texts: Trouble rooting my Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2(gt-s7582)

texts: I have tried to root my device with odin 3.3 and everything went well. The software showed the result 'pass', but there is no su application. I have also installed ConnectBot and tried the command su but it hasn't worked. Please help me, I need to root the mobile because my device has got some problem, I lost my photos and to recover the images I have to root my mobile.


texts: Xperia Sola- Whatsapp Web not being able to scan the Bar Code

texts: I have successfully managed to chat on whatsapp web two times, but since yesterday it just won't read the bar code. I have tried it horizontally and vertically, placed it for minutes and also tried moving the phone throughout the code so that it reads at least somewhere, but it just would not work. Advise.


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I want to install LineageOS on my phone, Huawei VNS-L31 but I'm afraid that it couldn't be supported especially after I couldn't find it on lineage website but found some websites that claim it could be supported, I'd appreciate any help on how to install it, if possible.
Also, I'd appreciate any recommended OS that could work on Huawei VNS-L31 outside Google's and Apple's worlds.
Thank you.


texts: How do I get Google Now to report correct season-related information?

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At time of writing, it's mid-summer (July 27, USA). On my Galaxy S7, when I activate Google voice search and ask it how many days until fall, it tells me 217 days, which I know is wrong.  When I ask it how many days until winter, it says winter started 56 days ago.

Does it think I am in Australia or something?  How do I fix this?

Note:  My Google search region is set to United States and my location is set correctly.


texts: How can I make Android M stay connected to a weak wireless network?

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I recently switched from an older device running CyanogenMod 11 (Android 4.4 / Kitkat) to a newer device running CyanogenMod 13.1 (Android 6.0 / Marshmallow).

Both with this device and with others, I've found that the newer versions of Android are much less willing to connect, or to stay connected, to WiFi networks with a weak signal strength.

I assume that this is due to Android 6.0's renewed focus on reducing power consumption… but it is a problem for me because my device often has a weak WiFi in many parts of my workplace. This was not much of a problem under Android 4.4, but causes me to lose my connection frequently under Android 6.

I remember that stock Android 4.4 had an option to "Avoid wireless connections with poor signal strength" or something to that effect, but there seems to be no such option in Android 6.0.

Any good way to convince newer versions of Android to connect to weak WiFi signals?

UPDATE: Seemingly-related bug report, wherein many other people complain about the removal of the "Avoid poor connections" option. https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81843


texts: Songs on memory card does not appear in music player on Samsung Galaxy S2

texts: I recently bought 16 GB SD card to store music on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I transferred about 500 songs from my pc to this new SD card but when I open the default music player app on my Galaxy S2 I can see only 15-20 songs. Where are the rest of the songs? Same SD card works perfectly on my brothers Sony Xperia Z1. Can anyone please help me to figure out what is wrong with my Galaxy S2?


texts: Custom Marshmallow ROM - encryption fails without error

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I have a Galaxy S6 G920F phone. I've replaced the stock firmware with a custom ROM - XtreStoLite. Attempts to encrypt the phone using Android's built-in FDE fail with symptoms similar to the ones described in this other question, but none of the solutions suggested there help in my case.
What I've tried:

disable Wi-Fi
remove the SIM card
hold the phone so that the screen switches to landscape mode
factory reset, also tried to encrypt right after the first boot after installing the ROM
plugged in to both a PC USB port and a wall charger
instal every single additional package supplied by the author in the Aroma Addons Package

None of this helped; the phone simply displays a padlock icon on black background for around 3-4 seconds, shuts down, and after 15 seconds boots normally without reporting any errors. The storage is obviously not encrypted.
What is the reason for this behavior? How can I encrypt my phone?


texts: My new unused 8 gig tablet only gives me access to 100mb of internal storage despite displaying 4gigs of free memory. Please help!

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I have a new 8gig All winner a23 quadcore Android tablet. I have only a couple of apps installed, and my tablet is giving an insufficient storage space error.

On inspection (photo attached) there are two internal storage partitions, one with .98gb total,the other with 4.33gb total. The second partition is unused with 4.33gb available, yet all installations are trying to install on the first partition by default and nothing will install on the remaining available storage. I have tried factory reset but nothing has changed. I would appreciate any help! Many thanks.

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In Android 10, MIUI 12.0.2, how does one display, in the Menu Bar, the button to show the Toggles?
By Toggles I mean the following menu that appears if one scrolls down at the top

So far, the Menu Bar has only

Return to home screen: Quickly wipe from the bottom to the top.

Open last apps (app toggle): Wipe from bottom to top and hold.

Back: Wipe from the left edge to the right edge, or vice versa, both are possible.

But before reseting the phone I had the button but don't remember how I added it.
Already went to:

Open the Settings
Tap on Additional settings
Tap on Full screen display
Choose Buttons or Full screen gestures

And scrolled all over the settings, but don't seem to find it.
In terms of usability, the button that I want to add is helpful, as it allows one to read the notifications or just find the Togglers in the top easily.

Edit
With the accessibility button (the button with the icon of the person) one is able to open the Toggles, but that takes two clicks and I am looking for the direct button that I previously had.


texts: Can one add email contacts to the Kitkat Email app? (as in iOS7)

texts: As a newbie to Android with a shiny new phone (Prestigio 5508 Duo) I have begun setting it up ready for use. I have added my BT Mail account details and the system hooked up and displayed mails straight away.  Excellent!  However, there seems to be no option within the email account to include the details of where the Contacts file associated with my email are kept by BT. Is there some way to do this?


texts: Do System Apps get Root permissions to theirselves?

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The Question is: If I would install the famous App "Tincore Keymapper" as a System App... will It get the required root permissions without my Phone being Rootet or damaged? And If the answer is positive:
How to Do that via Adb?


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My nexus 5x with cyanogenmod doesn't let me take screenshots anymore, telling me that either some app is disabling them or there is no space left.
As i have enough disk space, some app or system setting must be the problem.

I do not know of any new app since the last time i took screenshots, which would disable this and now i cannot even screenshot the home screen.

Is there an option to find out, what's disabling the screenshot function?


texts: "call_state_offhook list.size()==0 number is null" when I call someone with my Samsung Galaxy S9

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I see a warning:

  "call_state_offhook list.size()==0 number is null"

whenever I call someone with my Samsung Galaxy S9. What is the issue and how can I stop seeing this warning?


texts: Your system is heavily damaged by Four virus!

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I'm using Google Pixel XL / Android 8.1.0 w/ March 5, 2018 security patch level.

Yet, I've got following pop-up on my screen:

Per Play Protect - "Looks good" - No harmful apps found.

I understand one of way to go about it is to do Factory Reset, however is there another way which doesn't involve Factory Reset?

I'm not really sure, how this virus got on my phone at the first place as I don't install anything outside of Play Store, any ideas what can be done to avoid this in future?

Please advise.


texts: Does FriendCaster have problems with the privacy settings of my friends?

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I am fed up with the official Facebook application and want to switch. FriendCaster seems to be one of the very good choices. However I saw in reviews and other websites that FriendCaster will not show everything in the news feed because it might not have access to my friend's information due to privacy settings.

Is this true?

Would I not see everything with FriendCaster which I would have seen in the official Facebook app?


texts: Cm12.1 Thinks My Apps Storage Is 1Gb Where It Should Be 3Gb

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Hello and please bear with me, I did read the insufficient-memory tag and other related posts and couldn't find something that seems to explain my particular problem.

In my device I get "Storage space is running out" which I'm sure is a very common complaint here. But the odd thing about it is that I get very contradicting info when I analyse my storage and everything I tried has failed, so it's starting to drive me catatonic.

The inbuilt storage app says:
Total space: 2.95GB (Available 267 MB).
Apps (app data and media content): 2.51 GB
Cached Data: 42.71 MB

My data analyser app says:
External storage: 16.89 GB free. 6.58GB occupied
Sdcard1: 17.16 GB free. 12.55 GB occupied
System: 382 MB free. 626 MB occupied

So am I correct that phone things my system partition should be 3GB but in reality it is only 1GB? The warning comes at 10% so I am guessing when I reach 300MB I start getting the warning, because some part of my phone thinks that system storage should be 3GB. But in reality the total available space is 1GB, which is very contradicting.

I have 10 apps on internal storage and 100 on SD card. Cache is cleared. No log files, no junk to clean. I have absolutely no space left and I can't see why.

The only explanation is that I have corrupt partitions and that phone is only using 1GB instead of 3GB. (Frankly with 64GB phone, 3GB for apps is a complete joke, so you can imagine 1GB makes the phone completely unusable). Basically I suspect all the numbers are bogus.

I didn't have this issues with CM11 so I am guessing something got messed up while upgrading to CM12.1

I am so fed up with this I will probably soon repartition the phone or switch to unified storage, but before going down that route, I want to see if anyone here understands what on earth is going on here?

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texts: Can someone give me their Nexus 5 sbin directory?

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I'm in the process of trying to root my phone without the screen (dropped it in water). I went to copy the su binary to the /system/sbin/ directory and left off the '/'. So now I just overwrote my sbin directory with the su binary.

Can someone post me their /system/sbin/ directory so I can restore it?

Thank you.


texts: Can apps use USB communications without USB debugging?

texts:
This question is from a user's perspective, but it's about whether or not developers can accomplish this.

I recently installed DroidCam to use my phone as a webcam for my computer. It works either via LAN or via USB. However, to use it via USB, the user must enable USB debugging on their device, and the phone app communicates with the PC app through ADB.

This is odd to me. Is this the only option developers have for Android-app-to-PC-app communication via USB? Or is there another way that doesn't require USB debugging, and doesn't expose the user to the security risks inherent with USB debugging?

The app developers' guide to setting up USB communications is here.


texts: my GT-S5300 has Gingerbread 2.3.6. Is there any way to upgrade or change this so that I can reject calls with a message / block calls in the same way that the bigger Galaxy (like the S III) can? Apps on Google Play and Samsung App Store are a bit clumsy. I can't seem to find something stock Android that can do this on the GT-S5300?


texts: Rotate status bar icons like in the navigation bar when in landscape mode

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I want to do this to keep the status bar icons in the notch region when in landscape mode. I can see that showing time would be problematic but every other icon could just be rotated in place.

