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58113
Samsung Galaxy s3 can't edit contacts much
When I click on the 'edit' icon for a contact, the only options I get are to change their name, phone number and email address. The default profile picture disappears so I can't change their picture. Can't add additional information. Can't favourite them. I know you can go to favourites, or image gallery (and pick an i...
58111
View local website on an Android device
Web developer here. I have two devices, a Samsung Galaxy S3 & a Samsung Note 10.1. I have developed a website which is running on PHP and I would like to view my website on these two devices without having to upload it to an online server. My local server is a WAMPSERVER. I've heard that you could use Wi-Fi and connect...
58117
system.img file is missing after building Android source
I am attempting to flash a modified Android build to my Nexus 7 tablet. I am following this tutorial from Google, and using the specific build commands found here for my device, `full_grouper-userdebug`. With the device in fastboot mode and connected to the PC, I run the following commands: `$ . build/envsetup.sh...
58114
Can't make gallery photos lock screen wallpaper (Samsung S3)
I can only make the preinstalled wallpapers the wallpaper for my lock screen. I can choose an image from my photo gallery, select and crop it and then save it, but the lock screen just stays the same. Anyone know how to fix this?
54477
Is there any way that I can return to my previous OS without rooting my device
my galaxy tab 2 10.1 updated to 4.2.2 and I HATE this new update, it makes me not even want to use my device. Is there anyway that I can uninstall or delete this OS and return to my previous one without rooting my device?
54470
How to change notification pane image
I've just installed an ICS Rom (HTC Nameless) which has background images in both the notification pane and app drawer. These images don't appear to be well planned, because I can't read anything very well on top of them. I'd like to either change or remove both images, but don't have the faintest clue of where to star...
15037
Can't install from market: INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT
I have an LG Optimus V with CyanogenMod 7.1. I cannot install/upgrade anything from the Market. I keep getting "Package File Invalid". I think it may have something to do with s2e, though I only have apps and download cache moved to SD-ext. I tried to install an app from the Market, and it gave me "Package File Invalid...
20797
Why an android device overwrites the header named message-ID?
I do not understand why android devices (I think mobiles devices in general) overwrite the mail header named message-ID. I need to pass some parameters through this header to build threads but each time I try, is overwritten. My apps works very well with webmail and mail clients like Outlook and Thunderbird. Any idea? ...
20791
How can I share a post on my wall using the Facebook app?
On my PC, I can repost (share) a post from a friend on my own wall. How can I do that in the official Android Facebook app?
62569
Are there any solutions other than flashing Gapps, to have Google accounts on CyanogenMod?
I've flashed CyanogenMod, nightly, and it is working perfectly. When I flash Gapps, then battery is drained fast, and the device is getting overheated. **So, are there any solutions other than flashing Gapps, to have Google accounts on CyanogenMod?** P.S. I extracted the Gapps.zip, there was a folder named "apps" there...
62567
Tap to pay issue GS4 CM 10.2 is there a fix?
Recently flashed Cyanogenmod 10.2 to my sprint variant of the galaxy s4 and I've noticed that my tap to pay through Google wallet no longer works at all. I've tried some online solutions involving changing build properties and such and flashing mods and such but have had no luck at all with fixing this. If anyone could...
62564
How do I add to the favorites in Samsung S3 contacts?
I have some favorites in my contacts list, but I don't know how they got there. How do I add more, and how do I remove ones I no longer want?
53699
How to change /system/fonts directory permission to writable in switch off mode?
I have Micromax A57 android 2.3.5 rooted phone, I have installed font using "Font Installer Root" application , after installing successfully I realize that font is not good, then after I delete that font from /system/fonts directory, and I install DroidSans.ttf font from that application, while installing process devi...
10483
Why does my Android device generate more heat on an AC charger?
My Huawei IDEOS u8150 is new and ever since I used the AC charger that was supplied with it, my device gets a bit hotter (a noticable 5 degrees Celsius extra compared to charging via USB from laptop). Why is it not that hot when I try to charge it through PC/laptop? I hear a whirring noise from the AC charger always an...
53694
Water Damage to Droid 4 Non Removable Battery
I dropped my Droid 4 in a clean toilet. The battery is not removable so I am concerned that waiting 2 or 3 days while it "drys out" in rice is a complete waste of time. I am hoping someone can tell me if there is any hope that it may function normally again or should I buy a new one. I'm not a patient person so waiting...
