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2010/09/17 | 490 | 1,487 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
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> [What are the names of the various versions of the Android OS, and how are these names chosen?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/11400/what-are-the-names-of-the-various-versions-of-the-android-os-and-how-are-these-n)
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What the heck is Froyo?
Are android trying to be cool with the naming conventions?
.. oh wait, they.. they're alphabetical, right? Just like Linux?<issue_comment>username_1: They haven't publicized how they came up with why the version naming scheme they did. [There has been speculation about what future names would be](http://phandroid.com/2009/05/12/android-cupcake-donut-and-beyond/) and [more speculation](http://www.techknots.com/mobiles/all-android-code-names-leaked/). All of this could have [something to do with obesity](http://www.blog.moby1.co.uk/2010/01/industry-news/android-naming-convention-contributing-to-obesity.html), but we may just never know.
After Froyo it looks like it's Gingerbread and then Honeycomb. The original name for Froyo was apparently going to be Flan. I think speculation about what the next names will be helps generate buzz and adds a playful element to the product.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The updates have been:
* 1.5 Cupcake
* 1.6 Donut
* 2.0/2.1 Eclair
* 2.2 Froyo (Frozen Yogurt)
* 2.3 Gingerbread
* 3.0 Honeycomb
* 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
* 4.1 Jelly Bean
Each codename has been a sweet treat.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/17 | 912 | 3,469 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to restart an Android device? Now I have to shut it down and manually turn it on again, but I'm looking for a solution where the whole process happens automatically.
This might be device specific, mine is Samsung Galaxy S.<issue_comment>username_1: The menu you get when you press the power button should give you a list of options including Shutdown, Restart etc. If it doesn't, your phone's manufacturer might have left it out of the ROM.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Use the app **[Quick Boot](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot)** to restart your device (a rooted device).
Answer seems to be given partially here:
[I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/ive-rooted-my-phone-now-what)
Use the app Quick Boot to restart your device. Start the Quick boot app and choose 'Reboot' and there you go.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Press (volume up + Power) at the same time. It will reboot the phone. Tested on Galaxy S Captivate.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The volume up + power option also works for the Samsung Galaxy S. You have to hold for about 10 seconds before restart, but it works.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: just found out with my galaxy y. hold Home button first, then hold Power button. just continue holding these buttons for a few seconds and the phone will restart itself. :D
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Actually, for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G just hold the power button for ten seconds and it will restart.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: There's a way no one has mentioned yet (for rooted devices):
Use a shell application [ConnectBot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot) or [SL4A](https://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/) and type:
```
$ su
# reboot
```
It will reboot instantly. With SL4A you can create a .sh script and add a shortcut to your home, something like `su -c "reboot"` would do the job, but I'm not sure.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: @username_7, what you say is kind of true, it is true that you need root to use the reboot command INSIDE adb shell. Although! You can use **"adb reboot"** without needing root ;) this is a small trick that you have to know
same counts for
```
adb reboot recovery
adb reboot download
adb reboot bootloader
```
**So no root is needed to restart the device (when you have your pc with you)**
If you run windows you could also use my little tool called Android Reboot
Instructions:
1. Put your phone on debugging mode: Settings > Applications > Development (GB)
2. Put your phone on debugging mode: Settings > Developer Options (ICS and UP)
3. Connect your phone with the usb cable to the computer
4. Choose one of the options
Download:
<http://username_8.net/files/AndroidReboot_v1.1.rar>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: For my FairPhone (first edition, FP1, Android 4.2.2), it's pressing and holding the power button for about 2 seconds. This brings up a little menu which offers to switch off, restart (both after an additional prompt), or toggle flight mode.
I suppose this is a common Android feature (because it is described in a beginners's guide to Android smartphones I bought), and thus should at least work for all Nexus devices as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/17 | 270 | 1,081 | <issue_start>username_0: I see a lot of sites that focus on apps, but where are the sites that focus on widgets?
For example, I'm trying to find an agenda widget that doesn't hurt my eyes, but it's really hard trying to sort out everything from a Google search. A widget gallery type of site would be nice.<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe not entirely what you're asking for, but have you tried using [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com)? It usually does the trick for me in finding any sort of app, widgets included. The screenshots are helpful.
To the secondary (not quite asked) question, I find [Android Agenda Widget](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.roflharrison.agenda.plus) to be very easy on the eyes and highly themeable.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You might try [My Color Screen](http://mycolorscreen.com/). It's a customization site, so it focuses on launchers, themes, and widgets. Because of that focus, you might find it's too much about the appearance of the widget instead of the functionality, but it might be just what you're looking for.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/17 | 649 | 2,387 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using android 2.2 on a stock Nexus one (from the pre-developer phone stage). Should the music player be able to cope with WMAs? I'm sure I've seen references to it coping with them, but they are currently just dead weight on the SD card.
I actually quite like the stock player so installing a new player is the fallback option.<issue_comment>username_1: The stock music player on my EVO plays .wma tracks, but it does not read any of the meta data (track number, artist etc.)
I have tried several music apps and none of them correctly read this meta data. [Music Player Pro](http://www.android.com/market/#app=com.tbig.playerpro) is vastly superior to any of the others and is well worth the cost.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I used to have WMA support when I first got my HTC Desire Z, and from the looks of things on the net, HTC Sense provides (/provided?) WMA support itself - explaining the lack of love for the format on the Nexus One. I have since rooted and lost this on Cyanogenmod, first with the system failing to read Artist tags but still playing in the stock player, and now failing to play at all.
I would suggest [PowerAmp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer) as a temporary workaround as this does recognise WMAs and is, generally, quite a good player. I didn't fancy paying after the free trial, however, so have started re-ripping my music into MP3 format.
The Android library will not index WMA files, but any app that builds its own library of tracks should suffice (Museek used to, before becoming [JukeFox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.ethz.dcg.pancho2)).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Having been reminded I asked this question, I did a bit of digging and it seems that this is a feature of the nexus one and really something I should have known (or found quicker than I did).
Spec is at: <http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_google_nexus_one-3069.php>
Includes the line: - MP3/eAAC+/WAV music player
...which notedly excludes wma.
As others have suggested, this is nexus one specific and will require extra software to solve.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem as well with the [stock music](http://audiomicro.com) player. I tried this one instead -->
<http://www.mixzing.com/> and it resolved my issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/17 | 734 | 3,243 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to use different sounds for a sms text alert and an email alert? I can't find the setting. I'm on HTC Hero, Android 2.1<issue_comment>username_1: You can customize the Notification settings for both Gmail and Messaging in each of the apps separately.
In Gmail press menu and go to More->Settings and look at the **Notification settings** section.
In Messaging press menu then Settings and look at the **Notification settings** section.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: But, sadly, Skype does not allow one to customize their notification sound.
Does anyone know how to customize the notification vibration ?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: It's important to understand the differences between a platform like Android and the traditional "dumb phone" platform.
With Android, very few applications are "special". By special I mean the OS is aware of them and treats them differently. In Android, an application actually has to manage notifications themselves, there's no way for the OS to somehow figure it out and expose a setting for it. Notification sound customization has to be exposed by the individual application developer, not through Android itself. When an application creates a status bar notification, by default Android will play the sound that you set in the default Notification setting. But the application can explicitly provide a different sound to play. The application would have to manage that themselves (it would be nice if Android allowed apps to register for custom notifications and then it could provide a central location for all of them, but I'm not aware of a facility for doing this).
If a particular application doesn't provide support, contact them and ask them to add it. Take away a star or two from your rating in the marketplace and explain why you did so. Many developers actually listen.
Compare that to the traditional "dumb phone" platform where everything is tightly coupled and controlled. The OS can easily expose settings for individual "apps" because they're baked in and don't really change.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I use [SMS Popup](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.net-everythingandroid-smspopup-zmA.aspx) to manage notifications for text messages, and leave the email notifications to be handled by the default notification settings. This allows me to set custom sounds, vibrations and LED flashes (hardware allowing) for SMS text messages that separate them from emails and other notifications.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: In the messaging app, click menu button, Settings, scroll to the bottom and click Select ringtone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: See below how to change your email notification sound, or how to disable it. My android is 2.3.5, gmail is 2.3.6.
You open the gmail app, menu > more > settings, tap in the account; in the very bottom there's an option "Labels to notify". In my case I have "Inbox", which I'm assuming is default; when you click on it, you have a few options:
* "Email notifications" - notifies in the status bar
* Ringtone - this is what you're looking for, you can set any ringtone or silent
* Vibrate - well, it vibrates ;)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/17 | 1,875 | 7,252 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a method to retrieve **all** my files from my [Dropbox](http://www.dropbox.com) account and download them to my SD card.
This should download everything with no user intervention. There are a couple of Dropbox applications around but none of them have the ability to download everything and even worse most seem to work incorrectly on huge files skipping the last part or simply not working.<issue_comment>username_1: The official [Android Dropbox app](https://www.dropbox.com/android) is your best bet. If they don't offer support for what you want, you should request that they add a feature.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are not totally tied to Dropbox, I think SugarSync and their Android app might do what you are looking for.
If it has to be Dropbox, I would say that you should post the feature request to them.
Or, if you are really desperate, fund a developer willing to write an app to do it using the Dropbox API. It would actually be fairly straight forward.
Good luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Another app is now available to be a more complete solution: [Titanium Media Sync](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.MediaSync)
>
> The reliable and battery-friendly way of syncing your files to/from the cloud !
>
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> This unique app allows you to sync a set of folders from your Android device to the cloud and back. It currently supports the free Dropbox storage service. The official Dropbox app is not needed.
>
>
> Innovative "setup & forget" sync engine with these features:
>
>
> * Battery friendly.
> * Works on ALL Android devices.
> * Will NOT slow down your device when no data changes.
> * Will backup your new/modified files (eg: photos, videos) in the background, as soon as possible.
> * Adapts to ever-changing connectivity and power conditions.
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> Supports 2 different sync modes (both are one-way):
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> * Continuous sync from Local to Remote.
> * One-shot sync from Remote to Local.
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>
And from [Lifehacker's review](http://lifehacker.com/#!5785428/titanium-media-sync-keeps-your-phone-synced-to-dropbox-in-real-time):
>
> If you've been unhappy with the way Dropbox's mobile app only uploads files manually, you'll want to check out Titanium Media Sync, which will constantly sync folders from your phone to Dropbox, just like Dropbox does on the desktop.
>
>
> From the makers of the amazing Titanium Backup, Titanium Media Sync is what Dropbox's mobile app should have been. You pick folders from your SD card to sync back to your Dropbox. Any time you add something to those folders—say, if you take a picture on your phone, or download an app you want to try out on your computer later on—it will automatically sync those changes back, so your files will be waiting for you when you get back to your computer. You can also sync folders from your Dropbox to your SD card, but it's only a one-time sync—Titanium won't monitor your remote folders, only the ones on your SD card.
>
>
> The interface is pretty easy to use, too. The left column shows all the folders on your SD card, while the column on the right shows your Dropbox, and you can just drag and drop folders from one to the other to sync them. Dragging from the the right column will download that folder to your SD card, while dragging from left to right will give you the option of setting up that folder for automatic sync. Because it only syncs one way, it won't constantly call the internet slow down your phone when it's waiting for changes. You can even set whether you want it to sync over Wi-Fi only, or over 3G and 4G in the preferences. By default, it will also sync only when your phone's plugged in to save battery (but you can change this in the preferences too). Seriously, if you're a Dropbox user, this app is absolutely worth having—even moreso than the official Dropbox app itself.
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> Titanium Media Sync is a $2.99 download for Android devices.
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Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Titanium Media Sync offers continuous sync from SD Card *to* DropBox, but not the other way... the way I do it is setup rsync jobs with tasker and rsyncbackup... (requires your DropBox to be automatically kept in sync on a desktop pc somewhere, running an ssh server). The following should get you up and running:
Step 1: DropBox remote.
=======================
First, setup DropBox on a computer somewhere running an ssh server, so you can copy files from it over ssh (with rsync), and make sure it’s setup with private key encryption with an agent so you don’t need to enter passphrases/passwords every time
Step 2: RSync from remote to phone
==================================
Then, get rsync4android ([market link](https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.kowalczuk.rsync4android))
That lets you setup rsync jobs from a remote server to your phone (and vice versa… I use it for this, but also for backing up my photos to my PC automatically every night)
Then create an rsync job to download a particular folder from your remote DropBox on your PC into the DropBox folder on your sd card.
Step 3: scheduled automatic rsync jobs
======================================
Get tasker (which lets you schedule jobs to happen on a large number of triggers, including time) ([market link](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result))
Create a tasker job to fire off your new rsync job to keep your dropbox folder up to date.
Step 4: Enjoy
=============
Like I say, it’s a bit around the houses, but seems to do the job
I've also posted a copy of these instructions [on my blog](http://seb.so/continuous-android-sync-optionally-with-dropbox/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: [Dropsync](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync&hl=en) also works, it syncs any folder on your sd card (including /sdcard/ ) with any dropbox folder (including the main dropbox folder), so it's possible use it like the desktop client, i.e. to have a directory called /sdcard/dropbox/ which contains your entire dropbox, but it's really much more flexible than that :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Use [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full) (Free lite version is also available with some limitations). It has many sync options: Two-way sync, One-way sync (up or down).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: This very informative & comprehensive article written for Freeware Genius on September 4th 2012 entitled **"How to automatically sync your PC folders with your Android"** by <NAME>
<http://www.freewaregenius.com/how-to-automatically-sync-your-pc-folders-with-your-android/>
This post will describe how you can set this up so it happens automatically without your intervention based on certain rules (for example sync every night, only when connected to WIFI). If you’re thinking ‘Dropbox’ then you’re partially correct: you will use Dropbox for this, in conjunction with 2 other free programs that make it possible to (a) sync a PC folder without moving it into the Dropbox folder, and (b) to schedule folder syncs on your Android so they take place automatically.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/17 | 242 | 1,037 | <issue_start>username_0: This would be helpful at times... I usually just end up pressing home and selecting the gmail widget from there but I've gotten used to long-pressing home to get to recent apps.
Could it be due to the fact that I get to email using the widget? Does it work with the native email client or other email apps?
Thanks in advance...<issue_comment>username_1: If you haven't opened the application in a while, it will naturally disappear from the list of recent apps. Try opening it with the widget and then going back to the home screen. If gmail is once again under you list of recent apps, you just haven't opened it in a while. If it doesn't appear at all, then the widget you are using doesn't add gmail as a recent app.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You have to actually open the app from the launcher icon to get it to show up in your recent apps. Another case of it not showing up is when you access it via the notification bar when you click on your email notifications.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/18 | 283 | 1,265 | <issue_start>username_0: Galaxy-S (Vibrant), Android 2.1
If I create an event with the stock Calendar app, I can freely change which Google Calendar the event is associated with. Once it sync's with Google Calendar, however, I can no longer change which Calendar the event is associated with. I can do change any other aspect of the event, and even delete the event, but I can't move it to a different calendar. I can change the calendar from the Google Calendar web page, though.
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: This is probably because of how the Google Calendar server API interacts with client applications.
An update request has to be sent to a *specific calendar* on the server. If you could change which calendar the appointment is tied to, synchronization would have to send a "delete" from one calendar and an "add" to the other.
I've developed and maintained a number of systems which have synchronization and replication... and I suspect that a decision as made to favor simplicity and avoid the possible complexities of cross-calendar edits.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can do this with some third party calendars. Business Calendar from Appgenix lets me. I am not affiliated or compensated in any way.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/18 | 1,040 | 3,687 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm driving with a headset active (Bluetooth or wired), I want my Android to read me any incoming text messages.
Any references?<issue_comment>username_1: There are a number of apps that will do this. [DriveSafe.ly](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.drivesafe.ly) is what I use right now, but haven't really had the opportunity to thoroughly test their TTS engine. It can also be set up to start whenever bluetooth is paired, or if you put it in a car dock.
I did try another one out a few months ago, but can't remember the name right now. A search through the app market (or your favourite online app site) may reveal some more.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [SayMyName Dessert](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.mailboxer.saymyname&feature=search_result) will read SMS text. When bluetooth is attached, it still uses the speaker or wired output, though.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: [StartTalking](http://droidreign.com/2010/10/starttalking-true-hands-free-so-keep-your-hands-on-the-wheel/) seems like an app to check out. It will let you listen to incoming text messages and even replay to them. It doesn't require any Bluetooth devices (but I think it will work with one), and it's true hands free - meaning you don't have to press any button to use it, both for listening to it and replaying, it's fully voice activated. Oh and the TTS sounds surprisingly good.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [SMS Speak](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.verzitex.android.speaksms) does text to speech for your SMS messages. It has support for routing audio thru a connected bluetooth too. You can install different speech synthesis engines from the software libraries on the marketplace as well.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: The following is another resource for such apps:
<http://eyes-free.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/documentation/android_access/apps.html#ps>
At least one of the 5 listed (Handcent SMS) is SMS-specific.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Check out [Blue Control](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sapapps.bluecontrol&feature=search_result) on the Marketplace. Routes sms messages to your BT headset.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: [Handcent SMS](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms) has a "speak text" feature.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: [Announcify](http://www.announcify.com/) - currently in beta.
It's the successor of, the already mentioned above, SayMyName Dessert.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: There is an app called [Smart Receiver](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidbeach.smartreceiver&hl=en), it speaks SMS and incoming call details very well. I use it, it is very nice.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: [Enhanced SMS & Caller ID](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ekawas.blogspot.com) will vocalize text messages and allow you to reply using your voice.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_11: "Assistant" for Android is free and it reads incoming text messages aloud, and it will let you dictate a response. It does many of the other things that "Google Now" does, only not as well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: I know this is an old thread but here is some links to a good 100% hands free SMS for Android.
[Speak and Hear SMS](http://www.daford.com)
in Google Play:
[Speak and Hear SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daford.speakandhearsms&hl=en)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: By far the best hands free app out there (and believe me, I've tried all of them) is Speak Drive Text by SpeakEazy. So many options, just a great app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/18 | 992 | 3,655 | <issue_start>username_0: Many apps give you the option to "Share" whatever it is you are looking at (or watching or listening to). This usually manifests in the form of a popup list of services that include: Gmail, Facebook, Twitter...) The list seems to be the same from app to app. How can I change what services are listed on this popup screen? Is there any way to change, add, remove, append this list?
I'm running Android 2.2 on a Moto Droid 1.<issue_comment>username_1: The items in the list are determined by which installed apps support the `ACTION_SEND` intent. Any app that supports that intent will be included in the list. I don't think there is a way for users to modify the list other than installing/uninstalling applications.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can't change the list, short of removing the apps in question. Speaking as an app developer, I can say it's also hard to do it from that side too - so we're pretty much stuck with how the system works.
It may be annoying, but the system makes interop so easy between applications, both from the user and developer perspectives, that it's hard to complain.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This isn't possible from an OS level. That share menu is populated by Android based on what apps you've installed declare they can open. You can look at the technical details [here](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/intents/intents-filters.html#ifs), but the end result is that without extra coding from each individual app to filter the results, you are always going to get the full list in whatever order Android returns them in.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I personally use **[AppChooser Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/jp.co.noxi.apppickerpro)** for about a year already (there's also a [free version](http://www.appbrain.com/app/jp.co.noxi.apppicker) to test first if you like it). It's quite similar to *Andmade Share* which already was recommended with [an older answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/21427/16575), but first looks better (OK, that's quite subjective), but for me also works better, somehow more "intelligent":
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/BZTXu.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/F55jB.jpg)
*AppChooser:* List and grid view (source: Google Play; click images for larger variants)
First, it offers a list *and* a grid view – as above screenshots show. You can switch between both using the appropriate icon on the bottom (in the middle; easy to identify in the screenshots). You can sort the list alphabetically, hide items you never (or rarely) use while still being able to show them “ALL” (appropriate icon again), select multiple targets, and more. By default, the list/grid order is kind of LRU: once you used a target, it will be moved to the top.
I immediately went for the paid version (not even taking a look at the free one), and never regret it. Differences between the two are listed on the Playstore page of the free version.
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> Unfortunately, this app has been removed from the play store by the developer.
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>
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Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: [Fliktu](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oakstar.fliktu) Not free but looks great, simple, customisable and very slick
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hvdsum.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: SharedR does this nicely.
4.0 rating in google store
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rejh.sharedr>
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/19 | 464 | 1,589 | <issue_start>username_0: If so, how? Could it be implemented via a USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection?<issue_comment>username_1: Droidcam is supposed to do it over wifi. Qik is a good option if you don't need a computer in the loop.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Justin.tv](http://blog.justin.tv/justintv-android/) just came out with an Android app to do video streaming.
It uses any data connection you have, but the faster/more reliable the connection the better quality you will get.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I've had very good performance from Qik. It can also buffer your video, so if your 3G/4G connection is bad, it will upload later when you have a better signal. WiFi is of course also supported, very simple, very quick ;-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: [IP Webcam](http://www.appbrain.com/app/ip-webcam/com.pas.webcam) (Turns your phone into a network camera with multiple viewing options.)
(alternate direct [link](http://ip-webcam.appspot.com/))
EDIT: fixed link
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: The [IP Webcam](http://www.appbrain.com/app/ip-webcam/com.pas.webcam) app gets good reviews.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: [DroidCam](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dev47apps.droidcam) is another option.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: [IP Webcam](http://www.appbrain.com/app/ip-webcam/com.pas.webcam) (Turns your phone into a network camera with multiple viewing options.)
(alternate direct [link](http://ip-webcam.appspot.com/))
Originally posted by username_4 in a duplicate question
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/19 | 290 | 997 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm curious if keypad commands like those listed below come from the Android OS or if they're added by manufacturers. On my N1, I know of these two commands:
`*#*#checkin#*#*` - Phones home to check for updates.
`*#*#info#*#*` - Enters a detailed phone information menu.<issue_comment>username_1: I entered *#*#info#*#* on my Captivate and got to the same menu.
So, in the interest of adding to the list
\*#\*#1472365#\*#\* gets you to the GPS configuration menu (not sure what word that works out to)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's android based, I tried same commands on Moto Droid and HTC myTouch, both worked exactly the same.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There are many that seem to be "standard", but they can also be added by individual applications (e.g. provider-installed).
Check out <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540483> for a method to extract telephony codes from your installed apps.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/19 | 403 | 1,621 | <issue_start>username_0: In the gmail app, how can I view the actual email addresses an email has been sent to, rather than just the name. Sometimes the person in question has more than one email address and it would be useful to see which email address was used.
The only method I've come up with so far is to hit reply all and then scroll around the cc: field, but that is clunky, particularly if there are quite a few recipients. Any better options?
I am using Android 1.5 on a T-Mobile Pulse (aka Huawei U8220).<issue_comment>username_1: The latest version of the Gmail app (it has not been released yet, but you can find a copy of a leaked official APK floating around somewhere) has this feature. It adds a "more details" link on every email header so you can see the actual email addresses used.
