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Exchange e-mails deleted from Samsung Galaxy S III when downloaded on computer
When I have Microsoft Outlook running on my computer, exchange emails are self deleting on my Samsung Galaxy S III. I can see the incoming email on my Galaxy S III, but it goes as soon as Outlook downloads the same email. Why is this?
35095
Double calendar notifications
For some reason I'm getting 2 notifications for every 1 calendar event I enter. I'm using Android 4.1.2 (CyanogenMod 10.0.0-grouper) on a Nexus 7. Can someone please help me troubleshoot this issue?
55166
No boot after installing AOKP
Today I installed AOKP on my Samsung Galaxy S2 according to this tutorial. While trying to install I got following error: Installing Update: assert failed: get prop("ro.product.device") == "d2att" || getgroup("ro.build.product") == 'd2att E:Error in /sdcard/"AOKP Release File" (Status 7) Inst...
55167
Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 not recognizing keyboard when connected through 4 port usb hub
I am having a Belkin 4 port USB hub and an Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 made by Kocaso. I am trying to connect USB keyboard and a USB WiFi dongle to the hub and not able to see either of the devicces. Tried only the keyboard connected to the hub yet not able to recognize that a keyboard exists. But individually the de...
28199
Certain Wi-Fi network not available on Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod
I have a Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0. Phone is working without any problems. I was using this phone with my own Wi-Fi network. Something happened, and after that I'm not able to connect to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi router should be fine (we use it with another Android phone and two notebooks without any problem). ...
55162
why is galaxy s4 switching to silent at night
My s4 switches ALL sounds off at night. Alarms, ringtones ,you name it. Trawled the Internet for an answer but no satisfaction yet. When I go to turn them back on it won't let me. I've to restart the phone to get them back. I've downloaded apps in an attempt to sort it out but that didn't work either. Anyone had this p...
28191
If I install something from Google Play, can I be sure it can uninstall itself?
So recently bought an Android tablet, having first had an iPhone. So with Apple's strategy, apps seem quite restricted. They can really only do a couple of minor things outside of the app (like notifications etc.) and they're also reviewed by Apple. Android seems to allow a lot more freedom. You have apps that change t...
55169
Unable to connect to network after factory reset
Today I did a factory reset on my phone (Galaxy y GT-S5360T) to attempt to free up some space (it worked, thankfully) and now I can't seem to connect to any wifi network. I am currently running the stock ROM which is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and I am also rooted. I also noticed after the reset the Google Play store ha...
79498
How some android phone supports 4k video capture and playback while some pc doesn't.?
I just heard of the Snapdragon 805 specs and i was astonished to see that it supports 4K Video capture and playback, then came to know that some Sony Smartphones already supports 4K Video capture and playback and it has it the market already. My PC, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 with 6GB DDR3 RAM and an NVIDIA 9500GT 1GB ...
48585
Edit out a part of an audio file
How can I cut out a particular portion of the song and play the rest of the song? for example my song is of 4 minutes and 11 seconds and I want to remove the section from `2:04` to `3:30` and play from `0:00` to`2:03` and then continue from `3:31` and end at `4:11` I hope you got my problem can anyone help me with this...
35699
What's up with the 4.2 file structure?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Why did /sdcard/ turn into /sdcard/0/ with 4.2? I'm just really confused about the file structure of the sdcard on the root of the sdcard theres the regular symlink of /sdcard to the actual internal sdcard folder, but heres where it gets weird in the /storage folder theres a symlink from ...
35545
How to select content language on Google Play Movies
I'm in Germany and I want to download movies in English from the Google Play store to watch my Android tablet, however I can only get movies in German. How can I get the English versions?
73468
Help finding app history
i know there is a place i can go on my lg motion and see the history of all the apps ever downloaded to my phone, including the ones that have been removed. This same place will show the last date the app was installed but I can't remember where that is.
24436
My android device has been splashed/soaked by sea water
My Acer Liquid got wet with sea water. I didn't notice that right the moment, but after an hour it made a couple of vibrations and the screen doesn't turn on. Connected to power and nothing happens, no led lights and it does just nothing. Trying to turn it on doesn't give any result. Is it gone forever? Can I try anyth...