53696
Convenient way to retain accounts/settings/icons/logins between installs?
I like installing the latest CyanogenMod nightly now and then. I do so by putting the zip on the SD card and installing it through ClockworkMod Recovery. But every time I do that, I have to do a lot of manual backup and recovery to get the system back to where I started: * Email accounts * Text messages * Home sc...
895
Are there any video players with commercial skip for Android?
I have a TiVo Series 3 and the TiVo Desktop Plus software, which I use to convert shows for playback on my iPod Touch. I'd love to find a video player that would have 30 second/commercial skip for an Android phone (future purchase). It's hard for me to adjust the slider on the video player with that degree of precision...
14901
Can I use ODIN to just back up my phone's data?
The goal here is to be able to quickly get all my settings and apps back when moving from ROM to ROM, but do so without overwriting the kernel, themes, etc., in the new ROM. I know I can use Titanium Backup, but ODIN would definitely be faster (and half the time with my Droid Charge, it's what I'm using to flash the ne...
63175
Restricted Access for SIM when use internet (3G, 2G and wi-fi)
I am using THL W3+ and i have some problems when I switch on the internet (3G,2G, wi-fi) - it is working in normal mode for not more than 5 minutes and then the SIM and voice calls are in restricted mode and PIN is required. Did somebody meet such problem and did somebody find a solution?
48534
regularly refresh Chrome tab
I have a Transformer Prime TF201 which I sit next to my main pc to display a webpage that shows stats about the systems I work on. However this page is a bit rubbish for updating and will time out and log off and generally just not work all that well (its a home made iframe that just shows data from other sites). On a ...
48537
Is it possible to use the Maps app to save a location and give it a name so that all the saved locations appear as a layer?
This seems like a option that should exist in the Maps location app but I cannot seem to find it. Backstory: My previous phone was a Windows Phone. On this phone the default location app HERE Maps showed maps. Long pressing an area on the map area gives an address which if tapped would allow to name the place and mark ...
44636
Configure Android for ONLY IPv6 on T-Mobile
I figured out how to configure a dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 "Access Point" for T-Mobile connectivity on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, with stock Android 4.2.2. For some reason, when I visit http://myglobalip.com, I'm still getting an IPv4 address returned in addition to the IPv6 address. **Question:** How do I configure the "Acce...
44637
Galaxy can't boot up, stucked at Samsung logo
I recently upgraded my stock ROM of my Galaxy GT-p1000 from Froyo 2.2 to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and got stucked. I used the Odin to flash the ROM, it was successful by indicating that the ROM has been flashed OK, it rebooted and hanged at Samsung logo there rebooting & loop back to restart rebooting again over and over. Som...
1783
How to disable Verizon backup assistant?
My friend has an HTC Droid Incredible and his phone's battery is draining like nothing else. He says Verizon Backup Assistant seems to keep getting hung up while his battery is draining. During this time he also can't get Google to snyc. From what I can tell Verizon Backup Assistant offers no useful features once your ...
78815
Using IP to ping a real Android device that is plugged by USB from computer
I plugged my Android tablet to the computer with USB cable and looked at the IP of Android device and tried something like `ping 160.xxx.yyy.zzz` on the computer. There is no response. I wonder, does being in a huge network that prevent one machine to see the other one affect to pinging from one machine to another, eve...
59647
My note 3 will not mount on to my computer
I used to plug it in, and it would show up and I could download the pictures and movies and such. Today, it will not mount. It is charging from the computer, but I can not download any of the stuff I've done. Running windows 7 on my computer. I've turned it off and on again, it is not working. I probably have added an ...
59641
No lock screen notification on JellyBean 4.3
I have a HTC One Mini. I don't get any notifications for missed calls or new messages on my lock screen since the 4.3 update. I have the option enabled in my settings. I tried resetting factory settings, turning on and off lock screen notifications but nothing helps.
59640
Remove data usage statics of specific App
Any idea (or apps) which can remove the data used by the FB app (or any app) from being tracked for data usage stats? I've an unlimited FB plan, so removing that will make life easier for usage purposes. I run up very close to my 1.5gb limit, but the bill will show me using only ~1.2gb, which is annoying.