I'm not sure whether this version will work on 1.5 and up, as Google hasn't said anything yet. I know that part of their work in 2.2 was better separating the Google apps like Gmail from the rest of the platform, so that they could ship updates through the Market. So it's possible that this will only become available for 2.2.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have Froyo (2.2), and it allows you to double-tap the Sender's line
If the email address is not in the contacts database, it shows you the address and asks you if you want to create an entry
If the address is in the email address, a set of icons appear (mail, text, IM, etc...) The Contacts icon takes you to the user info.
Not sure what happens if Contact has two emails, trying to setup test (will run tomorrow).
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/19 | 347 | 1,300 | <issue_start>username_0: Galaxy-S (Vibrant), Android 2.1
I was watching Avatar the other day and paused it. When I played it again later, it restarted at the beginning. Is it possible to resume play from where I left off, or bookmark a position or something? Or is there a different/better player that does this? Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I am using the default movies and player that came with my Galaxy S (AT\*T Captivate) without this error. It may be possible that there was a timeout (how long did you pause for?).
You may also want to try the [doubletwist](http://www.doubletwist.com/) video player to see if it resolves your problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have the same issue with my Samsung Vibrant. I just started dropping bookmarks before "pausing" and resuming from them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: My T-Mobile Vibrant (Samsung Galaxy S) just received a OTA update from T959UVJFD to T959UVJI6. It appears that this may have fixed the problem you are describing. It no longer is a problem for me after this update was installed. It is also mentioned at the [xda-developers site](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8539388&highlight=video#post8539388) along with other changes that were included in the update.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/19 | 359 | 1,457 | <issue_start>username_0: I know from the web interface, you can send messages to up to 10 people. However, I haven't figured out how to send an SMS message to multiple people using the Google Voice Android app. Is it possible? If it is, how?<issue_comment>username_1: It's not possible with the stock Google Voice App. You will have to download an alternative Google Voice SMS app like the aptly named ["Google Voice SMS"](http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.cpedia.gvsms) to send a message to multiple people. That app costs $2 but there are free apps available.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In the current version you can do this easily — just type in another name/number after the first as you would in the web interface. A comma appears automatically when you click on a suggestion, and all that good stuff.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Yes, you can at this time. After each number, type a comma, then the next number, etc. Google Voice gets improved more often than some of the native apps on the phones.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Like the people who responded said, yes you can, but you will not receive group responses - you get each response as if it was a 1-1 SMS from whoever responds to your original group SMS.
Somewhat defeats the purpose of being able to do this when it can't handle things the other way around.
Also incoming group messages are split the same way, as if it was a 1-1..
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/20 | 193 | 749 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes my motorola milestone camera goes crazy and starts out to take photos half dark.
I noticed that it only happens when flash is on. Also, I've seem this happening when the battery is low (~20%), or the system is slow.
As an example, this is a photo I took minutes ago: <http://twitpic.com/2q65bs><issue_comment>username_1: Take it back to wherever you bought it and demand a refund. Regardless if this is a hardware or software problem, you shouldn't have a problem with the sales staff -- show them the picture you linked to.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Definitely it is related to low battery, I tried a couple of more tests and if the battery is < 20% this always happens.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/20 | 282 | 1,260 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to use my android device as a bluetooth USB dongle without rooting it?<issue_comment>username_1: If I understand your question correctly, you are curious if you can plug your phone into the USB port on your laptop and use the bluetooth connection of your phone as if you had bluetooth service on your laptop.
No, that is not possible. The USB drivers for your phone do not permit that type of functionality.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is possible or not possible depending on what you want to *do* with the bluetooth. If it's something that an app on the phone can do, and you are willing to enable USB debugging mode on the phone and put the SDK's adb driver on the netbook, then you can indeed have the PC make requests over usb for software you create for the phone to do things with its bluetooth.
But if you want to do bluetooth things that applications (sdk, native, or poking around behind the scenes unsupported) cannot, then you are out of luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can, but with remote controller apps that makes your phone control your PC through wifi, therefore giving you access to anything you connect via bluetooth from your smartphone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/20 | 348 | 1,432 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I upgraded my Incredible to Android 2.2, Froyo, the HTC Sense UI has been crashing often, but always when I am in an app. In other words, sometimes when I exit an app, I see that the Sense launcher is restarting. Anyone know why that is happening and/or how I can fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: It could be a memory issue. How much memory is available on the phone? (Settings -> SD card & phone storage -> Available space under Internal phone storage)
Additionally, do you have too many unnecessary services running? (Settings -> Applications -> Running Services, look at the memory bar at the bottom of the screen)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This happened to me when Sprint updated the Hero to 2.1. I assumed Android was killing Sense due to memory constraints. I've rooted and been much happier since.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If memory isn't the issue, try going to Settings > Applications > Manage applications > All and then find "HTC Sense" about half way down and click on it. Click Clear data and Clear defaults. Then reboot your phone or shut it down and power back on. Then see if that helps.
If you are still stuck you will need to wipe your phone, start from scratch, and then install apps in batches, a few at a time checking the apps and playing with them to find the culprit. Once you find the trouble maker, uninstall it and have a happy phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/20 | 221 | 918 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes when I update an app through Market the download gets stuck at 0% or 100% and won't finish download or finish installing. The only way I've found to work around this is to uninstall the app, then reinstall from Market. Is there a better way to fix this situation?<issue_comment>username_1: On the "downloads" screen, long press the app in question and click "Cancel download." Then try to update the app again and see if it'll complete this time.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have a lot of downloads stalled change the connection type between 2G and 3G/4G within
Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Use only 2G networks > Klick the checkbox
or turn Wifi off and on again. Also this keeps your stalled downloads in queue.
Also logging out and back into GoogleTalk has proven a successful solution to this issue sometimes.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/20 | 373 | 1,529 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to get a clear picture of what is in the ROM vs. what is in the OS. This will help me understand what those custom ROMs are all about.<issue_comment>username_1: ROMs are still mostly compiled official Android source code (or apps, etc. ripped from dumps of newer phones backported to older phones) with tweaks and some minor custom utilities or features that are not included in the stock ROM for a specific phone.
The biggest point of ROMs is getting newer versions of the Android operating system (or as much as the phone's hardware can support - see the G1 as limited device example when it comes to Android 2.1+) on older phones. This is perhaps the main point of the CyanogenMod.
ROMs also may be very similar to stock ROMs but are of different "themes" that change the colors of the notification bar, etc.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, the OS is in the ROM, to start with.
You're suffering from a terminology problem: "ROM"s these days are all typically Flash memory, which is erasable and rewritable, but not byte-by-byte. So the OS may even live in the same physical ICs as the 'main' phone memory.
Basically, custom ROMs can enhance/modify/break EVERY aspect of your phone's operation. There is a separate 'radio rom' which includes the low-level drivers for the wifi/gps/3g/gsm/bluetooth functions, and these typically aren't 'customised' but you may still find newer versions available that can improve certain aspects of your phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/20 | 646 | 2,199 | <issue_start>username_0: Like many people my phone is most of the time in silent/vibrate mode. I was wondering if there's a way to assign different vibration patterns for different notifications, just like we do for ringtones and alerts with sounds.
Maybe there's an app that allows us to do that? I couldn't find anything yet.<issue_comment>username_1: [SMS Popup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.everythingandroid.smspopup) does vibration patterns on a per contact basis (or for all texts).
[Handcent](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.handcent.nextsms) does it only for all texts.
[Missed Call](http://www.appbrain.com/app/de.anno.android.missedCall) will do vibration patterns for SMS (per contact), phone calls (per contact), Battery, Calendar events, device storage, etc.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Using the Notification plug-in for Locale, you can set separate vibrate patterns for different conditions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [Vibromaker](http://www.appbrain.com/app/info.crapsoftware.vibromaker) is has pre-defined patterns.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: New app called [WhoIsIt](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handyandy.whoisit.lite) lets you customize the ring/notification audio and vibration.
[Lifehacker review](http://lifehacker.com/#!5785023/whoisit-creates-contact+specific-ringtones-and-vibration-patterns-on-android)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [ViBe](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.base2apps.vibes) lets you select one of ten custom vibration patterns to attach to a contact for phone calls and SMS/MMS messages. (There's also a way to unlock and make custom vibration patterns.)
Free in the Market.
([Lifehacker review](http://lifehacker.com/5877529/vibe-lets-you-know-whos-calling-with-custom-vibration-patterns-on-android))
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama&feature=search_result) lets you create custom vibrate patterns for a variety of simple or complex events including location, either by typing in the pause,pulse,pause,pulse... numbers, or tapping out the pattern on a button
(Llama is free, funded by donations)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/20 | 199 | 661 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to install Froyo on the Motorola Milestone?
I understand that Motorola is planning a deployment of this release in Q1 2011 but I just wish I had it now!<issue_comment>username_1: Stock Froyo? No, not at the moment.
Custom ROM? [Take a look at XDA Forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=670), there are some ROMs currently in progress, but might be unstable on your phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Froyo is released for the Milestone
Go to this page to get it from motorola: <http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/GB-EN/froyo/milestonenotification.htm>
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/20 | 296 | 1,094 | <issue_start>username_0: Certain times of the week I would like the phone to be on vibrate and other times of the week I want it to be on ringer. I would like to setup a schedule for these changes to happen automatically. Can this be done? If not natively is there an app that can do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Check out [Locale](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.twofortyfouram.locale) (more expensive, but easier to use) or [Tasker](http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (less expensive, more complicated to use/more configurable).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For a simple and free app to schedule changes ring tone/mode based on time of day and day of the week I recommend [SoundManager](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.roozen.SoundManager).
Another free app that does this is [Profile Changer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.cubeit.profilechanger). I've looked at it but haven't actually used it.
For full featured automation including time based, location based, app based... I'd go with Bryan's recommendation of Tasker.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/20 | 788 | 3,058 | <issue_start>username_0: When an file or app downloads from a browser (as opposed to installing directly), the downloads open up.
Otherwise, I can't seem to navigate in there.
Is there a way, on a stock, un-rooted Android, to navigate to the download list?
Update: browsing through "File Manager", I see I've been staring at `/sdcard/download` -- how does this view "normally" open after a file download?
I'm on an HTC Incredible, Froyo 2.2, but I'd expect this to be similar for most, no?<issue_comment>username_1: Usually your apps are downloaded using your browser. For accessing them you open your browser, press menu > more > downloads.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you want to add a shortcut on your home screen to your Downloads folder or any other folder for that matter get [ASTRO File Manager (free)](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.metago.astro). The app is pretty useful on it's own, but it also adds the option to create a shortcut directly to any folder on the homescreen. To do this, simply long click on the homescreen, choose "Shortcuts", then choose "ASTRO" then choose the particular folder you want a shortcut to.
I had ASTRO for a while before I realized I could do this because the option is deceiving. At first look I thought it would create a shortcut to the app, not to a specific folder like it does.
**Edit:** After reading Keith's comment I realized you are probably talking about market downloads. In that case do what [Al Everett said](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1235/can-i-get-a-shortcut-to-the-downloads/1243#1243).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Just open the marketplace and under menu, you'll find Downloads.
Another suggestion, if there are apps you use a lot you can create a shortcut to your homescreen by long pressing on an area of the homescreen where there is room for an icon, select Shortcuts > Applications and pick anything to save to your homescreen. I made a few folders on my homescreen of apps, for example one is called Games, one is called Utilities. Then I filled them with the apps I use most. Long press on the homescreen, select Folders > New Folder, keep it open and press on the application launcher, long press on anything you want to save into your folder and it will save there.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes. Open up the "Market" app, open the menu, and choose "Downloads".
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: With Ice Cream Sandwich, I have a new app in my app drawer called "Downloads" which brings me to a list of recently downloaded files.
Obviously you can drop this as a shortcut on your home screen.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Go to your home screen, long press on any area then choose to add "**Shortcut**" => "**Activities**". Then you'll see a long expandable list. You need to find here "**Downloads**". Click on it to expand it and then choose second entry - "**.DownloadList**"
(Tested on Android 4.4.2 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/20 | 1,253 | 4,593 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a T-Mobile G1 and rooted it using AndRoot. I've confirmed that I have root by using Wireless Tethering, I get all the required request superuser permission dialogues.
However when I go to the Telnet application and try to telnet it refuses to let me, I get:
Error While connecting to server localhost/127.0.0.1:23 - Connection Refused.
I've tried various different connection strings (e.g. just 127.0.0.1, 0.0.0.0)
I read that you might need to reboot the phone after rooting so I did and then confirmed again that I still have su by using wireless tether and superuser permissions app.
Is there anyway I can get this working as I'd like to flash Amon Ra's Recovery mod and start playing around with the Roms again.<issue_comment>username_1: First off, [read this thread on XDA Forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480) to make sure you are properly rooted. If you are positive you are properly and fully rooted then what app are you using? I have never heard of the app Telnet. Try SwiFTP. It is easily configurable and has always worked on my rooted devices.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: AFAIK, mostly port 1-1024 on android phone are reserved for system, so the application other than system must use port > 1024.
I never use telnet, but I used ssh frequently to remote my phone, I use SSH server on phone using <http://teslacoilsw.com/quicksshd> maybe you can use ssh as an alternative to telnet.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Digital,
You need to be more clear about your intentions. What are you trying to telnet to/from? If you want to telnet to your phone, it's not as easy as running telnet on your computer by entering your phone's IP address. You have to run a telnet server on the phone -- otherwise the connection is refused. The **best** way to tell if you are actually rooted is by using Terminal Emulator. When you run Term you will see a "$", this is a user prompt, where you type in commands. The "$" means you are a normal user, not root. **HOWEVER**, if you type "su" and hit enter and you end up with a "#" prompt, that means you are superuser (root). If you can successfully get a superuser prompt, you are properly rooted. (You might get a superuser permissions request for Term when you first run "su").
Once you are on a superuser prompt you can run a telnet/SSH server (telnet is not recommended, as it is insecure).
To see if you have an SSH server installed on your phone (you should already if you run a mod, otherwise you will probably have to install one manually), type the following command (as root) in Term:
```
find / -name dropbear
```
It should return "/system/xbin/dropbear", unless your mod has a slightly different filesys structure, in which case it might return a slightly different string, or error out altogether.
If you do have dropbear, you can continue reading (otherwise install dropbear first, then continue from here).
Now, as root in Term (make sure you have the "#" prompt, or type "whoami" to see what your username is), enter the following commands one at a time (stop if any give an error). Be **VERY** cautious when entering commands as root! Make **SURE** you type everything **exact** including proper case.
```
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
mkdir /system/etc/dropbear
cd /system/etc/dropbear
dropbearkey -t rsa -f /system/etc/dropbear/dropbear_rsa_host_key
dropbearkey -t dss -f /system/etc/dropbear/dropbear_dss_host_key
```
**IF THE ABOVE COMMANDS WERE SUCCESSFUL** enter the following commands to complete the process:
```
sync
mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
```
You now have SSH server capability on your Android device. Note that this does **not** mean you are **running** and SSH server at this point, only that you are capable.
To run your SSH server, first enter the following (again, as root) in Term:
```
dropbear -p WANIP
```
(Replace "WANIP" with the external IP of your phone -- the IP you want to SSH in to)
Your SSH server should now be running. You can check this by typing:
```
ps|grep dropbear
```
It should return a line that ends with the word "dropbear"
**NOTE** Depending on your version of Android or mod, some of these steps may vary. If you encounter a problem (dropbear doesn't run, or you can't SSH in), first check if dropbear is still running (above command) and then run "dropbear -E" to see why it won't start if it is not running.
I'm more than willing to answer any further questions you may have. Happy hacking!
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/20 | 669 | 2,815 | <issue_start>username_0: I know this is a bit tangential, but bear with me.
The Exchange calendar sync works perfectly for me, however, it would be AWESOME if I could see my exchange calendar with my other Google calendars in the desktop browser, just like it does on my phone. :) It looks like the Exchange Sync uses Google Calendar to merge both my personal Google calendar and my business exchange calendar on the phone.
Any way to recreate this on the desktop browser and see all my calendars together? I have a rooted Nexus One running the stock Froyo 2.2 rom.<issue_comment>username_1: If you have Outlook 2007, you can use the built-in Publish My Calendar feature to publish it to Microsoft servers, which will make the ICS feed available to add as a calendar in Google Calendar.
In Outlook 2007, go to the Calendar section and click the "Publish My Calendar..." link. Fill out that dialog and it will start syncing.
If necessary, feel free to adjust which calendars are shown in your Android device via the Calendar app's Option menu item "Calendars".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Everything that's synced to your Google Calendar on your phone should also be on your Google Calendar on the net (https://www.google.com/calendar). You can have multiple calendars in Google Calendar, perhaps the calendar you're phone is syncing to isn't set to be visible in the web view?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: My workplace has Exchange email and I've managed to have it sync with my Google account and NOT use my main Google calendar, with relatively little work.
I have the following setup:
* Me@google personal Google account
* Me@work Exchange account
* Me@work Google account (go to Google, *Sign Up* for new account, use Me@work as "existing email address") that is separate from my main Google account
* [Google Calendar Sync](http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?answer=98563) on my work computer linking to my Me@work Google account
* Me@work Google calendar shared with my Me@google Google calendar
It does have the downside of needing the a computer to be active (no easy way around that that I know of) but it has the upside that it partitions my work events into a separate calendar and integrates tightly into my heavy personal Google use.
There IS a .NET application that someone wrote that lives as a service on a Windows server and periodically does the sync itself. But I can't seem to find it now, and it does require you to have a Windows server you'd be allowed to run it on. And if you have to leave a Windows machine running anyway, you could just put Outlook on it and use Google Calendar Sync.
If you had admin rights on the Exchange server, this might also be an option: <http://code.google.com/p/google-calendar-connectors/wiki/Overview>
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 319 | 1,174 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to override the Sprint DNS server(s) used by default on the 3G connection of an HTC Evo running Froyo without root access?
The reason I want to do this is because some sites are able to resolve when I'm using OpenDNS or Google DNS while connected via WiFi at home, but when I'm on 3G, the same sites come up as page not found, so the easiest culprit to blame is DNS.<issue_comment>username_1: Everything I've seen suggests you can only do it if your phone is rooted. [Here's a tutorial](http://blog.varunkumar.me/2010/09/how-to-change-dns-server-on-android.html) for those with rooted phones.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As this question got very old but seems to be the first result when searching for **DNS** setting on **both wifi and mobile**, I would like to answer this to provide a more up-to-date result - I also searched for myself earlier. First of all full disclosure: I'm the author of the app, which can provide this also **without root**. Take a look at [Lilly](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aykutcevik.dnssetter), this may help you to set your DNS settings.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 358 | 1,256 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any alternative keyboard for Android HTC Desire 2.1 that supports English/Czech dictionary and easy way to switch between them?<issue_comment>username_1: You can install HTC\_IME modified <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416> and make a gesture for cycling between EN / CZ.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I went for [SwiftKey](http://swiftkey.net/). Still waiting for Czech language dictionary though :-)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I am happy with Smart Keyboard.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [AnySoftKeyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard&hl=en_US) is a free application with many keyboard layouts and themes, and after installing it you may download langue pack for many languages, including the Czech one (or directly from Google Play - [Czech for AnySoftKeyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.herrlado.ask.languagepack.czech&hl=en_US)).
Czech dictionary from AOSP has more than 100,000 words. English langue pack with English dictionary is included by default.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yrgNM.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 534 | 1,989 | <issue_start>username_0: I used to have an app for my Treo called "Volume Care" that let me boost the volume of my speaker beyond what the factory settings allowed. Is there any app or hack that would allow me to push my Droids speaker further than Motorola wants to allow?
**Edit:** I thought I was clear before, but let me clarify. **I am not looking for just any volume control app**, I have one, I know of many, and believe it or not I am capable of searching the market for the word "volume." I am specifically looking for a solution that will allow me to **push the volume out of my speaker past that current manufacturer set limits.**
**Update:** I just added a bounty so I'll add a bit more clarification. I have seen apps out there that work with HTC phones only. This solution/app/hack must work on the Original Moto Droid rooted or not, I want a noticeable increase in the volume.<issue_comment>username_1: You can install HTC\_IME modified <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416> and make a gesture for cycling between EN / CZ.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I went for [SwiftKey](http://swiftkey.net/). Still waiting for Czech language dictionary though :-)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I am happy with Smart Keyboard.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [AnySoftKeyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard&hl=en_US) is a free application with many keyboard layouts and themes, and after installing it you may download langue pack for many languages, including the Czech one (or directly from Google Play - [Czech for AnySoftKeyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.herrlado.ask.languagepack.czech&hl=en_US)).
Czech dictionary from AOSP has more than 100,000 words. English langue pack with English dictionary is included by default.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yrgNM.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 462 | 1,955 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently if I search for something like "Why am I so awesome," then at a later time I want to elaborate on that search and start typing in "Why am..." my search history will show the previously searched term. When I click on the term it automatically searches for it. I don't want it to automatically search for it, I just want the term I click on to populate the search field so I can edit as I please before actually searching, for example, I'd like to be able to click on the aforementioned search term "Why am I so awesome" and add "everyday" without having to retype the whole things. It's not that big of a deal in a google search because I can just wait for the results and edit the search field, however on a market search, the search field disappears when it searches and I have to start all over again.
**Edit:** To me this seems to be an Android issue, not a hardware issue but to preempt any more hardware specific solutions that don't apply to me, I have a Moto Droid 1 on 2.2.<issue_comment>username_1: The anonym with the vague answer is correct, just not nearly complete. For keyboard-less phones (like my N1), the trackball or trackpad can be used to scroll down the list of suggestions, and that will enter them into the text field for editing. For most phones with a hardware keyboard like your Droid, use the d-pad next to the keyboard to select the suggestion for editing (some of them still retain a trackball or trackpad). Once you have the correct entry in the search box, tap it to continue editing.
BTW, I just discovered this, and it's going to make my life a lot easier.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you update to the latest version of "Google Search" in the Market, it includes a pencil icon next to each item in the search history, for this exact problem. Tapping the pencil loads the search term into the search box, but doesn't initiate a search for it.
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/09/21 | 264 | 939 | <issue_start>username_0: My work WiFi routes traffic through a proxy server. Is there a way to enter proxy server settings so that my Android can successfully make web requests?
My previous phone was a WinMo 6.0 and this was easy to do (part of the setup wizard).
I have a Milestone on Android 2.1<issue_comment>username_1: There is an [outstanding bug](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1273) on this, from November 2008, with no sign of a fix. It's a real PITA, and a really obvious issue.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can get to the hidden http proxy settings via the '[Proxy Settings](http://www.appbrain.com/app/http-proxy-settings/org.credil.proxysettings)' app.
This should work for http sites and services but Android doesn't currently allow https via proxy!?! (so no Gmail or app downloads).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/21 | 456 | 1,797 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app (because I don't see it as a feature) to limit the address book entries to a particular category when accessing via bluetooth?
My car will only take 1000 phone numbers, but my address book on the phone is about 1400. My colleagues car will only take 500, and his list is 900 long.
If there was a way to limit the list it would allow it to sync quicker and not miss vital people...
Anyone seen anything like this? When I was using WindowsMobile I used a product from <http://www.jetwaremobile.com/> to do this - is there an Android equivalent?
