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How can I reduce the length and intensity of SMS notification vibrations?
After upgrading my Galaxy GT-i9000 to Gingerbread, the vibration when receiving an SMS is unbelievably long and hard. Before the upgrade (2.1?), the vibration was two short vibrations. How can I customize the vibrations, or get the "normal" vibration? This long vibration is not pleasant. P.S. The vibration intensity co...
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Acer Iconia Bricked with reboot loop after root attempt
I attempted to root my Acer Iconia B1-A71 tablet and ended up bricking it because of not installing the partition fix apk (Bad tutorial). The tablet is currently in a reboot loop and I've tried so many things to no avail. If I boot it in to recovery mode and select "Install update from ADB" it starts adb communication,...
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How is a Nexus device "provisioned" when you buy it from Google?
I noticed during checkout for the Nexus 4 that you are given the option to have it provisioned: > When purchasing a Nexus device from Google Play, you'll notice a **'Link > this device to my Google account'** checkbox appear in your cart just prior > to checkout. When you link a Nexus device to your Google account, we'...
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Rooting Xperia tipo
I've unlocked my bootloader. After all the set-up, I tried to root my Tipo using Bin4ry Root's package. It didn't work; it gave me an error like `permission denied (are you root?)`. Later, it said "successful", but it's not rooted. I want to root it because Apex Launcher has an option that allows you to use the device'...
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Re-installed Play Store doesn't work
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360, running on Gingerbread 2.3.6. I accidentally uninstalled the Google Play Store. I re-installed it and I am able to search for applications on the Play Store, but I'm not able to download them. It shows that Google Play Store (com.process.vending) has stopped working. Once the ...
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bash - How can I check if a computer exists on my network WITHOUT IP (i.e. by device name only)?
I would like my phone to execute certain shell scripts via Tasker if my phone is on the same wifi network as my laptop. My initial idea is to edit the `/etc/hosts` file, but this wouldn't work since neither device is constrained to be on only one wifi network. A much more costly idea would be to just ping every possibl...
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How to write Pinyin using default keyboard languages?
I need to be able to make one of the tone marks in Pinyin, specifically the one that looks like a little U over the vowels. (example: ǎ ) I have tested various languages, but can't find one to add that allows me to do this accent on all vowels (a, e, i, o, u) on my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Is there a way to do this?
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galaxy S I9000 kies connection problem
October 2012 Latest version of Kies and latest drivers downloaded Phone connects to Kies begins display of contents and then Kies suddenly shuts down. It used to work OK. I also tried different USB ports on the PC. I want to back up the phone. I forgot to say I am using 2.3.5 Gingerbread.xxjvt I do realise I can copy m...
30421
Why is one of my WiFi networks not visible after connecting to the other one?
I've got two access points / WiFi networks at my home and there is a strange behavior with my Android 4.0 phone (SGS2): after my phone connects to one network or the other (whichever is currently stronger), the other network becomes invisible. It cannot be found in this list of currently available networks in the syste...
30422
WPA/WPA2 with my Nexus 7
I have this weird problem with my Nexus 7: When the WiFi network on the home router (AirTies) is set to WPA/WPA2 it is always stuck in the "login" phase and never actually connects to the network. The network icon shows that it continuously connects and disconnects. Now if I switch the network to WPA2 only, the Nexus 7...
30427
Why doesn't Chrome recognize mobile Blogger templates on the Nexus 7?
I use Chrome on a Nexus S and a Nexus 7, both with Jelly Bean 4.1.1. When I visit Blogger blogs that use mobile-optimized templates provided by Blogger, Chrome on the phone correctly displays the mobile version of the site, while on the Nexus 7 it apparently doesn't recognize the mobile option and displays the desktop ...
68770
Why is quiet mode not abiding by the scheduled times?
Ever since my phone upgraded itself to Android 4.4.2 a couple of weeks ago, it has trouble turning quiet mode on or off at the set times. I have it set for quiet between 10 pm and 8 am, and the indicator by the "Schedule Settings" is blue indicating that the setting is on, and the moon icon with the timer remains in th...
33882
can't seem to get rid of applications even after formating/restocking/flashing. help?
I have a galaxy tab p1000 I have been trying to upgrade it for 3 days straight now with many tutorials from 2.2 froyo to anything newer but i keep coming back to square one - my old applications keep appearing after flashing/wiping. It looks like there is some protection on the partitions that doesn't allow me to chang...