29462
Use Google Now as a Voice Dialer replacement when pushing "call" on car head unit
My Samsung Galaxy S running a CM 10 nightly opens the "Voice Dialer" application when i push the "call" button on my car radio head unit. Both are connected via Bluetooth. As you might expect the Google Now voice recognition is far superior. Is there a way to: 1. Open Google Now when i press the call button 2. Als...
40825
How to move system programs to sd card?
System programs like youtube, gmail and maps are consuming over 50 MB of my HTC Explorer (v2.3) which is a rather low end android phone and has only 128 MB of system memory. As a result the low memory notification is kind of consistently visible. Can I (how) safely move them to the sd card? EDIT: My device is rooted.
40824
Switch to another keyboard language using stock keyboard
I have an Xperia (SOL21). How can I fast switch to another keyboard language, using the default keyboard? I'm mostly typing in Japanese, but usually swiftly change to Swedish and English (on a non-Android device). How do I do it on Android?
40823
HTC Cha Cha - wont start
I have problem with my HTC Cha Cha. After trying to start I see welcome screen, then black screen and sound signal, then welcome screen... and in infinite loop, I have to take out battery to stop it. Any suggestions what to do? I can plug it with USB cable to computer and try to perform some actions, but I have no ...
40821
how to measure the RSSI strength signal between peers using wifi direct?
there is no feature to measure the `RSSI` between peers in Wifi-direct, so how to get `RSSI` between them. actually i go under API for WIFI to see how they measure WIFI `RSSI` So i see that they send Command as parameter to native method, but i can't catch this command!!! in this method `wifi_send_command` in **wifi.c*...
29465
How can I auto-rotate calendar when rotating my Android -phone?
My default calendar does not align horizontally when I rotate it. How can I get a calendar that notice how I have the phone in my hand?
29469
How can I configure an OBD ELM327 cable to work with an ICS tablet?
I bought an OBD ELM327 USB cable in order to use it with Torque Pro since Ice Cream Sandwich USB host capabilities and the Torque website claims that it works. The problem is that when I connect the OBD adapter to my tablet it simply doesnt do anything, but I expected the choose application window to pop up. I download...
78926
How to sync my iCloud email acct using the stock email app?
I am using cyanogenmod11 on both my phone and tablet which comes with AOSP email app. I've also tried the latest stock email app that Google released recently on the playstore. No matter what I do, I can't get my email. The server settings (both imap and smtp) validates fine but nothing happens. I've looked at various ...
9851
Pattern lock screen on Froyo, what should I do if I forget the pass?
What should I do if I forget the standard pattern lock screen order/pass (the one that you need to join 4 or more points between the 3x3 matrix screen) on my android phone?
9852
Suddenly can't find several apps in Market
So I've been using several apps for a while now, and all of the sudden, I can't seem to find them in the Market anymore. If I look on the "My downloads" page in the Market, it does show as installed, and I can even update them if I hit "Update all". However I can't seem to navigate to the apps's page, neither through t...
9856
deleted drafts remain in conversation chain
In the gmail app, I keep finding conversations that display multiple draft versions of replies that have long been deleted via the drafts folder. Is there a proper way to remove drafts from all conversations, or perhaps a settings available to fix? v2.2.1, Samsung Charge.
9857
How to change the color of specific calendars?
I'm using the default calendar application that came with my phone (Samsung Galaxy S 2), which is kept in sync with Google Calendar. I have multiple calendars there, but I was not able to find a way to change the colors of specific calendars, which is unfortunate as calendar #1 and #5 share almost precisely the same co...
59526
How to root my next book premium 8 tablet
How do I root my nextbook premium 8 tablet
50572
Kaspersky Mobile: disable lock
I have Kaspersky Mobile installed. Today I had to reinstall it after installing a new rom. Now whenever I turn on the phone, I have to enter the kaspersky unlock code, which is different from the sim card lock code. Before I had the lockcode disabled, and I could use the phone without having to enther any code. I would...
50573
ICE Emergency Contacts on Emergency Dialer Screen
On my Samsung Galaxy S 4, I can add contacts to the "ICE - emergency contacts" group. When I initiate the emergency dialer, there are four gray buttons with plus signs. Pressing any one of them brings up a list of the contacts I added to that group. Each of the buttons acts the same. I would think that you should be ab...
