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34620
How do I enable Google Now on my Galaxy Note 2 (NT-7100)?
I go to Google Search app but no Google Now "cards" are showing. I do the ff: 1. Long-press Menu soft-key to bring up Google Search 2. Press Menu -> Settings 3. Under settings, I only get 3 entries: Voice, Phone search and Privacy & accounts (no Google Now) My friend, who uses an HTC Sensation with MIUI ROM, and Google Now works nicely. Question is, how do I enable it on my Note 2? * _I am suspecting that this has to do with my Privacy settings or Location settings but I still haven't gotten it to work despite changing those settings..._
34621
ClockworkMod Recovery makes corrupt backups
Four backups I made using ClockworkMod Recovery couldn't be restored because their MD5 hash values didn't match. Another one was successfully restored. What is the problem and is there a way to check if a backup succeeded or not? I'm using Clock Work Mod Recovery 5.0.2.6 on Xperia Arc.
77001
why do I get an error mess. saying I. can't download because there isn't enough space when I have over a gig free on my phone?
I have a Muve Music phone with a 4gig sd card. Of which 2g is dedicated space to the music program. The rest of the card is full. However I have over a gig of free space on my phone, and I went into sttings and set the default to the internal storage. Yet I keep getting messages saying no space. I also attempted to move things from my card to phone and while it appears as if I was successful it doesn't actually do it. I guess. Why would it continue to list files or apps on the card but with the only listed option to move them to sd card. Inferring that they are elsewhere. But that is not reflected in the stats showing used and free space. It still says cars is full
76994
replacing stock download manager
The stock download manager that came with the phone somehow got, not just disabled, but removed from my phone. The Google play store will not load without it. It tries but closes immediately. So, how can I replaced the stick download manager? I have tried numerous different ways of accessing the play store and all have been a pain in the, well you know.
78219
Why is the phone saying I have not enough memory on external device if I have internal as default?
Ok guys, so I was downloading apps today. I own a 2GB SD Card which only has 2 GB left, so I decided to use Phone's internal 2 GB. Tho I changed the settings to make Internal Storage default, Google Play store STILL says I need more space. I manually removed the SD and only then I could install the App, and play it. When it was installed, I inserted the 2GB SD card again,and when I start the App it tells me again "Installing: Error: Insuficent Memory on Exernal Device", even tho it's ALREADY installed on my Internal Memory! I remove the SD and I can play again. I'm using an Alcatel M'Pop, just got it yesterday, first time with Android tho. As a side note, my Internal Memory was 1.98 GB free and the App is 480 MB, It's the FIRST thing I install on my internal memory and I don't know why this happens with the SD.
78218
My phone's 3g/4g randomly stopped working
I have a Galaxy S3 and my 3g/4g suddenly stopped working. WiFi works fine, but how can I get my 3g to work again? I have already uninstalled apps and deleted unnecessary photos and videos.
50050
GS3 Screen Turns Off before timeout
I have an unrooted Galaxy S3, with official Samsung Android 4.1.2 ROM. Yesterday the device just started to turn of the screen **without locking** the phone and before **screen timeout** , and it just won't stop !!! I tried to change the screen timeout duration, didn't work, I stopped the Galaxy S3 feature **smart stay** and set it back on again and again and it's not working, I googled this problem and I can't find anything related.. I only have one option to do, and I wish I'm wrong, which is to do a **factory data reset** I'm afraid that there might be a problem in the **power button** , again I hope I'm wrong. Please any help is very much appreciated ..
50056
Why does Android use fuse for internal SD card mount?
The android ICS or later version(JB) use /data/media directory for internal SD card, and use fuse for mounting the emulator internal sd card device (/dev/fuse). As we know if we use fuse, the files access have to communicate with userspace with low effect, why android do not use a stackable passthru filesystem such as wrapfs(wrapfs.filesystems.org) to mount the /data/media direct to internal sd card path(/storage/scard0)? Especially, we have the MTP option access internal sdcard and external sdcard for PC(windows)
55261
Sms notification does not go away
On my android mobile a sms notification does not go away. When I click on it new message opens. The message does not show up in the messages app but I can find it when I search for it. What should I do to remove this message?
55264
Google Maps freezes my Galaxy Tab3 on Android 4.1.2
Every time I open maps it freezes all the device after 1 or 2 minutes using the app and I have to make a hard restart to it. I clear the memory and check that there is no applications running in the background before I open the maps but still freezes. My galaxy tab 3 version came with 1.2GHZ Dual-Core, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. I purchased it 3 days ago. Is it normal that google maps which is built-in app freezes my galaxy tab3 with these device specifications? What should I do? Thank you.
55269
Using a tablet as live PDF previewer
I use LaTeX to create PDF documents, and on a big screen, I can easily have LaTeX source and generated PDF next to each other. I would like to use my Nexus 10 as a live PDF previewer. I tried opening the PDF file with Adobe Reader and just copying a new version of the PDF file via _SSHelper_. However, Adobe Reader did not reload the file. Is there something I could do? Does a PDF reader exist that reloads the file on changes?
55268
Is it possible to retrieve phone contacts from Xperia Mini Pro SK17 with a damaged flex?
My Xperia SK17i flex is damaged and even though I connect it via USB to PC Suite I can't seem to be able to retrieve them. Is there any way or software to do this?
32660
I keep getting storage errors but I have plenty of free space, what is safe to remove from internal storage?