72888
I flashed Cyanogenmod to my Galaxy S3, got the stock ROM after restarting
I used the Cyanogenmod installer on my phone and PC, everything went fine, and at the end received a success message. After restarting however, I was back at the stock ROM, though with all of my data and settings deleted. What did I do wrong? The device is rooted. I have ClockworkMod working.
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How can I monitor and visualize the current resource usage (CPU, Memory, etc.) caused by the running Apps?
I am looking for typical per app/process resource usage information (CPU, Memory, etc.). This information is often useful to find and identify misbehaving apps. **How can I monitor and visualize the current resource usage (CPU, Memory, etc.) caused by the running Apps?**
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Can i use the Hotspot feature with a USB network connection on my HTC One V?
I have a HTC One V which runs the default HTC supplied android 4.0, I have not rooted it (and I shouldn't need to for this. I occasionally come across situations where I've got a dialup (or non GSM mobile internet) or other non wireless network and wireless would be _really_ useful. Can I connect my phone to a computer...
27835
Why does rooting the Android voids it's warranty?
Why does rooting the Android voids it's warranty? Why is it so bad, I guess that rooting would be like opening my program folder and editing some files, is this wrong?
72882
Android tablet I2C Read Errors
i've a brand new Ramos i9 tablet and have big issues with the touchscreen and charging. I've rooted it, and before i send it in for repair, i'm trying to debug the issue (in hope it's only software). If the tablet is fully charged, the touchscreen and battery information is working fine. But after a discharge to 50% le...
72883
How do I reset a WOO tablet MODEL NO: PAD705?
I know you can reset an android tablet by pressing the volume button and the power button at the same time. Problem is this model doesn't have a volume button and the tablet is stuck on the android greeting screen so I can't even get into the homescreen. I don't have a pc either so I can't do it that way. I was just wo...
72886
Using over 2gb sd card space for link2sd apps
i have a rooted S3 mini, android version 4.1.2, link2sd free edition installed. S3 mini doesn't support moving apps to SD so I have to use Link2SD. I have 4 GB sd and I have followed the instructions in this video to partition it. Today, I have bought a 64 GB SD card to replace the 4 GB sd card that I have. At about th...
71500
Delete a specific web page from history in Firefox Aurora for Android?
Is there a way to delete a specific site visited from the browsing history without needing to clear it completely?
71503
How do I use SD directiory
Hoe do I change to SD directory in a music or video app, I have a Galaxy 10.1 and would like to use videos on my SD card, I cannot directory
1259
Can I override the default DNS settings on an HTC Evo without root access?
Is there any way to override the Sprint DNS server(s) used by default on the 3G connection of an HTC Evo running Froyo without root access? The reason I want to do this is because some sites are able to resolve when I'm using OpenDNS or Google DNS while connected via WiFi at home, but when I'm on 3G, the same sites com...
71508
How do I set which aplication to open unknown files?
I have installed OwnCloud and in there (and many other aps too) every time I try to open some files, that have no known Ending, they are always opened with the GPG-app called "APG" which is not what I want. How do I change the applications to "open with" for unknown filetypes?
58184
Writing to /dev/log/main from command line
It is possible to write encoded messages into `/dev/log/main` and then see them in the `adb logcat` output. The command should be executable through adb from the host PC. Ideally, it should look like: adb shell ... my log message Is there some way to encode the logs without installing anything? So fa...
30284
Connecting Google Nexus 7 to Linux
Has someone been able to connect Google Nexus 7 to Linux. I'm using Linux Ubuntu 12.04? I've already installed mtp-tools and mtpfs but still cannot get it right. Can someone help?
15105
Samsung kies upgrade stopped in the middle. Now what?
I was doing the samsung kies upgrade and it stopped in the middle. Now my phone only shows "icon of phone > yellow warning sign > computer" no matter what I do. Any suggestions? I have tried taking battery out, etc.
15100
How can I log the start and stop connection with known WI-FI networks
At the end of a week , I would like to see a log for **each connection with a (known) WI-FI network** I made with my Galaxy phone. I automatically connect to different networks. It would be nice to see the **time of start/end connection** for those networks I am connected to. This would give me an indication for hours ...