-Craig<issue_comment>username_1: Please note, this solution will work on SOME Android phones, but not all of them.
As of right now your best bet is to make a group. Go to Contacts or People (depends on phone), view your groups, and then create a new one (usually done by selecting menu and then Add Group. Then add the contacts you want to that group (it might be easiest to go online from a computer and do this.
Then go into the settings of your groups or from the main contact screen and see if you can only show that group as visible. On my phone I cannot select individual groups to show and not show. But I think other Android phones can do this. Look for a "View" option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have there been any progress on this? I did find a program, "Bluetooth File Transfer" from Medieval Software, but have not been able to try it yet.
<http://www.medieval.it>)
OK, I tried it, but was unsuccessful
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: As a workaround, and taking inspiration from @webs answer - why not create an additional Google account, enter your Bluetooth contacts in that account (by importing/exporting via the web interface) and sync that to your phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 546 | 2,200 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC Hero CDMA that I upgraded to Cyanogen 6. I'm on version 6.0.0-Heroc-testing2. Before installing Cyanogen, I had the official Twitter widget and official Facebook widget on one of my screens. Ever since upgrading, I have not been able to add the Facebook widget or Twitter Widget. Both of the apps work fine, but when I go to the list of widgets I can add, neither of them is there. I'm using the default home screen/launcher that comes with Cyanogen. Other widgets such as Beautiful Widgets work just fine.
Is this a problem with Cyanogen, the home screen, or something else? I have a hard time believing these widgets are only compatible with HTC Sense.<issue_comment>username_1: Can you download another home launcher like LauncherPro (I highly recommend it) and see if the widgets also don't work there? It could be a problem with the launcher you are using (ADW or Launcher2). Or you could re-flash CM6 with the other launcher than the one you chose.
If these are the official Twitter/Facebook app widgets, then I doubt it is because of HTC Sense no longer being available.
Additionally it sounds like you are running a test build of CM6, so it may be a bug. Check out [their forums](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/) to see if anyone else has your problem or to report the issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The version the OP is running should not be a test build. 6.0 is their stable, but checking out their forums is not a bad idea.
Changing the launcher is a good troubleshooting step, but shouldn't make a difference in this case since CM ROMs do not have sense running. So if a widget works with LP it should work with the default launcher of CM and vice versa.
The OP should follow GAThrawn's advice and make sure the official widgets from the marketplace are being used. Since the OP has a Hero it is possible they might have a sense version of one of those apps installed and sense anything will not work on a CM ROM.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm not able to reproduce that. On my g1, with actual cyanogen mod 6.0 i'm able to add the facebook and also the twitter widgets (both, big and small).
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/21 | 1,002 | 3,776 | <issue_start>username_0: I sit at a desk for most of the day, and having my phone (Sprint HTC Hero) sitting next to me is very useful, but it can be distracting to move my focus away from my PC to control my phone when notifications come in.
What are some good solutions for connecting to my phone and controlling it over WiFi or USB?
I understand that I would need my phone to be rooted for most of the solutions out there, and that multi-touch functionality would probably have to go out the window.
Note: I am on a Mac, but solutions that require any platform should be considered when answering.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, rooting is usually (but [not always](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1931/any-vnc-solutions-for-an-unrooted-device)) required. The following are some options:
* [Android Screencast](http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/): Probably one of the more easier and popular sol'n
* Google Code Project "Android VNC". Have to search for it, I can only post 1 link at a time right now...
* Droid Explorer: App from Marketplace
* Android VNC Server: A guide that uses a different APK from either sol'n above
Try them out and see which one gives you the best options.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Maybe you should give the [Android-Notifier](http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/) over at GoogleCode a try when using a Mac or Linux. The [Android-Desktop-Notifier](http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier-desktop/) works fine when using Windows.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Never even considered this until your question, but here's what I've got working pretty well -- [droid VNC server](http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.onaips.vnc) from the market. Fairly quick refresh (as fast as I'm used to on VNC), better than the SDK screencast or Droid Explorer. Even has http server support built in -- in fact, I haven't tested yet with a desktop client, but the http/java client works well enough.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: PicMe works surprisingly well as an alternative to VNC.
I recommend using it over Wifi, though. (as opposed to 3g)
<http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.bw.picme>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: **[GTalkSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.gtalksms)** ([Google Code Project Page](http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/)) is a alternative for android-notifier which works over **XMPP** (GTalk, Jabber). It allows you to control various aspects of Android, includes a SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. Additionaly it is able to send and receive files to and from your Android device. There are many other features too.
Using XMPP as transport, the "desktop app" can be every XMPP Client. Which is one of GTalkSMS big advantages, as it does not need a dedicated desktop app.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved in GTalkSMS. GTalkSMS is an open source GPL licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org) (Modular Android XMPP Suite) allows remote connections to your Android device over [XMPP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMPP). It allows you to control various aspects of Android, includes a SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. Additionaly it is able to send and receive files to and from your Android device. There are many other features too.
Using XMPP as transport, the "desktop app" can be every XMPP Client. Which is one of the big advantages of MAXS, as it does not need a dedicated desktop app. Although there may be one in the future.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/21 | 863 | 3,131 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any app or setting that will automatically check in to foursquare when I arrive at a venue without having to take out the phone and click the app? Preferably something where I can mark "favorite" venues to check in to, such as work.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Your getting into Tasker or Locale territory here (both are apps you can download from the marketplace). Both apps allow you to configure anything you want on your phone and would probably allow you to configure this. You would need to setup GPS points and actions that are triggered by entering those GPS points in either app. Keep in mind this will increase battery usage as your GPS will have to beacon (per how you configure it) to determine if you enter those locations.
Might actually take less time and be all around easier to make a shortcut on your phone to Foursquare and just open it. Rather than go through and program one of those apps which would take some time.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Some of these may meet your needs better than others. Not all are free.
* [AutoSquare](http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.mobilelife.autosquare)
* [Checkin Assistant](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.thepoofy.ca)
* [4SquareMinder](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.fsquareminder)
* [Hopscotch](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.appoxy.hopscotch)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Tasker can do it, using the foursquare API and the HTTP POST task
In the http post task, fill out the form as follows:
1. Server:port -> user:pass@api.foursquare.com
2. Path -> `/v1/checkin`
3. data ->
`vid=362349`
`private=1`
`facebook=0`
`twitter=0`
vid is the numeric id you can get from foursquare.com by looking up the venue. I have it set to not share auto checkins with others. You can also use a tasker variable for VID and define the VID from other events.. IE, I have my office assigned by 'cell near', same with the park where I walk my dogs.. I just call the named tasker task and it checks me in when I get to that location. I follow it up with a 'Notify' action to let me know it checked it, and what venueid (this was mainly for testing..) You will want to use a phone number login for foursquare, not a emailaddress.. the @ sign in the email will confuse the http post function.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: The old HTTP POST task method with Tasker doesn't work anymore, ever since Foursquare updated their api.
This FsIntents app does the job though. Works really well!
<https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joaomgcd.intents&feature=search_result>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I would also suggest [Radii Auto Checkin](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geozen.foursquare).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I made a newer app that does exactly what you asked: [Check Me In](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.quentinbraet.checkmein)
Non commercial and free to use.
The problem I had with the tasker approach is that it doesn't include your location in the http request,
a tasker checkin is not valid for your mayorship.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/21 | 2,122 | 7,914 | <issue_start>username_0: I of course have ConnectBot, but I'm looking for something I can script.
Edit: To clarify here, I'm not interested in *running* scripts from a terminal. What I want to do is run an SSH command in an automated/scheduled manner. Tasker and Locale Execute are the equivalent of cron, all I need is the 'ssh' command to run ***from*** the script.<issue_comment>username_1: AndFTP can connect over any port you configure so I'm sure it could connect over SSH. But I'm not sure how easy it is to script usage of it. I use the app myself all the time for my hosting server and it works great.
Not sure if you can SSH with Terminal Emulator, but you could try it too. I use that app frequently for doing things I'm too lazy to do with ADB.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can install the [Terminal Emulator](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-term-jpAz.aspx) from google. Alternatively there is the [Better Terminal Emulator Pro](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-magicandroidapps-bettertermpro-ztq.aspx). I tried the Terminal Emulator on a non-rooted phone and it seemed to work fine.
Better Terminal Emulator Pro includes the [dropbear ssh client](http://www.magicandroidapps.com/wiki//index.php?title=SSH_Client), which can be launched from the command line or via a launcher. [More info from the authors](http://www.magicandroidapps.com/wiki//index.php?title=Main_Page).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Terminal Emulator absolutely supports scripts\*. Don't believe the nay-sayers. You will need to learn BASH shell scripting, if you're not already familiar with it. Write a script and save it on your SD card. Run it with "sh filename" from Term.
If you clarify what it is you want to "script" having to do with SSH, I can likely give you a better recommendation.
\*(It's actually the Android OS that supports BASH scripts, Terminal Emulator just grants you access to the Android shell, therefore scripting is inherently possible)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Since my original question was about an ssh binary, and there is an answer for that, I'll accept that answer. However, there is another way to do what I wanted to do, kinda, that might be interesting to someone some day.
username_9 + ConnectBot can be used to execute arbitrary remote (or local, I guess, but Locale Execute is better for that) commands on a schedule.
Step 1: Set up your connection in ConnectBot.
* You can have duplicate connections in ConnectBot as long as they have different aliases. You have to rename one first (away from user@host) in order to create the second. Long Press and select "Edit Host" to perform these changes.
* You probably want to set up an ssh key without a password so that you can use this for automation.
* Once the connection actually works, you can use "Post-login automation" to add the remote commands you would like to run. Make sure there is a blank line at the end so that enter is sent after your last command. Use enter or ; to separate commands. I suggest using something like "echo hello" as a test until you are sure things are working, and "exit" at the end if you don't want to leave the connection open.
* Test this in isolation.
Step 2: Create a username_9 Task to call connectbot.
* Create a new Task in username_9.
* Add an Action. From Misc, select "Action Intent"
* The fields are:
+ Action: android.intent.action.VIEW
+ Cat: Default
+ Data: ssh url, in the form of "ssh://user@host/#alias" (without the quotes). The alias, user and host here *must* match the alias you set up in Step 1.
+ Target: Activity
+ Click Test. Connectbot should open and your commands should execute on the remote host.
Step 3: Use this Task in username_9 however you would normally.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: To call ssh from a script, all you need to do is set up ssh keys. There are a million how-tos on the web, but there's a page on the Cyanogen wiki that might be more suited to Android users. Once you set up keys, your general ssh command would look something like this: ssh -i /PATH/TO/KEY USER@IP
You can put that in a script, run it, and you will be logged in to the remote machine.
But here's what I think you're wanting to do. To only execute a command on a remote computer, just add it in single quotes: ssh -i /PATH/TO/KEY USER@IP 'command'
That executes the command on the remote machine without logging you in. You can run commands with options, pipes, redirects etc, but it's sometimes better to keep them simple. Except for the delay, it looks the same as executing the command(s) locally and can be used the same.
Locale Execute can be picky about what commands it will run. If it doesn't work, try putting it in a script and using Locale Execute to run the script.
Also, I have had problems with the ssh binary that is on the phone and found that moving it from /system/xbin and creating a link at /system/xbin/ssh to the Better Terminal Emulator ssh binary is more reliable. The BTEP binary is in /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I know it's an old thread but wanted to +1 the comment about BTEP
I'm also using BTEP's ssh binary though I just call it from it's path instead of linking it
/data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh root@192.168.1.1
or generate a pair of keys and use public key authentication
/data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh -i /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/home/.ssh/id\_rsa -l root 192.168.1.1
I use the above command from SL4A r4 in various scripts and it works fine :)
before I could do this I needed to chmod a+x /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/home/.ssh
once this is done and you backup/restore BTEP with TitaniumBackup the permissions are kept this means if you flash a new rom you can just restore the apps and all your scripts will work again
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: Install terminal emulator and quickssh. Quickssh also includes dropbear. Does not cost you money, which it should not because this is surpassingly simple and it's based on dropbear.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sshdroid>
`find -name ssh` user@host
Problem solved
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: If the simple ssh client is interesting to you, I made under Android-NDK Bionic library drobpear-ssh-client-only.
<ftp://ftp.simtreas.ru/pub/my/dropbear/dropbear-ssh-only.tgz>
sourse and <ftp://ftp.simtreas.ru/pub/my/dropbear/ssh> binary
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_9: Use an ssh plugin for username_9? Don't need root or ssh binary then.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_10: [Botbrew](https://github.com/jyio/botbrew) is a package manager for Android, in the likes of `okpg` for BSD or more recently, like `APT` for Debian. Pretty nice. It doesn't have an ssh client as a package, but it doesn't look too hard to put in if you're used to building your own packages. And it could be useful as a toolchain for when you want to build other C/C++/etc binaries and libraries.
So albeit this isn't a direct answer, it may be useful for some people to know about.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: I have successfully used [BotBrew Basil Experimental](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.botbrew.basil&hl=en) when running Android 4.4. BotBrew Basil Experimental is based on apt-get so after installing APK and bootstraping I just did `apt-get install dropbear` in a root shell to install SSH client (and server).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_12: Now there is a terminal called Termux that you can apt install openssh in. Available on [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux), [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.termux), and [Github](https://github.com/termux/termux-app).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/21 | 2,115 | 7,905 | <issue_start>username_0: I added a contact shortcut to my home screen, and I noticed that the Messaging icon in the pop-up changed to Handcent when I changed the default messaging app on my phone. One thing that's always bothered me is that there's a Facebook icon in the pop-up. Is there any way to customize what pops up when you press on a contact shortcut?<issue_comment>username_1: AndFTP can connect over any port you configure so I'm sure it could connect over SSH. But I'm not sure how easy it is to script usage of it. I use the app myself all the time for my hosting server and it works great.
Not sure if you can SSH with Terminal Emulator, but you could try it too. I use that app frequently for doing things I'm too lazy to do with ADB.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can install the [Terminal Emulator](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-term-jpAz.aspx) from google. Alternatively there is the [Better Terminal Emulator Pro](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-magicandroidapps-bettertermpro-ztq.aspx). I tried the Terminal Emulator on a non-rooted phone and it seemed to work fine.
Better Terminal Emulator Pro includes the [dropbear ssh client](http://www.magicandroidapps.com/wiki//index.php?title=SSH_Client), which can be launched from the command line or via a launcher. [More info from the authors](http://www.magicandroidapps.com/wiki//index.php?title=Main_Page).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Terminal Emulator absolutely supports scripts\*. Don't believe the nay-sayers. You will need to learn BASH shell scripting, if you're not already familiar with it. Write a script and save it on your SD card. Run it with "sh filename" from Term.
If you clarify what it is you want to "script" having to do with SSH, I can likely give you a better recommendation.
\*(It's actually the Android OS that supports BASH scripts, Terminal Emulator just grants you access to the Android shell, therefore scripting is inherently possible)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Since my original question was about an ssh binary, and there is an answer for that, I'll accept that answer. However, there is another way to do what I wanted to do, kinda, that might be interesting to someone some day.
username_9 + ConnectBot can be used to execute arbitrary remote (or local, I guess, but Locale Execute is better for that) commands on a schedule.
Step 1: Set up your connection in ConnectBot.
* You can have duplicate connections in ConnectBot as long as they have different aliases. You have to rename one first (away from user@host) in order to create the second. Long Press and select "Edit Host" to perform these changes.
* You probably want to set up an ssh key without a password so that you can use this for automation.
* Once the connection actually works, you can use "Post-login automation" to add the remote commands you would like to run. Make sure there is a blank line at the end so that enter is sent after your last command. Use enter or ; to separate commands. I suggest using something like "echo hello" as a test until you are sure things are working, and "exit" at the end if you don't want to leave the connection open.
* Test this in isolation.
Step 2: Create a username_9 Task to call connectbot.
* Create a new Task in username_9.
* Add an Action. From Misc, select "Action Intent"
* The fields are:
+ Action: android.intent.action.VIEW
+ Cat: Default
+ Data: ssh url, in the form of "ssh://user@host/#alias" (without the quotes). The alias, user and host here *must* match the alias you set up in Step 1.
+ Target: Activity
+ Click Test. Connectbot should open and your commands should execute on the remote host.
Step 3: Use this Task in username_9 however you would normally.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: To call ssh from a script, all you need to do is set up ssh keys. There are a million how-tos on the web, but there's a page on the Cyanogen wiki that might be more suited to Android users. Once you set up keys, your general ssh command would look something like this: ssh -i /PATH/TO/KEY USER@IP
You can put that in a script, run it, and you will be logged in to the remote machine.
But here's what I think you're wanting to do. To only execute a command on a remote computer, just add it in single quotes: ssh -i /PATH/TO/KEY USER@IP 'command'
That executes the command on the remote machine without logging you in. You can run commands with options, pipes, redirects etc, but it's sometimes better to keep them simple. Except for the delay, it looks the same as executing the command(s) locally and can be used the same.
Locale Execute can be picky about what commands it will run. If it doesn't work, try putting it in a script and using Locale Execute to run the script.
Also, I have had problems with the ssh binary that is on the phone and found that moving it from /system/xbin and creating a link at /system/xbin/ssh to the Better Terminal Emulator ssh binary is more reliable. The BTEP binary is in /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I know it's an old thread but wanted to +1 the comment about BTEP
I'm also using BTEP's ssh binary though I just call it from it's path instead of linking it
/data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh root@192.168.1.1
or generate a pair of keys and use public key authentication
/data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/bin/ssh -i /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/home/.ssh/id\_rsa -l root 192.168.1.1
I use the above command from SL4A r4 in various scripts and it works fine :)
before I could do this I needed to chmod a+x /data/data/com.magicandroidapps.bettertermpro/home/.ssh
once this is done and you backup/restore BTEP with TitaniumBackup the permissions are kept this means if you flash a new rom you can just restore the apps and all your scripts will work again
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: Install terminal emulator and quickssh. Quickssh also includes dropbear. Does not cost you money, which it should not because this is surpassingly simple and it's based on dropbear.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sshdroid>
`find -name ssh` user@host
Problem solved
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: If the simple ssh client is interesting to you, I made under Android-NDK Bionic library drobpear-ssh-client-only.
<ftp://ftp.simtreas.ru/pub/my/dropbear/dropbear-ssh-only.tgz>
sourse and <ftp://ftp.simtreas.ru/pub/my/dropbear/ssh> binary
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_9: Use an ssh plugin for username_9? Don't need root or ssh binary then.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_10: [Botbrew](https://github.com/jyio/botbrew) is a package manager for Android, in the likes of `okpg` for BSD or more recently, like `APT` for Debian. Pretty nice. It doesn't have an ssh client as a package, but it doesn't look too hard to put in if you're used to building your own packages. And it could be useful as a toolchain for when you want to build other C/C++/etc binaries and libraries.
So albeit this isn't a direct answer, it may be useful for some people to know about.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: I have successfully used [BotBrew Basil Experimental](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.botbrew.basil&hl=en) when running Android 4.4. BotBrew Basil Experimental is based on apt-get so after installing APK and bootstraping I just did `apt-get install dropbear` in a root shell to install SSH client (and server).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_12: Now there is a terminal called Termux that you can apt install openssh in. Available on [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux), [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.termux), and [Github](https://github.com/termux/termux-app).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/21 | 308 | 1,078 | <issue_start>username_0: The same thing is happening with the new Gmail as happened with Voice Search. This again?
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Gmail.apk
adb uninstall com.google.android.Gmail<issue_comment>username_1: I installed it simply by going to the market and updating to the new version. I know I have it installed correctly as it popped up a "What's New" dialog on first run.
I have a HTC Magic 32A with CM6.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You need to install the Google apps for Cyanogen. Download the signed zip from the link below, there is one for the ROM (you don't need) and one for Google apps. All you have to do is install it from recovery just as you would a custom ROM. Should solve your problems...
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691366>
UPDATE:
The link above is for the HTC Magic. The one below is for Nexus One. Not sure if there is a difference in the zips, but just in case use this one for Nexus One.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723844&highlight=google+apps>
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/22 | 1,076 | 3,750 | <issue_start>username_0: I see that Skype offers an Android version, but it only works on Verizon? Fring used to connect to Skype, but now it looks like they don't. Is there no Skype client for Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Not until Skype opens up their app on other carriers. Which rumors keep coming out that it will happen soon, but hasn't yet.
[XDA has some threads on attempting to get Skype working on non VZW phones](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5980386#post5980386), but no dice.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Right now skype for android is limited to VZW, but you aren't missing much. You can't use it to make skype out calls over a data connection, only skype to skype calls. You can make skype out calls but VZW redirects the call over their voice network so it uses your minutes. Also, you can't use it over wifi, only on 3G. I believe VZW is behind all these restrictios, and I believe that the carrier restrictions aren't from skype either. Most carriers will block the app unless its gutted like the skype app for VZW. If you want a full featured skype app, don't hold your breath. I suspect the carriers will continue to work dilligently to f#@k up the experience. If you are looking to make data calls, look into finding a good SIP service and use SIPdroid. You could also try frings new fring out service but I'm not very optomistic about that one.
**Update:** [It's now possible to make Skype Out calls over 3G with some hacks](http://lifehacker.com/5658262/make-skype-calls-over-3g-in-android)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you want to make skype calls over wifi you can use [Fring](http://www.fring.com/android/) or [Nimbuzz](http://www.nimbuzz.com/en/android/download), both should be available in the market. I think you can also do calls over 3G but YMMV and it will eat into your data plan like a fat kit in a chocolate warehouse.
If you are on Verizon Wireless in the US or on Three in the UK (Possibly elsewhere) you can download an official skype app that only uses data for presence (who's logged in etc), when you want to make a skype call it calls a toll free number which is then redirected to Skype so it's not using your Data allowance and not killing the network for others. I don't know about the US but in the Uk this only works over 3g and will often fail to work if you have wireless enabled and are within range of a Wifi network.
Using this App on Three(UK) you can make Skype out calls and even configure your phone to automatically use Skype for international phone calls instead of just dialling the number normally.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: There was an official Skype Lite app available on international Android Markets for quite a while (it was definitely on the UK Market at one time as I had it on my old phone), but they've pulled that totally now, and as far as I know it is literally only available to one carrier in one country, which seems like a bizarre decision.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Skype is avaiable now for everyone on the Market, in case you are still looking!
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_6: As of Skype 2.1 for Android (August 4, 2011), according to the [Skype Blog](http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/08/skype_21_for_android_more_devi.html).
The following Android devices are supported:
* Acer A5
* HTC Desire (2.2)
* HTC Desire HD
* HTC Evo 3D
* HTC Evo 4G
* HTC Flyer
* HTC Incredible S
* HTC Sensation
* HTC Thunderbolt - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
* LG Revolution - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
* Samsung Droid Charge - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
* Samsung Galaxy S
* Samsung Galaxy S II
* Samsung Galaxy Tab
* Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
* Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
* Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 1,109 | 4,665 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking about buying an Android phone to use for light web browsing while traveling. How well does the Android browser work on average web pages? Besides the smaller screen and lack of flash are there other limitations? I'm particularly interested in using it access my bank accounts which has a kind of complicated log in system. Anyone had any experience here?<issue_comment>username_1: FYI, Samsung is coming out with a Galaxy S device that has a 7" screen. Might want to check it out if all you want to do is browse Internet.
