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Flash boot.img without using fastboot USB
So I've recently rooted my phone and tried a ROM or two. I find it really handy that you can use TWRP recovery to install another ROM from the SD card, you don't need to have it connected to a PC. However, on my device (HTC One S) I need to flash a different boot.img file for every ROM as well, so I still need to hook ...
36260
Transferring pdfs from computer to android
When trying to transfer pdfs from computer to Galaxy Note II, Samsung Kies reports 'No App to read file'. I have several pdf readers including adobe for android and downloads direct to Note 2 work fine.
36262
Does the Bluetooth/Google Now "Initializing" bug exist on Razr Maxx HD?
There is a pretty severe, widespread Android Jellybean bug that causes Google Now voice search to not work over bluetooth audio (it gets stuck saying "Initializing"). I've personally dealt with this on a Galaxy S3 and a Galaxy Note 2, both running 4.1.1. I'm curious whether the Razr Maxx HD has this bug - is there any ...
25461
Samsung Galaxy Ace - HID Bluetooth Keyboard Connection?
I'm a newly arrived escapee from the iPhone Empire - I just got a Galaxy Ace and it seems better in all respects except one very important one for me... I used to use my iPhone to write / take notes etc, using an I-connex Bluetooth keyboard. But it looks like my Ace won't allow this keyboard to connect - it says it doe...
4470
Is there a way to see what application is performing a sync?
Sometimes you see the **sync symbol** appearing in the message bar at the top of the screen (mine being a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo). At that time, most of the times, the screen freezes. So I was wondering : is there an application / widget that **shows which application is performing a sync** operation at the mom...
4472
Why does my Android 2.2 powered Samsung Galaxy I5510 receive duplicated messages (SMS)?
I own a brand new Samsung Galaxy I5510 (Android 2.2). Everything works fine and I really like the device. ## My problem is: ~~Every time~~ _Some times_ I receive a message from a phone number that is not in my contact list, the phone continues receiving it every few hours. ## Facts I pointed out: * The time between t...
4474
How can I find the nearest ATM in India?
There are some applications that can find and locate ATMs but those I tried are not for India or for Indian banks. Is there an app that supports this for India?
74920
K-9 Mail: Search in Message
I use K-9 Mail for Android. Recently I tried to search for text in a (rather long) email, but could not find any possibility to do so. Long-pressing the menu button results in a search field, which returns a list of messages containing the search phrase. I would like to search for text inside of one particular message....
42282
Play Store not downloading app without wifi
I have just bought Samsung Galaxy Grand phone featuring android jelly bean. I am trying to download some app using my mobile data. But, it doesn't download application, while I am not connected to wi-fi network. It downloads apps while I am connected to wi-fi without any issue. Can anybody suggest me, what setting is r...
41250
enabling WCDMA on galaxy s2 I9100
We have 2 WCDMA networks here in IRAQ but SGS2 I9100 cannot find any of them even when I'm choosing WCDMA mode from network operators, while it works fine with GSM. Why?
36192
Samsung Galaxy S II won't start
I shut down my phone last night like I always do. I went to start it up the next morning and it wouldn't boot. I knew the battery was at least half charged but I put it on the charger anyway. I didn't get the screen I usually do when I put the phone on the charger while it is shut down. I took out and replaced the batt...
36193
Record android screen Droid Razr
I've been trying to connect my Droid Razr running 4.0.4 to record its screen, but have had no luck. I've tried VNC server, Tight VNC, and just tried the android adk using the adb or monitor tools, and nothing. I did list devices in adb, checked see devices in android debug monitor, and noticed that my device was not th...
24775
Forwarding text messages from an android phone to a TCP port of a PC
We are going to have an online poll using SMS in an upcoming ceremony. We also want to show the result of the poll on a large screen using a video projector. The idea that I have is to use an android phone to receive text messages and forward them to a PC using a TCP/IP connection. If the message is forwarded to the PC...
1029
power consumption by application?
Since cellphone application software requires extra power for processing. Is there any application software that indicate power consumption by particular application?
22022
How to download photos (of others) from Instagram?