73396
Root Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 4.4.2 without tripping Knox
I have been searching and searching for a way to root my Verizon Samsung galaxy note 3 with 4.4.2 on it and with out tripping kknox, and am very unlucky. I have heard of Root_de_LA_Vega and it tripping Knox with 4.4.2. Then there is TowelRoot, this I feel might work, so if anyone has the same phone with the same update...
73394
Hide SMS Message in Notification bar
I am using Moto E powered by Google Android Kitkat. When i receive a SMS, i am getting notification displaying the Sender Name with the Message. I don't want the Message received to be disaplyed in the Notification. Just the Sender Name is Enough. Is there any App for this? Or Can i change it with any settings itself. ...
55293
What happens when using a cellphone when charging?
What happens when a phone is being used with the charger connected? Will it take power from charger and save the battery usage? OR At one end, the charger keeps charging the battery and at the other end, phone discharges the battery simultaneously? (I am using Sony Xperia SP with Android 4.2.1)
55290
can you add a notification sound to the list
Have sound recording of my own. Want it to be a notification choice for texts, etc. Is this possible. Ringtone setting has this "add" option but don't see similar one for notifications.
55296
Galaxy S2 with Android 4.1.2 (volume control button on side)
Upon updating to Android 4.1.2 I have lost the ability to set my phone volume to mute/silent. In the prior version, you can reduce the volume until it reaches 'vibrate' then one more click would change it to silent. This was such a handy feature as I have to turn my phone to silent due to work, kids sleeping etc...I am...
55295
Can Scrap Booker be replaced with Evernote in Air Command on Galaxy Note 3?
> Scrap Booker – save anything you encounter – such as websites, maps, and > pictures – into organized scrapbook categories with accompanied notes and > information for later browsing. (from Phandroid Galaxy Note 3 review). What makes this special is that it's quick accessibility from Air Command menu that is activated...
55298
Can I change proxy settings on my stock Android browser?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I'm not experienced enough in Android to want to root it yet. However, I need a proxy server. Is there any way to change the proxy settings (for both WiFi and network, either through the phone or over adb)? Thanks.
22263
How can I add an icon to the MIUI home screen?
I just got a Nexus One, which uses the MIUI interface. It came with two different gallery apps. I prefer the `cooliris` app, but there's no icon for it on the home screen, which makes it difficult to access. I can't seem to figure out how to add an icon. Everything I've found on the internet is either inaccurate or oth...
22264
Should I be worried about applications with weird looking permissions?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How important is it to review the permissions that an app is using? When I install apps from Android Market (Play Store now) there are some apps that require special permissions and for some of them it's weird to have for example "Read phone call history" when the app is a compass or what...
22266
What does "Locked Messages" mean?
When I try to delete a message, I get prompted to select whether to "Delete locked messages". There doesn't appear to be any difference if I check this option or leave it unchecked. Does anyone know what that means?
27375
How can I not show profile pics in Whatsapp?
I don't want any profile pics to appear for any contacts in Whatsapp on my HTC One X, any idea if this is possible?
27377
Problems rooting Samsung Galaxy S: SuperOneClick stops responding at step 7
I am having an awful time trying to update my new Galaxy S to ICS. I found a well rated ROM .zip on code.google.com but first I need to root the phone so I can unlock the bootloader. I have been googling all week and read lots of posts saying SuperOneClick is the way to go, but it keeps freezing. It gets to step 7 and ...
75940
Android L Preview After device unlock Contacts app open
In My Nexus 5 after I unlock my device ervery time contacts/people app is open up automatically. Do I Need to change any settings??
25283
Find carrier allocated public IP address
Fido has a service where they allocate a public IP address for some fees. I have paid the fees and apparently they have allocated my phone a public IP address. In normal circumstances, I should be able to see the IP address in my device settings (status information), but it shows "IP address unavailable". Fido customer...
25280
Adding (lots of) icons to home screen on ICS tablet
I just upgraded my Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Samsung's 3.2 variation to CyanogenMod's ICS RC1. Most everything seems a little slicker or simpler. However, there is one big shortcoming: it seems impossible to efficiently add multiple icons to the home screen. From home, I have to hit the "apps" button in the top-right, find ...
