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Samsung Galaxy S with CyanogenMod: USB connection problems
I'm using a _Samsung Galaxy S_ with cyanogenmod 10.2-2013. From last few days I am facing problems concerning the USB connection: When I connect usb from pc to my phone then it displays a pop up USB mass storage window and asks whether to turn on USB storage. Allowing to connect, the waiting sign appears for the connec...
29896
Pushing files to my tablet from PC
I have a Sony Tablet S. When I'm browsing the Google Play webpage on my PC, I can install applications by just pushing the **Install** button and choosing my device - all done on my PC. Then a moment later, automagically, the application is installing on my tablet. Is there some similar functionality to send pdf/mp3/mp...
29894
Media scanner running constantly
I recently bought one new Samsung Galaxy S 2. (Ice Cream Sandwich) I am getting "media scanner running" message each time I try to open the camera. How can I get rid of this issue? Do I need to replace the phone?
29891
Link2SD not working completely
My Link2SD doesn't seem to be fully working. I noticed this when updating the Facebook application. Google Play prompted me of insufficient storage. I first uninstalled some apps but I got curious so I checked Link2SD's storage info, I got this: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/H6d93.jpg) (Click image to enlarg...
29890
Android mobile location coverage around the world?
I have an Android application which I hope to promote in developing/emerging markets for crowdsourced mobile work. Reliable location detection is a major part of some of the scenarios. I understand that mobile location-based solutions use a variety of signals to detect the user's current position: 1. Traditional sate...
55520
How can I preview (watch online) videos while downloading the torrent?
How can I preview (watch online) videos downloaded from torrent? I've tried Torrent Stream Controller with Ace Stream Engine for Android but it seems to be only for torrent tv and I even couldn't force it to work on my device.
75241
Viewing mjpeg stream behind PHP webpage
Android seems to lack good support for viewing mjpeg streams. I have a webcam with a mjpeg stream, and a nginx webserver w/ PHP acting as authentication for the webcam. Apps like ipcamviewer and tiny cam work great if you're accessing the mjpeg directly, but they don't work if there's a PHP dialog box for username/pass...
55522
I tried every method and failed to root my Asus MeMo Pad Me172v. Anyone know some other methods?
I have already tried SuperOneClick and Bin4ry tools to root my Asus MeMo Pad Me172v having 4.1.1 stock version, but failed to successfully root my device. When I run SuperOneClick, it successfully reaches to step # 7 but then it just keep waiting forever. Bin4ry tool showed that I have successfully rooted my device but...
75247
./flash-all.sh: line 16: fastboot: command not found
I'm trying to "Get Started" with Setting Up the Preview SDK | Android Developers to Install the L Preview System Image Android L Developer Preview | Android Developers on my Nexus 7 (Wifi) "razor". I'm getting following error: mbp:razor-lpv79 alexus$ ./flash-all.sh ./flash-all.sh: line 17: fastboot: ...
48837
Use bluetooth keyboard with a different layout?
I'm Italian, so I use italian language on my tablet (note 10.1), but I have also a bluetooth keyboard with english layout that I use to write little snippets of programmes, the problem is that I don't know how to set english language only for the keyboard. Can someone help me to solve this problem?
5344
How do I avoid problems when going from Wi-Fi to cell data connection (3G)?
I have my phone (Droid X) connected to my home Wi-Fi network, but when I leave it can take applications (Google Maps, Rhapsody, etc) probably 10-15 minutes before they function normally without either doing nothing and/or giving data connection errors. Something that may be telling (or meaningless) is that the little "...
1024
Leaving wi-fi on all the time
Does it highly affect the stand-by time to leave wi-fi open all the time on my phone?
5341
Know of an app that lets you transfer a text message conversation into an email?
A friend of mine is looking for an application that he can grab a text message conversation from his phone and maybe copy/paste it into another application like an email app or just "send to email" kind of function. Anyone know anything about an app like this?
5348
How do I tether over USB in MacOSX?
How do I tether over USB in MacOSX? I plug the phone in, pick up: > USB tethering > > Share phone's mobile network with PC which causes the computer to _discover_ a new network interface, but it doesn't just work and the configuration looks like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0i1o1.png) ...
