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Android streaming music from desktop, controlled by another android!
I just got a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I can't think of a better use for my old Galaxy S than tucking it away on a shelf with an audio cable hooked up to my a/v receiver, streaming music from my desktop upstairs. All this works fine, but I have to jump up and down to control what gets played. Now I want the ability to con...
33905
Android tablet not recognizing external keyboard?
I have a Tablet running Android 4.0.3. Its DOMO x3g, works fine except that when I connect an external usb keyboard to it,it doesn't show up any recognition or anything.While USB pen drives, hard drives easily work on the tab... Any solutions?
9629
How to change screen orientation of my samsung froyo device
Any one knows how to change device orientation, from portrait to landscape. I'm new here, thanks in advanced for any help! :)
40074
storage on htc desire
Hi I've put a 4gb SD card in my htc desire but when I try to go on my gallery it says theres no external storage device and I can't get my head around it, also when I go into storage on my settings it only shows internal storage and do sent seem to acknowledge theres an SD card there at all, finally I can't get onto my...
40075
How can I stream PC desktop, 1:1 pixel ratio, to Android device?
Does anyone have a solution for streaming pc screen content to an Android device with 1:1 pixel ratio? I want to use it to display graphical work directly on the device, and possible for the future to produce quick interactive prototypes. There is an application for iOS called LiveView which lets you bring up a contain...
40072
Disable mobile data during standby
I keep my mobile data (2G/3G) always on, but when the screen turns off (standby), I want it to automatically get disabled. Turn the screen back on, and it should automatically enable itself. Is there a way to tell android to keep mobile data off while the device is in standby?
39055
SMTP auth server settings
I'm using my own SMTP server with SMTP AUTH for sending mails. The greeting looks like: > 250-[...fqdn...] Hello [...fqdn...] [...ip...], pleased to meet you > 250-ENHANCEDSTATUSCODES > 250-PIPELINING 250-8BITMIME > 250-SIZE > 250-DSN > 250-AUTH CRAM-MD5 DIGEST-MD5 > 250-DELIVERBY > 250 HELP Unfort...
9621
How secure are the "app password protection" apps?
I know there are a number of apps available that can password protect specified apps. I want to know how secure they really are. As far as I know, there aren't any exposed OS hooks in android to allow one app to prevent another app from starting up. And some of these apps can be fooled by just switching tasks when it p...
770
Where can I find a comparison of Android devices?
I recently got fed up with my previous smartphone (name omitted) and I'm considering switching to an Android based phone. However, I have been stumped by the sheer number of handsets. I'm more than willing to change carriers and I have no preferences in keyboard style. What I am looking for (and cannot find on google) ...
6922
Sites to search android devices based on features?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Where can I find a comparison of Android devices? I've been doing research on various android devices, but I am having a hard time finding a good site to search devices based on features. What are some good sites to search for android phones based on features? Thus far, I know of DroidThi...
33613
Email widget: How to show inbox instead of subfolder?
I have a question regarding email on my Nexus 7 3G: When I try to add an email widget on my home screen I'm asked to choose a folder, but I only have the option to select a sub folder in my inbox, not my actual inbox. How can I let the widget show my complete inbox instead of a sub folder only?
15685
What pros would upgrading to Superuser Elite bring?
I somewhat understand what Superuser does, but I'm curious if upgrading to the Elite version is a good idea... What pros are there? Does upgrading provide any additional features?
15684
Apps unavailable after upgrade to Gingerbread
I recently upgraded my HTC Incredible from Froyo to Gingerbread. Everything seems to work fine, except for several apps that had their home screen icons revert to the default Android icon and clicking them does nothing. I believe they are all the apps I had on my SD card before the OS upgrade. If I go to Settings -> Ap...
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How do I send a contact via SMS?
I would like to send two contacts (name+phone nr) to one of my contacts. This is a simple menu-option on my old Sony Ericsson. How can I do this on Android? I'm not in the same building as the receiver so I can not use Bluetooth.
37018
my GT-S 5830 frequently restarting after factory reset
I have Rooted GT-S 5830 Galaxy ACE, was working slow, so i thought to Factory reset and i did it. But as the phone restart ,it start frequently restarting. Pls help me.
15357
How can I embed youtube videos so they play on my HTC Wildfire?
