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34033
Samsung Galaxy Ace Internet showing network problem
I have bought a Samsung Galaxy Ace few days back. And it's showing network / connection problem or error, or connection time out. Whenever I try to open a page it shows "Webpage not available". And just to check whether the Internet is working properly or not, I have activated the 'net pack, still it's loading, loading, and loading but not opening the site. Google home page is opening but after Google not even a single page is opening. Samsung applications are also not opening. It shows network error. Google play store is having the same problem. Please help.
79219
Bluetooth keeps turning on
I have seen this problem on a Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. Bluetooth is switched on unexpectedly. It can be turned off, but will come back a minute or so later. Googling around, it seems that this could be due to a misbehaving app, but there doesn't seem to be a good solution for finding out which app. Is there a way to find out what is responsible for reactivating Bluetooth all the time? * * * If it is of any use, I captured some of the adb output after disabling Bluetooth. When disabling: D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): disable(): mBluetooth = android.bluetooth.IBluetooth$Stub$Proxy@42d29fa0 mBinding = false D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 2 D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Sending off request. D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=ON, MESSAGE = USER_TURN_OFF D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 13 I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 12-> 13 D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers. D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): onBluetoothDisable() I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering PendingCommandState State: isTurningOn()=false, isTurningOff()=true D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 60 D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 12, newState=13 D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Bluetooth State Change Intent: 12 -> 13 D/BluetoothMapService(23958): onReceive D/BluetoothMapService(23958): STATE_TURNING_OFF D/BluetoothMapService(23958): MAP Service closeService in I/BtOppRfcommListener(23958): stopping Accept Thread I/CompanionService(13584): bluetoothStateChangeReceiver action = android.bluetooth.adapter.action.STATE_CHANGED D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:ANDY D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:obd2ecu D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Glass 6014 D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:P311 D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Logitech MX5000 Keyboard W/ContextImpl(14368): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.startService:1487 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 com.android.set tings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.beginStartingService:134 com.android.settings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.onReceive:115 D/DockEventReceiver(14368): finishStartingService: stopping service D/BluetoothPbap(14368): Proxy object disconnected D/PbapServerProfile(14368): Bluetooth service disconnected W/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Timeout will setting scan mode..Continuing with disable... D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = BEGIN_DISABLE, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true E/bt-btif (23958): btif_disable_bluetooth : not yet enabled Then, moments later: D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = DISABLE_TIMEOUT, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true E/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Error disabling Bluetooth D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 12 I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 13-> 12 D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers. D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 60 D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 13, newState=12 D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Broadcasting onBluetoothStateChange(true) to 13 receivers. D/BluetoothPan( 578): onBluetoothStateChange(on) call bindService I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering On State
43906
Can I get root access on my Nexus 4 without installing custom bootloader, recovery or ROM?
I own a Nexus 4 device and I want to just get root access on my phone so that I can install applications such as AdBlock etc. I was able to find tutorials online guiding how to root the Nexus phone. But in all those they flash a custom recovery and have to install a custom ROM. I don't want to install any custom recovery or ROM. Is it possible to just root my phone without doing those?
79215
Chat Bubble for WhatsApp Messenger
I was wondering if it is at all possible to get chat bubbles(similar to the ones used on facebook messenger) for whatsapp messenger on my nexus 5. Is there an app I can download, or a process that will allow me to get chat bubbles like this for whatsapp? These are the chat bubbles I'm talking about (the little heads) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bYG4X.png)
79217
Whatsapp For Nokia X
I wanted to know that how can I acquire Whatsapp for my Nokia X. My family and friends are both on Whatsapp and it causes a communication gap between me and them if I don't have it. I want to keep this mobile phone for a I open to all suggestions on how to acquire it
35342
Emergency Firmware Recovery
I tried a to update my samsung galaxy note with a new leaked operating system of jelly bean using odin3. but at the time of adding files for phone and ccs i miss arranged them so the update got failed when i tried to reset the thing and upgrade it once again nothing would happen and then in my cell there is notification came that firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode in kies and try again. On conneting my cell phone to kies it wont detect my cell phone so i need an emergency firmaware recovery code so that i can recover my cellphone again. please help
35343
Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone to a Android device?
Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone (those that we connect to the Desktop PC) to the Android phone or devices? This is because I notice that the one on the left (the original one that come with the phone) have 4 connector but the one we use on Desktop PC have 3 connector. Was wondering if it will short-circuit and damage the phone or the port itself. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jXETq.jpg)
35341
Is it possible to keep track when my Android phone is startup and when it is shutdown?
Where can I get the information about when and what time my Android phone is being shut down and also being start up. (shut down / start up - meaning that someone press the Power button to cause it to shut down / start up OR a program that cause it to start it or shut it.) Information should look something similar like the following: ========================================================= | Date | Time | Operation | By | ========================================================= | 12 Dec 2012 | 11:59 PM | Shutdown | User | | 13 Dec 2012 | 10:00 AM | Startup | User | | 13 Dec 2012 | 10:59 AM | Shutdown | Program | | 13 Dec 2012 | 02:16 PM | Startup | User | ========================================================= If the shut down or start up is caused by a Program, it would be better to display the program name that cause it to shutdown. Prefer method that does not require rooting and for Android version below 4.
73511
PIT files and unbricking
I know what PIT is But i don't know how to use it for restore phone from bricking I know odin is used for unbricking **HOW TO DO THAT?**
73510
How can I disable usb charging on Android phone (Nexus 5)
I use my Nexus 5 as development device, so I plug-in and plug-out into computer usb very often. What makes me worried is that too many this way "li- on" battery charging cycles get wasted too fast. My Nexus 5 is rooted. I want it to charge only when connected to wall socket. I saw there are similar questions but I haven't found any concrete solution yet. Apart "sync only cable". but does it really exists? Thanks in advance
73512
Do you know if it's a good idea to set the vibration to be almost continuous on Galaxy S4 when they call you?
