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How can I reinstall android 4.2 after having updated to 4.4?
I just updated my nexus4 to kitkat 4.4. Play services seems to drain the battery. Thus I would like to move back to 4.2. Is it possible? And how can I do it? Thank you.
57616
Disable downloading system updates by default in Android
Yesterday got a notification on Nexus 4 saying system update available "Kit kat (Android 4.4)" Have waited for the download to complete but showed a message "Verfication failed" and "Check Now" button at the button. Clicked "Check Now" button and it started the download again, it happened a couple of times and really...
57617
How do I show my Android device screen on my PC with no lag (at 30fps)
Device: Galaxy Note 3 N900W8 I need a solution that would let me show my phones screen on my PC at a high framerate. I tried VNC. It could not find a display method. I tried some random apps that work with USB debugging. No dice. Any suggestions. HDMI is not a option because then I would need to purchase a capture card...
57610
How do I format and reinstall the original Android OS on Galaxy S4
I have a problem where my phone freezes at the startup screen while it's showing the Samsung logo. I tried factory reset but still no good. Note that my phone is successfully rooted.
57612
Viber location incorrect
I have a problem with Viber Location Finder. My GF travelled from Rome to Milano today and when she writes me from Milano, its shows that she is still in Rome at the old loacation. I know for a fact that she really is in Milano. What can seh do to correct this? Thanks
57619
Message when rotating the screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus,recently I found the following message when the orientation of the screen changes in my Logcat: When I try and rotate the screen from landscape to portrait or vice versa on my phone when the camera preview is active,it displays the following message in the Logcat: Error whil...
52137
How do I hide "Show Sample Cards" in Google Now?
It's been months, I really don't need samples anymore. Is there any way to completely hide the link? I've checked all the settings and cannot find anything.
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insufficient memory internal but i have Sd card and it still says that
When I upgrade an Android application from Google Play, it gets downloaded, then the upgrade stops with the message “Error: Insufficient storage available.”But a have a 16Gb sd card soi want to download the Sdcard but it only put it on internal memory I get really mad because i cant download the Apps that i want with a...
60006
How do I refund a purchase made through Google Play?
When I purchase an item from Google Play, I get the following message; ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/20ofB.png) This message seems to indicate that I can somehow get a refund for my purchase by performing an action on my device within a specified time frame. What exactly is this message imply...
60004
How can I load a Video Player App on my Nook Color without google play?
My son's nook color is incompatible with google play, and the default video player app wont play local video files I've uploaded to his nook's harddrive via usb-cable. How can I download a new video player app to his nook 'without' google play? I am using software version 1.4.3 and am _not_ interested in solutions that...
36448
Kindle Fire HD 7" runs very slowly after rooting
I recently rooted my Kindle Fire HD and it now runs very slowly. It was mentioned in the rooting instructions I was following that this would happen during the rooting process. I am wondering if this is a permanent consequence of rooting or if it is fixable. If it is something I can fix could you tell me how. Thanks fo...
11121
Bricked? Evo 4G while trying to Unroot
I am an idiot, first and foremost. I was running an older version of CM7 and just bought an Evo 3D. I decided to sell my Evo 4G online, and went to unroot it. I ran the original software RUU (1.06.651.4) on the phone, (because I am dumb and didn't think things through) and now it is semi-bricked. Symptoms: The phone tu...
36441
Unable to locate play store after flashing my android phone to CM7
I flashed my Samsung Galaxy I5510 with CM7. Everything was fine until I found that the Play Store was missing in the app drawer. I am unable to find it anywhere on the device. I even tried installing an apk for Play Store but that didn't work. Any help would be appreciated.
36446
How can I successfully run this script on a emulated terminal on Android?
## Background I am trying to install Ubuntu onto my Acer Iconia A500 using VNC and this application called **Complete Linux Installer**. My tablet is rooted and I have found several sources saying they have achieved this on their tablet. It is Ubuntu 12.04, but since this is about doing this on the Android OS, it is of...
