My phone is HTC desire 826, I'm living in a flat, with my friends. We have a WiFi connection. When we establish connection, one of us should sign in with a given username and password, in a pop-up page. This thing never happens in my phone. So I can't connect WiFi when I'm alone. Hope you could...
2015/10/31
465
1,657
<issue_start>username_0: I have an ASUS Zenfone 2 with Android version 5.0. All of a sudden today it started draining the battery rapidly. * I have made multiple restarts but it didn't help. * I tried to scan the phone with Norton and Kaspersky to identify any possible risks, but got nothing. * I uninstalled all lates...
2015/10/31
342
1,221
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto E 1st Gen. When I updated to Lollipop, my boot animation updated too, but a few months later I did a hard reset to my Moto E. All was great, but yesterday I noticed that my boot animation is back to what it was on KitKat. Is there a problem, and what can I do?<issue_comment>usern...
2015/11/01
256
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a MotoX (1st Gen) phone. A few days back my display went black and I am not able to see anything once the phone boots. The notifications are getting displayed on the locked screen, but when I am trying to unlock, the screen is getting black again. The voice command is responding sometime...
2015/11/01
273
1,010
<issue_start>username_0: On my Moto G (peregrine) with Android 4.4.4 I installed some apps where I joined beta tester programs long time ago (via log-in from a googlegroup etc.), and also just some weeks ago where no more group joining was necessary. As I lost overview of the apps where I am beta tester: How can I id...
2015/11/01
409
1,661
<issue_start>username_0: I wanted to know when flashing a new ROM by using Odin does it wipe and clean the contents of the partitions(system, boot, ..) and then add the new content or just use some kind of replace over files? The reason for asking the question is that I had my phone which was functioning normally but ...
2015/11/02
2,517
9,270
<issue_start>username_0: I won a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, signed into it with my Google account, played around with it, wiped it, and sold it. Now the person can't get past setup because it's saying he must log in with an account previously synced to the phone. Is there anything I can do from my side to remove this lo...
2015/11/02
361
1,374
<issue_start>username_0: I noticed I had 623MB free in my internal storage so I connected my Android to my Laptop and navigated to the Thumbnails folder which had lot of files and was big in size. I selected all files and deleted them, it was about 300MB. Now when I read the available internal memory space, it reads 62...
2015/11/02
3,601
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to determine which application is drawing on top of other applications? For example, Facebook Messenger app can draw the chat bubbles on top of everything, but how do I know which app is doing this? **My problem:** I have an app which is drawing ads on top of everything and I ...
2015/11/03
542
2,381
<issue_start>username_0: I am using Android 5.0 with a 64GB SD card and I have approximately 500MB of memory left in the internal storage, but I am unable to install apps from Play Store on account of "insufficient memory for app size". How to resolve this issue? Is there any way to install apps directly in SD card?<i...
2015/11/04
665
2,373
<issue_start>username_0: [Is it possible to pre-download a YouTube video to view it later offline?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/39128/is-it-possible-to-pre-download-a-youtube-video-to-view-it-later-offline?newreg=b4e8b45c58734eafbba31fb5d4576ff7) I know this is a duplicate, but the functionality has bee...
2015/11/04
877
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<issue_start>username_0: The latest Pushbullet update (v17.0.4) for Android has added a persistent notification to my notification drawer. The app indicates that I can remove the notification by enabling Pushbullet in the notification access settings. However, I can't seem to find these settings in my Samsung Galaxy S4...
2015/11/04
809
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<issue_start>username_0: [This answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106152/115800) explains how to save your chat on google drive and recently I got that option on WhatsApp. It says the backup will be stored on Drive as well as on my sd card, ok fine. When I started my Google drive backup even it showed `Backin...
2015/11/04
1,026
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm running Android Marshmallow on a Nexus 5. I tether it to my laptop via USB. Is there a way to configure things so that the USB tethering happens automatically when I plug things in? (It takes 5-6 touches to turn on the USB tethering.)<issue_comment>username_1: Try [Tasker](https://play.goog...
2015/11/04
2,428
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<issue_start>username_0: **Background** I deal with a lot of Galaxy S5s and spend a considerable amount of time duplicating the settings and installing the same applications on each. Because of the repetitive nature, I'm sure there is a way of imaging a phone that I have set up then then flashing that image on other...
2015/11/04
2,152
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<issue_start>username_0: I occasionally use my phone to connect to the work network for quick diagnostic purposes. I do not like being connected to it for regular use, as I don't like my phone activity to be traceable by my employer. Is it possible to remember a WiFi network, but only connect when manually triggered?<...