I keep getting these errors: ![phone screenshot #1: install errors](http://i.stack.imgur.com/XSRaB.png) Screenshot #1: install errors (click image to enlarge) But according to the storage settings I should have plenty of free space: ![phone screenshot #2: free space](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dTdMm.png) Screenshot #2: free space (click image to enlarge) I'm assuming, from reading similar questions, that it needs more space to perform the install even though I've moved every app possible to the sd card. I have cleared the browser cache and went through and cleared the cache of every other app, bringing me up to ~15MB. I used Ti to integrate 2 updates into the ROM, and that freed up enough space to update Dropbox. I installed the DiskUsage app, and this is what it looks like: ![phone screenshot #3: disk usage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/2fHsf.png) Screenshot #3: disk usage (click image to enlarge) Is there anything else that I can do ~~about the 160+MiB of Data or 80+MiB of Applications~~? (I misunderstood how the app works, it looks like the data for Dialer Storage is 12.7MiB and Browser is 11.9MiB, _what would I lose by deleting those?_ ) **Update:** Here's a screenshot from App2SD: ![phone screenshot #4: app2sd](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hSXnT.png) Screenshot #4: app2sd (click image to enlarge) **Update #2:** here are screenshots showing the Browser app and its caches cleared: ![phone screenshot #5: browser cache: cleared](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cpxfB.png)![phone screenshot #6: settings: browser cache cleared](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Wk89Q.png) Screenshot #5: browser cache: cleared, #6: settings: browser cache cleared (click images to enlarge) **Update #3:** As a long term update, I think this is partially a permissions issue with apps that I've moved to the SD card. I can move an app at a time back to the phone, and the update will succeed and then I can move it back to SD. Is there some sort of recursive `chmod` I can run to allow it? Here's a snippet of the ddms log when updating an app: 01-29 10:50:18.420: I/PackageHelper(16890): Size of container 2 MB 400941 bytes 01-29 10:50:18.428: D/VoldCmdListener(1156): asec create smdl2tmp1 2 fat {} 10096 01-29 10:50:18.428: E/Vold(1156): ASEC file '/mnt/secure/asec/smdl2tmp1.asec' currently exists - destroy it first! (No such device or address) 01-29 10:50:18.428: W/Vold(1156): Returning OperationFailed - no handler for errno 98 01-29 10:50:18.436: E/PackageHelper(16890): Failed to create secure container smdl2tmp1 01-29 10:50:18.436: E/DefContainer(16890): Failed to create container smdl2tmp1 01-29 10:50:18.631: D/dalvikvm(1298): GC_EXPLICIT freed 15097 objects / 741152 bytes in 173ms 01-29 10:50:18.662: D/Finsky(16687): [25] 1.packageInstalled: Package install status for "null" is -18 01-29 10:50:18.694: D/Finsky(16687): [1] InstallerTask.cancelCleanup: Cancel running installation of jackpal.androidterm **Update #4:** After going through a somewhat tedious process of partitioning the SD for Link2SD, then moving items to phone, and linking them to the new SD partition, the Google Play store was finally able to update the apps. I'm still really low on space though, I'll have to try clearing the browser data and the MMS messages again.
6169
How can I view Google My Maps on my phone (Nexus One)?
I have a collection of locations in `Google My Maps` but I don't know how to access it from my phone. Using the browser and go to google map site doesn't help at all. Do you have any idea?
6163
How does the gmail Android App compare to the Webmail experience when using multiple gmail accounts?
This is a "pre-sales" question as I don't currently have an Android device. I did try out one when Android was version 1.6, but was dissappointed. I am interested to know if 2.2 or 2.3 is better. In particular, I use Gmail as my only email client. It operates all my email accounts (3 corporate and 2 personal). Every email is sent and received via the gmail server and is therefore filed and searchable in gmail. When I compose and email, I can choose which account to send it from and it comes via the domain server (i.e. not from gmail). My impresssion of android is that is can set up seperate email (pop, imap etc) inboxes and operate them directly with each domain server as pop/imap - but I don't want that as emails will not be kept on the gmail server and therefore filed, backed up and searchable from the webmail client. How does email account aggregation actually work in Android - is it true Gmail Webmail handling or is it just multi-account handling direct with domainemail servers missing Gmails servers in the process? Thanks
6167
Android Force Stop Button Not Working Samsung Captivate (A Galaxy S)
Settings -> Manage Applications -> Third Party App -> Force Stop is not working. On clicking, the Force Stop Button does not change. No Messages either. I can however uninstall the app. What could be wrong? This is with a Samsung Captivate on AT&T. Thanks
6166
What type of headset will work for my Droid X?
I'm shopping around for a nice pair of earbuds for my Droid X since I lost my other ones, and I was curious if I could get ones with a microphone to use as a headset. What do I need to look for to make sure they're compatible? Are all the 4-pin 3.5mm stereo jacks alike? If it's iPhone-compatible will it not be with the Droid (especially ones with remote volume buttons)?
24617
Does Google Navigation work offline?
I know that I can download and cache parts of the maps in Google Maps. When offline (e.g., in flight mode, but with GPS enabled) I can explore these parts of the maps. But when I try to use the Navigation to get directions, it seems it doesn't work offline (even when navigating inside the cache map areas). So, does the navigation feature always need a connection (either WiFi or 3G)?
24611
On Maps, Directions, how do I get a route's baseline duration
How do I get Maps, Directions, to give me a route's baseline duration (as given by maps.google.com) as opposed to just the "In current traffic" duration? maps.google.com gives me a duration (what I am calling baseline) plus "In current traffic" duration. Maps however gives me just one duration equal to the maps.google.com "In current traffic" duration. I want Maps to give me the baseline duration.
24619
How to transfer BlackBerry 9700 contacts to Android phone?
I have a BlackBerry 9700 BOLD and a Samsung Galaxy SIII and I need to transfer as much of my contact info from the BB to the Galaxy SIII. I already know that if I save numbers on my SIM card they will be transferred but I can't save everything on it. I read a lot of articles about using "Google Sync" app for BlackBerry to sync with Google's cloud and then back to Android again. But the problem is that I went there now http://www.google.com/mobile/sync/ and it seems they stopped BlackBerry support for Google Sync. So my question is how to sync as much of my data from BlackBerry to my Android phone without using Google Sync?
38992
How can I hide an application from the app drawer?
I've got Micromax Canvas 2 and have installed one application which is having some confidential data. Now I want to hide that application from menu. Is there any way / application for that?
22728
How to set default action handler permanently?
I've set defaults apps for many actions like sending email, opening PDFs, opening webpages etc. But, when I install or update an app which could handle that action, this default is cleared (even if default app is updated). Nobody has problem with this because they can tick default checkbox on next action. My problem: I use Tasker to automate high amount of actions. And, due to this default removals (after automatic update), my tasks are stuck at `Choose App` pop-up. Tasks need to be completed in time. So, I face many real- world problems due to this. What should I do to preserve defaults after automatic app update. Please, don't answer `You can't` or `Turn off Automatic Update`.
38997
Samsung Android device is listed as modem under Windows, but want it as mass storage device
When I plug in my Samsung phone it puts it under devices and printers it says that it is a modem. It reads Samsung CDMA technologies. I don't know how to get it to detect as a drive so I can put music and pictures on my phone. It is characterised as mass storage device and usb debugging is on. What am I doing wrong?
22725
Do apps that access gmail only have write access or full gmail access (potential security risk?)