30283
Problems connecting to IMAP email account on 3G/4G
Ever since I got the JRO03O OTA from Verizon on my Galaxy Nexus, I've been having problems retrieving email over a 3G/4G connection. After the sync times out (I assume it times out, because it takes awhile to give up) I get the message "Couldn't connect to server." When I'm on a WiFi network, email retrieves without pr...
77902
Are there release notes for Lenovo Yoga OTA updates?
I've had a couple of updates of my Yoga 10 HD+ already, but I hate installing things blindly. I searched Lenovo's web site, but couldn't find any kind of information about what's in the OTA upgrades. The System Upgrade screen just says the upgrade will 'fix bugs and increase device stability'. Is there somewhere that L...
77906
Preventing certain WAKELOCKS (NlpCollectorWakeLock, NlpWakeLock) with shell? (e.g. pm command)
As some of you might aware of, the notorious 'NlpCollectorWakeLock' and 'NlpWakeLock' are often the cause of considerable battery drain. I personally make some custom ROMs, and would like to automatically disable these without any app, but by a simple shell script. I tried disabling some activities by `pm` command, but...
77905
Backup data in recovery mode of LG
In the program `LG PC Suite` I used the option to recover upgrade errors. Now the phone (LG E975) is in `Recovery mode`. There are no options it only shows the following message: > Using this mode, service center can back up and recover your data. Press and > hold the POWER key more than 8 seconds to reboot and continu...
39566
How do I restore a previous firmware version to my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2?
I recently let my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet do a system update to Jelly Bean. I despise Jelly Bean and want to restore back to the factory ROM - Ice Cream Sandwich. How do I restore it back? _I already did the factory data reset but that has nothing to do with the system update._
77908
Boot problem,no image on boot, but still receive calls! How to fix?
I've had a problem with my android, i installed an corrupt bootanimation.zip, making the boot impossible. After tons of reinstalls and wipes, something happened: My phone shows "android" when turning it on. After that, a black screen appears and stays forever. So, i've got an friend phone and called my number. my smart...
39565
Is there an app or setting available to increase video recording duration?
My question is similar, but not identical to this one. Essentially I'd like to record videos of unlimited length on my android device(s) - that prior question seems to deal with a technical limitation: max filesize for FAT32. My issue is with an arbitrary limitation: the GNex uses EXT4 so max filesize isn't a reason to...
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Can back up / restore for a hard reset on Galaxy Note be done using Samsung Kies?
My Galaxy Note seems to have gone pretty sluggish and i guess one option is to hard reset / format my phone. I have been browsing this forum and now know how to do the reset and that it is very important to back up the data safely. My specific questions are: 1. Can the backup / restore function of KIES do the trick? ...
18085
How can I root my Nexus S?
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my Nexus S, and I am looking at ways to finish rooting it. Every reference I find seems to be written assuming non- Google hardware, but the Nexus S is supposed to be open.
78107
Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535, rooted, won't switch over to T-Mobile
Recently, I changed carriers from Verizon to T-Mobile. However, when I inserted my T-Mobile SIM card into my phone and rebooted, the status is always "Searching for Service" (not just for data, NOTHING works). I've looked on Android forums and they all have instructions for turning the SCH-I535 into a world phone, but ...
78105
gmail won't sync to my phone
For some reason Gmail won't sync to my phone. When i signed in with an account settings-->accounts-->google i entered my email address. Then I unselected everything for sync but the Gmail because Gmail is the only Google product I want synced on my phone. The problem is when i send a test email to my account through an...
34057
Sharing via bluetooth disappeared?
I don't know when it actually went missing since I haven't had a use for bluetooth transfers lately. But when I recently tried to share an image to a friend via bluetooth, I found that the option wasn't there anymore. How do I retrieve it and what could have caused it to disappeare in the first place? This is on ICS 4....
34052
Can I Call simultaneously from Skype from my device and pc?
I have installed Skype on both my device and my PC. Is it possible to call or accept call from both.For example I want to talk from my phone and at the same time watch the same video call from my PC.
35905
Google Maps not showing actual location
Google Maps is not showing my actual location. It shows me as being nearby (almost a kilometer away). What can the problem?
35906
Why is my new Galaxy S3 ICS transposing numbers when I type them?
