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48113
Stock Messaging App Locks and is Slow
I upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S4 (from iPhone) and still trying to make the transition and learn all of the new features. One issue I have is with the stock messaging app. It completely freezes up at times. I cannot back out of a conversation thread. Messages do not go out. Eventually I will receive a message saying t...
15205
Froyo Sound Management
I pickup up a Motorola Triumph (running Froyo) for Virgin Mobile a couple weeks ago. I like the thing, but I just don't understand Android's sound management. Let me explain: * Setting SilentMode turns off ringer, but not Media or Alarms. While this is annoying in and of itself, it also disables the volumn control in...
48111
Install application in SD card or external USB drive without root?
Is it possible any of the following in a **non-rooted** Android device? 1. Install an application "manually" (without using Android Market/Google Play) 2. Install an application in an external SD card 3. Install an application in an external USB drive connected to the device
48110
Multiple Locations in Google Now
With Google Now, more specifically, the "time to home" card, is there a way that you can add more locations than Work and Home? I found it set home by itself, and then later I stumbled upon how to set up a "work" location which I called school at the time. Now I would like to have a school location, a work location, my...
39268
How to flash phone, if it stucks in bootloop
My phone gets stucked in a bootloop if I start it. The last thing I did was changing the fonts. I replaced droidsans by Segoe ui. Well I already deleted the cm10.zip on the phone and now can't flash it from CWM recovery. What shall i do now?
80728
Can I mark sms as read in the notification menu?
When get an incoming sms and view it in the notification menu (swiping down from the top of the screen) I can sometimes read the entire message there and I don't need to reply to it. Is it possible to mark it as read there and then? The two options I have right now is "reply" and "call". I am using a Samsung Galaxy S5 ...
80729
LG G2 ROOTING - battery drain and high data consumption
I am new to rooting. And before rooting I searched almost all the websites for pros and cons of rooting. I recently rooted my LG G2 for connecting PS3 controller via sixaxis. But i noticed that the data consumption increased way too much before rooting. I frequently close any running apps from task manager, but still t...
42513
How do I access files on an Android device from a LAN connected computer?
My connection configuration is, my modem, connected to a LAN router, connected to several PCs and also connected to a wireless router. When I use WiFi on my android device, I can access files on the PCs using ES file explorer. However, I can't access my android device from any of the PCs. I tried using File Expert, but...
16579
What does "discover known accounts" permission mean?
I am not sure what an app can do to me if it is able to discover my account, to what extent? Thank you very much.
16576
Sync Android contacts to Gmail
I am trying to backup contacts from my phone (Galaxy S, Android 2.2.1) to Gmail account. The procedure I found on the Internet goes as follows: > 1. Open Contacts > 2. Menu -> Import/Export -> Export to SD card > 3. Menu -> Import/Export -> Import from SD card -> Google (i.e. save > imported to Google account) > ...
57824
Reinstall Android OS on my HTC Butterfly
I accidentally wiped all the data in the internal storage of my HTC Butterfly. Due to this incident, my smartphone is unable to connect with PC. The ROM cannot be copied into phones's internal storage. Finally, I cannot recovery my phone. It is stuck in bootloader or screen flash nothing. Problems: 1. Unable to conne...
19780
How to know if my phone has NFC technology?
Is there anyway to find out whether my Samsung Galaxy Note has NFC technology or not?I bought the phone from Greece,but the store in which I bought the phone brought it directly from Samsung in France(that's what they told me) and the language that the phone had when I first boot the device was in German(so I suppose t...
16573
Sync without gmail playing big brother?
My happiness turned to despire when I realised that to have Android0based cell means to have a mandatory GMail account and an mandatory sync of all data to Google even if one just wants to sync just PC and cell in good old fashioned way. :( I am not comfortable being forced to use GMail, moreover I don't want an online...
19783
Picture Gallery Slow & Won't Refresh on HTC G2 w Android 2.3 Gingerbread
I'm having a problem with Picture Gallery not refreshing and loading too slowly on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread (HTC G2). After I take a picture and then go to add it on foursquare or facebook from picture gallery, the last couple pictures taken aren't there. Sometimes the last 20 pictures taken aren't there or an entire ...