75249
Can't send long text messages with CM11
I'm running CM11 M7 nightly on the Nexus 5 (Android 4.4), but I think this problem has existed with all CM11 versions I've tried. It worked fine for me on a previous phone running CM10.2 (Android 4.3). Using the stock Android SMS messaging client, I can't send SMS messages longer than 160 characters... at all. The app ...
67347
Change MIUI storage location
I just installed MIUI on my LG F180 (Optimus G) and it changed the internal storage location from /data/media to /data/media/0 Is there any way to change it back?
28278
Icon keeps disappearing from app drawer in CM9
I installed Cyanogenmod 9.0.0 mango on my Xperia mini pro. Everything works fine...except for the built-in launcher's app drawer. What happens is that every time I reboot the phone, the rightmost app shortcut / widget / icon that I place in the app drawer keeps disappearing. ![enter image description here](http://i.sta...
11079
How do I upload multiple pictures at once to Facebook?
Gallery seems to lack the ability to upload to Facebook when multiple pictures are selected. Is there easy way to upload a bunch of photos at once to Facebook or is it something that you have to do one at a time?
11072
Gingerbread Claims Support for Arabic, but I Don't See the Language in Settings
Gingerbread claims to have support for Arabic, but I have 2.3.4 installed on my Google Nexus One, and Arabic is not an option when I go to my language settings. http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.4.html#locs Anyone know how to enable the Arabic language or is Google not giving us the straight truth? Thanks!
11070
Will Honeycomb get an update to add email search (Xoom)?
I am an avid user of Android and resisted the urge to get an iPad in favor of a Xoom - staying loyal to Android. I was very disappointed to learn that the email function (which I sync with a corporate exchange server) does not have a search function. Hard to believe. As a business traveler, getting thousands of emails,...
11071
Only one account showing on Google+ Android app
I have two GMail accounts active on my Android 2.2. Let's call them **Acc1** and **Acc2**. **Acc1 is the default account** I set when I got my Android. I didn't know then, that I can't change the default address. My Acc2 is the main Google account I use everywhere. When I launch the Google+ app, it only shows the defau...
28276
How to configure Google Now's notification time?
Currently Google Now notifies me 10 minutes before I need to leave the house for an appointment (taking traffic into consideration). How do I change the notification time to some other value?
15974
Some questions about Thinkpad Tablet
I need to purchase a tablet for on the move access to web, video, book reading etc. I am a Thinkpad fan so I would like to go for Lenovo Thinkpad. However I have some questions regarding it, which seems to be related more with Android itself than the hardware. 1. Thinkpad tablet has USB port, so can we use external U...
15972
Disable Pairwise Master Key Caching
I asked this question some time ago on another forum but never received an answer. I'm hoping that I may get a better answer here. The wireless network at my university is a bit shaky and I was wondering if there is a way to disable Pairwise Master Key Caching under 2.3.3. This seems to have fixed the problem on my lap...
8675
How can I make the stock browser stop asking which browser I want to use?
I have a number of browsers installed on my phone. I haven't set any as the default because some pages simply render better on some browsers than on others. When I use the stock browser, _every single time_ I click a link it asks me what browser I want to use. I'd like it to get the hint that if I chose the stock brows...
55373
How to always use a particular browser for certain URLs
I have two browsers on my device: Chrome and Firefox. I usually use Firefox, but I have to use Chrome for some sites to work around Firefox bugs. All the same, I get bored of having to choose the browser every time I click a link, when it would be simple to teach the computer which sites I want to use with Chrome. Is t...
50944
Open source driver availability for main Android GPUs?
What are the current GPUs with fully open-sourced drivers on Android? There's been issues recently with Qualcomm's GPU in the new Nexus 7, which makes me wonder how strict are the rules for open-sourcing _all_ the code for a working Android device, including the GPU drivers.
50942
How do i make a new photo album on my HTC Hero S
I have Astro File Manager, but i still cant figure out how to create a new album in my Gallery. If there is any way, can someone please help me out?