I use a backup app to backup SMS text messages to my GMail account registered on my HTC Desire Z Android 2.3 phone. The app requests access to the gmail account. But what does this actually mean? Does it mean: * the application has write-only access to the gmail - i.e. it can _insert_ emails but not delete or adjust other existing emails (does the Android API provide for that?) * the application has full access to the email, and could potentially delete emails if there was a bug
22727
Can I use my phone as a bluetooth game controller for my computer?
I've seen BT Controller but I think it only allows users to use their android as remote for other androids. I just want to use my phone as a bluetooth controller with **up** , **down** , **left** , **right** , **L** , **R** , **start** , **select** , **A** , **B** buttons for my computer. Is there an app that makes this a possibility? Basically, there are generic bluetooth game controllers that can be bought on stores. I was wondering if I can make my Android phone act like such and be used on computers.
22722
Install applications on android market through my computer
My phone model is Xperia Neo. My computer has an internet connection but my phone doesn't. I followed following steps to install app to my mobile from computer * Go the market app website. * It shows my phone model and when I click on Install * It shows the message that This application will be installed shortly but actually nothing happens. I have seen following video also which shows how to install app from computer but It is not working for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evAiHzNPEgw Is there any problem with my phone or do I have to do something else?
31816
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 infinite login redirect with 2 step authentication
I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and tried to login with my google (gmail) account (which has 2 step authentication) and it redirected me to the web login which I completed (with the text message for the code because it's an unrecognized device). It then returns me to the OS login which I try again which then redirects me back to the web login. So I get stuck in this infinite loop when trying to login. I assume that this is because I've got 2 step authentication enabled. Any idea how to login in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with 2 step authentication?
77648
All I have is Chinese-Languaged-Factory-Mode
I rooted my phone and accidentally deleted some system apps. Somehow i copied ALL the system apps(which i backed up previously) to SYS APPS folder(now there will b 2 copies of each sys app). System started misbehaving and i restarted phone.phone does not start and all i can have access is to a chinese- languaged-Factory-Mode..I have a BACKUP i created in Recovery mode on my SD card.. any Help???? Its a Xiaomi HM 1W its not recovery mode..its a factory mode, evrythin written in a chinese language..
31815
Selected mobile carrier unavailable, do I need to install a multi CSC? If so, how?
I just bought a Samsung S2. The phone is unlocked but when I put my SIM card in it says `Selected Service (Bell) Unavailable`. I searched around the forums and I think the issue is that my CSC is CPW, which is the UK (I think). I tried a couple different methods to change it, but I don't have Multi CSC and am given no options to switch to, just a black screen. So how do I install Multi CSC or switch my CSC without this? I seriously know next to nothing about ROMs or firmware or anything to do with phones. So I need an answer that is step by step if possible.
1624
Is there an offline maps application for Android?
Google Maps is great, but unless you have an unlimited data plan, it's going to cost a lot downloading all that data all the time. Do you know of any (preferably free) good offline map application for Android? Ideally one that can do navigation (preferably with voice) and in my location (Sydney, Australia).
56687
Offline maps & routs
Is there any software has offline maps and routs? P.S. I'm using Android 2.1
31819
why does my GPS not work in Italy without WiFi?
Currently travelling at the moment with my Asus Transformer tf300tg. I don't have a sim card in it, but whenever I have WIFI access, I'll download the Google Offline maps and this is convenient cause when I need it, I can just load up the maps and use GPS to pinpoint exactly where I am. This is at least what I've been doing in Slovenia and Croatia which has worked fine. However, I've recently entered Italy and for some reason, although my Offline Maps are still there, I cannot use GPS to pinpoint my location anymore. It just keeps saying my location cannot be resolved. Why is this? How exactly was my tablet resolving my GPS in the first place? It had no sim card and I was in some fairly remote places so it's safe to say that I wasn't using any mobile towers to detect my location. If that's true, then it's using pure GPS from the satellites, then if that's true, why has it suddenly stopped working once we've entered Italy?
74597
Will Rooting through Kingo Brick the device?
If you have Knox installed in your Samsung device and you try to root the device using Kingo root app will it brick your device ?
74592
What App has an icon of a square with an 'ib' in the middle?
Was wonder if anyone knew what app has a notification icon that looks like a square with an 'ib' in the middle of it.
74593
Force closing of apps automatically
On my Android phone, many applications that I open closes right away, returning me to home screen. Every time I open the application, it force closes. Now, just recently, the browser is beginning to close, but not immediately like the apps. I have uninstalled and re-installed apps, done virus scans, and even factory reset. Nothing has helped.
75647
Not Enough Storage on Galaxy Note 2
My Galaxy Note 2 has "not enough storage" warning but actually I just format the device two days ago and currently i just use 20% out of storage of device. How can i solve this problem?
75642
Remote Control Verizon LG G2 (Verizon)
I would like to remote control (by remote control I mean physically use my phone on my computer) my Verizon LG G2 from my Windows PC. I know that LG OSP exists, but Verizon disabled it. I cannot root my phone, and would rather not pay too much money, if any at all. Do I have any options?
75641
How do I import a downloaded font into the Phonto app?
I am trying to import a font that I downloaded from http://dafont.com site into the Phonto app. I am using WinZip on my PC. I have the HTC One phone. I have no clue what to do.
75648
Serious issue of ADB auto exiting
ADB always exits by itself causing (many times) almost wiping my _data folder on PC_ instead of /data on Android. It does this even while I'm typing commands (!) as if there is a timer that makes it exit after some time. How to prevent this from happening? **Device details:** _Galaxy S2_ with newest cyanogenmod nightly (based on Android 4.4.4); the clockworkmod version is 6.0.5.0 or 6.0.4.8 (If I flash Dorimanx Kernel 10.43v113) **PC details** Lubuntu 14.04/14.10 amd64 version with Linux 3.16-rc3
4518
Calendar app on Desire - Can I get Stock Android Calendar?
So i'm pretty sick of the calendar app on my HTC Desire... it's good, and does most things well, but something it does badly which is just really a stupid oversight by htc is this: The date picker does not show the day of the picked date. Even when you have selected the date, the event you're creating doesn't tell you the day. WTF?? I guess i should ask if this is the same onthe stock android calendar app? If not, how can i get that one on my desire? I'm very tempted to ditch the HTC ROM and install a Gingerbread ROM... the running out of space issue is beyond a joke too. ugh! thanks heaps greg
70039
Samsung Galaxy S4: what application is responsible for "Time to home" notices?
