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Is it enough to restore /data with ClockworkMod? (Maybe changing systems as well
I definitely don't want to restore cache files. Why would I want to restore system files as well? If I understood Izzy's answer here, as a normal user (not a system developer) all I need is to restore the /data folder, right? Should work when changing systems under it. As I understand, Titanium Backup is also not neede...
16638
Can I purchase apps from Android Market without installing them?
There's currently a promo on the top 10 applications, available at barrel- bottom prices. I'd like to purchase them but not install them just yet. My phone is low on internal storage and there's just not enough space to put some of the bigger ones. I can't even attempt to install some of them (yeah, it's that bad). I'm...
16636
Acer Iconia Tab A500 - Rooting & Honeycomb 3.2
I just bought a brand new Iconia Tab A500. I just unboxed it and it shall be charging for the next 14 hours :) While I wait for first booting it, I have a question on rooting with 3.2. The tablet comes with Honey 3.0, but I read that the 3.2 update is ready to be delivered OTA. But I absolutely want to root it! 1. Ca...
16631
Spica i5700: How to downgrade from froyo 2.2 to eclair 2.1
I have a Spica i5700 with Froyo version of 2.2.2. I want to downgrade it to Eclair 2.1, because I find the screen often produces erratic movements such as auto-input to my password even if I am not inputting anything. It also auto-scrolls, even if I am not scrolling it.
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Freeze on lockscreen if wifi or data enabled
I have an Acer Liquid E2 and since a few months I've got a lot of freezes everyday. It happens when the Wifi or Data is enabled and when the screen is off, I'm unable to switch it on, it stays off. Sometimes, it happens a few seconds after I unlock, the screen is frozen. It also happens when the Wifi or Data was enable...
12741
What are the location based alarm applications available for Android?
I want to know what apps can sound an alarm depending on my location. Obviously it would be better if the battery consumption is low. I'd be happy if the application is free but wouldn't mind paying if it's working properly with not much battery consumption. Also please post (if you can) only applications that you've u...
16945
Sync My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 using Kies messes up dates on Galaxy S II
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II running Gingerbread (2.3.5). I tried synchronizing My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 (Outlook running on Win7) using Kies (over USB). I started with a clean calendar on the phone and the Kies indeed transferred all the appointments and events to the phone, however there is a problem in...
12743
How can I notify my PC every time Android changes its IP?
I'd like to send an email or post to a server every time the IP address on the phone changes. This way, I can continue to VNC into the phone, even when the IP changes. Is there an App that would let me send out the IP address, or a bash script I could use?
52339
where is a restricted user's home directory for Nexus 7 (2013 - JB 4.3)
**Background:** I have a rooted Google Nexus 7 (2013 - FLO) tablet, which I love. I have created 2 restricted user accounts for each of my kids. They both love Minecraft, and with restricted user accounts, they each get their own home directory, where their Minecraft worlds are stored. This is great for them, because t...
64740
Connecting two android devices without a router
myself and a friend want to play a multiplayer game that only works on the local network, and in work, there is no open WiFi network that we can both connect. Is there anyway that we can link up both our phones with wifi to play the game, without an extra router? Maybe if I open the portable hotspot, it would work? Tha...
64743
Change Kindle Fire HD device Locale (default currency symbol)?
I want to change my device Locale because some of my apps use my default Locale to determine what currency symbol to use when formatting money values. In Android 2.x on my old device, I'd just go to the main Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Locale but I can't find anything like that in my settings for 3.x ...
17320
How to edit the "ME" contact?
On my Galaxy Nexus running (stock, non-rooted) ICS, there is a contact entry for "ME". This is different from the contact entry farther down the list with my actual name on it. And the contact for "ME" actually contains some incorrect information. Some non-existent email addresses, etc. I don't even know where these ca...
52332
Huawei G700 keeps asking permission to use mobile data after WiFi disconnects
I recently bought a Huawei G700. It's a fairly new and uncommon device. It runs Android 4.2.1 in combination with Huawei's own Emotion UI When I have WiFi enabled and for some reason my Wifi disconnects (for example I go out of reach), my phone keeps asking me, each and every time, if it's allowed to use Mobile Data. i...