66858
Remove Password on Galaxy S4
I somehow set a password for my Galaxy S4 (Android v4.3). I cannot figure out how to remove the password. Where is the setting to do so? I have to enter the password anytime I want to unlock the phone from the lock screen. Note: I know the password, I just need to turn off the password.
66854
Can't mount SMB folders on rooted device
Android 4.3 on a rooted Samsung galaxy note. Astro file manager can work with my network (SMB) folders but the CIFS Manager app says "mount: no such device". (Mount Manager app doesn't seem to support passwords.) Is this a problem with the kernel? How can I find out?
9868
is Android DHCP server when tethering?
I am on cyanogenmod 7 and wonder when I do usb tethering if Android is DHCP server?
51011
Backup Possibility?
Although I am fairly technically proficient, I am very new to Android, having only very recently purchased my first Android device, the Galaxy S4 phone, T-Mobile USA version, latest stock ROM. I should mention that I have no interest in backing up the PIM data, as I have a Microsoft Exchange account through work, and h...
28859
Samsung S3: Only retrieve "contact with number" in contact search
Synchronizing my phone with my gmail account it has imported, not only the contacts, but even all the people who I just wrote one mail in my life (even without phone number). I have hidden this contacts checking "show only contact with number" but if I perform a search this contacts appear. How can I really delete it, ...
28857
How can I access android log files on my Nexus 7 without root access?
Since aLogcat now no longer works with Jelly Bean, how can I access the system log files on my device without either root access or attaching it to a computer? I have tried using `adb logcat` from my PC and that worked fine, so I know that plenty of messages are being logged. Using `logcat` from Android Terminal Emulat...
58477
Increase Vibration beyond default range
On my Android Device (Samsung Note 2), I was wondering whether there is any way to increase the vibration intensity beyond the given range in settings. My device is rooted, so even if an app requires root I am all ears.
8097
My phone hates 2G + Sd Card
my HTC Wildfire with CM7 - RC4, doesn't like a combination of two things: * Data enabled on a 2G Network * SD Card inserted. When these two conditions are met, either the phone will slow down to a halt or it will reboot. If it reboots, if I don't remove the SD card it will not detect it, unless I reboot without it ...
8094
How do I replace the default messaging icon in the dock with handcent?
I've a Samsung Galaxy S with 2.2 firmware. I'm using handcent instead of the default messaging application. In the default messaging app settings I have disabled notifications and disabled auto-retrieve. But when I get an SMS now, even after I had read it in handcent, I still get the new message notification overlay on...
8092
My phone is not transmitting
I have an Htc Desire and I'm using the headset that came with it. During a call yesterday the other party stopped hearing me. I unplugged the headset and continued with the conversation normally. Today I checked the headphones again before buying a new pair and indeed the other person couldn't hear me. What was really ...
12522
Correct text message time after boot up
Every time I have my phone _turned off_ or in _flight mode_ , after I turn it on again, the message sent to me while the phone was down appears to be received at the moment the phone finished booting up. Is there any setting / work around that could display the time when the text message was sent / supposed to be recei...
12528
Restore specific items using Titanium Backup without root?
I regularly backup my entire phone using Titanium Backup. For the next two weeks or so, im going to be using my friends phone. Id like to restore a few things from the backup (contacts, some app data etc.) without rooting it. Is there any way?
8099
Nexus one hack to work on 8500/1900 freqs
I have a nexus one that (by default) does not support 8500/19000 3g frequencies. That forces me to use EDGE or lower with my carrier. The question is: Is this something that can be modified or is it a hardware limitation? Note that I don't mind rooting the phone to get 3g support
28300
How to manually upload ringtones and notifications to DroidX?
I've created 2 folders on the root of the SD card, * Ringtones * Notifications and placed one mp3 file within each. When I disconnect the DroidX from the USB cable and navigate to either "Settings" > "Sound"> "Phone ringtone", or "Settings" > "Sound" > "Notification ringtone", neither mp3 file shows up. What am I d...
10808
How is the default screen orientation in android specified?
On android phones, the orientation typically defaults to portrait. When you disable auto-rotation, the screen will always remain in a portrait mode. On android tablets, the orientation typically defaults to landscape. When you disable auto-rotation, the screen will always remain in a landscape mode. Apparently tablets ...