By _download_ , I mean saving to SD card for later use. I have already explored the app for this option, but without luck. :( I think, there must be a way to trap from cache. If you've screenshot based suggestion, please don't answer...
18243
How can I root the Galaxy Tab 10.1?
How can I root the Samsung GT-P7510? I've tried z4root and many others, but they all seem to support Android 3.1 and not 3.2. I gather 3.2 is specifically designed to eliminate the exploit that z4root and others depend on.
18878
Change language ICS spell correction (red dotted line)
I've upgraded my i9000 to Android 4.0 using CM9. I've found a major annoyance though. I've enabled spell-checking on my phone (the fancy one, with the red, dotted lines), but it appears to be available only in English, and 4 other languages. See this image: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/de9VV...
33018
Will a higher class SD card reduce the risk of crashing my Galaxy Ace?
I was using my class 4 32GB SD card in my Samsung Galaxy Ace quite happily until I filled it up to a certain point (which point, exactly I'm afraid I can't find out and don't know). Once the SD card reached a certain percentage of its capacity (Somewhere in the >20GB used area) it started going into the "Sleep of death...
75158
Galaxy S2, Hangouts app deletes incoming text messages
Incoming SMS messages tend to get deleted immediately on my Galaxy S2. The original messages app does not cause any issues, but if I turn on hangouts it goes nits. Edit: were talking about an unrooted galaxy s2 with the latest Samsung firmware. If I disable hangout sms feature everything is fine. Funny thing there was ...
22034
Can I receive calls of cell phone number with a tablet?
I have an Android tablet without telephony capabilities. I can put in a SIM card. When somebody calls my SIM card number (mobile number), can I receive this call? What application do I need?
40610
"cannot write file in SD card" when taking a screenshot
I have an Optimus Black. When I try to take a screenshot, it makes a noise. Then, it says `cannot write file in SD card`. How do I fix that?
40616
How can I send service commands from my Nexus 7?
I have a Nexus 7 3G and I often need to send network service commands (e.g., to use top-up codes or to activate/de-activate data-plans), but can't find a way to do it from the tablet. Instead I'm forced to take the SIM card out of the Nexus and put it into a mobile phone temporarily. Is there a way to do this directly ...
40617
Is there a way to adjust the memory allocation to increase the allocation for apps?
I have an Mi Traveler Android model 10R2 tablet and I am continuously getting a "memory low" message. I have added a SD card and moved some apps to the card, but still get the same messages. In checking the storage area, it shows the allocation of memory as follows: * Total space 3.09GB * Apps 84.95MB * Download...
40618
Whenever I try to download an app, it keeps wanting to download it to my old Android phone
I bought a used Coolpad, but like new. Whenever I try to download an app, be it an old one already installed on old phone or a new, never before loaded one, it keeps wanting to send data to old phone, an LG Admire. In the box, looking for device compatibility, only the old phones model number comes up.
40619
How to install a ROM with CWM when /data (and /sdcard) are encrypted and I can't reformat them?
I used to run CyanogenMod 9.1 with device encryption on my Galaxy S3, and decided today that I wanted to try a CM 10 nightly. A problem with device encryption that I didn't know about before is that it's impossible to turn off. ClockworkMod Recovery (5.8.4.3) can't mount the `/data` partition (and, by extension, `/sdca...
571
How to change calendar week start day in Android?
I prefer my week view of my calendar to start on Monday rather than Sunday. I already have my Google Calendar set that way (to which I sync). How can I do the same on my Droid (Android 2.2)?
574
Performance of Android 2.2 vs. earlier versions
One reason that I haven't switched to Android in the past is that it has seemed sluggish when I've tried phones that run it. I see that Google claims performance improvements of 4x to 5x over previous versions, but those numbers are based on benchmarks, not on real-world use. Does anyone have any information about how ...
18299
Which kernel versions does the udev exploit work?
Which kernel versions does the udev exploit work? Upon googling this, I found articles claiming that it works on Android 2.1 and maybe 2.2, but there is no information about the kernel versions.
14739
How to delete a specific file in Android so that it can't be recovered?
