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43495 | HTC Explorer wallpaper display problem | I have HTC Explorer, when I download a wallpaper from net and try to set it as wallpaper, the phone first asks me to crop it, so I crop it, but some portion from all the four sides of the cropped image is not displayed. And now the main problem, the phone has 320x480 screen resolution, I have a wallpaper from net with the same resolution, but the phone still asks me to crop it, while cropping most of the times I have to let go the image from top and bottom, the horizontal part of the image is available but vertical part needs to be cropped. More interestingly, I created a jpg file on ms paint on computer with 320x480 pix and transferred it to the phone, even then it asked me to crop it and after cropping when I saw the wallpaper to my surprise it was not what or how the original image was cropped. can you guys help me, thanx in advance. |
7413 | How can I categorize the apps on my phone? | I'm downloading many apps but then forget about them. I'd like to be able to see all my "note taking" apps, "todo" apps etc. So I can quickly compare and discard those I don't want. Of course I'd also like all "game" apps so I can choose which game to play. How can I do that so it is automatic (maybe use the information in market?). Is there a way to tag apps so they can belong to several categories? |
46812 | Google Play app doesn't auto-update | Ever since the new update of Google Play app, I couldn't get the apps to automatically (in background) update. But instead, they only update, when I open the Google Play app a few times I have auto-update and notificatoins checked. I have auto-update apps ofer WiFi only set. I have JB 4.1.2 and Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. |
3508 | Using headphone out to hook an alarm clock app to speakers | I own an Archos 43 Internet Tablet running Android 2.2, and I am looking either for an application or configuration option to allow using the headphone out port (if it is plugged in) for the alarm in an alarm clock app. I'd like to hook my Android device to external speakers in order to make the alarm louder than the device's internal speaker is capable of reaching. The ability to use the math alarm option would be nice, as well. I've tried the integrated alarm clock, as well as the free version of "Alarm Clock Plus". Neither of them seem to output the sound to the headphone port in their current configurations. I am not opposed to spending money if I know that it will work as a viable solution. Any feedback or solutions? |
10844 | The WiFi connection on my Dell XCD 35 (Froyo) times out | I recently bought the Dell XCD35, one of the biggest issues I'm facing is that it keeps disconnecting from an established (and saved) WiFi network and I need to manually select 'Connect' for it to get on WiFi. I don't have this problem with my Galaxy 3, which I'm also using. And the problem persists even on other WiFi networks that I've tried connecting to. I've checked the settings (WiFi sleep, etc.) Also downloaded WiFi Manager app but no difference. There is no trouble while connecting, but the moment the screen times out, the Wifi connection does too! This is very annoying, because it used up precious network. Is there a solution or should I just junk this phone? |
10845 | Android market doesnt show my app | Hi I have released android application in android market But my app doesnt visible to all in android market site. Even under the more app from this developer it doesnt visible to all.. why this happens? can anyone know whats the solution for this problem? |
10847 | Bluez-A2DP as sink | I want to configure and use Bluez as an audio sink for my Android Based Car Head Unit, so that I can connect a smart phone to the Car Head Unit. The smart phone must work as a source of audio stream and head unit must work as an audio sink, so that when I stream from my Phone I should be able to listen to songs on the car speakers. The car head unit is android-2.1 and uses Bluez - 4.47. Has anybody already achieved this. If yes, please let me know what extra modules/application is required apart from Bluez to achieve the same on the Car Head Unit. |
63949 | Does the Bluelight Filter for Eye Care app really work? | Does the Bluelight Filter for Eye Care app really work? Can you tell me why it is helpful to protect eyes? |
63948 | Is the "Live" Streaming option gone in YouTube version 5.3.32 in KitKat? | Is the "Live" Streaming option gone in YouTube version 5.3.32 in KitKat? |
19529 | App to download rss enclosures (just like a podcatcher) | Is there an Android app that is able to download rss enclosures? I want to setup calibre on a server to download articles from some newspaper-sites and converts them to .epub. Then I want to have an RSS-feed of those epub-files. Finally I want my Sony PRS-T1 to download all (new) epub-files that are linked in this rss feed. How would you do that? |
63943 | 64 GB SD card with Samsung s3 mini | I bought a Sandisk Ultra microSDXC card with 64GB to use in my Samsung s3 mini. When I put it in the phone doesn't find it (presumably); going to `settings` -> `storage` and scrolling down to the bottom it says Mount SD card Insert SD card but it is greyed out, so nothing happens when I tap it. The SD card seems to work perfecly fine as a storage on my Windows 7 computer. Googling around it seems I might have to format the SD card to fat32 (I tried first reformatting it with exFat, the default, and also NFTS, to no avail). But that is not an option when using `right-click` -> `format...` on windows 7. So I try Fat32Formatter. When I start it it claims the SD card is in NFTS format (even though it's formatted to exFat). Trying to format it to Fat32 I get the error `Failed to determine the drive`. I also tried HP USB disk storage format tool, but when I start it all the options are greyed out and I'm not even able to select a device. Lastly I tried "MiniTool partition wizard", which indicates that the SD card is `(Bad Disk)` and doesn't let me format or do anything to it. I try using Partition Recovery Wizard on it, but that doesn't change anything. Any ideas? |
19526 | Is there a Jabber (XMPP) client for Android that supports video calling? | I have searched quite a bit but still javen't manged to find a general Jabber client that supports video calling. There are a few that support sending video files though. |
19523 | Get charge state remotely | I want my desktop to check state of the phone and warn me at appropriate time (calculated on my presence at the desktop, phone charge, time of day and other criteria). Is there a way to get my phone charge state remotely? What software/services should I use? As programmer, I'd prefer a solution that would allow to script criteria and logic myself. All I need are means to access charge state remotely say through Google API's or web-published information. I'm asking this question here as I believe there should be a ton of monitoring Android applications publishing state by various means. |