36250
How to backup&restore Android device?
i have a new Nexus 4 (i.e. Jellybean 4.2.1), and i want to backup my current Nexus 4 and restore it onto the new Nexus 4. How can i do that? * * * i've tried going into **Settings** -> **Backup & reset** -> **Back up my data** to ensure my phone is backed up. When the new device is first setup it automatically tries to...
32013
Do I have to backup Titanium Backup's keys?
I just bought Titanium Backup and set up a scheduled encrypted backup of user+system apps and data, followed by Dropbox sync. Assuming I remember the passphrase, is all the data required for restoration backed up? Or do I have to manually backup the private key and encrypted symmetric key?
55837
Phone unlocking ideas
My wife's nexus 4 has a dead area across the middle of the screen. There's a 1 cm strip running horizontally across the screen that doesn't register clicks. A few weeks ago, her screen broke. We had it repaired, then two weeks after that the dead area emerged. (The technicians will not fix the issue, I've tried that). ...
55834
What exact time do Android devices execute the Daylight Saving Changes?
I believe the Windows OS in general makes the Fall DST change at 3.00am on the last Sunday of October, and the Spring change at 2.00am on the last Sunday of March. Could someone enlighten me on the exact times that the Android OS, in general, (or 4.3 specifically) makes the DST changes?
32017
Hide Superuser?
There are many apps out there that will hide your root su file and this seems to work well enough, but none of them are capable of hiding the Superuser application, not even 'Hide My Root' which claims it can do it but actually it doesn't do anything (Galaxy Nexus JB4.1.1., Superuser 3.1.1). Is there any way I could hi...
55830
Why does "Xperia Keyboard" use up mobile traffic?
I checked Settings->Data Usage, and an app called "Xperia Keyboard" has used up 513 KB of mobile traffic. Why would the keyboard app need to use 513 KB of mobile data? It's a keyboard app, why does it need an internet connection at all?
32014
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P1000 with 2.2version android) stuck in boot-loop on update to CM10
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P 1000) with Android 2.2. A couple of days ago, I decided to update my Tab to JellyBean, and I searched the web for its procedure I found a HowTo at AndroidAuthority. After downloading the files and placing them on the internal SD, I followed its procedure about the recovery mode. My t...
32018
Android OS update with out active service
I have an HTC device which we use for development currently running Android 2.2.1. While trying to update it from: Settings > Software update > Check new it shows the following for quite some time and then goes to an error message: > **Software Update** > > Checking for new Software available now. Th...
55838
Why battery "sags" on my device and how to fix/workaround it?
Sometimes my device shows "No SIM card" status and "0%" battery and soon powers off (even if I manage to quicky connect it to USB). After powering back on it works more or less as expected. ![Battery history](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PCA7V.png) Why does this happen? How to fix the issue or how to force Android to conti...
22480
Are there USB to LAN adapter that are compatible with Android 4.0?
I'm looking for a USB-to-LAN adapter that is compatible with my Chinese Android 4.0 tablet. I've 2 dongles - like this \- but none of them works. How can i choose a usb to lan adapter for my Android tablet? I've to look at Linux Kernel version to search a suitable adapter? **Edit** : The model of my tablet is Voyo Q101
22483
ADW Launcher (CM7/Desire GSM) old icons keep reappearing/overlapping icons
I have an HTC Desire (GSM) running CM7.1 and I am having issues with the ADW desktop: Icons that I have previously deleted reappear on next boot - sometimes even over or under other icons. If I sort things out and backup the settings and desktop config, reboot and then restore the settings/config this does not cure the...
22488
Can I completely wipe a Galaxy Nexus
A friend of mine is considering selling his Galaxy Nexus (to me) and we wanted to be sure that if we did a hard reset it would wipe all data linking him to the phone. I understand it utilizes a lot of core Google technologies and we don't want to find out down the road that something survives the process. This is one o...
26393
Can't buy any paid apps on Google Play store, shows "An error occurred. Please try again."
On my Nexus 7, I keep getting > An error occurred. Please try again. Over and over when attempting to buy any _paid_ apps on the Google Play store. It works fine for free apps, but always returns this same error when I try to buy a paid app. I've "tried again" a dozen times with the same result. ![google play paid purc...