From my experience a file deleted from a computer filesystem can often be recovered unless it is overwritten with a special program (that's usually called "shredding"). Is an Android-based HTC smartphone any different? How can a specific file be deleted from such smartphone so that the file can't possibly be recovered?
47969
How do I clone a tablet as an img to flash an identical (but non working) tablet?
I have two identical Noname Chinese A10 based tablets. One works, one doesn't boot and I can't find suitable firmware to flash the non-working one - I've tried several. I'd like to clone the working one as a flashable image to use in Livesuite. Is this possible? If so, how? Thanks in advance.
14736
How reliable is ICS face unlock?
After following a liveblog of the presentation where Google announced Ice Cream Sandwich, one of the more interesting features announced was the ability to unlock your phone with your face. As in, the front facing camera is able to determine if the person in front of the camera is the owner of the phone. ![](http://ima...
14734
Why can't I download apps from the Android Market via my PC?
I was trying to find a free french dictionary for android, and indeed I found many. But I can't download them. The problem is, I don't have access to the internet right now from my cell phone, and what I want to do, is to simply download the application to my computer (where I have access to the internet) and then tran...
38790
Is it possible to install a higher Android version on a phone and have it still running smoothly?
I have an LG Optimus One P500 phone which has an official update limited to Android Gingerbread 2.2.3. But I've heard of people installing ICS custom ROMS on their phone even though officially it is not supported. My phone has the following specifications: CPU: 600MHz RAM: 512MB Current OS: Gingerbread (runs very s...
38791
Copying links off Google Search results directly
I Googled for one document, a PDF file. If I navigate to that link using my device browser, the document starts downloading. However, what I actually want is the actual URL to the document copied to my clipboard, not the Google link which redirects.
38796
Phone interrupted during first charge, battery damage?
Got my new Sony Xperia Go and after draining its initial power, plugged it in to charge. Red light was on, but the battery icon did not show that it was busy charging. So I unplugged it and reconnected. Now the green light is on and the phone shows 100% charged. This is impossible as it was only plugged in for a few se...
38797
Samsung Galaxy Ace keeps updating Samsung app store
I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy Ace and tried to get onto the Samsung application store on the phone. It said that there was an update for the application so I downloaded it and tried to get into the application again. It again came up with the update option and it keeps repeating the process... Please can I have...
13962
How can I convert my music to show up OGG Vorbis tags?
What command with FFmpeg should I use to ensure that all of my metadata (Currently, most of the Artist tags are ignored) and music will play perfectly on Android? (Preferably using Ogg Vorbis!) I'm running the latest stable version of CyanogenMod (7.1) but the majority shows up under "Unknown Artist" on my device, but ...
13964
Can I use the stock SMS/MMS app on an Android tablet without UMTS module?
I just got my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet. It does not have a GSM/UMTS/3G module but there is an SMS/MMS icon. What is the purpose of this app? Does Android allow me to send and receive SMS/MMS over my Wifi Internet connection, or is it just a leftover? I am not interested _in any alternatives_ to the stock app. I am more c...
18122
Why does Google+ Messenger deliver messages with long delays?
Google+ Messenger conversations are supposed to take place in real time. Yet when I use Messenger with the Google+ app for my Nexus S Android 2.3.6 phone via 3G (Vodafone IT), the messages I send or receive from others are often delivered with delays ranging from a few tens of minutes to a few hours. Does Messenger req...
14546
How to start a Google+ Hangout from android/mobile phone?
So Google just released a new version of the Google+ app that has Hangout support. **But how do I start a Hangout on my mobile phone?**
5556
Send/receive or refresh inbox on native email client
Is there such an option for the native email client built into Froyo? For example, I might send myself a document to the phone via email, and it won't come through straight away. Sometimes I need that option to check for new emails. There's no obvious refresh option in the menu.
5552
How does OMS (Open Mobile System) relate to Android?
So I've just read about "OMS" and a bit of googling suggests it's a fork of Android prevalent in China: http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/china-mobiles- ophone-platform-goes-2-0-supports-winmo-api-w/ But it's not quite clear if it is also open source, what the differences to a "standard" Android system are, how to dis...
