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Is ZTE Blade compatible with wifi direct?
I've installed Android 4.1.2 on the ZTE Blade (Sapo A5) and i would like to know if ZTE Blade is compatible with wifi direct?? Does wifi direct have any hardware requirement?
69914
Bootloader has crashed, no any boot or even black screen
I installed the bootloader unlocker of g300 on my huawei p1. But now my phone doesn't even show any boot signs. I need help please..?
69912
adb backup probably fails when trying to backup a single application
Following the advice here http://android.stackexchange.com/a/38277/27533, I am trying to migrate the application from Nexus 7 to ASUS ME302C. (Actually, my daughter desperately needs that -- you know, all that work with Pou ;) It seems I have successfully installed drivers for both Nexus 7 and the ASUS on my PC with Wi...
69913
Is there a difference between the CyanogenMod 11S Rom (for OnePlus One) and regular CyanogenMod?
How does the CyanogenMod 11S Rom on the forthcoming OnePlus One smartphone differ (if at all) from regular versions or nightlies of CyanogenMod that can be downloaded and installed on other Smartphones ? Would this be another unique selling point (from a software perspective) for this particular handset? OnePlus
81440
Slow home screen load, applications restarting
The problem has a few symptoms. 1) Whenever I return to the home screen it takes a few seconds to redraw. 2) Most applications restart when I switch back and forth between them. 3) If I go to the Running Apps menu many of the apps are listed as "Restarting". 4) Some background applications quit unexpectedly (like playi...
5787
How can I disable auto-updating of Market apps?
Is there any way that to turn off auto update of Android Market apps? My phone prompts me for available updates and it runs in the background, and I think it's sapping precious battery power.
5781
How come my my HTC Desire Z sometimes doesn't notify me about a new SMS?
My HTC Desire Z has developed an issue (well several, but just one for this question) where it doesn't always notify me of a new message. When a new message arrives, I expect: * the phone to beep (well ring tone), and * there to be an indicator in the notification area until I look at the message or clear notificat...
5789
How do I set up my HTC HD2 to dual boot Windows Mobile and Android?
I have read that it is possible to set up the HTC HD2 so that it can dual boot the stock Windows Mobile OS and Android, but I'm not sure where to start. How can I do this?
60392
Nothing is working after updating Android 2.3 to Android 4.1
I have Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S-6802 (originally Android 2.3). I followed the steps described here to update it. In short, I installed `ClockworkMod` and then `JellyBlastGenED.signed` in my phone. After this update, My phone is showing Android v4.1.1 under settings. The icons, fonts etc are looking very small. Also my...
60391
How do I answer an incoming call on my Karbonn Smart A10?
My new Christmas present is straight out the box... It's my first touch screen mobile. I've put in my SIM and copied some of the contacts. That's it, that's all I've done. I get my first incoming call and I can't answer it - I'm tapping everywhere on the screen. I had to call the caller back once the ringing timed out....
60390
Why won't my S4 charge in the USB port
I am trying to charge my Galaxy S4 in my laptop but no matter which USB port it is in it will not charge. It is completely dead now. I am abroad and the adapter doesn't charge it either. HELP!
60399
My galaxy S2 stuck on SAMSUNG logo
yesterday i was trying to recharge my galaxy S2 - i9100 which has JB 4.1.2, suddenly the phone stuck on the SAMSUNG logo for a long time. i tried to remove the battery but it didn't work. i can get to recovery and download mode but the problem is i don't want to wipe my device since i have more than 2000 photo on it an...
19227
rooting Samsung captivate with the new gingerbread release
I just got a message from my cell provider that the official Gingerbread release is out for the Samsung Captivate. I recently rooted my phone so I could install non market apps. Will I have to un root to upgrade, and after I have is there a tool that will let me re root? All the Google searches I did brought up old res...
11438
How to get Google+ application even outside US?
I have an account on Google+ but Android Market does not allow me to download Google+ application.
11436
Rooting acer liquid mini with Ubuntu?
can someone explain how to root android phone using ubuntu or any linux distro please? There are so many app like superoneclick, z4root etc..but android is based on linux right? so it should be easy to root with linux...but how? i'm using acer liquid mini 2.2.