12668
Barcode Scanner not working correctly on Galaxy S II
I got my Samsung GS II just recently and I was wondering if the problem I'm experiencing comes from my phone or is a common problem among GS II users. Once I turn on the Barcode Scanner I'm able to scan QR codes correctly, but when I try to scan a barcode, it rarely works. If I try to focus the bardcode for a couple of...
4391
How can I override the Device Administrator security policy so that I can disable the lock screen?
On Android 2.2 Froyo, I added my Corporate Exchange Email account to the phone, however, the security policy set by the "Device Administrator" requires that I enter a 4-digit PIN at the lock screen and a maximum 10 seconds idle. How can I hack my Android, through root access or otherwise, such that I do not need to fol...
12662
Install Ginger Yoshi 1.4 on HTC Magic 32a, which radio do I need?
My HTC Magic 32a is actually running CyanogenMod 6.1 and I'd like to switch to latest GingerYoshi 1.4 with GingerBread. I have SPL 1.33.2010 radio 3.22.20.17 The reason I want to change is because with my sim card, cmmod seems to have problems while everything was fine when I was running Original 1.5+Sense (with radio ...
12663
Contacts Sync problems: phone contacts not syncing to Google
I had some problems syncing my GMail contacts onto my phone, so I: * did "Clear Data" for the Contacts app * re-imported all my Google contacts from a CSV file into the "Google" account on the phone. It managed to sync contacts with GMail after that. But new contacts that I've added to the phone since haven't synce...
69495
Measuring rendered frame statistics on Android
I have a 2nd gen Nexus 7. There's a adb shell command that can give the time it takes to render each of it's last 128 frames. adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo <package_name> But I want continuing statistics like those outlined above - not only 128 frames. I tried using the adreno profiler. It average...
69494
Samsung S2 to Digital 2 10" Tabet
Can I connect both using a MINI USB TO USB ADAPTER? Both have bluetooth also. Im trying to understand if i can scan files from one to anotherand if so, what are the steps/proper procedure in doing so.. Thanks
24534
Sony Ericsson WT19i doesn't detect my wifi network
When I bought the phone and tried to connect to my wifi network it worked fine, but after 2 days, I don't know why, it just doesn't detect my wifi network. When I go into `Settings->Wireless & network Settings-> Wi-fi settings` my network doesn't show up there. Lots of other networks appear there but not mine. I tried ...
63633
Custom Input Method (keyboard) HTC One faded out
The installation of a custom input method, a keyboard, on an HTC one is not working. When I go to keyboards I see where to turn the IPA Keyboard off and on, but it is faded out and when I try to turn it on it doesn't do anything. See screenshot below. I know that the HTC One comes with a software overlay HTC Sense whic...
63635
How unbrick bricked device
So I want to root my android xperia sp c502 I was wondering what if I bricked my device is there way to unbrick it can it be repair. Is rooting worth it risk or I should forget the idia.
63638
Do we have to pay to install custom rom?
So I want to root my Android and I was wondering: Do we have to pay for installing a custom rom or is it free?
19878
Wrong HTC phone type attached to android market
I have a htc desire z and accidently put htc vision How can it be changed. I cannot download a program from android market for my phone as it thinks is a Htc vision
21068
Galaxy Nexus: Disable screen lock during call
My GN Device locks the screen when I start a call. Most of my calls are made using BT headset, and I don't need the lock in that scenario. Is there a way to disable the automatic screen lock when a headset is used?
21069
Is it possible to open a locally saved Flash file on the Ideapad A1?
Is it possible to open a Flash file (.swf) locally on Lenovo A1 tablet? (Something like open it through the Android browser?) Thanks!
21067
Quick Key Problem HTC G2
I have a Google G2 and for some reason the keyboard has set itself to open apps with almost every letter I push. For instance when I push the letter `e` on my keyboard it opens the email app. How do I turn this off?
