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57615 | 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 irritating that it tries to download update from the beginning every time. Now, as not sure what's the problem, want to try updating to kitkat version after a couple of days and want to disable auto-download for now. Is there any way to disable auto-download of system updates or any one else faced this problem? |
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 and a HDMI adapter for my phone. |
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 while configuring rotation 0x80001005 ERROR: failed check:(eError == OMX_ErrorNone) || (eError == OMX_ErrorNoMore) - returning error: 0x80001005 - Error returned from OMX API in ducati What does it mean? |
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. |
60000 | 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 all the memoryPlease Help:D |
60006 | How do I refund a purchase made through Google Play? | When I purchase an item from Google Play, I get the following message;  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 implying I have to do in order to get a refund? How do I refund a purchase made through Google Play? |
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 involve rooting the nook, or rolling back to a previous version of the software. |
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 for the help! Here are the steps I followed: 1. Download Root MANY ANDROID! to your desktop. Extract to your desktop. This package includes updated adb daemons. 2. Download Qemu automated root to your desktop. Extract to your desktop. This package includes updated adb daemons. > NOTE WINDOWS 7 USERS: You need to open a command prompt "as Administrator" > when running the above utility batch files `RunMe.bat` and `RootQemu.bat` \- > otherwise Windows will respond with "Permission Denied". > 3. Root Step 1: Run `RunMe.bat` from _Root MANY ANDROID!_. Choose option 1 > Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer > "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle. Click on Restore. When the program > has completed, the Kindle will Reboot. > 4. Root Step 2: When the Kindle reboots it will react VERY slowly, this is > normal - leave it alone. Immediatly proceed to Step 3. > 5. Root Step 3: Run `RootQemu.bat` from _Qemu automated root_. Follow the > instructions Step-by-Step allowing Windows to re-detect the Kindle between > reboots (about 2 minutes). Let this utility complete to the end. > 6. Root Step 4: Click on `Superuser.apk` under the Apps tab. > |
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 turns on with only a black screen (it is "lit up" but nothing appears on the screen). The phone vibrates once, then the phone plays a sound (a little tune) to indicate it is booting up. The phone plays a sound to indicate a low battery warning. The phone plays a sound to indicate when I connect the USB cable to it. If I try to boot to bootloader by holding Vol- Down when powering up, the black screen appears with no sound and no further action. If I try to re-run the RUU, or run a different RUU, I get a USB Connection Error. I can't run an RUU, I can't flash anything because I have no access to Recovery, etc. Can anyone help fix my stupidity? I shouldn't have rushed into unrooting. Damnit. |
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 off-topic on Ask Ubuntu. ## Script The script I am trying to run is as follows: $ cd /sdcard/ubuntu $ su # sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img This is what it returns: $ cd /sdcard/ubuntu $ su # sh /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img [: not found dirname: not found [[: not found [: not found [: not found [: not found [: not found Checking loop device... [: not found MISSING Creating loop device... /data/data/com.zpwebsites.linuxonandroid/files/bootscript.sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found [: not found FAILED Error: Unable to create loop device! ## Question How am I able to install this correctly? I have `ubuntu.img` and `ubuntu.img.md5` in a folder named `ubuntu` in `/mnt/sdcard` which is the root of the system. What is the `[:` part of `[: not found`? Is it just the script text? |
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 |
78869 | 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 I fall into the above scenario, and it seems like the only thing I can do is to back out and restart the default camera app. |
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 the Android OS. Does Google distribute any binaries like this, and if not, is there someone out there that does? Additionally, is this even worth trying? These days is it necessary for Android to be packaged with special drivers and such for all of the different hardware out there? |
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 list. What should I do to install it? (BTW, I also can't find it on the Google Market) |
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 reality apps. I went to VZ store and saw that other Incredible-2 phone has the same issue, but Thunderbolt and some Samsung phone do not. How can I fix this? |
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 specifics: * HTC Inspire 4G * Android version 2.3.5 * HTC Sense 3.0  Screenshot (click image to enlarge) |