On my Samsung Galaxy S4, I constantly get notifications "Time to home XXX minutes". They are not only useless for me, but also apparently some app is accessing my location, internet, and is draining my battery. I couldn't find out what is responsible for that. What app is showing that messages, and how to turn it off?
4513
How can I fix Droid2 "Link Contacts" so it chooses the right primary name?
I'm having a problem with my Motorola Droid2 (Android Version 2.2) (System Version 2.3.20.A955) when it comes to linking contacts. When I link any Google Contact and/or phone contact with a Twitter contact, the meta-contact's primary display name always changes to the Twitter handle. If I click "Edit Contact", it very clearly lists all of the correct information, including all components of the correct Google Contact name, but as soon as I leave the "Edit Contact" menu and return to viewing the contact, the name returns to being the Twitter handle. This, apparently, used to be a problem with Android itself, but has since been bugfixed. Apparently this latest incarnation of the same issue is specific to at least Droid, if not specifically just the Droid2. It is apparently a very common complaint from Droid2 users, and it seems to common solution is to log on the Motorola forums to rant and rage. I am looking for a more proactive solution to the problem. I am not against rooting my phone to install a different version of Android if it fixes this issue, especially if it means I get to lose all the Motorola bloatware and unremovable apps. Is there any way to solve this issue within the current OS on my phone? If not, is there another ROM without this issue that will behave properly with my Droid2?
70034
Having serious technical problems / crashing on my Samsung i9300
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) that I've been using for slightly over a year. I am a rather heavy-duty user of the phone, and have used in intensively for that time. I do take care of the phone though, so I doubt if physical damage was a cause of my problems. A few months ago, I moved from Cyanogenmod 11 Nightlies to CM11 Snapshot releases. When I updated to CM11 M6 a few weeks ago, I started noticing dramatically reduced battery life. Not immediately, but in the days following the update I noticed my battery would drain from full to emtpy in about 5 hours, even if I left the phone unused. I turned off all non-essential features on Android, don't run apps in the background, et cetera. A week or so ago, I started noticing strange behavior. The phone would freeze up, and then spontaneously turn off. If I rebooted, it would sometimes reboot successfully, other times it would freeze during boot. I did a wipe and reinstall of CM11 M6, but the problem persisted. I noticed, though, that whenever the phone did this and I did manage to restart, the battery would be about 30% lower than it was before the crash. I also noticed that a few seconds before every crash, my screen would start to flicker, as if certain horizontal lines suddenly had their brightness levels fluctuated. However, if the phone did refuse to boot up and froze during boot, if connected to a power source by the charging cable, would be fine. I've also never had the phone freeze while charging. I suspect that my phone's battery might be going. Am I right in this suspicion, or am I missing something?
4516
Activating and upgrading HTC G1 w/o a data plan or a sim?
So I got myself a used G1 from a local guy. The main reason for purchasing this phone was that I needed a quad-band GSM phone for my visits abroad. Then, I thought why not put a few more $$ and get a smartphone that I can use as a PDA when in the US (as I don't have/want a cell phone nor an active voice or data plans). The 1st problem I encountered was that in order to turn on the phone, I had to activate it by registering my Gmail account. But, in order to get to that point, I had to overcome the "No SIM card" screen, and to activate the WiFi connection. I was able to use my foreign Sim to pass the first screen, and found instructions on the web for activating WiFi before registering Gmail. The problem is (or at least was at the time - a couple of months ago) that this method required the installation of the RC29 system version. So, my question is - is there a readable walk through or tutorial that explains, step-by-step, what is required in order to upgrade my system to something more modern - without a local voice or data plans?
5280
Is Android 3.0 Honeycomb only for tablets?
It wasn't long time since Android 2.3 Gingerbread was released and so for only a few phones has 2.3. And already a beta version of Android 3.0 Honeycomb is released. What does this mean, is Android 3.0 only for tablets? If not, I guess that 2.3 will be very shortlived. If 2.3 is for phones and 3.0 is for tablets, that sounds like a fork of Android.
5284
HTC EVO Does Not Sync Google Calendar
I'm an experienced Android user and recently my Dad picked up a HTC EVO. I set him up with all the Google services and apps like Gmail, Contacts and Calendar. I exported all of his contacts and appointments out of Outlook to CSV and uploaded them to Google so they can sync down to his EVO. Unfortunately when I go to his Google account sync settings, his phone does not show the option to sync his Google Calendar. The exact option I'm talking about is under (from the home screen) Settings -> Accounts & sync -> your Google account. The phone shows Books, Contacts, and Gmail but the option for calendar is missing. Is this the case on all EVO's? I have a screen capture of my phone (HTC Incredible) that has the option below that I'm talking about. His HTC EVO does not have it for some reason. Is this a Sprint restriction? Any ideas on how to add it? Any help is greatly appreciated. Matt
21786
Does moving apps to the SD card negatively affect performance?
Does moving an application to the SD card negatively influence I/O performance of the app or of Android in any way, in particular loading times?
10249
Connecting a National Instruments device to an android phone
I'm attempting to connect a national instruments usb data aquisition device to a samsung galaxy s2 mobile phone. As far as I can tell the phone has a USB driver but no driver exists to run the national instruments device. Does anyone know where I would start in order to get one of these cards to talk to the phone? This is as close as I've come to finding a solution but it seems to require an external computer. I want to connect directly only using a phone. This is in the early stage so I'm really looking for a starting point and then will update as/if I make progress. Any help much appreciated.
42955
Mistake on facebook messenger(spam)
I was texting with my friend, but I didn't lock my keyboard. I marked her as spam. Do you know how I can get back notifications from her messages?
42958
Can I restore downloaded paid apps after a factory reset?
I need to factory reset my phone. However, I need to know whether I will be able to download the applications I paid for on Google Play once I do the reset, and download them onto my phone at no additional cost. If once I do a factory reset I need to pay again to download all the apps, then is there a way to back them up prior to doing a reset, and then reinstall them back again?
39719
Resolving SSL Protocol Error on data connection but not on wifi
When I try to access secure web sites via https (ssl), I get an error. Chrome error message: Error 107 (net::ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR) SSL_Protocol Error Firefox error message: ssl_error_rx_record_too_long The website load correctly on Wifi, but this error shows up when trying to load pages over a cellular data connection. I am running Cyanogenmod 10 (Android 4.1.2) from Bell (Canada), though the problem also happens on stock Android (according to other forums on other carriers). I tried following one person's suggestion to modify the TLD settings in the `about:config` page for Firefox, but that did not fix the problem.