Do you know if it's a good idea to set the vibration to be almost continuous on Galaxy S4 when they call you? I am asking this because I am worried about breaking the device
73515
How can I wifi connect my samsung S3 to use my dell win xp laptop's usb broadband internet
I'd like to connect my Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.3 and unrooted to my Dell laptop running XP - home edition SP3. I've managed to add an adhoc computer to computer network under my wireless connections on my dell laptop which is using a huawei usb stick for broadband. Now all I want to do is see this wifi connection from my S3 and connect so that I'm using the broadband stick's internet rather than my mobile's limited internet plan whilst at home. I understand that there are some issues with adhoc and both my s3 and my laptop seem to detect the secured NETGEAR and Bigpond wireless networks of my neighbours. I am happy to root my phone if need be and install more onto it, but I am not really prepared to use the well worn windows 7 upgrade to fix the problem. What are my options to get this to work ?
73516
What could cause the camera to turn on automatically while the phone is in standby?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 (the blue one just to help set the scene) running Android version 4.4.2 My phone was sleeping beside me peacefully on my desk in standby mode (or whatever you call it when it's just a blank screen not being used). Suddenly, the screen lights up and to my surprise the camera is active - with no human intervention whatsoever. There were also no notifications of any kind at this point that might have had a hand in it. What could be the possible causes for this to happen? Are there any conditions is which this might be expected? Is it a bug? Or maybe worse, could it be a malicious application trying to "catch me in the act"? **Additional information that might be useful:** * When the camera started it was the main camera that was active, rather than the front camera * Looking through the phone and camera settings, there is nothing enabled (or even available) that might explain this happening. For example, there is no quick start camera gesture or voice command
57238
How to get more space by manually deleting unnecessary system files (rooted S2)?
I keep getting warning that apps cannot be installed on their default location since there is too little space. However, when I check in system there is a bunch of space, especially for small apps of a few MBs. ![SD card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Lvctv.png) ![System space](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B8Fjz.png) Screenshots (click for larger variants) I tried moving some apps on SD card, but again I got a message that there is not space available. Is there some system space occupied by unnecessary files which I can manually delete? Or other way to solve this silly bug? This is Galaxy S2 with official 4.1 OS. I have root access (rooted phone).
58443
How to convert and send HD video via SMS?
I am running stock Android 4.3 and when I use the stock Camera app and record video the file size is huge. The Camera app also has a Record for MMS option that works well but this means I don't have a HD copy of the original footage. What I would like to do is to record some footage using the stock HD Record mode and then have a "Convert for MMS and send" button. Is there an app or process that will help me do this?
28514
How can I merge duplicated contacts that are different only in one letter?
I use "Contact Remover Plus" to merge duplicated contacts. But I want also merge contacts that their names are different just in a letter. How can I merge these duplicated contacts? I am looking for a automatic solution.
25225
Single application tablet possible?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How to make run only a single application with all other application > stopped? Background: I would like to create a weather station alarm clock from an Android Tablet. This would sit on my bedside table. When I tap the screen or press the button or something, it would wake up and show me the local weather forecast. Question: Is it possible to make an Android tablet behave in a single application way like this? I.E. no apps, no app store, no 'slide to unlock', no other logos or screen clutter, that kind of thing? Added: This is more of a user interface question. I don't care if there are other applications on the device, I just want it to behave to the user as if this was a weather station device only, rather than an amazing multi-purpose computer. I don't need it to be secure against someone who really wants to get past the main application, I just want to prevent it always annoyingly switching out of the main app. Since it's going to be a weather station only, I don't want it always offering me irrelevant things, like a handy screen saver, other apps, slide to unlock, etc. and making me have to do loads of interaction to get back to its main app.
40462
Only give access to one application(full screen)
I am considering using tablets for use with clients at my job and I was just wondering if there is anyway to lock users into one application. Just for theoretical purposes the application could be as simple as a sign in sheet where people would check in when they come into the buildings. what I want to disable is people's abilities to get out of the application(hitting the home button, et cetera). Basically I don't want people to have access to anything besides the sign-in application. Everything I've read points to this not being possible but I figure this is the best place to ask. Thanks in advance.
23400
GPRS/Data only starts after reset
I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6. The GPRS/Data does not switch on occasionally, but once I reboot the phone I can start it. After deactivating GPRS/Data I have to reboot the phone get either data or GPRS to connect again. What could be causing this?
23408
Saving a place on Google Maps account
I want to save a place in Google Maps and put description/notes on it.. When I used Symbian, after clicking on the star to add the place as favorite, I could put name and description in the place, and in my Google Maps account, the places get the name and description I put. In Android I can't find this feature, I can't write notes in a favorite place. Is this feature deprecated? How can I do this?
32403
How can I sort / specify separate storage locations for my audio files?
So, this question is a little off the wall, so I'll first explain what I'm looking to do. I have a bunch of MP3s from a 'Learn to Speak Japanese' program, and I'd like to listen to them on my phone while I'm in my car. Ideally though, I'd like to keep them in a separate music player app so that they're not linked to my Google Music or scrobbled to Last.fm. If possible, I'd want to be able to set a custom directory for the app to look for music in, so that I could keep my music and language-learning MP3s organized into their own directories. Is there a music player app that does this, or am I asking for something too ridiculous? Should I just suck it up and use the default music player?
6118
Open source app for remote wiping Android phone?
I recently lost my android phone, and regretted not having a remote wipe app installed. However, I do not trust 3rd party compiled apps with such power (too many weak links). Does anyone know of an existing open source app to do a remote wipe?
