texts: How to repair/fix SD external SD card at 0 Mb?

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After installing LineageOS 17.1 on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the wizard offered me to use my sd card either internal or external storage. None of the options work.
If I select internal, the wizard crashes, if I select external, it goes through but then ask me later the same thing "SD card is uncompatible, do you want to format it as internal or external ?"
etc.
So I tried to repair or wipe it through TWRP recovery, and it gives me "Error code : 1".
TWRP shows the external SD is 0Mb. I don't know if it means it's detected and corrupted, or maybe not detected at all.
Then I tried to put my microSD card in an SD card reader in my Windows 10 Thinkpad T420, and it doesn't even show up.
I read several threads here and there. I already tried to use partitionning tools (3 of them), but the SD card doesn't show up there either. No "blank" partition shown or even a drive letter appearing.
Nothing.
I tried Play Store apps that could fix it but it was impossible.
I was wondering if I can repair/fix/reset/erase SD card so it will show at least my 32Gb blank partition on my laptop.
I'm able to use fastboot/adb shell or any command line solution.
I saw a solution using "parted" but it doesn't come included in TWRP, I should flash an old recovery, not recommandable I think.
EDIT : What I additionnaly tried.
Rooted my phone, and tried to use Aparted app, failure.
Tried from diskutily on my mac, "last block couldn't be written"
Tried on command line using diskutil erase on my mac, failure.
Tried filling the SDcard with cat /dev/random and then formatting.
Created a GPARTED USB live. The SDcard finally appeared after several times in/out but resulted with "impossible to create partition table"
Everything results with different code errors, depending on the machine (Windows, linux, OSX, Android...), I'm getting scared that the SDcard definitely died.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Cheers


texts: Samsung Galaxy stops synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync account after every OS update

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On Samsung Galaxy S10 Exchange ActiveSync (outlook365) account stops synchronizing after each Samsung OS update.
Our corporate IT policy requires a PIN to access the device when using the Android client.
I needed always to delete and recreate the ActiveSync account to make it sync again.
Today I have tried to just open the settings of Exchange server under setting/accounts in E-mail application and confirm it and it somehow started to sync again.
Any clue how to easily fix those problems and what is the cause?


texts: What does it mean to "brick" your phone?

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I'm considering unlocking the bootloader on my Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535).  However, a guide I was reading made this statement:

  Once you have unlocked your phone’s bootloader using this app, you must not receive any over-the-air (OTA) updates or via Samsung Kies. Doing so will result in bricking your phone.

I understand that bricking a phone means rendering it unusable, but does this also mean unrecoverable?  When a phone is "bricked", does that mean it is virtually impossible to restore it to a working state?

I'm a little concerned about the risk if that is the case.


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How do I backup my WhatsApp Chats with all media (text, video, audio, position data etc.) and view them on PC?

The backup purpose is not to restore it later, it is to view the data on my pc, just as if it was on my smartphone.

Solution tested, which doesn't meet the requirements:

Copy WhatsApp folder to PC and use whatsapp-viewer

The viewer and its HTML Export files do not contain the voice messages


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today i got a LG Watch R for a programming project - first i had a Gear Live that was now replaced. When i follow the guides step by step i never get the "authorize this computer" like i did with the gear live. My machine runs windows 7.
My steps were:

Setup LG R with my Note 3
Dev Mode enabled, enabled ADB Debugging
Plugged the Charging Station in my PC (got detected as "Android Composite ADB Interface" with Samsung as Company
Normally the popup should appear on my Smartphone asking me to authorize the machine
in the CMD "adb devices" does return unauthorized

In the device manager the Watch R is recognized as "Android Composite ADB Interface" from Samsung. I have tried the following: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24583354/adb-doesnt-recognize-samsung-gear-live-or-lg-g-watch/24716409#24716409 but it doesn't change much as it is already recognized as ADB Composite.

I'd be grateful for any tips.


texts: Samsung s3 makes "plugged in" noises while charging

texts: I have recently bought a third party USB cable. I am still using the original wall adapter that I got. Now, I noticed that while charging, it sometimes makes the "plugged in" sound as if I had just plugged in the cable onto my phone. It does that several times randomly and I thought I just hadn't plugged it in correctly, but I've checked and that is not the case? Is there a problem with NON-Samsung USB cables (if such thing even exists)? The phone does charge, it never stops charging, but it makes that notification sound as if I had just put it to charge, even though it has been charging for some time already.


texts: Clockworkmod error on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 - Failed to send data

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I'm trying to install Clockworkmod on my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500), but I'm running into an issue when installing.

I'm following the steps laid out here, and I then receive this error when running Heimdall to start the flashing process...

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...

Initialising protocol...
ERROR: Failed to send data!Releasing device interface...

I've tried on both Mac and Windows machines, but I keep getting the same error.

I'm kind of at the end of my rope here, I've tried everything I can think of, and have googled my butt off, but no luck. :/

What could be causing this, and how can I get past it?

Thanks in advance!


texts: How much control can I have over my device while not voiding the warranty?

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I'm a developer and a Linux user, so naturally, I want to install a Bash prompt on my device. There are several Bash "apps" available in the Google Play store (haven't tested any of them, just searched), so it doesn't seem to be forbidden to do so.

What I'm worrying about is accidentally doing anything that will void my warranty. Will I get a big, clear notification warning me "Note, running the command su will immediately void your warranty! Are you sure you wish to continue?"


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I wanted to make my Samsung  as internal. I went to Storage and USB and selected Erase and Format option to make it as internal.
After formatting it to about 40%  message popped up. I selected OK and then opted to move on. Then I selected Move Now when it asked me my permission to move my data from internal to this. But then just after that  message popped up. Now right after I press OK it goes back to the option to Move Now and it all goes in a loop.
Also SD Card is always shown corrupted after the process.

Please help me. I have restarted my phone multiple times now and even tried to format it first in my computer and then go through the process, but I got the same results.


texts: Quickly turn screen lock off and on on Android 7

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Often there are situations where I access my phone frequently (every few minutes) and I don't need the screen lock. Always going to settings → security → screen lock to change the settings is very annyoing, so I'm looking for an easy option to quickly turn the screen lock on and off or change between the screen lock options (none/swipe/pattern, PIN, password).

Ideal would be an icon in the status bar like the WiFi on/off.
Is this possible on Android 7 (I'm using Lineage OS).

Unlocking via fingerprint is not an option.


texts: Cannot add host to "known_hosts" in Android

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I'm connecting from my Android handset to my NAS, using SSH.
The private key was generated on my PC and then placed in the sd card folder of the phone.
So I'm using the identity flag to tell ssh where to find the key file, so

ssh -i /storage/sdcard/key -p 1000 admin@192.168.10.10

Every time I try to connect I get the message that "the authenticity of host can't be established". So I am asked whether I want to continue connecting and I have to manually say "yes" every time.

For some the host cannot be added to known_hosts and so I get asked every time to confirm manually. I tried to find ".ssh" on my device but I can't find it.

Failed to add the host to the list of known hosts (/data/.ssh/known_hosts)

Can someone please help?

Thanks.

EDIT: I have manually created /data/.ssh/known_hosts but the problem persists


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I bought an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 a while ago, this phone was imported by an independent store and not any of the local cellular carriers.

And my phone is not getting firmware updates, I suspect the carrier is not releasing the updates but I can't check it because I don't even know what carrier my phone is set to.

How can I tell what carrier my phone "belongs to"?


texts: Watching feeds from multiple endoscope OTG cameras simultaneously

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I bought a 10m cable long Android and PC Endoscope camera with LED light, and I would like to buy more endoscope cameras to watch twin or quad live video on Android tablet.

In theory this encoscope camera is supported in PC but fails to work on Windows XP (32-bit) (file nusb3hub.sys is missing)

There is a large number of encoscope camera apps available on Google Play, but I need to install 2 or 4 encoscope usb cameras via OTG hub to work in parallel

I am aware of USB 2.0 limitations, since under Windows XP (32-bit)  I can, in theory, connect up to 8 cameras to my PC, 2 cameras for every usb interface card and watch 8 video streams in HTML.

So what can I do to watch feeds from supported 2 or 4 encoscope usb cameras?

Note: http://www.kkmoom.com/pc.rar
is a link to download PC driver for PC endoscope usb camera
(file nusb3hub.sys is missing in case of my old PC mainboard).


texts: How to make a full backup and restore (including ROM) using Windows PC via USB?

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This should be simple, but apparently, it is not.

I want to make a full backup of my Xiaomi MI A2 (ROM, App, Data, All) to my Windows PC via USB.

If there is a problem (boot loop, crash, anything), I want to restore the entire backup to it so that it stays EXACTLY the same as before the backup (same ROM, same apps, same data, anyway, all the same), like a time machine.

How to do this?


texts: How to remove persistent ad notification

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I'm using an unrooted Android version 4.4.4 on an Alcatel One Touch Plus phone.

Sometimes when I'm online, I would get notifications of ads like the ones on the picture below. I can't seem to remove them by sliding them left or right. I'm also unable to find out what app is causing this by long holding the notification.

The only way I can remove it is by either clicking on it, or by restarting my phone.

How can I remove those ads and find out what app is causing them?

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texts: No text message notifications on Android 4.4.2

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I just upgraded my Note 2 with 4.4.2, and since then I stop receiving notifications from text messages, voice mails and emails. I do not see the LED blinking on any text messages or voice messages.

Everything is active in my LED indicator, everything in my "messagings notification settings" is enable, all my volume are at 100%

What can I do to fix thiS?


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I have Nexus 7 (Android 4.4.4) and got message:

  System update downloaded
  Android 5.0.2 System Update

But when I press on it, nothing happens.

How can I install this update?

UPDATE: About Tablet screenshot:


texts: Is it possible to create a shortcut that launches a web page in Firefox when using another browser as default?

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I have a web page that I visit that I'd like to open in Firefox via a home screen shortcut (it uses SVG, which isn't supported by the default browser).    Firefox doesn't show in the list of possible shortcuts, nor do I see any option in Firefox to create one.    Btw, I like Firefox, but I'm not ready to make it my default browser yet, so I really want to continue to use the stock Browser for everything but this one shortcut.

I'm running Firefox 7.0.1 / Fennec 7.0.1 on Gingerbread 2.3.4


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I frequently receive message from s8 that details storage space is running out. Analyzing my storage space details this :

How can I receive more detail as to what apps are allocating space ? As detail below does not show what apps I should clean ?

