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I'm using a rooted XPeria Z1c. Recently I got myself a bigger SDCard (128 GB) and I decided to use 2 partitions. I started 'adb shell' then partitioned the card using

sm partition disk:<disk_id> mixed 50

After disconnecting the phone I formatted the 2nd partion as exFAT. Windows' disk manager is showing me 3 partitions on the SD: one exFAT plus 2 more that obviously aren't recognized. One of those 2 is quite small (16MB in size), the other one has roughly the size I'm expecting it to have.
EDIT: formatting was done by the phone itself after I first inserted the freshly partitioned card, and I expected the format to be ext4.

My phone has no problems using both of the main partitions, so that's good.

On my PC I'm running a Linux device driver by Paragon enabling me to access extFS formatted sd cards an pendrives from Windows Explorer. But if I directly connect the card to my windows PC (using an SD card reader) only the exFAT partition is accessible. Apparently the other partition is not truly formatted as ext4.
I tried various adb / terminal commands to access that special partition and find out what it is but I can't really access it (fdisk, mount, cat, df, ...).

Can anyone give me an idea how to handle this? What file system could be used for my internal SD card if it's not ext4?

EDIT2: (after comment from @Izzy): I just created a new (smaller) SD card with just one partition and formatted as ext4. After inserting it into my phone I had to prepare and format it as internal storage. After that I pulled it off my phone again and examined it using my PC. Result: the ext4 partition is readable in Windows (through the Paragon driver) and it also has an extra 16MB partition. No idea whatsoever what this is used for...

EDIT3: doing some more experiments with my smaller sd card I think that @Izzy pointed into the right direction; might as well close this question


texts: LG Lucid doesn't recognize SD card as extra memory when dealing with photos

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Possible Duplicate:
  How can I deal with “Low on Space” messages on my HTC Incredible?

I have an LG Lucid, and recently (more or less) learned how to put files (music, etc.) on it from my Mac.

My question is: Why does my phone constantly think the memory is full when I'm looking through or taking photos? A little box pops up and tells me to delete files to make room. It still saves the photos I take, but it doesn't save the screenshots.

Does anyone know how to fix this?


texts: How much space do I need for 1hr of 1080p video?

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I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge with 10GB of space free. I'd like record roughly 1hr continuously using the standard camera app.

Do you see any problem with this?


texts: How can I install a supersu root zip on a system.img to create a pre-rooted system?

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I'm looking to create a pre-rooted system.img for a specific device. running Marshmellow (6.0) on ARM.
I have a SuperSU zip for marshmellow and the compiled system.img for my device.

OK. I know you cant flash a zip to a .img - but, can i decompile the img, add the resources, and recompile?

I specifically want to know -

Most importantly, is this possible...?
If yes, What files do I need from the zip?
How do I decompile the .img while not losing any important data?
Where in the decompiled .img do I put the files from the zip?
How do I create symlinks and set the permissions for the new files?
How do I recompile the .img maintaining all linux permissions etc.?

Note, working environment is preferably windows. (although if I can get detailed instructions for Ubuntu, that'd be great too.)

This question begs quite a detailed answer, and I'll be most grateful for any assistance on the subject, even incomplete.

The device in question happens to be a VN220LTE, but I assume that the approach would be generic.


texts: Hardware/Software layer of an android device

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I need knowing the differences between a PC hardware and a android device (smartphone), because i have some issues understanding somethings about some subjects.

Generally when I have a computer if I have any restriction , like password in bios or special software into EPROM I need to modify it manually for accessing the PC or make it "totally" under my power.

I want to understand how operators blocks the bootloader of a phone, or "lock" it (not other operators SIMCARDS can work into the device), is this in hardware? Or inside EPROM software? Same way with rooting. If I install a Linux OS in any PC I will be root directly, what happens with the hardware inside smartphones?

Can I have a PC with a network card "locked"? The only way of this is having the eprom of the periphery network card specially programmed.

I think that I need a lot of more knowledge about this subject and I am searching for some books or MOOC that can explain me these specs for deeply understanding the hardware/software interface of an android device phone or any phone in general. I think, for perfectly understand the hardware configuration of any phone device (IOS,Android,windows phone or the nokia stone).

Examples of my problem:

I can have a custom rom in a device, but still is locked, sometimes by software we aim to unlock it, maybe it is inside the software of the GPS antenna?
Sony xperia j st26i "bootloader locked", thats mean, I need to manually flash the eprom for installing a bootloader and custom roms?
Android OS Firmware vs Phone firmware?

Thanks for your help.


texts: Download maps offline with Google Maps v8

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With the latest version of Google Maps (v8.1.0) I am trying to download offline maps from Spain, but I am having no success.

This was doable in previous version in a simple way, but I can not find a solution with the latest version.

Can someone lead me to the way to achieving this?


texts: Are there any features/functions that appbrain.com has that the new market.android.com doesn't?

texts: Are there any features/functions that Appbrain has that the new market.android.com doesn't? If it does, what are they?


texts: Cannot open message application on Samsung Galaxy S2 and Deleted all of my Contacts

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I was originally getting an error message about the logserver not working, which I fixed through managing the application and forcing it to close, but now I get another error when I try to access text messages:

  The application messaging has stopped unexpectedly.

  [Force Close]

Then it doesn't let me access messages. When I cleared the data from my contacts like someone advised, I deleted all of my contacts, and messaging still doesn't work! There was not an option to clear the cache data, and when I try to sync my contacts to my phone from Facebook and my Google account, NOTHING happens.

I need to get my contacts back somehow and figure out how to get the messaging app working. I have tried to look up solutions but I don't understand what most people are saying and I am so frustrated. I do not understand what it means to be "rooted", although I did install the app ES File Explorer which seems to have done nothing.

Can someone please help me?


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I have an HTC 10 with the new USB Type C connector. As USB C is also the primary (or only) connector on some laptop style devices such as the Pixel C  and new MacBook, there are many Ethernet and USB hub device - some with some with power.

Will this allow me to have a wired network and charge?

This is essentially the function of the micro USB Ethernet adaptor for Chromecast


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I am using CyanogenMod on my Android devices without Google Apps (and consequently without the Play Store). Nevertheless, I have a Google account bound to my device ID and have purchased various apps with the account.

I want to download the APK files of the purchased apps and install them via ADB. About a year ago that was no problem using Real APK Leech or the APK Downloader extension for Chrome. Today Real APK Leech is seemingly unable to download any APKs, and the Chrome extension can only download APK files of free apps, even though the used Google Account has purchased the apps.

Are there any currently working ways of downloading purchased APK files without using the Play Store-App on the device itself?

(Similar questions I found on this site suggest outdated answers)


texts: How do I install an OEM's launcher in my device?

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I can easily install launchers available in the market like Nova launcher and others but not the launchers made by many OEMs (e.g. TouchWiz, Optimus UI, Xperia UI, Sense UI, Emotion UI by Huawei, MIUI by Xiaomi, Zen UI by Asus, Color OS by Oppo and the Cyanogen).

Anyone having a device made by those OEMs should be able to upload the APK of their launcher, so why it is not possible to install them? As an example, see How to download and install Samsung TouchWiz launcher any Android device?

A good detailed explanation would be appreciated.


texts: Galaxy S3 high RAM consumption even on idle

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I have a Galaxy S3 International Version, without any modification whatsoever-- no rooting, no nothing. It is as good as a stock phone with a few Play Store apps.
However, of late, I have begun experiencing problems

I do not have background processes (of my own) running and even then all I have left free in the RAM is usually only 300MB of the 800MB that is there. Task killers cannot free more than that.

I experience lag when opening settings. What I mean is this: Say I click on the Battery option under Settings. There is a visible lag between the time I press the option and when the battery information is actually displayed on the screen.

Android Version: 4.1.2
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMF6


texts: How can I access my android phone's storage from another device using LAN

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How can I access my android phone's storage from another device such as android or PC using LAN?

With ES File Explorer, I used remote manager, but there I am to download files then I am able to use them.
But I want such a system, by which I can stream my audio, video from my android device's storage without downloading through LAN network.


texts: How to show weather info on lock screen?

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I updated my Galaxy S6 to Android 6.0.1  yesterday. I can't seem to get the weather info to show on my lock screen. I have a fingerprint lock screen. I did get Spotify to show on the lock screen.

I have tried:

Settings → Applications → Weather → Weather Notifications = On
Settings → Notifications → Advanced → Weather → Set As Priority = On
Settings → Notifications → Advanced → Weather → Previews in Pop-ups = On
Settings → Notifications → Advanced → Weather → Hide On Lock Screen = Off
Settings → Notifications → Advanced → Weather → Hide Content On Lock Screen = Off

I have read the posts:

Show messages on lock screen
Weather information not showing up on lock screen like before


texts:
I have an icon on the top bar of my phone that looks like a square with 2 hills. It won't go away when I clear it.

It looks like the first icon on the top in this image:


texts: Is there anyway to save my contacts and texts on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with broken screen?

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Broke my screen, and it's dead. I searched the forums, and I could not find an answer. I don't care about my media files, but my contacts are really important to me. I already ordered the new Nexus 5, but I need those contacts.

I tried Holo Backup, and it doesn't work. Any Ideas?


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I am suddenly getting Error 927 while updating the YouTube App from Official Google Play Store on my Android device.

Android version: 4.2 and Device name: Micromax Canvas 4

I am using 2G Internet connection and  the network coverage is sub-optimal. I am using the same device since last 2 years and never saw this issue in past. Also, this issue I am seeing coming only for Updating YouTube App.

For other App's update, there is no problem.

EDIT: When I tried updating YouTube App using Wi-Fi it worked!! So it seems like Network issue


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In my Galaxy S2 I think that the accelerometer is not all right. When I play games like Asphalt 7 or Temple Run, the character in Temple Run and the Cars in Asphalt 7 always turn left even when my phone is straight.

I use this code *#0*# and check sensor> accelerometer> image test and it gives these results when I hold my phone horizontally and straight (not slanted):

x=25-30, y=55-60, z=9-10

(Even my auto-screen rotation does not work properly.)

