texts: How to mount the internal storage of the Droid 3?

texts: My father just got a Droid 3, and it has something like 12 or 16 gigs of internal storage. I'm trying to mount that storage to his laptop so he can transfer over music, but I'm not getting the USB Mount prompt that I've come to expect with my own Incredible 2. The phone does have a Micro-SD slot underneath the battery cover, and I guess we could put music on one of those and then stick it in the phone, but that'd be a hassle whenever he wants to put more music on, and I find it hard to believe that that entire 16 gigs is reserved for app space.


texts: Bluetooth headset in-call volume doesn't change?

texts:
I have a Motorola Droid (the original, A855) and a Jawbone Icon bluetooth headset. The headset does not have its own volume controls, so I've tried adjusting the volume using the volume rocker. While the on-screen display shows BlueTooth volume as what's being adjusted, the volume seems to be exactly the same when turned all the way down or all the way up.

Is this just an issue with the Icon, the Droid, or am I doing something wrong?


texts:
I am deaf and use a cochlear implant and a hearing aid.

I have a device called a "microlink" which acts as a bluetooth 1.1 headset (amongst other things) and transmits audio received via BT to FM whence it is received by tiny FM receivers attached to my CI and HA.

This PHONAK Microlink device was expensive and works fine as a mobile phone headset (HSP profile), but when I had a NOKIA E series phone I could also play music from the phone's media player - which was fantastic!

Now, I have a Blackberry and a Nexus 7 and neither of them will send audio other than a phone call via the HSP profile, I assume they insist on A2DP for audio.

This is crippling to me, since I cannot now listen to music from either of my Blackberry or Nexus 7 without being wired up to it (or using a direct connection to the Microlink).

I cannot believe in this age of backward compatibility that there cannot be some way of sending media player output to (mono) bluetooth HSP as used to be the case.

Also, since the NEXUS 7 is not a phone - what the heck is the use of HSP on the device? (which shows in the profile list) - a nice port of Android, but why does it still think it's a phone!?

I came across an entry in some list some time ago (that I can't find now!) talking about being able to enter some secret AT string or something to a phone which caused it to redirect audio (from its speaker) to HSP bluetooth - does anyone know anything about this?


texts: Android distributions for PC don't come with Google apps installed out of the box because they would need a Google licencing for that. Using those apps requires, according to some sources, a GMSActivator.apk app file or other means of installing Google apps, which are relatively easy to do. My question is how is it possible that it's so easy to bypass Google restrictions and install their apps? I was planning to try Android on my PC but now I'm a little suspicious about that...


texts: I'm using Windows 8 Pro in Dell laptop. I want to know, is there a way to assign the computer keyboard to the Android games? Screen tapping by the mouse is not enough to have the full control in the game e.g. Temple run, so I need help: Does Andy emulator respond to computer keyboard while playing Android games?


texts:
My Skype on my Android 4.4.4 used to work fine, until about 2 hours ago, when it simply refuses to use my camera, flashing a message (AKA toast) that reads:

  Skype is denied to use camera

What gives?

I didn't change or touch anything in any settings that could possibly cause this. Is this a bug?

What could have triggered it?

How do I restore my Skype-on-Android's capability of using the camera?

Thank you.


texts: I just upgraded from G1 to G2 Android. The G1 had a decent alarm clock application built right into it. The G2 doesn't seem to have this app (or I can't seem to find it.) Anyone know how to access it if there is one?


texts: What i want is to be able to turn my verizon htc m8 one into a vanilla install of android 5.0. Is this possible? I am having trouble finding info online. I can find info on being able to root and "unlock" the bootloaded but it all seems to use some software side tricks that i think will give me a vanilla rom on KitKat but upgrading to 5.0 isn't supported. If i am a wrong AWESOME. Any help would be useful.


texts: Chrome not downloading PDFs on Marshmallow

texts: I migrated from a Nexus 5 to a Nexus 5X using "Set up nearby device". On the Nexus 5 when I visit turtletrader.com/pdfs/babe-ruth.pdf in Chrome it offers to download the PDF. On the Nexus 5X it doesn't do anything.


texts:
Every time I get a text message, my phone rings an irritating notification that I can't figure out how to disable. It's not the one that I set the notification to in the settings menu. I disabled any secondary SMS apps I downloaded (Go SMS).

Can someone give me any ideas?


texts: Is it possible to change notification bar on Android Pie?

texts:
Hi. After updating Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 to Android 9.0(Pie), my notification bar changed. So is there any way to change icons order
(justify clock to the other side).

NOTE: My phone is not rooted.


texts: How to mount system under super partion?

texts:
Google has recently changed the way to mount system and introduced Dynamic Partitions. Previously in a rooted adb shell, I used to run mount -o rw,remount /system to mount system in read-write mode. They introduced a new super.img that contains system, vendor, odm, product, etc.

I have a simple question: How can I mount a system from a rooted adb shell in recovery?

After reading the Implementing Dynamic Partitions guide it looks like I have to

create system partition dynamically
need an entry somewhere where mount point exists
mount the system after the above steps.

I don't know how I can do the first step. As the information on the mounting location is inside super.img meta-data and I am unable to read it.

Anyone can put some more light here?


texts: My phone is not connecting to the cell network (No Service)

texts:
I have an Android KitKat based phone. For over a week the phone is getting poor (at times) or no reception but the WiFi and bluetooth is working.

There is a cross near where the range is shown and I get "No Service" in the notification.
This screenshot summarizes my situation:

Here is a list of things I tried to do, but did not solve the problem:

Get a new duplicate sim card.
Use a working SIM card from a different service provider.
Switch to 2G mode and back.
Reset my phone.
Completely flash the stock ROM again.
Flash several modems from XDA.

Edit: Even if it is a hardware issue, is it possible to get some debug information? Like for example, somewhere in the kernel logs, it should be possible to know for sure what is happening, right? What and were to look for this information?

Edit2: Device is Lenovo P780, ROW (not chinese) per OP clarification


texts: How safe is it to upgrade my galaxy s2 phone to Ice Cream Sandwich?

texts:
So I figured that since the s2 now has ice cream sandwich available, I should look into upgrading.

Doing some research on the internet, I see that it is actually impossible (or at least quite difficult) to go back to 2.3 if I have problems. I've also seen that there have been reports of Ice Cream Sandwich making their s2 have problems such as randomly crashing or the battery runs out really quickly etc.

So is upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich like a fairly routine thing that ppl do and that I should just do it? Or is it actually quite a risky thing and I could seriously stuff up my phone if I did something wrong?

Also, if it is risky, is ICS worth the risk? Is there like a massive difference or is it just really just a few UI changes here and there?


texts: Android, typing Czech-specific characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

texts: I have a problem with some characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (GT-P5100). When I set language to "čeština" and type ě (Latin small letter E with caron) as result Android returns ĕ (Latin small letter E with breve) but when I use handwrite typing everything works fine. This behavior causes some search results to not be visible in my Android app. What can I do with it? I wouldn't like to prompt users to install another keyboards.


texts:
I would really like to upload my 4K videos from my Nexus 5X to youtube. I don't want to take any manual steps.

So everytime I shoot a video, I want it sent to youtube without any manual intervention.

How can I achieve this? Tips greatly appreciated.

I upload all my videos to Google Photos, but they are limited to 1080p ...


texts:
I had juice defender installed on my phone for a few weeks but then I decided to remove it. One of the settings that I set up was to disable the vibration and sound notifications during the night (from 0:30 to 6:30 or something like that). Anyway, now that the juice defender is removed from my phone this settings still remain. I am not completely sure it's like that because of JD, but I don't see any other reason for such behavior.

I tried installing juice defender again, disabled all these options, but the settings are still there and I still don't get any sound or vibration during the night hours. Did anyone else had such a problem? How could I fix this and restore these settings to the "default behavior"?

I am using CM 7.1.0 stable (Android 2.3.7) if that helps anyhow.


texts: TWRP, Updater processes ended with ERROR: 7

texts:
Whenever I try to flash Lineage OS with TWRP v 3.2.1-0, I'm getting

Updater processes ended with ERROR: 7
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/...n1awifi-signed.zip

When I check my recovery.log

Skipping Digest check: no Digest file found
I:Update binary zip
I:Zip does not contain SELinux file_contexts file in its root.
I:has_legacy_properties: Found legacy property match!
I:Legacy property environment initialized.
Target: samsung/lt03wifiue/lt03wifiue:5.1.1/LMY47X/P600UEUDOK1:user/release-keys
Target: samsung/lt03wifiue/lt03wifiue:5.1.1/LMY47X/P600UEUDOK1:user/release-keys
detected filesystem ext4 for /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc.0/by-name/SYSTEM
detected filesystem ext4 for /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc.0/by-name/SYSTEM
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/backuptool.sh] with 2 args
Not backing up files from incompatible version: 14.1
run_program: child exited with status 127
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/otasigcheck.sh] with 1 args
You have an installed system that isn't signed with this build's key, aborting...
run_program: child exited with status 124
script aborted: Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7

How do I resolve this error I have validated that my TWRP and my rom (that I'm trying to flash) matches my architecture (per model number and the result of /proc/cpuinfo)


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When I'm on my tablet, I go to my wifi network, tap and hold on it, and I get a popup menu. I hit modify network, and get a popup for the wifi.

I tap "show advanced options", and then change Proxy Settings from None -> Manual.

The moment I do this the Save button grays out, and I can't click it.

Even if I fill in the proxy hostname and port, the save button remains grayed out.

Do I need root? Sorry if this is fairly obvious, I just found nothing online.


texts: HTC Mail:  Move Messages Between Folders, Not Synced on IMAP Server

texts:
I'm seeing some odd behavior on Android...running 2.2 on HTC Incredible.

I have an IMAP account configured through the built in "Mail" program.  First of all, when you send messages from this program, it copies them to a local "Sent" folder, and there is no way to specify a remote IMAP folder for this (e.g. "INBOX.Sent").  So then, I try to move messages manually between the local "Sent" and the IMAP "INBOX.Sent" folder, and it appears to work fine, but when I check from another IMAP client (e.g. Thunderbird), I don't see the messages in "INBOX.Sent".