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texts: Help understanding Whatsapp's permissions

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Whatsapp has been nagging me for the past few days that I have to upgrade it to continue using it. With the Facebook acquisition and the Play Store no longer marking the permissions that are "NEW" separately, I'm on a toss up between an upgrade and an uninstall; I'm hoping further information about the permissions will help.

First of all, does anyone know which permissions were added after Facebook's acquisition?
And among the permissions listed, what does "find accounts on this device" allow the app to do? Does "receive text messages" allow the app to read any existing or new incoming SMS messages? And as a minor curiosity, why would it need the "retrive running apps" list?

Here's the permission list from the Play Store:

  This app has access to:

  In-app purchases

  Device & app history

  retrieve running apps

  Identity

  find accounts on the device
  add or remove accounts
  read your own contact card

  Contacts/Calendar

  read your contacts
  modify your contacts

  Location

  approximate location (network-based)
  precise location (GPS and network-based)

  SMS

  receive text messages (SMS)
  send SMS messages

  Phone

  directly call phone numbers

  Photos/Media/Files

  modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  test access to protected storage

  Camera/Microphone

  record audio
  take pictures and videos

  Wi-Fi connection information

  view Wi-Fi connections

  Device ID & call information

  read phone status and identity

  Other

  receive data from Internet
  read sync statistics
  prevent device from sleeping
  full network access
  control vibration
  run at startup
  view network connections
  connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  use accounts on the device
  create accounts and set passwords
  modify system settings
  read sync settings
  toggle sync on and off
  install shortcuts
  uninstall shortcuts
  read Google service configuration
  change your audio settings


texts: I have lost All my contact on Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000

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Yesterday I have lost all the contacts on my GT-I9000. The device was left alone for 5 minutes & when I checked it again for some work, I found that the contact numbers had been lost & I am not able to find them.
Is this a common problem with GT-I9000? Is there any way to get the contacts back?


texts: How to restore the official firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note?

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I have a question for you guys. When I bought my Samsung Galaxy Note, it came with custom firmware with lots of bugs. It's being over 3 months I bought this phone and it freezes a lot. My question is, does anyone know how to restore the original firmware from Samsung? Thank you..

My Android version   : 2.3.6
Model number         : GT-N7000
Baseband version     : N7000XXLB2
Kernel version       : 2.6.35 14-FM-2.0-g399c932
                       frank_m@VirtualBox
Build number         : GINGERBREAD.XXLC1
Rom version          : KingDroid Elegance Deluxe v7.0


texts: How can I mount a USB flash drive on my Acer Iconia?

texts: I have an Acer Iconia A500 tablet with Android 3.1. I cannot mount any USB flash drives. File Manager HD and other similar apps display "Directory is empty" in /mnt/usb_storage/. I have tried use a flash drive formatted FAT32, and my USB port works (I've checked with a USB mouse).  How can I get this to work?


texts: I cannot find my current location while offline in google maps

texts: Before I could easily find my current location being offline using offline maps but at present in the updated Google maps I am not able to use it. It shows the location while I am online, and once I go offline the location no longer appears. What to do?


texts: Android 4.0 – any browser able to set UserAgent?

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Is there any browser (or its add-on) running on Android 4.0 where I can tweak UserAgent string?
I would like to use older Android device to view Microsoft To-Do list in a browser. But they obviously have Android version check, because they display only old OWA (Outlook Web Access) interface.
Apps already tested:

Samsung Internet - seeing the old Outlook UI (also in desktop mode)
UC Browser - this app is unable to start
Opera Mini - seeing the old Outlook UI


texts: Install Python to run speedtest-cli on android phone with no access to device - via adb

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I want to install python on an  android phone (the phone is connected to a pi so I don't have any GUI or physical access to the device). I can connect to the phone via adb shell and run/install packages via apk files easily. I want to install python on the device so that I can run speedtest-cli remotely via adb shell. https://github.com/sivel/speedtest-cli
Speedtest-cli requires python. So far I have tried the following based on online articles.
1. Installed termux app via APK. I can access the underlying files remotely. I tried install python using pkg command but could not error below.

1|:/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin # ./pkg install python
This must NOT be run as root as it will break your environment (root will be required for nearly everything due to changed file permissions)
1|marlin:/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin # whoami
root

2. Installed Qpython on the device using adb. However the issue is that when I launch adb command to launch Qpython I see a prompt on the device - Allow Qpython to access media Options - Accept or Deny. Since I don't have access to device I can select either of the options. Is there a way to send command via ADB to select - Accept ?

Would appreciate any other ideas as well. My end goal is to run the speetest-cli utility via adb shell on a device that is not physcially accessible.


texts: If I use Type-C OTG usb HUB + micro Type-B adapter from Type-C, will OTG work through that adapter?

texts: If I use Type-C OTG usb HUB + micro Type-B adapter which goes from Type-C, will OTG work through that adapter? I mean, like this + this.


texts: How can you determine if installed programs have dependencies with other installed programs

texts:
Is it possible to see dependencies of programs with other programs ? I mean, program which must be installed for other programs to run.

-- background of the question --

I installed a program a couple of weeks ago which let me read comics on my Android.

This program required Adobe Air - which was installed alongside the comic viewer.

After a couple of days I decided to uninstall the comic viewer.

I now want to remove Adobe Air (since it is a big program) , but was wondering whether other installed programs might require this too.


texts: My android's wifi is off and I am prompted for the passcode.

texts: I entered the pattern wrongly too many times, and now it wants my google password. I now remember my pattern. How can I access it? (No online things please.) The original question's answers didn't work. Help! (please...?)


texts: how do I type special characters in ConnectBot?

texts:
I use an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my android Nexus 5.

In ConnectBot I do not get the special chars when I use the Shift-key.

How can I type special chars like +_)(*&^ in the terminal?


texts: How to stop continue optimise app in Yu Yuphoria?

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My mobile phone (Yu-Yuphoria) continue updating OS or optimising Apps and not stop.

Actually last night when I'm going to use my mobile it displayed black screen and then I did restart the phone.

At the time of restart phone as usual display "cyanogen" logo and then instantly going to updating mode and display "Optimise Apps". I gave time but this process is not finish. I also switch off device and switch on but same alway phone going on updating mode and displaying **"Optimise Apps".

I'm facing this issue last 2 days. If anyone have faced same problem then guide me on right direction.

In Short how to stop this continuously updating/optimising OS ?


texts: What are all these security certificates on new phone?

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This is a new T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7.

Is it normal to have all these certificates? Many look dodgy.

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texts: How do one know what is the reasons why an android apps exit with exceptions?

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Sometime, when you install a particular apps in the emulator, it work perfectly fine. So, you install the apps into your phone and/or tablet and it throws an exception when you run it.

Similar, when you install a particular apps in the emulator, it does not work & throws you an exception but when you install the apps into your phone and/or tablet, it was able to run perfectly.

So, my question is how do I know what is the reasons behind why apps exit with exception? Where can I find more information so that I can actually know the reasons why the apps exit with exception?

Example: One can go to a particular folder of the apps and open the logs which tell the user that the apps exit with exception is because it does not have a GPU or it does not have enough RAM and so on.

IMPORTANT: This question is from the end-user point of view. This is NOT a question from a developer point of view. Thank you.


texts:
Can I encode an NFC tag to send HTTP POST data? Or can I only use HTTP GET?

I have Googled extensively, but can't seem to find an answer (which, I suppose, implies that it is HTTP GET only, but I would like someone to say so).


texts: Is there a way to only load text for websites?

texts: In an attempt to not waste time or data on loading images or videos on website, I've been looking for a way to setup my phone to only load text of a website.  Unfortunately, my Google-fu is failing me here.  How can I set this up?


texts: Deleted some apk files - but the apps are still there after reboot

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This seems really weird to me.

I followed the instructions given here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835861

and deleted the apk files of some stock applications like Layar. I also removed the odex files if I could find them.

Strangely, even after wiping the cache and a reboot, I can still run the apps from my launcher.

Samsung Galaxy S with CWM 3.2


texts: Google keyboard gestures not working for other languages than English (Moto G, Android 4.4.4)

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I can't get gestures ("swype") to work with Google Keyboard for languages other than English (which is my device language).

Gestures are activated in the keyboard settings, I have tried rebooting the phone, but still no luck.


texts: It's a Lenovo a7000-a and it uses ContactManager as a phone app. I have the Language of the device set as english but my contacts are in Greek. The ContactManager does not display Greek letters on te side for quick navigation, only english. Changing the device language to greek fixes the problem but the translations feel awkward. Is there another way?


texts: I have a rooted galaxy S2 with cyanogenmod 10.1 but I would like to revert it to the original OS. How can I do that?


texts:
After resetting my Huawei Honor 8 I'm asked to log into a previously added google account.

I clicked on "I forgot my email" and added my phone number. After this google showed me all the email accounts attached to this phone.

I then tried to log into the account with all of those accounts but I always get the same message: "Please sign in using one of the owner's previous accounts for this device."

This phone has always been mine so the account can't be someone elses.


texts:
I have Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. The screen got splashed with the water and the touch is not responding.

How to fix it?


texts: My android does a pretty good job doing a bluetooth tether for my PC (in which PC shares my Android's internet), but I was wondering how to get another Android device to connect/tether to it (my first android device)?


texts:
Every few weeks, when I go to type something, I find that the Swype dictionary has been deleted (or at least can't be accessed) for no apparent reason.  This kills the 2 benefits of Swype: typing without lifting your finger, and predictive word completion (and correction).  Without these 2 features, Swype becomes much harder to use, and I find I'm better off with the standard keyboard.

So the question is, why is this happening, and is it possible to fix without re-installing Swype?  (I've been able to fix this in the past by re-installing Swype, but that's a pain in the butt.)


texts:
I seen a lot of apps in the market that give superuser functionality to applications. However there is a pre-requisite of rooting your phone. I am curious how a rooted phone has those permissions already?

I've downloaded the source code and have managed to locate the su.c file that might invoke an application to change. But im still not sure. Can anyone give an insight on this?