As far as browsing on the phone, I don't mind so much. I have an Evo with the 4" screen and its not bad, but not as good as a netbook for high use Internet browsing. My recommendation would be to get an Android tablet or netbook for extended Internet browsing.
That is of course unless you are planning on consolidating devices. In that case I'm sure you will enjoy the experience, but don't get a phone with a screen smaller than 4". It sounds big and huge yes, and I thought that too, but seriously worth it for the extra viewing space.
With Android 2.2, viewing flash sites is really easy now, you essentially select the flash to run as they appear on sites, flash does not automatically load. That is what I get with Dolphin HD browser. Pinch and zoom makes viewing sites fairly easy as well, use a browser that supports it.
If you go this route you might have to find a setting that makes the website think you are browsing from a desktop system. Otherwise there are some sites that will detect a mobile device and present you with that site. This might limit you ability to surf.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is a very 'personal' question. Some websites can be a dealbreaker for you (the banking website) while most sites just work (for me anyways).
I'd suggest to create a list of your most visited websites and check how they look from a mobile browser, and do test a couple of them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I'd say it's highly usable, I have for the most part stopped using a PC outside of work, my phone is now my primary browsing device.
On the rare occasion a site doesn't render properly, or a particular video is not available on mobile (this happens a lot on YouTube) you can email a link to the website to yourself to check when you are on computer in 3-4 clicks.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I think for mobile browsing in general, a lot of sites now have mobile versions which make surfing on your phone a lot easier. So, regardless of what device you're using, the mobile site is optimized for a small screen.
Now, in regards to the Android browser (or any other browser available in the Android Market), you can easily zoom in on areas of interest on the site, either by double tapping on the area you want to zoom, or by pinch zooming. And, I've never had any problem loading websites. So, issues with general browsing should be minimal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Apart from the screen size, the thing that bothers me most is that it allows you only to open 4 tabs (windows) at most. For example, if I am browsing a news site, I first skim the main page and open the interesting headlines on new tabs, without losing the focus on the main page. I am so used to tabbed-browsing on Firefox, it disturbs me not being able to do that on my phone. Also, there should be an easy tapping gesture or shourtcut or something like that in order to navigate easily between tabs.
But from rendering point of view, I think it definitely deserves five stars!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I heavily use the android browser. Offhand, I can't recall visiting any sites that Froyo/2.2 hasn't been able to handle - even sites with mobile versions that I've switched to non-mobile. EXCEPT video. There have been sites for which videos have been a problem. Sometimes flash video, definitely the unsupported Silverlight video.
If anything, the device limitations of screen size or on-screen keyboards have been an issue - not the browser itself.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I too have found the browser to be quite capable. Examples of sites I've used recently: nytimes.com (including annoying flash ads); Outlook web client (requires zooming in before almost every "click" due to small controls); Admin interface for Squarespace.com (have not tried everything, but can reset user passwords, and other minor changes); priceline.com; weather.gov and probably more. If you don't mind panning and zooming, it's quite tolerable, espcecially for something you can put in a shirt pocket. I have a Moto Droid with 2.2/Froyo.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/22 | 666 | 2,614 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S and use the Swype keyboard by default (OK, I'm addicted to it). Using Swype, I can't find the backtick character, ```, which limits my ability to answer questions or add comments on these SE sites. It exists in the Android keyboard, but going to *Settings > Locale and text* midway through entering a post is a pain, especially if I want to switch back to Swype afterwards so I have to do it twice.
I think I've done an exhaustive search of all the characters available (long press, extra-long-press, symbol key, etc.). Does the backtick exist in the Swype keyboard and I just haven't noticed it? If not, is there a way that I can customize the Swype keyboard to include the backtick?<issue_comment>username_1: I've never used that symbol on my phone before, but looked in my version of Swype, not the Galaxy S version but still the latest update, and didn't find the backtick. Looks like you will have to send an email to the Swype team and hope they listen, or get around using it. Sorry man.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Another confirmation that the back tick isn't on Swype. But, you don't need to dig that deep to switch.. Long press in the input area, choose "Input method" and then you can select the Samsung or Android keyboards. Another long press and two clicks and you are back to Swype.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: If you only need the backtick for when you're entering code on StackExchange sites, then there's actually no reason to type the character.
Any time you're in a Question or Answer box, there's a set of icons just above the box, pressing the `101 010` button puts a pair of matching backticks into the text box at the current cursor location, with some replacable text in between, now just type over that text with Swype (or paste over). Works perfectly on my Galaxy S with Swype enabled.
**Edit**
For more recent versions of Swype, see [username_4's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1333/entering-a-backtick-with-the-swype-keyboard/12579#12579) where the backtick is now available as an extended character on the `.'` key beside the space bar.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Holding down the `'.` key will get you a menu of extra characters to type. I saw the ` there.
2012-10-09 Update: I recently check with the beta version of Swype, and noticed that the ` had moved to `r4` key, but my original answer is still valid for the version of Swype built into my phone. Future versions of Swype may move special keys around, and you may need to hunt them down.
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/09/22 | 272 | 1,125 | <issue_start>username_0: At the moment Android 2.2 has a pretty incomprehensible icon of a battery that shows remaining strength.
Is there a way to switch that to a numeric display (like is available on the iPhone)?<issue_comment>username_1: Battery indicator is a free app that does this: <https://www.appbrain.com/app/com.darshancomputing.BatteryIndicator>
Unfortunately, it doesn't replace the stock icon, it just adds another that displays the numbers. I'm not aware of any way to replace or change the stock icon, even with root access.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Press menu > Settings > About phone (scroll Down) > Status.
There's an item called Battery level, which shows the currrent battery level in %.
Also the part Battery use might be interesting. You'll find a list with Items that use the most battery there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: if you use cyanogenmod, there's an option to show numeric battery percentage, and numeric signal strength in dbm on the status bar
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: `Settings > Display > More settings > Display battery as percentage`.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/09/22 | 1,023 | 4,544 | <issue_start>username_0: I did read this question
[What is the right way to close apps in Android?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/927/what-is-the-right-way-to-close-apps-in-android) but I want to know how to close - that means **close** - application to save power and download limit.
My observations tell me that `Back` button brings me to the previous page (something I am not after) while `Home` seems to me leaves the page loading in background. So the question is how do I exit the browser.
I tried Advanced Application Killer but I don't think it worked ...
Using
**HTC Desire on Android 2.1**<issue_comment>username_1: You shouldn't want to close applications manually. Just stop loading the current page with the Stop menu item, and use the Home key. This will leave the app running in the background, but without costing power or wasting your download limit.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The android designs says that when the user 'goes away' from the application the app should keep running for a fast start and for background music playing etc.
This means that what you're asking for is against the nature of android. Applications themself could choose to close themselves after you click 'a close button'. Since applications have to come up with their own solutions you can image that there is no 'one button solution'.
Using a taskkiller is a solution for this problem. A single program in the widget list to kill all unneeded applications for a performance and battery boost is a great help. I'm using Advanced Task Killer set up to keep my most used applications but to close all other rarely used apps.
There might be a browser with a close button but the one I use doesn't have a close button. Then again keeping open the page I last visited is a welcome feature.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Closing the browser has no benefit. The android subsystem manages the memory on the device really well and will free up memory from background applications if it needs it. As I understand it, it does this by saving the application state in a database on disk. If you run the application again, it can then rebuild its state from the info in the database.
If you want to stop the browser from downloading and you can't see the "Stop" button, press the menu button. This will bring up the address bar allowing you to press the stop button. Although if the address bar has disappeared then chances are your phone is not downloading anything, unless the site you are on has Javascript on it which is causing it to refresh elements regularly. If this is the case you are on your own.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Applications are built to save their state to storage \_at\_any\_time\_, and to restore themselves from that state. They are also built to be closed by the OS at any time (e.g. when it needs the room for something else).
AFAICT, all applications share the same screen stack: opening an application's page "over" another one simply adds additional pages to the stack. The Back button just pops the topmost page off. The Home button pops all the pages off the stack.
The applications are still running and, if they are written as directed, will keep their previous state when you explicitly open them again. The difference between an application stored and an application waiting in the background is less than in a desktop OS.
Cheers
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Open a new tab/window on your browser. Close the tab you were using and any others that were open, except for window/tab you have just launched, which should just leave you with the new tab/window which should be your home page. Now use the back arrow. That effectively exits out of windows and solves any java issues too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: press and hold the browser icon until the inline toolbar appears, press the application info icon, there u can press "force stop"
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_7: Removing the browser entry from the recent apps menu will *kill* the browser in the sense you mean, but it won't stop any ongoing downloads. For that, hold down the download notification until it shows a small menu with "App info" on it, tap that entry, and press "Force Stop" on the screen that comes up. If the app responsible for the download is the native download manager, also clear it's cache (maybe even it's data) to prevent the download from getting resumed automatically. This is applicable for Android versions below Marshmallow.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/22 | 387 | 1,554 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I stop applications and services from running?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/30332/how-can-i-stop-applications-and-services-from-running)
>
>
>
Is there a way to prevent the service apps (or any other apps) from automatically running in the background?<issue_comment>username_1: You'll need to decide on a case by case basis. Generally, apps which run in the background need to do so to function, so if you don't want that, then uninstall it. If it's optional, they'll usually include a preference to disable it within the app.
You can kill any background service from Settings -> Applications -> Services, but that only kills them once, it doesn't prevent them from starting the next time you boot up your phone. It is a useful way to see what's running in the background, though.
Finally, a lot of apps that seem to run in the background actually don't. I have an app that provides background notifications about certain events when they happen, but it does it by scheduling recurring system alarms, where the phone will start my app up to perform the task and then the app will close. So it's open for brief periods of time only, which is much less of a battery drain. Make sure you check the background service list I mentioned above to see whether something is *really* on in the background.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try out [App Quarantine](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ramdroid.appquarantine&hl=en).
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/22 | 798 | 3,013 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to sync an Android phone with iTunes? If so, are there any limitations?<issue_comment>username_1: Not that I am aware of, however you could try [Double Twist](http://www.doubletwist.com/) for similar functionality.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, you can actually use DoubleTwist in combination with [TuneSync](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.highwindsoftware.tunesync) (or TuneSync alone) to sync with iTunes although you are limited to songs that are not DRM'd by Apple.
You can also do it without any app on your phone with [Notpod](http://notpod.com/) (Windows only).
The only drawbacks that I am aware with either of these are not being able to use DRM and people have reported some unreliability. The problem in general with syncing Android with iTunes is that it may work today but if Apple changes something in an update you may get locked out until someone comes up with another work around. If you are all Android now, I'd recommend on cutting iTunes out of the picture all together.
**Edit:** Here's a couple other options I've come across that are pretty awesome:
1. [Dazzboard](http://www.dazzboard.com/)
2. [iSyncr WiFi Add-On](http://jrtstudio.com/WiFi_iSyncr). You need an [app](http://www.appbrain.com/search?q=iSyncr) and a desktop client. The app costs a little but the desktop software is free. This one seems like the coolest option so far.
**Edit 2:** I happened upon another app...
* [Music WithMe](http://www.appbrain.com/app/music-withme-%28free-trial%29/com.parkvu.android.withme.music.trial): Syncs your phone iTunes over Wifi or 3G. It doesn't stream the music, it download it to your phone. Also, I don't think it can handle DRM'd tracks. It's little pricey at $15, especially with the currently less than stellar reviews, but it may be one to watch.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There is also [Missing Sync for Android](http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html) to sync your iTunes playlists (and associated files) to your phone.
It works pretty well.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The easiest way to do this is use Google Music, and specifically the Google Music Manager.
1. Go to music.google.com and download the Music Manager.
2. It will run in the background on your computer and upload everything in iTunes, including new downloads/purchases, to Google Music.
3. Finally just download the Google Music app to your Android and you are all set.
A few caveats:
* This seems to be a one-way sync. So deleting a file from iTunes will not delete from Google Music, or vice versa
* The Google Music app on Android is a little different from iTunes/iPhone model. The music is not automatically downloaded to the phone unless you explicitly set it up that way. By default you have to stream the music, which requires an internet connection.
* Apple DRMed content cannot be uploaded to Google Music and therefore won't be transfered using this method.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 1,273 | 5,327 | <issue_start>username_0: [Locale](http://www.twofortyfouram.com/product.html) and [tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) look pretty cool. How much effect will they have on battery life?<issue_comment>username_1: If you trigger events by GPS co-ordinates (and possibly wifi), then they'll drain your battery significantly, like any other GPS app would do.
If you trigger events by date/time, etc. then you'll experience minimal battery reduction. Often the benefits of these apps weigh beyond any downside, i.e. turning your brightness down or screen timeout down when your battery is getting low.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I am a long-time user of Locale and a fairly new user of Tasker. I find both to be very helpful tools in managing my device automatically.
I use Locale for all GPS-related tasks. Vibrate when at work between work hours. Silent when at home between sleeping hours. When I first installed Tasker I ported over these profiles and found that my battery life was decreased dramatically no matter how I tweaked the polling settings.
Tasker is more of a action/response application in my setup. When placed in the Car Dock, Tasker autokills the Car Home application, enables Bluetooth, and launches Google Navigation. When headphones are plugged in launch the Cubed music player. Disable vibration on all notifications when the computer USB cable is plugged in.
I don't mind running both or having paid for both but I was disappointed in that I couldn't accomplish everything in Tasker. The dual setup gives me at least 30% more battery life than running Tasker alone.
If you do choose Tasker, be sure to experiment with the polling frequency of GPS and network-based location. That also helps vary the battery usage dramatically.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: For Locale, Both GPS and Wifi triggers can drain the battery more quickly.
Locale's built-in location condition can consider cell towers without GPS if you set the diameter of the location condition to about 2km.
There is also a Locale condition plugin, "Location (energy-saving)", which uses cell towers to determine location. It takes advantage of the fact that the phone is already listening for towers. The biggest potential drawback for using the energy-saving location is when you are in an area dense with cell towers, like a major urban downtown with lots of tall buildings (especially if you work higher up where lots of towers are visible to the phone).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: don't forget that when using sensor based profiles.. combine them with non-sensor based..
like dont use a profile that will only check light level and adjust the display..
combine it with 'Display On' and a cooldown of some minutes.. and dont let it change level if it already has that level..
the battery use is in the hands of the user. check every profile you create if it uses any additional battery and if so.. tweak it.
always have your location checked on cell instead of gps and if more accuracy is needed, still have your gps triggered by cell near.. so you get near an area, that will turn on the gps.. trigger your app... and have it switch off gps as soon as app is killed...
when configuring cell near, let it 'roam' for at least a minute, so you get all the cells needed.
this kind of making tasks will make tasker a true battery saver.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I am the developer of Locale.
Battery life is a key metric that we test extensively. The only feature in Locale that has any real effect on the battery is the Location condition. At the time of this writing, the Location condition in Locale 1.4.3 can accurately detect 100-meter location changes within 4 minutes on average, while using 3% or less of the battery.
If you've configured Locale to turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on/off, then battery life may actually improve depending on the exact configuration.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: I've been using Locale to turn on WiFi and to switch to 2g based on location and have seen battery life improve. This was on my Rooted g1/CM5 and also on my g2/CM6.
On my g2, keeping WiFi on at home and turning to 2g when at work improves battery life a lot. I also turn off Sync while at work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: As *Locale*, *Tasker* tries to minimize battery drain. Of course, if using GPS location, it needs to check GPS -- which itself consumes a lot of battery when permanently updating the current position. But there's an easy solution to this issue.
Combining location conditions is where saving can kick-in:
* If you only need a raw position, stay with the *Cell Near* condition. As cells are either known to the system for telephony issues, this needs no "extra power".
* If *Cell Near* is not exact enough, going with network based location is a little more accurate -- though this requires a little more battery power as well.
* If you need an as-accurate-as-possible location, combine conditions. E.g. put a *Cell Near* condition for the raw location, and add a GPS position for more accuracy. *Tasker* then would use GPS only when the *Cell Near* condition matches. This way you have the best of two worlds: Energy saving while not close to the configured locations, and accuracy for triggering the desired action.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 283 | 1,050 | <issue_start>username_0: Is APK an abbreviation for Android Package Kit? What about the file itself? Is it an archive such as ZIP where during install the installer extracts and copies the files onto the file system?<issue_comment>username_1: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APK\_(file\_format)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APK_%28file_format%29)
APK files are a variant of the JAR file format, which are built on the ZIP file format, with a .apk file extension.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: APK (Android Package) file is a file format which is created by Google. This format is one of the group members of Executable Files (similar to EXE, MST, AIR).
APK file extension is in the Open Handset Alliance which is a mobile phone platform based on Linux. This file extension is especially created when using Google's Android SDK. APK files contain the code files, resource files and the AndroidManifest XML file extension. For more detail
<http://edugoing.com/qna/index.php?qa=14&qa_1=describe-the-apk-format#a171>
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 1,087 | 4,331 | <issue_start>username_0: Can anyone that's used it list the relevant benefits and drawbacks? I'm actually more interested in the drawbacks and limitations because its not hard to find praise for it.
**Edit:** Ooops, I forgot to mention, original Droid currently running Android 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: Really depends on your hardware. At this stage, CM6 is likely slower on a G1 than the OTA 1.6 release. Maybe not quite as stable either, but certainly more feature-packed.
On the other hand, on a higher memory device that has native 2.x support, those same drawbacks won't apply.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Your mileage with Cyanogen Mod (CM) depends on the phone you are running. If you have an HTC phone, you will not have any HTC Sense running or installed at all. So HTC widgets will not work. This is a hurdle for many HTC phone users that enjoy some of those widgets. Personally I've been able to find adequate replacements to them. So that wasn't a barrier for me.
If you are not using an HTC phone there probably won't be a lot of cons. Again though you might not be able to use any stock widgets that came on your phone. But you might have a different dialer and contact app then what you are used to.
Do you connect to an email system at work, such as an Exchange mail system? I do and that was one of the reasons for me not using CM. Not that it didn't work, but there was some functionality I was missing, a few settings and I didn't like the way the contact app managed the Exchange contacts. Whatever HTC uses for their builds worked better IMO so I use an HTC based ROM.
As Saboogu states, hardware will make a difference too, but CM team is good about refining their ROM and working out kinks so that it functions well even on older phones.
If you are already rooted make a NAND backup first. [Follow this guide I wrote](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8104698) keeping in mind it was written for an Evo, but most info still applies to other phones. Once you have a backup then wipe and flash and go from there. See if you like it and the feature set. This way if you hate it you can easily restore your backup.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The biggest goal of CyanogenMod, in my eyes, is to provide back porting of functionality to older phones who are not getting the latest version of the Android OS (2.1+), e.g. the G1. It also gives plenty of little tweaks here and there to add some functionality to your phone that you may not have gotten before.
It also (typically) requires rooting your phone, so you [also get those benefits too](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/ive-rooted-my-phone-now-what).
Although CM releases "stable" versions, your stability may vary. You'll most likely see more reboots from CM than a stock rom or other miscellaneous bugs.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I previously owned a HTC Hero and I resorted to CyanogenMod (CM) because it does not contain HTC Sense.
However due to hardware limitation I noticed that my phone ran slower as the Android version increase. Since Froyo the phone no longer fast and there are times it lags.
Another problem I faced was hardware support. For example camera may lack of some features introduced by HTC.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: We have an Orange San Francisco, AKA ZTE Blade in the family.
I would say the biggest weakness I found with the CM7 rom for this device is around various little bugs with proximity sensor, wifi connection and power management states.
IMHO this is due to ZTE being very hacky in the way they maintain kernel source, and partly due to having undocumented hardware revisions which causes various minor glitches. This caused extra work for the devs who put the Blade kernel together for CyanogenMod, but all issues have been fixed.
Sometimes users suffer bugs and simply do not report the bugs on the bug tracker so the devs are unaware of issues to fix.
All these are minor issues, against the well know pros of CyanogenMod. I have had far more stability, performance and support from CyanogenMod than I did from Orange and their stock ROMs.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: One drawback is reduced support for hardware in some cases. IE Cyanogenmod for HTC Desire doesn't support HD video.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/22 | 615 | 2,197 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently started using [Simplenote](http://simplenoteapp.com). I want to be able to take and read my notes while on the go. There is a native iOS app, but not for Android.
Are there third-party apps that will sync with Simplenote? What is your experience with it/them?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. [mNote](http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.minuo.android.mnote) works well, simple.
2. [AndroNoter](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.cristianca.notes) (never tried it but it is ad free)
Both are free. I have never used it on an iPhone so I don't have a basis of comparison. I also don't use Simplenote much anymore because I've consolidated to just Evernote. I also preferred 3Banana to Simplenote but in the end opted for Evernote.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The [Simplenote website actually lists some Android clients](http://simplenoteapp.com/downloads/). Click the link and scroll down to "mobile", where you'll find 4 or 5 of them listed.
I tried Evernote myself, and had the worst experience. I have a Droid 2, and the notes were not reliably syncing to my PC. The Evernote customer service is the worst I've ever experienced in my life. They don't allow a dialogue with their people. They close your case before your problem is solved. It's a real mess. That's why I'm giving Simplenote a try.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Simplenote is updating all of their apps, and that also means that [they've released an official Android app](http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/9/4713592/simplenote-for-android-now-available).
>
> The official app doesn't require an account to use; you can take and store notes locally on your device before signing up to the free service for cloud syncing. Although third-party apps were previously available, the official option is a welcome one that gives Android users an experience in line with the iOS app.
>
>
> Simplenote's expansion to Android comes just over half a year since Wordpress owner Automattic bought the service, pledging to improve its mobile apps.
>
>
>
[Simplenote on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.automattic.simplenote)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/22 | 306 | 1,220 | <issue_start>username_0: So, looking at the Gmail, Twitter, and Facebook apps for example, the apps themselves only take up 3-4 MB each, but then the app data is like 10+ MB for each. Is that stored data the synced copies of my email inbox, or my twitter feed, or FB feed? And, if so, is there a way for me to limit how much of my phone's internal storage each app gets allocated?<issue_comment>username_1: There really isn't much control you can do over limiting storage. Most likely the data is from the apps using local SQLite databases to store information their apps use.
You can pretty much only do these things:
* Move the app to the SD card if you have Android 2.2
* Clear the data cache every now and then (but it's going to grow again)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For limiting GMail storage, at least --
Fire up the GMail client. Click Menu > Settings > Labels
From there you can select how many days worth you want synced overall, and per label. Reducing the number could help cut down on the clutter.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There are some games around that use over 80+ megabytes of space. Cleaning those up first should give you some breathing space.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/22 | 946 | 3,732 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire with T-Mobile Germany branding. Last Sunday I finally got the long-awaited Android 2.2 update from my operator. The update ran successfully. However, since then it doesn't get the GPS location! The blue dot won't lock on Google Maps. Another GPS-App, "Gps Status" cannot get the coordinates, even after almost half an hour. Restart or reinserting the SD-Card doesn't help. I wonder if anyone here experienced something similar after the update.
