texts: Cannot send/receive MMS on Project Fi with unlocked Blu Advance A6

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I have been trying to get my unlocked Blu Advance A6 on Android 7.0 working with Project Fi and I can't seem to get MMS messages working in the default app or Signal.

Regular text messages can be sent and received OK, but when an MMS comes in it just says "Tap to download" and when I try to send one it says "Not sent. Tap to try again."

I thought that maybe it was due to the APN settings being incorrect but the Access point names menu that is supposed to be located in Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> More -> Cellular networks is missing. There is only a toggle for Data roaming and no other items.


texts: why does my pixel 3 still have the old gmail app?

texts: Recently I got a pixel 3. A very nice phone and it is nice to know you are always among the firsts to receive a new version of android and the google apps. So I am confused why the gmail app still looks like the old gmail, where gmail on my one plus has the new interface.


texts: Android App Downloading But Not Installing

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My Device is Motorola Moto G 1st Gen. running Android Lollipop 5.0.2

From the last 2-3 months, my phone is not installing apps. It downloads the app and even shows installing but never completes. After showing "Installing " for some time, the notification will go. If I go back to Play Store, it says "Install" and not Installing. So I have to repeat the same procedure.

I have tried clearing Data and Cache of Play Store, Download Manager, Google Play Services. I have over 5 GB space available on phone.

I have tried the above solution many times but it doesn't works. The only thing I don't want to do is factory reset.

 Update:  After I updated to Android 5.1, apps started to install properly so I think it was a bug related to 5.0.2


texts: Only few files are visible from 5TB exFat external hdd on Galaxy S8+

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I have a 5TB external storage with many RAW photos and videos. They are sorted by dates in folders and the hdd itself is almost full.
When I connect it to my PC, it recognizes all files and directories.
However, when I run it on my Android phone, only few folders and files are visible. Most directories appear empty or doesn't even show up.

Does Android have issue recognizing larger HDD drives? It is a seagate 2.5 inch drive with 5TB storage formatted in exFat format.


texts: How do I clean up the "search people"/new message contact list?

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I recently purchased a Droid Incredible, and linked it to my Google account. Now the list of contacts to choose from when creating a new message is huge (click the "contact" icon next to the To field of the message, which seems to be the same as the "search people" app).

It appears to be including every contact from every aspect of my Google account, mixed in with everything on my phone: every email I've ever contacted, plus everyone on my GTalk contact list, plus everyone in my phone contacts.

Is there any way to cut this list down? In its present state, the list itself is useless (forcing me to rely on typing the name in). Ideally I'd like to see only a specific group by default. Also acceptable would be limiting it to only phone contacts, or only contacts in my Gmail My Contacts list.

Update: It seems that this feature is available in the default Android contacts app (the sync groups setting supposedly allows you to only synchronize contacts from specific groups), but not the HTC Incredible's version of Sense (http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=0ff2b08f98943ccb&hl=en).

Is there a simple way to get back to the stock contacts app? Or a solid replacement that includes the sync groups feature?


texts: Is there a Google Play app that can be pushed to a device with a broken screen to retrieve data without user interaction?

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I'm at my last resort with a OnePlus 6 with a broken screen, with the only remaining option being to order a replacement screen to get back into the phone to retrieve the data. Before I go that route, I wanted to check if there isn't a Google Play app I could push down to it to retrieve my data.

Though I had enabled adb at one point and authorized my computer, it seems to have been reset/cleared authorizations through a system update, and doesn't present over adb when connected to USB
The digitizer doesn't seem to work either to hit a button / stab in the dark at user input
USB OTG support is off at boot, and can only be turned on for a limited time in the settings, which prevents keyboard/mouse input
The bootloader is locked, so if I unlock it to flash TWRP, my data will be wiped
OnePlus Repair refuses to not wipe my data if I send it in for a screen repair
Dropbox is installed and would sync the pictures, however I turned off syncing when my dropbox was filled and I don't think I can 'push' settings changes down to the device

However, it boots just fine and connects to my wifi at home. Are there any Play apps that I could push to the device that would run without user input and allow me to retrieve data from the phone? I mostly just want my pictures and videos, but ideally would want to review the entire file system.

Does anything like this exist? Even just opening a read only ftp service would work for me, but I suspect that I can't just push down any .apk using the Google push option, and that due to the potential for abuse many aren't allowed into the store.

If I'm wrong... well I could start writing an .apk to do this I suppose, unless someone has already jumped this hurdle before.

EDIT

Alternatively - anything I could push from Google Play that would enable adb (USB or WiFi) and authorize anything connected without user input would also get me up and running.


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How can I see the number WhatsApp is dialing instead of the name?

My friend Erwin has two mobile phones, one in Switzerland and a new one in Vietnam. Yesterday he called me from Vietnam by WhatsApp. Simple-minded as I am, I added this number under the same contact "Erwin". Today I wanted to call him back by replying his last WhatsApp call from yesterday (I selected his WhatsApp call from the call protocol). However, WhatsApp obviously connected to his Swiss number (as he's registered there as WhatsApp user), and nobody picked up, of course, because it was switched off. In such cases it would be very helpful to see the number WhatsApp is using. How can I make this number visible?


texts: Firefox version 21 installed easily but greasemonkey won't install - error saying not compatible with ver 21

texts: I can't find anyone with this problem of not being able to install greasemonkey since installing Firefox version 21 on my android. My ultimate goal is to combine my fitness pal logging with weight watchers so that mfp will calculate ww points. It can be done but only through using greasemonkey. Any help is greatly appreciated :)


texts: How to remove useless space after removing google now search bar?

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Please tell me there is a way to get rid of that blank space that was left after I removed the google now search bar from my Moto G running 4.3.

I managed to deactivate it via the apps' settings, and after a reboot the search bar was gone, but now my clock looks horrible being too low on the screen and the space where the bar was is completely useless now, it looks awful.

I really don't want to root the phone since I don't really need it, and I actually like the GUI the phone has so I don't think I'd want to change anything with a launcher as I've seen in another answers.


texts: Gmail for one email address, inbox for the other

texts: I have 2 google email accounts, one personal and one for work. I want to use my personal email account on Inbox and my work email on Gmail. I want it so that when I receive emails I can see each icon so that at a glance I know if the email is personal or for work. How can I set this up?


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I've had my Note9 for a year and even though I thought I would love it, am now being driven mad by the display/writing surface wrapping around the edge of the phone. There must be a way to increase the Bezel size through software!

I have searched for apps and settings, but I can't find a way to make the screen smaller. Most apps can run in Pop-up (Windowed) mode, but it is a pain in the ass to get there and it seems like there is no way to make it the default mode to run the app in.

I tried "one-handed mode" but not only is it not movable or resizeable to put it in the centre, when it is against one edge, it puts the edge right around the curve of the phone face, so that doesn't help either!

It's super frustrating not being able to use the pen (or even your finger sometimes) up to the edge of the screen; there must be a fix!

Anyone know a trick to fix this in Android?


texts: Unable to set custom ringtone on Moto G 2 after upgrading to Lollipop

texts: I'm unable to customize the ringtone on my second generation Moto G after upgrading to Lollipop. I tried doing it normally from the Android settings, but just got a default "beep" sound instead. Only the built-in ringtone works properly.


texts: Kindle Fire HD 8.9 not getting unbricked after going into fastboot mode

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I have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch tablet on which I tried to install stock android OS but failed somehow. Now the tablet when started shows only Kindle Fire logo.I have tried various links on XDA and found that it can go into fastboot mode but nothing more than that. Tried Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility which is failing saying " device not found " . Same goes with Kindle Fire System Restore tool for Kindle Fire 8.9.
So the problem is storage part of tablet not getting detected. Due to which it is not possible to send/ copy system restore images / original rom / any custom rom to the tablet.
Can anyone help ?
Thanks in advance.
Following links I have referred :

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011126
http://rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-root/how-to-root-convert-kindle-fire-hd-8-9-into-pure-android-tablet/


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I recently tried to install a custom ROM in my samsung j6+ but halfway through it my PC turned off.
Then the problem starts i decided to reboot my phone but it shows this error "No command" " #Reboot recovery cause is [[check_bootmode]RebootRecoveryWithKey]#
Block-based OTA
Supported API: 3
# MANUAL MODE v1.0.0#
E:Failed to mount / cache: Invalid argument

The error message keeps appearing for just a fraction of a second then disappear and appear again
I tried to go to recovery mode but no luck i cant get to it
I drained the battery to turn off the device then go download mode but after get to it, it also keep restarting
help me please. thank you


texts: Sync old google accout to a differnt Galaxy 6

texts: My phone died, and I had to get a new one.  My husband took new phone and we transferred my number to his old galaxy 6.  How do I register MY stuff on this phone so I can retrieve my photos, apps, etc.  It thinks I'm him.


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After switching from Samsung S7 Edge to Poco X3 NFC, although both on Android, I can't figure out how to remove recently used emojis, which is on Gboard.
I searched a lot but nothing related to Poco X3 NFC. The MIUI is 12.0.8
How to remove them from the keyboard?


texts: Stop Motion Video creation using external camera

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my son is very interested in Lego stop-motion video creation.  There are myriad apps for stop motion capture on the Android platform, but using a device's internal camera isn't too easy, since you can't get a big phone or tablet into the correct position for the desired shots.

I have a USB webcam and a USB OTG cable.  Is there any way to use the external webcam as the image source for any of these stop-motion apps?

The idea setup would be to make the USB camera the default image source for any existing app.  Then he could directly capture into a simple, easy-to-use stop motion app instead of taking pictures first and inserting them frame-by-frame into the app later.

I have the following Android devices available, which can be used for this purpose:

Galaxy S2 (Sprint) android 4.x?
Galaxy S2 (AT&T) android 2.2
Alcatel onetouch Fierce XL - android 5.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - android 4.x?

I have a generic USB webcam, but I may be willing to purchase a specific external camera if this would ensure smooth functionality.

