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Howto get device's features with adb
Howto get device's features with adb - e.g. whether it has accelerometer, screen is capable landscape mode... These values are set in XML during build: <feature name="android.hardware.sensor.accelerometer" /> <feature name="android.hardware.screen.landscape" />
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How can I remove the default Google Account on my phone?
I no longer want to link my default Google Account on my phone. I have a Nexus One runnin 2.2.1. How can I unlink my Google account?
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Can I install CyanogenMod in Samsung Galaxy I5510?
Hello I have a Galaxy I5510 and I''ve reading about ROMS. I'd like to try CyanogenMod but my phone isn't in the list of supported phones, is there anything I can do? If not (which I assume) which ROM would you recommend? I'm looking to get extra functionality. If I don't like some ROM I installed I can uninstall it and...
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4.2.2 update error on Samsung Galaxy s2 plus GT - I9105P
i got a Over The Air update for 4.2.2 on my Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus. I'm in India. After installing the update my phone rebooted and now it doesn't start. it only loads and shows the samsung's logo. What should i do now?
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URL to promote your app on facebook/twitter
I am thinking about adding facebook/twitter buttons in the apps I'm creating, but one thing has been puzzling me. The URLs of my apps are of course Google play URLs, like this: market://details?id=com.mycompany.mygame but if I promote this URL in a facebook message or tweet then the receiver of the message will only be...
50839
Is there a lightweight way to test C code on Android?
I want to write and run small general purpose C code snippets on my Android phone. These will primarily be data structures and algorithm implementations. Is there a lightweight and quick way to do so?
82290
Android Custom ROM making for local/native brand devices
I am using a **local brand's Device** which's **custom ROM** is unenviable or I didn't find the right on through a lot searching on Internet. Is there any safe and easy way to build up own **ROM**? Here I mean **I want to make some customization on a copy of my STOCK ROM and then repack it as a Custom ROM** or **want t...
82295
Web proxy for Android 4.2.2
I need to cut off access to Flash and HTML5 videos on several devices for a project. Is there any app like a proxy to perform this? If I could deny a list of webpages it will be perfect.
6592
Root N1 and keep the official ROM
Is it possible root my N1 with 2.3.3 without flashing custom ROM?
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On Android can I write scripts (similar to Win .bat files) to combine several command line commands?
On Windows, I can run two commands using a .bat file. How can I achieve the same thing on Android For example: 1. update my podcasts by calling pcastclient /updateALL 2. force sync of my pictures sugarsync /forceupdate
19270
Problem with unlocking the HTC Wildfire bootloader with HTC unlocker
I tried to unlock HTC bootloader by the official tool but I get to the stage when I issue the command: fastboot oem get_identifier_token Unfortunatly I get error ... (bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!! OKAY [ 0.007s] finished. total time: 0.007s Version of firmware ma...
19271
How can I disable auto-dimming of the screen?
**What I'd like to see:** * When idling, the screen turns off after the configured amount of time. **What I see:** * When I don't do anything, the screen dims a bit after ~23 seconds, then at 30 seconds it turns off as expected. I have no idea why this dimming short before the screen timeout happens and where t...
19273
How can I get Google Voice to forward texts only when I'm not using Google Voice?
Google Voice app has the option "Receive text messages" with two choices: * Also via the messaging app * Only via the Google Voice app If I choose the first option, I will still get the text messages even if I'm not on Wi-Fi. It will also send them as regular text messages if I _am_ on Wi- Fi, wasting money. If I c...
65571
Galaxy S won't boot, stuck in recovery mode
My galaxy S was working good until about a month ago when it froze and needed to reboot. Now when it boots, a screen showing a mobile phone and a computer and an exclamation mark in the middle is appearing. How can I resolve this? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/eTBVJ.jpg)
65573
Internal storage durability
I am about to build an app which needs to use device internal storage memory extensively, a lot of reads, writes and overwrites of the files. I assume that most of the android devices use a kind of a flash memory, but where can I find more data on this topic for the most common memories used, like how many reads/writ...