Cheers<issue_comment>username_1: try using gps status , go to option , capteur,manage a-gps state , choose first reset , then redo and choose download .
and do it outside for the first time , it's important.
also , check your APN settings in Wireless and network > Mobile network > APN name .
Check that the apn selected have "supl" in APN type (in the bottom of the list) , for example "default,supl".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Which version are you updating from? Since Android 2.1 (or 1.5?), most applications will not be able to turn on GPS automatically, for privacy reasons. You need to enable GPS setting: `Settings > Location & Security > Use GPS satellites`; there are widgets that allows you to enable GPS from the home screen as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had this gps fail happen and when I first used GPS status app it rebooted the phone.
I had travelled to Adelaide from Perth and back and then used the app Skydroid(golf) for the first time since froyo 'upgrade' to discover it wasn't working. Using google earth in Perth had my location still in Adelaide.
Whilst in Adeliade I has some trouble getting it to correctly set the locataion time which was set to automatic use network provided value.
I unchecked this and set the location time to Perth and restarted the phone and everything worked with full gps accuracy.
My theory is that the froyo 'upgrade' some how srews the timebase registry setting that the gps uses to locate and sync with the sats. Some how either by forcing the time reset or the reset caused by GPS status app this was reset and al works well.
Very shonky testing from HTC/google i think.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I have a HTC Desire that is using 2.2 (though when I got the phone, it was already running 2.2)
I've found the GPS to be pretty good in general - there are times when it is a bit patchy (loses GPS signal even though the surroundings are the "same") and slow to pin-point my location.
What I've found helps is to turn on 3G data while using GPS - this seems to greatly assist the accuracy and speed when finding your location.
Also, a reboot of the phone (or if you feel lazy/in a hurry - turn airplane mode on/off) might help kick some sense into the phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I had problems with GPS with my new HTC Desire (Froyo out of the box). I downloaded the "GPS Status" and "GPS Test" apps which showed only two satellites but were not locking them. Even Google Maps didn't get a GPS lock. I went outside of my room and tried but no luck. I switched off the cell, removed the battery, SD card and SIM and then put them back and restarted but still no luck.
Then I installed [GPS Essentials](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mictale.gpsessentials) from the Android Market. I launched the application and changed the following settings:
* Gps update interval -> 10 seconds
* Tracking update interval -> 10 seconds
After this I tapped on "satellites" on the main screen while standing outside. It detected 8 satellites in a few seconds and it was able to lock to 7 of them. After that everything started working including "GPS Status", "GPS Test" and Google Maps (even inside my room).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 837 | 3,161 | <issue_start>username_0: It is all about being the [internet boss](http://forums.opendns.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=733). I want to be able to lock in or password protect the DNS settings to OpenDNS, so I can have a safe smartphone, that my kid can use with no fear of accessing pr0n or whatever.
Anybody know if this is possible? I don't want to use another method of content filtering.<issue_comment>username_1: When on WiFi, you can manually set IP information, Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi Settings > Menu button > Advanced. Mind you, it would be very easy for anyone to modify those settings.
As far as when connected via cellular, I do not know of any way to modify those DNS settings as they come from the carrier and the carrier's towers. I'm pretty sure they don't want their users changing DNS settings which could help them bypass certain restrictions they normally have in place.
If it was feasible, you would need to do some rooting and hacking of files (e.g. `/system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd-hooks/20-dns.conf`). Supposedly there are DNS files that exist and can be modified, but I wouldn't recommend going this route.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can change the DNS settings in Android, but you need to root your phone first: <http://blog.varunkumar.me/2010/09/how-to-change-dns-server-on-android.html>.
I don't believe there is a way to password protect the DNS settings, but at least it wouldn't be obvious for them to figure out how to change the settings.
Of course, one thing you can do to at least protect your kids while they are in your home is to change the DNS settings on your router. Of course, whenever they use your carrier's data network, this won't help.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I made a similar attempt on Android 11. The closest thing to password-protecting the DNS setting that I found was to password-protect the "Settings" app altogether. My steps:
1. Install the [Lock me out: app blocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.lockmeout&hl=pl&gl=US) app by TEQTIC. There seem to be many apps like that, I selected that one only because of good ratings and reviews. It seems to work well and doesn't require the phone to be rooted.
2. Set up a policy to lock the Settings app
3. Enable password-protection in *Lock me out*
4. Enable the anti-tampering options in *Lock me out*, so the app cannot be uninstalled without password
As a result, when user attempts to open Settings, he sees a message about lockout. If you click the message, you can temporarily disable policy, but that requires a password:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/E4aKW.jpg)
Pros:
* Seems to work. I can't see any way to circumvent that without knowing the password.
* Doesn't require rooting the phone.
Cons:
* Requires 3rd party app (the one I used is paid)
* There is a permanent notification from the app about the lock. I'm not sure if I can hide it without breaking the reliability of the app.
* You cannot lock just DNS settings, the granularity requires you to lock the whole Settings app.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/22 | 442 | 1,813 | <issue_start>username_0: Are there any email apps on the Market that can render HTML emails instead of just displaying the text of the email? I know the GMail app can, but I want one that I can use to view HTML emails from my non-GMail accounts.<issue_comment>username_1: Mail app that comes on all Android phones can accept HTML emails, I just tested it. Go to Settings > Accounts & Sync > Add account and then add your other email accounts. Once added and sync'd you should be able to view them by going to your apps screen and scrolling to mail.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The native exchange client can't display HTML email if you use exchange server 2003. The client "touchdown" (from the market) can. This is a known bug.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I am getting a similar problem here on an SGS with 2.3.3
The problem is that html emails are rendered as text (hence showing the html source) rather than rendered as html as the email is intended.
I have tried this with email (the default app), and also tried touchdown and k9 mail.
In my case, neither email nor touchdown rendered them properly, but k9 mail did. This is a shame for me as email has a nice logo adjustment to show new mail, and integrates a little better into things like the social hub.
I suspect that the problem is related to what is produced by my exchange type server, which is actually zimbra. I'm sure your mileage would vary depending on your exchange version etc.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to app's menu > *More > Settings > Send and receive* > set mail size limit to *No limit*.
Enabling *No limit* will allow the inbuilt email app to render the HTML in emails. This does not work for exchange account however, but it does fix the text issue on all POP and IMAP email accounts.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/22 | 450 | 1,711 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way (app, configuration, etc) that will allow me to accept e-mail calendar requests sent to a POP3 account? The request could be iCal or could originate from Exchange or Outlook. Once accepted, I would like them to be added to my calendar.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, support for this is native in Android.
I have an Exchange account added to my phone (Settings > Accounts & Sync > Add account). Once I snyc'd email and calendar I was able to receive meeting requests through the Mail application, accept them, and then see them show up in my calendar with a different color. The way Google handles Exchange is really sweet.
Update:
So I played around a bit and here is what I found. From the gmail app on the phone you cannot accept appts. But, not sure how it works with iCal and such, I just sent myself a meeting notice from my Exchange Outlook calendar to my gmail account. I signed into Gmail from my computer, got the invite, I clicked yes I am attending, and it now shows on my calendar.
So from the gamil app it appears we cannot accept invites but from a computer we can. :(
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From giztech.in [How to Accept or Reject Events with Exchange Email in Galaxy S or any Android mobile?](http://giztech.in/index.php/2010/12/10/accepetreject-events-with-exchange-email-in-galaxy-s-or-any-android-mobile/)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: It's a known problem in Android system.
You should use a third party app.
I know (and recommend ןא!) the 'ics 2 android' application. You can download it from google market:
[ics 2 android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdac.icsparser)
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/09/22 | 1,731 | 5,941 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm pretty sure the answer is "no" since printer manufacturers haven't yet started making drivers for Android (or iPhone).
I guess I'm just curious if anyone has heard anything about this and if/when it will become a reality. (or perhaps if it already is, and I'm just oblivious to it?)<issue_comment>username_1: That is a great question. I went looking for that functionality back in the spring but only found apps that would let you print to wifi enabled printers.
I just looked again and came across [PrinterShare](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.dynamixsoftware.printershare), which looks pretty cool. Apparently you can print to a wifi printer, or with software installed on a local pc you can print over the internet to the attached printer. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet and it looks a little pricey but seems promising.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: More of Google's products are now implementing the [Google Cloud Printing](http://blog.chromium.org/2010/04/new-approach-to-printing.html) service. Read more on that on the official google mobile blog: <http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/cloud-printing-on-go.html>
That might become an option to print from the Android phone in the coming months.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: At least one manufacturer has tried to address this issue with an Andoid app. Samsung has an app named Samsung MobilePrint that works for Samsung wireless and networked printers.
[Samsung MobilePrint](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sec.print.mobileprint)
Only Samsung branded printers supported.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: There are several manufacturer independent solutions available as well, using different technologies:
* **Local Network:**
+ *Bluetooth:* [Bluetooth Smart Printing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.iconlab.BasicPrintingProfile)
+ *Other Networks:* [Let's Print Droid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackspruce.lpd) is mainly intended for network enabled Laser printers[8](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lkfmR.jpg), but also supports Google Cloud printing; [PrintBot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.jsecurity.printbot) claims to support almost 3.000 printer models via Wifi; this is also the way [ePrint](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.microtech.android.eprint)[9](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uqJLx.jpg) (~ EUR 5) works
 
* **Cloud:**
+ *PrinterOn Network:* Sit in Tokio, print in Chicago -- doesn't that rather sound like Fax? Nevermind, it gets printed on paper, so e.g.: [PrinterOn](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.printeron.droid.phone)[2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tqNTS.jpg); quite comparable with the Breezy network, e.g. [Breezy - Print and Fax](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breezy.android)[3](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bEwzb.jpg)
 
+ *Google Cloud printing:* e.g. [Cloud Print](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pauloslf.cloudprint)[4](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fSfGz.jpg), [Easy Print](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flipdog.easyprint)[5](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ov9tG.jpg)
 
+ *Wifi, 3G, 4G:* [FileLinx 3G Print or Transfer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stl.file_transfer)[6](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iTZ4J.jpg) (~ EUR 5), [Print from Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mlc.print)[7](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cNKnl.jpg) (~ EUR 1) -- both require free PC software
 
These all are just examples for their corresponding "types" -- checking in the Playstore you will find many more. Also, several others have already be mentioned -- such as [manufacturer dependant solutions](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/8751/16575) or [PrinterShare](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/1433/16575).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: I think the idea of needing drivers suggested by the OP needs clarifying. The way I believe things are is that a) if you were trying to communicate directly to a printer, yes you need a driver but b) if you were communicating with a printer say on a LAN server, whether the driver on the LAN can do that job. The task (at least IMO, although apps seem to differ) can become more one of asking the server what a printer can or can not do. There is scope for variations (eg, converting or interpretation of document format within this.,,
My own attempt at an app follows plan b (which does require a computer to be on and an Internet route ). From that, I can even send a job to a CD without needing a driver installed on the Android as the CUPs (in this case) server knows how to tell the printer to do these things.
I perhaps should also mention "wifi enabled". If you are going a Cups route, I think the physical location of the printers dictates whether you want to reach them via a network (The Android just has to reach the Cups server) Neither of the printers at home are. At home, there are two printers. The Laser printer is a Xerox Phaser 6110N. This is a hard wired LAN printer. Our Epson P50 connects via an old (and I believe long discontinued Belkin print sharing device). When our previous Epson R220 died, I did consider a photo printer in their range that had got built it wifi and would have preferred to have disposed of the Belkin device. I decided against as there was a fair step in price to do this
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/22 | 128 | 481 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app for Google Bookmarks (this is distinct from Chrome bookmarks)?<issue_comment>username_1: There is [Gomarks](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.androappsdev.gomarks). Looks promising.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Dolphin can actually sync with Google Bookmarks. Dolphin is widely used, so that's a plus in terms of trustworthiness. Searching the bookmarks isn't very nice though, but you can filter by tags
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/22 | 440 | 1,663 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that [Opera Mini](http://my.opera.com/chooseopera/blog/2010/07/14/opera-mini-5-1-final-for-android) is available on Android. Are there any other browsers available that compress content to work faster when not on Wi-fi or 3g?<issue_comment>username_1: I think not. A least, not efficiently. If you want to do that, you need servers, big servers, so you need a big company to run thoses big servers. So I would be very surprised if that big company doesn't advertise for its product, as Opera did.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is the turbo feature in Opera Mobile -- the same UI as Mini with a more normal renderer. The compression is less effective, though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [UC Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl) is as efficient as Opera in compression.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: There are also **UC browser** and **Puffin web browser** that have data compression feature. But I always prefer Opera Mini.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: yes! Google Chrome and [ucmini.co.in](http://ucmini.co.in) are browser that compress the website before showing the result to get fastest access. They use Proxy server for this.
Now **VPN** Enable concept will be soon launch by browser like Opera, Google, Mozilla to get result fast and accurate in upcoming version.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: UC Mini, Opera Mini and [CM Browser](http://androidpicks.com/download-cm-browser-latest-apk/) they all compress data and speed up browsing. Besides lowering image quality can also increase the websites loading speed.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/23 | 93 | 388 | <issue_start>username_0: good software to automatically sync and backup your files without having to connect it to a computer via USB<issue_comment>username_1: I heard [Dropbox](http://www.dropbox.com/android) is a good alternative, but I have not tried it myself.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have root, I really recommend you TitaniumBackup!
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/23 | 411 | 1,453 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to open the bookmarks I saved in my PC to be seen from my cellphone's browser. So I need them synced. How can I do that, say with Nexus One?<issue_comment>username_1: The Delicious site has an Android app, so any bookmarks you save there will be available on your phone.
Another option is to use Opera on the PC and phone, Opera Link will then sync your bookmarks.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Fennec (pre-release FireFox mobile)](http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile/2.0a1/releasenotes/index.html) is supposed to have bookmark synch.
I haven't tested it, as the Fennec install keeps failing on my Incredible. :-(
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Transmute](http://www.gettransmute.com/android/) "will quickly and easily sync the bookmarks from the standard web browser on your Android device with Google Bookmarks." (untested)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use an app from Google named Chrome2Phone : <http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.android.apps.chrometophone>.
That's a pretty good one !
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: what about [xmarks.com](http://www.xmarks.com/about/features/bookmark_sync)?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Chrome for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) is now out of Beta, and not only does it sync your bookmarks, but also lets you open a browser tab that you have open on another device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/23 | 455 | 1,707 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to merge contacts from different sources -- i.e., imported contacts from phone, from sim card, and from my gmail account -- and upload the ultimate contact on my gmail account.
For instance, I know someone's mail adress using my gmail account, and I import his phone number from the sim card. My goal is to update the contact on the GMail account, in order to have also his phone on internet (it's the perfect backup).
Is it possible ? Is it native or should I use another app ?
I'm using a Galaxy S with Android 2.1, unrooted
Thanks for you're help !<issue_comment>username_1: **This answer is based on comments from <NAME>.**
There are 5 phases in the process :
1. Select each contact, and then link them when relevant. The goal is to have 1 friend = 1 contact.
2. Export the list (Contact > Menu > More > Import Export > To SD Card), it will work even if you don't have any SD card.
3. Transfer the file to a computer (the file is quite light, even with GPG keys and user pics)
4. Open GMail, backup your contact by exporting them
5. Import the VCF file
And that's all ! Your contacts in GMail have now phone numbers ! Don't worry, GMail merge contacts becase their email adress is already known.
Source : [How to move phone contacts to Google?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/637/how-to-move-phone-contacts-to-google)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is the only solution that worked for me:
1. Run <http://www.transphone.net/android-transfer/delete-android-duplicate-contacts.html> (the software is quite spammy, but it works).
2. Sync all accounts.
3. Go into phone app, settings, sync all accounts again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/23 | 2,302 | 7,002 | <issue_start>username_0: There are a lot of different keypad commands in Android. What are the known ones?
Some of them are listed here :
* `*#*#checkin#*#*`: Phones home to check for updates.
* `*#*#info#*#*`: Enters a detailed phone information menu.
* `*#*#1472365#*#*`: Access to the GPS config menu (useful for patching [Galaxy S GPS failure](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6981/how-can-i-fix-the-gps-on-my-samsung-galaxy-s))<issue_comment>username_1: This [page](http://www.askvg.com/google-android-hidden-secret-codes/) has a good listing of keypad commands.
Here is the post:
---
```
*#*#4636#*#*
```
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
* Phone information
* Battery information
* Battery history
* Usage statistics
---
```
*#*#7780#*#*
```
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:
* Google account settings stored in your phone
* System and application data and settings
* Downloaded applications
It'll NOT remove:
* Current system software and bundled applications
* SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
---
```
*2767*3855#
```
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
---
```
*#*#34971539#*#*
```
This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
* Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)
* Update camera firmware in SD card
* Get camera firmware version
* Get firmware update count
**WARNING**: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
---
```
*#*#7594#*#*
```
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
---
```
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
```
This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
---
```
*#*#197328640#*#*
```
This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
---
**WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:**
`*#*#232339#*#*` OR `*#*#526#*#*` OR `*#*#528#*#*` - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
`*#*#232338#*#*` - Shows WiFi MAC address
`*#*#1472365#*#*` - GPS test
`*#*#1575#*#*` - Another GPS test
`*#*#232331#*#*` - Bluetooth test
`*#*#232337#*#` - Shows Bluetooth device address
---
```
*#*#8255#*#*
```
This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
---
**Codes to get Firmware version information:**
`*#*#4986*2650468#*#*` - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
`*#*#1234#*#*` - PDA and Phone
`*#*#1111#*#*` - FTA SW Version
`*#*#2222#*#*` - FTA HW Version
`*#*#44336#*#*` - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
---
**Codes to launch various Factory Tests:**
`*#*#0283#*#*` - Packet Loopback
`*#*#0*#*#*` - LCD test
`*#*#0673#*#*` OR `*#*#0289#*#*` - Melody test
`*#*#0842#*#*` - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
`*#*#2663#*#*` - Touch screen version
`*#*#2664#*#*` - Touch screen test
`*#*#0588#*#*` - Proximity sensor test
`*#*#3264#*#*` - RAM version
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is an free app "SGS Tools" on the market which gives you all the collection of commands.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Here are the standard vanilla codes that should work across all devices:
A quick grep through the source code revealed these secret dial codes (for **Android 4.1**):
* **4636** (show debug info in apps/Settings)
* **8351**, **8350** (start/stop voice call debug logging or so in apps/VoiceDialer)
* **36245** (debug email in apps/Email)
* **8477** (? in apps/Protips)
* **225** (debug calendar in providers/CalendarProvider)
I did also check all available Google Apps from <http://goo.im/gapps> (Versions 2.2-4.2 w/o 3.x):
**Android 2.2** and **2.3**:
* **8255** (Google Talk)
* **46**, **7867**, **2432546** (GoogleServicesFramework)
**Android 4.0**, **4.1** and **4.2 Jelly Bean**:
* **8255**, **46**, **7867**, **947322243**, **2432546** (GoogleServicesFramework)
* **759** (GooglePartnerSetup)
Note:
This functionality is realized via regular broadcast intents and filters, i.e. any app that wants to can define their own code and subscribe to those broadcasts. Also note, that the above code are only the visible open sourced part (CyanogenMod here), and Google Apps (which I did unpack and then scan). If you're interested in doing it yourself, unpack them with apktool and grep through their AndroidManifest.xml files for this way):
`egrep -r --include=\*xml SECRET_CODE\|android:host=\"\[0-9\] .`
It will find occurences in AndroidManifest.xml:
>
>
> ```
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ```
>
>
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: Unfortunaltely, all Android devices will have a different set of secret codes.
Some of them are specific to some devices, some others aren't.
Secret Codes are generally defined by the applications installed on the device.
If you want to have a valid list of secret codes available on your device, you should use an automated secret codes crawler. Then you can search online for it's meaning.
I recently developped an Open Source app that crawls AndroidManifest.xml files on your device to found secret codes, and allows you to execute the secret codes available on your device.
You can get it on the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.simon.marquis.secretcodes) or on the GitHub repository [Android-Secret Codes](https://github.com/SimonMarquis/Android-SecretCodes).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: The code `*#*#4636#*#*` will not work on some Samsung devices; even with ADB, you don't have access to the menu.
However, there is a work-around with root access. Just type the following in a terminal on your phone and the hidden testing menu should appear:
```
su -c "am start -n com.android.settings/com.android.settings.TestingSettings"
```
It may be easier through my app [Root Essentials](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superthomaslab.rootessentials) that can do this and more. You can find that test menu under "Device Info".
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/23 | 203 | 849 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a camera application (or other solution) that has quick response time between button press and taking the picture?
On HTC Hero, the delay from button press to shutter is painfully long - focusing, etc seem to take a lot of time with the stock camera app.
On HTC EVO with the stock Camera app, distant shots focus and shoot quickly. However, closer shots can take some time focusing.<issue_comment>username_1: I think that if you tap on the screen to set a place for the focus, you'll gain some seconds for the effective shoot.
It's also allow you to focus on a special part of the picture.
I hope it's help.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Turning off other processing features, like face recognition, may also improve performance... though at the expense of other benefits.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/23 | 184 | 768 | <issue_start>username_0: On an HTC Evo with Sprint, when trying to playback a video, the Youtube app regularly (always?) reports it can't play a video when I'm connected to a reliable wifi network. If I immediately turn off wifi and use only the Sprint network, it works fine.
Is this really the case? If so, why?<issue_comment>username_1: That must be a carrier restriction, as I am able to playback videos on my Moto DROID v1 on Verizon form the YouTube app regardless of which network I am connected to.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: After some experimentation: the EVO on Sprint can playback YouTube over WiFi. The problem is likely some domain being blocked by the hosting WiFi network which is necessary for the YouTube app.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/23 | 158 | 676 | <issue_start>username_0: With the stock browser when using a web page has a feature that requires dragging, how do you drag without moving the page?
For example, cropping an image on the Gravatar site requires dragging the boundaries, but whenever I try to, I end up moving the page... but not dragging.
UPDATE: I did notice on a third-party page with Google Maps embedded that the map did drag correctly. However, the above example still holds.<issue_comment>username_1: With sites like Gravatar or Twitter's image cropping, I've found that the two finger "pinch" gesture works.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Double tap to enable drag?
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/23 | 156 | 615 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a friend with a ntlworld.com email address. For desktop setup the SMTP server is smtp.ntlworld.com, but this only accepts email from IP addresses served by Virgin Media (who bought NTL) as ISP. When on 3G, they can use the SMTP server of their network provider.
So is there a way to have one SMTP server for WiFi and another SMTP server when not on WiFi?<issue_comment>username_1: With sites like Gravatar or Twitter's image cropping, I've found that the two finger "pinch" gesture works.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Double tap to enable drag?
