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Add address from Google search or maps
On iOS, as limited as it was, I could do two things that I can't figure out how to do in Android - htc one m8 1. When finding addresses in Google search or map, Google result page had an option to save a contact. That seems missing in Android. I can't figure out how to add an address from these results. 2. In ios,...
71414
Do OTA updates expire?
I recently re-activated an old phone with my carrier. (To give you an idea how old, it is running Android 2.3.3, whereas the latest available for this phone is 2.3.4) It doesn't have the latest OTA update, but when I try to check for new updates ("Settings":"About Phone":"System Updates") I get the message ...
71415
Bricked phone due to cut-pasting of apk files
I accidentally _cut_ all the .apk and .odex files from `/system/apps/` and pasted onto the SD card instead of _copying_ and pasting them. My phone is totally bricked. Stuck in a boot-loop and factory reset doesn't work (as I had assumed it wouldn't). I cannot connect ADB to it because Android OS never actually loads (h...
71411
Upload system directory from rom to system partition
I was updating my HTC Sensation (unlocked, S-OFF) from CM10.2 to CM11. I did standard full wipe, flashed boot.img using fastboot, and then gone to my recovery (twrp) to install the zip (contains system dir, boot.img, META-INF, file_contexts). However, when I opened the recovery, first thing I got was "Unable to mount /...
38705
Turn on auto-correct when using a Bluetooth keyboard
I have been using my Nexus 7 for schoolwork and I love it. One problem, however, is that when I connect to my Bluetooth keyboard I no longer get auto- correct suggestions. I then decided to install Swiftkey 3 and discovered that if I had SwiftKey set as the default I could see a prediction bar, but there was still no a...
38706
How can I know if the rooting files have malware?
I'm learning about how cellphone rooting works. Every procedure I've seen this far asks you to install a series of files that you download from random websites. Is it possible to know for sure that the files you are downloading will only root your phone, and that they are not 'trojans' or other types of malware? Thanks...
30573
How can I force MMS messages to retry?
I used to have this problem with my Nexus One on T-Mobile, and now have it again on my Samsung Galaxy SII on Sprint. It seems like about every other MMS message I get will fail to download. It'll just sit in that "downloading" state forever. (Note: it is not actually a pattern of every other time.) I have the stock And...
30570
Restart data connection when stalled?
Occasionally the data connection of my mobile will stall, i.e. it still looks like it _does_ have a data connection (either "H" or "G"), but no server can be contacted. (In particular, my ROM being a Cyanogen, the data icon will turn gray, meaning that the Google servers can't be contacted at the moment). This is usual...
34859
Applications moved to SD card cannot be loaded
I have an Android phone running Android 2.2.1 with very limited phone memory. So I have to move the applications to SD card all the time. BUT: If I move applications to the SD card, then after I reboot the phone, some of the (most likely the bigger in size ones) will disappear on the application panel. And the icons in...
30577
My Samsung Galaxy Nexus won't turn on
My phone is 8 months old, and since I got it, I've had it suddenly die on me twice, but both times it came back to life within 2/3 days. After the second time it happened, I tried to bring it into samsung to get it checked, but they told me because my screen had a crack, they weren't able to honour my warranty anymore....
34856
Can I reset the Kindle Fire HD and power off without going to setup?
I just got a Kindle Fire HD which Im planning to give away as a gift to a friend. But I need to boot it and write a review on my website before giving it. So, how can I make it look like I never switched it on? When we boot the tablet, it'll give us a setup wizard. After resetting, we will get to the setup wizard again...
40133
mp3 from email to player
I want to download an mp3 from email and listen to it through the google music player. I currently do it through yahoo mail and jelly bean 4.2.2. However after downloading I have to turn off and back on phone for it to show in player. Closing the player and restarting player does not get it to recognise the newly downl...
40132
Screen Translation?
How can the text in a **running** app be translated? Ideally, I would like it to be automatic, like the translation _Google Chrome Desktop_ does. Second best solution, If the above is not possible, to be able to translate a screenshot taken from the device (without using a PC, and preferably without internet connection...
40135
SGS3 I-9300 Android 4.2 - why can't I disable these system apps?