I'd appreciate any advice!


texts: programatically edit numbers from messages

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Here is the issue

i changed phones..

i before hand backed up calls and messages using sms backup and restore. everything went fine. I have the xml files i can see the messages and the numbers correctly in the xml.

the restore in the new  phone for some reason decided to add the sim country code to every number that did not have a country code which made the numbers completely unusable
I do not understand from where come the country code I do not see anywhere the settings in the aosp messaging app to remove the country code.

is there a way to edit the numbers on the messages or to make sms backup and restore app not to add the country code of the sim card.. I think it detects the country of the sim or the country of the phone based on imei? and then if a phone does not start by +xxx it add it..

I find totally unacceptable that the restore got somehow altered. and I cannot find the root cause..

questions is can i use adb or some api in python or whatever to fix the mistakes.. I still have the original xml files from sms backup and restore with the numbers untouched.

thank you


texts: Massive slow down when changing networks

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Whenever my phone switches from cellular to wifi or the reverse, the phone effectively stalls.  This can last for a minute or so.  It is still functional during this time, but very slow and stuttering (if in the middle of an animation it will do a few frames, then stop for several seconds, then do a few more).

I am thinking that one or more apps are set to wake up when the network status changes, and either they are conflicting with each other or holding the cpu while they wait for the network to be finally ready.

What should I use to work this out?  I have betterbatterystats installed, amplify, and greenify.  I have taken a few stabs at working out what might be causing this (mostly by greenifying any app that is destined to wake when the network changes), and some random click-and-hope type attempts to figure it out.

The phone is a Samsung Note 4, N910G running kitkat.


texts: My Samsung Galaxy SII has not been used for a while, and whenever I try to plug it in to charge, it doesn't seem to start charging, and instead loops between the battery charging icon, and a screen with an image of the android icon. This screen has, in red writing, what appears to be a value for RST_STAT at the top of the screen (This is always 0x10000), and in larger text beside the android icon, the words 'Hardware reset' (without the quotes). Does anyone have any idea how I could get this phone working again?


texts: How to connect to Android through SSH over 3G/4G public IP?

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I am having an Android device and I want to connect in via 3G/4G and I am getting connection refused.

Any ideas how to do that?


texts: Is android kernel a microkernel or a monolithic kernel?

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Since the android kernel is derived from the mainstream Linux kernel, with additional drivers for a specific android device. is it safe to say that the Android kernel is also a monolithic kernel?
But Android removed System V IPC features (message queues, shared memory segments, semaphores),So to summaries i just want to understand how different is the Android kernel with respect to the mainline Linux kernel?


texts: init.rc doesn't start my service on boot completed event

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I've added the following snippet to the end of /system/core/rootdir/init.rc file.

on property:dev.bootcomplete=1
    start bootcomplete_handler

service bootcomplete_handler /system/bin/bc_handler.sh
    class main
    user root
    group root
    disabled
    oneshot

And /system/bin/bc_handler.sh:

#!/system/bin/sh
echo hi > /data/hi.txt
monkey -p com.example.package 1

What I'm trying to achieve is to run an app when device boots up. That echo is just for test, as I check existence of /data/hi.txt, it won't be created when device boots up. Could someone help me? BTW, I'm using bullhead if matters.


texts: How can I disable 802.11n mode on my EVO?  I would like to force it to use B or G.


texts: How can I prevent apps from going full screen and hiding the notification bar?

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The notification bar takes only a few pixels yet contains so much useful information. Unfortunately, there are some apps (that I otherwise love) that insist on being in full screen, and therefore remove the notification bar from sight.

Is there any way I can force the notification bar to remain while running these apps?

I run rooted Marshmallow with Xposed Framework on a Samsung SM-G900F.

The apps can run on all types of display sizes and aspect ratios, so technically they should be able to do without those pixels on top.


texts: Does software update decrease device performance?

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I’ve been using an Android tablet for a month, and I’ve just got a notification on an update for my tab for Android 11 or One UI 3 (not sure if they mean the same thing). I’m on Android 10.
Based on my experience in using iOS devices, every major update decreases my older device’s performance and battery life for some reason. I’m used to seeing updates as something to avoid.
Do software updates have any bad effects on an Android device’s performance/battery life?


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I have a Samsung S9 running Android version 10 (q).
I frequently use the Google speech to text facility on the keyboard. I can make it do punctuation like commas and periods however I cannot make it do a new line or carriage return.
There seems to be posts about very old Android versions showing that this may have been possible. is this still possible please?


texts: Can `Phone Calls` application permission allow developer to read my contact book?

texts: I wonder if other people can read my contact list when the app permission(s) has Phone Calls permision like below snapshot.


texts: Can I flash a separate radio image and have a working radio?

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I have a rooted LGE Nexus 4. Installed on it are the Team Win Recovery Project and CyanogenMod 13 (Android 6).

I found this guide to installing stock Android 6 onto a Nexus 4, and it provides pre-built system and boot images, alongside:

  ... an OLD radio (initial radio release for Mako), [and then] this ROM will support LTE :)

In the comments section of that post, a user added how to install the pre-built image:

  From command terminal:

fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash radio lte_modem.img (or normal_modem.img)
fastboot reboot-bootloader

My question boils down to, can I just flash the lte_modem.img alone and come out with a working phone with CM13?

If that isn't inherently answerable, then: if something goes wrong, can I flash normal_modem.img, or do I need a CM13-specific radio image? Where do I get that special radio.img?


texts: Android 5 disable install button of apk files on nexus 4

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After updating my nexus 4 to new android 5 (lollipop) when i open an apk file, the install button not working!!
Also i checked unknown source in my device settings.

What the problem? please help :(


texts: How to Allow Caller Who Can Call You During "Alarms Only"?

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I am using Android 6.0.
I would like to allow my mother call me also when the mode "Alarms only" is active. I have her in Starred contacts i.e. priority list. She calls me to double verify that I wake up in some mornings.

I would like the caller can vibrate your phone even in the Alarms only mode.

How can you setup a caller who can call and disturb you by vibration during the mode Alarms only?


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I have OnePlus 5t, Twrp 3.5.2_9-0-cheeseburger_dumpling, and when I'm trying to flash the magisk zip it's tell me: Invalid zip file format.
I searched google and found that I need the least TWRP version, but I have the least version... What can I do?
Edit:
In V22.1 (least) the only zip file is called "Source code (zip)", and in the TWRP its says Invalid zip file format. Same in V22.0. The next version available is 21.4, in V21.4 the link name is not "Source code (zip)", the link name is: "Magisk-v21.4.zip", and in the TWRP it's working well and flash into the system! Why it is like that? And what I don't understand?
Link to all versions: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases


texts: Is there a way to tell my phone to prefer some SSIDs above others?

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Use case: my internet provider offers wi-fi hotspots all over the country; I like to connect to them, but not when I'm home or at work. My phone seems to use one of the available wi-fi connections randomly; I end up 'forgetting' the provider's hotspot to assure connection to the wi-fi at home or at the office.

Windows 7 allows me to change the order of preference of wi-fi connections; that way I can tell my laptop to connect to my provider's hotspot only when no 'better' wi-fi is available.

Does Android have something similar?


texts: Can Applications With Root Access Modify Their Own Permissions?

texts: For rooted phones, there are several apps which require root privileges. Knowing this, the user does allow the app to get root. Now, the app would have been installed with a set of x permissions, say INTERNET, LOCATION. Now, on gaining root, is it possible for the app to secretly (or not) give itself extra permissions eg. BLUETOOTH ? I read somewhere that the Apps requiring INTERNET or BLUETOOTH permissions are added to a user group which has access to these device files. So, can a rooted app associate itself to that group and gain the permission ?


texts: OPO stuck in "Erasing..." while unlocking bootloader

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I've been following this guide about rooting my OnePlus One. All seemed fine - adb was good, fastboot as well - and I reached point 6.1. Typed in fastboot oem unlock and got this output:

...
OKAY [  0.023s]
finished. total time: 0.025s

Then my phone went into the "Erasing..." screen (where the android dangles his antennas) and has been stuck there for the past 50 minutes. I'm honestly unsure about what to do? Has anyone experienced something similar?


texts: Dynamically theming Status Bar according to app's Action Bar?

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I have no idea whether this question is on-topic or off-topic here, because it is related to problems with an Xposed Module. Moderators, please tell me if this is off-topic or not.

I'm running on an AOSP-based Jelly Bean 4.2.2 ROM, rooted and having Xposed Framework. I have GravityBox, Tinted Status Bar, XBlast Tools, etc. and many other modules installed on my device, including the Monster UI module, which themes my device framework to make all apps look like having Material design (checkboxes, progress bars, ripple effects, etc).

I have applied a system-wide Material design colour scheme, including dialog boxes and action bars for apps which were using Holo themes, all through Monster UI. On top of that, to get the full Lollipop effect, I have used the Tinted Status Bar module to tint the Status Bar according to the app's Action Bar colour. When I launch any app's main activity, it works fine, and tints the Status Bar accordingly. But, when I switch back and forth across various activities in the app, the Status Bar gets tinted White, and sometimes that makes the Action Bar turn white too, rendering the text/icons which both were supposed to display, invisible.

How do I fix this ?

Note : All modules work perfectly, and none are conflicting with each other. I checked MANY times for any such conflicts, but there were none. Disabling other modules too didn't work out.


texts: Import Cookies from Google Chrome Mobile to another Mobile browser

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I would like to know that is there anyway I can import cookies from Android version of Google Chrome to any other mobile browser (on the same device)?
Just like when we install Firefox/Opera/Chrome on PC, they ask you to import cookies and stuff from other browsers.


texts: to identify these services after upg. to andr 10?

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To all,

please tell me if this is relevant to the forum.

the problem:

I want to identify these services that appear after the upgrade to Android 10, in adjustments -> applications and notifications -> manager of permissions -> storage and other permissions. Some data:

model: Nokia 4,2
this model has the Android One distribution.

I didn't find anything in web search for this one:

QMMI

in the search there appear titles such as "hidden settings" or something related to Xiaomi. the others are, in total:

com.android.carrierconfig
com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier
face

more observations:

the election to uninstall or disable are not available for any these.
until now, only user style titles appeared in permissions, such as Chrome or Foo Service, never something in the style of a kernel module foo.bar.baz

questions / ideas:

Is this how it should be in a valid update of Android from Google?
how to uninstall / to investigate: maybe I can enter a linux terminal? is it possible to create a root user with password, but not to disqualify of Android updates? also, it would be from inside the device: I would not open a server for this purpose intentionally.