61898 | How do I get more immediate word suggestions in Android 4.4 Kitkat? | On my previous phone with the Android 2 stock keyboard, when typing, above the soft keys there was a list of word suggestions as long as the screen allowed. In Android 4.4, there seems to be a maximum of 2 or 3. I know that you can press and hold one of the two suggestions on either side to get a few more, but this does not help speedy typing, as you may view these in vain, type a few more characters, try again, etc. Does anybody know if/how I can get more suggestions to display _immediately_ on the bar above the keyboard as the older Android versions helpfully did? |
65730 | "Loading video..." seems to take forever on Android | For some reason, whenever I try to stream a video on my Galaxy S3 (running the latest stable Cyanogenmod 10) it takes up to 1 minute before it eventually starts playing. The exact same video on my iPad will load instantly on the exact same connection. Does anyone please know why this is? I usually play videos through the default app, 'Gallery' I think it is, but I have tried other players too (ie MX Player and Hubi) and get the same problem. Thanks! |
61890 | Where do those profile images come from? | I looked into the contacts of my Nexus 10 with Android 4.4.2 and noticed that some of my contacts have profile images. It looks like this:  However, I do not know this image, nor did I put it there myself. Where does that come from? I checked the settings and saw that my Google Account has full synchronisation enabled. Do those come from there? I know that I deactivated some Google services but they kept coming back with Android updates, so I enabled them all again (why bother, if it does not work?). Did that activate synchronisation? I feel pretty angry since the tablet essentially leaked all my private data to Google now … |
61895 | Turn off app update notification sound | Does anyone know how to turn off sounds for notification of app updates? Turning off notification sounds also turns off message tones. This is becoming really annoying as phone beeps every time an app updates! |
65735 | Black screen ASUS Transformer TF301, what can I do to recover? | My Transformer TF301 is stuck at a black screen, well sort of a backlit black screen. I have tried Volume Down-Power (for 10, 20, and 30 seconds) no joy. VolumeUp- Power, no joy. Finally found something thin enough (staple in the end) to push the hardware reset button. No joy. Holding power is not shutting it off either. My son (six years old) is the only real user, and I cannot imagine he installed/rooted it. I see no visual sign that he damaged it. It is in a case as well, which should mitigate any physical damage he might cause. If I hold power button it goes black, but any other press and you get a backlit black screen. Nothing seems to budge it. What are my options to recover? |
2346 | My Windows laptop wants to repair my phone, but my phone is happy | When I initiate a USB mount of my phone, Windows 7 tells me the disk is going bad and wants to know if I want to rapair it (Motorola Droid 1; FRG22D if that matters). I am assuming this is a problem between the two disk systems talking to each other (like when you try to mount any EXT4 partition with Windows). A) Is it really in need of repair? If so, should Windows be doing it? (Windows has no actual, practical problems with R/W of the drive and the phone is not reporting any issues or taking too long when remounting the SD card) B) If Windows is just spitting up irrelevant error messages, how should I mount to disable the error message? Is this is just an annoyance anyone else has encountered? |
69633 | Rooted phone - Cannot remove some bloatware | I have an LG Optimus Elite (Sprint/Ting) thats been rooted. Since its a Sprint phone, it had voluminous crapware, which an install of the NoBloat app took care of a good part of it but I still have a bunch that weren't seen in the NoBloat screen. Several of them are obvious Sprint crap (SprintID, SprintMusicPlus and SprintTV & Movies) but a few are Google (GooglePlayBooks, GooglePlayMovies & TV, and GooglePlayMusic).. I know at least a few are going to suggest putting ClockworkRecovery and a 3rd party ROM on the phone. I'd really love to do that very thing, but am running into the problem where all of the info I've googled on installling CWR on a LG Optimus Elite calls out putting it on a partition that doesn't seem to exist on _my_ Elite when I do a "mount" .. I'm really shy about following the instructions that appear to me to be wrong.. The FAQ I'm referring to is at http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/620742-faq-guide-clockworkmod- optimus-elite.html The Step 5 calls out "Type dd if=/sdcard/part_13_cwm_9_22_17_32.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 and tap the [Enter] key" .. According to "mount", there is no /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 on this phone. I've put CWR on my old LG Optimus V with no questions/problems, so assume I'm comfortable with the rest of this procedure... If anybody has input on either of these sub-problems, I'd sure appreciate a hand... Dave |
69632 | Retrieve a List of Application Versions | I want to retrieve a list of installed applications on KitKat and I also need their version numbers. I know I can use adb shell pm . . . to obtain a list of all packages, but I need the version for each application. I want to use ADB instead of manually clicking on each app inside of app manager. Is there a command that will give me that information? Thanks. |
2343 | How to get permission for overwrite files in /system/fonts directory in Android phone | I'm tryng to overwrite the fonts files (*.ttf) in my android device (Dell Aero). my new fonts are resident in the sdcard and I'm using the following command in a command shell (on the phone): cd /sdcard/MyFonts/ cp *.ttf /system/fonts/ I get a "permission denied" echo from the cp command. How should I do it correctly? Thank you |
69630 | Half Rooted phone problem | I'm using Chinese brand called SYMPHONY W68 which runs Android Jellybean 4.2.2. I've rooted it & used Titanium Backup successfully. But when I did system restore, after that it seems to be half rooted. Titanium Backup or any other root access required apps doesn't work. It nither being rooted nor unrooted. Though still it's working well but I want to fix it. |
2349 | Gmail app always says "no connection" | even though I have a connection and can browse or do other things with connections. This happens when connected to both 3G and WiFi. Did anyone have the same problem, or know how to solve this? the phone is galaxy s with os 2.1 |
69638 | Can I see whatsapp messeges on my computer? | Is there any app that I can install both on my computer and phone (Galaxy s2 plus) that will give me notifications about messages on my computer? It would be really nice if I could also see the messages, and even better if I could send replys directly from my computer. |
43394 | Connecting an android phone through the wifi with proxy | I am currently abroad. I have internet on my PC via a RJ45 cable on Win7 PC. It works fine through a proxy (address + specific port). Now I want to use my smartphone but there is no wireless connection in my room ... So how to create a hotspot from my PC (which has a wireless card) so I can go online with my smartphone (which also has the wifi function)? I tried the virtual router solution manager and Connectify and the classical solution proposed sites (control-> Network and Internet-> Network and Sharing-> new connection-> ad hoc wireless network -> name + password + WPA2) then share the map. But without success ... I mean the Android phone says I am connected but I can't reach anywebsite with chrome or the preinstalled Android Internet browser. **Usually I succeed with this virtual router goal time is not working probably the raison de proxy application!** PS: If it's easier I'm also starting to connect my pc to the internet via usb cable. But rooter my smartphone as my smartphone procedure is complex ... |
