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How can I search in all contacts but display only a group?
I use a personalized view for my contacts (only "My Contacts" from Google). The drawback is that searching within the "Contacts" app only returns results within these selected few. Is there a way to keep a personalized view, yet have search going through all of them? (I am on CyanogenMod 10.1)
58973
Google Search App Draining Battery on KitKat
I am talking about the app that shows up as "Google Search" in the Battery statistics. My Phone is a Nexus 4 on KitKat. This app draws a lot of battery, up to 50% in idle standby. It also has a "Keep awake" value of usually at least several hours. Possibly related, I noticed that my phone is ALWAYS awake according to t...
27859
Server Error! Play Store failing
I can't go on to the Google Play Store! I do not know why. Last time I did, I tried to download 'HOM 2' which is a game, and cannot download it. It says "package invalid" and "phone storage is getting low". Then a while ago, I checked again, the Google Play Store and it says "Server Error retry". I have already cleared...
27855
Galaxy S2 - Accessing Internal phone memory in Recovery Mode
How can i access to Internal Storage in Recovery mode using Android Debug Bridge (ADB.exe) ? C:\Users\MohammadReza\Desktop\platform-tools>adb devices List of devices attached 4F58000600000001 recovery C:\Users\MohammadReza\Desktop\platform-tools>adb remount remount failed: Oper...
27854
How can I save the maps downloaded from Offline Maps in Google Maps for reusing after a factory reset?
How do I save the maps that were downloaded from Offline Maps so that when I factory reset my phone I can simply put the backed up Offline Maps that were downloaded for reusing?
2351
Optimal Linux Distro to Install to SD card to use as USB-Bootloader for PC?
Many people install Linux-based distros on USB drives to use for, largely, basic PC troubleshooting. Has anyone tried installing such a thing on their Android phone's SD card? That way instead of carrying about both a USB drive and a phone, one could simply plug their phone in, boot the PC from USB, and set about perfo...
54016
Galaxy S4 video problem
I've bought S4 yesterday. Everything works great except recorded video or Youtube video starts to flicker/artifacts, green lines appears and eventually the video stops. I've tried installing Nexus camera but that didn't work either. Also when i play videos that are from my PC it works normally, no flicker or artifacts ...
788
Do I have a branded smartphone (HTC Desire)?
When my HTC Desire boots, I can first see a purple Android (?) icon, then a white background and the 'HTC' text, then a short animation with text 'T-Mobile'. Does that mean that I got a branded phone? The rest of the system doesn't show any signs of T-Mobile and I'm on a Vodafone prepaid 'contract'. I'm worried that I ...
66236
When connecting to PC, App Icons are listed
My boss has a Samsung Galaxy s4 mini and whenever he connects it to his PC via USB to copy pictures he shot, there are also lots of what looks like App-Icons listed in the windows explorer. They return whenever he restarts the phone. Is there something i can do to help him?
18570
Seeing Huge Amount of Data Usage with Google Music
I have recently purchased the Galaxy Nexus, and I am extremely happy with it. As part of that purchase, I decided to bring all my music into Google Music. So, I've been using Google Music on my way into and home from work (about an hour total a day) and I am seeing a huge amount of data usage from Google Music. (Everyt...
71567
Stuck into "Obtaining IP address" when connecting to WiFi
I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.3 on it. I can't connect anymore to my home WiFi. I've done no update, and I was actually able to connect several weeks ago. I've done anything special. Today I've tried to change my WiFi access name, reboot many times, turn on and off the WiFi, change the name of my phone but nothing ...
33814
How to turn off talkback feature on Galaxy S2 ICS 4.03
I have turned on Talkback to see if it worked on My Galaxy S2.That also disabled my touch screen scrolling .Now I cannot turn off talkback because I cannot scroll through the setting menu. What should I do?
18578
Combine/merge/concatenate/unsplit long SMS/text messages?
I've Googled and searched the market and can't believe there's no such app. Maybe some other SMS management app has this simple function, to unsplit messages longer than the 160-character limit that were broken into more than one part? Handcent and GO SMS Pro don't mention it. For some reason (see the answers posted be...
15126
Is it possible to continue upgrading an Android device if the OEM stops supporting it?
Suppose the OEM loses interest in my device; can I still install the stock distro updates when issued by Google? Are there issues with device drivers if I go this route?
