texts: How do I troubleshoot mounting my phone?

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❄ I have a  Moto G6, running Android 9 (specifically PPSS29.118.15.11.2, Security Patch Level Oct 1,2019)❄ and when I connect it via USB I have an option (under USB Preferences) to "Use USB for ... File Transfer" which is selected.

The "Use USB for" options that I see are these:

File Transfer
USB Tethering
MIDI
PTP
No data transfer

With "File Transfer" selected, the phone appears as an external drive on my desktop (Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS) but I can't move anything on or off it and the mounted drive shows no directories and my desktop properties say that "Permissions could not be determined".

I installed mtp-tools as suggested in answer to phone mounts as media device not usb storage but that didn't change anything.

I'm not even sure what "MIDI" is for, but with MIDI selected, I don't even see my phone mounted as a drive.

If I select "Use USB for ... PTP" I can mount the DCIM and Pictures directories. I was able to drop an MP3 into my Pictures directory and then use the Files app to move it to the Music directory, but that's a poor substitute for actually mounting it and moving files back and forth. It does confirm that the issue isn't the cable (as in this 2013 question: How do I mount my phone?)

I read through two questions that were solved by enabling USB Debugging: How to get USB file transfer working on Oreo 8.1? and Android Pie only showing two folders to Android File Transfer but that didn't work for me. (Note, in 9.0 you have to find your Build in the System Settings and tap it 7 times to even access developer settings. From there you can enable USB Debugging).

Any new and different tips for mounting my Android 9.0 so I can transfer files to and from it?


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I have these strange non-native network interfaces popping up on my phone... and mind you, this is after factory resetting my phone 5 times in a row. Can anyone help me make sense of these?
Instead of a screenshot I'll just post the interfaces. They are:
v4-ccmni2
v4-ccmni0
Or is that the cellular network interface?
I logged onto wifi and then back off and got v4-ccmni2 when it was 0 before. Any clarification would be appreciated.


texts: Using a phone without data plan for multiplayer game dev

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I would like to try out android programming and specifically try my hand at some multiplayer development, but I no longer have an active phone plan for my android phone.  Is it possible to just use wi-fi without having a 3g data plan?  There is no need to make calls, only access my wireless network.

[Edit] The phone is a Galaxy S Mesmerize if that helps.  I'm at work, so I can't take a look at the phone to see if it needs a SIM card.  It was from US Cellular so I don't think it needs one.  Not sure tho.


texts: Access Android Phone on local wireless network from Windows device

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Is what the subject implies possible?
Typing \\{phone IP} doesn't seem to work as it would with other Windows running devices on the same network.

Thank you.


texts: What happens if i flash a custom ROM on locked bootloader?

texts: i want to know if i can flash a custom ROM without unlocking the bootloader if this impossible then what happens to the phone if i do that? Thanks.


texts: Most recent root and flash rom for Verizon Note 3

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I know this is a super specific question, but I am trying to root and then flash cyanogenmod onto my Verizon Note 3. It seems like security features change constantly for Samsung phones and I have not been able to keep up. Can someone point me in a direction (maybe to a tutorial) that is up to date for flashing roms and rooting.

Ive looked but one says one thing while the other says the opposite.


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After upgrading my Nexus 5 to Android Lollipop, the volume in call is extremely low. I've compared it to my girlfriend's exact same Nexus and she hasn't got any problems. Is there a solution to this? I searched everywhere and couldn't find a solution.

The volume was perfectly fine before the update.


texts: Having problems with carrier activation and connecting to cell network

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I have a Sprint HTC One (m7wls) and recently switched over to Ting. I was using Cyanogenmod and couldn't use Ting's instructions for activating with them, so I used an RUU from HTC to get back to stock. Now I can follow the reset instructions, but they don't seem to be working. When I enter # # 72786 # I can see some fields (MDN, MSID, M.IP Customer Profile...). Not sure how important it is, but the MDN and MSID show 'No' rather than any info. So then I tap 'Reset' in the menu, and the phone reboots but then that's it. No more activation activities happen on their own from there. I can continue to Update Profile and Update PRL in settings and that will get me a 4G connection, but still no cellular network (no texting or calling and no bars).

Using code # # 3282 # gets me into a more advanced menu where I can see more fields (other than MSID and MDN) and alot of them say 'No'. I have that Slot Mode is enabled, but there's a 'No' under Slot Index. Mobile Country Code and Access Overload Class also say 'No'. I'm not sure what they all are, but I thought I'd mention them incase they help point to a bigger problem.

I'm guessing that part of the problem is the missing my MDN and MSID numbers, so I've been focused on getting those configured. I've tried using these menus to set the values (just MDN and MSID at first, but I've also tried once with just the Slot Index) and every time I tap 'Commit Modifications' in the menu to save it I see a toast that says 'Commit Failed'. Using captured logs from logcat and a decompiled version of the EPST I think I've found that it won't save anything because the Telephony interface indicates that the radio is still on when it's about to save.

I'd greatly appreciate any thoughts are explanations of how things work. I'm going to try a rooted stock ROM that will let me get into the EPST app. If I still see the same problems then I'm going to write an app that will let me turn off the radio (hence, the rooted stock) before trying to set the MDN and MSID. But I'm still worried about all those 'No's and am wondering if those will have to be set too before network connection will start to work.


texts: Automatic Call Recorder Pro won't play recorded sound files

texts: I have installed Automatic Call Recorder Pro along with [Automatic Call Recorder Free] play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.four.fox.automaticcallrecorderfree. The problem is that when I open any of these two apps I see the recorded files but they won't play. When I press the play button it temporarily changes to a pause button but within less than a second it turns back to a play button and no audio is played. This happens with all sound files. I had to install Call Recorder in order to be able to play my files. Why is Automatic Call Recorder not playing my recorded files?


texts: How to port-forward internet using Android Hotspot to PC?

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I have a Moto G3 Turbo with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. I use the phone to make WiFi hotspot so I can use internet on my laptop.

I was able to do a successful Metasploit over WAN/Internet, and for that I need to port-forward to my laptop. But the problem is, I don't have any modem or router to actually go to setting login with admin password or anything like that.

What can I do? Is there any app that can do this and whether it needs root permission?


texts: Why does the Google Maps app need my phone call permission?

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Is there any way this is justified?
Seems like Google is becoming an evil spy to me, cause this is not the first time their apps need ridiculous permissions.


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I am trying to automate a conference call in android. So far I have been able to automate making a call and receiving a call. I use the following command to make a call

adb -s <serial no> shell am start -a android.intent.action.CALL -d tel:<telephone_no>

And then I query the other phone that is connected to adb server by this command

adb -s <serial no> shell dumpsys telephony.registry | grep "mCallState"

for windows

adb -s <serial no> shell dumpsys telephony.registry | findstr "mCallState"

based on the call state I can accept the call by

adb -s <serial no> shell input keyevent 5

and reject the call by

adb -s <serial no> shell input keyevent 6

Now if I want to make a conference call, I have to hold the call then dial again and on receive I will have to merge the call.
I have used KEYCODE_BREAK as I found it as the break and pause button from the page android keyevent

I also need the merge button key map.

thanks in advance.


texts: Rooted, then flashed, now not able to root again /system is always read-only

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I rooted my Android ICS with some script.
It was rooted then I installed and removed some system application.
Then I formatted the device and re-installed the ICS.

Now when I try to root it again it gives error could not copy are you a root?
I searched for that and finally found that though I re-flashed it any times.
/system is read-only.
So then after I tried

adb shell
mount

then command of mount and it gives error permission denied.
Please help to reset the permission of /system so I can manually add the su file in it.

The technique i used to Root is at this link.
Then i format using cwm and install new rom. Now i am not able to root it.


texts: Reconfigure Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Fingerprint Scanner

texts: Is there a way to avoid clicking on the centre button where the fingerprint scanner is. I would like to reconfigure the fingerprint scanner to go to home when brushed. Is that possible?


texts: What happens to a call when the reciever is busy

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I have a doubt. What happens if i call a person who has an android mobile and the person is speaking to someone else. Will the android mobile store my number in its recent calls or will it not recieve the call and not store the number? Is it dependent on the network providers service or its wholly android controlled?

Thanks in advance!


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My new HTC Desire C screen does not turn off while charging. It is running ICS (Android version 4.0.3, HTC Sense version 4.0). I have went into Settings > Developer Tools > Stay Awake (OFF). It doesn't work. Screen timeout is set to 30 seconds.

I also downloaded and installed Extended Controls, but when I try to add the widget to the homescreen it tells me "Please reconnect your SD card first" (which is non-existent at the moment).

p.s. I downgraded from a Xperia Arc S in hopes of a simpler phone, and my god this Desire C is BAD.


texts: Why chmod gives "Operation not permitted" error?

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I try to execute chmod on a file with Termux, but it sends back an error which I'm unable to solve.
My phone is not rooted. If you can help me I would be most grateful to you for this! Here is the command and the error:

$ chmod +x /sdcard/meta-install.sh
chmod: changing permissions of 'meta-install.sh': Operation not permitted

Thanks!


texts: In Google Chrome for Android, how to remove permanently all the visited pages icons - or restore all the removed ones

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I want to have a clear new tab page in Chrome so that I don't get suggestions on what to browse. For that reason I pressed each of the icons on it and remove them. However new ones keep appearing all the time.

I looked everywhere in Google and played with the chrome://flags but they keep appearing all the time.

For that reason I would like one of the following options:

make sure I have a clean new tab page with no icons of websites at all. Or in case this is not possible
to revert all the removals so that at least I see the pages I like the most but where removed (I didn't clear my browsing history because I have kept it for years and I'd like to keep it)

Also I've uninstalled the Chrome app but didn't help.


texts: I was  uninstalling  some bloatware on my lg l15g and now can't access my settings.  Get an error message of settings has stopped. What is responsible for this?


texts: Google Play stopped syncing and loading game saves

texts: So Google Play randomly stopped working. I can see my games achievements and so forth, but loading the game loads me as a new user completely and I have tried on 9 devices all with the same issue.


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I have a phone on a camera stand. Is there any way to turn on and off recording from another phone?

I also want to trigger taking photographs.