43395 | Droid RAZR - Is there any way to clear the numbers from the screen when using the dialer? | When I need to check my voicemail, I have to enter my password, of course. However, when I do, it displays it in big, clearly visible characters across the top of the screen for the duration of the call. I think this is incredibly stupid. Is there any way to clear it after entering it? EDIT: I do realize there is the option to hide the dialpad and input box during the call. However, whenever I need to use the dialpad again I need to make it visible, which then shows my password still at the top. |
43391 | Nexus 7 randomly reboots and resets date to 1999 | Twice now my Nexus 7 has randomly rebooted while it was charging and the date was changed to December 31, 1999 and the time has been changed; this time it was set six hours ahead. Does anyone know what's going on and how to stop it? Update: It just happened again today, 4/28/13. This time the time was set 2 hours ahead. It's been charging every time this has happened. Edit: * I use the original charger and cable. However, the charging port is a little bent and I can't do a data connection to a PC, and it can be a little hard to get it to charge sometimes. * I do not use any docks. * My Android version is 4.2.2 * I updated the Android version myself using ClockWorkMod Recovery as I am rooted. * I have 63 apps installed. * I do not use task killers. * I have not yet done a factory reset since I won't be able to re-root (see note about charger above) and it would take quit a while to re-download everything since I only have internet occasionally. I will do a factory reset only if it's the last resort. This isn't too big of a problem, just annoying. |
46348 | HTC First - Not getting any Notifications for Phone, text or Voicemail. Only can see when Clicking on it | One thing I liked about my old phone was if I got a missed call, text or Voicemail, it would putt a number, or in a more older phone I owned, an Alert symbol, notification informing me that I have one of these. My HTC first is good, My first smartphone. But it does not inform me of a missed call. I have on my start up page of my phone my main 5 Apps, Contacts. Phone, Messaging, voicemail. and of course the shortcut to all my apps and phone stuff. I have these up there specifically cause that's what I use most. But when I get a missed call for any of those, no notification informing me :/. I have to go in each 1 at a time to see if someone sent me one, 3 out of 5 times there is nothing. I would greatly appreciate if someone can tell me exactly how I can get notification on my HTC first for my missed calls / text and messaging. Will greatly appreciate it! |
46345 | Profile based on location(s) | I am an independent contractor who has trouble keeping his time sheet up to date. Is it possible to create a tasker profile or task to do either of the following? When leaving from this list of locations between a certain time and day of the week, remind me to make a note of what I did (possibly using S Memo). Between certain times and days of the week, record phone calls from this list of people and note how long the conversation is. Want to know if this is possible before buying Tasker. Most of these places will have wifi, but a few will not. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Have at it. Please let me know and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your patience. |
49135 | Is it possible to update my phone without using Kies? | OS: Mac w/ OS10.8.4 Device: Galaxy Note Android: 4.0.4 I want to update to Jelly Bean. Kies absolutely refuses to recognize the device. Tried everything including Samsung's tech support. They gave up after acknowledging that it was a problem with Kies itself. Is JB worth the hassle, since ICS is working just fine? |
49130 | Why has my location history stopped working? | From the time that Google Maps updated to the newest version, my device (Samsung Galaxy S3) no longer logs my location history althrought I have turned it on. I have tried uninstalling updates and installing them again, turning off and on location history but it still doesn't work. Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just some kind of bug? Anyone? |
49131 | Can adb backup/restore be used to root a device? | I have read a bit about the adb backup format, and it seems quite straight forward. Is it possible to use `adb backup restore` with a specially crafted backup to root a device? If not, why not? The idea is to restore something to some place on the device that usually could only be there when the device was already rooted. Like the `adb backup` service itself. It must run with quite high permissions. So why not restore a special tool with appropiate permissions? |
1889 | any application to detect sound tone? | is out there any Android application that would tell me **what sound tone** makes my Singing bowl? * HTC Desire on Android 2.1 |
1887 | charging from power outlet or computer? to save battery lifetime | I realized that charging my HTC Desire (Android 2.1) takes longer if connected to computer compare to power outlet. Does it matter which method I use to charge in terms of battery life time? |
81095 | Where does Amazon Music store files? | I have recently installed Amazon Music, I am a Prime customer. Music from my cloud has downloaded to my device (Galaxy S3) but I want to move it to my SD card. I cannot find the music files anywhere to move them. Does anyone know where they are? |
81094 | Android phone restores to certain status everytime it (re)boots | I came across a android phone which has very very strange phenomenon that it restores to certain status everytime it boots or reboots. Apps installed and files saved will disappear and Apps uninstalled and files deleted will come back after (re)booting. I tried factory reset from Settings and recovery but neither worked. It seems the phone is still, and no changes can be done to it. I'm curious about how it became like this, and wander if there is a way to solve it. |
81096 | device remains on just until by usb cable is connected to pc | Last day my phone turned off unexpectedly and I found that it wont turns on until I connect it via usb to my PC! other problem is with SIM card: operators network do not recongnized and device will turns off after some mintues if SIM is placed in device even I connected the usb cable. after this problem I wiped all data and installed CyanogenMod 10.2. my previous ROM was: CyanogenMod 10.1 Device model: LG-Prada P940 |
81090 | No menus on bluestacks (on WIN 8) | I've just installed the latest bluestacks (for the first time) on my WIN8. I don't see any menus such as configuration menus. the only thing I see is the main screen with all the apps. no buttons on the left, right, bottom or top. tried googling this problem and found nothing. and idea? for example, I've found this  on the web, and I see there are some buttons at the bottom, but on my device I don't have them showing. |
