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46355
Kindle Fire HD 8.9 stuck in boot logo after root
After rooting my KFHD, which was successful, I rebooted into TWRP. The screen went off after a while and did not respond to any buttons, so I hard reset it. Since then, KFHD has been stuck on boot screen (orange, not blue). ADB is offline, fastboot won't find the KFHD, anyone knows what is going on? **EDIT** : I have n...
49127
Flashing new rom, are old files deleted or hidden?
I'm not sure whether I'm doing something wrong or it's something normal. I had CM9 on my Galaxy s3 and decided to try another rom (Paranoid). I didn't like the new one I installed and downloaded another (Carbon). But I am noticing that my internal storage is close to being full now. But when I browse the phone from my ...
46358
How to enable SD MSC mount in Jelly Bean?
Since upgrading to CyanogenMod 10, the dropdown notification when I connect my phone to the computer no longer appears. How do I mount the SD card via USB MSC in Jelly Bean? Note that the drive still appears to the computer, just empty. My phone is an Xperia Arc S. Update: I see no mass storage mode under USB connectio...
49122
What to do if Galaxy S2 firmware upgrade failed and the phone is not working at all?
I was upgrading my Galaxy S2 from Gingerbread 2.2.3 to Jelly Bean 4.1.2. In the middle of the process the USB cable just got disconnected and I only see a picture of mobile connected to a PC and a warning symbol in the center. I have tried hard-resetting it but its not working.
1898
Media Player with Chapters Support
Is there a MediaPlayer with Chapter Marker support? I want to listen to audio books and the Economist Audio podcast (> 7 hours/episode).
1899
How to login to Htcsense.com
I heard HTC is providing online services via HTCSense.com. I have HTC Desire phone. How do I login to this site. when I open it it asks for authentication :( **Update:** The service is live now. I just checked. Currently only two phones are supported: `Desire HD` and `Desire Z`. Heck I need for Desire :(
1894
What does the pressure sensor measure?
What kind of pressure does it measure? Air pressure? Finger pressure on the touchscreen?
1891
Android market - Application downloading problem
I am accessing an Android market and trying to download Free applications, when i have tried to download any application by clicking on "Install" button. When i click on "Download" button, it always shows the downloading application with the message : "Starting Download", i am seeing this message since last 2 hours, bu...
81062
Pictures are missing in Internal memory in Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
_Tab Model - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P3100, Android version - 4.1.1_ Files in the DCIM folder both Pictures & Videos are missing in the internal memory. I'm sure that I haven't deleted them. I tried below options, but no positive results: 1. Tried connected to my Windows 7 PC, but its detected as Portable Media Devic...
81064
What can I do about apps disappearing with Link2SD and FolderMount?
I have been using Link2SdPlus and FolderMount Pro for a few weeks, with no problem with folder mount (awesome). But Link2sd Plus makes some of my APKs disabled. I mean: in appdrawer it shows, but in `Settings > Apps` it doesn't. For example, suppose my APK is Instagram and I try to re-link the APK or lib files. Nothing...
81065
Galaxy XCover2 keeps shutting down(and occationally restarting) on standby
My Galaxy Xcover2 keeps shutting down when on standby and sometimes - though rarely - when in use. Before this started to happen my phone complained of some sort of filesystem corruption on the SD card. After formatting the SD card I started having problems with it shutting down on standby. It reboots occationally, but...
11726
Gingerbread ROM for Nook Color?
Does anyone know a good place to get a Gingerbread mod for Nook Color?
57163
My WIFI doesn't work
I have a Samsung Galaxy Stellar from Verizon. It's unrooted. I can connect to a Wi-Fi network (input the network security key, etc). However, I can't use the network. I've tried it over three different networks and none of them worked. I've also done a factory reset still it doesn't work. It worked just fine until a fe...
57161
Prs t2 not recognized in pc
I tried to root my Sony PRS-T2 using this guide (which is in Spanish). I tried installing `rupor-enable-asec`, and the command prompt said it was successful. I restarted as I was asked to do – but then something when wrong: my PRS-T2 didn't load after the opening book screen. The arrows rotated endlessly; I waited for ...