15121
making android provide notification for email with specific header
Currently my gmail in android notify me when there is new mail arrives. I wonder if the notification can limit to the messages with specific words in their title. Thanks
15122
Are the custom ROM different for different phones?
Pretty much the title says what I want to ask!! Are custom ROM different for different make of handsets? or is there only one cyanogenmod for say Android 2.2? Some can please elaborate why a ROM is call as it is? I mean has it any similarity to Read only memory? I'm a newbie, please tolerate if the questions are silly....
15128
What's the process for installing a new ROM after I've just completed one?
I have a HTC Incredible running 2.2, successfully used the unrevoked method and rooted it, used Titanium Backup to back up all apps and system data, and ROM manager to install and run CM7. ok, that's all done, but now i want to try Miui, is the process still the same? What i mean is, i'd rather not reinstall all the ap...
39540
How to mark and delete some or all contacts?
I've accidentally "imported contacts from storage" and now all my Gmail contacts I've ever emailed to are in my contacts on my phone! Now I can't find any option to be able to get rid of them, "export from storage" doesn't work as expected. What should I do?
77925
Need to wipe stolen sim card locked device
My Galaxy S4 got stolen a couple days back and I just managed to register the device online but did not enable Lock & Erase. I see that the device was online a couple days back. I have sent the request to enable lock& wipe. Will it enable by itself when the device comes online the next time. I am sure that all options ...
77927
How to tell if you are part of a group text message
When being texted by another Android user, is there some way to determine whether you are part of a group text or being contacted individually?
78161
my old sd card crashed and when i replaced it, my device wouldn't allow me to take pictures, it says no external storage, how do i fix that?
My device froze up and then automatically powered off. When I powered my device back on it said that there's was no sd card, and all of my pictures and videos were gone. When my sd card crashed, it deleted all of my pictures and videos. there's nothing in my gallery and I can't take pictures and videos anymore. How do ...
34070
How to specify a different audio player for use with Google Reader?
When I use the Google Reader app for audio podcasts -- e.g. linked MP3 files -- it pops up a simple player overlay to play the file (shown in screenshot). Is there a way for me to choose an installed audio player to use in place of the one used by the Google Reader app as the default player for the app? Ideally I'd lik...
34077
Is it faster to send a picture message through 2G or Wi-Fi?
I have a LG Mytouch android smartphone. I need to send a picture out tonight!
34074
Droid 3 Gallery Generating Errorneous Thumbnails; Possibly Due to Infinite Loop, .nomedia glitch?
I have a stock Motorola Droid 3 on Verizon. The device is not currently rooted. I am not sure if the Gallery app on my phone is specific to the Motoblur UI. I was testing the `.nomedia` trick/hack, by putting a zero-length file named `.nomedia` in my Downloads directory. I also cleared cache and deleted app data of the...
47242
Changing default view mode in Firefox to Desktop
Using Firefox Mobile for Android. I want to lock the option for Desktop mode on by default. The menu option only applies per-tab and is forgotten if I open a new tab. I have looked around at extensions and in about:config without finding anything. Can anyone help?
47240
Android 4.2 "Partition...has a different major than its disk!" error in logcat
I'm using a Samsung i9100 running Android 4.2.2 via sentinelrom_v4_75_i9100. No changes to the kernel outside what came with that ROM. I've tried encrypting a number of different 4.2.2 ROMs and always after a few reboots the sdcard0 doesn't mount. Before encrypting again (and presumably having the same problem) I'm try...
47246
Sharing Wishlist on google play store
Is there a way to share or transfer wishlist from one account to another on google play store?
47247
My tablet won't turn on
My tablet won't turn on and Android won't start up on it. As usual I charged it last night, and it charged to 100%. But now it is not turning on I have tried a lot of times to turn it on by pushing the power button but it is not turning on. What should I do? I have tried many many times to push the power button it push...
47244
Can't change galaxy s4 lock screen wallpaper if security is in place
If I use no security for galaxy s4 lock screen I can use a custom wallpaper for the lock screen. But if I use a Pin security then the lock screen uses the default wallpaper of a kid running with a bunch of balloons when entering my pin. Can someone confirm this please? Thanks
73555
How can I create a key par for sgit?