Which actual files delegate permissions? Are all system apps given root permissions at startup?


texts: Does adb reboot recovery require unlock?

texts:
I want to remove the LG G3 overshapening thing as instructed here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/kernel-chupachups-kernel-t2943339

To do so I need to reboot in recovery mode.
I've connected my phone to usb and enabled usb debugging and authorized.
When I issue adb devices I can see my phone.
When then I issue adb reboot recovery the phone reboots, the image of the robot with the open hood and a red triangle appears... nothing else happens. Neither the power button works. All I can do is to remove the battery...
So I'm wondering do I first need to unlock the phone?


texts: Internal storage still being used despite of sd card

texts: I have a 4 GB micro sd card mounted in my Micromax Bolt A58. But, whenever I install some apps, it shows "not enough storage space". I went to the settings and set the default download location to micro sd card but in vain. It still shows the same result. What should I do?


texts: no such ctrl error message from OV5642 camera driver

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I am running a third party android application that scans QR code using a camera. When the application connects to the camera I get a device Error message on the minicom terminal

  OV5642 1-003c: ov5642_g_ctrl: no such ctrl 0x8000067

What does this message mean? what could be going wrong?

I am running my application on Samsung Exynos MV4412 test board, with Android v4.0.3, Kernel v3.0.15.

I see the camera display after the application connects to it, it shows a green overlay area where to place the QR code, but it doesn't seem to automatically recognize and scan the QR code.


texts: Nintendo Switch Controller delayed response on Android TV 9

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I'm owning a Xiaomi Mi TV 4A that runs Android TV 9. I would like to play games on it with the SNES -aka Super Famicom- Nintendo Switch Bluetooth controller.
Connecting the controller works but there is a big delay after pressing a button and there are random other issues like multiple steps instead of one after pressing the D-Pad in a direction.
Is this an issue with the controller or are there settings I'm missing?
I updated the OS, tried reconnecting the Gamepad and rebooting the TV without success.


texts: (Note 8) Is there a way to hide the voice recorder files from the media folder but still display them in the voice recorder app?

texts:
by default the voice recorder sound files show up in the media folder. I feel like they shoulnd't be displayed there. This is not a problem for the music player app, but I want things tidy. When I try to hide them with a .nomedia file, they don't show up in the voice recorder app.
Is there another way to hide them and still have them displaying in the stock voice recorder?


texts: Can't Restore Backup using ClockworkMod Recovery

texts:
I wonder can anyone help. I done a backup using Clorkwork Mod before I flashed a new ROM onto my phone. Now when i am trying to restore the backup onto the phone using CWM it completes the task but whenever I reboot the phone it gets passed the first samsung screen but hangs at the second SAMSUNG screen where the text is pulsing.

I have tried Wipe / Data factory reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvick and fix permissions. None of these seem to make any difference. The only thing that has worked in flashing a new ROM but I do not want to lose any of my apps /configs.

Any suggestions guys would be much appreciated.


texts: How do I change my wifi cycle in moto g?

texts: I had the same problem with data usage but that got solved. The drop down button in the wifi tab does not have the change cycle option. Please help with that.


texts: How to select menu item in Android System Recovery? LG Optimus One P500

texts: I'm started my LG Optimus One in System Recovery Mode. Vol Up/Vol Down buttons works - moving up/down through the menu. But i can't start menu item, for example 'reboot system now', or 'apply sdcard:update.zip'.


texts: How to see, which app locks access to the camera?

texts:
My Android 7.0 phone has a flaw:
When using the camera often, and the phone's uptime climbs beyond 100 hours (launch camera, capture, lock screen), at one point, the camera viewfinder just freezes, and the camera application crashes.

Then, it fails to connect to the camera, while the battery monitor claims that the camera is still on, even when disabling the camera permissions for every single user and system app.

Rebooting does fix that problem, but rebooting to solve problems is considered as a terrible violation of the Linux philosophy, and only an emergency workaround.

How do I identify the application/service that locks the camera and kill it?There is only one rule: must exclude rebooting.


texts:
Is there any PDF reader in the market that has text wrap functionality?
What I'm talking about is the way text wraps when you zoom-in on a webpage.

Most of the PDFs are meant to be read on a computer monitor, so a line of text in a PDF document is too long for a small phone screen. And scrolling horizontally for each line is too much of a pain.


texts: Will Samsung Pay still work on the Gear S3 if you root your Galaxy phone?

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I currently own a Galaxy Note 7 which is running the stock ROM (from T-Mobile) and has not been rooted, yet.

The only major reason I have not rooted the device is that doing so will consequently block access to Samsung Pay, which is a sacrifice I am not willing to make. I understand why this restriction exists, but I still wish there was a way I could "have my cake and eat it too."

After looking at the teasers for the new Galaxy Gear 3, one of the things I noticed that piques my interest most is its support for Samsung Pay, but I am not entirely sure how it works.

A quick search seems to indicate that the Gear S2 model requires pairing with a Samsung phone to utilize it. However, with the Gear S3 now offering built-in LTE support, it can theoretically function fully with or without your phone on hand. In fact, this appears to be one of the new models major selling points.

So tl;dr: If I was to buy the Gear S3 and root my phone after, could I continue to utilize Samsung Pay on just the Gear itself without issues, or would this also block Samsung Pay from running on the Gear as well?


texts: I have an Ubuntu DVD ISO file downloaded in my android phone. Is there any way or any app I can use to write the ISO file to a USB flash memory connected to the phone so that the flash memory can be used just like a DVD to boot into Ubuntu in a desktop computer?


texts: Unfortunetly google play services has stopped

texts: I just recently updated to marshmallow on my Oneplus X, ever since I did that I've been getting notification that "Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped." I've done tons of research and tried many things like clearing the cache, force stopping it, uninstalling updates, rebooting my phone, messing with the wifi. Even after all of that it won't go away. The message is popping up every 2-3 seconds and is really making it hard for me to do anything. Is there anything else I can do or should I get help??


texts: How do I download an Android 10 system update over cellular after I already said I want it over wifi?

texts: My Moto G8 running Android 10 asked me how I want to get an update that just became available. I picked wifi only, but then realized I don't have wifi right now. I can't find any UI that would let me change my answer. It just says it's waiting for wifi and only offers me to check my wifi settings or configure "smart updates" which just means automatic download, install, and restart. What can I do?


texts: Switch language on Android device with bluetooth keyboard

texts:
I'm using Logitech MK850 bluethooth keyboard and mouse combo on Samsung Galaxy S8+.
If I'm using Samsung (default) keyboard, I can switch language (Korean/English) using Kor/Eng switch key on the keyboard (it's actually right Alt key).
But I'm using Swiftkey (keyboard app.), this language switch key does not work. Shift + Space does not work either.

How can I switch language using the bluetooth keyboard?


texts: "Priority only" as default mode - Marshmallow

texts:
When I try to change the "Notifications mode" using the volume key, it always defaults to "Alarms only" mode, but I would like this to be set as "Priority only".

I know I can swipe down to access "Do not disturb" and set the "Priority only" mode but I want to do it with volume keys

Is there any way to set "Priority only" as default mode when using Volume keys


texts: WiFi scan limits on LineageOS and LineageOS for microG

texts:
Starting with Android Pie, wifi scans are heavily throttled: the limit is up to four times every 2 minutes for a foreground app, and once every 30 minutes for all background apps combined. This has massive impact on apps that rely on WiFi for geolocation, mapping or other purposes (see e.g. this issue).

Does anyone happen to know if LineageOS (and its derivative LineageOS for microG) introduce any changes that relax these limits? (Especially since microG comes with location providers which utilize wifi.) Or do they simply copy that behavior?


texts:
Is there way to call a number displayed on the phone (as part of text, although support for images would be nice too) that takes less steps than:

long press to switch into text selection mode
adjust selection begin and end to match the number
tap the "copy" icon
press/tap the "home" button
tap the Dialer icon
long press on the number field
tap "Paste"
tap the Call icon
?

I see there is an app that dials a number from the clipboard, but that only shaves off one or two steps.

Also this question is mentioned many times on the web, but I did not find any conclusive answer/solution.

Note: There is a similar question that is specific to phone numbers that appear on websites (and has no answers anyway).


texts: Internet always on when VoLTE enabled in Redmi 3s Prime

texts: I m using Redmi 3s prime with jio 4G. Whenever VoLTE is enabled, my device internet is always active, regardless of whether mobile data is on or off. I can browse the Internet and watch online video even when mobile data is off. How can I turn off internet when VoLTE is enabled?


texts: Amazon Underground APK download location?

texts:
I am trying to download a game for my child in the Amazon Underground app store.

The problem is, the Underground app refuses to install under my child's login (it claims to be incompatible with my device!?!).  I can install both the Underground app and the particular app I want to install under my login, but I don't allow my child to know my PIN or use my login as I have other things install I don't want her to mess with.

If I could find the APK before it is installed I figured I could just manually install it under my child's login, but I can't find it!  I have run a file manager and did a search under the entire filesystem (as root, no less!) for all files within the last hour, and did not find any APKs.  Some other answers here and here claim it is stored in /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/cache/ or /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/files/apks.  However, both of those directories are empty after the download is finished.  I am looking when it tells me the download is ready to install, but before I allow it to install, so I know the APK must be around there somewhere.  Where is it?


texts: "INSTALL_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR" when installing an app on BlueStacks

texts:
I need some help with installing an app that I want to use using the BlueStacks App Player. I've downloaded the APK and I have a problem when I was trying to install it. I tried deleting it and install back a new one but it didn't work.

The error message says:

  Apk Installation failed: INSTALL_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR

Can anyone suggest me some ways to fix it?


texts: Connecting Phone to PC...USB socket seems to be dirty

texts:
It used to work.

I could connect my phone to my PC with a USB cable and then browse the phone, like a mounted USB drive, with Windows explorer.   Moving files back and forth was easy.

Then it stopped working.  I used a wooden toothpick to dig some lint and dirt out of the phone's USB port.  I also hit it with compressed air.

It helped but it is really intermittent...I have to wiggle and jiggle the USB cable to get the drive to mount.  And it's not reliable.   I tried another cable with the same result.

So...what is the best way to clean a phone's USB port?


texts: Data Usage For Free eBooks From Google Play Store

texts: How much data does it take to download a free eBook via the Google Play Store? It doesn't tell you as you are installing the book. Does it take heaps in general??


texts: Is there a way to find the IMEI on a Pixel with a completely damaged screen?

texts:
A couple weeks ago my Pixel XL 2 (or Pixel XL, not sure) started to have black blotches all over the screen. They grow, enlarge and eventually engulf the entire screen. Now except for a sliver on the upper right corner, the screen is pitch black regardless if it is on or off. What kind of damage is this? There had been no physical damage to the phone. As far as I can remember, the phone has never been dropped or otherwise subjected to excessive physical forces.