I wouldn't mind if the time was also rotated in place, e.g. For 10:23 you have

1
0
··
2
3

It would free up more vertical screen space which is already scarce in landscape mode. Moreover, if your device has a notch then it's a much better use of the screen space than just blacking it out.

I was wondering if it's possible to do it in the user land at all or if only the OS can take these decisions and we'd have to wait for long for such a feature to appear, if it does at all. If it's upto the OS then where are such feature requests entertained?

I am using android P.


texts: Should my "adb backup" include the system files or not if I'm planning to downgrade my Android version?

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I'm using Oneplus 3t on the latest Android 9 OS. I'm planning to downgrade it to Android 8 and hence backing up my data with adb first.

adb backup "-apk -obb -shared -all -nosystem -f d:/other backup/phoneadbbackup/backup2.ab

Now here's the problem. I could backup system apps as well. But I'm not sure whether or not that is a good idea.

After I downgrade, there's a chance that the system apps would remain the same. If yes, then that's great because all the data could get restored back for the system apps. However, if there are a few system apps missing in 8 then could that error out the restore process? If the apps are same but the data was different in 8 then restoring data from 9 would cause errors, isn't it?

So my question is:

What does "-system" back up exactly?
If I'm planning to downgrade my OS then does the above command look good?


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Hello everyone :) excuse me for creating a new thread but i couldnt find any info on this matter.

As a gift, my parents brought Samsung galaxy s4 from someone i dont trust who sells it. I factory reset the phone thinking its enough to clean everything.
After a while i feel unsafe because the person knows things out of nowhere and i found out many $py software are more advanced now that its installed via root and very stealth.

I read wiping the partition and flashing the rom could help. But limited to only boot, data, cache, system while other such as /misc, /recovery remain the same?

What if its hidden in there. i want to make sure just to be safe. On a side note the person is a techie and also know im careful and observant.

Whats your suggestion on this?

Please help. Any inputs will be very much appreciated. :(
Thank you in advance.


texts: HTC One M8 boot into recovery mode after updating to Android 6.0

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I am not an Android expert so I didn't try any root, flash, custom ROMs or custom recovery modes. All I did was approving to update my HTC One M8 to Android 6.0. After downloading updates and installation finish, my device booted into stock recovery mode with the message:

I've tried wiping cache and factory reset several times with no success.

P.S: I don't have SD card on my device and I tried booting with one SD card inserted and the same message show up.


texts: Is there a way to recover contacts and T Memo from touch broken galaxy core

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I have a samsung galaxy core and now the touch is broken. Since I have a new Redmi Y1, the damage of phone is not a big deal but the thing that matters is I am in need of copying all contacts and T Memo from the galaxy core to either laptop or Y1.
More Info
Only touch and the two touch-keys (back key and menu key) is not working.
Display, Speaker, Other keys etc. are working fine.
The handset is slightly wet on a rain yesterday.
It detects USB connection.
No pattern or pin is set. Only swipe lock is there.
I can access files from laptop because the default usb connection is media.
My Tries
I tried to use Dr.Fone's feature of recovering data from touch broken device. But My Device is not listed.
I googled for a way of doing this via CMD in fastboot mode but can't find any.
Is there any way I can copy the contacts from mobile to laptop?


texts: Why can't I install this downloaded APK?

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I downloaded an APK and when I try to install it, the "install" button is completely unresponsive.

I have gone into the settings and enabled "Unknown sources" in the security section.

Is there something else I need to do?

I'm using a Galaxy S5 with Kitkat 4.4.2, unrooted.


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Is there a way to forward the console output of your phone (I'm assuming there is some because Linux) to your computer, maybe using ADB? I'm especially interested in how to get the boot time messages, because I suspect there are quite some errors going on.

If it matters, I have a Samsung Galaxy GIO.


texts: Is the "Remote Application Removal Feature" also effective for apps from samsung and other alternative stores?

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Remote Application Removal Feature allows Google to wipe the malicious apps from infected Android devices without any additional action on the part of users.

I am sure this feature is enforced for all apps downloaded from Google Play, but is it also effective for apps downloaded from alternative stores? If so, why not make use of this feature to remove repackaged apps downloaded from, e.g., stores of China.

Another question: if I report to Google that one of my apps has been repackaged and the repackaged app is on some alternative stores, does Google have the privileges to take it down?

Final question: does Google use this feature a lot to protect IP of legitimate apps? Are there any reports or documents about such statics?


texts: How do I keep a .pdf open/quickly accessible

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When I open a .pdf, such as a longer article, I'd like to keep it open, in the sense that it's available in the recent apps list. How do I do that?
The problem in more detail: say I open article.pdf with the default drive .pdf viewer. I read a part of the article, and then do something else on my phone. Later, maybe the next day, I'd like to continue reading where I left off. However, by this time the pdf viewer has dropped out of the recent apps list, and then only obvious way to find the file again is go find article.pdf from the downloads folder and open it again. In the worst case, the viewer has forgotten where I left off and I need to scroll through the file to find the right place to continue.


texts: How to disable all "please rate our app" dialogues?

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I use a lot of different apps, and many of them prompt me to rate them in the Play Store. Some of them don't have a "never" button, so they keep bugging me. Some of them don't realize it even if I've rated them, so they keep asking me to rate them after I've actually rated them. Also, I want to rate apps on my own initiative, I don't like such reminders.

Is there a way to block/disable/hide all such "please rate this app" prompts systemwide?

For example, it could be an Xposed module that looks for dialogues with buttons leading to rating in the Play Store and then blocks/hides those dialogues.

I have Xposed Framework and root access.


texts: Bypassing a software that loads on startup

texts: I recently acquired a Motorola Droid XYBoard loaded with GoPago. This software starts up immediately and I was wondering if there is a way to either bypass it or access the operating system around it.


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A few days ago I've updated my rooted(with magisk) galaxy s10(SM-G973F) to the latest firmware(patched with magisk) of ILO(G973FXXU7CTF1 - my previous firmware - G973FXXU4BTA8 - had one ui 2.0), and it seems that since then, it is pretty much bricked.
GBWhatsapp Mini doesn't work anymore(can't download media), Google Play tells me Netflix and a bunch of other apps are "not compatible with your device" and I can't connect my Galaxy Watch anymore(stuck on pairing).
I've previously tried to upgrade it to G973FXXU4CTC9 and had the same issue so I've downgraded back to G973FXXU4BTA8 and it was all fixed, but now it won't let me even downgrade(SW REV CHECK FAIL)..
What can I do then?
Thanks


texts: Ice cream sandwich tablet saying the internal SD card was removed?

texts: I just got this tablet, and I was playing on it. Out of nowhere, it said SD card removed. The only problem is it's an internal SD card. So I didn't remove it. Now, it says there is no memory on it. Anyone else have this problem, and know how to fix it?


texts: How to restrict Android Market search results to a particular publisher?

texts: Is there any way that I can restrict searches in the Android Market to just show apps from one particular publisher?  For example, if I wanted to just see apps from Google, searching for "Google Inc." will also show apps that mention "Google Inc." in their descriptions.


texts: mDNS (.local) not working on android Phone browser

texts:
I have set up MySite.local on raspberry pi. I can access MySite.local on laptop via WiFi. But not able to access on Android mobile browser(Chrome).

Please provide me a solution


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every so often i send an email to someone from my androids email app and the message gets cut off somewhere in the middle
example:

  hi buddy

  it was great talking to you yesterday, would you come tomor

i cant find any rhyme or reason to when this happens, it can be ok for a few weeks, then one day happen to one email or more then go away, seems entirely random

its causing terrible miscommunications...

i only found one similar question online about it, but with no answer. here: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/gmail/hte02K16JxM

Addl Info

the messages are clipped also in my sent items folder (viewed in standard gmail on desktop browser), and also by the recipient in his inbox
im using the standard email app. not the one form gmail.
im not using any template as far as i know of

please advise

UPDATE

i now find so.ething very odd

the email is not getting cut off necessarly towards the end, but raher per what was added later in time! i.e.

i write an email

  hi. how are you?

and then i wait a few seconds and then i edit it like this

  hi BUDDY! how are you?

then i press send, the recipient gets the 1st version, not the edited one! this is sooooo odd. as if theres some internal caching going on

btw,if it makes any difference, my macine is attached to a AirWatch policy system.

any ideas guys?


texts: How do I forward incoming calls over VOIP to another client?

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Is there any way I can take an incoming call and use an app or a system feature to turn my Android phone into a forwarding client so that I can then forward this via VOIP to any other client in the world?

What I'd like to do is very similar to OS X's continuity feature, but instead of requiring the phone to be on the same Wi-Fi network, I'd like it to be able to be anywhere in the world. Imagine if you could buy a phone, a local SIM card (that could be topped up via the internet), and leave the phone plugged in all the time and connected to Wi-Fi so that it can forward any incoming calls over VOIP to any other VOIP client in the world. What I'm trying to build is a dedicated DID (direct inward dialing) number but using my current local number in whatever country I am.

Is this possible? The closest thing I've seen is Google Voice or Skype's incoming numbers or even regular DID numbers, but they're not offered for all locations, so that's why I'd like to build this solution if possible.


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I had finger scanner on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but somehow it stopped working. Then with Android Device Manager, I was able unlock the screen with new password, and also registered with new finger scan as well while downloading the new software. I also set notification off on screen as message pop up for same as notification do come on screen before when it was locked during first time it's got locked.

So last night I put DailyMotion on with some current affairs program and slept, but in morning when I tried to unlock the screen it's again not unlocking with new password , I tried again with device manager , the message comes that its already verified password so there is no need for new password, and also with Samsung account but both not working, I'm all stuck as I got all my data, contacts, important pictures in it.

Please do tell me how to unlock or bypass the screen. Please help, as I don't want to do factory reset. Any solution will really be appreciated.


texts: Is it safe to turn off kernel panic in Android?