57478
how do i deny a caller the option of leaving a voicemail?
I don't want to completely block a #. I want to be able to answer, but, if I don't answer, I don't want that particular caller to be able to leave a voicemail. can this be done? the only apps I find allow you to either send directly to vmail or it auto-answers and hangs up.
57477
external microphone alongside built-in speakers in Nexus 7
Is there a way to use Nexus 7 with an external microphone (audio-in) while the audio-out will still come for the internal speakers? In other words, I want to use a really high-quality microphone for audio-in alone, but still have everyone in the room hearing the audio out. Please note I have no accessible Nexus 7. * * ...
57470
Intents in a grid instead of a list on Android 4.4 KitKat
I have just received the Nexus 4's Android 4.4 KitKat OTA. One of the first things I remarked was that the intents layout for choosing an application is now a list instead of a grid just like in Jelly Bean: ![New intent layout](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4ilTM.jpg) (click for larger image) I find this list layout ugly ...
57471
Reading NFC tags from the front of the phone
I'm creating an app reading NFC tags. Currently all works well expect that the NFC tag can only be scanned when it touch the back of the phone. Is there anyway to allow NFC to be read through the screen? I'm testing on a Nexus 4.
57473
android rooting and security
I read here that the way to become "root" in an Android device(Galaxy S3) is to use **Rooting**. However it has been said that if we do that, even normal applications will be running with root privilege. Is that the case ? For anyone with a Unix background, I am sure that allowing all applications to run as root is qui...
24882
Working root method for myTouch 4G Slide?
Is there a working root for the myTouch 4G Slide? I have Android 2.3.4. I tried Revolutionary as advised by rootzwiki, which failed with the following message. Your device: doubleshot, with HBOOT 1.45.0013 is not supported at this time I tried SuperOneClick, which failed. None of the other methods I ...
24886
Samsung Galaxy S3 direct call always calls the same number
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3 and the direct call feature always calls the same number no matter whose contact I am viewing. Is this a bug in the feature? (The number it calls to is one of my frequent callers.)
24889
Can I replace the system font just for Japanese text?
I discovered today that the system font on my rooted Galaxy S2 phone has some errors in the way it renders some Japanese characters. I want to change the font to something I'm sure is more reliable, but I'm unsure that I can change just the Japanese, and impact all fonts. I have looked into font changing apps, but I'm ...
64907
Can I update a file via email
I'm looking for a way to update a file (override it if need be) on the SD Card from an email attachment with one click, sort of like a Batch file in windows. We have 50 tablets at work and every now and then we need to update a price list file. Most of the users are not too bright and can't copy from the attachment and...
26027
Jelly Bean on the Galaxy Nexus - forcing an update?
I bought my Galaxy Nexus in New Zealand - via parallel importing. I believe it came from Russia, given my manual was in Russian(!). But it works perfectly and is genuine. A colleague there bought one from the same source the next day, and his arrived a day after mine. I then moved to Canada, and got a Rogers sim card. ...
64901
How to root Samsung Exhibit SGH-T599N?
Can you root a Samsung Exhibit SGH-T599N 4G Android phone without a computer? And, how can I gain signature verification of external SD card?
37795
Stop Evernote from using Location based services?
Here is a screenshot from Evernote app: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nVuyo.png) How do I stop Evernote from using this service? I have looked around the settings but did not find anything.
37792
SMS Delivery reports in Ice cream sandwich dont show up
After I send a message I used to get a delivery report confirming the delivery of a SMS message in my old (non-Android) phone. But in my Intex Ibuddy Connect with Android 4.0.4 I am not getting the notification of delivery. I have checked the option for the delivery report in the settings still, no change. What could b...
37791
Save SMS to phone directly
Some of my text messages get saved in my SIM card automatically and this does not show up in notifications and I miss out on reading them. I only realize the messages have arrived when I get a notification saying my SIM message **inbox is full please delete messages.** Is there a way to make the phone memory the defaul...
37790
SD card full bricks Android 2.2: In fsckdelay end. Kill dosfsck, ret=-1
I downloaded this 80 MB ZIP file containing 27000 files to my SD card and unzipped it using this code. A no space left error occurred before all files could be extracted. I couldn't remove the folder, neither with `adb shell rm -f` nor the Open Manager app nor by mounting the SD card and removing from Ubuntu/Nautilus...