I'm trying to use sgit to connect to a remote repository. It has a screen to "Manage Private Keys," but it doesn't seem to include a key generator. Instead, it lets you browse the file system, so presumably it's letting you pick a key generated by an external tool. I used JuiceSSH to generate a key pair, but can't find...
73551
New icons do not display consistently
I just added Nova Launcher and an icon pack to my phone. The new icons appear for some of my apps, but not all; I can't spot a pattern that determines which is which. (See screenshot below.) I don't do a lot of phone customization, so I'm not sure how to troubleshoot. How should I fix this problem? ![Inconsistent icon ...
73552
Email count for new email only
How do I have a count for only new email? The count is always greater than the actual number of unread email messages. I have a Samsung S4.
77079
Connectivity issues with Windows 7 "hostednetwork" wifi hotstop
I have a 3g USB stick modem, connected to my Windows 7 laptop. I am sharing the internet connection using hostednetwork (Windows 7 facility to turn a laptop's wifi into an Access Point). Now... it works. Mostly. My girlfriends iphone connects and works fine all the time. Her laptop connects and works fine all the time ...
4793
Delete the "Phone" part of a contact whilst keeping the "Google" part?
HTC Hero with HTC Sense - Android 2.1. Contacts can be either stored on "SIM", "Google" or "Phone". Many contacts are duplicated on "Phone", but I want them all in "Google" so I can manage easily. I've managed to copy all "Phone" to "Google", but now want to remove from "Phone". However, whenever I try to delete a cont...
81808
How to know if an keyboard/input related app is safe to use
I am Vietnamese and I cannot type my language on my Android phone i.e. Samsung Galaxy S4 So I look for apps that help me to input Vietnamese. My issue is that I'm affraid the apps will bug me and know everything sensitive that I type. How can I know if one such app is safe to use? p.s. I add a sample of such apps as be...
81806
How ever does one log off the Kik app on an S3?
I downloaded an app called Kik off the Play store and I can't seem to find a way to log out of it so it doesn't drain my battery since it uses push notifications. Any tips? So odd that unless you want to uninstall it you can't seem to turn it off. OS: 4.1
81807
htc wildfire s android 2.3 broken volume key AND pin locked impossible to recover?
* debugging mode disabled * volume keys broken * pin locked * STOCK ROM pin locked and no option to reset via google despite multiple attempts of failed pin entry Can't hard reset with no volume buttons can't boot into recovery mode with ADB without debugging enabled and can't enable debugging because of PIN lock...
81804
Does encryption, factory reset, encryption make a safer used phone?
I recently purchased a used Moto X. I know the person I bought it from so I'm not terribly worried but here is my idea to shore up the security on a used device. 1. Don't put in your SIM card or log into any accounts 2. Factory reset 3. Encrypt device 4. Factory reset 5. Encrypt device 6. Install SIM, log i...
58570
Can a mouse emulate swiping?
I use Moon+ Reader software to read pdf files on a Sony xperia tablet. Instead of swiping on the screen to scroll the pdf, I would like to use a mouse with scrolling wheel instead to scroll. Is this possible and what do I need? Using 4.2.2.
42361
Is there a way to scan unusual barcodes?
I know there are plenty of apps that can read QR codes and standard barcodes. Does anyone know of a way to scan unusual barcodes, such as ones found on mail trackers or flight tickets, etc? I imagine the encoding isn't encrypted, just obfuscated, so there's probably something out there already that can read the codes. ...
42368
Some applications seem to always stay open, even after I exit them. How do I close these?
When I hold the Home icon down, several apps appear that I thought I exited - how do I actually close these?
33977
transfer sms from Samsung Jet to Galaxy S Advance
Am trying to get my messages transferred from my old Jet to my new S Advance. The Jet uses PC Studio which can export the messages as a .nef file. However, I am unable to use this .nef file to restore the messages on my S Advance. Could anyone tell me how to get this done?
33976
Android Emulator for Ubuntu 12.04
I installed a jdk and then an android sdk on my Ubuntu 12.04, 32-bit machine (2 GB DDR3 memory) The aim is to have an android emulator. I created some android virtual devices, one of which I named Andreud. When I type in the command emulator @Andreud where 'Andreud' is the name of the Android Vir...
10323
Are Android 2.2 applications compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
Are apps built for Android 2.2 compatible with Android 3.0 and 3.1?
