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Can I stream video from PC to an android device over USB?
I'd like to be able to stream video to my android phone (Samsung Galaxy S rooted 2.2) from a PC running Windows XP (I'm at work!). There's no wireless network here, VLC and similar marketplace apps seem to only offer this service over wifi/3G; can I over USB?
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Play music from PC on Android
If I have shared a folder on my computer that has all my music in it, is it possible, when connected to the same Wifi network with my phone (Nexus One, Gingerbread), to play this music on my phone? In case I need to use an application that mounts the shared folder on my phone, it would be extra awesome if it would moun...
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Data connection problem with my galaxy s3
Hi I have a peculiar data connection problem with my Samsung Galaxy S3. Cellular connections work fine at first however when the mobile loses signal and then reconnects after sometime, the data connection doesn't start again automatically (even though mobile data is enabled in settings) The only way I can turn data bac...
37730
Setting username and password in proxy to access internet in android 2.3.6
I have Android 2.3.6. I am able to connect to wireless connection. To access internet in this network, I need to provide a proxy (IP address with port) with username and password. In the advanced options, I am able to find `proxy_ip_add` and `proxy_port`, but not username and password. Because of this, I am not able to...
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Will Wi-Fi Direct allow me to connect to an ad-hoc network?
I have been trying to connect my HTC One X to an ad-hoc wireless network, so I could browse Internet on my phone. I found Android doesn't support ad-hoc networking and I noticed on some pages that Wi-Fi Direct is better than ad-hoc anyway. How can I connect my computer with Windows XP to my mobile using Wi-Fi Direct? W...
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Are there guidelines on how much free RAM a phone should have - specifically Samsung Galaxy S?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate) that is rooted. I have various ways to tweak the amount of free RAM the OS leaves on the phone. The default is 48 MB, but I was wondering if I could actually go lower without impacting phone performance. Are there guidelines posted anywhere, or that can be deduced based on kno...
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0 ram free on ICS
I'm new to the ICS os, coming from Gingerbread from another phone. The phone's quite nice and fast when I first used it, but just this morning it started exhibiting weird actions. Camera360 doesn't open up automatically when I click it, the Camera closes for no reason, Pocket restarts when an article has an image, and ...
63499
How to Increase RAM in my karbonn s2
my karbonn s2 has 512 MB RAM but it is always shows 85 % full I have installed RAM cleaner app but not happy with it. sometimes my phone hang down. what can be done to increase the memory (RAM) ?
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Want to know free ram available on new Galaxy S Duos 2
I bought Galaxy S Duos2(GT-S7582) from an online store. When I first started my device it was having Free RAM around 170MB,although total(free & including already in use) is 717MB as advertised. I thought prior buying, it'ld have at least 400MB or more free usable RAM. Want to know if it is normal or particularly my de...
65208
How come my free ram keeps getting less and less?
I have a Samsung gs3 gt 19300 running on cyanogen mod 10.2 stable version, so far it has been smooth other than the ram problem (which I also encounter when using stock ROM) Whenever I restart, I often have around 300 + MB of free ram (after recent apps are all cleared) however, a few days later, I find that my free ra...
30709
Slide to unlock appears even when pattern lock is activated. How can I get straight to pattern lock mode after screen is turned on?
I thought the whole idea of pattern lock is to replace the 'slide to unlock' thing with something safe. Well I don't know if this is a bug or not but I have to 'slide to unlock' first before I can use my set pattern to unlock the phone (the epitome of redundancy). How do I get straight to pattern unlock after turning o...
30708
Is a 16gb class 4 micro sd card enough for hd gaming on Xperia Neo V GB?
I want to expand my storage to 16gb primarily for HD gaming (which the Neo V does so well). I have been offered a great deal for a SanDisk 16GB card Class 4 and wanted to clarify if it is enough for HD gaming, classwise.
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How can I make the phone automatically disable mobile connection when calling?
I recently moved from 2G network to 3G. On 2G when I call somebody - the phone automatically suspends the mobile Internet (since it cannot send data and voice at the same time) and activates back when the call ends. Now on 3G I just cannot call when the mobile Internet is active (no matter whether it downloads somethin...
30701
How to switch between personal page and Brand Page in the G+ Android app?