I am trying to find the phone's IMEI, but I am not sure how to go about doing it without being able to see anything on the screen.

Also when it is plugged in to my laptop via a USB-C cord, my Windows 10 recognizes the phone, but I don't see an additional drive. How should I access the files on there? Is there a way to reset the phone and clear the data?


texts: Android to Android file explorer using wifi direct

texts: Is there a way to access files of an android device from another android device using wi-fi? I need like a file explorer.


texts: Anker Keyboard not working with Samsung 10.1 2014 tablet running 4.4.2

texts:
The blue tooth Anker key board used to work with my tablet but started behaving weirdly after I upgraded to Android 4.4.2. It connects and appears to work but once I type "n" it will begin to repeat the letter endlessly aftwards. I would think it was a mechanical problem but it works fine with my phone running Android 5.1.
I have seen comments on the web that suggest it is incompatible with android 4.4.2. I tried the External Key helper demo app that people have suggested but that did not help and I have not seen any other suggestions of a work around or a fix. I would upgrade if I could but despite rumours there is a lot of doubt that Samsung will upgrade this tablet ( not impressed with that either).
Can anybody help?


texts:
I have sim lock enabled on my sim, so basically, if I put my sim in another phone or if I restart my phone, I need to enter the sim lock pin.

How easy is it to crack the sim lock if a theif got hold of my phone?

For example, would a theif be able to use my locked sim to make calls, send messages, extract contacts from my sim etc etc?

So basically, my question is, what does a sim lock protect you against?


texts: Resetting Galaxy S 3 to factory default ICS

texts:
I am a new Android user, and recently I have upgraded the default ROM of Samsung Galaxy S 3 to Jelly Bean MIUI ROM using the steps mentioned at the International Business Times.

Now I want to revert it back to default ROM but I am unable to do so.

Although the blog says

  If you want to return to your previous ROM for some reason, boot into
  recovery (using the procedure explained in step 3), choose backup and
  restore, then restore your previous ROM by selecting it from the list.

But I didn't find anything within the list.

I tried wipe data / factory reset but still not getting the default ROM.

What do I need to do to get back the default firmware?


texts: Is it possible to share a hard drive connected by USB in a local network?

texts:
I have an android smart TV with android 4.1, USB and LAN port. For file transfer I have a USB hard drive which I move from my computer to the smart TV, but it is kind of annoying.

I would like to leave the hard drive connected to the smart TV, and share it in my local network so that I can access it from my gnu/linux machine.

Is this possible? Thanks in advance.


texts: how can i use google voice instead of native phone app for receiving calls?

texts: I've discovered that when I dial out through my android/samsung phone app, there is a lot of latency, and the call is often dropped or goes silent for a few seconds.  I do not have that problem when I call out with google voice.  However, when I receive a phone call, it seems to be coming through the native phone app since it has the same latency and dropped call problems.  I use a google phone number, and it is routed to my cell number.  How can I get my phone to receive calls through google voice, not through the native app?  I have a Samsung A10e.  Thanks.


texts: Qi charging combo for my Google Pixel XL? (Wireless charging)

texts:
I have been trying to get wireless charging working on my new Google Pixel.  It seems the following combo is a bust...

Fone Salesman UniQi (receiver) - Thin Qi Wireless Charging Receiver for USB Type C phones such as Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, 5X, HTC 10, LG G5, G5 SE, OnePlus 2, 3 (Type-C, USB-C)

http://a.co/cIeimkt

Yootech T500PB (pad) - Wireless Charger,Yootech Qi Wireless Charging Pad for Galaxy S7,Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6,Note 5 ,S6 Edge+,S6 Edge, Nexus 4/5/6 and All Qi-Enabled Devices

http://a.co/8tTHQvg

Samsung EP-PG920IBUGUS (pad) - Samsung EP-PG920IBUGUS Wireless Charging Pad with 2A Wall Charger- Black Sapphire

http://a.co/5PH84Nf

Kroma 5825856 (pad) - Wireless Charger, Kroma Wireless Charging Pad for Galaxy S7,Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6,Note 5 ,S6 Edge+,S6 Edge, Nexus 4/5/6 and All Qi-Enabled Devices

http://a.co/7zBruMl

I have tried the UniQi receiver with all three charging pads listed above with very little success.  It does show on my phone that it is charging but the phone never increases in stored charge.  For example, went to bed last night with phone at 22% and woke up to a 1% battery life.

Any ideas what combo of Qi receiver and Qi wireless charger that will work with the new Google Pixel XL?

Edit: Just bought two of these

Nillkin 21020107 (receiver) - Wireless Charging Receiver, Nillkin Magic Tag Type-C Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Chip for Google Pixel/Pixel XL/Nexus 6P/LG V20/Huawei P9/P9 Plus/Honor 8/HTC 10/OnePlus 3 and other USB-C Devices

http://a.co/gq2JGMd

Crossing my fingers and hoping I have better results!


texts: IP Address of desktop computer USB tethered to phone

texts:
For my Internet connection I use a Motorola Electrify Android phone USB tethered to my desktop computer Windows XP. My service provider is US Cellular.

I would like to know the IP address of my desktop computer so that some friends in the outside world can connect to it, like for FTP and TelNet and Remote Desktop Sharing. My phone shows an IP address (it's currently 10.244.3.92, and I realize that this will change with every power-up.)

I've been told that this is the IP address I should use, but I have not been able to make any connection to my desktop computer from outside.


texts: How to unlock a "network sim" in order to use a Android phone?

texts:
I got an old Android phone (HTC MyTouch) from someone in the States. The phone says "T-Mobile" on the top.

I put in my O2 SIM chip (Germany), turned it on, typed in the SIM, but then it asks me to type in a "SIM network unlock pin".

I went to T-Mobile here in Germany and they said to "contact T-Mobile in America" who may be able to unlock it for me.

I went to the O2 shop in Germany and they said it would definitely not be possible to use this Android phone with my O2 SIM chip.

Before I sink hours into contacting T-Mobile in the States, can someone tell me from experience if it is (technically and legally) possible to use this Android phone in Germany?


texts: (Almost) every time I unplug my headphone, the Voice Command app opens. How to make it stop?

texts:
This happens frequently enough to make me believe the unplugging has some influence on it, but it doesn't happen all the time, so I'm not quite sure...

I can think of two options to find out who's responsible:

Detect which apps/services are launching (not receiving!) the Voice Command intent;
Detect which apps/services can handle the Action Headset Plug intent, since that seems to be causing all the trouble;

the idea being that once I find out who is screwing up, I can take the necessary steps to solve the issue.

Does anybody know of an app which can help me? Hopefully without needing to root my device? I own a Motorola Milestone 2, with standard-issue Android 2.3.6.

Capturing the log (with LogCollector) just after reproducing the problem yields (after a LOT of stuff):

11-21 15:23:57.014 W/Vold    ( 1209): Ignoring unknown switch 'No Device'
11-21 15:23:57.030 D/MediaButtonSettingReceiver(22525): onReceive: ACTION_MEDIA_BUTTON but user has disabled us
11-21 15:23:57.030 V/HeadsetObserver( 1376): Headset UEVENT: {SUBSYSTEM=switch, SWITCH_STATE=0, DEVPATH=/devices/virtual/switch/h2w, SEQNUM=10716, ACTION=change, SWITCH_NAME=No Device}
11-21 15:23:57.061 I/ActivityManager( 1376): Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.VOICE_COMMAND flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp/.VSuiteStartSession } from pid 1459
11-21 15:23:57.069 D/LockPlayer(22525): ONPAUSE
11-21 15:23:57.077 V/LockPlayer(22525): Current heap: 10032928/10240000
11-21 15:23:57.093 I/ActivityManager( 1376): Start proc com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp for activity com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp/.VSuiteStartSession: pid=23777 uid=10033 gids={3001, 3002, 3003}

Elixir reveals Cell broadcast (com.android.phone) as the process with pid 1459.

Well, crap. Still at a loss...


texts:
Dear developers,
I have an issue with my script switching from Android 9 to 10 (devices from a Umidigi S3 Pro to a Umidigi F2).
I have installed Bosybox App on the first and Busybox Magisk module on the latter.
Now the script does not work because the command:
list=(`busybox find "$dirs" -type f -name *.$ext`)

returns an empty array.
This is the complete script:
#!/system/bin/sh
echo
if test "$1" = ""; then
     echo "Randomfile script by Uranya <@uranya7x> v1.4 01.01.2021"
     echo "Usage:"
     echo "sh randomfile.sh <sourcedir> <extension> <destdir>"
     exit 1
fi
dirs=$1
ext=$2
dird=$3'/'
dest=$dird'random'
delim1=""
delim2=""
last='last.txt'
# create filename's array
IFS=$'\n'

list=(`busybox find "$dirs" -type f -name *.$ext`)

# count number of files
num=${#list[@]}
# generate random number in range 1-NUM
let "ran=(${RANDOM} % ${num})+ 1"
echo Random from $num files is $ran
sour=${list[ran]}
sourn=${sour#$dirs}
sourn=${sourn:1:${#sourn}}
date=$(date +"%Y.%m.%d %H:%M")
day=$(date +"%d")
hour=$(date +"%H")
minute=$(date +"%M")
message='---------------------------------------\n'$date' - '$num' >>> '$ran'\n'$delim1$sourn$delim2
if ([ "$day" = "01" ] && [[ "$minute" < "29" ]]) || [ ! -f $dird$last ]; then
    echo >$dird$last $message
else
    sed -i '1i'$message $dird$last
fi
echo $delim1$sourn$delim2
# rename the old file
cp $dest.$ext $dest'_back.'$ext
# copy the file
cat "$sour" >$dest.$ext
echo File copied as $delim1$dest.$ext$delim2

Can you please help me to understand why this happens, and how to fix it?
Thank you very much for your attention!


texts: What are the differences between: LauncherPro "Keep in memory" and "Lock home in memory."

texts:
LauncherPro has an option for "Keep in memory".
CyanogenMod settings has an option for "Lock home in memory".

