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Cannot download anything from Google Play store via mobile data
Open downloads app or download manager. Change the setting of the max size of file you can download using mobile data.
Bluetooth headset in-call volume doesn't change?
Try updating your Jawbone's firmware and see if that fixes it. You can also try installing Jawbone Companion and see if that helps. It doesn't have the OG Droid listed as being compatible when I click on Install on the Google Play site, it has my OG Droid as one of the options so it's worth a shot.
How to Make Light indicate No-VPN connection Active?
Izzy's idea about using Tasker for the task in chat A raw idea (not checked/verified) would be using an automation tool like Tasker and have it shutdown all network interfaces whenever VPN connection "got lost" (of course giving you a "manual backdoor", i.e. if you manually enable networking it shouldn't shut it do...
Display timout resets to 15 seconds occasionally
I suspect that the 'battery saving software' might have caused the issues. Did you experience these issues before installing the app ? There is a couple of ways which might help restore original settings : A factory reset might set it right. Alternatively if you have a backup of your original firmware you might want ...
How can I use Flash Player now that it's no longer supported?
If the Play Store won't play ball, you can download the Flash Player APK from Adobe here. Direct download links: For Android 2.x and 3.x: Flash Player 11.1 for Android 2.x and 3.x (11.1.111.73) For Android 4.0+: Flash Player 11.1 for Android 4.0 (11.1.115.81) Warning: Those versions are pretty old (2013) and are n...
Is it possible to free up phone storage while keeping HTC Sense?
I also have the safe device and had faced the same problem. I have two wonderful solutions: 1) Use link2sd. This app moves your app's apk, lib and dex file to second partition of you SD card. It will leave only the data files in the internal memory. So you can install nearly five times the more apps. I have a blog pos...
Lag fixing using OCLF - could it do any harm?
Basically, it tricks the Android OS by using symbolic links and a large file formatted as ext2, rather than partitioning or formatting your device storage. In this way it's very safe. I've used it several times on several ROMs on my Galaxy S with no problems.
samsung odin twrp recovery
This is assuming you can still boot the phone like normal since your question did not specify if it could or could not boot. boot the phone normally enable USB debugging connect to computer by cable from the computer, run adb reboot recovery phone reboots directly to recovery Done!
How is the internal storage of the Galaxy S III allocated?
Some site disassembling the Galaxy S III states a 16GB flash, seems to be the 16GB version. If that's true, I would imagine the 32GB version has a 32GB flash, that's an internal storage. The tech is MoviNAND that's just work like an MMC card, but it is mounted as the internal storage for Samsung's devices.
Switch OEM Theme between Blue and Gold on Honor 8
After some further research I found that Honor uses Huawei EMUI user interface and it has its own theme switcher app called Theme. It was lost among the apps as they became reordered, easy to get overlooked. After launching the app, go to tab Me, switch to desired OEM or installed theme and confirm.
How do I disable the missed phone call notification light?
it is impossible to change it in setting(you can only completly turn it off or on). But you have some apps for that. For most of them,you need root. But I found this one in link(article about it) for which you do not need it. It is Led Blinker(avaiable in Google Play Store)You have lite and pro version, but lite should...
PC no longer recognizing Android Device
That must be a USB Driver problem. Download the files in here and follow the instructions.
Is there a way to lock an Android device using a keyboard?
You could type in "adb shell input keyevent 26" which in turn will lock your screen For this you need the usb debugging enabled on your phone and adb should be installed in your machine A complete adb installer in 15 seconds for windows can be found here Reference :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2...
Stop from Samsung Galaxy S4 turning on when receiving text message
It looks like having the screen turn on when SMS messages arrive is a stock feature of the Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verzion (possibly applies to other models and carriers as well). I saw threads here and here discussing the problem. There is no setting to disable only the screen turning on. The workaround that I ended u...
Tethering an Android 2.2.1 (Froyo) using Wifi
If you are on linux, check up the kernel routing table by typing route at terminal. if you do not have a default entry in the list it won't work. For example my kernel routing table reads: Kernel IP routing table Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface 192.168.137.0 * ...
How to use two whatsapp accounts on my rooted Samsung galaxy star pro device
Download the Parallel Space app. Tap WhatsApp icon and you'll be prompted to sign in to the second WhatsApp When it gets to verifying your phone number, use the other number you want to use and select call verification after sms verification fails. Voila, you have one WhatsApp account on your first number and to acces...