Has anyone else run into this?  Any idea how to resolve?


texts:
I want to upload pictures from my S3 to laptop.

There is no problem with my cable and laptop because my phone was able to charge when I connect my phone with the laptop. However, my laptop didn't detect any device when I connect my phone in with the cable. Hence, I am unable to upload images / add songs to my Samsung Galaxy S3.


texts: How to sync all emails for all labels without individually going to each label and selecting sync all?

texts: I switched from the native email app to the Gmail app because I could finally have separate views for my Starred folder. But now I'm faced with another issue: I can't seem to find a way to sync all emails for all labels without individually going to each label and selecting sync all? Is this possible?


texts: What lock/unlock button does on recent apps screen?

texts: On recent apps screen there is a lock/unlock button on each and every app, I want to know what's it's function. I am attaching screenshot for reference.


texts: Will my geographical positions be tracked and stored in the google location history when my internet connection is temporarily interrupted?

texts:
I'm about to travel to a region where I will not have Internet connection.
I'm going to activate the location services during this time.(switch GPS on and allow position tracking). Will my GPS positions be recorded and my Google location history updated as soon as I reconnect to the Internet, or do I need a location Logger app?
If I need a separate app, is it possible to add the recorded tracks to the Google location history later?


texts: Will it be a good idea to block Google play store to save my data?

texts:
I am new to android phones (using one for the first time since last two days). I have a limited data plan, so I want to save as much data as I can. But when I was monitoring my data usage, I observed that certain system apps, in particular Google services framework and Google play store are eating way to much data even when I am not using them at all. So I have installed Opera Max, where I can block apps. Now I have two questions-

What is Google services frameworks?
If I block these two apps, is there going to be a problem?

Thanks in advanced.


texts:
im having trouble hard resetting my Huawei y5 2019.
I had just updated the system's software and installed whatsappGB, used it for a few days and then boom! the device suddenly restarted but got stuck displaying the Huawei logo.
I tried the powerbutton+volumeup combination, instead of displaying the recovery menu, it displays the Huawei logo and remains that way
please assist


texts:
I have a rooted Moto G4+ running Lineage OS...
Due to fast battery drain, I want to revert to the stock ROM, but I still want to have root. I managed to restore an old backup with no errors.
Now, when I tried rooting it by flashing SuperSu zip from TWRP, it just didn't boot afterwards. It didn't even show Motorola's annoying unlocked bootloader warning. (I could still get to bootloader mode and recovery)
I restored the backup again, then tried to root with other versions of SuperSu, but all resulted in the same black screen and wouldn't boot.
I then tried to root with Magisk by flashing Magisk zip file, but I ended up with the same issue.
I have a strong suspicion that the cause of this problem is the modification of the boot image because both of the zips modified the boot image, yet other zips such as a boot animation worked perfectly fine.
So my question is:
How can I get my device rooted on stock ROM without losing my ability to boot?


texts: Lost all files on /sdcard when transfering files from PC

texts:
I just tried to transfer files from my PC (Win7) via USB MTP onto my Nexus7 which seemed to work as usual. When I tried to locate them on the tablet, I noticed that the complete /sdcard folder is still there, but empty. Also the /storage/sdcard0 and /storage/emulated.

This actually happend the second time, but the first time I just had updated to 4.2.1 and I thought I must've missed some instructions about backing up the files first, so I (falsely) assumed it was my error.

The device is the 16gb wifi only version running current android 4.2, it's been rooted after purchase in summer using Nexus Root Toolkit 1.5.3. I have only one user set up: me alias the owner. I just use the usual popular play store apps like nova launcher, total commander, firefox and stuff, nothing special.


texts: Minimal way to always have screen on on Android?

texts:
I'm preparing a bunch of tablets using a minimal android OS (https://slimroms.org/).  And was wondering if there's a way to always have the display on (i.e. disable Sleep and Auto Screen lock) without needing to use third party apps.  I've got full root access via SSH and ADB etc - hoping there's some setting in /proc or as a kernel boot argument that I can make.

These are intended to be "We would like your feedback" tablets which are out on public display - so the display should never dim or lock etc. They're always going to be plugged in so power saving etc isn't going to be an issue.


texts: Effects of hourglass button in Android P easter egg

texts: In the Android P easter egg, PAINT.APK, there is a button in the toolbar that looks like an hourglass. Clicking it rotates it, but it appears to have no effect. What effects do the hourglass button in the Android P easter egg have?


texts: How do I set the timer tone on a Galaxy J7?

texts:
My previous Android phone, the Galaxy Note S5, had an option for setting an MP3 ringtone for both the alarm and the timer.  I'm now using the Galaxy J7, and it appears to allow a ringtone to be set for only the alarm, by tapping on a set alarm and changing the "Alarm tone" setting.  How can I set a ringtone for the timer?  I tried tapping the timer duration, but that didn't do anything.

EDIT: Here is what the Timer screen looks like.

EDIT: I downloaded the Google Clock app and that works ok--less friendly UI, but I can set a timer ringtone.


texts: How to install latest lineage OS on Samsung GT - S7582

texts:
How to  Install Lineage OS
on Samsung GT- S7582 (Galaxy S DuoS 2)


texts: How to ensure app installed on SD card stays on SD card after an update

texts: I have noticed that apps I have moved to the SD card (external storage) when updated get moved back to the device (internal storage).  Is there a way on a non-rooted device to ensure the updated app stays on the external storage?


texts: Unable to connect to wifi router: Something wrong with configuration?

texts:
I needed some way to interact between my desktop and my android phone (Cynaogen). I got a router from my friend. To be clear, its not about getting access to internet, I just want to establish LAN connection between by desktop and Android phone.

By logging into the router, I've configured "Wireless Network" to following settings (advanced view).

Problem is even though XYZ wifi network is shown in  available networks in Android phone, after entering the password, status is turning to Saved and after  a while it says Authentication Problem.  I tried rebooting the router, forgetting the network and try connecting again in my phone. I tried connecting using my friend's phone (kitkat 4.4) too. But still it isn't connecting.

To make sure MyDslModem does not transmit on illegal frequencies, you must set where you are in the world.

Global Setting
    Select Profile:     802.11B/G
    Wireless Network:   Enable
    Select Country:     USA
    You may either choose a channel yourself, or allow to automatically select the best channel.
    Channel Selection:  Auto
    Select Channel: 1
    Network Name (SSID): XYZ
    Hide SSID:  No
    Fragmentation Threshold : 2346
    RTS Threshold : 2347
    NitroXM PiggyBack:  Enable
    WMM:    Disable

Security Settings
    Select Security Option:  Wi-Fi Protected Access2
    [disabled] WEP Authentication Mode:     Open
    [disabled] Select Tx Key Index:     0
    [disabled] Select Key Method:   Pass Phrase
    [disabled] Key:
    [disabled] WEP Pass Phrase:
    Select Encryption Protocol: AES-CCMP protocol
    Select Authentication Method:   PSK (Pre Shared Key)
    WPA Pass Phrase:    mypassword@47
    802.1x Identity String: BSNL Voip gateway
    [disabled] 802.1x Rekey Timeout: 600
    [disabled] PMK Caching:     Enabled


texts: Camera stops recording (but doesn't crash)

texts:
(Phone: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017))

Since a few months back, every time I try to record a video with my default camera app or any other third party app, what happens is the following:

I start the recording.
A timer starts at the bottom with a blinking red light to indicate that the phone is indeed recording.
In a random amount of time (half a minute up to 3 minutes) the red light disappears, the timer stops, but the camera doesn't crash or anything - it just stays frozen and stops recording. I have to exit the app and reenter to get it working again.

Additional details:

Photos I can take just fine.
The problem doesn't seem to affect Snapchat or Google Meet, which I both regularly use.
Yes, the problem also occurs with the front camera.
When I tried to record on another application, when it stopped recording it stated "Failed to reconnect to camera" and "Server died, video halted".

What I have tried so far (and not one has worked):

Deleting app data/cache
Restarting my phone
Changing between SD and internal storage for the saving location
Going into safe mode
Factory restarting my phone twice - once after I had restored everything, second time when the first thing I did after setting up my phone was going into the camera app to record.

I'm unsure if this is the right place for this question, but any help at this point would be much appreciated, as I'm in a big need for a recording device currently. Thanks!


texts: Can't backup anymore Facebook & WhatsApp with adb

texts:
I've always backed up my Facebook & WhatsApp data on Android with the following command:

adb backup -noapk com.facebook.katana

and

adb backup -noapk com.whatsapp

Now, it seem it can't backup it when I run it. The backup procedure starts, but no good backup.ab file is created.

Does someone noticed this ?

Maybe they changed in the Android manifest:

<application>
    ...
    android:allowBackup="true"
    ...
</application>


texts:
I'm hoping for a way for Play store to stop promoting games to me all over the place. I don't mind them listed in the Games category, but I can't stand to have them in the Apps category. Any way to do this?

Using play store ver. 5.3.6


texts:
Is possible to make symbolic links in the android filesystem? (and how?)

(My Android version is 2.1 , I'm using Motorola Defy.)


texts: Is clearing app data the same as uninstalling, reinstalling app?

texts: Hopefully, the title says it all. I know some app developers say that I should uninstall then reinstall their app if experiencing problems or updating,  but I wondered if stopping the app and clearing data via the Manage Applications setting would accomplish the same purpose. I'm running ICS 4.0.3.


texts: How to trace a process sending data over network?

texts:
I found that some mobile data is consumed by unknown process. There's a huge difference between my ISP report and glasswire report, around 40mb for each 100mb used.

I know my phone is infected and someone spying on me but couldn't find how to get rid of that.

I wiped boot/recovery/data/cache and dalvik partitions before installing a custom ROM (dotOS) from a trusted computer. I managed to root the phone and install a firewall to check what's happening but got nothing worth it.

My assumption is that some process is still running somewhere, I have no idea how can I, at least, see what's going on. I do not have any background with Android development but I understand most of the concepts around it.

It's not a system application so please do not mention that.


texts:
One Gapps (pico and nano) errors with 64 when I try to install using twrp-3.3.1.4. I know I'm using the right version. I'm on a brand new One Plus 7 Pro.