81093 | All apps crash all the time | I have a Sony Xperia U which worked fine. I did not change anything lately. Today all apps crash on startup. Even _Play Store_ , _com.google.process.gapps_ and _android.process.acore_. The media gallery seems empty too. Whenever I start something, it crashes, except for opening system settings. When I connect my phone with my computer the internal storage seems completly empty - so I can't backup anything. Is there anything I can do to recover my phone and to keep my data like pictures, contacts, ...? * I tried the save mode, but the erros occur there too. I tried to boot in Recovery Mode, but all button combinations did not work. I also tried in USB debugging mode using ADB, but that did not work too. * Since Play Store is not working I can't install any backup tools. |
11716 | Use Android device as a barcode reader for PC | Is there an app that allows your Android device to act as a barcode reader, in such a way that it can send something like keyboard inputs to a computer in real-time? |
57159 | Notification bar doesn't work anymore | I have stock (rooted) android on my acer lcona B1 A71. My notification bar is empty since I had to do hardware reset my machine by pin pressing with toothpick above the power button. I can't for example receive any file via bloototh - confrmation is required but there is nothing since my notification bar is 'frozen'. There are some things that still work: input selection when keyboard is active and wifi network name is allways correct. What's interesting i can toggle rotate/lock screen orientation but can't get into settings by pressing icon next to it. Have you got any clues what may be the cause? Which process is responsible for notifications? Maybe I can clean some corrupted cache files or something? I'm tech guy but not from android-world. I can invoke some shell commands to give you more data etc... Maybe there is some related thread on xda forum or answered question here that I've missed. Just point me to it if you know there is. Thank you. |
43642 | Why is my phone vibrating incessantly during calls? | Yesterday, my phone started vibrating once every 15 seconds or so during phone calls. I'm running cyanogenmd 7 on HTC thunderbolt. I looked in settings and there is only option to vibrate every 45 seconds during outgoing calls and it is off. How can I get back the old behavior? |
43643 | How to store data on internal memory on LG Optimus 4X HD | After first use of LG optimus 4x HD I set storing of photo and video files on a SD card. Now I want this files to be saved back on internal memory.But I can't find where I did this setting. Please help me. |
11719 | Disable priority inbox on Android Gmail application? | I suspect that there isn't a way to do this, but just in case... Is there any way to disable Priority Inbox on the Android Gmail application? I don't use this feature and can disable it in the web based full desktop client(*), but I can't disable this on either the Android Gmail application or the mobile web Gmail client, it's very annoying. * Gmail version v2.3.4.2 * Samsung/Google Nexus S * UK / Three network Not for the first time I find myself wanting "Minimalist for Gmail™" for Android! _edit_ * after further investigation it would appear that my desktop inbox is set to classic, but I can still see priority inbox esque things in my messages like "Important mainly because of the words in the message." in the details of my messages. It may be that my Priority Inbox is only half-turned off, if that is even possible? I have removed a (second) work Google Apps account so I only have my personal email account on my phone and I have disabled IMAP on my Gmail account. |
11718 | What steps should I take before giving my phone to be fixed in a lab? | This is similar to I have sold my phone on eBay. What should I do before I send it off?, but in my case I'm just handing my phone off to be fixed. I don't want to have to completely wipe or reset my phone, since it would be a pain to get everything back afterwards. Is there some middle ground, or another way to make sure some lab employee can't hack my Google account while they have my phone? |
43646 | mounting google nexus s on linux at fastboot mode screen | I have looked at similar questions but could find an answer. Device: Samsung google nexus s i9020 OS: Android 4.1.2 The phone mounts when the OS has loaded and when there is an option to enable usb storage. I am trying to `root` my phone and boot loader is locked. I need to connect to my computer (Linux Mint) to run a program to unlock the boot loader. for some reason, the phone does not get mounted automatically anymore. log from a previous successful mount on OS load Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.795791] usb 1-1.1: >new high-speed USB device number 4 using ehci_hcd Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.889485] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device found, idVendor=18d1, idProduct=4e21 Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.889489] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=4 Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.889493] usb 1-1.1: >Product: Nexus S Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.889496] usb 1-1.1: >Manufacturer: samsung Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.889498] usb 1-1.1: >SerialNumber: 3630F20CB6EF00EC Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.951562] Initializing USB Mass Storage driver... Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.951755] scsi6 : usb-storage 1-1.1:1.0 Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.951876] usbcore: registered new interface driver usb-storage Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.951879] USB Mass Storage support registered. Apr 13 20:20:25 kernel: [ 93.955427] usbcore: registered new interface driver uas Apr 13 20:20:26 kernel: [ 94.951743] scsi 6:0:0:0: >Direct-Access Google File-CD Gadget 0000 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2 Apr 13 20:20:26 kernel: [ 94.953211] sd 6:0:0:0: >Attached scsi generic sg2 type 0 Apr 13 20:20:26 kernel: [ 94.955200] sd 6:0:0:0: >[sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk log from an unsuccessful usb mount during `fastboot` mode Apr 13 22:33:07 kernel: [ 8051.407340] usb 1-1.1: >new high-speed USB device number 9 using ehci_hcd Apr 13 22:33:08 kernel: [ 8051.500735] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device found, idVendor=18d1, idProduct=4e20 Apr 13 22:33:08 kernel: [ 8051.500743] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 Apr 13 22:33:08 kernel: [ 8051.500748] usb 1-1.1: >Product: Android 1.0 Apr 13 22:33:08 kernel: [ 8051.500752] usb 1-1.1: >Manufacturer: Google, Inc Apr 13 22:33:08 kernel: [ 8051.500756] usb 1-1.1: >SerialNumber: 3630F20CB6EF00EC Apr 13 22:33:08 mtp-probe: checking bus 1, device 9: "/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.1" Apr 13 22:33:08 mtp-probe: bus: 1, device: 9 was not an MTP device `fastboot` unlock software waiting for the phone ~/android/nexussrootICS$ ./fastboot-linux oem unlock < waiting for device > Can someone suggest how could I mount (manual/automatic)? Thanks |
57152 | Where should I install cross-compiled programs and libraries? | I've been cross-compiling libraries and programs designed for Linux for my Android device. Given that Android has a very un-Linux-like way of structuring its filesystems, should I install them in directories other than the typical `/usr`, `/bin`, `/lib`, etc. one would find on any other Linux system? |