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Asus ROG 2 Phone
17.0240.2009.49
Not Rooted
Happens All the time
Wifi Connection in my home

Ever since updating to 17.0240.2009.49, my phone has been listing one of my wifi connections as "Limited"
But today, it now prompts to "Sign in to Wi-Fi network"
I have no captive portal on this network.
My laptop (windows 10 pro) connects without any problems or prompt.
My tablet (Nexus 9) connects without any problems or prompt.
If I tap to sign in, I am shown a blank page.
If I select "Use this network as-is" in the 3 dots menu, it works for a few minutes and then puts an X on the Wifi Icon saying "no connection" - even though I was browsing web pages before then.
After that, I can't access anything.
I have tried:
static/dhcp - no change
Treat as Unmetered - no change
Rebooted - no change
Reset Wifi - no change
Dynamic/Static Mac address - no change
Rebooted the router - no change
looked through pfSense logs - no information

Any ideas?

Update:
After selecting "Use this network as-is", it shows connected for a bit, then shows disconnected with an X in the Wifi Icon. At that point, I can't access anything.
But after waiting a few minutes, I can access everything just fine again - even though it still shows an X on the Wifi Icon and says 'No Internet' when I pull down the status bar. However, that is only with Mobile Network Data turned OFF or I turn off "Switch to Mobile data when WiFi has no Internet"
So, for some stupid reason, the phone thinks I have no Internet on this Wifi SSID, so it tries over Network Data and fails - so nothing works.
There must be a Ping Test or something for Wifi that is failing and so it reports no Internet and borks everything up.
What the HECK is going on and how do I get this back to a sensible state?


texts: Display details stored in address book while receiving a call

texts: Let's consider a situation where I have lot of people in my contact list named Kumar. Is there a way to display all or some of the details stored in address of a contact while receiving a call? like his company, address, anniversaries, etc,.


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I have built an android app which is locked in landscape orientation. I want to have o live view of my mobile in my PC in order to make a demonstration of my app. The problem is that the screen doesn't show properly. I have tested some apps like droid VNC server and Airdroid but the problem is that my app's screen is rotated 90 degrees and it seems that these apps where showing my landscape app in portrait mode. Is there any solution?

Sorry for my English


texts: backup just-in-case copy of all whatsapp messages to a PC

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I want to make a backup of all the current messages (including media files and stickers in the chats) to my PC so that I could (just-in-case I need them) restore them months from now.
After carrying out the backup, I will so some housekeeping (delete all chats of certain friends or groups, for the chats with a close coworker remove messages related to completed projects but keep the jokes and the photo of parties etc.) and then continue using the app.
I plan to do this type of “backup” and “housekeeping” every few months
My questions:
(1) I understand that the messages (without media and stickers) are stored in msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12. In addition to locating this file and copy it to my PC, what other files or directories do I need to copy to my PC as well?
(2) When I need to restore I will (a) copy the msgstore file back to the android phone (the filename rename to msgstore.db.crypt12) and (b) copy the additional media files back to the original directories. Am I correct? (the existing chats will of course be overriden).
(3) For (2) I understand that it may not work in newer version of Whatsapp. In addition to this inevitable risk are there other points I need to note?


texts: Music player does not start when pressing Play on stereo

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I have a new Asus Zenfone 3 I bought back in February. I'm having issues getting my bluetooth devices to automatically start playing when paired.

With all my previous phones, I can pair the device with bluetooth speakers (i.e. car stereo or portable speaker), press the Play button on the bluetooth device, and the phone would start playing music from the last app. This worked with a Samsung S2, LG G2, OnePlus One, and OnePlus Two. The process should be the same, in my experience.

On my Asus phone, I have tried with both Vanilla Music Player (F-Droid App Store) and the Google Play Music app. I have started songs, got to my car, and have it continue playing. If it stops for whatever reason (i.e. a phone call), then I have to fiddle with the phone to get music playing again.

My goal is to have my old behaviour without being forced to wipe and root it - connect to a bluetooth speaker, and use the bluetooth's controls for the music app even if it's not currently running.

The phone is running Android 7.0, phone model number is ASUS_Z012DC


texts: Nexus 7 is stuck in reboot loop after full discharge

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I have a few day old Nexus 7 tablet, unrooted, bootloader still locked, and otherwise in factory condition. This morning, it ran its charge out. When I plugged in it, this happens:

Google Logo appears.
Nexus Logo appears.
Lock screen which shows charging: 0%.
White screen, device powers off.
Repeat.

What is happening? Thanks!


texts: The battery is discharged suddenly on Galaxy S2

texts: Sometimes after I fully charge the phone, and disconnecting it from the power, the battery suddenly drops to 97%, it is normal? I already made a battery calibration past week. Well, this happened only 2 times.


texts: Are there earphones with support for buttons similar to the OEM earphones?

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I have a Samsung Galaxy SII plus. In the package I also got earphones from Samsung. The problem is that those earphones are in-ear, and they don't fit me well. I was wondering if there are 3rd-party earphones with the same capabilities (a pause/play button is what I like the most, but volume control and a microphone are also welcome) that is not too expensive.

I could only find earphones with that capabilities for iPhones, so is there a way to some transform this input so android can read it?

I would really like your advice on this matter, thanks in advance!


texts: Android compresses all the photos I see online

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My HTC One M7 (ARHD 81.0) is compressing all the photos/videos I see online. Instagram? Compressed (even more than normal). Imgur on Chrome? Compressed. Photos from bacon reader? Compressed. Google Drive? Compressed. You name it and my phone will compress it.
I was using opera max to cut down on my data usage but I removed it because I thought that it is the cause of my problem.
Any ideas on how to get this fixed?


texts: Where are the 'stock wallpapers' stored on the htc Desire S?

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I just bought an htc Desire S, which runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).  I can connect to FTP via BLuetooth's OBEX file transfer, or download one of the many file manager apps on the app store.  But one thing is driving me crazy.

When you 'Personalize', you get 'Scene', 'Wallpaper', and 'Skin' as the 2 top options.  I changed my wallpaper, so I clicked on Wallpaper, and selected 'HTC wallpapers'.

For the life of me I can't figure out where on the file system they are stored.  I wish to download them to my PC.  Where are they?


texts: Can not connect to PC from Android via ES Explorer

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I was using ES Explorer to connect to a PC okay but recently I changed the modem then my Android phone can't connect to the computer anymore. I thought it would be caused by a setting on my modem, but searching on Google cannot help me find out. Please tell me how to get my android connected to the PC so I can access files again.

Details:
I have ES Explorer 3 on Android.
My Android is connected to the internet through the same modem as my PC.
The D partition has been shared as "Everyone to view.
When I add a new server from ES File Explorer, it says "Error, Can not find the server"
Update: I have turned off Windows Firewall.


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I've been very happy with my G6 so far. It has one feature that's a bit odd - there's no power button, instead you double-tap the screen to wake it and double-tap it on the launcher desktop to put it to sleep.

How do I reboot the phone, if I need to? And how do I turn it off? It'd be nice to do that before removing the sim card (which is on the same drawer as the SD card.)


texts: How can I get Google calendar to play a sound notification for an event?

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Is it possible to get an audible notification of an event in Google Calendar?

I have a new Android smartphone which I'm trying to fathom out. I'm new to all this.


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Searching the play store for emf detector shows a bunch of apps that can measure the electromagnetic radiation level and they do seem to somehow work.

What is the operating principle behind these apps and what kind of sensors are they using?

What level of accuracy these sensors provide and how do they compare to dedicated EMF detectors which sell online starting with ~$7?

In the Android docs I see: SENSOR_TYPE_MAGNETOMETER, SENSOR_TYPE_MAGNETIC_FIELD and SENSOR_TYPE_MAGNETIC_FIELD_UNCALIBRATED — can these possibly be used to measure EMF radiation levels and if so then which ranges are supported?

Update:

This question suggests that Android phones might be able to measure magnetic fields: https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/6961/can-smartphone-apps-detect-emf


texts: My Aristo Android 7.0 does not have a clock widget

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I've followed every link I could find in the last 75 minutes.  Nobody addresses the real issue I am having.  Every one of them tells me how to get to the widgets list, that I should select the clock there and install it to my home screen.

One problem: THERE IS NO CLOCK WIDGET TO INSTALL.  So how can I put a real live ticking clock on my home screen, the way every other phone I have had had one.


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So I let other people use my phone a lot and one little boy (which will go unnamed) finds it funny lowering my alarm to zero when he uses my phone.

Is there a way to lock this value(just alarm volume nothing else)?

Image from what I see on my device


texts: Is it possible to use Prey on a non-phone device?

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This answer to a question asked earlier today reminded me that I had been wanting to check out Prey because I had heard some good things about it. I ended up installing it and creating an account, but it appears you can only activate Prey on a lost device via an SMS message. Their original announcement for the Android version notes this, and it looks like things haven't changed (insofar as I can tell, anyway).

This is fine for my EVO, but I also have a Motorola Xoom and I'm not sure how it would work in this case. Also of note: I don't have a data plan on the Xoom, I just use it for wifi. It is a 3G version because I wanted to have the option of possibly adding a data plan later, but it has never been authenticated on Verizon's network.

The Xoom is supported and I can install Prey from the Market just fine, but is there any way for me to activate Prey if my Xoom - or any device that can't receive an SMS - was ever lost or stolen?


texts: Disable "unlock with voice" notifications Xperia XA1

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tl:dr - despite repeatedly choosing the "no thanks" option, my phone keeps displaying notifications to setup voice unlock. I Say "no" - as far as I know it is not enabled - but an hour later it asks me again.

How can I disable this feature permanently. (re-asking me to setup voice notifications).

Phone is Sony Xperia XA1 running Android 8.0.0

longer:

Starting yesterday, I got a notification saying "Unlock with your voice" - "Unlock your phone by saying "Ok Google". (screenshots at the bottom of the question)

Now, being a privacy conscious tin-foil hat wearing type - I do not want my phone to ever be listening to me for voice commands. No problem, I tap the notification - and another page comes up with a description, and two options: "No Thanks" and "I agree". I choose, "no thanks". The phone seems to be content with my decision. But.... an hour or so later, the notification returns. It's happened about 3 or 4 times now.