32406
Battery level indicators: Do they consume more battery?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y phone, the battery level indicator that comes pre- installed in the status bar, shows only a graphical representation of the battery level and does not gives a number (percentage). So, I have downloaded an app to indicate the battery level, but I am afraid that this would further consume more battery. I think so because, it shows up as "Ongoing" in the status bar: ![Battery level indicator as an ongoing process in the status bar.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vyfSP.png) I have tried many different battery indicators.
79018
Is it possible to implement emulator snapshot option on real device?
First of all i have no idea if it is possible or not. I am just wondering: Is it possible to use something like emulator snapshot option on real Android device so that we don't need to boot at every time and continue from last state of the device? This can be very handy on power failure. From last state, I mean last opened app or wherever you were left
7281
Diagnosing Angry Birds Crash
I have a Samsung Captivate running Cyanogen Mod 7 beta (Gingerbread). I am using Launcher Pro and have AdFree if that matters. Everything has been working fine for a while, I had Angry Birds and Angry Birds Seasons working. Then I installed an update yesterday (1.5.3), along with about 20 others. I believe I had the previous updates as well. Now, when I play Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, or the recently installed Angry Birds Rio, the game will randomly crash after a couple of minutes. Usually when I am interacting with the touch screen, but I have had a bird freeze in mid flight while I did nothing. The crash happens where the game locks up for a few seconds and then the screen goes back and returns me to the home screen. I had never experienced this before. Any ideas as to what the cause is or how to fix it? Is there a crash dump/log file somewhere I can check? Any similar issues anyone has?
7280
What is an unsupported unsolicited response code 11016?
My UK Nexus S (Android 2.3.2) has real problems sustaining a reliable data connection on 3G even when I have a full signal in London. Connections time out or pages/tweets/whatever load exceptionally slowly and sometimes the green up and down data arrows go grey. The phone works without any problem on WiFi. I've looked at the radio log using Android System Info and I'm seeing a lot of lines saying: unsupported unsolicited response code 11016 I've uploaded a log here: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz2RssMOCKOIYjkyOTgwNjctZWEzZS00YTBiLWFhYTYtN2MxMjg2ZjQwYzYy&hl=en_GB&authkey=COa-8uAD which shows a lot of these errors. I wondered if this could be to blame. I've been having these errors for several days in several parts of London. Happy to provide more information if I can. Many thanks for any thoughts, Tom
7286
MyTouch upgraded to Froyo now requires reboot to use USB storage again
After T-Mobile upgraded my "original MyTouch 3G" to Froyo, I have to reboot the phone to reconnect it to my computer after it's been connected once and disconnected. I've tried using different USB ports on my computer, and everything else I can think of. Is there a fix for this? Thanks very much.
7285
Turn off "new email" sound on boot
When my Froyo phone is almost finished booting up, it makes a sound to notify me that I have new email. How can turn this off? Thanks.
18888
Network operator says "Registered on network" but Why can't I connect to the internet?
Good afternoon all, I was originally using a GSM iPhone and I've switched to an android Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L. I've got some problems connecting to the internet and was wondering if someone could help me resolve the issue. These are the steps I took from **Settings** >> **Wireless and networks** >> **Mobile networks** >> **Network operators** : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/WOOi9.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TZhnL.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/g3L3r.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rHl8W.png) I've selected SGP-M1-GSM and it says "Registered on network" but I still can't seem to connect to the internet. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/thIUV.png) What do I have to do to enable internet connection? I'm currently using v2.3.4 if that matters.
7289
Micro SD card physically damaged?
it seems to me that my sd card is damaged so I wiped/erased it from android few times but it did not help. Right now what happens is that if the card is present the phone freezes (not always) at the same time. SO it seems to me that the card is physically damaged. Can I somehow find out **if the card is damaged**? The best from my phone. Is there any **low lever format of micro SD cards** that might help in such case? Mark bad blocks so something similar? * * * HTC Desire + CM 7 RC2 + Kingston 16GB Type 4
81842
Does AOKP have USB-Debugging activated per default?
The screen of my Galaxy Nexus is broken (also see Cannot access galaxy nexus via adb). It seems like USB-debugging was deactivated, so my only way to recover the data is to flash a rom on the phone that has USB-debugging activated per default. I think this should work using fastboot. At the moment the device has AOKP installed. If I reflash AOKP on the phone, will USB-debugging be activated? In other words: Does AOKP have USB-debugging activated per default?
81843
Does the screen resolution matter for video players?
Following on from my question over at video.ex, do media/video players downscale a video if the resolution is bigger than the screen resolution? I'm wondering if it really matters if a phone/tablet says it supports HD or Full HD if the screen resolution is lower than HD. It might depend on the Android OS version but what resolutions does the default player support? Do different apps support different resolutions?
81840
How to revert phone to state before last-but-one factory reset?
Two days ago I found my non-rooted Nexus 5 in my pocket asking me which language I like. It looks like it has been factory-reset, and I suppose that one of my corporate accounts has reacted on accidental lock-screen PIN input. (Having tried it today, I can't exactly understand how that was possible, but let's assume that's just the case.) The problem (which I was not aware of that it IS a problem) is that I was offline (roaming) when I noticed. I needed my phone, so I skipped the Wifi setup because my phone just told me it could not verify my software was up to date. I'm on 4.4.4, so I knew it was up to date. Then, even after logging in to Gmail, Play Store etc., I was unable to get the Google backup restored. Wifi passwords, apps, home screen layout, app settings, that kind of stuff. I suspected that the only possibility to restore a backup is when the phone is first turned on after a reset and I might have lost that opportunity. So I did another factory reset (this time near my Wifi) and voilà, I could login and chose to restore the backup. BUT: this restore restored what I had installed after the first factory reset. Indeed, the dashboard says this: No carrier Last activity seen on: Sep 1, 2014 Registered date: Jul 10, 2014 LGE Nexus 5 o2 IMEI: xxx Registered date: Sep 3, 2014 So there's two devices now, one the "old" from before the first reset (on Sep 1), and another "new" one which was probably created by resetting my phone without restoring the backup (on Sep 1), refreshed by my most recent reset with restoring the backup (on Sep 3). That was a long intro for a short question: Is there any way to revert my phone to the state stored under that old "No carrier" entry? Unfortunately, I have found neither a way to delete one of these backups (for example, the new one) nor a way to even look at the data.