21926
Sync only one contact group
I am using Samsung Galaxy ACE with Android 2.3. Since I have too many email contacts in google I do not want to sync everything to my phone and consume the precious phone memory. Also syncing so many contacts will make them slow, tough I would not even ever call them
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Samsung Note 3 Phone - Clicking camera button fails to take picture
Frequently, I see x1.0 in the middle of my camera preview screen, to the left of a small white box. I'd like to know what exactly that means, but it seems like when it is there, I cannot take a picture. Absolutely nothing happens when I click the camera button. I have taken lots of photos with the phone, but sometimes ...
15717
Is there an official Android "Google" ROM?
So I have an old unlocked phone and I'd like to load up my own OS. I've seen some mods out there. CyanogenMod seems to be the most popular. However, I was curious if I could just install a pure untouched version of the OS -- as distributed by Google. I seem to remember being able to download a clean compiled version of...
6803
Problem installing Google Chrome to Phone
I installed Google Chrome to Phone via AppBrain. AppBrain displays the app as installed (both the website, and my AppBrain app). When I click 'open', I get "This app is not executable". When I click 'uninstall', I get 'The application was not found in the list of installed applications.' I indeed do not see it in the l...
9747
Google map (and VZ Navigator) rotates in wrong direction
When I use Google Navigation or VZ Navigator on a Droid Incredible 2 it is supposed to align the map to the direction I am pointing the phone. But when I turn around the map rotates in the wrong direction. It seems to work fine in Compass applications but not in Google Maps or VZ Navigator and not with other augmented ...
32837
Calendar widget showing the wrong event dates
Am I the only one experiencing this? The calendar widget is showing the correct day but the event shown next to it is in 2 days and it shows for tomorrow. Perfect example (see attached image): today is 2 November 2012 and daylight savings time in on 4 November 2012; yet it says it will occur tomorrow. My phone specific...
24154
How can I download the latest ringtones?
How can I download the latest ringtones?
24152
How to add link2sd to cyanogenmod custom_backup_list.txt?
I'm using link2sd installed on `/data` Every time I update the CyanogenMod rom I need to recreate the scripts and reboot to recover all the applications that are on the ext3 partition. ¿Can I edit the `/etc/custom_backup_list.txt` file to preserve the link2sd scripts?
33678
How can I run a sequence of applications or actions on certain triggers on Android?
Is there is free application or some trick to run sequence of applications on android? For example I want to start the following sequence: **Wi-Fi --> Tor --> Browser**
37318
WiFi is disabled when I enable WiFi Direct
I have a Sony Ericsson Arc S, running on Android 4.0.4 I rooted my cellphone and added `android.hardware.wifi.direct.xml` in `/system/etc/permissions/`. I can see the WiFi Direct option in my `Settings`. When I enable WiFi Direct, it shows that WiFi Direct is opened, but the WiFi is disabled. If I enable WiFi, my WiFi ...
37313
Autocorrect is not working for Huawei Ascend G600 (U8950N)
I just bought a new Huawei (running Ice Cream Sandwich). When I use the keyboard (both the Android and Huawei IME), the photo does not recognise any common words in English, and so it underlines them all as errors. It recognises the names from my contacts, but not the main dictionary. I could, over time, add the whole ...
37310
Can't connect android emulator to look at local sites and services
I'm trying to use an Android emulator to use services running on my local machine. I have a site running under IIS which in my host file looks like this: 127.0.0.1 www.local.company.co.uk I have several sites running under Apache Tomcat. My host file for Tomcat related sites: 127....
30329
How does compass calibration work?
I am wondering how compass calibration works / why e.g. drawing an 8 or rotating the phone to all 3 axis works (or at least shall work) - I mean I would understand the calibration process, if an application would say me: Point to north, then press that button down there, but you can start at basically zero knowledge fo...
30320
Get Source Code from an .apk file?
Having an .apk file, is there any way I can get its source code?
59920
How do I disable the "app has been given root permissions" toast message?
I have installed an app which needs root. Whenever the root manager gives it root permissions, it makes a toast popup that says "[app] has been given root permissions". My problem is that it shows this popup every time the app is used or opened. This is annoying. How can I disable this toast notification so I don't see...
59922
Android sd/android/0bb question
So I am trying to move an app to my micro card, specifically I am told to move it to the android folder on that card and then install it from there. So, I copied the android file from the tablet to the micro card, then tried to install the application. It did not work, and I am curious as to what I am doing wrong. Acco...