10809
Reset individual app settings
Something happened on my HTC Tattoo (V1.6) this week that caused lots of apps to crash on start-up. I think it may have been due to their settings getting corrupted somehow, but I don't know what caused that. I've been able to get some working again by uninstalling them and then installing them again. Obviously I lost ...
56240
Change the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot
Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 The wireless tethering hotspot name is `AndroidAP`. I would like to change this if I can.
56241
Is it possible to reboot the Nexus 4 without root?
On the Nexus 4, the power menu only allows you to shutdown the device, but not reboot the device. Of course, you could wait for the device to shutdown and then power it up again. What I'm looking for is the ability to reboot in one action. A lot of apps provide this ability, but it seems that they all requires root. Is...
56242
HTC text photos
I have an HTC from Sprint and today the text photos changed. There was an option to choose Photo or Gallery and I chose Photo "all the time" and now when I click on a message photo is does not open. It just says Media not Found. How can I undo this??
56243
How to record More than 4GB Video on exFAT?
I have a Galaxy S4 4G (I9505) with a 32GB external micro-SD card formatted as exFAT. I use this to record some seminars that takes often 0.5-1.0 hour. The video seems to stop after 30-45 minutes based on the video resolution, but always when the file size reaches 4GB. I know that ex-FAT allows more than this. My device...
56245
How to boot into recovery Xperia Z running Cyanogenmod?
My Xperia Z is already using Cyanogenmod ROM. Now I need to boot into recovery to install GAPPS. However, holding power button + volume up does not result in anything. Holding power button + volume down result in normal boot by the way. What do I need to do?
56247
Android default calling app don't suggest other calling apps even after reseting defaults
Good day. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-I8190N) with its default Android 4.1.2 and default Phone application. When I try to make a call with it, it never suggest other calling apps, so I will be able to chose. I have tried to "Reset app preferances" from settings, I have even wiped my phone, but it didn't suggest...
63987
How to block apps on tablet from accessing the Internet while on tethering
I use my WiFi-only tablet for turn-by-turn navigation. I either use wifi hotspot tethering or bluetooth tethering through my phone's data plan. (Or USB tethering once I get a Y charging cable.) My problem is that my tablet apps run their background updates and syncs while I am tethered, consuming my limited data plan. ...
63985
Please explain the android partition structure to me?
I've tried finding the answer myself, but everything that I am able to see seems to miss out the really basic first steps. Here's my logic: FIRST Look at the phone's specification. Lets say Samsung galaxy S series. There are three elements: Memory (e.g. 1Gb); Storage (e.g. 16Gb); and removable storage which may or may ...
63984
Nexus 5 rooting
Please explain how to root nexus 5. What precautions to take. I have never tried it before. Also suggest me what type of back up should I use before rooting.
64070
Possible to set specific ringtones for contact groups on Nexus 5?
The last post I made was cut off abruptly for some reason. I recently got my Nexus 5, and I love it to bits. The only gripe I have right now, is that there is no inherent function to set specific ringtones for specific contact groups. I have to manually set ringtones for every group member one by one. Is there an app t...
63981
How to find IP addresses of nearby Wi-Fi networks?
Smartphone application show info about nearby Wi-Fi networks it finds, i.e. channel, SSID, MAC address of router, etc, except it IP addresses. Is it possible to discover IP addresses of nearby Wi-Fi networks without connecting to it?
57113
Download location for Android 4.4 x86 (64bit)
Where can we download following Android 4.4 ISO Android 4.4 64bit ISO I have checked at following location https://code.google.com/p/android-x86/downloads/list Seems like android-x86 4.3 is the maximum version provided there. I am searching for ISO to set it up on VM Player/Virtual Box.
57112
Droid Razr Maxx stuck in odd Groundhog-Day-esque loop - will not hard reset
I've encountered an extremely annoying problem where my phone will constantly have applications force closing unexpectedly starting with Google+ and then the android core processes and then other Google processes. Eventually the phone becomes unusable or restarts on its own. When I tried uninstalling programs such as S...