_nb. I can disable them using 3rd party root apps without any discernible negative effects._ ![enter image description here](http://i.imgur.com/URbiD0Om.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5mb84.jpg) Are these networking protocols default? They seem to be harmless but everything I read about s...
40137
Can Not Open mmssms.db
I have taken a copy of the mmssms.db from the /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/ I am trying to open this in sqliteman, but the database does not want to load in, I have taken multiple copies and it will still not open. The Android version is Ice Cream Sandwhich. Any help will be muchly appreciated a...
40136
How to connect Galaxy S2 m250s model via USB?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that my uncle brought for me from Korea. This model of the S2, for some reason, has connecting issues through USB. The computer does not detect it at all! I tried connecting it in my Ubuntu OS, and also on a cousin's Windows 8, still no luck at all. I wish to backup the phone first, it is not...
47481
How to remove "calendar events" from the lock screen?
I think I used to have the clock and the alarm time being shown on the upper part of my lock screen. All of a sudden, since a couple of days ago, I'm now being shown the calendar on the lock screen. ### How did the calendar get into my lock screen, and how do I remove it? If relevant, my device is a Samsung Galaxy Nexu...
47487
Auto-accept incoming bluetooth tether request?
Everytime I tether my PC to use my phone's internet via bluetooth it (phone) asks for confirmation. Is there a way to auto-accept that confirmation or suppress it altogether? * * * This app doesn't work for me. (I'm not sure whether it's its intended purpose. Although it could be and it might be not working on _my_ dev...
18194
How do I save sms messages e.g. to SIM?
Today have fired up my new Samsung Galaxy S II. To find that managing SMS messages is not as intuitive as on my old - non-smart Sony Ericsson. Cant seem to find a way to save messages to SIM - or anywhere else - for example. And - I'm not up to android progamming!
18192
GPS not working on Galaxy S II
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. My GPS doesn't work. It just says "Waiting for location" the whole time. At first when I bought the phone, I think it worked correctly, but now it doesn't. I tried: androidng.com/fix-galaxy-s-gps and similar stuff, nothing helped. How can I enabled the GPS function? P.S. I installed a few ap...
72996
"Charging 54%" in android x86
I am using android via virtualbox in my windows 7 PC. My android x86 home screen always shows a **"Charging 54%"** message before I unlock it. It never increases or gets down. Why is it always "charging 54%" ?
72997
Voice commands in google now like "How tall is Barack Obama" etc. not working
I've had my Nexus 5 ever since is got released. The "Okay Google" command works, but when I ask voice commands like "How tall is Barack Obama", or "Drive to work" it's just parsing the words to search terms in browser. I've looked up the problem, but can't seem to find a solution. I'm from Denmark and I'm using Danish ...
72995
CyanogenMod for my Blu Vivo 4.8
I just bought the Blu Vivo 4.8 HD smartphone, and I want to know if there is any way to flash CyanogenMod on my device?
68
Is there a shortcut to the taskmanager on HTC tattoo
I can never end a task easily on the HTC tattoo - is there a shortcut to it I can make, or an easier app to use?
69
How can I change the default search box to use another browser?
I've installed Dolphin which I love, but the search box on the homepage always defaults to the regular browser. I'd prefer it just go into Dolphin right away..how can I do this?
72998
How uninstall SAP Afaria from Android device?
I am testing the SAP Afaria in my tablet and I am no longer want use. I try uninstall the app but its locked for uninstall. In the administrator page from SAP, I didn't find how remove the enrollment.
40689
Android sdcard appears empty to Windows?
I have a Archos Cobalt tablet. The external micro sdcard appears empty to the tablet and to the pc when the tablet is attached via USB, debugging on. I have used app2sd to move apps to the sdcard. Without the card in they don't work so it must have moved them but it still appears as blank to the tablet and pc? The cont...
40688
How use the Samsung Galaxy S3 stock contact/phone app with custom ROM?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Verizon with the custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10.1. It has it's own people app and dialer. Previously, before I rooted my phone and installed the Cyanogenmod, the S3 comes with Samsung's TouchWiz along with all of Samsung's built-in apps. One of the apps was their dialer and contacts app. Is t...