10325
Device recognized as ????? in ubuntu
Hello good people of stack exchange, I am having trouble setting up my Ubuntu 11.04 boot to use for app development on a hardware device. I have followed the instructions here to try and recongnize the phone. However, when I run ADB devices or in eclipse, the device is listed as ?????? and can not be used to install an...
10327
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc ROM change
I am interested in buying the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc in a couple o f days, but I have a few questions. I have heard that it runs Android 2.3, but with a Sony Ericsson shield around it. I was wondering if there are good ROMS by professional developers that you can flash onto the device. Roms that are not bloated with ...
10326
Installing Android ROM on a HTC HD2 on the SD card - Performance impact?
I'm currently running Android on my HD2 using the internal memory. However I'm having terrible issues with the memory filling up and I can't seem to solve it. I considered installing Android directly onto the SD card, but was told by a friend that it would slow down the OS so bad that it would hardly be possible to use...
58579
What is master key vulnerability in android?
What is master key vulnerability in Android? From looking at a few different sites, I understand that it is bypassing the authentication provided by signing of apps. How can I detect an app is vulnerable to master key vulnerability. Can anybody please give an example?
6267
Will fastboot not proceed with flashing if battery level is below certain percentage?
I'm trying to re-install Clockwork recovery mod (tl;dr: Android 2.3.1+ will reinstall stock recovery on every boot if it's not present). I had installed it successfully yesterday, but today it does not go beyond C:\android>tools\fastboot.exe flash recovery NexusS\kernel\recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.i...
6263
Keyboard for developers
Recently I installed SL4A application with Python interpreter. Everything is cool, but a standard keyboard, installed on my system (HTC Sense) doesn't have some necessary characters, like **[** and **]** , and some other. So it is impossible to write many things, and I have to use copy/paste from other text files. Anyo...
6260
Why won't Kies let me tried to update to Froyo again after a failed upgrade attempt?
Yesterday I connected my i9000 to Kies which showed a message about the Froyo upgrade. I clicked on Firmware Upgrade, it started with an progress bar, and when it got to 100% it tried to reconnect to the phone and it again showed "Firmware available. Want to upgrade?" I clicked on upgrade again but it did not show any ...
6268
Is possible install Eclipse IDE in Honeycomb?
Since Eclipse IDE can run in Linux and the new Honeycomb has a Linux Kernel, can Eclipse IDE run in Android Honeycomb ? I know that isn't pretty much comfortable coding in a tablet, but I'd want to use for UML modeling.
51078
Uninstall from emulator doesn't work
I'm doing my first steps with Android. I'm using a Mac, and no Eclipse. I've installed my first toy application with adb install bin/*.apk and verified that it existed in the emulator. Then I made some changes, reran the build, and tried to install again, which brought the error message pkg: /data/loca...
20336
Do I have to do anything different when flashing a ROM with Odin if I'm coming from CM7?
When I first flashed CM7 on my SGS, I had an issue with my sim card and had to revert to stock. However, Odin got stuck and I my phone refused to go into download mode (see my comment in this question for some details). When I finally got it to go into download mode, I did the same as before but without re-partitioning...
42980
Is there a way I could sync my Facbook galleries with my Android Gallery?
Is there a way that allows me to sync my Facebook galleries to my Android phone if possible? I use HaxSync but that only seems to handle the calendar and the contacts, and the Facebook app doesn't have any such functionality.
45756
Missing internal flash memory: It does not mount
I am using a Xtouch X718 tablet. It is very nice: at the beginning I could do almost everything. It used to be connected in computer and one day I was accessing it through the computer. Afterwards I took it out and opened the gallery -- but it did not open. When I looked at the settings it said "mount sd card in intern...
51075
Why do my photos look fantastic on my HTC One X, but not that good on a PC?
The photos I take with my HTC One X look excellent on the phone screen, but when I copy them to a PC or laptop and view them on a larger screen, they don't look nearly as good. Is HTC employing a filter or enhancement to make the photos look better? Could I do the same to the photos after copying them to my laptop?
843
How can I clear the cache of the Android Facebook app?
My phone (T-Mobile Pulse/Huawei U8220 with Android 1.5) doesn't have much on board space, so I quite often run into the low disk space warning. Looking through the list of apps, I see the facebook app has about 2.5 MB of user data. I suspect most of this is a photo album I looked at recently. But I can't seem to find a...