In Google Plus, I am able switch between my personal page and Brand Pages. (As described here.) How do I do the same using the Android app version of G+?
30700
Disable loudspeaker usage for audio playback?
I get my voicemail messages by e-mail (using K-9 mail), however, when I play the attached wavefile, the loudspeaker is used for the playback, so everyone around me can listen to the message, that's not what I want. How can I make sure, that the "phonespeaker" (the one used during calls) is used? I assume that K-9 mail ...
30703
Galaxy S3 is unable to transfer files over USB: "USB device not recognized"
I have Galaxy S3 with baseband version I9300XXLFB and I'm having problems when it is connected to the PC. I cannot transfer or retrieve any files or data over USB. When I plug it in to my PC, it tells me `USB device not recognized` and the S3 does not appear anywhere for me to access it. I've tried different cables and...
15487
What is the difference between swiftkey and swiftkey x?
Using the Amazon Appstore I have "Swiftkey" and "Swiftkey X". When I install one there is an update for the other. It's getting confusing. What is the difference and which one should I install?
30704
Why is Android System always keeping my phone awake?
I woke this morning and discovered that my phone's battery was at 70% capacity, even though it had been fully charged when I went to sleep. I went into the battery settings, and found that Android System is primarily responsible, having kept my phone awake the entire time. I searched a bit, and this does not appear to ...
30706
Slideshow Feature not available in Gallery after ICS Update
Slideshow feature is missing in Gallery for Picasa Web Album after ICS 4.0.4 Update in my Samsung Tab GT-P7310. I was able to run slideshow of Picasa Web Album in Gallery earlier with HC 3.2. This is the same issue even in SIII with stock ICS 4.0.4 I have synced all the Google Account including Picasa Web Albums. I am ...
7788
How to disable Screen timeout for a particular program only
Is it possible to disable Screen timeout **only when a particular program is running**? If so, how do I do that? My Nexus One has a "Screen timeout" in "Display settings" that lets me choose anywhere between 15 seconds and 30 minutes, but this is across the board. I would like it to disable screen timeout only when one...
7784
How do I get my contact list to display busines name also?
How do I get the names in my contact list to be displayed WITH their organization? b/c I have business contacts who I may never remember by name but may need to contact someone from their place of business.
7783
SMS messages never delivered if target phone is off-network
I have a Samsung GT-I5500 (Europa) running Android 2.1. Sending an SMS message to an off-phone will result in a notification saying 'message not sent' It is never delivered even after the target phone is turned back on. Message should be stored on network until it expires or is delivered. I have eliminated network caus...
14687
Is there an app for Android that will continuously and automatically scan for QR codes?
I want to put my Android device in a fixed position, and have the device's camera continuously scan for and respond to QR codes. For example,I have a few QR codes. I want to be able to put the first QR code in front of the device's camera, and have the device perform the action attached to the QR code (e.g. open a web ...
14688
Automatic Input Method Change on Samsung Galaxy Tab
The tab frequently attempts to change input method from Swype to keyboard dock. I don't own a keyboard dock. How do I stop this? Can't find it in the Settings.
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Folder or Folder Shortcut on Honeycomb 3.1 home screen
I have a Toshiba Thrive and want to have access to several files in a folder, but can not figure out how to do that without going through the effort of using File Manager? Is there a way to do create a shortcut like you can do in Windows desktop?
47819
How can phone companies detect tethering (incl. Wifi hotspot)
Mobile network operators (also: telephone companies, telcos, providers) sometimes offer low cost data packages that are usable only on the phone. Or so, they say. _How can they distinguish between a user browsing the web with a browser on his Android phone and a user using a browser on a laptop tethered to an Android p...
47813
External Storage
I have a Kyocera Hydro. I need help with external storage. My SD Card slot is broken but I wish to use the camera, gallery, and download apps. How do I fix this problem?
47815
Android phone dialer home location
I remember from my HTC HD2 running Cyanogenmod 10.1 a "home location" indicator. It shows the area name of the caller's landline if somebody is calling. The default phone dialer app on my Newman N2 phone running Android 4.1.1 displays a home location in Chinese, instead of my native language (which is Dutch). My settin...
