texts: Why is CyanogenMod zip not being found when I try to install it?

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In order to help fix my problems with USB connectivity, it was suggested to me that I upgrade my kernel and ROM. I upgraded the kernel fine, it seems, but for some reason upgrading the ROM, which is CyanogenMod, keeps failing.

I have tried both ways of upgrading, via recovery and via the ROM manager (for which I purchased the full version). However both fail the exact same way, which is that I get an error message in the recovery interface that says the zip file for the ROM is "not found", despite the fact that the location it says it can't find the file is exactly where the file should be.

Here's what it looks like:

It says there is a log in /sdcard/clockworkmod/ directory, but when I look at that directoty, all that I see is a file called recovery-update.zip. There are no log files that I can see anywhere.

I have re-downloaded the zip a couple times to be sure it is not a corrupt file or anything, so I think the file is okay.

How do I get the zip to be found so that it can be installed?


texts: How can i restore my S8+ to an older back-up?

texts: ok i have a samsung s8+, just switched from iphone. ive only had the phone a short time but needless to say it has backed up to both google and samsung accounts at least a few times if not more. i know how to restore from the most recent backup on both but i would actually like to restore from an older backup, even preview them if possible. any way I can do this ??


texts: How do I run a Tasker task from inside Llama?

texts: I want to run a tasker task from inside of Llama.  If possible, with a parameter.  Setting up intents is extremely painful, and not user friendly.  I'm fine with intents if there is a simple, consistent way to do it.


texts: speaker option enabled by default when answering the calls

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Can any of the applications change the call settings? All of a sudden have observed that when an incoming call is answered, Speaker is enabled by default.

After uninstalling some of the applications related to calls, it became normal.
But I would like to know what/which caused the change in settings.
Apps I deleted are TrueCaller, Call Recorder.

Any information related to this is helpful. Thanks in advance.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running 4.1.2 JellyBean.


texts: How to override default Android's default screen lock security policy?

texts:
I want my Android device screen to open without requiring password. So I chose "none" option in Security settings. But, when I needed to add a VPN connection, it required me to provide a password, PIN, or a pattern for the screen. Thus, the option to add "none" unlock is disabled once a VPN connection is set (figure below).

I want to know if there is a way I can override this security policy i.e. retain VPN connection but forego screen unlock password. The Android version is 4.2 and the tablet is rooted if it helps.


texts: Yu Yuphoria YU5010 is stuck in "Optimize apps # of #" loop. Need to recover data

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My wife's phone stuck in an "Optimize apps # of #" loop and we are not able to start it. I need to recover few images related to some insurance claim.

I never made any tweaking with the phone except tried to clean the cache files:

Recovery -> Wipe Cache data -> Reboot

Any help will be appreciated. Pointers needed to recover media files.


texts: Erratic "access denied" when connecting Huwaei Honor to Vodafone station

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Using a "Vodafone Station" (build TG3442DE) as a wifi router, my Huwaei Honor phone (JMM-L22, Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1.3) is erratically denied access. The phone connects to the router and sometimes the connection works well, in other cases it is either silently dropped or the phone stays connected while displaying "access denied" in the wifi properties. After this happened, the only way to get another working connection is a "network settings reset" on my phone.
This happens with two different Huwaei Honor mobile phones that have been using any other wifi without any problems for years, and which had no problems at all using wifi provided by a FritzBox router. The problem persists after explicitly disabling the combined 2.4G/5G networking and only connecting to the 2.4G networks, after renaming the SSID, after using a guest hotspot instead.
Other devices seem to experience no such problems, like several different Apple MacBook computers and an old acer latop using Ubuntu linux.
After a long running discussion with vodafone customer support, who recently bought my network provider Unitymedia, the support agent stated that "the vodafone station is not broken, but it just does not match my mobile phone". Suggested solutions: use a different mobile phone, upgrade to a more expensive plan that provides a FritzBox device instead of Vodafone station, or use an additional router for wifi, which I will probably do. The case is documented (in German) in Vodafone's community forum.
Is there any generic solution using only the given devices?


texts: How can I save my google play account? My old email is being closed and I can't find a way to add a new one

texts: I have attempted to add an alternate email, but it says I don't have permission. This is an old work email that is being closed. I am trying to save my google play account, but can't find a way to transfer it to a new email. Let me reiterate that it says I don't have permission to add an alternate email.


texts: How can I toggle mobile data on/off on my Samsung Galaxy S5 (running Lollipop) without having to unlock the device?


texts:
I have a pixel phone struck in boot loop (just show google logo and restarts)!

I didnt enable oem unlock and usb debugging !

I want to unlock the phone to reflash the phone!

My Recovery also dont work! just stuck at google logo!

I have tried all the google search but there is no direct answer for this!

most of the fastboot command errors comes like this

FAILED (remote: 'oem unlock is not allowed')
fastboot: error: Command failed

Please help as I cannot buy new phone now

Thanks,
Sharan


texts: How does an Android system application restart after you kill it on Rooted devices?

texts:
So to clarify, I would like to know how a system app is able to resurrect itself (auto start) after I issue a kill command. There are ways to remove apps, by using apps-removal apps as well as directly using rm command to physically erase the apk/odex and folders. And there are plenty of answers on this around. My question is related to the auto-starting "mechanism" itself. That is, is there some xml file and some main process running that checks it? Or something like that. For reference, I'm using Android 6.0.1 and MIUI 8.5.3 on a Rooted device.

Basically I'm exploring the possibility that some system apps which you remove (and then they send your phone into bootloop) are not required, but the checking/trying-to-start process is what makes it loop. The reasoning is that, aside from "application stopped working" error, the system seems unaffected. So it's the message that's creating the problem and whatever is behind generating it. This answer will enable me to test out this possibility, and post any findings here.

Edit1:
So looks like the answer to half of my own question, (assuming no other "black magic" is going on such as another app checking status...) - restarting is most likely achieved via BroadcastReceiver.

An app can Register a Broadcast Receiver for System Events. The way it works is, when an event happens on the system (USB is plugged in, internet is detected etc) a Broadcast is sent out to all the apps which are Registered to listen for this event. An app can register through its AndroidManifest.XML or pragmatically. But the main part of the question is - where is this registry and how is it possible to alter it (on a rooted device of course)

Edit2: A bit more info. If I do ps, the process shows as normal:

finddevice [....] SyS_epoll_ 7f83b48c54 S com.xiaomi.finddevice

But if I rename a folder of this system process (to disable it), and then kill the process, seems it's binder thread (binder_thr) trying to bring it back to life:

finddevice [....] binder_thr 7f83b48d44 S com.xiaomi.finddevice

And as soon as I rename the folder back to original, it starts it right back displaying as SyS_epoll_


texts: How to disable the ghost touch and use device with mouse in android 4.0.4

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Got an android tablet iBall i6012 with ghost touch. Its screen is touching in keyboard area with some fungus between touch screen and LCD. This is an hardware issue, have around 7 touch area in screen touching every second. want to use the tablet with USB mouse. Tried Touch Lock by kidscrape. It is locking the screen completely including mouse input.
Looking for a touch input blocking solution with mouse input support in Android 4.0.4


texts: How do I block an unknown number on nexus 5 who keeps calling me . I have looked everywhere but I can't find the option


texts: I found there is people installing openAOS 2.3.5 on Archos 5IT, but I haven't seen any website detailing the instructions on how to do it. Anyone?


texts: Can I transfer pre-installed apps from a device with a broken screen to a different one?

texts: So I have an Ematic Funtab Mini running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS that now has a broken screen that is totally unresponsive. I also have a Craig 7" TouchScreen Tablet running Google Android 4.0, Flash 11.1. I can't access anything on the Funtab, or find any place that can replace the screen. It came with a bunch of kids apps including a full versions of Angry Birds, Cut the rope, Where's My Water and a few more. Is it possible to transfer those apps (and maybe the data, but particularly the apps) to the Craig? I didn't have the Funtab long enough to use Google Play to back up the apps. So, any help in finding out if it's possible to transfer the apps would be greatly appreciated!


texts: WiFi network in range, but could not be connected!

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In my mobile phone (CyanogenMod 11-M12, Galaxy SIII I9300), in WiFi section my WiFi SSID is shown and under its name is Save, secured with WPA/WPA2. WiFi is ON. If I press SSID, a pop-up ask me to Cancel, Forget or Connect. and if I press Connect no connection is established!

I was connecting to this SSID without any problem before this. It seems that this problem occurred after installing "Google Apps" or after changing some privacy setting in Privacy Guard section. But I did not remember changing any system application's privacy settings, I just limited Google Apps privacy access.

Update 1:

I tried Factory Reset from recovery mode. It solved the problem, but after few hours of working with the device, the problem repeated. After that, Factory Reset did not solved the problem. I tried reinstalling CM from zip file. I installed CM11 zip file and did wipe (Cache, System, Internal Storage) partitions from recovery, but the problem persists. In the second try, I did wipe (Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage) partition and installed CM zip file after that. This solved the problem. But I am not sure if the problem will occur again or not?

Update 2:

The problem occurred after a while again, it seems that the problem occurs after installing some Google Apps!


texts: Baby likes to play with the mobile screen while watching cartoons; how to disable touch?

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Device: Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Whenever baby is watching cartoons he likes to pick up the phone and his touch then stops the video or if he slides, it changes the app. How can I disable touch screen while the video is playing so even if he is playing with the screen the video keeps on going and nothing happens?

P.S: He probably thinks I have to burst these guys too, just like he does on bubble burst type games. He is 8 months.


texts: My sdcard has plenty free space but I cannot move any apps. On my sdcard there's the old  Android/data path with many older apps. Why cannot it be possible to move apps here? Maybe I can create a symlink?


texts: How to access BlueStacks' localhost from Windows?

texts:
After some research I managed to access Windows' localhost from Bluestacks. If I open Google Chrome in BlueStacks and type 10.0.2.2:/... I can access Windows' localhost.

How do I do this the other way around? Is there a way to connect to Bluestacks' localhost from Windows?


texts:
I have Ubuntu running on a Mac Mini with adb 1.0.31. I am trying to attach 3 devices directly and four devices via a powered hub. Every time devices attached start to fluctuate on adb after some time. For example I would see all the devices attached initially but within a few minutes last 2-3 devices will come and go on adb every now and then. Eventually more will behave same way.