68356
How to update HTC One X (AT&T) without the SIM?
## I tried clicking 'software update' http://1drv.ms/1fJ5B3h _(short video showing steps I've done)_ http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/news/ > Navigate to the Home screen then tap All apps > Settings > About > Software > Information and locate the Software version. If your Software number is less > than 5.18....
67362
PGP keys on Android
How do I set up a PGP key on my Samsung Android 4.1.1 tablet? No idea what I'm doing so please give step by step simplistic instructions
67360
Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
I'm continuing my quest on turning an Android device into a WiFi sniffer (see Nexus 7: Can I set its WiFi to monitor/promiscous mode? If so, how? ) I found an unused Galaxy Tab 3 (model SM-T210R) so I'd like to try that one. First step, rooting it, right? Well... it turns out to be a was more difficult task than I imag...
67366
How can I disconnect a phone from Google's data backup service?
Right now, I have two phones - my now-old Galaxy Nexus and my new Galaxy S5. I want to keep my Galaxy Nexus around as a Chromecast controller and (via wi-fi) streaming media device. As such, I want to remove apps that aren't useful to me for this purpose without affecting my Google backups that helped me set up my S5 q...
60358
How can I compile an Android APK from source?
There are a couple of tutorials or even questions here about creating an application for Android. But I was wondering, if I just want to compile an application from the available source on Github, I'm not going to develop anything, do I need to install the Android SDK, Eclipse with ADT plugin, and the SDK tools and pla...
18074
Android Market: Comments not consistent
I've noticed that for each app i see different comments if i'm going from the web version or mobile version of the market althought I click "Read All User Reviews" on both. Have you also noticed this? What is the reason?! App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vodafone.mCare Web Version: http://d.pr/WJz5 (Logge...
34152
Sync video playback position between iPad & Android video players
If I watch a video file on an iPad, I would like to continue watching the same video on an Android device from where I left off on the iPad **without** doing the manual work of remembering the position on the iPad and then fast forwarding on the Android to that position. Any suggestions to automate this? Same video pla...
34154
Auto-rotate only for youtube videos, disabled otherwise
I find auto-rotate really annoying so I generally have it turned off. Unfortunately, when I'm playing a youtube video, it's equally annoying when I try to tilt the screen and then remember I have it turned off :) I would like a way to have auto-rotate working as usual when a youtube video is playing, otherwise disabled...
34157
Yakjuxw to Yakju/Takju, will it corrupt or destroy my Galaxy Nexus yakjuxw?
My galaxy nexus is of yakjuxw variant. Will it not destroy my phone if I change it to takju or yakju version? I'm just aware that doing so will delete user files/settings.
73478
Issue module camera Galaxy S5?
**I get this issue after doing the latest update ** I get this bug front camera by `*#0*#` ![i get this bug front camera by *#0*#](http://i.stack.imgur.com/wX2PM.png)
35207
Import data from ColorNote app?
I have lost my Android phone but I have backup of my SD-card on which I have backup of my ColorNote app. How can I get all my notes from that backup? NOTE: I am using iPhone now so don't have a Android device for now.
35206
Samsung Galaxy S3 not booting up, just shows ”Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” black screen
This morning I woke up to my Samsung Galaxy S3 which just “hung” during the start-up screen with the white text “Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” on a black background. It never comes to the “Enter Pincode” screen. It worked without a problem when I went to sleep last night. As far as I know it should not update the softwar...
73474
When rooting android device, what is changed in device?
**Not a Duplicate Claim** If you are tempted to flag this as a duplicate of questions like "How to root my android phone?" or "What can I do with a rooted android device?", then please take the time to read my question carefully. My question is not about those topics. **Question** Out of couriosity, what is changed ins...
23274
Opening PDF drawings with comments
On some of my PDF drawings the Engineers review stamp block is covering a portion of the drawing. I am using Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 -7.0 with ice cream to view this drawing. I did not have any issues viewing the same drawing with the same "Engineers approval" stamp on my Windows 7 desktop. Can someone tell me if there is...
23276
How can I make my Lenovo ThinkPad tablet charge up faster?
It takes a very long time (half a day) to charge up with a USB 2.0 charger plugged in the wall outlet.