Thanks in advance,

Dan


texts: What's causing my games to sometimes exit to the homescreen?

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I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray.

When i first bought the phone, it came with a 4GB class 2 microSD without a brand name.
I could play games without problems and it was pretty stable.

Then I bought a cheap 32GB microSD without any class. I moved my files from the old card into a new one by copy-pasting them. When I play games (mostly big-sized games) the games will sometimes suddenly crash to homescreen without any "force close" option.

Then I thought it was maybe because of the cheap microSD so I bought a new Transcend  32 GB class 10 microSDHC.  It is fast enough for HD games, and I'm satisfied with it, but the same problem happens - games will sometimes crash to homescreen.

Is this because of my storage space? Maybe I installed too much stuff on it? I have 80 MB free space. Maybe this is the cause?

My phone condition:

Rooted
No other modifications applied.


texts: What exactly does it fix? By googling I got to know that it fixes some bug related to the lock screen. Do any one know of that bug. Got to know regarding this as I got a notification regarding software update in the device.


texts: Samsung Galaxy J5 J500F Bricked - How to unbrick?

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I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy J500F. Trying to get more storage, I moved all of the system files to the sd card and now the phone won't turn on. The PC will not recognize the phone (no ding, no device manager detect).

Not able to get into recovery mode. Im not able to charge the battery either.

How to recover a phone in this condition? I used two JIG's (one I bought and one I made) it didn't work.

I have downloaded the firmware but I can't flash the phone (or can I?).


texts: Pictures are missing in Internal memory in Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

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Tab Model - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P3100, Android version - 4.1.1

Files in the DCIM folder both Pictures & Videos are missing in the internal memory.
I'm sure that I haven't deleted them. I tried below options, but no positive results:

Tried connected to my Windows 7 PC, but its detected as Portable Media Device (as MTP mode) and not able to trace the files with the file recovery software as they detect only logical drives.
Tried with Wondershare Android data recovery software (Trial Pack), but still I didn't find even a single deleted Picture/Video file in it.
In order to convert to USB mass storage mode (this option is missing in android 4.1.1 by default), as recommended in few sites, I've rooted my tab, downloaded the terminal app and changed the config file but no use. Windows 7 failed to detect the tab as USB mass storage device.

I don't want to lose my pictures & videos. How can I retrieve my files?


texts:
I have a hTc Evo 3D, with hTc sense. Sense has a great little tool that matches contacts from different accounts, so that all the details for a particular person are linked. i.e. Facebook, Twitter and Phone number are stored together, under a common entry.

Does anyone know how to force this to do a re-run over all my contacts? I ask because I was in a hurry the first time it ran and only accepted a few of it's suggestions and now I want to match up the remaining contacts.

Thanks!


texts: Save results of geometry dash for a new telephone

texts: I'm a geometry dash player, and i've passed some levels. I'm thinking about changing my smartphone. Do you know a way to store my results, and to reload them in the new telephone? I'd like to preserve my results in future...


texts: How do I get rid of spam SMSs that do not want to delete?

texts: I get these spam SMSs on my Sony Xperia. I try to delete them, but I can't. I select the SMS to delete, then confirm to delete. It takes ages and then my phone tells me the message is deleted, but it is not. It is still there!


texts:
I started finding these logs on my phone a few weeks ago and didn't think much about it until my phone started acting weird. Somehow, it's been added to a network, and has listed me as the user. Is that possible for someone to do?

What scares me is I have know idea who the "admin" is and the log files say there collecting data. I've tried calling my phone carrier and the phone manufacturer and they were no help. Has someone hacked my phone or am I just losing my mind? And how do I get rid of it, if I am?


texts: Android 7.0 One plus 3. How to remove the first user that was created

texts:
In my android phone I have two users (Settings -> users) : the first that was created (user A), has more rights than the second one (user B).

User A belonged to a previous owner of the phone, while User B is the one I currently use and I would like to keep.

How can I remove User A so that User B gets the privileges?

Thanks,


texts: com.android.phone force closes constantly after a clean install of CM7.1 in SGS1

texts:
I installed a CM7.1 over a custom 2.3.5 installation on my Samsung Galaxy S I9000.  I did a full wipe through CWM as well as wiping the cache, as explained in the SGS installation instructions.  The installation completed without any errors, but when the phone booted the process com.android.phone force-closed.  When I dismissed the error, it force-closed again within less than a second, and continued doing so.

I rebooted into recovery and made sure to wipe everything, but nothing helped.  I finally reverted to my previous ROM in disappointment.

What could be the causing these force-closes?  How can I install CM7.1 successfully?  Is there any specific kernel I should install?  Any specific modem?


texts:
I don't have a Verizon sim, don't see how to access device to enter a code
Is there a path forward, or is the device useless?
(I have a t-mobile Sim)


texts: I am trying to un back up my photos from my Gmail account.  There are many and it would take a long time to go into each one and click on the trash icon. How can I select multiple photos to be sent to trash?  Every time I click an image it opens up and doesn't give me the option to delete lots at once by using SHIFT.  How do I send lots of photos to trash in one go?


texts: How to use Viber simultanously on two phones but same account

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Is there a way to use synchronized Viber installs on multiple (android) phones?

I know that Viber does not support simultaneous usage of the same account on two phones. Yet I can think of workarounds: I can install Linux on an android phone, and install Viber for Linux. Or remotely control a PC or tablet where Viber is installed. Anybody came up will a less tedious solution?


texts: How to change my phone model if i have root access?

texts:
I have rooted my phone and changed the os with CM9.X.

My phone name was Sony Xperia MINI sk17i. after installing of new os then model name has been changed.

So i want to change this this to that name. I have terminal app & have root access how can i do that, Please advice me.


texts: Why does the play store show "deactivate" instead of uninstall

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I was reviewing the recent update changes for the Outlook app when I noticed that instead of the normal uninstall button, it says dectivate instead:

Screenshot showing the button (click to enlarge)

I don't believe that this is a core app as its a Samsung phone (specifically the Core LTE).

Why is the play store showing deactivate instead of uninstall?


texts: My phone is not saving things (screenshots, download from browser, etc)

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So one day my phone shutdown and when restarted I started to get some issues. Screenshot was not working saying that there was no space left. Gallery had no images/videos at all. File manager was not opening properly. I started to dig up and was able to get an stack trace:
## Issue explanation (write below this line)

## Exception
* _User Action:_ UI Error
* _Request:_ Application crash
* _Version:_ 3.5.9
* _OS:_ Linux Android 10 - 29
* _Device:_ OnePlus5
* _Model:_ ONEPLUS A5000
* _Product:_ OnePlus5

Crash log

java.lang.RuntimeException: An error occurred while executing doInBackground()
    at android.os.AsyncTask$4.done(AsyncTask.java:399)
    at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.finishCompletion(FutureTask.java:383)
    at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.setException(FutureTask.java:252)
    at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:271)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1167)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:641)
    at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:919)
Caused by: android.database.sqlite.SQLiteException: unable to open database file (code 14 SQLITE_CANTOPEN)
    at android.database.DatabaseUtils.readExceptionFromParcel(DatabaseUtils.java:184)
    at android.database.DatabaseUtils.readExceptionFromParcel(DatabaseUtils.java:140)
    at android.content.ContentProviderProxy.query(ContentProviderNative.java:437)
    at android.content.ContentResolver.query(ContentResolver.java:962)
    at android.content.ContentResolver.query(ContentResolver.java:890)
    at android.content.ContentResolver.query(ContentResolver.java:846)
    at com.amaze.filemanager.asynchronous.asynctasks.LoadFilesListTask.listMediaCommon(LoadFilesListTask.java:336)
    at com.amaze.filemanager.asynchronous.asynctasks.LoadFilesListTask.listVideos(LoadFilesListTask.java:324)
    at com.amaze.filemanager.asynchronous.asynctasks.LoadFilesListTask.doInBackground(LoadFilesListTask.java:165)
    at com.amaze.filemanager.asynchronous.asynctasks.LoadFilesListTask.doInBackground(LoadFilesListTask.java:68)
    at android.os.AsyncTask$3.call(AsyncTask.java:378)
    at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:266)
    ... 3 more

Could be corruption on file db? I have one app called "Files" which I can check, and I see all files there. I can take pictures/videos, record voice etc, so that doesn't seem the problem.
I think the issue is related to indexation of those things, I've tried re-scan with several apps, but none worked (media re-scan, rescan sd, etc)
I don't want to factory reset at the moment so I'm looking for an alternative solution (maybe a path to where is the db, so I can delete files, or an app that can help me to re-index things [if is the case], or system access to assess the issue)


texts: Stop non-VPN traffic from going through VPN

texts: I have set up a L2TP/IPSec VPN set up on my phone. Now all my network traffic goes through the VPN. However I am not a fan of that. Not only does it add unnecessary overhead, it also makes me unable to access any host in my current LAN. I only want traffic to and from VPN hosts to go through the actual VPN. (or even better, a setting to toggle that). (How) can I do that without rooting my phone?


texts: Unable to login to the android stackoverflow app

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I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask.

I've the stackExchange Stackoverflow app on my android smartphone. I signed up to stackoverflow on my PC using my g+ account.

The app's login screen doesn't offer g+ login. I dont't have a user/pass combo set up. How can I log-in to SO on my android phone?

thanks!


texts: Need a car-friendly way to listen to music?

texts:
Here is specifically what I'm looking for.

1)  I would like the ability to use gesture/swipe controls to skip tracks.  This is much easier than finding a button on a touchscreen to change tracks.

2)  Ability to either prevent a lockscreen or control the player from the lockscreen.  I don't mind if I have to push the power button to get the screen to wakeup, but once I do, I would like the ability to control the music player without going through the Android screen lock.  I see this accomplished through either a certain type of music app, or some application that allows me to control what applications prevent a screen from locking.