3519
How can I remove 'Orange' apps?
I have a bunch of complete crap apps on my phone which I can't move to the SD card, so they are taking up about 10mb of space on my phone, which is irritating when I want to update my phone as I need 25mb, so have to delete loads of apps. I was considering rooting my phone, but this apparently doesn't allow you to dele...
75059
Updates are not showing on Play Store
I read in news that a new Google Search update is rolling out (version 3.5.14). When I checked on the Play Store it was not showing the update, although update date was listed as June 26th and the "What's New" was also the same as the previous version. Why is the update not showing? Is it because it takes time to reach...
3517
the application Settings has stopped unexpectedly
I've installed few new apps; and when I went to deinstall some of them; I got this error. Now I'm wondering is there a way to "fix this error"? I can still deinstall apps using adb from command line my configuration : htc hero , 2.1, unrooted
75057
What app is activating all of my apps in turn?
Something on my phone is repeatedly cycling through all (or most) applications. Several times a day, it activates an app for a couple seconds, then moves on to the next app. It will continue doing this for many apps (maybe all of them) and it will repeat apps. Eventually it stops, but it will start again later in the d...
3515
How to enable a HTC MyTouch 3G Slide USB tether in Windows 7?
I'm trying to use HTC MyTouch 3G Slide for USB tether instead of my old G1, which works perfectly. On the first try the ADB driver didn't recognize the phone, but worked fine after adding this to android_winusb.inf in both [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64]: ;T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide %SingleAdbInter...
14625
Is GSM telephony feasible on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?
I'm looking to buy a small tablet to use as a "table phone" for use with a headset, and for video telephony. GSM telephony is a must - I don't want to rely entirely on Skype, or Internet connectivity in general. (Plus I'm eligible for a landline number on my mobile contract so people can call me from normal phones for ...
14627
I've bricked my HTC Thunderbolt with Cyan... help?
Well, this is totally my fault. I had a little extra to drink last night and on a whim decided to upgrade the Cyan rom on my HTC Thunderbolt. There appeared a later version in my Rom Manager so I clicked the buttons, gave permissions and off it went... next thing I know, the phone does not get thru the white HTC screen...
71537
How do I connect an existing VPN connection on my Android device using adb?
Under _Wireless & networks > VPN_ I have an existing profile for an L2TP VPN. I'd like to use adb to connect (and disconnect) that profile from the command line. It would looks something like this: Start VPN Server: adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/foo.bar.activity -e START myvpnserver Stop...
25854
What is the difference between AOSP/vanilla and stock?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM? When referring to Android ROMs or kernels (etc.), what is the difference between: * AOSP ("vanilla") * Stock
71530
'Insufficient storage' when installing Google play services
Before you hit reply or scream duplicate - read through what I've done. The phone is a rooted HTC One X running 4.2.2 and ViperX custom ROM with 836 MB free space on 'app' storage and 6.6 GB free space on phone storage (which has 32 GB total). If you didn't already know, the phone has no microSD slot. 1. Already seen...
71532
Why might an app not auto-update, despite not requiring any new permissions?
I have an app installed from the Google Play Store with "Auto-update" enabled. Normally such apps update silently, with a notification when it's complete. Such apps usually only prompt me when they require new permissions. However, I have just had an upgrade prompt for such an app, and the notification says: ...
38644
App2SD doesn't work - I don't even have the option
So I got a Verizon Samsung Stellar (it has Android 4.0.2) a few days ago. All's going well, but I don't have the option to transfer an app to my sd card. However, I can move files etc with a file manager, so the phone recognizes the SD card is there. On my old phone (an ancient MyTouch 4G, it was 2.3.4) there was a but...
38646
Flash Nexus 7 without USB Debugging
My Nexus 7 32gb WiFi, running stock 4.2.1, is stuck on the Nexus 'X' symbol loading screen after boot. It stays there until the battery goes flat. The issue is that I have not enabled developer or debugging mode, meaning that I cannot connect to the PC via the adb. Is there another way that I can flash a new ROM? Apolo...