I have created a youtube video and embedded in on this page: http://tanguay.info/test169.htm I tried to play it on my HTC Wildfire in the default browser, but it says there is no flash player installed. However, I know I have played youtube videos before on this device, so it must be possible. **What do I have to chang...
15356
How can I display an image from a URL on a home screen?
I want to load an image from a URL and have it get updated regularly from a web page. Something like a widget that would show my current Stack Overflow flair. ![sample so flair](http://i.stack.imgur.com/s432R.png) Another badge/flair example is to show the weight loss banners at myfitnesspal.com like this: ![sample my ...
6448
How to boot into the bootloader when you have ClockworkMod?
I want to upgrade the radio and I'm not sure how to boot into `bootloader`. When I try to power the phone using VolumeDown+Power, I do get into the ClockworkMod Recovery, but it seems that this is not what I was looking for because on PC the command `fastboot flash radio radio.img` is still `< waiting for device >`. In...
37013
Recovery mode can't read fat32 sd card, only exfat
I'm running CM 10.1 (based on Android 4.2.1) on a Galaxy S III i9300. I'running CWM-based recovery v 5.5.0.4. I'm dealing with a conflict with my Sandisk microsd 32 gb card. When I format my sdcard to fat32 and run recovery mode, the phone does not read the sd card. However, if I change the format to exfat, the phone r...
19472
How can I sync an Exchange 2003 inbox to an Android 4.x device?
I have ICS 4.x and I'm trying to get the default email client to connect to a MS Small Business Server 2003. The client will sync all folders but Inbox. I get the error message "Couldn't Open connection to Server". I'm able to send emails, any clues?
19471
How to have one-button access (on HTC incredible) to do voice dialing or voice commands?
My wife finds her HTC Incredible incredibly difficult to make a quick call without having to look at the screen. She'd like to have a one-button activation of the voice dialing or voice commands "call < >" or "" I thought one option might be to reprogram the optical trackball button. This is rooted with CyanogenMod.
39084
Can I stream audio from Android to Windows through Bluetooth?
Can I stream audio from Android to Windows through Bluetooth? If yes, how?
39080
How to update samsung galaxy tab p1000 i.e. 2.2 to 2.3. using ADB?
I am updating the OS of my Samsung Galaxy tab p1000 (i.e. 2.2) to 2.3.6 using adb. I am using the steps below: 1. Check whether device is connected or not using ADB. C:\Users\PC>adb devices List of devices attached S6802084d305f device 2. Push 2.3.6 OS (i.e. update.zip) OS to SD card. ...
39082
Error occured while flashing Galaxy Y with JELLYBLAST V3.0.2
While installing ROM on my galaxy Y as per mentioned on [ CUSTOM ROM - KERNEL] JELLYBLAST V3.0.2 for Galaxy Y GT-S5360 ROM installation aborted with error: Finding update package... Opening update package... Can’t open /sdcard/JELLYBLASTV3.signed.zip (bad) Installation aborted. ![ente...
43751
How to get pass FTM on my ZTE Android mobile device trying to turn on?
My ZTE Android Edition by SFR, StarAddict is unable to turn on. I cannot get pass the Android logo. I have long pressed on Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time but it only ended me up at FTM. What next? Please help me reset or turn on my phone. The only external buttons on this phone are: Volume Up or Down, P...
69279
Build android from source. Battery power incorrect
I added a kernel module to the msm flo kernel. I built android JB from source for my Nexus 7(flo). I flashed the device with the built OS. My battery power seems to be stuck at 100% remaining. I also used the trepn profiler app for Qualcomm SOCs and it also gives incorrect measurements for % battery power remaining and...
69277
How do I smite this unknown vampire process that is sucking the blood out of my battery?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that I upgraded to 4.4 a couple of days ago. Since upgrading, my battery longevity has dropped a crazy amount. Just this morning, it took about four hours to go from full charge all the way down to about 25%, and that's without much use. Previous to upgrading, I could go for about two days wh...
69276
how to enable 3g video calling on my s3
Recently I flashed my galaxy s3 with cm10. However, before that I had a videocalling option (android native video call over 3g network) in the dialer and i was on the tw base rom 4.2jb. I wonder, isn't there any way to get that feature back on my sgs3? I know porting that tw based app on a aosp based rom will not work....