Screenshots:

Notification

No Thanks option page:


texts: Can't update or unroot Droid Bionic, or reinstall deleted apps

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Details:

Running Android 2.3.4
System Version  5.9.905.XT875

I rooted my Droid Bionic using SuperOneClick. Stupidly, I didn't backup my ROM at any point before beginning to tinker with it.

The only thing I did that required root access was freeze and delete some bloatware using Root Uninstaller. Every program that I froze or deleted, I first backed up. When an Android update (don't remember which one) was made available and I let it download and install, it simply said "The software update failed!" after rebooting. I went back to unfreeze/install every system app so that the phone was back to it's state before using Root Uninstaller, but two apps won't reinstall. Those apps are "SmartCarDock" and "Social Networking" (The APK is called FriendFeed). When I run the APK for each program, it just says "Application not installed". From what I've gathered from searching, my best guess is that it could be something to do with saved userdata that is preventing the system from installing an app that "should" be installed, but I have no idea where to start.

I also am unable to unroot, presumably because of those two apps.

I know this could have been prevented by backing up the ROM, but, well, I made a mistake.

In general, I am asking because I want to update my Bionic to ICS, so if anyone has answers pertaining to that, all is helpful.

Let me know if more details are needed!


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So I have a 6.0 Marshmallow phone (LG K8). And I went to GSMarena to check the specs and I noticed that it says that LG K8 is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat.

I went to check for update on my phone and there is an update available. I am not sure if this is Nougat update because it only says Bug Fixes and Improvements and nothing else.

It is 383.84MB large. I would install it, but I'm very short on space and don't wanna waste 400mb for a bug fix update. Can someone tell me if this is Nougat update?


texts: How can I create a "shortcut" for the built in PDF viewer on Nexus 7

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The Nexus 7 has a default PDF viewer, but it's a little hard to get to. How can I put an shortcut for it on my home screen?
Note that the default program (Document Viewer) doesn't show up in the list of apps. I can see it in the running apps (when it is) and in Settings > Apps > All ... it doesn't show up in the app drawer (the 6 dots in a circle).


texts: Do a Google voice search with Belkin CarAudio Connect Bluetooth on a Sony Xperia

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I have a non-rooted Sony Xperia running Android 4.3 and I have recently have bought a Belkin CarAudio Connect AUX with Bluetooth. It connects fine and it all works however it left me wanting more. Currently pressing the button on the CarAudio Connect pauses and plays the audio, a feature that I wish to keep. However, I was hoping that a double tab or a long press can do a Google voice search so I can call or text people (or find out important information like the height of the Eiffel Tower) while driving.

How would I set this up? I have tried 'Bluetooth Launch' from the Play store but it didn't do anything and I couldn't find any similar apps. I was thinking a Tasker task or a similar app but I don't know how to set it up or what action to look for.

Please help.


texts: Switch spell-checker of Chrome to a different language?

texts:
On my smartphone I normally use German as default language.

Sometimes (like when posting here) I would like to use a different language for its spell-checker.

How do I accomplish this?

Note that I do already switch the keyboard from German to English spell-checking (so I get English completion), but Chrome will still underline every English word as "wrong".


texts: What steps are taken by the OS when an app is uninstalled?

texts:
I recently reported bug for two apps that I use. The support guys replied that I need to delete cache and unblock notifications, set battery optimization and putting that app to sleep to turned off. These are understandable steps to fix an issue.

What puzzled me that both the app support guys additionally suggested that I should uninstall the app and reinstall. Which I will not do because that will mean I have to manually download all the downloaded content again (more then 50+). Seems like a nuclear option.

I am not an Android developer, a .Net full stack developer. Their response made me curious and now I want to know what happens when an app is uninstalled. What made the support guys of these renowned apps to tell me to go nuclear and uninstall the app and then reinstall again?

Additionally which these steps can be performed without uninstalling the app to verify if issue is not with code of the app but it is some other factor?

This question is not regarding those two apps that has bugs but rather to get better understanding of the life-cycle of an Android app.

As of my understanding, in my .Net app most bugs usually are caused by either code or cache issue (tbh cache issue is also due to code not properly handling caches).

As my understanding in Android is limited, I tried to research what are the events and tasks that Android OS performs, that might cause an app's bug to get fixed (Not an effort to fix issue for those apps, rather to understand what Android OS does) however I didn't find much resource on the internet.


texts: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite screen turning off in protective case

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I have a new Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with a pen. Also I have a protective book-like case (Aceline Streak STR-008).
The device works fine, except one thing: when I open the case and fold it backwards (I mean flip the front cover backwards behind the back side of the device) - screen gets turned off. It doesn't happen if I just put the tablet onto something. Device doesn't reboot or has any kind of abnormalities with this. When I remove the front surface of the case and let it just hang down freely - the screen turns on.
What can be the reason of this behaviour?


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I have Kaspersky installed on my Samsung Galaxy S2. Since the last update it doesn't work anymore. I get a startup screen that asks for my email address for an anti-theft account. When I fill this in (or leave it blank) and click the next bottom, the app crashes and that's it. I've tried this numerous times. I've rebooted, nothing helps.

Do you have any suggestions on how to get this working? I mailed Kaspersky about this, but am afraid that they will not offer much help.


texts: I misplaced my phone last night, I can still call it and see notifications on it through join. But my location services are turned off so I have no idea where it is. I tried android device manager but that is no good and tried find device on the xiaomi website. I do have root access on the phone so is there anyway I can enable gps remotely or do something to figure out where it is?


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When someone calls me and I don't want to pick up nor reject (sending to voicemail), I silence the ringing and have to wait until the ringing is over before I can use my phone again (the screen is stuck on showing me that I'm getting a phone call).

I want to be able to both silence the call and get back to what I was doing immediately, even if the other side is still ringing. Is this possible?

I'm on a Samsung S7 Edge with Android 6.0.1.


texts: Extract bit to bit image of corrupt android partition

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How can I extract bit to bit image of corrupt android partition mmcblk0 ?
With adb pull it says remote i/o error after a few megabytes.


texts: How to Factory Reset Device using Adb Command?

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I am trying to do Factory Reset Device without any Recovery as i need to wipe complete data from device. I have tried many Commands but none of them work. Some are as Follows:-

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR

This command works with phone contains api level less than 22 but not on Upper Api level Devices.

I also tried --wipe_data command but it says Command not found.

Can anyone tell me how can i Factory Reset Data without Recovery Device.

Thanks


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I have samsung galaxy ace plus s7500 with 1.8 GB available internal storage and 8GB memory card. I want to run NFS most wanted on it that take around 2GB of space. Could you please tell me a way to run it on my phone. Please help.
Thank you.


texts: need to reinstall widget category on nexus 7

texts: I have tried to find answers to this problems at several different forums.  I went to the all apps screen where the widgets category tab should be and it was gone.  I even tried to down load a widgets launcher from play store and it didn't work.


texts: So I've got this problem with my earphones where they're stuck in call answer mode. They have a button which when pressed should switch the music to the background when in call answer mode and back to normal when pressed again. Well now I have the problem where the only way to have them back to normal mode is to press and hold the button. I have no idea myself how to fix this.


texts: How to restore whatsapp data from local storage?

texts: I have tried multiple options to restore data from internal storage. Unfortunately, none of them has been successful. Every time I get prompted to google drive back up even though I don't have any backup on google drive and I have disconnected WhatsApp from my google drive accounts. Can anyone help please?


texts: seeing someones last seen on whatsapp when they have disabled it

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My friend has disabled his whatsapp.
But I want to see his last seen.
Is that possible?
I have not tried anything because I don't know what to do


texts: Chrome - How to clear incognito pages from memory/history?

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Short: As Chrome reopens the incognito pages/tabs after closing it (the browser, even after ending it in the "Active applications" list), how can one make sure those pages are forgotten by the phone?

Long: If an incognito page/tab is open and displayed in Chrome and Chrome is closed (by the home button), then Chrome remembers the page and shows it again next time Chrome is opened. As this can be unwanted (imagine visiting some website in incognito, then hours later opening the browser, let's say on a bus, and the incognito page is displayed again, for everyone to see, well at least the people standing/sitting behind you).

Ending Chrome in the active applications list does not change this behavior, neither clearing the Chrome app cache in the Application Manager. I found doing a "force stop" finally removes the traces (or at least does not show it when starting Chrome). Is there a simpler (official?) way to "forget" the incognito pages?

PS: It is similar with the Samsung Internet browser, except there not even "force stop" helps. (test on a Galaxy S3 with Android 4.3, Chrome 39.0.2171.93 , Internet 4.3-I9300XXUGNH4)

News:
With Chrome version 48.0.2564.95 it is different (arguably better):

ending Chrome in "Active applications" makes it forget the incognito tabs
also clearing the "last opened apps" list (not sure what the official names for this is. It is the recently open apps list one gets by holding the home button for a second) makes the incognito pages go away


texts: Xposed framework greyed out. Should I be concerned?

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Xposed framework (ver 85) on my device Moto X Play has options greyed out as shown - only soft reboot and reboot are not greyed out

This happened over last three days when I was trying out some modules , so can't pinpoint which caused it

Xposed framework and modules are working fine
Restoring Framework from earlier TiBu backup which didn't have this problem did not help - it remains greyed out
Clearing cache and data of installer also didn't help

I've come across cases on Internet where this is associated with framework not working properly or wrong framework installed, which clearly isn't the case here ( it was installed many months ago )

So my question is, should I be concerned about it ?

My feeling is that it's not causing any problems (Point 1) , so it's pointless going through uninstalling and installing it. But just to be sure, wanted a second opinion on this, maybe with reasons why this happened


texts: New files 'do not stay' on SD card after it is unplugged

texts: I insert my SD card used in Android phone to computer and copy or create new files there. It seems that everything is ok but when I unplug it and plug it back in the files are not there - also they cannot be seen from Android of course. What can be the problem ?


texts: Android OnePlus 3T stuck on boot logo, how can i recover data?

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My OnePlus 3T recently got a bootloop issue (stuck on boot logo).

Bootloader locked, stock ROM and unrooted device.

How can I recover my data?

I've already tried wipe data and reset system setting from recovery mode on my phone.

I have a pc with Windows os and another with Ubuntu os, if this can help.

On Windows i can see "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM3)" on "PORT(com and lpt)" menu under "Device Manager".