I calibrated the gyroscope sensor, but it did not solve my problem.

What should I do?

(Android 4.1.2 XWLSW)


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can you help me discover what is causing my phone to crash?

I've been having this problem for a while now but it seems to be getting worse. it happens at random and is almost like a RAM seizure.
the phone will freeze completely. whatever previous images will become suspended on screen and any audio playing will go into a stutter loop until either I yank the battery or it restarts on its own

I need to know whether this is hardware related, or if is an app causing problem or some kind of malware. how can I find a log or something to show what happened right before crash?

phone is a Samsung Illusion, SCH-i110 with 2.3.6 gingerbread

SuperSU pro and terminal emulator installed


texts: Google Play store GPS test app download fails, Google Maps work fine on 3G, what's wrong?

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re.:
Google Play store GPS test app download fails, Google Maps work fine on 3G, what's wrong ?

I can open Google Play store app on my Android 5.0 Medion smartphone
but can't install any application, since waiting, waiting.

Google Maps work fine, so Internet is provided by my operator via 3G plan.

How to know what's wrong with Google Play store.

I have activated email account with gmail, as required.

If you know alternative download website for .apk,
let me know

All I need to do is to test GPS in my phone via GPS test app.

Let me know how to fix the problem.

thank you

BTW1
I don't have on-line payment system activated, since I am interested in free app only.


texts: How to monitor device with excessive wifi usage

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My younger sister has an Amazon Kindle Fire 10", and according to xfinity it uses more data than the entire rest of the household combined. This morning I opened the xfi app, and found that this trend is continuing with 7 hours of network activity by noon, however, her tablet "freetime" doesn't allow her to use the tablet till four in the afternoon!

What I am wondering is, what is the best way to scan/monitor/check for, foul play or a malfunctioning app? If Xfinity is to be believed, this "glitch" has used over 400 GB of network data in 10 days! (I am a power-user and am ready to use-and-abuse all my developer rights to figure this out)


texts: WPA2-Enterprise: PAP not shown in phase 2 auth spinner

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I need to setup a 802.1x EAP Wi-Fi network on a JellyBean device (Motorola Moto G).

The network is managed by the university, and they are using eduroam.

In the university configuration guide they show how to setup a TTLS-PAP connection. The problem is, in my device, the only options available in the phase 2 authentication spinner are None, MSCHAPV2 and GTC.

The configuration guide shows screenshots for gingerbread devices where PAP is also available. I've been googling a bit and seems that some ICS devices also have it available.

Could this be a problem of this particular device? Or could it be a problem of all JellyBean devices? Is this option available in KitKat?

Thanks in advance.

UPDATE
I've checked this option is shown in an old gingerbread phone. Also being shown in a 4.1 tablet.


texts: Persistent download icon in One S pull down menu - even with download over days ago. How to remove?

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In the pull down menu of my HTC One S, there is this persistent download icon, it's just stuck there even though download completed days ago. It came when I was doing some app downloads and has refused to go away even after downloads are over.

On the top icon row of the phone, the animated download icon also shows, has been showing for days, even with no downloads.

Rebooting does not get rid of the icons. Does anyone know how to get rid of these? Your help is appreciated.

The screenshots below show the icons - icons of concern are circled in black:

Screenshots (click images for larger variants)


texts: What does the PIPE icon mean in status bar?(with picture)

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I just noticed this today, and I have not installed any apps which I think related to this Pipe icon. It just flash and disappear repeatedly but if I pull the status bar there is no visible notification that I can check.

I checked running apps, I cant seem to find any related apps, I only have messenger, tasker, spotify and other system apps. It seems I could not also find any details through google. I already tried rebooting.

Is there anyway to find out this app? perhaps through adb? I have root.


texts: is it possible to use a CA-Cert for serverauthentification in WPA enterprise networks with android 2.2+?

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I just wanted to know if it is possible with android 2.2+ to use a ca-cert for server auth in WPA-Enterprise networks?
A fried told me it is not possible, but this would mean there would be a mayor security hole in every android device, so I would like to know it for sure now: did they removed this important security feature or not?
I would check it by myself, but unfortunately I don't have a android 2.2 or 2.3 device.


texts: Can I install Lineage OS on unsupported device?

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I don't know what to do, because I have older phone HTC Desire 526G and updates are just not pushed and I believe that they will not push them ever, but out there there is so many vulnerabilities for the OS which I'm running currently 4.4.2 Kitkat.

Buying a new phone is not an option for me right now. So my question here is; can I somehow install Lineage OS on that device? What is the worst it can happen?


texts: Why is the Android Go's performance better?

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The Android Go's official site says faster launch time, extra space for media! Sounds good, but it's for an entry-level device, with 1GB RAM or less, why it still get better performance?
Wish someone can give more details to understand what's the reality of Android Go.


texts: Keyboard won't open for sideloaded apps on my Sony Bravia VU1

texts: I've sideloaded both Chrome and Firefox on my Sony Bravia VU1. I have LeanKey Keyboard installed as the default keyboard and it works fine everywhere in the system except in Chrome and Firefox. All I get onscreen in those apps when trying to type is an input box with a microphone symbol to the left, but it disappears after about half a second. Based on other posts I've removed the GBoard app updates, but that had no effect. Also, this behavior is the same whether the virtual keyboard is enabled or not.


texts: How do I make my Nexus 5 work with ADB on my Windows 7 desktop?

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I am attempting to develop on the Nexus 5 using the Android SDK on eclipse.

I'm developing on Windows 7, have the Helios version of Eclipse, and have kept my SDK up to date. I have previously been developing on a Samsung Galaxy S2 fine - but now the SDK is having trouble detecting the Nexus 5.

I have developer options, usb debugging, and third party apk's all enabled on the phone. When connecting the phone it appears as an eject-able USB device, appears as "Nexus 5" under Unspecified in devices and printers, and appears as "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "SAMSUNG Android Phone" in device manager.

I have tried uninstalling the usb drivers I was using with the galaxy (including kies - its additional software) and then reinstalling drivers through the SDK manager, I have tried modifying the drivers as suggested here https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19838016/what-usb-driver-should-we-use-for-the-nexus-5 and I have tried to install the generic driver here: http://adbdriver.com/downloads/ (but this failed as it could not find the nexus 5 as a connected android device). I've also tried simple things such as restarting eclipse, the phone, and my machine, and trying different USB ports. None of this has helped, I am unable to browse the nexus 5 as removable storage and when running projects in eclipse it does not appear as a running android device.

Any help would be much appreciated.


texts: When I upload a video to YouTube and exit that tab, I can no longer get back to it later. I think this also happens with other uploads. The only way is to upload something again. So far I can only see "Downloads" in Android menu:


texts: Does anyone know of a way to unlink the system and ringer volumes on Android oreo or pie? My goal is to have a loud ringtone while keeping the system sounds minimal or off altogether. If someone has a different solution for the desired goal that would also be appreciated.


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Am considering buying Google Apps For Business to improve management of a large number of Android devices.

We will provide an app that we have created to our users through our private channel. We do not want users to install any other apps unless we have authorised them.

For example, we may wish users to have WhatsApp but not Flappy Bird 2.

Can the Mobile Management facility of Google Apps For Business be used to control which apps are installed from Google Play?


texts: How to install/swap Recovery on Redmi 1S, running on CM11

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I had install TWRP on Redmi 1S (while running on stock MIUI ROM) and I installed CM11 ROM. It is running fine.

My question is

1) How do I upgrade the TWRP with latest version?

2) How to I change the TWRP to CWM (or vice-versa)?

3) Does CyanogenMod has its own Recovery? If yes, how to get that on my device?


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My android phone connected with WiFi shows full signal. Whereas question mark appears on the signal mark and I'm unable to connect to the internet.

Can anyone give me a solution to reconnect my internet? So far I have not faced these problems.


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I want to split my SD cart in 2 partitions: one for android, and one containing a bootable OS used from computers through USB or by inserting in card readers. I can't access the second partition from USB!

Specs:

Phone: motorola defy+
System: CynogenMod 10 (android 4.1.2)
SD Card layout:

Primary FAT32, 1Gb, intended for android only (apps data)
Primary EXT4, 15Gb, invisible from android intended for computers (bootable linux system)

Current status:

Everything works with a laptop SD card reader: I can mount and browse both FAT32 and EXT4 partiations. I can boot from the SD card and boot to the linux I installed on the ext partition.
From the phone: android can mount and access the FAT32 partition, the ext4 partition is invisible just like I want.
Problem from USB: When accessing the card in the phone from a computer through USB (android is configured as USB mass storage device), I can only access the FAT32 partition.

My question:

Android seems to be exposing only the first partition as a block device through USB. Therefore I can't access the second partition, or even see it with partitioning tools. Obviously, booting from it also doesn't work.
Can I make Android to expose the full SD card as a block device through USB, so that all partitions are visible from a computer and I can boot on it.

Any help or pointers appreciated, thanks!


texts: How to move a folder to another path and to move back to same tree merging its contents on Unix?

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On my Android phone, I have:

A cron job to move files at 1:59am from /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media to /sdcard/wppmediabkp folder before WhatsApp backup at 2:00am:

mv -f /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media /sdcard/wppmediabkp

A cron job to move files at 2:30am back (from /sdcard/wppmediabkp to /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media):

mv -f /sdcard/wppmediabkp /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media

The "cron jobs" are tasks on "Tasks!" app (scheduling them with 00 59 1 ? * * and 00 30 2 ? * *). The commands are tested in Termux app also.

Aim:

To exclude Media folder from backup, but to also restore image "link" to chats (to do not download again).

On restoration of wppmediabkp folder to /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media:

Sometimes it works well (it creates the /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media with all its contents). It happens when /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media folder does not exist. For me, it is the expected behavior.
Sometimes it creates a subfolder (/sdcard/WhatsApp/Media/wppmediabkp). It happens when /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media folder exists. For me, it is the issue - I would like to restore original folder tree, merging its contents.

I think it was reduced to a Unix issue, because I can use all Unix basic commands.

