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2010/11/13 | 290 | 1,036 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to enable Android's Voice Input on my Archos 70 Internet Tablet. Voice Input/Output isn't even visible in the settings menu. Is there an apk file to add this or some other way? I'm happy to take 3rd party Voice Recognition suggestions like vlingo if they don't need access to the Google Voice Recognition Engine, but I'm most interested in getting the standard Android voice input working.
***Device:** Archos 70 Internet Tablet running Android 2.1*<issue_comment>username_1: Do you mean the Google Voice Search?
If so, I think it is only available on selected countries.
Here on Brazil, it was unavailable until some weeks ago, when it was released on Android Market.
This page shows where it is available: <http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=170820>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Android 2.2 is now available for your device, which includes voice search:
<http://archosfans.com/2010/11/30/froyo-firmware-2-0-54-for-gen8-released-2/>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/13 | 354 | 1,491 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Milestone, and sometimes when I press Home to go back to the Home Screen, the screen shows no application icons, no widgets.
It simply stays blank, with the wallpaper on background. I can navigate to the other Home Screens by dragging to left or right, but every screen it empty.
The phone seems normal, no slowness, the app drawer opens up normally.
The only solution I thought was to restart the phone. I don't use any task killer.
I also noticed this started to happen recently, after installing many applications. And it normally happens after running some heavy app, like Angry Birds.
Did anyone notice this too?<issue_comment>username_1: The Milestone (original Motorola Droid to all you Americans) doesn't use the default home screen app because of the slide out keyboard, since the default home screen app doesn't support landscape. Switching to one of the other alternate home screen apps might solve your problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Took me a while to figure out but it happened to me only at work. For some odd reason, when plugged into USB on Windows 7 Ultimate (to charge), this would occur. At home, I use 7 home premium and everything works - driver and software. The PC at work simply would not install the driver for the phone, and would leave my phone hanging. Being I am at work, I don't have the 'time' to troubleshoot, but do notice this occurs often. Hope this helps - from Toronto, Canada.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/13 | 422 | 1,608 | <issue_start>username_0: What are the security and privacy concerns surrounding using a custom android ROM like that of [cyanogen](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/)?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, it is open source so you can look at the code and [build it yourself](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Building_from_source) if for any reason you don't trust the binaries that are shared.
I believe the only data they collect is from crash logs, and maybe the number of installs (I can't find a source for this if anyone can help me out here).
Other than that, a lot of people use it as it is probably the most popular rom out there. If there were privacy issues, people would be all over it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I would say the biggest issue with a lot of custom ROMs including Cyanogen's is that the OS and system apps are signed with test keys. These keys are publicly available, meaning that it is possible for someone to write an app that uses "signatureOrSystem" or "signature" level permissions. There are known cases of malware that targets these custom ROMs [1,2].
On a more positive note, if you run a rooted devices, you can do things like set up a *host* file to block ads, enable a firewall per application, selectively disable permissions, etc. Custom ROMs often ship with newer kernels, so a lot of security vulnerabilities that are kernel-based are dealt with faster than what Google can do.
[1] <http://www.cs.ncsu.edu/faculty/jiang/Fjcon/>
[2] <http://blog.mylookout.com/blog/2011/06/15/security-alert-malware-found-targeting-custom-roms-jsmshider/>
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/14 | 635 | 2,502 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a new HTC desire. After 3 days of use it started mounting the SD card in read only mode. I couldn't mount it in read-write mode until I formated the card in another phone.
I read somewhere on the HTC forums that this may be caused by plugging the phone in a Mac. But this doesn't make any sense to me. I did plug the phone in a Mac the first time, but this didn't start happening after that. It started happening after I've plugged the phone in a Windows 7 pc. I've never used the phone plugged in a computer in sync mode, it was either used as a mass storage device or in charge only mode (which was the case before this problem ocured). Of all the portable devices I've used that could be used as a mass storage there's never been a problem if I've used them with OS X, Linux or Windows. So I don't find the OS X explanation satisfactory. From what I know all operating systems will handle mass storage devices in the same way more or less especially if it's a FAT filesystem.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, it is open source so you can look at the code and [build it yourself](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Building_from_source) if for any reason you don't trust the binaries that are shared.