I read many forums, but i find only this 2 solutions, that doesn't work for me:

1- Use an app on Windows called Android Data Recovery, but to use that i need to have USBDebugging setted on and i think i don't have. To do that you need your phone on and setting developer option enabled but i can't because stuck on boot logo.

2- Install a custom recovery to get data from phone storage. To get a custome revovery you have to unlock bootloader but i can't because to unlock bootloader i need to erase my memory.

My priority is get data from phone, if anyone can help or have any suggestion is really appriciated.

Ps: I find a way to connect phone and pc on Windows with USB cable. Using from Windows terminal the command ADB devices, it returns that my phone on "sideload" mode. I read there is a command "abd sideload file.zip" that flash your rom with file.zip, but i don't understand if this operation delete your data.


texts: How can I view the contents of an .srt file on my Android?

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OS: 4.1.1
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3

I have a French .srt file that I want to view and edit the contents. How can I achieve this?


texts: is there some easy way to get a better keyboard on the Nexus One? The default keyboard has way to small buttons and it's hard to use.


texts: What to do when mobile gets wet and the battery is not removable

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I got my mobile (HTC One X) wet yesterday and I could not take out the battery since it is not removable.

Currently, everything works fine but I can see a dark blur shadow on the right of the screen and few dark spots all over the screen.

What should I supposed to do ? Do I need to take it to technician right away or I can stay calm ?


texts: How to transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?

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I recently changed smartphones from an unknown to Samsung, and I've lost my WhatsApp conversations. I want them on the new phone. I have reinstalled it on the new phone, and the msgstore.db.crypt files are there, but WhatsApp does not read the older conversations back.

What I would like to do is have WhatsApp appear as an unbroken list of chats so that the date that I changed phones is not apparent in the list of chats.


texts:
Does Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 support Otg?

I have read various opinions but they are all very confusing...  Please help.


texts: do I pay for multiple downloads of paid apps?

texts: I am thinking about buying Tasker, and swype. If I purchase these apps, will I need to pay for them on each device? Or will a single purchase allow me to install on all my devices?


texts: How to upgrade an HTC Magic (32B DEV) from Android 1.5 to latest Android?

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Last year I got a free Android phone at a Google event, and I would like to upgrade it to the latest Android version (probably with Cyanogen).

What is the quickest/safest way to do the upgrade?

It is a developer phone, so:

The Cyanogen instructions do not mention my phone.
I have no data plan, but the above instructions say "data plan required" (workaround)

HTC Magic, Model Number GDDJ-09, Build CDB56, Android 1.5, details:

SAPPHIRE EVT1 32B DEV S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.3005 (SAPP20000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.26I
May 29 2009,14:38:09


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I have a 3rd Gen Moto G that I just enabled encryption on.  It showed the warning as usual, "make sure it's plugged in, this will take an hour or more", etc.  However, after confirming this, the phone rebooted itself, asked me for my pin so it could "boot android" (even though the boot splash screen had already displayed), and then showed me my home screen.

The issue: this whole process took less than a minute.  Now, granted, the phone has only 3 lightweight apps on it (aside from the not-very-bloatware-like stuff motorola put on there), plus android standard things.  There's also a few albums of music on the 32GB SD card; perhaps under 2GbB.

Less than a minute is not an hour or more.  Did the encryption actually happen?  The device THINKS it is encrypted; it tells me so in the settings menu.  If not, what next steps should I take?

This is android 5.1.1.

I just came across this right before I posted: Device encryption fails, but no error

My device IS plugged into a computer, but through a power-only cable.  There is no data connection.  Not sure if that matters; I'm not sure I can do anything about it anyway, because the phone says it is encrypted already.

Thanks!


texts: Are there any downsides to encrypting an Android device?

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Besides requiring a lock screen, are there any downsides to encrypting an Android device (using the native encryption)?

For example:

is there a performance decrease?
is there a temperature increase?
is there a battery consumption increase?
are there any data integrity issues?
does it make anything more difficult (besides requiring a lock screen)?


texts:
From what it looks like, Facebook is just downloading an update, but it is not downloading anything. Even after multiple reboots and uninstalling Facebook app, it still continues. How to clear this up?

Phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2. With default TuchWiz launcher.


texts: How can I prevent Samsung from disabling my Galaxy Note 7?

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I have a Galaxy Note 7, running on Android. How can I prevent Samsung from disabling it?

I have read in many use outlets that Galaxy Note 7 are scheduled to be disabled, e.g. Samsung May Permanently Disable Galaxy Note 7 Phones In The US As Soon As Next Week:

  As of December 15th, Samsung will modify the software to prevent the Galaxy Note 7 from charging. The phone will no longer work.


texts: How to add Google Search Widget on Samsung Verizon GalaxyS?

texts: I have a Samsung Galaxy S phone from Verizon. I don't see the option to add the Google search widget like I have with other Android phones. Is there a simple way to add this without doing something as extensive as installing Cyanogen? I can't find the widget in the Market.


texts: Apps showing up as blank white screens in recent apps list when in landscape orientation

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I've noticed some odd behavior on the recent apps screen on Android that I can't find an explanation for anywhere. When I open apps on a phone while in landscape view and switch to the recent apps screen all I see is a white square for that app, no preview thumbnail.

This is how it looks on a OnePlus 6 when I open Chrome in portrait mode and open the recent apps screen

But when I open Chrome while in landscape and then go to the recent apps screen I get this

And similar behavior on a Pixel 3:

Opening Chrome in portrait and switching to recent apps

Opening Chrome in landscape and switching to recent apps

If I give the Pixel 3 some time it will eventually generate a thumbnail for the landscape app though about half the time it looks squished like this and the other half it isn't up to date with what was actually being shown on the screen.

My question is why does Android seem to struggle with generating landscape preview thumbnails for the recent apps screen? Has anyone else experienced this behavior or know of a fix for it?


texts: how to view custom google map on my android device?

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I have created a new map (layer) using the website google-map-engine.

how can I view this custom map on my android device?

It used to use google-map web site and then view on mobile via official app

but now i don't find the way to view. Is it not accessible anymore?

Does someone know how to show saved maps in the official google maps app?


texts: My Phone is an Lg Sunrise and it wont let me factory rest nor is the volume down and lock button working so what else could I do


texts: System UI constantly crashes after installing incompatible theme on CM13

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I installed a theme on CyanogenMod 13 that is incompatible. Now my System UI keeps crashing.

I can't find it with the file manager. How can I delete the theme?

Is there any way I could fix this without reinstalling or factory resetting?


texts: How to view email in "Combined View" in 5.0 Lollipop

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After updating my Nexus 5 to Lollipop, the Email app tells me that the Gmail app will now handle all emails.  However, I'm having trouble being able to view all email accounts at once in the gmail app.

In the old Email application, at the bottom of the list of email accounts was a "Combined View" option.  When selected, it would display messages in the inbox of all linked accounts.  This option is missing in the list of accounts for the Gmail application.  How can I view emails from all inboxes in the Gmail app on 5.0?  If this is not possible, is there a way to get the old Email application back?


texts: Unresponsive Samsung Galaxy S6 phone, even to soft reset (volume down + power)

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I'm having some trouble with my Samsung Galaxy S6 not responding.

I can't remember which Android version it has; it's whatever it came with in 2015, so it's Marshmallow or earlier. The phone is not rooted, not modified. I think that USB debugging is enabled.

The phone is showing a slowly blinking blue notification light.

It does not respond to pressing any of the keys, does not respond to soft reset (volume down + power), does not respond to hard reset (volume up + power + home).

When plugged into a computer via USB cable the computer does not give the option to connect to the phone.

Running "adb devices" at the (Ubuntu) command line with phone connected returns blank list of devices.

What are my options? Is there some other reset option I haven't yet tried?


texts: How do I display/see the Valid List in a Google spreadsheet on Android device?

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I made a spreadsheet in Google Docs and used data validation to restrict a range of cells to a list of valid values. When I look at the spreadsheet using a browser, the valid list is correctly shown in the dropdown menu. However, when I look at the spreadsheet in my Android phone, I don't see the list (there is a little [1] shown in the cell, but I don't see how to click this.)

Is there any way to make this list display on a phone?


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this is a follow up question to Root Android virtual device with Android 7.1.1
I was trying to follow the most-voted answer, however can someone please tell me where to find the emulator.exe from the command emulator.exe -avd {emulator_name} -writable-system?
BTW, I created the emulator by the Android Virtual Device Manager and the Image target is Android 11.0 (Google APIs), I can run adb -s emulator-xxxx root to run the script that requires su permission, my goal is to use Android Studio to write an app which requires the root permission, from the research I learned that I should root the emulator first.
Can someone please share detailed steps or links on this?
I'm pretty new to adroid world, so detailed steps will be appreciated. Thanks!


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I had my Gmail account linked to Samsung S3, all my contacts were added to this account.  I removed this account and re-added it, and found that all my contacts were lost.

When I checked the Settings it seems the Sync service is not working, and when I checked my contacts' page on Gmail I found only the very old contacts. It means that the Sync service wasn't working since a long time ago.

Is there any possibility to retrieve my contacts from Samsung S3 itself?


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Everything was file, but suddenly I am getting an error while trying to access default ftp service via wifi. Error: "The folder 'ftp://192.168.1.3:2121' is read only because the proxy server is not set up to allow full access"

No proxy is set up on wifi nither on my android nor windows PC.
And, I am on same network


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How can I do this? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Ace

I've tried this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278349
I confirmed that it was indeed set to 2. But it wouldnt work.

Then I rooted my phone, installed an app with which I could modify the default installation path, but it also wouldnt work.

What can I do?


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I'm new to the Android world. Just got a corp phone (Moto Atrix w/2.2 froyo).
I have my MS Exchange account set up on the phone and get tons of email all hours of the night.
Most emails can wait until I get in the office in the morning, but some are VERY important and need to be read the minute they come in.
Is it possible to give certain emails a higher alert level than others?
Like say my boss emails me and I need to answer it at 3AM. Can I give my bosses email address priority 1 email alert (BING BING BING) and every other email I get level 3 priority (bing)?