81845
Samsung s3 mini phone charging when switched off only
My phone doesn't charge until it's switched off. I have tried restarting it and switching on and off. This is the first time i've encountered the problem. What shall I do? Help plz...
38471
How to record FM radio
Is there an app which can record audio (to mp3) from the FM radio ( **NOT** internet-radio). I want to record some shows while listening to the radio and store them in my SD memory card but I can't seem to find any suitable application. My phone is a Huawei U8150 and I'm using Android 2.1.
38470
What packages can I safely remove from GNU/Linux distro running inside Android?
To be more detailed, I'm running _Archlinux ARM_ on Android device through _chroot_. When I need the GUI, I use _androidVNC_. But _Archlinux_ image file contains all the packages for standalone OS (kernel with drivers, for example). But when I chroot I still use Android kernel, so **I want to figure out what packages I can safely remove from Archlinux image file in order still be able run it from Android**. For example, I removed kernel and _initramfs_ , _nouveau_ video drivers (it seems to me I can remove MESA driver too).
70175
Restoring Note 3 data from KIES 3 onto my S3 Mini
I backed up my Note 3 on KIES 3 a few days ago. Unfortunately, I lost my N3 last night but have managed to get a S3 Mini to use in the meantime. When I plugged the Mini into my PC and attempted to RESTORE using KIES 3, the programme told me that the phone is not compatible. This is a problem as I cannot restore my contacts list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Ross
36065
How can I transfer files from PC to Phone or vice versa without internet
I am using a cloud service (Dropbox) when I am using internet for file transfer. But how can I transfer files between my PC and my Android device without going via the Internet? and of course without using data cable.
36061
Trouble with SD card in Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B
I've recently been given a **Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B** (Android 4.0) which I thought would be nice for my daughter to watch videos on. I took an 8GB micro SDHC card from my Windows 7 laptop (NTFS format) and put it into the SD card slot but it wasn't detected. After a bit of a read I tried formatting it as FAT32/exFat and inserting it but for both formats when going to the system settings screen > storage screen there is no card listed and no option to do anything. So I have two questions: * How can I be sure the SD card is inserted correctly? It seems like it wants to slip out * How can I get an SD card working with this device I don't want to go out and get a new SD card until I'm sure it works correctly as otherwise it would be a waste of money.
36069
Update ClockWorkMod
I have flashed my phone with Odin loading hardcore's Kernel with the ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5. How can I know which is the latest version of ClockworkMod and how can it be updated, please? I saw there is a Play Store app for ClockworkMod but I am unsure of how it differs from the one installed using Odin. Thank you.
33256
Bluetooth PAN issue
I have to setup the bluetooth PAN on my development board. On my device most of the functions working fine -- but PAN is having problem. I am tring to set up Static IP for my board , which will be a client. My master is set up on the Ubuntu 12.04 PC. I can make the connection via `pand`: pand -c <bt address of the ubuntu PC> [my master is working in GM mode] To bring up the `bnep` interface below are my commands: netcfg bnep0 up ifconfig bnep0 172.22.22.10 netmask 255.255.255.0 but still I can not ping the master and client from master. Do i need to do any other setting? Thanks Robin
11183
Is the Motorola Xoom tablet suitable for making notes on pdf?
I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom to get rid of piles of notes that I have from uni. My questions are: * Does the Xoom have a digitizer pen (or can you buy a compatible one)? * Does Android have an app to make notes on pdf files?
33253
Why does my app crash when I download it through 3G?
I have developed an application and published it on the Play Store. My problem is that when I download it from the Play Sore via 3G, the application crashes. However, when I download it via wifi it runs without problem. Also, after downloading (via wifi), if I disable wifi and enable 3G, the application can be launched and works fine without crash/problem. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
14356
How can I share the internet connection of my HTC Wildfire ( Android 2.2 ) via Bluetooth or USB?
I have HTC Wildfire and has Android 2.2 installed on it. I have internet (GPRS,3G) on mobile. I want to share to my computer as windows XP. Tried to figure out it first on other questions but didn't found the answer. How could I share mobiles internet on XP PC ? (Please PC doesn't have wi-fi as its PC. May be some way to share via bluetooth OR USB) Thanks,
33251
App to count my daytime minutes
I'm looking for an app that can count my daytime minutes usage. I only get 200 free airtime minutes between 7am to 7pm Mondays to Fridays until the 24th of each month. (After 7pm my plan has unlimited minutes.) Preferably, I want to be alerted by the app when I'm going over, i.e., by the 28th it alerts me if I've exceeded 26 minutes.
18679
How does C2DM work?
I'm currently developing an App and as I implemented the C2DM feature it got me thinking how does this work? Does it work via polling? Is there a hidden SMS? How are they pushing the Message on my device?
18678
Any software to block all calls and all SMSes allowing only 3G internet?
My dad gave his other dual-sim card to me, which has internet service that he does not need. I do not want to get his calls or SMSes, I only want to use his internet. I have tried to do this unsuccessfully with Mobile Manager. I selected the option to block all calls and SMSes with the software, but I can see missed call notifications. I do not want to see them at the top bar. The internet connection works nevertheless. Is there any way to solve this problem?