57167
HTC Rhyme keeps shutting down full cache on start
I have an HTC Rhyme, that has been working fine until I updated to the latest version of watsapp. After the update, my phone suddenly switches off like it ran out of battery. Furthermore upon starting, the phone seems to have loaded a host of apps I hardly ever use. The apps show up in task manager>Advanced>Running App...
57164
Upgrading chinese tablet from ICS to Jelly bean
I recently bought a Chinese tablet. It is cheap. The name of the tablet is Soulycin S8 Elite Edition. I want to upgrade it from ICS to jelly bean. Please help me.
57165
Switching app with physical keyboard, with one click "alt + tab"
I love android's exensive support for keyboard, even "app switching" works almost exactly as in Windows/Mac OS/Some graphical Linux disitros. When you click "alt+tab" it shows: ![Swiching app monit](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rnML7.png) But what bothers me is that after you click "alt + tab" this window shows "actual app...
43651
If you root a phone can you still get the upgrades to to the O/S?
If I root my Motorola Droid Razr M, can I still get O/S upgrades? If so, will they just happen automatically? Or do I need to install them (and if so where might I find instructions for that) ?
43650
If I root a Droid ( Razr M) does it get factory reset (erasing all installed apps, etc.)?
I'm considering rooting my Razr M. If I do that but don't install an alternate ROM, will this erase anything on my phone or simply "unlock it"?
57168
How to debug "wlan_wake kernel wakelock" on an unrooted device?
The question is as short as the title. I've a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 & it has started showing issues where the CPU remains in lowest possible frequency (250Mhz) and it doesn't go to deep sleep. I tried uninstalling all the apps that I installed in last 2 days but I can still see the issues. Searching on google isn't hel...
43656
Disable notification sounds for email
Is it possible to disable the **notification sound** for emails while still keeping the notification light and status bar notification? I'm interested in this setting for a Motorola Photon (Gingerbread).
17079
I don't know what my credential storage password is. Can anybody help?
I want to change the VPN on my Samsung Galaxy S but it keeps asking me for my credential storage password. Does anybody know how I get this?
17075
Phone will not vibrate for incoming text messages
No matter what I do, I can't get my phone to vibrate for text messages anymore. I am running Cyanogenmod 7.1.0. It vibrates for phone calls and for haptic feedback, so there's obviously nothing wrong with the hardware or notifications in general. * Settings → Sound → Vibrate: Always * Stock messaging app → Settings...
17076
My Droid phone won't sync my email subfolders automatically
In order to read or even know I have emails in my Outlook subfolders, I have to open each subfolder individually and allow it to sync. This is very time consuming. Is there a way to set up the email so it auto synchs my subfolders? I tried the select all option but it doesn't work.
17077
Is there a widget available that duplicates the Launcher Pro Calendar Agenda widget?
Here's what I'm talking about: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QaJGK.jpg) I want a widget that shows me an agenda of my Google calendar just like this. But I'm not using Launcher Pro anymore, I'm now on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and am using the stock ICS launcher, so I need a new widget to replac...
52600
How can I transfer my all contacts from old HTC Wildfifre android 2.1 to LG Optimus Vu
I just want to transfer all contacts from old HTC Wildfire with android version 2.1 to new LG Optimus Vu with android version 4.0. I have used different apps but still I am unable to transfer contacts and an unexpected error occures. Another issue is that I can't move contacts to SD card because LG Optimus Vu does not ...
17072
Does rooting Kindle Fire disable your default Kindle Fire functionality?
I am thinking on getting a Kindle Fire due to the good reviews and the price tag. I see that there are a lot of links showing you how to root your Kindle Fire so that you can have regular Android OS and be able to benefit from the Android Market. My objective is to be able to **have both worlds running side by side**. ...
60779
I need help with backingup data and doing a factory reset
How do i back up data for apps, such as games? If so,is it safe to factory data reset? I'm basically wanting to know how to save my data and still be able to reset my tablet.
60771
Does anyone sell new smartphones with root access "preinstalled"?