57151 | How do I format my Nexus 5's /sdcard volume? | I have an encrypted Nexus 5, and I want to format `/sdcard` as ext4 so I can use symbolic links. What steps should I take to back up and restore it, and to prevent apps from trying to use it before it's ready (e.g. using the Android equivalent of single-user mode)? I've rooted my Nexus and unlocked the bootloader, but I haven't installed a custom ROM or anything else—it's still running stock Android. |
64065 | How can I track my location and phone logs? | As an experiment, I would like to track the following things: * Location * Phone logs * Text messages I have a Nexus 4 running KitKat (CyanogenMod, rooted), and I would prefer to export to CSV or something. Thoughts? |
64064 | Can't enable NFC on HTC One X | On clicking the NFC checkbox in settings, it turns off by itself after about 2 seconds. It's a used phone which I bought from a friend more than a year ago and it's always been like this since it had ICS and it currently has Jellybean MR1. |
64062 | How to prevent widget resize on unlock swipe? | After upgrading to 4.3, there is only a small portion of the lower screen that can be used to unlock the phone. The upper part of the screen engages what looks like some sort of draw or resize box with a pencil in the lower right corner. I think it is trying to resize the clock widget for some reason. This is very annoying since I never want to resize the widgets after they are set, but obviously, I swipe the phone a lot. Is there a way to disable this box and return the swipe area to the visible window? |
77655 | S4 wifi not connecting | I have a Samsung S4 and when trying to connect to wifi it comes up with a "sign into wifi network" notification. When I click on the notification it takes me into the browser but the login page does not load. During this time, for about 30 seconds, my phone does receive emails and WhatsApp messages, etc., but after 30 seconds the connection is lost with no page loaded. This is a wifi network that I used previously about 2 days ago and normally I login to it with out having to go into a login page. I have tried re-booting the modem, forgetting the network, and re- booting my phone. Can anyone help please? |
64069 | How can I remap the menu key to Switch App view? | I tried ButtonRemapper but it only offers short press functions and not the App Switch menu (on cm10.3 long press of home button activates the App Switch menu) |
64068 | Samsung galaxy s3 mini defaults to speaker | When I answer the phone it has defaulted to speakerphone. I had the phone set to announce the caller. How do I make it stop doing that? |
60769 | My Samsung S4 won't connect to my computer | I have downloaded _Samsung Kies 3,_ and the computer wont even find the device. I have tried different USB ports and nothing seems to work. I have tried changing it to a media device manually but I cant find the right spot. What else can I do to get the device recognized? |
60762 | Does the API expose the ability to use multiple network interfaces simultaneously? | I'd like to know if it's possible for an Android application to transfer data via WiFi and mobile simultaneously, or any other network interface such as USB or Bluetooth tethering, _without_ requiring root privileges. Enabling WiFi appears to disable the mobile data connection, but I want to know if this can be overridden using only the API. I'm only interested in individual applications doing this, such as the possibility of multihoming- capable VoIP or Bittorrent clients, or other peer-to-peer applications, in order to aggregate throughput capacity, improve reliability, and enable seamless handover. All ordinary ‘naïve’ applications should behave as they do currently. |
60760 | Show messages on lock screen on Galaxy S3 | Is it possible to show previews of messages (as the iPhone does) on the lock screen on a Galaxy S3 running android 4.1.2? |
60761 | Android apps on amazon Kindle Fire HDX? | Is there a way to use Google play or regular android apps to work on a kindle fire HDX? Any help would be much appreciated. |
60767 | WhatsApp Group Chat: restrict posting to admin-only | Is there any option in WhatsApp that restricts posting messages to admin only? Others should not able post, but they should able to read the post. |
60764 | Superuser does not show prompt | Firstly I need to say that I know this topic has been discussed many times but none of answers helped and I think this question is somewhat different than the others. I have tried to root my Android 4.2.1 phone trying various automatic methods, where all of them failed. Also rooting using `update.zip` does not work due to "Invalid OTA, missing scatter" error. However I am able to get root access using "`adb root`" command so I have tried to root my phone manually: * '`adb root`' and '`adb remount`' commands to gain access to system partition * downloaded newest su binary (version 3.1.1) * pushed it to '`/system/xbin/su`' * set suid and sgid bit: `'chmod 6755 su'` \--> `ls -l` displays `'-rwsr-sr-x root root 380532 2008-02-29 02:33 su'` * linked '`/system/xbin/su`' to '`/system/bin/su`' * installed newest Superuser from Google play (3.1.3) * installed busybox (though this is not necessary if I understand correctly?) Now it gets interesting: When I '`adb shell`' into my phone, I can use '`su`' command and automatically get root privileges ($ changes to # and I can access root's files), and it is logged in Superuser app with originator as 'Shell'. BUT when I try application that needs root, it takes long (10 seconds) and then it fails (I have tried 'Root Checker Basic' from the store). The Superuser app never shows any popup, also it is not in the log. It seems that it automatically denies all requests. So here is my question: Have I done all steps correctly? (maybe I am missing something very important) I am quite desperate right now (spent nearly 2 whole days trying to have this done), so I would even resort to solutions as editing some Superuser config files and enabling root access for app manually. PS: If you need additional info, just ask, I will try to fill information if possible **Further investigation:** * setting auto-allow in Superuser does not work either * running `su` from terminal throws exception: java.lang.SecurityException: broadcast asks to run as user -1 but is calling from user 0; this requires android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL or android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS. So I need to set this permission somewhere.. |
60765 | How to remove useless space after removing google now search bar? | Please tell me there is a way to get rid of that blank space that was left after I removed the google now search bar from my Moto G running 4.3. I managed to deactivate it via the apps' settings, and after a reboot the search bar was gone, but now my clock looks horrible being too low on the screen and the space where the bar was is completely useless now, it looks awful. I really don't want to root the phone since I don't really need it, and I actually like the GUI the phone has so I don't think I'd want to change anything with a launcher as I've seen in another answers. |