41494
Annoying "unzoom" when browsing text
The following happens in various applications such as more than one type of web browser and Adobe's PDF reader. I'm scrolling through text at a comfortable zoom level, and then suddenly, I touch the screen the wrong way, and it zooms way out. How can we prevent this UI behavior?
19092
How can I read my epub books in Google Books for Android?
Has anyone been able to take and place an epub book inside the Google Books app or know how to do it?
41491
Annoying "unmount" notification when removing SD card
If I pull out my storage card, my device complains that the card was removed unexpectedly, and that I must "unmount" it first. After googling, I found out that this is some Unix term for breaking the connection between the system and the storage so there is no data in memory that was not yet written to the storage. However, I have not found an easy way to do this. There is a command, but it is buried in Settings! Since users are expected to notify the device before pulling out a card, there must be a quick, easy way to do so. Should I power down the phone? That takes more time to execute, but less effort (fewer strokes). Come to think of it, with all the devices I have used in the past (cameras, music players), I would power down the device before changing SD cards, but those devices all have nearly instantaneous shutdown and startup times.
17918
How do I sideload apps from the Amazon AppStore?
I recently upgraded my phone and I am in the process of getting all of my old apps installed on my new handset. My internet connection is pretty slow, and I have purchased many apps through Amazon's free app of the day program. Is there any way for me to copy the apps from my original handset to my PC and then side load them on my new device? This would save me a lot of time waiting for all of these downloads to finish.
17916
Prevent alert tone when scanning / identifying an NFC intent
Perhaps I'm missing something but when I scan an NFC tag via a Galaxy Nexus, the phone always makes the default alert tone. Is there a way of switching this off? I have scoured the menus / preferences and can't find a way of doing this. The next step ... ICS source code :-/
17914
Reverse tethering hangs at netcfg (Cyanogen + Linux)
I'm trying to set up reverse-tethering from my Linux computer using the steps outlined in this post: http://blog.mycila.com/2010/06/reverse-usb-tethering-with-android-22.html However, when I get to the last step, "netcfg usb0 dhcp" hangs and/or times out. (It does _not_ return a 'permission denied' error). I'm running Cyanogenmod on a (rooted) Incredible, so I'm not sure what the problem is.
41498
Saving draft emails whilst offline (Gmail App on Galaxy Note II)
I use the Gmail app on my Note II and it works well, but I have one problem that I experienced whilst in Flight mode. I already had a partially drafted email in my Draft box and on the flight I edited the message and 'saved' it, only to find that when I opened it again the edited version was not there, only the orginal draft, so I lost everything that I had typed. Is there a way to modify the settings so that edits to a draft are saved locally on the device? Thanks.
17910
Screen colour when sliding
I just got a Samsung Galaxy 2 and when I slide the screen and when there is nothing more to scroll, I get blue screen at the edge. Is this normal? The phone is working fine.
44033
Android Rooting : Facility vs Harm, Should I make Rooting in my device?
I want to make Rooting of my Android Device. I have searched over internet, I got usefulness and harmfulness. Android Rooting : Facility vs Harm, Should I make Rooting in my device?
45930
my samsung galaxy nexus keeps telling me to update to 4.2.2 but it won't
as I said in the title my Nexus keeps telling me to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 The build number is JZ054K. When I proceed to update it turns off and later the Android logo shows up and after a little while its lying down with an exclamation mark on its top and after five minutes it boots up with 4.1.2 .did this several times.Help!
45935
How do I upgrade the OS on my Galaxy S2 I9100MUGKG2
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this. I don't know what's wrong with me. Maybe I"m losing it. I'm a Software Engineer with an honors degree in Computer Science and I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT! I am absolutely at my wits end. lol Help me before I do the unspeakable.
44040
gTalk status icon on the notification bar
Instant Messenger apps such as Skype or Windows Live Messenger will display an icon on the notification bar with indication on the connection status. (I know gtalk is supposed to be always on after my first login, but there have been many occasions where it is not true. ) There is no status icon for Google Talk, in order to know my connection status I have to open the gtalk app and check it. Is there any way to have an icon always on the notification bar, other than using a third-party app? There are many useful features on the native client and I don't want to try various new apps.
44042
No Permissions Error Regardless of sudo or shell
I have a Huawei comet u8150 That I decided to root seeing as I'm stuck with it for the time being. I rooted it last night, Flashed Clockwork Mod Recovery 5.0.2 and Installed CyanogenMod 7 for the U8150. Now before I installed Cyanogen I was able to access the device via adb using sudo -s and starting the server via a root shell. Now I can run it as sudo or a root shell and I get the same issue. Inside of 51-android.rules I have SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0e79", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0502", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0b05", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="413c", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0489", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="091e", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="12d1", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="24e3", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2116", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0482", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="17ef", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1004", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="22b8", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0409", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2080", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0955", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2257", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="10a9", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1d4d", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0471", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04da", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="05c6", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1f53", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04dd", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0930", MODE="0666" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", MODE="0666" and my output of lsusb is Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 002: ID 064e:a110 Suyin Corp. HP Webcam Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 007: ID 12d1:1038 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub You can see that 12d1 is included inside of the 51-android.rules file, so I'm not sure where to go from here as everyone tells me to drop to a root shell which has not worked as well. Thanks in advance. \---UPDATE--- Thought I'd give some extra input on the matter real fast. If I perform an adb pull or an adb shell that seems to be working. However when I try to utilize adb push or nano while in the superuser adb shell I don't have permissions to modify. It recognizes my device, but that's it. I'm sure I have the rules set correctly, but the problem is I can use ` sudo -s ` and operate from within the root shell and I have the same output when using adb devices. Hopefully someone will have some thoughts as to what's going on.