I believe the only data they collect is from crash logs, and maybe the number of installs (I can't find a source for this if anyone can help me out here).
Other than that, a lot of people use it as it is probably the most popular rom out there. If there were privacy issues, people would be all over it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I would say the biggest issue with a lot of custom ROMs including Cyanogen's is that the OS and system apps are signed with test keys. These keys are publicly available, meaning that it is possible for someone to write an app that uses "signatureOrSystem" or "signature" level permissions. There are known cases of malware that targets these custom ROMs [1,2].
On a more positive note, if you run a rooted devices, you can do things like set up a *host* file to block ads, enable a firewall per application, selectively disable permissions, etc. Custom ROMs often ship with newer kernels, so a lot of security vulnerabilities that are kernel-based are dealt with faster than what Google can do.
[1] <http://www.cs.ncsu.edu/faculty/jiang/Fjcon/>
[2] <http://blog.mylookout.com/blog/2011/06/15/security-alert-malware-found-targeting-custom-roms-jsmshider/>
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/14 | 490 | 1,867 | <issue_start>username_0: I think my nexus one is trying to be too smart. For each incoming call the phone stops ringing as soon as I pick it up. That's perfectly fine as long as the phone is sitting on my desk, but when I'm out there the phone is most likely in my jeans front pocket and I end up missing every single call. My guess is that the phone stops ringing/vibrating immediately. Is there a way to dumb it down?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, it is open source so you can look at the code and [build it yourself](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Building_from_source) if for any reason you don't trust the binaries that are shared.
I believe the only data they collect is from crash logs, and maybe the number of installs (I can't find a source for this if anyone can help me out here).
Other than that, a lot of people use it as it is probably the most popular rom out there. If there were privacy issues, people would be all over it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I would say the biggest issue with a lot of custom ROMs including Cyanogen's is that the OS and system apps are signed with test keys. These keys are publicly available, meaning that it is possible for someone to write an app that uses "signatureOrSystem" or "signature" level permissions. There are known cases of malware that targets these custom ROMs [1,2].
On a more positive note, if you run a rooted devices, you can do things like set up a *host* file to block ads, enable a firewall per application, selectively disable permissions, etc. Custom ROMs often ship with newer kernels, so a lot of security vulnerabilities that are kernel-based are dealt with faster than what Google can do.
[1] <http://www.cs.ncsu.edu/faculty/jiang/Fjcon/>
[2] <http://blog.mylookout.com/blog/2011/06/15/security-alert-malware-found-targeting-custom-roms-jsmshider/>
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/14 | 332 | 1,143 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I sync my contacts and calendar with a Linux system?
I'd prefer to sync with my desktop, but setting up a server on the internet would also be possible.
I want to avoid Google mail for privacy reasons.<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on how you are managing your contacts and calendar on your Linux system.
If you are using Evolution, Sunbird, Thunderbird, Lightening, Kontact or Yahoo then [**MemoToo**](http://memotoo.com/) will get the job done.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Take a look at [Funambol](https://my.funambol.com) (which I think MemoToo is built on). See also:
* [How do I sync calendars using Funambol?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10017/why-does-funambol-sync-only-allow-me-to-sync-contacts) (There's a fix)
* [How to sync calendar with android without google?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10085/how-to-sync-calendar-with-android-without-google)
* [Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7774/suggestions-for-syncing-data-to-someone-besides-google-funambol)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/15 | 300 | 1,077 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two phones that are set up with the same google account.
I have a paid app I bought and use on phone 1.
Is it possible for me to use the app on phone 2?
If so, how do I do this? In the market it asks me to buy it again.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Your application purchases are tied to
> your Google Account and can be
> installed an unlimited amount of times
> on any device
>
>
>
<http://market.android.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=113410>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: So to clarify, you want to use the app simultaneously on two phones? In that case the link pointed to by Dennis might not apply, since that one seems to be for the case when you buy a new phone and stop using the old one.
Edit:
Actually it looks like having multiple active devices simultaneously should not be an issue, from this other question:
[Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2437/multiple-android-devices-with-a-single-google-account)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/15 | 1,014 | 4,146 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently got the new HTC Desire HD, which has a poor battery to start with (1230 mAh), but in the last two weeks I've had several nights waking up with a dead battery.