Thanks for any help


texts: Some location based mobile sites not working in chrome

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I'm getting a message from some websites (m.yelp.com and nextbus.com) they do not have "permission to access your location". I have my location permission turned on for chrome in the app manager and set to "ask first" in the site settings tab of the chrome settings. These sites are not blocked in site settings.

The location works fine on some sites, ie maps.google.com. I get a message asking if I want to give my location information and once I approve it works.

Am i missing something, is there somewhere else I need to grant permission? Is anyone else seeing this?

I'm running marshmallow on an htc m8.


texts: "Contacts' birthdays and events" calendar does not update on S3

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I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2.

I have several calendars which I access through S Planner and it all work fine, except for "Contacts' birthdays and events". It shows the events and all, but if I change some birthday, or add a new contact with a birthday, the change doesn't show in the calendar.

On Google calendar, they are updated just fine.

I've found that if I clear the data of "Calendar Storage", it syncs again, and the events are shown properly. But then again, it doesn't update any new changes. Also, all the info not stored on Google Calendar, like tasks, gets deleted.

Any ideas?


texts: Modifying etc/hosts file doesn't work for redirecting to something else

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I need to do it for security testing purpose of an app. I have a rooted emulator which runs 7.1.1, It is rooted, I changed hosts file by using echo command, root file explorer, adb push and every else way I could. But it doesn't reflect in my chrome or any other browser. I looked into chrome's local DNS cache, I cleared it, still doesn't work. I added new entry like

xx.yy.zz.aa facebook.com

(one space and new line at end)

But after entering facebook.com, I don't get website of xx.yy.zz.aa instead I get genuine one. I have tried all the previous answers but it doesn't work, surprisingly what works is when I put 127.0.0.1 i.e localhost instead of any other websites in place of ip. Then it routes to localhost. I very much need to route genuine website to ip I choose for testing my security jars works or not.

Is there any way to achieve this, if not in chrome any other browser. Or is there any way to disable global DNS and use local DNS only.

Help appreciated very much.

PS : hosts file gets changed successfully. Old answers don't work anymore


texts: Can I recover photos that were being stored in a corrupt SD sector and then deleted after a phone restart?

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I have no idea how this is even possible, but let's start from the beginning.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. I went on a road trip this Memorial Day weekend and took a bunch of photos. The whole weekend I was able to view all of these photos just fine. However, while I was driving back my phone ran out of battery power and restarted (the Google Maps application drained it faster than my car could recharge it).

I did not notice until just now that all of the photos I've taken in the past 10 days are gone. What doesn't make sense is that I also have Google Photos installed on my phone and set to back up over WiFi only, however I connected to two (TWO!!!) wireless networks after I was finished with taking pictures. On neither of them did Google Photos trigger and upload the backups. Of course, now I've set Google Photos to back up over WiFi or a wireless network, so that backups are hopefully immediate.

Before leaving on this trip, I was attempting to add an album to my phone. While copying, I received a message somewhere along the lines of, "The SD card has been unmounted.", but upon a second try, I was able to continue copying to the SD card. I tried to delete four of the MP3s that were copied from this album later, and it would not allow me to. Also, after deleting the folder of these MP3s, it was replaced by the same folder with a single file ~TfsP or something like that.

I didn't have time to copy my files off the SD card and then do a reformat before my trip, so I just went with it like this. I was still able to play my music and, as I said, it supposedly was taking photos that I was looking at a day later.

If anyone knows how a restart of my phone deleted 10 days of photos, I would love to hear it, and if possible a way to recover them.

EDITS: Putting the micro SD card in an adapter and then plugging it into my Epson printer gives the message, "Cannot recognize the memory card or disc." Windows also gives me the option of "Scan and Fix" for drive H: (the SD card), but later says that it cannot access the drive. It is a Sandisk Ultra 64 GB, if that matters.


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I have just rooted the LG Optimus 4X HD using instructions I found at How to root the LG Optimus 4X (LG-P880)?

I now need to unlock the bootloader, but for some reason the command adb reboot oem-unlock does't seem to do what it should. All it does is reboot the device, and it boots normally again. Apparently it should boot to a screen asking if I want to unlock the bootloader.

Any ideas why this is not working for me?


texts: Users who install and uninstall immediately are counted in Google Play app's downloads?

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When a user downloads an app from Google Play, app's download counter is increased no matter if the user uninstalls the app immediately?

Is there a minimum of time the app must be on the device?

or a minimum of use (e.g. it must be opened at least once)?


texts: unable to upload doc files in android latest version

texts: I am not able to upload  .doc files on my android mobile.I have Kingston software installed so whenever I use the upload button from the webpage it just displays my gallery, camera, voice and video recorder. It does not display the file browser so that I can select the file from my file system.


texts: Can I emulate my NFC credit/bankcard with my phone?

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Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay or anything else isn't enabled in my country, but I do know that my card is using NFC. From what I have read there is a possibility that it can't be simply copied, because it actually doesn't transmit the card number and only encrypts something it sends. But I also read that some older cards don't use this yet and can be copied.

How can I find out which is the case? And in case it's an older card, how can I copy it onto my phone?

I have an Samsung S7 with Oreo (international model), maybe that matters because it has Samsung pay capabilities? I can also root it in case that is needed.


texts: My CallerId is not revealed when using Internet Calling (VoIP) on ICS

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I configured my VoIP account with ICS Internet Calls, so I can call over WiFi using a VoIP account. However call receivers don't get my Caller ID, instead it comes up as withheld/unknown number.

There are some additional fields in Internet Calling that I haven't populated.

Is it part of the SIP protocol to pass the Caller ID and can it be configured?

P.S.: When I use VoIP program from my VoIP provider, I can configure Caller ID.


texts: Will flashing ROMs multiple times degrade the performance of phone?  If yes, is it possible to retain the performance? If no, then is there any procedure or sequence to flash a ROM on a Samsung Galaxy S?


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My Nexus 4 fails to mount with mtp mode. All other modes work (ptp, adb, fastboot). Three months ago I was able to copy the /storage/emulated/0 directory from the Nexus 4 to my pc for backup so all worked then. I was running the same systems then as now, Ubuntu 13.04 and Cyanogenmod CM11 M12.  I have rebuilt the phone with no success. I have tried two other PC's running Ubuntu 13.04 with no success. There is no change in the response to "mount" before and after connecting the phone. The phone correctly shows "Connected as a media device". The response to "lsusb" correctly shows the phone connected:

jim@Toshiba-Satellite-M35X:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 002: ID 046d:c00c Logitech, Inc. Optical Wheel Mouse
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 18d1:4ee1 Google Inc.

Using "mtp-detect" I get the following response:

jim@Toshiba-Satellite-M35X:~$ mtp-detect
Unable to open ~/.mtpz-data for reading, MTPZ disabled.libmtp version: 1.1.6

Listing raw device(s)
Device 0 (VID=18d1 and PID=4ee1) is a Google Inc (for LG Electronics/Samsung) Nexus 4/10 (MTP).
   Found 1 device(s):
   Google Inc (for LG Electronics/Samsung): Nexus 4/10 (MTP) (18d1:4ee1) @ bus 1, dev 3
Attempting to connect device(s)
Android device detected, assigning default bug flags
USB low-level info:
   Interface has a kernel driver attached.
   bcdUSB: 512
   bDeviceClass: 0
   bDeviceSubClass: 0
   bDeviceProtocol: 0
   idVendor: 18d1
   idProduct: 4ee1
   IN endpoint maxpacket: 512 bytes
   OUT endpoint maxpacket: 512 bytes
   Raw device info:
      Bus location: 1
      Device number: 3
      Device entry info:
         Vendor: Google Inc (for LG Electronics/Samsung)
         Vendor id: 0x18d1
         Product: Nexus 4/10 (MTP)
         Vendor id: 0x4ee1
         Device flags: 0x08008106
Configuration 0, interface 0, altsetting 0:
   Interface description contains the string "MTP"
   Device recognized as MTP, no further probing.
Device info:
   Manufacturer: LGE
   Model: Nexus 4
   Device version: 1.0
   Serial number: 00364595560f4a2f
   Vendor extension ID: 0x00000006
   Vendor extension description: microsoft.com: 1.0; android.com: 1.0;
   Detected object size: 64 bits
   Extensions:
        microsoft.com: 1.0
        android.com: 1.0
Supported operations:

..........etc.

Does anyone have ideas on what to do next?


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Sometimes the time on my phone (X10 mini pro) is a little late while in sleep mode. I've experienced differences from 1 to 3 hours. My guess is that the clock system component (if there is such a thing in Android) doesn't get enough CPU time for some reason. This is not a big problem yet, since the clock will show the correct time just a few hundred milliseconds after I turn the screen on. The problem starts when I'm in sleep mode too and the phone is supposed to wake me up, because that way I have to wake up first to wake up my phone to wake me up.

So the question is: is there a way to force my phone's clock to always refresh it's time, even in sleep mode?

Update:
I think I've found a pattern which might be relevant. Looks like this behaviour never occurs while charging the battery.


texts: Changing SD Card Just a Simple Copy & Paste

texts: I'm migrating to a larger SD Card and I'm wondering if it is just a straightforward copy of the data from one card to the other in Windows?  Specifically, can I just copy the card using Windows Explorer and paste to a temporary folder, then copy the contents of that temporary folder to the new card and have the phone be non-the-wiser (so long as I preserve the directory structure)?


texts: With the Google Voice app, is it possible to send an SMS to multiple people?

texts: I know from the web interface, you can send messages to up to 10 people. However, I haven't figured out how to send an SMS message to multiple people using the Google Voice Android app. Is it possible? If it is, how?


texts: How to reset a Nikon COOLPIX S800c camera?

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I have a Nikon S800c. I forgot my unlock pattern and now the camera asks for my Google account. I'm facing two problems:

I can not set up Wi-Fi since the device is blocked. Being a camera, it has no other way of communicating other than with Wi-Fi.
The (poorly created) manual states how to set up Wi-Fi the first time you use the camera. It does not mention how to do a factory reset. There are no Volume up or Volume down buttons.

If I hold the Home button the camera turns on but after which, it shows the screen where Google account credentials are to be provided.  If I turn it using the Power button I can use it as a normal (very good) camera.

How can I fully use my camera again (the Android part)?