40687
Is it possible to add arbitrary folders to the media scanner?
I have a Samsung Captivate Glide and it's got 4 gigs of storage that isn't main storage and isn't SD card memory. It shows up as a separate section under `settings->storage` and it's mounted on `/sdcard/usbStorage` The **real** physical SD card is mounted under `/sdcard/external_sd`. So it's 4 gigs of free space, but I...
40686
Bash terminal on tablets
I would like to buy a tablet and use it as a netbook to work using a keyboard dock (I still like the touchscreen and stylus options over buying a netbook). I work mostly on linux machines where I need ssh, vpn and the ability to open X windows remotely. Are there terminals for the Android tablets that can do that ? Any...
504
Prevent HTC Tattoo from losing its mobile broadband connection
My HTC Tattoo loses its mobile broadband connection after a couple of days without a restart. Calling and SMS still work but no data connections. Disabling and reenabling the mobile data connection does not help. Only with a restart the data connection can be used again. Is there a solution to this problem?
40683
Phone restarting again and again
I am having samsung galaxy ace GT-s5830i. The phone is restarting again and again after installing a game from 4shared.com.please help me out. Phone is rooted one.
7758
Is there a quick way to go to the top or the bottom of a web page when using the standard internet browser
Browsing to a **long page** in the **standard browser** on my _Galaxy S_ phone, I just realised how hard it is to go back to the top of the page ( after having scrolled to the end ). Is there a way ( _some gesture or something_ ) to simulate the **'Home'** and **'End'** keys one can use when using a PC browser programs...
6521
An application to identify actors in movies
I swore I read about an application like that. I thought it was Google Goggles but that doesn't seem to do it. Anyone have any idea?
15012
Google Latitude and multiple devices - How to prevent location jumping?
I have an Android smartphone and tablet which both are linked to my Google account and Latitude enabled. Since I don't carry the tablet always with me, my Latitude location sometimes jumps back and forth, if my smartphone has no connectivity. I could disable Latitude on my tablet, **but I wonder if there is a way to co...
30395
Speaker makes rough sound when connected to wifi!
I have a tablet with android version 4.0.4. When the tablet is **connected** to wifi network the speaker makes some "non-electrical" (irregular krrrrrrrr) sound. I don't exactly know when did this problem started. I bought it just a couple months back. Is ti some software problem or hardware problem? How can I resolve ...
15015
Why are playlists breeding like rabbits on my device?
I use Banshee 2.2 to synchronize music and podcasts to my Android 2.3 device. On the device, I'm using PowerAMP to play music. When I open PowerAMP and look at the playlists, each one is repeated a dozen times. So, for example, I have a playlist called "Pop". After a dozen syncs with my computer, I now have 12 playlist...
30390
How does one copy all the data AND apps from one Asus tablet to another?
I have an Asus Transformer Prime TF-201, and am upgrading to an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF-701. Before I sell my old table, I want to backup all my data and apps, and somehow transfer them to the new tablet. Is this possible _without_ rooting the tablet? Both are currently synced with my Google account, and on bo...
6526
Finding the appropriate ROM - translating ROM names to something legible
The Shipped ROMs site has a bunch of ROMs listed, but I can never make out which one is the one I am looking for. Using the baseband version is straightforward, but even then there are often a couple ROMs that fit. Please excuse me if I should not be doing this, but I'll give you a concrete example: In my case, I am lo...
6529
What's the purpose of the trackball?
what's the point of the trackball of the Nexus One and of the analogous devices in other similar phones? (e.g. HTC Desire's optical pointing device). Is there any use case for which the touchscreen is not enough?
15019
Unable to restore stock OS on Nexus S
I had a post on how can I restore the default OS on phone that has custom build? however this got closed because it was a possible duplicate. Unfortunately the duplicate did not answer my question so I am posting again with further details. Basically I had built the Android source and flashed this to my phone and now I...
30399
None of the apps on my Samsung Galaxy S Advance are working
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S Advance. I used the phone for the first 2 days with my old SIM and the phone was working well. I tried using all apps like Gmail, GTalk, Samsung Apps, Google Play etc. and they were all in order. 2 days later, I removed my SIM to copy contacts from my old phone. I also entered my ol...