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/24 | 632 | 2,396 | <issue_start>username_0: I've found that certain apps (Amazon MP3 and Stocks, for example) will occasionally be running in the background even when I've never once opened them. Why is this? This is not desirable - those CPU cycles are mine, not theirs!<issue_comment>username_1: Those apps come with the phone and can't be turned off or removed unless you root. Blame your carrier. There's really nothing you can do about it non-rooted. I feel your pain.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Before rooting your phone, a not-so-easy operation, you should have a try to disable the auto launch when the phone restart.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Most of my background is with iPhone, and there are certain [launch daemons](http://modmyi.com/forums/file-mods/682255-speed-up-your-iphone-ipod-removing-launch-daemons.html) that run when the phone starts up. Sounds like this is the case here too. Dennis from [this post](http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=1866b8d205d129c3&hl=en) says
>
> The only thing I know of, like I point
> out, requires rooting the phone and
> voiding the warranty. Go to
> /etc/rcx.d and remove the associated
> file with the executable. (This, of
> course, assumes that the filesystem
> follows the same hierarchy as every
> other Linux distro I have run.)
>
>
>
Hope this helps!
username_3
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This goes with another post I made about a slightly different issue.
Background apps usually just respond to events. Events they care about, which is usually nothing for these sprint apps.
They take up RAM. HOWEVER unlike a desktop, when android wants ram it will remove anything in the "background" that it wants (older first) to free up space.\
The only exception to ram freeing up is when it sends notifications (a permanent icon in the notification bar... like a downloading icon from the market while the item is downloading).
So don't worry so much about it. These bloatware apps don't harm your android unless they do anything because batter is a big concern. Careful with facebook/twitter as they ping the service every few seconds, you can disable the "pinging" by just disabling the behavior, they won't do anything then. Even the messenger app might get removed from memory, when the system does a background synch it wakes up, loads, runs, and goes back to inactive.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/24 | 336 | 1,281 | <issue_start>username_0: Just recently I've missed a few text messages via Google Voice because the alert hasn't come through. As soon as I open the app the backed up messages arrive and trigger the alert.
I have background notifications turned on (or at least I think I have - Background data is "enabled")
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm having the same problem [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1513/my-google-voice-services-keeps-getting-stuck-on-restarting).
Check running services under Settings --> Applications --> Running services. Is the Google Voice update service stuck on restarting?
If so, you might want to try and remove apps that are running services. In other words, uninstall apps that you aren't using that are causing excessive amounts of services to run and eat up your free memory.
You can also try [Al's suggestions](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1513/my-google-voice-services-keeps-getting-stuck-on-restarting/1515#1515).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In the Google Voice app settings, turn off/uncheck the following:
>
> Voicemail display - View and play voicemails from the phone call log
>
>
>
Once I did that and made a test call/vm, I received the notification just like I expect.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/24 | 1,344 | 4,739 | <issue_start>username_0: I like to try out lots of apps. Often a site like Lifehacker or Droidlife will feature several that are similar in functionality and I will install them all in order to compare features.
That leaves me with lots and lots of applications that I end up not wanting to keep. Unfortunately, I can only uninstall one at a time.
Is there an app or method that would allow me to uninstall a bunch at a time?<issue_comment>username_1: It's been awhile since I used it, but [AppBrain's app](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps) will let you sync to your AppBrain account... so it should uninstall apps you remove from your AppBrain account, but I can't verify that since I don't use it anymore.
Not a batch uninstall, but in LauncherPro you can drag and drop apps to the trash can, hover for a few seconds, and then drop to uninstall it (instead of removing it from the homescreen). Works from the app drawer too. This is the method I usually use.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are tons of apps that do batch uninstalling but here's a simple free one that I know works: [Uninstaller Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.adao.android.aun)
A lot of the more full featured app managers also have a batch uninstall option. I like to consolidate functions into as few apps as I can. Now I use [SmartBar](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.aps.smartbar) which has a good app manager with batch uninstall.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There are a ton, aren't there?
One I'm looking at is [Apps Uninstall](http://www.appbrain.com/app/tw.nicky.AppsUninstall).
A nice feature it has is the ability to mark apps to protect them from accidentally bulk uninstalling.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: **Scripted via adb & pm (package manager)**:
If the SDK is installed and you like to use the commandline, that's about the quickest way I know of:
Downside: you only get to see the package names, not the friendly application names (There's seemingly no easy cli way. For programmers: [get application name from package name](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5841161/get-application-name-from-package-name))
Downside 2: Be sure what you do, you might uninstall every app on your phone if you don't edit the list.
```
# Use android's package manager 'pm'
# list all 3rd party pkgs (using the '-3' parameter)
me@local:~$ adb shell pm list packages -3 > /tmp/pkg.list
# Use whatever editor you like (grep, vi, GUI) to edit the list
me@local:~$ vi /tmp/pkg.list
me@local:~$ cat /tmp/pkg.list | sed 's,.*:,,' | while read a; do adb uninstall $a;done
```
**Maybe also an improvement for a limited number of apps:**
Google's Play Store now offers improved per device management (since around Google I|O 2012):
Go to [My Android Apps](https://play.google.com/apps) (login required) and you see "Apps installed on [Device Model]". Per app you have an:
* Update button (if there's an update)
* Uninstall button (except for system apps)
Using this you can easily uninstall apps on specific phones or tablets using your internet browser.
See also this accepted answer: [Remotely uninstall apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24847/remotely-uninstall-apps)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: The problem with his method and most other methods I have seen (at least on my [CentOS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentOS) 6 and [Ubuntu](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29) 10 machines) is that CRLFs were at the end of each line of the `/tmp/pkg.list` file, so the uninstaller instead of uninstalling `com.google.chrome`, was actually attempting to uninstall 'com.google.chrome^M' ... notice the CR return character. By doing dos2unix, there is 'Success', not 'Failure'. His [sed](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sed) script may have originally been a substitute for dos2unix, but was mangled when posted.
```
[CentOS6]# adb shell pm list packages > /tmp/pkg.list.txt
[CentOS6]# adb push /tmp/pkg.list.txt /tmp/
[CentOS6]# adb shell
android:/root # dos2unix /tmp/pkg.list.txt
android:/root # for f in \`cat /tmp/pkg.list.txt\`; do echo $f; pm uninstall $f; done;
```
The 'Failure' problem has more to do with the [ADB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge) shell appending a DOS line ending ^M (on CentOS Linux anyway).
Since I did everything from CentOS 6, I was surprised to be bitten yet again by 1980s technology that was never as good as the technology from 1969. I guess Google wanted to make things easier for Windows users of the ADB shell.
(I had edited (appended) to username_4's answer, but apparently that did not take.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/24 | 1,308 | 4,565 | <issue_start>username_0: Often when I return to the home screen from using an app, the HTC Sense UI (running 2.1) restarts. It seems to be worse when more apps are running. Does it shutdown to free memory, is there a stability problem or something else?<issue_comment>username_1: It's been awhile since I used it, but [AppBrain's app](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps) will let you sync to your AppBrain account... so it should uninstall apps you remove from your AppBrain account, but I can't verify that since I don't use it anymore.
Not a batch uninstall, but in LauncherPro you can drag and drop apps to the trash can, hover for a few seconds, and then drop to uninstall it (instead of removing it from the homescreen). Works from the app drawer too. This is the method I usually use.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are tons of apps that do batch uninstalling but here's a simple free one that I know works: [Uninstaller Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.adao.android.aun)
A lot of the more full featured app managers also have a batch uninstall option. I like to consolidate functions into as few apps as I can. Now I use [SmartBar](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.aps.smartbar) which has a good app manager with batch uninstall.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There are a ton, aren't there?
One I'm looking at is [Apps Uninstall](http://www.appbrain.com/app/tw.nicky.AppsUninstall).
A nice feature it has is the ability to mark apps to protect them from accidentally bulk uninstalling.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: **Scripted via adb & pm (package manager)**:
If the SDK is installed and you like to use the commandline, that's about the quickest way I know of:
Downside: you only get to see the package names, not the friendly application names (There's seemingly no easy cli way. For programmers: [get application name from package name](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5841161/get-application-name-from-package-name))
Downside 2: Be sure what you do, you might uninstall every app on your phone if you don't edit the list.
```
# Use android's package manager 'pm'
# list all 3rd party pkgs (using the '-3' parameter)
me@local:~$ adb shell pm list packages -3 > /tmp/pkg.list
# Use whatever editor you like (grep, vi, GUI) to edit the list
me@local:~$ vi /tmp/pkg.list
me@local:~$ cat /tmp/pkg.list | sed 's,.*:,,' | while read a; do adb uninstall $a;done
```
**Maybe also an improvement for a limited number of apps:**
Google's Play Store now offers improved per device management (since around Google I|O 2012):
Go to [My Android Apps](https://play.google.com/apps) (login required) and you see "Apps installed on [Device Model]". Per app you have an:
* Update button (if there's an update)
* Uninstall button (except for system apps)
Using this you can easily uninstall apps on specific phones or tablets using your internet browser.
See also this accepted answer: [Remotely uninstall apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24847/remotely-uninstall-apps)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: The problem with his method and most other methods I have seen (at least on my [CentOS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentOS) 6 and [Ubuntu](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29) 10 machines) is that CRLFs were at the end of each line of the `/tmp/pkg.list` file, so the uninstaller instead of uninstalling `com.google.chrome`, was actually attempting to uninstall 'com.google.chrome^M' ... notice the CR return character. By doing dos2unix, there is 'Success', not 'Failure'. His [sed](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sed) script may have originally been a substitute for dos2unix, but was mangled when posted.
```
[CentOS6]# adb shell pm list packages > /tmp/pkg.list.txt
[CentOS6]# adb push /tmp/pkg.list.txt /tmp/
[CentOS6]# adb shell
android:/root # dos2unix /tmp/pkg.list.txt
android:/root # for f in \`cat /tmp/pkg.list.txt\`; do echo $f; pm uninstall $f; done;
```
The 'Failure' problem has more to do with the [ADB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge) shell appending a DOS line ending ^M (on CentOS Linux anyway).
Since I did everything from CentOS 6, I was surprised to be bitten yet again by 1980s technology that was never as good as the technology from 1969. I guess Google wanted to make things easier for Windows users of the ADB shell.
(I had edited (appended) to username_4's answer, but apparently that did not take.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/24 | 204 | 827 | <issue_start>username_0: my battery was getting flat so HTC Desire 2.1 decided to shut down. That's fine but the shutting down never finished.
Put it on charger. And when clicking Power Off nothing happens. The phone is slow to operate.
Is there anything else I can do except taking the battery off?<issue_comment>username_1: My Desire always did this, I have no idea what caused it, I always just ripped the battery out, it didn't seem to do any harm. Upgrading to Froyo fixed the problem for me.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A while back I read something that suggested this problem could be caused by a dodgy SD card. The suggested fix that seemed to work for me was to unmount the SD card and then power off. I have since bought a new SD card and the problem has gone away entirely.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/25 | 265 | 928 | <issue_start>username_0: The speaker at the back of my phone, used for ringing and playing sound without headphones, is completely silent. Do I need to have it repaired?<issue_comment>username_1: The Samsung Captivate's speaker can work its way loose, usually after the phone takes a hard knock (like being dropped). In most cases you can fix it yourself by opening the back and pressing HARD on the speaker with your thumb. You should probably power the phone off to do this.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It sounds like you're up to fixing it yourself. Here are TechRepublic teardown links in case you need them. Just make sure you have the proper tools (and patience). Good luck!
[TechRepublic Teardown - Main](http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-13625_11-456848.html)
[Speaker Assembly - Front](http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-13625_11-456848-44.html?tag=content;leftCol)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/25 | 1,344 | 4,938 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy S phone, I want to know a bit more about its capabilities as an ebook reader
Does it have any built in applications for reading? And if so which formats does it support?<issue_comment>username_1: In the US, at least, most editions of the Galaxy S are shipped with Quick Office, a pretty functional document viewer that includes Word & PDF support. It's basic, but works.
Beyond that, quite a few 3rd party apps are available on the market, including Adobe Reader, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and a handful of readers supporting non DRMed formats like TXT and epub.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: My TMO Vibrant came with the Kindle app, but as username_1 said, they're all downloadable, too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Android 2.1 doesn't have any preloaded ebook readers but specific phones may have something preloaded. The pre-loaded apps depend on the carrier, but regardless you can download different ebook readers from the Android App Market for free. Unfortunately none of the current ebook readers are a complete solution as they all have major limitations. Here are the main players:
**Free & Non-proprietary** (free app & free books)
[Aldiko](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.android): Supports ePubs with and without Adobe DRM. There are thousands of these books available; Aldiko also has an included store selling commercial, DRM-protected books. Great user interface. Aldiko also has a paid app that has more features.
There are a bunch more that do the open source books in the app market but none hold a candle to Aldiko.
**Proprietary** (these are all free apps but in most cases you have to buy the books)
[eReader](http://www.ereader.com/help/androidfaq.htm): Only reads PDB files and you have to sideload the app. There area several book stores that sell books in this format including ereader.com and fictionwise but these books are usually twice as much as Kindle or Nook books. Barnes & Noble used to sell PDB ebooks but swicthed to a DRM'd ePub. This has got a great (powerful and easy) UI and used to be my favorite when I could get books from B&N but now it is useless to me.
[Nook](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bn.ereader): Reads open ePubs and DRM'd ePubs you buy from Barnes & Noble. The UI needs a lot of work compared to eReader and Aldiko. **\**I just abandoned this for the Kindle app.***
[Kindle](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle): ***(this one comes pre-loaded on the T-Mobile Galaxy S)*** Reads DRM'd (.azw) ebooks you buy from Amazon. **\**This is now my ereader of choice.***
[Kobo](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kobobooks.android): Reads ebooks from kobo.com. I haven't bothered with this since the Nook came out. It used to be able to read Borders.com books but I don't know anymore. The old version of the app didn't allow for offline reading but they might have fixed that.
Most of the major proprietary readers (Nook, Kindle & Kobo) all have about the same selection of new release books at the same price (about $12.99 per book). I expect these apps to get a lot better in the future it's just a very frustrating that I used to be able to use a much more robust and user friendly app (eReader) with new B&N books, but now I have had to downgrade to the Nook.
But to answer you question (got off on a tangent there, sorry): If you get the Galaxy S from T-Mobile you'll have Kindle pre-loaded, but even if nothing's pre-loaded you can download all or any of the above mentioned apps for free from the Android Market (except eReader which you have to sideload).
---
**Update:** Amazon just recently updated their Kindle App with a few key features (that I came to love in eReader) that make it a Nook killer in my book: 1. Ability to highlight text and make notes 2. Ability to long click on a word and look it up at dictionary.com or wikipedia. I'm switching to the Kindle App now although I'm annoyed that I just bought two Nook books.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I am using [Laputa](http://laputareader.com/) reader and I am very much satisfied with same.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I prefer [FbReader](http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android) but none of the android readers are as good as Stanza for iPhone. I find them all quite disappointing:(.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: My Samsung Galaxy S came with the Aldiko e-reader pre-installed. Apparently, this is pre-installed by Samsung, not my carrier. It is specified in the [official Galaxy S website](http://galaxys.samsungmobile.com/ "Galaxy S") in the [user guide](http://galaxys.samsungmobile.com/userguide/index.html "Galaxy S user guide"), under [tools](http://galaxys.samsungmobile.com/userguide/tools.html# "Samsung Galaxy S Tools User Guide").
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/25 | 530 | 1,922 | <issue_start>username_0: If I'm using an Android, is it possible to know the *physical* location of the person who call me/ I call to?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. I have not tried the [WorldCallPlaceAndTime](http://www.appbrain.com/app/ru.atrant.worldcallplaceandtime) App but it looks like what you want. Below you can see the summary and screenshot from appbrain.
**EDIT:** Based on the comments on appbrain, this app just determines the caller's location based on the phone number's area code. If you want to know the phone's physical location, you'll need to use something like Google Latitude, which does not give you the caller's location during the call (yet).
>
> This program shows a small
> CUSTOMIZABLE info window during
> incoming/outgoing call: country,
> region, city (or mobile operator) and
> LOCAL TIME in that place (worldwide)!
>
>
> 2.0: colors option for donators, bugfixes
>
>
> tag: call location,calllocation,who's
> calling,wer ruft an,caller id,who
> called
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [TrueCaller](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.trueCaller.trial) ($6.99) does area code lookups plus public directory lookups. If the number is in a public directory it'll tell you the person's name & address (if available) otherwise it defaults to showing the location based on area code. I've never used it and it does not have very good reviews in the app market but it seems like a lot of those are from people with unrealistic expectations and people who don't want to pay for apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can only do a lookup for a house phone. A mobile phone you don't know where they are most likely unless you have a subopena.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Download [Mobile Number & Phone Location](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=and.p2l) form Google Play Store.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/25 | 569 | 2,151 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking about ditching my iPhone and going Android, so far the best contenders are the HTC Desire HD and the Samsung, which one has superior hardware specifications?<issue_comment>username_1: It really depends what you mean by superior. The Desire HD will be basically the same as the existing Desire but with a 4.3" screen and will have the same amount of internal storage as the Galaxy S.
The Desire HD will have 768 MB of RAM instead of 512 MB on the Galaxy S.
But the Desire HD will have the same Snapdragon processor as the old Desire, whereas the Galaxy S has the superior Hummingbird.
However, the Desire HD will have a 8 MP camera whereas the Galaxy S only has 5 MP, and the Desire HD has dual LED camera flash whereas some of the Galaxy S phones don't have a flash at all.
That sums up the major differences, and personally I'd lean toward the Desire HD, but you should compare for yourself and see what better fits your needs:
* [HTC Desire HD specifications](http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/specification.html)
* [Samsung Galaxy S specifications](http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Samsung-Galaxy-S-phone-p_4522.html)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I chose the Desire HD over the Galaxy for a couple of fairly qualitative unscientific reasons.
1. I've had good experience with other HTC android phones (I adored my HTC magic).
2. To my eyes at least, the Samsung Galaxy has been styled to look just like an iPhone 3g. If I wanted something that looked like an iPhone, I'd get an iPhone.
On a more scientific level. As has been mentioned, while the Desire HD is still clocked at 1Ghz, it's snapdragon is the latest revision, made with the smaller process than the old Desire, and with the improved graphics. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_%28processor%29>
The screen on the desire is also bigger (and to my eyes awesome), but most reviews I've read say the colour and sharpness of the Galaxy is better. The Desire HD is also a big package overall, it may be a little too large for some pockets, I don't know how much more comact (if any) the galaxy is.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/26 | 646 | 2,361 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6851/how-can-i-uninstall-applications-that-are-locked-by-phone-vendor)
>
>
>
Is it possible to uninstall stock Sprint apps (such as Sprint TV and Nascar) without rooting the phone? If so, are there any undesirable side effects?<issue_comment>username_1: It really depends what you mean by superior. The Desire HD will be basically the same as the existing Desire but with a 4.3" screen and will have the same amount of internal storage as the Galaxy S.
The Desire HD will have 768 MB of RAM instead of 512 MB on the Galaxy S.
But the Desire HD will have the same Snapdragon processor as the old Desire, whereas the Galaxy S has the superior Hummingbird.
However, the Desire HD will have a 8 MP camera whereas the Galaxy S only has 5 MP, and the Desire HD has dual LED camera flash whereas some of the Galaxy S phones don't have a flash at all.
That sums up the major differences, and personally I'd lean toward the Desire HD, but you should compare for yourself and see what better fits your needs:
* [HTC Desire HD specifications](http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/specification.html)
* [Samsung Galaxy S specifications](http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Samsung-Galaxy-S-phone-p_4522.html)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I chose the Desire HD over the Galaxy for a couple of fairly qualitative unscientific reasons.
1. I've had good experience with other HTC android phones (I adored my HTC magic).
2. To my eyes at least, the Samsung Galaxy has been styled to look just like an iPhone 3g. If I wanted something that looked like an iPhone, I'd get an iPhone.
On a more scientific level. As has been mentioned, while the Desire HD is still clocked at 1Ghz, it's snapdragon is the latest revision, made with the smaller process than the old Desire, and with the improved graphics. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_%28processor%29>
The screen on the desire is also bigger (and to my eyes awesome), but most reviews I've read say the colour and sharpness of the Galaxy is better. The Desire HD is also a big package overall, it may be a little too large for some pockets, I don't know how much more comact (if any) the galaxy is.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/26 | 1,315 | 5,160 | <issue_start>username_0: My DroidX just got upgraded to 2.3.15 (android version shows 2.2) over the air. After the upgrade the phone forced me to set a pin number. The phone is not currently connected to an Exchange server, but it used to be. A couple of weeks ago I removed then Exchange settings for contact list sync and I uninstalled TouchDown.
The strange thing is that the Exchange server that I was connected to didn't have a requirement for a password, so I'm not sure where this setting is coming from. When I look in Location & Security > Select Device Administrators I see "Corporate Sync" listed in there, but there doesn't appear to be any way to remove the settings.
I no longer work for the company with the exchange server, so I can't connect back to it. I'd rather not wipe the phone and reset it if I don't have to. I would also prefer not to root the phone as well.<issue_comment>username_1: * Open up My Accounts application from application tray.
* Select the Corporate Sync account you wish to modify.
* Your Corporate exchange account settings will be displayed
* Select Remove account to remove this Corporate Exchange account from the handset.
[Seen here](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48530/session/L2F2LzEvc2lkLzdGTkl3X2Fr/~/droid-x---email-set-up)
[Troubleshooting page](http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b3abd8f87ead4210VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD) in case of further problems.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I just upgraded as well and had the same thing happen to me. However, in my case I am still connected to an exchange server. I know our IT guys are very open with not locking down our phones with stuff like this and I have had Windows Mobile phones connected to the same exchange server with no need for a pin number.
* Open Phone Settings
* Open Location and Security Settings
* Go to Select device administrators
Mine currently says "Corporate Sync" is one of the device administrators, but doesn't allow me to remove it. You may be able to remove it since you have removed the connection to the server.
I suspect either the phone wasn't enforcing the settings set by the exchange server correctly or that there has been a bug introduced in the new version.
NOTE: I know this wont work for the person asking the question, but might be helpful to others. I was able to remove my exchange account, change my password back to Pattern instead of PIN, re-add my exchange account, and the phone did not force a PIN to be set.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: *FOR ROOTED PHONES ONLY*
Well I've had the same problem as the original poster ever since I updated it to Froyo. My exchange account I previously had on the phone was using a remote administrator certificate that I could not remove. Yesterday I worked out a simple solution using R/W access to the `/system/app` folder.
Using a free root file explorer named Super Manager. I navigated to `/system/app` and renamed the file `PolicyMgrProvider.apk` to `PolicyMgrPrivider.bak`. This removed the remote administrator policy and allowed me full control over the lock screen. After I switched it to No Lock I went back and renamed the file to `PolicyMgrProvider.apk`.
No problems what so ever.
I did rename the file `BlurEmailEngine.apk` to a `.bak` at the same time, so if its not working disable that app as well long enough to change your lock screen settings.
I know you don't want to root your phone, but unfortunately its probably the only way you'll get that stupid PIN lock gone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I tried the suggestions here with no luck. The solution I tried only works on a rooted phone.
Background: Removed Exchange/Corp Sync account, screen lock remained, and could not be disabled.