57111
How to disable popup on Chrome for Android?
I have once opened a website on Chrome for Android. By mistake, I allowed the popup. Now I am not able to find how to disable this popup. As a result, every time I open the URL (which is quite often), the pop-up is opened which is a pain. How to disable the popup for a website for which it was enabled earlier?
57110
What is the internal storage path for Samsung Galaxy S3 with OS 4.1.2?
The internal storage path for Samsung Galaxy S3 with 4.1.2 keeps on changing. * `/mnt/sdcard0/` * `/mnt/sdcard/` * `/storage/sdcard0/` * `/storage/sdcard/` I don't have external card inserted in this phone, but I randomly get the above path locations in Astro file manager app and also the logcat. My Android app...
63989
How to set a better encryption password
How would I go about setting a stronger password for disk encryption on my android device? I had set a PIN already before enabling full disk encryption, and it proceeded to use that PIN as the decryption string when the device boots. I understand that switching my PIN / Password will update the decryption string as wel...
61856
Flashing CM 11 on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535)
I have a Galaxy SCH-I535 from verizon (SGS3). It is not rooted, and I want to install CM 11 on it. Is there anything else I have to do besides just running the installer? I love my phone and don't want to break it. Do I have to root or install anything else before running the CM11 installer app? And, what should I use ...
61855
Trello board member can edit cards, etc., on computer but not Android app
Like it says in the title, they can create, move, edit cards on the computer but the options are not available on the app. They can see the board, but no option to add card and unable to move or edit anything.
61852
Does GCM use data from Android OS or Google Services?
I've noticed there are two separate entries for data usage -- Android OS and Google Services. What is the difference between the two? Which one ensures that GCM is working?
16313
Minimum volume is too high with headphones
Got the HTC Sensation XE recently. Liking the phone and the beats headphones/ear-in phones that come with the phone. However, the minimum volume is just too LOUD!!! The beats integration was one of the reasons I bought the phone so I don't want to buy different headphone with volume control. Is there a way around this?
16314
Sound Amplifier for Android
Is there any sound amplifier app for android? My HTC Wildfire S speaker is just too low for my ears even when at maximum. Is there any way I can boost the sounds? i.e Music Player, call ringtones e.t.c. Thanks
61858
Can I make my home screen the center instead of the left?
I have the Nexus 5 from Google Play running stock Android 4.4.2. My home button takes me to the far **left** panel (the one next to Google Now). I added a panel to the left of it, but that changed my home button to taking me to _that_ panel. Is there a way I can configure it to go to the center panel? I'd really prefer...
52090
Windows desktop screen sharing for Android via Wi-Fi
How do I share desktop screen on Android, and control my Desktop PC through Android? **UPDATE based on OP's comments (geffchang):** `How do I program this? Which libraries can I use for this? I want to make my own server for this.`
52098
How do I reactivate Swype on a Motorola Atrix HD?
I disabled Swype on my Motorola Atrix HD. How can I get it to reactivate after turning it back on? I went into 'Language & Input' and deselected it, but when I took the same path to turn it back on, it didn't work.
69673
Vignette stops when screen switched off
I like to shoot every x seconds a foto with my samsung galaxy s5. I am using the vignette app for this. It works well, but when I like to save energy and switch off the screen (Hardware button), then the app/camera also stops. I remember, that this worked already with my older phone. Does anyone have a hint ?
81582
How can I root my Orange Hi 4g (ZTE Blade Apex 2)?
I search a lot can I can't find any useful method to root the ZTE Blade Apex 2. Someone says that the bootloader is unlocked. Is that true? If it's true, can I install CyanogenMod using the CyanogenMod Installer?
60180
Why does every application run as a separate user under Android?
If it's for security reasons, so that one application cannot harm another, why is it not like that in the desktop Linux distros? If desktop operating systems do prefer interaction between applications, why isn't it the same in the mobile ones? What's the difference? What needs does a desktop Linux have that justify int...
2384
Email app allows designation of priority and request for receipt
I am currently using K-9 Mail on my Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S) and I use squirrel mail on my computer. When using SquirrelMail I can designate a priority for outgoing emails (low, normal, high) as well as request delivery and read receipts. Is there an app that allows me to set these designations/requests?