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Android 4.1 with Bluetooth keyboard
Do I need to install an application to use a Bluetooth keyboard with an Android 4.1.2 phone? I am using a Droid Bionic and with an Anker K1280C keyboard ( an Apple keyboard clone). I can pair the phone with the keyboard, but the Bluetooth keyboard does not show up in the input method selection list. I have tried a few ...
49049
How do I clear the settings of a built in app in Cyanogenmod 9 (ICS)?
I just updated my phone (Galaxy S2) to the latest stable version of Cyanogen, and I can't set any alarms in the default clock app. When I try to go to the screen to set the alarms, the app just crashes. Past experience tells me the solution is the clear the app data/cache, but the problem is that the app doesn't show u...
46096
What's the difference between a service and a broadcast receiver?
I keep hearing about _services_ and _broadcast receivers_. What's the difference between them, and how do they affect the operation of my Android phone from my point of view?
48297
How to create Android themes
I would like to create a whole new theme for Android jelly bean but not sure where to start. I have rooted my phone and have poked around the file system a little but haven't really seen all that much that would help. I would like to completely change the LockScreen, Homescreen(s) the menu layout, icons, wallpaper, etc...
2547
Why does my wifi not automatically reconnect to prefered networks?
I've got a San Francisco handset running 2.1. I've configured it to connect to my wifi network at home. If I go out of range, or reboot the phone, it fails to re-connect automatically and I have to manually go thru the settings, disable wireless, then enable it for it to re- attach itself to my network Is there an easi...
2544
Every time I plug in my phone via USB it automatically mounts the SD card
I have a Motorla Droid running CM6 (essentially Android 2.2). I'm connecting to Windows 7 machines via USB. Every time I plug in my phone via USB it automatically mounts the SD card as external storage. How can I stop this behavior? I haven't really noticed when it started, sometime after I installed CM6?
43118
email rejected by yahoo but droid keeps trying to resend
I am using android's mail app on my Razr M for my Yahoo mail. Last week, I tried to "reply to all" on an email that was sent to over 100 people and yahoo rejected it claiming it was suspicious activity. That's fine, but how do I get my Razr to stop trying to resend the email. I deleted it from the drafts folder in my Y...
43113
Could not turn wifi on
I just installed 9 and 10 version of CyanogenMod on my Xperia mini pro (downloaded from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=mango), but I could not turn the wi-fi on. Version 9 is stable version. What is wrong? Does the method of ROM installing have any influence on the issue?
43111
Rooting Desire permanently
If I root my Desire permanently can I reset it to default manufacturers settings by installing official android version?
57203
Transfer files from recovery on a Nexus 10
My Nexus 10 won't boot, so I need to copy a ROM from my computer to the device. Since it won't boot, I need to copy it via recovery. I can flash recoveries as needed and install software on my computer as needed, but I need to get the ROM on there!
69103
Back up and restore
i have backed up my Galaxy 3 on Kies and I'm having trouble restoring it to my phone. The error message reads cannot read back up file information. please help!
46543
Adjust magnetic auto-lock sensitivity
I just bought a case for my Nexus 10 tablet (EasyAcc Smart Cover), but it seems the magnetic auto-lock sometimes thinks the cover is closed when the cover is flipped to the back side, behind the device. This especially happens when holding the tablet open in my hand, and it's easy to accidentally adjust the position of...
46541
Backup Link2sd ext4 partition, resize it and restore
I have messed the ext4 partition resizing it with Gparted, it still works but shows the old size and Link2sd doesn't seem to be able to link all the pieces. I was wondering if I could backup the content with Titanium or other, format the partition at the correct size with Gparted and then restore the content to the new...
64195
/system/xbin/sh high cpu usage
I'm using OS Monitor to look at CPU usage because I've noticed a drastic performance decrease lately. The app shows that `system/xbin/sh` is consuming anywhere from 10% to 70% of the CPU. This happens constantly, the process never stops appearing at the top of the list. I have a two questions: 1. What is `system/xbin...
64194
How to recover a System partition that won't mount
A relative of mine brought me his _Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190_ , which is stuck at boot. When I boot into recovery it gives the error `Failed to mount /system (invalid argument)`. How can I dig through the file-system of an android phone which doesn't boot, except in Recovery? The goal is not to flash it but to recover th...