I have a rooted Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S) running a custom ROM variant of 2.2.1.


texts: Is there currently an easy way to root Sony Xperia S with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM?

texts: I'm looking for an easy way, which doesn't need Unlocking bootloader or flashing Roms, just like root solution for SE 2011 devices (one click). It's because I currently use my Xperia S for development purposes and can't afford bricking it! please tell me if there is a solution. Thanks!


texts: Looking for a way to prevent my phone from installing a specific app?

texts: As the title says, I'm wondering if there is a way to prevent your phone from installing an app. The method would have to be irreversible, or nearly irreversible (i.e takes significant time), not something simple (i.e parental controls). If you have any ideas please let me know, no matter how technical. For reference, the most technical android thing I've done is use adb debugging for some task on an automation app. Your help is greatly appreciated.


texts:
My HTC One X came with ICS pre-installed, but then I upgraded it to Android 4.2.2 using CyanogenMod. Now I want to reset my phone to its original ROM, but couldn't find a way to do it.

Someone suggested that I download and run:

  RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_Vodafone_UK_1.26.161.2_Radio_1.1204.90.13_release_251227_signed

but it didn't work. When I run the .exe I get the error:

 Error[155]: UKNOWN ERROR

My bootloader shows its version as:

version-main: 3.14.161.27
(bootloader) DEBUG: cid: VODAP001
ENDEAVORU PUT SHIP S-ON RL
*** UNLOCKED ***

How can I get the stock ROM reinstalled?


texts: Why some of the android apps doesn't work on Wifi

texts:
Why some of my android apps doesn't work on Wifi when all other apps work fine.

And these apps work on Mobile Data but not on my Home wifi.

  These apps work when I switch 'Airplane Mode - On' and turn On my Wifi

Tried:

Have tried searching this on XDA forum
Tried Static IP instead of DHCP
Setting my time and date manually
Checked my App Data Usage (for specific app) - 1.66Mb over Wifi & 11.02Mb over Mobile data
Tried my Wifi password twice, tried rebooting my phone twice.
Tried App Restrictions & Storage Permissions
Turned Power Saving Mode - Off

FYI:

My app is in Testing phase - Loading Bitmaps

My Phone is Coolpad3600I ver: 6.0.1

Couldn't understand this weird problem. Need help.


texts: How do I get my Android phone to speak text in the navigation voice?

texts: I know my phone is capable of text to speech because it speaks in Google Navigate.  Can I get this same voice to say other things?


texts: How can I root my Videocon A55qHD? I mean the steps to be taken, and if required to install some app, and if required from where to be installed.


texts: FRP and OEM locks bricked my Samsung phone after root

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I recently flashed my SM-J701F (Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt, Android 8.1) with TWRP and Magisk.

Both OEM and RFP locks somehow turned themselves on when I tried to reboot, effectively bricking it by leaving me unable to either boot into any mode or flashing anything using Odin. (Odin always returns FAIL)

It's now asking me to use Smart Switch's emergency recovery feature, but that software refuses to recognize my device too.


texts: Will there be 4.0 (ICS) Android version for i9000 phones?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?

Will there be 4.0 Android version for i9000 phones? I can't find any answers online.


texts: Android browsers blocking Youtube preroll ads natively

texts: I was wondering if anyone else noticed that Youtube preroll ads are automatically blocked when browsing on Android Chrome or Android Firefox. This is without any adblocking features enabled (no Adblock Plus installed, no Adblock installed in Firefox, no Firefox tracking protection enabled, etc.). I'm not complaining by any means, because I do everything I can to block ads, but I was wondering if anyone knew why this happens (I'm curious from a technical/networking standpoint).


texts: Samsung galaxy S5 display and touch not working

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my samsung galaxy S5 android 6.0.1 not starting. only task manager touch key light keeps always on. but touch not working. and display not working. can anyone suggest me a solution for this issue.

What i have already Tried :

Remove battery and insert it again, but not succeed.
start device by pressing volume down and power key but not succeed.


texts: Had a Motorola x phone which was defective.  Lost over 100 songs purchased through Google  play. I now have a Samsung  7 edge.  How can I find these purchases and download  them on this phone?  Please, please, please  help.


texts: Android 2.2: Avoid disappearing of home shortcuts to apps into SD card. Restore app list items

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I'm using a Samsung Galaxy i5510. The space in internal memory was just about to finish so I decided to move some apps to the SD card. After I did it a lot of the apps moved (not all of them) disappeared from the application list. Also did the shortcuts from my desktops.

I don't think this is a problem with the SD card because the applications are still installed (I can see them in apps management).

Thanks for your help!

Update

Tanks to @GAThrawn's answer now I know that it is expected to disappear the home (desktops) shortcuts when the SD card is unmounted. But it is not expected that they disappear from the application list. So the questions:

Is there anyway to recover the icons in application list other than reinstalling all apps?
Assuming that this wont happen any more and will only disappear from the home / desktop. Is there anyway to avoid that? I would like to have my apps in my SD card but with shortcuts.


texts: How to unbrick my Samsung Tab 1 (7 inch) from T mobile brought it from S. KOREA

texts:
I had plan to upgrade my samsung Tab 1 (7 inch) to Lollipop. I got the fair enough idea to upgrate it from youtube videos. I was able to go to recovery mode by pressing up+power. I was able to go to download mode by pressing (down+power) button.

I got the information that I can upgrade it from SD card & choose to install from SD card from recovery mode. I assume it was successful if I could have tried that.

But before trying direct update to lollipop, I tried to download with odin 1.7. (My mistake)

I tried with modem, kernel & pit file. After doing that I was not able to come to download mode itself. It looks like I hard brick my phone.


texts: What new features my tablet gains in the passage between Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich?

texts:
I just received the official ICS upgrade for my Asus TF101 (Wi-Fi only version) and I immediately noticed that the device seems faster and has a renewed look & feel.

But what other features the new OS version brings for tablets?


texts: Nexus 4 cracked screen touch no longer working and password locked (Android Device Manager)

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Can anyone please provide some assistance. I managed to crack my screen yesterday and now can't enter the password to unlock. I tried using adb but get unauthorized error at prompt and can't approve device since i can't get into the device. Usb debugging is enabled on my nexus. Is there a backdoor available to remove/enter password?

Can I use a usb OTG mouse function for nexus 4?

I just want to get all text messages from my phone.


texts: Galaxy S3 stuck on Samsung logo, is there anyway i can backup my data in recovery mode without rooting?

texts:
i have the original Firmware, no rooting. Recently, i got this issue where my s3 doesn't startup, it just keeps flashing the logo over and over again until the battery drains. I've already tried pulling the battery, wiping cache partition several times but no luck.

So is it possible to root my device without losing any data or at least can i backup from the recovery mode?

I'm an Android newbie, so i have zero background on this stuff. What am i suppose to do ?

Edit: i'm specifically asking about backing up my data, is it possible?


texts: How to find the unboxing date of an Android device?

texts:
Someone told me that he has opened a phone only 4 days ago, but by the look of it, it is not less than a month.

When trying to buy a used phone, is there any way to check how long this phone is in use? Or the date when this phone is turned on the first time? Or the time of unboxing? Or the time of the first usage?


texts: Is there a way to show Office 365 group calendars in the play calendar app?

texts:
I'm trying to get a calendar overview on my android device which has to include my google calendar (easy), my personal office 365 calendars (done) and the calendars of the exchange groups I am a member off (no chance).

Is there a way (or an app) that will provide a widget for the launcher that shows all the events from all the calendars?


texts: Error in Galaxy tab a: 'Unable to restart your device. Verification failed' after supersu

texts:
I own a Galaxy tab a 10.1 with s pen (2016). I flashed via odin, twrp 3.1.1.0 and the system booted fine. Then I flashed the last version of SuperSU and since then the system doesn't turn on and I get the famous
Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to restart your device to factory default settings. This will erase your data.

As I can't access my data in twrp, I tried to flash no-verity-opt-encrypt (6.0) but it doesn't help and I still can't access my data on the internal storage from twrp. Before I do a factory reset, I'd like to backup my data. Do you know if it's possible or how can I fix this error?

Will flashing the stock firmware help?


texts: What is the point of archive in the Hangouts messaging app?

texts: Is the archive in Hangouts storing the messages somewhere or is it just hiding them from the inbox?


texts: Can my Samsung Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 5 share same micro USB charger?

texts: Does the micro USB charger cable that comes with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus be used with the iPhone 5 and vice versa?


texts: How to set vibration ON when getting e-mail (Gmail)?

texts:
Using Android 2.1-update1
It seems there's no "vibration" settings in the menu regarding this!

Thanks for any answer!


texts: All notifications have ceased except for text messages and one shopping app. No audible notification, no notification symbol on my status bar at top of phone.How do I fix this? Thank you!


texts: I a have a PC running Lubuntu 16.04.06. I installed heimdall 1.4.1 in order to flash a custom recovery. It always fails to download the PIT file, part #16 to be specific. I tried multiple devices and it just gives the same error. I also tried JOdin3 before but it  wouldn't run when I execute the binary. Is it possible to fix this error I keep getting in heimdall? or does anyone have a heimdall build that's working?


texts: Do I lose pixel information if I use landscape mode?

texts:
I thought the camera sensor has a defined maximum resolution.

But in landscape it records a photo in 16/9 format, while in portrait it takes 3/4 ratio.

So is it better to force portrait mode and postprocess the pictures into landscape, if desired?


texts: Does deleting your Android apps data delete your personal files?

texts: I use Redmi Note 3 with Android 6.0.1. Out of 10 GB internal storage, 4.5 GB is occupied only by apps. I see that app data and app cache eat up a lot of free space. I safely delete app cache data.But since that's not enough so I want to delete my app data also. But all my files in my phone are important to me so I want to be sure that deleting my apps data won't delete my personal files. Some of the apps whose app data I intend to delete are Google play services, Google drive, Mi Browser and Google chrome. I am not sure what files does this 'app data' contain and I don't know if there's any method to know that.


texts: My S4 is showing that there are 97 emails in my deleted folder but I can't see them. I deleted about 100 others at the same time, but these say they are still in the folder.


texts: New SD card and won't let me transfer apps

texts: Bought a new SD card to use on my Samsung Galaxy Emerge and formatted it. I was able to transfer videos and music and I have 28GB free storage left  but when I try to transfer apps it comes up as not enough room. How do I fix this problem?


texts:
I note that with my Samsung S7 Edge now I have "Permission Monitor" as an option, which is great. Leaving out the whole root option (I don't want to risk it again, it was a $300 fix last time it 'broke') I am looking for a methodology to either:

Allow me to globally refuse permissions to all applications or;
Reset permission settings each time the application is used.

