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47011 | Is there a way to disable the default calendar app on a Samsung Galaxy S4? | I'd like to use the standard Google Calendar app (as available in the Play Store) too keep track of events. However, Samsung includes a modified version of the calendar on the S4. In previous iterations of the Galaxy it was possible to disable the Samsung version of the Calendar app so that I wouldn't get duplicate notifications of events. On the S4, it does not seem possible to disable the app or it's notifications (the "disable" button and "show notifications" checkbox are greyed-out in the app info screen). Is there some other trick I can use to disable the Samsung Calendar app? |
47014 | Regular voice calls stopped working, was earlier. Maybe Skype related. Android 4.0.3 | I have a Samsung Galaxy S II with Android 4.0.3. The problem: It was working fine until today, for both voice calls and Internet use, as well as for Skype calls. (I had installed Skype for Android on it some time ago after buying the phone). But only used it for Skype calls once or twice. Since it supports both regular voice calls and Skype calls, when I go to call log in the Phone app, and touch or swipe a contact name to call them, it earlier used to give the option of calling that person either via a normal phone call or via Skype. Today, while trying to call a person, I think I was absent-minded and may have accidentally pressed some wrong option. As a result, from then on, when I try to call a person, from the call log list in the phone app, it does not show the normal call option and the Skype call option for me to choose from. Instead, it directly goes to Skype and tries to do a Skype voice call. So I am now unable to make regular voice calls with it. I looked in the Skype app settings as well as in the Call menu under the main Settings app of the phone, but could not find any way to restore the earlier behavior, where it allows me to choose whether to make a normal phone call or a Skype call. I also looked at all other options in the main Settings app, at the top level, but could not see any other menu that seemed as though it may be relevant to fix this issue. Any suggestions on how to solve this? Thanks. |
82433 | How to restore nandroid? | I created a nandroid backup and copied the files to my computer boot.img cache.ext4.tar data.ext4.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.log system.ext4.log ta.img I deleted the files on my phone to save space and now have copied them back. I used Online Nandroid Pro and not sure how to actually get it to do a complete restore? |
15337 | Google Calendar on Android opens to old date by default | When I open Google Calendar on my Android phone, it starts up showing October 1 2011. The phone knows the current date; pressing menu and then the today button goes to the correct day. I'd just like it to default to today like it did before 10/1. Any ideas? This is Calendar 2.3.6, Android 2.3.6 GKR39F, on a Nexus s. This forum thread seems to describe the same problem, but it's unresolved. |
15336 | How to create shortcuts to a certain subset of files | I have a large collection of books on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, organized by topic in many nested folders. I have a certain subset of them (coming from multiple folders) that I expect to refer to frequently, let's call them the "popular" books for convenience. _I'd like to have a single icon I can press on my home screen that will, one way or another, bring up the list of popular books, from where I can select a book to open._ * I want to preserve the organization of the folders, so creating a separate folder containing the popular books is not an option. * I want to save space, so I don't want to make copies of every popular book and put all the copies in a separate folder. Given these constraints, there are two approaches I can think of to do what I want. First way: 1. Get an app "A" that can create shortcuts to individual files, and puts the shortcuts on the home screen. 2. Get an app "B" that can take _arbitrary_ items on the home screen, and bundle them together into a single folder on the home screen. 3. Use A to create shortcuts to all the popular books on the home screen, then use B to bundle them together. Clicking the icon created by B should bring up a list of the popular books that I can then select from. Second way: 1. Get an app "C" that can create shortcuts to individual files and put them _in the file system_ , like (for example) Windows can - in Windows Explorer, I can right click on any file and choose "Create Shortcut", and the shortcut appears right there next to the file, not on the desktop. 2. Get an app "D" that can create shortcuts to folders in the file system, and puts the shortcuts on the homescreen. 3. Use C to create shortcuts to all the popular books in the file system, move them all to a single folder in the file system, then use D to create a shortcut to that folder on the home screen. Clicking the shortcut created by D should open the folder, which contains links to the popular books (this, presumably, does not have the same space issues as having two copies of every popular book). So, here are my questions: * Are there any other approaches you can think of to doing this? * Do you have any recommendations for apps that would fill the role of B or C? I currently have Linda Manager, and it is only able to do A and D, as far as I can tell. For B, I have looked at Folder Manager, whose purpose is to create folders of apps on the home screen, but (as far as I can tell) it can't see the home screen shortcuts that Linda Manager creates to individual files. * Are there any issues with either approach I proposed above that might prevent them from working? For example, are shortcuts "in the file system" even possible in Android? Many thanks for your help. |
82437 | Unable to enable Wifi/Bluetooth | I have a HTC One X , Android 4.2.2, everything worked as a charm, but suddenly my WIFI/Bluetooth functionality stopped working. I cant see any WIFI network and cant turn WIFI on/off. It just shows me the message: 'Error' on the Settings > Wifi dashboard. also I cant enable bluetooth. At Settings > Info > Hardware info it states: Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wifi MAC Adres: Unavailable. Bluetooth: 4.0 Bluetooth adres: Unavailable. I tried a wifi diagnostic app (Wifi fixer) it states: WIFI_STATE_UNKNOWN I tried the following: * give it a static IP-adres, but I can't reach the advanced settings tab. (Settings > Wifi > Advanced) * Soft and Factory Reset. Because it cant tell me the MAC adres of the wificard/Bluetooth is unavailable. I am afraid that the radio unit is broken. Do you have some suggestions for a fix or how to trace the cause of this problem? |