The first few nights, I suspect that wifi was still running and by default the radio didn't go to sleep when it's idle (changed that). I reduced syncing frequencies for most services to once a day, so that can hardly be the problem. When looking at the battery usage reports, it's mostly the huge screen draining the battery, but that's turned off at night. Last night I turned off any data connection and went to bed with 90% battery and woke up with a dead one.
So what on earth is crashing my battery so quickly? Does anyone have any suggestions other [than the no-brainers mentioned here.](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/476/what-can-i-do-to-increase-battery-life-on-my-android-phone/478#478)<issue_comment>username_1: I'm suggesting an app called PowerTutor (free on the Market). When you turn on the profiler, the app monitors the power usage of each applications and android subsystem, and give a detailed report of what application has been consuming the most battery.
The idea is, you turn the profiler on, then use the phone as usual. Be aware though, the power profiler itself is very power-hungry and it does not save the profiling result if the profiler is restarted, that means if your phone's battery runs out before you can look at the report, you'll just be wasting battery (IOW, you might need to wake up in the middle of the night to look at the report before your phone runs out of battery; or you might need to put the phone on charger, which might affect the result of the profiling since some applications might behave differently when charged and when on battery).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ended up trying several things mentioned in the XDA-developer thread:
* Changing the Networkmode from GSM / WCDMA Automatic to either GSM or WCDMA, [XDA-users claimed that switching between these two modes is a huge battery drainer](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8790920&postcount=97). In my experience this was the most important one.
* Installing a widget, so I could check whether Bluetooth and GPS were really turned off. Especially GPS could run in the background, after using Google Navigation, without displaying the icon.
* Turn off syncing for apps you don't really use or rate limit updates to a larger interval. You can always update manually and getting new contact info once a day is more than enough!
* Remove widgets that need regular updates, even though the sync setting should have control this.
* As I'm using a HTC Sense phone, I turned off all their proprietary apps, I simply don't trust the power usage of things like Footprints.
If you apply all these settings, you should manage to get a full days worth out of your battery, unless you play too much Angry Birds.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: After trying out nearly every battery monitoring app I could find at the time, I ended up installing the free [JuiceDefender](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latedroid.juicedefender&feature=more_from_developer) and it's accompanying commercial licence [JuiceDefender Ultimate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latedroid.ultimatejuice&feature=search_result). I found this was a good tool as it learned my usage habits, and would automatically turn the radios on or off depending on where I was or what I was doing with the phone. Combined with wiping the battery stats and a few recharging tricks, I managed to easily get a day of standby charge.
If you're game to load a custom ROM, you might be able to push the standby out to 2 days at the risk of bricking your phone if the flashing operation fails.
The only other thing that I didn't try is to see if there is a utility that can identify the many service apps running on the phone, and see if there is anything that might be turned off. It's not unusual to have an OS running more services than are strictly necessary, even on a phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/15 | 275 | 1,090 | <issue_start>username_0: I was tinkering with some settings to try and improve my battery life. I used several settings widgets to turn off some settings, but when I tried to use an app that required a mobile internet connection, it wasn't working anymore.
I looked through all my regular settings (2g vs 3g, roaming etc) and couldn't find what I turned off that's blocking my mobile internet connection.
So what could it be that I turned off?<issue_comment>username_1: Did you turn off your APN access with something like [APN widget](http://www.appbrain.com/app/apn-on-off-widget/net.maicas.android.apnoo)?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You may have turned off your APN. [Quick Settings](http://www.appbrain.com/app/quick-settings/com.bwx.bequick) provides the most complete access to settings that I have seen. After you install it you have to customize the view to see all the different options but after you do you'll be able to toggle the APN, Mobile Data, and Airplane mode all separately to isolate which setting isn't allowing you to connect.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/15 | 4,517 | 18,570 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the difference between:
* Unlocking the bootloader (prerequisite for doing many, though not all, other things below)
* Rooting
* Jailbreaking
* ROM
* NAND and Nandroid
* Operating System
* Mod (e.g. CyanogenMod)
* Recovery (ClockworkMod, Amon Ra)
* Custom Kernel (e.g. LeshaK's kernel)
* Firmware
* Driver
* Over The Air (OTA) update
* Fastboot
* SIM unlocking
* Flashing
* SPL (Second Program Loader)
(any other often-confused terms that I've missed?)<issue_comment>username_1: Rooting and Jailbreaking refers to the same thing. The term Jailbreaking comes from Apple's iPhone community, the preferred term in Android is rooting.