How to solve it (to get Media folder back merging its contents) using mv command?


texts: How can I use a controller to control the mouse when using remote desktop to a Windows PC?

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Pretty much as the question!
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Moga Pro Power in HID 'B' setting and microsoft remote desktop app.


texts: Any way to force change an Android device screenshot folder location / destination?

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Is there any way to force an Android device to change it's screenshots file folder / destination location?

Like ADB command or something?
Something that is native and permanent?
Something that isn't app based (I don't like PinSync and FolderSync as those are battery hogs too)

Specifically for my Samsung Android device. Samsung infamously add their Screenshots folder inside DCIM > Screenshots, instead of what supposed to be in Pictures > Screenshots on virtually all their Android devices ever shipped. Despite users asking for this change, the problem still exist today.
I don't like this experience because of these such experiences :

Photo Backup services like Google Photos or OneDrive auto backups your Screenshots too.
I believe Screenshots in the cloud should be a manual backup. Not all of them are so important to be wasting your cloud storage
Especially if your device has the Volume button on the right side, and Power on the left side, which makes accidentally screenshotting very easy.
Literally your Photo Roll will be littered by accidental screenshots.

Some OEMs Android OS have their manual Screenshot folder location changing on their Settings apps, but not Samsung's One UI. And apps such as Google Photos doesn't support specific folder syncing yet. They only annoyingly support parent folders for now.
But if possible, I'm asking for a universal solution to this. That will work to any device / OEM. I don't like rooting, but if that's the only solution you know of, please tell me.
I'm sick and tired of this. Please help me.


texts: Will Android tablets have issues if they are always on?

texts: I plan on using an Android tablet in an always-on scenario (a fancy self-coded alarm clock, but this would apply to numerous uses).  Is there any problems with keeping an Android tablet on and charging all the time?  Is this likely to cause screen issues?


texts: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 wont boot after rooting

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I try to Root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with KingoRoot using pc.
after that it restarted, but now it won't boot.
when i try the button combination, home+power+vol, tab goes into downloading, odin, mode.
where can i find the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (model: SM-T211) flash firmware?

so that i can download and flash with this downloaded firmware ?


texts: Why android explorer gives only empty folder when backing up?

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I am backing up my xiaomi redmi note 3

These is the screenshot

Then I create backup

It may be related to

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/138954/cannot-take-adb-backup


texts: Something wrong using TalkBack with stock Contacts app

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I am trying to scroll up and down the stock Contacts app, which I am doing by trying to place two fingers simultaneously on the screen and dragging up and down. When I do this properly I can hear the keys of a piano being pressed, and the screen scrolls.

I have to repeat this multiple times by lifting the two fingers and placing then back up the exec and scrolling down our down the exec and scrolling up.

Unfortunately sometimes, perhaps due to one finger landing on the screen a slightly different time than the other, I get one of the following two dialog boxes (and not the scrolling I was after):

Click image for larger version

Not what I wanted. What am I doing wrong and how do I fix it?


texts: I find my note 2 is getting slower and slower after using it for 1 year. Is there anything I can do to make my phone run normally/faster. It looks like the memory is approaching to the max usage. Is there any way to keep the memory at a lower level?


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i have problem with my galaxy s4 i9500 (android version 4.3)
Shortly - when i drop my app icon on trash nothing happens.

More info - I can't to remove apps with desktop remove trash, tap and move app icon on the trash icon from desktop and apps is not remove, just icon, why? with my another galaxy s4 i can to remove like that.
i can to remove just from settings (app manager).

p.s. sorry for my english


texts: How can I recover lost Contacts on Galaxy GT-NT7000. Contacts and Dialer App became very slow and battery runs down fast,

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This is a RAM issue and lost contacts issue (contacts not saved under Google). The log of text messages with all contacts, since start, is all, still there. My Android version is 4.2.1. I have had 3.5 GB available on the internal storage and only 170 MB on the device memory; I was under the impression that pictures and images since they are stored at the internal storage, they do not affect the processing (is that called RAM same as in PCs or not?) speed, but that was wrong. I have moved all pictures and videos from phone to my PC to make more space but after having moved all the pictures/videos, on day before I have lost all my Phone Contacts! The speed of navigating and of using the dialer and of Contacts (these apps were worse affected in terms of speed) and even the battery life has improved a lot, yet I still need to find more space (by emptying the SIM card), but I await to take the phone to a repair centre to be seen first.

400 or so contacts were saved under 'Phone Contacts'' and they are all gone. Since 350 of my Contacts were saved primarily under Google (Gmail), I have not lost all Contacts but another I called Samsung Support service and they advised me to visit a Geek Squad Carphone warehouse which is authorised to service Samsung-Android devices. Should I do this first to be on the safe side, or should  I download the Dr. Fone for Android app and try to bring back the Contacts? Does anyone have experience with Dr Fone? http://www.wondershare.net/disk-utility/recover-contacts-from-samsung.html?gclid=CJTkyPLpwboCFfHKtAodpngArA


texts: galaxy note 4 sm910c PIT partition error

texts: i  tried to flash the latest firmware, but after i press the start button,it says PIT partition error,so i installed a PIT partition for note 4 and then tried,still it says PIT  partition error.....can ypu help mewith it?


texts: I am always seen as online on Google Chat/Hangout

texts: How can I make myself offline so that noone can see that I am available. I am unable to find this option after GTalk -> Hangout upgrade.


texts: How to view entire messages in the notification drawer?

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I've received some security notifications, but I can't seem to figure out how to view the entire thing. See the huge image below:

They do not scroll, I cannot pinch-zoom or drag them to reveal more information, and when I tap one it disappears. Is there a log of these somewhere? I can use ADB if I have to, but surely there's a way...


texts: Nougat: force to enter PIN and disable fingerprint every hour or every 10th time

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Is it possible to set Android 7 Nougat to ask for the PIN every hour or every 10th time, when using fingerprint to unlock a phone? The fingerprint unlocking is very convenient, but it seems not that safe, reading the following article:

That Fingerprint Sensor on Your Phone Is Not as Safe as You Think


texts: Is it possible to get vendor-specific files (e.g. drivers) from a phone and use them in combination with AOSP?

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I was wondering whether it's possible to get these files, because to use AOSP on a device, you need these even just to boot. They aren't publicly available from some vendors (IIRC Google provides them?), so I thought about getting them directly from the Android device. I have found some answers regarding where they are, but I don't know, if it's possible to use them from there, or even if there's an option to.
I know there are existing custom ROMs such as LineageOS, which for each device work out of the box, so that isn't a problem, regarding devices they support. But what about devices they don't support? For example the 2020 Samsung Galaxy Tab A7. They support the 2016 version, but not the 2020.


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I have a relatively specific question - I'm on a SonyEricsson xPeria Mini Pro (sk17i), using Android 4.0.4 with a rooted Stock Rom.

To conserve battery, I'm regularly freezing some apps I only use occasionaly (like FB, Skype, and also Google Maps), using Titanium Backup. They would otherwise run in the background permanently, which I don't want them to do.

The thing I experienced is, that Google Maps somehow seems capable of unthawing itself - once in a while it returns to running in background.

Anyone else noticed this? Is there a way to prevent Google Maps from doing so (Or more likely prevent the Android OS from unthawing Maps)?

Thanks for the answers


texts: No Turn-by-Turn Directions on Google Navigation

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Google Maps gets fairly frequent updates (although I don't use it all that much). But, I have recently had to use it for some travel. I noticed that, where Google Maps used to give directions in this fashion...

"Turn left onto Main Street in 0.2 miles."

...ever since I did an update (no clue which update it was - as I said, I don't use directions THAT frequently) now all it says is...

"Left"

Needless to say, this makes it rather painful to use for direction purposes. What do I need to do to fix this? I Googled around, but didn't find anything. Would appreciate suggestions.


texts: How do I determine what changes an app is making to the system?

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Let me start this question with the specific use case.  I have Cerberus installed for one purpose - in order to disallow pulling down the notification bar when the phone is locked.  If my phone is stolen, I don't want the thief to be able to enable airplane mode (I use Xposed APM+ to provide a fake Power Off button on the lock screen).  But I'd like to know how Cerberus does this - what file(s) is it changing, what system changes are being made?

So my question is this - is there a tool that will let me do an OS snapshot before and after and let me compare the deltas, or monitor the actions that a particular application is doing so that I can write a simple app to do that one thing?  I've used tools on Windows in the past that do this, so I can't imagine it's that difficult - I just don't know where to look.  I have root, so root-only tools are ok.


texts: Using Laptop's internet on Android Phone

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Possible Duplicate:
  How to set up reverse tethering over USB?

We all know as to how to connect our android phone with our laptop so as to use our laptop's internet connection in our android phone.

But my question is how to be directly connected to internet on the laptop and connect my Samsung Galaxy Y mobile to it, so as to use the laptop's internet connection in the mobile.

Reason: Why I need to do that.
I Live in the country of India. MTS was the first country to launch 3G Plug-and-Play Modems in India. I have one of those. The device has a direct connection and does not requires insertion of a SIM card. I can connect it to my Laptop and use the internet service, but it is not possible to connect it to the mobile phone.

P.S: Fell free to migrate it to SuperUser if you guys think it belongs there.


texts: Cloud-free way to move everything (data-transfer) from one device to another?

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I would like to move everything from one device to another, including data from contacts, applications etc.

I would like to do this in cloud-free way, i.e. without copying everything to Google or any other third party provider.