63493 | How to know if my tablet is compatible to a later Android version? | I have a Pandigital Star tablet with Android 2.2. But now Pandigital have closed their business. I would like to Upgrade to atleast Android 2.3 myself. 1. Can I do it? 2. Should I do it? Will it make my system slow? 3. How to do it? |
62720 | Force Android's default photo browser to display only images on KitKat | I have `Android 4.4.2 KitKat` currently on my ASUS Nexus 7 LTE tablet and I have two native photo browsers applications: `Photos` and `Gallery`. Both of them displays both images and video stored on my device. Is there any way to force them to display only images (as they names suggests)? Or the only option, is to drop using them in favor of some 3rd party real-only-photo-browser obtained from Google Play? (my photos and movies are stored in separate folders (photos in `Pictures/Photos`, videos in `Movies`), but even so, KitKat scans entire storage area and put everything all together) |
62721 | Softbrick after Phone hanging. Rooted but Stock ROM on Nexus 5 | I have a really big problem... I have my Nexus 5 for 2 months now and not it doesn't restart anymore. My phone is rooted and on Stock Android 4.4.2 and enabled developer mode (tapping that 15 times on the build number in settings menu) but I haven't changed that much. And it worked for over a month now. Since the last change in software or settings, the phone was rebooted at least twice. The last thing I have done was using the app OpenSignal to check my Signal coverage while playing some music over Bluetooth. Because I had enabled that visual feedback for touch, i saw, that my touch on some diagram in OpenSignal was recognized. The Music stopped immideately and the device freezed. Then I tried to reboot it by holding the power key long. The screen went blank. Then I tried to restart it by holding down the power key long. "Google" appears on screen; screen went blank. Nothing. This is repeatable. Connecting to a computer shows the "Charging" screen. This is repeatable. The tried to put the phone into recovery mode. By holding down Vol Down and Power for a quite long time i got that in that mode. than double Vol Down and Power. The screen showed a strange glitch. Like a gameboy that runs out of battery, the lines shifted inside each other. Screen went blank again. I still can reboot to the Google screen and get the charging screen. I hope it is only a Softbrick and not a Hardbrick. How can I get it working again? I just have recognized that sometimes after the Google-Logo the system goes to these balls but freeze before the first ball (Red one from left) could be seen completely. |
62723 | What is the difference between AMD Appzone and the original Bluestacks app player? | i would like to know what is the difference between these two ? Is AMD Appzone just a launcher, or appstore, or what ? They have different UI, but is that the only difference ? |
62728 | Wrong aspect ratio of contact images in AOSP dialer app | My phone has Jelly Bean version 4.2.2. The issue is that the AOSP dialer in the phone stretches the contact images vertically on the incoming/outgoing/on- call screen, like so:   Even the custom set images are treated the same way:  I would like to know the reason for this behavior of the default dialer app, and if I can fix it? |
62729 | Exchange client puts signature before response | I have a nexus 5, and I use the built-in exchange client for handling my work e-mail. I've noticed that when I send a reply, my exchange server adds my signature, but it seems to add it on top of my response text, instead of like my normal e-mails where the signature is after the response text. I've used Samsung's exchange client before and it ordered these two correctly, is there a way to do this on the Nexus 5? |
20510 | Battery Sony Ericsson XPeria Mini Pro | I've a Sony Ericsson XPeria Mini Pro with Android 2.3.3. I noted that the battery ends really fast. I don't have enable GPS service, Mobile data, Bluetooth. Only phone and wifi. In less than two days the battery is drill out. I don't listen music and I don't play any games. I'd like to know if apps are closing correctly but I can't find any app which tell me which apps are runing (without mixing with the running services). My guess is that may be the services (facebook, what's app, etc) are trying to connect and if I'm not connected to wifi there is no internet so they will keep trying and trying... Could it be the cause? Thanks! |
12608 | Is there a way to block access to or wipe my Google data for a lost/stolen phone | If my phone was ever lost or stolen, my only real concern is data and apps associated with my Google account, such as my Gmail, the ability to purchase apps from the Market, and maybe Picasa albums. Is there a way to block access to these Google associated programs if I change my password or do something else with my account? I would also be interested in any solution that remotely wipes my Google data. I know remote wiping questions have been asked before, but I feel that my question is a little more broad, in the sense of overall protection of data in which wiping is a possible answer. FYI, I'm running a Gingerbread-based ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate). |
40465 | Password Protect for Andorid mobile | I lost my android mobile, but I haven't logged out of gmail account, since using the device, I must log on. So if someone take it, he/she may access my gmail account. What should I do now? |
77070 | I have lost my MOTO E | My device has stolen by someone,,, i need to block the Device as completely useless Find the following IMEI Details, IMEI No.: 359299053253550 359899053253568 |
79095 | How can I remotely wipe a stolen phone? | My phone have been stolen and I have many pictures on it, and secret things! How can I trash every thing on it through a Whatsapp message? I have not tired anything yet. |
9101 | Is there any way to erase personal information from my phone that has already been stolen? | My phone has been stolen. I do not want the thief to have access to any of my personal information such as calls, texts, and information saved in the phones contents. Is there any possible way I can get this information erased from my phone? |
81262 | Ive lost my phone how do i install an app on that stolen phone from my pc or laptop | Im working in the DRC an sombody stole my Samsung Gallaxy S4 from my car I want to block the phone so he cant use it any more |
44415 | How to setup Google+ to instant upload pictures which take from Camera Zoom FX? | I like Camera ZOOM FX, but I want Google+ instant upload. How can I make them work together? |
20516 | What's the difference between free and premium version of Aldiko Book Reader? | When it comes to epub format ebooks reading, Aldiko Book Reader is the best Android app on Earth and nobody will oppose it, as I think. I have been using it for 5 months and really satisfied. Now, I am thinking about purchasing its premium version in hope to get more useful features. But, I am unable to find what I'll get new with premium version. Its page on Play Store doesn't have anything about "Premium Exclusive Features". Please, help if you've used premium version. |