19229
is AT&T network possible on the Droid a855?
Is it possible to use AT&Ts network on the Droid a855? At all possible? Tough to find a direct answer on the web for some reason. Thanks!
19228
No notifications during the night hours
I had juice defender installed on my phone for a few weeks but then I decided to remove it. One of the settings that I set up was to disable the vibration and sound notifications during the night (from 0:30 to 6:30 or something like that). Anyway, now that the juice defender is removed from my phone this settings still...
17100
How can I add a reminder to a calendar event at a specific date and time?
On my Samsung Galaxy S2, I can't add a useful reminder time. The calendar only offers 5 minutes, 10 minutes, ... one day, two days, ... This is utterly useless. What I usually need is "19:15 the day before the event" or remind me 12:00 on the 13th. How do I do that?
17101
Setup (Premium-)Push in SGS2 Social Hub Facebook SNS
I have linked my device with Facebook via the Social Hub which is quite compact and exactly what I need. Messages and status updates... however I don't get Push notifications by the Hub, only the official Facebook for Android app sends me live push notifications. When I react on these the Facebook app pops up and not t...
17106
Kindle Fire Not Recognized when plugged into PC
I have just got a Kindle Fire and I want to root it and Install Android Market on it. I am having a problem that is ticking me off big time. I plug my Kindle Fire to my computer (Windows 7 Professional) and I get the message in the Fire screen that states that I can now start to transfer files to my device but two thin...
52518
Cannot mount internal SD card in Semaphore CWM Recovery v5.0.2.7
I Installed CyanogenMod 10.1.2 in my Galaxy S I9000 using Semaphore CWM Recovery v5.0.2.7 following this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd Before flashing the new ROM I made a backup using Semaphore CWM. After installing CyanongenMod I've noticed that I didn't saved my contacts inside my Go...
958
Why does my Samsung Galaxy S crash ("Not enough space in music database") when sorting by artist?
Had my Samsung Galaxy S for a week or so, and my new micro-SD card arrived a few days ago, loaded all my music onto it, listened to various albums no problem. Now when I go into the built-in Music Player app and select the "Artists" tab at the top, Music Player closes with a "Not enough space in music database" error i...
951
Kindle Android - Refresh a book cover?
I use the Kindle app for Android. I had 'bought' one of the classic titles which they have - _War and Peace_ , which, like many of the classics, had no cover image. They have since updated the title on the Kindle store with a picture for the cover. I would like to update the title on my device so that it shows the cove...
953
How can I get Google Navigation (navigation in Maps) on Android to navigate walking directions?
I know how to get walking/public transportation/biking _directions_ , but driving directions are the only ones I can navigate (tracks the location, shows turns coming up, compensates for wrong turns, etc.). How can I navigate on the walking directions? And yeah, I know that I can show the walking directions on the map,...
955
Samsung Galaxy S : Why can't I set cursor position in text boxes in browser?
When using the default browser on my Galaxy S, I can't see a cursor in text boxes that have focus. With no cursor I don't know where letters I type will appear. This seems to occur on all sites I have tested. Can someone with this phone confirm there is something wrong? Note that the address bar at the top is fine and ...
49015
Photos and chat histories on whatsapp
I was using whatsapp on my iphone, then I deleted the application without deactivating the account or something, now if I put the SIM card on another mobile and install the Whatsapp application on it, the chat histories and photos shared before will appear on the other phone too ?
80790
need to undo an imported calendar file
I accidentally imported an iCalendar file 2x to my tablet from work. I now have 2 of every event. How do I undo this without manually deleting them 1 by one. there are years worth of events.
80793
Does battery drain faster if I don't use 'Lock Screen' feature?
Questions explains it all. I don't use any kind of lock screen on my phone. A home screen appears directly if I wake up the screen. So what's better? Using lock screen or not using it. _Note - Security is not my concern._
80792
Rebooting Problems in Smartphone
my phone got dead and know even after charging it up properly its not starting and Samsung logo is appearing again and again even pressing "volume up+home button+power button "isn't helping .. Please help I have very important data in may phone and don't want to loss it all. my Phone Model is GT-S5282.
