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YouTube "Connection to server lost" on WiFi and 3G, stock 4.3
I see the issue talked about online but none of the fixes work. I haven't been able to view for over a week. Does anyone have any other ideas? It also appears that some otherer html5 based videos aren't working but I can't think how to fix that. Attempts: * Phone off and on * Clear YouTube cache * Uninstall YouT...
64684
Clearing logcat on HTC one X
I've faced with insufficient storage problem on my HTC One X (rooted, stock ROM 4.2.2, CWM recovery). I've solve this problem before on a Samsung device by dialing *#9900# then press Delete dumpstate/logcat. However, I try that with HTC and it doesn't work. Anyone know how can I delete logcat or other method to fix thi...
16894
Manual Update: Exclude a certain apps from notifications
I have an application with a manual update available. I do not want to update it (I prefer the older one). In the previous Google Market app (it changed, sorry I do not remember older version number) it was possible to exclude the app from further notifications. With the current Google Market app I'm not able to do it ...
11685
What is the recommended way to synchronize music on an Android phone?
I have a server which is on all the time, on a network share I store my music collection. I would like to synchronize this with my phone. If I add new album on my server it should pop up on my phone and vice-versa What software would I need to support the following requirements to synchronize music to my phone? * Sho...
11681
Is the Google Nexus S capable of reading the exFAT file format?
If I backup, reformat the internal memory "disk" of my Google Nexus One (running Android 2.3.4) into the exFAT format (for storage of file sizes over 4GB) and restore the contents, will it spasm and die or will it go on as if nothing had changed?
11682
How to access the microSD card on Asus Transformer?
Is it possible to access the microSD card on an Asus Transformer or is there some way to mount this so it is accessible remotely? When connected via USB to a PC the SD card in the keyboard dock is available but the microSD card in the main tablet is not. I have read some articles for similar Android devices which menti...
65487
Samsung Galaxy S Captivate stuck at the boot screen
I have a Galaxy S Captivate and it has been problematic ever since. I flashed various stock roms (with and without bootloaders) in download mode and the phone always gets stuck at the boot screen (AT&T logo). Here is a video posted by someone else which shows the same problem I'm facing. I'm guessing that I messed up t...
65480
Windows 8.1 drivers for low end device
I have a low end device I'm trying to connect to my Windows 8.1 laptop. The device has no markings and was purchased by a friend of a friend (I think it was one of those cheap Groupon buys) and I don't have the manufacturer info as of this time. Currently in Windows Device Manager, it is showing up in _Other Devices_ a...
65482
preventing SMS from being delivered to my Android jellybean phone
My GSM provider will not let customers use incoming SMS barring. I was wondering whether ther is a way to set the SMS memory status of my Android phone to full. This because I need to prevent senders from receiving a "delivered" receipt for the SMS they sent to me.
65483
Android backup to Google Account with Android 1.5, and restore to Android 4.x
What will (if anything) be synched between my old Android 1.5 phone and new Android 4.4.2 phone? I have done much Google searching, but found nothing even suggesting what data is compatible for transfer between the presumed vastly different Android versions, or if no checks are done, what will be try to be restored?
65488
I flashed Samsung Galaxy S and now it won't start beyond logo screen
I was trying to install Cyanogenmod and after the step in which I went into download mode and moved mod to SD card and do "hermidal zimage" which opened up Hermidal in which everything was successful; no errors and stuff. Now about Zimage to be renamed `recovery.img`...that step I didn't do. Because that made no sense;...
65489
Custom ROM for Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet?
I have rooted, and installed CWM on my ICS TPT. (Don't you just luurve those TLA's?) So now I'd like to install a custom ROM. There is an alpha version of CyanogenMod 9.2, which apparently works well. I'm wondering what there is available in terms of other ROMS - is there anything, for example, which will give a 4.4 (K...
64353
How to batch install apks from computer to android without actually touching my android
I want to batch install apks from my desktop directly. Such as I downloaded many apks on desktop and want to install apks without actually touching my android
64352
How to Remap the Hardware Buttons On Your Android Phone
I want my return hardware button (capacitive touch buttons) to turn into recent apps button. Please help me out. I don't use return button enough.
27909
How can I schedule tasks?