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How do I restore my rooted Motorola Droid back to completely stock and unrooted?
I'm thinking about unrooting and going back to completely stock, vanilla Android on my Droid. How can I do this?
23279
How to re-edit /system file to reboot phone?
How does one re-set or edit the /system/build.prop, when changes kept it from booting up again? Rooted Optimus.
36410
Galaxy S with Cyanogenmod 10 (stable): File Manager needs root permission to access the external SD card
I have an SGS with CM10 installed. The file manager and Apollo, both of which come with CM10 by default, are having issues reading the SD card. File Manager needs SU permissions to see it. Apollo just crashes when I try to open a file from it. Other File Manager apps have no issue. My PC sees both internal and external...
36416
g-mail app: download without an attachment
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. I use GMail, and I am using the GMail app on this phone. Is there a way to have emails downloaded to my phone _without_ the attachments? So when I open the email I have the option to download the attachment, if I chose to? If not: is there another email client/app you would recommend?
43866
Xperia V touchscreen doesn't respond
I ordered this brand new xperia V a few days ago and recieved it today. everything's working fine (the power key, volume buttons) the phone starts up good but the phone doesn't respond to touch inputs. I've talked to the vendor and they asked me to send it to them for replacement but i really don't want to wait another...
43865
Where do APN come from?
When running a fresh ROM, the APN settings are defined by the SIM card inserted, downloaded from the network via some handshake protocol or are they predefined in the rom for each network ?
6786
incoming call ring volume ( sound - silent - vibrate )
I used to be able to change the incoming call ring volume from **sound** to **silent** to **vibrate** using the volume buttons. Today I went to Sound settings and unticked "Audible touch tones" and since that I cannot use the silence mode. Only volume or vibrate is available. any idea how to make it back to **sound <->...
6788
Use the USB cable as an audio interface when the phone is plugged in
Whenever I'm at my desk, my phone is plugged into my PC and I use both my phone's (internal) headphones and my PC's (external) headphones. The reason is that I use my phone for podcasts and my PC for everything else. Is there a way (an app) to make the USB cable behave as an audio interface? So my PC would see an extra...
55586
Jelly Bean (4.1.2) Support for Proxy Auto-Configuration PAC Files?
I'm managing Samsung Galaxy Note I & IIs running Android 4.1.2 and would like to direct network/browser traffic to a URL filtering service through a proxy server. Can someone confirm (with supporting reference material please) or deny (with supporting reference material please) that Jelly Bean (specifically Android v4....
51600
How can I fix Google Speech Recotnition misbehaving: When it starts SR it freezes
**Symptoms** If I launch Google Now it seems OK (I can scroll the list of Cards, etc.) but if speak "google" it does not start voice recognition and it freezes (can't scroll the 'cards' down, etc.) or simply exits. If I manually touch the mic, it sometimes works but usually it just exits without doing anything. Google ...
65879
How to flash correctly Acid Audio Engine 8.2 for all Galaxy Devices?
I removed dsp manager and wiped cache (someone wrote it wipes dalvik too) and dalvik anyway and mounted system and rest parttitions then fladshed it.Rebooted and sound is at least 3x quieter than before. please tell is this script still necessary? Ive tried to do it but aaengine file isnt anywhere on my device: ...
65844
How to prevent android from auto-sync'ing gmail contacts and photos etc
I just got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and when I go into my settings then add an account and add a gmail account, it gives me an option to choose what I want to sync. I unchecked 'photos' and 'contacts' and everything else except for 'gmail' but it still auto sync'ed my photos and contacts (and my apps and app data, even ...
81987
How Google Wear install app from Google Play
Hello guys I got to know that When you try to install any android mobile app which also have `android wear` app then Google Play automatically push the build to android wear device. I am not sure whether is it right or wrong. Please help how this flow works. Do we have Gmail app in Android wear as like android phone ha...
81986
Installing Facebook apk on emulator via cmd never ends up
I tried installing facebook.apk on emulator via cmd line, but that process never ends up, nor the apk is installed. Here is cmd i'm using adb -s emulator-5566 install facebook.apk The process starts, my emulator is running and i get these output on screen with a loading cursor which never ends up ...