40459
How to pull only newer files with “adb pull”? (Android SDK utility)
With the command "adb pull /sdcard/" I can copy all the contents of the internal memory of my Android phone into my current local directory (and "adb pull /mnt/extSdCard/" does the same with the external SD card). But that command always copies everything, even files I already have stored locally. Is there any way to c...
40450
Unlock bootloader using fastboot using Ubuntu/Linux
I am trying to unlock bootloader for my HTC Legend. I have ADT (Android SDK according to release 21.1) on my Ubuntu/Linux box. While following the HTCDev instructions to unlock bootloader of HTC Legend. I can `adb devices` that results as under List of devices attached HTXXXXXXXXXX device But...
40454
Phone connected to wireless but does not respond to pings
I have here two phones that both exhibit the same symptoms. One is a samsung GT-S5570 running the stock ROM, the other is a Galaxy S2 running an AOSP-based custom ROM. The problem I have is that while they are connected to the wifi and are able to browse web sites, etc, they periodically stop accepting incoming connect...
14530
What's the Android equivalent of /etc/fstab?
Sometimes I really wish they hadn't messed around with Linux so much! I know there's an `/etc/fstab` in there somewhere, but where? I'd like to mount some partitions with alternative filesystems (because I don't like FAT32).
14533
Clearing the search history in the official Twitter app?
Is there an easier way to clear your Twitter app's search history aside from removing your Twitter account and re-adding it or deleting the application's data under **Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Twitter**? This functionality does not appear to exist in the official Twitter for Android app.
72853
Play Store updating over Mobile Data when it is not supposed to
Today I got a bit of a nasty surprise with my mobile data and I am not sure how to correct it. In my settings for the Play Store I have (and had for ages) download only on Wifi. This month something has changed as my phone has gone over its data allowance and looking at the list of apps and usage the top bandwidth user...
72852
My Samsung Galaxy S 2 indicates it is charging but doesn't
My Samsung Galaxy S 2 indicates charging but is not adding charge to the battery. I have changed my charger many times but the problem continues. What's the solution?
72850
Bluestacks ask Google Play Service eventhough it was installed
I'm trying to play Clash of Clans on my Windows 8 PC with Bluestacks app player. Installation was successful and after launching the game and click on Sign-in to Google+, it said Google Play Service is required. I checked the settings->app and it was already installed. I tried to remove and reinstall but still doesn't ...
72855
Can the RECEIVE_SMS permission be used to intercept SMS messages?
I've noticed quite a few apps requesting the `RECEIVE_SMS` permission. Two things are clear to me here: * `RECEIVE_SMS` enables an app to "snap" incoming SMS * `READ_SMS` just applies to SMS already stored As some of the apps just were asking for `RECEIVE_SMS`, but not for `READ_SMS`, I got curios: this seems to im...
72854
Flashing stock rom through cwm
Can I flash a stock rom through cwm? I have a rooted Galaxy Mega, with cwm installed and want to upgrade to the new kit kat samsung firmware. Thanks.
38154
Email app: how can I change the sender address?
I'm using the Android Email app and IMAP/SMTP (not the Gmail app). How can I change the sender ("From") e-mail address? I know how to switch between accounts when sending mail, but I can't find a setting for the e-mail address of each account. Currently, when I send an e-mail, only my username appears in the "From" fie...
3002
Where in the file system are applications installed?
I have installed a few Android applications both with the `adb install MyApplication.apk` command and via a webserver (like an alternative to Android Market). But where in the Android file system on my phone is the `MyApplication.apk` file placed? Are applications installed with `adb install` not placed in the same dir...
49799
How do I install apps to Internal/External SD instead of Phone Storage
I have a dual SIM mt6589 based Android 4.2.1 phone, and I have no idea where the apps are getting installed. My phone has an Internal SD card(built in), An External SD card and something called Phone Storage(/data ??) Anyway the apps are supposed to be saved to my External SD but they get saved to Phone Storage. ![Scre...
4510
Where are the .apk files of currently installed apps stored on my Android device?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Where in the file system are applications installed? How can I view the .apk files of currenly installed apps on my android phone?
43220
open keypad on default when calling?
I was wondering if there's a way to automatically expand the keypad when I'm calling someone? I know that it likes to have a picture of that person there, but I don't really take pictures of anyone and store them to my contacts. I want to hide that contact picture and have the keypad open instead. I looked around the s...