I've talked to Nikon support who never fully understood the problem and promised an email with further instructions that never arrived. I have also looked for firmware updates but the product never got much attention and nowadays is discontinued and therefore there are no new firmware. I have tried all button combinations in order to do a factory reset.


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Possible Duplicate:
  Helping a lost phone get found

What is the best tracking app for a stolen or lost device? I've tried iTag but I'm thinking about switching to Prey http://preyproject.com/blog/2010/01/prey-arrives-on-mobiles-android-version-available . Looking for experiences...


texts: Do GApps 4.4.4 work on Cyanogenmod 11 with 4.4.2?

texts:
Okay, this is the first time I've been through stuff like rooting, installing another recovery tool, new system, flashing etc.
I've installed Cyanogenmod 11 which has Android 4.4.2 and I've also installed GApps 4.4.4 which I've taken from XDA Devs. When I first booted into the new system, the Google Keyboard wouldn't work. Then I was advised (via a question from this site) to clear the cache and dalvik cache from System Recovery mode. This ended up giving me even more "Unfortunately X has stopped working" for different apps, including Playstore.
How do I make the GApps work with my newly installed system? How do I fix these problems?
This is the guide I followed, but it doesn't provide the good GApps that would work on my system (tried them):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfYOfgnnVIQ&hd=1#!

Edit
Exact errors I am getting:

Unfortunately, the process android.process.media has stopped.
Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped (when opening it)
Unfortunately, Google Keyboard has stopped


texts: Does the Verizon HTC One (M8) restrict GPS in China?

texts:
This is a cross-post of "Why does my phone's GPS not work in China?"

Based on some of the answers and comments there, I am attempting to figure out what GPS sensor is being used in my phone, and what, if any restrictions Verizon and/or HTC and/or Google has placed on it.

I am currently in Beijing, China now, and have a China Unicom SIM card in my phone, not that it makes any difference - the GPS doesn't work with my Verizon SIM in either.

My phone:

Model number: HTC6525LVW
Hardware version: 0004
Android: 5.0.1
HTC Sense version: 6.0
Software #: 4.17.605.5
HTC SDK API level: 6.55
Kernel version: 3.4.0-ga9a3f03 and@ABM010 #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version: 1.12.20.1211
Build number: 4.17.605.5 CL452965 release-keys
PRI Version: 2.90_002
PRL version: 00000
ERI Version: 5


texts:
Is there a reliable way to move files from the web to my phone?

I am with Orange/T-Mobile (Everything Everywhere) and my 3g coverage is really patchy. When we had wifi in the office I used to use Astro to browse a share on my work computer and copy files that way. We have no wifi now.

I've also tried using Dropbox, but when I hold and download, the image doesn't seem to be anywhere on my phone. I thought it copied them into my gallery, but I can't seem to see them any more.

I've also tried emailing images to myself and then trying to download them on the phone.

All of these seem to fail for me, can this just be an issue with my diabolical mobile carrier? Or is there a better way to copy stuff onto the phone without cable or wifi?

Maybe I'll have to buy a cheap cable from ebay? Any suggests for solutions?

Ta


texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  Is there a way to recover a deleted sms?

I hope I am able to get this resolved as this is very important.  Eventually, I have a Samsung Galaxy S and I have been keeping all the texts that my x and I have been exchanging and I accidentally deleted the whole thread.  Is there anyway to recover that one thread of the texts?


texts:
I just bought a Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. (Amazing BTW)  It has a keyboard and touchpad.

Can I add a wireless mouse to it?  What kind can I purchase that would work with Android/Sony's system?

I imagine it would be a bluetooth mouse, but I want to know even if I could connect the bluetooth device whether it would correctly drive the cursor on the tablet.

Example vendors/products would be appreciated.


texts: Is there a way to block the Immersive Mode prompt "Swipe down from the top to exit full screen"?

texts:
When an app uses Immersive Mode, Android will often issue a large prompt (on a blue background) instructing the user to "Swipe down from the top to exit full screen".

Is there a way to prevent Android KitKat from displaying this message?

I performed some research, and the only answer I could find involved installing an Xposed Framework module.  I would prefer not to install the Xposed Framework.

Answers requiring a rooted device are fine (please just specify in your answer whether or not your solution requires root).


texts: Deleting apps from android phone that can't sign in

texts:
We have an old android phone that grandchildren use for play.  No SIM card, but on wifi.  The Google account previously used is obsolete, so we can't sign in.  But without signing in, the "play store" won't let us get to the list of apps to delete them.

We'd like to delete Contacts and the contact list, Phone and the list of calls and transcribed voicemails, and other things like that.

If we reset to factory settings, all the games disappear too, and we'd have to log in to a valid account to get them back.

And, I cannot find the settings! (Also want to turn off the unneeded cell radio to save battery.


texts: Bootloop after installing GApps in Lineage OS

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I installed Lineage OS 16.0 on my Moto x4 using TWRP. I reboot and installed GApps. While installing there were no errors. But then after restart the Phone it stays in start sequence and after ca. 10 min it goes back to TWRP. When I only install Lineage OS it works fine, but without GApps.
So I tried a few variations of combine these versions:
TWRP: twrp-3.3.1-0-payton, twrp-3.3.0-1-payton
Lineage OS: lineage-16.0-20200219-nightly-payton-signed, lineage-16.0-20200223-nightly-payton-signed
GApps: open_gapps-arm64-9.0-pico-2020019, open_gapps-arm64-9.0-pico-2020028, open_gapps-arm64-9.0-pico-20191017
Can you please help me? Did someone know what I am missing or doing wrong?
Edit:
I found that I start in Slot A and installed Lineage there, but after reboot I am in Slot B but installing GApps works without shown error beside that main problem. When I go back to slot A and install GApps there it breaks with error code 64.


texts: Blank Text Message from random number - is it a virus?

texts:
So I just got a blank text message from some number that I don't know. My worry is that this is some sort of intrusion attempt.

My understanding is whenever I receive a text message, or a message with media, my phone automatically downloads it. So me receiving a blank text message from some unknown number leads me to believe that there was some sort of virus attached to the message and when the phone downloads the message, it will download that virus automatically.

So my questions are:

Is it possible that this is a virus?
How can I check to see if my phone has a virus?
Is there a way to detect an intrusion attempt so that my phone will tell me if something is happening that shouldn't be?


texts: Set ringtone to start from a specific point

texts:
I recently got my Nexus 5 and I would like to know if there is any way that I can set a ringtone to start from a specific point from a track that I have on my phone.

There is any app that can help me do that considering that I don't want to cut the track to the point that I want my ringtone to start from?


texts:
Current status

Device issue

I have a Asus Nexus 7, I can't flash anything with fastbootbecause all flash procedures I have read need to unlock (using fastboot oem unlock) or mount /cache partition and for some reason when I try something I get freezed mounting /cache partition.

More details about this please read: Nexus 7 Error: Failed to mount /cache, which still UNSOLVED.

Asus support

I asked to Asus Support Service (in USA and Mexico) and they answer that this device do not have support.

My claim

So I want to try to flash using a tool like Odin. Maybe it can solve my problem (now I have an expensive paperweight).


texts: I just updated my HTC one Mini and the bottom half of the screen is now black. Why? I have not done anything to it


texts: external SD card unmounted lost everything

texts: I unmounted my SD card before resetting my phone when put baxk in nothing came up. No pictures or music. I have a Galaxy S3. Can I retrieve them some how?


texts:
I have a Lenovo K6 with Android 7 and when I try to send an emoticon from any keyboard like Gboard, Swift or Chrooma (the device does not have a native keyboard) the emoticon does not appear at all to the people I sent it to.

For example if I send 'Hi (smileyface emoticon)', only 'Hi' will show up to the recipient but also only 'Hi' appears if I go to messages app and see what I have sent.

I have tried lots of emoticons from complex to very simple and I haven't been able to send any.

This is not a carrier issue because my previous phone (LG G4) with the same carrier and plan was showing emoticons and they reached the recipient.

Is there some setting that I can change so that I will be able to send emoticons through SMS?


texts:
I want to root my new Teac TC-7120 device, but couldn't find any rooting guide targeting it.

What should I do?

I used the following Guide:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/root-android-phone-superoneclick-2/

But even though my device is connected and in Debugging mode, I can't get the ADB to recognize it.


texts: Quick way to go to downloads from Chrome?

texts: Often after downloading a file, I try to open this from the notifications page, only for the wrong app to open it. Since I've clicked on it the link has disappeared. Now I have to go through tonnes of menus to find the file! Is there a quicker way?


texts: Android 9 on Sony Xperia XA2 not accepting any incoming connections on WiFi

texts:
I got an XA2 and did all the updates, which gave me Android 9. I have a few other Android devices but all on versions 6 to 8.

I routinely use FTP servers on Android devices to get files onto them. And it always worked - but on this one, does not work. I start WiFi FTP and it says it has started but the PC can't connect to it.

Upon some forum advice, to see if the issue is with the FTP protocol, I installed Asus File Manager, which accepts HTTP connections for remote file transfer. Still no connection.

Moreover even a ping does not get through!

However, the phone successfully uses the Internet over the WiFi connection. It is also listed in the router's list of connected devices, though it is shown as having no host name, while other Android devices have host names.

So how can I get Android 9 (on Sony Xperia XA2) to accept incoming connections on WiFi/make FTP servers work? Or is this just perma-disabled in Android 9 and/or in Sony's mod?


texts:
My google assistant keeps playing sounds even when th screen is off, the sound is the same as when it proposes to speak to the microphone. But I can't stop it, even after the screen is off.
So I need a simple solution, I know I can stop he application by forcing stop, but I relly prefer to do it by app settings if possible, just becouse if I open the app again the problem starts again, and I use this app often, so It's anoying.
I'm on Galaxy A10 running android 9.0


texts: Disable push notifications from a non-HTTPS website on Firefox Mobile

texts:
I visited a YouTube proxy website, NSFWYouTube, and since then I receive unwanted push notifications from that site like this:

[image above, not showing for me, is https://i.stack.imgur.com/xV11T.png]

There doesn't appear to be a way to disable it in Firefox Mobile 65.0.1 -- the Mozilla's Support site says to go to the site, click the "lock" icon and disable notifications there. But there is no notification option when I try; the site is not an HTTPS site (not sure if that's why).