44044
Is there a way/browser plug-in available that can turn off and on Airplane Mode without using the physical button?
I want to quickly turn off and on data on my S3 while I read long articles on the web which I noticed saves a lot of battery. But the physical button is too worn off already and I don't want to exit whatever I'm doing to off the data. Is there a way to off and on Airplane Mode from the status bar or a plug-in I can install in the Chrome browser? OS: 4.1.1 Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3
44049
How do i open a text file from a terminal window from within the android gui
I'm trying to open a text file from within a terminal window emulator -- but not so it opens in the actual terminal but more like I've just clicked on it. So my question is: What command can I use to open `/mnt/sdcard/textfile.txt` from a terminal window emulator from ROM Toolbox Lite within the Android GUI so that it will open with any one of my text editing applications? Will I need to run `su` before I can run what ever command? I'd prefer not to, but the device is rooted so I can run `su`. Im using Android version 4.0.4
28657
How can I enable auto-rotate for the home screen?
I have a "handset" with Android 2.3.4, and the "flip" feature works for every app and screen, except the desktop. That is, if I flip my phone any screen or app will flip too, yet the desktop remains fixed. There was an exception when I was playing a game and I pressed the home button: there the desktop was flipped, but it seems it was "forced" to flip by the game. How can I make it flip like any other app or screen?
47898
What to do when mobile gets wet and the battery is not removable
I got my mobile (HTC One X) wet yesterday and I could not take out the battery since it is not removable. Currently, everything works fine but I can see a dark blur shadow on the right of the screen and few dark spots all over the screen. What should I supposed to do ? Do I need to take it to technician right away or I can stay calm ? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UsLLF.jpg)
12985
Touch input does not work right when phone is plugged in
Basically touch input either doesn't work at all, or works erratically. This includes the the lock screen too. It happens both plugged in to a USB port or to the outlet. I've had this problem on two phones, and HTC Nexus One and and Samsung Nexus S. Does anyone have any idea about what the cause of this and if I can do anything to fix it? Have you seen this problem?
12981
Google Voice: There was an issue refreshing your inbox?
Using Android 2.2.1 (Version.2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.US) on a Droid X. I just updated Google Voice to version 0.4.2.34 yesterday and now I continually get an error message that appears as a notification: Google Voice There was an issue refreshing your inbox Clicking on the notification takes me to Google Voice settings. I have powered off my phone and turned it back on and the behavior persists. How do I fix this?
41729
Connect Android phone to PC network via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
I use a USB dongle to use the internet, which I connect to my laptop. Then, I share the internet via Adhoc Wi-Fi network, but the network is not searchable on my pone. I searched Google and found some software like Connectify. With this software, the network appears on my phone, but it keeps on scanning and never gets connected. Also, the network which I have created does not share it with other laptops. Is there a free software through which I can connect with the laptop internet through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi? I don't like the internet pass through because I was unable to move my phone on my apartment with that option.
12989
change icons on sensation lock screen
I've just got a HTC sensation and I've worked out how to change the icons on the home screens, but is there a way to change the icons on the lock screen?
47769
How to get rid of Sprint's notifications for ad-supported voicemail
On my Galaxy S4 (Sprint), I regularly get a voicemail icon in my notification bar with the message: > With this update, you will be able to enjoy premium Ad-supported features > such as inline playback and auto forward to email. I have no interest in "enjoying" these features, and I cannot figure out how to make it go away. * "Allow automatic updating" is not not checked. * I have no messages that haven't been listened to. * I do not want to disable all notifications from the voicemail application, as I would like to be notified when I have messages. * Clearing the notification makes it go away for anywhere from 5 minutes to a day, but it always comes back. ![Sprint voicemail advertising garbage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QQgje.png) Is there any way that I can disable this specific message?
47760
What are "custom ROMs" in relevance to Android?
I have heard custom ROMs before, but I do not know what that's supposed to mean in contrast to Android itself, the physical hardware, or the stored- software it's comprised of. I know that a ROM is essentially firmware, but in some contexts it can be also understood as a ROM image. So what does "custom ROM" mean within Android? A customized bootloader or source? Also, what would be the point of customizing it if it was a firmware image?
15403
Is there a way to fix the call answer delay?
This is a known Android issue which has been widely reported (example). I saw a suggestion to use Call Delay Patch from the Android Market, but some report that this helps while others report that it doesn't work. I have the same issue on my HTC Incredible S (Android 2.3.3) and want to know if this issue has been addressed already or if there is a patch for it or a way to avoid it. Searching the web brings only complaints.
6934
Is it possible to run a screensaver on an Android device?
I want to run a screen saver when my phone is in sleep mode. Currently, if my phone says idle for a bit it fades to a black screen. Instead I want to display some images as screen saver. Is this possible?
66717
USB Condenser mic with Nexus 10 tablet
I've got a Samsung / Google Nexus 10 tablet, and I'd like to find a way to use my AudioTechnica AT2020 USB condenser microphone with it. The microphone has a standard USB type B connector on it (similar to a printer), and the typical cable goes to a USB type A connector. Does anyone know if there is any way to hook this up, so I can record audio with my tablet?
82120
Editing contacts on Galaxy S5
How do I edit a contact on my Galaxy S5? When I click on the pencil icon for an individual contact it has everything grayed out, so I can't enter anything.
82122
how can we clear whatsapp conversations in our contacts
I have a doubt on whatsapp msgs.my frd msg me on whatsapp I seen the whole coversation.on the next day I didn't find any conversation in my phone.I face this situation from couple of my frds.Is it possible to delete the conversations from other cells reply me quickly.