##############################
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 /  _  \ |  __ \ / _ \ |  _ \
|  / \  || |__) | |_| || | \ \
| |   | ||  ___/|  __/ | | | |
|  \ /  || |    \ |__  | | | |
 \_/ \_/ |_|     \___| |_| |_|
       ___   _   ___ ___  ___
      / __| /_\ | _ \ _ \/ __|
     | (_ |/ _ \|  _/  _/\__ \
      \___/_/ \_\_| |_|  |___/
##############################

Open GApps nano 9.0 - 20191017

- Mounting  /vendor

find: /system/system: No such file or directory
ls: /system/system: No such file or directory
- Gathering device & ROM information

***** Incompatible Device Detected *****

This Open GApps package cannot be
installed on this device's architecture.
Please download the correct version for
your device: arm

******* GApps Installation failed *******

- Copying Log to /sdcard

- NO changes were made to your device

Installer will now exit...

Error Code: 64
cp: can't stat '': No such file or directory
ls: /system/system: No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/system/system/etc/g.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/system/system/default.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/system/system/build.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/vendor/vendor/build.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/data/local.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/build.prop': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/system/system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh': No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/cache/recovery/log': No such file or directory
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for CST6CDT,M3.2.0,M11.1.0!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!
- Unmounting  /vendor

Updater process ended with ERROR: 64
I:Install took 9 second(s).
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano-20191017.zip'
Updating partition details...
I:Data backup size is 0MB, free: 227550MB.
I:Unable to mount '/usbstorage'
I:Actual block device: '', current file system: 'vfat'
...done
I:Set page: 'flash_done'
I:operation_end - status=1
I:TWFunc::Set_Brightness: Setting brightness control to 5
I:TWFunc::Set_Brightness: Setting brightness control to 0


texts:
I own a tablet without 3G/phone functionality but equipped with Wi-fi
There is a lot of mixing up RF (radio frequency) with EMF (electric magnetic field) when looking for health issues arising from radiation.

So :

if there is no 3G functionality, am I safe from RF ?

if there is Wifi then there should be RF too. If Wif-fi is enabled but not connected to a network, does it emit RF ?

EMF is another one, but a property of all electrically powered. In what case is it more emitted by the tablet ie when wi-fi is on ?

Which one is dangerous to health , RF or EMF RF vs EMF ? I see that there are cases that reduce radiation but all are concerned with RF and not EMF. Is there a solution that works for reducing EMF emission?


texts: Webpage not loading in the Android browser

texts: I was checking out my website using the default Android (2.3.4) browser and the link to one of my PDFs is not loading and returns a "Web page not available" error.  The URL http://www.ericperrets.info/Resume%20-%20Eric%20Perret.pdf .  When I try it in Chrome or any other browsers on the desktop it load correctly.  Any ideas why this is happening?


texts: Share USB Printer from Android Device to Network

texts:
Is there any form of printer sharing FROM an Android device (In my case, a generic AMLogic Android Box, 4.2 or 4.4, full sized host USB ports) to a network? Specific method doesn't matter, CUPS, IPP, Jetdirect, would all work, even something like a drop box service where I send a pdf and it automatically prints.

Searching around, I have not seen anything for this direction, everyone wants to print from Android to an existing network printer, but I would like my Android box to be the server. It seems every other kind of server has been implemented, network shares, screencasting/vnc, keyboard and remote control, etc, but not print serving.

If running it as an underlying linux service is required, what is the best method for this? My searching comes up short.


texts:
I have a colleague who cannot obtain the kind of Android device we need for our project. He would like to own such a device to test our project with adb and similar tools, but to reiterate, his obtainment of this physical Android device is not possible. So the only solution we could think of is to have him remotely access my device from his computer.

USB Network Gate is an application that facilitates this kind of functionality. I decided to try it out on my LAN to see if it could solve the problem. Unfortunately, adb is having some issues.

In my setup, both desktop machines are running macOS 10.13.4. I am able to share my Android device on a given port and I can even connect to that device just fine from the remote host in my LAN. However, when I try to use adb I see that it says the device is offline:

$ adb devices
List of devices attached
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
69c98243    offline

Any adb command that I try to run also complains that the device is offline. Moreover, the usual prompts on the phone about whether to trust the computer and the "Connect to PC" options do not come up. I assume that USB Network Gate is somehow upsetting adb, but I do not know why.

It is very strange since the rest of the host's system shows that the USB device is connected. So I know that the phone is connected to the remote host, but adb does not like the connection for some reason. How can I fix this problem so that I can use adb on a device connected via USB Network Gate?


texts: Premature editing interruption and keyboard disappearance when typing text

texts:
I have noticed a few times today an unusual behavior of the built-in virtual keyboard on my Nexus S with Jelly Bean 4.1.1. When I type text in different apps (e.g. Google+ Messenger, Google Drive), the keyboard suddenly and unexpectedly disappears, and text editing mode is terminated.

This premature interruption is triggered at apparently random moments after typing a different amount of text each time (from a couple to a few tens of characters), but approximately after the same amount in the same session. Rebooting the phone fixed the issue the first time, but had no effect in subsequent instances.

Some context and details. I use the device in Italy and the system language is Italian. I switch between using two languages with the keyboard, Italian and English. The premature interruptions seem to happen mostly when using the keyboard with Italian, and when typing fast. This issue never happened before today.

What causes this problem? How can I fix it?


texts: My Android phone is completely reset, whats the best way to recover the deleted data?

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A person at a phone store reset all the contents of my Motorola Moto G Android phone, and I did not give them permission to do so. I had many important pictures and videos, but the even more important thing were the audio recordings I had created.

Is there ANY WAY to recover this data? I know it was reset, but I'm very stressed and would appreciate a pointer of a way to effectively recover some or all of the data without comprising it in the process. I am not using the phone, and had shut it off entirely. I'm aware that the more you use it, the more it overwrites the data. I NEVER had a backup, dumb, I know.

Thank you folks!

**Edit: I recovered most of my photos and videos just now through Google+, most of it was synced! But how can I recover my voice recordings ? That's what's most important to me. I used this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrwq.recorder&hl=en

Unfortunately, my phone model never supported SD cards, so there's nothing there.


texts: How to install 'Google play services' over an android phone samsung galaxy Y S5306 using my PC?

texts: How to install 'Google play services' over an android phone samsung galaxy Y S5360 using my PC? Will it require kies?I am facing the similar issue as faced by this gentleman (Can't install Google Play Services). The resolution has been provided in the link but I dont know how to install apps over my phone via a PC. Pls


texts: Can the Note 3 have more than 1 number associated with the same phone? Someone gave me their # and then another #. They said it was the same phone.


texts: Can I recover my SMS messages after I do a factory reset on my Nexus 4?

texts: I have a Nexus 4 and I've been using the default app called “Messenging” for my text messages.  I now want to do a factory reset.  But there are a few message threads that I would like to keep and restore after the reset.  Is this possible?  If yes, can you provide some guidance?  Thank you.


texts: Are there any apps that can shut down the phone?

texts: The power button is stuck on my friend's phone, so he wanted to know if there were any apps available that could shut off the phone, or any other way to turn it off without pressing the power button. He has a Droid with Android 2.2.2


texts: How to factory reset my phone via my pc when i cannot get a start up logo on the screen on my phone

texts: When I dropped my phone the screen showed some weird colours on upper right corner. I replaced the screen.  Now by using the recommended three button sequence the led in upper left corner comes on for a few seconds as well as the home button and the other two lights up and then go out. I call the phone and it vibrates but screen remains black. Can I reset the phone using my PC? How can this be done when I cannot get any response from the screen OR is the mother board at fault?


texts: Can't enter recovery mode after installing CWM 6.0.4.5 Advance Edition

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so I've been trying to update my galaxy S3 (T-Mobile) SGH-T999 to KitKat4.4 and after following a bunch of tutorials, I just installed CWM 6.0.4.5 Advance Edition on my phone. I used ODIN 3.09 to install philz_touch_6.12.8-i9500.tar.md5 (I know my phone is not a i9500, but one of the tutorials lead me to this file, could that be the problem?), followed all the instructions but now my phone won't go into recovery mode anymore.

Before all this I also rooted my phone (I used KingRoot) and tried ROM Manager, but after this didn't work I read that I needed to get the CWM 6.0.4.5 Advance Edition.

Anyone any idea what's going on or how I can fix this?

Thanks :)

EDIT: Just to describe what I mean by"won't go in recovery mode": When I press volume up, home and power button I get the SAMSUNG recovery screen, and then I let go of the power button and then nothing happens, black screen, phone is basically turned off. It turns on fine, but I just can't reach the recovery mode.


texts: Chrome's "share to device" and "click to call" keep sending to the wrong phone

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I have 2 Android devices of the same brand and model, one is for gaming and such and has no SIM card, the other one is my main phone with the SIM card and able to make a phone call.
I discovered this very useful "share to device" and "click to call" function as it sends to the correct phone each time. However, since yesterday, whenever I try to do it, it keeps sending it to the other wrong phone. And I seem to have no control whatsoever on which phone to select for the desktop Chrome to send to.
When I click "send to your device", only that one option shows up and it keeps sending to the wrong phone.
I did not change any settings on my Android phones. All sync and notification have been enabled.
Is there a way to show and choose the target device?


texts: Tasker: Conditionally End Calls for Contact Group

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Dear Android Enthusiasts:

Just got myself an Android for work and started fiddling with Tasker.
The goal consists of two parts, the first part is to send calls from a specific Contact Group ('Work') during certain times. Second, I want to let them through if they are persistent, i.e. call me X times within Y minutes.

The first part was a breeze to create. But the second part is a lot more complicated as I need to keep track of every caller and the amount of calls within Y time separately.

Currently the 'Profile' looks like this:

Event: Phone Ringing
Caller: CG:Work
Task: Test

This is what task 'Test' looks like:
1. End Call, if %TIME < 6.15 & %TIME > 19.30

This works to block calls from the contact group 'Work' within the given timeframe.