Is this possible?


texts: Shortcut to particular document in Google Docs app?

texts: Is there a way to make a shortcut to one particular document? I frequently need one particular document from a secondary account, so it's always a pain to come out of current document, change accounts and load the required document. Any ideas?


texts: How do I tell if my phone has Carrier IQ Software on it?

texts: What is known about the Carrier IQ Software and Android handsets?  I see a similar icon as shown on the Carrier IQ app next to an app called "Contact Data" and another called "Contact Sync". Does my phone come with Carrier IQ?


texts: Android 2.3.3 Tablet cant find sd external sd card

texts: I have a China no name tablet. When first purchased took three pics and everything seemed fine.The problem is I went to use camera later and it requested I insert or mount SD Card. Gallery would say no pictures. Application Manager would not move apps to SD card. I re formatted sd card and everything worked for 10 minutes taking pictures. Gallery would show taken pics. Application manager would move apps to sd card. Then bam, everything back to "Please insert sd card". In Application Manager tapping on an application/Move to SD card would not work. Camera asks for sd card to be inserted, Downloaded apps from Google Play would not install asking for SD card. I emailed problem and Was told by Factory to Format Nand and so I did. Things work for a while then back to same thing,,,please insert sd card.Apps wont download or move. Reformatting Nand erases Gallery and many dowmloaded Apps so I lose all my pictures and programs. Anybody have any Ideas? Thanks in Advance.


texts: Get control over Stock Android browser via adb shell or other way

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I have to test web page in Android Stock Browser.
Testing Chrome can be done via Chromdriver. But I want to cover Stock Android Browser( Samsung devices have such).

As i couldn't find the same (driver) for Android Stock Browser, I want to run Browser via adb shell and then control web page by executing pure javascripts

Does anybody know how to do that or maybe you know some other way to achieve testing on Android Stock Browser?


texts:
When I plug in my Nexus 5 running Android 6.0.1, into my Ubuntu 20.04 machine with ADB version:

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39
Version 1:8.1.0+r23-5ubuntu2
Installed as /usr/lib/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb

And when I run adb devices (as root and as user):

sudo adb devices
List of devices attached
(empty)

If I run lsusb the Nexus device still does not show up:

schoolbusesc2@desktop:~$ lsusb
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 004: ID 046d:c08b Logitech, Inc. G502 HERO SE
Bus 007 Device 003: ID 046d:0892 Logitech, Inc. OrbiCam
Bus 007 Device 002: ID 04d9:a0f8 Holtek Semiconductor, Inc. USB Gaming Keyboard
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 003: ID 174c:3074 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1074 SuperSpeed hub
Bus 004 Device 002: ID 174c:3074 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1074 SuperSpeed hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 004: ID 03f0:5d17 HP, Inc ASM107x
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 174c:2074 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1074 High-Speed hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 174c:2074 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASM1074 High-Speed hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 8087:0029 Intel Corp.
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0b05:1872 ASUSTek Computer, Inc.
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0b05:18f3 ASUSTek Computer, Inc. My Book 1110
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e3:0610 Genesys Logic, Inc. 4-port hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 1058:1110 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Book Essential (WDBAAF), My Book for Mac (WDBAAG)
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

I have developer mode turned on and USB debugging on.


texts: Google Music Gapless Playback Works on my Galaxy Nexus but not my HTC One?

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I've recently started using Google Music on my phone but gapless playback isn't working. I listen to a lot of mixed, electronic music albums where it's absolutely essential that it's totally seamless with no gaps at all.

On my old Galaxy Nexus, with CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2), Google Music version v5.1.1107K.753159, it works flawlessly.

On my new HTC One (stock), with Android 4.2.2 also, Google Music version v5.1.1107K.753159 also, there's a very noticable gap (1 second or so).

Is there a way to enable gapless playback with Google Music on the HTC One? Does anyone use Cyanogenmod on the HTC One? If so, could you confirm if gapless playback works?


texts: Google Play is installing ARM apps in my x86 device

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I have an x86 Android tablet, i had no issue with it until i did a factory reset. After the reset, i noticed Chrome didn't want to launch at all (it crashed on startup).

I ran logcat and concluded the crash was related to libhoudini.so, which is the ARM support library for x86 devices. I extracted the APK from the device and realized it only had ARM native libraries in it. I did the same with other apps installed from the Play Store that i knew had native libraries and the result was the same, only ARM versions of the apps were getting installed. Again, this didn't happen before the factory reset.

I manually downloaded and installed an x86 version of Chrome and it ran just fine, but does anybody know why is Google Play only downloading ARM versions of the apps? and is there a way to fix it? Google Chrome wasn't the only app that gave me issues, other apps with ARM libraries usually crash as well (not at startup, but they do occasionally crash without reason)


texts: Overcommit ratio settings for Android? (Kernal Adiutor)

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I cannot seem to get a straight answer on this, and that is the Overcommit Settings in the Android Kernel. I only have a basic understanding of it, that it allows the system(?) to only use a certain percentage of ram? Anyway, with my failed research attempts, there is very little on this subject, and often articles will conflict with each other. For example, in these articles:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-comprehensive-guide-to-kernels-t3121088

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-comprehensive-guide-to-kernels-t3121088

They both say that overcommitting is bad and should be disabled. However, in a few other articles:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621808

They set the overcommit to 100% (Or just leave it at 50). I just want a plain and straight answer, what is the overcommitting ratio and how does it affect ANDROID specifically, one way or the other? (Battery, performance, stability)

Thank you very much!

(I am editing my Android Kernel [HotDog] with Kernel Adiutor)

EDIT: My phone is Android 7.1 with 2GB of ram


texts: Galaxy S5 isn't getting any notifications but WhatsApp messages

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I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Device running Android Lollipop 5.0.

Recently I've noticed that I'm no longer getting any notifications, but WhatsApp messages, which causes me to miss important emails from my work place, and from my boss.

It is very irritating, and I don't know what I can do in order to solve it...


texts: In Android (Galaxy S), is there a way to automatically sync photos from camera to picasa?

texts: I want to have it so that when I take a picture it automatically syncs to a private folder in picasa, is there a native way to do this? or maybe a third party way?


texts: My captivate's power button was acting up a few weeks ago. But the other day it just completely stopped working! I either have to plug it in to my charger or completely take my phone apart and take the battery out and put it back in. It's weird because it's like the power button is stuck or something. The power off screen comes up and I don't know it's just frustrating. What can I do to repair it? Is it worth repairing? Should I wait for my upgrade in June and go on with this problem? or Should I just throw the phone away and go without it until june? Please help! Thanks!


texts: Default calendar app does not show all my online Google calendars

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My Samsung Captivate's default calendar app only lists some of the calendars I have on my Google Calendar account, to the point where they do not even appear in the list of calendars available.  It shows my facebook and exchange calendars and some of my google calendars.
Any fix?


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I'm looking for a way to help lockdown an Android phone.  I want to be able to configure a phone so that only certain users can make calls/send messages to specific contacts.  It should also only allow access to specific applications, and disallow (un)installation of applications.

Is there any way to do this with Android?


texts: how do i turn usb debuging on from fastboot?

texts: My touch doesn't work and I accidentally reset my phone from recovery.Now I am stuck on the phone setup phase and cant get anywhere.I am trying to mirror the phone's screen into a pc but says it needs usb debuging enabled in phone.


texts: TWRP: Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument)

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With TWRP, on almost every operation I get

  Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument)

My device currently can not boot, and this may have something to do with it, /preload is currently in /etc/fstab, I can see the entry here with

/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 /preload ext4 rw 0 0

When I try to mount it, I get

mount preload/
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p16 on /preload failed: Invalid argument

Is there anyway to fix this problem?

From my recovery.log, I have

/preload | /dev/block/mmcblk0p16 | Size: 0MB Used: 0MB Free: 0MB Backup Size: 0MB
   Flags: Can_Be_Mounted Can_Be_Wiped IsPresent
   Primary_Block_Device: /dev/block/mmcblk0p16
   Display_Name: preload
   Storage_Name: preload
   Backup_Path: /preload
   Backup_Name: preload
   Backup_Display_Name: preload
   Storage_Path: /preload
   Current_File_System: ext4
   Fstab_File_System: ext4
   Backup_Method: files

I'm trying to flash LineageOS, but I'm really just curious about resolving this error message.


texts: Can a device be tracked if bluetooth is enabled but visibility disabled?

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Is it possible to track a Bluetooth signal of Bluetooth enabled Android phone with disabled visiblity? Here, tracking refers to detecting a nearby device. As an application, if an attacker has many tracking devices all across the city (e.g. public transportation), they could always know when you pass these points.
I have heard of professional tracking devices, which are able to track/locate Bluetooth devices, even if their visibility is turned off.


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My phone screen is completely broken and good thing is that its debugging mode is on and I can access my phone screen using Vysor on a PC
but I have another PC and when I trying to access my phone with that system I have to grant access with OK button but I cant do that so how can I access my phone screen on different PC or grant debugging?

Phone's screen is broken
USB debugging is on
I Need to grant access to debugging prompt dialog


texts: Use an Android phone as a dongle with a home router

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I'm researching the possibility of 'tethering' a spare (rooted android) phone to my home router, to act as a 3G/4G dongle and give my home internet via the phone.

I have found USB to Ethernet adapters on Amazon, but these seem to try to give your phone wired internet from your home network, not the other way around.  Perhaps it's still possible to use these?

Another option is to use an OTG USB cable and connect it to a compatible router directly, the ones which allow you to use a USB socket for a 3G/4G dongle.  Does anyone have experience of this?

There are a few similar questions on here but none are clear or have clear answers.  Thanks.


texts: How to set up Hotmail as exchange ActiveSync on HTC Droid Incredible?

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On my Motorola Droid, I was able to set up Hotmail as an Exchange Active Sync account. I followed the settings in http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/08/30/hotmail-now-supports-push-email-calendar-and-contacts-with-exchange-activesync.aspx and everything worked fine. However, on my wife's HTC droid incredible I can't get it to work. It seems like I cannot leave the Domain field blank on the HTC Sense acitvesync Account setup.

I tried various tricks like using "." or "\" for the domain field, but no luck.

Other users have apparently faced the same issue - http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/91/t/5031.aspx, http://androidforums.com/desire-support-troubleshooting/180574-exchange-activesync-hotmail-failed-create-account.html, http://androidforums.com/incredible-support-troubleshooting/162643-anyone-have-hotmail-exchange-activesync-working.html,

Any suggestions?


texts: Play books pdf upload title unknown filename?

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I have several pdf books ranging from textbooks for class and free downloads from linked in that I moved to play books to make for easier reading from my tablet.