8124
Syncing tasks with exchange server
I've recently upgraded from a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone to a desire, and there is one feature that I miss and that's the ability to sync tasks with my exchange server. What are other people's, low cost solutions to this problem?
8123
correct image orientation from camera
I took a few pictures with the camera on my Galaxy S, and when I viewed them on the PC (via USB) they all were on their side - obviously the camera has taken them in portrait orientation, but why would the images appear sideways when copied to the PC? Is it possible to make them save in the orientation they were taken - ie portrait if taken as portrait shots, landscape if taken when the phone is held 'horizontally'?
82125
Request for screenshots for enabling USB Debugging on a Motorola Droid X2
I have a Droid X2 with a busted screen that seems to still provide haptic feedback, so I would guess that the touch aspect is still working. Unfortunately USB debugging is not currently enabled so I cannot pull data using adb. Could someone with the same device please provide some screenshots of the menus for enabling USB debugging on this phone?
7707
App for gmail video chat
I just bought HTC incredible S. It has front camera. How can begin gmail video chat?
7704
Is there a program which will log each program I start on my Android device?
I am looking for a program that will **count each start of a program** on my Android device. Over time, you install quit a lot of programs. It would be nice to see **how many times you actually start** these programs over time. That could give a **good indication whether you should leave the program on the device** , or not.
7705
You cannot upload a video larger than 1GB
I took a video with my DroidX and when I use the menu to share it with YouTube I get the message "You cannot upload a video larger than 1GB." So I tapped on the info icon on the video and it says that the file size is 222MB. So why does it think that this video is >1GB and prevent me from uploading it. Other info: I've uploaded plenty of videos from this phone before but they were of shorter duration. This one is 3 minutes long. I am connected to wifi. Ideas?
7708
Why can't I download games, apps, etc from any site except the Official Android Market?
Every time I try to download any of the games I love from any site except the Android Market, my phone tells me that the settings are set to not allow unknown apps to be run on my phone. By the way I have an HTC Destiny. Don't have a book for it. If anyone could help me, I would appreciate it greatly. Again thank anyone who can help. I'm a total newbie to the android world, but think I will b a fan if i can just figure a couple things out!! Lol.
19188
Android audio input
I know that on the iPhone you can plug in your guitar and other audio devices but can you do this on Android? Can any recording application do this?
19189
Why WEP wifi network is not found by SK17i?
I cannot to connect to a school wifi network. When I go to wi-fi settings the phone shows all the unencrypted networks and the WPA encrypted networks. But this network is encrypted with WEP. Any clue where's the problem? All the issues I googled are that the network is visible, but the connection fails. In my case the network is NOT visible. From my PC the connection to that network works fine. I can NOT access the configuration of the router. (E.g.: Change the encryption to WPA.) My phone is Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i). Android version 2.3.4.
19181
Google Voice missing from app drawer after upgrading to ICS
I upgraded from 2.3 a few months ago, but didn't notice that Google Voice was missing from the app drawer. The market lists the application as installed, but does not give me an option to open the app. ![Screen Shot](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7518451/Screenshot_2012-02-07-07-26-40.png) How do I get it back?
14421
How to hide updates from market?
I have an app that has updates that reduce the functionality of the app. Is it possible to hide the updates so that I can use the "update all" feature, or update all apps from the list without worrying about the app? I've backed it up with Titanium Backup so I'll be able to restore it but that's a bit of a hassle. Also, the constant "New updates available" notifications are a pain in the.... neck.
28927
What Android OS version is on the Kindle Fire HD?
Which version of Android is running on the recently announced Kindle Fire HD, Amazon seems to fail to mention that detail in the specifications they list for Kindle Fire HD
65609
Cannot move apps to extsdcard
I'm trying to move my apps to an sd card (extsdcard) on my Samsung Stratosphere II however, in using ApMgrIII, I get the following message: > The device does not have a real primary external storage, or the primary > external storage is emulated. Moving app to SD function cannot be supported > by this device. The card was transferred over from my old Stratosphere 1 and is accessible from the Stratosphere II's file manager. What might be going on here?
65607
Intercepting app http requests
I wanted to be able to intercept http/https requests in apps on Android. I figured the best way to do this was with Bluestacks and Proxycap. But when I configured both of them together, it still didn't intercept app requests. Does anyone have any idea how I could achieve this? Thank you!
58940
Samsung Galaxy S2 shuts off when plugged in...screen goes black then a grey empty battery appears
Samsung Galaxy S2 shuts off when plugged in...screen goes black then a grey empty battery appears for a second then disappears this "flashes" several times in about 4-5 second intervals. I can not turn the phone on unless the phone is unplugged. If I try to holding the power button for around a minute it then goes to the "charging screen" (the battery with the charging level in green.) This happens even if the phone is partially charged. If my phone is on and I plug it in it stays on for almost a minute then the screen goes black, grey battery appears blinks for about 3-5 minutes same as I mentioned above. When the phone is fully charged, when I get it to that state, it does stay charged. I have taken out the battery, I have tried a different charger...I am convinced this is a hardware problem. Also this started happening about 3 days ago. Any ideas as to what may be wrong are welcome.
69929
How do I get HDR+ working on Cyanogenmod for Nexus 5?
HDR+ does not work on Cyanogenmod for Nexus 5. The Google Camera app simply crashes when selecting HDR+. How do I get it working?
69928
Where did these share options come from?
Recently some new share options started appearing on my phone (Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.2.2): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AIKgs.png) They include the first three you see here: * AIM * Baidu Space * Blinklist I haven't installed any of these apps. I checked to see if they were installed without my knowledge (sometimes my girlfriend borrows my phone) and I don't find any the apps listed among those installed. And when I click on one of them, it doesn't launch an app but prompts me to pick a browser option in order to, I presume, take me to a web page. So does anyone have any idea where these come from? Is this some kind of crapware that got installed on my phone? And more importantly, does any one know how I can get rid of them?* *I used Andmade Share to customize my share menu, but I'd like to purge them from my phone all together.