81985
AFwall+: Why does the Kernel need an internet connection all the time?
Since I started using AFWall+ (a firewall based on iptables) on Android, I was wondering why the Linux kernel tries to connect to the internet all the time? Allthough blocking the kernel I didn't recognize any disadvantages or issues. A short answer is given here on the FAQs page of AFWall+. It says that the kernel doe...
42807
Camera app crashing on Nexus i9250 Android 4.2.1
I just bought a i9250 Nexus, and the system proposed to upgrade to newer version 4.2.1 (it is not a rooted phone. It is an unblocked UK phone) I played with the new phone and after a couple of days I did upgrade it. Now the camera is not working. When I try to use the camera, it calls the application and before I can s...
42805
How can I "Share To" a network folder from my photo gallery?
I have an HTC Thunderbolt running Ice Cream Sandwich If I open up my photo gallery and tap on a picture, the "Share" option appears. Clicking on this gives me some options, such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive, etc. I recently setup a shared folder with my Netgear ReadyShare router that uses Samba. I am able to us...
42804
Android will not open PDF files from notification bar
I have Samsung galaxy s3 and i recently got system update to 4.1.2 Before update there was no problems with visiting a website, downloading a pdf file and opening it from notification bar. Now after update it says it cannot open this type of files but adobe reader or polaris office still works if i open file from file ...
42801
Home screen icon for terminal program?
I'm using terminal-ide http://code.google.com/p/terminal-ide/ which is basically a terminal for android with all sorts of utilities. One is able to create bash scripts for example. Is there a way to create an icon on the home screen that will launch one of these scripts?
42809
Galaxy S3 Mini Internet problems
I can't connect my Galaxy S3 mini in the internet even though it was already connected in the wifi. Its my first time to use a samsung phone and Im havinng a hard time coping in it.
38514
Micro SDHC card won't mount on Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS
My new Class 4 PNY 16GB Micro SDHC card won't mount on my Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS 32GB Extended storage Froyo (2.20) Tablet. This is the second new card I returned, and still won't mount. When I press the `Mount SD` option, it says `Memory Device Safe To Remove`. I should also note that the `Format SD Card` option is not ...
38329
Can I install an app directly to my SD card?
I'm trying to install a large application (EA games' Scrabble free), but I have insufficient space on my phone, so I can't complete the installation. I have plenty of space on my SD card though, but I don't see any option to install the app directly there without passing through the phone. What can I do about this?
73285
"Not enough free space"
So I won a Sony Xperia M and I bought a 2gb sd card for it, I just put it in the phone and would like to download a 1,34 gb app. Then it says there is not enoug memory. How can i fix this? Sorry for mistskes, Im from Belgium
70121
Moto G cropped wi-fi icon at notification panel
In my Moto G (KitKat 4.4) when switching to Hebrew, the wi-fi icon gets cropped. After I switch back to English the wi-fi icon is intact again. Any ideas? ![](http://www.4shared.com/download/DOlUOTVqce/DSC05552.JPG?lgfp=3000) ![](http://www.4shared.com/download/m-ZzkOk5ce/DSC05551.JPG?lgfp=3000)
25446
Screen keeps black after official upate for Samsung Galaxy S3
A few days ago, the phone got an OTA update (build number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF6). After that the phone got unusable: Once the screen goes out, I cannot wake up the device anymore. The only exception is when it's connected to my laptop, then I can wake it up any time. I already tried resetting it to factory defaults, but ...
36209
Do widgets run if not on current home screen?
I have the EA daily deals widget installed on my second home screen. The widget is basically a rotating banner of deals in the Play store. Since it is constantly rotating the displayed banner I assume that it is draining more battery than a static widget (it also doesn't have any options for rotation or network updates...
44254
How do I get the tablet gmail client to allow me to swipe to archive like the phone client
I have a HTC One V and a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 - in the One V, I can archive a message by swiping it. On the galaxy tab, I need to select the message, and hit the swipe button. The phone runs android 4.01, and the tablet runs 4.1 Is there any way I can get the tablet gmail client to behave like the phone gmail client?