How to get the Enter (Return) key in Messaging (MMS) app - Jelly Bean
press the shift key and see the change in the icon for the smiley. It changes to the enter key.
adb.exe android gives me error with su
I got a tip from XDA dev's under Android-General Developing: give the custom ROM a new name by renaming "update.zip" on the SD Card. Under CWM, pick this "update.zip" under Update setting. This was tested with Moto Defy+ 2.3.6 stock ROM and HTC One V GSM with a Sense 5.0 custom ROM when I tried to install MIUI 5.
sharing lan connection to android
You need to enable Internet Connection Sharing on your lan network. To do so you need to: 1.Go to your network icon after connected your LAN cable. Click on " Open network and sharing center." 2.Then click "Local area connection" > "Properties" > "Sharing" Tab and check "Allow other network users to connect through th...
How to install Messenger Lite on Samsung tablet
You can install it from apkmirror choose your android version and it's done. If after installation app misbehave try to install a lower version of the app. Remember: You may be asked to enable 'Unknown Sources' (to install apps that are downloaded outside of playstore). To enable: • Open Settings • Security Settings ...
Allow USB debug pop-up not showing while installing CyanogenMod on Galaxy S3 i9300
The solution to my problem was simply revoking all authorisations granted to computers already. After rebooting both my Galaxy S3 and my laptop, the pop-up appeared again and I could continue the installation of CyanogenMod, which has now succesfully completed.
How do I turn gray wifi icon to blue?
This, at least for me, happens when my device connects to Wi-Fi, but with wrong parameters. I fix this by entering the Wi-Fi settings, choosing "Static IP" instead of "DHCP", and then editing the network parameters manually, like this: These settings may be different on your router, so check that if it isn't working. ...
How to manually restore Call Log from adb backup on OnePlus One? (SMS already restored)
Note: OP already knows the answer but the following info is for those souls who might be troubled with the same issue. Disappointment! CM11 in OnePlus One (be it 44S or 05Q update) doesn't have any provision to get the Contacts and Call logs get backed up and restored using ADB. So unfortunately, the answer is simple:...
How do I disable notification sounds and vibrate in messenger?
As of now, notifications for chats and calls in Messenger are grouped and can only be enabled/disabled together. Your best bet is to contact facebook/messenger and ask them to add the feature, by splitting the notifications into channels, which can then be controlled seperately.
Port MessagEase Macro to new device
Note: I wanted to post this as a comment, but have yet to reach the requisite reputation requirement; I'd appreciate if someone can move this for me, or if not just ignore me, thank you! I double checked and MessagEase does indeed have the backup flag enabled in its manifest, so as @Izzy pointed out ADB backup should ...
How can I disable automatic Facebook photo sync?
Open the Facebook app and tap the top right (hamburger) menu item in your sidebar. Scroll to the bottom and select Account > App Settings > Sync Photos. Choose Don't sync my photos. Source.
How safe are downloadable lock apps?
It depends. Some are secure while most are insecure. For example there are finger print apps. Most of the people knows the trick so its insecure.
Why GPS tags are lost after saving images to PC with KIES?
Copy the files directly by mounting your device storage to the PC, don't use Kies. See GAThrawn's comment for details (thanks!).
I dropped my phone in water and now the screen isnt working - i cant remove the battery
The first thing you should do when dropping a phone into water is switch it off immediately and make sure it's completely dry before turning it on again. Keep it inside a case of rice so that the rice can soak all the moisture from the phone. Keep it inside for a day or so and try turning it back. So try doing it now...
Silence notifications but not calls
Yes you can simply turn off/reduce your volume to 0 for the notifications and only keep the ringer volume as required. You can do this under settings>sounds(As you have not specified any os details or the device make or model I can only give you a common answer)
How to remove installed Viber sticker?
It's not yet supported. From viberfaq (answer posted a month ago): At the moment it is unfortunately not possible. You can uninstall Viber, and when you reinstall, Stickers will be gone from your Sticker folder (but this will unfortunately result in message history deletion). In the future we plan to ad...
My SGS2 got stolen and I want to reset it through a PC - how?
Did you have Lookout or another security app installed? Most of them have remote-wipe features. If you didn't, there's also Lookout's Plan B from Google Play. I don't think Plan B allows remote wipe, but even still, it's likely your best bet.