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 Direct changes to disabled. When I run WiFiDirectDemo, it fails when I enable WiFi Direct. Once it reaches `discoverPeers`, `WifiP2pManager.ActionListener` returns 'Discovery Failed : reason Code is 0'. I don't know what happened. Does anybody know how to enable WiFi Direct for my phone? Or is it impossible? Why? |
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 English language to my personalized words list, but I would rather not! Any suggestions for the problem? |
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: 127.0.0.1 internal.localhost.company.com # port:8090 127.0.0.2 external.localhost.company.com # port:8081 127.0.0.3 auth.ws.localhost.company.com # port:8082 127.0.0.8 mysite.localhost.company.com # port:8086 What I have tried so far (in the following steps): adb pull /etc/hosts Edit Android host file: 127.0.0.1 localhost 10.0.2.2 myefc.localhost.efinancialcareers.com adb remount adb push hosts /etc/hosts Then I try to visit myefc.localhost.efinancialcareers.com in the browser and am told webpage not found. I’d at least expect it to go to www.local.company.co.uk. What I would ideally like is to be able to go to any site on my local machine which are specified in the above host file examples. I am on Windows 7 and using Tomcat 6. The emulator I am using is nexus one. |
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 for the app, just by rotating your phone! How is that done? Also, do I need to enter a special calibration mode or can I draw these figures (like the 8) directly in Google Maps? How does Google Maps know that I am not just really moving the phone but want to calibrate the compass? Thanks for any hint! |
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 it anymore? |
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. According to the directions, the app will not work in my standard memory of the tablet. Yes it is a downloaded application. |
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 5.18.502.1, you should proceed with the upgrade. ## I tried updating via 'HTC sync'  * * * This phone belongs to my employer and I was advised agains breaking the warranty. So the recommended / official way of updating software is preferred. I tried inserting another (not AT&T) SIM and it tells me that it is locked. Is that a case that software update doesn't work without the SIM? |
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 imagined... Cyanogenmod doesn't have a version for Galaxy Tab 3. With a bit of apprehension I tried installing this one: http://techbeasts.com/2014/01/19/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy- tab-3-7-0-sm-t210t210r/ but when the Galaxy tries to install the from the .zip, I get: Verifying update package... E:failed to verify whole-file signature E:failed to verify whole-file signature E:signature verification failed Installation aborted. which, according to the comments of that teachbeasts.com page, seems to be a pretty common issue. Has anyone successfully rooted a Galaxy Tab 3? If so, could you point me to the web or resource where you found the method? PS: If you did successfully root it, you still have money in your bank account, right? I'm kind of wary about flashing my device with a _who-knows- from-where_ image... Thank you in advance! |
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 quickly. However, when I go to uncheck the "Back up my data" option on the Backup & reset menu, it says that disabling it will delete all my data from Google's servers. I don't want this, since my S5 should continue to use this service. Is the fact that I have an S5 with this setting enabled sufficient to prevent my backup data from being wiped from Google's servers? If not, how I can unlink my Galaxy Nexus from this service? Or, alternatively, do I need to? The only thing that I'm trying to avoid is unnecessary syncing of apps and settings to a device that I want relatively free of apps. In the event that I'm running on some false assumptions, I want the apps and settings on the S5 to be the ones restored on a new phone or following a reset. I effectively want the apps and settings on the GNex to be ignored as far as other devices are concerned. |
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 platforms? In GNU/Linux you just have to install the build tools and dependency libraries, not an IDE, which is generally for doing the development. How would you proceed in compiling the APK? Not that I want it to be like GNU/Linux, but what are the required tools just for compiling? And do I need to downgrade my Java version to 6 when I'm compiling for Android 4.1.2 (if Java is needed)? Also, there are no build instructions on the source, including a few steps on your answer would be highly appreciated! I am trying to build KeepShare: https://github.com/pfn/keepshare |
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 (Logged with my Google Account) Mobile Version: http://d.pr/ldxN (Logged with other Google Account) Ps: Nevermind the language, it's portuguese, it's an example. **UPDATE:** I've confirmed it has to do with the Google account that you'r logged in. But what are the criteria?! Shouldn't we all see the same?! (at least if we're not the app owner). |