15333 | What is the easiest way to add a new contact to an existing Google contacts group? | Let's say I'm adding a new contact and it's a long lost family members so I want to add them to my custom "Aussie Family" group within my Google account. There appears to be no easy way to do this. I have to log in on a PC to actually achieve the grouping. I recall reading a similar question somewhere (which I now can't locate) which indicated it's **not possible using the built-in contacts manager** , so, if that's the case, I'm looking for the best way to do it via an app. I'm using Gingerbread (2.3.3) on a Samsung Galaxy phone (kernel v2.6.35.7). |
15338 | Updates for Google Search, and Street View for Google Maps, listed but not able to be downloaded/installed | I have an LG ally that's just about a year old now, running 2.2.2. When I go to Market -> My Apps, there are two apps listed as "Not Installed" I'm having trouble with: * **Google Search** * **Street View on Google Maps**  (I have no interest in updating Facebook for Android, I luckily have an old, working version and I'm sticking with it.) When I click on Google Search to download / install the update, the only button available is "Open"; there is no "Install" button.  With Street View on Google Maps, there simply aren't any buttons at all!  If I didn't already install whatever these updates are, I'd like to install them. If I did already install them, I want them out of the "Not Installed" queue. How do I figure out which is the case? Is this a problem with my phone, or with the apps? |
39395 | Fast lock and unclock screen by lock button doesn't lock screen at all | I couldn't find any topic related to this. If there is one, please flag to delete. There is problem with lock button that it doesn't lock your screen even when you setted in settings to lock the screen for security. Sometimes it happens that if you click on this button and immediately click again to unlock, last screen / activity of application is shown again without lock screen. Step to reproduce 1. Turn on security screen in settings 2. Open your app 3. Click lock button 4. Click fast lock button again 5. Screen of your app is visible as it was, instead of there should be lock screen How can I fix this bug? Did someone find this problem before? * * * ## Bug found on device: GT-I9070 v 2.3.6 I suspect that there is a problem with transition. In my private app I use custom transition by `context.overridePendingTransition(R.layout.fadein, R.layout.fadeout);`. Of course there is no connection between system android <> custom app. This bug is hard to reproduce. Sometimes you see few times in row and sometimes its impossible.. |
39394 | Phone Stuck on Samsung Galaxy S2 Screen | I have a rooted GT-I9100G. Recently the official JB for France came out, and I wanted to flash it. Some of the reasons to do so were: * My phone use to randomly show _charging_ even when the charger was not plugged in * Random reboots would occur * Had heard the new official firmware was pretty good So, I went ahead and rebooted to CWM recovery (was running AOKP 4.2). Did a factory and Data wipe, wiped cache, and Dalvik Cache. Now, I've realized I made a mistake by formatting `/system` and rebooting. That shouldn't have been a problem, because it should still boot into Download or Recovery mode (on pressing `Down+Home+Lock` or `Up+Home+Lock` respectively). Yet, when I try entering either the phone gets stuck on the Samsung Logo screen :( One thing that is really bothering me is whenever I put in the battery, a couple of seconds later the battery indicator shows and stays stuck at that. Please guys help me out. I don't even have a decent replacement phone for the time-being. :S |
39391 | Unable to open secure HTTPS websites on the tablet Android | My laptop and tablet are connected to the same access point. The LAN port of the WiFi point is connected to the router that uses DHCP protocol. I can access all the websites including secure ones without any problem using my laptop. With the tablet, I'm not able to access HTTPS websites, my Google account, and the Google Play market. Why does it work for the laptop, but not for the tablet? What can cause it, and how can I solve it? My device is Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch) I can access HTTPS websites using other networks so it means that there is a problem with my connection. |
39393 | Strange Android app displaying in Mandarin | On my Samsung Galaxy Note phone I started receiving strange notifications in Mandarin (the language of the people of China). Once I click on the notification it opens my browser with a blank page and then exits just after few seconds. A few minutes later I get this app install prompt:  It says in French > blocked install of apps not coming from Android market. This has been repeating several times since ~2 weeks now. Questions: * What's this? * How to be sure that it won't repeat again? My phone has the latest updates offered by Samsung and is not rooted. I also did not install any app in Mandarin. |
58988 | I'm having trouble opening my play store | I have a galaxy s3 and the play store will not open, I've i tried every way I can think of to open it but it won't work: I restarted my phone many times, I've also tried opening it from the application clearing page where it has the option to force close, uninstall and clear data. I also tried deleting some apps, and nothing. When I click on it to open it opens for a second and displays Play Store on a white screen but in about a second it closes. When I'm doing anything on my phone an error saying play store has unexpectedly stopped and the only thing I can press is an "ok" button. I have also tried downloading apps directly from a website and it doesn't let me, instead it closes the page. Any ideas? |
39022 | Possible security issues with having debug mode enabled? | Are there any significant security concerns with having a phone with _debug mode_ enabled 24/7? As I understand it the _debug mode_ only really becomes active once the phone is connected via _USB cable_ to a computer with the _adb_ driver which would basically limit the security concerns to malicious programs being installed on a computer and waiting for a phone to connect? Or are there any other security issues involved that enables apps on the phone themselves to do anything, _Bluetooth_ or _WiFi_ exploits or something similar? |
39025 | How to remove GMail contacts from Messaging app on Samsung Galaxy S Advance? | I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance and when I try to send a SMS message to someone I have to search through all my GMail contacts that for some reason appear on the app along with my phone contacts. I don't send mails through the message app and most of my GMail contacts are people who I sent just one e-mail in my entire life. The Sync and Account settings don't let me turn off Contact sync, just remove the GMail account entirely, and there is no menu in the messaging app that lets me hide the GMail contacts. Is there any way to make the messaging app only show the contacts I have on my phone? |
39028 | Samsung S2 kernel change | On my Samsung Galaxy S2, I have Android 4.0.4 running with Kernel 3.0.15-1114882. I need to change to kernel 3.015-1157945 or 3.015-1056084 . Is this possible? If yes How? |