Install a Terminal emulator, install Busybox - need to edit one or two files with `vi` command.
DroidX:
1. Open terminal emulator.
```
su
cd /data/system
vi device_policies.xml
```
2. Open a line below policies
1. Add
2. Escape out and save file `:wq`
3. Check list of files with `ls` command
The Droid 3 had a file called `mot_device_policies.xml` which additionally needed the same changes as described above.
The changes comment out the policies and after a reboot, you can turn off the screen lock!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: FWIW, I just tried the steps posted above by username_1 and they did exactly what I wanted - removed the corporate account and freed my lock screen.
That said, there was one very minor glitch. I tried to remove the PIN requirement immediately after I removed the account, but the system would not let me. As you can imagine, I was disappointed. But I went in awhile later, and the restrictions had been removed. I had to enter my PIN one more time, and that let me reset the security to my preference.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Android 4.4 makes it easy.
It allows you to remove this (at least for me it did), by selecting the option, `Clear credentials (Remove all certificates)` from the Security menu. Immediately, I was able to set no password/lock-code on my device again.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 500 | 1,718 | <issue_start>username_0: I've used an iPod Shuffle for the past year and have come to appreciate the control "pod" on the headphones. [Here's a link](http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666001159) to the Sony buds I use. The controls up by the ear work very well on long bike rides or even when lifting at the gym. Don't have to pull the player out of my jersey or shorts pocket to change volume or skip to next song.
Now that I'm using my Android phone for music, I'm wondering if anyone has spotted any little hacks or apps that would enable iPod Shuffle headphones to work with an Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Apps like [Headset Button Controller](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kober.headset) are the most likely to do what you ask. That said the headphones you use have to be hardware compatible with the Android device you are using.
My Sennheiser MM50's are designed for iPhone but work on my Google Nexus S and HTC Incredible S, so I'd expect the same to be true of other iPhone compatible headphones and Android devices.
That said, the MM50's do exhibit different behaviour on either phone (e.g. press on Nexus mutes the call as I'd like, but on Incredible it ends the call - Grrr).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Jays Headset control. Works perfdectly on my HTC Desire HD with House of Marley Exodus headset which controls are made for iphone-ipod - playing default music player, Poweramp, 3, DS Audio, Youtube, Tune In Radio, Jazz Radio, etc, etc. Wonderful! I have read in the review it also works perfectly on HTC One X, HTC Incredible S, HTC Sensation, SGS2, Sony Experia S.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/09/27 | 362 | 1,282 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S (i9000) with Android 2.1.
I am wondering if it can read a USB flash drive. It will be really useful to copy files across USB drives so you don't have to carry laptops around.
I think if there is a cable/converter to plugin a USB into the phone and there is an app to read the connected USB drive, I don't see why it can't be done.
The problem is do the cable and app exist?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes and Kinda.
You're talking about [USB On the Go (OTG)](http://www.usb.org/developers/onthego/) and Android is capable of it but it's not officially supported. I couldn't find any apps in the app market that handle it but here are a couple people that got it working:
<http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/> *(this guy basically turned his Nexus One into a whole work station)*
<http://www.tombom.co.uk/blog/?p=124>
That second tutorial tells you to hack a cable but you can actually buy an OTG cable so this isn't necessary.
Also, I've seen some phones claim they are going to come out with USB OTG a while ago but I don't recall anything ever materializing.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Galaxy S2 officially supports USB OTG. It seems it has a special adapter.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 518 | 1,891 | <issue_start>username_0: I pushed some WMA files to emulator yesterday, and I found all of these music files can be played well by the music player, So I was confused.
I found that Android 1.5 didn't support the WMA codec, which is announced in the SDK
documentation. I also didn't find a WMA decoder in PV OMX.
How does this happen?<issue_comment>username_1: There isn't just one thing called WMA, WMA describes a whole set of different audio formats and technologies that all normally have a .WMA ending. Some of these are DRM encrypted, some have higher or lower level quality than others, some are optimized for voices. It's entirely possible that although your audio file has a .WMA extension and container, inside that it's actually a type of codec that Android can already natively handle.
See these links for a bit more explanation: [Gentle Introduction to Video Encoding: Lossy Audio Codecs](http://diveintomark.org/archives/2008/12/30/give-part-3-lossy-audio-codecs) and [Wikipedia - WMA](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Audio)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I believe an actual [Windows Media Audio](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Audio) decoder would require to be licensed from Microsoft to be included as such in Android. Like how Microsoft Exchange intergration is liceanced from Microsoft by handset manufactures to include in their Android phones (HTC I think does so off the top of my head) and why [Exchange by Touchdown](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-nitrodesk-touchdownpro-jjzt.aspx) I assume costs $19.99.
Like username_1 said, the .wma files you claim are probably MP3 or another format Android natively supports with a mislabeled file extension - try [encoding](http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/f/81f9402f-efdd-439d-b2a4-089563199d47/WMEncoder.exe) some yourself and give it another try. :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 216 | 822 | <issue_start>username_0: How do you do Google talk voice and video calling from android.
The google talk application only appears to allow text based chatting. But Google talk on the desktop supports both voice calling and video chat.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no official Google talk voice/video chat for Android phones. You can use Google Talk in Android 2.3.4+ to make video chats now. Additionally, any calls made via Google Voice are done via cell tower (using your minutes), not data.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Sorry to bump an old question, but you can now make both audio and video calls from android with google talk if you have 2.3.4 (gingerbread) or higher.
[1](http://www.gsmarena.com/google_talk_update_brings_video_chat_to_your_android_device-news-2577.php)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/27 | 419 | 1,515 | <issue_start>username_0: Right now in the market you have to manually update each app, is there an app that automates this?<issue_comment>username_1: Users can update several apps at once using Android version 2.2.
An [answer](http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=6e1fc7a2d5e86c51&hl=enhigher) in the Android support forum says:
>
> They have added this already but this
> is probably limited to market client
> app on Android 2.2 aka FroYo and
> higher firmware.
>
>
>
Also, I don't see anything in the market would bring this out for pre-2.2 phones, but it could be out there.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps) it automates the install procedure a bit.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: If you're after apps that automatically update themselves when an update is available, as of Android 2.2 there is an option to mark an app to automatically update. Then you'll never be bothered by an update username_3rt for that app again (unless the security profile changes).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: On 2.2 (all I have access to) use the Marketplace app,
open the menu, select My Apps.
All your installed apps will be shown, any with available updates will be shown at the top.
I don't see a way to then Actually update all that have available updates though.
And apparently on older versions this feature is not available as a part of the marketplace.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 329 | 1,290 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to send a web page as an email attachment using GMail, not as a link to the page, but the entire page saved and attached to the email. I don't see any way to do this with the Android web browser. Is there a way to do this that I've missed, or are there other browsers that can accomplish this?<issue_comment>username_1: The [Xscope browser](http://www.appbrain.com/app/sui.m) lets you save webpages but I can only seem to be able to attach pictures to emails from the Gmail app so you might struggle attaching the webpage.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: FYI, Downloading the HTML of a webpage without authorization from the owner of the site would probably be breaking terms of use of said site. If this is your website you maintain/own, then you should be fine here.
As for an app that can view source code of webpages try:
* HTML Source Viewer
* Search Marketplace for "html source" and there should be others too.
Not sure if any of them can copy/paste code, but its worth a look.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Dolphin Browswer HD has an option to "Save Page." I tried it on this page and it saved it as 1606.htm. I then went into gmail and chose to "add attachment" and used ASTRO file browser to attach it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/27 | 607 | 2,566 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to hide the notifications that a given application shows in the Ongoing Notification bar?<issue_comment>username_1: As of Android 2.0, the system requires that apps that run constantly in the background, and that require a certain level of priority so that they don't get killed offhand (like music apps), put an Ongoing Notification. This was to prevent abuse of requesting this level of priority without letting the user know that it's occurring.
You can read about this here:
[http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Service.html#startForeground(int, android.app.Notification)](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Service.html#startForeground%28int,%20android.app.Notification%29)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I would talk to the developers of apps and ask them is they plan to include the option to remove the app from the notification bar. They may oblige such a request. You could also leave a comment for the app and add that as a side note.
CM team and other ROM developers do create flashable updates to their ROMs so that icons and other items can be removed from the notification bar, but they usually do not do this for specific applications. You could check out information on this in the forum of the ROM you are using.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try [Smartbar](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.aps.smartbar). I used to use it and it allows you to put shortcuts in the notification bar as well as hide icons in the notification bar. I can't remember off the top of my head if it hides the icons put there by other apps but I think it does. Sorry for the cheap answer, I just can't remember and I don't have time right now to download it and try it out to be sure.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: As others have said, you can't remove an ongoing notification from the notification bar. It's there to alert the user that the app is constantly running, and without it the app could potentially be killed at any time by the OS.
That said, if you are running Jelly Bean (or newer), there is the option of disabling all notifications from an app. The setting is per-app and can be found in Settings > Apps > (select the app) > uncheck the "Show notifications" box. The one caveat to this method is that the app will no longer show **any** notifications in the notification bar, but if that's acceptable to you than I've found this method to be an easy way to stop my notification drawer from filling up with unnecessary notifications.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 336 | 1,187 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to edit Google documents from an Android device?<issue_comment>username_1: There are apps out there now that should make it easier to use google docs on your phone but an official app will be out soon according to CNET news.
[Google Docs Coming to iPad, Android](http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20017086-17.html)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I also found out this one as an alternative : <http://sites.google.com/site/gdocsforandroid/>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: We can now edit Google Docs with our mobile with the [official App](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs) :)
More information can be found [in this blog](http://googledocs.blogspot.com/2010/11/editing-your-google-docs-on-go.html) entry from the [official Google Documents blog](http://googledocs.blogspot.com/).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: [Documents to Go](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dataviz.docstogo) has support for downloading, editing and syncing your Google Docs from your device. The initial sync is slow and saving to Google Docs sometimes fails, but support is there.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/27 | 1,620 | 5,849 | <issue_start>username_0: Google Maps is great, but unless you have an unlimited data plan, it's going to cost a lot downloading all that data all the time.
Do you know of any (preferably free) good offline map application for Android? Ideally one that can do navigation (preferably with voice) and in my location (Sydney, Australia).<issue_comment>username_1: Yah, there is a terrific one, called [Maverick Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.maverick.lite).
Off-road GPS navigator with *OSM, Google and Bing maps*. Support for offline maps & multi-touch. Build-in compass, timer and trip computer. Share your current or planned location. Record and upload tracks to GPSies.com. FourSquare support.
And it's free. the paid version costs about $4
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are quite a few that use openstreetmap data. [This is a review of MapDroyd and BigPlanet](http://joesonic.com/blog/2010/01/02/offline-openstreetmap-for-android-2-alternatives/) and the [openstreetmap wiki has a comparison of android clients](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Android) - look in the first column and look for "online + offline".
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: There is a hack for Google Maps that allows for cached offline maps. It can only do navigation in the normal way while connected to the Internet though.
[Brut Google Maps](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In the near future [Google Maps for Mobile 5.0](http://mashable.com/2010/12/07/google-maps-5/) will be released, whose new features include offline storage of area you visit frequently.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: I like Waze. It is free, works offline (synchs when you're connected to the internet in some way other than 3G).
Its main advantage is feedback from users. It provides live traffic updates from other Waze users.
You can find it here:
<http://www.waze.com/download/android_download/>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: You can created offline version of Google Maps with on your PC and use it with RMaps application on Android. Works very well for me.
You can download RMaps from Market: <https://market.android.com/details?id=com.robert.maps&hl=en>
And here is a guide on creating offline maps: <http://xslab.com/2011/03/rmaps-offline-navigation-tool-for-android/>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Recently, there is a new option: [Sygic](http://www.sygic.com/en/android). This is one of the most important companies in the development of navigation software for mobiles. TomTom has also announced that will launch an Android application in the next months.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: I use [Custom Maps](http://www.custommapsapp.com/) a lot myself, but you need to put a map image on your mobile yourself and match a few points up with Google Maps to make it work off-line. I often grab screenshots off [NZ Topo Map](http://www.topomap.co.nz) for taking bush with me using Custom Maps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: [NavFree](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfree.android.OSM.ALL) is free and allows you to download maps for offline navigation.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_10: [OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand&hl=en) is free popular Offline maps for Android.
* Unlike other apps, OsmAnd uses Vector based (not pixel) maps, which allows it to have crisp and clear viewing at ANY zoom level.
* Includes POIs (points of interest), so you can search and locate the nearest restaurant, gas station, or recreational park.
* Point to any location on the map and save it as a favorite.
* Offline directional navigation to: POIs, favorites, or road intersections.
* Optional extra app for voice navigation that speaks to you.
* While navigating to a destination, it displays: your speed, remaining distance, and estimated time of arrival.
* Alerts for speed limits and speed cameras.
* Ability to avoid: toll roads, ferries, unpaved roads, motorways.
* Supports Car, Bicycle, and Walking modes.
* Supports dark color night viewing.
* Automatic zoom based on speed.
* Have the map stationary with north up, rotate with the compass, or have it rotate in the direction you are traveling.
* Record (track) a path on the map with GPX routes.
* A [plugin to save where you parked your car](http://osmand.net/en/plugins.html), and alert you when your parking time is about to expire.
* A growing number of free Plugins that are being contributed by the community every day.
* Supports Many languages. Here are just a few: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese.
**The best part is OsmAnd is GPL Open Source.**
You can help support this project buy purchasing the [OsmAnd+](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand.plus) version. This gives you access to download an unlimited number of maps, and access to Wikipedia sight seeing POIs. This app is well worth over double the price they are asking.
[OsmAnd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand&hl=en)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: A very good navigator is [MapFactor Navigator Free](http://navigatorfree.mapfactor.com/en/). As the name suggests, it's free (as in "free beer", not "free speech") and it uses Open Street Maps (free as in "free speech and beer"), directly downloadable by the application menu.
As of today it's still in beta, but I tried it and it works well, comparable to if not better than Sygic, which I was using before.
[MapFactor Navigator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.navigator) is on Google play.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 148 | 466 | <issue_start>username_0: The older Android versions are called "cupcake" and "eclair". Where does 2.2 get it's name from?<issue_comment>username_1: It's short for *Fro* zen *Yo* ghurt. I have no idea who came up with the idea to name it after frozen yoghurt though.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: They'd all be desserts or sugary goods.
After Gingerbread (2.3) and Honeycomb (3.x) it's rumoured to be Ice Cream - see the pattern?
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/27 | 1,654 | 6,227 | <issue_start>username_0: I have at least one alarm set to go off daily so the "alarm clock" icon on my notification bar is really pointless.
Is there a way to make this icon hidden in Android Froyo or Android Gingerbread?<issue_comment>username_1: No, for the same reasons detailed in this answer.
[Can I hide a program from ongoing activities in the notification bar?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1607/hiding-program-from-ongoing-activities-in-the-notification-bar/1612#1612)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is if you use the alarm app, Gentle Alarm. Besides the plethora of amazing features that app has, you can also turn off the notification bar icon and the app still runs in the background just fine. I've been running it that way for a long time.
On a semi-related note, my favorite feature of Gentle Alarm is the ability to keep alarms scheduled, but skip as many of them in order as you want. That way if you are on vacation for one day you can turn off scheduled alarm(s) for just that day and not be annoyingly woken up. I was on vacation for a week and was able to turn them all off and the following week I didn't have to remember to turn my alarms back on, already taken care of.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: In Gentle Alarm, you must go to the Settings and turn on Advanced Features. Then Other Preferences > Notifications, and then you are presented with many options for the type of notification or turning it off.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: if you are running Jelly Bean (or newer), there is the option of disabling all notifications from an app. The setting is per-app and can be found in Settings > Apps > (select the app) > uncheck the "Show notifications" box. The one caveat to this method is that the app will no longer show any notifications in the notification bar, but if that's acceptable to you than I've found this method to be an easy way to stop my notification drawer from filling up with unnecessary notifications.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Easiest way *if rooted*:
You can use GravityBox, to hide the Alarm-Clock-Symbol.
1. Open the app.
2. Go to "Adapt Status Bar" (I don't know the exact English translation)
3. Choose "Adapt Clock"
4. Tick the box next to "Hide Alarm Symbol"
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: You can download Wanam Xposed from Xposed repository [here](https://repo.xposed.info/module/ma.wanam.xposed).
When you open the app you'll be instructed to install the framework (I've done it personally and haven't had any problems).
Once this is done go back to the original app and there will be many customizable features available including one for hiding the alarm clock icon.
This is not my app. I just use it personally on a stock JB 4.3 (rooted) and find it great.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I achieve this with the app; [Smart Alarm Free](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.tanyu.SmartAlarmFree). It simply has a setting for it. Also it's a way better alarm app.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: Yes there is, but you need an app for it.
I was surprised to read that this was something people wanted, and so I ended up writing such an app (disclaimer: I wrote the app, but it is free).
It is small and lightweight, and removes the icon, but will also flash the icon every time another app updates the alarm.
If this is something that you would find useful, you can get it for free on the Google Play store:
* [X89 Status Ninja](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobiric.dark.stealthalarm)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: Also, if you disable notifications entirely for an alarm clock, nothing will pop up when the alarm goes off. To turn off a ringing alarm, you will have to start your alarm clock app from the home screen, find the alarm schedule that is currently ringing, and turn off the scheduled alarm. You will have no option to snooze the alarm, or silence it but leave it on repeat. You'd have to turn it off and then on again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_10: On Android Marshmallow, you can use the hidden System UI Tuner.
Open the quick-setting panel, then press and hold the Settings' cog wheel until it starts spinning. You then get an additional settings entry in **System** > **System UI Tuner** > **Status bar**, where you can hide the alarm.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_11: Just found this in Marshmallow for anyone coming across this question. Go to Settings > Status Bar > Status Bar Icons and from there you can uncheck the alarm icon.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: Provided your Android is rooted and a compatible Xposed Framework1 is installed, you can use GravityBox xposed module to hide the alarm icon.
I tested with [GravityBox [N]](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox) and in it, go to *Statusbar tweaks → Clock Settings* → tick *Hide Alarm icon*.
Note that I cannot assure whether earlier Android version specific versions of GravityBox offered this tweak.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dX5CL.png)
1 Xposed Framework *for stock Android [based] ROMs*: [Android 4.x](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer), [Android 5.x, 6.x and 7.x](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: For Oreo, I used [SystemUI Tuner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner&hl=en_US). Need to enable the [developer options](https://www.theandroidsoul.com/enable-developer-options-android-o-8-0/ "developer options") temporarily and grant it necessary rights though a computer. It exposes the necessary system settings and has few other useful settings too.
Bit more detail:
In earlier versions it was possible to invoke the "System UI Tuner" on android system by long pressing settings cog wheel after swiping down on the notification bar to expand it. Sadly it has been decided not to expose this to users on Oreo. So we need a 3rd party app (e.g. first link above). And give that app necessary permissions using developer mode. The two links give all the details and steps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/27 | 562 | 2,145 | <issue_start>username_0: I currently have a HTC Desire with T-Mobile.
If I buy an unlocked HTC Desire HD (Sim-free) and pop in my current T-Mobile SIM will I get OTA updates for the Desire HD or the standard Desire that I have with T-Mobile?
If I won't be able to get OTA updates, will I have a manual update option from HTC direct when they release updates?
I've never bought a Sim-Free phone before so not sure how this works.<issue_comment>username_1: AFAIK, Android updates are released by the Google then the phone's manufacturer (e.g. HTC) writes updates for the drivers, and providers (e.g. T-Mobile) only help with the distributions. So you will at least be able to do manual updates as long as your phone manufacturers released the update.
However, this means getting update depends on your phone manufacturers support (I heard HTC is quite good on this). If, for example, your manufacturer decided not to support updating of your phone (e.g. Samsung has no plans for updating Spica to Froyo), then you probably won't be able to update using official ROM (although there is almost always a community update to non-official ROMs).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I received OTA update to 2.2 in the summer. I have a SIM-free HTC Desire for Russian market. I bought in April.
I see no obstacles why a SIM-free phone would not get an OTA update. Generally it should be released faster, because it comes from HTC. In case of branded phones, update comes from carriers. That may need additional time as carriers include their software into the update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have a non-branded HTC Desire and I get OTA updates just fine. You will actually get the updates sooner because these updates are provided by HTC directly, which operators have to brand for their devices first before making them available.
I can't imagine this being any different for the Desire HD.
You'll also have more options for installing updates by hand, as described [here](http://vanderwijk.info/2010/8/21/upgrading-the-htc-desire-to-android-froyo-2-2-by-hand) for example (again, this is for Desire, not Desire HD)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/27 | 925 | 3,599 | <issue_start>username_0: I read that Android (and similar operation systems, e.g. iOS) get the current coarse location by using either WiFi or GSM tower triangulation. I get the basic idea but have questions about the details.
1. Does Android normally use both methods, or does it prefer one and fall back to the other?
2. Does it communicate with a server to get the position via WiFi? (e.g. sending the SIDs of the WiFis to a web service)
3. Does it communicate with the carrier to get the position via the GSM towers or is this done on the device?<issue_comment>username_1: A lot of this is carrier-specific and I'm not a dev but here's what I could piece together from the interwebs and the trainings I've had in electronic crime investigation:
1. Yes, but it depends on the specific apps LBS priorities which are set by the dev and can be based on current course accuracy, power levels, predefined priorities, etc.
2. Yes. The carriers have proprietary WiFi base station location DBs.
3. I can't speak to Android specifically, but generally, this is going to be the carrier and network type (CDMA or GSM). Phones are capable of both, but at least a few years ago they did this work on the handset because of the bandwidth constraints of doing it OTA.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Does it communicate with the carrier to get the position via the GSM towers or is this done on the device?
>
>
>
The device could be used if you want to use triangulation, but you need to use the carrier if you want to match the Cell-ID and the localization of the GSM (or CDMA) tower.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Your phone knows what the closest towers are.
There is a provider database for each country in which the location of tower IDs on the map is stored. This database might be small enough to be preinstalled by your provider or supplied over the air. How an Android phone gets this data, I don't know.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: It is really up to the developer as to how to implement the location service. The full description is available on [the Android Developers official site](https://web.archive.org/web/20100914144039/http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/location/obtaining-user-location.html) (as captured on 24 Sep 2010)
The graph about 1/3rd down the page is pretty useful to see what a typical app might do, but again, it is completely up to the app developer. The location service types are:
* Cached Fix
* Cell-ID
* WiFi
* GPS
* Mock Location
If the app requests permission for coarse location only, it will not use the GPS to determine location.
To answer your questions:
1. It is up to the individual app developer, but in most cases, the sequence will be Cached Fix, Cell-ID, WiFi, GPS, in that order.
2. Yes, after acquiring the tower IDs or SSIDs of the WiFi signals, that data is transmitted to Google to determine a rough location.
3. No, Google has done something really clever here. Google has their own database of cell tower locations and does not require an interaction with the carrier to determine the location of the tower.