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 player on both devices with sync over the net? I would love to have this feature where I watch the same video between iPad and Android seamlessly and switch between them on demand with no effort. |
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. Is that possible? I would like it all handled automatically, I'm not really interested in apps or widgets where I have to toggle a setting manually. Thanks! p.s.: My phone is a galaxy nexus. |
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*#`  |
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 software on its own, similarly the apps shouldn't update themselves without my confirmation. I have tried to restart it and to take the battery out and put it in again but the result is the same. Any suggestion or advice on how to fix this would be so much appreciated. |
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 inside of an android device when it gets rooted? Is it saved somewhere, like in a config file with `rooted=true` or something like that? I've extensively tried to google for this, but the information I'm looking for seems to be hidden behind all the results for how to root which phone and what fancy things you can do with a rooted phone, so I couldn't find it. Not even a clue. |
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 a solution or if this is an issue with Adobe Reader 10.2.1? |
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. |
506 | 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 memory. Winamp and Play Music have indexed songs from the external SD card and can play them. Any idea where the problem might be? Thank you. |
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 week (maybe more) to use this device Can it be a software related problem? If yes, What should i try? sony update or something else? |
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 <-> silent <-> vibrate** * * * HTC Desire on CM7 |
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 microphone (which would be the phone's audio output), and I could just set my PC's headphones to reproduce whatever is coming in from the phone. This way I could get both audios delivered through the same headphone, instead of having to use two. I realize I could use a regular audio cable with two out's, but I'm trying to reduce the amount of cables running around my desk. :) I'm not sure if I made myself clear. So please complain if I didn't. |
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 v4.1.2) has support for PAC files to configure proxy settings? I've had more then one person state Jelly Bean has "basic PAC support" yet I can't find anything on the subject. The goal would be to autodeploy a PAC file onto the devices. The browsers I want to redirect to the proxy are Internet V4.1.2 (default with version 4.1.2) and Chrome V 25.0.1364.169. Do either or both of these support URL definition of a server based PAC file? ie. Can they use a URL pointer to the PAC config? If PAC file support does exist where does the PAC file need to be installed? How is it typically installed? Can someone point me to documentation that reviews the PAC file support. Thanks for the time and consideration. Its appreciated. |
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 Chrome search (entering search term as text) works fine. Google Speech Recognition freezes similarly in other apps when I choose the Mic from the keyboard (I.e., SR instead of keyboard for text entry) **Update** : _This seems to be a general problem with Speech Recognition. SR isn't working in any other app I tried it with._ **What I've tried:** * Verified that Bluetooth is disabled. * Factory Reset * Cleared all Cache * Updated Google Now * Verified the Settings>Voice>Hotword ("google') detection is enabled. * cleared the App Data (not just the Cache) (for Google Search) * I'm going to try to figure out how to disable the offline Speech Recognition next. **Any other suggestions?** Motorola Droid Razr M, Android 4.1.2 |
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: mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/stl12 /system aaengine |
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 though I told it not to). I then deleted the account and tried again but this time, I didn't check anything at all (not even gmail) and it did not sync anything, which is good. But I want to sync only my mail, so then I went into the settings for my account and checked only the 'sync gmail' box and it synced Everything again (app, app data, contacts, photos).. how do I make it still syncing everything? I just want to sync my inbox. |
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 have ? |
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 adb -s emulator-5566 install facebook.apk 1096 KB/s (40683138 bytes in 36.244s) pkg: /data/local/tmp/facebook.apk _ Now i am pointless what should i do? Thanks |
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 does not communicate directly, it only pass packet information from some applications and something about policy routing based on `fwmark`. What does it mean? What is `fwmark`? Can somebody translate it into simple language for noobs? Is it better to allow the kernel to connect over TCP? |