Is there a company that sells new phones with root access enabled? Maybe a manufacturer, retailer or any other business... of course if the retailer roots the phone it might viod the manufacturer's warranty but for instance I as a customer would not mind this because I would want to root the phone anyways.
60776
My "Avast: Mobile" security is giving me massive warnings about Trojans such as: "Android:SMSSend-DC[trj]"
I got these warnings on my Samsung phone by the "Avast: Mobile" Security application about having malware (mostly trojans). So I scanned my phone and Avast said that i had over 50 applications infected with at least 20 malwares each. Is this a malware of some sort that hit all my applications? Or just hit Avast? I down...
9699
Unlocking Nexus One without pressing the power button
The power button on my Nexus One doesnt work smoothly any more, sometimes taking nearly half a dozen attempts before the unlock screen appears on the phone. I was wondering is there is any other way to invoke the unlock screen on my phone, apart from pressing the power button. I have Gingerbread 2.3.4 on my phone.
9696
All calendar events disappeared
Saturday at 10pm I checked the calendar and my events were there. When later, at 1am I checked again, all the events in the android calendar disappeared, while in the web calendar are still there. How I can restore them? I disabled autosync and did a manual sync, let some day to pass, did not resold the problem.
62737
List of supported A/V and Image Codecs
Using ADB, is it possible to obtain a list of audio, video and image codecs supported on a given device? Whether or not they physically play is another story. I'm just trying to poke the device and get a list back so I can attempt to play whatever, say Nexus 5 supports. Thanks.
62736
Screen size off after porting ROM to my phone. How can I fix X and Y values of the screen?
I am trying to port JB 4.1.2 to my phone using a kernel from another phone of the same spec as mine. I have 98% of things working but the screen is probably the most troublesome. CPU MT6577 Android version 4.0.4 ICS Phones Display is an LG 720x1280 but not sure exactly which one. The Screen driver is contained in the k...
62735
Sim-Toolkit is missing from app drawer
I am running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) on an Nexus 4. A day before I changed from Dalvik to ART, and after the restart, I noticed that the Sim Toolkit is missing! How do I get it back?
54609
Where is android syncing my photo's to?
I just got an android and have it synced to my google account, the problem is that it is syncing my photo's to I don't know where on my google account, which is very bad because I take pictures of sensitive documents for my job. Every once in a while I get a notice that these synced photos are ready to share. I've look...
62733
Smart e Machine tablet stuck on "Boot into recovery..." screen
So I finally got my first android tablet, some cheap brand "Smart e Machine". It has android 4.0 on it. They just barely have a website and no type of support pages or anything, and apparently the phone number listed is for the company that designed their web page. But anyways, It was working fine, but I decided to do ...
62731
Transferring videos from Android to iOS Camera Roll
Trying to find the easiest method of getting home videos (up to 3 minutes long) taken on my Nexus 5 (Android) phone and sending it over the internet to the family to save to their iOS (iPhone/iPad) camera roll. Needs to be quite idiot proof on the receiving end (for the family) Ideally it will compress the video so it ...
58383
Permission denied when trying to mount USB storage
I'm trying to mount USB storage using the "Terminal Emulator" app with the following commands: `mount -t vfat -o rw /dev/block/sd* /storage/usb1` or `su mount -t vfat -o rw /dev/block/sd* /storage/usb1` But I get a `permission denied` message. I've tried different su binaries. One of them is: http://e2e.ti.com/support/...
54607
Nexus 4 - How to change led configuration?
How to change led colors and configuration in the Android settings without lightflow in Nexus 4?
62739
Access Internet via Bluetooth from Windows 7 Desktop to Android 2.3.5 Mobile phone
Hi need to know How do we Access Internet via Bluetooth from Windows 7 Desktop PC to Android 2.3.5 Mobile phone? Please advice step by step solution and Thanks in advance. When I was raising this question, found "How to use PC internet on Android mobile via Bluetooth [duplicate] 1" but it don't have the complete step b...
20567
HTC G2 crashes, comes back on falsely saying battery level is 0%
Recently my G2 has started dying whenever I use it for more than 5 consecutive minutes. When I reboot it I need to plug into a power source or it will not reboot and it reports that I have 0% battery even though I actually may have 95% or more. Removing the battery does not help - only a 5-minute wait period - could it...