A typical use is I need Facebook (Yes, I know they have the data already...) to have access to photos for example. I enable it, and then never disable it. I want to limit (and this is basically globally) any applications capacity to interact with photos, videos and microphone.

Samsung S7 Edge
$10-30.00 budget for application
Preferably not rooting, Android 7.0 (From memory)


texts: Android 8.0.0 settings remove suggestion

texts:
I am using Nokia 3 with Android 8.0.0. Whenever I open settings option, suggestion option display first, so every time I have to swipe and remove it. Is there any settings, that removes suggestion in settings option.

Please check screenshot and see what am I want. I am asking about in Settings App, not about top of menu which shows most used app.


texts: My phone is (apparently) hijacked by a virus

texts:
I have a Huawei Honor 4c and I wanted to update it to lollipop, but it had to be done manually.

I downloaded the file I thought I needed but I decided not to install it, as it had a strange name - jenkins something, so I deleted it.

A few days later I start getting these log files. I don't pay attention to them but soon all my pictures, videos, etc disappear. I freak out and restart my phone but nothing changes. I connect it to my pc but my pc does not recognize it as a phone, but as a media player and it says that my phone's a linux.

So, I get on my phone, delete all the log files and everything else I find suspicious and download cm security, app lock, kaspersky, etc but none of them, apart from kaspersky, detect anything. However, kaspersky loses the trace a few moments after it has detected it, so I decide to reset my factory settings.

After I've done that, a few days later these log files appear again this time threatening me that if I delete them and the other files I deleted, all my photoes will be gone forever. I then proceed to reset my factory settings again this time without using google play's back up and any internet connection.

This kind of seemed to work /despite my system apps and files running on that jenkins platform/ until my phone starts downloading this strange file every couple of hours. When it downloads it, cm security says it's safe but I delete it. Nevertheless, I was away from my phone for more than 5 hours during which it downloaded the file again and now the virus is very much alive... it has even managed to get through cm's app locker...

Also, I feel I should mention I noticed that my phone doesn't always have an ip address which I think is kind of strange, I don't have an sd card, and I have backed up my photoes with google plus, although it's not very efficient as I don't have a strong working connection at all times.

Please help me, I don't know what to do, nor do I understand much regarding smartphones.


texts: Need Root For Asus Zenfone 5(T00J) 8 GB(Kitkat ROM)

texts:
I Need to root my Zenfone 5 (Asus T00J) - 8 GB Kitkat ROM, But I can't find any solution over Internet. Please help me to get the root for Asus Zenfone 5.  Also need The CWM.

Thank you....


texts: Samsung's Pen applications under CyanogenMod 9

texts: Anyone run Samsung's pen based applications for their Galaxy Note running under CyanogenMod 9?  Are there any kernel driver difficulties with doing so?


texts: Some time back I was asked by the PHOTOS app to move photos to my account. When I confirmed the same I have found to my dismay that they have been removed from my albums in gallery. Now how do I retrieve those photos back to my albums


texts: IMEI mismatch error on restoring nandroid backup from another device(same model)

texts:
I use a Micromax A52 ...

I have Gingerbread Custom Rom on it...

what i want to do is backup my rom and restore it on another Micromax A52...

so the models are same...vesrsions are same too...

but when restored on the other device, i get an IMEI mismatch error and the Sim Card does not register...

How do i solve this problem?

Using CWM6 ported for my device.

Thankyou! :)


texts: Android L GMail app remove default account

texts:
I currently have Android L (5.0.1) installed on my Nexus 5. I thought my phone had a problem with syncing but it turns out that my GMail app keeps trying to sync my email address with GMail. I have an @live.nl email and this email is the same email as I use for my Google account.

So, the GMail app tries to get my @live.nl email from GMail's servers, but since this is a @live.nl email and not GMail, it keeps saying "trying to sync". I have no way of deleting this account without deleting my entire Google account from my device, something I do not want because it stores all my data. I can also not add my @live.nl email because it keeps saying it's a duplicate. It seems like I'm stuck in a loophole.

Does anyone know if there's a way to make the GMail app not try to retrieve my email from the GMail servers? I already unticked "Sync with GMail", but it keeps trying anyway.


texts: Find out when the memory card was removed

texts:
A very strange thing happened today. My roommate was complaining that his memory card went missing this afternoon. And now I found that my memory card is also missing. I don't know what to say.

It can't be someone staling it. If so he/she could have taken the phone itself or the two laptops in my room. Now I want to know when the memory card was ejected.

How do I find that? It should be logged somewhere in the system logs(dmesg), right?


texts: Move Nokia Backup (NBF) contents to Android Phone

texts:
Recently I started using Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Y Duos) with Gingerbread. Prior to this switch I was using Nokia 6303c (S40 Device). Before I exchanged my Nokia for this phone I had made a backup using 'Sync & Backup' option provided by Nokia on phone onto its memory card. I had to do this as I did not have access to Nokia Suite to sync/backup contents to PC at that point in time.

Now I am not able to find any way to get the contents stored in .NBF file to my Android phone. Does anyone here know about any solution? Looks like NBUExplorer can open only .NBU files created by Nokia Suite.

Fortunately I could get all my contacts as they were synced a week before to a virtual machine running Windows (I use Ubuntu as my primary OS). However message sync had failed that time and I could not sync calendar as I do not have MS Outlook on virtual machine. Now I need a way to retrieve those messages and calendar entries.


texts: How to Have better on-screen Gesture-control in CM13 of many phones?

texts:
There is currently drawing circle (camera) and drawing V (flashlight). However, I would like to have other shortcuts such as drawing up-arrow.
I have noticed that the first two gestures are specific to Oneplus phones.
I have not managed to get them for Samsung phones.
So it would be great to find some software which gives you sufficient gesture-control in all phones.

Phone: Oneplus 2, Samsung Galaxy S4, ...
OS: Cyanogenmod 13


texts: Why my nexus 5 is not getting on air update for Android 4.4.2

texts: In India there are some Nexus 4 which got updates for Android 4.4.2 but my Nexus 5 is not even updated to 4.4.1, Who can let me know how this OTA works with Google?


texts: forcing all calls to be dialed by hangouts

texts:
How do we configure the phone so that tapping on a contact number triggers the hangouts app to place to call? ( instead of the local carrier kicking in such as at&t. )

If I'm not mistaking, there was such an option, which I think I opted out, or I'm totally dreaming cause I can't find that darn setting.   :)

Currently, my phone is configured so that only the international calls are routed thru hangouts.

thanks

note 3.


texts: my text messaging app is suddenly displaying all my contacts with no conversations

texts: My text messaging app instead of just displaying all my recent text messaging conversations has suddenly included ALL my contacts. My recent SMS conversations are swallowed up in the midst of all my contacts. How do I delete these contacts  with whom I have no text message conversations from my message app? I want to keep the phone numbers in my contacts but I don't want the contacts stuck in the middle of my text message conversations...help!


texts: When tethering, is there a way to turn off the phone's own data usage?

texts:
Just a quick question, really.

When I'm tethering (via USB, or wireless, or whatever) my phone's apps (and there are a significant number of my apps which do this) are constantly using the phone's mobile data connection to push notifications.

My phone's mobile connection is poor at the best of times (Samsung Galaxy S3 on o2 in the North East of England), such as now, where it's constantly flicking between G, E, H, H+ and 3G.

As such, I'd like to effectively "disable" my phone for every purpose other than providing an internet connection my laptop via USB or wireless.

Is that possible?


texts:
When I connect my laptop with my phone over Bluetooth tethering,
I do not get internet access, however wifi and usb tethering is working fine?

There is a dns fail, I checked using dig command,


texts: PAC file with dnsDomainIs on cellular network?

texts:
My country started blocking access to some sites, so I'm trying to setup my devices to bypass it. I decided to use proxy via PAC file, because I don't want to reroute all my traffic just to access couple of sites. Following *.pac is working on Windows but I'm not able to find a way to use it on Android (or to at least to use proxy/vpn only for specific sites). I heard that Firefox on Android supports PAC files, but it's super slow compared to Chromium based browsers (at least on my not super fast device).

Autoproxy and ProxyDroid apps don't accept this PAC file and Drony (if I understood correctly) requires input of it's proxy address in APN settings which causes disappearance of mobile internet on my operator.

my PAC file:

function FindProxyForURL(url, host) {
 if (dnsDomainIs(host, "somesite.com")) {
    return "HTTPS someproxy.com:9050; PROXY someproxy.com:9050; DIRECT";
  }
  return "DIRECT";
}

I have root, busybox, xposed.


texts: How to copy data from Pixel 2 with a broken screen

texts:
I failed to connect to my Pixel 2 with a broken screen with adb from MacOS in the following way:
$ cd Downloads/platform-tools/
$ ./adb kill-server
$ ./adb start-server
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
$ ./adb shell input text 5233
adb: no devices/emulators found

I use a PIN to unlock my screen and USB debugging is not enabled. As soon as, I connect Pixel 2 to my Macbook the Android File Transfer icon only shows up but I can't connect.
Is there a way to copy files and settings from my phone to my laptop?
Thank you in advance.


texts: How to change Android's default key press sound?

texts:
The phone is rooted, I tried changing the file/s;

/system/media/audio/ui/*.ogg

and their permissions;

-rw-r--r--

but still plays the default. Restarting the phone doesn't work also.  Am I missing something?


texts:
After 10 hours spent, it seems that I need to remove /data/misc/adb/adb_key file and restart the phone. But how can I do it if phone is not rooted and adb has no access?

It's a not rooted HTC One M7 Att. I've tried reinstalling drivers many times and reinstalling sdk. I plugged and unplugged usb, changed ports, turned on and off debugging. Nothing helps and rsa dialog doesn't come up. I've also deleted adbkey files in .Android folder on Windows.

I've connected another HTC One and it worked smoothly. So, problem in the phone.