77815
Nexus 7 2013 LTE (DEB) is acting weird
Every time I open a Video in the official YouTube App (from Google), on my Nexus 7 2013 LTE, it tries to play in 720p. I see in the middle (where the play button would be) of the black rectangle (the place, where the video will be shown) the loading circle: it loads....disappears...loads....disappears.....(you get the ...
77816
How to fix a consistently freezing app download?
On my new Motorola X, I am downloading an app (Amazon's Kindle app) from the Google Play store and it is consistently getting to 91% downloading and then freezing there. I can cancel the download and try it again, but it always stops at 91%. Is there a way to reset the download so it truly starts from scratch? Or is th...
77817
Cleaning up Samsung S2 memory
When I use the application manager, I see that 1.8GB are occupied out of 2GB available. This of course causes issues when installing apps and brings up a warning notifications that some system services may malfunction. However, if I sum the memory taken by my apps, I come up at 1GB, and many of these apps have been mov...
77810
Is there a setting to allow folders to be uploaded from a PC/Mac to an Android phone via bluetooth?
Reason I ask is because I get an error message saying that the type is not acceptable/supported when I attempt to drag and drop a folder into the window on my Mac showing the contents of my Android SD card. Using Astro Bluetooth on Sony Z1 Compact, latest Android. Mac OS Mavericks. Looked around here on SE but couldn't...
16828
How to add wallpapers to Kindle Fire?
Where do I add/delete pictures so the Kindle Fire will randomly select it as a wallpaper for the device?
35815
Switching profiles based on networks availability
While there are plenty of apps to switch profiles based on various triggers (time, position, ...), Llama being an excellent one for instance -- I did not manage to find any which would from time to time switch a network device on (Wifi, Bluetooth) and check whether a previously configured network is available, then con...
69538
How to access the calculator history?
The native calculator app for Android has a "clean history" option, but I have no clue on how to see this history. I've tried swipe movements, clicked on every possible button and even to held down the menu button as described here Accessing Calculation History on HTC Calculator App, but I could not make the on screen ...
4157
Are all Android phones good for accessibility?
Can you recommend Android phones that are better for a visually impaired person?
37331
Galaxy fit stuck at boot screen
My galaxy fit became unresponsive after the phone memory got full, so I removed the battery and replaced it back. Now my phone is stuck on the booting screen, it just shows the glowing samsung text and then reboots. I have also tried to to remove the sd card and reboot but it does not help
69532
Fast Upload, Slow Download on Wireless-AC WAN over SFTP
Title says most of it. I use ES File Explorer, but the issue seems to exist in any file manager. Copying files to the SFTP server nets 20-30MB/s, whereas copying files from is ~400-500kB/s. I gather this may have something to do with Android treating these copy operations as a background download, but that's mostly sup...
4159
Sharing contacts on HTC Desire HD
I have a stock Desire HD using HTC Sense and am having trouble sharing contacts. When I choose mail as a method to send contacts it doesn't offer me the choice to use my Gmail account? Anyone have any idea why? Really wish there was an option to turn off sense without rooting :(
18271
Samsung Galaxy S heat up a lot, getting restarted and slow start up time
I'm using Samsung galaxy S with O.S. 2.3.3. I'm having the following problems. It is getting heated up a lot. Because of this the battery is drained so faster. That too when it is getting charged if I place butter it melts down. It is also getting restarted whenever there is an exception in the app. I'm having a lot of...
43569
Getting GApps error message
Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and this message started appearing. > process com.google.process.gapps has stopped Please help with a solution. Is this linked to a failure of the Google Play Store app.
43566
Not able to see who is calling in HTC Desire C when connected to computer
When **HTC desire C** is connected to the laptop, the screen gets locked and if a call comes, the phone is not showing the caller details. Also there is no option to unlock the phone when it is connected to the computer. Only options I left with are 1. To answer the call unknowingly who is calling 2. To wait till ...
43562
Can't update Nexus S. Stuck at "waiting for download"
I want to upgrade my Operating system (Nexus S I9250) which currently is Android 4.1 . My cell is not rooted and I have never tampered with the android system shipped, always upgraded it though. Right now, it says "Waiting for Download" but the progress bar never goes ahead.