19877
Why am I getting an 'Invalid Server Certificate' error when retrieving email even though I have the 'Verify Certificate' setting disabled?
I'm trying to configure my phone to sync with my work email account. I'm accessing it through OWA (Outlook Web Access). With the default settings, when the phone attempts to retrieve incoming mail, I get an error stating that there is an 'Invalid Server Certificate'. This persists even if I disable the Verify Certifica...
2280
Why does google maps need WiFi?
Sometimes google maps gives a notification that goes something like: `"for increased accuracy please turn on the Wifi"` I can understand if it said `"For faster loading of map layers...."`, but how can a better internet connection result in increased `accuracy` by the GPS?
81239
Tablet radiation (RF vs EMF )
I own a tablet without 3G/phone functionality but equipped with Wi-fi There is a lot of mixing up RF (radio frequency) with EMF (electric magnetic field) when looking for health issues arising from radiation. So : if there is no 3G functionality, am I safe from RF ? if there is Wifi then there should be RF too. If Wif-...
81235
Is there a way to speed up the delay when pressing the home button?
My guess is that the reason there's a delay when pressing the home button is due to the fact that it could be re-purposed into launching "Google Now" or "S Voice" by **pressing it twice**. So it has to wait for a second before it sends a signal "this is a single press" to the OS. I don't believe it's caused by phone wa...
64175
Every single application constantly stops working
My dad's Samsung Galaxy phone keeps giving out errors, "The application {INSERT EVERY SINGLE APPLICATION THAT IS IN STARTUP} (process {PROCESS}) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." I tried restarting but that doesn't work either, I'm not sure what happened. It might have been a application my little brother do...
64174
Nexus 5 static buzzing of speaker
My Nexus 5 has an annoying buzzing sound when it is set on low volumes. Any application using the speaker produces this, but when I get a call the ringtone doesn't buzz at all. So I came to the conclusion that the speaker IS NOT physically broken. When I plug in earphones and run an application the sound is working fin...
64171
Members are not visible in WhatsApp group
I am a group admin in a WhatsApp group. Yesterday IU deleted my group by mistake after 8 months and this morning I was added automatically to the group but not able to see anyone's name there, except myself, still receiving and sending messages in the group. My friends are also not able to see my name in the group list...
49605
How to update my moded Nexus 4 to Android 4.3?
I'm going to want to update to android 4.3 when it comes out. I have rooted my Nexus 4, flashed Paranoid Android and Franco Kernel. **Can I just use Root Keeper to temporarily un-root, then install update from settings>about phone>system updates, and turn on root in Root Keeper?** Ultimately I want to have the latest a...
49606
How to disable builtin email app
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?
49607
Galaxy S3 Mini screen seems to get touched when there's no actual touch
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 on...
49600
How to change the interface or positions of the home and back buttons after updating a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet?
My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 downloaded an update. Now, the buttons (home, back) on the bar are in the middle. Previously, they were postioned left. It's really uncomfortable. It seems that I received the "mobile user interface" instead of the tablet interface. How to do I change this?
63186
Unwanted processes
I bought a Sony Xperia SP phone 3 days ago. Nice, fast, everything is seems to be all right, except for 2 things: Last night, I killed all the tasks, set the stamina mode, and charged it to 100%. I went to sleep at 23:00, my alarm woke me up at 7:30 (GMT+1 where I am). I checked my phone, and WTF? Battery is on 86%. No...
49608
HTC Desire won't boot past the bootloader screen
I have an HTC Desire and it is freezing when it attempts to boot (when the HTC logo appears). I played around with clear cache, factory settings, etc, and now the boot sequence gets stuck at: --- AlphaRev --- BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF HBOOT-6.93.1002 MICROP-051d TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101 R...
49609
How can I easily tag a photo I am previewing?
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) ...
63090
How to disable Google Search?
Recently my phone started to lose charge faster. It just occurred to me to check Battery in Settings, and I saw that Google Search is responsible for 29%, Screen coming in second with 23%. I set up Google Now a few weeks back, is it the same thing? If not, what exactly _is_ Google Search? Is it something I actually use...