64748
CWM bypass md5 checking
Is there a way to bypass the md5 checking before restore in CWM? This is **not** an issue with an md5 mismatch (the solution to which can be easily found via google/search) The idea is that I am performing many restores (currently tinkering with some of the inner workings) and am not too concerned that the recovery has...
52336
unable to charge Google Nexus I9250
I am unable to charge my phone most of the times. When I connect my phone to the USB cable which is in turn connected to the computer or charger, most of the times (about 90 percent), I am unable to see the charging sign and battery discharges. However only in some special cases, in particular when I plug in the cable ...
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Moto X Battery Question
I'm new to android and the Moto X. (iPhone 4s previously. don't judge.) I purchased my Moto X a couple days ago (2/15/14) and overall I'm very happy. The battery life has me concerned though. Last night before I went to bed I checked the battery and when I woke up I checked it again. I slept for about 6.5 hour and my p...
10679
Is there a way to clear every application's cache?
The biggest culprit is Google Music, but I would like to clear out all of my caches fairly quickly. If I'm using my phone as a camera, having everything cached totally eats up my SD card's storage space, so I would like to either turn down the amount of caching for Google Maps, Google Music, and a few other apps, turn ...
63777
Can't access my play store account
Due to some reason my phone got stuck. I took out the battery and put it back and restarted my phone, but after that the time shown in my phone was in a back date. As a result I'm getting "I can't access play store". I even removed my account and now I try to login, but still can't access. What can I do?
63771
Mass Deploy Apps to Groups of Devices (either free or reasonably priced)
I need to configure possibly 100s of android devices (I found couple questions about this, AFAIA, all of them are per-seat/device), specifically I need to install few required apps and configure default username (for google services) & remotely generate random passwords. I just started playing with google device admini...
9109
How to create a Broadband connection (pppoeconf) on my Android phone?
I have Broadband connection at home, and from my PC running Linux, I use the **pppoeconf** command to connect to internet, that in turn asks me for the username and password both provided by my ISP (BSNL). ## Is there a way to create a broadband connection on my android phone? **PS:** I'm currently using Android 2.2 (F...
9107
htc desire z cannot receive exchange emails completely
My **HTC Desire Z** has the latest **Android 2.2.1** system, and my company's exchanges is the latest **Exchange 2010**. After I set up the Exchange Sync, I am **able** to receive email. People in my company loves to send long emails, and Android is so smart that it did not download the email at once, but allowing me t...
9104
Android How to set new default user for Android Marketplace
I have a Sprint Samsung Captivate phone, and I am somewhat sharing it with co- worker. Problem is that every time I want to download an app free or otherwise, her username comes up and prompts for password. I would like to add own email and download under that without removing her account. Much easier said than done. I...
9102
What is the round circle next to the "do not dispose in household waste" icon on my Moto Droid?
There is a round indicator of some sort under the battery cover approx 3/16" of an inch in diameter. It is located to the left of the "Do not dispose with household waste" icon (looks like a trash can with an X over it. The indicator appears white with red "X"s; I believe it has been this way since the phone was new, b...
63779
Unlocking the nexus 7 bootloader
I want to root my nexus 7 tab. The first step is unlocking the bootloader. I want to know that unlocking will wipe the os or just data? Can I start the tab after unlocking
21149
Why do I need a Gmail account to use Android?
I am a new user of Android phone. I used to own an iPhone. I don't remember needing an Apple account besides using it to download applications from app store. Now I need a Gmail account to do even some of the basic stuff like finding my location on Google Map. Is Google violating my privacy? Why am I forced to log in t...
21148
Apps to draw on top of a picture or text document?
What apps can be used to draw (like with a finger or stylus) on top of a text document or a picture? What I envision is being able to send a document to the app (or take a picture/scan the document if necessary and load the image) and then be able to sign in an appropriate place with a finger, and then save/email/print...
21144
How much power does a Galaxy Tab 10.1 charger need to supply?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with a special charger which (I'm assuming) provides a higher current output than the USB standard. Without it, the device can actually die, even if the USB cord is plugged in to a USB port (albeit a little less quickly). I'm looking for other (cheaper) AC and car adapters, but I don't...