50575
"Data roaming" unchecked but connected to foreign network for data anyway
I am using a Galaxy Nexus LTE running Jelly Bean 4.2.2 with service from Verizon Wireless in the U.S. In Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile networks, I have: * Data enabled: on * Data roaming: off I have flown to Canada twice recently. Both times, I turned my phone on to discover that I was getting new email t...
1257
shutting down takes ages (HTC Desire 2.1)
I wanted to reboot my HTC and it was shutting down for more than 10-15mins so I removed the battery... What can I do next time? Is that ok to be shutting down for ever? The mobile is almost new one. Not much stuff installed. Primarily used for web browsing.
1254
custom arrangement of favorites in default (HTC) browser?
can I arrange my favorites in default HTC Desire (2.1) web browser the way I want? Not only by newest, mostly used, alphabetical?
1255
desktop shortcut to phone options?
can I have shortcut to * airplane mode and/or * phone options (power off/airplane mode etc) I do not like the current way of holding power on/off button for some time
1250
Why does my Xperia X10 spontaneously reboot?
Several times a day I find out that my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is waiting for PIN entry, probably because of a soft reboot. It annoys me to no end, and I end up missing calls beacuse of this. Is there a tool or another way to help me find out what actually happened, when, and what caused that?
28335
clockwork recovery not working
I cannot use the "recover" tool. I have the same issue as this post: Why isn't Clockworkmod Recovery "Sticking"? but I am unable to rename the file described as it is not shown in the directory. I think this may be because I do not have root access. What should/can I do next to get on with installing a new custom OS?
28334
App site with reliable ratings + comments?
While Android Enthusiasts is nice, it's still a very small site. I need to find some applications for Android smartphones, and was wondering where people went for ratings + reliable comments from users? PlayStore? Other? Incidently, I need to find two applications for a friend who wants to study English and Chinese, bu...
28336
Cannot copy files in recovery mode which made Google nexus S unusable
I have a Google Nexus S, bought last year and it was working fine till last week. It came with Android Ginger Bread, and I rooted the phone and installed several custom ROMs including Cyanogenmod. Recently I installed Android Jelly bean ROM, and it was working fine. Last week, I wanted to try the Cyanogedmod 10 (on Jel...
28332
Loss of Image quality when set as lock screen or home screen wallpaper
This is my original wallpaper: ![wallpaper](http://i.stack.imgur.com/eZhnl.png) After setting it as Lock Screen wallpaper, its quality got reduced and this is how it looks: ![wallpaper](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7blPw.png) Even when set as homescreen, the image quality is reduced. ![wallpaper](http://i.stack.imgur.com/d...
22559
What is default GMail setting for: number of days of data to synchronize?
Gmail allows to limit from how many last days it will synchronize the messages. E.g. from one day, two, etc. What is the default setting? I think this is phone independent, but I ask about Samsung Galaxy S, and SII.
22555
Wifi connecting-disabled-connecting loop
My wifi was perfectly working a few days back, but now all of a sudden all I get is connecting-disconnecting-scanning loop. It never connects. Help. I'm on Android 2.3.5 | Wildfire S | Rooted Here's my log: 05-02 17:18:50.583: D/StatusBarPolicy(190): onSignalStrengthsChanged 05-02 17:18:50.583: D/Stat...
22552
Wi-Fi of Galaxy S2 is not working after ICS update!
I updated my Galaxy S2 with the official OTA update to Android ICS 4.0.3 After the upgrade, my wireless worked for a couple of hours, but after a restart it doesn't work at all (for a week now). I tried a couple of tricks (none of them working): 1) `*#*#526#*#*` combination 2) WiFi Direct activation 3) Static IP ...
22551
How can I force Chrome Beta to display in landscape mode?
The default Android internet browser has an option in the settings to always display webpages in landscape orientation. Is there any way to do the same in Chrome Beta? I keep my auto-rotation off, but it's much easier to read webpages in landscape.
26429
Samsung Galaxy S2 wifi - Connected but no internet
My Galaxy S2 (ICS I9100G) connects to my home wifi but sometimes does not actually transmit data. I took it to the shop and they did a factory reset (which I could have done on my own) and then was told to take it home and see if it was any better. It wasn't. O2 tech support didn't really have much to offer so I tried ...
26425
Does Android's Full Filesystem Encryption also Encrypt the SDcard?