69275
how can I change the contents of /proc/product_name_extra?
I have a rooted device and need to change the contents of /proc/product_name_extra from Prod to Eng. I have tried cp, mv, echo, and vi. I get IO error most commonly and no matter what perms I set I cannot edit the file. Any help would be greatly appreciated
43758
Getting an error message COMPLETE NAND_WRITE_FAIL while trying to flash galaxy R via Odin I9000
I tried to flash the samsung galaxy R device but build transfer was successful but at the end i got the above message. Also, unlike normal odin, it has flash lock option. I think Nand_write_fail was occurred because my device could flash locked. Can you help it unlock? Thanks in advance.
81102
Samsung Note 3 dont know what else to say
Unfortunately, LogsProvider has stopped. This just started to pop up. I have read on here about the power,volume up clear cache, tried it and it doesn't work. I am trying NOT to do a factory reset just yet. Phone is only is 8 months old I know I have a 12 month on it but I really am trying not to get new phone either. ...
4058
Does the Samsung Galaxy S have an FM transmitter?
I seem to recall seeing a review of the Samsung Galaxy S that said it has an FM transmitter (so you can listen to music from it on your car radio, for instance). However, I didn't see it mentioned anywhere else. Does it in fact have such a transmitter?
44868
How to open a securedownload.bin file?
I have an android tablet, which I don't know what version it is. I want to ask how can I open a securedownload.bin file? I'd downloaded it from an email attach, and I want to put it in other file in the tablet. And, how can I view a .rar file? Thank you.
17445
ClockworkMod getting stuck when trying to Flash
I'm trying to use the ClockworkMod recovery image and ROM Manager to flash a custom ROM on my HTC Wildfire. I downloaded CyanogenMod 7.1, put it on the sdcard and followed the instructions. I selected Backup current ROM, Wipe User Data and Wipe System Data, then it reboots into recovery mode but I never get past the sc...
17446
Real time events show up with a 4 minute delay
So I just bought a Milestone 2 and installed CM 7.2 by Endless (based on the Defy CM ROM). Everything is working great, but there's one thing that annoys me. Everytime I tweet something it never shows up as `x secs ago`, instead it shows `4 min ago`. This also happens on the Facebook app. The real time events always sh...
13352
Is there a one-click widget to make my phone completely silent?
I currently use Mute All but it requires several clicks. I like the ease of Silent Toggle Widget but it doesn't turn of media sounds. Ideally the widget would also turn of haptic feedback.
13355
Remove bloatware from Acer Liquid Mini (E310)
I am trying to remove Apps installed from phone vendor, like docs to go, without success. I have read How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? and similar topics and I have tried the Titanium Backup Chuck Norris mode but somehow documents to go appears again at reboot. I tried to find a custom ...
13354
Connecting to X11 on linux
I used to connect with SSH to school server on iPad with iSSH, which can work as X11 server, and remotely work through SSH and X11 with iPad as a server. I thought since it is easy with iPad, it will be easy with Android. But silly me! It is not, as I see. In this SE question and on other places, people are telling "do...
13357
Home button for wake sleep
Using Verizon Samsung Droid Charge how can I wake the phone using the home button instead of just the side power button? (My phone is rooted.)
38843
Lost data upgrading roms, but data is still there when viewed with Clockwork and Clockwork alone. Can I recover it?
I lost my data upgrading to M1 CM10.1 through CMUpdate, but I still see it when I go into clockwork recovery mod. I tried accessing it through adb and adb shell but I cannot find it. Furthermore my Galaxy Nexus is reporting that it's full. I have tried this method: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994...
38846
Lost my ice cream truck ringtone
I have a rzr hd and one of the stock ringtones was an ice cream truck. About a month ago, it disappeared from my phone. Any ideas? I don't know the name of it, but I haven't added any ringtones to my phone or connected it to a USB. The ringtone is just gone from the menu. Thanks!
38847
LG Motion Keep Rebooting (Boot Loop) After Installing Beat Audio Installation
I was looking through the Google Play Store after I rooted my LG Motion 4G The other day, and came upon the app "Beats Audio Installation" & Downloaded it and then when i opened the app and finished the setup, it started Rebooting and you cant go to your regular screen, etc. You can only see the Metro PCS logo and LG L...