Rooting/Jailbreaking refers to enabling the administrator/superuser/root/user-id-0 user on the phone. In unrooted device, the superuser account is disabled for security purpose. The superuser possess full privilege over the system, including deleting or modifying critical system files.
More about rooting: [What does "to root a phone" mean?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/what-does-to-root-a-phone-mean)
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_1: Over The Air update refers to an **official update** from your device manufacturer and carrier, the update being pushed automatically to your device.
OTA update is basically an official firmware update, as it covers the whole Android stack (drivers, firmware, kernel, VM, applications).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Rooting** and **Jailbreaking** are essentially the same things, Jailbreaking is the iPhone users' word for what Android users call Rooting. Rooting is when you gain "Root" access to the phone giving you the power to do anything you want to it (it comes from the Unix [Root User](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_user), essentially the Unix equivalent to the Windows Administrator account). Normally you're prevented from being Root for your own good, as it's very easy to break your phone once you have root access, and quite hard to break it without.
More info: [What does “to root a phone” mean?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/) and [I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/)
A **Nandroid** backup is a backup of your phone that is an exact image of the state of your phone. So you could make an exact copy of your current phone, then do major changes to it, and then restore to your previous backup by **flashing** the backup back to the phone. **Flashing** means to copy or to install.... you are essentially wiping the device and restoring a previous state (a backup) or you are flashing a new ROM (see below). **NAND** is your device's flash storage, which is why copying files there is called "flashing".
The Android **operating system** is the software that manages the hardware in an Android phone such as the screen, data communications, storage, camera and GPS. It provides a common layer that allows applications the use of and access to these resources on a range of different devices without the app having to know anything special about the actual hardware that it is running on. The Android Operating System also includes a number of standard apps and services such as the Contacts, Camera, Photo Gallery and web browser apps and allows the user to do such things as control the screen brightness or connect to wifi networks.
Although the real definitions are different, in the Android world, **ROM**, **Mod**, and **Firmware** are all used as if they mean essentially the same thing. They all refer to a customised version of the Android **operating system** that has been modified to work on a particular brand of phone with a specific set of customisations or changes. This can be done so that an old phone like the G1 can be given a brand new version of Android, such as 2.2 even if the manufacturer has decided not to provide it. Or could be to provide extra functionality not available in the manufacturer's supplied version of Android, or to fix problems in the manufacturer supplied version. More info: [What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/14628/1465), [What are the advantages of a custom ROM?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1369/), [Why are there so many different Android kernels](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/27395/) and [Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17152/)
A **Driver** is what tells the Android software operating system how to talk to all the different hardware that is in an Android phone. When someone is putting together a ROM for a particular phone model they will need to include of all that phone's drivers inside the ROM (for things like the cellular modem, WiFi access, the particular camera type, the specific processor, etc) otherwise the ROM either won't work on that phone, or will only be able to work certain parts of the phone and, for instance, may not be able to use the front-facing camera, or may not be able to connect to a WiFi network. This is exactly the same as when you plug something new into Windows and it runs the New Hardware Added wizard and goes looking for a new driver before you can use it. Drivers are loaded by the [**kernel**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_%28operating_system%29), the core of the operating system.
An **Over The Air (OTA)** update is when your phone receives an update to its Android operating system "over the air", ie it is sent the files automatically over the cellular network from either Google or from your phone network without ever needing to be plugged into a PC. This contrasts with the way that, for example, the iPhone was originally updated where it needed to be physically plugged into a computer running iTunes to get its updates.
The **bootloader** controls how the device boots. Google's PC-side tool for getting into the bootloader and other related tasks is called **Fastboot**, and running the bootloader interactively may be called "Fastboot mode". A **locked bootloader** will verify the Android system partition and restore it to stock if it doesn't match, whereas an **unlocked bootloader** doesn't do the same checking, which is why unlocking the bootloader is required to permanently root a device.