Help?


texts: How do I change the default sms font size? (ICS)

texts: I know I can change (in settings) whether or not the volume rocker can change font size, but is there a way I can change the default to be different? (I'd rather not have the volume button change function) I want the smallest size, but I can't seem to get it to stay that way


texts: What is the difference in Voice Commands and Voice Search? Are they both by Google?


texts:
I am using a Lenovo tab, it is pinned with Ola play app. I tried many times to unpin it by pressing back, multitasking at a time. It is showing unpinned. Again it is automatically pinning to the same app immediately. I am also unable to access Settings > Safe Mode option also.

Please tell me a solution other than factory reset option.


texts:
While installing apps in Android, it asks for lots of permission to run.

Sometimes I just want to check out how a app is and not interested in sharing any info with the app.

Is it possible to install a app in a "jail" kind of environment and just emulate whatever permission it ask for and not actually sharing it ??

I hope the question is clear..it may not be exactly what I am asking for ..but if there is any way to accomplish this, let me know.

Thanks!

PS:

Not related with any specific version..although I have JellyBean.


texts: Mobile Data only working when used as hotspot

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I recently bought a HTC One. Everything worked fine including mobile-data and Wifi. Until I once used my phone as Hotspot for my laptop.

The whole time while using the hotspot I had working internet on both my phone and laptop. But the next day (hotpost disabled), I couldn't get the mobile-data to work.

I don't get an error, it just doesn't load.

Wifi connections still work.

Now I tried reenabling hotspot and to my surprise it works. I now have internet on the laptop but NOT on the phone.

It seems that somehow the mobile-data will only work when the phone is used as hotspot.

What have I done wrong?

Android 4.2.2


texts: Can applications access users information without having ( camera , microphone or etc) permissions?

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I recently became very suspicious of apps.  And a few questions have occupied my mind, please help me

Is there any way that an application can access the camera without having the camera permission in the settings? (Android 9 and above)
Can an app use intent to use the camera without the user's knowledge? (And take photos and videos of the user?)


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I know there are already several posts about it (this one for example), but all the solution I found on this one, or one the Internet in general, didn't fix my problem.

My phone is a Wiko Fever, with the Android OS 5.1 (Lollipop) :

While launching, or performing a specific action in several apps, I have the error log :

  Unfortunately, (process) has stopped working.

I guess it's something like that, since my OS is not in english

As I said, I have this problem only on several applications :

The default SMS/MMS application (when opening a conversation)
I can still receive messages, but can't open them in a conversation.
Gmail (when opening an e-mail)
Steam (at launch)
Stack Exchange (when redirecting to a post, not in the menus)

I have tried almost everything said on the Internet :

Clearing App Cache
I rebooted my phone afterwards
Removing App Data
I rebooted my phone afterwards
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the app
Rebooting the phone in Recovery Mode then cleared phone cache

I fear the last resort which is the factory reset.

Do you have any idea what could be the cause, but mostly, the solution of this problem ? Thank you in advance !


texts:
My phone is lost and I have locked the phone with the app Android device manager.

Is it locked even if the device is without internet connection?


texts: what is the advantage of using the GPU rendering options in Android?

texts:
Here is a screenshot:

Will it speed up my device to enable the two GPU options?


texts: How do i sync Google Keep via Bluetooth/wifi without internet connection?

texts: I use Google Keep on my Android as well as Ubuntu, living in a remote area of a developing nation, internet outages are common. So i need to sync my notes on google keep with my android, is it possible? If not what are a few alternatives that is recommended that syncs notes via Bluetooth?


texts:
The Google Android Chrome browser (which is the default browser on lots of Android devices) is displaying "suggested" news items on every new tab "articles for you".
There doesn't seem to be an option to disable this feature.

Can the new tab page be customized / configured?


texts: Fake camera input on Android Phone -Pixel 5

texts:
Is it possible to make my phone recognize my screen or a video as the front or back camera input? Especially in apps that use the cam directly? Means, I can use an app (TikTok here as a Duet phone) and "fake" a new recording from the camera with an already existing video on my phone.
I tried with emulator, but can't get the size right and it's super laggy


texts: App can't see wide angle camera in xiaomi redmi note 9

texts: I have Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. With standard Camera app I can make video using wide angle camera (x0.6). But using DJI Mimo, A Better Camera or Filmic pro I can use only my standard camera (x1.0). Can I fix it somehow?


texts: How do you open an embedded hyperlink in a PDF on an Android device?

texts: I have PDFs with hyperlinks (linking to other pages in the document as well as external websites) and would like to be able to use the links provided.  The Adobe Reader app and other apps I've tried (VuDroid, droidreader, android PDF reader) don't have this functionality.  I did find ezPDF which should work, but it is not free (only 99 cents).  I am looking for a way to do this for free because this is for an app I am writing that will need to display a PDF.  It will be much more appealing to the client - though still not perfect - if their users only have to download a free PDF reader, for example, to use with my app rather than requiring them to purchase a PDF reading app (even if it is only 99 cents).


texts: com.htc.bg 'process stopped unexpectedly' on HTC Desire when Facebook sync active

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Once per hour, I get a message on my HTC Desire saying that a process has stopped unexpectedly. It is the com.htc.bg process. The problem disappears if I disable the syncing of my Facebook account to the phone. To back this up, I have found that the list of contacts downloaded from Facebook is incomplete, so I am wondering if it is crashing halfway through the sync process.

Rather than just disabling it to stop the error, I want the Facebook contact sync to work properly. Is there a way to fix this?


texts:
My Nexus 4 is soft-bricked, when I turn it on normally it just stays stuck on the "Google" logo.
The device has TWRP recovery v2.8.0 installed, which can be accessed.
The device's USB does not work, I think it's a hardware problem.

Is there any way to fix a phone in this state?
Perhaps send an installable rom zip over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?
I'd be glad to hear any suggestion.


texts:
I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT8010-Wifi) model and I would like to move some of my apps to the external SD card and change the default installation location to be the external SD card from now on. The Android version on the tablet PC is 4.1.2 and I have rooted it following a guide on the internet which can be accessed via the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8440QhHsw
I would be happy to get some assistance on this matter, thanks in advance.


texts: Android default settings restore without losing data

texts: I was wondering if it's possible to restore an android default settings without deleting any data or apps? It's because I buy android tablets then I install my app on it then I sell it back to a customer but I want it to go back when it came out of the box to ask for settings again once the customer turns on the device?


texts: How to stop "Monkey Test" and "Time Service" apps

texts:
When I long-press the "home" button to close all apps, there is an app named "time service" with android symbol and another named "monkey test" that are always open.

How to stop this?


texts:
I have a stock Desire HD using HTC Sense and am having trouble sharing contacts. When I choose mail as a method to send contacts it doesn't offer me the choice to use my Gmail account?

Anyone have any idea why?

Really wish there was an option to turn off sense without rooting :(


texts: How can I get Google Play on my Kindle Fire 5th gen?

texts: How can I install google play on my Kindle Fire 5th generation?


texts: Can I install Cyanogen OS on Yu Yuphoria (with Stock Android)

texts: I recently bought a YU Yuphoria shipped with Stock Android which is really freaking me as people are saying that Yuphoria shipped with Cyanogen OS  is far better than the Yuphoria shipped with stock Android. So, is there anyway I can put Cyanogen OS now on my Yuphoria??


texts: Can you swap Samsung A7 2018 camera to Samsung A11

texts:
I own a Samsung a7 2018 which sadly broke and purchased a Samsung a11.
I was wondering if I can replace the rear camera of my Samsung A11 and use the rear camera of Samsung A7 2018 as the replacement, since the older phone has a better resolution than the newer one.


texts: Sometimes AMOLED display turns green or purple (tinted)

texts:
I am using Samsung Galaxy A5 A500G since last month, but sometimes while using the phone, the display turns slightly green or purple (tinted) in shade. But as soon as I adjust the screen brightness, the display becomes normal.

Is it a problem?


texts: Volume Slider Widget - Home and or Lock screen(s)

texts:
I recently replaced the micro-USB port on my Galaxy Nexus (GSM version, running 4.1.2) after it corroded due to water damage. During that process, I accidentally ruined the connection to the volume rocker while removing a board (I expected it to be be on a connector; turns out it was soldered...).

Unsurprisingly, the volume rocker no longer works. I don't have the necessary skill to resolder the ribbon, so I'm looking for something (a widget) that will let me control the volume from my home screen, or better yet from both the home screen and the lock screen.

I want to change the notification, music, and call volumes as easily as possible without the hardware rocker...


texts: What is the Android system update process like?

texts: I cannot find any information on this when I search for it, so I figured I would ask here. I'm curious about the process by which an Android device is updated. Are system updates written to a location in the internal memory that the bootloader reads them from? Or does the kernel overwrite the boot and system partitions while running in RAM? How are downgrades prevented from occurring? By way of a counter that is stored somewhere in the internal memory?


texts: How to set default apps on Samsung Galaxy S II + Android 4.0 (ICS)

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On stock Android and 2.x ROMs on SGS2, default apps could be set in Settings -> Applications. However, when I go there with the ICS ROM, I don't see where I can set which default applications for certain actions.

Where are these settings found in SGS2 with Android 4.0?


texts: How do I unlock my Tablet (using a pattern lock) when there is no "Forgot Password" button?

texts: I forgot the password for my account on my brother's tablet, and being that it is not mine I cannot factory reset it, and even after about 100 failed password attempts, there is no "Forgot Password" option.


texts: How to recover files from SD card on HTC Merge?

texts:
So today somehow my phone completely reset itself. I went into my local wireless office and they helped me a bit. My phone has lost all of it's contacts and apps (no biggie) but the employee told me that pictures and video would still be on the SD card. I can't find my pictures anywhere on my phone. Would they still be on the SD card? If so, how can I get to them?

Thanks


texts: How can I use Public Key Authentication for SFTP in ES File Explorer?

texts:
I want to use SFTP to transfer files from Android to a Linux box using Public Key authentication rather than a traditional user name and password.  Ideally I would like to use ES File Explorer (as I use it for everything else).

Can anyone tell me how to generate a suitable public/private key pair to allow ES File Explorer to authenticate with the SFTP server?