16738 | Is there a way to share my mobile screen with another Android phone like Netmeeting or Live Meeting? | The requirement is similar to Netmeeting software where the screen of a desktop is shared and can be accessed for another system. Is is possible in a mobile device? There should be no PC to Mobile connection. Applicability: This can be used for verification of railway or air tickets where I can show my ticket shared with examiner's device instead of handing him the device. |
12024 | When I lose access to my Exchange server, is there a way to keep my contacts? | Changing jobs and will soon no longer have access to my company's Exchange server. Contacts are in Exchange and synched on my Droid (HTC EVO) using the default Exchange app. I want to be sure I don't lose my contacts when I no longer have access to the Exchange server. But if I transfer them to GMail contacts now, I'm concerned it will duplicate my contact records. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks in advance! |
19908 | how to flash Kindle Fire with custom boot.img | I tried flashing my Kindle Fire with a custom `boot.img` using this command: $ fastboot -b 0x80000000 -i 0x1949 flash boot boot.img && fastboot reboot sending 'boot' (3536 KB)... OKAY [ 0.889s] writing 'boot'... OKAY [ 0.858s] finished. total time: 1.746s rebooting... ERROR: usb_read failed with status e00002ed finished. total time: 0.001s $ but it always gets stuck in Fastboot Mode (requiring recovery mode). What's the correct command to get a successful flash? |
19909 | How can I use my Xperia in mass storage mode with Windows 7? | I have bought an Xperia which runs Android 2.3 and I'm running Windows 7 on my laptop. I just connected the Phone using a USB Cable and set it to "Mass Storage Mode" but I can't access it. What do I need to do to access the Xperia as a mass storage device? |
12021 | How to play already transfered music with 'Music' app? | I just bought Galaxy S2. Its really cool, but I have one serious problem! I transfered few MP3 files using USB and copied those files to _usbStorage/_. When I open 'My files' app on S2, it does show those files. When I open the 'Music' app, there aren't any clue of new files. Only the default music. It there any way to somehow add that music to 'Music' app? Maybe I need to get other app to play music? If relevant, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 running Android 2.3.3 and my computer has Debian 6.0.2. |
42799 | Samsung Galaxy Ace not detected AT ALL on Windows 8 Pro | Here is the exact same problem but with a different phone: Unable to connect Galaxy S3 to PC via USB This is not the standard device on recognized ordeal but a device is not even being detected at all in any way by the PC. The phone is the Samsung galaxy ace. and the OS is Windows 8 professional x64. Tried installing kies and re-installing. I'm using the stock cable and the windows 7 drivers (no windows 8 drivers available). I've went through the usual reset of the phone, formatting of the phone. Tried all the available USB. I tried the troubleshooting pack cabinet from windows for hardware changes on windows 8 to no result. I've messed with all the settings for development on the phone etc etc. Been in device manager looking for some information on it but it is not listed. The phone with the setup it has just now works perfectly with windows 7 on another PC of mine and I can debug and deploy to the mobile via that but it is not my primary work station. (without kies!) The phone still charges and buzzes but the PC gives no response :/ Whats the code to do a hard reset and any other ideas on how I could fix this problem? |
12023 | Is it possible to use a Google TV device without a TV connection? | With the price of the Logitech Revue having dropped, I am interested in using the Google TV device purely for the (internet) functionality of the Android platform. Since a "Cable or Satellite set top box with HDMI out" is listed as a requirement I am wondering if the device can be used without the HDMI input being connected. I am aware that this might remove the TV functions that are at the core of the device. |
42796 | How do i use a lockscreen from another rom | I want to use only the lock screen from another rom for the same phone. I own Micromax A52. And I am using Xzoom v3 as my rom with Dark Angel theme.(to be precise if anyone knows and if it matters :P) But i want to use the lock screen from another rom 'SuperStock52' which is also a rom for the same device. How can i port that lock screen to my rom? |
19906 | Update to ICS makes Firefox fonts look awful (Eee Pad) | My Eee Pad TF101 auto-updated to ICS today. After the update, all fonts in Firefox changed to some dreadful-looking Times Roman-like font, in which the accented characters don't show right. Stock browser and Opera look fine and use the newfangled ICS sans serif font. Deleting data and reinstalling Firefox didn't help. Maybe it expects the old 3.2 font? Is there a way I can install the old fonts in 4.0? |
42792 | In my keyboard, is there a way to advance or backup the insertion point? | Using the keyboard in Cyanogenmod, sometimes while typing in a sentence, I see a point where I would like to make an edit. Presently, I do this by touching with my finger where I want the insertion point to be, however, it is hard to get the exact location, often I miss it by one or two characters. In such cases, instead of trying again and again until I get it right (which is most difficult to position right at the beginning of the text) is there a way to advance the cursor forward of backwards by one position somehow? In other words, on a computer, I would press the forward or backward arrow keys to move one position, is there something like that in the keyboard? |
42791 | How can I edit a prior predictive search? | When typing a URL into my Cyanogenmod phone's browser, as I type, it suggests URL(s) from prior browsing that match what I have typed, similarly, when on a Google web search page, if I begin to type in a search string, the phone offers prior searches that match what I have typed in thus far in a drop down list from which you can select. This is a great feature, but sometimes, I want to take the prior history and modify it slightly or append to it. This is especially common with a search where I want to add more words to my prior search. Is there anyway to somehow select one of the suggestions without immediately invoking it and thus allowing me to edit it slightly before submission? |
19905 | Can't access Market app on Droid 4 | I'm trying to access "Market" app to download apps. I am getting message "No Connection. Retry." This is a new Droid 4. I have turned off wi-fi. I'm sure there's some setting I need to change because I've used market before but I don't know where to look or what to do |
81169 | Get 850MHz 3G working on Samsung S5 Active | I have Samsung S5 Active. It seems that it never get the 3G signal, only 2G. After some research I found that 850Mhz is disabled in my phone, I tried to enabled it with the code: *#197328640# but no luck. This code seems to work only with S5 but not with S5 Active. I don't have even DEBUG SCREEN menu if I enter this code. Any suggestion how can I enable 850 3G in my phone? |