I do not recall accepting notifications, is it possible the site click-jacked me into doing so? How can I disable these notifications?

Edit: Additional info, https://pastebin.com/L70PQHnE has copies of some of the JavaScript used on the nsfwyoutube site when spoofing a mobile device, it appears to used "siteswithcontent.com" (which this Ublock filter list associates with annoying push notifications) and ultimately firebase-messaging-sw.js to perform the push notifications ... which continue to come through.


texts: Passcode reset without factory resetting phone

texts: My girls put a passcode on my phone. If I try and guess 1 more time it will factory reset. Any ideas?


texts: Non default browser for specific web page

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I have bought my 8 year old a Nexus 7 (lucky boy!). As some of you may know Flash is not available for Jelly Bean so I had to do a bit of a hack using Dolphin browser so he can go to certain Flash powered websites (moshimonsters.com). I want the default browser to still be Chrome so I can use Funamo Parental Control to monitor his web use. Is it possible to create a shortcut/widget/bookmark to the site in question but specifying Dolphin as the browser?

Thanks in advance.


texts: Serveral phones with same AppStore/Google login

texts:
I a have a large cluster of phones, about 100, in several places in the world. They are wall mounted, and I cannot access them physically, they all must be in silence (so are configured to reject calls, and be in silence). I have remote team viewer installed and setup to remotely access them.

All of those devices are logged in, as the same user in Android/PlayStore.

What I see, is that once in a while, the user gets logged out. I am unsure why the user gets logged out. This is first issue.

Second issue, is that when I do login, all other phones will get prompted to accept the login. This makes noise, and the phones should be in complete silence. How can I prevent the "Is this you?" popup to be displayed on all devices? (lets say I do have a few backups for me to accept it).

EDIT:

As suggested:
I viewed:
https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup/1 (79 devices - ok)
https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity - all devices seen
In my shared GMail account - I don't see anything.

I am open for more ideas.


texts: Google assistant is not playing my daily breafing

texts:
I am using google assistant on my Moto e4 plus running on Android 7.1.1.
I found some cool tricks to do with google assistant in this video, and I found that when I say How's my day look like to google assistant, it starts playing my daily briefing.

But the problem is that there is no sound, just the text. For other commands and questions, it works fine.
What could be the problem, and how can I fix it to make google assistant work properly?

Please tell me if any more information required.
Thanks in advance.


texts:
Basic information: Windows - Android SDK - fastboot.exe
As the title says.. fastboot won't work in my cmd and fails with the output: fastboot: usage: no command. The android-sdk is located in the root directory (C:\). I also add the pathvariables in the system environment. I don’t try it with an android device, I only test if the command responds, but yeah it did not...! So I actually do everything like it's described in the tutorials, but can't find my mistake.
Did anyone have this problem or does know a solution?


texts: Samsung Galaxy Ace not detected AT ALL on Windows 8 Pro

texts:
Here is the exact same problem but with a different phone:
Unable to connect Galaxy S3 to PC via USB

This is not the standard device on recognized ordeal but a device is not even being detected at all in any way by the PC.

The phone is the Samsung galaxy ace.

and the OS is Windows 8 professional x64.

Tried installing kies and re-installing.

I'm using the stock cable and the windows 7 drivers (no windows 8 drivers available).

I've went through the usual reset of the phone, formatting of the phone.

Tried all the available USB.

I tried the troubleshooting pack cabinet from windows for hardware changes on windows 8 to no result.

I've messed with all the settings for development on the phone etc etc.

Been in device manager looking for some information on it but it is not listed.

The phone with the setup it has just now works perfectly with windows 7 on another PC of mine and I can debug and deploy to the mobile via that but it is not my primary work station. (without kies!)

The phone still charges and buzzes but the PC gives no response :/

Whats the code to do a hard reset and any other ideas on how I could fix this problem?


texts: How much battery drain do push notifications cause on Android 4.1?

texts:
I've got an S3 on 4.1, and I have a lot of apps which have push notifications. This is convenient, but I want to know if 4.1 is set-up to use push notifications efficiently with regards to battery drain. Would having Android 4.3+ use less battery for push?

I have push enabled for 4 apps. After adding another push one last night, my battery loses 20% in an hour. I am starting to wonder how much battery do push apps really drain.  I noticed some Twitter apps state that while they use push, they use their own server which apparently uses less of our battery.


texts: Internet not accessible even though connected to local network using wifi

texts:
I have a wifi connection setup at my home. Other devices like my ubuntu laptop and macbook, when connected to wifi are able to access internet. Even my dad's blackberry is able to load websites when connected to internet via our home wifi. My HTC desire is able to connect to wifi, shows a good signal, but is not able to connect to internet. My friend's android phone have same issue. I can access a website running on my ubuntu (apache) using my browser and ip assigned to my ubuntu box, but I cannot open google or any other website. Even marketplace show connection error.

Can someone help me out with this.


texts:
I have an s3 mini.  It has an app called "My Galaxy" - a marketing adware kind of thing.  It runs without me launching it.  How is that done?  Is there a scheduler somewhere that launches this app?  Can I make changes to that scheduler?

I don't just want to stop "My Galaxy" (I could uninstall it), I want to know how it gets run automatically.


texts: My son received an asus tablet for his birthday last year and has now told me the screen does not work completely (some areas are dead to the touch). I have told him we will send it for repair but he is worried that when it comes back they will have reset it and he will have lost all his apps, videos, photos, programs etc. Can anyone tell me how I back it up so that when it comes back I can just put all the information back on so that it is exactly as it is now. Please can any answers be as easy to understand as possible


texts: How to change lock screen on a phone like it is on a Kindle Fire?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  How can I get a random image on my lockscreen?

Everytime the user turns on the Kindle Fire, the lockscreen of the device presents a different background. (Of course it cycles trough a list of pictures and later it repeats itself) I'd like to achieve this behaviour on my phone. I'm not interested in the way of the unlock. I just want that custom pictures appear in the background of the lockscreen if I turn on the screen.


texts: All I ask is for an answer. Can I put a Bluetooth dongle on this tablet and run Bluetooth devices such as a keyboard/cover. It's a MID-android 4.1 with a mini USB port and adapter cable to a full sized USB. Everything else is stock. The kernel is standard 13.something, I think.  thank you


texts: "Ubuntu" kernel version - what does it mean?

texts:
I have a 4.0.3 tablet (Genesis GT 1230 running some preinstalled rooted custom rom from factory). It reports its kernel as "3.0.8+ root@ubuntu #412".

Why "ubuntu"? What does it mean? Do I have Ubuntu on my Android tablet? Is it any different from an ordinary Android?


texts: Prevent application to make silently install file(s) or making changes

texts:
'Request Install Packages' let's say if an app has this permission ex- facebook(Check it in playstore head to facebook then 'app permissions' and click 'see more'. I used to read articles related to security threads to the device and while reading what this permission can bring to the device is look suspicious as it can trigger to install/make change to an existing app silently(without taking any permission from user).

  I have then checked many apps that i was going to install but this setting makes me think that it may include security issues. Isn't it ?

Is there any way to prevent making changes silently ?
Can an antivirus prevent these changes to the device's app ?

Android Version: Nougat 7.0


texts: I have transferred (all) my files from my SD Card (phone) to my computer and my android phone ( Galaxy S9) is frozen. What can I do to save the phone?

texts:
My phone froze and won't respond to anything, what can I do ?
my internal storage is still full ( pics and docs all from there is still in the phone )
I thought of transferring those files in picture back to the SD card but I doubt it would do anything.(Would this work)?
There's also a write protection on the card.
Also, there's an android & system folder from the phone's SD Card that got transferred as in the picture above. Would that have caused my phone to freeze and be unresponsive?


texts:
"Angry Birds Backup" seems to be a third party app that modifies other application's data.

This should not be possible from security point of view, as it enables you to create malicious software.

So how does that backup program work?

It works on my nexus one, but phone is not rooted.
Application only asks for the network and sd card access. the former could be required for ads only (have not checked the paid version yet)


texts: Is it possible to USB tether without a sim card, wifi, or data?

texts: I'm trying to get pictures off of an old S4 I was using temporarily, which  the wifi does not work on anymore, and it never had a sim card. I've linked the USB to a computer and found that the USB option is faded (unclickable). Is there any way around this, or any other way I can transfer my pictures? Bluetooth hasn't worked either. Since I don't have wifi or any connections to this phone, I can't download any apps that may help.


texts: Getting "E:Error in /sdcard/.zip (status 7)" while upgrading Android Nexus 4.0.1 to 4.1.x (Jelly bean)

texts:
I tried to install Jelly Bean (4.1.1) onto the Nexus S handset following the instructions from here.

Later, I noticed that the Nexus should have at least 4.0.3 to upgrade to 4.1.x.

So I tried to install 4.0.3 following the instruction from here.

But each and every time I'm having the error -

  E:Error in /sdcard/filename.zip (Status 7)

How can I fix that?


texts: (Red triangle)Device is corrupt after flashing Android N Dev Preview on rooted Nexus 6P

texts:
Just got my brand new Nexus 6P about a week ago (Yeah, stupid me). I immediately began to root my device using this thread on XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928

What I've done along following the guide:

Unlocked the bootloader using fastboot;
Installed TWRP custom recovery using fastboot;
Rooted my device by flashing the stable version of SuperSU through the custom recovery just installed.

This process went flawless. Booted up my device, noticed no bugs/weird problems at all.

As I watched some Android N Dev Preview videos, I decided to flash it myself. Now, my experience in flashing images on android is not low as I've done it a couple times before. The installation seemed flawless, as I followed these steps in order (yes, my bootloader is unlocked):

flashed the bootloader.img
flashed the radio.img
flashed the recovery.img
flashed the boot.img
flashed the system.img
rebooted bootloader after each step

When I booted my devices, It displayed an message saying something like: couldn't verify if device is corrupted. I've seen this before, and I know this occurs when the bootloader is unlocked, so I waited 10 seconds till another similar message occurred:

  /!\
  Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly.

  Visit this link on another device:
  g.co/ABH

I haven't seen this before so I looked it up and realized my device is bricked.