When I try to connect to an SFTP server using a Private Key, I can select a file containing the key, but when I click OK, I get the message "Error, cannot find the SFTP(mysite.com) server".
I know that ES File Explorer is capable of using SFTP because it worked when I was using password authentication. Now that I have switched passwords off on the server, it reports "Login fails. This may be caused by: Auth fail", which is pretty much what I would expect.
I know that the Android phone still has connectivity to the SSH server, because I can connect to it using Connectbot with Public Key authentication.
I know that SFTP is still working over SSH, because I can connect to it and transfer files using BitKinex running on a PC.
CLARIFICATION: I am not running a firewall on the Android phone.
CLARIFICATION: When the phone fails to connect, the SFTP server logs Received disconnect from my.ip.ad.dr: 3: com.jcraft.jsch.JSchException: Auth fail [preauth]

I have successfully authenticated with the server using 2048-bit keys generated by PuTTY KeyGen, both in PuTTY's .ppk format (in PuTTY itself) and exported to OpenSSH format (for BitKinex).  These keys didn't work; neither did exporting them to SSH.com format.  I've also got OpenSSH / OpenSSL available on the Linux box as an alternative for key generation.  Connectbot manages its own keys, but doesn't seem to be able to export the private key (option greyed out).

I guess the problem could either be that I am using the wrong key file format, or that I've got the wrong options set on the key itself.  I haven't been able to find any instructions in the ES File Explorer documentation or on Google.

It ought not to make a difference, but I am using a Huawei Ascend P2 with Android 4.1.2.  It is not rooted (and I'm not going to). The linux box is a Raspberry Pi with OpenSSH 6.0p1 Debian-4+deb7u2.


texts:
How to disable heads-up notifications (pop-up notifications)?
(These are the notifications that show at the upper part of the screen and obstruct the view.)


texts: How to get Gmail new message notifications without having to sync?

texts:
How can I get Gmail new message notifications without having to sync an account with my Android phone?

I thought there may be a way by either :

going through XMPP somehow
configuring Gmail to notify Google+ when I get a new email and then I would get a G+ notification which would be fine.

I just want my phone to tell me "you have a new email" without having to actually sync anything.


texts:
So basically it went like this:
1.) I plugged my phone to my laptop and transferred all my photos.
2.) After having successfully copied the pictures, I deleted them on my phone via the laptop then unplugged it after.
3.) I checked my laptop and there was one album that was empty. I tried checking it on my phone but the album wasn't there.
What happened and is there any possible methods in recovering the album?


texts: Is it safe to use an LG charger on a Moto X?

texts: I have a 2014 Moto X, and a Nexus 4. Is it safe to charge my Moto X using my Nexus 4 charger?


texts: Google pay scanning credit card without camera permission

texts:
I have Google Pay installed on my phone. I have denied camera permission for every single app (except for "Settings" app which I am unable to deny Camera permission) on my phone.
When I try to add payment method on Google Pay app, Google Pay app is able to use my phone camera to scan credit card without camera permission. How is this possible?


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I have MOTO g2. Yesterday night, I was uninstalling some apps to free up the memory and by mistake I disabled few google apps and force stopped google play. Then, the menu was not started and hence I switched off mobile.

After switching on, my mobile was displaying optimizing app x of x and after all apps were optimized, it again restarted and again this optimizing app came up. This is like a loop. I can't make it stop. I went into recovery mode and cleared cache, but it didn't work.

Any suggestions?


texts:
There is an application on my phone that triggers the GPS at random intervals. The start of this polling doesn't correlate with any newly installed applications so I imagine a recent update or recently activated feature in an existing application is causing this behavior.

What options do I have to audit the GPS usage on my phone (Galaxy S4 - Verizon)?


texts: Is it possible to access another partition from recovery partition using command line?

texts:
Here's a situation: I've got Meizu 5 pro flashed with Flyme 6 which I flashed using TWRP recovery. I made few tweaks of the partitions (deleting and recreating and renaming) and then I wiped data.

Now the phone boots but as soon as it hits main interface I get error saying "internal storage is running out the process has been stopped" then it reboots and starts over, hits the message, reboots, starts over .... stays in this loop.

I still have access to:

Meizu's recovery mode (which is kinda useless if I can't access root directory)
locked fastboot mode (also little bit useless if it's locked)
recovery partition through USB

I also have MRT dongle for repairing Chinese phones but it doesn't seem to work unless the phone boots fully into Android.

What I can do about this ? Any help much appreciated.


texts: How can profile (log the charging and discharging current for some time period) my battery?

texts:
As the question reads, I want to log the current in milliAmpere or Ampere (both charging and discharging) over a period of time.

Please note I am not asking about charging or discharging rate, but rather on the current. I am aware of the app called Ampere which displays the current, which is good but I want them logged over a period of time.  I am also aware of the app Battery Log, which logs the details but not the current.

Device info: Nexus 5 rooted, running stock 5.1.1. Ready to install custom kernel but stock ROM only.

Edit: Based on a comment from Firelord, I could see a file in /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now which at the moment of writing had a number 835910 and after a second it became 695229, then 673163. All these values were during the discharge phase.

When plugged in, it showed 412190 and the Ampere app showed 160mA.  It seems this is the current, but I guess I have to average it out to compare it with Ampere's output.

Interestingly, there is another file named status which has values charging and discharging.

I also happen to know another question in this site.


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What is the purpose of am restart? I can tell it does a quick-reboot(no manufacturer logo, immediate boot animation and quicker reboot)

General curiosity, really. That and logcat suggests that something is using this code when the system wedges and/or crashes.


texts:
I have an Asus tablet with Lollipop on it.

Two week ago I was able to create another user on that device.
Now I want to edit another user but touching the lowermost bar does not start any action. (the text is greyed out, i don't know, if that was the case also two weeks ago)

I already contacted Asus support and they said, this feature had been removed by Anroid and they can't do anything.

I checked the build.prop and it does not contain a single entry for fw.xxx

Any idea, why I can't add another user?


texts: What is the application space limit on Galaxy Nexus?

texts: Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a 16GB internal memory and no external sdcard. I'm wondering if that means I have 16GB (or at least the free space left of that memory) to install applications?


texts: Moving WhatsApp to new phone without changing number

texts:
Not sure if this has been asked before. I would like to move my WhatsApp installation and chats to my new phone and I would like to keep the same number associated with it, but I don't want to move the SIM with the old number into the new phone.

Everything I have read online about moving WhatsApp to new phone seems to apply only to one of two options, taking the old SIM into the new phone, or changing the number on the account to match the SIM in the new phone.

I know this is possible because I have seen French people using WhatsApp with their old French number from years back, but when I call them on their local number, that rings the phone on which the installation sits (not dual SIM)


texts: How can I view my old notifications on Marshmallow?

texts: I have come across several articles that say you can put a notification widget on your home screen by adding the settings widget, however, my phone running Marshmallow doesn't have either a Settings widget or a Notifications widget. Is there any way I can view my dismissed notifications without installing a third-party app?


texts: Google Play is putting adds up when I'm doing anything on my phone. text, games, gallery etc

texts: When I open my text message and start to reply to the friend. Google play opens with an Android add. I hit the back button and it takes me to Google play home. So then I have to back out. When your in the middle of typing it's really annoying... any ideas what to do??


texts: How can I permanently assign a static IP address to Wi-Fi clients? (Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10)

texts:
My phone Moto X 4 has LineageOS 17.1 installed and is rooted with magisk. I use the phone's hot spot as main mean to connect to the internet.
In this scenario the android device acts as DHCP server, therefore distributing random IP addresses in the 192.168.43.0/24 sub range. I would like to assign static IP addresses to my devices, then i can connect to them trough SSH easily. The clementine android remote also requires my laptop to be available on a fixed IP.
I do not like to carry a travel router for this basic network ability.
On android 9 this was possible by setting up the dnsmasq.conf file, setting the file permissions and configuring SELinux rules.
This workaround helped me to set it up.

Android uses dnsmasq as its DHCP/DNS server (up to Pie). So create the configuration file /etc/dnsmasq.conf with option dhcp-host=<MAC>,<IP>.


texts: Notification light when turning on phone

texts:
currently I'm running 6.01 on a 2013 Nexus 5, with Xposed installed.

This is purely for aesthetic purposes; however, is it possible to have the notification LED flash when I turn the phone on (some newer LG phones do this).

Is there a way to call a script when you press the power button?


texts: Adding a new account to my Samsung phone

texts:
I wanted to change account on my phone so I removed it from Accounts (it was the only google account on my device).

Now when I try to add a new account the Settings application is closes itself (force closes?). I've tried clearing the cache of all Google related apps and signing in to Google and Chrome apps.


texts: Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro (YT3-X90L) factory image, OTA update or backup needed

texts:
i was playing around trying out some new stuff with my yoga tab and locked it.

I've tried to factory reset it, but it's still locked.
I've tried to flash twrp in hope to do something more, but to unlock my tab in locked state isn't allowed.

There is an old Google Account on it, but i can't remember it and now i'm sitting in front of my tab and staring on it and thinking about how to help my self. I can't, i need your help :(

thank you in advance for any help i can get

UPDATE:

I've tried so much things now.
1.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCzrnnh2K1w
I was able to follow this tutorial to minute 9:08. But the option "Email and password" is not there anymore. I guess they patched it with 6.0.1.
2.) I tried to flash a stock rom or twrp with LenovoDownloader(QcomDLoader). The stock rom file is: Lenovo_Yoga_Tablet_3_YT3-X90L_ENG_S200028_1609230146. even its a german device this file was the only one i could find.
But the LenovoDownloader won't recognize my device. The windows stays white, no entries. I guess i installed the correct driver for this device and Windows recognizes them as removable device if i plug it in via usb.
3.) i've tried to use adb and fastboot boot oem unlock. But this commands aren't working in locked state.
4.) With a trick i could open the Settings and was full of hope to active the developer options to set usb debbuging to active. But this developer options aren't available either with this "user".
6.) there is an apk for showing the "Email and password" interface. I could install it, but it force closes right after starting it.
7.)I've tried several tools to bypass this FRP: WinDroid Toolkit, D-G Unlocker, Realterm, but NOTHING.