How do these work? Do they conflict with each other? What problems might they cause? The CM version seems to work better, but causes other apps to shut down.


texts: How to remove a single client certificate?

texts:
Isn't it possible to remove a single client certificate from a device?

On a Galaxy S6 running 5.0.2 I can remove all client certificates using:

System settings
  Lock screen and security
    Other security settings
      Clear credentials

Or I can delete a single trusted CA certificate from:

System settings
  Lock screen and security
    Other security settings
      View security certificates
        User

However there seems to be no option to remove a single client (non-CA) certificate.


texts: Is there any way that I can see what is on a phone that has a cracked screen

texts: My son was in a wreck and his phone was crushed is there any way I can find out what was on the phone if I connect it to my computer


texts: I'm trying to find TripAdvisor's lockscreen folder on my Samsung Note 3. Can you please tell me where it is ?


texts: How to install any app as a parallel app in OnePlus 6?

texts:
OxygenOS in some OnePlus devices allows its users to create a clone of an existing app using a feature called "Parallel apps" under Settings app. The problem, however, is that only a handful of apps are listed as "eligible" to be run in parallel. As a result, the user has to resort to third-party apps to run an app of their choice in parallel. To make a case here, "Firefox for Android" cannot be installed as a parallel app!

I'm looking for a workaround for this superficial limit of only eligible apps to be run as parallel apps.

Note: I am using a OnePlus 6 running OxygenOS 10.3.2 (Android 10) with Magisk and Riru.


texts: Screen size and density of Samsung Galaxy Y

texts: I want to know about the screen size and density of the Samsung Galaxy Y. Which category of screen size (small, normal, large,x-large) or density (ldpi, mdpi, hdpi, x-hdpi) is its screen? Any references would be helpful.


texts: How can I transfer MMS messages from an HTC One to a Galaxy S6?

texts: I am trying to figure out how I can transfer all of my messages (SMS+MMS) from my old phone to my new phone. From what I can tell, most of the apps (SMS Restore+ and others) do not support MMS restore. I have Helium, and when I restore the "messaging storage", the MMS messages are not there. What else can I do? I really don't want to lose all of those messages!


texts: How to remotely disable MobiUCare from sending "SIM card change" SMSes?

texts:
My mother just changed her SIM card. I forgot to disable MobiUCare and I'm about a thousand of kilometers away from the phone.

I keep receiving an SMS:

  SIM card changed. Plz check phone if lost or stolen" with SIM ID and Gmail ID.

I found that MobiUCare supports lots of SMS commands to remotely track/wipe phone. Doesn't it have any to defuse the anti-theft system? I mean, I expected the change of SIM card, the new one is legitimate.

Actually one SMS can be considered enough instead of an half-hourly report that drains credit


texts: Add a friend in Line by username without ID or phone number

texts: In the Line app, Is it possible to search for friends by their username without ID or phone number?


texts: notification saying Google play services has stoped working

texts: For my Samsung galaxy s2 there is a message saying Google paly services has stoped working it is really annoying and can you please fix it.


texts: Why is Copy+Paste of text a once only operation - I have to keep Copying for the next paste

texts:
As per the title, I used to have an Android (v5) where I would copy some text once, and keep pasting to wherever;
On my new phone (Android v10 - Samsung Galaxy A51), clipboard text disappears after a paste; Is there a setting to allow retaining last copied text ?
[cannot create samsung-galaxy-a51 so using samsung-galaxy-a5 instead]


texts: How do I unlock my bootloader with Omnius?

texts: I want to unlock the bootloader of my Carrier Locked O2-UK Xperia Play. When I go into the service menu and check if my bootloader can be unlocked it says "allowed:no". After further research I found out that there are multiple ways of unlocking it; one of them being Omnius. Which one of the licences do I have to buy to do one unlock? Some of them say "No Xperia" and thats why I am confused.


texts: Error in installing lollipop 5.0.2 on Samsung s2 (19105p) pluse

texts: Im trying to install lollipop on my Samsung s2 pluse (19105p). But at installing time got a error in " E:failed to  verify whole-file signatures "


texts: Can I use Android's Holo theme on versions earlier than Ice Cream Sandwich?

texts: I have recently used Ice Cream Sandwich and I really like the Holo theme. I would like to be able to use this theme for lower Android API versions (Gingerbread, Froyo, Eclair, etc). Is there a way to port this theme to older versions of Android, or any other way that I could use it?


texts: How to disable Peek/Heads up notifications on LG G5 with Android N

texts:
I've read in Android N it's possible to disable Peek/Heads up notifications on by turning on "Show full importance settings" in System UI Tuner, but I can't seem to find such on option on my LG G5 with Android N.

How do I disable Peek/Heads up notifications on LG G5 with Android N?


texts: Something is filtering blue light and I can't figure out how to stop it

texts:
I just got a Samsung Galaxy S9 last week and since day 1 it has been applying a blue light filter even though I turned blue light filter off in the settings (Blue Light Filter turned off and also schedule turned off under Settings/Display/Blue light filter).

The blue light filter's behavior is strange. The filter turns on around 6:56 every evening and turns off around 5:56 in the morning. Sometimes when I unlock my phone the filter isn't applied and a split second later I see it get applied. Even less often I see it applied in blocks quickly filling the screen. If I turn blue light filtering on in Display settings, the affect is additive.

When I got the phone all of the applications from my previous phone, a OnePlus 3, were installed, so I supposed it could have been one of those. I went into application permissions and turned off overlay permission (Settings/Apps/Special Access/Apps that can appear on top) to everything I thought might be affecting the screen color.

What else can I look into? Is there a way to check every process that's running to see what is changing the screen color?


texts: Hide files from WhatsApp's possible attachments

texts:
I have a problem. I have some files in my android phone which I don't want to be shown on WhatsApp attachment possibilities. I created the .nomedia file inside the directory where the files are but WhatsApp keeps showing them. I changed the directory's name and even clear the WhatsApp cache however, when I try to attach a file WhatsApp keeps showing the directory with the old name and showing the thumbnails of the files even though the files can't be shared (since they don't exists anymore).

WhatsApp doesn't  "see" the directory with the new name, however, I want to erase the thumbnails as well. Is there any possibility that doesn't imply to reinstall/clear the data of WhatsApp?

Thank you!


texts: Developer option "Do not keep activites" gets stuck

texts:
I'm rocking a Samsung Galaxy S6, 5.1.1, build number LMY47X.*

When turning on the "Do not keep activities" developer option, the toggle turns green.  It is toggled back off as soon as I navigate away from the developer options screen, and my testing shows that it is indeed off.

A workaround was to toggle it on, then lock the phone.  After unlocking it, the toggle stays on and activities are not kept.  The opposite problem is then present: it won't turn off.  The workaround above does not seem to work in this case (I wonder if it was a fluke).

Some googling brings up a few instances of people with S6's and Note 5's with a similar problem, and a few conspiracy theories around samsung intentionally leaving it locked on, but nothing concrete about how to solve this.

Is this a bug, a dirty Samsung battery-saver hack job, or am I alone in experiencing this?


texts:
I've a Micromax A74 with (rooted) Android 4.2.2. Recently I've faced the crashing of some application and started to analyze the usage of RAM.

Settings>Apps>Running is not helpful:

Sometimes I found only 2 MB free!

I want to know which applications are consuming the memory?

I've also tried top -n 1 -m 8:

But I can't figure out the top applications which cause for lowering the RAM.

On GNU/Linux I can run top -n 1 -o %MEM which displays the applications that consuming most of RAM but such feature isn't available with /system/bin/top or busybox top.

So, How do investigate which applications are consuming a lot of memory? so-that I can force-stop them.

Note: Don't suggest any app like ram booster, it is the different question.


texts: Android Studio Emulator with both the Google Play Store and Root?

texts:
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/managing-avds#system-image says

  To ensure app security and a consistent experience with physical devices, system images with the Google Play Store included are signed with a release key, which means that you cannot get elevated privileges (root) with these images. If you require elevated privileges (root) to aid with your app troubleshooting, you can use the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) system images that do not include Google apps or services.

But what if I wanted both root AND Google services? how could I do that?

Thanks!


texts: When I plugged in my edge it made a couple of funny noices as if the charger doesn't make proper contact, then it just freezed on a blue screen with a down arrow, underneath it says "Downloading Do not run off target". No matter what I do it is stuck on that screen. I took a photo of the screen -


texts: Does Flash Player work on Android 5 with Firefox 48

texts:
I have an Amazon Fire (KFFOWI) with CM12.1 installed and have Firefox as my browser. I have installed the archive flash player 11.1.115.81 but, when I try to use it, all I get is "A plugin is required to display this content".

I've read many things that suggest that it should work but they are probably stale and out of date.

So, as of October 2016, does the Flash player work on Android 5.1 and, if so, how does one get it working?


texts: Switching Google Voice typing language and force offline mode?

texts:
I've been using Google Voice for quite some time as it's fast and convenient compared to typing on the phone keyboard. However, I speak multiple languages and when I use the Google Voice software, if I enable different languages, the software is supposed to "auto detect" the language I speak but it makes mistakes all the time.

One way for me to get around this is to only select the language I want to speak in and deselect the other languages, but it gets tedious to do. There are a lot of languages that Google Voice support now and to search for the language I want to speak can be a bit of a pain when I need to reply to several messages in a short amount of time in different languages.

My understand is that there is no "long press" or a simple "language toggle" button for Google Voice typing, but is there any way to set something like "favorite languages" so they can be displayed at the top so the languages are easier to find? I remember some of the older versions of Google Voice will go by the keyboard language that's on, so as I switch the keyboard language, Google Voice will only be picking up what I say in that language, which worked out much better for me.

At the same time, I notice that when I don't have the best internet connection, it can take FOREVER for the Google Voice typing to work. If I go offline (airplane mode, turn off data, etc.) then it works great because Google Voice goes to offline mode. Is there any way to force the phone to always be in offline mode for Google Voice Typing? Since we can download each diction library offline already, I would hope there's a way or some kind of code that can force the software to use the offline library rather than trying to connect to the server every time.

Thanks for any input. Hope this can help some others in similar situations as well.


texts: My Phone Time-Travelled Again. How? and Why?

texts:
I have a Moto G XT1033 with ResurrectionRemix-M-5.6.8-20160502-falcon ROM.

Yesterday night after a low battery alert I had a Whatsapp unread notification from my friend. I opened the message and found that I had a unread message from him which I remembered reading in morning.