43226
My Sony Xperia S started rebooting after i installed Beats Audio Installation
I was looking through the Google Play Store after I rooted my Sony Xperia S The other day, and came upon the app "Beats Audio Installation" & Downloaded it and then when i opened the app and finished the setup, it started Rebooting and you cant go to your regular screen, etc. You can only see the boot loader (Green ani...
19107
How to mount SMB/CIFS Network Shares on android device?
I have a rooted android device running on gingerbread. I was wondering if there is a way to mount my windows CIFS(Common Internet File System) Shares on my android device over WiFi. Is it required to have a kernel that supports CIFS protocol for mounting ?
5719
How to turn off USB sharing on Android (Archos 70) - Installing Android Market
I'm trying to install the Android market to my Archos 70. 1. Load the update.img to the root of your A7HT. **2. Turn off USB sharing and you will be prompted to install an update.** 3. Click install and A7 will reboot 4. Install the update and eventually go back to the setup screen 5. Go i...
5713
Are there any coding-training games for android?
I'm looking to increase my coding/development ability. Due to a rubbish commute I have lots of minutes here and there - sometimes without signal - currently wasted rather than spent. Is there a training game that will teach me a language (any will do - or even just basic concepts) through little exercises? I'm happy to...
5712
Android-based remote software to log in to OSX desktop?
I have an Android phone that I'd like to use to control an iMac running Snow Leopard. Like everything else they do, it seems Apple has their own take on how a VNC server should work, so their "remote desktop" does not seem to play nice with e.g. AndroidVNC. I've tried some other stuff like gPad and gMote, both of which...
60301
How can I emulate ctrl-Z (undo) in Android 4.1.2 on a Galaxy Note 3?
Based on this question and this question and this issue, it sounds like Android basically doesn't have undo/redo functionality. (I guess? Correct me if I've misunderstood or if the situation has changed.) My goal is to use a Galaxy Note 3 with an external keyboard to work on long- form writing projects. I'd like to hav...
60303
How can I toggle mobile data from a terminal?
I have a rooted Sony Xperia 3 running CyanogenMod 10. Can I turn off mobile data from the terminal?
60304
Nexus 7 came with Superuser & ROM Manager pre-installed
I just received my Nexus 7 from Google and I was surprised to see superuser and ROM Manager apps already installed. How normal is this? Does this mean my tablet is rooted out of the box? Does it mean it was used before? Does it void the warranty?
60305
How can I get a Python REPL?
I've installed QPython, but there doesn't seem to be any way to get a REPL. Is there another app that provides this? Can I access the underlying python interpreter from the command line? Does that require a rooted phone? Is there a script I can run with QPython that implements a REPL and line editor?
60306
Connect a 3G Android phone with a WiFi-only tab to see phone call information on the latter
I own a WiFi-only Android tab and an Android phone with 3G. I use the tab regularly at work or while working out on the treadmill, and often I miss a phone call on my Android phone while using the tab. Is there any App or other possibility to link the phone to the tab to be able to see incoming phone calls on the WiFi ...
60307
Mysterious icon in Notification Area
It on Sony Xperia T. First from the left that looks like a battery in hands. I checked the manual and asked around. No one knows... There is no information when I drag down Notification Area. ![](http://i40.tinypic.com/33wl454.jpg)
47107
Enable voice control on Nexus 4
How do I enable voice control in my LGE Nexus 4 for system commands like "turn on bluetooth", etc?
47100
How can I record audio running through my S3 speaker on Jellybean?
On my computer I use Replay Media Catcher to capture audio or video clips I want to save offline from the web. Now on my Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1 I want to record audio from websites. All I see on Play is "voice recoders" but I want a simple way to record audio coming from online to my phone as an .mp3 file etc....
47108
Share a number from call history to calendar
On my s3, I would like to make a calendar entry after some one called me and put the number in the description field on the calendar. I'm thinking this would be easy, just share the number from call history to calendar. Unfortunately "share" is not available and I can only "send number" as an sms. Is there an app that ...
11480
Does LTE require a special modem from WiMAX or just a firmware upgrade?