In Android's filesystem encryption do they also encrypt the SDcard? If so Is encrypting the SDcard optional or is it encrypted by default when you choose to encrypt your device? Here's some info about Android's file system encryption and its crypto implemenation on android.com
26423
Is there a way to select text directly in Android?
I would like to edit some text on my way home, however I found that in Android there is no way to simply select some text to delete or change it. You have to first locate the cursor or long press the screen to enable selection, then drag the cursor for selection. This is quite inconvenient. I tried Jota Text Editor, 92...
26420
Why is Google Music preinstalled outside of the US?
I've noticed on many phones in Canada and I think in the EU nowadays come with Google Music preinstalled. If Google Music is only available in the USA, then why bother putting it on the phone?
55433
Insufficient memory nfs most wanted
I have samsung galaxy ace plus s7500 with 1.8 GB available internal storage and 8GB memory card. I want to run NFS most wanted on it that take around 2GB of space. Could you please tell me a way to run it on my phone. Please help. Thank you.
55437
Is there any battery-less Android-based device
I'be been working on some Chinese (bit crappy) device, with own system, that had one wonderful (at least for me) feature. When constantly powered-up (plugged to power adapter) it could work without the battery inside. Is there any Android-based phone or device that does the same? Or the only option here is to keep batt...
55434
Which factory reset should I use?
I have the motorola droid 3 and it can be factory reset from either the settings menu or the recovery menu. What is the difference between the two?
55435
Android OS using a lot of background data
My phone (Xperia P running Jellybean 4.1.2) is consuming a lot of background data (about 70 MB in just 15 minutes) Since, I have a restricted usage of 2 GB, it's causing a great problem. I've already disabled auto sync, background data and other related stuff. Don't know the reason. Please help!
55438
Cannot move app to sd-card?
My sdcard has plenty free space but I cannot move any apps. On my sdcard there's the old Android/data path with many older apps. Why cannot it be possible to move apps here? Maybe I can create a symlink?
56169
How to set Exchange _calendar_ and _contact_ sync frequency?
I have a corporate e-mail account (exchange) on my Android 4.3 phone (Galaxy S4). I sync E-Mail, Calendar and Contacts. I know I can set e-mail sync frequency to push/periodic/manual in e-mail app. Where do I set my calendar/contacts sync frequency, however? I want to sync e-mail manually, but still sync calendar every...
56168
Question Mark on Lock Screen
I've updated my S3 Mini, and now i have a question mark on my lock screen, it's right below the time, and right to the date, and above the message "discharging x%" What is this question mark? ![screenshot of S3 mini lockscreen with orange question mark next to the date display](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KVFMP.png)
56165
Market won't show some apps on custom rom
I installed cyanogenmod 10.2 on my samsung galaxy s3 and asus tf101g, and it looks like both of them have one problem with apps showing in play store. For example I have buyed Mantano Reader Premium and it's showing on "All" section, I can install it and it'll work, but it wan't show in "installed" section, so i'm not ...
56164
Samsung Galaxy S4 "Prevention Information" USB OTG
I am trying to connect things to my S4 with a USB OTG cable. Standard devices such as mass storage, keyboard and mouse all work fine. My problem seems to be with vendor class devices. I connected an FTDI USB to UART bridge (TTL-232R-3V3) to a USB OTG cable and installed the FTDI app. I plugged in the OTG cable and the ...
56161
Restoring using ROM Manager
I created a backup file successfully using ROM Manager and saved it on my PC. I lost all my data on mobile and now I want to restore my mobile using the backup file I created. I copied the backup file to mobile but in ROM Manager its still showing 0 backups. Where to copy the backup files in phone so that ROM Manager c...
61134
Huawei Ascend P6, Moving maps to external sdcard
I bought an Huawei Ascend P6, which comes with 8GB internal phone storage. But only ~4GB are available for the "internal storage". I installed my apps, which include Tomtom Europe and Copilot Europe, which respectively have maps of about 4 and 2 GB. Both of them only install the offline maps in the internal memory for ...
51229
Samsung galaxy s4 long vibrate time on 'vibrate' mode.
I have Samsung Galaxy s4 - GT-i9500, running Android 4.2.2. Im using Facebook messenger to chat with my friend on Facebook. When Im on 'vibrate' mode, when I get notification, it's like one long vibrate, instead of two short vibrates. (as was in my Galaxy s3) it's very annoying. Any suggestions how to get back to the '...