I checked on dmesg and found this:

[ 1001.384481] xhci_hcd 0000:00:14.0: Not enough host resources, active endpoint contexts = 60
[ 1001.384495] hub 3-4.4:1.0: couldn't allocate port 4 usb_device

I have tried Fedora on Mac mini as well and I am seeing the same issue. I have tried on 4 different Mac Minis as well.


texts: Why does Media Storage consume so much memory and how to clear it for good?

texts:
Android is generaly horrible when it comes to managing or saving disk space. But recently, new problem appeared, which is the Media Storage system application which fills my internal memory (disk memory) with 350MB of data.

I deleted the data using Application manager, but the data reappears. Why does it happen and how to stop it? I saw no negative side effects of deleting Media storage data.


texts: My phone's screen died but it still works. How can I get the text messages from it?

texts:
People are still sending me texts even though I can't read them. I've gotta get a replacement quick, but I also need to get the important texts I missed. Is there any way I can get them through my pc?

To be clear, the screen is completely blank but I can still unlock it via touch pattern.  It takes a few tries but Android File Transfer on the mac will tell me if it can or can't connect.  If it can't, I just try again and I can get it.  So the touch part still works, it just doesn't show any information.

The phone is a Galaxy Nexus.  When I connect it to my Mac, I can see the files in it via the Android File Transfer window. However, I can't find the texts here.

I have the Android SDK installed and I was told I can do this:

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

However the device shows up as offline when I do adb devices.  I can't figure out a way get it showing up as online without being able to use the screen.


texts: Is it possible root my N1 with 2.3.3 without flashing custom ROM?


texts: How can I use the Dolphin 70E's hardware scanner in an app?

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I have a Dolphin 70E that has a hardware scanner. I would like to use this in a an app, but ZXing always uses the camera in the device instead. I have looked into Google Goggles as well, but running into the same issue here.

Honeywell has provided an example app that does exactly what I want, but I can't seem to find any documentation.


texts:
I've been looking at my log recently for more development of android applications, and I've noticed my log is spammed with all sorts of information that I wouldn't considered needed to be logged.

Over time, I've notice my phone get slower. I've even noticed at this point, completely stock firmware with a number of apps from the Play Store, running music right now, and Eclipse can't even keep up with the log output on Verbose logging.

My question is related to this. Are the logs stored for a while that might cause space to gradually disappear? Is there a way to turn off some logging features as to not record to "disk" things like verbose, when apps don't even need it? I've always thought logging should be done if it's an error, not "just because". If it's debugging information, then the release version shouldn't log that much output (easily done with a simple variable switch). Am I wrong in this thinking?

Thanks in advanced!


texts:
I am facing battery issues from days,the battery does not survive even a day even without using the internet.
Tried uninstalling some apps but there is no effect. It is happening 10 days after 4.4.4 Kitkat update.

Are there any solutions?


texts: If I deleted photo from gallery made backup before flashing, will I get that photo in the backup?

texts: My phone is Samsung Galaxy Grand. If I delete a photo from the gallery and make a backup before flashing, will I get that photo in the backup?


texts: How to enable developer mode to install apps via ADB for this cheap Android Watch?

texts:
I just bought one of these:

It was fairly cheap so, unsurprisingly, in "Settings" I don't see any way to select "developer mode".

How can I go about enabling developer mode (USB debugging) to install apps via ADB?


texts: Can you restart the launcher apart from restarting the phone?

texts:
On my Galaxy S Android 2.2 , I just got the 'Activiate Starter took too long to respond . Force close ?', which I did.

Now the home screen is black.  :)

So I killed the starter program, so it seems. I should have looked at the message closer.

Apart from turning off and restarting the phone, is it possible to restart the main program on a phone ?


texts: CyanogenMod: Low volume parts of songs are not played (muted)

texts:
I have troubles with playing music on Samsung Galaxy S2 with CyanogenMod 10.

When I play music to headphones with low volume, playing music is really influent. It seems like playing is being stopped in quiet parts of song.

I tried a lot of music players and it's always the same. Is there any help? It isn't very much comfortable to listen music in such situation.


texts: Is it possible to decrypt an encrypted SD card without rooting the Android phone? (How to get the .key file of /data/misc/vold?)

texts:
I'd like to encrypt my SD card for Android conveniently, safely and in a cross-platform way so that it can also be used on other devices. I asked about that here.

As of right now there doesn't seem to be a way to do that (an app on FDroid or Playstore which doesn't put data at risk and is secure and very convenient/easy/fast to use).

This is why I decided to keep using the Android's default way of encrypting the SD card. However, this way it's not possible to access the data from other devices. Here it has been described how data of the SD card can be decrypted from other devices but that way requires rooting the Android phone. Is it possible to do this without rooting the phone? In specific how could one get the .key file in /data/misc/vold?


texts: I would like to have MTP selected by default (instead of charging) when I plug an Android 6.0.x device to a PC through a USB cable. What should I add or modify in the build.prop file of my rooted device to make this happen? I know that it's not possible to do that without root access but the device is rooted.


texts: Application to take and share pictures automatically

texts: Are there any applications that can take a picture and upload to several different services automatically, like Facebook, Twitter (using a third party service), a WordPress blog, etc?


texts: How to view the android service menu (secret menu)?

texts:
Most of the mobile manufacturers include a hidden service menu in their mobile handsets. These menus allow users (or developers) to access some technical information and service personnel to access service details etc.

Is there a similar service menu for android devices and What can I do with that menu?


texts: Flashed stock firmware galaxy S7; speaker phone stopped working (please help)

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My speakerphone isn't working correctly..
Whenever I switch to speaker phone in a call /video call the other person cannot hear me. The other person can hear me only when I am calling via either headphones or non-speakerphone mode.I recently installed/flashed the stock firmware (android 8.0) onto my samsung galaxy SM-G930F to try and fix the issue (to no avail unfortunately).

I previously had Lineage OS 16.0 Herolte (on which speaker phone worked perfectly) installed but on that ROM Roaming did not work so that's why I decided to install a different ROM. Currently installed ROM is android 8.0 stock firmware downloaded from this link: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/SM-G930F/PHN/download/G930FXXS8ETC3/327932/
I thought installing original firmware would fix the issue but unfortunately not..
Am I doing something wrong?

Notes:

The microphone is working perfectly (when tested using voice recorder)
the issue is definitely with the samsung s7 phone not with the phone of the person of the other side of the line (this issue occurs regardless of who is being called from the s7)
I have tested it with many apps (phone app, whatsapp, discord, skype, hangouts), all give the same issue

I have tried:

rebooted many times
I cleaned the speaker ports and microphone port (all are clean now)
flash original firmware (android 8.0)(currently installed OS)
starting phone in safe mode
wiping system cache
plugging in/out a headphone into the headphone jack many times
unplugging headphone connector on Motherboard (made no difference)
I checked the contacts on the speaker assembly (which connect to the MB), they look clean and in pristine condition

To summarize:
When I am in a call (regardless of what app I am using) it works fine as long as my phone (s7) is not in speaker-phone mode (in this case the other person can hear me and all works as it should), as soon as I switch to speaker phone mode I can still hear the other person but the other person cannot hear me anymore.

I downloaded the firmware from Sammobile.com as suggested by quite a few tutorial videos. I downloaded the version for the correct country (the Netherlands), for correct phone model (SM-G930F); here is a link to the page I downloaded the firmware from: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/SM-G930F/PHN/download/G930FXXS8ETC3/327932/

I flashed using ODIN V3.14.4 as suggested on the download page, all appeared to have gone well, ODIN gave no errors and said "passed" when it was done flashing..

I downloaded the version "Netherlands (PHN)"

I have tried all the 'fixes' I could find so far on the internet but nothing has worked yet, i need some help. Any suggestions on what I could try/test to make it work again would be very much appreciated! Thank you so much!


texts: Is disabling all the wireless connections the same as enabling "airplane mode"?

texts: I'm confused right now because I don't know if enabling the airplane mode disables all the data connections or it does something more.


texts:
When I connect my OnePlus One by USB to Windows 7 or Windows 10 (I also tried Ubuntu), I first drag down the notification panel, and then select "File transfers" (I also tried "Photo Transfer (PTP)").

Under Windows I can then navigate to Computer\A0001\Internal storage\DCIM\Camera, and access 236 of my most recent photos and videos. However, I have more photos and videos than this on the phone. If I open the default camera application, and swipe left from the right edge, I can see many more photos - all the photos I've taken in fact. Why does Windows not show me these? Are they stored in another location? Ultimately, how can I tranfer them to my computer.


texts:
j5 cant open after updating to marshemallow and it display the word (samsung) in the screen for 20 hours without opening

tried restarting and removed the battery and the same happens


texts:
There's a corrupt file on my (rooted) Android device
at /data/anr/traces.txt

when I cd to this directory with adb shell, or try to do cat or rm on this file I get I/O error

Most importantly it prevents me from having a TWRP backup, as it fails at reading this file,

How can I either delete it or fix it?