64190
How do I REALLY sync ALL contacts to a new phone
I have an old phone (LG P350) with Android 2.2.2, where I obviously have a few contacts. Most of them are contacts with telephone numbers, which I manually created (few got automatically imported from facebook or email). Now I have a new LG phone with Android 2.3.6. I want to have on the new phone all the contacts I ha...
64192
How to figure out which app changes pulse notification light in system settings?
The nexus 5 has this "pulse notification light" that blinks when the device is sleeping and you receive an email, sms or something like that. I don't like it, so I turned it off in Settings > Display by unchecking "pulse notification light" That works all fine for a couple of days/weeks but then suddenly the pulse noti...
52521
How can I rename a removable SD card, or create a folder on it. Permission Denied
I am not a programmer, I am a 'user'. I have bought a FonePad and added a 32GB SDHC card, naively thinking I could use it to store the maps I will need on a storage-hungry navigation software. However, I find I cannot rename the device from Removable, I get the message 'Permission Denied'. Same result when I try to cre...
17133
Hide the Favorites Tray from a specific home screen
At the bottom of my main home screen, I have the Favorites Tray with the default icons (Call, Contacts, Messages and Menu). This Favorites Tray was only visible on my main home screen, but now it appears on all home screens as I swipe between them. # Question How can I hide the Favorites Tray from a specific(s) home sc...
52522
Galaxy Note 2 screen problems
I'm experiencing a spot of trouble with my N7105 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 device. It boots up just fine, the screen works absolutely flawlessly for a few minutes, but then the problems start to appear. The screen progressively develops black bars, it stops refreshing in places, beginning from the bottom of the screen and ...
17135
Notification Vibration Bug on Galaxy Nexus?
My Galaxy Nexus running 4.0.2 does not vibrate for any notifications while in "vibrate" mode. Haptic feedback works, and the phone vibrates when I receive phone calls, but not for notifications. The global vibrate setting under "Sound" in the menu is set to "Always", and individual apps like Gmail, Messaging, etc. have...
64198
How to get a transparent notification/Quickmenu background?
I want my Galaxy SIII Int to have a transparent notification/quickmenu background, without Gravitybox it aint working. The problem, if I use Gravitybox my system.ui will crash. So I searched other ways to do it and came with ''[MOD][XPOSED]Change notification background image[UPDATE 1.1]'' But also that aint working fo...
17137
eBooks from Amazon Market or from Android Market?
I have finally succeeded at Rooting and installing Android Market on my Fire, but now I'm wondering if there are any complications with using both the Market and Amazon to purchase ebooks. ## Scenario Say that I want to purchase an eBook and that book is available in the Android Market and the Kindle Market for the sam...
52526
Improving HTC Sensation XE somehow
I have an HTC Sensation XE and the smartphone is becoming slower and worse every day, expecially compared to my Nexus 7 and Samsung Tab 2. Android on the phone is slow and lagged ( I have to wait even 6-7 second after clicking somewhere), the battery depletes very fast and the phone itself becomes very hot if I do some...
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Renaming a contact group on Android
Is there any way to rename a contact group on the HTC Desire? Via "Edit Group" in People you can add and remove members, but the title doesn't seem to be editable. I could add a new group of course and move contacts over, but unless there's an easy way to do this en-mass this would be inconvenient.
60439
TF700T boot-loop after a while
my tf700t is not modified. The ASUS Firmware V10.6.1.14.10 Only for WW is installed. Yesterday, suddenly the Transformer boots after a while. After Booting it runs for lets say 3 minutes and boot again and again and again. The strange thing is: i change nothing on the tab. probably i installed a appilcation from the pl...
907
Geo-tagging DSLR photos with Android
Is there any app for Android that would assist me on tagging the pictures I take with my non-GPS DSLR camera by using a log of the phone GPS that Android can store?
904
How do I limit 3g speed on my Nexus One
I have 1gb of traffic per month. Internet speed is 2.2mbits, so it's pretty easy to waste all gb in a few days. I don't usually watch youtube from my phone, and 500-700 kbits would be pretty enough for me. Is there an application or way I can manually limit 3g speed manually, without rooting the phone?