Diagnosing Angry Birds Crash
You can use ADB and run logcat by typing the command adb logcat > logcat.log. Alternatively you can use an app like aLogcat. That will give show you your systems logs but then you'll have to figure out what it all means. I have to agree with Matthew Reads comment that it's probably related to CM but there are s...
Galaxy S4 - Exchange ActiveSync picks wrong Display Name
For posterity's sake, I'd like to point out that after doing research online, I have found out that this is an issue plaguing Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3 as well. Most of the discussions on this issue end with, "Why don't you just get a @gmail account?" Since I refuse to have an email with numbers in it, I am going to st...
Save more then 200 SMS per contact on 2.3?
In the messaging app, access menu > settings > text message limit and set it to a higher number you like. Hope this helps.
Unfortunately process.com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly error whenever i disconnect a call
Try clearing data of Phone (com.anddroid.server.telecom) In-call Interface (com.android.incallui) Dialer (com.android.dialer) You could temporarily download TrueDialer or any other 3rd party Dialer. If possible a provide a logcat.
Why aren't my songs dowloading?
Try using a different internet browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, but I must remember you that this kind of YouTube video downloading method isn't legal and you shouldn't use it, you may be downloading viruses and other harmful components in your device. If it didn't solve your problem, then leave a commen...
Screen lock notification
In settings there are settings for Notifications Bar Icon settings there you can turn off notifications for targeted apps. But the only problem with this approach is that you won't see the notifications even after Unlocking the phone. But hey if you want some privacy then it's worth it and it doesn't even require an ap...
Is it possible to repack an .apk to install it in an incompatible Android version? ('there is a problem parsing the package'/have 4.0.4-requires 4.1)
Short answer: No. Simple repacking cannot solve the compatibility problem. If an app requires "at least Android XX", that usually means it needs some conditions not met before it. There are new OS features introduced with each Android version, libraries get additional APIs/features, etc. – nothing of that can be solve...
LineageOS for Samsung Galaxy Young (S6310)?
You didn't look hard enough, but it's probably not your fault, because 1) the site of LineageOS (LOS) does not list devices formerly in the CyanogenMod (CM) build roster, and 2) the device is never a member of the official CM/LOS queue. There are a bunch of unofficial CM builds on XDA-Developers, all the way up to And...
Google Reader App that fetches the full article content
NewsRob Pro also fetches the full feeds. You can choose between Readability and some other methods. It works but I'm not a huge fan, it was just the best one that I found (I didn't try D7 though).
Is it possible to export the S-Health data from a Samsung S6 into a usable data format?
There are few ways that you can export it. it won't work on Settings>About Device and confirm you have an SM-G900? 1:Go to developer.samsung.com/health and download the Samsung Digital Health SDK Extract the files and read the ProgrammingGuide_SHealthService.pdf to find out how to put S Health into "Developer Mode" Fr...
Create a shortcut of a certain Settings Package
Since what lock app you're using is unknown, I'll just list some apps that create activity shortcuts in various ways so you could verify if any of those work with your lock. Nova Launcher - a launcher that could add activity shortcuts to the homescreen. More Shortcuts - also adds to the homescreen, but a standalone a...
How can I control both volume and track skip on my Android device from my headphones?
I will answer your question in the meaning "How can I control both volume and track skip on my Android device from my headphones?". This might not be supported by the system itself, but the Playstore holds a number of solutions available. Depending on your headset and Android device, one of them might work better than ...
Latest version of Play app on Android 2.1
Have Froyo here running on Samsung Europa, latest version on this is, 4.1.6. Perhaps you need to let the old Market run for a bit, then back out of it, it should auto-upgrade itself, provided you have a valid account and signed in.
Will Wi-Fi Direct allow me to connect to an ad-hoc network?
You can't, WiFi Direct is for Peer to Peer WiFi connection only, like paring with Buetooth. Your PC isn't set up to do this kind of direct connection. So the answer is "no". Your question is mixed, what did you use to create the ad-hoc network? What was the route that would allow you to brwose the web? You can use an H...
Remote path to Angry Birds Space savegames
adb shell ls -l /data/data command will get you the file and directory listing you are looking for. Specifically for Angry Birds Space, try adb pull com.rovio.angrybirdsspace.ads/files/highscores.lua C:\abs_highscores.lua
Video recording asus transformer
I am having the same problem and I think I've got the solution. I'm thinking of 2 ways: Buy an HDMI to component or HDPVR converter and buy a capture card (cheapest) Buy an HDMI capture cart (very expensive). You have to make sure the HDMI capture card will be HDCP compatible because otherwise it will refuse to r...