43561
Message Memory Full in Samsung Galaxy Young Duos & Screenshot transferring
I have a Samsung Galaxy Young Duos. I got it for Christmas in 2012 and recently it has begun to tell me i have insufficient storage etc. Today it told me " Cannot receive message, Device to full..." It's really annoying, what can I do? I've been deleting messages but it's not helping D: Thanks !
19641
What happened to Lenovo LePhone? Is it on the market? Was it released?
I found a lot of adds, comparisons, and presentations of Lenovo LePhone, mostly from January 2010, but on earth I cannot find any store where to buy it! Was it released at last?
19643
Is it possible to s-off without wiping out phone memory?
Is it? I don't want to wipe out my apps.
74898
How can I view SMTP headers in gmail app?
I'd like to view the full SMTP headers of a message in my gmail app, but haven't found a way to do so. I've also also tried the Web client, but it displays a tablet-specific view, even when I've checked "request desktop site"
74895
Hide Phone call interruptions
You know how if you're using the browser and someone calls, you basically get interrupted and the screen changes to show who is calling, right? Is there an app that will just hide the calls and make them appear in the notifications? For example, I'm using the browser and in the notification area it says "Scroll down to...
74891
Is there an internet free radio app that can connect to bluetooth speakers
I have an old Samsung galaxy S1 that I would like to use an a radio transmitter and connect to my home entertainment system via bluetooth. To run the built in app you are required to have head phones connected and you have the option to output the music through the phone speaker. How can I move this from the phone spea...
74893
Resources on how to decipher Android Error logs
Are there any resources that explain how to read logs for troubleshooting purposes. Mainly the fatal errors and warnings. It can be confusing but may help explain why a issue occurs could check the log and find the root cause.
74892
Proprietary software distributed along with Linux kernel
What is the licensing rationale behind distributing proprietary (copyrighted) software within a common smartphone's Android system? I mean software like device drivers (camera, GSM modules etc.) or closed source apps like Google Apps. I thought proprietary software can not be distributed alongside a GPLv2 Linux kernel ...
17561
How can I add a calender to my Android tablet?
How can I add a calender to my Android tablet? In Settings>Accounts& Synch I can only create Exchange account. There is no option to create any calendar. I do not have android market, google calender, gmail android apps. I standard calendar pre-installed - but I can do nothing because I have no calendars to save events...
17564
Save more then 200 SMS per contact on 2.3?
I've noticed that my Samsung Galaxy Gio (Android 2.3) saves only 200 SMS per contact. Is there any way to save more?
17568
What I have to do to connect my android smartphone (Galaxy Ace S5830) to home wifi wpa2?
I searched in the internet a lot, but there's no clear answer. I have Galaxy Ace s5830 with system Android. I tried connect to home wifi network (this network is secured by WPA2), but my smartphone can't connect. I putted wpa2 password correctly for sure. When I push "Connect" button, for a while it's "Scanning...", an...
13413
Why does my HTC Desire play a tune (like notification) without a visual message?
A friend of mine has a HTC Desire and every so often it play a little tune (like a message notification) even though there are no messages or calls. What's causing this?
13416
How can I improve the noise cancellation on my Nexus One?
Despite the highly praised Nexus One built-in noise cancellation, I need to use speech recognition in an extremely noisy environment with better noise isolation/cancellation. Is there a so called "speech recognition microphone" that would help? I'm not aware of the complexity or performance of the noise isolation algor...
59909
ES File Explorer: how to access to the extras for developers
I tried to change the default music app executed with ES File Explorer with not success. I tried to clear the data of the app, uninstall and install again and set the default music app with Default App Manager. I found the following instructions from the ES File Explorer site: http://www.estrongs.com/res/develop_en.htm...
46423
"Hangouts (replaces Talk)" -- can I replace Hangouts with Talks if I don't like it?
I'm disappointed that Google Hangouts is going away from XMPP. If I download the "Hangouts (replaces Talk)" app on my Galaxy Nexus (Google Nexus 3), will I be able to go back to Google Talk, if needed? Is there a way to keep Google Talk? Or is there a way to communicate with people who use Google Hangouts through Googl...