I moved them to google drive and uploaded them using my tablet but all of them have their title as "unknown filename" even though the title is on the first page and the name of the pdf file.

  Is there any way to give the books their proper titles?

I have looked at the play books faq, tapped everything I can in play books, and I looked at stack overflow, here, and google and haven't found an answer.

Everything else seems to work fine save for the organization of my library.

I have a samsung galaxy tab 10.2 GT-P5113 model running 4.2.2


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I'd like to be able to sync a directory on my android phone with a directory on my pc from the command line over a usb cable without installing anything on the phone.

This can be done using adb shell ls will give you a list of files on the phone, push will copy files from pc to phone, pull will copy files from phone to pc and rm (or rm -rf) will delete files (or dirs) from the phone.

However, adb push is slow (it takes me 5x to 10x as long to copy files to an android phone using adb as it takes to copy files to an iphone using itunes).

There are pc apps which will sync (e.g., pure sync or, for ebooks, calibre), but that's not command line. Calibre seems to include python source for an mtp driver, but it's overly complex (for me).

Is there anything better?

BTW, there are many similar questions on various stackexchange sites, but I haven't found any which answer this question.


texts: How to block any app from being installed?

texts:
My mom has an android tablet and she doesn't even know what a site is, her e-mail, or even the password of her facebook account. She's an average user. The internet is facebook in her eyes. She has no need for apps or anything, it's just, only, precisely facebook. All is facebook.

How can I completely disable installing apps in android so they can't be installed in any way or form, I mean, not by URL, not by clicking, not by app store, not even by another program. Just disable the entire thing altogether.

Doesn't need to be safe, have locks, passwords etc. I'm not trying to secure the device from intruders, attackers or robbers, I'm trying to secure it from its very own user.

Please help. I just had to remove two anti-virus apps that were opening adware pages when she tried to open facebook lite, and that's obviously a no-go, apps which she "had not installed." Clearly there's some voodoo going on here for them to just popup, or maybe she just did it unknowingly, but none of that's relevant. How can you just disable installs so this couldn't ever happen again?


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Can an installed application be completely controlled via adb?

For example:
Consider I need to to export my Contacts to SD Card. So here there are basically 5 Steps involved

1)Open Contacts application

2)Press Menu Key

3)Select Import/Export option

4)Select Export to SD card

5)Confirm Export

Can any/all of them be performed via adb?

This can be useful when you have an unrooted phone with a bricked display and all access you have is via adb.


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I'm using a Moto G 2nd Gen, and I have recently updated to the new lollipop version. In the last day, I've had to restart the phone a dozen times, as after being powered on, it becomes completely unresponsive in about 10-20 minutes. None of my Google Apps work, the phone freezes, and it is impossible to use.

I wanted to do a factory reset but it won't even allow me to transfer or backup my recent files. It just freezes.

I've seen a few other questions with this issue, does anyone know any fixes?

edit: it occasionally gives me the notification "Google Apps is not responding" but I can't do anything as the screen is unresponsive.


texts: I just upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII phone, unlocked from Gingerbread to stock ICS (ver 4.0.3), and I think it looks cool in many aspects. One thing I am getting annoyed with though is the Swype. I used it all the time before, and it was amazing. What is happening now is that when I swype, get my list of suggestions, then I have about 2 seconds to click on the proper word before the suggestion list goes away, and my screen refreshes. This is killing the battery very fast, and is very annoying when typing longer messages. Is there a way to set the suggestion bar to stay put like in Gingerbread?


texts: Is there a way to search for a number in Google without interrupting the call?

texts: Is there a way to search for a number in Google while keeping the ongoing call intact? I have noticed that the internet connection is lost when a call is in progress.


texts: How dependent are stylus devices on software?

texts: I am considering acquiring a tablet or phablet with integrated stylus. One of the first things I expect to do with is flashing the latest vanilla Android release. That done, is the stylus expected to work properly? Can I then install alternative note taking programmes (e.g. Quill)? Or is the stylus functionality fully dependent on vendor software?


texts: Titanium Backup: How to schedule backup verification?

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How do I schedule a "Verify backups" action in Titanium backup?

The list of available actions in the "Add new schedule" dialog seem to include all standard backup actions (for example various backup and restore actions) except "Verify backups". Is there a way to achieve this?

The Titanium backup FAQ recommends performing a verification on all backups, but if it cannot be scheduled it has to be done manually, which defeats the purpose (and convenience) of scheduling in the first place.


texts: So I deleted a photo from Snapchat thinking it would delete it only from Snapchat. But when I checked my gallery it was missing from there as well


texts: Apps like Viber, Messenger, WhatsApp, etc. whitelisted from Doze mode on Samsung without asking

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I noticed that some applications are whitelisted from doze-mode on samsung devices without having ever asked the user. I tested this on a galaxy s8, galaxy A5 2016, 2017 all running android 7.0 or 7.1. These apps are for instance Viber, WhatsApp, Messenger - they're what I have seen.

When I first noticed this on a samsung I was not 100% sure that I have not by chance given them that permission myself... So I have done a fresh test by hard resetting a Samsung A5 2016 and installing only Viber onto the fresh phone. After the install, I have not even logged into Viber (and it had not had a chance to ask me of any permissions at all), I immediately checked the Battery Optimisation whitelist and Viber was there.

So the first question is how - according to Android specs an app must ask the user to explicitly allow whitelisting (Am I wrong here)?
The second question - is this maybe possible on Samsung despite the spec.
The third question - maybe Samsung just knows some well known apps and whitelists them by default itself?

--EDIT
The initial research on this was hindered by the fact that if you google "samsung doze-mode whitelist" maybe with "not asking the user" it still serves you many links to the official doze mode specs and media articles, but not Samsung related. But then I searched with "samsung smart manager whitelist" and found the following

Question on SO (second answer gives a list of apps which are whitelisted)
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37205106/how-do-i-avoid-that-my-app-enters-optimization-on-samsung-devices

the list of apps in the second answer was of undisclosed source but I can confirm that I checked nearly 10 of them and they are whitelisted by default

2.https://seap.samsung.com/forum-topic/whitelist-app-batteryoptimization-smart-manager-application

Funny thing - the user asks a question and a part of the question is the same as mine - why Viber etc are whitelisted.
The answer is carefully avoiding that part and only answers the other part - that he should ask the users consent or use Knox (also asking the user for permission)

So answers to my own questions

According to the spec the app must ask users consent to be whitelisted - yes.
not possible on Samsung for a simple app, either
Yes, Samsung has a whitelist of well-known apps in its Smartmanager

2 more pieces of info

A. Samsung is reluctant to talk about it(see above SEAP link) or maybe not everybody there is aware of the fact.

B. If you have an issue with Samsung doze-mode, do not google for "Samsung doze-mode", google for smth. like "Samsung smart manager doze-mode" (add "smart manager"), because it will yield more Samsung specific results (And Samsung part of battery optimizations is pretty specific).


texts: Stream audio from any app on phone to receiver

texts:
I have an HTC One m7 phone and a Marantz NR1604 receiver (with a nice set of speakers).
Both are connected to my home WIFI network.

How do I stream audio from any app on the phone to the receiver over the WIFI network?


texts: how to clear phone number and user from about device status - galaxy S5

texts: Getting my Sprint Galaxy S5 ready to sell.  I've tried factory reset.  Even went into android recovery menu and wiped cache and factory wipe reset.  Yet when I go into settings -> about device -> status:  I see my user names (something like myname@samsung.com) and my phone number!   How do I wipe this?  I think I found the answer once before online when I was selling another phone a few months ago, but can't remember what it was.  I think I had to type some special ## into the dial pad to get it to wipe.  I think the info is store on the sim card.  Please help.


texts: Advertising on website opens Google Play Store. How can I prevent that?

texts:
A website I recently visited on my Android device (http://forums.mtgsalvation.com) has code on the page (likely in the advertising banner at the top) that forces my Android's Google Play Store application to open up to Candy Crush. The link it's using:

market://details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga&referrer=ACID155-1378233900389-90097883

This is an unwanted action. Other than no longer visiting this site on my Android devices, is there a way to prevent this from happening?

I had two thoughts on the matter. Changing the agent to something that would not indicate that my device was running Android, or to disable the Play Store by deleting the vend app from a rooted device.

I'd like to avoid such nuclear options if possible.


texts: What does "adb shell ime list" commands do?

texts:
What do the following two commands mean?

adb shell ime list -s
adb shell ime list

and why don't they return anything at all? See code below:

aneesh@nb-14:~$ adb shell ime list -s
aneesh@nb-14:~$ adb shell ime list
aneesh@nb-14:~$ adb shell ime list -a
jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn/.OpenWnnJAJP:
  mId=jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn/.OpenWnnJAJP mSettingsActivityName=jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn.OpenWnnControlPanelJAJP
  mIsDefaultResId=0x0
  Service:
...
... etc.

I found no manual entry for these commands. It suggested that I did mandb to update the manual entries list. Googled too! But these efforts were in vain.

Any help is appreciated!


texts: Disabling SwiftKey autocompletion on Asus Transformer Pad

texts:
is there any way to disable completely the autocompletion (guess it's called SwiftKey) ?

Especially with the Gmail/Email apps the 'intelligent' autocompletion ends up slowing me down!

Many thanks in advance.


texts: HTC One M8 GPE unable to run Android 5.0 or 5.1

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Attempts to install Android 5.0 and 5.1 ROMs from various sources result in a device that doesn't boot properly. Among side effects:

it doesn't display the boot animation (just a static Android logo)
takes forever to boot
WiFi cannot be turned on

This is due to incorrect firmware, but the device is S-ON and installing any available RUU .zips fails with a signature check error.


texts:
I tried all rooting technique but nothing is working

Problem no 1: I can't use USB debugging options (don't have USB to USB cable) but I can able to use adb over network after boot.

Tried all kinds of apps: Kingroot, Towelroot, Kingo root.
Nothing is working ☹

I have a useless recovery mode (because of USB to USB cable, I cannot connect).

Tv model: Mi TV 4A
Android: 6.0.1
No Gapps

Have suitable TWRP & need to install TV Gapps.