69218 | Why does my phone need to connect to google servers? | You can tell the difference between when your phone is connected to Google's servers, and when it isn't by the following in 4.3: Connected  Not connected Please note one is blue and one is grey. My question is why is it necessary for the phone to connect to Google's servers at all? |
64629 | Root my android tablet | I have a 3Q lc1016c tablet, and i would like to root it, i have been trying to install the su through the update.zip but the installation aborted. There is an official release to update the ROM (update.zip) and it worked fine, i tried to take that zip and added the su but when i zipped then signed it and try to install it, i got the same Error, so i do not know if there is some special keys to sign with or. I want to understand why the official one is working and when i zip and sign the same folder it doesn't work. |
64628 | How to prevent widget resize on unlock swipe on jellybean 4.3? | This is very annoying since I never want to resize the widgets after they are set, but obviously, I swipe the phone a lot. Is there a way to disable this box and return the swipe area to the visible window? |
69214 | Mail Transfer Agent for Android | There are quite a lot of mail user agent program on Android platform, but my question is about setting up a mail server running on an Android powered server. I can't find one, but I think maybe someone is working on it. Is there already a mail transfer agent that has been migrated to Android platform? |
64625 | How can I uninstall Firefox OS? | I was handed a phone from my friend who installed Firefox OS over Android, but now wants Android back. I know roughly how to flash roms, but am not sure how to go into download mode or equivalent in Firefox OS. Any help would be appreciated. Just so you know, I'm not too sure of the phone model. Sorry. \-- EDIT: Now found the model of the phone behind the battery. It is a ZTE Kis. If I can supply any more information just ask! This has been moved here from SuperUser. |
69211 | Can I retrieve Whatsapp voicenotes which have been deleted while recording? | If I record a voicenote on Whatsapp and there is an interruption while doing so (incoming call, calendar notification), the recording is immediately aborted by Whatsapp. A little dustbin pops up in the bottom right corner and I cannot stop the recording from being deleted. Is that "piece" of recording available somewhere or was it never saved? |
81160 | Is it normal that most or all rooting apps get so many virus warnings? | For example, here are some results from VirusTotal: * TowelRoot * The variants of Framaroot (1, 2, 3) Why is that? Can anyone point to a clean rooting app? |
69213 | No notifications with Facebook messenger after upgrading to 4.4 | I have a Galaxy S2 that is rooted and I recently upgraded to Kitkat 4.4. After doing so, I've noticed that Facebook Messenger does not alert me when a new message comes in. It would before the upgrade, and I restored it from backup, so I assume it's the same program. I have gone through the interface to ensure that notifications are set to be on. I have also looked in the app manager and made sure that notifications are enabled for this app. I do seem to be getting notifications with Gmail when I get a new mail, but I'm not sure of other programs are affected. How do I ensure that Facebook Messenger notifications are operating as they should? |
69212 | Play store - Wishlist server error DF-DFERH-01 - ZTE Blade III | My android was working fine until one day, i saw > **Error retrieving information from server. [DF-DFERH-01]** with a `RETRY` button. This is happening only in the "My wishlist" menu. No errors before. I have ZTE Blade III with android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. **SCREENSHOT:**  |
21624 | How can I show someone's name instead of their number when someone calls? | I want to hide the number when some calls me and just display their name. How can I do that? |
56799 | How do I delete all data from my Android phone? | My phone has got some error and I am returning it to the service center. As my phone contains my personal data, images and videos I would like to erase them so that they can never be recovered (even after being rooted). Is there any easy way to do that because I am not an Android developer. Does factory reset do this trick for me? |
49552 | Using luks manager app for creating file based containers for encryption, is there any chance that unencrypted data appears in crash dumps etc? | My PC is fully encrypted and protected with TrueCrypt using. I don't use TrueCrypt encrypted file based containers as they are not safe from the OS itself. The official TrueCrypt site states that file based container encryption is insufficient because the operating system stores fragments of files and other metadata in various places in clear unencrypted form(hiberfil.sys, pagefile, crash dumps etc): > System encryption provides the highest level of security and privacy, > because all files, including any temporary files that Windows and > applications create on the system partition (typically, without your > knowledge or consent), hibernation files, swap files, etc., are always > permanently encrypted (even when power supply is suddenly interrupted). > Windows also records large amounts of potentially sensitive data, such as > the names and locations of files you open, applications you run, etc. All > such log files and registry entries are always permanently encrypted too. My question is that is this a problem with android too? I have encrypted containers created with the "luks manager". One of them contains highly sensitive data, making me paranoid enough to think that the android device might also be storing file fragments and other details like windows does. Does android have temp files, crash dumps etc? although full device encryption is possible since honeycomb 3.0 it does not allow plausible deniability or hidden android OS etc(of course, its not useful for almost all who use Android) |
63078 | Don't charge to 100% when always-on wall-plugged-in | I want to use a Google Nexus phone for an always-on wall-plugged-in WiFi tethering access station. It occurred to me that if I just do it like this, then I'm risking ruining the battery within a couple of months, and the battery becoming useless, potentially leaving the phone permanently handicapped to a wall-plug operation, and within a year or two, going as far as requiring an external UPS for power-outage situations, too. Is there a solution to start charging when below 40% or 50%, and stop charging at 60% to 80%? |
63077 | Accessing files on google drive from file menu | I am using a GIS package ported from UNIX and it has a standard file menu with Open etc. The files that I want to access are on google drive. How do I get these mounted as part of the file system? |