2015/11/05
1,020
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a phone with dropbear installed. I usually access my phone over WiFi & run commands in putty. I want to get battery status & percentage in terminal. Is there any command or program to obtain battery info ?<issue_comment>username_1: Query the system service `battery` (possibly requires r...
2015/11/05
972
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<issue_start>username_0: I just migrated to Android 6.0 and the 'Share to' panel has a new grey area on top of the various apps in which it puts contacts that, I assume, you pin there. This would be a good feature, except a contact ended up there and I can find no way to remove it. Is there one? Specifically, the cont...
2015/11/05
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<issue_start>username_0: Since Yesterday I have been getting this message from the google play store when ever I try to save something to my wishlist. This has occurred both on the app and the web version of the play store. This is a problem I would like to resolve as fast as I can. **My questions are:** 1. Is there ...
2015/11/05
756
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<issue_start>username_0: I received a Samsung GS5 as part of a program from Samsung in exchange for their recording device statistics through an app I installed. The program is over, and I have been notified that the app can be removed, but whenever I try to uninstall it I'm told that the app is a device administrator ...
2015/11/06
947
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<issue_start>username_0: It all started about three months ago when my HTC One (M8)'s USB charging port died. At first the port would sometimes not work, you just have to move the cable around a bit for it to charge, then you had to hold the cable down to make it keep charging, and finally device wouldn't charge at all...
2015/11/06
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<issue_start>username_0: I read all other questions of "Insufficient storage available" but none of solution works for me. I have Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300). I have 5GB free space on internal memory. A couple days ago WhatsApp and Viber were gone (In the application manager instead WhatsApp I saw com.whatsapp.. same...
2015/11/06
512
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<issue_start>username_0: My cell phone seems to charge slowly, especially at my home (I've tried different outlets). But recently I was in a coffee bar, and it seemed to charge a lot - a lot! - faster. I was using the same charger. (My phone is an inexpensive Samsung Galaxy phone, I paid like $50 for it.)<issue_comment...
2015/11/07
553
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to enable hotspot / tethering for the Nexus 5X and 6P even if you don't have a subscription plan for it? How do you do it via rooted phone and a non-rooted phone?<issue_comment>username_1: **With rooting** (tested on **6.0.1** on 2016-05-10 and **7.1.1** on 2017-02-09) * Flash ...
2015/11/08
324
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<issue_start>username_0: Helium back up doesn't seem to work for xiaomi at all. Anyone ever did restore helium back up to xiaomi? What are the other alternatives? Google play restore doesn't seem to work either. Note: I do NOT need to back up the APK. What I mainly want is to back up content of chat applications lik...
2015/11/09
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<issue_start>username_0: Please i need to know if it is possible to overwrite the system factory reset option with our own backup file. Basically, i am interested to tune the factory reset option with my own custom full system backup. In other words, i want to restore my custom backup when i click on the factory rese...
2015/11/09
2,360
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<issue_start>username_0: I know this was covered in a different post, but I've been wondering how this app can actually make a difference in battery life. I've tried many of these, and "Repair Battery Life" is the only one that seemed to help. I understand that, like everything Android/Linux, the battery is a file, and...
2015/11/09
1,224
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<issue_start>username_0: With Google's new policy of issuing monthly security updates to Nexus devices going on from Marshmallow, me, the proud owner of a Nexus 9 (16GB,WiFi, Build version: MRA58K), has to dirty flash all the factory images every month just because Google issued a 4.0MB update, and I had to connect my ...
2015/11/09
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<issue_start>username_0: I can't find the simplest of information on anything for Droid Explorer. For instance, I did a backup, the backup screen disappeared, where does it put my \*.ab file? Does the Droid Explorer app have documentation?<issue_comment>username_1: Documentation for Droid Explorer can be found on the ...
2015/11/09
269
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<issue_start>username_0: My device is rooted. It was working fine for months. But suddenly it struck and now its not restarting back. It struck at LG logo. I have no idea why its happening. Also, it is rebooting again and again to LG logo. I don't wanna factory reset as I have have too many apps installed on the devi...
2015/11/10
534
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<issue_start>username_0: It seems when access to Google's servers is blocked (by a firewall for example) Photos doesn't display my photos. The photos are locally available and can be browsed with a file explorer app. I don't want all my photos stored in the cloud nor do I like the idea that Google is checking something...
2015/11/10
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<issue_start>username_0: I have downloaded Python 3 and a terminal emulator. But when I type python3 in the terminal, it says "not found". How do I run the python interactive shell inside the terminal?<issue_comment>username_1: You first have to set the environment settings in your device to access the python 3. **T...