909
moving Nokia content to an android phone
what is the easiest way to move Nokia (symbian e series) content, such as contacts, inbox, photos etc to an android phone? I can extract a backup from nokia but it's in .nbu format
60437
SuperSU rooting issues
I just rooted my phone and after rooting there was a ap called **superSU** that came with the root, and I guessed this app allowed me to give other apps the root access, but everytime I try to open the ap it says "the sun binary needs to be updated, continue?" And it gives me two options: 1. **"normal" update** , but...
60434
updated HTC one mini screen black
I just updated my HTC one Mini and the bottom half of the screen is now black. Why? I have not done anything to it
9555
How to uncompress a password protected zip file?
I have a password protected zip file, but ASTRO does not let me enter a password. What should I do?
9557
How can I fix Xperia x10i application crashes under CyanogenMOD 6?
I have a lot of issues with my Xperia x10i: * I get a lot of forced close of apps * I don't have zoom in my camera nor flash light * I don't have Mediascape nor Timescape and maybe other apps I don't know about * From time to time it reboots from its own * My music app dosnt work * My camera doesnt work in ...
28284
Move Nokia Backup (NBF) contents to Android Phone
Recently I started using Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Y Duos) with Gingerbread. Prior to this switch I was using Nokia 6303c (S40 Device). Before I exchanged my Nokia for this phone I had made a backup using 'Sync & Backup' option provided by Nokia on phone onto its memory card. I had to do this as I did not have acce...
64223
How to factory reset android (4.1) tablet without boot menu?
My 8-year old son have a Denver TAC-76001, he loves testing settings etc. After setting a pin-code password he cannot recall the code. Since we cannot start the tablet I have tried make a factory reset without success. This is what I have tried: 1. Shut it down. 2. Press power and Vol + (or Vol -) until the boot an...
48398
Problem in connection with Samsung Galaxy S3
When I connect to the internet with my Galaxy S3 it connects but tells me there's a network error (can't open or load any page though there is connection). I use the same wifi with another device and have no problem. I tried to change the network name & password but it didn't solve my problem. Can someone suggest what ...
48393
What kind of data is stored in /data/user directory?
It seems to store some kind of application data, but how is it different from /data/data directory?
48395
Snapshots suffer from Short Term Memory Loss?
I have seen that despite repeatedly saving to snapshot, periodically (once in about 3 attempts to launch from snapshot) I get the error: > emulator: ERROR: Unable to load VM from snapshot. The snapshot was saved for > a **different** hardware configuration This forces me to go the old way (boot and wait 150-200 seconds...
48396
Calling address book contacts in Skype 4
I've just updated to the new Skype 4 on my Nexus 4. I regularly use Skype to call numbers saved in my phone's address book contacts, but can't find where to do this in the new version. The previous version of Skype 3.2 had an address book icon at the top right (as seen here) but this is missing in the new Skype 4 (as s...
42643
How to fix Cyanogenmod 7 hanging on boot animation after NO firmware changes
I've been using my Google Nexus S with Cyanogenmod 7 for about a year now. Sometimes it rebooted out of the sudden or locked up but all in all worked well. Today I rebootet the phone und since then it hangs during boot at the animation with the rotating circle. **How do I fix the phone and get it booting again?** Unlik...
42642
Fast, easy, reliable way to transfer large files between Android devices? (aka. WiFi Direct stories from the field)
I'd like to be able to easily transfer large files wirelessly, fast, between Android devices - preferably without requiring root. As a secondary objetive, it wouldn't hurt if the same solution could be used, to transfer files between the Android devices and a Windows PC. Specifically, I'm trying to exchange files betwe...
48026
Transferring data (contacts, SMS, call log(s), browser history, application data) from rooted phone
My understanding is that, even with access to the filesystem exported over USB, one still does not have access to SMS data, for example. I have a phone that needs to be sent back to my insurance company (the screen broke and I received a replacement), but it is important that I get the data off of the phone, mainly so ...
48023
Fastboot not working for Kindle Fire HD
When ever I try to fastboot my kindle fire HD 7 inch. Running 7.4.3 it does not pick up the device (it is also rooted) when I try the command `fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product`. I connect the kindle and it just reboots as it normally would the command window and it still says waiting for device. I installed the SDK co...