Deleting anr folder with ES File Explorer or Cyanogen Built In File Manager results in error, also these file explorers don't actually show any files inside anr folder

update on comment:

running fsck.f2fs outputs
```

~ # fsck.f2fs -f /dev/block/mmcblk0p48
Info: Force to fix corruption
Info: sector size = 512
Info: total sectors = 50454272 (24635 MB)
Info: MKFS version
  "Linux version 3.10.84-perf-g329ac5f (hudsoncm@ilclbld30) (gcc version 4.9.x-google 20140827 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Apr 20 17:03:52 CDT 2016"
Info: FSCK version
  from "Linux version 3.10.84-perf-g0ec7138 (hudsoncm@ilclbld87) (gcc version 4.9.x-google 20140827 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 3 05:01:11 CST 2015"
    to "Linux version 3.10.84-perf-g0ec7138 (hudsoncm@ilclbld87) (gcc version 4.9.x-google 20140827 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 3 05:01:11 CST 2015"
Info: superblock features = 1 :  encrypt
Info: superblock encrypt level = 0, salt = 00000000000000000000000000000000
Info: total FS sectors = 50454272 (24635 MB)
Info: CKPT version = 10de4e
Info: checkpoint state = 5 :  compacted_summary unmount

[FSCK] Unreachable nat entries                        [Ok..] [0x0]
[FSCK] SIT valid block bitmap checking                [Ok..]
[FSCK] Hard link checking for regular file            [Ok..] [0x0]
[FSCK] valid_block_count matching with CP             [Ok..] [0x2beeaa]
[FSCK] valid_node_count matcing with CP (de lookup)   [Ok..] [0x723f]
[FSCK] valid_node_count matcing with CP (nat lookup)  [Ok..] [0x723f]
[FSCK] valid_inode_count matched with CP              [Ok..] [0x69ed]
[FSCK] free segment_count matched with CP             [Ok..] [0x12ca]
[FSCK] next block offset is free                      [Ok..]
[FSCK] fixing SIT types
[FSCK] other corrupted bugs                           [Ok..]

but next ls -l /data/anr/ reveals that file is still corrupted

i know exact inode of the offender

|-- anr <ino = 0x476b>, <encrypted (0)>
|   |-- traces.txt <ino = 0x3c19>, <encrypted (0)>

Any ideas? I dont want to format /data i have stuff on it I want to backup with TWRP


texts: My SIM is not recognized after installing Cyanogenmod; what should I do?

texts:
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) which I purchased from the Spanish operator Movistar around two years ago. I have spent most of the day trying to flash it with cyanogenmod 7.

TL;DR: Installing cyanogenmod 7 was incredibly difficult

It has been ... quite and adventure. First I tried heimdall from Ubuntu (didn't even connect to the phone) then I tried from Windows, using its graphical interface. It had the "repartition" flag activated by default, when it shouldn't, so I bricked my phone. After lots of trial an error, I managed to install a ROM in my phone, using Odin as root, the stock cable, and a different usb port than the one I was using (go figure...). And from there I was able to install cyanogenmod as it says on the instructions. Then I had to reinstall them, because they were bootlooping.

END TL;DR

So, now I've got a Samsung Galaxy S with Cyanogenmod 7. But it complaints that it doesn't detect any SIM card. When it boots up, it says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only". Notice that it doesn't say "incompatible SIM", Nor it asks me for a password of any kind. It just doesn't seem to detect the card at all.

What steps can I follow to solve this issue, or at least get more information about it?


texts: How to Sync Text Messages from Outlook 2010 to Android

texts: I went from the HTC "Tilt" running Windows 6.1 to the Samsung INFUSE running Android. I use an exchange server plus Outlook 2010 at my office. I can no longer send/receive text messages from my desktop. Everything else sync's fine. Does Android support an exchange between the PDA and the desktop for text messages?


texts:
I am trying to use JuiceSSH to connect to my Amazon instance with Ubuntu and I am unable to skip the request for password, documentation says I should be using -i in the ssh command but I don't see that option in JuiceSSH

Added screenshot


texts:
If a phone has not had its bootloader unlocked, has not been rooted, has a finger print lock as well as a pin lock if the fingerprint lock doesn't work. How much can a thief access on the phone?

Will they be able to bypass the finger print lock? Will they be able to undelete deleted files in anyway?

What can and can they not do on a locked, unrooted, bootloader locked device? The device in question is a Oneplus 2.


texts: How can Android be made to stop showing Google Contacts information? The title is sufficient to describe the problem.


texts: How to configure maximum internet speed?

texts: I would like to set a maximum value for upload and download speeds. I want to do this so that the monthly consumption of bandwidth per month would be reduced. This would help reduce the costs associated with internet usage. Is it possible to configure these parameters on Android devices?


texts: Can I force GMail to not load large sets of data (attachments/images) when using mobile data?

texts:
I just noticed that GMail loaded 60-70MB data the last 2 days, in ~15 minute period. It was using my (limited) mobile data plan to do this.

This was around the time I was opening large email threads with images (HOWEVER, the images were old and not part of new emails I was reading).

Is there a way to configure GMail so that it does NOT download large data (especially images/attachments) in old messages in a thread I'm opening, unless I explicitly open the message that contains the image/attachment? I'm fine if that setting is "non-WiFi only" or "100% time".

I'm using the latest GMail app from the store (whatever the current version in App Store is as of October 2015).

OS shouldn't matter to the answer but it's rooted Android 4.3 on Samsung Galaxy Note 3.


texts: Can Android prevent you from using up the very last bit of your prepaid-service credit?

texts: Is there a setting that warns you or prevents you from using up the very last bit of your prepaid-service credit? For example, when you are low on credit, but want to prevent yourself from using all of your credit. This way you wouldn't get into a crisis situation unable to call for help. Does such a setting or feature exist in Android?


texts: Hi, I'm new to Android development studio. My question is, if I am not using Android Emulator then do I need to install only these checked packages for every API level ?


texts:
I have contacted Tmobile and they are going to be resending me a replacement.  But I am wondering what all is stored on my phone that I am losing access to?  And is there potential for when I send it back to Tmobile that they will be able to access my private calendar, files, emails, etc?  I can't do a reset of any kind because it won't respond to anything.  But I hate that I had text messages on there saved with information for future reference and my reminders from my calendar my alarm, etc are all still working because I'm getting the vibrations and music to alert me of these, I just can't view them.

This seems like a common problem with the 3G Slide, as they didn't even hardly question me about a replacement, just told me to try reset it, when it wouldn't reset they said they'd send me a new one.

Basically just wondering if there is any possible way to access my info on  my old phone.

Thanks


texts:
I'm having this problem since I was trying to upgrade Aptoide from 6.5.X to 7.X.

I was trying to upgrade Aptoide from inside Aptoide: Installation failed.

I was trying to adb install or pm install it, got the same response:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_CONFLICTING_PROVIDER]

So I removed the older Aptoide version and got the same response exactly except for several times where I got Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_URI].

I tried upgrading my CM version (My device is OnePlus One with the latest official COS12.1), didn't help, same response.

I checked the list of packages, there were no conflicts with the name in android:authorities in AndroidManifest.xml and there were also no special character in that file (I used apktool to decompile the apk and look at the files).

I have no idea what I'm doing wrong but I don't want to mess with the package and there's nothing I know I can change in my phone's configuration that would fix that.

Any ideas?


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I have connected Samsung Galaxy Y phone with Android Development Tool (ADT Eclipse) It doesn't recognize my device. I'm using window XP (64 bit) operating system.

I have also made the USB Debugging mode enabled, by Going to Settings->Applications->Development. But no reaction, I have referred this link too no use.

I have also checked the Security -> Unknown Sources.

Simply, I want to use my mobile like emulator by connecting with IDE. But Its not working. If don't know its possible or not.


texts: My WhatsApp has slowed down because of too many texts in the message database (thousands of texts in some threads). Now, I want to take a local backup of these chats for later retrieval (this part is important) and clean my WhatsApp completely. How do I do that?


texts: Can files from android internal be recovered after using adoptable storage?

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I have lenovo k50a40 which is pretty old. I was using my SD card as internal(adoptable storage). By mistake I took out my SD card with taking any backup and inserted another card. Now old card is not working and I have lost all my files. After trying available methods I came to conclusion that files on old card can't be recovered as its not encrypted.
Now what I'm thinking is, does android used to put all photos directly on SD card or first it goes into internal then its copied to SD card? If it first goes to internal then to SD then removed from internal then I think I can root my device and use a recovery app to recover the photos.


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The phone is running AOSP Marshmallow, is rooted and has Xposed installed. Mobile operator is Latvian Mobile Phone with working data plan. I can send and receive calls and texts and use WiFi.

So far I've tried:

Turning radio on and off - failed
Rebooting - failed
Rebooting in safe mode - failed
Going to lollipop stock image - failed
Going to jellybean - failed
Flashing radios - failed
Checking APN at the service center - failed
Replacing the SIM card - failed
Doing all the stuff mentioned above with the new SIM card - failed


texts: Receive a notification when the phone goes offline

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How do I get a notification when my phone actually has no internet service?
I'm using an Always On VPN connection that sometimes silently goes offline (it's a known problem).

OS: Android 10 (Anroid One)
No root
Without Google account
F-droid or other FOSS source are OK

Looks like Automate can do this but it's only available in the Google Play.
I would prefer a method that does not require additional software.


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I just conducted a tiny experiment with the original headset that comes with Nexus One: I plugged it into the phone, expecting the phone built-in microphones to be switched off, replaced by the microphone on the headset.

I was disappointed to see that the voice input behavior of the system didn't change: The phone seems to continue picking up sound from the built-in microphone(s).

So, I thoroughly covered the headset's microphone with tape and tried again...

Still, no change. The Nexus One's built-in microphone are fully enabled.

This is disappointing because I really need to disable the Nexus One's built-in mics, so that I can use a different microphone instead.

Is there a way to accomplish that?


texts: Enabling developer mode in Huawei Mediapad M2 10.0

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Self explanatory.

Normally Android 5.1.1 allows to tap 7 times on "Build number" field in Settings->Tablet info.

Unfortunately the "Build number" field is absent in my Settings application.

What else can I do? I need to use the developer mode for rooting

Update: here is a screenshot. I have redacted the SN. Locale is IT


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I just bought a new Galaxy SII 4G Touch and was updating it to ICS and I lost connectivity while downloading the update. Now when I go to About Phone > Update Android, there is a button saying "Retry Download" but it does not do anything when I press it.

I tried rebooting & even wiped cache, in addition to checking for firmware update too (none found).

Any ideas?


texts: Is there a way (with root?) to prevent Android task killer from killing certain apps?