61130
Can an encrypted Android phone be unlocked with an USB drive some way?
I want a fast way to login to the system without entering difficult credentials. If the usb key is not present there won't be the ability to decrypt the system ... Some 2-factor solution without NFC because the device doesn't have NFC. Does somebody know how I could do this, because I can't find a way to do it?
61131
Why can't I access Google and other sites when tethering my phone?
When I tether my phone, I can't access Google or Gmail (other sites, too [see below]!). cmd: ping http://www.google.com; Ping request could not find host... * * * ## **List of problem sites/applications:** _ Sites: _ http://www.google.com; http://www.google.co.jp; https://encrypted.goog...
51223
What are the android versions suitable for Samsung Galaxy Pocket?
Why can't samsung galaxy pocket GT-S5300 be upgraded to android version of jelly bean 4.1.2? It's just being upgraded to 4.1.1 why so? I've rooted my mobile, but its getting upgraded to ICS 4.1.1 only. I want JB 4.1.2. How can I get it?
51222
When taking pictures with GPS enabled, is the 'has the "GPS searching/locked notification icon" been disabled?
Background: In stock (i.e. pure Google with no manufacturer customizations) Android 4.3 using the built-in camera app, I am using the geotagging feature of the camera app. Description of the problem: When the geotagging is turned on I don't see any GPS status in the notification bar. Previously when in the camera app o...
61138
Setting gmail to sync / push / notify on wifi only?
I have a droid mini that is running 4.2.2 and I want gmail to only sync automatically on WIFI only; never on 4g / network / whatever. How do I do this without rooting the phone? When I first bought the phone, gmail allowed me to chose to sync on wifi only (and by sync, I mean that it would notify me of new emails ...
61139
How can I recover System Font of Huawei Y210-0100
I accidently Deleted my huawei y210-0100 's system font droidsansfallback.ttf.Now I only see boxes. i rooted the phone with kingo android root.
36856
Mirror the Android Tablet Browser to Windows Browser
Is there any way I could mirror the default browser on Android 4.0+ to a web browser/emulator on my Windows PC? When I developed apps on native Android, there was a way through the IDE. Can I accomplish this with the web browser also?
25020
Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 Wi-Fi connecting but not able to browse
In my new Galaxy GT-I9100 Android version 4.0.3 everything expect WI-Fi is working fine. When I am connecting my wireless it's getting connected, but not able to browse the internet. I tried changing from DHCP to Static IP Address, restarted mobile/Wi-Fi router, removed the battery and checked, it's working for only a ...
82260
Connect physical Android Wear watch to emulated phone
I have found many tutorials that explain how to pair an emulated Android Wear watch to a physical phone. However, I would like to do the opposite. Is it possible to create a Bluetooth connection from the pc to the watch and then tell ADB to make the phone emulator use this connection?
82266
How to store currently downloading file via mobile directly on PC
I have a very big file that needs to be downloaded and I am using my Android phone to download it. Is there a way to directly store or sync it on my laptop? It is too big and there is not enough space available on my phone, so I was thinking of a way to directly choose my laptop's hard drive as default storage for the ...
82269
Whatsapp, Wechat not supporting on Samsung Galaxy Y after factory reset
Today i reset my phone samsung galaxy y. Then i go to google play to download whatsapp & wechat but they show your device isnt compatable with this version. now not supporting after factory reset. how to fix this problem?
64416
Why does my ZTE Score have so much trouble emulating video game consoles + games?
I have an ARM v6 600 MHz revision 5 CPU with 512 MB RAM. The GPU is an Adreno 200 with 245 MHz clock speed. It seems that anything in the 3-D realm, including some 2-D games, have trouble emulating perfectly smooth. I realize that 600 MHz CPUs are pretty poor these days, especially single-core and with dated microarchs...
64410
Block Connection to Specific BSSID's?
I am setting up my friend's network for his kids. I have Tomato firmware running on their Linksys with OpenDNS filtering as well as timed Access Restrictions (ie, no more internet access after 11:30pm). That's all fine and dandy as long as my friend's son's phone stays on his network. However, he is getting access to a...
53769
How to get rid of this orange highlighter
Recently I've noticed a really annoying orange highlighting feature that I can't find a way to get rid of. It usually appears in the default browser and apps that use webview (websites that act like apps). So I was hoping someone would know of a way to get rid of it. Some info about my devices: * Archos Platinum 50 ...