21143
Installing cert files and connecting to wifi network on Touchpad running CM9
Hi everyone I am trying to connect to my university wifi **eduroam** using the settings below: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/technical.html How can I achieve this? So far I've tried saving the crt file in the root folder of the SD card and installing it via _Security > Install from SD card_ but I'm not sure how to...
32990
Change app page order
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Jelly Bean. I have sorted my apps in pages, by topic or whatever (not the home screens, but the app/widget pages). Now I would like to sort those pages, but I can't find the way to change the order of the pages. Can it be done? How?
12290
No 3G on a Samsung GT i5800
I recently bought a Samsung GT i5800, ok. It has Android 2.1 update1 installed. ok. If i need to connect to the internet through wifi, then i can, ok! If i need to connect through a vodafone mobile internet connection, then i just can't!! What could the problem be? I tried to reset the phone to factory settings, and th...
12294
How to visit the /data folder on my Android on my PC?
For example > /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db I cannot see it both in Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.04.
20819
Which directories does the Media Scanner scan?
Which directories does the Media Scanner scan at startup? Is it only the sdcard?
69042
How to retrieve deleted messages from andriod phone
I am using micromax canvas HD A116 android phone. Two weeks ago i updated my andriod version from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1 from service center. I was using GOSMS app where i saved four text message in private box with password of GOSMS app. I took backup of my all old messages(by Super Backup app) before update. When I restore t...
69045
What is the difference between dual sim active and dual sim stand-by?
I am Using Sony Xperia Tipo Dual, which is Dual Sim Smartphone, but When i use internet from SIM 1 using Network Mode = GSM only or WCDMA/ GSM the another SIM's says NO NETWORK. When i deactivate my Internet i receive message's from my Network operator that you got missed calls from these numbers. GSMArena says My phon...
69046
Periodic sync of data using Llama
Is it possible to set an Event using Llama, to repeat each hour that switches on the 3G connection, syncs data and then turns off the 3G connection again. I would like to use this during work hours to check email etc without having to complete the task manually throughout the day.
69049
Mediascanner is not working
currently am using a samsung galaxy note-2 with custom rom (slimkat 4.4.2.built 4 official) from last few days some time my media scanner is not working properly. sometimes after restarting it work fine. but not always. i already tried few media scanner from google play store but when i run than apps ,they are crashed ...
20813
How can I group duplicate contacts from different sources (Google, WhatsApp, etc)?
I have installed an ICS ROM (Virtuous Inquisition 4.0) on my phone. In my address book I am syncronizing all contacts from my Gmail, Google+ and WhatsApp accounts with the consequence that some contacts have THREE entries! Is the ICS address book not able to group them together by default? I know this question is simil...
78011
How to know if Bluetooth 4.0 supports HS (high speed)
Is HS supported in most smartphones with Bluetooth 3.0 and up? I've found that for 3.0, if "+HS" is not specified, then the device may not support it (since the HS is not a mandatory part of 3.0) But 4.0 specification says it includes Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth high speed and Bluetooth low energy protocols. In si...
46911
Is there a way to make a page in the Kindle app less brighter than the options available within the app?
I have my bright setting on the lowest in my app and my phone is at the lowest possible brightnes too but I find it too bright to read a page in the Kindle app in the dark. Is there any way to lower the brightness? I only find that the Android stock browser's lowest brightness setting to be bearable in the dark; even t...
49721
How to turn off Viber's new SMS income message notification
I am getting double SMS notification, i.e. one from system SMS app and another one from Viber. I don't want Viber SMS notification and need to turn it off. I'm looking in Viber app's setting but I cannot find where to turn it off. All I can find is the below snapshot; but I guess it helps to reply the SMS message via V...
21497
Wireless doesn't work on college campus
I can connect to the school's campus wifi, but when I try to get on Opera, it will not let me connect to any website. Apps that use the internet do not work. I get bars on the wifi. Usually, on the first connect from a new device, it will ask me to register my device. I am guessing that since I haven't registered with ...