The term **recovery** is often used to mean several different things. It could mean a **mode** of operation for the phone. For example, to boot into **recovery** mode on Atrix 4G MB860 olympus, one must:
1. power-off the phone
2. hold PWR and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously until phone display shows "Fastboot"
3. touch and release VOL DOWN repeatedly (seven times) until "Fastboot" changes to read, "Android Recovery"
4. touch and release VOL UP button to choose this option
5. Finally, when the phone displays a triangle surrounding an exclamation point adjacent to a green android robot, then either:
* if using Android 2.2 (Froyo), then touch lower-right corner of phone display
* if using Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), then hold both VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously
to enter Android **Recovery** mode.
This is a mode of operation that allows the user to make major changes to the phone. Or **recovery** could also mean the **recovery** partition on the phone. Or **recovery** could also mean the **image file** (filename.img) that can be flashed to the **recovery** partition. For example, the Atrix 4G MB860 olympus ships with a **stock recovery** image flashed to the **recovery** partition, and booting into **recovery** mode on such a stock phone allows the user to make *some* major changes to the phone:
* reboot system now
* apply sdcard:update.zip
* wipe data/factory reset
* wipe cache partition
It is possible (though this usually requires an **unlocked bootloader**) to replace the code that executes in Android **Recovery** mode by replacing the stock **recovery** image that the manufacturer installed on the **recovery** partition with a custom **recovery** image like **ClockworkMod**. Installing and executing the code in a custom **recovery** image often allows the user to make many more comprehensive changes to the phone and also often allows the user to make **Nandroid** backups and restore these backups to the phone.
The bootloader may also play some part in flashing firmware, though this is usually part of **recovery**. While you normally don't want to mess with the bootloader, advanced users will often flash a custom recovery like **ClockworkMod** (though a locked bootloader may prevent this). This allows one to flash firmware that hasn't been signed by the manufacturer (such as custom ROMs), since stock recovery usually checks for the signature, and do advanced tasks like complete Nandroid backups. Recovery is a bit like the BIOS boot screen on PCs in that you get to it by pressing a special combination of buttons as the phone starts up. Recovery can also do things like run an update file from the phone's SD card, or let you connect from a PC via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to manage the device from the command line.
More info: [What is the relation between ROM Manager, ClockworkMod and Nandroid? Which one(s) do I need?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8979/)
Many mobile phone networks that sell GSM phones on a contract restrict the phone so that it can only be used on their phone network, this is known as a **SIM lock**, **network lock** or **subsidy lock**. This allows a provider to ensure that a phone that they've subsidised can only be used on a network that will help them them recoup that money. The phone reads the [IMSI](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Subscriber_Identities) code of the inserted SIM card and checks that it corresponds with the allowed country or network codes that the phone has been programmed with. **SIM unlocking** removes this restriction from a phone so that any network's SIM card can be inserted and used. This generally involves typing a code into the phone's dialler that removes the lock. There are different ways to get this code depending on your device and network, some networks will give you the unlock code once you reach the end of your contract's term, some manufacturers publish these codes on their websites, some manufacturers embed these codes into their devices in a way that can be extracted by an app and some require use of special PC software to reprogram the phone. The SIM lock is usually implemented in hardware/read-only firmware, so it's generally not possible to unlock your device without a code.
More info: [Can I use my device on a different carrier?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29677/)
---
**Related**: Another question that explains some parts of the Android platform in terms familiar to users of traditional computer systems is:
[In normal computer terms, what are the different parts of an Android system?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/59491)
Upvotes: 7 <issue_comment>username_1: Android Kernel refers to the Linux Kernel and the set of drivers that comes with the Linux kernel. The kernel does *not* include Applications that comes with Android nor the Java/Dalvik Virtual Machine.
Costum Kernel refers to community-made modifications to the Linux Kernel. The Kernel provides low-level services, resource management, and security.
The Driver is a part of the kernel which talks directly with the hardware, it provides a standard interface which hides the intricacies of a particular hardware.