45565
Why my Google Now on my Motorola Razr D3 will not reply with voice?
I just saw this vídeo about Google Now, but I don't have the same behavior on my Motorola Razr D3, with Android 4.1.2. I got the search results, but with no voice reply. Is it the voice reply exclusive for Samsung phones?
45567
Software Updates in devices
I want to know what is actually happening when we upgrade a device's software. For example we upgrade a device from Android ICS to Jellybean. We do download JellyBean from the server. Then we will install it. My question is: during installation does it replaces the ICS in memory or it resides in separate memory? I know...
53140
Get rid of the "wireless charging" announcement
Is there any way to get rid of the useless little toast announcement informing me that I have put the device in range of the charger? I would prefer a solution that works with the stock ROM (JB 4.1). I do have root.
53143
I'm interested in using a laptop battery as an external battery pack for phone
As title said I'd like to use a laptop battery for my phone as an extender. One usage would be on a plane where my laptop is too bulky to really use but I could pull the battery out of it and use it to keep my phone battery charged while watching movies and what not. It seems like I should just need a 7805 voltage regu...
58175
Can 2 SIM cards be activated on one phone?
If I get a new T-Moble SIM and activate it on my Google Nexus 4, then put the old one back in, will the old one still work?
54495
Why I Can't Use Wifi for anything except whatsapp?
I can't use WiFi for anything except WhatsApp on my _Samsung Galaxy S3 mini._ I already turned on WiFi on my phone. But I can't do anything except WhatsApp. I can't browsing via WiFi, and can't open _Play Store_ either. But when I use mobile data (via my Internet provider) I can do anything, except that I can't browse ...
54492
How do I connect to a hidden network on my Android phone?
I have a PocketWiFi connected to my PC, and I decided to hide it, for better security. Now, I can't connect to it on my android phone, though. I can't find a way to connect to it, even if it isn't shown, in my settings. I'm using a Sharp Aquos 104SH. Any ideas?
54491
Questions about Link2SD and SD card partitioning
I have a Samsung S3 mini, no support for SD cards so i had to root it, and install Link2SD, spent the last 3 days hacking my phone making it better. But i have questions, in all the tutorials everywhere on the web, they say (I refer to this blog but there are many other blog posts and xda posts and youtube videos that ...
54490
Problem with ADB on my Nexus 4 (unauthorized phone)
When running adb devices in cmd, it says that my phone is unauthorized. It appears that it has something to do with the RSA fingerprint prompt. I don't remember ever getting such a prompt. Yes, I am running in PTP mode and debugging is enabled. I tried, after looking around on internet for multiple hours: * Enabling/...
54498
unable to register my Samsung s duos mobile into Samsung site
I am unable to register my Samsung s duos mobile into Samsung site, I am getting option to enter ur zip code, as per my knowledge in India zip code and pin code are same. also site allow to enter only 5 numbers. please help me on this.
62584
Very dark using CAMERA APPS(DOWNLOADED)
When I video call with Skype it is very dark but when I open Camera app it is very bright. Even if I download app from Play Store like mirror or camera app it is very dark. So the problem is not with the hardware it is with the Software. What could that be, and how to solve the issue?
62587
When gps opens, my device force restart
I have root to my device I search all sites And i havenot found solution to this problem Pls help me My device is Gt-s6312 Galaxy young System jelly bean 4.1.2 Thanks
62589
Not able to install google apps after following the suggested steps
I have a retail tablet(Crystal Audio, GR) that after many tries I have managed to root it, with Kingo Root. I can the application SuperSu installed and when I am trying to perform root actions, it asks me for granting privileges. Everything godd, up here. I have followed the steps described here (moved apks to system a...
1903
Is there a music player that supports play counts and smart playlists?
I'm looking for a music player for Android that supports smart playlists and play count metadata like the iPod and iTunes. Ideally I'd like something that: * Keeps track of statistics like last played, play count, last skipped, etc. * Allows rating of songs from Android. * Supports smart playlists that are live u...