What could i do further?
I'm out of ideas right now

Specs for the device:
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro
YT3-X90L
Lenovo/YT3_l0_row_lte
6.0.1/MMB29M/LenovoYT3-X90L_S200307_170614


texts: Android Read recent SMS messages from command line

texts:
I have recently broken my Android's screen. (Again)

Its a T-Mobile G2

Trying to keep up with my busy technology related life is hard enough without losing my link with everyone.

I have rooted the phone and have the USB Debugging already turned on.

Does anyone know how I would check my recent SMS Messaged from the adb shell so I can keep up with work while i save up to get a new phone or a replacement screen.

Thanks for anyone that has any information regarding this.

EDIT

Response to eldarerathis

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
$ cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
$ sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3: permission denied
$

cant chmod the file.
do you know actually where it is ?

$ chmod +x sqlite3
chmod +x sqlite3
Bad mode
$

su leaves me with only basic commands

$ su
su
# cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
# sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3: not found
#

Corrected

sqlite was not installed

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
$ cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
$ sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3 mmssms.db
SQLite version 3.6.22
Enter ".help" for instructions
sqlite>

Also to Access the database I needed to be root.

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
$ su
# cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
# sqlite3 mmssms.db
sqlite3 mmssms.db
SQLite version 3.6.22
Enter ".help" for instructions
sqlite>

Thanks a lot eldarerathis

This Link Helped


texts: How to backup 'Favorite tracks' playlist

texts: Have a Samsung Galaxy 4S (SPH-L720) running Android 5.0.1.  Ever since upgrading Android, phone hangs or reboots randomly at least once or twice a day.  I would like to try restoring to factory defaults to see if it fixes, but don't want to lose the 'Favorite tracks' playlist that the music app creates when you 'star' a track.  This doesn't seem to be located with other playlists.  Any ideas where it is stored, or how I can back it up?


texts: I resetted my tablet (The survivor, see profile for make and model) as per its quarterly cleanup I run to keep my old data stored on a lovely drive while it is all wiped in TWRP. The process is fairly automated, just a good shell program sitting on a Linux desktop. However, I returned after the clean to find the screen on, but black (The lights are on, but there is nobody home). I believe this is because of the Steel overlay I was using via Layers manager may have broken (Overlays are stored in /system/vendor/overlays) And I cant see the system UI. Can anyone help?


texts: Possible to backup an android by just copying all the files?

texts:
Is it possible to backup an android by just copying all the files onto a PC? Is it really necessary to use a backup program?

I just dragged and dropped all the files from my android internal storage, and they appear to be all there. The question is whether they can actually be used if I need to restore something.

Seems like everywhere I look there are programs to archive everything into one backup file, and then save the backup file on a cloud or you copy it to your PC. Is this really necessary? Is it possible to get by just copying all the files?


texts: How can I get deep sleep -> coma for max battery life as comms platform?

texts:
I'm not an Androidite, just very curious.
Arduinos have a timer-driven deep sleep mode that reduces their power requirements by 1000 or so.  But it's a specialized and limited device, and a building block rather than a system/platform.  You can add wifi or bluetooth to an arduino project - a good solution if you're near wifi or BT.
Is there any deep sleep thing like this for Android phones?  Something that will get weeks out of the phone battery, because it's NOT being used for "any time" communications?  I know I'm talking opposite for what the phone is designed for:  Always ON, always active, always waiting for in-bound calls, or responding to system events or user input.  Services STAY ON, "just in case".
I'm thinking that a way around the communication distance limitation for arduino would be to:  Use the arduino for sensing/deep sleep cycles, and tie it to a dedicated pre-paid phone for access to the data plan.
By use case / design, the phone isn't going to have any (many) in-bound calls - it will be used periodically as a hot-spot to allow the other device (arduino) to upload data to the web.  When the cheap, pre-paid device isn't actively sending data, I would expect it to go into a medically-induced coma until it's needed next.
A regular Android, in "standby" mode will last what... a couple of days?  I would want a way to make that battery to last weeks or more.
Without moding the phone to bypass the ON switch, is there a way change settings or whatever to totally hybernate/freeze/halt/drop/suspend most regular applications/etc to stretch out the available power as long as possible?  Either have the phone go comotose but with a schedule "wake-up and check"s to signal the arduino that it can transmit data; or have the arduino kick the phone into activity long enough to upload any data to the network.

An example use case for this would be:  I want to monitor nest activity, and water, air, soil temperature on an island in the middle of a lake.  I don't want to have to row out to the island to see the data. I don't have "real" telemetry gear / transceivers, etc.  I want my nifty little arduino to log the inputs and periodically, send a batch of data out to the cloud.  I want to use the existing telcom infrastructure via a cheap pre-paid cell phone, if I can, but I need it to be in service for weeks, so I want the phone do be so low power and so optimized that it only turns on to send a batch of data and then immediately goes dark again, until the next cycle.


texts:
I can't seem to get Cyanogenmod installed onto my Galaxy S3. I've followed the steps on their website, and I've gotten the custom recovery installed just fine. But actually installing the Cyanogenmod Nightly isn't working, both for the sideload and push and install.

I am admittedly new to Cyanogenmod so I'm not sure what's going on with it, or if I'm getting a simple step wrong.

When I try installing from zip in the recovery nothing actually happens and nothing changes when I reboot the phone.

Then when I try to install it via push and install, I use the command:

adb push cm-11-20150426-NIGHTLY-d2lte.zip /sdcard/0/

It tells me:

3426 KB/s (227230178 bytes in 64.765s)

And again when I try booting the phone up nothing has changed.

I got something different when I took the /0/ out of the code
So I put in:

adb push cm-11-20150426-NIGHTLY-d2lte.zip /sdcard/

And I get:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon start successfully *
error: insufficient permissions for device

Thank you Firelord (I'm new here so I'm not sure if I'm able to include a quote of your answer)
I seemed to just be doing it out of order.
Now that I've gotten it working I'm running into an issue with the install on the device.
When I try to install from the zip it tells me:

-- Installing /sdcard/0/cm-11-20150626-NIGHTLY-d2lte.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset
E:Error in /sdcard/0/cm-11-20150426-NIGHTLY-d2lte.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted

I did a factory reset and got a new version of the zip before I edited the post and got the same error.


texts: Can't set Android emulator date - stuck on 1/1/1970

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I am having trouble manually setting the date on my android emulator.

I am using an ARM AVD which is running on a Windows 10 Virtual Machine (no Intel HAXM available), and the emulator is being run with the "-gpu swiftshader" option.

I tried setting the date both from the Android UI (the settings menu) and from the shell (adb date -s command with root privileges) with no success. The date keeps beeing stuck on 1/1/1970.

I Also tried changing my AVD's and the Android versions. I tried it on Android versions 2.3, 4.2, and 4.4. None of them worked.

What might be the problem? Any ideas?


texts: Restore IMEI on Android One through Macbook

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I recently flashed my Android One device & installed a custom ROM on it. I've lost my IMEI number during the process. How can I restore it permanently so that the IMEIs don't get erased on next factory reset?

I'm on Macbook Pro.

PS: Would also like to know for windows on a secondary note.


texts: Does the carrier matter when flashing custom roms?

texts: I am getting the lg g6 tomorrow and i saw that there was twrp and lineage and a couple others. But xda also has a thread that is specifically tmobile and thats where im getting my phone. but the tmobile thread had 0 developement going on. So will the carrier matter?


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Following the "Samsung (System-as-root)"* instructions, I cannot get Magisk to patch lineage-17.1-20210304-nightly-jfltexx-signed.zip for a Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919). Magisk throws an "unsupported/unknown image format" error.
*since Magik says SAR=yes
Is there a way to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 running LineageOS 17.1?
cf. "root on 17.1?" r/LineageOS


texts: After screen overscan resize, some apps double the resize

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The top section of my Samsung screen is completely non-responsive.
So I followed the excellent guide here to change the overscan.
I did adb shell wm overscan 0,245,0,0, followed by  adb shell wm density 230 to normalize the display and not have words cut off.
It seemingly worked great, I can now access my notifications with swipe down, can interact with the controls that are almost always at the top of apps...
However, I'm wondering if there's some additional setting I need to change, because some of my apps are now adding a bunch of additional dead space and there's a lot of weirdness going on.
So for example, play store and instagram both add a bunch of additional "dead" space in the area that is actually alive, and they aren't even consistent between the two of them about how much they add.

There's a lot of weird behavior going on around this. Nova launcher thinks 200 px of the active area don't exist, and therefore will not let me place widgets there, even though I can clearly move the widget with my finger and have it show up in the area. Maps displays the map up to an area that is one overscan displaced from the actual overscan, but then places the top bar an additional overscan down, which is just weird.
Not every app has this. Here's chrome, working normally, with just the overscan I set:

Edit: I see there's a similar question
How to stop apps from doubling overscan?. However, it has no answers, and the suggestion in the comments to clear cache partition and app cache does not help.


texts: Need to recover android system for soft bricked Onda v919 4G

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I have an Onda v919 4G that I messed with and broke. I changed a line in the /system/etc/parameters file. I wanted the system to use my SD card (256 Gb) as the primary storage device for my apps and data.  That change caused my droid to refuse to boot up. If I could mount the file system and just edit that file things would be just fine. But no.......

I can't just mount the file system and edit the file. Now I have to burn the blood of a virgin or something so that I can fix this thing.

I tried using fastboot but apparently my tablet doesn't support flashing from fastboot which begs the question 'what the hell is fastboot for?' I've got no clue.

Can I mount the file system at all? I'm using an ubuntu 14 laptop as my primary work machine. Unfortunately I've looked everywhere on the net I can think. But I haven't found anything useful/understandable. Anyone able to teach a fool how to recover from his mess up? My tablet runs on an MTK8572 chip if that helps matters. An 'lsusb' command in terminal identifies my tablet as HTC (High Tech Computer Corp.) Dream / ADP1 / G1 / Magic / Tattoo. Again, I hope this is helpful.

Peace to you and yours.


texts: How can I locate my Android device around the house?

texts: Oftentimes, I don't know where I placed my Android around the house. Is there a way to make it vibrate and emit high volume sounds/music that will help me find it?


texts: Are there any current, major phones based on Android 4.4 that don't have Google Chrome pre-installed as a browser?

texts: I'm asking since Android 4.4 doesn't include a browser and it needs to be licensed separately by the handset manufacturer.