Any suggestions on how to implement part 2? I was thinking of pushing the caller to a keyed array every time it gets blocked where the %CNAME is the key and an integer is the value. Also add an action to check against the array every time I am called from the CG before I end the call to see if I have been called before. Finally, I would need to 'pop' every key from the array that hasn't been updated for Y minutes.


texts: How can I tell if a Watch Later video has been successfully preloaded?

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Preloading of 'Watch Later' videos has been enabled, but I do not know how to tell when a video I am about to watch has been successfully pre-loaded by the YouTube app. As others have noted (Youtube Preload limit?) there is a limit to how much video Google will download to your device. I cannot see whether a particular video is preloaded or not. I have a good (but limited) mobile network, so preloaded or not pre-loaded both load quickly.

Can you see where the data is stored? Is there a widget or indicator I missed that tells me if the video will come from the storage or from the cell network before launching it?


texts: my Samsung S8 won't charge used the usb port

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It is stuck on transferring files and won't change to charging only. It will charge without sim and turned off and using wireless charger!
I've tried safe mode too but nothing


texts: Automatic Do Not Disturb for Calendar events on Samsung

texts: Does anyone know of any free apps that can control the Do Not Disturb based on Calendar events? I know this is built into Android OS10, but Samsung has removed that from their phones. I know of one app that should work but it does a lot of things I do not need and costs money for what was originally built in but removed by a second party.


texts: How to display, hear, and control an Android device using PC?

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I used Mobizen. However, only the screen shows up. The sound doesn't come from my PC. Also I do not think I can control my Android device from my PC.

Any way to do that?

I want to connect via Wi-fi. Mobizen seems to be web based which means information would go through Internet first before showing up on my PC.


texts: How can I turn my Galaxy Tab 7" into a Kindle Fire?

texts: I got a Galaxy Tab from work and I don't use it that much, but the screen size and specs look pretty similar to the new Kindle Fire.  I know next to nothing about how things work under the covers but I know that there is a large hacker/modding community within Android.  So is it even feasible to attempt such a thing?  If not, why, in layman's terms please :)


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I had P1 Turbo with 5000mah battery. It's SC-13 could  0-100 in under a hour even with wifi enabled.

The charger is broken but I keep the cable. I use a third party 2.1A charger with dual ports. The weird thing is. My G7102 and Note 3 N9000 gets charged slowly with that cable compared to the original cable of Ace 2. Ampere says Samsung cable gives more than 2 times amperage.

Why is that? I don't know electronics can someone explain it to me why is that?


texts: Need help connecting a Pixel 3xl on Android 11 to a Sony ax5000

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Wondering if anyone has any troubleshooting tips for my problem. I have a pixel 3 XL that is running up to date android auto and Android.
When attempting to connect my pixel 3xl to my Sony ax5000 head unit, my phone doesn't seem to recognize that it is connected to an android auto cable. I'm fairly confident everything is fine with the head unit and cable, as my wife's phone (a Samsung) and other devices are able to detect and connect to the device without problem using the same and other cables. Because nothing is ever prompted, I don't have any more ideas on how to troubleshoot this issue. Do you have any suggestions?
I went to check the default USB configuration in the developer options and confirmed it is set to File Transfer / Android Auto. Are there other settings there (or anywhere else) I should check?
Thanks!


texts: there is a built-in feature that limits apps from background processing, where is it?

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So one night I got crazy and installed tons of apps that have background processing on my galaxy tab 8.0, they were draining its battery really fast. Android itself suggested to limit some of them to improve my battery life on the notifications tab, I tapped on that notification and limited some of them.

Now 2 weeks later I've found that my individual alarm app that I use doesn't ring anymore, I need to get access to that limiting feature  again to see if I have limited my alarm app or not, but I don't seem to find it anywhere in the settings. Googling doesn't help either because it only finds those articles that are advertising some background process limiting app indirectly.

I know uninstalling and reinstalling my alarm app or some other usual routines can fix the problem, but I need to know what exactly is causing its alarms to not go off to prevent it in the future, I can lose my job if I oversleep again.

Update : I've found out that it's a Samsung feature called "App optimisation", I'm guessing tab 8.0 isn't supposed to have that feature, so they have removed its shortcut from the settings, but not the actual feature from the os, and they forgot to disable the notification alert whenever there are a lot of apps with background processing, so that's why I had access to this feature earlier.
Now my question is, are there any other ways to access "app optimisation" other than through settings under the battery tab? Because it's not there for me.

Update #2:It alerted me again so I took a screenshot before closing it.I haven't found any other way to get access to this feature yet.


texts: Double message notifications after upgrading Talk to Hangouts (CyanogenMod 7.2)

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Phone: HTC Wildfire
OS: CyanogenMod-7.2.0-buzz

I recently upgraded Talk to Hangouts, and now each incoming message results in two notifications: one styled like the old Talk, and one from Hangouts.

I tried rebooting the phone, as suggested by Getting double message notifications after replacing Talk with Hangouts, but the problem still persists.

Looking through the lists of installed applications and running processes, I only see Hangouts, not Talk.

I considered completely uninstalling both Hangouts and Talk, and reinstalling Hangouts, but the application manager only gives me the option of uninstalling the updates for Hangouts, and reverting back to the system's built-in version (of Talk, presumably).

How can I stop the double notifications, or troubleshoot this further?


texts: Internal storage used space readings differ

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Context

I have a Motorola XT1068 phone with Android 6.0. It has 8GB of internal storage, of which 2.5GB are for the OS and 5.5GB for data. At one point, when connecting it to my computer, I noticed that the used/free space for the internal memory has different values depending on where you're looking.

The readings

Android settings > Storage & USB: 4.79/5.51GB used
Android settings > Storage & USB > Internal storage: ~3.3GB used when you add all up
file explorer front page: 4.84/5.51GB used
file explorer > browse to / > select all > Properties: 7.92GB used (this must also include the OS)
PC > My Computer reading: 179MB/5.50GB free, so ~5.32GB used.

If the cache keeps growing, it will eventually reach a point where the PC reading says no space is left, yet the phone says there still is.

I am honestly at a loss on what reading is the correct one, but also on why they differ so much, especially why the PC shows much less free space than the phone makes it seem.

I also have a memory card in the phone, however the free/used space data remains constant across Settings/file explorer/PC.


texts: To access some of my work web pages from my desktop firefox I use proxy autoconfigure . I just enter http://wwwcache.xxx.xx.xxx/autoconfig into the settings. How can I do the same thing in chrome in android?


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From How to Move Chrome Address Bar to Bottom or Top, Chrome's address bar can be moved to the bottom by using experimental features from chrome://flags. However, it has been deprecated since Chrome 66.

  Google deprecated the bottom address Bar ‘Chrome Home’ in favor of a new
  ‘Chrome Duet’ interface from Chrome Stable to 66. [...]. If you want to use this Home
  Flag, you have to downgrade to Chrome Stable 65.

Are there any other possible ways to move Chrome's address bar to the bottom?


texts: Galaxy s4 charges but cannot be detected as usb device

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When i connect the phone neither phone alerts it is connected nor pc recognizes as usb device.
On linux when i try lsblk command i cannot see the phone either .
This is not a linux specific problem under windows i have the same problem except charging cannot do anything via usb how can i solve this issue.
Android version 4.4.2


texts: Titanium backup only shows "Overview" tab

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A few days ago, my phone ran an automatic update of Titanium backup, which used to work fine.

Now when I launch it, I am stuck on its home screen. I've tried restarting my phone, nothing changed :

There is no backup/restore tab, no schedule tab...

What can I do to remedy this ? Will reinstalling TB be useful ? Will doing so delete its data (like the back uped apps) ?

The phone : Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ze500kl) rooted with SuperSU, using Android 5.0.2


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I have installed whatsapp in my galaxy note pro previously but uninstall a few days later. Now that I want to install back again, it says device does not support whatsapp.

Please advise why am I able to install at 1st and not now?


texts: Freennode Weechat Android Protocol error and Failed to connect error

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I'm using weechat-android that I installed using f-droid and trying to connect to freenode in order to join an irc server. I am able to connect freenode on my Windows 10 PC using mIRC as expected. Not able to do so on Android after following this doc https://freenode.net/kb/answer/chat.
This is the exact setup I used when I get the protocol error.

This is the exact setup I used when I get the failed to connect error.


texts: How can I flash gapps onto an unbranded, custom storage disk?

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I want to flash the gapps package onto a custom storage disk. It is unbranded. It has Android 5.1 arm but no google apps (no google play, google play services, etc). I don't wish to root my phone. I have the gapps package (.zip file) for Android 5.1 arm installed.

I have looked into Heimdall (I have a mac and linux devices) but they both look like they are for Samsung devices, or maybe even Nexus ones. I've not found a single reliable tool that can flash the package on an unbranded storage disk. I would also like to know how I can get TWRP or CWM on this storage disk.

If I could get a whole step-by-step process of what to do, I will be extremely grateful.

tl;dr- I would like to know a step-by-step process of how to flash gapps onto a custom, unbranded storage disk. Please include details about which flashing software to use and how to get TWRP or CWM on this disk.

IMPORTANT: Please take into consideration that only mac and linux devices are accessible to me.

Thanks


texts:
I have a Sony z5 premium, and have had many problems with the screen flickering on gray backgrounds. It's fine on white colors, so it may be something software?

I am using android 7.0

Thanks


texts: What is a goldcard and how does it work?

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I know how to create a Goldcard, but I'm curious as to what it actually is and how it works. I've done some Googling but can't find any information about the details.

To create a Goldcard one needs the CID, which from what I can gather is an SD identifier for the card. The CID is then reversed and entered into a site which generates a Goldcard image. The image is copied to bytes 0x000 to 0x170 of the device.