13202
Will I lose root access on my Incredible if I install the Gingerbread OTA update?
Basically what the title says. I rooted my phone with unrevoked (I am not sure if I used the "forever" version or not). Will installing the 2.3.4 Gingerbread OTA update from Verizon remove my root? I'm not running any special ROMs if that makes a difference.
13208
GPS reboots the phone
When I use a GPS-intensive app (like Sport tracker or endomondo), if I turn off the screen, the phone reboots within one or two minutes. What is the problem? What can I do? How can I check the temperature to know if it's overheating? What can I do in this case? (My phone is a Nexus One on Videotron (Canada))
14963
Can I disable e-mail notification sounds streamed to a bluetooth hands-free car radio
**Is there a way that one can automatically turn off the email notification when one is connected to a bluetooth-enabled car radio, ie. while driving, and only respond to incoming call notifications?** Once the bluetooth connection is broken, the suppressed e-mail notifications should then be delivered. Alternatively, ...
14962
How can I set different ringtones - one for new email and one for new SMS in Nexus One?
Currently I can't find the `selection box` anywhere in the configuration in my Nexus One to allow this; i.e. they are the same and when I'm expecting SMS from my friend, I get distracted by the emails and vice versa... So, is it possible everyone? And if it is please show me how. Thank you!
14968
Windows laptop works with Wi-Fi AP, phone claims it is connected but can't access Internet
There's an Asus 240 MIMO Wifi access point. There's a laptop running Windows XP that uses that access point no problem for years so far. And there's an Android based HTC Desire S smartphone that has problems. The objective is to make the smartphone access the Internet via the Wifi access point. I open "wireless network...
45385
Is there a way to automatically hide the status bar when the landscape keyboard is open?
For reasons I will not go into, my cellphone has a very small screen. It would really be nice if the landscape virtual keyboard would open in fullscreen, to leave a bit more room for larger keys. Any ideas how to achieve this? If it makes any difference, I have an old-timey Motorola Droid running CyanogenMod 7.2.0-shol...
20006
How to set http proxy filter?
I have an http proxy, which works OK, but there are some address on my lan which provides some web services. I want to configure my device so that for some range of addresses the proxy is bypassed. I have tried with 10.0.0.0/8, but it doesn't work!
45387
How to simulate a slow internet connection on an Android phone
I basically use internet using wifi which provides a very high speed internet and LAN connection. I would like to simulate a slow speed internet and LAN connection to understand how my web site works on slow speed. Is there any app that I can install on the android phone and simulate it?
45381
Can't I change the sound volume with the screen locked?
When I'm listening to my podcasts, with the screen locked and turned off, isn't there a way to enable change the sound volume (with the physical volume buttons)? **\--update** I'm on a Motorola Razr D3.
20009
ICS and support for gamepad/controller devices
I own an Asus Transformer TF101 and finally the official upgrade to ICS has been released. I remember some ICS video previews where they said that ICS would have native support for gamepad/controllers and I have some questions about it: * How can I understand if a market available USB gamepad is compatible with ICS? ...
12815
Samsung Galaxy S - Problem obtaining IP address. "NAK in request"
I can't obtain an ip address to my Android smartphone from my wifi router. Observations: 1. The smartphone connection to other routers or thru cellular data is ok. 2. My router's wifi connection to my PC is ok. 3. Wifi link to the smartphone was ok till recently. 4. Security on or off doesn't make a change. ...
71345
Format 64Gb SD without cardreader
I've installed CM11 on my Sprint Note II, and that thing suddenly won't recognize my external 64Gb SD (whereas stock ROM used to). I've googled - seems I need to fix the partition. I've tried different options of partitioning and formating in Clockworkmod recovery, still can't see my card. Some people suggested to fix ...
29405
How does Android obtain battery temperature?
I am curious about the way Android phones obtain the battery temperature. Android has an API called BatteryManager which provides the value of instant battery temperature, but is there an actual temperature sensor inside the battery? Or is this value purely calculated by a certain equation, using the value the current,...