45010
viewing Tiff attachments in Gmail
I'm running the latest Gmail app 4.3.1 on a Galaxy Note 2. There seems to be a bug when receiving email containing tiff attachment (fax documents in my case). The tiff images are shown as preview within gmail app. When clicking on the preview it does not switch into some viewer, there's a endless progress indicator. Is...
45012
Nexus 7 - USB Port & Headphone Socket
I sometimes experience a drop in sound in the left or right earphone of my headphones when charging my Nexus 7. Wiggling the usb cable in the port can bring back the sound, however yesterday the sound was coming out of the left earbud only while not being charged. I took a micro usb cable and wiggled it around until au...
45018
Is it possible for my Sony Xperia Neo L to take other earphones besides SONY earphones
My Sony earphones are damaged, I've got other earphones (non-SONY) but are not accepted by the phone. Is there a way to make them work ??
48028
Google Drive app on Nexus 7 doesn't allow offline editing
Okay, so I have a problem. I have a Nexus 7 (rooted, unlocked bootloader, but no other changes to the system). I have a few google documents (native gdoc format, I'm the owner) that I'd like to edit in my spare, off-the-net time. The problem is, when I select 'make available offline' in the application, the document ap...
57979
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini (GT-I8190) not getting 2G Network but 3G (WCDMA) is working fine
Kindly Plz help to resolve my issue. I had bought New Samsung S3 Mini (GT-I8190) from Dubai & Taken to India. but my Mobile is not detecting 2G Network neither registering Network properly. But working very fine in 3G (WCDMA) Network. Kindly plz advice me, how to resolve this issue. Awaiting for your valuable support &...
63164
Factory reset every after reboot/shutdown A13
My (A13) SoftwinerEvb 4.0x factory resets after every reboot. I have currently flashed a custom rom FaaaastJB 4.2.2, no TS modules yet. I cant install a TS module (needs rebooting) because it resets after a reboot. My tablet has no touch sensor at the moment so I can't really use it. Does the fix in this thread (http:/...
63161
PPTP VPN Connection on Android 4.2.2 - Samsung Galaxy TAB 10.1
I have a Galaxy TAB 10.1 with Android 4.2.2 (not rooted). I was successfully connecting on my PPTP VPN Server (cloud hosted linux vps) when my tab was on 4.1.2. Ever since the upgrade, PPTP VPN connects fine and stays connected but I am unable to browse the internet at all. Any suggestions or help would be really appre...
29245
In ICS 4.0.3 using ADWLauncher EX, how can I make only three home screens instead of five?
I just upgraded my android phone to ICS. When I had Gingerbread (2.3), I remember the option to change the number of home screens. I also had ADW launcher in 2.3 before. Now I can't find the option in ICS to change the number of home screens.
63169
Send email by selecting multiple users from Contacts app
When I need to send email to multiple users in Gmail app I explicitly need to type in their addresses. Is there any way to select multiple users from my Contacts app and put them into the To/Cc/BCc field? From this question I realize that I can create groups but it won't work for me as recipients keep changing in my ca...
29240
Droid Bionic screen won't auto shut off when plugged in
My phones screen will remain backlit and on while plugged in after getting a text or something that would pop up. Even if nothing popped up, if I just unlock it while plugged in, it will never re-lock on its own. This wasn't always the case but I didn't notice it for a while and am not sure what might be causing it. Ma...
57976
How do I install a user certificate?
I have my own Root certificate that signs user certificates. I have a site that will only allow you on with a user certificate which is signed by the root ca. I have managed to get this site working in Ios and Windows, but just can't get it working from Android (4.2.2) I have tried many different methods of importing t...
8936
Phone won't connect to mobile network
As of yesterday my phone was okay as I know I had a missed call and checked it on voicemail, but today I noticed that it is showing no signal when there should be one. The last thing I know I did was to try *#61# to check the voicemail numbers as I was thinking of setting a longer timeout, but I didn't actually change ...
8937
Synchronize the contact's default phone number
I've upgraded my HTC Desire to a Galaxy S. In the HTC, I had a default phone number for each contact (typically, the mobile number). After linking the new device with my Google accounts, the default settings are gone, and I have to redefine them manually in my Galaxy contacts. Is there a way to sync the default number ...