Sort contacts by different field (not first \ last name)
Dw contact manager supports this feature http://crowdin.net/project/dw-contact-group-manager
Nexus 7 ignores apple-touch-icon
It looks like Google is afraid of being sued by Apple for using "square icon with rounded corners". There is an issu on http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=125076. However there is information about fix version set to 25th release. I don't know if chromium and chrome versions have the same numbers, but l...
ICS Navigation app change default from walking to driving?
It's to do with the transport mode you're using when you tell maps to ask for directions. Pick a point on the map. Press and hold till the bubble comes up. tap on the bubble, choose directions, now the directions panel comes up with from and to lines and under that will be the choice driving, public transport or wal...
can't update, can't do a factory reset
This a solution to bring your device to a stable, stock, factory default state. NOTE: this will wipe your device (not the SD card) and return it to stock, unrooted factory defaults. Download one of these two files: This file if you want to restore to Gingerbread and this zip file if you want to restore to the OTA...
How to call GTalk to GTalk from Android?
Google Talk Video/Voice support will be rolled out shortly on all Android 2.3 Gingerbread devices or on the Nexus S now (but as an OS update, not an app update, so you would find it in Settings, not in Market)
Embedded YouTube videos have sound but no video
If the problem is only with embedded videos, just click on the link to the actual video on Youtube. Or try long pressing on it to get the link to the video URL.
Writing an ISO file to flash memory
There is an app on the Play Store called 'DriveDroid' which will allow you to do exactly what it is you are looking for. I am not sure however, if it is free or not but unfortunately you need a rooted phone to use it.
Network problems with Samsung Galaxy Young (S6312)
I have had a similar problem to this. In my case, it was caused by the SIM card coming loose. Try the following steps:- Turn the phone off completely Remove the SIM card Reinsert the SIM card Turn the phone on again and then see if you can make a call and use mobile Internet. If it happens repeatedly, you might nee...
How to see at what time an SMS was sent?
Download and install the application "Android Messages" made by Google LLC. This app replaces the standard Message app. To see the time an SMS/message was sent, just push and hold a finger on the message and press on the information icon that appears. In my case (OnePlus 5T, Android 8.0.0) I could even check messages t...
Verifying device integrity. Galaxy Tab S2 9.7"
Custom recoveries and ROMs don't enforce SEAndroid, so the error pops out. Ignore it. Get stock Samsung images from SamMobile. This is also the surefire way to return to factory recovery (along with everything else). Please get a screenshot (camera capture) of the failed CM installation, so that we can diagnose what's ...
Does the default email app support IMAP?
Default email app on my G2 supports IMAP, including encryption. I personally use K-9, which is free.
Sudden crashes and drops in battery charge
You might need to reset the battery stats anyways. Drain the phone entirely -- when it shuts off, turn it on again until it shuts off again and repeat until it won't turn on. Then wipe the stats and charge to 100% with the phone off (leave it plugged in for an hour or so after it appears to be fully charged). Turn i...
Access phone from computer without passcode
You can try few links I am giving you here and if you are really worried much about all your data,then go to data recovery specialist and get data recovered. http://computersaremylife.wordpress.com/2013/09/15/broken-android-touch-screen-cant-unlock-solution/ http://android-commander.en.lo4d.com/ http://www.fosshub.co...
Why can't the touch layer on the screen can't be replaced?
It depends on the phone, really. I had a Motorolla Attrix HD with a broken touchscreen, the LCD was fine, and I was able to order a replacement touchscreen by itself. However, during the repair, separating the LCD screen form the touchscreen damaged the LCD (it was glued on way more tightly than the one in the youtube ...
How do I hide "Show Sample Cards" in Google Now?
From Google: To see some sample cards from the main Google Now screen, touch Menu > Settings > Sample cards. When you’re finished and want to get back to the main Google Now screen, touch Hide sample cards.
Preventing Google Play Services autoinstallation into an ancient Android phone
This is from Android 5.1.1 in Google play. The first picture is for only one app under the app and the stacked dots. The second picture is under Settings/Auto-Update apps. This obviously isn't the author's Android version, but you may want to see if there is a similar setting in your version.
How to stop the LG phone launching preset applications when the phone is locked and inside your pocket?