49558 | Screen resolution on Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 | If I understand this answer correctly, then the Nexus 7 (7" screen at 1280x800) should show more of a given webpage (or of anything else) than the Nexus 4 (4.7" screen at 1280x768). This means that a Nexus 7 will not simply look like an enlarged Nexus 4? It will appear to have a higher resolution, because of the "dp" value mentioned in that post? I have a handset similar to the Nexus 4 and am considering a Nexus 7. However, if the Nexus 7 will appear as a larger version of my current handset (that is, what I see on screen at the moment will still appear on a full screen on the Nexus 7), then the purchase may not be worth it. |
63071 | Cannot connect to wifi suddenly! Insignia Flex w/ Android Jb 4.1 | I am not very tech savvy, so any help is appreciated. My son has this Insignia Tablet he just got for Christmas..He uses it regularly and his battery was getting pretty low so he started to charge it. Powered it off at some point and when he turned it back on it will not connect to our wifi...In the settings, it will let you slide the button to the on postion to connect, but just sits there, then goes back to off. Will not let us access any other settings that I can find. Its not our wi fi since we have other devices added. Im unsure what to do, and dont know much about changing any settings in my wireless router. I can call tech support Monday, but was wondering if anyone has any ideas where to start and if this is common...Thanks |
63070 | Port not open when using portable wifi hotspot | I just bought a Samsung S4 and am using its portable wifi hotspot feature for internet connectivity on my laptop when I go out the house. Works just fine when browsing the web(actually quite fast) but when I use uTorrent, it has an orange exclamation point icon near the bottom right. Downloads are slow even if I have 20-30+ seeders(around 6-10kbps max). Did a quick google search and found out(using canyouseeme.org and port forwarder port checker tool) that the port used by uTorrent is not open. Checked my windows firewall exception and there's already an exception for uTorrent. I've even added new inbound and outbound rule to specify the port used by uTorrent but no luck. I believe I've covered everything on my laptop (win 7 64bit). BTW, when using the same laptop but using my parent's dsl connection, DL speeds jump to a couple of mbps of the same torrent(facepalm). Sorry if post is long. I just wanted to explain it thoroughly and to show the things I did to try and resolve the problem. I'm just new to android. Be gentle (but not too much.... harhar!) Is there anything I need to do on my S4? Hopefully without rooting it. Or to my laptop? Thanks a bunch guys. :D |
45410 | How to disable Play store from updating itself? | I don't quite like the new design of the play store, and wish to stay with version 3 of it. Is it possible (by root if needed, and I think it is needed) to disable it from auto-updating? Will I even miss anything from the new versions ? |
45412 | Can I remove the last 3 widget host of the tablet I have? | This is maybe silly question but I don't know how to get it. When I start my android Tablet then I see 5 widget host where I can drag my app for easily run. I have removed few apps and now end 3 are blanks. Now I want to remove them how I can do it. My android id 4.0.3. Any guess. |
81149 | Find Touch Calibration Wizard | My touch calibration has gone off. I've a Huawei G610s and I can't seem to find where the touch calibration wizard is, so I can restore the responses of the phone. |
58044 | Nexus 7 Share Dialog No Longer Showing Up After KitKat | Before the KitKat upgrade, tapping "Share" in apps would bring up a dialog that lists all apps that you can share to. After upgrading to KitKat, tapping this button only copies the link to the clipboard. I should note that this only happens on some apps, like these listed below: * Chrome * Bacon Reader * Hacker News 2 * Trello Is there a way to bring back the old functionality? |
46851 | Motorla Defy+ being not possible to root. Script commands throwing errors when rooting android 2.3.6 | It's getting very hard to root a Motorola Defy+ (mb256). My cellphone is accepting non android market apps, and USB debugging mode is enabled. I tried: \- using z4Root app. \- doing the scipt commands one by one with adb tool. \- using superoneclick \- using UnlockRoot. Basically all the scripts I tried returns the same error. Seems like the file system of my android is protected, so can't mount folders, can't change permission of files, etc.. at the end, the Android is not rooted. These are some prints of the problems occurred:  Content of the Easy Root script showed bellow here.  |
46852 | How to unlock a G1 | Yes, I got the G1 the day it was launched in the UK. Swapped it for HTC Desire when that was launched. Now have a Galaxy S4. Anyway, I moved away from T-Mobile without removing the G1's network lock (because I was using the Desire then). Lately, I've been experimenting a bit and would like to use the G1 for some things. How can I unlock it? |
49881 | Can I play music from my UPnP NAS with VLC on Android? | Can I play music from my UPnP NAS with VLC on Android? And if so, how do I find my UPnP device from within VLC? I'm on the latest beta VLC for Android on a Nexus 4. |
58041 | Can I install gapps after I have finished installing the new ROM? | I have recently installed a new ROM on my Galaxy S3 and I did not flash gapps with the ROM itself. Can I go to reboot mode and flash gapps even after I installed the ROM? |
46856 | LiveSuit problems | I have formatted my Chinese tablet PC from 'LiveSuit' software. Now my tablet PC is showing blank screen. Please tell me how can I re-install the operating system on my tablet? _Old operating system is ICS._ |
46858 | Load MP3 files on my Nexus | I want to listen to mp3 files of a lecture while viewing pdf files (containing the lecture notes). How do I load the MP3 files onto the Nexus? ( _The MP3 files currently reside on my hard drive._ ) |
53742 | Can a MM download, being sent to one phone, also go to a third party who is concurrently sending the mutual receiver a text message? | I got a MM download that was being sent to someone to whom I was in the process of sending a text message; is this actually possible? We both ended up with the MM download; the mutual receiver of both of our messages couldn't believe I ended up with the MM download that was only intended for him, and the sender of the download didn't intend for me to receive the download either. |
53746 | Will Whatsapp message be sent if Whatsapp account was later deleted? | I have sent a message from Whatsapp. After I sent it, a single tick appeared. Later, due to some reasons, I deleted my Whatsapp account. So, will that message be delivered or not? |
53744 | Cannot connect Micromax A57 Ninja 3 with desktop PC | Device: Micromax A57 Ninja 3 Desktop PC OS: Windows 7 I cannot connect my smartphone with my desktop PC using a USB data cable. It keeps on showing device driver software not installed properly. How can I fix this? |