46916
Windows can't identify Samsung captivate glide
I've _Samsung Captivate Glide_ (i927). When I try to connect the phone to the PC windows says `USB Device unrecognized`. I've installed the latest version of _Samsung Kies_ , and also installed `Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0` from the official Samsung site. Still I cannot connect my phone to the PC. I ...
17346
What's next if Super One Click fails?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How do I root my Kindle Fire? I want root, but not enough to reflash or do anything that has a significant chance of harming the phone. In the past I've always used Super One Click, but I've found the Kindle fire can't be rooted Super One Click (though it has specific instructions to root...
15519
Does the myTouch 4g Slide require a data plan?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Smartphone without the expensive data plan I was wondering because I was going to get it but I can not afford the data plan and needed to know. Thank you in advance!
17580
Samsung galaxy phones shuts down automatically
I own a Samsung Galaxy Note. I have seen that very randomly and infrequently, my device just turns off on its own. I then have to restart it by pressing on the power button. Yes, the device has enough battery life left in it. I have seen the same behaviour in my previous Samsung Galaxy S as well. Any one out here exper...
17582
Why can't I get s=ON on my MyTouch 4g?
I have followed the following 2 tutorials on how to unroot and get S=ON on the MyTouch 4g: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225 I have successfully reverted to the stock ROM and unrooted the phone, but I still have S=OFF. When I run the first one in the emulator, it gets all the way through execution...
17583
Video-out solution for an analog input
I just got a Galaxy Nexus and love it. My current debacle is trying to figure out how to hook up my phone the display in my car which only has analog inputs (composite.) That worked perfectly with my old Droid Incredible as it did video out with composite through the microusb port. So i've been looking around for a sol...
33732
How can I install customized Android OS?
I want to install customized Android OS in my _Samsung Galaxy III_. Can we do that or not ? If we can not do with _Galaxy III_ , then is there any other phone on which we can do the same? Thanks In Advance
58639
Unable to change lockscreen wallpaper on Galaxy S3 mini
I can't seem to change my lockscreen wallpaper on my Galaxy S3 Mini. I go into `Settings > Display > Wallpaper > Lockscreen`, and a popup appears where I select `Gallery`. Then, I go to my wallpapers folder and select a picture. It appears with an orange box that you can resize and I tap on `Save`. Presumably, it shoul...
12259
What's this icon in the status bar of my Droid X?
There's this vertical river-looking icon thing in my status bar? Nothing's claiming it in the notification window. Crude recreation: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/43ceM.png)
58633
Email content Only Showing 2 lines Since Kitkat 4.4 Update
Since the Kitkat update to my partners Nexus 4 the default email client only shows the first 2 lines of any email message. Also that text is shown above the email header which seems a bit weird. It worked fine before the update with the default email client & we could see the entire text. How do I fix this? Edit: I hav...
43357
How to move application to SD card in samsung galaxy s duos
How to move application to SD card in samsung galaxy s duos. I have tried some application from Google Play but did not succeed. Plz help me
43672
move app to sd card
Im currently confused on what mods to be used now. My unit by the way is Samsung galaxy s3 I9300-International(rooted with Omega rom 42.3 and Kernel SiyahKernel v1.9.1). The reason why I rooted my phone is to be able to move apps to sd card. My choices are here: 1. DirectoryBind 2. ExtSd2InternalSd I dont know whic...
21186
Is there anyway to access and write data to the internal storage or System Storage from PC?
I tried to detect my Android storage in Windows. But Windows only detect one storage device, which is my external storage (when activated). How do I actually activate or share the internal storage, so that I could gain access the internal storage and write data onto it? **Final Objective:** Write binary data from PC in...
58637
How to see Emojis in web browser?
I've got a Nexus 10 tablet running Android 4.4 and when I browse wesbsites with emojis, it displays black rectangles. I already activated the iWnn IME emoji keyboard in the settings but it doesn't work. It doesn't work neither in Firefox. Before Android 4.4 I could see emojis on Twitter's website for example in Chrome....
54594
Do you need a special charger for a Nexus 7?