38640
Can I boot into other OS (such as Ubuntu) from an Android OS tablet that have a USB host?
I have the following scenario: A user have a Android OS tablet that have Android 4.0 The tablet have a full USB port (not the mini USB port) The user have a thumbdrive that have a `boot from USB` version Ubuntu. Is it possible and how do the user goes about booting the USB Ubuntu on an Android OS tablet? This also appl...
38643
how does auto brightness work?
there is a similar question to this one How does the automatic brightness settings work? however, I do not think it answers my question. This is more to do with the UI. I just got myself a Galaxy s3. The phone has under the notifications the ability to change the brightness. ![print screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/x6X...
30410
How can I get the location to update again in my News and Weather widget?
On my Galaxy Nexus running stock Jellybean 4.1.1 the News & Weather widget thinks I'm in Hong Kong airport, and has for the last week. ![News & Weather widget showing wrong location](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jBLOR.png) I have been to Hong Kong airport 3 times in the last month (it's a hub airport for Australasia) but n...
30413
Samsung Galaxy S3 sync birthdays
It seems that GS3 doesn't sync Facebook contacts' birthdays. Has anyone else had the same issue? How did you fix it?
30414
Override language setting for some apps?
Is there a way to override the locale for some apps? My Android is set to German but I want, for example, all apps that don't have a proper translation to be in English - reading Google-translated stuff is horrible. I know there's no native way, but maybe there's an app for it which I just couldn't find... My device is...
30419
Have I completely lost my IMEI?
I'm stuck with the generic IMEI (004999010640000). I've tried a number of the various workarounds (GSII_Repair, manually deleting the /efs folder, flashing stock and trying both of those from stock, re-flashing CM10 and trying from CM10 again...) with no luck. I was actually missing files in my /efs folder before flash...
30418
USB connection broken, tried debugging
I have a Galaxy S2 that refuses to be picked up by any computer. I tried different operating systems, I tried a different USB cable, I tried debugging mode. The phone still charges fine through the port but maybe the data section of it is broken. Before I take it in for repair I just want to hear if there's anything el...
33851
Alarm Settings on Samsung Galaxy S3
Since updating to Jelly Bean, I can no longer change the settings of my alarms on my S3 i.e snooze (time in between, length), activate smart alarm, change the alarm tone etc... When I click more, it just lets me change the volume. Can anyone help?
33855
Add system apps in a custom rom
I'm trying to change a few some system apps in an already working custom rom (Lewa Os - CM7 derived) and my device is an Acer Liquid Metal) Lewa Os is a chinese rom that I've translated thanks to the help of other guys in the forum to Italian. So I want to repack the rom with all the new Italian files (framework-res.ap...
33856
External battery case for Galaxy Nexus LTE with extended battery
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE with the Samsung 2100 mAh extended battery. This is fine for my daily use, but when I travel by air I often run out of batteries. I have a Monoprice 2800 mAh battery backup pack which is convenient, when it works. Unfortunately sometimes it mysteriously doesn't work at all, and the fli...
33858
My new Nexus 7 doesn't allow me to receive apk files with bluetooth
I have just got a Nexus 7, and I am trying to send an app that i made into my Nexus, neither sending it with my phone using bluetooth or directly from my laptop using bluetooth works: on my phone it says "the file couldn't be sent" while on my laptop is says: "the request couldn't be honored". I have tried sending an i...
33859
(Almost) every time I unplug my headphone, the Voice Command app opens. How to make it stop?
This happens frequently enough to make me believe the unplugging has some influence on it, but it doesn't happen all the time, so I'm not quite sure... I can think of two options to find out who's responsible: * Detect which apps/services are launching (not receiving!) the Voice Command intent; * Detect which apps/...
40855
ICS Wifi not blue and internet not working
I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My PC, and my phone are on the same network. My PC is reading Full signal strength, as I am literally 5 feet from the wireles...
40852
Optimize TeamViewer for android bandwidth consumption
I am using TeamViewer for Android to remotely control my computer and it works great, but I recently noticed it uses up a LOT of bandwidth, even in Optimize Speed mode. I have a limited 3G plan and I would like to reduce TeamViewer's bandwidth consumption as much as possible, at the expense of image quality. For exampl...