13769
How scratch resistant is the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S 2?
I wonder if over time the screen of Samsung Galaxy S2 may get scratched? Is it necessary to use a screen protector?
69923
"Your time is close enough" notification
I am running Android Jelly bean 4.2.1 on my phone. Once in a while, I get this notification "Your time is close enough" with an android emoticon. This notification then disappears without any explanation what is happening. I searched the internet and saw some other people also got the same notification but no one knows why this happens. Can someone explain what this might be?
69922
Galaxy s GT-I9000 Network Not Registered in GSM or Auto Mode BUT Getting Registered on WDCMA Mode (After upgrade to Gingerbird 2.3.6)
I am experiencing a quite strange problem with my samsung galaxy S GT-I9000, (Current Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.6 JVU) Some months back, I got my Samsung S GT-I9000 (Original android Eclair 2.1) upgraded to Latest Firmware. Samsung Service Center Upgraded it to Gingerbread 2.3.6 JVU. (Latest firmware PDA: I9000DDJVB , CSC: I9000ODDJVB , MODEM: I9000DDJV7 ) When All of a sudden, it became unable to connect to network with my all simcards. It started giving error "Not Registered on Network". The strange part is that the simcards are fully functional on other devices. More strange is that the Network Signal is full. Network strength is excellent. When we search networks it searches and gives list of all networks but when try to select network it says "Not Registered on Network" When I went to service center they said it is not related to Upgrade. They said that they never heard about this problem. Without checking phone. Then I did some research and saw that the phone is not connecting to network in "GSM Mode or GSM/WDCMA Auto Modes" whereas it is working fantastic in "WDCMA mode". This means after upgrade the phone is not registering on 2G network (GSM mode) but Registering on "WDCMA" i.e 3G. In the GSM Mode or GSM/WDCMA Auto mode - the Network Signal is full. Network strength is excellent. When we search networks it searches and gives list of all networks but when try to select network it says "Not Registered on Network" But when change to WDCMA mode the phone gets registered and works properly (Voice, Messsage, Data) everything works fine in Reliance GSM Sim (whereas Airtel, Vodafone is not working in any mode as they are not 3G Sims). I got all sims replaced with new sims but facing same problem. On further research on Internet I found posts with people experiencing some similar problems after the upgrade to Gingerbird 2.3.6 I tried doing these \- Factory reset (Soft and hard) but it is still same Gingerbird \- tested that my IMEI is fully readable \- verified the APN data \- Tried connecting via various sims on GSM mode but none worked. \- WDCMA mode registers sims (which are 3G) \- Replaced all sims with latest sims but no improvement Further research shows that worldwide users are facing same Non Registration of network in GSM or Auto mode after many types of upgrades including GT-I9000 from Eclair to Gingerbird 2.3.6 JVUINU Please guide how can I reset the original firmware Eclair to my phone. Where can I get the old firmware files? How to install the original firmware eclair 2.1? Kindly Resolve.
69920
Subfolders and files ignored when copying from sdcard to PC through USB
So I have a music folder that I'm trying to copy from my sdcard onto my PC using Windows Explorer. For some reason, when I attempt to do this, it 'completes' really quickly and I only end up with a few folders inside the main folder that are missing most, if not all of their contents as well. The weird thing is if I go into all of these individual subfolders and copy them one by one, it works fine. Anybody know what's going on, and what I can possibly do about this?
13763
Unable to access my keypad when receiving a call (HTC Wildfire S)
I can access my keypad when making a call, however when receiving a call i can't. Our home gate phones in on my cell and i need to press 9 to open the gate. how can i access my keypad on incoming calls?
5795
What is a safe CPU speed for the HTC Dream?
I know that T-Mobile clocked it down to 384 to extend battery life on the G1, and I believe that the processor was designed for 528. With all that said, does anyone have experience with what a good, safe speed is? I'm new to Android (less than 1 week), so all this is new to me. Thanks! Update: the processor is the MSM7201A.
5794
How do I disable the Market App Fast Web Install feature in my android phone settings?
I do not quite like the Fast Web Install idea of Market app. I use AppBrain for my app installs and it lets me manually select if-and-when I would like to install or update an app selected from my AppBrain account to my phone. That is (I noticed) not the case with the Market app. So, if I (or someone gaining access to my google account) were to select an install from Market, it would just get installed on my phone shortly -- no questions asked. Similarly, I prefer to install apps when the phone has a Pass-Through or WiFi data connection. But, this auto-triggered install can happen any time -- I don't like that either. I could not find any settings in my Market app that will make it ask before it downloads and installs an app. I would like to control this at the phone (rather than from my Market account login).
5799
Sync birthdays between iCal and Android
I have an HTC Desire and a Mac (10.6, if that matters) and I sync them via Google Contacts. Many of my contacts in Apple's Address Book.app have a birthday set, but it does not transfer to Google Contacts and thus not to my Android Contacts. If I create a new contact on Google Mail/Contacts and set a birthday, it is immediately synced to my Android phone, complete with birthday, but in Address Book.app the birthday is missing. **How can I get my birthdays in sync?** If a proper sync is _not possible,_ it would be nice to have at least a calendar that is synced, but I don't know how to add the calendar that Address Book.app can generate automatically to my Google account to sync. I have seen icalbirthdays but I don't think it can help me. I would like to avoid kludges like creating a calender from Address Book in iCal, publishing that to a third server and subscribing in Google Calendar...)