53745 | Call Recorder Issue in HTC Devices? | I am unable to record calls on my HTC device, and also there is not any app to record the calls. So I tried with the Third party apps from Play store, but then to I am just able to Listen my voice not the other person with whom I am in call with? So is this the issue with software or just with my device? |
10778 | "Not Found" apps hanging up my autoupdate... what can I do? | I have a couple of apps that give a "not found: The requested item could not be found" error when I try to update or view them in "my apps" in the market. (PDA Net is one of them). If I do an auto update (update all) the update process tends to hang when it gets to either of them. I still have the apps on the phone, and they work fine but I can't even get to the screen where I would turn off auto-updating for them. What can I do? |
53749 | google contacts sync | I have 2 Samsung Android phones and both are synced with 1 gmail account. now the issue i am facing is: 1. The number of contacts restored on both the phones is different. ie. for example I have total 500 contacts stored on gmail one of my phone is showing 490 contacts and the other is showing 495 contacts, where as in total I have 500 contacts. 2. Sometimes when I add contact to one of my phones it automatically adds the contact on phone memory & google contacts on the other phone instead of google contacts only. I want to store to google contacts only and not phone memory as it slows down my phone. What could be wrong here, and how can I fix it? |
54218 | What would cause a sudden spike in the battery charge level? | Today I spotted something this on the battery chart :  graph of battery history showing a massive spike (click for larger variant) What is the reason of such erection ? Hardware problem ? Or maybe a bug ? Should I report it or is it a common problem with battery charts ? PS: It was spotted in Nexus 7 (2013) |
11824 | I can not get rid of information about a file transfer | Hi I have HTC phone with Android system. Several days ago I tried to transfer a picture from another phone by bluetooth. Now I can't to delete a notice about transfer. I mean that when I click on transfer notice and I next click on accept or discard this notice is still visible. Any suggestion? |
54216 | How to open multiple PDF files at once? | I would like to open two PDF files at the same time. However, it seems like "doing more than one thing at once" is a concept which has yet to be invented in the tablet world. Is there a way to do it? Ideally I'd like some sort of MDI interface where I can view files side-by- side. The next best thing (option 2) is a tabbed interface where I can see the files one at a time but switch between them. The next after that (option 3) would simply be to have two files open but use the app switcher to jump back and forth between them. At first I thought that I'd be able to use Firefox as a container and could make option 3 work - but Adobe don't seem to have released their NSAPI plug-in for Android. So files are opened in their standalone "Reader" app. The next failed idea was to use Firefox and PDF.js. This actually works, but PDF.js is so ridiculously slow that this is not a viable option. Then I heard about "Dolphin" which supposedly has a PDF plugin, but after trying the browser out, before even getting to the stage of downloading the plugin, it's clear that this app is buggy and useless. Frankly, I'm not in love with the idea of using a web browser for this task anyway. The other idea is to install several different reader apps, but this is a horrible, ugly solution, and I assume I'll have to either pay up or accept ads. Are there any simple ideas that I've missed? Is there some way to get "Reader" to not close the current file when I want to open another PDF? |
54211 | How to undo silent mode on Nexus 4 | On the Nexus 4, I can silence the ringer by pushing the volume down button, however, when I push the volume up button, the ringer remains on silence until I go to settings and change the volume bar in ringtones. Shouldnt the volume up button work? Any suggestions? |
54210 | Android Email Attachment over 50mb | I need to send over 50 mb's worth of email attachments on a android device. I have a email server with no email attachment limits. The problem is the default email client won't allow attachments over 50mb. How can I do this big of a transfer? What android email clients allow this ? I have tried k-9 and it wont finish transferring the files. |
54212 | Remove recommendations from Google plus friends at Google Play | Has anyone encountered that? I entered in my Google Play account and I saw that some apps are recommended by Google+ friends. How can I disable my recommendations to be available? Or at least make them anonymous? I dont want my name to be popped up in such occassions. |
48685 | Archiving photos sent to Gmail | My only access to computer is my Samsung epic cell phone. My storage is getting full because I take a lot of photos. If I send them to Gmail & archive them. Will this free up some storage space in my phone even though I keep my Gmail app on my phone ? |
48681 | 'Spy Activity Spotted' in Android notification | I bought a new Galaxy S3 and downloaded _Frontline Commando: D-Day_ from Play Store. I have not inserted the SIM card yet. I use my phone via wifi, for now. Yesterday, I got a notification that **'Spy Activity Spotted! Terminate....'** for the game. Now, I am not sure as to why that happened. I decided to read the message further and clicked on the notification. Instead, it launched the game. So I have two questions: 1\. Is it a false positive? (considering I wasn't connected to WiFi or cellular network) 2\. How do I read previous notifications once they have disappeared from notification panel? |
48680 | What do CPU Total, CPU Foreground, and Keep awake mean? | I've been keeping an eye on my battery usage on my Android device (HTC One), mostly to see if I can drain it during a full work-day, and I came across the app usage details under the Power settings. I get a percentage of battery used by the app, the CPU total, the CPU foreground, and keep awake. I'm not sure what they mean, although I can take a guess, but I'm wondering more on how they work. For instance, I've used the Chrome browser extensively throughout the day (device was on for ~14 hrs, holding around 30% battery life left) and noticed that the battery usage for the app was at 54%. Under use details (see pic below) CPU total was 29m 31s; CPU foreground was 14m 43s; and Keep awake was 30s.  Screenshot (click image for larger variant) How can these numbers be relatively low when I know I've used Chrome for more than a half-hour and had it as the primary app running for much longer than 15m, which is assuming that my ideas on CPU total and foreground use are what I believe they are. In essence, what do those three numbers mean in terms of app/battery usage and what does it tell me? |