20560
My Galaxy S II is not properly allowing me to use USB storage mode - how can I fix this?
My phone Samsung Galaxy S2 is giving me issues with 2 removable drives(Drive E and F) shown on my computer. It also doesn't allow me to connect to USB mode. Has anyone had this issue before with Samsung Galaxy S2?
48741
Is Samsung Note 10.1 a rooted device?
Is Samsung Note 10.1 a rooted device? Some apps require this option.
48747
Downgrade Galaxy S Duos from ICS to Gingerbread
I want to downgrade my Galaxy S Duos from ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) 4.0 to Gingerbread. How do I do this?
29329
Successfully activated USB host mode using terminal emulator; now mass storage won't work
I have a Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2 . I've recently been digging into USB host mode and I finally activated it. However when I connect my phone to the PC it doesn't give me a notification about "USB connected". It only charges the phone (that means it's connected). * * * How I activate USB host mode : ...
57839
Error code (ERR_ACCESS_DENIED) Local HTML file on SD card with Chrome
I cannot access local HTML files at external SD card on my Lenovo S6000 within Chrome. It is mounted at /mnt/extSdCard. Browsing to file:///mnt/extSdCard does show this message: > The file at file:///storage/sdcard0/foo/bar.html is not readable. It may > have been removed, moved, or file permissions may be preventing a...
57835
I have multiple Gmail accounts; how do I tell which contacts belong to which Gmail account?
I have several Gmail accounts running on Android via the Gmail for Android app. When I open my contacts, they are **all** together, and I don't know who belongs to which Gmail address. I thought that the different colours of the "no photo" placeholders to the left of the contact's name in the contact manager possibly w...
57837
How can I upload photos from an external HD to Google+?
I have 40K photos on my desktop that I'd like to archive/upload on Google+ Photos or flickr. The desktop uploaders don't make this easy, i.e. 999 photo limit to Picasa Album uploads or 200 photo limit in Flickr WebUploader. Is there any way to "mount" the HD as an external/network drive to an Android device, "sym link"...
57832
Samsung Galaxy Note 1 /sdcard/ folder tree
Hi I am searching for the factory folder tree for Samsung Galaxy Note 1. I want the folder tree, so I can perform adb shell commands to access these directories. In a quest of recovering data. e.g. `cd /sdcard/music/` QtADB hangs. On ADB cmd prompt, there's nothing happening after following command. ![enter image descr...
78408
Tablet boot in recovery mode always
I have flashed TWRP Recovery and after getting in recovery mode my tablet only boot in recovery mode all time I'm pressing powerkey only but tablet boots in recovery mode only help please :( I have proscan plt4315-pl tablet and installed TWRP recovery from this tutorial http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?topic=7389...
78407
Tasker - Advance Settings - Export App Package Name?
I've deactivated beginner mode on tasker and noticed now when I try exporting a task as an application it requires a Package name, I've tried following their instructions and have been unsuccessful, I don't want to go back to beginner mode therefore it is not an option Does anyone know what's needed in the Package name...
78404
Will I get OTA updates after installing Android L Developer preview
I installed Android L developer preview on my Nexus 5. Now I was wondering if I still would get over-the-air updates. If not is there a way of fixing this? Thank you up front
78403
No auto-brightness option in LG L90 dual
My L90 has **no auto-brightness option**. Could anyone please suggest a way to fix the issue?
59470
Receiving: application not configured for billing, for a valid game
I have a game installed on my Android 4.4.2 I am already playing the game, and I received the message: **this version of the application is not configured for billing through Google Play** when I tried to spend cash to buy things. I tried searching for an answer, but everyone seemed to be testing their own app and rece...
59476
Getting unwanted message "There are trespassing signs. Check it in Observer Settings screen."
"There are trespassing signs. Check it in Observer Settings screen." This is the above message that I am getting whenever I open a new app on my Android 4.1.2 Samsung Galaxy Grand DUOS. This has started suddenly when my child was just playing a simple ABC kind of rhymes. Following things have been tried by me, in the g...