I've found an application called Silent Time, which allows me to schedule when my phone needs to go into silent mode, and when it needs to come out of it. It's a start, but I'm looking for something a bit more extended. This is what I'd like; ## Monday, tuesday, thursday **06:45** * Airplane mode **OFF** * Silent...
27906
Does the Google Nexus 7 support external keyboards?
Can I use an external keyboard with a Google Nexus 7? Will the Nexus pair with an Apple Wireless keyboard? Are there other companies that make compatible keyboards?
27902
Why won't my Samsung Galaxy Ace let me update my apps?
Why won't my Samsung Galaxy Ace let me install updates? It lets me download, but then when it gets to installing it says: > could not be installed on USB or SD card
37367
My phone crashes while charging
My phone sometimes shuts down without a reason or warning. It often happens while it's charging. I'm not positive charging is an absolute requirement for this to happen, but I only remember it happening in that situation. Then I go to it and find it not responding, just showing a battery filling up or filled up: it's c...
16796
How does an android compass application work?
I recently installed a Compass app on my phone (it's a HTC Wildfire S if it matters) and I'm curious as how it works. Found some answers online that the phone's hardware has a digital compass in it, is that it? or is it just a smart use of other sensors?
16795
How can I reset auto-complete dictionary for my Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro?
The stock soft keyboard on Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro has a feature called 'Learn words' (`Settings > Language & keyboard > International Keyboard > Text input settings > Learn words`) that learns from user input and adds them to the autocorrect dictionary. Over time however this has resulted in many misspelled word...
42738
CyanogenMod doesn't work on HTC Sensation XE
I have strange troubles with installation CyanogenMod on HTC Sensation XE. Any version (I'v tried 9.0, 9.1, last nightly 10) show about the same errors. There are two classes of errors. First - /cache/dalvik-cache disappears. E/dalvikvm( 315): Could not stat dex cache directory '/cache/dalvik-cache':...
12084
My phone has automatically called *44* twice now, does anybody know what this means?
I heard my phone calling `*44*` while it was in my pocket. Does anybody know what this code means, or do you know what process is _calling_ this number? I have a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo 2.2.1 and I use a prepaid card.
12080
Is it possible to change the background of a keyboard or change the color of a key?
I want to change the look and feel of the keyboard , by changing its background and also the color of individual keys. Please help if there is a way to do it.
42731
Does the lock screen on a encrypted device provide different security than an unencrypted device?
I am wanting to encrypt my phone and sd card. I have been reading around about it all week and still don't understand a few things. I though that the encryption was like blackberry encryption, where you put the password in every time you turn the phone on to the screen lock. After a bit of reading, I understand that th...
42732
SGS3 in app screen restarts
I am having a problem with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I bought this last year. No damage so far. I usually download apps/games in Play store when all of a sudden I noticed my screen blacks out for a millisecond then restarts. This usually happens in app/games when I play Smurfs and Sims, and even when I am using my camera a...
49285
How to disable a specific screen animation on cm 10.1.2?
On cm 10.0.0 I disabled the annoying "display off" "like old CRT" effect, but upgrading to 10.1.2 re-enabled it and I can't find anymore the display animation settings. Can't find in the settings, couldn't find a new app, no idea where to search. How can I do that?
49287
Why does the email app on my Samsung Galaxy S4 keep loading old messages and telling me they're new?
So I've recently upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S4 from the iPhone 4. I seem to have correctly added my yahoo mail account. However, every time the phone checks for mail, it will indicate that I have 17 new messages, when in reality there may only be three new messages. What is happening is that as I delete messages, t...
45709
How to sync Google+ Instant Upload with Google Drive?
I'm using Google+ Instant Upload to automatically sync all of the photos I take on my phone over a Wi-Fi connection. I also use Google Drive to backup my documents, music, pictures and videos folders. ## Is there a way to sync Google+ Instant Upload with Google Drive? Ideally the way it would work is I would take photo...
45708
How can I fix internal storage growing for no reason?
Why does internal storage keep growing over the time for no reason? At some point it becomes simply impossible to update apps, due to lack of sufficient memory space. Not even cache cleanup can save it, and I have moved as many apps as I could to SD card with no help. Apps need to be uninstalled then installed again on...