5559
Acer BeTouch E130 notification bar keyboard
I've bought the Acer BeTouch E130 and updated it to **Android 2.1**. Therefore, I'd like to know if there's a way to trigger the **Top notification bar** from the physical keyboard rather than tapping on it (which works 10 times out of a 100 because of its size, and my finger's size...).
5558
How to set my wallpaper from my Dropbox?
I have copied a bunch of images into my Dropbox on my pc and sync'd them to my phone. Does anyone know how to use these images for wallpapers on my phone? The only way I can think of is that I can use something like Astro to copy the file to my gallery locally on the phone, or to share my dropbox pictures folder on the...
72927
Starting emulator for AVD 'Android_2.2' PANIC: Could not open: Android_2.2
How do I please to make the AVD correctly works ? When I try to start a virtual device, I get the following message : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vATtX.png) How do I to fix that, please?
38244
connecting to a wireless network that uses WPA2 enterprise encryption
I'm trying to connect to a wireless internet I've got the user id and password for. The network uses WPA2 enterprise encryption and Cisco:Leap authentication. How can I connect? On my laptop I do this using a program by ThinkVantage technologies called Access Connections but on the Android built in wireless networks th...
38245
How do you clear .thumbnails folder without hanging Windows Explorer?
Is there a recommended way to clear out the thumbnail data that I have in `DCIM/.thumbnails` folder? It occupies about 50 MB and I want to clear it out but when I press Ctrl+A in Windows Explorer it stops responding. There are maybe 10,000 files in there. Is that enough to cause this problem where Explorer just hangs? ...
37992
Flashing Cyanogenmod9 - Kernel via Odin
EDIT: I think the question is more confusing than helpful. I leave it up simply because something else has been closed as a duplicate to this. My problem was finally solved by flashing a completely fresh stock android. With my Galaxy S i9000 (galaxysmtd), I can only access download and recovery mode after flashing some...
72920
Is it possible to install CyanogenMod for "Samsung GS4" on a "Samsung GS4 Active" device?
As I was desperately waiting for the 4.4 update on my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, I read that Cyanogenmod was available for the Samsung Galaxy S4. My problem is: Is it possible to install the CyanogenMod ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9205) on my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-I9295)? NB: The GT-I9295 is more or less t...
38248
Joining Contacts has no effect (SG3 4.1.1)
I just switched from the SG2 to the SG3. They transferred all my contacts at the store. I now have a lot of duplicate contacts, some of which are Phone contacts and some of which are Google contacts. I am working to clean this up. On my old SG2, joining contacts did what I desired: 2 contacts would become 1 with all of...
72929
How to prevent WhatsApp images and other local pictures folders appearing from Google+ Photos app?
I've enabled auto backup for camera photos except local folders. Although local folders are not uploaded to the cloud, Photos app keeps showing these folders and making a mess. I'd like to have this app clean with only camera photos just like Dropbox's Carousel do.
30099
Installing Google Now on Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535)
I'd like to get Google Now on my (rooted) Verizon Galaxy S3 without flashing Jelly Bean on my phone. Is this possible? Although I'd love to have Jelly Bean, I want to avoid flashing ROMs (and unlocking my bootloader), because I don't want to lose all of my apps and settings every time I do an upgrade. So I'd like to co...
30098
how to run a specific app's action via terminal?
I need to run my android app from a remote computer via SSH, but I'm not a command-line expert, so I would like to know: how to run a **specific action** of an app? (not just open it) Which implies: how to KNOW the exact sintax of possible actions of an app? eg: I want to start a audio-recording app on my phone from my...
29706
Can somebody explain the boot process of an Android device?
From the user's perspective when switch on the phone, I see two boot animations in my LG P500 running CM10. The first animation is from LG and the second animation is from CM10. Then it settles in with a locked screen ready for my input. Can someone knowledgeable (and kind) enough explain the what happens behind the sc...
4865
Locale powersave plugin & Power Control widget
I use Locale app with powersave plugin. 3G is usually switched off except during scheduled syncing to save power. There are occassional situations when I would like to use 3G and I would like switch it on by hand. I would like to use Power Control widget. I have two problem with it. * I can't reenable 3G that powersa...