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So I'm using a custom kernel that overclocked my CPU and GPU. I turned down the frequency to stock but the big cpu freq can't be set(restore itself to default after some time), causing my phone to heat up if I'm having heavy workload/game. When my phone is really hot, kernel panic comes in and reboot my phone, I hate it when it happen while I'm gaming.
I looked up why it reboot and the cause is kernel panic. So I searched how to disable kernel panic and so I did.
My phone doesn't reboot anymore. But I'm thinking is it okay to disable it? I can't use another kernel cause it the only one kernel that support custom rom and having hotplug (really helpful at saving battery and less cpu heat). And I don't know how to recompile a kernel.
My tweaks.sh
sysctl -w kernel.panic=0
sysctl -w kernel.panic_on_oops=0
sysctl -w kernel.softlockup_panic=0


texts: Create a dead zone on a screen using adb to fix phantom touch

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Many a times a very specific area of a screens starts to show phantom touches. In this case a very simple tweak to just remove the touch sensitivity from this very specific area could fix the problem. Even an xposed module would do.

How could I achieve this? I'm using CM 13 and I know how to use adb. Please don't give me the same 'just buy a new screen bs' . Those screens aren't cheap. Somtimes the screen can cost half the price of the phone.

Thousands of people have this problem. If we can achieve this we could very well save a lot of money.


texts: Gmail 4.6 Does not allow "From"/Sender address to be changed to a different email address

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I did see this question, but it was from two years ago, so I know it does not apply to my question.

Before the 10/1/2013 update, I was able to easily switch my sender email account to a different email address, but now, I can't.  I have checked the settings in the app and for the email account.

Is there a setting somewhere in 4.6 that I am missing or did Google kill this feature for the mobile version?

If my question isn't clear, I apologize, and please let me know how I can improve it.

I'm using: Nexus 4, Android 4.3

After further investigation, it may be broken: gmail forum post

Thanks.


texts: How to modify environment variables like PATH at startup?

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I'm trying to add /data/bin to variable PATH at startup in order to have it available for any other app.
In Ubuntu I use the file /etc/environment, I cannot find anything similar in Android.
I discovered that adb shell detects /data/bin existence and adds it to PATH, the system doesn't seem to do the same at boot though.


texts:
I have an Android app that accesses the camera and sends SMS messages. My problem is that the phone will be charged by a battery, so the power usage has to be the minimum.

I realized that the screen consumes most part of the battery. Is there a way to open the camera with the screen blanked?

I also thought to remove the display, but I read that Android performs a hardware test in the boot. The system will boot without the display?

What other ways to reduce power usage in Android do you recommend me?

Any tip will be very helpful,

Thanks


texts: Is there a way to disable the automatic decrease in volume when I put an AUX cable/head phones in?

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Phone specs:

Phone: LG G3
Android Version: 6.0
Software Version: D85230e

Situation:

I use an AUX cable to listen to music from my phone in my car. The only way to get the volume to the appropriate level is to turn my phone volume up to the maximum then adjust the car volume accordingly. Unfortunately, I have to repeat this process every time because if the volume was at max the previous time I used the AUX cable I get the following warning:

Question:

Is there a way to disable this automatic decrease in volume so that when I plug the AUX cable in the volume will already be at the previous level (maximum)?


texts: change notification sound for Google Keep

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Is there a way/user settings which allows assigning a specific RING/Notification sound for Reminders in Google Keep application?

It seems like there is no Settings for this feature provided in the app itself.

My requirement is to have common ring tone for all reminders in Google Keep...No need for separate ring tone for each reminder.

Is this possible?


texts: Photos in DCIM folder visible on phone, not visible via USB

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I use a RedMi 3S (Android 6.0.1), non-rooted and fully updated.

I have a large number of photographs in my DCIM/Camera folder (in my "Internal Storage"). They're visible via the Gallery app, File Manager, and even visible and accessible via an SFTP server that I set up on the phone.

However, if I connect the phone to a PC with a USB cable, and choose either PTP or MTP (Files or Photos respectively) - I don't see these photos. I do see the DCIM/ folder, and one of the other subfolders there (named Screenshot) but DCIM/Camera is suspiciously missing.

Why is this happening and how can I transfer my photos over USB?

Notes:

Unlike the highly related question, the issue here is not the out-of-date media manager database; I just performed a "rescan", and it didn't change anything.


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I have nexus4 with Kitkat 4.4.2. I added .nomedia file in DCIM/Camera folder. After restarting the phone, Gallery didn't show any of the pics from that folder. I removed the .nomedia file from the folder, but the gallery doesn't show any images. After rebooting the phone couple of times and trying few media scanning apps, it shows new images which I took from the camera. But it doesn't show any old images.

What could be the problem? What can I do so that it shows old images too?


texts: How can I sort contacts by date added and have the addition date for each of them?

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Is there a way to sort contacts by date added, and have the addition date for each of them? I am aware of How can I sort contacts by date added? but none of the proposed solutions display the addition dates.

I use a Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III with a rooted Android 4.1.2.


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I found a few questions about freeing internal memory, but they're mainly about deleting apps, moving them to the SD card, or deleting the data/cache. I do that on regular basis so I am looking for something else.

Is there any kind of equivalent of CCleaner for Android? That would help me to find and delete files I can delete?

HTC Desire on CM 7.1


texts: How to import ICS into S-Planner (Galaxy S7)

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How can I import an ICS file into S-Planner on my Galaxy S7 ?
An ICS file is an exported calendar from another application.

Btw: I know how to use Google calendar and then sync S-Planner with it but I definitely don't want to merge Google calendar with S-Planner calendar. The calendar I want to import into S-Planner is an independent calendar.

If S-Planner cannot import an ICS file, an alternative would be to have a Google calendar imported (not sync'ed) into S-Planner.

Thanks.


texts: Free app to block calls and SMS based on pattern

texts: I use Callblocker currently, but the unwanted calls come from different numbers each with the same first 5 digits. Is there a free Android app to block them based on this pattern?


texts: My launcher got deleted. I can't turn debugging on neither can I turn on the bluetooth. What to do?

texts: I am using Lenovo A7000. I was facing some problems related to the touch in my phone, so I did a factory reset without backing up the data. But because of this my only launcher also got deleted. I cant access the notification bar as nothing is happening if I pull it down. I can't even turn the USB debugging on. Is there a way to fix this ?


texts: Do Firebase analytics work without Gapps?

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Out of curiosity, if a user installs Android without Google Apps or APIs and then installs an app that includes Firebase analytics, will the analytics function? Will the app still send something to Firebase, or will it open an empty connection, or will communication be cut off?

To word this another way, is it the Google apps (Play Services, service frameworks, etc.) that open a connection to Firebase, or is it the app itself that does so? Or, does this vary from app to app?


texts: How to upgrade an LG Stylus 2 to Android 7 / Nougat?

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The phone I want to upgrade is the LG Stylus 2 with the model number LGK520K as it currently on android 6 and i want to upgrade it to android 7.

I'm after instructions that give me the steps required and the ability to download what I need for the upgrade.

From the LG versions and updates page it appears the software is available for phones in other regions but just not my region.

Koselas.com how to upgrade lg stylus 2 - Looks simple but the download link is very suspicious
apkmoded.com hot to upgrade lg stylus 2 - I'm not after a moded version
LGs opensource distribution - No idea how to use the source code


texts: "no command" after OTA update of a Wiko Rainbow 4G

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My son has a Wiko Rainbow 4G (a French company) which underwent an OTA update. It runs by default Kitkat 4.4. The phone was not rooted not modified in any way.

After the OTA the phone rebooted but is now stuck in a "no command" ("pas de commande" in French) state - the image is of the green Android character laying on the ground with its "front panel" open and an exclamation mark.

I tried to reinstall the stock ROM but the phone is not recognized by the update program (despite having correct drivers installed it turns out I was wrong, see my answer below).

I have access to recovery mode and could attempt to flash a ROM but the flashable version (a zip) is not available. I tried to do a factory restet from the recovery mode - it worked but the problem is the same.

Is there something else I should try?


texts: How I can use SD card as internal memory?

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I am using Samsung Galaxy Prime+ - SM-G532F device running Android 6.0.1. The problem I am facing is that. My device has very low internal memory, whenever I try to install more then 3 normal application an error encounters that please delete previous application to install other application.

So, I tried to find ways to use SD Card as app installation memory but problem is same there is not any option available in this device to migrate applications from internal storage to SD Card.

Please someone help me on this irritating problem


texts: What backup option shall I chose in the Nexus 7 toolkit to backup everything on my Nexus 7?

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The options are:

BACKUP OPTIONS [ALL OPTIONS REQUIRE ADB MODE]

Backup ALL installed apps [-all]
Backup Individual Packages [a single app] ONLY
Backup your Internal Storage [virtual SD Card]
CWM  NANDROID Backup [boot, cache, data, recovery, system]
TWRP NANDROID Backup [boot, cache, data, recovery, system]       [coming soon]
Pull /data folder [excluding /data/media] ONLY to your PC
Pull /system folder ONLY to your PC
Dump selected Device Partitions to PC


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I flashed my Android with Cyanogenmod 11 without google apps, the sole intention being to avoid Google whatsoever. I am using Runtastic to log my runs, but it doesn't display the map. Understandbly, because Google maps app is not installed. My question is if I can install some other maps like bing maps etc. and use it with Runtastic.

PS: I have no intention to install Google maps or any other google product on my phone.


texts: How to turn off or disable text font anti aliasing or smoothing globally or just for one app?

texts:
How do I turn off font smoothing globally or just for one app like firefox?

Can it be done with a mod like cyanogenmod or xposed framework?


texts:
in android social apps such as Twitter,Instagram...etc, is it possible to post with fake date on timeline as it allows in Facebook ?

note: my phone is rooted

Please help, Thanks! :')


texts: Failed to root CM 12.1 and nuked Samsung I9300

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I upgraded to CM 12.1 and lost root on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (I9300).
I tried to root the device with CF-auto-root again. It worked. But when I rebooted the phone, the blue android screen appears and didn't stop loading resp. didn't continue. After rebooting again, the same happend.

Furthermore Clockworkmod Recovery has been replaced by Android Recovery, so I tried to reinstall it, but the installation failed.

I'm not able to enter Recovery mode (HOME+POWER+VOL.UP), instead "Downloading... Do not turn off target !!" appears.
I can enter Download mode (HOME+POWER+VOL.DOWN).
Finally, as already mentioned, the system doesn't start either.

What could I try?


texts: CM 7.2 Default Calendar View & Back Button Behavior

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I have two Incredibles, both with CM7.2.

On one, with the calendar open and in Agenda view, if I press the back button, the calendar exits.  If I re-enter the calendar, it correctly goes back to Agenda view.