45700
Razr Maxx HD, How to wipe data with broken screen
My screen is totally destroyed, it's black and unresponsive. The phone turns on just fine, though. I just got my new phone and I have to send this one back now. I want to wipe the phone before I send it back, but I'm not sure how. I don't care too much about sending back a rooted phone, it seems Asurion doesn't really ...
45704
The application Market Feedback Agent has stopped unexpectedly
> The application Market Feedback Agent (process com.google.android.feedback) > has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. I keep getting this error message when YouTube crashes. I click to report the problem, then this error occurs. I tried to manually visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.an...
45707
Will a license check fail if I am in a foreign country?
I have an app that performs a license check and will not work if a check doesn't succeed within _x_ amount of time since the last successful check. Will this license check fail if I am connected to the Internet in a foreign country? The app in question is Final Fantasy III (com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIII_GP)....
20484
Transfer *.contact from PC to Samsung Galaxy S 2
How can I transfer my contacts from my PC (win7) .contact (iPhone 4) to Samsung Galaxy S2? I no longer have the iPhone 4.
10797
How to force the phone to connect to the internet?
I own Xperia Mini Pro which has Android 2.1-update1. I am facing an issue on Internet Connection. I downloaded the settings for my Edge Connection from my SIM services. Sometimes after downloading the settings it instantly connects to the Internet. But sometimes it doesn't. I can see the APNs on Access Point Names sect...
10790
Can I remove MicroSD card with my Android phone turned on?
On my Samsung Galaxy 551 I can remove the MicroSD card without needing to remove the battery and consequently turn off my cellphone. Should I remove my SD without turning off the phone? Will I damage something if I do it?
21682
How can I save a thread from Go SMS Pro to my SD card?
I have tried several things, but haven't found one that works. How can I save a message thread from Go SMS Pro to my SD card?
21680
Voice commands, bluetooth, double press home
Is there a way to improve the voice recognition command when you press the bluetooth button or double press home? It's terrible. I've already 'trained' it or 'adapted' it. This isn't the same as Google voice search. The settings > about says Nuance, VSuite 3.2, Version 3.2.55, Build 4.5.102 I tried going to manage app ...
21681
How can I force 3G only on the Nexus S after the ICS update?
In earlier versions of Android there was an option to toggle data between 2G, 3G preferred and 3G only. After the ICS 4.0.3 update for Nexus S, there is no option for "3G only". Did Google lock down this option or is there a way to force "3G only"? I don't care about connection quality or battery, I just want my data t...
78212
Can I turn off auto-correct for numbers?
Auto correct changes times to some previous unrelated number I have typed. It is clearly a programming issue where 530 doesn't look anything like 213-7145. Droid should either ignore numbers or not auto populate numbers. Aside from deleting word list choices can I selectively turn off the auto correct on stuff like num...
12338
Can I lock desktop icons on X10 Mini Pro?
Is it possible to lock the icons & widgets (i.e. disable the long-press-to- move function) on the Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro? I saw this question - Lock widgets in place \- but it seems i may need to root the phone, and besides this issue, i am quite happy with the standard user interface.
62903
Can one "saferoot" 4.4.2?
I know that a Samsung 4.3 can be rooted using a method called saferoot. What it does is find a security hole in the OS and performs a "privilege escalation" on the process. The advantage of this is that it doesn't touch the ROM and has little risk of bricking one's phone. I assume that they fixed this specific exploit ...
54813
Why is Music Player deleting my music?
I recently installed a new SD card in my phone, so I moved all of my music from my phone to my SD. After I moved my music, I noticed that all of my soundtracks were corrupted. Each of them only had about 5 songs and I couldn't play them. I followed the instructions here, deleted my Music Player's application data, rest...
54812
Android version compatibility
I would like to know a tablet with following specifications support Android 4.3 (or 4.2 or 4.1)? It currently runs on 4.0.4. Specifications Summary: DISPLAY (800x444) Size: 800x444 Refresh Rate: 59.69 Hz Density: 120 dpi (Low) PROCESSOR (ARMv7) Processor: ARMv7 Pro...
54810
LG P500 unplugged during update, now it wont go past telus screen!