60184
Localising android menus
Is there a way to localise the Android system menu without rooting the phone? I managed to set to an unlisted language via ADB pm grant of CHANGE_CONFIGURATION, but the language resources are (probably) not available on the ROM.
69674
Offline Spanish voice recognition: "no connection for speech input (E4)"
I am trying to set up a Google Nexus 7 (kitkat) and a Samsung Note 2 (jellybean) for offline English-Spanish Translation using the Google Translate app. Both devices are usually set to UK English. On each device, I have downloaded the offline spanish translation data, and that works fine in the translate app in flight ...
60188
VNC android app which takes native control of touch as a mouse
I've been trying to install a linux distribution onto my android tablet for some time now and have done so but have recently stumbled upon a problem. When connecting the mouse, naturally the app does not support dragging windows or scrolling or right mouse click. I was wondering if there was any way to have these thing...
69678
SH Script to Rename .apk.odex files
I have written a script to utilize dexopt-wrapper to odex a folder of .apk's #!/bin/sh SYSAPP=/mnt/extSdCard/FilesToOdex/system/app/ SYSPRIVAPP=/mnt/extSdCard/FilesToOdex/system/priv-app/ for i1 in $SYSAPP*.apk ; do echo "Odexing $i1..." dexopt-wrapper $i1 $i1...
49077
specify a delay in camera upload
Is there a way to specify a delay before my Dropbox app uploads photos into my Dropbox account. I normally take a lot of photos, and delete many of it. Dropbox app puts it onto my space before that. How do I specify a delay before it copies? Right now, I have to go to Dropbox and delete them again
21208
Market Application (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly
I have an HTC Android running 2.2. The market application was running perfectly before I updated it. It was when the Google changed Market application "Android Market" to "Google Play". As soon as I pressed the "accept and download updates" button it started getting "process com.android.vending has stopped unexpectedly...
21204
"login with google" via mobile browser - how to use secondary account?
I recently tried to use the Dolphin browser login to my Trello.com account, which I had created by signing up through a Google Apps account. Since I had not set up a Trello-specific account yet, I had to try to login using Google-- which automatically used the primary Google Account on my device, successfully logging m...
1843
How to disable all "home" keys
I would like to disable all my home keys for a specified event. Lets say my daughter is playing a game, she is 3.5 years old so she does not have very good coordination when it comes to not touching one of those keys accidentally. Is there a known app that (through whatever means) disables home keys, and through some o...
1846
Can you see your groups and pages in the Facebook for Android application?
I just received my mobile (Samsung Galaxy S) this week, so I'm really just playing around with it and the various applications. On facebook for Android: is there a way to see your groups and pages ? You can see and type messages, see your profile and your inbox, but I can't seem to find the groups I can see on the webs...
1845
Exchange Email Notification doesn't clear
I have a couple Google Mail (apps and gmail) accounts linked to my phone. If I get email the phone notifies me. If I read the email on a PC, the notification goes away. I like that. I also am using the "Email" app with an Exchange server for my day job. If I get email the phone notifies me. However, if I read the email...
1844
How can I view my Google Analytics data on Android?
I want to view the Google Analytics of my web sites on my Android 2.1 mobile phone. How can I view my Google Analytics data on Android?
43600
Setting up an IMAP e-mail, need help
I am trying to link my college e-mail to my android phone. I have all the info for the IMAP server and Port but when it says "Checking incoming server setting" it comes back with a box that says "Username or password incorrect".... The problem is I know I am putting in the right password. I have a Motorola Electrify 2 ...
43601
Why are android devices equipped with only (relatively) little RAM?
Currently, I can only find devices (phone, tablets or sticks) that are equipped with a maximum of 2GB RAM. While this might be sufficient for current applications, I do wonder why there are no devices offering more RAM. I think that having more RAM would not have a significant impact on prices, while being beneficial t...