62307 | Are there technical reasons why Android is not as smooth as iOS and can they be overcome? | There are some discussions of this topic on the internet but I'm looking for something objective and technical like the Stack Exchange community is generally quite good at. I've resisted the smartphone and tablet wave thus far but will probably buy my first Android device soon and start developing for the platform. I much prefer Android's openness to Apple's walled garden. But the thing that bothers me most is that iOS is silky smooth and Android is not, even on pretty powerful devices with multiple CPU and graphics cores. Is this something that's already overcome in newer Android or that is really on a problem on older/cheaper devices? Or is it inherent due to Android being fully multitasking and based on Unix? **Edit** _(In response to the possibility that this question invites opinion based answers)_ : This question is not intended to be opinion based but rather to gather information on real differences in software or hardware that are responsible for the large differences in test results of factors such as Touch screen responsiveness, and rendering speed of UI elements of the Android and iOS operating systems. **Expected answer:** * Answer that pinpoints exact differences in software implementations and reasons for doing so that have lead to disparities in responsiveness * Differences in specific hardware (such as the touch screen) that can be a cause * All backed up with actual test results if possible * Any other relevant and well defined causes/reasons |
62304 | How to stop fallback from H+ to 3G data | **Is it possible, and if so how, to lock the phone to using H+ for data and not dropping back to 3G?** I suspect it isn't (firmware of the radio hardware I'm guessing) but there's times where I would be willing to take the battery hit to keep my data on H+ (specific application with data demands that doesn't like dropping back and forwards to 3G). **I'm not talking about changes in signal quality:** I can be sitting in a single location, not moving, where both H+ and 3G are available. When data is being requested the phone typically goes to H+ as it is faster. Once the data demands reduce it drops back to 3G. I have read in a number of other places that this is on purpose to save battery. However my issue is that one app I use doesn't handle the transitions well so I'd like to stop the auto-fallback. Android 4.2.2 on Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, Australian networks. |
62305 | Sync photos with PC | I am looking for a solution that syncs the photos on my Android phone to a folder on my PC. Samsung Kies doesn't sync photos all it does is just make a backup. I've looked at other solutions and cant seem to find an app that will take my pics and sync them with a folder on my PC and save them like my camera application does in Year>Month>Day folders. Is there such an app that truly syncs like this? |
64028 | Stop auto correction of dont to Dont | I've got almost the same question as the one here however the accepted solution is not working for me. Whenever I type the word **_dont_** the google keyboard automatically corrects it to **_Dont_** (capitalizes the D). In the word suggestions it shows the correct auto correct _don't_ to the right of the three suggestions above the keyboard. Additionally if i write _dont_ at the start of a sentence the auto correct comes out as _Don't_ which is correct. And finally lets say I type _sont_ accidentally, the word does get auto corrected to _don't_ , again correctly. So why the word _dont_ auto corrects incorrectly I don't know. As per the example question the accepted answer was to clear the data for the keyboard, which I have done, but it doesn't change this behaviour...This surely can't be default behaviour of the keyboard can it? p.s. If it matters this is with the UK english keyboard on 4.4.2 |
62300 | Android System Module Reads Zero Bytes | My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 started wigging out on me. While I was desperately tapping a Retreat, I think I may have deleted or disabled something. Apps crash frequently since and the "Android System" module in Settings/Application Manager shows zero bytes in all categories - cache, data, app, total, etc. However, it is not turned off. How to correct this? |
62301 | How do I activate Google Translate in Chrome? | When I go on a page that's totally in a foreign language the "do you want to translate" option comes up but how do I make Chrome translate a page that has 90% English and a few lines in another language. Is there a button I can install or something because the Google Translate thing doesn't come up when only a few sentences are in another language. OS: 4.1 S3 |
80972 | Sound too low when making calls on Moto G smartphone | Everything is perfect, except that the call volume is way too low. I can barely hear it when it is completely silent, and if I'm at a coffee shop or something, no chance. Now, this would seem to be a hardware issue except that plenty of people seem to have the problem and it has only occurred since the latest Kit-Kat update. Solutions seem to vary, from hitting both volume buttons at once, to resetting the device to factory settings. Suffice to say, none of these have worked for me and has really put a damper on my otherwise awesome Android. So my question is, does anyone have a solid solution to the problem, or should I just wait around to see if Google deigns to fix it at some point. |
13086 | How to Securely Delete Data from Phone and Card | I'm planning on selling my current Android (2.2) device and was wondering what is the best way to remove all of my data from the phone and memory card. Will a factory reset do it? What about formatting the card? |
13083 | Is there a reliable way to tell if my call is blocked by the call recipient? | I want to know if my calls are being blocked by number xxx-xxxxxxxx and if so log the data. **Is there a reliable way to tell if _my call_ is blocked by the call recipient?** |
1527 | HTC Sense restarts frequently on Hero 2.1 - can low memory cause this? | Often when I return to the home screen from using an app, the HTC Sense UI (running 2.1) restarts. It seems to be worse when more apps are running. Does it shutdown to free memory, is there a stability problem or something else? |
1522 | What is assisted GPS? | This site describes the Galaxy as having "Assisted GPS". What does this mean? |
59795 | How can I play streaming midi in a browser on my Nexus 7? | I have already installed an app that can play a downloaded .mid file, but hope to play streaming midi from a website -- the site is wholenote.com (in case anyone wants to try for themselves). Is there a browser+plugin combination that might work? |
5181 | Deleting emails in the online GMail list, does not delete them on my Android 2.2 Samsung Galaxy S, is this normal? | This morning I decided to **clean up my emails** list in my gmail account using the Windows wb browser. However when I **opened the gmail application on my Samsung Galaxy S** running Froyo 2.2, the **emails I deleted online where still present**. Is this normal behavior or is there a setting which controls this. I looked around for some setting, but found none. I also looked at the help on Gmail where is explained that you can clear the gmail's application data, but was just wondering whether there wasn't an easier way. All in all, this seems to be a logical operation no? |