I was updating my LG P500 2.2.1. While it was updating, my phone was in emergency mode and it got unplugged. Now when I turn it on it goes to the android screen, then gets stuck on the telus screen! I called lg and they told me to do a factory reset by holding the home, power and volume down keys. This did NOT work, it...
54816
Need to press power button three times to turn screen on using Screen Off and Lock
I'm using the **Screen Off and Lock 1.7.1** application on **Android 4.1.1**. The phone model is **Huawei G510-0010**. After I turned off the screen using that application, I have to press the power button three times to turn the screen on. Using the power button to screen off/on, it is ok. I uninstalled 1.7.1 and inst...
54815
Music only plays for a second and then ends?
When I successfully copy my music to my SD card, each song only plays for a second and then continues onto the next song. I was able to remedy this by copying each song over individually, but obviously this is untenable in the long-run. Might this be an issue with my new SD, am I copying too fast, or what else might it...
63367
Nexus 7 (2013) OTG cable with flash drive doesn't work
I just bought Nexus 7 (2013) and an OTG cable. I wanted to connect a flash drive to it. When I connected it, nothing happened. I tried to find the folder with my flash drive contents in `/etc` \- there was nothing about my flash drive. I searched in `/storage/emulated/0` \- there were contents of my internal SDcard. I ...
10248
Saving ringtone selection in Contacts app
My wife's Samsung Captivate (AT&T's Galaxy S variant) phone is running CyanogenMod 7.1 (Android 2.3.x). Several times for various reasons her Google account was removed and had to be re-added. The problem is that each time her contacts were deleted from the phone, and in the process of being re-synced lost all customiz...
53459
Will adb restore increment the custom binary flash counter?
With `adb backup` an archive of all apps and their data can be retrieved from the phone. I could not find any clear information which exact files and partitions are accessed during the process. If it modifies `/system`, could this affect custom flash counter found on most Samsung devices, when `adb restore` is applied?
63362
HTC Rhyme - official update
My HTC Rhyme is now on Android 2.3.5 with HTC Sense 3.5. So, last year I've rooted a phone probably via clockworkmod and after that I've back to the unrooted. Now, I have unrooted device but it will not give on updata a new Android 4.0 Here is official update from HTC but a HTC Rhyme will not upgrade to a new Android 4...
29080
Restrict background data for Facebook, but notifications still coming in
I would only like particular applications to show notifications when I'm **not on Wifi** and those would be: * Google Services - unfortunately there are several syncs here but AFAIK we can't control individual ones * Google Search - I'm not sure what this one does but I suppose I want to keep this one up * GMail ...
53451
HTC desire x issues after update to Android 4.1 Sense 4+
Ever since I installed the update to 4.1 I've been having major issues with my desire x. * The keyboard disappears frequently while typing, sometimes I can't get it back without closing the app and restarting. * When I exit a lot of apps, but most notably any of the browsers (I use Firefox and Chrome but have also ...
53456
I was given an used HTC desire, doesn't boot, how can I reinstall it?
I never tweaked an android phone. I was told to turn it on by pushing both the power button and volume down button. I'm not sure if it has been rooted, I can read "clockworkmod" when I go into recovery. Here is the whole phone and the text displayed. The third image is what I get when I go into the "recovery" menu. ![S...
10244
How can I turn off the “allow automatic updating” for **all** apps?
Recently Google started to check the “allow automatic updating” for their apps without being asked, which I hate. I have to deactivate it for each app separately. But more importantly this pushed Google Books onto my phone, which I don´t need and wastes precious 4 MB internal memory. And here comes the nasty twist: Goo...
10245
Will CyanogenMod run on the HTC ChaCha, and is it stable?
Has anyone tried to install CyanogenMod on the HTC ChaCha? What is the level of compatibility I should expect from it with with CyanogenMod?
49868
How can I open a `.rar` file if Solid Explorer fails?
I have the app Solid Explorer installed but the .rar file doesn't seem to be opening properly. Which tool can I use to extract .rar files properly? OS: 4.1.1 Device: S3
21539
How can I make anonymous calls for everyone but contact list?
I want to show my caller id to everyone in my contact list but be anonymous for new numbers... do you know a method/app?