81050
Fully Charged Nexus 7 Won't Power On
I just bought a nexus 7 (2012) from eBay as parts and it won't turn on. I was able to power it and it turned on, enough to go to where it was before it was dropped by the previous owner. It showed their home screen and said it was out of power and turning off. Then it had a battery with a lightning bolt to say it was c...
81053
Google+ sync automatically being enabled
I have setup my phone to to backup all my photos to Google drive. Under the Google sync settings there are three items * Google+ * Google+ Photos * Google+ Uploads I keep only Google+ photos checked so that sync can happen. But if I check the settings after sometime, I find Google+ and Google+ Uploads automatic...
81052
Galaxy S3 touch stopped working
A couple of days ago my screen stopped responding to touch, everything else is working but the touch. Ive tried the following but none worked: * Factory reset. * Opened it up and checked connector. (Following this guide) Any ideas?
40761
Created a Walled Garden with WiFi Hotspot
I want to create a WiFi Hotspot that can only access either a few files on my Android or a webpage run on my Android. This is so that when I am playing at gigs i can offer my music for free to people who connect. I know I can do this on a Windows machine but don't really want to drag around a laptop to every gig consid...
81057
How to automate post install setup
I've noticed recently that i spend quite a bit of time setting up various settings after a clean ROM install. I was wondering how could i automate this post install hassle. Specificly im talking about CyanogenMod 11-M9 and Android 4.4.4. I know the settings are stored somewhere when i change system settings but im not ...
49462
How are OTA firmware updates validated?
How are firmware updates validated by the end-user device when it receives an update via OTA? That is, what software on the end-user device (if any) is responsible for validating the new firmware?
52634
Cannot turn on wifi on Galaxy SIII
For the last month, I am unable to turn on my WiFi. It gets stuck on the message "turning on..." . I did a factory reset but it didn't help. I have tried to reboot a number of times and also I have enabled/disabled flight mode, but nothing works out for me.
68077
Sony Xperia Tablet Z can't setup proxy
When I'm on my tablet, I go to my wifi network, tap and hold on it, and I get a popup menu. I hit modify network, and get a popup for the wifi. I tap "show advanced options", and then change Proxy Settings from None -> Manual. The moment I do this the Save button grays out, and I can't click it. Even if I fill in the p...
68078
Nexus 7: micro usb port broken
I have a 2012 nexus 7, its a beast of a device. But unfortunately the usb port of the device is broken. Is there any way I can charge the batteries my beloved nexus? I have opened it up, and removed its batteries from the wire that was attached to the socket. I have an external changer as well, I could try attaching th...
17049
Can I set up Wi-Fi and USB tethering on the Galaxy Nexus without rooting it?
I am about to buy the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and I need to tether with the following connections 1. USB to my Windows PC 2. Wi-Fi with my Mac, iPad or iPhone (to download apps over 20MB) I will be using Verizon Wireless's LTE 4G connection to my smartphone I also don't want to root my phone, install a custom rom or p...
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Sync Hotmail with Android so it recognize read status
All the email it pulls are currently unread, it's really annoying, how do I set it up so Hotmail and Android know a email has been read?
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Talk to Android Device via UDP via a wired connection
I have an application that can be controlled via Open Sound Control, a UDP based protocol. Now this works fine via wifi but I NEED a wired connection because wifi will not be available to me later for this project. I'm using a Galaxy Note 3. I tried to attach a Ethernet->USB adapter that worked on an Android TV stick b...
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How big is Gingerbread 2.3.5 on internal 8GB memory?
How much space does the Gingerbread version 2.3.5 occupy on the internal memory drive ? I've bought the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 and it promised 8GB, when I checked the size it said 5GB and only 4.85GB are actually available. What's going on ?
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How can I auto-end the media process on Android?
Media is consistently topping the list for battery usage at 80%+. I can go and force stop it, but it restarts by itself, when I use things such as camera or download things etc. Task manager does allow you to auto end applications, but as media is not an application it is not on the list. Is there and app or any other ...
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Missing some of the applications while updating existing apps in my galaxy s3
While updating the existing applications like _Google maps_ , _Play Music_ etc from the play store in my Galaxy S3, some applications like _Navigation_ & 2 more disappeared from my phone. why is this happened? What can I do to restore them?