48483
Can we get a set of Android devices to update/ sync at once?
Within the school where I work there is a mix of Android and Apple Tablets. We use Apple Configurator for the iPads and are wondering if there is a system out there which can do the same for the Android tablets? We can either connect to them through the charging cabinet or over a wireless connection. Any suggestions wo...
51072
Change layout of software buttons on home screen
I have a China-branded tablet running Android 4.2. The tablet has the "new" Jellybean 4.2 home screen button layout where the software buttons are centered on the screen, rather than aligned left as in common desktop operating systems such as Windows and Linux (with the KDE or Gnome 2 desktop). The problem is that the ...
48482
Control your smartphone using your laptop
I have a sony xperia z and the screen recently smashed. Touch screen capability has also gone. As such I can't even unlock the phone. Does anyone know of an app or a method for connecting it to my laptop and gaining full control of the phone through the laptop? I need to unlock it and access an app that's installed. I'...
45350
Remove internet access for pre-installed apps that you can't disable
I don't like any of the bloat-ware that comes pre-installed with my phone. I don't understand why carriers think they're helping me by putting it on there and not letting me take it off. When they let you disable it, it is at least a step in the right direction. But certain apps can't be disabled. The worst part is tha...
45351
How do I get my HTC Desire out of the boot loop?
I just screwed up my HTC Desire. I had some low memory issues so I decided to power it off. I then went into 'recovery', and then 'mounts and storage', and then 'mount /sd-ext'. At this point it went all black, I guess in order to mount it, and showed me the menu again. I remember that an 'unmount' option appeared. I t...
45354
Network problems with Samsung Galaxy Young (S6312)
I'm having a network problem with my Samsung Galaxy Young (S6312) device. Sometimes while trying to make a call, even though the signal indicator shows 2 or 3 bars, the device displays a message like "Not registered on network" and the call doesn't get through. Also, sometimes while my mobile data is turned on it doesn...
45358
How to use Sony Xperia Z's burst mode programatically?
I'm trying to trigger the Xperia Z camera in burst mode based on an event and I'm not sure what the best approach is. So far I've tried this: 1. Installed Tasker and setup a **Take Photo** Action but there isn't an option for the Burst Camera Mode and haven't found a way to toggle that on 2. Tried setting up the Xp...
45359
Every time I reboot the system, it will return the default display sleep time to 15 seconds, how to fix this?
I'm on Android 4.1.2, in a Motorola Razr D3, and every time the mobile power off, or I reboot it, the default display sleep time will get back to 15 seconds, and I have to set it to 1 minute again, as I want it. Other configurations like "Language" or "Auto-rotate screen" are not resetting. In opposite to this question...
80867
Understanding RAM, SD Card and Device Memory of an smartphone
I have an Android smartphone and would like to understand what is the difference between RAM, SD Card and Device Memory. When I check Memory Usage of my smartphone, I see those components: **RAM:** 174 used and 52 MB free **On SD Card:** 492 MB used and 3.16GB free **Device Memory:** 143 MB used and 47 MB free I unders...
80865
cancelPairingUserInput not supported?
So I'm using a BluetoothDevice object, in my Manifest i have `<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="17" android:targetSdkVersion="19" />` and in my object I can only find the methods `setPin()` and `setPairingConfirmation` but no `cancelPairingUserInput`. Is this method not supported anymore? or am I missing something?
44001
how can i stream my screen to an xbmc mediastation?
I have 4 kids and just one tablet. to avoid them all hanging over each other trying to see the game I would like to be able to project the screen to my Television. I have a XBMC media station. What is the best way to do this ? the tablet is a p7500 ( galaxy tab 10.1 ) with cyanogenmod 10.1 on it Thanks
62101
"No Backup account is currently storing data"?
When I checked backup & restore options in my settings it shows "No Backup account is currently storing data" , but I'm currently signed in to my Google account. Why it is disabled? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vdzkF.jpg) ( _Click on Image to See large preview_ )
5238
Does flashing a custom ROM require root access?
It was recently brought to my attention that it does not. Can someone confirm this and explain what the determining characteristics are that dictate whether or not root its required to flash a custom ROM?