Do you need a special charger for a Nexus 7? I've been trying to use the same charger as I use for my Android phone and it works poorly. If you tilt the tablet upwards it's charging, but otherwise it's not. What's the deal with these Android tablets?
11985
What is the difference between the Android OS and Android System?
When I open my `Battery Usage`, there are two components enlisted as `Android OS` and `Android System`. What is the difference between these two?
46999
google play store says no connection retry
When I open the Google Play Store it says, **_no connection retry_** even when I am connected to wifi and when I hit Sign In in the Youtube app it says, **An error occurred.**
10583
is Google map navigation only available to selected country
I love using Google map to give me direction. however, I would like it to provide "turn left, turn right" voice while I am driving. I heard Google map navigation able to provide such feature. I search from android market but cannot find one. is it only available to selected country? is there any workaround, or other so...
20857
How to change country?
I want to install this application https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scoompa.callrecorder.open but I can't, because I'm in a wrong country. I would like to change country. Do I need to travel to another country to install this application or can I somehow pick a right country ? what is the right country...
81715
Only charges through USB when screen is locked
I have a Moto G running 4.4.4. When it's connected to a PC, it will only charge if the screen is locked: as soon as it's unlocked it will stop charging. In this situation, even if I lock the screen again it will not go back to charging. When it's connected to the charger, it charges normally regardless of being unlocke...
10588
App with tail Command?
Is there an app that will let me run the UNIX tail command? I want to be able to monitor a text file on a remote web server as it gets written to.
13161
How can I create a Wi-Fi network from my Galaxy Tab with no internet access?
What I am trying to do is to connect an iPad to a Samsung Galaxy Tab via Wireless LAN. What I don't need is an internet connection. I also only have an Samsung Galaxy Tab Wifi. I can access the Hotspot Options via a shortcut, but it tells me that I need a SIM to do that. Is there any way to create a local WLAN network ...
13166
DroidX: Mac address keeps changing
My mac address keeps changing when ever I turn off the phone or turn on/off the wifi card. This use to never happen. I have sbf back to .340 tried multiple roms (now im apex). This was never a problem before. Its a big deal cause i have to register my device on my network at school, and if it keeps changing it doesnt k...
13167
Auto delete messages from a certain contact
Is there an app where you can add contacts or numbers to a list and anyone on that list will have their text messages auto deleted when they try to send you a text? Preferably one that can have this list be password protected.
54041
Replacing / configuring the software keys (home, back, app-switcher) on Tablet?
Using an iPad Mini the Home Button is easily in reach of my right thumb when holding the device in landscape or portrait. When trying an Android 4.x tablet in a shop however, whether it is a Galaxy Not 10 or a Nexus 10 2013, the home button is on the left side edge in landscape, while the less frequently touched notifi...
54042
Many installed apps crash after OTA update to Android 4.2
I had run over the air update from Android 4.1 to 4.2 on my Samsung Grand GT-I9082. It seems to have completed fine (screen with robot and progress bar for a while, then some messages about "optimizing" and "running" applications, then boot). After update the phone itself works fine, however a lot of third party apps n...
54043
Lost PIN in Memo app JB 4.1.2
Ok, so I've got a Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-I9105P) and many months ago I set PIN protections to some of my memos, but now I didn't remember it. I remember what was in the memos but now there are 2 protected memos that I can't delete and of course I can't protect another one, so how can I disable the protection?
54044
Google Calendar invites don't sync from iPad to Android
I use Google Calendar on my iPad Mini and Android phone. It works fine with one exception: My wife will send me an invite to a calendar event. She sends it from her Google account to mine. When she does it only comes to my iPad. When I accept it, my Android phone doesn't sync it. It only shows on the iPad. Anything els...
54048
Store and retrieve wifi password without installing an app
So I do a lot of development for Android these days and a lot of it involves reformatting my phone repeatedly, and then that leads to me re-entering my wifi password each time. This, over the course of a lot of time, is adding up to quite a lot of time spent entering my wifi password. So what I am looking for is a way ...