30090
Custom recovery and Google OTA
Will I receive Google updates for my Galaxy Nexus if I replace stock recovery with CWM (like explained in Why isn't Clockworkmod Recovery “Sticking”)?
30093
Nike+ Running App
So, I've got Nike+ Running on Android, and I would not like for the whole world to see where I'm running. Is it possible to still track distance, calories, speed etc without enabling GPS? Is the built-in accelerometer itself enough?
33487
How to play YouTube or any audio from my desktop Linux and send the audio playback to Android?
I have many music lists and local files which is playing in my Fedora, Ubuntu, ArchLinux, Solaris, FreeBSD. How can I send the playback audio to my Android so that I can hear using my headphone from my smartphone? Where my laptop is actually playing the audio because in Android I can not play the music how Iwanted. How...
47340
how to turn on/off automatic date/time settings
I would like to be able to turn the automatic date time settings on and off from tasker. I don't see a way to do this directly but I can use tasker to issue a shell command. I know I can just use the date command to change the date to some specific date but is there a way to turn the automatic setting off and on from a...
5884
Is there a way for me to run Adb shell as root without typing in 'su'?
Is there a way for me to run Adb shell as root without typing in `su`? I want to be able to have root access without going into the shell.
5889
Poor performance with portable wifi hot spot. Is this normal?
I'm using an HTC Desire HD to create a portable wifi hotspot on a 2G connection (yes, I know, but its all I got sometimes) so I can use my laptop for simple internet based tasks. My 2G connection on the phone seems to max out at about 40kbps (unrelated, but is this normal?). However, the connection is pretty much unusa...
6555
Why can apps access the whole SD card?
Is there a technical reason for why apps that only need their own data are not limited to one folder? I do realise that some apps use other apps' data, but I'd be much more likely to install an app that only asked for permission to store files in one, specific folder.
899
Alarm about Internet usage?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Monitor wifi usage? Is there a way to have an alarm warn me every time I spent another 100MB and telling me the total I've spent on the last billing period to avoid going over my limit and into debt in Android?
15063
set song as alarm tone
How can I set song from my sd card as alarm tone ? i tried to change the tone but I cant figure out how to make the songs from my sd card to show up on the list. I am using samsung galaxy ace with android 2.3.4
71679
Regaining root access after 4.4.3 update
I had rooted my device and hidden the SuperSU app using an app called Apphider which requires root access to function. I applied the Android 4.4.3 OTA update successfully. Now I cannot unhide SuperSU or update it in any way. Upon checking for root using root checker apps, it still showed that the device was rooted. In ...
6558
How can I run a script on boot?
I'm accustomed to running scripts on boot in Linux, but I'm not sure how to do this in Android. I'd like to start my SSH daemon on start, so I'll always be able to connect. How can I run an arbitrary script on Android boot? It'd be preferable to do this outside of Dalvik.
15068
Truecrypt on Android 2.2?
Has Truecrypt been ported over to Android yet? If yes, where can I get it from as I can't seem to find it in the Market unless it's named something different. If no, is anyone developing it? If no again, any reason why no one is developing it?
71671
HTC Sensation XE, Mobile data OFF when GPS ON
When any app on my android device started to read GPS (with GPS icon ON at notification area), my mobile data connection is OFF right away and then ON again after about 10-20 seconds. It happens in every app and that's really annoys me. I've tried to uncheck the "Google's Location Service" at "Location" settings menu, ...
5879
Copying files from web to phone?
Is there a reliable way to move files from the web to my phone? I am with Orange/T-Mobile (Everything Everywhere) and my 3g coverage is really patchy. When we had wifi in the office I used to use Astro to browse a share on my work computer and copy files that way. We have no wifi now. I've also tried using Dropbox, but...
39117
Stock Browser splitting HTTP POST requests into separate TCP segments
I am currently testing different web browsers and devices for compatibility with a web interface that has been developed. We have realized we have an issue with code already in production. The bug is hit because any HTTP POST requests sent from the android browser (on both a Galaxy Nexus (running JB) and a Galaxy Tab (...
16604
Root Nexus One without wiping?