52607
Why does my Samsung galaxy blaze randomly shut off and won't reboot until it is plugged into the wall?
My galaxy blaze phone randomly shuts off (even though I have plenty of battery life left) while using it and then tries to reboot itself but never fully starts up. Therefore, it constantly keeps shutting off and on until I charge it. While it is turning off and on I take out the battery for several minutes but nothing ...
1730
Any way to listen again to BBC radio?
I would love to listen again to BBC radio in the UK. There was an app called beebplayer for watching BBC TV as catch up, and for live radio, but not for radio listen again, although it has now been withdrawn. So are there any other apps (that don't require flash)? Are there statements from the BBC about Android support...
5232
How can I view the Android internal partition table?
I've rooted my device, put it in recovery mode, and have linked it to PC by adb shell. How can I view the list of storage devices and partitions? **Note:** `fdisk` doesn't work.
5233
Blocks all calls not going through Google Voice?
Not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but is there a way to prevent anyone from calling my Android phone directly, so they all incoming (and perhaps outgoing, but incoming is most important) calls must be filtered through Google Voice?
5236
What can I do to my Droid 2 to prevent random calendar irregularities?
I am in recent possession of not only my first Android handset, but my first smartphone, a Motorola Droid 2. As a Computer Science major, I have elected not to immediately go the nuclear route of making drastic modifications to it, but have instead tinkered with it gradually over time. This is not entirely relevant in ...
1736
Can I make the browser stop autmatically refreshing pages that haven't been displayed for a while?
If I surf to a page and then leave the browser for a while, when I open up the browser again it still shows the content of the page - but after a second or so it initiates a refresh. Is there a way to stop this behavior? I have experienced the same behavior in Dolphin Browser, fwiw.
41183
Android low on space
I know this question is quite common, but nothing I've read so far really helped me. I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini, and had a similar problem with the stock ROM. For some other reasons, I've rooted it and put Cyanogenmod 7 on it. Everything works quite well, but the free space is just eating itself. All my applications ...
41180
How can I use my android GPS in my notebook through USB?
How can I use my Android GPS in my notebook through USB? My notebook doesn't have bluetooth, and the wireless is not working.
41187
Galaxy Tab 10.1 wifi stuck in 'Obtaining IP Address' mode
Using 'Virtual Router Plus' to set up a wifi hotspot on my desktop. I can manually connect with my tablet devices a first time, but after a couple hours it times out, disconnects. I am unable to connect a 2nd time, my Galaxy Tab is stuck in 'Obtaining IP Address' mode. Is their a way to force an Android device to 'reme...
40275
LorDModUE - How to configure
I have installed Lordmodue* to under volt my android device by downloading the .zip, booting into recovery mode, browsing the sdcard and selecting the .zip file. The install was successful and under my phone settings it says my kernel is the LordmodUE kernel. How can I actually set the settings for this kernel though, ...
14317
Is there a real 5.1 (surround) output mode for music on Samsung's Galaxy S2?
In the music application on the Galaxy S2, there is a 5.1 mode, it seems to me all it does is to apply a set of filters to the sound... But I wondered if there were real 5.1 capabilities on the S2, maybe through the use of a special audio cable, or micro usb adaptor, or through the HDMI?
14310
Is it safe and stable to use titanium backup and restore at two different android versions?
I want to upgrade an android phone from 2.2 to 2.3. If I backup apps with titanium backup, will they be restored at 2.3, or will they be conflict because of different android version between backup and restore? If it doesn't work with titanium backup, then is any other safer way?
14311
making picture frame widget take up entire screen?
On my Galaxy S II, I've added the Picture Frame widget to the second page. It's the only object on that page, but it only takes up 1/4th of the available space. I tried adding 3 more frames on a lark, but that was more annoying than anything. Ideally, my one picture frame would take up the entire page. But I don't know...
14313
How to save a text file from the browser?
I was reading a game FAQ on my Galaxy S II with the stock browser, and was a little surprised that I had no option to save the `.txt` file to the phone. Is this possible?
45976
How do I get offline voice detection on my tablet running JB (4.1.1)?
I just got myself a budget tablet (Halo Value) from "Swipe Telecom", and I was wondering how I can get offline speech recognition on it, since JB should support it. My language is set to English (US), and I can't seem to find any option to download offline voice recognition files. I looked under `Settings > Language & ...