47214
How can I look up words in an eBook reader with Google Translate?
Is there way to look up words and phrases while reading an eBook in the Google Translate app? Moon reader can do that in a browser, but the translate app is much better. * * * Here is what I ended up doing: 1. Install Aldiko reader 2. Install Andmade Share 3. Hide all share apps except Google Translate using Andm...
47211
My phone keeps re-starting when I plug in charger
Over the last couple of days my Galaxy Ace 2 (2.3.6) will not switch off while charging. If I am not charging it will switch off, but the minute I plug the charger in it automatically switches itself on again. If I take the battery out and replace it, the same thing happens when I plug the charger in. Diving mode is tu...
59884
SMS are sent to mail box
I am getting all my SMS send to all my email accounts. How can I stop it. I am using S4.
39594
where are Android Chrome bookmarks?
What is the path of the bookmarks file for Chrome in Android 4.1.2? eg is it in the /sdcard/data directory or somewhere else?
39592
How can I stop my phone sending an SMS every time I insert a SIM card?
I have one Samsung tablet and one Samsung mobile phone. When I insert my Airtel SIM in tablet then it automatically sends one SMS to an unknown number, and when I insert the same SIM card into my mobile then it again sends one SMS to an unknown number. So every time an amount is deducted from my balance. I don't know w...
77976
Using Link2SD on X10i
I recently began to get the Low Memory warning and decided to use Link2SD as I had used it on many phones before. I used EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition with my SD connected to the computer via a card reader. I created an ext2 partition following instructions form another thread, but my phone says my SD is blank. ...
15287
Very light overlay-ish home screen
Is there a homescreen that will basically pop up when I hit home, and I can go right back to what I was doing with the return softkey? It can require root, as I have that.
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Are users always asked to accept application permissions?
Does the Android OS always ask a user to review an application's permissions if it is not downloaded from the Android marketplace directly? For instance, downloading an application from a non-Google Android marketplace or directly from a website or computer. I could not find any information about this If so, please pro...
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Ice cream sandwich tablet saying the internal SD card was removed?
I just got this tablet, and I was playing on it. Out of nowhere, it said SD card removed. The only problem is it's an internal SD card. So I didn't remove it. Now, it says there is no memory on it. Anyone else have this problem, and know how to fix it?
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The RAM total of the apps "Running" never equals the "Used Ram" shown below on the scale
I realised after a few days of observation, that the total of the RAM usage of indivisual apps shown in the running process is quite lower than that shown below it on the scale And as "Cached Background Process" are calculated separately, they are not added in this "RAM Used" part of the scale. Then what is using it? C...
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GT-S7572 Samsung App Store instead of App China
I've bought a Samsung GT-S7572, Android version 4.1.2 in China and thus just have an App China Store which is only in Chinese. How can I get the Samsung App Store from my own country?
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Unable to open links in new tab on Dolphin
I am running Andrond 2.2 on HTC Desire. I was using Dolphin HD til recently. All was well until I upgraded the browser to the current version, which is 10.2.3. It says `previous Dolphin Browser HD` in brackets. Since then, the long press doesn't work like it used to. The menu just has `select text`, `find on page`, and...
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What possibilities of diagnosis do I have when my phone crashes?
My phone crashes or shuts down (I am unable to differntiate) and I want to find out why. From Linux I am used to syslog etc. I fear with an unrooted phone, I have little chances to read it out? So what possible ways of diagnosis do I have to find out (or at least find hints) why my phone crashes? Please give your answe...
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Installing Whatsapp on Galaxy Note Pro
I have installed whatsapp in my galaxy note pro previously but uninstall a few days later. Now that I want to install back again, it says device does not support whatsapp. Please advise why am I able to install at 1st and not now?
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exchange email password reset on S3 mini
I tried changing my exhange mail password and the new password has more than 8 characters, but seems like the S3 mini cannot accomodate more than 6 characters??
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Recover contacts from samsung galxy S3 after OS crash?
My Samsung Galaxy S3 stuck at start-up logo. I tried some of the suggestions mentioned here but it didn't work. When I contact with a Service center person, he said that phone's OS has crashed. Also he mentioned that there is no way to recover my phone data( After recovery process including full wipe). My phone dat...