29400
Can Applications With Root Access Modify Their Own Permissions?
For rooted phones, there are several apps which require root privileges. Knowing this, the user does allow the app to get root. Now, the app would have been installed with a set of x permissions, say `INTERNET, LOCATION`. Now, on gaining root, is it possible for the app to secretly (or not) give itself extra permission...
29401
Force all wifi traffic through VPN?
Is there any way to force Android to route all (but ONLY) public wifi traffic through a PPTP VPN? My phone basically has three connectivity scenarios: * AT&T's HSPA+ or LTE. I don't want to use a VPN with this. * public wifi. I don't ever want to send anything that isn't tunneled through a VPN over public wifi. If ...
29408
android network provider always returns longitude value as -1.0E-5 but latitude value seems ok (e.g. 37.56003)
One android LBS app on HTC wildfire A3366 (G8) with android v2.2 (including google GMS service package), while using the GSM SIM card of China Mobile always runs great to get valid network geolocation on GSM network when enabling WLAN and/or Mobile Network Positioning (but GPS is disabled) while I was in China. Then, I...
40808
Using a VPS as a proxy
I am trying to use my VPS running Cent OS as a proxy via SSH from my Galaxy S3 running Cyanogen Mod 9. I can connect to my VPS using ConnectBot. In this program I sett the Port Forward to: Type: Local Source port: 8080 Destination: localhost:80 I am using Firefox browser with the Proxy Mobile 0.0.10 add-on. In th...
40800
Contacts and calendar no longer syncing between google and phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has suddenly stopped being able to sync my calendars and contacts with GMail. Every time I try, I get the message `sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly`. The only thing I've tried to do is to remove and then re-instate my account, but still no joy. Has anyone ...
44385
Is there a list that explains the risks involved with each granted application permission type?
Usually an installed android app will request permissions such as Phone calls read phone state and identity or System tools prevent phone from sleeping But the actual consequences from a privacy stand-point is often a mystery to me. Is there a resource that explains ...
40805
Error while restoring data using ClockWorkMode recovery in Micromax a110
So I decided to restore but I got an error > > Unable to copy file ./dalvik-cache/system@framework@core- > junit.jar@classes.dex > Error while restoring /data! > I: Can't partition unsafe device: /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 > I: Can't format unknown volume: /external_sd > I: Can't partiti...
44383
How to recover lost contacts from samsung galaxy s3
I was closing all my unused running programs on my galaxy S3, and suddenly closed the contacts app. When I checked my contacts afterwards they were all gone. But when I checked my call logs, the corresponding name for each number showed for few seconds, and then disappeared as though all contacts were deleted from the ...
1278
Limit sync'ed address book entries to bluetooth car-kit
Is there an app (because I don't see it as a feature) to limit the address book entries to a particular category when accessing via bluetooth? My car will only take 1000 phone numbers, but my address book on the phone is about 1400. My colleagues car will only take 500, and his list is 900 long. If there was a way to l...
56347
How do I prevent a thief from reading my SD card?
If my device is lost or stolen, how can I prevent others from reading the contents of the data on the SD card?
1274
How do I enter proxy server details?
My work WiFi routes traffic through a proxy server. Is there a way to enter proxy server settings so that my Android can successfully make web requests? My previous phone was a WinMo 6.0 and this was easy to do (part of the setup wizard). I have a Milestone on Android 2.1
8795
How do you get Android OS bugs fixed?
I recently got an HTC Shift from Sprint. Within days of getting it, I noticed very bad issues with the phone losing sync to 4g, 3g, and wifi; it would not reacquire data connections unless I manually turned 4g on and off. Their tech support people immediately reset the phone to defaults, blamed my problems on an app, a...
8425
Disable alarms for all day events in google calendar
When I have an all-day event in my calendar (a friend's birthday perhaps) I find that my phone will notify me to the start of the event at 11:50pm the previous day and every few minutes after that. Generally I don't need a notification for all day events, but find notifications for events with a specific time to be use...