2015/11/10
1,184
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<issue_start>username_0: Sadly my device (sm-g3185) isn't supported by either CWM or NANDbackup, so I am trying to do a backup manually. I found [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818321) which tells me to open a terminal (I'm on Arch Linux) and run: ``` adb forward tcp:5555 tcp:5555 adb s...
2015/11/10
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<issue_start>username_0: I mainly use my phone to contact one person. Recently the contact's texts got muted so no notification sounds. In the conversation view the little mute icon shows but in the menu the mute option is not checked/ticked. This happened before with the same contact and I had to delete the contact a...
2015/11/11
453
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a re-branded smartphone with Android 5.0. The thing is I want to install a custom ROM to remove all the bloatware and get more control. But, as it is re-branded and not that popular there are not any custom ROMs available for it. What I'm thinking is that since its hardware is not that ...
2015/11/11
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<issue_start>username_0: Have a Samsung galaxy 5 and I am trying to add a .pdf to a text message. Have tried the drop box but it wouldn't let me attach the file thanks, dana<issue_comment>username_1: I haven't found a way to directly send anything other than an image or audio file through text message. The best thing ...
2015/11/11
1,995
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<issue_start>username_0: Whenever I open google voice typing, it plays a rising ding sound, then a falling ding sound when it stops. This is very annoying to me. I have a rooted stock S5 on Lollipop. I searched for the sound file but couldn't locate it, it may be wrapped up in the apk file. Is there a way to stop thi...
2015/11/11
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<issue_start>username_0: A few months ago I reset my phone because it had began to break and get really laggy. I want to re-root it now, I was just wondering if it would reset my data if the bootloader is already unlocked?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not familiar with the G2 specifically, but in general, no, rooting ...
2015/11/12
519
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<issue_start>username_0: I got a new (unrooted) Nexus 6P and want to transfer my app data from a rooted Amazon Fire Phone. Methods I've considered: * Use titanium backup to backup apps - Can't be restored on my new unrooted phone * Use titanium backup to create apks that contain app data - Installed apps wouldn't be ...
2015/11/12
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm searching a way for get all my notes1 created in my Samsung Galaxy Ace II2 and export them to PC "in separately or unified text file (.txt)". After hours of searching, I found [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/113220); however, I can't follow the provided steps and the fi...
2015/11/13
499
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<issue_start>username_0: Presently, my BlueStacks appears slightly blurry. By blurry, I mean 'not sharp'. Compare BlueStacks with my desktop: [![Screenshot](https://i.stack.imgur.com/r3GzR.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/r3GzR.png) (Click image to enlarge) [![Screenshot](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FpycP.png)](http...
2015/11/13
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<issue_start>username_0: There's a long-running issue with Skype for Android where, in recent versions (since 2014 I believe), it very often ignores incoming calls and doesn't notify about messages when it is running in the background. There are many long (and often angry) threads about this on Skype's forums, for exam...
2015/11/14
231
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<issue_start>username_0: I have been using one WhatsApp number up until I went into another country where I started using a new number. In a new number I was joined into different groups and since WhatsApp allows one number per device I could not use old one. Now I want to merge my new number to my old WhatsApp accoun...
2015/11/14
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<issue_start>username_0: I need more space and I saw somewhere that I can clear the cache for Google Play Services but I'm not sure if something will go wrong Help please!<issue_comment>username_1: Clearing cache for an app will never delete any important information, only data held to make loading images etc faster....
2015/11/14
415
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<issue_start>username_0: I have in my hands a Mpie M8 device (Android 5), The previous owner said it wasn't working properly and I suspected it had a virus. I factory reset it and now the phone wants desperately to install `com.google.system.s` every 5 seconds even though I press cancel and even though I have WiFi off....
2015/11/15
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<issue_start>username_0: Well, I lost my phone. I know I can get some contacts from google, but it's not phone numbers, only e-mails. (I already tried locating my phone with google, and I was able to do it. It seems to be turned off now, though.) Is there any way that I can get those contacts from my SD card? I can get...
2015/11/15
339
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<issue_start>username_0: My android device has been stolen (Xperia L) and I had not set up Android Device Manager. How do I remove the google access and play store; uninstall apps; protect SD card and personal data; sign out from shopping apps and block the SIM access. If there is a way to control my phone remotely *...
2015/11/15
402
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<issue_start>username_0: Would anyone know how I can remove the wonderlandads.com pop-up virus from my Nexus 5 mobile - it appears in my Chrome browser. While there are many sites dedicated to the manual removal of the virus from PCs, despite several searches I am at a loss to find a suitable alternative solution for ...
2015/11/15
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to find what policy is actually enforced by my phone using selinux. You'd think this would be easy. After all, for security it is good to verify that your policy matches expectations. Unfortunately, I've found this shockingly hard to do, because A) android seems to use a forked polic...