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I'd like a browser app (FireFox) not to be killed every now and then by the system's task killer since I'd like to use certain single page applications that hold some data and are not loaded very quickly. Is there any way to deal with this, even if root is required?

Some time ago, I've updated my device from a 1 GB RAM to another one, 3 GB RAM and everything went well (browser stopped to get killed at all). But after a system update in Jan 2016, things got even worse, now FireFox usually gets killed even after an alarm clock rang or I opened a camera app. This is a major issue for me so I appreciate any help about this.

PS yeap, I've tried Settings→Battery→Battery Optimization where I both added FF to exceptions (didn't help) and turned Battery Optimization at all (didn't help as well).


texts: My phone keeps telling me that my storage is low and I barely have any apps on my phone because it tells me this at least three to four times a day. I downloaded this app and moved all my apps (which is a total of three- not including this one) to my SD card and it still keeps telling me that my storage is low. So I deleted some pictures and all my messages. But it keeps telling me the same thing. And I was wondering if I could get a bigger SD card. Mine is a 8 gig. I also was wondering if I can get a new SD card, what is the biggest SD card for my Desire? If I do get a new SD card, can I transfer all my stuff from my old SD card to the new one? Thanks for the help in advance! :)


texts: How to disable screen lock on my HTC desire Z?

texts: I would like to disable screen lock completely, as anyway there is need to press power button every time + unlock the screen which is anyoing


texts: Can I stop a WhatsApp message from being delivered?

texts: If I delete a message with a single tick, does that just get deleted from my local device ( Android) or does it no longer get delivered to the recipient?


texts: How to delete gmail contacts from contacts app in Gingerbread

texts: My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Y phone. I do not want my Gmail contacts in the phone contacts. I have disabled automatic sync. There seems to be no direct way to delete them


texts: "Android is starting..." & "Optimizing app" @ 2014 Moto X 2nd Gen

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I'm using 2014 Moto X (2nd Gen) and lately I keep getting:

Android is starting... & Optimizing app whenever I start my phone(

I tried to clear wipe cache partition, but that did not help towards resolution of my issue.


texts: I am a lenovo k3 note user.i was initially using android lollipop.Now i updated my phone to  android 6.0 marshmallow.Earlier in lollipop ,i was able to change my default storage in to SD card.But in marshmallow that option is not available.what should i do ??


texts: By looking at an Android source code, determine packets sent out protocol

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is there a way by looking at the android application source code, or manifest file, I can determine what is the network protocol support for that particular application? or is it more of whether the android version supports it. For example, is it possible to see if an application does not support TLS v1.2 etc?

As far as I know, from the android API, there is a practice where people use network_security_configuration where it contains a method cleartextTrafficPermitted=["true" | "false"]>. This restricts accidental usage of clear text traffic if traffic is tunneled through a proxy.

Another alternative is if the application implements the socket by himself by doing SSLSocketFactory.

My intent is to move towards analysis of the mobile application packets if they are encrypted. I understand wireshark or any packet capturing application can work; i am just exploring different possibilities.


texts: Connecting a USB keyboard to Xiaomi Mi A1

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I am trying to use a basic USB keyboard with my Xiaomi Mi A1 and it's not working.

I connected the phone to the keyboard using a female-to-female USB adaptor. Nothing shows up on the phone. I tried the USB Host Controller app, but it says "Root hub is not present, USB Host mode not active or not available".

I have tried enabling USB debugging. Not sure what else to do? I also tried plugging my mouse in instead but nothing happens.


texts: Must the Nexus 4 be rooted in order to install custom ROMs?

texts: Do I need to root my nexus 4 in order to install custom roms such as cyanogenmod etc or just unlocking bootloader is enough as i have flashed my nexus with ubuntu 13.10 by just unlocking bootloader?


texts: How to uninstall an app when "Uninstall" dialog is not shown?

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How to uninstall this app where after clicking uninstall, only the picture of the app shows up and there's no "OK, cancel" prompt?

My device is Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 (ZE550KL).


texts: Micro SDHC card won't mount on Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS

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My new Class 4 PNY 16GB Micro SDHC card won't mount on my Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS 32GB Extended storage Froyo (2.20) Tablet. This is the second new card I returned, and still won't mount. When I press the Mount SD option, it says Memory Device Safe To Remove.

I should also note that the Format SD Card option is not showing up on the Tablet at all. I mean it's not there in grey or anything.

Can someone help me?


texts: How do I disable the triple vibrate of Viber?

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When I get a notification in Viber it vibrates three times, as well as playing the sound. How do I stop it from vibrating three times!?

I saw the question about receiving multiple notifications but that doesn't apply as I don't use Viber for SMS.


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Apparently newer versions of Android require the use of Android File Transfer. I have an older machine that doesn't require this, and just mounts as a USB mass storage device. I can't see a technical reason why Android File Transfer is now required when it used not to be.

What changed in order to make this necessary? Why is it necessary?


texts: How to stop Android asking for permission before permitting access to USB device

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I have an application running on a rooted no-name Android tablet running ICS 4.0.3 that controls a USB device via the USB host mode interface.  The android.hardware.usb.host.xml file is present in /system/etc/permissions and everything works wonderfully.  Except...

When I run the app for the first time following a reboot and then plug in the USB device I get a popup window saying "Allow the app APPNAME to access the USB device?  [] Use by default for this USB device.  Cancel  OK" and I have to tap OK before it can start using the device.

I need to turn off the user confirmation so that the app can use the device straight away.  How do I do this?  I've seem some suggestions about using a keypress generator to simulate the user tapping the button on the screen but I'd prefer to avoid that sort of approach and set things up so that the confirmation request simply doesn't happen.

I probably can't get the supplier to do a custom kernel build for me, but I should be able to get the firmware signing key from them so I can sign my app as a system app, if that will help.

One associated problem: ticking the "Use by default for this USB device" box doesn't appear to help - if I unplug and replug the device then I get the confirmation prompt again.  I have noticed in this situation that the device number in /dev/bus/usb/001/ changes each time I unplug and replug (001, 002, 003 etc) which perhaps explains this particular problemette.


texts: How can I automatically set up Android as USB storage only when connected to my PC?

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How can I set up Android to automatically act as USB storage only when connected to my computer (or other "known" devices), without asking additional questions?
I want to have those questions on other computers (charging by default).

I understand the questions are for the security reasons, but I trust my machine,
so I don't need to answer any questions each time.

The device is rooted, cyanogenmod 7, Tasker and Locale installed.


texts: How to bypass "enter SIM PIN" screen on Android Marshmallow?

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The phone can't be accessed before PIN code is entered, the only alternative method is to remove the SIM card entirely. I haven't found a key combination that works on this version of Android.
Enter SIM PIN screen on Android 6.0.1:


texts: does airplane mode stop phone from pinging towers?

texts:
with recent riot's in Iran, there is saying that even with the phone in airplane-mode, it's pinging nearby towers, giving away location data and information such as that.
this is a really big security risk and may get people into jail.

is that true? if so, how would one fix this problem on the android device? does the phone being root or not make any difference?


texts: How to undo imported google account vcf file contacts

texts: I recently received a vcf file in my android phone tecno k9 and i accidentally opened it and over 10,000 contacts were imported unawares,how can i undo this as my phone is sluggish when i am using Whatsapp and also while am navigating through the phone apps.


texts: How can you find which carrier a Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) is locked to?

texts: I bought a S3 and it came locked to an unknown carrier. All the unlock services require the information of which carrier the phone is locked to give me an unlock code. So, how can I find that out?


texts: How can I tell the differences between a 3G, 3G LTE, and 4G phone?

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I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask, but it looks like the Gadget StackExchange has been closed.

I've been doing research on mobile phones and looking at different Android devices and I'm a bit confused. Often times, the device advertises 'Speeds up to X Mbps', and lists the available networks (e.g. GSM, HSPA/WCDMA). However, as 3G LTE and 4G standards have been developing, phones are being released that are capable of even greater speeds.

How can I tell if a mobile is 3G LTE or 4G? Can a 3G LTE phone upgrade to 4G? (And for that matter, is there any difference between WiMAX and 4G at this point?)

Thanks!


texts: Smart Lock not working, is it due to Outlook?

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I have a Nexus 6 with Android 5.1, kernel version 3.10.40-geec2459, build number LMY47D.

When I first started using the Nexus 6, Smart Lock worked.
After a while it stopped working.

If I open the Smart Lock setting under Security, all options (like Trusted devices and Trusted places) are Disabled by administrator

Possible suspects: I use gmail with exchange, I use Android Device Manager and I use Outlook for Android.

Is anyone of those apps supposed to stop Smart Lock?

On the Office Blog it states

  Further, a device level PIN means we can take advantage of features like native device encryption, TouchID on iOS and Smart Lock on Android

I am not sure of how to interpret this. Does it mean that they "take advantage" of "Smart Lock" by disabling it?

I tested disabing Android Device Manager and Outlook Device Policy under the Device administrators and then rebooted the phone. That did not help.

I would really like to use both Outlook and Smart lock. Is it possible?
Would it help to root the phone?


texts: Exotic key combos (e.g. for emacs) with bluetooth keyboard

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I recently bought a bluetooth keyboard (logitech, not sure of the exact model) for my Nexus 10 (on Android 4.3). It works nicely for everything except for some unusual key combos used in Emacs, such as control-Enter and control-/ (these don't work, just emit Enter and "/", repectively).

I'm using JuiceSSH to connect to a Linux host.

Has anyone found either ways to fix this or systematic ways to debug keyboard issues with Android & ssh?


texts: Making Skype calls over Amazon firestick

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Making Skype calls though amazon firestick
I have a Samsung smart tv which does not use android; i thought all smart tvs are android and the return date has passed. To get around this what i propose is use an amazon firestick. Amazon firestick has a power USB port which i link it to something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96jycuEMm2k
Where the a usb hub could be used to add a camera and microphone.
I was wondering if this system would work to make video calls with Skype on firestick?