Then I observed that I was missing my conversation with him from that time onwards till I noticed this. I also observed that that all Personal/Group Chats were also missing the entire duration's chats.

I thought maybe Whatsapp had reverted to an Old Message backup. But then I found that Firefox was missing 12-15 hours worth of browsing history.

I had also observed that the SMS which I received from the bank in the evening had disappeared. As well Google Play Store re-updated two applications which it had already updated in the evening. I had also lost some Photographs which I took with my phone in the evening. Call History is also missing for the day.

Google Now showed it was last updated 20 Hours ago.

From all this it looks like my phone Time-Travelled from morning to night.

QUESTION: Aside from Time-Travelling. How is this even technically possible for the Entire phone to rollback its memory/state/data to some previous time.

I think I had noticed this behavior few months back also, when I lost some Whatsapp chats but that time I thought it must be a Whatsapp bug and did not investigate.

UPDATE1 (16th Jan 2017, 10:35PM IST): It happened again today (Now around 10:30 PM IST).

My phone automatically restarted. (As if it just time-travelled and entered current time).

Restart Vibration made me alert for expecting this scenario.
As soon as the phone started, I switched the phone to Airplane Mode to prevent Time-Line contamination

This Time I am observing the following:

Google Now Updated 8 hours ago.
Battery Graph is missing some time. (Time Jump?) But battery has decreased.
Outlook is missing the Mails it received at around 9PM
Inbox is also missing Mails.
Call History looks good. Last call 8 Hours ago (2:10PM). Time Jump started around 4PM.
Whatsapp is missing chats which I received at around 6:30PM.

Sync Timings

Llama Event Logs

If additional Info is required please inform. I will try to get it before I turn off Airplane Mode

Update2 (17th Jan 2017, 8:33PM IST): It Looks now phone has become a Serial Time Traveller.

It restarted just now and the battery graph is missing two blocks of time.
Whatsapp messages are missing as well.


texts: Error while flashing CM 11 ROM on HTC One M7

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I am trying to flash my HTC One M7. I bought this device from T-Mobile.

I am using ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.8 (recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.8-m7.img). However, whenever I try to flash anything, it give me an error. I am using Cyanogenmod snapshot build (cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-m7.zip).

Steps I am following:

Wipe data/factory reset -> Yes - wipe all user data
install zip -> install from sdcard -> select the zip file

Log:

  Finding update package...
  Opening update package...
  Installing
  update... Installation aborted.

I get same error whenever I try to flash anything. Either it being UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.zip or GAAPPS. I have also tried TWRP (twrp-2.8.6.0-m7.img) still same error.

I am following the instructions from here: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_m7

What's might be reason for it or where am I going wrong?


texts: What are all the functions of fastboot on android 4.4.4?

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I have recently been able to access fastboot but I have almost no knowledge about the different options inside it. Could someone please explain in details all the functions of fastboot?

Extra info

I am on a moto g 2013 with android 4.4.4
I am not rooted and do not have anything such as Clockwork mod installed


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When trying to connect to my Nexus 5 (5.1.1) in Android Studio (1.0.1) my device is not found. I am running Windows 8.1 Pro.

In the [SDK]/platform-tools directory I ran the command:

adb devices

which returned:

List of devices attached

(Empty list)

I have tried several ways:

Uninstalling/reinstalling Nexus driver (android_winusb.inf)
Editing driver file with different hardware id's + Uninstalling/reinstalling
Update driver and choose the same driver file as earlier.
4 Different usb ports
Tried switching between MTP and PTP
Restarting after all the previous steps

I have no problems with accessing files on my Nexus through my computer. The nexus also is shown as "Nexus 5" in Device manager and not some other driver.

But I am still not able to connect to the phone with Android Studio and ADB command won't list the device.

How can I get it listed?

Related links:

Android studio doesn't list my phone under “Choose Device”
How do I get my Nexus 7 to show up in the adb devices list?


texts: How can I access my Google Reader entries offline?

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I am without a mobile internet plan on my smartphone, hence I am looking for a way to, whenever I'm on wifi, download my Google Reader entries for me to read offline on the road.

I don't mind installing a third-party app, even if it costs a few bucks.


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I'm trying to attach a PDF file to an e-mail I'm composing, but clicking on attach option shows only image files.

How can I make it show other files / attach other files ?

(Note: I'm using the e-mail client, not the G-mail one).


texts: Why does the Play Store's download percentage never reach 100%?

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I've owned two Android phones so far. While both are HTC ones, I've used several customised ROMs on the older one, so the following does not seem to be specific to one maker or installation.

I've noticed that whenever I download an application from Google Play Store, the percentage never reaches 100%. It's usually between 40% and 60% when the progress bar disappears and the status changes to "installing".

I considered the possibility that the system begins to install the package before it's fully downloaded but, besides that being a bad idea, many times the installation takes a much shorter time than the rest of the download would have (assuming constant speed).

It seems that, instead, the percentage reported is wrong, and that the file is in fact fully downloaded while the screen shows 40%. Does that happen to others as well? How is it explained?


texts: How can I not have my screen turn on when I receive notifications?

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My screen turns on for ~5-10 seconds for every notification I receive. I get Slack notifications too so my screen is turning on all day even when I never touch my phone and by the end of the day it's almost dead.

I downloaded the application 'Screen Notifications' and tried to turn off notifications but it didn't work.

How can I make this happen? I only want the LED to blink I don't want the entire screen turned on.


texts: Samsung Sm-A500H: Google Play reports "This app is incompatible with all of your devices"

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How can I install an application which was previously installed on my device? I have a Samsung Sm-A500H.
I want a way how to do this without rooting.
Google play-store always says

"This app is incompatible with all of your devices."


texts: Identify if a user is online in Google Hangout

texts: How can I know if a user is online or offline in Google Hangout? In the Hangout on Gmail web it shows a green line under the user's profile pic. But there no such thing in Android app.


texts: Let's Encrypt: Is there a workaround for the 2021 SSL "cutoff" for pre-7.1.1 Android devices?

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In January 2021 all devices with Android prior to 7.1.1 will not be able to connect to HTTPS servers using Let's Encrypt certificate (Let's Encrypt blog post explaining the details)
Is there any workaround that's system-wide (i.e. all apps, not just a single app, like using Firefox) for the SSL certificate expiration on Jan 11th 2021? Assume that one has root access to their device, and that upgrading to a newer device is not an option.


texts: View text messages with time on the side

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Today my Samsung Galaxy S3 (running Android 4.3, using Verizon Wireless as a service provider) received a software update, update_SCH-1535_MF1_to_ML1, which changed the way that text messages are displayed in the default texting app.

The time of a text message used to be displayed to the side of the message but is now displayed below the message, greatly reducing the number of lines of text that can appear on the screen when viewing text conversations. The new view also makes a picture of the sender and recipient appear, reducing the avialable width for text.

It used to look something like this:

Now it looks more like this

Is there a setting to fix this?


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Phone: Xiaomi Redmi 4 prime
Rom (custom): lineage-13.0
Xposed: xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64
Root: SuperSU.Pro.2.82

Right now everything works just fine and those apps that need root privileges to work properly, asking for root permission and after granting, they work fine;

There's just one app call Performance Profile (an xposed module) that after running asserts that: "root access failed or busybox was not found"

I do have successfully installed BusyBox 6.7.3.0

What is the problem with this app?

Update 1: I uninstalled BusyBox 6.7.3.0 and installed BusyBox 1.26.2 and using BusyBox Checker Pro 2.0 got the following results showing that everything is ok.


texts: Which uses more power/drains more battery: HTC Evo 3G or 4G?

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I've read mixed reports online about which radio uses more power -- 3G or 4G.  Has anyone done any semi-scientific tests that would answer this question?

When constantly downloading data over the same period of time, which uses more battery (battery drain per second of download)?
When downloading the same amount of data, which uses more battery (battery drain per KB)?
Do both radios sleep with the same consistency?  Do they use the same amount of power when sleeping or is one better than the other?

I don't think this is a simple question since the different frequencies might take different amounts of power to transmit/receive, since 4G is faster and may get to go back to sleep sooner, since the process of holding onto a signal may be different, etc.

My city won't have 4G until the end of the year but I'd really like to know.


texts: Stream music/video from phone to Apple TV

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I'd like to listen to Google music from my phone via my Apple TV and also do the same with video.

Are there any apps that enable this?


texts: Unable to set pattern lock on S4 KitKat 4.4

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There is an identical question on stack already, but I've already tried the accepted answer:

4.4 Update (Sprint Galaxy S3) disabled pattern lock, can i reenable?

I had a rooted 4.3 Galaxy S4. I put off the OTA KitKat update for several months and then finally got around to updating it to 4.4 NC5. I used this xda thread for my instructions:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868

This is the state of my phone prior to the NC5 upgrade(aka "the clues"):

Installed FoxFi, which requires installing a cert
Set up pattern lock (again for FoxFi)
Connected to company exchange server with stock android mail client
Device wasn't encrypted

Then I updated and The lock screen page in settings says that all the options are turned off by administrator. Here is what I've tried:

In Settings -> Security -> Device Administrators: Ensure everything is unchecked (nothing was)
In Settings -> Security -> Clear Credentials: No errors received
Tried booting into recovery and do 2 different wipe / factory resets.

Am I missing something here? Why can't I set my screen lock / pattern?


texts: Is it possible to search emails and texts via a single interface, similar to iOS spotlight search?

texts: I am looking for a way to search for text in both text messages and emails simultaneously, similar to Spotlight Search in iOS. Is this possible in Android? I'm running Android 11 on a Pixel 3.


texts: New Disadvantages of Rooting since 2010?

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We have great a question from 2010 with some great answers about potential issues arising from rooting but newer versions of Android have become stricter about rooting and now allow apps to do some device checks.

What new disadvantages are possible since 2010?

From answers to the linked question, we already knew then that rooting can potentially brick a device, void its warranty and stop updates. I've also recently encountered SafetyNet which can cause an issue but have no idea what else I got myself into since rooting my phone.


texts: Where are the water damage indicators on a G2?

texts: I got a G2 from eBay and it looks pretty nice.  I'm just inspecting to make sure everything is good before I start using it.  The battery has a white water damage indicator, which is good, but the battery could have been replaced.  Are there other indicators?  Where?