46422
Send shift+enter to facebook comment field?
What would be the easiest way to allow me to send shift-enter to Facebook comment field from my Nexus 10, to write multi-paragraph comments? The built-in keyboard doesn't seem to be able to do this.
46425
Nexus 7 can't connect to PC
When choosing MTP or PTP, the box is checked, then when I exit the screen and go back to the USB Device Settings screen, my previous choice is not seen, and both boxes are unchecked. It's like the Nexus has forgotten I've made the choice. Now I can't connect my nexus to PC as the PC won't recognize it! I recently plugg...
45190
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket running jellybean update, Voice Dialer issues with BlueAnt
I upgraded my phone using KIES through a USB connection and now when ever I try to use my BlueAnt Q2 bluetooth headset it starts the new Voice Dialler that just doesn't work at all. Can't recognize a word I say and then takes off dialing a number that's not even close to what I have said. Is there any solution to this ...
20613
Disable buttons for emergency call and volume control in lock screen
When you see Android's lock screen, there are still some controls available that may be used without unlocking the phone. For me (Android 2.3.3 - LG version) it's the volume control and the button for emergency calls. Unfortunately, it has happened a number of times now that, when the phone was in my pocket, it somehow...
45193
No captive portal/hotspot sign-in notification
on my previous phone, an Xperia Arc, when I needed to sign in to my work's captive portal (wifi hotspot) I got a notification. Now that I have an HTC One I no longer get this notification. Is there any way I can get this notification on my HTC One? Thanks, Jamie
20617
Screen lock settings won't change on Ice Cream Sandwich with MS Exchange Email
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0.2. I have a corporate email set up to Microsoft Exchange. My sys admin said we use the default mobile policies for Exchange, but he doesn't know the details. My phone's Screen Lock setting is set to None and I cannot change it. If I select PIN, it asks me to enter and c...
45196
Whatsapp: How can I remove myself as an admin of a group?
There is a group that I was a member of. Suddenly one day, all of a sudden I became admin of a group. How can I remove myself as an admin of the group? And how can I make someone else an admin of that group? Any help appreciated.
81938
How do I send a YouTube video from my desktop to my Android tablet?
Apps such as YouTube and Netflix use the X protcol to conect to smart TVs so you can send (a link to) the video you're watching to the TV, and it starts playing on the TV right away. I'm looking for something like the reverse of this: if I've started watching a video on the YouTube website on my Ubuntu PC, I'd like to ...
81930
How can I determine which block device corresponds to internal memory?
**Premable** : My MP707 phone gave me an "overheated battery" panic message earlier in the summer, adn told me to take out the battery immediately. (It had been sitting in the sun, and was probably just confused about the source of the heat, but I didn't think of this at the time, alas.) So I opened it up and took out ...
81931
Is it possible to add more search providers to the Google Search?
In the Google Now/Search application, when you view the settings, you get a list of all the applications that can be searched. Is it possible to develop apps that can add more search providers to this? I'd like to be able to search my calendar and contacts too but I can't seem to. Earlier Android versions had an applic...
6064
Book library management solutions, that allows adding titles with a upc reader?
What would be a good easy way to catalog my physical book library with a UPC reader on android? Would you have suggestions for a simple individual library management solutions?
6062
Can I play DRM music from iTunes on my Android?
I thought that DRM content on iTunes could only be played on iTunes, but then I saw SongBird, a non-Apple application that can play DRM protected music. Is there an app for that uses similar technology that can play my old iTunes purchases? Is there any other ways I can play my music on my Android (Wildfire)?
6063
How do I copy pictures onto a folder on the home screen?
I have some pictures that I want to copy to a folder on the home screen, but I can't see any way to do that. The home screen isn't a directory like all the others, so I can't _copy_ files there. Is there any way to do that? I have a Samsung Galaxy S with Froyo.
42217
How to launch Google Keep from shell?
Using command from http://learnandroid.blogspot.in/2008/01/run-android- application-from-command.html I want to launch keep from shell.
42214
Native SIP client in Samsung Galaxy S2 Android version 4.1.2
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which is upgraded to Android 4.1.2. I did not find the SIP settings. Where have they gone to?