Note: It's not a TV box.


texts: How do I get emoticons to show as images rather than text in SMS messages?

texts:
I've got a Motorola Droid X running Android 2.2 (Froyo), and when sending and receiving SMS/text messages in the default text messaging program, I don't see the Android emoticon images in the message.  I instead only see the text representing that emoticon.  For instance, I only see :-) rather than the smiley emoticon image.

Is there a setting somewhere that turns that feature on or off?


texts: System Data folder swelled to over 50% of the whole disk space after updating to 5.0

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I have a LG G2 Mini and a few weeks ago, I got a notification asking me if I want to update to Lollipop - I did it and, to my surprise, a few days later all the apps stopped updating screaming that there was not enough disk space - being confident that there is at least 3GB free, I went to the settings to check and... there was only 400MB free, with "System Data" folder under "Other" occupying 5.2GB (out of 8GB my device comes with).

This state of things has persisted ever since and, as a consequence, my phone is really laggy, apps crashes often and I can't even update anything. From what I googled, some people had this problem as well on various devices but no one came up with a definitive solution. I've tried zeroing the apps cache but to no avail, it only freed 30MB or so.

What can I do with it, apart from the ever-present golden advice of a factory reset? I would prefer not to root either. Is there anything I can do, then?


texts: Receive VoIP call via Google Voice => IPKall => Sip2Sip => Android?

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I'm trying to setup VoIP calling to/from my Android phone.

I'm currently working on the incoming call part of the equation. To try to isolate the various parts, I started with the "IPKall => Sip2Sip" part of the equation, and confirmed that calling the IPKall phone number results in a recorded incoming call on Sip2Sip.

I then added "Sip2Sip" as a SIP provider on my Android phone, and found that dialing the IPKall number results in the Android phone ringing.

However, and this is where I need help, even though it is ringing, when I go to answer the call, I am unable to pick up the call. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Version of Android is 2.3 Gingerbread.


texts: Chrome white pages and image not loading

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Since I upgraded to Android 4.4 (Kitkat), I'm having a lot of problems with anything web related.

Often, when calling an URL, the loading is fast and shows nothing: the page remains white. Even refreshing won't do. Clearing the cash doesn't help either. I have to close all tabs, serveral times, relaunch Chrome or even reboot my device to get the page to load. Even then, I'm not entirely sure if rebooting the device did make it work or it's just random.

Sometimes, when loading an animated gif, it will start to load and stop and never play again. It could also just stay on the first frame.

Also, the webview of reddit's app does the same thing, I switched it to show the link inside the browser instead to see if it helps, but it doesn't.

I'm don't know if the Play Store has webviews in it, but sometimes the app just doesn't load anything and the page is also white.

At first I thought it may be my connection, but I tested over nealry 10 wifi (home, work, cafe, friends, etc.) and it seems to be very random as it starts to act weird from over time.

My device is a Nexus 4.


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I'm having some trouble with an app, it is an app for a service provided by my local bank. Apparently for security purposes it is not on the Play Store and when you subscribe they send you an SMS with credentials and app download link.

I downloaded the app and used it. First time you launch it asks for credentials and activates your account, no login Activity, just the Activation Activity and then it goes straight to usual interface every time.

So I accidentally deleted the app data (meant to delete cache) and now every time I launch it I have to activate my account, which won't activate because it is already activated !!

I spoke to the bank customer service and they said I can only cancel subscription first before they send new credentials which is supposed to be done from within the app. So I'm stuck unless I can recover the app data. They are charging me for the service by the way.

I am using a rooted Galaxy Note 8.0, is there any way I can recover the data ? Preferably for free?


texts: Oneplus One is not recognised at all by Windows 10

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I've been having this problem for a long time, can't remember how much exactly. No matter what I've tried, I haven't managed to get my computer recognize my opo (Cyanogen 13.0).

When I connect it absolutely nothing happens. The device manager doesn't flash (doesn't recognize a new device connected), so I cannot find/update/remove the drivers anyhow.

Developer options on my phone have a bunch of things but none seems relevant, apart from open/close Android debugging (adb) and select USB Configuration (Charging/MTP/PTP etc). I've tried several options, nothing seems to change.

I've also installed some Windows MTP drivers (see here) which were supposedly solving the issue caused by a Windows 10 update, but no luck (which could have been the issue, but can't be sure-I can't remember the last time I was able to browse my phone's memory).

Any ideas? It seems so strange to me that I am the only one with that issue.
I know CM was abandoned and was thinking to change to another version, but I can't even move my files right now :(


texts: How can I edit/remove my pictures in Android -devices on desktop?

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I want to remove a bunch of images and it is extremely slow in Android. I want to edit things directly in Desktop, maybe such services with something like Google Picasa (?). In other words, how can I edit my images on the memory card of the Android device on Desktop?

The Desktop and the Android are linked with the same Google account.


texts: Using HTC Duo cameras to calculate distance

texts: Since my One M8s has two cameras, it should be possible to calculate how far away any object in view is. I can't see any way to do this within HTC's built-in apps, but I know they released an API for using the Duo camera capture and processing. So has someone already made an app that uses this? I don't want an app that calculates based on the person holding it and pointing towards the ground, because I want to measure to objects above me.


texts: I want to flash a new Stock Rom on my Galaxy Mega. I'm quite hesitant using Clorkworkmod. Will I lose my Root if I use Odin to upgrade? Also, what happens to Clockworkmod if I use Odin?


texts: How to setup Microsoft Exchange on Android? [No certificates found error]

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I'm using a Nexus 5 running Android 4.4.4, and when I try to setup my company's email through the Email Android app I get the following error.

  No certificates found

  The app Exchange Services has requested a certificate. Choosing a certificate will let the app use this identity with servers now and in the future.

  You can install certificates from a PKCS#12 file with a .pfx or a .p12 extension located in external storage.

And there's an Install button to choose a file from my SD card.

The thing is, I don't know what this file is nor where to get it. And I don't even know why should I provide it, since I've done this same configuration before in older smartphones I had. Did someone experience the same issue? How would I be able to solve it?


texts: How can I open a list of bookmarks into different windows of Android's 2.3.5 browser in one go? For example, how can I set up a bookmark list that opens 3 windows in one go with the pages: www.nytimes.com, www.usatoday.com, www.washingtonpost.com all three of them from just one bookmark that will open the three pages in 3 different browser windows?


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My device (maybe) doesn't support Multiple Users.  I have a rooted device with Xposed Framework installed.

I installed an app from the Play Store (I think it's named as "Multi Users", or other similar to that ...), grant that app a root access, and enable that feature.  Then, I go to "Settings", and the "Users" Option was there.  I add another account, and when it opened a Dialog Box telling me to setup that account now, I rebooted my phone because it was too slow ...

Now, when the phone had finished rebooting, my apps are gone (I mean, when I try to open them, they keep telling me Application not installed);  as well as my third party launchers, lockers, clocks, etc.

Previously, I had done this before (but with a different app), and it gives me options on the Lock Screen to switch to Users.  But, this app doesn't have that option.

Also, the "Users" options is now hidden / not displayed on the Settings.

I also downloaded the ".apk" file of Root Browser (I already downloaded ES File Explorer, but cannot launch it due to that "Application not installed"), but it won't let me install either.

Will adb fix this?  - I hope so ...

My device is running Samsung Galaxy Core Prime - Android 4.4 (Kitkat) with Root and Xposed Framework installed.

Please HELP!


texts: File transfer FROM Android device to MTP device

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I have a Garmin Fenix 5 watch and I would like to be able to send directly GPX tracks to it (withoug using Garmin Connect which is not accepting some GPX files). If I connect the Garmin Fenix 5 to my Android phone or tablet it is not recognized (I have tried setting the MTP and stopping MTP protocol on the watch),
The watch is recongized however when I connect it to any windows computer and I see all file system and folder where to copy the GPX file.
So my issue is how to get a file manager on Android which recognizes a device working only on MTP media transfer.
Thank you!
Lluís


texts: Will a factory reset launch to the android stock launcher or can I use my own?

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I was silly enough to uninstall my android 4.2.1 stock launcher and instead, installed nova launcher. I works 100% but this one annoying message keeps popping up every 5 seconds saying that the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped, so I looked at why, came to the conclusion that a factory reset would solve that. now I was wondering whether a factory reset would boot to nova launcher? I have a feeling that it will but I wasn't sure so I am just asking.

thank you for all answers.


texts: Huawei Unlock code site not working - How to get Honor 6X unlock code?

texts: All is in the title : How to get Honor 6x unlock code since this url 'https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index' is dead ?


texts: How do I save `javascript:` URLs in Android's browser?

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I've tried tap & hold, like regular URLs, but the menu never pops up. Is there a way to enable that or do I just have to copy and paste the URL into a bookmark (like this)?

Here's the page I was trying to use:
http://www.delicious.com/help/bookmarklets


texts:
Can I use Samsung Galaxy s7 wall Charger on S8?

I'm concerned about damaging the s8. and could not find real solid specs online.


texts: Share intent handler that will post source links from Twitter to Instapaper?

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I'm currently grieving the loss of Twitter-related recipes on IFTTT (ifttt.com).  I used one of the more popular recipes which would go through the Twitter "favorite" tweets and scrape out the first link and send it to my Instapaper account.  It also did the work of following URL-shorteners until it reached the source link and only posted the source link to IFTTT.

I have an Android app that responds to the "Share" intent that I can use from the Twitter app to send links to Instapaper, but it only sends the Twitter.com link and does not scrape the contents of the tweet.

Is there any Android app that implements the "Share" intent that will scrape tweets for me that I share from the Twitter app and post the first embedded link to Instapaper?  I'd take recommendations for other Instapaper-like services but I'd prefer Instapaper if at all possible.


texts: Creating a multipartition bootable SDcard manually

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I'm trying to create a bootable sd card for an embedded board from Android images for various partitions (bootloader.imx, boot.img, recovery.img, and so on). Each of these images has to be written to specific partitions on the sd card with various filesystem types. Using a traditional disk copying programs like Win32DiskImager only allows to write to the whole disk at a time. I can use dd to write the images to the partition, but I'm not sure how to actually create the partitions on the sd card which range in size from ~1 MB (for the bootloader) to ~800 MB for the system image

Is there a way to create these partitions (with size and offset information) and write individual .img files to each of these partitions? Thanks in advance for any help.


texts: Is this picture a "default" photo in Huawei smartphones?