On the other, with the calendar open and in Agenda view, if I press the back button, the calendar goes to monthly view, and I have to press back again to exit.  If I re-enter the calendar, it incorrectly opens in month view.

How can I set default calendar view to be Agenda?
How can I get the back button to exit the calendar instead of changing the view?


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I'm trying to format my ext4 partitions (EDIT: format from ext4 to f2fs format) on my android 5.1 J3 Pro using the following command, with plataform-tools:
make_f2fs.exe -c j3xproltechn data
but i get this error:
F2FS-tools: mkfs.f2fs Ver: 1.14.0 (2020-08-24)

Info: Disable heap-based policy
Info: Debug level = 0
Info: Trim is enabled
        Error: Failed to get device size!

Can somebody help me? Thanks!
(I rooted the phone already.)


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Recently i got a new android smartphone and i want know if its necessary to update android apps frequently.The reason for asking this is

1)does updates for android apps reduce the battery usage?

2)should i update my apps if i don't have much internal memory (i mean will it slow down my phone if there isn't enough internal memory)?

3)will there be any (real) performance improvement if we update apps?

I know that certain updates provide new features,bug fixes(i hope it means errors) and change in the background/layout.Without considering the added feature,bugfixes and layout is it necessary to update?Also each update takes a good amount of internal memory in my phone as well as a lot of valuable mobile data.


texts: Where is my ROM backup made in recovery mode saved?

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yesterday I had mz first experience with android phone - Samsung galaxy S4 mini.
I followed this instructions Installing Cyanogenmod and in recovery mode I made a backup of stock ROM (as is recommended).

I wonder where is this backup saved? I would like to transfer it to my PC.

In my PC I go to Internal/clockworkmod but there is only RECOVERY_VERSION File which has 42 bytes, so I guess it is not it :)

Thx.


texts: Updating OTA after changing /etc/system files

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I manually modified /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml in order to boost volume on my Nexus 5 when listening to music with a headset. As a result I am still running version 4.4.2 as whenever I attempt to update OTA I get "Error!" screen. I suspect it has something to do with my modification of the system files but am not sure. So I have two questions:

What is causing the update to fail?
How can I fix it?

I would like to do both of the above without loosing any of my data/applications.

(I would not be surprised if a question similar to this one has been asked before Android SE, but I lack experience to determine which of the questions that already exist is actually the same as my question.)


texts: How to configure smartphone/tablet to have no data connection?

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Before going on a trip overseas with no data plan, I need to check how well my Google Nexus 7 tablet works to geolocate me with just GPS + Glonass + GSM towers.

From experience, I know that just relying on GPS with no data connection pretty much doesn't work: Even after being outside in open skies for hours riding a bike, my GPS-only smartphone had a very hard time geolocating me, and wouldn't follow after it did, while it did work in just a few seconds when connecting to the Net through wifi.

So, I'd like to experiment while I'm still home: Is it possible to configure an Android device to have no data connection and only rely on other means to geolocate the user?

If needed, I don't mind moving to different ROMs such as CyanogenMod.

Thank you.

Edit: I found the reason why GPS wouldn't work even after hours standing outside: In Settings > Location, the option "Download GPS assisted data only over Wi-Fi networks" was disabled; Once enabled, geolocalizing through GPS alone works OK, although it works faster and better with the Nexus 7 tablet that has GPS + Glonass.


texts: Incorrect dates on screenshots taken on Galaxy Nexus i9250

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I have first Nexus (Galaxy Nexus i9250) with Android 4.3 on-board. I've been making screenshots of the screens, I'm seeing, for as long, as I have this phone (nearly three years) and there were always no problems with anything.

I made a two series of screenshots recently. First batch was made on last Saturday (two days ago, 2015-03-22) and second one yesterday (2015-03-23). I have just downloaded all screenshots to my PC, and to my surprise, I noticed, that screenshots made two days ago have all dates since middle of 2004-01 till end of that month. And all screenshots made yesterday have dates around 2005-08.

What am I missing. Is my phone going crazy after three months of using it?

BTW: This is second strange thing, that happens to my phone during past week. Is my Nexus getting too old? :> And should I start to think of replacing it? Are smartphone meant to run over three years? :>


texts: Nexus 7 (wifi) 2012 won't charge past 11%

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So I turned on my nexus after maybe a year of inactivity. It was just in my cupboard, mostly because I installed a unstable mod and just wouldn't work. But I was able to fix it. And now it won't go beyond 11% on charging.

Please note that I am not using the original power adapter or the original USB lead to charge it.

Does anyone know how I solve this issue?


texts: Ways to retain nonexistent WhatsApp number

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All this while, I've been using WhatsApp with an old cellphone number which is now defunct. I now plan to switch over to a new phone. This means that I'll need to freshly install WhatsApp, but the catch here is can no longer use the old number because it's going to try sending the verification code which is never going to reach. Any ideas how to go about this?

I will finally need to update the new number in WhatsApp.
Have to root the phone and move the titanium backup copy from the old device to the new one and gamble with it. I don't think this option is going to play out too well.


texts:
I am having trouble making a playlist for MRL networks streams. Each time I open a new network stream it creates a new playlist and the previous stream is no where to be found (the history is overwritten with the most recently opened stream as well)
What steps do I have to take to create a MRL playlist? Do I need to store the playlist in a file somehow? I have been playing with the app for days and I cant find the answer here (https://wiki.videolan.org/Documentation:Android/)  either


texts: even after enabling USB debugging,when i connect device to my pc it is showing as USB debugging connected but when i run or debug app device is not showing.please help me in resolving?


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I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. I use the build-in Email application to access my email from my internet service provider (so this is NOT gmail, outlook etc.).

I am often on the road and I need access to my emails. However, I want to maintain the confidentially of the emails i.e. I don't want anyone else to open and read my emails.

I know I can lock my phone but I prefer to only lock the email application. In this scenario, I have no problem with anyone accessing my phone and looking at photos etc. It is just that I don't want them to have access to my emails.

Is there a way to lock the email application only so that if I want to access my emails, I will have to provide a password etc.

The emails I am referring to above are business emails, so I need to keep most of them confidential.


texts: How to enable new word save in Google Keyboard

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Back in a while, Google Keyboard was able to save words to its own dictionary by writing the word and showing Touch again to save.

Now, this feature is gone (what were they thinking???), and in this Reddit forum in the comments I can find the following:

  I just realized that the option is still there, you just don't get the
  "touch to save" dialog. Type the word, select it and press on it like
  you're used to. Hope this helps :-)

Well, when I write a word, and touch it, nothing happens. If I try to use that word again, it is not suggested (the device is a Nexus 5X).

The language of the keyboard is not English.

How could I make Google Keyboard to save the words (without adding it to the Personal Dictionary in the menu)?


texts:
After a walk outside I came in to see that my S6 edge shows the logo and tries to start, but it doesn't. It is a blinking logo.

Any ideas how I can get it to start up normally again?


texts: Can't set static IP for WiFi correctly in Android device

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I'm using static IP configuration for accessing college WiFi in my window laptop. For that I'm using following batch file (.bat) to configure settings by one click. The file contains following information:

netsh interface ip set address    name="Wireless Network Connection"     source=static addr=10.2.29.69     mask=255.255.0.0 gateway=10.2.19.27    gwmetric=1
 netsh interface ip set dns  name="Wireless Network Connection"    source=static addr=10.2.19.28 primary
netsh interface ip add dns   name="Wireless Network Connection"    addr=4.2.2.2 index=2

The problem in configuring this in Android is that the above file contains two static address(10.2.29.69 and 10.2.19.28) where as in Android there is only one option to enter static IP address and there are two fields foe DNS but here in file only one DNS is given so which IP should I enter in IP address field of my phone. And what about 2nd DNS address?

Following is the screen shot of configuration screen of  my phone.


texts: How to decide whether a system update should be installed?

texts:
An Android device shows a notification that a system update is available. I guess it is shown because the user has to decide - otherwise it would just be installed silently.

How should the user decide whether he wants to install the update?


texts: Turn off email notifications (not Gmail)

texts: I have been getting email notifications from Gmail and the default email app on my Samsung Galaxy Exhibit. I only want to use Gmail but, when I go to uncheck "show notifications" for the default email app, I am unable to do so (it is grayed out). Why is this? I really don't need double notifications.


texts: Android uses FUSE for SD cards. Does FUSE support file permissions for SD card? If no - how do I install some apps on SD card? Cause there is no support for symlinks, execution permission etc.


texts: Phone unlocks to settings screen instead of home screen

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Since I updated to android 7.0, my phone will unlock to the settings screen instead of my home screen.

If I lock the phone and then immediately unlock it again, it goes back to the same screen it was on. However, if I let the phone sit for 5 minutes or so it will unlock to the settings panel.

Does anyone have any ideas about what could be causing this and how to fix it? All my research comes up blank. I've looked at the "launch when unlocking" threads, which seems to be a dead end since I have not been messing around with programing. I am using my thumbprint to unlock, not a swipe, so it also does not seem to be related to the "left swipe unlocks to phone, Right to camera, up to home screen."

Version: 7.0

Device: SAMSUNG-SM

Using the google Now launcher

Other update: I am running tasker, but the only thing that is doing is putting my phone on silent when I connect to the work WiFi. I have noticed this happening even when no where near work wifi, but it could still be related.


texts: Text having stroke/outline on Android Lollipop

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I have an issue in Moto G 2nd Gen running Lollipop. It shown a stroke/outline on the text for the entire display. I thought it may or may not be an OS issue.

I tried searching this option in Settings to change the style, but I didn't find anything about it.

Is it possible to turn this off?

Here with I've attached the screenshot, what the difficulties I faced.

Screenshots - (Click to enlarge image)


texts: What is the exact functionality of Google Play Services & Google Services Framework (gapps)?

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Is there an official or unofficial description of what is the exact functionality of Google Play Services and Google Services Framework (gapps) apart from things related to the Play Store account-related functions?

From my understanding it includes at least:

GPS location
ads, tracking and stats
GCM (Google cloud messaging for push notifications)
everything related to managing Google accounts, services and Google user profile data.
apparently some machine learning pre-trained models for voice recognition, TTS, keyboard gesture typing.

What else?

The question came up after I noticed that for example the Google Podcasts app size is only about 300Kb and it won't work without gapps, so that indicates that some core functionality is already in gapps.