48478
Turn off email notifications (not Gmail)
I have been getting email notifications from Gmail and the default email app on my Samsung Galaxy Exhibit. I only want to use Gmail but, when I go to uncheck "show notifications" for the default email app, I am unable to do so (it is grayed out). Why is this? I really don't need double notifications.
48471
Lowering the brightness of the camera flash
My girl has a Samsung Galaxy S Duos (GT-S7562L). The camera is good, but its flash is so strong that after the photo we have to wait for 1 or 2 minutes to our eyes be able to see all clearly - it is like to when you see the sun light directly. So I would like to change flash brightness in some way: hardware or software...
48473
Gmail Notifications
Recently I seem to have stopped getting notification when I receive new emails on Gmail. I used to get these until a few weeks back. I have a Nexus 4 with the Android 4.2.2 and I am running the latest version of the Gmail app. I have checked and notifications are turned on for the Gmail app in Settings->Apps Anyone kno...
48476
Samsung Galaxy S Duos can't scan and find WiFi networks
My Samsung Galaxy S Duos can't scan and find WiFi networks. It keeps turning on and off. I factory reset my phone almost 4 times and restarted it so many times that I lost count. Then my phone just gets stuck in a reboot loop. What can I do to fix this issue?
10030
Exclude App from Android 2.1 on Android Market for Performance Reasons?
I published a computationally intensive app for Android 2.1+ that has been very well received. But there have been some negative reviews and comments pertaining to performance. These are from people who want to use the app, but can't because they say it's running way too slowly. It works smoothly on my Sprint Evo 4G (A...
7379
SGS doesn't go to download, recovery mode nor does it connect via USB after installing a battery MOD
I installed some app called "Galaxy s battery icon mod 2" on my rooted Samsung Galaxy S (with a lagfix OCLF), it required rebooting my handset. Then, it didn't boot up, my handset entered an infinite loop, (after the Samsung galaxy S GT-I9000 then the galaxy S logo appears) it vibrates as it does when some app hangs ...
54538
How to prevent my Google account from acting like it's from the US?
I'm from the Czech Republic and via some proxy I made my Google account look like a US-based one to try Google music etc. Now Google music with all access arrived in my country and it's cheaper than in the US! But Google remembers my account as being US-based so I still see the US price of $9.99. Do you know how to cha...
54532
How to get mail sitting in Outbox to be sent out?
I am using a Sony XPeria tablet with Android 4.1.2. I am using an ereader which can send email from within the app. If the tablet is not in Airplane mode, the emails go out fine. If the tablet is in airplane mode, the emails get queued in the outbox folder. When not in airplane mode, I open the stock email app and I se...
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Permission Denial for google location services
I was going through logcat and found that this error was flooding all over > W/ActivityManager( 457): **Permission Denial** : getCurrentUser() from > pid=1827, uid=10010 requires android.permission. **INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS** > F/MultiUserUtil( 1827): null F/MultiUserUtil( 1827): > java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetExce...
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Change calendar location viewer
When I put in a location for an event in the Google Calendar on my Nexus 4, and then select it later it opens up in Google Earth which I do not want to happen. How can I change it to open in Google Maps, so I can use the location for directions? I have looked under `Settings > calendar` but there was nothing under the ...
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Single Window Menu screen in Nexus 5
I am using Nexus 5 with Android 4.4.2. Its menu screen contains "3 screens" to accommodate all the apps I have. But I remember in older Android (I think I saw it in Galaxy S phone) that all the apps were put in single screen and we could scroll down to get any app. So I want to change this "multi-window" menu screen to...
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Poor performance of HDR in Nexus 5
I am using Nexus 5. And image taken with HDR is very poor quality. I have updated to 4.4.2, still no improvement. So to make sure I am doing it correct, I installed another app "Best HDR" and compared images with that of Android's and first one is much better. I will put the two images here (images are compressed for f...
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run android on windows 7
all I want to do running android on windows (7) is using whatsapp for certain group discussion. I tried BlueStack, but it causing keyboard issue, at many times, certain key act like got stuck, keep repeating, and when this happen, I have to restart my windows. quit the bluestack won't help. now I want to try other (fre...