Does the CID change when the card is formatted?
If I plug an SD card into my computer, will I get the same CID as when it's in the phone?
Is the Goldcard image a boot sector?
How does it fit in with the FAT32 filesystem on the card?
How is the Goldcard image generated?
Could I generate one myself, or modify an existing image for a different CID?
What does the Goldcard do when the phone boots? Does the phone boot off the card?
How does this bypass the restrictions to allow other firmware to be flashed?


texts: How can I view my Google Contacts groups with my Samsung Fascinate?

texts: My phone's contacts sync with my Google Contacts, but they are all in the same group (called "Google"). I would like for the sub-groups that I have created in Google Contacts to be accessible from my phone, so I can view/organize my contacts by these groups. Is there any way to achieve this?


texts: How can I remove my Google account from my friends phone?

texts: I used my Google account to set up my friend's phone but she gets all my info. How do I stop my information from going to her phone?


texts: In WhatsApp, random messages are disappearing from chats chronologically. Messages from earlier dates are missing. Not all of them disappeared. It's happening randomly. Like if i asked somthing on WhatsApp, the reply of other person is missing. Also, its happening with messages from both me and the other person. I tried reinstalling whatsapp with and without backup..but it didn't help. I have been facing this issue for last month when I port my number from IDEA to JIO. M losing important stuff due to this issue. Please help.


texts: Android v4 or v5 icons on android v6 smartphone

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How do I install old default icons form any android v4.x or v5 on android v6?
I really hate the default Marshmallow icons. Thanks.


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I have seen that some online shops sell a Samsung Galaxy S3 dual SIM adapter. I haven't found much information about how does it work, but I have doubts about it.
Some links:

https://www.amazon.it/NC2-Premium-Addatatore-Dualsim-Samsung/dp/B008E6M802/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354533958&sr=8-1
http://www.ebay.it/itm/ADATTATORE-DUAL-SIM-PER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-SIII-ACE-E-HTC-ONE-2-HSDPA-/200855685432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item2ec3ee8938
http://www.ebay.it/itm/NC2-3G-Dualsim-Adapter-No-Cut-fur-2-Sims-im-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-/300826215660?pt=Handy_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item460aa3c4ec
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Adaptateur-Double-Carte-SIM-Dual-SIM-Adapter-pour-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-/281033313462?pt=FR_Mobiles_PDAs_Autres&hash=item416ee40cb6

In fact, I have a phone SIM card that I use for calling and receiving with my own number, and sometimes I can get a data SIM card with some free internet traffic.
The idea behind my interest for the dual SIM adapter for th GS3 is to tell the phone to call from SIM 1 and connect to UMTS from SIM 2. My simple doubt is that Android isn't simply supporting 2 cards on phones designed for 1.
I mean, if my phone had natively 2 SIM slots I could expect a menu option "default call with SIM 1/2", or "which SIM do you want to connect with?", but the official specs of GS3 offer 1 SIM only as standard cell phones.
The question is, then
How does a dual SIM adapter integrate with existing phone software?


texts: Private one-way automatic photo upload solution?

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I'm looking for something to automatically upload/sync photos from my phone to my PC or server.

Anybody knows of something that could fit my use case?

My requirements:

upload only files older than some date - I just want new photos, not all the old stuff that I already have
don't reupload files I've deleted on the server/PC - I put the photos in different folders after putting them on the PC
private / open source / FOSS - I don't want for them to get in Google's (or some other company's) hands.

What I've tried:

syncthing - can't choose to upload stuff starting from a date, reuploads things I delete from the sync folder
NextCloud - doesn't have one-way upload feature

I've been thinking about writing something that runs periodically on my phone and just pushes the photos to some S3-compatible storage, and a PC component that pulls them. The problem is that without rooting you can't have reliable cron. Even if I would make it work with Termux somehow, Android could deny network access.

I know that paid Dropbox can do exactly what I want, but l'm hesitant to give them access to all my photos.


texts: How to transfer pictures from hangouts onto my computer

texts: How can I transfer the pictures that are on my android hangouts (sent and received messages), so that I can preserve them before I clear my android for space?


texts: Why does Android 7 reset default Home app after boot?

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Edit: I've got an app that was set as the HOME app that suddenly isn't set as the HOME app. My question is in two parts:

Does Android 7 have the capacity to do that on its own?
If it does, what sorts of misbehaviour might cause that to happen?

I've installed an app and set it as the default HOME app by selecting it and "ALWAYS" from the popup window you get when you press the HOME button.  It works most of the time - if I press the HOME button then the app runs, or if I switch the phone off/on then the app runs.

However, sometime when I switch the phone on, I get the "Use XXXX as Home / JUST ONCE / ALWAYS / Use a different app / Launcher3" popup.  Why would Android stop running a 3rd party app as the default HOME app?

I only get this problem on Android 7 devices - I haven't seen it with 4.4 to 6.0 - has something changed in 7 that makes it more picky about this sort of thing?

The app is on a private channel so, sorry, I can't give you a link to it. And the devices are from Tokie and K-Mobile so not off-the-shelf consumer products.


texts: Recover data from Download/Odin Mode on phone that won't boot into Recovery?

texts: Is there any way to get the data out of a Samsung phone that will boot into Odin Mode / Download Mode but won't boot into Recovery or anything else?


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On my current phone (HTC Wildfire S), with a AOSPA (Paranoid Android) 4.45 ROM, I installed Trebuchet, because Launcher3 lacks features, and other customs lauchers takes a lot of battery, while my current battery is already going down fast.

Here you can see a screenshot of what it looks like:

The background is black.

But it isn't supposed to be black:

How can I show correctly my background?

Edit: Sometimes it show correctly on the bottom:


texts: Connecting an AVD with an android device

texts: I want to test an android application using WiFi-Direct, and i want to ask if i can connect an virtual device created with VirtualBox with my real device android ?  thanks in advance.


texts: The backlight on my Asus Transformer broke and i need to send it in for repair. I bought the tablet used already rooted. I have no idea which root it is, and I can't see anything on the screen. I tried unrooting using the method provided here, but it didn't detect my device. Also it won't go into APX mode and I can't see anything that's happening on the screen. I was thinking I could connect the tablet to a TV, but I don't want to purchase an HDMI cable before I have a sure method that will unroot my tablet. The serial starts with B6O, and since it's the backlight that's broken I can still see very limited parts of the screen.


texts: How to root without executing unknown binary? (Open source/adb shell root?)

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I have an Android 6.0 phone that has not received updates in a year.  It has likely dozens of security holes that allow one to gain root access.  I wish to do this in order to remove pre-installed bloatware system apps and change system config files.  However, all methods known to me involve running some closed source rooting tool that may very well contain a trojan or other malware.

What open-source (or ideally, type-in adb shell command list) method is there to root an Android phone not patched in the last year?

Of course, if a rooting tool is open source I would need to build it myself to be sure - so that would involve much more work than executing a script or entering shell commands


texts: How to recover stock firmware on the Galaxy Note 3

texts: How do I restore stock firmware.  I have firmware upgrade encountered an issue.  Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.  I am using KIES 3 because I have a Samsung Note 3 N900A and it won't connect.


texts: rooting an ZHTC EVO 4g and samsung epic s 4g

texts: Can I root either device by sharing files between each other rather than using a pc?? Another words rooting phone to phone via file sharing or blue tooth??


texts: How to move application to SD card in samsung galaxy s3 mini?

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How can I move apps to memory card in Samsung galaxy S3 mini, I am using Android OS version - 4.1.2

App2SD is not working.


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Can I get the dns history on android like on windows?

Like this: ipconfig /displaydns


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I want to use my Android device as a network server. In the same kind of way you would make it a Wi-Fi hotspot, but I don't want to allow connected computers to access the internet, I would like them to be able to communicate together.

Possible uses:

Playing games via LAN (e.g., Quake)
Allow computers to share files
Bonjour (Macs)
etc...

Is there any way to achieve this? Any apps out there that will set up a wireless network server?


texts: Linux Deploy: Making new disk image (size) ... fail

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I am trying to use Linux Deploy on my rooted Galaxy S3 with Android 4.3 / Slimkat 4.4.4. But when I press install:

Updating configuration file ... done
>>> begin install
Checking mount points ... done
Checking installation path ... done
Making new disk image (1023 MB) ... fail
<<< end: install


texts: Is there any method to search particular texts in a certain app?

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I need to search some certain texts in a certain app. These texts are real-time and server-sided so they only appear when I am using that app and tap (+) button.

Have any third-party app(s)/non-programming method(s) [for searching] come into your mind?


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After running out of battery and turning off, I charged my Nexus 5 (which is running lollipop and not rooted) until the battery was full, but when I was going to turn it on it got stuck in the "flying dots" animation. I've tried waiting for several hours until the battery drains out and powering off and on again several times, it does not work.
I also tried going into recovery mode and doing a wipe cache partition, no result as well. However, when going to the recovery mode, there is the following message at the bottom of the screen:

E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)

E: can't mount /cache/recovery/log

E: can't open /cache/recovery/log

E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)

E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)

E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install

E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_install

E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)

I've seen a lot of replies in other posts suggesting a factory reset, but I really don't wanna do that because I used this cellphone the whole year and took pictures of my trip around europe and I don't have a backup (Yeah, I know...)
So if there's any way to access my data before doing a factory reset or other solution at all please help me.

Thanks


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I have a tablet and a LAVA SimulCharge adapter.

I would like to disconnect all USB devices when power is disconnected and reconnect them when power is connected.

Is this possible to do via changes to init.usb.rc ?

(My device is Galaxy Tab S2 LTE android 6.0.1 rooted via SuperSU systemless root.)

I'm thinking something like

on property:sys.usb.config=*accessory?*
    write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/enable 0

on property:sys.usb.config=*charging?* # or is it charging,accessory ?
    write /sys/class/android_usb/android0/enable 1

Reason is that when the charger is disconnected from the LAVA adapter, this prevents the tablet from sleeping and drains baterry.


texts: Detect which application is playing sound / video

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I sometimes have applications that keep playing video and/or sound when in the background. These applications do not always show up in the notification area on my Samsung S8+ - but I guess this is not device related.

Is there anyway of detecting which application it is? Currently I'm having to guess which application to shut down. E.g. the Dutch NOS news app does this: it suddenly replays video after a while with sound. Needless to say, this can be really annoying.

Either programming or Android UI solutions welcome.


texts: How to factory reset S3 with screen not working but phone working?

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My phone turns on, I hear notifications when I receive SMS (as sound works) but the screen is damaged. Nothing displays at any time and I cannot interact with touch.

I have replaced my damaged phone and wish to factory reset it. How can I do this without the screen displaying? I don't think I can load an app without being able to interact with the display.