What I have done so far after the message

Carefully applied the steps again in the same order;
Carefully applied the steps again but with recovery and boot swapped;
Factory reset (result is very obvious I know);
Waited for a long, long time

What is, in my situation, your advise for me to at least unbrick the device? I've downloaded the latest version of Marshmallow on the Google Factory Images for Nexus devices page. Should I just flash this image?

Please remind that I'm rooted.

Many thanks!


texts: Is there any way to adjust the colour intensity during the playback of a video on my S3?

texts:
I have tried many video players looking for a colour adjustment while playing a movie on my phone but I can't seem to find a setting such as this. Is the Android OS incapable of it?  Does the stock player have such a setting?  Any other way to do this?

OS: 4.1.1
S3


texts: Transfering my contacts from old phone to a new phone

texts: How do i copy all mt contacts and messages from my old android to a new android phone. downloaded wondershare but trail version only transfers 1st 5 numbers. linking the phone to my pc only the sd card details are shown. Contacts and messages may be in the phone memory which i cant access. How do i go about it. Please Help


texts: Eight seconds after powering on, my phone goes dark and becomes unresponsive. What can I do?

texts:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Relay. (This is kind of like a Samsung Galaxy S III plus a slide-out physical keyboard.) It's running stock Android 4.1.2, rooted using TWRP and SuperSU.

I was using Spotify yesterday when things started to go wrong. Soon, I saw only blackness and the phone's buttons stopped working — even the power button was useless. Also, when I connected my phone to my computer using a USB cable, the computer's lsusb command reported that there were no USB devices plugged in, and the dmesg command indicated that there had been nary a peep from the phone. Maybe the phone was off.

I had no choice but to remove and reinsert the phone's battery.

When I reinsert the battery, the phone seems to start working again, but only for eight seconds. I can take advantage of these eight seconds in different ways:

I can attempt a normal boot. I see the "Samsung" logo screen, then the Galaxy S Relay logo screen, then everything goes dark.
If I press certain buttons, I can enter Download Mode very briefly before the screen goes dark.
If I press other buttons, I can ask the phone to enter recovery mode. I see "Samsung" and "Recovery booting...." before everything goes dark.
If I connect the charging cable and the battery at the same time, I see the usual graphic telling me to wait for the charging status display software to load and start itself. But the screen goes dark, and the charging status display never appears.

Once the screen goes dark, it stays dark. Even if I hold the power button down for 30 seconds, then let go for a bit, then hold it down for another 30 seconds, nothing happens. If I want to make the phone work for another eight seconds, I must first remove and reinsert the battery.

I don't think the battery is empty. My multimeter says that the battery is at about 3.9 volts. For a lithium-ion battery, 3.9 volts means "90% full".

What troubleshooting steps can I try next?

[Edit: This post is basically a verbatim copy of a Reddit post of mine.]


texts: com.google.android.trichromelibrary causes many Android apps to crash

texts:
Recently, apps that are fine an hour ago now crash when I open them. The crash report message seems to be caused by a null pointer exception (NPE) in com.google.android.trichromelibrary.
Apps affected for me:

Gmail
Dashlane

Is it just me, or is there actually something wrong with the library? How can I fix these affected apps?
Crash report:
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Build fingerprint: 'Xiaomi/polaris/polaris:10/QKQ1.190828.002/20.9.4:user/release-keys'
Revision: '0'
ABI: 'arm64'
Timestamp: ...
pid: ..., tid: ..., name: com.dashlane >>> com.dashlane <<<
uid: ...
signal 11 (SIGSEGV), code 1 (SEGV_MAPERR), fault addr 0x0
Cause: null pointer dereference

    ...

backtrace:
    #00 pc 00000000038621f0 /data/app/
com.google.android.trichromelibrary 438909034-YaxP9ttrIDcQBfleP5vm7Q==/base.apk!
libmonochrome_64.so (offset 0x646000) (BuildId: ... )

(click here for the screenshot of the bug report)


texts: Is there any way to manually bring up the keyboard?

texts:
In most cases where the keyboard is needed, it pops up automatically. However, I am trying to play Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup Webtiles on my tablet, and it does not bring up the keyboard. Is there any way to bring it up manually? I'm on a Nexus 7, running Jelly Bean. Ideally, there would be something that did not show up on the status bar, but sat in the notification drawer, and I could tap that to bring up the keyboard.

Actually, even better would be something that sat down in the bottom, next to the navigation controls, but I don't believe that's possible without modifying the framework.


texts:
i have a strange glitch on an S4 phone
the screen goes "crazy" when the video tries to play

Device : S4 I9500
version : 4.4.2 NC1
Youtube : 10.02.3

see the following video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcZG82aUcZc

any ideas to what the problem is?


texts: Is it possible to have the NFC URL reuse a browser tab?

texts: When I tap an NFC tag with url in it, it gives the option to open the link in the browser. If I go tap that tag again or another similar tag, it prompts user to open the url again in another browser tab. If I'd like to present multiple tags this way, the user may end up with several tabs which I'd like to prevent. Is this something that can be done (without requiring an app be installed that would intercept the NFC tags)


texts: How much usable storage space does the 16Gb Nexus 9 have?

texts:
How much usable storage space is available on a 16Gb Nexus 9 once the space occupied by the OS, preinstalled software, etc. is subtracted?

Please do not answer with speculation; I am interested in answers with authoritative sources, or from people who have a Nexus 9 and can report directly.

To clarify: I am interested in the space available on a brand new Nexus 9, complete with everything that Google include on it. I remove it from the box, turn it on, and check the available storage. What do I see? :-)


texts:
I'm trying to root my Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 and I'm wondering that is there any way to root it without using PC and without losing any of my data. Currently I am running on Android 4.4.2 and have no custom ROM.

Thanks in advance!


texts: is it possible to have my phone set up so that it is silent but will make a noise / vibration for a specific contact? I've tried looking around for a solution but can't seem to find anything that works. For reference I am using the S10+


texts: Image Android Phone, then run on Windows

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Is there any way to take an image of an android device, then run that image on an Android emulator (e.g. BlueStacks) in Windows?

I'd like to do this as a way to help investigate an issue with some Android software (specifically, a rollout of a Soti MobiControl upgrade which worked on most devices, but erred on a subset with common features (OS version & hardware):

I have a device on which I can reproduce the behaviour, which I'd like to take an image / backup of before doing a factory reset on the phone to see if the issue reoccurs after a clean install.
I'd then use the image / backup to restore the phone to its faulty state if the factory reset resolved the issue, so we could zero in on the root cause (i.e. to find a more efficient fix before pushing this out to all phones).
If I could emulate the faulty device, I could also check whether the emulated version still had the issue, and if so try upgrading the version of Android on the emulator beyond what the device's hardware supports to see if that's the issue.

i.e. this gives me lots of options, some of which are mentioned above.


texts: How to mount system in rw mode if no custom recovery

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When I changed my build.prop for spoofing another device model, I copied build.prop from another device having gingerbrad but my system is froyo. When I rebooted, I lost my internet connection. It reports no ruim card where as it is there. I had installed apks for terminal emulator, busybox etc. but they are not working. Xplore file manager does not work. But free version of Astro File Manager and ROM Toolkit work. I tried to push old build.prop on device using adb but it gives permission denied error as it is read only system.
I came to know that adb root and adb remount works if you are in recovery mode.
I tried to go into recovery mode, but there is no custom recovery installed on my cheap android phone, so can not go into recovery mode.
su does not work in my adb shell.
Can anybody tell me the way to mount system partition in rw mode using adb ( without recovery mode ) or is there any tool which will work in this situation ?
Thanks in advance.


texts: How can I root my Samsung Dart (SGH-T499)?

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I've seen several sites using SuperOneClick, but can't seem to find a legitimate download link to it. (The original site, shortfuse.org was down).

I then saw TowelRoot, but it tripped Norton, saying it was a Trojan.

I also looked at iRoot, which also tried to trick me into downloading a virus.

I thought the gurus here might have some advice (or even just a SuperOneClick executable) to help me out.

How do I root my device?

Thanks!

evamvid

PS I already looked at the one-root-question-per-device thread -- my device wasn't there.

PPS Possible relevant information -- It is speculated that this phone is a rebranding of the Galaxy Mini for T-Mobile, however it has capacitative buttons instead of the galaxy mini's tactile buttons. (I don't know if this helps)

PPPS The original SuperOneClick thread on XDA-Developers

PPPPS I also checked KingoApp -- no dice


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I recently reset my phone to factory settings, because I didn't have enough space on my internal memory, and I wanted to start off anew.

When I started downloading apps onto my phone that I had before, I didn't have the option to move it to my SD card any longer, I can't move apps like "Viggle" or "Kik Messenger", which are from the App Store.

I run out of space easily on my internal memory, and it drives me nuts. Is there anything I can do to move my apps to my SD card or something? So I can have more space on my phone. I also still have the same SD card that was given to me with the phone which is 2 GB, and I still have a lot of space left over either way.


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I am getting a message that the internal memory space is full. I checked that I have 15MB intenral memory left and 50MB on my SD card.

I also get a message that the SMS memory is full. I deleted some messages but this message doesn't seem to leave!

All these happened when I safely removed the SD card.

What can I do to remove these messages, which I don't believe they are for real. Something nasty must be going on here. Not to mention that before I removed the card the internal memory was about 30MB.

I tried to erese the cache by using memory wipe aplication but nothing really happened.

Any ideas?

EDIT

I tried to move some applications to the SD card through the Application Manager but the option move to SD cannot be pushed, although there is some space in the sd card(~50MB). I tried to move on application with 1MB size in my ~50MB free space SD card...

Does this imply a problem?


texts: How can I control a list of applications in "Share" pop up in Android built in browser?

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I'm using Android's built in stock web browser (Froyo 2.2 if it matters), and when I choose "Share page" from the menu, I get a list of like 15 different apps.

Of those, I only ever use 2-3, and 99% of the time I use Gmail, which happens to be near the end of the list.

How does Android browser compile that list?
Is there a way to:

Control which applications appear in the list?
Sort the list the way I would want to?

The phone is rooted, so I'm perfectly fine if the answer is "Get a file from filesystem in this location and edit its contents".

Also, I don't necessarily need the answer to be 100% permanent - meaning, that if installing an application update will re-add the app to the list, I can live with that.