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So I am trying to make my galaxy s5 take my new sd card as internal. I Followed the instructions from Unable to adopt SD card as internal storage using Marshmallow. But I can't comment to ask about my error (Too New here) so I made a new question.

Every time I get the partition part I get this

The SD card is a 128gb 90MB/s SanDisk Extreme.

Samsung-SM-G900A, (AT&T btw) running 6.0.1


texts: How do I get more space and get my memory card to start working?

texts: I have a Galaxy S2 and it keeps saying "low on space" (phone storage is getting low) in my notifications. I bought a memory card and it still says low disk space so I can't download any apps. Also my Play Store app won't open. Can anyone help me out?


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Currently trying to unlock my bootloader, but cannot get my nexus 6p to determine that it's connected to my PC. I can use adb commands while it's on, but booting it into fastboot mode with the adb command or with the key combination results in 'connect usb data cable'. I have rebooted my phone, my computer, reinstalled ADB, installed the google drivers both manually as well as with the SDK manager and used 4 different cables.

I have also tried all 2 of my usb 2.0 ports as well as all 6 usb 3.0 ports.

Windows plays the sound confirming that a device has been connected.
I am using windows 10.

Here's a screenshot of the device manager:

Edit: Factory resetting the device did not help either.


texts: Can I get back to root-able HBoot version by doing a factory reset

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I have a HTC Wildfire (Buzz) that originally came with Eclair. I now have Froyo on it and the Unrevoked tool doesn't work as the HBoot version is not supported (too new for Unrevoked).

At this point, I don't care about losing the data on the phone (they are backed up anyway). So, can I do a factory reset to get the old firmware back that can be rooted?

I'm ready to do anything to get Cyongenmod on this :)


texts: Force stopping bloatware apps on android phone

texts: I don't use Facebook and don't intend to. Can I force stop on android phone (LG Stylo 4) without destabilizing anything else? I have installed WhatsApp which I know is owned by Facebook but which I think (hope) functions independently and hopefully would not be impacted by stopping Facebook.


texts: How do I change the language in my Google Weather app

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I'm in Hong Kong. All my phone is successfully showing English with the exception of my Google Weather app, which has decided I need to see my weather in Chinese.

My old phone, a Nexus 5x was able to show me in English, but my new phone, a Pixel XL isn't obliging. What can I do to change it.


texts: Downgrade and disable play store updates

texts: I have a rooted OP3 on Android 7.1.1 with Play Store v. 8.2.38. I have tried uninstalling updates from apps manager(which reverts it to 7.9 the version I want to keep) but it updates Play store as soon as I open it afterwards. I can't keep my phone offline and I need app updates but not the play store itself. I want to keep Play Store at 7.9 or 8.0. How Do I go about doing that? All the related posts here are either outdated or not working


texts: Nexus 7 32GB - Cannot mount as a drive in Windows but USB cable still charges

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I have tried this on multiple machines - my Nexus 7 doesn't actually mount in Windows no matter what I try. The USB cable works as I can see that the device is still charging - I've tried this with multiple USB cables on different computers and the problem persists (which would assume the problem is down to this tablet).

When I place the USB cable into the device it charges but I cannot see a removable drive appear in 'My Computer'

This ** definitely** worked before as I have already transferred a number of files to the device - anyone got any ideas of how to fix this?

I am using the stock ROM from Google and is not rooted, MTP is checked in the USB computer connection.


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I am using a Samsung galaxy s10e
I used to be able to add a music file to a certain location and then the system will automatically link the image within the folder with the music file like this:
Music/X1/music.mp3
Music/X1/pic.jpg
There would be a .thumbnails folder in the Music folder which contains compressed pic.jpg in which Google play music will then treat it as the album cover of folder X1.
None of the above actions ever required me to edit any tags or anything.
I wonder why does it not work anymore.
Any ideas in how I could trigger these functions? I tried many things, clear data Google play music, clear data MediaStorage, clear .thumbnails, nothing seems to work.
Thanks.


texts: How to get dumpstate logs in samsung galaxy grand?

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While working on my app, I have faced app crash. But I can't get any dumpstate log from data/log folder. So what is the solution to get dumpstate. Or I have to create any folder on my app name in data folder?

Advance thanks for your help..


texts: Can I share some Google stuff without sharing Gmail?

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I have a Nexus 4 and my wife just got an HTC One. I'd like to share accounts in Google play so that we can share app purchases. I'd also like to share Google music, contacts, and some other things. I don't want to share Gmail, Keep, and G+

I saw there were answers like this: Can I share my Google Play "cloud" music with a family member?

But that was last updated a year ago. I'm hoping things have improved.

I understand I can turn off email syncing, but that doesn't stop someone from just going into the mailbox manually.

Creating a separate account for just music is cumbersome and is not an option. I'd rather just setup Spotify.

EDIT to clarify: The solution everyone gives is "new account." I'm asking: Can you share Google Music and purchases and NOT share Gmail?


texts: My Optimus X2 was missing its custom android

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While I was waiting for my new LJ Optimus X2 (P999) mobile I watched a couple of youtube reviews and it always came with extra features to android. But my phone is pretty much vanila android. Is it because of my carrier? Videotron in Quebec.

Features I am missing: From what I could see in videos there was a different keyboard more like the one from Ios. Also some features like taping the side of the phone to move the cursor around. Holding a icon and tilting the phone left and right to move it around. Pretty sure it had extra features everywhere. Also a lot more options in settings then vanilla android.


texts: Can not disable Software Update application

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I have an older Android phone and recently updated to Android v5. Since the update I keep receiving a notification on my screen to update the software again (it also automatically downloads a 250mb file). This update however has no effect (it keeps re-installing the same version). I am therefore looking for a way to disable it.

A previous post on this site suggested to go to the Application Manager > All > Software Updater and then subsequently to Disable the app and clear the cache.

I did this but it had no effect. In fact it made things more complex:

I have now two Software Updater apps (one is v3.19 which I cannot disable, and the other is v4.2 which I turned off)
After disabling v3.19, I cannot do anything anymore when opening it. It is not turned off and all buttons are disabled (see screenshot below).


texts: Android sendevent command not work until finger touch once

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I want to use sendevent command to simulate touch event, I followed this link, and it works.

Use getevent to record, then use sendevent to repeat them, code like below, it can tap position 540 1802.

  sendevent /dev/input/event1 3 57 0
  sendevent /dev/input/event1 3 53 540
  sendevent /dev/input/event1 3 54 1802
  sendevent /dev/input/event1 0 0 0
  sendevent /dev/input/event1 3 57 -1
  sendevent /dev/input/event1 0 0 0

There's only one problem, if device reboot, sendevent won't work, I have to use my finger to touch screen once, then it will work again.

How to let it work without any manually touch?


texts: How to grant write access to external SDcard using ADB in Android tv?

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I can't get ES file explorer and winrar to write (copy or cut from internal storage and paste to external storage) to SDCard external storage in Android TV. It says that there will be an "open from" window where I can enable it, but the window won't appear like it did in my android tablet. Is there an ADB command to grant writing access to external SDCard?

I tried to use these commands:

adb shell appops set com.estrongs.android.pop WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE allow
adb shell appops set com.estrongs.android.pop READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE allow

That was the code for es file explorer, for winrar I just replace com.estrongs.android.pop with com.rarlab.rar The codes executed with no errors, however, I still can't write to the external SDcard, the suggestion to enable it in the supposedly upcoming popup window still appears and the popup window still did not appear. Please help


texts: Samsung Kies fails to restore all my stuff. What other software can I use to complete the process?

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I spoke with the Samsung Support today, and as part of the troubleshooting process they asked me to do a backup of the phone and then reset it. I followed through and I've done that (the initial problem still remained). What they failed to tell me is that I won't be able to restore all my stuff to the phone. Because apparently, the Samsung Kies (version 2.6.1.13105_7) can only restore some parts of your data from a previous backup.

When you make a backup, it offers to include everything in the backup. Here's a list of the stuff it offers to backup.

 - Contacts
 - S Planner (Calendar)
 - Call log(s)
 - S Health
 - Message(s)
 - Videos
 - Music
 - Photos
 - Miscellaneous content files
 - Ringtone(s)
 - Applications
 - Home screen
 - Wi-Fi
 - Lock screen
 - Email account information
 - Other preferences

(Click on screenshots below for a bigger view.)

This is what it offers to restore after the reset.

 - Contacts
 - S Planner
 - Message
 - Videos
 - Music
 - Photos
 - Miscelaneous content files

Obviously, it offers to restore less than half of the things it had taken a backup of. Why offer to backup something you know you can't restore?... This makes absolutely no sense! It's absolutely insane!!

The options that I can't select for restore are greyed out. There's also a small blue warning triangle icon with exclamation mark on the side of each of these options. If I hover over this icon I get a bubble message explaining the following.

  This item cannot be restored to the connected device.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?... It's still the same bloody "smart" phone! It's not like I have switched to some Samsung Bada phone or something. It's exactly the same phone?... So what the hell!?...

How do I restore the rest of the stuff like apps, app data, messages, account settings, customized settings, widgets and app shortcuts on the home screens?

I can see it has taken a backup of more than it likes to admit! I can see a whole list of APK files in a subfolder of the backup location. I recognize some of them as the apps I had previously installed. So why doesn't it want to restore them then?

File locations...

Everything that has been backed up can be found in this location.

%userprofile%\Documents\samsung\Kies\Backup\GT-I9506\GT-I9506_\GT-I9506_20140108044055

Contacts, logs, messages, calendar events, etc. is stored in

.\Calllog.scl
.\Contacts.spb
.\LockScreen.sls
.\Message.sme
.\SHealth.ssh
.\SPlanner.ssc
.\Wallpaper.swp
.\WIFI.swi

Even the Wifi settings!

Apps are stored in

.\APPLICATION\_SamsungBnR_\Abackup

Some sort of settings are stored in

.\CONFIGURATION\BR\Configuration.bk

Email messages are stored in

.\EMAIL\BR\Email.bk

Music files are stored in

.\Music

App data seems to be stored in a folder named Others
e.g. the backup files from ColorNote are stored in

.\Others\data\colornote\backup

Pictures are stored in

.\Photo

Videos are stored in

.\Video

Photos and videos are stored as actual media files and they can be read without a problem. But all the other files (scl, spb, sls, sme, ssh, ssc, swp, swi, bk) are encoded in a format I can't read, and some might be encrypted. Is there a way I can open and make use of these files and have them imported to the phone? Or is it just garbage now?