8429
Is the Websocket protocol supported on Android?
I haven't been able to find much information on the state of Websocket implementation. Is it currently supported in the stock Android browser? If not, are there any browsers for Android that do support it?
50552
Cannot find packet data in Samsung Galaxy S
Where can I can find 'packet data' on my phone, and how can I use internet when I'm on the road?
32991
How can I connect a USB portable printer with a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 without rooting phone?
How can I connect a USB portable printer with a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 without rooting phone?
50555
How to change the ringtone for SMS in Samsung Galaxy Y?
Is there a way to change the ringtone for SMS in Samsung Galaxy Y, Gingerbread v2.3.6?
9832
best way to remove default apps on xoom
What is the best way to completely remove the default apps that came with the xoom? Since android apps are self contain packages is it enough just to remove the application package on the device through adk?
66465
Why won't my Gallery app not load any photo?
I have a Galaxy ace modded with cyanogenmod 7.2. My Gallery app won't load any pictures: I've tried to factory reset, to delete app files of the gallery app, it won't work. The pictures will open if I use other apps and my I can read other files in my SD card so I'm not sure that the SD card is the problem. What should...
66460
Does cracked screen cause faster battery drain?
I dropped my Nexus 5 a week ago and the screen cracked diagonally 8cm from side to side. Since then I am sure that the battery drains faster than before. Previously I was always happy at how much battery life was left during the day, based on my experience of Nexus One and Galaxy Nexus. Now I am always noticing how qui...
22571
Using Google Voice Without Simcard
This is a simple question but I couldn't find the answer in this website? Is is possible to call phones without a voice plan just using Google Voice?
22570
How can I get a google play acct to be able to download from the market?
I recently obtained a used HTC Wildfire phone which unfortunately had no memory card. I have replaced the memory card, but of course there are no apps on it. If I try to download apps, i am taken to google play market and after a while i would receive a message telling me to log in. I log in with my Gmail account and t...
22575
How do I transfer from HTC SENSE to the computer?
I want to transfer contacts, photos and videos from my HTC SENSE to my computer. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks
61119
How to change the camcorder record volume?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300 international version) with Cyanogenmod 10.2 Stable. I want to record live concerts or live music performance but the sound of the recorded videos is distorted. There is a way to attenuate the record volume? or set the gain of the record volume?
61116
Mask IP Address Android Device
How would I anonymize my Android device and it's IP address? I don't want to be rooted as well, using a GS4.
61115
How do I remove an incorrect word from autocorrect?
To begin with, I've tried in futility to search everywhere else on the internet to fix this, so I'm asking here now. I have a Nexus 4 running Android 4.4. Sometime within the past year, `DONT` started appearing as a word in my autocorrect options. IIRC, it began appearing _immediately after_ an OS upgrade (I'm thinking...
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My tablet won't boot
I just got a Arnova 10D G3 and it doesn't boot. All I get is the "Arnova" logo on a black screen. I bought it on a refurbished condition, it was a pretty good deal so I am ready to do any risky procedure to make it work since I don't have much to lose. I downloaded the latest firmware from the official website but I am...
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How can I get the QuickContactBadge to show an action for sending Instant Messages?
I'm wondering if there are any instant messaging apps which link to contact data fields and use intents to add a `Send Instant Message` action to the QuickContactBadge shown in many places when clicking on a contact. I remember the Samsung-added (or was it AT&T-added, I don't remember) IM app that came OEM on my Galaxy...
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How to run an SFTP server on my CM9 RC2 Galaxy Nexus
I want to run an SFTP server on my GSM Galaxy Nexus (Cyanogenmod 9 RC2). I plan to connect to the Galaxy Nexus from a Kubuntu 12.04 PC via USB cable (not wireless). It is my understanding that Dropbear does not include SFTP at this time. What are my other options? If anyone knows how to do this, I would appreciate a tu...
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How can I see which applications eat up disk space?
DiskUsage shows 189 Megs of used space, of which System data takes up 118 Megs. How can I find what application are using the rest? I have Android 2.3.5.