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Hardware  : MT6582
   Model : XOLO One
  Build number : XOLO_One_S006_14012015
  Build date UTC : 20150115-031031
  Android  version : 5.0
  Baseband version: SKY77590_GSM4_W4_MT6582_MP_V1.0.2_S0105, 2015/01/05 13:42, 2015/01/05 13:42
  Kernel version : 3.10.54 (jenkins@80-32) (gcc version 4.8 (GCC) ) #1 SMP  Thu Jan 15 11:22:17 CST 2015

Description:- I tried everything (Framaroot, kingoroot, iroot) but no progress, can't root it at all. I am not an expert.Is there anyway out ?
When I bought the phone it was running on Kitkat and was rootable because one of my friend did it. But after updating to Android 5.0 it seems there is no way out.
Few things that I found while trying to root it :-

-File /system/recovery-from-boot.p which restore factory recovery in case of phone switching on in a normal mode Is Found.


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I downloaded a zip-file with the browser to my phone. Now I want to either upload it to a web site (form POST) or mail it as an attachment.

In the stock browser (HTC Desire with Android 2.2) I can only choose to upload from Gallery, Voice recorder, or Music.

In the Gmail app I can only attach photos and in the Exchange app can't seem to attach downloaded files either.

And finally, in the list of downloaded files in the browser I can only choose to Open (fails for zip) or Delete the file.

Is there another way?


texts: Galaxy Nexus stuck on 4.1.1 and super slow

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I own a Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.1.1. The build number is JRO03C.I9250XWLH2. Since the update to 4.1.1 the phone behaves very very slow. Also, a friend of mine has the same phone (we bought it together) already has received the update to 4.2.x months ago.

I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem of being stuck with 4.1.1 and understands what the reason is.

What's the current standard procedure to upgrade the phone manually instead of waiting for the OTA?


texts: How can I determine if my device has USB Host Mode (OTG) support?

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Some Android devices can act as a USB host, so that you can use other USB devices attached to them. For instance, browse or import the photos stored on a camera from your phone, or copy files onto a USB memory stick attached to your tablet, plug a full-size USB keyboard or mouse into a tablet, or use an external GPS or wifi device.

How can I tell if my device can do this?


texts: Why is internet switched off when switching 2G/3G?

texts: I have a stock Android 4.2.2 on Galaxy Nexus, so I think this can be related to all Android phones. When switching from 2G to 3G and vice versa internet connection is switched off for a few seconds, even though when I browse in 3G I can connect to EDGE and GPRS too: why does this happen?


texts: Local IP address of Android device connected via Ethernet

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I have an Android Tablet with Android 7.0 connected to my network via an OTG RJ45 Ethernet connector.

I know how to get local IP address when connected via WiFi, but not via Ethernet.

Any idea on how to do that (eventually with an app compatible with Nougat)?

Thanks


texts: Why don't I see Twitter's homescreen widget on my Android?

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When I go to add widgets to my home screen, I don't have any widget from Twitter available. Other widgets are appearing in the widget list, can be added, and work fine. Just nothing from Twitter.

What could possibly be causing this?

I am on Android 6, but it couldn't possibly be too old, as i have an even older device running Android 4.3 where the Twitter widget is available. I have the Twitter app installed, I am logged into it, I can open it and use it. The only thing that is missing is their widget for my home screen.

I have tried removing the app and installing it again, logging back in again, restarted the device a couple times, but the widget just doesn't offer, neither for the default launcher, nor in Nova Launcher.


texts: How to root a S4 google play edition on mac?

texts: I have been cracking my head open trying to find a good guide to root my Google Play Edition Samsung. I have sought out YouTube videos that utilize motochopper and terminal and while I manage to get Superuser installed, I don't have root access. I've also tried forums but most of them just use Windows. Is there anyone who's done this and can instruct me on how to do it?


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I Have bought Galaxy Sl - GT I9003 , two days back.
Region: India

I have Android

Firmware Version: 2.2.1 , BuildNumber: FROYO.DDKF1

When vere I try to to update the firmware OTA,it gives me message "Connection failed", even if the connection is working for other applications.

And when I try to upgrade from Kies, it shows that, It is the latest firmware available, which is certainly not.

How to upgrade the build - firmware for my device?


texts: Can Android turn the mobile access point on automatically on my home?

texts: I share almost always my mobile data to my laptop because I like to use faster web as my home offers. Is there a way on Android 7.0 such that it turns and keeps the mobile access point on if I am near enough my home whose coordinates are fixed?


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I set an alarm up and I can see the alarm symbol at the top in the notification bar. However, the alarm didn't go off this morning! Thankfully I'm still in the crossover where my old phone is still in use.

Does the phone have to remain switched on at all times in order for alarms to function?

It's a Galaxy S running 2.1 still, because apparently we're still waiting for Orange to decide how much bloat they want to pack 2.2 with before release.


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I am having problems with 2 apps, QPython3 and SL4A.

I want to read my contacts from QPython3 and my user dictionary from SL4A.

The 2 apps do not have the relevant permissions.

Is there any way to add permissions to an installed app?

My phone is a rooted Nexus 5 running Kit-Kat.

Thank you


texts: Determine if the phone supports cover art image files and the right filename and format

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My music library master is stored in my PC, and I sync to my phone on a regular basis. Most of my album covers are stored in separate image files inside the related album folder, whereas very few of them are embedded in songs metadata.

Now, I noticed the stock ROM player in my phone is not able to handle the covers in separate image files; only covers embedded in metadata are shown.
So I googled around and I understand now there is no guarantee a certain player can handle separate albumart pictures and there is no fixed filename and format.

So I'd like to know if there is a way to determine if a player can handle separate albumart pictures and the filename and format it uses (e.g. AlbumArt.jpg).


texts: Email has stopped message once per day on Android Lollipop version 5

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I have an issue on Samsung Galaxy S5 where I get a Email has stopped message at least once per day.

I have updated to the latest OS - I'm on Android Lollipop version 5 and I have tried deleting the mailbox and recreating it.

I've also tried rebooting the phone and starting and stopping the mail application (and clearing the cache).

I'm using the default mail app. Any ideas what is causing this?


texts: Setup proxy authentication in Android 4.1.2

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I tried to setup my Wifi proxy via Setting but can't find any authentication I can put anywhere.

Looking from this thread and another thread, looks like I need to root my phone. Can I setup my proxy with authentication without rooting my phone?


texts: Android 6, delete file from /data/user/0/

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I have an un-rooted Samsung Galaxy running Android 6.0.1 and for an app to work properly, I must delete a (lock-)file from the following path:

/data/user/0/com.some.app/some.dir/lkc904d56b5dbe600e60d121882bb2a1f2

How can I delete that file (without rooting the device)?

Thanx a lot for your help!

BR,
D.

PS: I tried mounting the device storage to my Ubuntu 16.04 machine, but could not find the folder.


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I try to create a symlink for a folder using adb. This is my attempt:

ln -s /storage/sdcard0/Android/media/com.amazon.mp3 /storage/sdcard0/mp3amazon

My device is rooted and as you can see this is the internal SdCard. not the external, so there should be no file-system-issues.

But all I receive for that command is a

  ln: /storage/sdcard0/mp3amazon: Function not implemented


texts: ghost key and unpressable keys issue on android HTC desire Z

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On my screen the area where the letters "w e r" and "a s d" seems to press itself on its own, to a point most of my apps are inaccessible. If I have to write a text message or dial a number, I have to be really creative to achieve that desired goal. Also, the letters "e" and "d" are not pressable, as in when I press them, I get any of the letters surrounding it but not that specific one.

I cleaned my screen, recalibrated my screen, and reconfigured my keyboard, and have tried to google the issue. Are there any fixes or workarounds?


texts: Why does Google Talk never appear on the "Recent Applications" list?

texts: I frequently will get a message on Google Talk.  I will drag down the notification bar, click the message, and answer.  However, if I then press "Home", and it occurs to me that I wish to send yet another message to this person, I am forced to go find the Google Talk app icon, launch it, select the relevant conversation, and enter my message.  Why does Google Talk not appear on the Recent Applications list, accessible by holding down the Home key?  Every other app I have does...


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I have an galaxy s4 i33 that I need to have upgraded for work (or buy a new phone.)

On both windows and Linux I can type "adb reboot bootloader" to open the bootloader.

However, in windows:
-Odin Crashes.
-ADB can only find the device when it is turned on normally
-Fastboot says "waiting for device"... forever.
-(Did not try fastboot devices in windows.)

In Linux:
-Fastboot can NEVER find the device.
-ADB can only find the device when it is on normally

'lsusb' looks like this when the device is turned on normally:

Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0480:a007 Toshiba America Inc External Disk USB 3.0
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 413c:2107 Dell Computer Corp.
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c404 Logitech, Inc. TrackMan Wheel
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 076: ID 04e8:6860 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Galaxy (MTP)
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

But looks like this with the bootloader screen on the phone:

Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0480:a007 Toshiba America Inc External Disk USB 3.0
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 413c:2107 Dell Computer Corp.
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c404 Logitech, Inc. TrackMan Wheel
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Thanks for any help, I'm really running out of things to try here.  (Could I still get to the bootloader screen if it were locked?)


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I have a tg:// URL like tg://login?token=BTGjK95sf6QLckQBAZPtH_gSLOcpQoasQLCea18O9A that I want to open in the Android Telegram app.

If I paste it into Chrome address bar then it searches for the URL, rather than redirecting to the app like on a PC.

How do I open this URL?


texts: Very recently the Wi-Fi Connection on my Verizon Galaxy S4 has decided to turn itself off at will. This issue is device specific as I have other devices that are not experiencing this problem. The device is Rooted. I have tried: setting a static Ip, resetting router, switching airplane mode on off, changing channels. None have worked. Next is a factory reset, which I do not want to do. So in summary, does anybody have any more tricks I can try to solve this?


texts: How do I make wi-fi calls from a cell phone with no number now associated with it?

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I recently got tired of paying $65+ a month for cell service when I get mostly email. So I dropped my Sprint service in favor of $20 a month, no-contract phone and a Nexus 7, because WiFi is seemingly everywhere. It works great! I have all the service I need, and it's much cheaper.