I understand that even if my tv was an android TV skype has discontinued their services on smart tv. However i really want to know if this system would work because then i could also use it on other conferencing software like zoom.


texts: How to download all photos to one folder like in iPhone

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iOS saved all photos in one folder but android saves it in different folders which is difficult to organize. Does anyone know how to make Android save all photos in one folder.?

i am using samsung galaxy s3 with custom rom 4.2 & using quickpic app for photos

thx


texts: What are the SEC80 and SECD00 Android Wi-Fi capabilities?

texts:
I have been collecting Android ScanResult.capabilities for a while and have encountered some settings I can't find any description of.

[ESS][SEC80][SECD00] and [WPA2-PSK-CCMP][ESS][SEC80][SECD00]

These were on two different access points scanned by a Samsung Galaxy S5 with Android 5.0.

What is SEC80 and SECD00? They seem to be enabled together. Any link to an explanation for the two Wi-Fi capabilities will be much appreciated.


texts: Zoom factor of offline maps on Google Maps

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Latest Google Maps allow to download some areas as offline, so it's possible to use navigation. The trick is that the area you can choose is quite small (hopefully it's just the default).

In my case it would be Berlin. I don't care about the required space because I have quite a lot of free space on my SD card.

So the question is if it's possible to download the maps for entire city?


texts:
All the questions with similar titles are the inverse of what I want. I would like to connect my tablet (that is "blocked" on the Wifi) to my Windows 10 computer over a USB cable and have the computer "share" the Wifi. Is this possible?

EX: My tablet is blocked from the internet (home policy) but you can get Wifi by asking and staying in the main rooms, I want to have my tablet access the internet by having the computer "share" the internet with the tablet. I don't know if this is possible and if it is would like to know how.

I have a Nexus 7 2013 32GB Wifi on 6.0


texts: How to make Hangouts automatically fallback to sms when no data connection?

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I use the latest Hangouts version (the one rolled out a few days ago, which now supports voice calls) on a Nexus 5. I have set Hangouts as my default messaging app. In the past the following behavior was possible: when I was sending a message to a contact on Hangouts, if either I or they didn't have an internet connection, Hangouts would automatically send it as sms. Now it doesn't behave like this.
Currently, if the sender has no internet it would show status sending under the text of the message forever. But if the receiver has no internet, it would show the message as sent on the device of the sender, giving you no clue, that the other party hasn't actually received the message. Is there a way to revert to the old behavior (similar to iMessage on iPhone) - if any of the two doesn't have an internet connection - use sms?


texts:
I configured my micro sd as internal storage in my moto g3 and I foolishly reseted the phone. So, now I can't access to all my photos because android tells me that I have to format the sd. The problem is that I really need to recover all my information. Is there any way in which I could unlocked the sd?
I'll apreciate your help since I am really desperate and nobody can give me any solution.
Thanks.


texts: What is the best way to get the android sdk reference offline on my android device?

texts:
I want to study the Android API on my phone during my frequent and long metro rides (where I cannot connect to the internet).
What would be the best way to make the documentation available (I would appreciate being able to use a search option and an index) ?
Is copying all the documentation files from my PC to my Android device the best thing to do ? Is there any serious app that could provide this features ?


texts: How can I remove Android devices from my Google account?

texts: Why cannot I remove Android phones from my Google account? I don't find any button for remove! I want to do that since I did factory reset of my phone and when I login again, it says (login using the owner's account of this phone) so I though if I remove it from my Google account, it will help. Kindly, can you guide me toward removing it?


texts: Use Galaxy S2 / S3 as router for PC lan gaming

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I have a computer with no network interfaces (the only one it had went faulty). My friend's PC's network interfaces are working fine. We want to play PC LAN games, but when I set my Galaxy phone to tether / hotspot mode, the IP of the PC connected via WIFI hotspot is out of range of the PC connected via USB tethering (the one IP is on 192.168.42.n and the other IP is on 192.168.43.n), and as such we cannot get our PC's to communicate.

Is there a way to force a Galaxy S2 or S3 to put the tethering and hotspot IP's within range of each other? Our phones are rooted.


texts:
Is it possible to get a full screen clock for an android phone which looks something like the clock on the desktop of the computer in this link?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/david_b/3381120183/in/pool-421216@N24/


texts: Bluetooth sync with Local contacts - cyanogenmod

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G'day,

I have a SGS4mini (I9195) with cyanogenmod 11 (4.4 kitkat) and have most of my contacts "local" i.e. not synced with google. I have successfully paired it with my (Citroen) car and can place and receive calls fine.

However, the contacts in the car only show those from google and maybe those from the SIM card - the normal contacts do not appear in car's contact list. It doesn't show a name for a local contact if receiving a call nor in the recent calls list nor can I choose it to make a call.

Could someone suggest how to fix it or how to get more information about it? It seems the problem is not so common, I'm willing to help fixing if it could need some fixing/coding. Thanks!


texts: Phone doesn't turn wifi off and weirdly transmits data

texts:
When i wake up my phone(kitkat,cm11) from standby, it always transmits data through wifi and than stops transmitting/recieving data. It gives the feeling it always transmits/recieves while sleeping.

I turned down all location services in various places, i set wifi to turn on "only when connected to power" , turned of "scanning always availble" , but still no help.

What is the cause , and how do i track this down?


texts:
I am having problems trying to go to this screen

but the process ends me up on this screen

My process:

Turn off device
Hold power volume up and down until a vibration
Event: shows the end screen but not the warning screen

Can someone guide to get to the warning screen so I can connect directly of computer and access it by odin?

Url of what I am trying to do


texts: "Route" USB to Android phone through computer

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Is there any way to plug a USB drive (specifically a micro-sdCard to USB adapter) into my computer, plug my phone into the computer (also through USB), and make it appear to the phone as though I have connected the USB directly into my phone? If that is possible, how can I do it?

If you need anything more, just ask.
Thanks in advance!


texts: CM11 Kindle Fire - "Incompatible with other applications(s) using the same shared user ID" with Google Calendar

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I'm running Cyanogenmod 11 (KitKat 4.4.4) on my 1st Gen (Otter) Kindle Fire, with GApps installed.

I can install other apps just fine, I installed Slack with no issues. However, when I went to install Google Calendar, I got this error:

Incompatible with other applications(s) using the same shared user ID

I've been looking through forums and I haven't found anything that has fixed it. I've tried a fresh GApps installation, wiping the cache, reinstalling the ROM, nothing has worked. I tried to look into the files and could not find a packages.xml file, so I cannot take out the line of code I've seen mentioned that could be causing issues.

I'm seriously stumped by this and would love any input!


texts: Switch Phones same sim card, missing contacts

texts: I switch phones from a galaxy 2 to moto g was able to use same sim card but my contacts are gone


texts: When we perform the system encryption on a device, can the calls be encrypted too?


texts: Can I convert my Samsung Focus - SAMSUNG SGH-i917 to an Android platform?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  Can I install Android on my non-Android device?

I have searched more than one site trying to decide how to convert my Samsung Focus to an Android platform. I'm still wondering if such a process can be accomplished.


texts: What are the various ways an android phone can be locked?

texts:
I ask this question because the confusing terminology of different types of "locked" and "unlocked" like rooted and not rooted, Sim-locking, FRP locks, lock screens, adb active debugging, and black listed phones, and even carrier locking. These are very confusing.
Can someone disambiguate this for me?


texts: How does Android measure connectivity state?

texts:
I know Android has some sort of connectivity measurement, because when there's connectivity the wifi or phone network icons will turn either green or blue, depending on the Android version.

In my opinion, this measurement isn't perfect, because although it will indicate accurately the absence of connectivity (e.g., lost wifi connectivity), it is not so accurate when the phone is connected to the Internet: at work, my Defy running Cyanogen 9 (Android 4.0.4) has icons that are always gray, no matter what, even when the connection is obviously up (see image below).

I wonder how, exactly, Android measures the connectivity status. Is it by performing a ping or other sort of probing of a server? By listening to a port? By testing if some protocol is enabled? Or what? This accepted answer to a closely related question doesn't seem to answer it.


texts:
I already read, how to install Google Play on Cyanogen. But then what? Do the apps from Play store install seamlessly, like on "standard" Android?

Some apps require minimum version of Android. Google Play "tells" me, if certain app is compatible with my device. If eg. app requires Android 4.4, does it mean, that it will or will not work on Cyanogen?


texts: How to stop a video from a web page from continuing to play after I shut down web page?

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I often play videos that are embedded in a web page.
When I close Google or Chrome, the video keeps playing and I can't find it.
What setting do I need to change so that the video stops when I close the web page?


texts:
My LED light will not work now with the most recent update how can i fix this? I'm also having issues with my phone telling me when i have a text ( where before i would get my notification at the top of my phone ( i use Textra) now i'm not notified unless i have the notification set for my locked screen but i hate that. i don't want a bunch of notification on my locked screen.  I have the Samsung Galaxy S5

Any help is appreciated.


texts:
I have a Nexus 5. It is fairly new - I bought it about 2 weeks ago.

I have previously plugged it into my Windows 7 PC and been able to access the files on it.

However, today when I plugged it in, the PC couldn't find it. Some googling and investigation found that the device driver wasn't installed - and then it said that it didn't exist.

I have downloaded the Google USB Driver from the official site. But when I told it to update/install this driver, I was told the driver didn't exist.

The LG Driver installed, but the PC still doesn't "see" the phone to let me use it as a USB.

I don't want a complicated solution. I just want to be able to get my photos off my phone and onto my computer.


texts: Can I have a "force close a specific app" shortcut on my screen?

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My Google Chrome frequently hangs for no apparent reason. Application is active (responding), but tabs are blank and nothing loads... The only solution that I found is to go into Settings -> Apps -> Google Chrome and "force close" it. Then I re-open it, and it works OK again, for some time.

I'd like to automate this manual "force close" process, e.g. I'd like to have a shortcut on my screen that terminates Chrome for me. Any other easy way to close Chrome is acceptable too.

My device is Asus Transformer, rooted.


texts: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Bootloop. Cannot format or write data