Whether using Swype or entering digits one at a time, when I enter numbers, I have to tap the end of the text entry field before entering the next digit. Otherwise, it will move the insertion point one number to the left. This is frustrating with passwords, where I can't see the numbers being entered. This is also happ...
35907
Will using my phone whilst charging make it charge slower?
Just the question in the title. If I have my phone plugged in and charging, will it take any longer to get up to 100% charge if I'm using it or will this make no difference? (I'm using a galaxy nexus)
47224
What is the name of the GUI Android uses/has used?
Like the GUI controlling home sreen and app icons, etc. How or what is this called that renders thia?
47221
Re-route all audio from tablet to PC-Speakers
My setup is the following: I have a PC and a tablet (Nexus 7), and only one sound system (2.1, 3.5mm input). My goal is to play both sounds coming from my PC and from my Nexus 7 whilst it is in the (official) docking station through the speaker-system hooked up to my PC. I've looked for a way to merge the two incoming ...
47222
Is there a way to override notifications that don't let me dismiss them?
I have a Galaxy Nexus that's running 4.2.2. Certain apps, like Words with Friends, occasionally send spammy notifications for trying out a different game or something like that. They won't dismiss when I press the dismiss all button, and I can't manually swipe to remove them. I have to actually press the notification w...
47223
Do manufacturers write the drivers for their new Android runned devices?
You notice Samsung Galaxy S4 is different than MetroPCS Z500. Does the manufactuer update the drivers depending on the hardware their Android OS is tweaked. For, I.e., different support drivers. This question doesn't concern policy, but the software Android runs on different running platforms with different hardware. F...
44333
adb restore time
I want to use the `adb restore` . I use `adb restore` to restore a backup. But my problem after some delay if i don't click ok, the mechanism restore stops. I want my restore do not stop. And if possible it starts automatically and it does not expect a validation for me. used adb back up to get my backup.ab. Then i use...
57221
Preventing duplicate Facebook Messenger notifications
I am generally on my laptop talking with people on facebook, and only turn on my wifi/data when I am out with my phone. Whenever I do so, I get a flood of messages marked as new on my phone through Messenger. Every conversation I have had that my phone did not see is marked as new. This is frustrating, as I want to be ...
4775
How can I open an HTML file I have copied from PC to SD Card of Phone?
How can I open an HTML file I have copied from PC to SD Card of Phone? I've tried opening it with the default application which is HTML Viewer but I get a "Web page not available" system page. The URL that the browser shows is: `content://com.android.htmlfileprovider/mnt/sdcard/Documents/To%20Read.html?text/html` ...
4772
how to take a screen shot and send it via MMS?
can I somehow take a screen shot of a google maps in a `easy way` and then send it via MMS? * * * HTC Desire on 2.1 (not rooted)
77010
Javascript print buttons on webpage do nothing
My Android tablet can print from chrome options menu and other print buttons built into apps. It won't print from javascript buttons on websites such as Amazon, Interlink etc. E.g. http://javascript.about.com/library/blprint.htm Any ideas? I regularly need to print shipping labels which currently is the only thing my t...
19759
How to transfer file to internal usb storage on Samsung Note?
I am trying to install a p12 certificate on my Samsung Note. From what I've read, this can be accomplished with: menu->settings->Location and Security->Install from USB Storage (or SDCard storage, depending on the phone). So, how do I transfer a file to the USB storage?
19758
How to remove leftover files after an application download?
I don't have a lot of space on my phone (an HTC Aria). When I download an app from the market, I usually move it to SD immediately, but I've noticed that the "Internal space" amount doesn't change for a little while. I'm assuming that before installing the apk, it keeps a copy of it in a location on the internal drive,...
19755
Is a PIN lock screen inherently more or less secure than an app lock program?
The two ways I see to secure an Android phone is through a PIN lock screen or through an app lock program (Password is too inconvenient and pattern is insecure for various reasons). The lock screen has the advantage of keeping someone from the phone altogether, but an app lock program can allow me to use basic function...
54370
ADB_SERVICES error on catlog errno = 5 I/O error
I'm using catlog to find error for an issue. Although that issue did not reappear , I see a constant Error `ADB_SERVICES ERROR: fd = 13, n = -1, errno = 5 (I/O error).` Sorry quite new to all this , not sure what should be done or Is it something I need to ignore? few logs just before that error. `InputReader A...