44256
Create Playlist Folders
I have a huge library of music (nearly 3,000 songs) as it is like that I have lots of folders and playlists inside btw I'm using iTunes. Anyway I want to sync my playlist folders with my S3 and I want to see those foldes in my S3. Thanks in advance…
36160
Send and receive text messages on computer using galaxy s2
I could use Nokia PC suite to receive and send SMS messages on my computer. But I could not find this feature in Samsung Kies. How can I send and receive text messages on a PC using my Galaxy SII?
33532
What is a good way to approach a developer about supporting my device?
The Google Play Store on my new Asus Nexus 7 does not list the application I want. When I visit the Play Store web site I see the applications listed, and I am told they are not compatible with my Nexus 7. As a user, what is the best way to approach an application developer about implementing support for my device? I d...
33536
How to record and replay macros in Android?
Is there a way to record macros and replay them? I want to record real touchscreen and keyboard presses I make when I'm using an app, and be able to "replay" them later to repeat the same actions. Something like iMacro, but for Android instead of Firefox.
33535
Import SIM card contacts not working? (HTC One X)
I have a new HTC One X. After storing all my contacts from my previous dumb- phone onto the SIM card, I tried to import them on the new smart-phone. (People->Menu->Import/eexport->Import from SIM) It says "No contacts on your SIM card". But I can see them there if I put it back in my old phone. I don't think they are s...
18714
How can I prevent hyphens causing text input to break in the Android Browser?
I have a Verizon Motorola Droid Pro (Android 2.3.3), and a persistent aggravation with the browser application. Whenever typing in an input field and using a dash `-` that is adjacent to its preceding character, the next character I type is placed _before_ the dash, and then the cursor placed before the dash. That is, ...
71743
Has my android tablet died?
For the Past two weeks my Chinese android tablet had been causing a lot of problems. The apps kept crashing and device had to be restarted over and over again. So I did a factory reset, and it worked perfectly for a day or two. But then again app started to crash, and now when I would restart my tab. it would not start...
71740
GT-I9000 keeps rebooting after a rooting attempt
My phone (Samsung GT-I9000 android , version 2.3.6, kernel JVI) after doing the *2767#3855 factory format method couldn't detect my SIM card, I tried many times, with other SIM card of this operator (Free) and it couldn't work, the default operator is SFR for this phone. I thought it was good to try to root it, This ro...
33538
Android SDK Can't Find android.bat?
I just downloaded the Android SDK (primarily for the purpose of running SDK Manager to install the Google USB drivers to connect a device), but the SDK Manager fails to run. I get the following error: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qi47L.png) I can confirm, however, that there is an `android.b...
71747
ADB "screenrecord" not working when executed form device
I recently found out about the `screenrecord` feature of `ADB` on Android since API19. If I try and execute this from Android Terminal Emulator on my device, I get the response from the device I would expect (identical to what I get on my CMD window when executing from Windows) but the file it creates does not work. Th...
18713
Turn off Wi-Fi Power Saving?
Is there a way to turn off wi-fi power saving mode on Android, i.e. have the wi-fi radio stay on at all times? I'd rather have a stable, low-latency wi-fi connection and slightly less battery life than a flaky wi-fi connection and longer battery life. In other words I'd like to enable constant active mode for my wi-fi....
41570
Compile JellyBean's Keyboard for ICS Rom
I tried creating an Image with a JellyBean's LatinIME.apk, replacing ICS's LatinIME.apk, in system apps folder of ICS ROM, but it crashed. But when I put it in `preInstalledApk` folder, it got compiled and ran successfully. But it needs to be selected from "Language and Input" in Settings and also both the keyboards ha...
17830
Is there a way to update the Flash player for Google-TV on Logitech Revue?
I've noticed any apps that use the Flash player via the browser to play video just fail with a flash error. For example, trying to play a video via Amazon Video On Demand (via the installed App, which just launches the browser on Amazon's web site) results in "The following plug-in has crashed: Shockwave Flash" Some Fl...
17831
Is there an alternative DLNA player for Logitech Revue under Google-TV?
The Logitech Media Player included with the Logitech review is problematic - occasionally pausing causes it to stop or jump from video playback to music, etc. I am not seeing any alternative DLNA players in the Android Market that run under Google-TV. Are there any others out there that I am missing? Running Honeycomb ...