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Model: GSM Galaxy Nexus I9250 Takju Maguro
ROM: CyanogenMod 11 Kitkat
Recovery: Clock Mod
OS: Android 4.4

Basically, my phone has been working fine for the last 2 years. I had only one issue of phone getting slow down. That I fixed by rooting and installing Lagfix. I've been using this CyanogenMod 11 ROM for the last 6 month and it was working fine. Suddenly though, I got the error, "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped". Then the phone went into boot loop

I've tried rebooting into recovery, formatting data, wiping cache, davlik cache, system, internal storage. I did the factory reset. When I reboot, nothing seems wiped or erased. I tried using the android toolkit and installing the stock JWR66Y boot image from fastboot mode. When I restart, nothing has changed . No apps or data deleted.

I have pulled all my data via adb pull. It seems i can read data but cannot delete or write data.

I also tried Flash stock + unroot from NEXUS ROOT TOOLKIT 1.8.8. But even though it shows everything completed. All the data is intact in the phone and no new data is written.

I tried locking back the bootloader. Its showed Lock Status: LOCKED after locking. But after a reboot it is again showing Lock Status: UNLOCKED.

It seems I can't write any data at all.

Here is the log after Flash stock + unroot from NEXUS ROOT TOOLKIT 1.8.8

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Bootloader Version...: PRIMEMD04
Baseband Version.....: I9250XXLJ1
Serial Number........: 0149C2DC16009006
--------------------------------------------
checking product...
OKAY [ 0.011s]
checking version-bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.200s]
checking version-baseband...
OKAY [ 0.013s]
sending 'boot' (4376 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.454s]
writing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 2.551s]
sending 'recovery' (4924 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.514s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 4.537s]
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.017s]
sending 'system' (474180 KB)...
OKAY [ 47.790s]
writing 'system'...
OKAY [1611.793s]
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.040s]
sending 'userdata' (137559 KB)...
OKAY [ 14.088s]
writing 'userdata'...
OKAY [243.999s]
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
sending 'cache' (8832 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.922s]
writing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 14.482s]
rebooting...

finished. total time: 1941.733s

Booting up your freshly flashed stock device...
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Wait for your device to finish booting up...

- It may appear to be boot looping; just wait...

- It could take 5-10 minutes; please be patient...

When its finally booted back up, please remember
to re-enable USB debugging if you plan on using
the toolkit to perform other operations.

NOTE: If this process was too quick and your device
is still in bootloader mode, then flashing stock may
have failed or been incomplete. Simply check the
log above: if you notice it skipped steps because it
didn't meet certain requirements, like the bootloader
or baseband version, then consider enabling 'Force Flash'
mode in the toolkits options menu and trying the
'Flash Stock + Unroot' processs again. Cheers.

Press any key to exit...

Anyone knows how to pretty much reset my phone because it seems as if I can't even erase data?
Is there any way to fix this issue?
Is my internal memory dead?
Is there any way to replace the internal memory?


texts: Xiaomi Mi Unlock "Not connected to the phone"

texts:
I am going insane here and I need help now.

I am trying to unlock my Xiaomi Mi Note 4's bootloader since almost 2 weeks, but I am stuck in this problem where the Mi Unlock tool can't recognize that my phone is connected.

Yes, I already have applied for and received permission from Xiaomi to unlock my device. Yes, I have waited for more than 4 days already.
The problem here is that the Mi Unlock tool simply can't see my device in bootloader mode. And it is connected, as I can see it in the Device Manager:

Mi Unlock simply can't see it:

If I click on the gear icon on the top, it says that the drivers aren't installed:

But if I click to check, it says they are installed:

Fastboot also sees the device:

What's going on here? I really need help.
I am on Windows 10 Professional 64-bits, all latest updates installed.

All help appreciated.


texts: What special phone numbers can be used to display (hidden) info on Android phones?

texts:
Possible Duplicate:
  Do you know other Android keypad commands ?

In another post someone mentioned the special phone number #*#4636#*# to list CPU specific information.

I would like to ask you to list such special phone numbers in this post.

Mind you, I am not looking for a list on a web page (I'm sure that such a list is available somewhere).

I am looking for special numbers you actually used yourself, so you can vouch for the fact that they actually work.

Please mention your phone, because I can imagine some of them are phone specific, no ?


texts: 2 days ago, I misplaced my Samsung Galaxy Ace in my room. I had woken up (It charged the whole night so it had 100% charge), and put it somewhere in my room. The thing is, I think I turned it off. Even if it was on, none of my sounds were on. Also my GPS isn't turned on. Any help?


texts: Is there any trick to set ADBD to work on TCP/IP on a non-rooted device?

texts:
What I want is to control a device from remote:

turn display on/off,
launch a specified application (clock),
open a website.

On a rooted device, I've installed a SSHD app, then I logged in to the device:

su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd

Then I can launch adb on my computer, connect to the device and perform various adb commands.

Can I do this on a non-rooted device? I've found that setprop requires root access.

Or, is there any app, which have TCP/WWW interface to do such things? (I've installed an IP camera app, which have URL interface for turning the camera LED on/off, beside usual camera functions, e.g. make snapshot.)


texts: How to set lock screen wallpaper in OnePlus 2?

texts: OnePlus 2 doesn't have the head of 'Themes' under 'Settings' menu. Nor is it giving an option of lock screen when choosing 'Set as' for a photo.


texts: What android icon app is this? Please advise

texts: not sure what this icon is but any help would be greatly appreciated.


texts: What does a star symbol mean next to someones name in hangouts mean. The star symbol suddenly appeared next to that persons name. If I click it brings up the profile pic. I sent a message and it was delivered but not sure if I could have been blocked.


texts:
I have some applications crashing.

The message says

The application XXX (process YYY) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

One of applications who is crashing is Google Maps. It is crashing all the time even if I don't run it. Only uninstallation helps.

What does this crashing mean?


texts:
I have created a draft message using the standard HTC Desire message application. However I now want to delete the draft.

When I select the thread I see my previous message, and my draft text below. I select "Menu", "...More", and then "Delete" and am warned I am about to delete entire thread. Which is stupid. I want to delete my draft.

How do I delete a draft?


texts: Phone can not reset and cannot boot to recovery mode

texts:
Actually I don't know what I did or did not do. I'm running a stock jellybean ROM. It is rooted. I've tried to soft reset the device but when I hit the "delete everything" in factory reset, the phone reboots normally and my apps are still there looking at me with their data.
Secondly, when I try to perform a hard reset, phone won't boot into recovery mode not even when I use adb or terminal Emulator, or hardware buttons or other advanced reboot apps. But the device can enter fast boot mode.
Any idea what is wrong??


texts: Extraordinarily fast battery consumption

texts:
I have been using Xiaomi Mi Max (4/128) (now running on MIUI 10.2.1.0) for over two and a half years and as the time passed, my battery started to die pretty quick - I used AccuBattery to check the battery's health and it was about 40% after 30 charging sessions. On average it could last about 3-4 hours on screen and about 12 hours standby.

My decision was to change the battery and I did it, but the phone still does not work for 8+ hours on screen (as it did before the battery started dying that quick). I took a look at the power usage graph and the thing that suprised me the most was the distribution of power. I know it should be rather exponential than linear, but it was different - first 30% (from 100 to ~70 percent) has been drained in less than an hour, next 45% was used linearly (approximately 10% per hour), and the rest lasted for 20 minutes, going rapidly down to 0%.

Up to now I deleted apps which I was not using, turned on the auto-brightness and the battery saver. I was thinking about doing a factory reset, but at the moment I am unable to save all my photos and data, so I would like to get any ideas what else could I do instead, in order to lenghten the time the battery can last.


texts: Is there a way to make my tablet turn off when not charging?

texts:
I am planning to mount my android tablet to my car with a charging cable permanantly left in. The idea is as soon as I turn the car on, the tablet starts charging,  and as soon as I turn the car off, the charging stops. (I'm prepared to accept the reduced battery life as a result).

It would be ideal to have the tablet turn on automatically as soon as the car does, and turn off automatically once the car does. I have found a way online to have the tablet turn on as soon as it starts charging, but I cannot find a way to make the Tablet/Android turn off once the charging stops. Could you please advise if there is an app, or a file that can be added/changed to make this happen?


texts:
How do I block numbers on LG Bello II?
I get a lot of calls from mr. "Unknown" so I would mostly like to block those. If possible I would prefer not to install extra apps for this.

I tried following a couple of guides I found but my phone doesn't seem to have what's needed. My settings have no tabs and I don't see anything called "Call rejection" or just "Calls".
I recently bought this and have not done major things with it, as in no rooting. I've only installed a task killer and a VPN app.
I'm from the pc world and no mobile expert.

Model number: LG-X150
Software version: V10g-EUR-XXX
Android version: 5.0
Kernel version: 3.10.54+
Build number: LRX21M


texts: unable to restore contacts after changing ROM

texts: I have changed the ROM on my samsung galaxy Note 2 , i have installed the cyanohgen mod. i need to restore the contacts from my old sansung kies .sbp file backup onto the new CM rom


texts: Power and volume down menu... What kind of trouble am I getting into?

texts:
Model ZTE N9500
Carrier:　Sprint

Messing around with various button combinations I found this one and up popped a very interesting menu my question is. What are the respective purposes / consequences of each choice .

1 ) reboot( self explanitory)

apply update from external storage.

3 wipe data/factory reset.

4 wipe cache partition

5 apply update from cache

6 md5 check

7 wipe carrier/data/factory reset.

Thanks in advance,
Chris


texts:
When i try to start WhatsApp Web on the phone, the QR-Code scanner screen does not even open, but i get a passive notification "check your internet connection on the phone".
While i can chat with WhatsApp without any problems, so the internet connection and the connection to WhatsApp cannot be the real problem.

How can i get Whatsapp to recognize that the internet connection is fine and open the qr code scanner?


texts: Cheating KNOX by cracking stock ROM certificate

texts: I had some thoughts about KNOX and the fact that flashing stock ROM doesn't trip my KNOX flag. I did some research about the topic and I learned that KNOX checks ROM file's certificate or something like that. The files within a zip archive have .md5 file extension. Knowing a fact that MD5 is flawed hashing function which is considered broken so I can theoretically crack the password which it used to create md5 file checksum. Having this password I can sign a custom ROM with it and KNOX should be bypassed successfully. Are my thoughts correct and it's feasible or I misunderstanded something?


texts: A way to automate the creation of flashable ZIPs

texts:
So, my question is: is there a way to automate the creation of flashable ZIP archives, in order to avoid having to write the updater-script and update-binary by myself each and every time I want a ZIP to be done?