I still have this nice cell phone, a Nexus S. I enabled the WiFi on it. I'd like to make free WiFi calls on it but it no longer has a number associated with it. I ported that number over to my $20 a month phone. Is there anyway I can get a number associated with this old phone so I can sign up for a free voip service?  Is there anyway I can make voip calls without a number?

Thanks.


texts: Show incompatible (installed) apps in Play Store

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It appears that the Play Store app (not website) is hiding apps which are incompatible with your device. Is there a way to disable this, so all apps, regardless of whether they are compatible or not are shown?
I am not asking for a way to install incompatible apps, just a way to find them in the Play Store.

One workaround is to search in the web version of the Play Store and then have the browser open it in the Play Store app where it then shows that the app is incompatible. But this is rather cumbersome.

The current behavior of hiding incompatible apps seems pretty counterproductive and might lead users to download knock-off apps instead because the user cannot find the official one if it is incompatible.

What is even weirder is that apparently when you have an app installed and a new version which is incompatible with your device gets published, you will not be notified and the app will not be listed under your "Installed" apps either. So you have to rely on the old version of the app itself to check for updates (I doubt many are doing that) to notify the user that they are using an outdated and potentially unsafe version.


texts: Restore a whatsapp chat with someone else using that person's phone

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I have lost my phone and got a new one. Unfortunately I did not backup my WhatsApp.
There is a chat session held between me and someone else which is very dear to me. I have this person's phone.
I wonder if I can restore this chat on my phone through that other person's phone.
Thanks.


texts: Sync MP3 Ratings on Android, with MediaMonkey / MusicBee on Windows

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Both MediaMonkey and MusicBee, as music players let you 'rate' songs from 1 to 5 stars.  I would like to have this functionality as well in an Android app.  The main problem is syncing these ratings.  Android apps like NRG Player do have a rating, however if I rate songs using NRG Player, they are not 'understood' by neither MediaMonkey nor MusicBee.  Also, any ratings I give to songs via MediaMonkey or MusicBee are neither understood by the NRG Player.

Is there any app which reads/writes ratings in the same format that either MediaMonkey or MusicBee do?  Or any app which syncs such ratings?


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A notification has started appearing on my Huawei Ascend Y300 that I do not recognize. I searched on Google but couldn't find what it means. My device is running Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Here's a few images of the icon. It's the one to the far left in the first picture.


texts: On my linux system I have a directory in /home where all my personal files and local program configurations are stored. Where does Android store that type of file?


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I would like to know if it is possible to clone a physical Android device with all settings, apps and configuration to inject it on other Android devices such as an image of the device. And if it is possible, how can I do this ? My Android device is an Android 7.1 and I'm connecting it to an Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
We are professional and don't want to reinstall each devices, so I ask for a simple way with ADB or other, to clone what is legal to clone, the setup.
I have one device, with his app and settings, I need to clone it on 15 devices...
Simple ADB backup won't do it, it just backup files pictures but no apps.
Thx


texts: Navigation Buttons (Back, Home, Menu, etc.) in the Notification/Statusbar?

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I am remotely controlling an old Nexus One attached and talking to a Lego NXT robot. The Nexus One has a broken Home button. In the past I remember overcoming that by finding an app which added an emulated Home button placed in the Android notification/status bar pulldown.

The Nexus One is running CM7, I am controlling it by pushing/running scripts (ssh and http/https servers) and full GUI control (VNC server). Even with all of that control, I am still missing basic button/navigation control.

Any ideas on how to overcome this? I once used an OSD trackball emulator. Anyone know of OSD buttons or recall what I may have used to get a Home button in my notification menu?


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What is the purpose of android.process.acore?

I see many, many questions about acore-related error messages and how to fix them, but not really anything about what the process is in the first place. All I was able to find is this thread at xda-developers which suggests it has something to do with Contacts storage. Can anyone provide a more detailed explanation?


texts: How to avoid system update for Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

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My Galaxy Note 4 automatically downloaded the new system update and reminds way too often to install it. I don't want to. How could I avoid it without rooting the phone since I do not want to lose my warranty? Or am I absolutely forced to update?

My hypothesis was that maybe, if I do the factory data reset, it will delete the system update install-file (which should be located in the cache folder, I think).

And after that, if I get rid of the file (by factory data reset or otherwise), is there any way I could block my phone from downloading it again?

Thank you!


texts: I'm using Android 4.2.2 on my Q.mobile. I am trying to zoom a (or any)  web page on Chrome by double tapping or by swiping two fingers but nothing happened. I also tried the same thing using the built-in browser but also in vain. How do I zoom web pages?


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I do not see default mail App on my Nexus 5. I do have gmail though working fine. Probably I removed it earlier. How do I install it again ! I want to use that to configure Exchange Server on it to configure my official emails and calendars.

Currently when I try to do "Add Account" it does NOT show "Corporate" !


texts: How can I play videos on my TV(not smart TV) from my phone

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Can I play videos from my Moto G on my Vizio TV via the USB port or HDMI.
If possible, how?


texts: Default Samsung S4 messsenger application name

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I disabled all the default samsung apps on my S4. I was using google messenger. Now I want to revert back to the samsung apps. I need to go into all apps menu and find the default samsung messenger one to enabled it but I can not find it.

What is the name of the default samsung s4 messenger application?


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There are a lot of apps which require internet to run whether be spam or good apps.

Is there any way to make them feel there is internet connection without actually running internet kind of fake/mock internet connection for such apps?

FYI, I am using ICS (Android 4.0.4)


texts: Which filesystems get overwritten when applying a ROM?

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I'd like to better understand the process of writing a ROM (a zip package) to my Android phone.

Checking with adb shell, the following filesystems are mounted on my phone:

rootfs / rootfs ro,relatime 0 0

none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0
none /sys/fs/cgroup tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=750,gid=1000 0 0
none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0

devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=600 0 0
proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0
sysfs /sys sysfs rw,seclabel,relatime 0 0
selinuxfs /sys/fs/selinux selinuxfs rw,relatime 0 0

/sys/kernel/debug /sys/kernel/debug debugfs rw,relatime 0 0
/dev/fuse /mnt/shell/emulated fuse rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other 0 0

tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,seclabel,nosuid,relatime,mode=755 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/obb tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/fuse tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=775,gid=1000 0 0

/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /efs ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,journal_async_commit,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system ext4 ro,seclabel,noatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 /cache ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,errors=panic,user_xattr,barrier=1,journal_async_commit,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 /preload ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,journal_async_commit,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /data ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,journal_async_commit,data=ordered,noauto_da_alloc,discard 0 0

Now, to the best of my knowledge, only the last five actually correspond to non-volatile memory. Could you explain what's the structure of such a zip package, and which devices are overwritten when a ROM update occurs through ODIN or CWM recovery?


texts: ES File Explorer Remote Manager is gone?

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I've lost the option to send files to my device using ES file Explorer. Until yesterday, I would open ES file Explorer, go to Network, Select Remote Management and turn it on. From there, I could transfer files from my PC using FTP.

Yesterday, I couldn't connect using FTP. I opened ES file Explorer, went to Network, the option for Remote Management is gone. If I select FTP under Network, it no longer gives the option to turn it on or off.

I've tried uninstalling ES File Explorer, but still have the same problem. Would appreciate any suggestions.


texts: Android x86 in VirtualBox: “FATAL: NO BOOTABLE MEDIUM FOUND. SYSTEM HALTED” directly after installation

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“FATAL: NO BOOTABLE MEDIUM FOUND. SYSTEM HALTED” appears on Android x86 6.0 rc3, but not on Linux Mint or Windows XP, immediately after installation.

The boot order is correct.What might be wrong?


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The top of the phone often has symbols to indicate features such as battery life, cell tower signal strength, wifi strength, etc.

Is there a commonly accepted term for said symbols?  Usually there is a list of symbols and the symbol's meaning.  This list should have a name: what is the name of this list?

The idea is that the term for said list would be found in the phone's manual, when trying to lookup what an unknown symbol communicates.


texts: How to transfer ClockworkMod backup to PC?

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I'm trying to transfer files on my Moto G x1032 (recognized by ADB) from /data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup(confirmed location) to my PC, but adb pull gives me remote object /'location' does not exist.

I can't copy the backup to storage with any file manager I've tried, and hence can't see the files on my computer.

This seems relevant but /PB doesn't help.


texts: Can i manually decrypt a folder encrypted with ES File Explorer?

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I had encrypted a folder using ES File explorer. Then later on, I upgraded my ROM from cm12 to cm13. And then, I was not able to decrypt the data with ES file explorer, after the OS update.

I know the key used for encryption. Is it possible to decrypt the data manually?

I thought it was not possible, but then i saw this post How to decrypt Adopted Storage? And now i believe there is a solution for my problem too.


texts: How to revert to android 7 on Xiaomi A1 phone

texts: The phone has some bugs in this new update I have tried doing a factory reset but it still has the android 8.


texts: How do I share apps between users in Android 5 Lollipop?

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I got a Nexus 9 tablet that I'm sharing with my wife.

I set myself as owner and set my wife as another user.

How do I give the other user access to some of the apps I have installed, without re-installing the apps in the other user space?


texts: Last ditch recovery for soft-bricked Galaxy Tab 10.1 possible?

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Looking for some "heroic measures" advice here.