45974
Laptop Stolen. How to retrieve the stored MAC address of my laptop from the Network logs of my Android Phone?
Background: I lost my laptop recently and I reported to the police authorities and they said they could help track it if I could give them the MAC address. Unfortunately, I don't remember the MAC address of my laptop. However, I used to connect my laptop to the internet using my Android (2.3) phone HTC Desire. I assume...
45975
My HTC One X seems to be self destructing after Jelly Bean update
I upgraded to Jelly Bean on my AT&T HTC One X last month, and ever since then it's like my phone has just given up on life. I had to upgrade through the installer package from the HTC Website and was walked through the process by HTC tech support. Things that have been happening: * **HD Widgets** would stop working o...
17950
cloud bookmarking app or method working with del.ic.ious/gmarks?
There are a lot apps claiming to work with delicious (was recently taken over by AVOS company) on the market. But syncing always fails, I cannot even download the links. Most apps were updated lastly before the AVOS transfer. Anyone here knowing a working delicious/gmarks app or other apps or browser addons making send...
45978
My Nexus 4 says it's charging but it's actually discharging
I plug in my Nexus 4 to a charger cable plugged into a wall outlet each night, and each morning I disconnect it. But sometimes during the day when it's _not_ plugged in, like today, it says "Charging - 95%", and later, it says, "Charging - 92%", and continues to discharge normally. The battery icon also shows the littl...
66923
Method to edit metadata of (mp4) video files
Is there a method or an app (preferably a free one) that enables editing of mp4 metadata? Really, I only need the ability to make minor adjustments to the track title.
66920
How can I debug Droidwall blocking every app?
Starting some time ago, I have noticed that when Droidwall (1.5.7) is enabled, no apps can access wifi. Although the app is checked, it doesn't work, until I turn the firewall completely off. This has happened for some time, is this a known bug with Droidwall or Android 2.2? Running `iptables -L` shows this, among othe...
24282
How to change the font without root in HTC Explorer?
I would like to change font in HTC Explorer(2.3.5) without root. I saw some tutorial on the internet but those are only Samsung galaxy series. Is there anyway to do that?
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Where to download new Google Play Game service from Google I/O 13
At Google I/O, Google announced Androids new Google Play game service. From what I remember and from what I've been reading online, it has already been released. Though, I haven't seen it on the Google Play store. Is this something that exclusive to certain devices? I have a rooted S3 if that matters.
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How can I put my gt-s5660 functionaly again?
I have my galaxy gio rooted with superuser (it was vodafone), and I downloaded the px-cwm-v2.zip, and used rom manager app with no changes from me. Now my phone gets stuck in Galaxy Gio Model apresentation, the second image, and I have no back up. What are the possible solutions to resolve this?
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Tablet Touch Screen partially unresponsive
I have an Android Tablet with Android 4.1.1, some days ago, the screen started to have random touches around the top of the screen, and sometimes, the top of the screen was unresponsive. After a factory reset, the problem wasn't solved, but now the top of the screen had stopped being sensitive... I opened the tablet ...
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Is there any way to shoot a full sphere panorama (horizontal + vertical)?
I've tried a few apps for shooting panoramas on my Android device (Galaxy S4), but I cannot find one that is able to shoot both horizontally and vertically. I would like to be able to capture a whole room, to eventually be used as a custom Google Maps Street View panorama on a website. Is there any way to accomplish th...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 stuck on Samsung logo after booting from Odin
After booting from Odin, I can't turn on the screen. It gets stuck on Samsung Galaxy S4 logo. I tried to do a factory reset. It says completed, but then it has a `no command` error under the Android logo. Is there any way to fix that?
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Would Non-Open Handset Alliance android phones have google now?
I understand that whilst android is free and open source, in order to use Google services, an OEM has to be approved to join the open handset alliance. One of the biggest additions to android for Jelly Bean was Google Now. Just wondering, if I buy a non-OHA phone, does that mean it won't come with Google Now? If so, wh...
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Is there a way to retrieve information from the camera on an android device?
What I'm wondering is if I snap a picture of an analog gauge is there a way I can get the camera to pull information about the position of the needles on the gauge? Take an analog alarm clock for instance. If I wanted to snap a picture of the clock and based on the position of the hour and minute hands receive a digita...