NEW SOLUTION: In the official LG update of Android (5.0.2) LG finally came themselves with an option to turn off the "feature". Settings | System | Shortcut key ORIGINAL so called a "solution": After a long research, I am answering my question by stating that in Android 4 (the original version of the phone) it ...
Can the new Galaxy Note 10.1 make and receive phone calls?
No. Only skype or other voip options. It does not have a GSM module on it, it just has a small chip for data transfers.
Is there a way to export/share "favourite" gallery images?
You need to use the Photos app instead (it no longer requires a Google+ profile) which has the option you are looking for in the latest 2018 version. But you cannot export or migrate your favorites out of Gallery and the Gallery app is removed by Lollipop.
Android phone animations have stop working
The animation scale options are turned off in developer options and by turning it on it works as expected..
Can I install additional language support (Russian) on HTC Desire HD without rooting?
You can use the same app that I found for my problem to fix yours: Custom Locale Just install it and then select Russian as your predefined language and you're good to go mate.
What is the installation size of a clean build of 4.2?
Well, to put this another way: For Gingerbread, storage space weighs around 95Mb, give or take, including Google Apps, source code 6.5GB, compilation taking up approx 14GB space. Android's storage space for ICS, weighs around 160Mb, give or take, including Google Apps, source code 9.5GB, compilation - takes up approx...
How can I erase whole phone securely?
For a real safe delete of all data on the device, a simple factory-reset won't do: data might still be recoverable if one takes the efforts required for such a data-recovery. So I'd recommend taking a look at e.g. Nuke My Phone: Following National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, Nuke My Phone ...
Only use pattern lock instead of swipe screen and pattern lock
Without rooting, etc there is no way on the Droid 3 to go back to the Droid 1 lockscreen experience. Motorola and their forum users recommend using a lock timer so you don't have to use the pattern every time. Motorola Forum Post
Root Access to avast moble
You might want to install an app that manages root access for you such as SuperSu or Superuser. These apps give you various options for controlling root access for apps. These apps prompt you to ask whether you want to grant an app root access or not. SuperSu: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire...
I have a phone that is completely locked and usb debugging is off. How can i make the phone usable again?
Does it have twrp? If it does perhaps there is another way around that helps to reset forgotten pattern lock / security PIN / password from your Android device without having to lose your precious data.  folder, thus resetting Android’s security. Ketan from XDA Developers forum has developed an intelligent hack file, ...
On the android Incredible, is there any way to make a shortcut to the "All Photos" view?
Do you have an app called Gallery? I have it in my list. I would say just drag that on your homescreen and you should be good to go.
App to count my daytime minutes
Phone Usage is a great app that can monitor usage and do all of the following! (description on app page) Monitor your phone call, text and network data usage. ★★★★★ "Loads of similar apps on the market, but this one beats them hands down." ★ Set limits on daily, weekly and monthly usage. ★ Alerts when you break you...
Chinese-bought Samsung Galaxy S2 has a very limited language list
You would have to change to another (Android) ROM that has other languages. Take a look at How to Install Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy S3 (S III GT-I9300). You can download Nordic firmware at SamFirmware. (Nordic firmware's not in the related links in the link above, but you can follow the first link for the steps in i...
How do I uninstall Cool Browser?
I tried Avast free antivirus and this allowed me to uninstall it.
Intermittent scrambled panels when browsing on Chrome for Android 7.0
Recently started having the same issue, and I'm not the only one, according to Google search. Seems to be a software issue with Chrome. The only solution so far has been to install Chrome beta version
Is there any way that I can see what is on a phone that has a cracked screen
Assuming the phone has no security lock enabled, you should be able to see the media it contains if connected to a computer. If it has a memory card, you can try and use it on another device. Assuming the phone is synced to an online account, its contacts, messages, etc. may be accessed by visiting the account online ...
Nougat: Possible to set all notifications from the Gmail app to not make any sound?:
You can edit the notification settings; Settings -> account you want to make silent -> uncheck notifications or change preferences with the box below
Downloading and installing an application in the system/app on a un-rooted device
Root is only required if you are installing a system app within the confines of the Android OS. If you can flash your own rom, you can bypass any restrictions that the OS has, because you are able to do anything you want with a custom bootloader before the OS has a chance to load and restrict things. If you are crea...
How do I disable a screen overlay
Try going in settings - apps - wrench icon - draw over other apps - deselect the app you think is showing the overlay. I'd recommend you to uninstall the app after.