59793 | Setting default storage location in 4.0.4? | My sister got a tablet for Christmas which runs 4.0.4. The internal storage is measly, but she has a big enough SD card. Going to Settings > Storage _should_ give the option to set the 'Default storage location' to either internal storage or external SD card, but it doesn't. My phone (which runs the exact same firmware version) _does_ have the option to do it. What ways can I change the default storage location for Android 4.0.4? We're at our wits' end here. Thanks in advance! |
59792 | LG-P990 (2x) Australian, upgrade to ICS or latter | I have an LG-P990 (Optimus 2x) Australian, is there an official upgrade to ICS or latter available? If so how do I get it and do the upgrade. |
59791 | How to read 2 or more documents side-by-side in Android? | When I do my math exercises, I need to view the book and the exercises at the same time. Sometime I need to open a third PDF, but it's more optional. How can I do so with Android? On iPad I use the application Side by Side, which allows to read up to 4 different PDFs side by side. I use Nexus 7 with Android 4.4.2. |
20284 | gmail app not updating emails | My Gmail app that I have installed in my Android 2.3.5 phone has stopped receiving or sending new emails since the last couple of days. What can I do to fix this synchronization issue? Any suggestions? |
20286 | Is there a way/app to block outgoing international calls, without activating the network provider's International Call Barring? | I 'accidentally' dial international numbers a lot - don't ask why, long story :). Is there an app that would restrict me from calling international numbers, or warn me before connecting the call? I can put in a request for International Call Barring with my network provider, but that disables calling premium UK numbers as well (I'm with O2 in the UK). Plus I'd like to make the odd intentional overseas call. |
23178 | What is the location of attachments that I download from the Gmail app? | I can't find where the files are saved after I download them from an email message. I'd be glad if you could direct me to the location. |
59799 | Android software to write on anything? | I currently do not own a smartphone or a tablet, but am interested in getting one or both that could help me with the following: I am a teacher. I regularly have notes displayed on an overhead projector _AND_ simultaneously write on a chalkboard. I would like to be able to write (using a stylus) directly onto the screen on top of what I am displaying. I usually display notes in PDF or Powerpoint. If it would be possible to then save the written notes on the file would be a major plus, though not necessary. Is this possible with Android devices – and if so, how could it be done? |
20282 | How do I decrypt files on my SD card that I encrypted using the Settings? | I have files that I used to copy from my SD card to my PC using the USB Mass Storage option under the "USB connection" pop-up. I checked the flag under Settings->Location & Security->Data encryption->Storage encryption and now I can't read new files of these types (e.g., .jpg and .txt files). I tried unchecking the box -- a message appeared saying that future files will be decrypted, but existing files will remain encrypted. How do I access the files that are currently encrypted and/or decrypt them? |
29756 | Want my Bluetooth keyboard on Galaxy Tab10.1 to default to English Android Keyboard (Not to Samsung Japanese Keypad) | I am using a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and when I connect my iBuffalo Bluetooth Keyboard BSKBB06 it always defaults to the Samsung Japanese Keypad and I have to keep manually changing it to the English Android Keyboard and then to the Null Keyboard. Is there a way I can get it to default to the English Keyboard and then straight to the Null? I disconnect and connect multiple times in a day and so always having to change the default keyboard is getting quite inconvenient. |
29750 | GPS issues in Verizon phones (Droid and LG)> | Does anyone knows about a GPS issue which requires installing a specific software update on Verizon phones, specifically Droid and LG? This update is supposedly for the Verizon navigation app and can be obtained at the Verizon store. thanks, Amir |
29751 | Prevent activating silent mode when screen is locked | Is there a way to prevent turning the sound (silencing the phone) off from the lock screen? This is a Motorola Droid 4. I notice I've missed calls and check only to find that the sound has been turned off. I always make sure to turn the screen off thus activating the screen lock when I put the phone in my pocket. However, I see that the touchscreen still allows the speaker to turn off. Is there a way to deactivate this? I tried using the Droid inPocket app and it didn't solve the problem. In fact, I'm not sure what it did do. |
10191 | How can I change password for my Exchange settings | Due to corporate policy, I was forced to change my domain password, which impacts also the access to Exchange server. Now I need to update that password also in my Android phone (Galaxy S, Android 2.1.1), but I can't find the settings in the phone. Any idea? |
10198 | My Samsung Spica can't detect the SD card anymore | Recently I found a surprise on my Android notifications bar, telling me that the SD card is removed. I unplugged it and plugged it again but it didn't work. I rebooted the device; still not working. I tested it on my laptop, and in another device. The SD card is detected and it's working just fine. I tried my friend's SD card but it also couldn't be detected! By the way I bought this Spica last year and I never had an issue with the SD card before. Finally and desperately I formatted it to Ext2 format on my laptop, and it still doesn't work on the Spica. Any one have this issue before? How to deal with or how to fix it? |
40938 | Edit hosts file on Kindle Fire | I'm trying to edit the hosts file on a Kindle Fire. I should say that I'm not interested in rooting the device (unless I have to) and am not trying to hide adverts or prevent software updates etc. I just use the device for web development and use hosts to route made up domains to a server. I've pulled the hosts file using ADB, but I can't push it back as I'm unable to mount it with write permissions. Is there a simple method for me to push the file using ADB without having to go through the whole process of rooting? Any simple way to get write access? Cheers, Matt |
40933 | SGS3 USB not connecting to PC | I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, running Android 4.1.1. I am having problems connecting the phone to my PC. I can connect other S3 phones to my PC. So, I presume that it is not the PC (Windows 7) that has problems. I am using the original Samsung cable. The URT is set to modem and USB is set to PDA. |
5188 | How do I Switch off NFC? | My Nexus S alerts me when it is close to my Oyster season ticket. It says New Tag Collected. Unknown tag type. Can I stop it doing this. |
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