38844
Service code to get Xperia model
I'd like to check the manufacturing date of an Xperia Ray. The easy way is by looking at the sticker under the battery, but I'm trying to convey this to a potential seller, and I would prefer something that doesn't involve taking apart the phone. I've read on Yahoo answers that `*#9999#` should do it, but it's normally...
46704
Can the PIN-input be modified to not display the last character?
Since today I have a new Nexus 4, with android 4.2.2. But when I type in my PIN, it always displays the last typed character in the input field. I think that is quite the security risk. On my old android phone (gingerbread) I was able to turn this behavior off. However, I cannot find this option on my new device. So, i...
46702
sync experiencing problem
I had some problems syncing my contacts onto my Gmail account, so I: I'm also getting "Sync is currently experiencing problems it will be back shortly" messages. The question is: How can I make it sync again? (I'm using an sony xperia tipo.)
48621
Decrypt Samsung S3 Phone
I have recently encrypted my S3 to allow me to get work emails, but I have now decided against this as it has caused the phone to run like a dog. When I attempt to decrypt the device it says I need to set a password of 6 characters with at least one number, however when I go to the lock screen settings menu password is...
48620
How to do a full factory reset and clean the phone completely?
I've been flashing my LG Optimus L7 numerous times with various Custom ROMs and now I'd like to return to the official firmware. I've factory reset my phone, flashed the v20D official firmware with KDZ tool and then I did another factory reset. However, I've read that the factory reset only wipes /data and /cache folde...
20155
Can I run CyanogenMod without mobile service?
I am wondering if I can run CyanogenMod on a phone without service? I have an HTC Incredible and am thinking of upgrading to a new phone and wonder if I can give my old phone to my daughter to use like an iTouch works where you only have internet access via a wireless connection and cannot make cell phone calls but can...
20157
Netflix-Xyboard error: "Sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. (1009)"
Rest of the error message: "Please try again later. If the problems persists(sic) please visit the Netflix website." I successfully used Netflix streaming video for over a week on my new Xyboard 8.2. Suddenly, in the middle of a show, it started giving this error (and stopped streaming). I tried other shows and differe...
62364
What is the system APK that handles the calls in ICS?
I'm trying to figure out what system apk handles the calls in Android ICS? I've found that Messaging is the one for SMS, but what is for phone calls? The reason I'm asking is because I'm adding them to Greenify. Since Greenify has a feature that wakes them up whenever there's an SMS or call, I want them hibernated when...
62367
Does WCDMA improve my changes for getting a usable signal?
I live in a spot where it’s hard to get a cell phone signal and I’m trying to buy a smart phone that will work best for that issue. I'm comparing two 4G phones. But I don't expect the 4G will work at home. Would a phone that is WCDMA capable work better than one without for this issue?
44702
Unable to login Nexus 7 using Virtual Router created from desktop
Hi I've recently bought a Nexus 7 and since I didn't had a Wi-Fi or a 3G sim card right now, I just tried to connect the device using my laptop's internet connection. For this, I just created a Virtual Router and connected my Nexus's Wi-Fi with the router. It is perfectly connected however when I tried to login into my...
44700
Is it possible to translate websites in Chrome Android in "realtime" like I did on the PC?
On my Windows 7 computer with Chrome I could translate entire webpages using Google translate with the click of a button. Is there a way to do this in Chrome or the stock browser? Or any other browser? OS: 4.1.1 Samsung Galaxy S3
44701
How do I export my favourites from Chrome to the stock browser?
I have been searching online for a way but couldn't find anything. How do I copy my Favourites from the latest version of Chrome Android to the stock browser on my Samsung Galaxy S3? I want to be able to open my list of Favourites from within the stock browser. Any way? OS: 4.1.1
44707
Phone becomes slow after updating to Jelly Bean
My Samsung Galaxy Note-1 becomes very slow after updating it to Jelly bean...what should I do??? Please can any body help me??
44709
Determine if the phone supports cover art image files and the right filename and format
My music library master is stored in my PC, and I sync to my phone on a regular basis. Most of my album covers are stored in separate image files inside the related album folder, whereas very few of them are embedded in songs metadata. Now, I noticed the stock ROM player in my phone is not able to handle the covers in ...
28498
How can I save all contacts into google account?