Modifications in the Kernel and Driver typically includes hardware-specific bug fix, optimizing resource management, and unlocking hardware features that was disabled in the driver-level.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_1: Firmware refers to the whole Android Software Stack: Kernel (incl. drivers), Dalvik VM, and the Operating System. However, it does not include applications installed from Market.
Firmware can be official (released by the manufacturer and/or service provider) or it can be unofficial (released by modding community).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: my understanding is that different mod/rom is similar to likes of ubuntu and fedora (different variant of linux) in PC world. Kernel is lower level than this, like both ubuntu 10.10 and fedora 14 are using the same linux kernel 2.6.35
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [CyanogenMod has a good definition of ROM](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc%3a_glossary) (and a lot of the other terms on that list)
>
> Read Only Memory. In the context of an
> Android device, ROM is the internal
> flash memory where the core operating
> system resides. It can also refer to a
> specific version firmware that can be
> applied to a device through a process
> usually referred to as flashing. An
> improperly flashed ROM can often brick
> the device, rendering it unusable.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: This question is already well answered, but one thing I find most non-tech people getting confused about is the difference between rooting/jailbreaking and SIM Unlocking.
This is the simple explanation I use for non-tech people.
A smartphone is essentially 2 things
1. A phone
>
> Unlocking is relevant to the phone part of the smartphone.
>
>
> In some countries (USA typically), the phone part of the smartphone is locked by the carrier so that it cannot be used with other carriers.
>
>
>
2. A computer
>
> Rooting/Jailbreaking is relevant to the computer part of the smartphone.
>
>
> The OS of the phone (Android/IOS/Windows) is locked by the OS writer (Google/Apple/Microsoft) so that you can only access the functionality with the OS and Manufacturer provided interface. You do not have administrator permission on your device (unlike a Windows PC where you can login as an administrator).
>
>
> This is done for many reasons
>
> 1. You have to buy through their appstore etc
>
> 2. A lot of users aren't technical enough, hence this is done to protect them from doing something stupid.
>
>
> Bypassing these measures to get administrator access to your own device is called rooting or jailbreaking.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: TL;DR version:
**Unlocking the bootloader**
* The initial program when you boot is the bootloader. If "locked" it may: 1) block attempts at flashing 2) refuse to boot the phone if something unauthorized was flashed. Unlocking it means changing a setting that affects this behaviour.
**Rooting**
* see [what does rooting a phone mean](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/what-does-to-root-a-phone-mean)
**Jailbreaking**
* iphone word for rooting. Jailbreak and rooting are similar but not identical from the perspective of the abstract process. Jailbreaking implies getting around a bootloader (or ignoring Apple's security) and then getting admin privileges, whereas rooting is purely getting the privileges--nothing else is implied. Also the gain in privileges (freedom!) is arguably greater with jailbreaking, as sideloading is already allowed with android
**ROM**
* ROM is an umbrella term for any data you can flash to NAND. In most android contexts flashing ROM = installing mobile operating system. In other contexts it may just mean replacing some files to customize your skin. Etc.
While ROM may be a bit of a misnomer (actually refers to non-volatile memory--not data), most people don't know the difference between a kernel, OS, bootloader and etc. So many modifications just get called ROMs, this avoids confusion and flamewars (like when people call linux an OS instead of saying GNU/linux is an OS or even GNU/linux/X).
See also [Why can't they make a generic phone OS?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63630/why-are-there-not-generic-phone-os-installers?lq=1)
**NAND**
* A type of solid state storage, another example is NOR memory.
**MMC/SD**
* MMC is/was the the competitor of SD. Both are memory card standards that use NAND memory. Apart from physical form these standards decribe the interface/protocol used to access NAND. This means these memory formats come with a different or additional memory controller.
While the MMC format is older, many devices use eMMC instead of eSD. The "e" stands for embedded and just means the storage is non-removable in the typical sense.
Compared to MMC, SD has more pins, is thicker and supports DRM. It is also slightly more expensive. They both use the SPI protocol to access the NAND.
**Nandroid**
* A system image used for backups. Often does not include the bootloader.
**Operating System**
* Android, Windows, other linux distros, Mac OS X, iOS are all operating systems. In a more technincal sense the kernel can be called the operating system. It is a program that provides an environment for other programs to run safely and use its [HAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAL_(software)).