Sprint has talks of starting LTE data, but for now all their 4g phones support WiMAX. I am considering starting a sprint unlimited contract with the EVO 3D phone. The phone supports WiMAX 4g, on a snapdragon msm8660 processor. I'm wondering if this phone will be able to support LTE if sprint does release it, or does LT...
43484
Use nvflash to install recovery compatible with CM10.1
I have a Dell Streak 7 that had some sort of weird "read only" glitch from the factory. I recently was able to successfully get CM10.1 on it using the files and instructions (nvflash bat file) found here: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130081 However, when trying to flash gapps I discovered I cannot...
45491
How to make Gmail in Android ask for user name and password as in laptop?
In my Samsung Galaxy Grand whenever I select the Gmail icon, it automatically takes me into the inbox, it doesn't ask me to give credentials like we do in laptop/desktop. So the problem is when somebody else wants to use my mobile, they are able to see my all inbox mails etc etc as soon as they choose the Gmail icon. S...
58168
Why am I constantly running out of space on my Galaxy S2?
I have a Galaxy S2 running Android 4.1.2. It has a 12GB internal HD, and a 16GB SD card. I keep getting errors from various programs telling me I am running out of space. BeyondPod won't download new episodes, Evernote keeps putting up a notification of a lack of space (even though it seems to be storing everything), a...
16592
Will installing cyanogenmod7 on my Samsung Vibrant require me to wipe my phone first?
I'm interested in putting CyanogenMod on my Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S). The FAQ on Cyanogenmod says: > Q: Do I have to wipe my data before I install CyanogenMod? > > A: Short answer: Maybe. Long answer: Maybe. I understand there's a possibility if something goes wrong that I might have to wipe my phone. However, in the...
80701
Set no wallpaper, but single color background
I was trying to find the setting to disable the wallpaper on my Android phone. I've found some suggestion which suggest to make a fake black png or something like that, but it's going around the problem instead of solving it. Technically, it's still a wallpaper, and I don't want to have any... How to set **not** to use...
80706
Jellybean 4.2 Auto-Download and Display file
I'm looking to mount a cheap 7" android on my wall to display current tasks, events and household requirements. Does android 4.2 have a built-in tool that can download a file from a server every 5 minutes and display it on screen? I know it must have rsync but I'm not sure about the displaying information
16595
Motorola Droid 3 many random reboots
I am having the feared random reboots in my recently acquired Droid 3. It is rebooting more than 10 times a day randomly, both when idle and when doing anything in the phone. The only pattern I've been to able to catch is that around 30 seconds before a reboot, I lose phone signal (the signal strength meter is empty an...
16596
WebM playback faulty on Android 2.3.6
When I open a 720p ".webm" file on the "Movies" app in Android 2.3.6 (Nexus One) it displays only one frame and plays the audio correctly. How to fix it? Should I try a lower resolution file?
16598
Samsung Galaxy S2 hangs/freezes sometime
I am using Samsung Galaxy S2 for last 4 days. After two days of usage, I am experiencing phone hanging frequently. It just freezes while operating. The screen light won't go off and screen stays freezed. Only way out is press & hold power off button and restart S2. I was using a launcher called, Go Launcher EX. Thinkin...
80708
Fastest way to transfer small files to PC
I am looking for the fastest solution to transfer many small files really fast to my PC from my Android powered phone. For example I would like to transfer 100x5KB data in a second. Is there a way if I use SSD and I have min. 50MB/s internet with 10-40ms ping (I know ping is very important). Also, no cables can be used...
46058
Wintouch Q75S - Removed wpa_supplicant on accident
I removed the wpa_supplicant file and now the Wi-Fi doesn't work. Is there anyway to restore this file back? I tried Factory Reset but that only resets the apps and removes user data. The device is running on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. Will flashing a new ROM fix this issue? Thanks in advance.
46059
How to cancel a download in Amazon Appstore?
A big app is being downloaded by Amazon Appstore. How to cancel it? I am unable to find any _cancel_ button next to download progress bar.
12686
How exchange messages between 2 android devices through wifi and bluetooth without internet?
I am currently working on the creation of an application for mobile devices with Android which should be capable of sending and receiving messages through local means like wifi and bluetooth. After making a research about it I found out that Android doesn't have a native wifi ad hoc functionality and that the only way ...