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I hope it's the right place to ask such a question.
I've recently seen from different people the following picture, which is a bridge in Amsterdam.
I think it's a "default" photo/wallpaper that is present on Huawei, or other Android smartphones: can you confirm this ?


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I'm having trouble connecting my HTC One X to my PC. Every time I plug it into a USB port it starts charging and my PC shows "Could not recognize USB device". I'm running Win7 x64. I installed HTC Sync manager and switched the connection option to 'HTC Sync' (also tried 'Drive Storage') and tried enabling USB debugging in developer options as well.

I also tried to connect to my notebook (also Win7 x64) and I got same error.


texts: Can Google+ Friends See Your App Downloads on Play Store, or Just the Ones You Rated?

texts: Can Google+ friends see all your app downloads on Play Store, or just the ones you rated?


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Just got a new phone, Droid Turbo 2. Used the stock messaging app. Whenever I get a text with the phone unlocked, the whole text displays in a drop down box that pops up at the top of the phone.

I previously had a Droid Maxx and on that, the text would display in the status bar at the very top and would scroll one line at a time through the message.I would prefer that, but all that really matters is that I DO get a notification, and that it DOESN'T display the text over whatever I'm doing.

I have tried adjusting the phone settings , I also tried to adjust the individual app notification settings and the messaging app settings... Nothing  changes it. I have seen on multiple other posts, an option somewhere to "disable text message preview"  but that option does not exist in any of those places for me. There HAS to be a way to stop this on the stock phone without downloading ANYTHING.


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I have a Moto 360 Sport that just updated to android wear 2.0. Since the update, when I say, "Ok Google, text Joe Hello World" the watch says, "Oops, I can't do that right now."  This worked fine before the update. I have given the watch permissions to my contacts and Google accounts since it asked. The same problem happens when I tell it to make a note. The phone is connected when I try that.

When I go to the watches contacts app, select a person, and select text, after listening to my input the text gets stuck on a spinning icon until I give up five minutes later. Phone call works thought from the same app.

Anyone else lose text functionality from the update? Any fixes?


texts: Where are all the statusbar icons stored so that I can change them?

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I have a rooted phone and would like to change my ugly status icons to the ICS ones...

I used this app to do so but I could change only the battery icon. When I wrote to the developer, he replied that the icons do get replaced but my phone is still using the old ones from another location where they might be stored too as backup or something I guess.

How do I find this alternate place where they are stored?

Is there a fixed predefined place for it?

Here is a snap of the reply from the developer -

" Changing icons and files in your system is something that Android was never meant to be capable of doing and because of this it makes it difficult to work on every Android device. The themes and icons provided in the app were pre-created and meant to work on the majority of devices. The app searches your system for matching icons and if no icons match in your system it does it’s best to find the best match. You can see what icons will be changed when you go to install a theme or icon pack.

Even after the icons are changed the theme might not work with your system. Many devices have unused icons used in other devices. On many of the problems we hear about the icons actually did change but your system used icons from a different location. If you have the T-Mobile Theme Chooser and are using a theme or your system is using icons from a different location then the theme will not work. Also, if your device isn’t deodexed the theme will not work. "

Edit

I read about odex and deodex from here. Can I install only the deodexed file of the statusbar instead of the complete rom? and how do I deodex it?


texts: If a paid app stops working, can I get my money back?

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For example, the application Say it right! is using the Forvo third-party service. I guess the app can stop working eventually (for example if the API changes, or if the third-party service terms change)

Are paid apps purchased from the Google Play store supposed to work for lifetime?

Edit: The previous example costs 1 euro, and obviously if it stops working that would be no big deal. But the same applies for apps that cost 20 euros or more. I wouldn't be happy if an expensive app stops working after 3 months, and I'm curious if Google has a policy for this on its Play store.


texts: How to create playlist for all files in folder?

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I want to use Zombies, Run! and therefore need music that is organized in a playlist. I usually play by album or folder so I never needed to do this before.

What I want to do is copying a folder with the music to the phone (using ftp) and then create a playlist containing all of these files (without having to choose them manually). It would also be okay for me if the app on Android only converts a playlist in .m3u or .pls format (created on my computer) to a playlist in Android's playlist set.

For now I only found applications that create .m3u files (which are not useful for me) or crash upon start.


texts: What happens if I flash an Android 4.4.4 system.img?

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I recently wanted to update my Nexus 4 to Android 5.0 but I wasn't able to because I have apparently changed something in my build.prop file, so OTA updating doesn't work.
If I flash a clean Android 4.4.4 system.img will it fix this problem and will it wipe any important files?
Thanks in advance. :D


texts: I want to run my hike account on my two mobile phone. Or one in mobile and second on laptop. Is it possible?


texts: How to check if there is a 3G software / hardware issue with phone?

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I have HTC One X running Android 4.1.1 and Sense4+. Lately my 3G service has gone pretty bad. I contacted my telecom operator but there customer service representatives aren't much help. My GPRS works flawlessly. Its only the 3G where I face issues.

I would like to know if I can check whether there is a software or hardware problem with my phone with respect to 3G.


texts: Surprising problem to access Wifi Hotspot in Android 4.4 (Rooted)

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I have uni proxy using NTLM authentication which I am sharing via hotspot created using this command

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="NAME" key="PASSWORD" keyUsage=persistent
netsh wlan start hostednetwork

While my Android 4.4 (rooted) is connecting immediately, I'm unable to browse. I have tried,

giving the proxy in Wifi/proxy settings.
giving localhost:8080 and 3128 in Wifi/proxy settings.
giving WiFi IP in Wifi/proxy settings.

Also, LAN has auto-IP and auto-DNS. Hotspot has fixed IP and DNS is empty.

I thought it will take a minute, but one hour later, I'm still stuck.  What am I missing here ?


texts:
I was on vacation in Asia a couple of weeks ago with my old cell phone. I discovered the YouTube offline feature and loved it!

Now, back home, i tried to use it with my newer cell and discovered that there is no download/offline button in my YouTube app.

Why is that? Is it possible that this feature installed abroad, but was actually not available in my home country?
Most important: How can I watch YouTube videos offline?


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I daily receive many emails. I need a better control of emails. I want to disable notifications of some emails. A notification means for me that my phone vibrates and my smart watch vibrates. To filter those messages out of my inbox is not a possibility because I want to review them later. I think smartly disabling notifications of some emails would be great. Sometimes, I receive 30 emails in a row from one sender, for instance, what I do not want i.e. 30 vibrations in your phone and/or smart watch. I would like to have a feature that:

disables notification for 3 hours if more than 2 emails received in one hour from one sender; and
disable notifications for 3 hours if two emails received in 5 seconds from one sender.

How can you disable notifications of some emails in Android 6.0?


texts: Is Kies a good way to backup phone data for use on another phone?

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I currently own a Galaxy S3, and later this month I will be upgrading to an S6. I have rooted my S3, and as such have disabled a lot of the sync and backup services, including Backup Assistant.

If I backup my data in Kies to my PC (Pictures, Messages, contacts, etc), will these be transferable to the new S6? Or are they tied to this S3 model in some way?


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Is it possible to use Google speech recognition in the Google Translate application for Android while offline?

When I try, it says that Google voice typing can't be used "in this field", and the built-in speech recognition in Google Translate doesn't work when offline.

Google voice typing does work in other applications when I'm offline, as I download the speech recognition model:


texts: Onyx Boox Max 3 - how save a web page as a pdf (chrome, default)

texts: My Onyx Boox Max 3 ebook reader uses Android 9. There is no print option from the share menu though. I've installed a couple of web to pdf apps and can't get those to work either.  Any ideas?


texts: Country restricted apps: how to find out where the app is available?

texts:
It is well known that some apps can only be downloaded in specific countries.

There are a lot of tutorials on the net that show how do bypass this restriction and download the app anyway.

However those tutorials require you to know in which country the app is available.

Is there are an automated way to find out in which country/countries an app is available (except from stupidly trying out each and every country)?


texts: transfer files from Mac to nexus 7 via bluetooth?

texts: I forgot the USB cable and I have some files on the Mac that I would like to transfer to my nexus 7. Is it possible to do this via bluetooth? Is there an app that can do this?


texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  What does it mean when the connectivity icons in the status bar go white/gray?

I've got a Motorola Electrify on Android 2.3. Sometimes my network icons (3G and the cellular network bars) are grey, and sometimes they're blue. They seem to be blue when I have a good connection and/or when my connection will work.

What exactly do the colors mean? I've noticed when I have a grey 3G icon, my wireless tether doesn't work at all and I often can't get web pages to load right, regardless of signal strength.


texts: Restoring WhatsApp chat from Google Drive

texts: I have changed my phone. I had backed up my WhatsApp data on Google Drive. On the new phone, I reinstalled WhatsApp with the same phone number and opted to restore data. It only restores media files but no chat messages. Restoring messages stops at 24% and shows error "unable to restore from current backup". How can I restore my chat? Google Drive shows the chat has been backed up there. Kindly help.


texts: How can one increase Microsoft Outlook (Android application)'s cache size?

texts: How can one increase Microsoft Outlook (Android application)'s cache size (in terms of number of emails stored offline, disk space or some other measurements)?


texts: Samsung Galaxy Feel cannot find any Wifi access points

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My Samsung Galaxy Feel (running on Android 8.0) cannot find any Wifi access points after turning on the Wifi.

Other mobile phones (iPhone, Xiaomi, Huawei) and computers can find more than three access points.

I've already tried factory reset.

How to fix this issue?


texts: Installating Resurrection Remix on HTC One X

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I have a HTC One X (International model) and have been trying to install Resurrection Remix as a way to get a more modern Android version. I've unlocked the bootloader and installed ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.8. I cannot get Resurrection Remix installed. I keep getting this error:

  Your recovery is using the new storage layout but the ROM you're trying to install is not.
  Flash a compatible recovery and format /data and /sdcard or use a compatible ROM.