21534
Hide "Successfully Updated" notifications from Google Play/Market
I have a lot of apps on auto-update and I _really_ don't care when most of them update. I almost always have 3 notifications saying some app has successfully updated. Is there any way I can the notifications off? I'm on Android 2.3.5, Motorola Electrify. I _think_ I have the latest version of Market since it updated to...
49865
Locked Nexus 7 - no forgotten password option
My girlfriend forgot her password on her Nexus 7 and can't remember it. It's written everywhere on the web that you can use the gmail login after 5 wrong passwords but it doesn't seem to work anymore! It doesn't ask for the gmail account and never shows the forgotten password option. I have tried to repeat the process ...
49866
How did can I find important partions of any android devices?
Please Help Me !!! How did can I find important partions of any android device . Using adb or fastboot . Such as, boot, recovery, etc... I mean to backup any androdi device rom . I have tried with "ls /dev/block/" . Then I see many things. ![That is the output of "ls /dev/block/"](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NhAIe.png) I'...
21530
Calendar app from google not available
I just upgrade my Samsung Galaxy s2 and was expecting to use the new Calendar app from Google itself. Here is a screenshot http://cdn.pocket-lint.com/images/4zGC/google-android-ice-cream-sandwich- review-14.jpg?20111121-150627 It seems not to be included in the upgrade and strangely enough not downloadable from the pla...
21531
"share via" doesn't offer me mail as an option in some apps, though it does in others
I want to use the (e)mail rather than the gmail app to share things, but in some apps this is not offered as an option. It is in gallery, but not in business calendar. It is in gtasks, but not in signnow. I use my phone mainly for business, so want to send invites to meetings and send signed documents from my work emai...
21532
i7500 Unlock Button Broken
My i7500 doesn't unlock anymore (the screen unlock). I have a feeling the actual, physical button is broken, because the phone is on and responds to the power button being held down, but won't unlock. Things I tried that failed: * Rebooting does nothing. * I tried the sqlite thing (updating one of the settings so t...
21533
HDMI mirroring on non-root EVO
Is there any way to enable full HDMI mirroring on the HTC Evo 4g that doesn't require root? I currently don't have the capability to root my phone as my charging port is broken so any suggestion along those lines is not an option.
77394
Galaxy S3 showing messages are not sending when they are
Title says it all to be honest Have a galaxy s3 rooted stock jelly bean 4.3 I've been doing some mods recently (not my own just downloaded) I've undone the most recent ones I've done as only recently the problems started Haven't you done a restore via CWM as don't want to completely lose the changes I've made But text ...
68476
What could be the source of error for this kind of android wireless (wifi) disconnection?
Recently there was wifi connection problem for my LG G2 (Android 4.4.2). It has internet connection and was able to connect to AP but sometimes it faces connection drop, no wifi connected although the wifi trigger was still on. During the connection drop, the phone appears to linked to wifi, but i noticed there is no d...
68477
media.log process is not see
I am using KK version with root enabled. I want to enable media.log. I have checked ro.test_harness, it is set 1. The command ps media will only show mediaserver but not media.log process. dumpsys media.log does nothing please help me what may be the mistake.
67626
Where to place .mp4 files in Nexus 7?
I have connected my Nexus 7 to my Macbook, and I am using the app Android File Transfer. I want to place an .mp4 movie, but I am not sure where to place it. I have tried placing it in the Movies folder, but then when I go into my Nexus and go to Play Movies and TV, is not there. Where am I supposed to place that file, ...
67624
How to upgrade to 4.4 from 4.3 (Samsung Galaxy S4, already rooted)
So for a while I've been getting the update message, and not bothered and now it's getting annoying. It is rooted to 4.3 currently, but when I click install it just takes me to TWRP (I think that's what is called) and I am not sure where to go from here, if I am even on the right track. Thanks.
67622
Shell script to reboot into recovery and install zip
Okay, without getting too deep into details, I'm looking to automate the installation of a flashable zip (must be flashed from recovery). For now, I can use the command "reboot recovery" in a shell script to bring me into TWRP, but I'm not sure how to tell TWRP to install something automatically. I know this is possibl...
67621
can I use SP_Flash_Tool on Alcatel V860
is it possible to flash Vodafone Smart 2 with SP_Flash_Tool? and if not is there any other tool that will allow me to? since I can't use Recovery Mode nor Download(fastboot) Mode I accidentally formatted it!