17611
Motorola Milestone is constantly firing touch events
Starting this morning, when I turn on my Motorola Milestones screen, it starts to constantly press random positions on the screen (starting applications, etc.) which makes it nearly impossible to use the phone. Most of the clicks are along the right side of the screen. It started while I was reading an email. Looks to ...
33691
Why does unlocking the bootloader wipe phone?
I understand that unlocking the bootloader will wipe my Android phone, but have been looking around for why. Seems to be by design, but what is the reasoning for that design? Is it some security concern, some obscure technical reason, or just for lulz? I'm looking for something solid to chew on here, something more tha...
17616
HTC Droid Incredible 2 Imei Location
what is the location of imei number for android 2.3.3 ? my phone blacked out after I factory resetted my phone. And need to restore my imei back on my htc droid incredible 2
13502
Disable force close vibrations
I am developing some applications for Android and I'm getting some errors and force closes. This is rather annoying, although not as much as annoying as the loud vibrations the phone does (a long vibration and 3 quick ones). This is very unpleasant for me and for my workmates. I've set Sound >> Vibrate to "Never", but ...
13505
Do all current Android versions require rooting for bluetooth tethering (PAN)?
Looking at apps like "Wireless Tether for Root Users" and "tether Blu", and questions like "Are there any Android phones that allow Bluetooth PAN off the shelf?" it seems that Android would require rooting for providing Bluetooth tethering (PAN). However another app "PdaNet 3.02" boasts that it _"supports both USB Teth...
13506
My HTC Android Touch is creating problems some times
All of a sudden with out touching the screen my phone works on its own like moving between screens. If I touch on one option it may navigate to some other. It happens very rarely, but it's impacting my ability to use the phone. Can any one suggest a solution?
50721
Downgrade Nexus 4 from Android 4.3 to 4.2.2
I updated my Nexus 4 to Android 4.3. I don't like it, so I want to return to version 4.2.2. How do I go back to a previous version?
24237
ES File Explorer suddenly not able to view root?
My tablet is rooted, and all the "root" features on ES File Explorer are on. It's just that for some reason, after I do a search, the root files suddenly (and mysteriously) fail to show up, and then I have to disable the "root" features on ES File Explorer and re-enable them in order to see the root files again. And th...
20709
Samsung Galaxy S 2 - Recovery mode
I am trying to install an application to my Galaxy S 2 using the "apply update from sdcard" option from the recovery mode (the script in the update.zip is written to do that). The problem I am facing is that when I choose that option, I can't see my external sdcard (where update.zip resides). Anyone can help with that ...
32419
How to create Language Pack/Dictionary for Keybard auto correct
Is there a way to create new language pack for android? I would like to use my local language words, but i wouldnt want to add them in the 'English' pack, because they are words/phrases in my country and it would make my english pack messy.
20702
Why does the Yahoo Mail application for Android only show message snippets in search results?
When I do a search in the Yahoo Mail application and then open one of the search results, instead of seeing the entire message I only see a message snippet. Is there a way to view the entire original email message?
20703
instant upload of camera pictures into Google picasaweb without Google+ app?
Is there any option to have instant upload of camera pictures into Google picasaweb without the Google+ app? I have an HTC Chacha 2.3.5 which runs short of memory (even when moving apps to SD), and I can't be bothered of having Google+ installed, but would like to keep the instant upload of camera pictures into Picasa....
20704
Manually Sync Outlook 2010 contacts/calendar only from Windows PC to Android cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) via USB cord only
How do I manually Sync Outlook 2010 contacts and calendar only from Windows PC to Android cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) via USB cord only. I do NOT want to use any kind of web based product, i.e. Google, nor pay 3rd party software program to do this, unless I have to. I don’t want automatic syncing; I just want cont...
79003
Galaxy S2 turns itself instantly off and keeps making a "pop" noise every ~0.6 seconds while off
The noises are as loud as tapping fingernails on table.Even though phone is off only removing battery stops the noises. why is this and where does the noise come from? **UPDATE:** Now it happened again but the popping was heard from my earphones.I don't know why this issues is happening more often than ever
20706
non-wipe non-unlock root for Android 2.3.3
I have a Nexus S running Android 2.3.3. IIRC on old android version such as this there were non-wipe non-unlock methods to obtain root anyway, however I wasn't able to find them right now. Can this be done?