I did it using **Gingerbread** (Samsung Galaxy Ace 2), but with **Ice Cream Sandwich** (LG L5) I don't see appropriate action for that. Previously I entered Contacts (ok), then selected Settings (ok), executed Google Merge (no such option), and Sync Data (disabled all the time). I see only one available (not disabled) ...
59730
Organizing Files Between Files Saved in External SD Card and Files Saved in Internal Drive
For example, let's say I want to take some settings for organizing the directory target. When I take photos, I want to automatically saved directly onto the removable SD card (external drive) while apps downloaded and installed are stored in internal drive. Is it possible?
41068
bluetooth headset to phone
I want to forward all sound from a bluetooth headset's microphone to the phone's stereo -- so the sound that you will hear from your phone will be the same as the input of the bluetooth headset's microphone. Is this somehow possible?
59738
Check network availability using phone's modem (low level)
I am trying to find network availability using my phone's GSM modem. Last night I had almost done it using following procedure with `adb shell` connecting phone with Ubuntu laptop. Terminal 1 ./adb shell su cat /dev/smd0 Terminal 2 ./adb shell su echo -e "AT+CIND?\r" > /...
41066
Which WiFi-Direct commands can be used in Android?
I am interested to know what commands can be used in Android to control WiFi direct from the terminal/command line. I took a look into p2p WIFI direct but I didn't catch these commands!! I can find commands used with Linux from this link. Can the same be used with Android? If so, how can I access them on a rooted devic...
46730
Profanity Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean
I don't know what's changed and I cannot figure out how to set it up but my S2 no longer lets me swear. I have to manually type in the words every time, it doesn't seem to be updating any dictionaries anymore, it used to just fine before the update to Jelly Bean. My default keyboard is Swype. No matter what I do checki...
23146
Gtalk audio notifications with the application in focus
I have recently upgraded my Orange UK Samsung i9100p to ICS and have been having trouble with audio notifications for new gtalk messages. It seems it notifies you while you are in conversation with someone, obviously I don't need notifying when I can see the text appearing in front of me, so while I'm talking I will ge...
54279
Nexus 4 on 4.3 does not remember call volume?
The default call volume on this Nexus 4 running stock 4.3 is too loud, and by default set at 30% or so. The minimum volume level is comfortable, but whenever I try to put it there, it will forget it between calls. Peculiar is also that I can't set it to the minimum level using just the volume rocker keys—I need to sl...
11845
Error Message: emulator-arm.exe has stopped working
I have been having issues running my first android app. Yesterday, i came close to running it but my happiness was dashed when i encountered this error: emulator-arm.exe has stopped working What do i do? I want to run this 'Hello World' My console display: [2011-07-28 10:46:52 - HelloAn...
54274
Removing item from download list
HTC One S, Android 4.1.1, HTC Sense 4+ I was messing around with a media server at home and started a download of a large file. This file is now gone from the source but the phone is still trying to download it, i.e. it's in the notification list that I drag down from the top of the screen. How do I remove an item from...
54273
Chrome for Android: How to see network console information?
Is there any way to see networking information on mobile Chrome, ala the networking tab on fully fledged desktop Chrome, on the device itself? I'm attempting to try some remote debugging for a user but I can't really ask them to install the required software to test on a desktop. I need to see if any scripts / etc are ...
11841
Is it possible to switch keyboard language layout on HTC Wildfire?
I am thinking of buying an HTC Wildfire S. Since I will be buying it in Germany, it will have a German keyboard (e.g. Y and Z are interchanged). **Will there be a way for me to switch the keyboard to English and French and back to German with the click of a button as I do on my Windows PC (ALT- shift)?**
59088
Does Flashing Stock ROM in Odin Clear out the System Partition First?
Does Flashing Stock Samsung ROM in Odin Clear out the System Partition First? Options Used: No repartition, ROM put inside PDA slot I'm wondering because I suspect there may have been some malware in the previous ROM that was flashed. So I want to be sure all the Files that were in the System Partition Previously are d...
59086
How do I restore my Android tablet from Google servers?
I sent my Android tablet for repair and it came back from the manufacturer with the data and applications missing. How do I restore the tablet from the `Settings -> Backup` Google servers?
44573
If I install a new ROM does that erase all my installed apps and dat?
If I have a rooted (Razr M in this case) and want to install an updated ROM (e.g., to upgrade to a new 'Droid OS version) will I need to reinstall my apps and restore my data?