20368
How to determine which app is creating a notification
I am running Android 2.2 on HTC Legend. I have a LOT of applications installed on it. Today, after I changed my mobile operator, a notification appeared in the top bar. When I click on it, it says that my connection to Google is wrong and asks for the password. However, since this is a dialog overlay, I have no mean to...
20362
Where did my calendar go?
The default calendar on my HTC Desire has completely disappeared. Not just the events...the entire thing. I don't use a calendar app, and it doesn't sync up with any other calendars. I have tried the "clear storage" solution, but nothing worked. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
20361
Suspend a phone
I was wondering if I could suspend my phone. Let's say I'm running out of battery and I'm also expecting an important call in a few hours time. Instead of shutting down the phone and starting up again, it would be better if I would be able to suspend it like normal Linux laptops. I'm using HTC Desire with official 2.3....
20366
Can I limit Kindle purchases to only 1 device on my account?
I have 3 kindle devices linked to my account for my kids to read books as well. We each buy our own books on the one amazon Kindle account however at times we dont want to share our purchases onto each others device. Can this be done?
20367
How can I stop an ongoing sync process on my Desire?
yesterday I decided to upload all my phone's photos using PICASA. I thought the task would have required one hour or so but instead it is still running and is extremely slow! I would like to stop it but it seems impossible, I have the 'notification' of the ongoing process and whatever thing I do (reboot phone, shut dow...
44516
Carbon backup discovery issues with Nexus 7
I have made a backup of my Nexus 7 before its bootloader was unlocked with Carbon and the companion Windows app; I then took the Carbon folder from internal storage to my computer disk. An unlock, root, flash, etc., later, I placed the Carbon folder where it was: /storage/emulated/0/carbon I install...
44515
Trouble installing ADB correctly, Kindle will not show up in device manager
Currently using kindle fire HD 7.3.1 7" and would like to be able to add google play but when ever i try to install adb it says that I correctly installed it. I have both ADB turned on in the kindle and Allow installation of Applications. Although this is what shows up in Device Manager: ![DeviceManager Screenshot](htt...
44512
LG optimus 4x HD root
I tried to root my phone, but got only to the step 10, because my phone is too damn slow! I can't do anything with my phone, all I'm able to do is restart it over and over again, I can't even go to the lock screen. Can someone please help me? Is there a way to get my phone back to how it was? I don't need the root. Lin...
44518
samsung gt i9000 does not start
I flashed my Samsung Galaxy S with 4.1.1 through Odin. But I didn't like it, so I wanted to restore it to Android 2.3 -- and and while restoring it, my computer suddenly restarted and my mobile phone turned off. Now the problem is that when I try to open my mobile it doesn't respond.the screen gives me nothing. When I ...
1086
Is a phone's ROM and Firmware the same thing?
I have heard of Custom ROMs and Custom Firmware, are they the same thing? If not, whats the difference?
1080
How can I customize the actions associated with my Moto Droid's hardware buttons?
I want to be able to redefine what the hardware buttons on my Motorola Droid do. By buttons I mean the 4 capacitive buttons on the bottom: Back, Menu, Home & Search and the Camera button and Volume buttons on the side. I have seen several apps that allow you to change what the Camera and Search buttons do but I want th...
29523
Path of music player playlist file?
Can any one explain me where save android's music player playlist files? actually, I got problem when i format my SD Card after that no playlist in music player. I am using samsung galaxy 551 with Android 2.2 froyo.
29521
Transferring files directly between Tablet and Phone
I want to copy files between my tablet (Toshiba AT100 with Android 4.0) and phone (Samsung Nexus S with Android 4.1) using the USB cable. The tablet has a USB host port and once connected, the phone senses the host and asks to go into USB Storage mode. All looks good, select copy on the tablet, navigate to the mounted ...
1335
Can I have notification sounds repeat every few minutes?
Is it possible on a Droid X to repeat the notification sounds on a regular basis (perhaps every 5 minutes or so)? When I get a voicemail, I want it to beep every few minutes to remind me to check it.
1331
Is Skype available for all Android flavors or just Verizon?
I see that Skype offers an Android version, but it only works on Verizon? Fring used to connect to Skype, but now it looks like they don't. Is there no Skype client for Android?