24331
Add contact without using "Google account"?
When I got my phone, I imported my old contacts by writing a small program that uses the contacts API. That worked great, and all my contacts were stored locally on the phone (sync with Google is turned off). Now I need to add a new contact manually through the standard contacts menu. I _only_ get the option to add the...
24335
Get Facebook app to use full screen in Android 2.3?
Is it possible to make the Facebook app in Android 2.3 use the full screen? I remember being able to do this on a different device with Android 1.6 but I can't find a way to do it with Android 2.3.
24337
How do I tether over wifi in rooted Xperia x8?
I would like to tether over wifi rooted Xperia X8 running Android 2.1. I used wifi tether app but I just saw error message "Sorry, but your kernel does note have all necessary feathers for running this application." What kind of setting should I change?
2948
Is it possible to change the swipe unlock screen on the Galaxy S series?
Is there any way to change the default swipe unlock screen on a galaxy S phone? I find that unlocking the screen usually requires a few attempts and is difficult for me to do with just one hand (heh, ironically the screen is too large to swipe across). I'm currently using a Captivate.
24339
Galaxy S3 cell standby is eating my battery
My battery on my new S3 seems to be being eaten up by the cell standby using more than 50%. I appear to get a decent signal on the phone. Does anyone have any idea why this figure would be so high?
24338
Google Play Music remove pinned offline music quicker
When starting with the Google Music (or Play Music) app I've selected quite a few albums for offline syncing over time. Is there a way to quickly get an overview of my offline music and remove it? When having the "offline music" view filter on I see tons of songs that I've to deselect one-by-one and I don't seem to fin...
2945
Which method of wireless tether uses the least amount of power? Bluetooth or Wifi?
If I'm going to wireless tehter to my Android phone what method drains the battery the least? Wifi or Bluetooth?
50223
Converting an existing user to a restricted profile
With Android 4.3 comes a new feature, _restricted profiles_. It allows creating new special "restricted" users, for which an admin user can control access to apps. However, in addition to my own admin user, I already have a secondary user for my kid, which has all of the user-specific data, such as saved games. If I cr...
50225
How are Googles OTA (over the air) updates delivered/notified?
I've got a Nexus 4 (but this question relates to all eligible devices) currently running Android 4.2. However Android 4.3 was announced a few days ago. * I've run `Check for Updates` * I've followed the tips to checkin † * I've done the trick to "Force Stop" the _Google Service Framework_ app and then pressed "Cl...
58758
Odin - flash only /system partition
Tablet Samsung Galaxy Note, already rooted with CF_Auto_root using Odin. I'm trying to make a custom /system partition. Only preinstall 2 apps and one native binary. Can I do that using odin? I haven't found a tutorial confirming that you can make a odin flasheable image containing only one partition. I've managed to m...
58759
Rotate Nexus 5 upside down?
I have a Nexus that I'd like to set up on a stand while I have it plugged in. To do this, I have to rotate the phone 180 degrees. Unfortunately, Android on the phone does not seem to support this. This works fine on my Nexus 7, but not on the Nexus 5. Is there some setting that I can change to enable this? The phone wi...
58755
Android KitKat Bug With Default Browser Actions
I'm having a problem with my nexus 5 and I'm getting mad: I installed _Dice player_ as usual, after a factory reset, but _Dolphin browser_ doesn't ask me which app should it use to play videos (from mobile youtube or other sites). How can I reset the default app? I tried to look into settings-app-reset to default but n...
58751
Applications Permissions Manager for Kit Kat 4.4.2
Before KitKat 4.4.2 there were a variety of Applications Permissions Manager. They worked but with the release if KitKat 4.4.2 they no longer work. This was a non root application so it ran on non rooted phones. The ability to disable permissions on Applications is very useful as some need way to many permissions. Unfo...
79169
Android phone working as a WiFi hotspot - how to restart WAN 3G connection on request from a WiFi Client
I'm using an Android mobile phone as a WiFi access point (hotspot) to share my 3G connection with a few laptops. Unfortunately the 3G provider (Polish Aero2) uses a non-standard authentication scheme, in which it requires every ca. 60 minutes to connect to the particular website, enter the CAPTCHA code and the restart ...