8931
How can you tell whether you are running a official Android program or one modified by your phone maker?
So many times , in this forum , I see answers with descriptions of their phone, contacts or messaging application, with options, settings or feature I don't see on my Samsung Galaxy S. I presume that either I am running a modified version ( made by Samsung ) or the questioner is. But how can you tell ? **How do you kno...
78362
I can't see all "Settings" on my Samsung galaxy tab 4
when I open the "Settings" tab on Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, it does not display all the settings. The only "settings" I can see are in the attached photo. So I can't change "Language" or "add accounts", etc. Any help would be appreciated. ![screen shot of settings page](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LQvtm.jpg)
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How to root SNT-210, an Android 4.4.2 chinese CarDVD (no standard methods work)?
The device: * Model SNT-210 * Android 4.4.2-0140516-sntb-HOMEMADE * Kernel 3.0101-gdaab9de-dirty * QDroid@DevServer #9 * Build omnisntb-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H eng.QDroid.20140516.133512 test-keys I found out that my 3g modem is ok (there are modem drivers in Android 4.4.2, Android finds the modem and the usb p...
78367
Huawei Ascend Y300: Boot instead of just charging
I have a rooted Huawei Y300 with Cyanogenmod. How can I configure the device that it boots whenever I plug in the USB cable? Currently, it shows the Huawei logo a few seconds and then a battery symbol. Btw, which part of the system is responsible for showing this battery symbol? Is it fastboot or Cyanogenmod?
59537
Create home screen shortcut for OneNote page on android
On Windows Phone it is possible to create home screen shortcuts that launch OneNote directly to a specific page. Is this possible on Android?
59536
Hangouts SMS not showing emoticons
I have a Nexus 5 with Kitkat 4.4.2 and have the Hangouts app as the SMS app. My friend has an Samsung Galaxy S Relay and also uses Hangouts app as SMS app. Whenever we send SMS to each other with emoticons, emoticons are not converted, instead we just see the text code for it. I'm baffled by this since we're using the ...
79098
Samsung device not detected in ubuntu 13.04 all of sudden
Maybe my question is duplicate, but couldn't find the answer to work for me. I've a samsung grand neo device which I am using for dev purpose. It was working fine before, I could transfer file. Also I was using from android-studio once I configured **dev-rules.** **/lib/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules** 1...
59534
2 obb folders in my note 2
There are 2 obb folders (Obb and obb) in my android folder. Both have same files. So 2 copies are created for every file that is installed in it taking twice my memory space. Please explain and help me. Galaxy note 2 international version Stock rom updated to 4.3 No Root. Thank you.
59532
How can I calibrate the tilting sensor on Android
I have some Android mobile which seems to be a Samsung, or at least a clone thereof. I got it form my wife as a present, so I don't really know which one. Under the batterypack it says "Model: 19502" when I look through the menus there are abolsolutely now identifications as to which it is and the settings only allow r...
34274
Dual Booting a Windows 8 Tablet/Smartphone with Android OS?
Is it possible and indeed practical to dual boot a Windows 8 tablet/smartphone with Jelly Bean 4.0 + ? Are there significant restrictions or limitations in doing so? If this is not achieveable as yet - What about running Bluestacks on these devices, just in the same manner that Bluestacks can run Android Apps as an emu...
34277
Battery consumption
My stats are the follwing: `Android system 37%`, `Stand by 36%`, `Inactivity 14%`, `Voice call 3%`. I touch in android and appears a lot of programs like `alertrecipients, google backup transport, error, ?Perso?, Tasks, bluetooth test, popupuiReceiver, wssyncmlnps, mobile tracker, DRM, definitions, wlan test, self test...
34276
Always reminded of an unsuccessful backup
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace and roughly every hour, I receive a notification that a backup attempt had failed. Could this be due to the fact that I am not connected to the Internet? How can I stop this? EDIT: I have turned off, wifi, 3g, sync, background, data and still the notification appears! How can I turn this off...
79097
Can I restore my contacts on new phone
I was using a samsung galaxy s duos cell, which was stolen 2 months back. I now have a new android phone - the Micromax. I thought I lost all my contacts, but somebody insisted that you can restore it using gmail account even though I never manually performed a backup of my contacts. I remember the day when I took the ...