Furthermore, the only feature the ZIP archives are required to do, is to install an application as system app. How could I perform such task, preferably without the aid of an external app?


texts: Developing Android apps from within Android

texts:
I want to be able to develop Android applications from my Nexus 6p. Basically, just have a project, and compile it into an installable apk, but from within Android itself.
I have heard of AIDE and Java N-IDE, but neither are satisfactory. The AIDE developers seem to be to greedy for money, and the app rarely works. Java N-IDE cannot seem to compile my app with libraries.

I would prefer to do this from a command line, but it doesn't matter too much. I have adb working on my phone, and I also have aidl and aapt on my phone too.

Thanks!


texts:
I'm trying to connect my LG-P870 to my laptop running Windows 7, so I can drop some music and contacts onto it. My software version is P87010i.

I installed the USB driver (tried two versions) as recommended, but still no luck. I keep seing a reference to the Tools menu and Mass Storage selection but I can't find any Tools menu on my phone. I can find the Settings menu, but no Tools.

Why can't I simply plug my phone in and see it in Explorer? It charges fine with the usb, just no comm.


texts:
Just to clarify, it's my first time trying to unlock and root my phone, so I'm not very knowledgeable in this matter.

I basically followed the steps to unlock the bootloader.

Everything worked perfectly, I reached the recovery, went on 'apply update from ADB'.

But then, when I enter in cmd,

adb sideload 'whatever the filename

it prints out the Android Debug Bridge instructions on cmd rather than transferring the zip file to my phone, and the phone keeps on asking "now send the package you want to apply to the device with adb sideload filename ".

N.B.: the phone is recognized by adb, even when I enter adb devices, it is recognized.

Any help would be appreciated.


texts: Can the Android browser view SVG images in web pages? Can it view VML? Do 3rd party browsers (e.g. Opera) have this ability? If the default or 3rd party browsers don't support it, do they plan on doing so in a later version?


texts: Why does "Google Services" take up increasing RAM and spawn new services over time?

texts:
I have a rooted OG Droid which I install custom ROMs to frequently. I've noticed in all builds of Froyo and Gingerbread that I've tried, over time of being on, certain services will take up more RAM and spawn new processes.

Specifically I've noticed that Google Services does this consistently. Initially it'll take maybe 7MB of RAM and only have 1 process (com.google.process.gapps). But after a good 10+ hours it'll spawn Android Core Apps (android.process.acore) and Calendar Storage (com.android.providers.calendar). Currently it's sitting at 21MB of usage.

This memory is never reclaimed and the phone will bog down as the internal Android task killer has to kill tasks more frequently. I eventually have to reboot.

Why does this happen and can I fix it?


texts: Cannot boot Android-x86 on PC - Emergency remount

texts:
I have a 10.1 inch notebook with Linux, but would like to dualboot with Android x86. The ISO file works perfectly in VirtualBox, VMware, and on Live USB. I have tried both install from the Install program and copying the .img files onto a partition, then adding the boot entry to /etc/grub.d/40_custom. I get the following displayed on my screen when I select the boot entry.

Detecting Android-x86... found at /dev/sda2
[     3.697517] sysrq: SysRq: Emergency remount R/0

Then it reboots to the GRUB menu.

How do I fix this, and boot Android-x86?

I have an HP-e010nr with an AMD A4 dual core@1.0Ghz, 2GB ram, and I am trying to start Android-x86_64 7.1 on a 32GB partition (no fake sdcard).

I have stored everything in the parition in an "Android" directory.

My boot code is:

set root = (hd0,2) #/dev/sda2 in the partition where Android-x86 is located
kernel /Android/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.selinux=permissive buildvariant=userdebug SRC=/Android/
initrd /Android/initrd.img


texts: Use Android device as external monitor from a Linux box **in a fluid way**

texts:
My need is to setup a VR headset with a smartphone inside, displaying the game that runs on a computer. I've done my homework and I already know about all the VNC-based solutions, but here the latency and fluidity are paramount.
I've setup a windows 10 box with the spacedesk software (a server on the pc, a client on the smartphone) and it works flawlessly when I connect the usb cable, setup the phone as connection share and use this direct IP address. I haven't fully tested it but it seems perfect for my need, so I know the hardware is not a limitation.
I want to do the same on a linux box (mint 20) so I tested variations of this idea, using x11vnc. It works but it's not usable for a game (it might be for office work). I get about 1 FPS, many glitches when the image changes suddenly, I cannot imagine to play this way. If I reduce the color space drastically it's slightly better (not even good) but of course ugly.
So my question : are there options I can set to make it fluid ? Is there another protocol better suited ? I don't need the taking control capability, a simple video stream fits my needs, that's an idea I havent explored. I don't mind having a cable attached, so maybe there's a way using adb, I know the reverse is possible but I didn't find a solution to my need.


texts: How can i turn off charging when my phone connected to my computer?

texts:
I have Android device Samsung S4.

Is that possible to turn off Battery Charging when my phone connected to my Computer via USB Cable.

Any ways to turn off or disable it from settings?


texts: Delete incomplete download from Play Store

texts:
I was downloading a game from Play Store, but suddenly errors occur when 75% file downloaded. My device storage is limited and now I wanted to delete that useless files.

Where are the files located?


texts: samsung j7 showing process is not responding?

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after using link2sd app to move app to sdcard while moving the app, my mobile got restarted and then it shows process is not responding error, and i can't access images, my mobile not showing any files and it can't recognize sdcard, and my mobile is rooted.
please help


texts: Accept call then play a pre-recorded voice message to caller

texts:
I receive quite a few non-work calls during my working day that often I am unable to take. I am not a big fan of voicemail, and I would much prefer if the caller would send me an SMS message or an email instead. I would therefore like to do the following on my Android phone:

disable my carrier's voicemail
record a voice message to a sound file
when my phone rings have an app automatically accept the call after X rings (or seconds), then;
play back the sound file to the caller, then;
hang up

Is there a way to achieve this? Perhaps an app?


texts: Create a Gmail address for a Google account but use another email as the login

texts:
I want to add a Gmail address to my account (that I will not use) but I don't want that address to be my main address (i.e. my login) for Google, because I already use me@example.com everywhere.

I don't have Gmail, but do have a Google account on a personal mail address (me@example.com) where I read emails from. When I got an Android phone, I tried to add my Google account, it keeps asking me to create a Gmail address. Without that account, I basically can't do anything with it.

As the Gmail creation form tells me that the Gmail address will become the main address, I'd like to know if/how it's possible to set me@example.com the main address afterwards.

Or, if you know a way to use my Android with my Google Account without Gmail.


texts: I recently performed a factory data reset on my device and now the play store is not working. No app is being downloaded

texts: Play store is not working at all. The downloading of an app starts and never actually shows 1% and only the box shows null download.


texts: My phone has automatically called  *44* twice now, does anybody know what this means?

texts:
I heard my phone calling *44* while it was in my pocket.

Does anybody know what this code means, or do you know what process is calling this number?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo 2.2.1 and I use a prepaid card.


texts: Why is Play Store still asking for all app permissions on install on Android Marshmallow?

texts:
From everything I've read, when installing a new app from the Play Store under Marshmallow, it is supposed to just install with no permission questions (e.g. Slash Gear article). The app is then supposed to ask for each permission it needs as you run it.

This is not happening on my Nexus 5 which I updated via OTA to 6.0 earlier this week. When clicking install in the Play Store, still getting the massive list of permissions along with an Accept button. Is there a setting that is needed to make this work as expected?


texts: Default email app's notification is disabled on Samsung Galaxy S4

texts:
In my Samsung Galaxy S4, under Applications Manager, the email app has its notifications turned off by default.

This is stopping me from knowing when any of my emails come in. How can I turn this on?

I have found that others have the same issue but have not found a fix for this yet. The other people just changed apps to K9 email.


texts: Easy and efficient way to run GNU/Linux on top of Android on an x86 device?

texts:
I have a quite powerful x86-64 Android phone. I want to run a GNU/Linux desktop distro (preferably Debian-based) on top of Android.

I have the stock firmware, but rooted and with Xposed Framework.

I know about Complete Linux Installer, and it seems excellent. But they have a pre-prepared image. I assume that image is ARM, so it won't work? Right? Also, they say my ROM has to support "loop-devices." Does it? And if it doesn't is there any tweak to enable it?

But I'm sure there must also be tons of other ways to do it? FWIW I have access to a laptop with an Intel processor that I can use for the process. (But I'm not too keen on hours of tinkering to make it work.)

Other than that, I want to really take advantage of the specs of the phone. A user friendly process is also a plus.

Please note that even though I have a accepted my own answer here, I still very much welcome additional answers.


texts: Is there any options to Boot Android device on connecting to power supply without root?

texts:
I wish to know if there is any options to boot android device automatically on connecting to power supply. i am not considering rooting options as i was planning for production application.
I have tried to enter into fastbood mode without much success .. trying on samsung galaxy tab A.


texts: problem installing over an app installed from google play

texts:
I encountered The following issue on two samsung galaxy s4 devices:

When trying to install a newer version of an by clicking an APK file in an email message it works o.k..
If trying to install another new copy from a new APK over the previously installed one it also work.

But if the original version from google play is installed and we try to install the APK from the email we get a message App not installed and obviously the app does not get installed...

just to clarify - both the versions are written by me, both signed and use the same ID.
and there is a major version number change between them.

How can I know if things will go o.k. if I submit the new version to Google play?
Is there an official limit that refers the the source of installation having to be the same for an update?
Is there any way to override this limit?

UPDATE:

I followed the advice given by @GiantTree in this conmment

I installed a terminal emulator and executed pm install -r mypackage.apk which gave something like 60 lines saying try again in 1second (missing space in original message) then it said twice failed to connect to dumpstate service and finally killed.

Executing logcat >log.txt I found the line:
`java.lang.SecurityException:

  Neither user 10210 nor current process has android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES.

UPDATE 2:

upon better examining of the log file I found this line:

  D/InstallAppProgress( 8973): Installation error code: -25

but I can't find what does this error code means...

Still Looking for further suggestions...


texts: How do I view apk information in Mac OS X?

texts: On windows, I have Android Commander installed so whenever I double click on an APK file, the information about it (ie: package name, version, etc) is displayed. I'm looking for something similar for a Mac OS X. What are my options?


texts: It's getting a little crowded with every app having a share option these days.  I'd love to narrow it down to the few I like but haven't been able to figure out how.