The combined size of Google Services Framework + Google Play services is over 700MB — this is enough for an entire operating system. So what exactly does this code do?

 Update: correction about the Google Podcasts app — I have identified that the tiny size of the app is explained by its dependency on the Google app and not just the GSF.


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Assume there is a 4G access point or router for internet connection, e. g. Dlink 953. That means a sim card is inserted to the access point. So the internet is routed via the data connection defined on the sim card. Users then connect to this access point via the wireless connection. In other words, they turn on the WiFi and connect to the access point. That seems to be fine.

Now, the problem is that users are actually using a data connection (internet is available on the sim card in the access point) but their phone won't notice that and it seems that you are connected to Wifi.

What is the actual problem then? Some applications have setting for reducing the internet usage on data connections. In this scenario, we see that phones are connected via Wifi and they won't reduce the internet usage. For example, Instagram has a setting to reduce the amount of download on data connections and not Wifi. Since the phone is connected through Wifi, Instagram assume it is fine and won't reduce the amount of data. But, really the internet is provided by a data connection (sim card in the access point).

Any idea for that?


texts: Android In-App Purchase Costs More In My Country

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Recently I made an in-app purchase in the very popular SuperCell game Clash Royale where I bought some Gems for $11.18.

I later realized that players in the USA paid $9.99 for the same item so I was wondering...why does the same item cost more to purchase from my country on Google Play? Does Google charge depending on the region or country?

I live in the Caribbean, we use USD to make In-App purchases from Google Play.

Can anyone please shed some light on this?


texts:
Here are the information of my device.
Android version : 4.04
Kernel version:  2.6.32.9
Build Number:   4.1.B.0.587
Plz give step by step method and essential material downloading link. Thanks.


texts:
Is there any way to create a directory on an external sdcard that has read/write access for multiple apps. For example I want to us synththing or rsync under termux be able to sync this directory to my file server. I also want to be able to download music from a browser or other app and add it to the directory, which would then be synced with the file server.

I am using an Android k7 with android 5.1.1

My phone is not rooted and I would rather not root it unless I have to.


texts: HTC STATUS-INTERNAL MEMORY LOW EVEN WITH SD-CARD?

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Possible Duplicate:
  What can I do to manage my phone's internal storage?

I have the  HTC Status, and love it!  But lately I'm getting "Internal memory low" messages when I try to open or download something in my messages.   It tells me to go to the "settings" tab and make space.  I don't have many Apps on it, the biggest I believe is the FB App-but it's the so called "FB Phone" so why am I still having issues?  I uninstall and delete data and try to move things to the sd-card and empty inboxes all the time and it just moves a few MB and leaves me alone.  It gets bad sometimes, where it won't let me even ope and read a text even if there aren't any pics to load.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!


texts: Is there a way to get Helium to work on a Moto G7?

texts: I am trying to restore a single game data file to a new Moto G7 via Helium. I've enabled USB debugging, but when I start the desktop app, they don't connect to each other. The desktop app connects just fine to the old phone I'm trying to pull the data off of.


texts: How can Users from a company download private apps

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In order to keep our react-native app updateable and private, we decided to use this approach to upload an APK to the Play Store privately. Apparently, our client has to have G Suite set up for this to work. I suppose, with G Suite, the client can "add" user accounts to the company and with that, somehow allow them to download our app (by whitelisting it?).

But how/where can the Users download and install the private app after it has been published? Can they just search for it on the play store and see/download it there?


texts: "Flashing" custom recovery from running ROM

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A possible solution to my other question related to this.

Having root access, what's there to prevent me from manually flashing a custom recovery from my running operating system? If my bootloader is locked, can I still do:

dd if=openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0-deb.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

If so, then I'd be able to flash a custom recovery from inside of a running Android operating system, bypassing a locked bootloader. I suppose if someone has root access to a running operating system, you're pretty much hosed anyway, but would this at least in theory work?

Can I use something similar to the above command to flash a recovery in a live, running Android device?


texts: Attempting file recovery (deleted photos) on Note 4 via accessing /data/userdata; rooted phone, patched adbd, but now USB debugging won't work

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I made a post about this yesterday, and I managed to make a lot of progress today, but I'm stuck again, and I am trying to decide what to do. I am not really experienced with coding, but I happen to be very good at teaching myself how to do something when needed and also very bad at giving up.
Below is a summary of my progress thus far:
INITIAL PLAN

Install Android SDK, drivers to PC (Win7, 64 bit)

Root phone (used CF-Auto-Root)

Patch adbd to allow root permissions (installed adbd insecure and SuperSU)

Access /data/userdata

Get image of /userdata, attempt to find files

I am stuck at step 3. I have adbd insecure and SuperSU, but using either of these causes USB debugging to be disabled. Regardless of how I toggle things, I lose my connection to my PC and cannot enable USB debugging.
Some research uncovered that there's something called SELinux that is preventing me from enabling USB debugging while adbd insecure is enabled (patched adbd). There are posts in the adbd insecure thread on the XDA forums from other people (check the last page) describing a similar problem:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590
And one post at the end explaining that they fixed it with an app called SELinux Switch:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79689054&postcount=267
SELinux Switch would allow me to turn off the protection preventing adbd insecure from working. Can I get some feedback about this? I'm not enjoying this stuff, and I really need to get back to other endeavors, so it'd be a one-time use, and then I will probably uninstall it from my phone because I won't need it.
ALTERNATIVE PLANS
I also have two alternative "paths" I could take to attempt to recover the deleted photos. I'd rather not do that right now, because I don't think I have time, and because I am trying to avoid anything that would overwrite the deleted photos, but they exist nonetheless:
Alternative 1: Droidexplorer and busybox
I already have droidexplorer installed on my PC and my phone is rooted, so I guess I could install busybox and see if droidexplorer can recover the deleted photos.
Alternative 2: Magisk with/without busybox
I would rather not do this, because it sounds like it would take the most time and more monkeying around with internal storage, but apparently adbd insecure isn't an active project anymore and most people use magisk for rooting, etc. This is an alternative, but it's the least attractive option.
What do people think? For now I am going to try the SELinux switch, since it seems the simplest way. If people could please try to avoid using too much jargon and explain commands, etc. it would really help out; that way I wouldn't need to look up unfamiliar terms first.


texts: How to get a confirmation when deleting images?

texts:
I just bought the LG G4 (Android Lollipop) and I'm pretty concerned that there's no confirmation "dialog" or something when we delete images in the Gallery.

Something like "Are you sure?".
Because now when I press the trash button to delete image, I have like 2 seconds to press Cancel if I don't want my image to be permanently removed.

This can be problematic if I missclick on the screen or if I let someone use my phone...

My step-father used my phone quickly just to check-out, he took a picture then wanted to delete it.. Then I don't know what happened but my previous photos were removed. I think he deleted all the photos by tapping too fast?

Well, I searched everywhere and I didn't find anything to have more security at least.


texts: Does anyone know how to eliminate this annoying pop-up (see screenshot) in Chrome that has a separate window for passwords? I know it can be done but I can't find it and any every time I search for it, the result is only how to resolve the check your passwords compromised passwords pop up from chrome. Thanks in advance.


texts: Installing fsmon to monitor Android File System

texts:
I would like to monitor the FS on my Galaxy S8 phone. I am using Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS with adb to connect to my samsung. In my Ubuntu environment, i entered the following command:
make android NDK_ARCH=arm64 ANDROID_API=26
I then received the following response:

for a in arm84; do \
if [ -z ""]; then \
./android-shell.sh $a \
make aagt21compile ANDROID_API=26 NDK_ARCH=$a ; \
else \
make aagt21compile ANDROID_API=26 NDK_ARCH=$a ; \
fi ; \
done
Building android locally with NDK instead of dockcross......
Invalid path in NDK environment, please change me.
Makefile:166: recipe for target 'android' failed
make: *** [android] Error 1

I am unable to take a screenshot of the error as my ubuntu computer doesn't have internet and I am quite restricted at my workplace in terms of transferring stuff from development to internet laptop.
I have installed Android NDK using sudo apt-get install google-android-ndk-installer
Please help!


texts:
I live in Hong Kong, and the Play Store displays everything in the local Cantonese language.
I have set everything I can (Android language, Account language, even the app locale via Xposed Module "App Settings") to English, but I still see all the categories in the store in Chinese. Can someone help me change those to English?

(Click image to enlarge)


texts: How to use multiple google accounts, but allow only one to locate my phone in device manager

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I am using multiple google accounts, both private and company accounts.

I want to see all calendars in my Calendar app. Events in all calendars. Same with Gmail. I want to be logged in and be able to switch between all gmail accounts.

But I don't want my company account (To which I am not the only person to have access I think) to be able to store and backup my contacts, my chrome settings, and privately visited websites, and all private activity.

Right now logging to any of those accounts and going to android device manager, I can locate or wipe my phone. I want to allow it only on my main account.

How can I control that?

Android 5.0.2 MIUI 7.0


texts:
I got a C7 SM-C7000 from China. Now I'm trying to install a Hong Kong firmware on it and of course got the partition size error in Odin. I searched around and found one pit file for my model Hong Kong. I'm attaching the file however I'm concerned about it being the right file.

My Phone

Model - SM-C7000
Variant - China
Storage - 32 GB

Can anyone tell me if I can flash the attached pit file or link me my phone's Hong Kong pit file?
Thanks

Pit file I want to flash

Edit 1:
PIT contents: pastebin(.)com/FncY05pg


texts: change phone properties so I can download an item from Google play?

texts:
I have a Huawei u8160(A.K.A Vodafone 858 Smart) which had an original Froyo ROM , Now it's upgraded to CyanogenMod7.2(Gingerbread) and even after upgrading Google play apps are the same exactly.

I was wondering if I can change the properties of my phone so that Google play would understand that I'm running Gingerbread?


texts:
I have one problem with AOSP roms and I consider this as the biggest one.
I have a Galaxy S3 I9300 running Stock 4.3 deodexed, zipaligned etc.

Now with this ROM I am able to play almost all types of video files...Why is this not possible with AOSP roms?

I have always seen people installing different types of Apps (MX Player, VLC Player etc. etc..) to get all the videos playing...
But TouchWiz plays almost all types of videos out of the box...As of now I don't have any third party video player installed on my phone...