1674
How can I edit or remove people from the favourite contacts widget on my HTC Legend?
How can I edit or remove people from the favourite contacts widget on my HTC Legend?
1673
Sync setup question: will Android, Outlook 2010, Gmail, calendar and contacts sync?
my previous phone was a windows mobile 6.5 from HTC. so I had it linked to my computer (windows 7 x64 pro) and it used windows mobility center to sync with outlook 2010. everything was fine. I also added Gmail by IMAP in outlook. but now I have this awesome brand new HTC Desire with Android 2.2 (Froyo) so it asked for ...
29991
Enabling USB OTG on Samsung Galaxy Y Duos
I am planning to develop an Android application which uses USB On-The-Go. I am using a Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. Is there any way that I can enable USB OTG in this phone?
29997
Why won't badge notification work for Gmail on my S3?
I get badge notifications for all my other apps and email, but Gmail will not show the little red icon that shows the number of unread messages. It used to work fine, but now it no longer does and it's driving me nuts. I have all the notifications turned on (in the top menu bar and within the Gmail app itself). Not sur...
29995
Is there a way to lock an Android device using a keyboard?
Somewhat imperfect comparison: in Windows, you can simply press Win+L to lock Windows. Is there a similar keyboard shortcut in Android?
28020
Sense 4: How to add items to pull down menu?
I just received a HTC One S with Sense 4 installed. I've seen on other Android devices that the pull down menu contains different settings, such as a Wifi button. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SHTzB.jpg) Is there a way to add these buttons to the Sense 4 pulldown menu?
28023
Getting total CPU time of a process
I need to get the total cpu time of a process in android. I am trying to use adb shell top commands, but it gives only cpu usage in terms of percentage. But I need the total cpu time of the process. I can get this info in my Ubuntu, but I could not find a way to get the TIME+ column in android. Any suggestions?
28025
How to flash Samsung devices from a GNU/Linux host running on ARM architecture?
To flash a Samsung Galaxy S (where do not have root access in the currently running OS, and with a stock recovery) with a new firmware (OS), I need to connect it with a USB cable to another computer and flash it from there. There is a further problem if the other computer (which runs a GNU/Linux, Ubuntu) is ARM (it's a...
28027
How to connect SPICE MI 310 to eclipse Android Device Manager?
I want to use my SPICE Mi 310 (with Android 2.3.3) to test my Android applications. But I am not able to see the device in Android Device Manager in Eclipse. I have been trying to find a suitable driver for the same, but haven't been successful. Please help me. Thanks [Using Windows 7 64 bit.]
64968
What is meant by locked bootloader?
Everyone complains about locked bootloaders on phones. From reading the bootloader seems to be code stored on the partition which /boot is mounted. Once the phone is rooted why couldn't one just delete what's on /boot and put their own stuff there. When you do an OTA and it update the boot loader I assume it just write...
51358
Huawei Ascend Y 200 Gingerbread 2.3.6 does not recognize MP3 files in my music folder
Device: Huawei Ascend Y 200 Android: Gingerbread 2.3.6, not rooted. On my SD card, there is a folder called `Audio` which includes MP3 files (with English and Hindi Sub Folders). There are 134 music files in English music folder, but the Gingerbread default music player only recognized 65 files. Even if I deleted som...
51357
Accessing and transfer sim contacts to Droid 2 global phone
I have a Droid 2 Global and I can't seem to access the contacts on my sim card. How do I access them and transfer them to the phone?
51353
ES File Explorer suddenly not allowing connection?
I downloaded the ES File Explorer a while back to get access to my shared files, folders and my 2TB external drive. Everything worked fine until today. I tried to access my external HDD but got an error back. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aO29e.png) So my big question is: Why can I access my ...
51351
Unexpected random shutdowns in Galaxy S2
Recently my Samsung Galaxy S2 has been doing this very strange thing, it just switches off on its own. However the screen flickers like two or three times really quickly before it switches off. It all started when i went on holiday and the signal was poor up in the mountain (not sure if this helps but i'm gonna type it...
61040
Why: My phone will not install downloded apps. Will not calculate Storge usage % (Audio, Apps, etc.)?