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 see any image from camera, it says "Unfortunately the GALLERY has stopped" How can I downgrade to previous version? (The phone is not rooted) Or, does anybody knows how to fix it? or anything that I can try to bring the camera back to action? |
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 use the ES File Explorer app to successfully connect to my samba drive and access my folders/files. How do I setup a "Share To" option that will allow me to copy my photos to my shared samba drive? |
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 manager (downloads folder). Is there any solution for this time consuming problem? Or can i downgrade this part of android or maybe whole system? It worked like a charm before **EDIT** i have made some more testings and some pdf files are openingand some are not. The ones that im interested in are located on this website (its volleyball statistics) link to pdf files Is something wrong with these pdf files or is it a android or adobe reader related problem? Has someone successfully downloaded one of these files and opened it from notification bar? Also i have noticed that if i open downloads app (latest downloaded files) it shows as if he cannot determine which app should run the file. But then why it works from file manager or adobe reader itself? |
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 showing up on the Tablet at all. I mean it's not there in grey or anything. Can someone help me? |
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?   |
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 it did not help. Any ideas? Or should I send the phone back? |
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). My question is, are widgets suspended when they are not being displayed i.e. when I am on the first or third home screen? Or, does it depend on the implementation? *Using the stock launcher on Android 4.2. |
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 do not want to send out demanding emails, but I of course want it to be high impact so the developer will actually invest the time to address the unspecified requirements to support my device. (I think it is horrible not knowing why the Play Store refuses me from installing the applications. There should be a better explanation of why.) |
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 stored on my old phone itself, because for each contact it says "Stored to: SIM". Also this (brand new) SIM card is supposed to come pre-loaded with numbers for calling my phone company's customer service, voicemail, etc. so there should be SOMETHING on the SIM. I am very new to Android and smartphones in general. Help? |
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, assuming I'm trying to type `android-browser`: 1. I type `android-` At that moment, the cursor is correctly _after_ the dash. 2. I type `b` The `b` is placed before the dash, and the cursor is now located after the `b`, before the dash. So if I kept typing I would end up with `androidbrowser-` with the cursor still before the dash. This only happens in the Browser application, when I am inserting a dash that is adjacent to its preceding text. So if I were trying to type `android - browser` it would work fine. In order to get around this, I have to type `android-` and then manually move the cursor (although the end location is _exactly where it already is_ at the end of the text!) This happened before the Android system update a few months ago too, and I had hoped that the update would fix it... but, no dice! I've considered that an alternate browser could be a solution, but I'd prefer to stick with the Android browser, I think. |
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 and would only show the android splash screen for hours. Again I had to reset it to get it back working. In the past few days, I had my device set to factory reset about a dozen times. And today, I spent a few hours trying to restart it but It did not. I had all its data cleared to get it to a factory reset while it started but it is not working. Does that indicate that my android device has finally died or m I doing it all wrong. If so, can I save it? The model is X906. |
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 rooting tutorial or or this one, using a version of image corresponding to 2.3.6 and JVI, or (JVU for second one), but after doing it, the phone always keep rebooting, even unconnected, it will boot, show the samsung logo and reboot again and again each 3 seconds. Is there a way to save this situation?  |
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:  I can confirm, however, that there is an `android.bat` in the `tools` folder, which is one folder above the SDK Manager executable. Has anybody run into this before? For reference I'm on Windows 7 64 bit and I downloaded the 64 bit ADT Bundle to try to run this. |
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. The file is always ~3.3kb in size and VLC gives me the error: `VLC can't recognize the input's format: The format of 'file:///C:/Users/Jonny%20Wright/Downloads/videoo.mp4' cannot be detected. Have a look at the log for details.` (I have not checked the VLC log as from what has been happening it seems it is a problem with the recording of the video by the device as when executing from Windows it works fine.) |