I am a big fan of CM, but refrain from installing it just because of this one reason!

Can someone please explain this to me...would be great !!
And please correct me if i am wrong...

Thanks.


texts: can I add Japanese keyboard and font for e-mail input on Samsung ACE8android 2.Etc?


texts:
Recently my moto z2 play stuck in "reboot loop".
I couldn't able to move further due to "Developer option" was not enabled. I've tried the following methods, but no luck 0 still the restart is persistence

Tried "Restart Bootloader", and from PC done fastboot to wipe the User Data / Cache
Tried to enter "Recovery mode", no luck

Do we've any work around to get it fixed, as I don't want to waste the hardware resource


texts: Google's location-based services versus third-party services

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Since Google offers various location-based services for which it uses its maps, known as Google Maps, what is so special about third party software programs that also provide location-based services? Don't those make use of Google Maps, which Google in turn bought from NASA? Is there any legal restriction that Google puts for those third-party programs?

I am a newbie.


texts: Cannot configure keyboard input language anymore

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On my Xperia S /ICS, I had English and German language input configured. Worked as expected, could switch language on the keyboard. Then I installed a keyboard app and later uninstalled it. Now something strange happened:

The default keyboard is now "Xperia Chinese keyboard". Below this I have

Google Voice typing            (uncheckable)
Xperia Chinese Keyboard        (NOT uncheckable)
Xperia Japanese Keyboard       (NOT uncheckable)
Xperia Keyboard                (NOT uncheckable)

Now, when I configure the German language (or any other language) in Xperia keyboard, as Writing language, I still cannot use these languages, I only have English and Chinese available.

This is an untenable situation, since I write 70% of my texts in German. Any ideas? Can I get rid of Xperia Keyboard? Install another keyboard that does not kill my phone?


texts: ADB Wi-Fi connection disconnects when device goes to sleep in Moto G 2014

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I can connect the device via USB and manage to play the app from Android studio without issues. Then I do adb tcpip 5555 and adb connect <IP_ADDRESS:PORT> without problems. Same goes for running the app.

But for some reason, when the device goes to sleep (screen shuts down), so does the connection to ADB.  I configured the Wi-Fi settings to be "Always" so that shouldn't be the problem. I tried restarting the device and the PC, even re-installing the drivers but no luck.

Here's what I get from Logcat in the last seconds before the screen shuts down:

07-28 20:23:17.924     997-1222/? I/PowerManagerService﹕ Nap time (uid 1000)...
07-28 20:23:17.924     997-1222/? I/PowerManagerService﹕ Going to sleep due to screen timeout (uid 1000)...
07-28 20:23:18.477     997-1222/? D/bsthal﹕ activate, handle: 2, enabled: 0, index 5
07-28 20:23:18.490     997-1219/? I/DisplayManagerService﹕ Display device changed: DisplayDeviceInfo{"Schermo incorporato": 720 x 1280, 60.0 fps, supportedRefreshRates [60.0], density 320, 294.967 x 295.563 dpi, appVsyncOff 0, presDeadline 17666667, touch INTERNAL, rotation 0, type BUILT_IN, state OFF, FLAG_DEFAULT_DISPLAY, FLAG_ROTATES_WITH_CONTENT, FLAG_SECURE, FLAG_SUPPORTS_PROTECTED_BUFFERS}
07-28 20:23:18.496      997-997/? V/ActivityManager﹕ Display changed displayId=0
07-28 20:23:18.551      317-317/? D/SurfaceFlinger﹕ Set power mode=0, type=0 flinger=0xb7459550
07-28 20:23:18.557      317-317/? D/qdhwcomposer﹕ hwc_blank: Blanking display: 0
07-28 20:23:18.796      317-804/? I/qdhwcomposer﹕ handle_blank_event: dpy:0 panel power state: 0
07-28 20:23:18.800      317-317/? I/qdhwcomposer﹕ enable_dcabc: Done setting OFF mode
07-28 20:23:18.800      317-317/? D/qdhwcomposer﹕ hwc_blank: Done blanking display: 0
07-28 20:23:18.801      317-317/? I/SFPerfTracer﹕ triggers: (rate: 26:893) (compose: 0:2) (post: 0:0) (render: 0:16) (19:9416 frames) (20:12477)
07-28 20:23:18.801      317-317/? D/SFPerfTracer﹕ layers: (5:10) (FocusedStackFrame (0xb74da368): 0:156)* (DimLayer (0xb756f868): 0:19)* (DimLayer (0xb7572170): 0:7)* (StatusBar (0xb755f198): 2:8497) (com.android.systemui.ImageWallpaper (0xb7564e30): 0:499) (com.teslacoilsw.launcher/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.NovaLauncher (0xb7592e58): 0:195) (NavigationBar (0xb7562cf0): 0:18) (ColorFade (0xb7568e60): 20:22)
07-28 20:23:18.805     997-1347/? D/SurfaceContro
device not found

And when the screen shutdowns completely, the device simply disconnects mid transmission.

It seems I can connect to it after it had disconnected and went in IDLE. This is the log i managed to get by connecting to the device the second it disconnected:
http://pastebin.com/afqpA0Ch

EDIT: I tried creating a new user on the phone and connecting it via wi-fi to adb, and it seems the problem does not present itself with this new account. I'll try factory-resetting the device and see if I can solve the problem for good.

I have a Motorola G 2014, XT1068, with Android 5.0.2, and running Android Studio on Windows x64 Home Premium.

How do I stop the device from disconnecting from ADB?


texts: On my Moto G4 the Accessibility settings menu keeps popping up, and I can't make it go away. The only thing that works temporarily is to put the phone on standby, then reopen and the phone works normally for about 30 secs before the menu pops up again. I've tried turning off the phone and it still keeps happening. Any ideas?


texts: On my S9 an old contact address is auto suggested when composing and email. This address in not in my 'Contacts' or 'Other Contacts'. It only happens on my phone and not when I am accessing Gmail via laptop/desktop. I have tried Settings/Apps/Gmail 'Force stop' and 'Clear Data' and 'Clear Cache' but to no avail. Any ideas? Thanks


texts: What does a solid blue LED light mean on my Nexus 4 phone?

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Similar to this question except my LED light is solid blue.

I've googled the subject but the only thing that came up associated with the blue light was the Facebook app, which I don't even have installed. I can't say I remember ever seeing it before.

The battery was not low. The phone was unresponsive and, though off, the screen felt unusually hot. So I pulled the battery out and let it cool down. The battery's back in but it still won't power on.

Update

I googled "nexus 4 hot", as my phone continues to be very warm (despite remaining, to all other appearances, utterly dead), and ended up on a Google support page, where I was able to chat with a live human being, who emailed me some troubleshooting steps, which were very basic and not at all helpful.

The email included a phone number, 1-855-83-NEXUS, where I talked to another human being, who again wasn't able to help, but was very pleasant.

No one has yet been able to explain the mysterious blue light.


texts: How to use an Android phone or tablet to make a projector presentation?

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I have planned for some time to use a smartphone or tablet to give scientific presentations via projector, instead of using a laptop. I'm now thinking about buying a new Android smartphone, if I can be sure that in the end I'll be able to realize this goal with it. So my main question is: What do I have to look out for in order to get a device with which I can give projector presentations?

I apologize that this question is not exactly about a concrete problem I'm faced with right now – I just don't want to purchase a costly device only to find out later that I can't do with it what I want. I therefore did some thinking and research about the possible problems, and ask you for advice on how to avoid a concrete problem to occur in the first place.

Here are some issues that occurred to me:

In my experience most projector installations in lecture halls still only provide access to a VGA connector. I know that VGA as an analog signal requires D-A conversion from a digital signal, but I'm confused about how much effort this takes: Some converters have the shape of a box which needs an extra power supply, others are very small and don't need extra power. What is the difference between these different types of devices, and which kind do I need? Please note that the links are only meant as examples, I'm not asking specifically about these products.
Again in my experience, most installed projectors do not yet support Full HD, but still need signals at resolutions like 800x600 or 1024x768. At least some HDMI-to-VGA converters appear to support downscaling from Full HD to VGA resolutions. Since I probably can't control this from the smartphone/tablet: How does it work? Can I trust that the optimal resolution is automatically negotiated between the adapter and the projector? Can I expect a decent-looking result from the downscaling, or will it be all washed out? Practically speaking: Is there a specifically named feature of such converters that I should look out for when choosing one? Again, the link is only for reference.
Android apps normally have screen output optimized for the fixed, physically small screen built into the device and not the flexibility that is provided by changing the screen resolution or resizing a window on a Desktop OS. Is it a realistic goal to achieve a good presentation experience from a mobile device similar to the one from a laptop? E.g. it appears not to be possible to get Adobe Reader for Android into a proper one-page-fullscreen mode. Is there presentation software that does this better? I'm mainly thinking of presentations in pdf format.

And maybe there are caveats I'm not even thinking of?


texts: Disabling auto-correct in one language but not the other

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I've setup my phone for two languages: English and Russian; I use both languages for texting and other communication. Although English auto-correct seems OK, the Russian language auto-correct is terrible: it doesn't understand inflections and constantly changes correctly spelled words into completely different ones.

I'd like to turn off Russian language auto-correct. How do I do that? I would prefer to keep English language auto-correct if possible.

The phone is Samsung Galaxy S9+, running Android 9, One UI 1.0.


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A bit of history:

I got this Samsung Galaxy S III from T-Mobile SGH-T999
Decided to to play with Cyanogenmod.

Rooted my S3 - success
Installed Cyanogenmod following instructions - success
Got notification that Cyanogenmod update available ( around
2/20/2014) - downloaded and installed the update which SOFT BRICKED
my SGIII

Decided to go back to stock due to these update issues with Cyanogenmod

RECOVERY PROCESS:

Used ODIN v.3.04 to flash a stock ROM for my phone that I got from:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-T999

file name: T999UVUEMJC_T999TMBEMJC_T999UVUEMJC_HOME.tar.md5

Successfully flashed it with ODIN

All went well except I cannot turn on WiFi.

When I click the WiFi button it turns dark green (apparently trying to turn on WiFi) and then turn back grey

Any help and suggestions would be highly appreciated.


texts: Android on my Galaxy Nexus is able to interpret iPhone emoticons, how can I send them back?