59539
How can I carrier unlock an HTC Droid Incredible (Verizon CDMA)
How can I carrier unlock an HTC Droid Incredible (Verizon CDMA)? Alternatively can I use a locked phone on a discount carrier that uses Verizon's network?
59538
How can I disable viber on my stolen device?
My mobile phone has been stolen. How can i stop viber services process? I need your urgent help to stop the people reach my friends.
37891
How to keep files downloaded via Dropbox after uninstalling app
I want to know whether there is any app on the Google Play Store which * stores all dropbox files to memory card whenever there is net available * Leaves the files in my memory card even after I uninstall the app
37892
Text Messaging: Group Text Message
I have a DroidX running Android 2.3.4. When somebody sends me a text message that goes to other devices too, is there anyway I can tell? Usually the only way I find out is when somebody else does a "reply all" (probably using a newer version of Android), and I get some random message from a number I may or may not reco...
37893
Missing edit icon on Galaxy S launcher
I am trying to change the 4 icons that are along the bottom of the screen on my Samsung Galaxy S. All the answers I have looked at say 'press menu and then select edit', but I don't have an edit button. When I press `Menu` I see: * All programs * Add to home screen * Wallpaper * Search * Notifications * Set...
37895
How to free up more storage (upgrading to 4.2 made me lose 6GB)?
So this morning, I bought a new game and it required a large file download. I went to download it and a message told me that I had 0mb of space remaining. This seemed odd to me because last time I checked I had plenty of space. I looked at my storage and saw a little over 6GB in Apps and a little over 6GB in Misc. I un...
26654
Local web proxy à la Privoxy?
I'd like to filter some web sites I visit by running a local web proxy like Privoxy to get rid of the ads and simplify the layout. Does someone know of a good web proxy for Android?
26656
Side-loaded Face-Unlock not working
I downloaded and installed facelock.apk on my Motorola Android tablet (running 4.0.3) but it fails with "Face unlock couldn't start.". What's the reason? What can I do to get it working?
50319
How to turn off keyboard sound on Nexus 7 2nd gen
I already have touch sound turned off, but still hear keyboard sound.
66263
Google Play Services and Play Store crashing
I have very little internal memory (user memory 150mb), so after the auto update of Play Service and the Play Store, I took a back up (using ES File Explorer). I have root access, so I pasted those back ups in the `/system/app` folder. After that I restarted my phone, and that's when the problem started. The Play Store...
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Download Only Emails that Match Specified Filters
I have bog standard POP3 Access to "company" emails. Is there anything I can use to achieve the following. Setup a filter along the lines of "To: my.email@example.com" action -> Download email. Filter or filters doesn't match? action -> do not download email at all.
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How do I disable receiving calls and messages?
I use my HTC Evo 3D (currently Android 2.3, soon Android 4.0) to record cycling workouts (GPS + Endomondo). During workouts, I don't want to receive any calls / messages for the following reasons: * I don't want to be disturbed when relaxing * I want to conserve the battery * sometimes I listen to music and calls...
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Why no consistent headset control?
I'm a recent convert to Android (I have a Moto X on AT&T) and I'm running into a problem that I never had with my iPhones: the button on my headset sometimes works; sometimes doesn't. It upsets me greatly, especially since I recently purchased a $300 set of Bose headphones (Quietcomfort 20) that are specifically made f...
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Google Hangouts - Can not send or receive MMS
About 2 weeks ago, I updated CyanogenMod on my device, and Google Hangouts, and began experiencing this problem. I did an immediate restore from before my update, and there was no change. I can not send or receive any MMS's on my device. When I get an MMS, I am shown a message containing the details of the message, lik...
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How to see the back cover referenced on page 2 in Google Books?
In Google Books app, page 2 of "Bleak House" by C. Dickens or "Faust" by J.W. Goethe and other public domain books reads: `This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online. See the back of ...
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Galaxy S3 Emails showing in different colours
This is an extremely minor but extremely frustrating issue with my Galaxy S3. Basically the email client out the box (synced to my Exchange Active sync account) has a black background and white text...so far no problem. However as people have been sending emails to me the phone seems to (arbitrarily is seems) to render...