80795
My phone got factory reset and all data wipes, can I find out how?
Today morning after a long taxi ride (I am travelling this week, persobal vacation), I took my phone from my pocket and it seemed to be turned off. I switched it on and the phone started up as it was the first time. All my settings, config, apps, widgets were gone. I think the phone was factory reset. Not sure if it wa...
80797
Change resolution of CynogenMod 10 OS
I have installed CyanogenMod 10 ROM for allwinner a13 tablet but this ROM is for 7" tablet and my mini tablet having 4.3" (480x272) screen. All things working fine but when I open any app then it will be out of screen so how to fix this type of issue. This is not issue of CyanogenMod 10 ROM but I want to make it work w...
62828
My Gallery Won't Display Previously Saved Images
I'm usually one to give advice on Android-related questions, but one of my friends asked me a question I really didn't know the answer to. She said that she saved an image to her Gallery yesterday, and later that night she was looking through them. Today, the images aren't there. Any ideas on where they could have poss...
62822
Mounting ext2 sdcard partition causes I/O errors
So I am attempting to mount an ext2 partition on a pen drive to a tablet I have, the actually mount is done with: adb shell "mount -t ext2 /dev/block/sdb /mnt/ubuntu" This works fine and ubuntu is a folder I already created on the android device. Now when I go to access the files on that partition (t...
62825
"Sending Failed" message constantly appears
apologies if this has been posted/answered already - I can't see it so far. Whenever I switch my phone back on, I'm presented with 2 "Sending Failed" dialog boxes from 2 emails that I've sent in the past - originally, when I tried to send them, I had network problems, so they wouldn't send straight away. However they w...
64257
How do I retrieve timestamps from my Firefox download history?
I'm looking for a way to retrieve timestamps of my download history at the full precision that they are stored at, preferably to at least second precision. Unfortunately though, without obtaining root permission over my phone, I don't have access to my own user data at `/data/`, so I'm trying to figure out a way to do ...
64254
How Can I Root My GS4 Without Bricking It Again
So... I've rooted all of my devices in the past: tablets and phones and 2 months ago I tried rooting my Galaxy S4 and bricked it, even though I followed an XDA video on how to root. I followed all of the steps exactly as instructed and still bricked my GS4. So... Is there any way/video/method that can help me root my n...
16855
Can my friend's android phone impersonate the star ship Enterprise?
I was recently trol... browsing reddit and found they geekiest command to boldly go where no command has gone before `play -n -c1 synth whitenoise lowpass -1 120 lowpass -1 120 lowpass -1 120 gain +14` its a linux command using the sox package to create a continuous sound loop like the background sound on the Enterpris...
16858
Does Android support the Exchange ActiveSync policy "Encrypt storage card"?
Without middleware, without Google Apps, does Android support the Exchange ActiveSync policy "encrypt storage card."? According to Wikipedia, Android doesn't support the ActiveSync command to encrypt a storage card. I'd like a second opinion, with a reference. PS: I've seen Samsung claim the ability to encrypt storage ...
12167
How to set a solid color wallpaper?
My android comes with 3 different solid wallpapers. I have found more in the market but its paid. How to get a black wallpaper for free?
12166
Is the app version I download always the latest?
I have recently submitted an app to the Android market to quickly realize that I had left in a bit of code that needed to be removed. I quickly re-submitted a new version but was wondering if the market makes you download version 1 and update. I could not see this being the case but when I tried to re-download the new ...
46599
Clear cache and data of Download Manager
Google says to clear cache and data on Play Store and Download Manager when experiencing download problems. I can't find Download Manager on my Android device.
12163
How to import Facebook Birthdays to get merge with Android Contacts?
Apparently importing Facebook contacts to Android contacts is straight forward procedure by just checking sync option in Accounts and Settings, but is it possible to have birthday info imported from Facebook and merged with Android contacts. PS: I was able to import FB birthdays imported to Google Calendar but that did...
42674
How to get my Android device to connect in USB Debugging Mode?