39713
How to keep a service from closing?
I am using the latest stock ROM for my phone (SGS3, Vodafone variant, although rooted) and I have installed a GPS live tracking program that stays on the taskbar as a service all the time (and that's the way I want it to). When I load up some RAM-hungry games that I've installed, sometimes that service dies (along with other processes that I don't care about) because Android tries to free up memory automatically (I have no task killer installed). Is there a way to make that service having higher priority, so it won't get scooped along the other things that Android's garbage collector trashes when I open my favorite enormous apps? Thanks in advance!
71347
Limit on sdcard size in huawei u8160
I have a 16gb sdcard which freezes in my huawei u8160 or vodafone smart after using it for sometime. It works fine in other phones so I am wondering if the phone just cant handle sdcards that big?
53455
How can applications be installed on SIM and how do I view and disable them?
I've got a new sim card. After it found the network, soon I've got an sms (supposedly from my operator) saying: > Dear client! We are installing applications on your sim card for free. > Please enable automatic sms sending if necessary. After about 30 minutes, I've got another sms saying: > Highway fees, mobile lottery, parking, infoSMS/MMS. Use the 'operator-name- > here' menu on your phone if it supports it. To be clear, I want to opt out. Need none of these and don't like the idea that any applications are auto-installing, not even 'for free'. But I don't even understand what's going on. 1. Can applications even be installed on the sim card? 2. What kind of applications, what's the technical name for them? 3. How do they work basically in technical terms? I see no `<operator-name-here> menu` in all applications nor in settings. 4. What standard should my phone support to have this menu? The sms said that please enable automatic sms . Since I want to opt-out, I've searched all my settings to _disable_ it, but in vain. 5. What is automatic sms sending? 6. How can I disable automatic sms on Android in general, and in 2.1 eclair, specifically? 7. How do I list and view what applications are installed on my SIM?
71343
GT-I9001 (galaxy S plus) not recognized in Windows 8.1
I installed the ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.1.4 and tried to install a cyanogen mod on my Galaxy S plus (GT-I9001), but now my phone is stuck in a reboot-loop where the OS doesn't start and I just come back to the ClockworkMod screen. I tried putting it into "download mode" and linking it via usb to my Win8.1 laptop (I was going to use Odin to install a new bootloader) but Windows says "USB Samsung Composite device - failed to load" and won't show in Odin. One weird things is that if I use another version of Odin (Odin3 v3.09) and I leave the phone usb connected in the CWM screen, Odin3 detects it, although afterwards is uncapable of carrying out the re-flash. I'm a newbie with phone rooting and mod installing and I wanted some help on how to get my phone out of the reboot-lock into CWM
41798
Install custom ROM for Micromax Funbook Pro P500 tablet
I have a Micromax Funbook Pro P500 tablet. 1. How do I unlock the tablet, so I can root it? 2. How do I root the tablet? 3. How can install a new ROM on my tablet?
41796
Install DSPManager on a non-CM Rom
I would like to install the app DSPManager from Cyanogenmod on my Nexus 4 running ParanoidAndroid. I grabbed the newest CM and extracted "/system/app/DSPManager.apk" and "/system/lib/soundfx/*" and copied the files onto my phone. I also changed permissions to "rw-r--r--", then I rebooted and could choose the new Equalizer in the Settings (in Sounds). However changed Settings did just apply for the next song (not the currently playing) until I started DSPManager again... What is the proper way to install DSPManager on a non-CM Rom, are there other rom-related things I need to change? How can I get DSPManager to work on my Setup? PS: I use the Apollo Music Player PS2: I'm also open to source changes if necessary, but this might not belong on this site!
41790
Is there an intent for telling Play Store to update all apps, or turn auto update on?
I own a Samsung Galaxy S2, running the official ICS OS. I want to use the Llama app (too poor for Tasker!) to tell my phone to update all apps whenever I am connected to certain Wi-Fi networks (but not all - my home Wi-Fi is volume-based). Llama allows you to signal custom intents, but I don't know how intents work. Does the Play Store support an intent to either signal "update all", or to turn on automatic updating? (Essentially, I'm trying to do something like this: How to allow auto-update of apps in Play Store only when plugged in?)
7044
Weather Calendar No Longer Syncing
I have the standard Weather calendar added to Google Calendar, and I can see the weather for today on goocal in my desktop browser just fine. I noticed that the weather was no longer showing up on my calendar. It was showing the weather for last week - Mon-Tue-Wed, but there was no entries for this week. So I deleted the weather calendar completely. Verified it was no longer showing up on my Android. Then I added it back again. Now I can (still) see it on my desktop in the browser, but in Android the calendar no longer shows up at all. The Weather calendar is quite definitely selected as "Synce, Visible" in the calendar settings. I also tried another calendar app that uses the Google Calendar database (Business Calendar); again, the Weather calendar is selected to be shown, but it does not show up. Before you ask why I don't just use the weather widget, to be honest I don't particularly care about the weather, I just like having something on my calendar every day - it makes it more obvious in "Agenda" view that I have nothing going on today UPDATE: I just tried the "Day of the Year" calendar and that shows up just fine. My speculation is that the weather calendar requires your current location, and that's the source of the problem. I'd rather see the weather, which is at least marginally useful, than the day of the year though.
7041
Can I connect Android device (Galaxy Tab) to my iPhone to use its 3G data plan?
I have two devices: 1. iPhone with sim card, including data option 2. Galaxy tab without sim card As the iPhone always has an internet connection, I want to use it for the Galaxy Tab as well. Of course I could just swap the sim card, but I'm looking for a more elegant solution. Beginning with IOS 4.3, the IPhone also has an option to create a personal hotspot to allow other devices to use its internet connection. Unfortunately, this only seems to work over Bluetooth or USB. As USB is out of question, it looks like Bluetooth is my only hope. Therefore my question: Is there any way to convince my Galaxy Tab to use a Bluetooth as "Internet connection" ? If not, is there any other way to achieve what I'm trying to do here?
49869
Google Play Store force closing
I have a Karbonn S5 Titanium. Whenever I try to open the Google Play Store, it gets closed within a second. A notification saying 'your google store has stopped unfortunately' keeps coming every 2 minutes. I can't download any apps or access a few of them. What can be done to set it right ?