79164
Analyse performance / profile Android System? Why is the system slow?
My Android 4.2.1 tablet is slow, it wasn’t when purchased. As the reason is often the software, I was looking for a tool to analyse the performance _of the whole system_ , but couldn’t find any. What I tried: * CPU usage monitoring: Only current or accumulated CPU usage * An app that alerts when any app uses more C...
79165
HTC One Remix - Disabling Zoe slide shows that play automatically in Gallery app
I have disabled Zoe on my HTC One Remix, but in the gallery app, an annoying video starts to play with my photos, a bunch of filters and some annoying song. I can mute the audio, but I can't make the slideshow stop. When I try to click on it to see if there's a way to disable it, it just touts the Zoe features and trie...
79162
Help me identify, root, and install custom recovery my tablet
My friend gave a tablet. I want to root and tweak it so I can use it but after 6 hours of searching I gave up. How do I root this and find out what device this is? After hours of surfing I ended up to this tablet models: * WM8850-MID * RS2906-MID * (Touchmate) TM-MID730 - I tried the rooting process of this unit ...
79160
How to delete or re-associate duplicate internal storage
I had 2 seperate accounts on my Nexus 7 (2012). Over the time it became sluggish and I decided to completly wipe it once and start fresh. After formatting system, data, cache and dalvik and installing the new rom the second user account was gone. However there are still 2 partitions available to choose from. Opened fro...
79161
Asus nexus 7 security settings has clearing credentials greyed out and can't handle device adminstrators
When looking at settings...security, I neither can clear credentials nor change device administrators. Clear credentials is greyed out and there is no option to change the device administration, who is listed as "Android device administrator". Why? What can be done? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur....
77309
Is there a way to know the actual permissions of an app now before installing?
I'm not a fan of the current so-called "simplified" permissions in the Play store, and would like a way to check the exact permissions of an app before installing. This need not be a tool that does the installation itself, I just need a site or app that helps me look up the exact permissions from the app before I insta...
41980
How I can send signal from android mobile through speaker?
Would you please let me know how I can send signal from android mobile through speaker ? Please let me know if you need more clarification . Thanks in advance .
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Password for Android SDK
I've downloaded the Android SDK for windows. On unzipping it I'm asked for a password for com.android.ide.eclipse.trace... Where do I find this?
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Can i configure one app to run over a VPN
I have an app that I want to run over a VPN but the rest of the apps/system to run over the normal network. Is this possible? and if so how? Thanks
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mini samsung 3 Android 4.1.1 youtube problem
I have mini samsung 3 Android 4.1.1 Iphone. Over the last week I'm getting 'this video is not supported in this device' in most youtube vids. This never happened before, I was capeable of watching youtube in a browser and through an app but now its just giving an error msg. When I try to update the flash, the adobflash...
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Performing key combinations in connectbot?
Does anybody know how to perform key combinations in ConnectBot? Examples: `Ctrl+Z` `Ctrl+F2` `Ctrl+Alt+Del`
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Galaxy S II - USB debugging not turning off
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II. Instead of Samsung Kies, I have installed MyPhoneExplorer to use for synchronization. This required me to enable USB debugging. After I turn it off and connect Kies again, it still tells me I am in the wrong mode. Please note that: * I have made several tries, with reboot(s) * Even wit...
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What happens with the installed apps when you switch Google Account on a phone?
I am going to buy a new Android phone. I would like to give my current one to my wife when I do this. She already owns an Android phone so she has her own Google account. I am just wondering what happens if I switch Android account to my current phone. Will she be able to use the installed apps or only the ones she bou...
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How can I run multiple copies of the same app?
On iPhone it's very easy to clone an app (running multiple copies of the app on the same device); e.g.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4f_aLSRnQ8 Is it possible to do this on Android?
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MTS N790 APN setting for GSM Network
I have MTS N790, it is a dual sim mobile one is CDMA and other is GSM .Now I have one mts CDMA sim and one Aircel GSM sim .Here I can not set access point setting for GSM sim. I can add new apn for CDMA but for GSM there is no option to set ApN. Anyone can help? ![menu](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ez7HBm.png) when I selec...