I have videocon (vt10 - android v4.1 jelly bean) 10 inch tablet. I want to connect my device to my computer (Windows 7 32-bit) in USB DEBUGGING MODE. I searched a lot and didn't find any USB drivers for my device, I also contact Company Customer Care but they said that they didnt made any kind of USB drivers for that d...
42676
link2sd not linking properly
I have a galaxy ace s5830i .I have done rooting and linking the sdcard after partitioning .But in the beginning it was working fine from few days back when i downloaded apps and link it to the (ext2) sdcard,it shows me the that it has got linked.But the internal phone memory(i.e just 180 MB approx) decreases .also i ha...
46596
What can cause sudden drop of my battery in Nexus 4?
I have new Nexus 4 phone and I found it dead several times after the night. Obviously it wasn't used during night, screen was turned off. After I plugged it to the charger I had to wait a few minutes before I was able to turn it on. Battery monitor's graph has a sudden drop from 60-70% to 0, what can be a reason for th...
42670
How to make "Navigator" my default mapping app?
Right now if I click a maps link my phone asks if I want to open in * Dolphin * Google Maps (Standard/classic interface) * Web I prefer using the Google "Navigation" application for its features, such as voice guidance and input. How do I get "Navigation" to appear in the list of available apps, or even better ma...
42672
Swap z and y keys on Xperia Mini Pro with Android 4.0
I got a Xperia Mini Pro with a hardware keyboard, which has a German layout. I switched to US layout on the computer and would like to use that on the phone as well. Is there some way to change the layout of the phone? I do not care about the button labels. # Update I checked the “Language and Input” section of the set...
59894
MMS video auto compression
I have a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I love the device, but sending a quick video MMS seems to be a challenge. On other devices I have used, the video will automatically get compressed to a very low quality and will just send it. This is all I want. I don't need to send super clear video, just a small compressed video t...
45024
My Samsung Galaxy Note won't charge but will turn on for 1 second
I got my Samsung Galaxy Note about 5 months ago and three months into having it I dropped it and cracked the screen. The actual touch screen works it is just the glass that is broken. About a month or so after having dropped it I started using my mum's phone for a while, as the size was starting to be a problem and I w...
45025
No sound on my Asus Transformer
I have two problems : * my device was dropped to the ground (not by me) and the power button does not work anymore. I use the keyboard to wake up and suspend it. * sometime, the sound does not work anymore, and I cannot reboot it to make it run again. The device is not rooted (no reason), run Android 4.0, how can I...
45021
Uninstalling Ubuntu Touch From ClockWorkMod
Hi I have a HP Touchpad running jelly bean 4.1.2 and I just installed Ubuntu Touch through Clockwork Mod 6 and I was wondering if I can remove Ubuntu from Android or ClockWork mod?
29211
Which directories can I remove in internal SD in Galaxy SII w/ Cyanogenmod?
I used ClockworkMod to wipe my Samsung Galaxy SII and install Cyanogenmod 9.1 on it. However, when I mounted my phone on my computer, I see that lots of folders were left on its internal SD by apps from before I flashed my phone. I was tempted to just delete everything on the internal HD from my computer (running Mac O...
10452
What are some of the effects of flashing my HTC Desire with cyanogenmod?
Recently rooted my HTC Desire (GSM) and considering flashing it with cyanogenmod. However I have a few quick questions related to flashing with cyanogenmod (or any ROM in general I suppose). Firstly, will flashing with the ROM delete my apps/data? ie. will I be starting from a "fresh" state? (I have done a nandroid bac...
57943
Is there a way to pause the play store downloads?
I'm a Nexus4 user, I tried to download Injustice last night and it got cancelled a couple of times due to poor speed of my connection. Is there a way to pause the download so that i could later complete the download.
53647
Samsung s4- SYNCING EMAILS
I have recently bought a samsung s4. I use their email app to check my emails on my phone. It works perfectly However when I access my email from my computer it says they haven't been read? I checked my email today on my computer for the first time and I have over 600 unread emails! Can anybody help please? Thank you
57945
Cannot see installed user certificate
I have installed 2 user certificates to be used for wifi but when connecting the certificate is not showing up in the drop down . The CA certificate is showing though .