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Recently I notice that my Galaxy Nexus (Verizon 4.1.1) was able to translate the iphone 4 emoticons for my Android phone as seen here:

Which is great. However the only way I can send them back is if I know the code for them or if I copy and paste one that I have already received.

Is there any App or Addon that gives me a full menu of the icons to insert into the message?


texts: Phone no longer recognizes USB connection from computer

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Using a Samsung Galaxy S7 (Android 7.0) and a MacBook Air (macOS Sierra 10.12.5), I connect the phone's charging port to the computer's USB port. Neither the phone nor computer bring up any notifications.

I vaguely remember that I used to get a notification when I plugged the phone into the computer, saying they weren't compatible, but I may have opted to stop getting the notification since it happened every time, and I was just plugging it in to charge.

On my Mac I downloaded Android File Transfer, and on my phone I did Settings -> Developer Options -> USB Debugging, but nothing doing. Opening Android File Transfer gives the message "Please connect your Android device with a USB cable to get started.", even when it is indeed plugged in.

Anything I'm forgetting, or ideas for troubleshooting?

(As a note, my goal is to move things from icloud.com to my new android device. For example, I exported a vCard of my Contacts, and I want to move that to my phone to then import into Contacts, etc.)


texts:
Why after recent Kies update to Ver.2.1.1.11124_17 I get this message?
Though Kies continues to run it is no longer possible to update firmware.


texts: YouTube "can not connect to server" error on specific videos

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I started the YouTube application, looked up a song, and found it. Then I tried to load the video, but I got the error message:

  can not connect to server

But I can play another version of the song on my phone, both videos can be played on my computer with Flash, neither of them without Flash. This is clearly not a Flash problem, and not a server problem. If I go back after restarting my phone, it is the same error message for the same video.

What is really the problem? How can I solve it? Is it like on a desktop browser, some videos are in Flash, some are not?


texts: Insufficient Storage Available when installing Google Play Services

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I have rooted my Kindle Fire 7 (4th Generation) and installed Gapps using the Jmz Fire HD7 Tool. Everything went well, but, when I was trying to start Gmail, it asked me to update my Google Play Service. When the installation was nearly finished, a message "Insufficient Storage Available" popped up.

What can I do? I have tried to clear all data and force stop Google Play Service, and it still can't be updated. Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT

Pasting the result of df here... looks no good.

Filesystem               Size     Used     Free   Blksize
/dev                   435.9M   288.0K   435.6M   4096
/sys/fs/cgroup         435.9M    12.0K   435.8M   4096
/mnt/asec              435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/mnt/obb               435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/storage/usbotg        435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/storage/emulated      435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/mnt/secure            435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/mnt/asec              435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/mnt/obb               435.9M     0.0K   435.9M   4096
/system                  1.1G     1.1G    23.9M   4096
/cache                 852.4M   483.7M   368.7M   4096
/data                   12.3G     1.3G    11.0G   4096
/mnt/sqfs              124.6M   124.6M     0.0K   32768
/persistbackup          10.8M   184.0K    10.6M   4096
/mnt/shell/emulated     12.3G     1.3G    11.0G   4096


texts: How do I root Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a/i)?

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I am kind of new to Android and smartphones.

Phone: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
Model number: MK16a
Android version: 2.3.4

So far, I have been able to find the following sources:

I first saw this XDA-Developers thread. It seems relatively complicated. (And I haven't had much experience with the Linux shell either, so I shy away from this...)
The previous thread linked to this thread, which was 'easier'.

However, reading the instructions, I need ADB drivers or something. No clue how to get these.
Also, avast has blocked parts of the file from downloading. (Zerg rush...?) I can disable avast's web shield temporarily, if you guys recommend this method.

This article which mentions a thread similar to the previous one.
Android Forums - Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro: All Things Root Guide.

I would rather do this using as foolproof, easy, and unlikely-to-brick method as possible.


texts: Cant get the install button enable on my kindle 10

texts: Hi I am trying to install modro on my fire 10 but the install tab is not working


texts: ClockworkMod Recovery makes corrupt backups

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Four backups I made using ClockworkMod Recovery couldn't be restored because their MD5 hash values didn't match. Another one was successfully restored. What is the problem and is there a way to check if a backup succeeded or not?

I'm using Clock Work Mod Recovery 5.0.2.6 on Xperia Arc.


texts: Prevent Auto-download/ install of Apps/Ads on Micromax Phones

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android installing apps without my knowledge. It also showing annoying popups.
How to resolve this issue?

Android version : 5.1 Lollipop
Device: Micromax Canvas 6

Everytime i factory reset, it will fix the issue. After some days, it will start to show popups from Amazon, Myntra like shopping sites.
Phone is installing apps in the background.


texts: Installing CyanogenMod changed phone number, no voice service

texts: A few days ago, I installed cyanogenmod on my phone (From here), and I noticed that my phone couldn't get or send calls or texts. When I went to Settings>About>Status, the phone number and MIN showed 000000xxxx (x's are numbers), and it said I was roaming, but I fixed that by changing the preferred network mode to CDMA, so I was able to get mobile data, but still no voice service. I used Odin to flash back to the stock rom, but the problems persist, and now I don't get any service. I can provide any more details if needed.


texts: How do I turn on the battery full notification sound?

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Similar to this previous question, but I want to enable the battery full notification sound, not the opposite :)

My Galaxy S used to make a nice beep and switch the screen on briefly when the battery was fully charged, since the Gingerbread update (official Samsung 2.3.3 JV9 release) it still briefly switches the screen on, but no longer makes the noise.

This used to be great because the plug socket on my desk is right at one end, so (if I don't want a long cable getting tangled in everything) the phone's out of my line of sight and I rely on the audio notifications to tell me there's a reason to glance over at it. Now, since Gingerbread, I don't get any audible notification for the battery full, and never know when it's been fully charged.

Unlike a lot of people here I don't plug my phone in to charge overnight (why would I, when I have to pay for the electricity at home :D), so was never bothered by the noise waking me up.

I've hunted through all of the Sound and Notification settings that I can find, and already have System and Notification volumes turned up, so it's not those. I'm slightly worried that they've listened to the moaners and removed a useful feature, but hope that buried somewhere there's a nice setting that can keep everyone happy.


texts: How do I know which version of Google Play Services to update to?

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I have an Android 5.1 system on a Doogee X5 phone, but this question is a bit more general.

Suppose I want to update my "Google Play Services" manually, without having a Google Account of any kind. This question tells me where to go to get the APK, but - how can I tell which APK I need? Wouldn't there be different APKs for different versions of Android, and possibly different vendors (who may provide modified Android versions)?


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I know that long-pressing power + volume down hardware buttons for a second or so on any screen takes a screenshot - I was hoping to bind an action to the power + volume up combination (specifically I was hoping to make it take a photo without having to open the camera app).

I've looked at a few apps that I thought might do it but they all seem to only allow for remapping of individual hardware buttons/long-presses of individual buttons, not assigning an action to a hardware key combination like this.

I'm currently using cyanogenmod 11 with xposed installed, so an answer requiring either or both would work (although I didn't see any options in cyanogen or modules in xposed that would do this).


texts: How to start root shell with Android Studio?

texts: I just installed Android Studio. How do I get into root shell on my phone? Or do I have to download ADB separately?


texts: How can someone else read my Text Messages

texts: someone I know reads my text messages by tapping our phones together as in the same style of sending pictures by bluetooth.  How is this possible and how can I prevent it?


texts: Is Google Play rebranded app being pushed to India?

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My Android Market is still Android Market. I am eager to update it manually, but I prefer official way when payment is involved.

In India, only app store is available.. no music, book and movie store. So, I have been guessing maybe it'll not be pushed to India. Is there any such policies?


texts: Samsung's device care app and running services option in developers settings show two different values for the amount of RAM free on my device

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As shown by Samsung:- https://m.imgur.com/gallery/yoiOnlS

As shown by developer options by Android:- https://m.imgur.com/gallery/OzNwRMO

Why is it happening? Why is Samsung lying?


texts: Messages for web not updating with new texts and statuses

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I am trying to use Android Messages for web. I am able to connect to the phone using the QR code, but after the initial connection, I do not get new messages automatically or any notification – I have to reload the page to see them.
When I send the message, the “Sending…” status remains and is not updated to “Distributed” either.
I have tried in Firefox and Chromium. I am using Ubuntu. The computer and phone are on the same network, and I tried with the computer using a cable or WiFi. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S9 and the app is allowed to run in background (no battery optimisation).
I have also tried on Windows with Chrome on the same computer, and I have the issue as well. I would thus assume it comes from either the phone or the network.
I have had the problem for quite some time now, I couldn't say if it used to work in the past.


texts: How to remove underlines and strikeouts in Adobe Reader 10.4.2 for Android 4?

texts: I tried out the new features of adding strikeouts and underlines to a PDF file, only to find that I can't remove these marks any more, because I can't find any such option! I even tried to copy the file in question to my PC, but the Adobe Reader for win7 doesn't have such functions as well. I only need a way to remove these marks I made, so it is OK whatever software or app you suggest me to use.


texts: How do I change the USB mode with a keyboard?

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How do I change the USB mode and select an option such as MTP, PTP, MIDI or charging with only a keyboard?

My screen is broken and I am trying to change the USB mode blindly using a keyboard?

What keys do I need to press to select a USB mode?

I will post a picture showing the USB mode pop up that shows when you press the "USB for charging" notification here:


texts: how to turn off camera sound besides lowering the volume on i9220?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  How do I disable the ‘click’ sound on the camera app?
  How do I turn off the shutter sound for the Android camera?

We have a Samsung i9220.

How to turn off camera sound besides lowering the volume?

Rooting is not an option.


texts: How to use wifi for a specific app and celluar data for the rest?

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I have a wifi rear view camera in my car. That camera creates a WIFI hotspot for my phone to connect with. If I put my car in reverse the app gets notified and switches to the app to show the camera view. But if i'm connected to the hotspot my phones internet doesn't work (duh) because the camera doesn't have any internet access.

I only want wifi for that specific app and my phone should use my 4g data, but I don't know how or if it is even possible.