42117 | Apps won't open links in Chrome even when I set it as default action | Got updated to Jellybean (4.1.2) finally last weekend. Also installed the Chrome browser. Certain apps, like Call Control, open links in the default browser, but don't make the connection with Chrome _even though I specifically clicked "Open with Chrome / Always"_ ... just nothing happens. Had to clear defaults in Chrome and go back to using default browser to open links from apps. Any reason for this? Any workarounds? I like the Chrome browser otherwise, but if it swallows link requests from other apps it's a non-starter for me. |
42110 | There is inconsistency in connection from Android phone to Windows 7 64 bit PC | There are problems transferring files between my laptop and my phone. The symptoms I encountered are strange and I hope for a comprehensive explanation and solution to the problem ## Background: * Computer Windows 7 64 Bit * Phone Android 4.0.3 * Drivers are all up to date, using Windows Device Manager. * Both devices successfully paired. * Bluetooth is on. I will describe the steps of my experience in sending and receiving below. ## Sending file from computer to phone ### Method 1 1. Right clicked "Bluetooth Devices" icon in system tray 2. Clicked on "Show Bluetooth Devices" 3. Right clicked on Bluetooth Device (my only Bluetooth Device) 4. Clicked "Control" -> "Send files to phone" 5. Clicked "Browse Files..." -> Chose my file -> Clicked "Send" 6. Sending Dialog popped up 7. On my phone, was asked to authenticate, clicked yes 8. Sending complete. In the above steps, sending is SUCCESSFUL. ### Method 2 1. Right clicked on the exact same file I successfully sent above 2. Click "Send to -> Bluetooth" 3. Bluetooth Send Wizard pops up 4. Clicked "Next" -> Selected Bluetooth Device -> Clicked "OK" 5. Displayed Error `Bluetooth device not found. Please verify that your Bluetooth device is properly connected and turned on`. In these steps. sending is NOT successful. Please help me identify why. ## Next, I will move on to sending file from phone to computer: ### Method 1 Using the exact same file on phone, tapped "Send via Bluetooth" -> On the phone displayed `Bluetooth share: Sent 1 failed`. On the computer nothing happened, no notifications at all. In these steps, sending is NOT successful. ### Method 2 1. Clicked Start button -> Typed "fsquirt" in Run 2. Bluetooth File Transfer dialog popped up -> Clicked "Receive files" 3. Displayed `Waiting for connection` 4. On phone, tapped the same "Send via Bluetooth" -> Bluetooth File Transfer on computer shows sending progress -> Sending complete. In the above steps. sending is SUCCESSFUL. ## Question: Can someone explain to me the discrepancies in my experience in sending and receiving between the computer and phone? The 2 devices are obviously connected and sending is possible, so why does 1 method work while another does not? What happened? Edit: I shall refer to the above sending and receiving methods as Sending 1, Sending 2, Receiving 1 and Receiving 2. When 'Control' dialog box with the "Send files to phone" option is opened, * Sending 2 becomes SUCCESSFUL * Receiving 2 becomes NOT successful. |
42113 | Is there a way to sync a WebCal to "My Calendars" in Google Calendar | Currently I subscribe to a few WebCal links that a sports league I play in provides, so if my games get rescheduled, my calendar will always be up to date. I would like to receive notifications for these events in Google Now, though. My research shows that Google Now only reads from the "My Calendars" section in Google Calendar, and any WebCal link you subscribe to will show up in the "Other Calendars" section. Is there a way to have a WebCal show up in the "My Calendars" section? If not, is there a utility that can possibly sync the individual events from a WebCal into my own calendar so that Google Now can read them? |
42112 | No "delta updates" in Google Play Store on Android 4.1+ | I have noticed that since updating my Asus TF300T to Android 4.2.1 (official stock rom) I no longer receive **delta updates** (i.e. where only changes are downloaded instead of the complete file). Before the update it worked perfectly (on Android 4.1.2). The device is NOT rooted. I have tried resetting the store's data, rolling back the store updates, and disabling the new app auto-scan. None of these worked :( Is anyone else experiencing this on the Asus tablet, or any other Android 4.1+ device? Update (29 Mar 2013): I have been checking this every day since posting, and finally today it seems that delta updates are working again. I guess it was a server side problem because the store was not updated on my device and I made no other changes anywhere. Update (30 Mar 2013): And today I'm back to full updates :( This does seem to be a server side issue though; not sure if it affects any other versions/devices. If anyone on any 4.1+ build (any device) could indicate whether they have problems with it that would be great :) |
42118 | How to remove syncronized photos from facebook | I have a Galaxy Note II and I syncronized my Facebook gallery by mistake. I've tried to disactivate the sync from the Settings (Settings > Account) by unchecking the "Sync gallery" option but the photos still remain in the phone gallery. I can't even remove them from gallery beacuse there's no option shown. Thanks in advance. |
48776 | Disabling System Apps that have been updated and User apps [No Root] | How can I disable system apps that have been updated through the Play Store without doing "Uninstall Updates"? For instance, Maps is a system app, which has been updated. How can I disable it without uninstalling the updates? I would also like to know how to "Disable" User Apps, without Root! My device is a Sony Xperia U. |
48770 | How use call a local server by name rather than IP? | I've started MAMP on my computer and I'd like to make a GET call from Android app. I'd like to access the computer by it's name(e.g. computer.local:8888) rather than the computer's ip. On the computer if I open Chrome and type `computer.local:8888` it works as expected. On the phone this fails, but typing it's local ip (`192.168.1.141`) works. So, is it possible to access a local http server by a name rather than ip ? If so, how ? |
29334 | How to limit data usage of individual apps? | There are many apps out there to limit data usage of _entire_ system. Using Firewall, I can block an app from accessing Internet, too. But, I don't want these. I want to limit data usage of individual apps. e.g. - AppX should be firewalled if it comsumes 1GB within a day or month etc. How can I achieve this? I am rooted on ICS. I have tried to use Tasker but without luck. |
57842 | Where are TWRP backups stored on SD card? Had to un-root | I had to un-root my LG G2 Verizon because recovery got corrupted. I created a TWRP backup some time ago from within its recovery and it was stored on the internal drive. I did a system reset, and then un-rooted by going back to stock image. Did the system reset delete that backup file from my SD card? If not, what location is it under? |
57845 | What's the relationship between a custom recovery and rooting? | So I want to make sure I understand everything. If I want a Recovery, I need to root my phone. I have an LG G2. Clockwork is a recovery; If I download ClockworkMod recovery and use Flashify without rooting my phone, will that eventually root my phone through ClockworkMod flashing? Or should I root my phone with ioroot.zip first, and then flash a recovery? |