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. EDIT: To clarify, I'm talking about the millisecond time scale power saving mode that's part of the wi-fi standard. This is where the radio wakes up on every beacon, not the minute time scale power saving where wi-fi is disabled completely. |
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 have same name. What I want is to install JellyBean's LatinIME.apk during compile time of Image and also be the default input method. I don't mind if its not a system app. And I will change the ICS's LatinIME.apk-Keyboard name from the code, so that user can selected any of them without scratching their heads. |
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 Flash ads for example work, while other Flash games crash too. I hope there is a way to update Flash and fix this. * HoneyComb 3.1.0 * Adobe's Flash Version check shows I have Flash installed. * Flash Player Version: 10.2.163.145 * OS: Linux 2.6.35.14-ge141a01 (32-bit) * Capabilities: GTV 10,2,163,145 (Including Audio, Video & Local Files) Adobe's site says the latest version of Flash for Android is 11.1.111.8 (Android pre-ICS). |
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 3.1.0. |
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 permitted" error. How can i create the symlink now? ROM: Onecosmic's ICS 4.0.3 rc1 |
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 settings (sync) I use only my two Google accounts and weather. I had Facebook sync activated while back, though, and it import a number of contact photos, which are still visible. Any chance to reduce memory usage without removing too much useful data? |
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 that are just shortcuts to some online tv websites. I don't want that, the idea is to watch exactly what I have on my tv, turning my phone into a portable tv. What I imagine is a server box connected to the tv cable that streams it over WiFi, and then there's an app on my phone that consumes the stream. I understand that may involve a combination of software and hardware that would need to be purchased. Happy with that, just can't figure what it would be. Have done my Google homework to no avail. Please advice if there's a solution for that, or whether it's feasible at all. |
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 be possible using vlc), * check the door (It would be great to have a webcam pointing out on my front door that I can check with my N7 and push a button on the app to open the door) * dim/control lights or other devices like tv, dvd player and so on Do any knows any projects that covers even one of my wishlist, or has tips to help me build those things by myself? I know that some of those will require the use of a microcontroller, like arduino. |
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 Theme (Apply > it through menu->theme) It's extremely annoying. I believe I've logged out of GO Chat (though it tends to log itself back in without asking and won't stay disconnected), and have tried going through the app's settings multiple times without finding any way to kill these notifications. They're driving me batty. |
7193 | 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 what this means? |
7190 | 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 a podcast than music. Is there a way to change the default app for these buttons? |
7194 | 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 Samsung Galaxy S? If yes, how? Will I void the warranty of my phone by doing this? |
8028 | 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 accounts are attached to some mailing lists. If I have my Gmail account connect to their POP server, my phone is going to be ringing like Quasimodo with OCD. In other words, constantly. Is there a way I can get my Android phone to sound the email alert notification based on which account is getting the email? |
8020 | 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? |
8024 | 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 didn't even run the HelloAndroid app. Even when I managed to run the application, the performance was unbearable. I've tried various things to improve the performance, but no major improvement is shown. I think I'm missing something. Things I have tried: On AVD Manager 1. Device RAM size to 512. 2. Resolution to 640 x 480. 3. Snapshot enabled. On Project preferences\Android 1. \Launch\ -cpu-delay 0 -no-boot-anim -cache ./cache -avd Android3 Things I can't tried: \- Deploying on a device (don't have any). By the way, I've had the same problem on a MAC Mini 2.66 GHz 2 GB but these settings made the difference. Anyone can give any tips to improve this lame performance?. |
8260 | 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, so not easily uninstallable). From what I understand, Funambol Sync Client synchronizes with a system-wide calendar, the same which is used by Google Calendar client. Will this make my items sync with remote Google Calendar if I launch Google's client (f.e. by mistake)? I still want to use Google account for Market--and only for it. How can I enforce a no-synchronization rule only for calendar items? I think I could remove `/system/app/Calendar.apk` (my phone is rooted), but doesn't Google services synchronize using GTalkService? |
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