17832
Symlink: operation not permitted
After installing a custom ROM on my Galaxy s i9000, the external_sd symlink is broken. So, I wanted to get this symlink back. I used the following code in Terminal Emulator (yes i am rooted with SuperUser): su (superuser asked for rights, allowed) cd ./mnt/sdcard ln -s ./mnt/emmc external_sd But I got a "Operation not ...
17836
reduce memory usage of "Internet" and "contacts"
The DiskUsage app shows 14,8MB data used for "Internet" and 11,5MB used for contacts. Is there a way to reduce memory usage? I know I can delete Internet data using the general app settings but I fear this will also delete all saved passwords and I'd like to avoid that. As for the contacts: In the global account settin...
29808
S3 headphone jack not working properly
My Galaxy S3 doesn't play music through an AUX cable, but it works with the headphones that came with it. What could be causing this, and how can I fix it?
29801
Watch my local tv on my Android device
I have a somewhat fancy tv that supports an external wi-fi module. If you connect that to the tv, you'll be able to stream media from a pc or other compatible device. At which point I thought, is there a way to consume that stream with an Android device? I have searched google play, there's a fair amount of tv apps tha...
29803
Nexus 7 as a remote home controller
I have a Nexus 7 and I find it really useful for everyday use. I would like to improve it as a remote controller for my apartment, like: * play music (the mp3 files are stored on the computer, N7 is only a remote controller that shows the playlist and has the controls) * play videos (I have seen that this seems to ...
29806
Motorola Droid 2 screen is dead
My Motorola Droid 2 phone screen is dead, but the back light is still on. It turns on and off, and I can hear the start up tones when it turns on as well. But just the screen is completely dead. Is there any way to fix this?
29807
Disable GO SMS Pro weekly nag messages
About once a week, GO SMS Pro "receives" (I don't know if it comes from somewhere or if it's written into the application) a nag message from "c10000@go.chat" along the lines of: > Most of users loves GO SMS Pro because of themes. Thinking of cool & stylish > messaging experience? Try out another bestseller: ColorGlass...
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What does the message: 550 Invalid name or chroot violation mean?
I am trying to establih an Ftp connection between my Archos tablet and my Galaxy phone. I am using the swiFTP server program on my Archos. I am able to connect to the Archos from the phone using an TPP client but when I try to copy any file Ireceive the message '550 Invaid name or chroot violation'. Can anyone explain ...
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Change default application for handling headset controls
I have a HTC Desire HD running stock 2.2 When using the HTC supplied headphones, the play/pause/nav controls only work with Meridian. I don't remember explicitly setting it up as such, although I may have missed it. I'd like to be able to use them with BeyondPod instead, as I'm about 10x more likely to be listening to ...
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Can I replace the OS of a Samsung Galaxy S?
I was attracted by the hardware specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S. However, I don't like the default TouchWiz skin developed by Samsung. I'd prefer to use the native Android UI, as in the Nexus S and similar devices. Is it possible for me to perform "self installation" of the stock Android OS, after I bought the S...
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Is it possible to have Android only alert me when specific email accounts have new mail?
I have Froyo 2.2 on my HT-03A "Magic" phone. Currently, I am in the process of consolidating all my email accounts into my Gmail account, so that I can access them anywhere. I want to be able to not only access them on my phone, but also through the Gmail interface at any computer I use. However, one or two of my accou...
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How can I change root grants for app
I'v just temporary root my phone. And here is the question: how can I change app grants for root access, if I already press allow, with "remember" checked? And also I want to know is this screen(that appears when some app what access to root user) build-in android OS or this is third part app?
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Improve Android Emulator Performance on Windows 7 x64
I'm running Eclipse Helios on Windows 7 x64. I have a Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz with 4.0 GB which I think should be enough, since I've never have any performance problems with other developing tools. When I run my first app on the Android Emulator (both 2.3.3 and 3.0) it took at least 5 minutes to load the OS and at first it ...
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Enforcing no synchronization with Google
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Can I use the Google Market without syncing other Google data? Hello, I'd like to setup a personal calendar with Funambol's syncing application. My goal is to never let my calendar items go on Google servers, for privacy reasons. But I do have Google Calendar application (from a stock ROM...