79044
Nexus 7 (2013) cannot wipe data/factory reset
I'm trying to factory reset nexus 7. But smth went wrong (see screenshots). * Why all this errors can occur? * What can I do to bring my tablet to live? * Could it be hardware issue? Recovery mode ![Recovery mode](http://i.stack.imgur.com/s3TDc.png) wipe data/factory reset ![wipe data/factory reset](http://i.stac...
79022
Erase commands aren't working in fastboot
On my Google Nexus 7 (2013) aren't working any erase commands. When I try to execute some of commands: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache ... it hangs on and nothing happens. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ab1oD.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JKZkt.png)...
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GPS Battery Drain -- LocationManagerService
EDIT 3: Someone pointed me in the right direction on another forum. There was a bug with HD Widgets that rolled out yesterday. HD Widgets Bug As of yesterday I am getting a 35%/hour battery drain. I have not installed any new apps that would have caused this, this literally came out of nowhere. I noticed my phone was g...
79006
Samsung duos remove and re-insert battery makes battery life sudden drop
I have a samsung duos i9082 without root. the battery life drop 10% - 50% when remove and reinsert the battery. So my question is. is this a battery problem or devices or software? Does replace a new battery fix this issue? **update question** The first drop is remove and re-insert battery. The second drop is from 15% ...
7221
How come some apps won't download from Market?
I have a rather odd thing happening to three apps in the Market, all free. I tried to install Google Maps and Angry Birds Seasons from the market, but the downloads or installations failed and now I can't download them at all. They both show up under My Apps but rather than the Update or Installed statuses that all oth...
10343
Is it possible to prevent unintentional re-dialling from Call History?
I often unintentionally tap an item in the Call History list and that starts to re-dial the caller. I usually intended to tap the icon to view the duration of the call, but it is all too easy to tap the name or number instead. Is there anyway of changing that behaviour so that it doesn’t automatically re- dial the call...
10341
What can I do with an Nexus One with a broken LCD?
I've managed to acquire a Google Nexus One, that had an unfortunate encounter with a car door. The screen still accepts touch input, but the LCD itself is broken - no display at all. What is something "cool" I can do with it? My main concern is, is it possible to root it and get a remote shell without being able to see...
10340
Does the Asus Transformer have any USB ports?
Does the Asus Transformer have any USB ports? I know that the available keyboard dock has 2 USB ports, but does the tablet itself have any?
59582
HTC Sense keeps asking for Facebook permission
Every time I run the Facebook app on my HTC One, HTC Sense keeps asking for permission![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DX4RG.jpg) Click Next and the screen disappears. Nothing seems to happen. Log out and log in again, then the same screen always appears. What is the solution for this problem? I...
13196
Can I link between android devices
> **Possible Duplicate:** > 2.1 as a secure access point? I use huawei 8600 phone android 2.1 to use internet for cdma 800 evdo network. I want to use glaxy tab 7" for internet using with wifi linking together.
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What codecs does the 2.3-Gingerbread Internet calling (SIP) use?
I am looking at the internet calling options in 2.3-Gingerbread. Does anyone know what codecs this dialer uses? Can the codecs be configured?
6243
Homescreen is blank on 2.2 Droid
I have a Motorola Droid on Verizon, and a lot of times when I unlock it, my homescreen will be blank; no icons, no widgets. Nothing in my app tray, either. I have to wait for about a minute for everything to load before I can launch anything (unless the app I just used was one of the 6 most recent, in which case I can ...
6246
HTC Desire has trouble to establish connection via Wifi
I have a HTC Desire running Froyo (2.2). When I get home, the desire takes a long time before it establishes a connection with my Wifi broadband. Sometimes restarting the router works, other times switching to "Airplane" mode and then enabling Wifi and then disabling "Airplane" mode makes the connection. I have a Netco...
14992
Text App that supports Keyboard shortcuts
I'm a writer and i've just gotten a keyboard for my asus transformer (3.2 Honeycomb). However the included polaris office doesn't do keyboard shortcuts like CRTL i (for italics). Anyone know of any text editing app that supports these? It would be great if it suported docx files but any text editor would do.