texts: I was given an used HTC desire, doesn't boot, how can I reinstall it?

texts:
I never tweaked an android phone.

I was told to turn it on by pushing both the power button and volume down button.

I'm not sure if it has been rooted, I can read "clockworkmod" when I go into recovery.

Here is the whole phone and the text displayed. The third image is what I get when I go into the "recovery" menu.

Screenshots (click images for larger variants)

I'm just looking to make the phone usable again, what are my options ? If it involves reinstalling android, there is a 128MB micro sd in it, what should I copy onto it, or using some particular application ? I also have a micro usb cable.


texts: Are images in HTML emails blocked by default on Samsung S3?

texts: I have a client complaining that images in his email signature are not showing on his Samsung S3. So I wanted to know if they are either blocked by default or the email client is set to display plaintext emails by default?


texts: How can I make Android 6 quick settings show up in the same layout when the screen is locked?

texts: Why does lock screen hide some of the elements from the quick settings? This makes intuitive usage of the device nearly impossible because I have to remember to look where the icons are and which ones they are. Like I could have a flashlight on the bottom left and on the lock screen its in the middle. Is there a way to fix this? Because "minor" inconveniences like this make me want to get off android. Too many little annoyances that users have to deal with day-to-day.


texts: fetch date and time of last activity by any android app

texts:
I am trying to find the last used time of an android application. UsageStats is a way but prior to lollipop this information is not accessible pragmatically, please suggest me some way if it is possible to access UsageStats for version below lollipop.
what I tried to get the last used is:
access date and time of the folder generated by app's in /sdcard/Android/data/pkg_name
but the problem is not all the apps make this kind of data folder, so is there any another possibility to access date and time of the applications


texts: rooted china tablet black screen after boot need help megafeis m700

texts: i have a Megafeis m700 tablet i rooted successfully but changed boot animation and now after it boots it goes to a black screen back lighting is still on. when giving command to reboot recovery i simply get the android whit his shell open but no menu just android on his back with red ! please someone help me I've been in front of this computer I've tried everything i can find.


texts: How to check logs with no adb on KitKat after a reboot crash?

texts:
Navigating the site I see reboot questions are common, and there are two main suggestions for log viewing: (1) adb, which requries a computer nearby, and (2) aLogrec, which seems to not be working for 4.x according to reviews in the Play Store.

As it happens, I'm having this problem, but only when I'm out on the street, only around noon, only in certain parts of the city, and usually when I have BeyondPod playing in the background and/or Ingress running on the foreground. Usually the first reboot happens when both are running, then I try to use whichever I want the most at the moment, and it almost always fails, rebooting within seconds after I open either app.

My first thought was temperature (I live at latitude 11°S), but these reboots happen even when I stand in the shadow at windy spots. To compare, I've seen my phone withstand at least 10 Kelvin (18F) worse when I play other 3D games at home, that do heat it from sheer processing.

Storage is about half full, so is RAM. Processing, again, I've done much worse to my phone at home. I'm simply out of ideas to guess. I need some way to collect log data.


texts: Wifi getting network selection disabled association rejection

texts: I have a Galaxy A01 running android 10 and everything was fine with wi-fi until yesterday. I can not connect to ANY wi-fi and all I get is an error stating: network selection disabled association rejection. I tried a factory reset and still nothing.  PLEASE HELP.


texts:
Apps on Sony Z could not find location using GPS after even like 15 minutes (about max I waited). I did not use location for some time, during which one thing I did is making root via Wondershare MobileGo.

Factory data reset did not help - neither it undid root access.

System check via *#*#7378423#*#* finds GPS location - in less then a minute.

I disabled and hide root via SuperSU app and still maps could not find location.

What could be done to help apps find location?

ADDED:
Installed GPS Test app. GPS Test is finding satellites after several minutes. After satellites are found by GPS Test, maps (e.g. MAPS.ME) start working (Pokemon Go still says 'No GPS').
Still interested why location is not working w/out such trick and what can be done about it.


texts: Stop weather forecast calendar events on smart watch

texts:
I have a Garmin Fenix 5 connected to a Pixel XL.
On the Fenix 5, the calendar widget shows a weather forecast as an all day event. This is redundant (there is already a weather widget on the Garmin), and unwelcome (it clutters the calendar view and makes it less useful).  These Forecast "events" do not show up in the calendar app on my phone.  Where are they coming from and how can I remove them?

Context and what I have tried:

I have two cloud accounts in android account manager with calendars: google account (personal) and office365/exchange account (work).  I have tried hiding all calendars from the calendar app settings (including the "Holidays" and "Birthdays" under "Other" and "Events from Gmail"), the result was that no events are shown on the phone, and only the mysterious forecast events are seen on the watch.  I have gone to each calendar on both google and office 365 via the web, there is no forecast events shown.  I have explored for relevant settings for both via the web sites, and outlook for mac (for o365).  In office365, there is an option to show a weather forecast event, but I have turned it off for all calendars, with no result.  I also uninstalled the google "news and weather" app and do not have any other weather app installed except google assistant.

One last data point: the forcast is for a location I lived previously, before I even got my Garmin.

How can a calendar event to show on the smart watch but not the calendar app?


texts: Made hangouts handle my SMS. Any downside to disabling Messanging?

texts:
If I've made Hangouts handle my SMS, is there any downside to disabling the default Messaging app?

Does anything rely on that app being enabled?


texts:
Does adb pull verify files automatically? For instance, does it check the hash/checksum of pulled files to see whether they were pulled correctly? I'm guessing it does, but I haven't found an answer online.

If not, I can write a bash script (Linux) for it and post it in an answer.


texts: Check if a certain directory exists on AVD using ADB command

texts:
I want to check if a certain directory (e.g. /data/textdata/) exists on the AVD using adb shell.

I'm following prolink007's answer on SO, except this line:

DIR_RESULT=$(adb shell ls /data/ | tr -d '\015'|grep '^textdata$')

but it goes always into the then branch if the directory exist or not. I've also looked for the adb shell manual without results.

Any suggestion?


texts:
I've had my phone rooted and flashed/reset/reflashed it several times in the last couple years. However, I recently reflashed to the stock image found here.

When I try to use SU apps, it prompts to allow, I say yes, it seems to proceed as I'm used to, but nothing happens.

So I open up trusty terminal and get a $. I type su, prompt/approve, but it just hangs. I never get a #. No error, no permission denied, nothing. I'm assuming this is the underlying cause of why SU doesn't seem to work for anything.

I've checked and confirmed that setuid is set:

-rwsr-sr-x root root ..... su

So I'm kind of at a loss here. Any help would be appreciated.


texts:
I deleted my only launcher and now I cannot open settings to set to debug mode in order to use ADB or similar to install a new launcher. I can't open the Play store, can't open anything except those that use voice commands: e-mail, text, phone, maps, navigation, and note to self.

Oh, and it only boots in safe mode.

It's an LG Optimus T.

How do I put a launcher back on this phone?


texts: recent songs are showing up in files but not on music apps

texts: Recently when I download new songs onto my droid RAZR maxx they appear in my files in the music folder along with all of my other songs, but don't show in the music app. I have checked all over the internet to figure out what's wrong but have seen nothing. I cleared cache, I checked to make sure there weren't any weird symbols in the title, I refreshed music app, I uninstalled and reinstalled music app, I tried a different music app. Again the file can be played through file manager using the music app but when I look through the music app itself its not there, I have tried looking to see of it might be under a different name as well. I use the Google play music app.


texts: Re-install Google Play after it was removed / uninstalled

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I have deleted Google Play from my HTC One X Plus. I have also deleted Google Play from system/app. After that, I re-installed it, but it didn't work. Whenever I ppb it, it says Google play stoped working.

How do I re-install Google Play? My device is rooted.


texts: 2-step authentication calling me in Thai. I don't speak Thai.

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I setup google 2-step authentication through Google Apps.

I linked my Skype number by Voice instead of SMS.  SMS wasn't going through.  It's a US number.

I'm trying to login on my Android phone in Thailand.  I bought the phone in Thailand with a Thai sim.  I set the Android language to English.

2-step is calling me and giving the number in Thai.  I don't speak Thai.

There's no obvious setting to change the language of "Google sign-in" app on the phone.

I looked in the Domain Admin app and didn't see a setting to change the language.  It's pretty frustrating.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!


texts: Sync the position / page of sideloaded EPUB books between Android device and Nook Touch?

texts: Is it possible to sync the current position / page of an EPUB book between two devices?


texts: Google Voice Input special characters and symbols no longer working?

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I use Google's default voice input all the time, for texting and navigation and searching and such. Previously, if a scenario arose when I needed to include a symbol (such as an exclamation point!) or a special case, like a smiley face ":-)", I simply said these into the voice input:

text mom i love you exclamation point smiley face

used to yield

Text to: Mom
Message: I love you! :-)

now yields:

Text to: Mom
Message: i love you exclamation point smiley face

I noticed the change after upgrading to ICS (AOKP, latest builds) but realized the issue now happens across OS usage, which I would attribute to Google's interpretation methods changing. Does anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it? I loved this feature!


texts: Accessing Tor on Android device via a virtual wifi network

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I've hosted a wifi network using a virtual router, with which the local area connection is sharing it's internet with. My Android device can connect to this wifi network and can access my laptop's internet.

Now comes in Tor. On my laptop, Tor can be accessed on 127.0.0.1 via a Socks5 protocol. I'm trying to connect to this network from my Android device. I figured that all I need to do is acccess my laptops localhost from my device. Since my phone is connected to the laptop's wifi network, I should be able to access localhost by using my laptop's ip address (192.168.xx.x). Unfortunately this does not work. Any idea why?

Is there a better way I can access the Tor running on my laptop from my device via Wifi or USB tethering?

Windows 7 (Ubuntu 12.04 is available if a solution demands it), rooted Android on CM9.

Orbot is not an option since it's unable to connect via the wifi's proxy.


texts: How can I reset the "password attempts" counter on the S6

texts: guys! I'll admit it, I was trying to unlock my mom's phone she let me borrow, and it closed for inactivity, and I didn't want to bother to go ask her, so I tried the password. Now I only have two more attempts until it resets itself, and I'm terrified of her finding out I tried the password. Is there a way for me to reset the counter so she doesn't see the message? Thanks in advance!