46050
Audio playing only on right side on my Galaxy S3
I'm using Cyanogenmod cm-10.1.0-RC1 on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (at&t US version) With either a headset or bluetooth, I'm only getting audio from the right side. It doesn't matter which output device I use - all are only playing on the right side. Is this a known issue with CM RC1 or is something else causing this problem?...
42570
Do I need adb? Whats wrong with terminal?
I'm pretty new to Android, but I have a bit of linux understanding. Do I need to use adb and do I need to type `adb` before every command? I have SSHDroid running on my GS3. I open my regular linux terminal and did `ssh root@<ip>`. When I got in I typed `abd logcat`, that failed. just `logcat` worked. I'm happy with th...
42577
Samsung s duos not booting into recovery
I have flashed the recovery.tar using odin by following this tutorial http://www.droidiser.com/2012/10/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s-duos-install- cwm.html but after this,when I try to boot into recovery mode by pressing `volume up+volume down+home+power` key simultaneously,it shows samsung logo followed by cwm recovery...
42574
Unable to root S7180 MTK6577 Phone
I purchased a Note 2 clone from dhgate which is running on Android JB 4.1.1. I tried to root it with the binary method and it failed. Please find the messages below. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________ C:\Root_with_R...
52215
How do I uninstall an unofficial app from my S3?
I have installed my first non-Google Play app but I want to uninstall it. Where and how do I go about deleting it since for the official apps I just uninstalled them at the Play store. Should I use an uninstall app or is there a better way? 4.1.1 S3
52211
How do I safely install an app not from the Play store?
I have always installed apps from the official store but today I wanted to install an app from SlideMe so I clicked "download" but it didn't install automatically. It just downloaded an .apk file and then a window popped up with two options called "Google installer" and "package installer"..how do I proceed? I have an ...
7812
Why does bluetooth headset auto dial a number when I press the button
After I have paired a bluetooth headset, if I press the call button on the headset it automatically calls one particular number? Why does this happen? I would have thought it should bring up the dialer for me to select who to call. I'm running a HTC Magic with 2.3 Gingerbread if that matters.
53169
Android data usage shows significant usage even without SIM card
I just purchased a Nexus 4 to replace an old Android phone. After learning my lesson last time, I've decided to start the phone without a SIM card and sync all my apps etcetera over Wi-Fi so it doesn't chew through massive amounts of cellular data. At this point, the phone is brand new, has never had a SIM card inserte...
53164
USB storage alert whenever camera used
I use Samsung GT P1000. It displays "turn off USB storage before using camera" each time I try to use the camera. It also doesn't see the memory card. I have a done factory reset several times. What I can do to correct these problems?
53163
Boot loop with no recovery mode and no charging
I tried flashing the stock ROM onto a Samsung Galaxy S2 using Odin, and it said that it passed, but it still refuses to start up. Since then, the battery has died, and it won't charge. Plugging it in to any charger (USB or AC) results in the phone going to charge only mode, but the battery symbol is smaller, empty, has...
7819
How can I choose which contacts to sync from Facebook to my HTC Desire HD?
In relation to this question, I asked if there is a way to choose which contacts get synced and got a suggestion to post this as a new question. So here it is. How can I manually choose which Facebook contacts should be synced with my Android ones?
21080
How does WiFiKill actually work?
There is a program for Android, WifiKill, which disables wifi internet access of some neighbor peers connected to the same wifi AP. How does this program works? ARP poisoning or some other techniques?
42683
Will a nandroid backup save me from a bad upgrade?
I have a Rezound on 4.03, and verizon has pushed an update to it today. I have delayed the install because there's little information about it. What little I have found claim it make the phone unstable. I made a nandroid backup, with the default options. That means: [Boot], [System], [data], and [cache] were selected...
19819
Can I locate my android phone?
I brought a new Samsung Galaxy Y inbuilt with Android 2.3.5 some month ago and sold it recently. But after selling I noticed that in that Android I left my email ID (email ID that is used to log in to android for the first time). I don't worry about the my email ID as I have changed its password but **Can I locate my a...