61971
is evolution app available for android
I was trying to find android evolution app (originally gnome personal manager application). The only result google gave me was the _monkey->man evolution_. Does anybody know whether somebody has ported evolution to android?
37749
TECNO N3 keeps on restarting "E:Signature Verification Failed"
I have bricked my TECNO N3 trying to install a boot animation. Right now it keeps on restarting. I have gotten the stock ROM for my device. The problem is when I tried to flash it I get an error: > E:Signature Verification Failed How can I fix this?
21535
Does Angry Birds and other games have Leaderboard on Android devices?
I went to a Best Buy store and tried Android tablets but didn't see any Leaderboard for Angry Birds Space edition -- is it because it is not logged in as a game user or does Android have a standardized Leaderboard similar to iOS's GameCenter yet?
37742
Bluetooth Headset Profile and the Nexus 7?
I purchased the Nexus 7 3G to install as the radio in my vehicle. I stream all media from the tablet via Bluetooth to my factory head unit. However, I have two main issues to solve before this becomes a feasible replacement: ### 1) I cannot set the microphone on the Bluetooth unit to work with the tablet. The tablet ends up using the built-in mic; and since that is located behind the dash, it doesn't work so well. I have been researching on Google and XDA for months trying to find a solution. From what I have read, this is my current assumption: Tablets in the USA are not built with phone functionality on purpose to deter people from buying a tablet and using it as their primary phone. It seems no big deal just learn how to hack to enable phone functions and that would activate the proper Bluetooth headset profiles to work with the external mic on a Bluetooth unit. So after a ton of research I have successfully unlocked, rooted and installed TWRP as well as edited the `bool.xml` in `framework-res.apk` to make the Nexus 7 voice capable. But still I have no external Bluetooth mic support. Is this a problem with Android in general? or Jelly Bean in general? or all tablets? At this point I have exhausted all that I can do on my own without asking for help. Does anyone know how to use an external Bluetooth mic on the Nexus 7 3g 4.2.1? ### 2) My second problem is the tablet will not consistently reconnect with the Bluetooth head unit every time the vehicle starts. Sometimes it connects properly with phone and media profiles; sometimes just one of the two, and sometimes none at all. I have used the Tasker app as well as the Bluetooth auto connect plugin, but it still is very flaky at best. I have never owned an Android device before this tablet, always Apple stuff that to be honest just worked right out of the box. But I love the customization available on Android especially for an in-car install. So again is this an Android issue, Nexus issue, or a tablet issue? It seems from the research I have done that most Android phones will auto-connect but these tablets seem to be missing certain Bluetooth settings or profiles that cause them not to work. So any ideas on how to solve this issue? * * * At this point, if I can not resolve these two issues, I am going to return the Nexus 7 3G and get a Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 3G P3100. From what I can tell, this tablet is a fully functioning phone right out of the box, so hopefully would solve my two issues above. But since this Nexus has MUCH better specs and is cheaper, I am hoping to find an answer to my Bluetooth problems.
30779
Is safe to give my IMEI to LeadBolt to enjoy apps without advertisement?
On the LeadBolt opt page you can specify your IMEI number in order to opt out from their service: > The IMEI/MEID is a number, usually unique, to identify GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN > mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones. It allows us to identify > your device and ensure you are opted out from our services. Importantly, the > IMEI/MEID is only used for identifying the device and has no permanent or > semi-permanent relation to you as the subscriber protecting your privacy. Is this safe? Would let me enjoy Android apps without annoying and invasive ads?
6988
The video file cannot be played
I have new android tablet (Archos 7) and lot of video files are not playable. The program ends with message "The video file cannot be played". The file type is avi, which is normally playble (I played many other videos). The videos which are not playble in tablet, are playble on my laptop (with Ubuntu). Is it possible to make the videos playble on tablet? E.g. to convert them with ffmpeg to another form which will be playble, or is there some repair mechanism in Android? I tried another player Act 1 Video Player, but that didn't help. thank you for help
30777
How does goomanager work?
I want to install custom ROM on my HTC One XL. I have unlocked (not rooted) the phone following the unlock process on www.htcdev.com. Now I installed goomanager which supposed to let me install TWRP recovery. I already downloaded `openrecovery-twrp-2.3.0.0-evita.img` and copied the file to my mobile but it doesn't seem to me that I can use this downloaded file. More over it seems to me that I can directly use goomanager to install custom ROM and not to do it via TWRP as I read somewhere. **Q1)** Can I install files that I downloaded using my computer and copied over to my mobile or goomanager will always download them for me? **Q2)** Do I have to install TWRP to install custom ROM (cm10)? **Q3)** Can I use goomanager to install custom ROM?
30771
Why is my 16GB SD card not being read in my Samsung Galaxy S?
Why is my 16GB SD card not being read in my Samsung Galaxy S? I've tried to format it several times but nothing happens.
14695
How to type a question mark without using the shift key in Swype?
One of the reasons Swype is so great is, of course, that I can write very fast no matter how lenghty is a word. But whenever I have to use a question mark, or an exclamation, I have to hit the shift key, then the punctuation, then shift again to continue writing. Is is possible to have a shortcut for this?
14694
File Transfer: How to transfer files betwen my Xperia Neo (Android 2.3) and Kubuntu Linux?
I have bought a Xperia Neo which runs **Android 2.3** and I'm running **Kubuntu Linux** on my Laptop. I just connected the Phone using a USB Cable and set it to **Mass Storage Mode**. I expected to have the phone SD card in my devices list, so I can mount it and use it as a file storage. But there were no device added. A few Googling led me to some Microsft Applications, (Activesync, etc.). Does it mean I cannot connect to my phone's SD Card in Linux? Should I really use **Windows** for such a simple task, **Tranfering files using a USB Cable**?! * * * **Note** With the help of @onik I tried to mount the SD card manually and here is the result: in **Mass Storage Mode** takpar@skyspace:/media$ sudo mount -t vfat /dev/sdb /media/android/ mount: no medium found on /dev/sdb takpar@skyspace:/media$ sudo mount /dev/sdb /media/android/ mount: /dev/sdb: unknown device takpar@skyspace:/media$ sudo mount -t ntfs /dev/sdb /media/android/ Error opening '/dev/sdb': No medium found Failed to mount '/dev/sdb': No medium found and in **Media Mode** there would be no `/dev/dsb` anymore. But a window opens with url: `camera:/MTP Device@usb:001,021/` and empty content.