59474
Application for randomly deleting files
I like to listen to my music randomly, so I have an application on PC that can upload random part of my music collection to my Android phone. But sometimes I run out of space while not near the PC, so I would like to delete a random part of the uploaded music. Is there an app for that? In other words, I'd like to have ...
67819
Stop Android connecting to external USB storage device
I have a car adapter with 2 USB ports, 1 of the devices is a continuos recording camera (with an SD card in it) and the other device is my Android phone (Sony Xperia, Android 4.3). However, when I connect both devices to the adapter the continuos recording camera stops recording and shows 'external storage' on the scre...
67814
disconnect gmail when cheked in from another mobile
I checked in to my g-mail using a friends mobile. Now that I exited from my g-mail the friends phone seems connected to my Google account. How do I disconnect my account from that phone? now I can't check in from my own android phone , please help urgently.. thx
67817
Reinstall OS on Karbonn A1+
I have Karbonn A1+, android system of my phone totally hanged. i want format my phone and reinstall operating system. please suggest me method. (Android Operating System : Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
67816
problem in mounting sd card in karbonn A4+
I have a karbonn A4+ android phone. I tried mounting sd card but it shows a message that "sd card damaged please format" . I formatted the sd card but no use. i am not able to use camera. please help....
24398
How can I disable shortcuts from being created after install from Google Play?
I own a Galaxy S2 with the Samsung ICS stock, and I've noticed when I download an application from Google Play (Market) it installs it and automatically places the app shortcut on the first free space it finds on the launcher front. Is there any way to disable this feature?
29494
Is there anyway I can disable the posting of app shortcuts on my home-screen when an app is installed?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How can I disable shortcuts from being created after install from Google > Play? Every time I install an app a shortcut gets created on my home-screen, I don't want this to happen so I am wondering if there is a way to prevent the creation of shortcuts unless I want them created.
641
Android phone lost, what data can I get onto new phone?
Sorry about the clumsy question. My Android HTC Magic was lost/stolen last night. I had an unlock swipe code, power-on SIM code and have called the phone company and had it blocked, so not too concerned about the phone itself being used by someone else. What I am thinking about is when I get a new phone, what data/info...
1536
The loud speaker on my Samsung Captivate stopped working! Is my phone broken or can I fix it myself?
The speaker at the back of my phone, used for ringing and playing sound without headphones, is completely silent. Do I need to have it repaired?
1535
shutting down hasn't finished (2.1)
my battery was getting flat so HTC Desire 2.1 decided to shut down. That's fine but the shutting down never finished. Put it on charger. And when clicking Power Off nothing happens. The phone is slow to operate. Is there anything else I can do except taking the battery off?
1533
How can I access the /android_asset/ folder on my phone?
or in other words: 1. Where is it? 2. Can I access it without root access? I've been searching in ASTRO file manager but I can't find it. What is the full path?
23148
How does the safe/fastboot/recovery mode differ from the normal as seen from windows pc?
This is a related question to: How to install fastboot drivers? I have trouble using the command line fastboot program. I think that I don't have the correct drivers installed. How can I verify this? What there should be on device manager -> driver details when you are in fastboot mode? What is the correct term for thi...
23147
Copy Text from SMS pulls wrong text
On my ICS 4.0.4 Nexus S when I go to a message that I've just sent to a person and select it, then 'Copy Text' and somewhere else 'Paste' the text it seems to pull the 4th/5th message above the one I've selected. However it only does this behaviour 2 out of every 3 times or so, I can't reproduce it at will. Is there a ...
648
Is there any way to get Swype on my Moto Droid?
Is there anyway to get Swype from outside the Market? Its not available there, and I see its already running on Droid X, so I was thinking it'd probably work on Droid as well.
28497
during reboot stuck on "Samsung" logo
After installing CM9 on my Samsung Galaxy S+ (Plus) it gets stuck in the "SAMSUNG" screen whenever I restart, the very first screen (I guess). I have to press the Power button 10 seconds to restart when I come to that point. Did someone discover that kind of problem before, how can I solve the issue?
22230
How can I forward a port when using PdaNet?