Some weeks ago, my Galaxy Tab2 10.1 (GT-P5113; Wifi only) suddenly threw itself into a bootloop frenzy that I have so far been unable to recover from.  Here are the facts, symptoms, and the measures I've attempted already:

running stock ROM 4.2.2; no root
there had been no recent update: when the bootlooping began, the tablet had been on all night but suddenly froze when I started to use it and began bootlooping
automatic app updates had been disabled, so I don't think any apps had updated recently
device reboots all the way into Android, but freezes and reboots within 30 seconds of achieving the Home Screen
booting into "safe mode" still results in bootloop
changing system variables do not persist between boots (e.g. enabling USB debugging; changing system volume; turning Wifi on/off)
entering recovery always includes message "Installing system update... NO COMMAND" with Andi lying down and exclamation mark symbol
"wipe data/factory reset" appears successful, but system reboots to previous state (NOT factory reset)
"wipe cache partition" terminates in "Error!" message with Andi and exclamation mark then reboots into the loop

I'm able to start into Odin mode and stock Android recovery, but am UNABLE to make any changes to the system in those modes:

attempting to flash TWRP or CWMR using ODIN or HEIMDALL appears successful, but upon restarting into recovery the stock Android recovery <3e> is there with the "no command" error
using either HEIMDALL or ODIN, trying to flash downloaded stock ROM appears successful for cache.img; SBL1.bin; recovery.img; but fails about halfway into system.img.  Same behaviour whether or not PIT repartition is selected.  Reboot shows no change.
Using Kies:  Kies just searches for the devices and typically fails, or takes so long the tablet is already rebooting by the time it briefly connects
trying to install the stock ROM from SD card fails (no useful information provided by the system)
dabbled a little with creating a bootable SD card, but the tablet just seems to ignore it
have tried mounting the internal storage to investigate the disk's health, but not even sure if this is possible?  Ubuntu 16.04 is "unable to mount MTP" and Windows 10 Explorer just doesn't show anything there.

I suspect a physical corruption of the internal storage, but with apparently no means to mount the drive, flash the recovery, flash the system, wipe the data and/or cache, I'm pretty much out of ideas.  Maybe the internal storage has become "read only" or has corrupt sectors?  Is this even possible?

As far as I'm concerned the device is basically bricked, so I'm willing to try any riskier ideas to kick-start this guy back into life...

(Yes, I understand this is an old device.  I like the big screen!)

Thanks,
Matt


texts: is there a way to force chrome to accept a self signed site?

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I want to access to a site in which zimbra is installed, the address is like 'https://...', but when I try to access it from chrome on my phone I have a message telling me the connection is not secured. Is there a way to force chrome to accept the encryption?

thanks

olivier


texts: How do I move app icons between pages of the all-apps list?

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My phone has four pages in its all-apps list (as opposed to its two pages of home screens). I know how to copy app icons from the all-apps list to any home screen. I also know how to move app icons within a single all-apps list page. (And while searching for answers to this question, I found how to remove blank home pages.)

What I haven't found is how to move icons from one page of the all-app list to another. To illustrate (simplified):

Home Page 1                      Home Page 2
 G         Say "OK Google"       T-Mobile             Visual
                                                     Voicemail
Phone  Messages  Play  Camera    Phone  Messages  Play  Camera

All Apps 1            All Apps 2            All Apps 3
A1  B1  C1  D1  E1    F1  G1  H1  I1  J1    K1  L1  M1  N1  O1
A2  B2  C2  D2  E2    E2  G2  H2  I2  J2    K2  L2  M2  N2  O2
A3  B3  C3  E3  E3    F3  G3  H3  I3  J3    K3  L3  M3  N3  O3
A4  B4  C4  D4  E4    F4  G4  H4  I4  J4    K4  L4  M4  N4  O4
A5  B5  C5  D5  E5    F5  G5  H5            K4  L5
A6  B6

If I want to copy app "H3" to the home screen, I just press and hold H3, and either wait until pop-up menu comes up with "Add to Home" as an option, or wait a moment longer so that the Home screen appears, and then movie it until I'm ready to drop it. That's easy.

If I want to move "N3" to the end of the All Apps 3 screen, I just long-push, drag the icon to the end of the screen, and release. It's there.

But, if I want to move "N3" to the end of All Apps 2, I don't know how to do it, and that's what I'm trying to find out.

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I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Android 8.0.0, kernel 4.4.78-14375742, but I've seen the same issue on my previous phone, a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Android 5.0, so it seems to be a version-independent issue.


texts: Can I downgrade from Kitkat to JellyBean on my Moto X?

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I have a stock (non-rooted) Moto X that 'upgraded' itself to Kitkat recently.  Is it possible for me to go back to Jelly Bean?

(Deliberately leaving out the reasons since that's not the point of the question.)


texts: Can Android NFC devices be used to clock in a RFID/HID timeclock for work? (As a tag?)

texts: Can Android devices be used to clock in a RFID/HID timeclock for work using NFC? Using the software, I can register the cards with the timeclock. But would I be able to register phones?


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Possible Duplicate:
  Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Supersonic/ROMs is a great page for ROM listings for HTC. Is there a similar page out there somewhere listing details on custom ROM's compatible with my Samsung?  Thanks.


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I am running an Ubuntu 14 host machine on my PC and recently I got an Eragon 820 Development kit which is running on Android Marshmallow, everything was working fine until I click the factory reset option in the Android settings.

After that the adb / fastboot neither working and In the Dmesg am getting like this

[  308.326141] usb 2-1.3: new high-speed USB device number 18 using ehci-pci
[  308.420065] usb 2-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=18d1, idProduct=d001
[  308.420072] usb 2-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[  308.420076] usb 2-1.3: Product: MSM8996 for arm64
[  308.420079] usb 2-1.3: Manufacturer: unknown
[  308.420083] usb 2-1.3: SerialNumber: 77a941ec
[  310.055562] usb 2-1.3: usbfs: USBDEVFS_CONTROL failed cmd adb rqt 128 rq 6 len 256 ret -110
[  311.971228] usb 2-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 18

these same 8 lines keep on repeating (i.e. the device connects, is recognized, some adb rqt… fails, device is disconnected again).

Anyone know how to fix this issue?


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Touch screen taps are sometimes missed after some idle time. For example, the first letter typed in a sentence.
Its like the screen uses the first tap just to wake up and only then start registering letters.
It happens all over the os, not just the keyboard.
My phone is Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and the problem started recently, but im not sure if it was just after the update to android 10 or a day later when I got a screen replaced.


texts: Is it possible to dual-boot Android with LineageOS?

texts: I am going to get a new Android device (Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 with 4G/LTE with latest Android) and I am thinking about the possibility of dual-booting with LineageOS (CyanogenMod fork)? Is it possible? I own a microSD card if that is a necessity.


texts: Improve Android Emulator Performance on Windows 7 x64

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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

Device RAM size to 512.
Resolution to 640 x 480.
Snapshot enabled.

On Project preferences\Android

\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?.


texts: How to automatically switch between apps and/or websites on Android?

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So I'd like to turn a tablet into a calendar, alarm, weather display, and task organizer that shuffles between these every five minutes when not being used. It will be mounted on a wall or next to my dual monitors.

Most likely going to use google calendar, android native clock, a generic weather app, and a custom app or web app respectively.

Any good ways to do this? Thanks.


texts: Microsoft Windows has the Task Scheduler Manager to schedule tasks based on time or other events, as far Linux has cron to the same feature, does Android have something like? Could I install cron on Android??


texts: Android 4.0.3 has virtual keyboard with Y key in wrong place?

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Why the virtual keyboard of Android 4.0 has a different qwerty virtual keyboard? It seems the Y is in the wrong place.

Is it some configuration? Where it is?

Screenshots (click images for larger variants)


texts: About Adding Sim slot on Lg optimus Exceed 2

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My cousin presented me a new Lg optimus Exceed 2 from Us and i was in India..there is no sim slot for this mobile..i need to insert any sim to this mobile.?please help me..

Thank you,

Ajay


texts: Can I use an unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy S5 on AT&T?

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I made the unfortunate mistake of buying a Galaxy S5 through AT&T and was rewarded with a locked bootloader and no fun whatsoever for any reason ever.

As a remedy, I've considered purchasing a T-Mobile Galaxy S5 and somehow unlocking  it (how does that process work again?) for use on AT&T.

Two questions:

Will it be compatible with most (if not all) bands on AT&T? (ie: will I lack anything or will I be able to use the network just as well as with the AT&T S5?)
How do I unlock a device for use on a different carrier?

According to AT&T, these are the supported bands for the AT&T S5:

4G-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 17
4G: HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul
3G - UTMS: 840, 1900, 2100MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz

According to T-Mobile, these are the supported bands for the T-Mobile S5:

LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 17
UMTS: Band 1 (2100), Band 2 (1900), Band 4 (1700/2100), Band 5 (850)
"Quad Band GSM" (what bands?)

It seems to be compatible.

See also AT&T Radio Frequencies and T-Mobile Radio Frequencies

Will it work?


texts: Specific wifi network suddenly stopped working. Why?

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There is nothing wrong with my wifi connection. I have also used the same network before on the same mobile, but suddenly this problem occurs. Whenever I try connect to the Internet through the wifi one message shows that 'Internet is not available on this Wifi ap, change network...'

(Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S Duos 7562)

What to do?


texts: Is it possible to update redmi 9 using USB to PC connection?

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Redmi 9 -> usb connection -> to windows 10 PC which has wired internet.
Is it possible to update the smartphone software? it doesn't automatically do anything, other than file exchange.
There's a dev menu option "enable usb", but it doesn't change what it effectively does and the other dev option under it, that says "allow app updates", just flips itself back off automatically, while opening "log in with mi account" UI and "no internet connection" message.


texts: Are there any smartctl similar tools to detect (eMMC/Nand) storage flash failure in advance on non-rooted android?

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So far, I have two android phones which become kinda brick due to storage failure.
One phone suddenly missed many apps and files one day. And another one does not accept correct lock password one day.
When I try to look into mobie phone storage related topics, I am surprised that so litte info I can find.
I can not even find an app to tell what my phone's storage type and model are. I tried the famous AIDA64, it doesn't really give me anything about my flash drive. I can not even know if it's a NOR, NAND or eMMC.
I have some/many mobiles and some are rooted and some are non-rooted. I am wondering if I can find a general solution to detect flash drive failure in advance so that I can backup properly before it failed to boot and lose data. (I use smartd/smartctl on desktop OS for this purpose)
From my bad experiences, I really don't have any trust on mobile phone storage anymore. I have some other mobiles/pads/tablets broken too without knowinig what the real problem is. I guess they might be due to flash drive failutre as well.
Thank you very much for your help.


texts: How to tell what band frequency my Galaxy S5 is on via AT commands

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The closest thing I have found is:

AT$QCBANDPREF?

I simply am just trying to query what band the device is on....say connected to Band 17 LTE.