I have a Nexus One running Gingerbread (2.3.6), completely stock and unrooted. I would like to root my phone, and try installing ROMs like Cyanogen. However, as far as I know, the official way to do so, `fastboot oem unlock`, will wipe my phone, causing me to lose all of my data. Is there any good way for me to root my...
16605
Improving performance of HTC Magic
I have installed Cyanogenmod 6.1 and it's OK - better app compatibility, and stable - but it's slow (and USB SD-card mounting doesn't work, but maybe that's an app or something). What can I do to speed this thing up? Ginger Yoshi 1.5 sounded like a good option, but I got errors when I tried to flash it.
74805
X Window with GNURoot
I have installed GNURoot (Fedora flavour) on my Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 10.1 (2014 edition). I am trying to get GUI applications to work (gvim, for starters), but I've been unsuccessful so far. I've tried several X Window apps, but I don't undersand how to connect to their display (all I found were instructions for the...
16603
PIN reset for purchases on Market
I created a PIN for accepting purchases on the Android Market, and I seem to have forgotten it. How can I reset it? It looks as though I can't access User Controls without said PIN. It's not a huge deal, since I can still purchase apps from the website, but it would be good to have that option if I was on the go.
16608
3G Connection Not Working on Samsung Galaxy S2
I have a Galaxy S2 that for some reason does not work when it's connected to a 3G network(or at least I think it's connected, there's a '3G' symbol next to my signal meter). When I say it doesn't work, I mean that I don't have any data connection what-so-ever. No internet, nothing. When my phone is connected with the '...
74808
Is It Safe To Root A Samsung Galaxy S5 (or other applicable Android devices) using Geohot's Towel Root Method?
A little while ago Geohot released a very simple way to root a Samsung Galaxy S5 (which can be applied to other Android devices as well). Is it safe or too good to be true ?
42441
How can I protect my photos from Apps?
Camera saves them on SD, so everything can just upload them wherever it wants. I heard of apps that claim to protect photos within them but the only thing they did is making them hidden from the user with hidden folders, but thats not what I call protection. It also doesnt protect them from apps which dont care about d...
69549
How do you restore app from trash?
Accidently dragged an app into the "trash". How do I restore it to home screen? Do not know how to retrieve the app from trash.
64718
Samsung X-Cover USB Debugging not turning on
I just tried to root a friend's Samsung XCover, first connected it to the PC, windows recognized it and installed some drivers, then I turned on USB Debug and there was no indication it wasn't turning it on, neither the phone showed, nor the PC tried to install some drivers, BUT it was still connected as a media device...
64716
System crash log in Android 4.3 ( cm 10.2 )
My rooted HTC Sensation with android 4.3 has started crashing recently. Is there any crash log where I could find out where is the problem? I'm using not-so-recent nightly version of cyanogen mod 10.2. Anyone knows?
69546
How to connect to a Windows PC through SSH from an Android phone?
I have **connectbot** in my Android Phone (GT-N7000).And how to access a PC through that app ?. I tried to use **putty** to establish ssh in my PC but it didn't work well. Can anyone give my a solution for this problem.
69542
Is the "secret flag" chrome://flags/#max-tiles-for-interest-area a legit trick - OR SCAM?
I've been seeing these "secret flags" for chrome browser on Android posted all over the internet. Are these legitimate tricks, or scams to phish users?
20689
Is there a way to check who is connected to my Galaxy Nexus hotspot
I would like to be able to check who is using my phones hotspot, it was simple on my Droid 2 since the Motorola app much like the one shown in the answer to How do I check who is connecting to my hotspot? however I don't see a version of this screen with the galaxy nexus. Update: Looking for a non-root solution
21176
Long delay for Google Voice prompt if dialed from "Contact" home screen shortcut
I have Google Voice set up to prompt me (whether to dial using GV) every time I make a call (in GV app `Settings -> Making calls -> Ask every time I make a call`.) When I dial via the Phone app, or via "Direct dial" home screen shortcut, the "Google Voice" prompt appears instantaneously. However, if I add a "Contact" s...
21171
Do phones have a power supply?