My phone has android 9 and is rooted. Is this even possible? Because I read that on IOS this works by setting a custom dns (or something)...


texts: can't find setting static IP or Enable android reverse tethering

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I have a nexus S and Android 4.1.2, I want to share a wifi connection from my laptop (ubuntu 13.04) and connect to it from my Nexus S, But.. I can't find where can I set a static IP address on my device.

I've also tried the reverse tethering, and I don't find where can I enable it on my device.

Thank you :)


texts: Would rooting my phone prevent me from using device protection features

texts: I wanted to unlock my bootl oader so that I can root the device for performance and battery improvement.when I try to turn on OEM unlocking, I am told that the step would deactivate device protection features. I want root and device protection .I dont want to flash custom ROMS or recovery .I just want to root the device and turn the switch back off. Is that possible?


texts:
When ever i download an app from google play my entire UI is stuck until i press back
button. Is it a device problem ?

I don't see this in some other devices but seen in some also.

Persistent issue is in Micromax A68 and Nexus 4. Since its an inbuilt application how can i fix this issue.


texts:
I've been told that ODIN backups are preferred to Nandroid ones, but I've only ever used the latter. What are the features that differ between them, and how is one better than another?

Also, if it is true that ODIN is better, and I want to use it, can I without a Samsung device? It seems to me that I won't be able to use it if I have an HTC, which is a bummer if it's really that good! In that case, is there another utility that is available for sans-Samsung Android users?


texts: How to enter in TWRP/recover on Huawei P9 lite with keys?

texts:
I have a p9 lite Huawei.
I can boot into twrp with this command

adb reboot recovery

But without adb, I cannot enter in recovery mode.
If I push Volume Down+Power, it goes into bootloader (I can see a green droid logo).
If I push Volume Up+Power, it opens the EMUI recovery.
How to get recovery mode with twrp?Is possible with fastboot?
I have installed the twrp with

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img


texts: Why is a random app being opened when I exit an app with Back button?

texts:
On my Nexus 7 G1 (4.4.2 KitKat), sometimes, when I press back button to exit an app, a random app is opened instead of Home Launcher (Nova Prime). Sometimes, this random app is opened temporarily (then, Home Launcher becomes visual). And, this random app isn't chosen from my Recent Apps list. Means, this happens even when the app never appeared in Recent Apps list before.

What's going on? How to fix it?


texts:
My microphone (voice to text) option has disappeared from my keyboard.
I'm using a Galaxy X-Cover4.

Thanks in advance.


texts:
It's a brand new Nokia 8, running Android Oreo 8.

When the phone is lying down on the table, the touchscreen becomes somewhat unresponsive. The effect is increased when it's plugged in for charging.

If I touch the screen, the touch does not register on the correct point, or if I draw a line, it breaks off into multiple dots or dashes. On picking the phone up, the issue sort of disappears.

I don't remember the brand name of the tempered glass screen guard I have, but I think it's of good quality, and do not believe it's an issue.

Some users on Nokia support have said they don't have any screen guards installed, and yet they have the touchscreen issue. I see that many users on XDA have the same issue as well.

I contacted Nokia support via the built-in app, and their response is that I should bring it to a service center for a close examination. I will do so later.

I'm keeping this question here for posterity. Maybe somebody will know what's going on.


texts: Wifi Doesn't connect to internet in my i5801

texts:
in my phone i can connect to any wifi but when i start browser or market or any application that requires internet. It shows no network connection.

I have tried following things

Tried several different wifi network,
forget network and connect again and enter password,
restart device

Following is my Device information
Device : Samsung Galaxy i5801,
OS : android 2.2,
Baseband version : I5801DDJP2,
Build Number : FROYO.DDJP6,
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9

any help is appriciated


texts: how to add a location tracking script on android?

texts:
How can I add a custom script that retrieves the current location and also fetches current sim's cellphone number?
I want to root my phone and add a script that notifies me of its location and user every 10 minutes. So that even if the person resets my phone and manages to bypass frp I can still rely on the root script running in the backend.
I'm aware that they can just install a new rom though to get rid of the script


texts: Is there way to view two applications split screen on Android tablets?

texts: Is there way to use two applications simultaneously on split screen on Android tablets? It would be great to put tablet to vertical position open navigation software to upper part of screen and music player to lower and use it at car. Just like the Kyocera Echo can.


texts: Volume down key not working. How to enter flashmode

texts:
I am using Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. After replacing its screen the Volume-down key stopped working.

However I am in Bulgaria and cannot wait anymore for the Lollipop update, that is why I followed this guide:

http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/update-sony-xperia-z1-compact-d5503-to-android-502-lollipop-145a0242-firmware/

However without Volume-down key I cannot finish Step №9: For Xperia Z1 Compact Volume Down key will do the job of back key, just turn off your phone, keep the Volume Down key pressed and plug in the data cable.

Is there a way to simulate pressing the volume-down or to install the "FTF Firmeware" without it?

Thanks!


texts: Nexus 7 Sleep timelimited to 10 minutes?

texts:
I just purchased a Nexus 7, and wanted to set it to sleep after 15 or 20 minutes of inactivity.

I don't have this option, as the most I can set is 10 minutes.

When I search about this everything seems to indicate I should have the option up to 30 minutes.

I am on 4.4.4

Am I missing an option or was it removed? Is there a way around it?


texts: I have a Nexus 5 with ParanoidAndroid and I'd like to change that Google Now shortcut to lightbulb, how can I do it?


texts: Should I be worried about applications with weird looking permissions?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  How important is it to review the permissions that an app is using?

When I install apps from Android Market (Play Store now) there are some apps that require special permissions and for some of them it's weird to have for example "Read phone call history" when the app is a compass or whatever...

Should I be worried? Should I uninstall an app with weird looking permissions?


texts: Firefox / uBlock Origin only showing camera / image apps when clicking on a file upload button

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I'm looking to import my uBlock Origin settings from my desktop PC, which is in a text file, to uBlock Origin in Firefox for Android.

The issue is: When I click on the 'Restore from file...' button on uBlock Origin in Firefox Android, I only get prompted to choose between camera / image apps:

In a Windows PC, clicking on that button will open up an Explorer window allowing you to select a text file to import. I can't import a text file with any of the above apps  shown. Is there an app I should install to allow this? How should I configure it?

Details: I have Google Drive and ES File Explorer installed. This is on Android 4.4.2, Firefox for Android 44.0, uBlock Origin 1.5.5.


texts: How do you sync Jorte with an Outlook Calendar?

texts: I am trying to convince my wife to switch from the Motorola stock calendar app to Jorte. Is there a way to synch Jorte with your Outlook calendar? If not, is there another calendar app that beats the pants off the stock one?


texts: Duplication of cellular phone Android 5.1.1

texts: I think I have been duplicated or hacked. Google Maps time line shows me present for three days consecutively and me amd device were at another location, home. Is this possible what info /action have I allowed if it is possible? What I need to stop or solve the problem


texts: Issues making or receiving calls and texts with a LG P500 (Software Version V20e)?

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I just got a LG P-500 device and I want to deploy with it. Everything is working fine, except that I cant make phone calls, receive phone calls, send SMS or receive SMS.

The phone is on its stock ROM (Android 2.3.3, Software Version V20e). The Mobile Company is Orange. The phone recognizes the mobile company, and even shows the signal bar as full, but when I'm trying to call I'm being directed straight to "Call Ended" screen, and when I send SMS, I receive back a "SMS wasn't sent" notification. The SIM is Working on my SGS.

I tried everything, can anyone help me with this?


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I synchronized my Samsung S2 with mail Exchange account, and downloaded my contacts from Exchange server, but now I want to upload my contacts to my Gmail account. In my Gmail mail app I created new account but when I click sync my contact, nothing happens, no contact were uploaded to my Gmail acoount.

What to do ?


texts: How to disable fingerprint from opening a locked phone, but enable for applications?

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In Android 6.0.1, there is an option to 'Enable fingerprint' in Application lock, but it forces the phone to be unlocked via fingerprints.

Since most likely, the application lock only prevents sensitive data (messages, account information, etc.) from  being accessed/viewed easily, it makes more sense to me to selectively allow usage of fingerprint to unlock apps (and not the phone) because for the phone, a secure PIN/Password makes more sense.

Why is it so? Is there a way to achieve the desired result (using no third party tools)?


texts: How to mount Android device as USB mass storage instead of MTP?

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I accidentally removed my whole file system on my phone .I tried to recover my files with my linux pc using photorec program .but photorec only can detect directly connected devices to the system.my phone only makes connection with mtp and ptp.if i can mount my phone to my pc as a ums(usb mass storage) photorec will detect my device.so is there any way to mount my phone as ums?
phone OS
Android Lollipop 5.02
phone model
LG G3 Beat (a.k.a mini) D723tr
pc os
Linux mint rosa


texts: Simplest way to find the PID of your app

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When using the adb Monitor tool to read the Logcat, I like to filter out all everything but what directly affects the app. Trouble is, it's really hard to tell what the PID of your app. It easy enough if the app using Unity, but if it doesn't, It's almost impossible to use to tell.

So is there a ADB command that can tell what PID an app used?


texts: How to fix bad sector on NAND Flash Memory

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A week ago, I flashed my Nexus S 4g with a custom kernel (Matrix) and ROM (CWM9). On reboot, my NS4G always bootloops, stuck on bootloader loading screen, and never gets to the Android System. It had the same result when I tried to flash it back to a stock ROM.

I removed the battery, put it again and tried to boot into recovery to use adb to check my SD card content with parted (I think there was a problem on partition). In parted I can reformat it using adb or recovery, but its content couldn't be changed. I think there was a problem with NAND flash.

Is there any way that I could Reformat NAND flash to fresh state?


texts: I have just made the transition to android(Google Pixel) and HATE having to keep saying no to the Google Play music offer (sort of like Apple Music). It is as though I have bought a cheap product. OR Is there any way to stop the relentless ads?


texts: Are there any known conflicts between the official Samsung GpsRestore App for the Galaxy-S and custom roms?

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Samsung have released an app for the Android Market in order to reset the GPS to factory settings, on Galaxy-S devices that experience problems using it. It should fix the GPS problems that a lot of people are experiencing.

(Android Spin: Samsung Finally Has a GPS Fix)

However, I know that several custom ROMs also attempt to fix the problematic Galaxy-S GPS. Does anyone know (or experienced) any problems after running that application on a custom ROM?