57844 | Can't delete file in download folder | A few days ago, I downloaded a file of 1.9gb to my phone using the utorrent app. Utorrent downloaded the file automatically to my internal storage, and since I only had 2 gigs of free space, the download did stop after a while. when I saw it I deleted some files, and the download went on. When the download was finished, I decided to take a look in my folder but the map which _did_ had the name of the file that I downloaded was empty. So I checked my internal storage, but it was almost full, so the file must be somewhere on my device. Furthermore can't I delete that empty map. By the way: my phone (Samsung Galaxy S4) is not rooted. How can I find that file, and how can I delete that map? |
29330 | Unknown Host - Emulator network config question | I have an issue I need help with. I have the android emulator running using Eclipse Helios & ADTv20. I am able to get to internet using emulator. (google.com) However I cannot access any local domains. I have tried using -dns-server with X.X.X.X to our local DNS, but no avail. I have also modified /etc/hosts file using ADB push/pull to manually add entries, but sill not working. I am unable to use PING command or NSLOOKUP command using ADB SHELL. I have tried deploying a custom app using DefaultHttpClient and setting hosts properties static also. ..I receive "UnknownHostException" or "onReceivedError -2" "The URL could not be found". I verified that I have the INTERNET permission. Can someone please guide me in the network configuration for my emulator so I can resolve my local domain? SDK version is 2.3.3 API level 10 What am I missing? Thank you in advance. |
29331 | Persist Background Process Limit setting | Is it possible to persist the Background Process Limit setting? It's lost upon reboot and reverts to Standard Limit. Settings \ Developer Options \ Background process limit Android 4.0.3 |
8804 | Use android as xbox360 wireless adapter? | I have a rooted cynogen mod Lg P500. I can connect my xbox360 to my laptop for bridging a connection. but have recently moved to ubuntu so the bridging is a mission and a half. So I was wondering if it was possible to use an android phone as an xbox360 wireless adapter. By this I mean: My android is connected to my networks wifi. I want to connect my xbox360 to the android and connect to xbox live. Is this possible? |
58397 | where is the option to enable MTP? | So, I had the notification record to enable mtp/foto mounting option. It's now disappeared and I'm not able to find it in the settings page. Can you tell me where is the option to enable MTP? (I know it's a stupid question I really can't find it) |
8801 | How can you restore the default icons after installing a home replacement like Open Home 6 | I have **installed Open Home 6** as a home replacement on my _Archos 101 apad_. **Is there a way to revert to the default icons for gmail / market / contacts and the like ?** Are icon sets a system wide setting ? Or are those sets specific to the software application which displays them. |
58392 | Rooted Galaxy Note 3 randomly restarting | My Galaxy Note 3 recently started rebooting at random times, and I'm not sure where to start looking for the problem. I could start uninstalling apps and seeing if the problem goes away, but the restarts are usually hours or even days apart. Is there some sort system log I should check for errors around the time of the reboot? Or any other suggestions for debugging my issue? I apologize for the very vague problem, I just really need some advice on where to start. |
54630 | swiftp :"failed to start FTP server" | i install apk file of swiftp soft via adb line command : adb install be.ppareit.swiftp_free_28.apk Install was done successfully i open the software , and i check `Running` ,however , a message was displayed : "Failed to start the FTP server , not connected yp the local network" how could i fix this bug , known that i cannot connect device (samsung galaxy ) to wifi and known that my wish is to retrieve file from android device to Ubuntu PC. i install mtp protocole and i adjust USB setting from device and the same pb persists HELP ME PLEASE. |
78431 | HTC One X+ : Phone is neither turning on nor charging, please help! | I have gone through several solutions like pressing Volume down + power button, volume up + down + power button, but nothing seems to work OR others like keeping it in wall socket for quite a time (whole night) and then try restarting but seems its not working either. Present condition: while I put my phone in charging(wall), the red LED flashes only once (for a sec..) then it blows down, sometimes (initially) I was able to get a quick dying glimpse of 'HTC quielty brilliant' (power button press) or fastboot (power + vol down) screen. But now it also seems to be not happening. OS version : 4.2.2 (stock) Guys please help, thanks in advance. |
58398 | How can I create a state snapshot of my android device? | I had restored my Android device (Samsung Note2) to the factory settings. i have now added all my favorits apps and customized my settings. How can i create a "memoey image"/"state snapshot" to restore from in the future. I have used Kies, but it backups everything besides installed apps and device settings. In generagl it's not creating a perfect snapshot. |
78436 | Is it possible to modify the firmware used when the device is turned off? | On (at least) some Samsung devices there is some piece of software that runs when the device is turned off. It is the one that displays the battery state when charging, along with the red/green indicator light. It is obviously tiny, native and device-specific. It is also probably (again, at least) somehow related to the initial bootloader that e.g. puts the system in recovery mode if needed. But would it be possible to modify that piece of software to, for example, change the light colors or other functionality? I'm really asking just in theory; even if extremely hard and non-practical, I'm curious if it would be possible. **EDIT:** Just clarifying here, but I mean the software that runs when the _entire device_ is turned off, not just the screen. I have a Galaxy S3 LTE (GT-I9305, CyanogenMod 10.1, CWM recovery 6.0), and CyanogenMod actually allows me to change the light colors when just the screen is off. Also, I don't necessarily want to change it by any means, I am just curious if it _could_ be changed. Here's what the software I mean looks like on my phone (sorry for the poor quality, obviously not taken with my phone :P):  |
78434 | Name of app that sets up accounts etc on first boot | I am trying to find the app within aosp that is run on first boot to set up accounts, WiFi, Google etc but I can't seem to find it. Does anyone know it's name/location |
59447 | Android freezes while sleeping - how to find why? | I can't wake up my Android DNS M83g tab from sleeping for several weeks. It freezes totally - pressing power button cause nothing to appear on screen, only holding it pressed for 10-20 sec helps to turn device off and then boot up from start. I can find nothing in logs using catlog since it shows only this time boot logs. Is there any known reason of the problem or could someone give me an advice to localize it (other then remove all recently installed/updated applications one by one and Factory data reset)? |
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