14696
Link2sd: boot loop at reboot
I'm happy with link2sd functionality (just installed: everything looks awesome, lots of free space). I reboot and my Acer liquid metal is stuck in bootloop. I take the sd out, boot again and everything is ok. I pop the sd in while the phone is one and I can't see my apps on sd :( Something is wrong with link2sd mount script but how can I debug this?
14691
Rooted, cyanogenmod. How to get back Sense UI from Titanium Backups?
Similar to Rooted the phone and installed cyanogenmod. How to get back Sense UI? but with the addition of full backups of the old Sense UI packages. I am running Cyanogenmod 7 on a rooted HTC Incredible 2. I have Titanium Backup copies of all the original HTC Sense UI packages. When I try to restore some of them, Titanium Backup brings up the "Restoring ..." dialog but it just sits there with the message up. It never goes away, Android does not try to Force Close it, and the message also stays in the Notification bar until the app is manually closed via a task killer. (The system still responds; just Titanium Backup that seems to hang.) How do I restore these system packages to get the Sense UI and widgets back?
47827
Chrome browser in Android always renames downloaded file to Download.bin
I'm using a Nexus 7 device and whenever I download a file greater than 28MB, the Chrome browser renames it to Download.bin no matter what the name of the file. When I download a file less than 28MB, the type (jpg, for instance) remains intact but the name of the file is changed to "Download". When I use Firefox within android, the files are downloaded as expected no matter what the size. My hunch is that this is some security feature built into Chrome. The site is hosted by IIS 7.5 and I'm using the BOM with JavaScript to download the file. Any idea of a workaround for this so that Chrome downloads the files correctly? It works correctly on the desktop version of Chrome, but not the android version of Chrome. Would appreciate any help!
47824
'adb devices' is not listing my phone
I am trying to do a full backup of my Galaxy Note 4.1.2 phone using the adb command. t says it couldn't connect to my device. Then I did a 'adb devices' and there where no listed devices. My Windows File Explorer shows my phone and I can browse its contents. Any ideas why the device can't be listed?
42641
Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) Won't Connect via USB with Android File Transfer with MacBook Pro - Mountain Lion
I saw some similar questions along these lines with newer Samsung devices, but I will post a question here anyway in case an answer for me ends up being an answer different than that for someone else. I have not seen a post concerning my particular phone, Mac hardware, and Mac OS. Problem: My Mountain Lion MacBook Pro (10.8.3) doesn't recognize my Samsung Galaxy S3 (4.1.1) for file transfer over USB. I am trying to use Android File Transfer, having been promised that it would solve all my woes. The Situation: I've downloaded Android File Transfer, and, when connected with my device, the app launches, but it just continues to demand that I attach the USB cable and or restart my device. What I've tried doing: Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging When set to on, nothing happens. When set to off, nothing happens either. I've turned it on, then on and off, then off, and restarted before, during, and after connection, and every combination possible. The result is the same: app launches and then gives error message. USB Cable: I've tried with two different new cables and the error message is the same. Connected to a Windows device: My phone is recognized just fine by my desktop PC running Windows 7. The phone is recognized and the SD card is recognized, and I can transfer files between them. However, my Windows device is not my primary computing device, and I am frequently away from home (otherwise, at this point, I would chuck the Mac and that would be that). As with the person who posted a similar question about the Galaxy S2, please do not post answers suggesting the use of Kies, Bluetooth, Wireless, and the like unless they lead to me being able to use Android File Transfer via USB. I want my phone to work over USB and with AFT for a reason (speed, convenience, and better synchronization). Kies seems to be the default suggestion to solve this issue, but it is terribly buggy and it accomplishes file transfer much the same way that nuking my house would get rid of spiders. (Always good to have a little levity at this level of frustration.)
61030
ADB is not detecting my phone (Micromax A35) in CENTOS
ADB is not listing my Micromax a35, but it detects Samsung phones. How can I install Micromax a35 drivers in **CENTOS**?
40448
How to get Jelly Bean Camera to use external SD card?
I just purchased a 32 GB SD card for use with my Galaxy S3 which is running a 4.2.1 rom. Certain apps like Titanium Backup I was able to switch to start using the SD card just fine, but I can't for the life of me find a setting anywhere for the camera to start storing videos/photos there. Is this possible? I've googled lots, but all I can find is directions for older versions of Android, which aren't applicable to my setup.
40445
Optimizing battery life via colour schemes
I have been looking for a way to change everything on my phone to black (and pure green), since the screen is the main power consumer. > "the Green OLEDs provide 10 times more Brightness per watt than Blue OLEDs." Source Could someone make a way to do this? A perfect theme, perhaps combined with a filter. I went through 4 themes so far, and they all fail majorly in some things (not overlapping).
40444
Nexus 4 Notification bar unresponsive
My notification bar has suddenly become unresponsive. I have been unable to swipe down the bar no matter the orientation of my phone (regular and in landscape). I've played around with chrome to test the touch screen responsiveness and everything works fine. Is there a way I may have accidentally turned my notification bar off? Has anyone had this issue and know how to fix it? Thank you!
75613
Android OS eating data on Nexus 4
I just bought 200MB internet for my Nexus 4. But when I look at my data usage, Android OS is eating data! Why does it eat so much data and how can I stop this?
47797
Galaxy S GT19000 shortcut bar
Galaxy s GT19000 I had a bar near the top on the home screen with shorcuts to wifi, synch, gps, bluetooth and brightness. They suddenly disappeared. How can I get them back?
14527
How do I fix my boot-looping Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?
I have a Google IO Samsung Galaxy Tab that has decided it no longer wants to boot properly. It just constantly goes from the 'SAMSUNG' logo that flashes a couple of times to the stars and lines animation that goes back to the logo. It does the startup sound on the first iteration only. If I hold the power button while it is doing this, it goes to a screen that just says ==================================== Entering upload mode... Upload_Cause: undefined ==================================== and hangs there. Holding the power button again will take it back to the boot loop. In order to get it to actually power down properly I need to just wait for it to run out of battery. I assume I'll have to stomp the firmware or something, but I'm not sure how to actually go about it. My computer is a Mac, so instructions that work there would be good, but if necessary I should be able to commandeer a Windows machine for a while. Also the colour rendition became bad leading up to this problem (this is a reasonable approximation of the situation - it is clearly not right, but the image is still identifiable). I'm not after a separate fix for this problem (yet) - if it's still a problem once the bootloop is fixed I'll be back, but I figured it might be a relevant datapoint. **Update:** I've tried to get clockwork recovery on it, by following these instructions, but after actually getting the image file on there (end of section 4), it comes up with the 'Samsung Galaxy Tab' logo with an open padlock image at the bottom, and then goes back into the animation -> 'SAMSUNG' logo loop. Sooo, not that useful...