14993
Connecting Huawei Comet via USB -- shows as CDFS?
I'm trying to install a custom ringtone to my Huawei Comet, and when I connect it to my computer via USB it shows me a drive named "Mobile Partner" that is CDFS and has 0 MB free of 6.59 MB (not the 2GB MicroSD card I have installed). Do i have to use a separate SD card adaptor to plug it into my computer? Or how do I ...
14994
launch application by name in android phone
How can I launch some android application by name on android device? Like in Linux, I pressed alt+f2 and typed name of application. May be it is some alternate launcher.
829
Best software to enable speech-to-text on HTC Desire
One of the notable features missing from the HTC desire that is found on the Nexus one is the speech to text. I am using google voice search and am impressed therefore what is the best software (free or paid) to enable the dictation of emails and text messages.
45333
View Google Books in Android mobiles?
Is it possible to see Sample Preview or Full Google Books, in Android devices? Do we have an app for that? I have `Android 4.2` in my _Micromax Ninja A89_. Small parts of all books are viewable in Google Books, they call it "(Sample) Preview", I want to be able to see this preview in Android, even if I am not able to d...
825
What is /system/bin/mediaserver on Android, and why is it pegging the CPU?
I noticed that my Motorola Droid, running rooted 2.2 Froyo, has been acting sluggish sometimes. I fired up the terminal emulator, and ran `top`, and noticed that `/system/bin/mediaserver` is using around 90% of my CPU. What does this program do? Is it safe to kill it? How can I prevent it from slowing down my phone in ...
821
How can I change the voice used for the Navigation app on Android?
I love the Navigation app on Android. The voice it uses is fine, but I'd like a little variety. I'd settle for it using the British voice that's available on the phone. However, I've changed the `Text-to-speech` setting on the phone for language to British, but it hasn't changed the voice used by Navigation. There is n...
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Android Music Player is not detecting Music files
I copied music files from my computer to my Galaxy Nexus phone, using the command `adb push Music /sdcard/Music/`, and the stock Android music player is not detecting these files (while others do). I'm able to view these files in my Android file manager application, but when I mount my phone as an MTP device, the music...
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My Moto 4G is caching everything. Is it a normal behavior?
I bought a Moto 4G few days ago and I feel like it has a strange behaviour. My problem is that the phone is not handling multitasking as I would expect it to. Some examples: * I use Chrome as web browser. Each time I switch between tabs, the tabs are refreshed. So if I am writing something in a form and need to check...
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How do I get dictionary suggestions while typing?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > How to enable real text prediction for android / stock keyboard on LG > optimus one? I'm using android version 2.2.2 and the default keyboard (at least it appears as 'Android keyboard' in the configuration menu). I have suggestions enabled, but I only get autocomplete suggestions for my c...
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RTSP player for Android
I'm curios if there is any RTSP Player for android which allows specify port for I guess A/V communication. My situation: I want to stream over my RTSP Proxy, but there is a restrictive company FW, but for our purposes there are few port in DMZ, but I couldn't find any android RTSP player which allows specify these...
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Gesture typing on multiple languages?
I recently played with my friend's Nexus 7 and tried the gesture typing. And I'm surprised it only works on user's locale keyboard. It lacks Ukrainian dictionary too :( , but that's another question. It works only on Russian keyboard. Dictionaries for all English variants are present, I even tried all three English key...
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HTC Desire C screen on while charging
My new HTC Desire C screen does not turn off while charging. It is running ICS (Android version 4.0.3, HTC Sense version 4.0). I have went into Settings > Developer Tools > Stay Awake (OFF). It doesn't work. Screen timeout is set to 30 seconds. I also downloaded and installed Extended Controls, but when I try to add th...
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Music Player Not Displaying Songs?
I am using a T-Mobile G2 running Android 2.3 and recently had to replace the phone with another as the old one was bad. I then launched the stock music player with my SD Card inserted and I viewing `"All Songs"` I noticed I was missing songs. I went to the Artist and could find the missing songs. What I am confused abo...
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How do I enable call waiting notification when I am calling another person?
When I used my previous phone, when I am calling someone, I used to get a notification if the party that I am calling is in another call and I am waiting. I usually don't like to disturb people when they are in another call so I promptly hang up. But I've noticed that my **HTC Desire S** does not tell me that informati...