36884
How to create duplicate bookmarks in Android?
I'm using the stock browser on my new Samsung S3 mini (Jellybean) and am having trouble with the browser. When I go to the bookmarks page it seems to have two sections, one called "My Device" and one for my Google account, which seems to contain my bookmarks from my desktop Chrome browser. I have 100 or so bookmarks on...
36885
Invalid IMEI on HTC One X after factory reset
I performed a factory reset on my phone, and now it says that I have an invalid IMEI. I cannot call anyone or get calls. Phone model: HTC One X Android Version: 4.1.5 Baseband Version: 201206010808 Kernel Version: 4.1.5 Build Number: ONE X 4.1.5 HTC Build version: 4.1.5
36887
How can I determine if my device has USB Host Mode (OTG) support?
Some Android devices can act as a USB host, so that you can use other USB devices attached to them. For instance, browse or import the photos stored on a camera from your phone, or copy files onto a USB memory stick attached to your tablet, plug a full-size USB keyboard or mouse into a tablet, or use an external GPS or...
2642
How do you transfer a programs database to another device
I am using the **Book Catalog** program to scan and enter my collection of books. This program provides an export/backup and import feature, so I can transfer the entered data onto another device. But I am wondering now: programs can create databases on one device. **Can you transfer these database onto another device ...
2643
Can I use my ipod touch as a wireless camera over bluetooth or wifi and watch it on my droid x?
Just like the title says. I need something to work like a wireless spy camera.
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Who is creating icons?
Some application (malware? adware?) is creating garbage icons on my Android desktop. How to know the application who does this? I heard each application is a Linux user on android. Is it possible to see icon file owner ID then? My device is Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Android is 3.2 **UPDATE** Icons are different. Some...
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How to get out of broken home screen replacement?
I was writing my own home screen replacement, and while trying it out on my ZTE Blade I got into a bit of trouble. I have hooked the HOME-button, and set my app as the default for it. Too late I realised there is no (easy) way out of such an app. I have tried: * holding down VOL DOWN to get into FTM-mode, but that just...
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Opening sms thread goes into incorrect thread
When using my mobile (HTC Desire), I would say I use sms more often than actually using it as a phone. Because of this, I have a fairly huge history of sms threads (I really like how HTC Desire displays the sms conversation). However, I've realised that every so often when I hit on say sms thread with "person A" I actu...
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Can't Access iPlayer via Internet Pass-through - is there a workaround?
My HTC Desire HD plays nicely with Windows 7 and while at work I use it for personal web access, quicker than H/G/E connection and free. However when attempting to view/listen to content on the BBC's iPlayer I get a message which asks me to switch to a wi-fi connection to access their content. Is there a way of getting...
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Using YouTube under Orbot
I'm trying to put my YouTube app's traffic on Orbot (Tor) in my phone due to filtering issues in my country. When Orbot is in **Tor Everything** mode, it works, and all of the traffic used by YouTube is gone through Orbot. But, when I choose **Select Apps** (and I select YouTube in there) it stops working. The point is...
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Samsung's Pen applications under CyanogenMod 9
Anyone run Samsung's pen based applications for their Galaxy Note running under CyanogenMod 9? Are there any kernel driver difficulties with doing so?
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Cannot upgrade Samsung gt-i5800 firmware from 2.1
Hi I cannot upgrade Samsung gt-i5800 firmware from 2.1 using kies, it tells me that the phone requires 3000 mb (or 3gb) but it doesn't even have this as internal memory as far as i know! Has anyone else had this problem? Also the storage space is always getting full and won't save on my external sd card - will the upda...
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Moving Robinson game files/user profile from one android to another
http://www.forumforpages.com/facebook/robinson-mobile/useful-tips/798367174/0 I tried the above but cannot find the below mentioned file which sound like what one needs to continue on playing the game at the level achieved on the old phone. I so do not want to lose the levels and enjoyment and hard work put in on this!...
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Galaxy Tab 3 won't boot - dead battery?
I'm kind of disappointed, this morning I wanted to start my GT3 but I get this logo instead (sorry for the poor quality) : ![Battery Logo](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4PxR5.png) I've try AB testing with my Nexus 5 battery loader, both works on my Nexus. The GT3 flash sometimes and boot a few times but stop after less than...