29217
Changing file permissions with root, will they remain if I unroot?
I currently use the run-as command through adb to be able to access the data folder of an app that I am developing directly on my phone using AIDE. When connecting to the phone locally, using connectbot, I can find the run-as command in `/system/bin/` but it has no executable permission. There are other programs/script...
53644
Sprint Galaxy S4: Paranoid Android 4.3: No LTE. Lost 3G also
I need to know how to fix my phone. Since flashing with custom ROMs I have lost LTE. I also lose 3G when the WIFI is turned on. I have to reboot to get 3G back. Here is a screenshot to help. ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9qYZ2.jpg) Screenshot (click for larger variant)
53648
twitter app crashes recently on HTC Sensation with Android 4.0.3
I know it might be not an OS relevant question, but I hope it is also fine to post it here. Since a few days, the twitter app crashes every time I search for a tagword after a few seconds. Then the app goes to the startscreen. Reasoned by there was no update for this app I guess a backend problem or incompatibly to oth...
78313
cant able to send video in moto e through whatsapp
i am facing a strange problem with moto e. When I send the videos shot with this phone using whatsapp the receiver is not able to play the videos. Even the sent video in whatsapp doesn't play on moto e either. The voice is audible but the video shows only RGB lines. i have android 4.4.2 kitkat upadate also. Anybody els...
63158
How to recover Google account without username or Gmail address?
I forgot my username and Gmail address. I had to get new mobile phone with a new number. How do I recover my account?
21760
Backup files from an application for which I forgot unlock pattern
I have forgot unlock pattern for an app on my Galaxy S II. I have emailed the developer but he said he cannot help me. I am wondering if there is a way I can take backup of the files in the app's folder [ if I can see it :( ] without rooting my phone. There might be some hope of using the data again. Kindly guide me ho...
78315
Can i read the RAM and CPU usage of other applications-Android
I want to know whether is it possible to monitor the CPU, RAM, Network and Battery usage of each and every application installed in my device through my application dynamically? Does Android's security policy allow this to be done?
78318
Package Name Info for Android Apps
Hi I would like to know if there exists a website where in once you enter the name of the android app gives you all the related info of that particular app. I am especially interested in the `Package Name` of the app. I know about the site `Droid Icon`(Link) and also the app called Package Name viewer and have tried bo...
63157
Wi-fi stopped working
The other day out of the blue my Wi-Fi stopped working. I've tried fixes I found here in stack exchange (see below), but nothing seems to work. How can I tell if it's a hardware problem or a software problem? I should note that the Wi-Fi says it's on but dose not show any SSID's and my network history's are no longer t...
63151
What exactly is Device Memory and is it possible to see it's contents?
I'm using Sony Xperia L (Non-Rooted, Stock OS) which shows me I have 1.52 GBs of Device Memory. "Apps and Media" are taking up 0.98 GB and ~240MB is remaining free. I don't understand where all that extra memory has gone to. So what exactly is this Device Memory? I read that it's "the memory where Android installs Apps...
35302
How Can I Root my Sony Ericsson Xperia Tipo Dual?
How can I root my Sony Ericsson Xperia Tipo Dual?
8904
How do I set up a VPN from Android 2.3 to my home Ubuntu desktop?
I want to configure a VPN from my Nexus S (2.3.4) to my home Ubuntu desktop. Has anyone tried this yet? I would deeply appreciate tips on which VPN server to use (e.g., is openVPN support native on Android Gingerbread?) and pitfalls to avoid.
8907
Could not dial on my galaxy tab
How to get Dialer application on my T-Mobile Galaxy tab?
8900
What's using my GPS?
On my Android phone (a Desire HD), the GPS indicator is currently on & flashing away. How can I find out which app is responsible for using the GPS? I have my suspicions but would like to know for sure. It's rooted & I'm more than comfortable interrogating /dev or somesuch. Running 2.2.
8903
Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100): possible with stock Google Android OS?
I'm in the market for a new Smartphone. Except for iPhone's, I'm new in the field and probably have some misconceptions. My first choice was the Google Nexus S, but I was offered a great deal on the Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100). The only issue is that I read that it came with an "enhanced" version of Android. Being fami...