This is definitely a noob question, I'm not an engineer but as far as my knowledge goes, the power supply on a phone would be its battery. However, my Nexus One stopped turning on recently, the battery charges fine as the LED indicator shows, but when I try to turn it on I get nothing. _This is the result of me taking ...
21172
Force Opera Mini to open links in native browser?
Is there any way to force Opera Mini for Android to open a link to the webpage in a native browser(just like it opens attachment files)?
63725
Need someone to tell me the camera preview and picture resolutions in Samsung Galaxy S4
I need to know the camera preview and picture resolutions that the Samsung Galaxy S4/S4 Zoom (SM-C101) supports for it's rear camera. I'm building an application that does real time image processing on the frames received from the camera. By default, the highest resolution is set which makes the processing very slow. S...
69098
S-Planner stopped problem in Samsung Galaxy S3
I bought my Galaxy S3 two months ago. After updating it, I found an error in the S-Planner app. When I swap back to the past month, the S-Planner stops and shows a message: `Unfortunately, S-Planner stopped.` How can I fix this?
69097
Notification Symbol meaning in Jellybean
Can anyone tell what's this icon (one with small T) to the left of battery bar. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/XDntV.jpg) Using Sony Xperia P with Android 4.1.2 . Is it any application based?
46920
How to Install Android OS on mobile
I bought Android phone called **KUBAO** (Chinese phones model) Its says that it has Android Version 4.1.1 But its in Chinese Language in menu & when I change it to English language then its shows some items only in English version. Now I need to install fresh Android copy on my mobile. [ I mean like format PC and insta...
49750
Samsung GT-s6312 USB issue connecting to USB
My samsung GT-s6312 phone does not connect to PC. Even after connecting USB cable, it gives an error to download software.
49757
Why is portable hotspot and tethering not working?
I am trying to use tethering features to connect my laptop to the Internet. On my Samsung Galaxy S3-i9300 device when I enable a portable wi-fi hotspot and connect wirelessly I can connect from my Windows 7 device but not browse the Internet from my laptop. If instead I use USB-tethering I can browse the Internet from ...
46926
Android Folder Hierarchy
On Android's root (/), what is the purpose of each folder? I am wanting to learn the folder hierarchy structure of Android 2.3 and 4.x, if they have different folders in "/".
49755
Androidify does not show correct graphic on my device
Androidify from Google that uses svg-android library, shows broken graphics when running on my low-cost Chinese tablet (Android 4.2.2). Look here: ![Androidify bad graphics](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Bml4L.jpg) Is someone else facing the same issue? How can I fix this?
46928
Why is adb backup with system apps unsafe? (Holo backup)
In holo backup, adb backup with system apps is said to be unsafe. I was and am not sure why it is. But I tried it anyway, and slept then when I woke up in the morning, my computer crashed. So I am wondering what is going on. (I tried other "safe" adb backup methods, and they did not crash my computer :) )
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What exactly is the APN field used for, and why do some providers require it while others don't?
I've switched providers and now have to enter an APN (access point name) in order to use the service. With my older two providers I did not need to do this and it worked out of the box. What is the rationale for requiring APNs to be entered on some cell phones, and exactly what features do they enable? Why do some prov...
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Disable service permanently
I would like to disable some services/apps on the Android. Some run that I do not want to. I do not want to have to stop the service every time I turn off the phone for obvious reasons.
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Some app keeps turning on mobile data
There is some app that turns on mobile data. I turn it off but on sleep or power up it is back on. It is very annoying and potentially costly since I do not have a data plan. (this seems like an intentional way to rip off consumers... off should mean off)
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Cannot add Outgoing COM port for any android device
My problem is that I need to add outgoing com port to my android device (Nexus 4) Windows 8 x64 connected via Bluetooth. This is usually done by using Bluetooth settings on the PC and then from "COM ports" tab yo "Add" -> "Outgoing port". However, when I try to add my device it shows me error "The device you have selec...
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Can apps update without Google account?
Scenario: \- No Google account is attached to the phone \- No apps have been installed beside ones that where already on the phone (even after a factory reset) Questions: \- Is it possible to let the apps update without entering any Google account? \- Can apps update in the background when no Google Account has been en...