1333
Entering a backtick with the Swype keyboard
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and use the Swype keyboard by default (OK, I'm addicted to it). Using Swype, I can't find the backtick character, ```, which limits my ability to answer questions or add comments on these SE sites. It exists in the Android keyboard, but going to _Settings > Locale and text_ midway through ente...
1332
How usable is the Android browser on "average" web sites?
I'm thinking about buying an Android phone to use for light web browsing while traveling. How well does the Android browser work on average web pages? Besides the smaller screen and lack of flash are there other limitations? I'm particularly interested in using it access my bank accounts which has a kind of complicated...
59482
icons disappear from desktop when app updates
On KitKat when I have a shortcut on the desktop and the app updates the shortcut on the desktop disappears, is there a way to stop this from happening?
59272
Show mobile network and Wi-Fi SSID name on LG G2
Is there a way to show the name of the mobile network and SSID of the wireless network that I am connected to on the top bar of my phone? I'm looking to do something similar to how BlackBerry did it at the top of the screen with the battery and network strength indicator: ![BlackBerry OS Screen](http://i.stack.imgur.co...
59277
Can PIN lock be disabled/enabled via Secure Settings with full device encryption?
I use Tasker and Secure Settings to enable/disable PIN lock based upon connections to select WiFi and Bluetooth devices. I've recently unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone. I would like to use full device encryption. Will I still be able to toggle the PIN lock?
59278
What exactly is backed up if I select app data in the sync options?
![account settings](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yw5h0.png) Here, app data, what exactly is backed up if I check this option? If I uninstall an app, and re-install it, will its data (like my progress/score of a game app) restored?
8694
What does Android 2.2.1 bring?
Compared to 2.2, what does 2.2.1 bring that's new please? Thank you.
8691
samsung market not working on static ip and static proxy wifi
I own a android 2.2 based samsung galaxy tab. When i tried connecting through the proxy server on wifi at my office only the browser is able to connect to internet through static ip address, but rest none of the applications were able to connect to internet and this wifi via static ip and proxy settings. Can some one h...
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Installing the official Froyo for Nook Color on a rooted device
Last week I installed Honeycomb on my Nook Color, and today I found out that B&N released an official Froyo build for it, which I would like to try. I downloaded the update from here, and put the zip on my MicroSD already installed with ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.1.0. I started the Nook, formatted Data, System & Boot (...
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How can I disable auto-rotate on my phone?
I have a Droid 1 now running CM7. Previously in CM6, there was an option to prevent the phone from auto-rotating (a rotation lock of sorts). The only time it would rotate was when I slid out the keyboard. I can't seem to find the option in CM7 (it might have been removed). Is there any other way to replicate this behav...
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Galaxy S2, 3 year old. Battery went from 55% to 13% in 5 minutes, then phone started restarting
this morning going to work I had my battery at 55% was listening to music and chatting in skype. All of the sudden skype started lagging really hard and then phone restarted. When it turned back on, the battery had went down to 13% and phone restarted quite a few times ever since what could cause this?
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Why is GPS Status eating a third of my battery power?
I'm trying to have as little as possible running when I'm not using my phone. In the system settings under battery you can see what has been using the most power. I've been able to disable or uninstall most of those I don't use or need. Why is GPS Status listed there for about 33%? I usually don't have GPS enabled. Sho...
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htc one x screen wake up issue
I am having problem regarding my screen wake up. It wakes up from time to time automatically. I installed Wakelock Detector to track the app and found out Window manager has woken up the screen. I have formatted the phone but no luck. Thanks
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Samsung Galaxy S3 won't turn on but it works well when I removed the SD card
My Samsung Galaxy kept on restarting on yesterday. Today, it can't start up and the Samsung logo keeps appearing. Surprisingly when I remove the SD card, it worked again. Why is it so?
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why does my tecno f7 goes off on its own ,and when i power it on it goes off again in few munites on its own?
just 2days ago my tecno f7 started acting up...it goes off on its own and when i try to power it own it does not come on again until several tries...i will have to keep trying my constantly pressing the power button. i have not been able to use the phone perfectly again...someone its a battery problem,but am only surpr...