42687
Galaxy note 10.1 reset s-note picture import preferences
When I tried to import a picture earlier I accidentally set the S-note picture import preference to Gallery. Before that I was given the choice to import from Astro etc. . I tried to delete all s-note data/cache in the preferences, but I was unable to reset the picture import to the non default value. (It didn't even d...
21088
SGS2 running ICS 4.0.3 can't connect to home wifi
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II 9100. I had no problem connecting to wifi while it was running 2.3.4 or 2.3.6 official firmware. 2 days ago I upgraded to official 4.0.3 and now it connects to all other wifi networks except my home wireless. I did a clean flash, wiped data, cache, dalvik cache etc. I'm using a Linksys WRT3...
63651
How to disable auto hide navigation bar in cyanogenmod 11?
The navigation bar is automatically hidden in Cyanogenmod 11. Maybe it's a good idea but my tablet case does not let me swipe from bottom to show it. Is there a way to prevent a navigation bar from hiding so that it is always displayed?
63650
How do I change incorrect album art on the default Music Player of the Samsung Galaxy S III?
One of my albums has a completely unrelated album art associated with it. I cannot find the album details and hope to get the album art that way because it's an independent album. The album art I'm trying to use is actually a scan of the album itself. I have tried: * Renaming the album and album folder, deleting the ...
63657
Why is it that different participants in group chat seeing different number of participants?
I am a participant of a group chat of 50 people. I saw the number of participants of my group is 50, but different people in the group has different number. E.g; group admin sees 49, others see 48 or 47. Why is this happening and can we resolve ?
19813
How to clear Android browser's localStorage?
I've got an HTC Evo Design 4G (Android 2.3.4), and I can't figure out how to clear localStorage in the browser. Clearing the cache, history, form data and everything else doesn't do it. Resetting the browser to default settings doesn't do it. The website (served from the local network) doesn't show up in Website settin...
64151
Google maps on Galaxy S4 doesn't search nearby
Using the Maps up on a Galaxy S4, when I search for a store name (like "starbucks"), it should show me the nearest results, but instead it shows me results in other cities (like the Starbucks in Seattle, or Home Depot in Atlanta). The Maps app shows my correct current location, so the GPS etc is working and the app kno...
69306
Mount /system/app/ using adb (non rooted phone)
Is it possible to mount /system/app/ or to push an apk file to /system/app/ using adb on a non rooted phone? I am trying to use adb push to push an apk file to the aforementioned directory but it keeps telling me `Read-only file system`. Is there any other routes to take to try to push the apk file to my phone without ...
64153
Note 2 update problems
Hi I got my note 2 from Kuwait. I am currently working in India. The last update I did on my note 2 was android 4.1.2 . Now when I check for OTA updates for my note 2, it shows that latest updates have already been installed. How can I update my phone? Thanks in advance.
59554
Problem pairing again Nexus 5 with Alpine car stereo
I had my Alpine radio paired and working with my nexus 5. Then someone unpaired the device on my phone when they wanted to pair it to a different bluetooth device. Apparently the Alpine phone passphrase is '0000' (if it is needed - I can't recall it being asked for when I initially paired it and it seems that that is a...
64158
Differance in installing a rom from a different country
What are the differences in ROMs that are from different countries? Like for the S4 GT-i9500 4.3, There are some many country versions. Is it just localization differences? or something at system level?
53987
How can I play an Adobe Flash video on my Google TV?
I cannot open a Jib Jab video on my Google TV that someone sent me. It says that I have to have the latest version on Adobe Flash. I thought it came with the latest Google Chrome browser, that's what I have, but it won't play. Can someone tell me how to fix this? I have Sony Google TV NSZ-GS7.
69309
How can I delete stickers on viber?
How can I delete downloaded stickers on viber? I downloaded there a few, and the last one I wanted to download was not possible because there was not enough room in my storage space(still isn't). Now, it says every single time when I open my phone, "there is not enough room in the storage space available to complete th...
9379
Droid X - is Blur home running when you use Launcher Pro?
Based on the process list in ATK, it appears that Blur home (including the widgets) are loaded and running - and can't be turned off in any way - when you are using Launcher Pro as your home replacement. * Is this an accurate observation? * Is there a way to stop any of the Blur **widget** processes from starting (...
9377
Lock widgets in place
Is there any way to lock widgets in place so that a long-tap won't make them move?