I'm using PdaNet to connect my laptop to the Internet. From there I'm using an ethernet cable and Internet conection sharing to connect my PS3 for online gaming. Works pretty good for most games, but one in particular will not connect to the server. I need to know how to adjust the router settings when (I think) the ph...
10422
How to fix broken display on Samsung Galaxy Tab?
My Samsung Galaxy Tab felt on the street and the glass on the touch screen is broken. The display still works fine, but it is "danger to touch it", especially for kids. When I visited repair shop, they asked for the price almost equal to the price of new device. As it seems to work still fine, my hypothesis is that onl...
77539
Is there a hardware or software limitation to how long smartphone can record video?
Besides the obvious battery and storage limitations, are there any limits to how long can a smartphone record video? For example, could the image sensor overheat after an hour or more? Would the camera software explode?
77538
cannot change languange on external keyboard
I have a smart tv (pilot) which run android 4.0.2 . I connected it an external keyboard (through USB). I have English and Hebrew in the keyboard. The problem is that I cannot switch language through "alt+shift" . In the android keyboard I can switch through the GUI in the tv , but not through the external keyboard. Wha...
77533
Is there a way to divert calls during a time interval?
I want to know if there is a way to set-up my phone so that from 8:30 to 17:00 the calls are diverted?
77531
Unexplicable battery draining on Galaxy Nexus
Okay, so first some details: * Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM version) * Stock rom (rooted) * Brand new stock battery (1750mah) I started suffering from unexplainable battery draining a few months ago. And with that I mean draining from fully charged to empty in less than 10 hours with almost no usage at all. I must a...
77535
Qi Charger is Cycling
I have a Samsung S5 with a WOWTOU receiver. It was working fine, but after a week or so, it now cycles, even when the S5's battery is not full. I've tried multiple different brands of Qi transmitters, and they all do the same thing. It does get hot at times, but there is no correlation with the temperature and the cycl...
10426
Can't access emails in Gmail labels
This is a problem that suddenly appeared (or rather didn't!) on my Nexus One running Cyanogenmod 7. It was fine and then all of a sudden I could no longer load any emails in any of the labels, it just says "loading conversations" but never loads or times out. Search is affected the same way. I don't often have to use l...
24695
Why sometimes does my lower menu (ADWLauncher - Dockbar) disappears?
I have the following Android Desktop, using Cyanogenmod: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/q82CD.png) Sometimes, I don't remember how or why, it becomes like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/q8fnu.png) As you can see, the lower menu (dockbar) just disappears, and onl...
9312
How can I verify the authenticity of an apk file I downloaded?
The latest update of Google Maps is unavailable in my country, so I downloaded a version by googling for "Google Maps 5.4.0 apk". I did in fact find it, but now I wonder how I can tell if this is in fact the same version as in the market. How can I be sure that it hasn't been tampered with? Are apps signed in any way? ...
79467
Which BusyBox is legitimate on Play Store?
BusyBox is a collection of *nix utilities. I am attempting to install it via the Play Store (I've had a lot of trouble in the past trying to cross-compile BusyBox). The problem I am having: there are six or eight apps using that name, and I cannot tell which (if any) is legitimate. The desktop search is search?q=busybo...
33048
Galaxy Nexus slow on WiFi wakeup
Performance question here : my Galaxy Nexus is really slow right after I connect it to a WiFi network after long periods not being connected to the internet. That doesn't happen on EDGE or on 4G, and after a while it goes back to normal. My first guess for the culprit is : the low latency of WiFi networks, combined wit...
55159
Is there a way to change apps shown in s-view window on Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
I have the note 3 and the s-view case. Its great but only lets you have a few widgets accessible from the lock scree. Is there any way to change or customize these widgets?
55158
Suppress "autoplay" when external USB drive connected
On some phones, when an external USB drive is connected to the phone, there is sort of an autoplay function where it automatically brings up the "My Files" screen. Is there a way to suppress this? This occurs on my Note 2 with Android version 4.1.2, but not on my Note 1 with version 4.0.4. Just to be clear, I want the ...