I've tried 6 different versions of Resurrection Remix, the latest one being cm-12-20150228-UNOFFICIAL-endeavoru-big.zip. It explicitly states it uses the new storage layout, though I still get that error. I followed the steps described in this blog post, and I've also been Googling the error. It seems other people have run into it, though I can't find any actual solution.

Should I be using another ROM? Should I use an older/different version of ClockworkMod? Is the error wrong and caused by some issue not related to the ROM layout?


texts: Failed to verify whole-file signature while rooting on Moto 2G XT1064

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First question on here. I've seen others with this verification problem but I couldn't find an answer for the Moto 2G XT1064 specifically. I've gone through all the prior steps, unlocking the bootloader, setting USB debugging to true, installed Moto 2G drivers and android drivers, and so forth. (However, the "OEM unlock" developer option doesn't exist on my Marshmallow 6.0).

Anyways, whenever I try to flash/install SuperSu.zip, I keep getting this error:

verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
installation aborted.

It doesn't matter which SuperSu version I flash, 2.68 or 2.65. It still gets that error. I don't know how to get past the verification failure. Anyone have any clue? Thank you!

EDIT: I use titan-24.11.10-BR-boot.img


texts: How to be woken up when receiving a text message with an Android phone?

texts:
I am on call sometimes and I am getting SMS and email from our systems. The sender is an email to SMS gateway that is unique to this and always the same, the messages start with the same words. I need to be woken up by them, but right now, that isn't happening.
I use Locale, and the Locale "Inbound SMS" Plug-in, but that does not seem to be working yet (with a test account, it does not go full loud and alt ring tone).
I would like it to do something like have a song start playing loudly. It would also be nice if it sanely handled getting 200 pages in 10 min (probably just disable Locale).
I have T-Mobile G1 on Android 1.6. I could root it if it is needed, but really rather not.
Any tips or thoughts?


texts:
Is there a way to remove the Disa's icon on the status bar?
It stays and when I scroll down to see, it says "Everything is running smoothly".

Can we remove this and have this icon only when I receive message?


texts: Block phone calls which are not saved on mobile

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I have a Samsung Galaxy S6. I  want to block all calls which are not saved in my contact list: the phone should not ring, but the blocked call should be recorded in the call history so I can call back if I wish.

I have found many apps but they reject calls after ringing once. So strangers think he/has not recieved call and cut.

Is there any help or setting in Android?


texts: I am having an annoying problem on my Galaxy Note 3. For whatever reason, MMS will not send/receive on my WiFi network, but as soon as I turn off WiFi and connect to my carrier's network (T-Mobile) it works. It used to work on WiFi just fine, and we did not make any changes to our network when this started. I have had this phone for about a year and 3 months (it is preowned). Any suggestions? I have rooted this phone (Kingo), but the problems started before I rooted.


texts: Call another phone/text when bluetooth device goes out of range?

texts: I want my phone to call another phone/text when a paired bluetooth device goes out of range. Is this possible – and if so, how to achieve it?


texts: No difference between USB 2.0 and USB 3.2, why?

texts:
I have a doubt about USB type declared by smartphone manufacturer.
Some smartphone declares USB Type C 3.2, for example Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The new Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is declared as USB 2.0 on Type C.

I try to check the real connection, and when I connect to my Mac the Samsung I have 480 Mb/s negotiation.
Looks like even if Samsung declare USB Type C 3.2 the max data transfer is 480 Mb/s, and I can prove it with a benchmark.

I connect the Xiaomi, the same. The Huawei P30 Pro, the same.
Is not the cable: I use a very good cable and when I connect my Oculus Quest to the same port, the connection is negotiated at 5 Gb/s.

So my question: why a lot of smartphone manufacturer declare USB 3.2 port but the data transfer is capped to 480 Mb/s?


texts: Is there a way to view HTML files/sites on the Nexus 7/Android 4.2.2?

texts:
I am trying to get my new Nexus 7 to display my offline web site that I made with HTML, CSS and Javascript. I have been looking for a way to display my site off the tablet as sort of a demo for people to play with. A fully working site, no screen shots but something interactive.

I kinda know how to put the files on my Nexus, and by that I mean I can get it on there but then I cant find it when I browse though it. I put it in the download folder but I don't see the folder. It's not zipped or compressed, i'ts just the folder in there. Any advice would be great.


texts: Bought a new battery, do I need to calibrate it?

texts: My original battery is bloated and is dying quickly after a full charge so I now bought a replacement. Do I need to calibrate this new battery using a calibration app?


texts:
I have a netgear router wnr2200 and sometimes, when I connect with my tablet android or my cellphone, there are some problems. Using chrome, sometimes the page can load and load, I have to reload it. Using YouTube or play store, sometime it keeps on loading I have to restart (also seen with Astro file manager and freely). so I assume it is because some requests aren't succeeded.here are my home channels (my WiFi network is colored)

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I already tried channel8 and 1, no success. Any idea (channel 14 is not supported)


texts: shadow notification on right side of the screen

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I have a moto g4 plus and when I woke up today i saw that my right side of the phone is entirely covered with shadow of previous notifications I restarted the phone it won't go away input is working fine though
Here is a pic look closely to the right side
https://s.yimg.com/hd/answers/i/fa3a64276a4b4489b0bc90f445aeddd1_A.png?a=answers&mr=0&x=1481432255&s=7587f59cf4fbfffe6d680c365028ae61


texts:
I've got a couple GBs worthof space and my internal and external SD storage are about at 25% full each. No matter where I try to download apps to, it says I've got insufficient space.

I've already deleted everything I don't need, cleared caches, and updated the Play Store. Sometimes it will let apps update by themselves automatically and have no issues, but other times it will so say I lack space.


texts: Get original xperia play content back on device after removing it

texts: I've rooted my phone a while ago, deleted random apps I didn't really need that were pre installed. But now there's a potential buyer so I'd like to restore to the way it was the second I've brought it from the shop. Default factory reset didn't help as I've deleted games and stuff. So, is there a way to get everything back?


texts: I have an OUYA with XBMC installed, and watch films using the remote app on my Android phone. To watch a film I have to use the Ouya controller to launch XBMC. How can I remotely start XBMC on my android device (the OUYA) so not needing the controller?


texts: What space am I running out of when trying to install an app?

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I am trying to install a new app that is around 2MB (owncloud client), but it fails with "Insufficient storage space...".

From the above screenshot I can't find a partition (other than the few apps) that couldn't fit around a 2MB app 5 times (for extracting etc.).
What causes the error?


texts: How could I view that Android Screen on a computer or larger screen

texts: How can I display my Android ICS Samsung Galxy S3 Screen on a Laptop or Monitor Screen? Are there any fast quick programs which do this?


texts: When I type *#07# into the dialer on my Asus Zenfone 5, it is not showing the SAR value. This works on other phones. How can I get the SAR value on an Asus Zenfone 5?


texts: Transfering contacts from one Android smartphone (with smashed screen) to another

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So my mother in law used to have an Huawei ideos X3 (U8510) and due to an unfortunate event the screen of her smartphone got smashed. That wouln't be a big issue if it wasn't for the fact that she wasn't saving her contacts in the cloud on google servers, she was saving them only on the phone.

Since her screen is unresponsible to touches, I can't get her contacts into the google cloud.

I gave her my old Samsung Galaxy S with CyanogenMod but I can't get her contacts over there.

What I did so far is, root the Huawei phone through adk to gain access to all files and databases. So far so good. I extracted the database with the contacts (contacts2.db) and overwrote the contacts2.db from the Galaxy S, which resulted into major force closes when opening the contacts app.

Any other suggestions? She needs her contacts badly.


texts: How do I prevent GPS location being enabled automatically on Android 8.0.0

texts: The GPS is sporadically enabled on my phone without my consent or even a notification. I have to keep an eye on it and turn it off when I notice it's on. Is there a "global" setting I can use to prevent this or at least ensure I get a notification when it's about to be enabled?


texts: I have a Galaxy Mini(GT-S 5570). I recently upgraded it from Gingerbread 2.3.6 to ICS(CM9). Now everything is working fine except for the video recording. The camera takes pictures without any issues but the video recording does not work. I followed the procedures stated in this website for installation. http://www.techgeekal.com/2012/10/27/cyanogenmod-9-stable-27102012-for-galaxy-minipop-gt-s5570/ Is there a bug fix for the video recording? Thanks in advance for looking into this question! :)


texts: Google Account(and apps) not syncing on my Realme C2(Android 9)

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My google account and app data are not syncing on my Realme C2 (Android 9). The data of a few apps like Chrome and Calendar is syncing and showing up when I select my google account under "Accounts and Sync", but the data of other important apps like Gmail, Drive, and Keep is not syncing. The "Sync Now" button is unresponsive.  I tried removing and re-adding the google account, clearing the data and cache of all google apps, uninstalling and reinstalling them, and rebooting the device. But nothing seems to work. Please help me with this.
Thanks a lot!!


texts: Which system service apps could I disable to protect my privacy

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I have a non-rooted Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with a Google account and would like to know what system, root and service apps I could disable. The purpose of this is, I want to stop or making it difficult for Google spying my phone data etc. As you can see I have already disabled some apps like Google Calendar Sync or Google Contacts Sync or Google account Manager

  But I want to know if there are more apps to disable which are sending data to Google or other third-parties.

And an other problem is the Google Play store is'nt working anymore with my actual disabled apps. The only Google-Services I don't want to disable are that which are required for using Google Play Store, updating and installing apps via that. All other services and system apps with are not for using the Play Store required like Calendar or Contact sync and other syncroisations services for personal data I want do disable.

And I want not only Google syncronisation services to disable, also Samsung, Facebook and other apps which are spying my phone I want to disable.

So. I would be very grateful if you could list me all apps and services which I can disable without to waive the Google Play Store.

If you don't know specific to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 you can say it general for all android devices.