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Off late I have been seeing the android.process.media error frequently on my android device. Find the screenshot below containing the java.lang.OutOtMemoryError:

Not sure what causes this.

Some other observations:

Data usage by System Apps sees a 80% rise approximately
Most of the times this error pop-up comes up while launching apps.

What I have tried:

Cleared All data by going to Apps --> Google Services Framework
Opened Google Play Services from Apps --> Google Play Services
Cleared All data and Force stop Google Play services
Cleared All data and Force stop Google Services Framework
Device Reboot

It didn't work! I know there is an option to format the device. But I am wondering if there is a better way to do it.


texts: How to fix Samsung Note 3 SM-N900 bootloader loop?

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My Samsung Note 3 SM-N900 got fully discharged and now it's stuck at the samsung logo when I power it back on.

Things that I have tried to fix my mobile:

Wiped the Cache partition from the recovery mode.
Used platform tools for adb recovery, but the device is not recognized in the PC probably because USB debugging was not on.
Soft reset using Home and power button.
Fully recharged the mobile, changed the battery as well.

I have a lot of important data which I don't want to erase. The last option left with me is to factory reset my device which would result in data loss. Is there any other way to fix the device without losing the data?


texts: Password has appeared but i've not installed it!

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My partner uses her Lenovo tablet all the time , she doesn't use any password or pin just a swipe after boot up screen BUT tonight she booted up its got to the " desktop" screen but when she swipes it comes up asking for  PASSWORD , we've tried all known passwords yet it just says " WRONG PASSWORD " after 5 attempts it shuts down , there's no " Forgotten password " choice!

I'm at a loss , we don't really want to do a reset as she will lose pics that haven't been backup!
It's a Lenovo yoga tablet 2


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It's a first generation Moto G running Android 5.0.2 and I'm trying to make this headphone-jack selfie stick work.

Tried with both Motorola Camera and Google Camera apps. Both take photos correctly when the volume button is pressed on the phone. Neither take a photo when the button on the selfie stick is pressed. I would consider the product defective, but Google Camera actually focuses when the button is pressed.

Is there any setting I'm missing, or a way to find what the selfie stick button is actually doing so I can re-map the action?


texts: How can I disable the official YouTube app's incognito mode?

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Preface: A warning for parents

If you want to protect your kids, disabling Incognito mode is usually not enough. If your kids are under age 13, it's wise to use a good filter to block the YouTube app and website altogether. You can then switch them to YouTube Kids.

To prevent late-night video viewing, and to avoid the late-night reluctant messaging problem: At night, you can take away your kid's laptop. And you can configure a bedtime for her phone and tablet. This will also make it harder for her to secretly use Facebook and games overnight.

Background

The official YouTube app for Android includes an feature called "Incognito mode". I'd like to prevent myself from using this mode, in order to discourage myself from viewing risqué content.

I'm logged into a Google Family Link "child account". Family Link has automatically disabled Chrome's incognito mode. Unfortunately, the YouTube app's incognito mode still works fine.

My phone is not rooted. Please assume that, if necessary, I'm willing to root it.

My options

I assume my options include:

To downgrade to an older version of the YouTube app, from before the feature was rolled out.
To disable the app altogether. (If I still want to watch YouTube, my only remaining options will then be to use a web browser or a third-party YouTube client app. The website works quite well in both Chrome and Firefox Mobile. Maybe some of the third-party apps work equally well; I haven't yet tried many of them.)
Or to contact the Family Link team with an enhancement request.

My question

Do I have any options other than the three options mentioned above? For example, can you offer me some instructions for modifying the decompressed YouTube .apk file contents, or can you suggest some other options?


texts: People app disappeared from apps on Nexus 4

texts: It's a system app, but somehow I disabled it. Now, it won't show me my contacts or anything. If I try to see a missed call from notification drawer, it leaves me at home screen. I cannot view any of my call records.


texts: How to quickly write an apostrophe with Swiftkey keyboard

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In Swiftkey how do you right an apostrophe (') for words like "can't", "hasn't", or "the dog's bone"? Is there a way to do it without taking your finger off the keyboard and going to another menu?

At the bottom there is no apostrophe like there is in swype, only a period. To get to the apostrophe you need to click on the button that says "123" but that requires taking your finger off the keyboard. Auto correction/auto detection has nothing to do with it since using an apostrophe to show possesion can is just as allowed as not having an apostrophe there to show plural e.g. The dogs bone vs The dog's bone.


texts: How to prevent Google Play Books from uploading ebooks?

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Even with Enable PDF uploading disabled on Google Play Books application every book I add gets added to the cloud.

Is there any way to disable this behaviour?


texts: Android 6.0 update - System UI not working

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I updated my Z5 to Marshmallow 6.0 yesterday. Worst mistake of my life.

It locked out my phone and wiped some SD photos (so I couldn't get past the keylock screen - on entering the correct code, it goes black momentarily, thinks about it, then returns to the lock screen on a never ending loop). Clicking any notifications fro the dropdown menu brings up the keylock screen again, and on inputting the correct keycode in, I get the error message 'unfortunately, system UI has stopped working' then it returns to the locked screen again.

I can receive calls, emails and texts...but I cannot access them, or send anything.

Worth noting that I already did a factory reset (and lost further photos from my sons 5th birthday), which fixed the problem last night...and this morning it return in the same manner as above.

About to do a further factory reset, but that's no way to live my life with a 3 month old phone....

Someone please help (And also any help on recovering my SD images would be welcomed!)

I have been to x2 O2 stores, with one Guru who couldn't' find a solution.

THANKS!
Maria


texts: Stop automatically setting apps as default

texts:
I have an AT&T Samsung Note4 currently running Marshmallow 6.0.1.

In the past it and all other Android phones used to prompt me for and app
to open files or links with. The menu wold have a sellection of apps and 'Once' and 'Always' buttons. An app would only become default for a given link/file type by pressing 'Always'. Otherwise I would get prompted each time.

Not too long ago this behavior changed. The 'Once' and 'Always' buttons are gone and apps automatically become default after the first choice. This is fine for some files/links but not others.

There are many different kinds of things I want to do with some file types (eg pdfs) and I use different apps for each. Now I either have to unset the default each time or open the file in whatever the current default is and than 'share' it to the app I actually want. This is a pain and not all apps are equally good at sharing to other apps.

How can I get the old behaviour back? Or at least select some file/link types to not have a default associated with them? I know how to unset default apps in settings; I am after a way to avoid needing to do that for files/links I open with multiple apps.

I am not sure if this change is due to some update or if it is something I enabled unintentionally
FWIW, I also have a Huawei running Android 4.4.4 that still has the old behavior

This question is about the same problem in a specific context, but i am after a solution to the general problem that none of the commants & answers there address.


texts: Is it possible to use an Android device as a second monitor?

texts: Sort of like this iPad app.  Is there any way to extend your desktop onto your phone or tablet?  Not looking for VNC solutions.


texts: Unable to connect Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Windows 7 for transferring files

texts:
I am unable to connect a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to a computer via included cable. Here is what I tried:

Tried to mount on Windows XP (32), Windows 7 (32), Windows 7(64), and OSX (Snow Leopard).
Tried installing official drivers from US and CANADA Samsung website.
Tried installing several versions of Kies.
Tried installing driver through each version of Kies.
Tried to see/push to device in DDMS using Eclipse with latest Android SDK.
Tried to connect using Odin, but I do not get any device information.
Tried installing drivers from other websites.
Tried Android File Transer for OS X.

None of these seem to work and after two weeks, I really have no other ideas of what to try. Does anyone have any suggestions?


texts: When I delete contact item (phone, email, etc), the item deletes but reappears

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In the People app, if I delete a portion of a contacts information (like their address or phone number) the information will disappear for a time, but the next time I view my contacts, the information is back. Plus, I noticed that no changes were made to the contact's information in gmail, but it should have been; the phone is set to sync automatically with my gmail account.

HTC DNA.


texts: I have a kindle app I really love. My favorite thing about it is that I can long press any word and a dictionary pops up for me. I am wondering if there's an app that does that for my phone. So if I'm reading a research paper or something I can use the same feature across all mediums of news and reading. I've looked around and found lots of apps for dictionaries but I want an interactive one. Does anyone know if that exists?


texts:
I am thinking of rooting my android.

In general, it seems that one downloads the "unlocked" firmware from a website (not the manufacturer's) and then runs it on the phone.

How do I know if that firmware is safe (in other words, how do I know if the "rooted" firmware doesn't have a keystroke logger, for example)?


texts:
I can't seem to get my RCA rct6773W22 (7 Voyager) tablet to be detected via USB and RCA does not offer any driver.

If anyone has any idea how to fix this, I would greatly appreciate it.


texts: Nexus 4 is not sharing internet connection (tethering), while WiFi or Bluetooth connection is successfully established

texts:
I'm trying to make my nexus 4 sharing its internet connection with other devices.

First I've tried with the portable hotspot: when it is ready I try to connect my nexus 7 2. It connects without problem to the WiFi Net but the WiFi indicators never gets blue and I'm not able to surf.
Then I've tried the bluetooth way: paired the devices and (on the tablet) checked the internet access option. This time the bluetooth indicator gets blue but whenever I try to load a page the browser loads forever.

The same happens with a macbook.

I think that for some unknown reason my phone is setting up a WiFi Net but it doesn't share its internet connection.

How can I make my Nexus 4 share its internet connection?

My Nexus 4 is running Android 4.3, as does the Nexus 7 2


texts: I have an old Verizon Ally Android phone that keeps popping up a prompt "Try saying 'call john doe.mobile phone'" literally every half second to the point I can't even reach the settings screen to attempt to disable Voice Search. The factory reset does not help. Is there a way I can fix this somehow?


texts:
i did a recent update off some apps a few days ago and ever since my wifi and data keeps turning on no matter  how many times i turn them off... Then on the other hand, sometimes it turns off and stays off for  while, only to turn again randomly. it's really annoying and killing my battery, plus the data usage is killing my wallet as well! i don't know what's causing it...

i'm using apex launcher and i thought it might be causing the problem (since it's recent update) but switching to my previous launcher (htc sense) didn't make a difference... i don't wanna go and delete my launcher since i've made quite some customizations and don't wanna do it all over again.

can somebody help me, please?