**Mod (e.g. CyanogenMod)**
* 3rd party files that may be flashed to the phone to provide extra/other features. Could be a complete operating system like CM.
**Recovery (ClockworkMod, Amon Ra)**
* Phones can boot into the main OS or Recovery. This is like a mini OS that allows users to perform maintenance actions such as deleting, backing up or installing files.Often resides in the /recovery partition.
**Custom Kernel (e.g. LeshaK's kernel)**
* Part of the operating system that controls the hardware and all the other programs that run. It is the first non-bootloader code loaded. Often resides in the the /boot partition.
**Firmware**
* Software on embedded devices.
**Driver**
* program used by the kernel to communicate with hardware. Typically written by the manufacturers of the hardware. The android source tree comes without kernel and drivers for most devices. THis is why non-google devices have a harder time keeping up-to-date.
**Over The Air (OTA) update**
* Update you can download and install with your phone only (i.e. no cables/USB needed).
**Fastboot**
* PC Program from the ADK produced by google. Allows bootloaders to flash data to the NAND.
**SIM unlocking**
* Certain mobile providers may offer devices as part of a contract. These devices have software restrictions on what SIM cards you can use--to prevent changing provider.
**Flashing**
* Copying/writing to NAND memory. So even moving a file to your sdcard can be called flashing.
**SPL (Second Program Loader)**
* [A bootloader called by a bootloader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booting#SPL)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/15 | 4,433 | 18,321 | <issue_start>username_0: I receive 'no item could be found error' when I try to install some apps such as:
* Busybox
* Gems miner
* Springpad
All apps are listed in AppBrainer or on their webpages but not on Market.
What is causing it?<issue_comment>username_1: Rooting and Jailbreaking refers to the same thing. The term Jailbreaking comes from Apple's iPhone community, the preferred term in Android is rooting.
Rooting/Jailbreaking refers to enabling the administrator/superuser/root/user-id-0 user on the phone. In unrooted device, the superuser account is disabled for security purpose. The superuser possess full privilege over the system, including deleting or modifying critical system files.
More about rooting: [What does "to root a phone" mean?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/what-does-to-root-a-phone-mean)
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_1: Over The Air update refers to an **official update** from your device manufacturer and carrier, the update being pushed automatically to your device.
OTA update is basically an official firmware update, as it covers the whole Android stack (drivers, firmware, kernel, VM, applications).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Rooting** and **Jailbreaking** are essentially the same things, Jailbreaking is the iPhone users' word for what Android users call Rooting. Rooting is when you gain "Root" access to the phone giving you the power to do anything you want to it (it comes from the Unix [Root User](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_user), essentially the Unix equivalent to the Windows Administrator account). Normally you're prevented from being Root for your own good, as it's very easy to break your phone once you have root access, and quite hard to break it without.
More info: [What does “to root a phone” mean?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/) and [I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/)
A **Nandroid** backup is a backup of your phone that is an exact image of the state of your phone. So you could make an exact copy of your current phone, then do major changes to it, and then restore to your previous backup by **flashing** the backup back to the phone. **Flashing** means to copy or to install.... you are essentially wiping the device and restoring a previous state (a backup) or you are flashing a new ROM (see below). **NAND** is your device's flash storage, which is why copying files there is called "flashing".
The Android **operating system** is the software that manages the hardware in an Android phone such as the screen, data communications, storage, camera and GPS. It provides a common layer that allows applications the use of and access to these resources on a range of different devices without the app having to know anything special about the actual hardware that it is running on. The Android Operating System also includes a number of standard apps and services such as the Contacts, Camera, Photo Gallery and web browser apps and allows the user to do such things as control the screen brightness or connect to wifi networks.