54911
HTC 510B purchased from china and I am from India
I purchased HTC 510B from china while on tour. I am from India. I find that all the applications are unfamiliar to me and have Chinese characters even after I changed language to english. How can I change this with normal android phone like samsung in india
26934
Wifi access point with USB-OTG ethernet?
I want my phone to act as a ethernet capable wifi access point (WAN via ethernet). When I use USB-OTG with an ethernet USB adapter attached to my Galaxy Nexus (non-rooted stock Jelly Bean) I get regular internet access just fine. Only thing I'm wondering about is the fact that 3G is shown in the status bar although mob...
26933
Failed to find init.goldfish.rc
adb shows that I have init.goldfish.rc present in the emulator device. I guess this file must exist somewhere in PC. However I could not find the file in the PC. Why it is so?
49902
How does one get top and bottom bar on Adobe Reader app with recent documents button etc.?
Adobe Reader has top and bottom bars which shows home/recent, navigation document buttons, navigation bar other "widgets". It looks like this: ![http://download.chip.eu/ii/3227919641_875d29982d.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cXG4u.jpg) The problem is that I do not know how to open it: menu buttons shows useless settings...
68739
How do I mark a text message as "unread" after reading it, on my kyocera hydro?
How do I mark a text message as >unread> after reading it, on my kyocera hydro?
68734
Nexus 7 Gen 2 will not boot camera
When I turn the camera on with my new Nexus 7 gen 2 it locks up and won't start. This happens half the time. What can I do to fix this or should we send it back?
68737
Cannot find HTC One in ADB, SD card not mounted, incorrect kernel for installed ROM, no backup
Pretty much what the title says. I have messed up big time. Because I am switching carriers, I have to switch back to the stock ROM. It is stuck at the loading screen, most likely because of a kernel issue. My stupid self didn't remember to make a backup. Because of this, all I have access to is the boot loader. I cann...
68733
want to downgrade my operating system on galaxy s3 GT-19300
i have updated my galaxy s3 GT-19300 to android kitkat 4.4.2 now i want my earlier version back on my mobile so what is the procedure for that
67707
How do I root my Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)
Guess I might as well grab this one since it doesn't exist. I listed my specific carrier's model in the question because that's _important_ , however the CW post for rooting states there should only be one question per model, so answers for other versions of the GS5 are appropriate answers for this question, they just ...
67702
Must a USB OTG adapter be used to connect a DAC/amp to an Android or can I use a Micro USB to Micro USB cable?
I'm trying to connect a DAC/amp with a micro USB connection to my Android smartphone. Is it possible to get the DAC/amp to work without the larger "adapter" type OTG cable, and use something like this instead? (A USB micro male to USB micro male cable) ![without adapter type OTG](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AN9L1.png) ![a...
24275
Android failure to boot on LG
I need to recover data from my AT&T LG Thrill Android Phone Background: My AT&T LG Thrill phone's battery died a couple of days ago because I forgot to charge it. When I charged the phone and tried to turn it on, it showed the LG logo followed by the dropping balls and the AT&T "Rethink Possible" screen. I then get a m...
26689
Problem connecting Nexus 7 as mass storage device on Windows 7
I have an Asus Nexus 7 tablet, and was trying to connecting it in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode to my Samsung Series 5 laptop running Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium Edition. I have a bunch of Android development tools installed also, and typically have my devices connected using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) driver. ...
26688
Strange/troubling behavior when putting phone in car dock
I have a Galaxy Nexus (rooted, running stock Jellybean). When I place it in the car dock, my screen gets flooded with notifications for "shell granted superuser access," and after a few minutes something attempts to send an email, which I know because it raises the "Select an application to continue" dialog box with ch...
24272
Auto scrolling PDF reader?
Is there any PDF reader that does auto scrolling? I have some sheet music in PDF that I want to be able to scroll through
50348
How can I get information what happend with my Galaxy S4
I bought new Galaxy S4 before two months and from the beginning I have started to experience some serious software issues. Every evening before I go to the bed I connect my phone to charge and in the morning it is frozen (dead, no response) with red light indicator and no response of buttons. To start the device I have...