Samsung S5 screen turning on and off when plugged in to charge
I was having the same problem - plugged the Samsung cable into a dual charger with higher current capability (my wife left her charger at the cabin) and the phone quit complaining. An intelligent design decision - have the phone use more power to complain about not enough power during charging...
Mounting external sd-card on rooted Android 7.1 tablet fails, but only if partition not empty
Does sdcard mount Android storage setting? Run blkid command, see what say about partition. Also what is mountpoint? I.E. /mnt/sd-ext If you call mount like this # mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 mountpoint You have to be in same directory as mountpoint
Device update triggers factory reset and completly locks user out
Called both android and huawei support. Neither of them was helpful. Both insisted that this shouldn't happen, althou the google support said he once had a similar case from a huawei consumer. Both suggested to delete the phone from list of devices in the google account. That didn't work and neither could tell why it d...
Danger of increasing the vibration strength of phone
The problem is not the strength, but the direction. At least my Nexus 4 makes no noise if it vibrates while lying flat on the table. Lay it on the side, and it will wake the dead. The axis of rotation should be paralell to the screen, not perpendicular. No amount of software will fix this hardware/design error.
How do I erase my work location from Google Now?
Thanks to a pointer from Pam, I waded through a number of potential solutions until I found one that seems to work: [update] Although the steps appear to work, less than 24 hours later Google Now will automatically re-add your work address - even though you've not got it listed in Google Maps. From Google Now home s...
Locked screen shows track name
Settings > Notifications > Don't Show Blocks VLC, FBReader TTS, etc for Android 6, so probably similar on a Samsung ROM.
How can I tell if my International Galaxy S3 is suffering from Sudden Death Syndrome? If it is, how can I fix it?
Do this: Type *#0011# on your dialer to go into Service Mode. From there, go to Settings by pressing the left hard key Navigate to wifi and turn off power setting mode. This solved the problem for me. However if you turn your phone off and again, the procedure will have to be repeated on each restart as its temp...
How can I zip a folder into a zip file in Android to send over the Internet?
androzip might help you with that
What does "staged" mean in the context of dictionary download?
My guess is that it refers to a staged rollout, which means that it is available only to a few users not all. Since you are unable to download, you are being told that the dictionary is available but not yet for you (or people in your region)
How can I make my emulator load faster?
If you're doing development in Eclipse, you don't need to turn off the emulator. If the debug/run button in Eclipse is set up properly, then Eclipse will close the current instance of your program inside the emulator, install your new program to the emulator, and start the program on the currently running emulator -- a...
Rooting Docomo S3 (SC-O6D)
There is a binary in /system/bin which continuously checks for root and immediately remves it again, as soon as root is detected. Chainfire root tools used to have an automated removal tool affecting this security binary. You can also do it by hand. I do not know it by hard, the name of the binary. But you could extr...
what will happen to built in apps in galaxy note 1 n7000 after hard reset such as s pen?
The types of problems you're describing are generally best solved by, indeed, factory resetting. If you can't find another solution, it's pretty much always the last resort. So if you're willing to do it, it's all but guaranteed to fix the problem, unless the problem is being caused by a hardware issue. Built-in apps ...
Why isn't my Galaxy S8 popping up my Captive Portal login page?
After some digging, it appears it's working now. When a client tries to access http://connectivitycheck.gstatic.com/generate_204, it needs to use DNS to resolve connectivitycheck.gstatic.com first. I had my dnsmasq setup to look like this: interface=wlan0 dhcp-range=192.168.30.20,192.168.30.60,255.255.255.0,24h addre...
How does cell phone display image or video even before you start to capture?
First off, there is no physical shutter on smartphone cameras, so the CMOS is always "exposed to light continuously", even when the phone is completely off. The Android camera interface has two modes (actually more, but only two are relevant). One is the "capture" mode, which allows full control over exposure time, re...
Sync contacts and calendar from Outlook 2010 on my laptop with Android phone, avoid data in cloud?
You can easily turn of Google Sync for any Android phone. Just go to Account Settings, Sync. One problem is that whenever you get a new ROM, or Google does an update, these settings get turned back on. So you need to check periodically. There are a number of 3rd party sync products, with free trial periods. Just g...
Haptic feedback settings in Android 4.1.1?
System Sounds > vibrate on touch.
How to delete my @gmail account from GMail client while leaving on Email client?
You can disable Gmail app. Another option is to turn off syncing email in Gmail: Settings → Accounts & Sync → Google → choose your Google account → uncheck Gmail.