[An article by <NAME> on "Dynamic Cell-ID"](http://franciscokattan.com/2010/02/06/dynamic-cell-id-clever-way-to-block-google-but-will-it-backfire/) has some of the detail. The short version is that, when you use an app like Google Maps, the app will send the current Cell-ID information back along with your current GPS fix. In this way, Google gets a very good sampling of the signal strengths in various locations and is able to build a very rich database.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/27 | 826 | 3,349 | <issue_start>username_0: Every once in a while my phone gets very sluggish when I'm multitasking, which is annoying but fine. Is there any way for me to set it so that the Dialer app takes priority over everything else, quickly stealing whatever resources it needs to run as fast as possible?
Also, I am aware of the plethora of task killers available but I'm not interested unless it specifically allows me to set the dialer as a VIP or in some way make sure that the dialer gets first dibs on resources.
Unrooted Moto Droid on 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there is any way to prioritize threads/apps in Android. Programatically you'd set thread priority [here](http://developer.android.com/intl/de/reference/android/os/Process.html), but it would be your threads in your app. You shouldn't be able to do this against someone else's app unless you had their developer signature as [all applications are sandboxed from each other](http://developer.android.com/intl/de/guide/topics/security/security.html) (unless permission is given).
Instead, I would focus on trying to improve overall performance on your phone:
* Conserve memory:
+ Reduce the number of running services
+ Delete apps that you do not use (especially those that are spawning services)
* Overclocking (requires root and will drain more battery, but could be allieviated some by running an under voltage kernel) or installing a custom mod with performance tweaks
+ As a side note, overclocking the Motorola Droid makes it hell of a lot more responsive than the default 550-600mhz clock speed, but I find the battery drain to be too much unless I have my phone plugged in to a power source. If you carry a spare battery around like me, it may not be that big of a deal
You are right to not use a task killer. The Android OS was built to handle tasks appropriately and you would otherwise waste resources running an auto-kill service every X minutes (because those killed tasks are just going to re-spawn) and potentially cause other problems (killing a task that is writing to the SD card, for instance, could cause file corruption). The only thing task killers are good for are for what you would normally use one for: to kill hung up processes.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [**AutoKiller Memory Optimizer**](http://www.appbrain.com/app/autokiller-memory-optimizer/com.rs.autokiller) *(root only)*
It's not specific to the dialer but you can give the dialer a higher priority.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The Linux command `nice` and `renice` (use terminal) might be what you're looking for. The `renice` program is used to set the CPU and IO scheduling priority of a running process; the higher the nice value (the nicer the program) the lower the scheduling priority, and programs with low nice value (IOW, "mean") have higher scheduling priority.
However, I'm not quite sure how nice values are used by Android framework. In here: <http://code.google.com/p/openeclair/issues/detail?id=97> it is hinted that Home apps prevents itself from being killed by setting itself with a very low nice value; and unless Android kernel deviates from upstream linux kernel by way too much, the CPU and IO scheduler should use nice value to prioritize CPU and IO scheduling.
You might need to be rooted and have busybox.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/27 | 1,210 | 4,421 | <issue_start>username_0: All I can seem to find is apps that read SMS and manually entered text.<issue_comment>username_1: For Email there is the [DriveSafe.ly® Free SMS Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drivesafe.ly) available from Google Play Store.
It can read emails, but has mixed reviews. I have never tried it so can't recommend it one way or the other.
>
> Listen to SMS text (TXT) messages, Emails and Caller-ID while driving. Read SMS!
>
>
> Listen to SMS, listen to email, listen to TXT messages. DriveSafely® reads text messages, SMS and emails aloud and lets you respond by voice (with Pro). iSpeech Text to Speech (TTS) will speak your SMS while driving. Hands-free.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: According to this resource: <http://eyes-free.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/documentation/android_access/apps.html#em> "K-9 Mail" is an accessible e-mail program. I have not used it so I can't vouch for its quality or suitability.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The [Read My Email Lite](http://www.appbrain.com/app/read-my-email-lite/com.pranavaeet.android.readmyemail) application should help:
>
> Read My Email application will read out new emails from user’s inbox.
>
>
> This state of the art application will help users to track their emails while on the go. With simple instructions the mail account can be configured and tracked from then on. New mails will be polled every 10 minutes and will prompt the user of any new mails in their inbox.
>
>
> Upon selecting the option to read the emails, the application will read aloud 10 new emails.
>
>
>
And there's the [Read My Email Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/read-my-email-pro/com.pranavaeet.android.readmyemail_commercial) version with greater features:
>
> Read My Email application will allow the users to safely keep track of their important emails while on the go.
>
>
> Once configured and started, the application will read out aloud the new mails details from the inbox. The mail details includes "From", "Received on" and the "body of the email". There are various options to configure the service available with the application, like Locale for reading the email, Frequency of polling the email server, stopping the email, skip the current email, go back to previous email, configure number of new emails to read and managing various email services.
>
>
> This application comes with standard email services and allows the user to add their own email services. Currently this application supports IMAP protocol.
>
>
>
Both applications are available from [appbrain.com](http://www.appbrain.com/) and [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Pranava%20Energy%20Environment%20And%20Technologies):
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have just loaded *Web Page Reader*. It works great on web pages, even though Android's standard voice output is very tinny (up to Android 4.0). I loaded the Ivona voice (Amy) which is the most natural I have found, and it is brilliant. Works exceptional on the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: [Talking Clipboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkingclipboard.android) available from Google Play Store, can read everything from your clipboard, and additionally it directly reads EPUB, TXT and HTML. It even can look-up your links collected with Pocket (formerly known as "Read it Later").
>
> Make your android device read text from any application using clipboard.
>
>
> Talking Clipboard for Android is a text to speech application for Android 2.2 and higher, that can read ePub Books or any text or html files. It can also read text copied from any application, using Talking Clipboard: Read Clipboard feature available through the notification/status bar. You can also open Read It Later saved bookmarks and can read it in Talking Clipboard. Talking Clipboard can also convert any webpage article to text and can read it for you.
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>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: There's a new app out for android called [AudioMail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tallguylabs.AudioMail). Maybe you could give that a try.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/28 | 475 | 1,707 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I get DLNA on my Droid 1 through some sort of hack, patch or accessory or do I just have to upgrade to a newer phone?
I'm sure this question must seem absurd to some people but I looked around and it's still not clear to me if DLNA is a software or hardware solution.<issue_comment>username_1: [Twonky](http://www.twonky.com/) media, who make the very good Twonky DLNA server for PCs, have released a [Twonky Server app for Android](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-pv-tms-ptmm.aspx), this should allow you to share content (videos, music, pictures) that are stored on your phone to network attached DLNA compatible devices on your network (eg Windows Media Player on Windows 7, XBox 360, PS3, specialised set-top boxes, some new TVs).
Also, I don't know if it's carrier specific but my Samsung Galaxy S came with the AllShare app (which I haven't used yet) that claims to be a DLNA server and client. Can't find it in the Market, so I assume its Samsung only.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_1: Just noticed you were complaining about the lack of HDMI out on your Galaxy S? Samsung make a [micro-USB to HDMI-out cable](http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-microusb-to-hdmi-cable) specifically for the Galaxy S. The linked page is a UK reseller, but I can't believe that it's not available from Samsung in the US, or Us based resellers?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [Skifta](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skifta.android.app). It will play files from DLNA server in any player installed on your device. Also it can be a media server and controller. The description says the app is DLNA Certified.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/28 | 789 | 2,758 | <issue_start>username_0: Anyone know of a good guide on how to use the [LauncherPro Shortcut Creator](http://www.launcherpro.com/shortcutcreator/) and/or a good source for already made shortcuts?<issue_comment>username_1: [Check out his blog post on it.](http://www.launcherpro.com/2010/08/)
>
> LauncherPro Shortcuts are a new way of
> creating, adding, and sharing custom
> shortcuts for LauncherPro. Shortcuts
> are created and shared as LPS files.
>
>
> LPS files are self-contained shortcut
> files that have all the info needed to
> make a shortcut, including the label,
> icon, and Android intent (more on
> intents in a bit). They are written in
> a new format that I created for this
> purpose, which is based in XML. Don’t
> worry, I created a web-based tool for
> creating these files so it’s as easy
> as filling out a form and downloading
> the resulting .lps file.
>
>
> A shortcut
> always needs an Android intent to be
> “executed” when the shortcut is
> clicked. Intents are the standard way
> of launching activities/apps and
> sending information and commands to
> apps in Android. If you want to create
> your own LauncherPro Shortcuts, [please
> read this page](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent.html) for a detailed
> explanation of how intents work and
> how to make your own.
>
>
> LPS files need
> to be stored in your SD card, either
> in the root of the card, or inside the
> folders “download”, “downloads” or
> “lpshortcuts”. To add an LP Shortcut
> to a homescreen, long-press on a blank
> spot, choose “Shortcuts” and then
> “LauncherPro Shortcuts”. If you have
> any LPS files in the previously
> mentioned folders in your SD card,
> they should show up on the list. You
> can click on “Create New” to go to the
> web-based LauncherPro Shortcut Creator
> tool. You can also access the
> LauncherPro Shortcut Creator tool from
> your computer, and then put the
> generated LPS file in your SD card.
>
>
>
[He also links to a lengthy forum thread where people are posting some of their shortcuts.](http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2587) I can't seem to find any other resources of shortcuts.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Or you could: Long press the shortcut icon you want to change. It brings up the "Edit dock shortcuts" list. Then choose "Change shortcut". After that select "Applications" (the icon with the android in the lower right corner) from the list. A menu with all your installed apps comes up, and you just have to click on the shortcut you want. In the end you will be asked if you would like to chamge the shortcut icon, between the default, launcher pro or custom icon.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/09/28 | 339 | 1,323 | <issue_start>username_0: With a rooted phone and an app you can overclock or underclock your processor. Also, off Android, with some hacks you can boost power of a wifi router and wifi antenna. It seems to me that if you can do those things you could boost the reception of your cell antenna some how. Am I right? If so, how?<issue_comment>username_1: updating your radio may help (if there is update for your phone).
after some search its seems there is.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Not really to do with actually altering your reception per-se, but you can update your PRL (preferred roaming list) of your phone for newer cell towers which might give you better reception. On Verizon, dial `*228` and follow the prompts.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: As a telecom engineer student, I know that one of the main limitation for power is the EIRP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equivalent\_isotropically\_radiated\_power).
Overpassing the EIRP is one of the must known way to increase wifi router power (by adding a better antenna, which leads to an increase in gain, and in power RX/TX). This power is perhaps fixed by the software in Android handsets, and you could use this parameter to leverage the emission power.
But, as far as I know it's illegal (at least in France).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/09/28 | 500 | 2,062 | <issue_start>username_0: Right now I am using HTC Hero, having firmware Android 2.1 and I have attached VODAFONE, India SIM-CARD in this phone, and also having Wi-fi connectivity.
Whenever I try to "sign-in" to Android-Market using Google Account, it is always showing "Can't Establish a reliable data connection to the server" titled error with the message "This could be a temporary problem or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care."
Now what do I have to do to access "Android Market" from my HTC Hero phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Can you verify you have a data connection? Try opening Internet from the apps screen. Can you navigate to various websites such as Google? If yes then you have a data connection and the likely answer is as eephyne points to in that link.
If you do not have a data connection and cannot browse the Internet then you need to call your carrier's customer support, in this case vodafone, and tell them you do not have a data connection. They will walk you through steps to get a data connection. After that then try the marketplace again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if this helps, but with SFR, in France, I have nearly the same issue ; i can't use the market OTA (unless I use WiFi).
It is due to limitation from the carrier ; perhaps rooting the phone could help to get rid of that limitation.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The Problem is Vodafone Live can only acess wap sites
you can .... To get access to all sites e.g. Android Market, Maps etc you need to activate Vodafone mobile connect... it is little too expensive but it is the only solution....
Thanks
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: My solution to this problem (SonyEricsson X10 Mini), after trying all sorts of resets of cache's on applications etc, and the only thing that worked was to **do a Factory Reset on the phone**.
Just remember to use the Backup And Restore feature first to backup your phone then restore it after resetting it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/28 | 542 | 2,047 | <issue_start>username_0: my previous phone was a windows mobile 6.5 from HTC. so I had it linked to my computer (windows 7 x64 pro) and it used windows mobility center to sync with outlook 2010. everything was fine. I also added Gmail by IMAP in outlook.
but now I have this awesome brand new HTC Desire with Android 2.2 (Froyo) so it asked for my Google account. Now I ended up with contacts in outlook, phone and Gmail. calendar in outlook and Google Calendar and I have HTC sync and `Google Cal` sync and I don't know what the best setup is. anybody an idea?
I'd like to have the same in my outlook contacts as in my Gmail, Google Cal, phone etc. so I'd like to sync everything with everything and could use some help. because I have contacts in outlook that are not in Gmail and people on my phone which are not in Gmail etc. and since I am an android n00b it's kinda hard to get myself an ultimate sync setup with outlook 2010 and my phone and Gmail stuff
**Edit:** as pointed out in the answers, I should *NOT* sync my phone with outlook, but should sync outlook to Gmail. Google has a calendar sync tool, which is great, **but does not sync the contacts**. No I've found `KiGoo` but I don't trust them yet. Does anybody recommend a good preferably free and/or open source application for syncing outlook 2010 with Gmail?<issue_comment>username_1: Android syncs to Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar nearly effortlessly. It seems like in your case it's Outlook that is the problem child. Do you need to sync contacts with Outlook too? If not, a one-time export/import from Outlook to Gmail should meet your needs.
I would say have Outlook sync with Google and have the phone sync with Google. Syncing the phone to Outlook too will probably duplicate data and/or leave gaps in your data.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: i was looking for a way to sync my x10 with outlook and found this link, it's called my phone explorer
<http://www.hackitz.ca/droid/android_contact_sync_outlook>
works good, and it's free
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/28 | 349 | 1,355 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I edit or remove people from the favourite contacts widget on my HTC Legend?<issue_comment>username_1: For editing, this [question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/1490/15) should help, although it's specific to the HTC incredible. For removing, it's the same idea (select contact name, not icon) then remove them from the Favorites Group. Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To change whether a contact is a favorite or not, go to your contact list, click on the contact name, then toggle the "star" in the top right corner of the contact screen.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can access them through the group "Starred in Android" in GMail
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Removing it from "favourites" or "starred in android" didn't work for me. I don't have any star either on my HTC Wildfire.
You have to find your contact in the "Phone" list (this one where you go when you want to call someone, middle bottom of the desktop). Then you touch it, wait until menu arrives and... tap "remove from favourites". Interesting that you won't find this option in "People" app, or in contact details either.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: You can also go to Contacts > Details and add or remove the star to make them favorite or not. It worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/09/28 | 1,967 | 7,747 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having trouble with my new Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant running 2.1. It constantly reboots and I'm going to return it for a replacement unit. How can I transfer all of my phone settings, contacts, apps, app settings and pictures/movies from the old phone to the new one?<issue_comment>username_1: Keep the SD card when you return the phone and put it in the new phone you get.
**Contacts:** You contacts are constantly synced with the Google account associated with the phone so there's no need to back those up.
**Media:** Pictures and Movies should be stored on the SD card which you will keep.
**Apps:** You can back them up to the SD card with a [3rd party app](http://www.appbrain.com/app/appmonster/de.android_telefonie.appmanager) or sign up for [appbrain](http://www.appbrain.com/) which syncs with your phone and keeps a list of all the installed apps. You can then reinstall them right from Appbrain.
**Settings:** Theres no way out of the box to back up phone and app settings.
**Other:** There are a number of free apps in the market that backup particular data like you SMS messages, your call log, your apps...
**Total Solution:** There are a couple apps out there that claim to backup and restore the entire phone. I actaully had the same exact problem you are having back in January with my Droid. I used a free version of [MyBackup Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/mybackup-pro/com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro) back them but I'm sorry to say I can't even remember if it worked. Its worth a shot but use caution, it seems to have some mixed reviews.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Lookout](https://www.mylookout.com/features/backup) should do all, or at least most, of this for you.
(Warning: Market-speak follows)
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> Your mobile device is your most personal computer. It contains your personal data including contacts, photos, video, e-mail, and text messages. Backup your data and keep it safe and secure.
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> Whether you accidently delete data, your phone is lost, or even destroyed--your data is safe. You can restore any data with the click of a mouse. Changing devices is just as easy and your data can be transferred in seconds.
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Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If you're rooted, you can do a nandroid backup of the entire phone (it's like taking a snapshot of the phone's data) and you *should* be able to push it on the new phone so long as it is the same model.
Additionally, if you're rooted, you can use [Titanium backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-%E2%98%85-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) on the apps on your phone: it'll do both the app and the data associatied with the app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: There seems to be an app for this now called [Helium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&hl=en), which does not require root and takes care off of apps and their settings only (you'll have to do contacts and photos and such in other ways, e.g. through Google or your SD card). It does require the Pro version for the full functionality, which is currently $5 USD.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This Answer is valid for the Android 4.x.x. We will proceed with the use of `ADB` tool available for Android and it is not required for the Device to be Rooted at all.
The answer is meant to be generalized rather than Android Device Specific.
**Method using Linux System** :
* Install **ADB** related tools from the repositories of your installed Linux Distro.
* Enable **USB Debugging** in **Developer Options** and Choose **USB Storage** or **MTP** as USB connection.
* Open Terminal in Linux and type `adb start-server`.
* Type `adb devices`. It should list the output as `Serial No. and Device` where **Serial No.** is the Device's Serial No. In case, you're getting any issue with ADB detecting the device, there are many questions at Android Stackexchange, so you may search them if you need assistance.
---
### **Backup UserData**:
* There are two options to backup the **UserData** *(Storage where Multimedia Files, Camera Images, other stuff you store)*. Either by ADB collectively with Apps **OR** by just copy-paste.
* If your device Supports **USB Storage Mount**, then its easy as Linux will detect it as *Removable Device* and you can copy-paste the data into system.
* If only **MTP** is supported, download MTP specific package from your Linux repos. It will detect the device. If none works, **Airdroid** for Android from Playstore can help. But that would be too much to discuss here.
* Windows detects both MTP and USB Storage easily, so no need for any specific software installation.
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### **To backup User Apps Apk's, the App Data, Custom Settings of Android, Messages, etc.**
* Open Terminal and type `adb backup -f backup_file.ab -all -apk -system`. This will backup only the **User, System Apps and App Data** with no UserData.
* If you want to backup UserData too then type `adb backup -f backup_file.ab -all -apk -system -shared`. **backup\_file.ab** is the name of the backup file in your Linux system.
* It is to be mentioned that parameters like `-noapk` `-noshared` `-nosystem` are also available. You can check the Manual page of ADB for more commands if you want.
**Note**: When you enter any of the **adb backup** command, a window will show up in Android asking your permission to **Backup or Cancel**. Choose Backup; you can also select a password their but that's optional. Also make sure that the **Device remains awake** by changing **Display settings**, and don't do anything on the Android device while it makes the backup.
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### **To Restore the Backup**:
* Connect the other device and check whether its getting detected or not on Linux,
* Type in Terminal `adb restore backup_file.ab`. It will show a window in Android asking to **Restore or Cancel**. Choose Restore and let it do the job. Restore can take a lot of time depending upon the *size of backup*. Besides, it might get interrupted because System Settings when restored can disrupt the Backup Window and cancel the backup. So keep trying. Reboot the device and you're good to go.
---
### **Backup Contacts exclusively**:
It is strongly advised to backup contacts through methods other than ADB.
* One option is to **Sync** the contacts with the **Google Account** in Settings and then use the same account on another device to restore.
* Other method is to open **Contacts** or **People** app (native) in Android and export the contacts to **Internal/External SD card**. I prefer the latter one. It creates a file with *VCF* format. You can open the file in another device and it will restore the contacts in it.
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I don't use **Windows** but there are plenty of **Questions/Answers** regarding how to use ADB in Windows here at **Android Stackexchange**, so you need not to worry at all.
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### **Method involving no ADB backup Commands:**
* Download **Helium app** from Playstore and open it in Android Device.
* If you're on Linux system and ADB is able to detect your device, then you can download Chrome App [Helium Backup](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/helium-backup/gpglbgbpeobllokpmeagpoagjbfknanl) for Linux.
* Open Helium app first on Android, connect your device to Linux, Open Helium App in Chrome now.
* If all goes fine as it should, the Android Helium app will allow you to backup directly into External/Internal SD card. Copy the Storage files into other device. Follow the same detection procedure for other device, and then you can restore the Apps easily without any commands. The backup made by helium is stored in the folder named **Carbon** in the Storage you selected during backup.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/09/28 | 400 | 1,434 | <issue_start>username_0: In Swype Settings I have the language set to "UK English" yet for some reason when I'm typing the currency symbol (long-press on `s`) is a dollar sign (**$**) not a pound sign (**£**), if I press `SYM` the dollar actually has its own button `$` on the left-hand side, and I have Euro (€) and Yen on the top row for long presses on `#` and `3`, and the pound is relegated to the right hand side for a long-press on `"`.
Is there any way that I can set it to replace the **$** on the main screen with a **£** sign, and replace the dollar on its own button on the symbol screen with a pound sign?
Am using the built-in Swype keyboard *(v1.64.40.9754)* on a Vodafone UK Samsung Galaxy S *(Eclair 2.1 update 1, build JM4)*.<issue_comment>username_1: Looks like a problem with the version of Swype pre-installed by Samsung. I have logged a bug on Swype's forums [here](http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?1343-Default-currency-key-doesn-t-change). Don't think there's anything much any of us can do now except wait for Swype to fix the bug and for Samsung to push out the updated version.
*(just adding this as an answer and accepting to get this off the unanswered questions list, if anyone has a better solution please post and I'll transfer the acceptance over)*
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try changing the Swype theme after you have selected your default language.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/09/28 | 465 | 1,909 | <issue_start>username_0: The mail application only synchronizes the inbox, both for IMAP and Exchange accounts.
I auto-sort my mail into folders at the server and need to see all folders in the phone to not miss any e-mails.
Do I need a different mail-application to poll subfolders or what?<issue_comment>username_1: If I open the Mail app, when connected to Exchange, I can then go to Menu > Folders and select a folder to view. It will the grab content from the folder allowing you to view it. If you have your settings configured for all mail then you should see emails in those other folders.
My settings for Mail are as follows under Settings > Send & Receive:
* Entire Mail
* HTML
* As items arrive (I have time set to an hour before and after my work schedule)
* All
* Smaller than 1 MB
In order for each individual setting, that is what I have.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm afraid this is not possible with HTC Email application. This email app sync the "Inbox" folder automatically, but every other folder you have is not synced, the app gets all mail in the folder when you enter that folder to see what's inside.
You have the option to use [K9Mail](http://code.google.com/p/k9mail/), a free e-mail client for Android which supposedly has support for push mail and sync of multiple folders.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I use moxier mail, works much better and worth the money, it syncs all the exchange stuff and even provides access to the GAL for contact lookups, plus the widget can display the configured synced folders only. Good stuff. Plus you can continue to use the pattern unlock.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to the email app select MENU then select MORE then SEND N RECEIVE select download options under download options SELECT (ALL)
Then go back n check the folders they should sync n you should see your emails.
Upvotes: -1 |