47799
Android - Phone storage full
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace. Every time I try to install a new App I get a message saying my internal memory is full (the SD card has plenty of room). The phone has 180MB of internal storage. I counted the memory that all my apps should take and it came out to 50MB so something is taking up 130MB and I don't know what that is. I rooted my device and moved all the apps that could be moved to the SD card. It still says that I have only 20 free MB. I was wondering if there are any apps out there that can tell me what is taking up all my memory. If not is there any way to programmatically map out the internal storage of the device? Does Android block access to this storage, or can I view it from my computer in any way?
38143
Choosing apps to load and remove from memory when using Android
I'm not a programmer. And as far as I know, Android uses as much RAM as possible, loading as many apps as possible, so that launching / opening (or returning to them) is smoother. **My question is:** Is there any way to choose which applications I ALWAYS want to keep in memory, and which ones I NEVER want to have there? **For example:** WhatsApp is a very common app. I would always want it to be there. Google Maps is always open and occupying space. I barely use it, and I don't mind to waiting 5-10secs until it opens. It would be better to use that RAM for other apps, such as my browser. Thanks in advance.
38142
Samsung Galaxy Y asking to install CDC ACM DATA?
I have connected my Samsung Galaxy Y mobile with Windows XP (64 bit) operating system. It is asking me to install the **CDC ACM Data.** I have selected the 'install automatically' option, but it is saying that it can't install the software. Where can I find the software? I have searched a lot.
38140
USB Debugging for the Samsung Galaxy Y?
I have connected Samsung Galaxy Y phone with Android Development Tool (ADT Eclipse) It doesn't recognize my device. I'm using window XP (64 bit) operating system. I have also made the USB Debugging mode enabled, by Going to `Settings->Applications->Development`. But no reaction, I have referred this link too no use. I have also checked the Security -> Unknown Sources. Simply, I want to use my mobile like emulator by connecting with IDE. But Its not working. If don't know its possible or not.
72860
Which version of Android is present in this photo?
Which version of Android is present in this photo? ![enter link description here](http://www.bell.ca/Styles/wireless/all_languages/all_regions/catalog_images/large/mobile/front/Alcatel_OneTouch_Idol_Mini_Lrg1_En.png)
38149
Shortcut for email to a specific person
I am new to Android, and would like to know whether it is possible to add a desktop shortcut so that when I press it, I can send an email to a specific person, and I just need to put the subject and send it.
11345
Is there any graphic-accelerated PDF reader for Android?
I use Adobe's Reader and ThinkFree Office, but they both are too slow. Any suggestions?
11347
How can I remove pictures from contacts to save space?
I am desperate for app space on my HTC Desire. When looking at what I use app storage for, i can see that 12 mb (since this question was first asked this has grown to 16 mb) is spent on contacts. This is probably because I sync contacts with Facebook, and therefore have pictures of a lot of contacts. Now, to save space, I would like to delete these pictures. How can I do that?
11340
Migrate from Sony Ericsson W810i to Galaxy
I just bought my new Galaxy S. My old mobile phone is Sony Ericsson W810i. I wonder if I can do something in order to migrate my SMS and contacts. For example I was thinking the following: Connect w810 with my computer, copy the folders from memory stick and phone memory and paste them into Galaxy. Is this feasible? Edit: Just noticed that I havent accepted an answer :)
43235
Use Applications on post-boot mounted SD card?
In order to increase free space on /data , I moved some 15Mb of application files to an ext2 partition on external SD card that is mounted on /data/HWUserData/mnt Specifically, I moved > /data/data/com.opera.browser/lib/* to > /data/HWUserData/mnt/lib and symlinked. This worked fine until reboot, as the SD Card partition is not mounted at boot time - The Phone now says that Opera is not installed. Is there some way I can tell android to rescan, or redo what ever it needs to do to detect that opera is installed and integral once again after mounting the sd-card? Does it have to do with the dalvik cache? Another issue/solution is getting the sd-card mounted at boot-time, I know, but that is not this question.
11349
Are there any custom ROMs that can be upgraded without a wipe?
I'm considering putting a custom ROM on my SGS. Are there any ROMs that enable me to install updates without wiping the entire phone?
19112
Reset ringtone picker preferences
My Samsung Galaxy S2 on Gingerbread was set to use Handcent as the default ringtone picker, and I accidentally changed this back to the built-in ringtone picker. How do I get it to use Handcent again? I went to Handcent, cleared the checkbox and marked it back again, but it didn't help.
5708
How can I change the volume increment from the volume buttons?
On my Samsung Fascinate, the volume buttons change the volume by 3-4x the amount that I would like them to. Is it possible to adjust this amount?
5709
Where Are The Sim-Lock Settings Stored on an android phone?
After getting more involved with the "aftermarket" community I have this question that's been on my mind for a while now. Since rooting and flashing a custom rom on an android phone doesn't give one sim-unlock that means that the sim-lock settings must be stored somewhere else in the phone memory. My theory goes that the sim-lock information is stored in or along with the baseband. Is this true? And if so, are there any "alternative" or "aftermarket" baseband firmware images? And finally, who makes the baseband firmware - the carrier, or the phone manufacturer?
5705
Does rooting a device and installing a custom ROM SIM unlock it as well?
I'm a bit confused about this topic. I have a T-Mobile myTouch 3G which I've recently replaced with a Nexus One so it's kind of standing there. I was contemplating rooting the myTouch and installing an alternative ROM but I also wanted to unlock it so it can be used with other carriers. Now, the real questions: When rooting and installing a custom ROM, will that also unlock the phone so it can be used with other carriers? Or is that a baseband feature?
43071
How to remove pre-installed apps from Xperia E?
I recently bought a Xperia E and since I am not a Facebook user I'd like to remove it from my phone. That also applies for Google+ and other stuff which is installed on my phone by default but I am realy not going to use it so it just consumes my memory and battery. I tried to go for example to Settings->Apps->Google+ but there is only disable option, not unistall like with manually installed apps.
81649
any way to skip google play downloading obb files?
I already have an obb file for an app anyway to just download app. Apk are not an option now ive tried googling around no luck.