2824
Can I configure more than one gmail account in the gmail app without syncing everything?
I have two gmail accounts, think of them as "work" and "play". The phone is registered on the "work" one, but most of the mail I get on the "play" one. Is it possible to add both of them to the gmail app but have the phone pull contacts and everything else only from the "work" one, that is only use the "play" one for r...
58782
64gb SDXC Cards in Galxy S2
I spent _hours_ looking for a solution to my issues with my 64gb Micro SDXC card that my girlfriend purchased me for my birthday. From what I understand only capacities up to 32gb are officially supported. But thread after thread informed me that users of my phone had successfully used one. When I first plugged in my S...
50345
Running MX Player on a Nexus 10 to access an ext4 USB Flash drive
How would I play an MP4 on a USB Flash drive connected to the Nexus 10? The drive was formatted with Ubuntu with `ext4` format. I have the MX Player but it does not see the USB Flash drive.
2827
How to get root access on Android 2.2 with HTC Magic?
I'm using an HTC Magic and upgraded the OS to 2.2. Build number of the phone is FRF91. How can I get root access to the phone?
26687
Is there an app/tool/setting for reading tiny websites?
I hate visiting websites that lack mobile views. Two examples are Phoronix and Gamasutra. They have huge amounts of navigation/advertising on the sides, and the actual article text is ridiculously small. Even zooming in does not help. Is there something on Android similar to iPhone's reader feature? I'd like to strip a...
26686
Unable to update Samsung S3
I am new to this community. I bought a new S3 android phone. Well, I gotta configure couple of my email accounts. 1\. personal - gmail, 2. official - exchange mail. When I look for update, it says that device is encrypted and unable to update. 1. Do I need to decrypt to update every time? 2. Is there a way to conve...
66258
Xposed Framework with KitKat ART?
I have an SGS-I8190 with CM11 from http://maclaw.pl/ I explored the Xposed Framework, but it is not compatible with ART. It switches back to the old buggy and lame Dalvik. XDA says, that ART provides a Bootloop in addition to xposes. Is a workaround to use both, or do I have to live with either one?
66259
"ok google" can't email a contact using the phonetic name
I sometimes need to send emails from my gmail account to my work email. My work email is a contact in google. This contact obviously has the same name as me, just the email is my work email. I tried to give my work-self contact a different phonetic name so that I can use voice commands to select it. This seems to work ...
58411
Are all Nexus 5 phones sold unlocked?
Are all Nexus 5 phones sold unlocked (i.e., not tied to a specific carrier)? If I buy a Nexus 5 from a store in Germany will I be able to use it in another country (Brazil)?
58410
How to re-lock Android bootloader?
I've unlocked my Nexus 5 by using CF-Auto-Root. I want to undo my actions and return the device to its original state: unrooted and locked. How can I do this?
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Is there a way to completely disable the dialer including emergency calls to make an old phone a "tablet"?
I have a Galaxy Nexus (running 4.2.2 if it matters but I'd presume the rules would apply to most Android OS' in general, it isn't currently rooted but I can root it if necessary) that I've recently replaced with a newer phone. Now I'd like to give my 5 year old my Gnex as a basic "game/kids app device" that he can mess...
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Installing ADB Driver (Manually?)
I'm trying to install ADB drivers for my phone on Windows 8. Previously on Windows 7 I used a driver that is not supported on Win8 and also doesn't work. * Debugging option is set. * Version 4.0.4 * Sharp 106SH Now, I've found a newer driver with the description: 1. Connect the terminal to the PC using a USB ca...
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web browser exits after a few hours
I wanted to use an Android tablet for a browser-based info frame, displaying an autorefreshing page. I installed a program that disables screen timeout / blanking, I set the webpage as the homepage, I just need to click "browser" on startup and... ...and about 2 hours I'm back to desktop. Browser quits all by itself. T...
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How to traverse camera from device via adb to my Ubuntu?
What is the best way to traverse web camera? E.g. there is great number of web servers for android with video translations. How to get access to its via adb? Or wi-fi would be a easiest way?