79460
Note 3 on OSX. Stuck in "Connected as a media device"
I'm studying tutorials on Android development. After struggling to get an AVD running on my system, I'm using my personal cell (A Note 3 on Verizon) to test the small programs I'm writing. I enabled developer options and USB Debugging on my phone. When I connect it to my computer (an iMac running OSX), it behaves as mo...
28143
type "adb shell su" in terminal (cmd in win or console in Linux ) let the terminal hang
I just want to input more shell commands after typing `adb shell su`, but the terminal just return an "#". It appears to be unresponsive to further commands. How can I solve this problem? Recompile the `su` binary? Any other suggestions? Other information: I use `ddmlib` to communication with Android phone, if I use `d...
55157
Automatically have my frequently-used apps handy
I recently wiped and re-installed my phone. In so doing, I lost my home screen layout. In any event, my layout wasn't all that great. What I'm looking for is an app/other method that would determine which apps I use most frequently and place them on my home screen automatically. I imagine this would need to be either a...
3891
How can I abort a voice mis-dialed call?
When I use voice dialing, the wrong contact is selected often enough that I'd like a chance to abort the call before it starts. If I tap the call button on my headset, it seems to transfer the call back to the phone; by the time I reach for the phone, and hang up, I've left a missed call on a random person's phone. Wha...
55150
Alarm Volume On A Motorola Citrus
I'm using a Motorola Citrus. Basically my alarm volume is low. It is low in settings, but it is even lower, barely audible when I run a timer. In settings I have the volume bar maxed out. I also have the volume bar maxed out when I press the volume button on the upper right side of the phone The phone is fully charged....
79469
How to change Android's default key press sound?
The phone is rooted, I tried changing the file/s; /system/media/audio/ui/*.ogg and their permissions; -rw-r--r-- but still plays the default. Restarting the phone doesn't work also. Am I missing something?
28145
Samsung Kies not connecting with phone
I am trying to upgrade the firmware for my Galaxy S Plus. I have KIES SW installed in my PC, but when I try to connect my phone to the PC, KIES is not recognizing the phone. The phone's USB debugging is switched off, USB mode switched to Samsung KIES. Is there anything I can do?
73340
Insert images into notes in pdf files
I want to insert a note in pdf files that contain images. Is there a way of doing this or something like this in pdf files using android?
73347
No WiFi connection on Note 3 after update to 4.4.2
I recently updated my SM-N9005 note 3 to the 4.4.2 kitkat firmware(N9005DXUENE4)Then I rooted the phone with CF-Auto root and After that I flashed Omega v16_DXUENE4_md5...ROM It is running smooth, fast response and everything BUT no WiFi connection. Not even scanning... I searched about this issue in forums if anybody ...
18866
How do I fix the permissions on /system/app on my Kindle fire
I attempted to root my Amazon Kindle. That seemed to go well, but when I tried to add the Google App Market, I apparently made a big booboo, because now I am in "constant reboot, 'kindle fire' screen of death". That is, the fire won't boot, and it just stares at me with "kindle fire". I've googled around, and found peo...
31895
How do you root the Samsung Galaxy Player?
How can I root my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0?
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Why is bricking possible?
No matter how messed up a desktop is, you can always format it and reinstall of a live boot. Why can't you do the same thing with a droid?
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is it possible to emulate previous OS in an Android Device?
Well, I see no one else have asked this, may be a dummy question, but is it possible (through a menu setting or an app or something) to emulate a previous version of Android OS? For example, my device is running ICS 4.0.4 and I want it just for a moment to try an app have it in GB 2.3.6 or GB 2.3.3 or even further? I k...
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Customise lock screen on samsung phones
I have a Samsung Galaxy Fame running Android 4.1 One day, I was fiddling with my phone's lock screen and accidentally removed one of the shortcuts on the lock screen. I had 4 and there is now 3. I have searched and searched but nowhere will show how and it's not obvious on my phone. Please help!
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Sending out android devices; official way to handle device gmail accounts?
I tried asking this question on the android google groups, but it would appear the group is no longer moderated and new users can't post there. Let's say I have an app that we setup and distribute on our own devices to clients via the play store. What is the "official" way to handle the device email accounts? Setting u...