My phone **wouldn't install an app** the other day (jefitt) so I tried looking at the internal memory (% usage for Audio, etc.) and it **wouldn't calculate** it (just showed the _calculating_ status for 4 or 5 minutes then that detail went away, replaced by just "Internal Storage). I deleted a bunch of files and then t...
61043
Why does "Power off" actually reboot?
If I hold my power button, I presented with the option to "Power off" my device. I touch it, and my phone (a LG Nexus 5 running on Android 4.4 KitKat) indeed turns off. However, it suddenly turns back on. If I power off multiple times, it eventually stays off. Is this normal? Does the phone restart if it is aware of pe...
61044
Stock dialer app on Andorid Kit Kat does not like to bring up the num pad
> Device: Note 2 (Verizon i605) > > Rom: CyanogenMod 11 (Kit Kat 4.4.2) > > App; ASOP dialer Whenever I fire up my phone app to call someone, and click on the keyboard, a white box (1/5 of the screen) pops up. I have to click on it again to make it go away, then click on the dial button and the buttons show up. Does an...
61046
Not connecting via usb since latest update
Since the latest update on Galaxy S3 (now have Jelly Bean 4.3) my phone will not connect via USB to the USB port on my car radio. It connected before the update. What can I do to correct problem?
25332
How to switch Input Method / keyboard?
I recently upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Android 2.x to 4.0.3. I had, and still have, two keyboards installed & enabled - MultiLing Keyboard, and Swype. In my previous ROM, long-pressing an input field let me switch keyboards. This method now stopped working, and the only way I found to switch them is via the setup menu. ...
25330
"Charging paused. Voltage too high" on Samsung Galaxy S2 after upgrading to ICS
I am keep on getting this pop-up every 30 sec. I searched on the internet, and most of the solutions are to play with the charging pin. It's also showing it's charging when it's not. My phone thinks it's charging I think this has to be a software issue. Does anyone have any solution?
25334
face recognition as password
Looking for an application that use face recognition of the cellphone's owner wnen you are powering on your cellphone + activating the phone after being stand by with black screen. Where can I find it? I'm using Galaxy SII with android 4
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Locked out of Android Vortex MID *permission denied with ADB
Here's the back story: I bought an used Android tablet. The guy said the power connector was broken so the tablet wont be charged. I took it apart and figured out the battery was dead. I have an adapter from the wall powering the device. My problem: There _was_ a pattern lock. My daughter thought she would help me, and...
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HTC Incredible 2 clearing "App Associations" on reboot - why?
My Friend has an HTC Incredible 2 that is clearing all app associations whenever the phone reboots. Does anyone know what is causing this? I couldn't find anything on google, or my phone (an HTC Thunderbolt) that would lead to a setting or something. Thanks!
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how can I fix my Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360?
All of my applications are forcing to close such as its home, messaging, play store services and others.I can't make changes or even open application drawer or home.I can only open my contacts and make a call.
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How does reducing brightness of screen increase battery life?
For all I have heard, reducing the screen brightness of your phone can increase your battery life. Just about every expert in the field agrees to this statement. But today I came across **this article** which kind of raised quite a few questions in my mind. The excerpt from the article in question here is: > All these ...
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sharing windows 7 cable internet connection to nexus 4 via WiFi
I am connected to the internet via an ethernet cable on my laptop pc. I want to share my PC's internet connection with my Nexus 4(Android 4.4.2). I have created an ad-hoc network on my windows 7 pc but this network doesn't display in the available networks on my Nexus 4. How can I share my PC's internet connection with...
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Can't flash custom ROM
I'm trying to flash a custom ROM on my **Lenovo Ideatab A-3000h** using **CWM** , So I booted the tablet in CWM recovery mode and did choose `install zip from /sdcard` then I did choose the _custom rom zip file_ , but when the installation began it immediately aborted and gave me the following log: -- Ins...
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how to restore files
Was using the vault app to keep safe my files when all of a sudden the app crashed, I guess just after the KitKat update. I'm using nexus 4. So I tried restoring the files, the app just kept crashing. So I uninstalled it and installed again. Now I can't find the files. Not in gallery or in the vault app. Is there anywa...
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Disable notification for declined calls
I have a HTC WildFire (android 2.1) phone. I want to disable the notifications for the calls I knowingly decline. I still want to get the notification for the calls I miss. Does anyone know any setting/app to do this?