Although the real definitions are different, in the Android world, **ROM**, **Mod**, and **Firmware** are all used as if they mean essentially the same thing. They all refer to a customised version of the Android **operating system** that has been modified to work on a particular brand of phone with a specific set of customisations or changes. This can be done so that an old phone like the G1 can be given a brand new version of Android, such as 2.2 even if the manufacturer has decided not to provide it. Or could be to provide extra functionality not available in the manufacturer's supplied version of Android, or to fix problems in the manufacturer supplied version. More info: [What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/14628/1465), [What are the advantages of a custom ROM?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1369/), [Why are there so many different Android kernels](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/27395/) and [Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17152/)
A **Driver** is what tells the Android software operating system how to talk to all the different hardware that is in an Android phone. When someone is putting together a ROM for a particular phone model they will need to include of all that phone's drivers inside the ROM (for things like the cellular modem, WiFi access, the particular camera type, the specific processor, etc) otherwise the ROM either won't work on that phone, or will only be able to work certain parts of the phone and, for instance, may not be able to use the front-facing camera, or may not be able to connect to a WiFi network. This is exactly the same as when you plug something new into Windows and it runs the New Hardware Added wizard and goes looking for a new driver before you can use it. Drivers are loaded by the [**kernel**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_%28operating_system%29), the core of the operating system.
An **Over The Air (OTA)** update is when your phone receives an update to its Android operating system "over the air", ie it is sent the files automatically over the cellular network from either Google or from your phone network without ever needing to be plugged into a PC. This contrasts with the way that, for example, the iPhone was originally updated where it needed to be physically plugged into a computer running iTunes to get its updates.
The **bootloader** controls how the device boots. Google's PC-side tool for getting into the bootloader and other related tasks is called **Fastboot**, and running the bootloader interactively may be called "Fastboot mode". A **locked bootloader** will verify the Android system partition and restore it to stock if it doesn't match, whereas an **unlocked bootloader** doesn't do the same checking, which is why unlocking the bootloader is required to permanently root a device.
The term **recovery** is often used to mean several different things. It could mean a **mode** of operation for the phone. For example, to boot into **recovery** mode on Atrix 4G MB860 olympus, one must:
1. power-off the phone
2. hold PWR and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously until phone display shows "Fastboot"
3. touch and release VOL DOWN repeatedly (seven times) until "Fastboot" changes to read, "Android Recovery"
4. touch and release VOL UP button to choose this option
5. Finally, when the phone displays a triangle surrounding an exclamation point adjacent to a green android robot, then either:
* if using Android 2.2 (Froyo), then touch lower-right corner of phone display
* if using Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), then hold both VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons simultaneously
to enter Android **Recovery** mode.
This is a mode of operation that allows the user to make major changes to the phone. Or **recovery** could also mean the **recovery** partition on the phone. Or **recovery** could also mean the **image file** (filename.img) that can be flashed to the **recovery** partition. For example, the Atrix 4G MB860 olympus ships with a **stock recovery** image flashed to the **recovery** partition, and booting into **recovery** mode on such a stock phone allows the user to make *some* major changes to the phone:
* reboot system now
* apply sdcard:update.zip
* wipe data/factory reset
* wipe cache partition
It is possible (though this usually requires an **unlocked bootloader**) to replace the code that executes in Android **Recovery** mode by replacing the stock **recovery** image that the manufacturer installed on the **recovery** partition with a custom **recovery** image like **ClockworkMod**. Installing and executing the code in a custom **recovery** image often allows the user to make many more comprehensive changes to the phone and also often allows the user to make **Nandroid** backups and restore these backups to the phone.
The bootloader may also play some part in flashing firmware, though this is usually part of **recovery**. While you normally don't want to mess with the bootloader, advanced users will often flash a custom recovery like **ClockworkMod** (though a locked bootloader may prevent this). This allows one to flash firmware that hasn't been signed by the manufacturer (such as custom ROMs), since stock recovery usually checks for the signature, and do advanced tasks like complete Nandroid backups. Recovery is a bit like the BIOS boot screen on PCs in that you get to it by pressing a special combination of buttons as the phone starts up. Recovery can also do things like run an update file from the phone's SD card, or let you connect from a PC via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to manage the device from the command line.
More info: [What is the relation between ROM Manager, ClockworkMod and Nandroid? Which one(s) do I need?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8979/)
Many mobile phone networks that sell GSM phones on a contract restrict the phone so that it can only be used on their phone network, this is known as a **SIM lock**, **network lock** or **subsidy lock**. This allows a provider to ensure that a phone that they've subsidised can only be used on a network that will help them them recoup that money. The phone reads the [IMSI](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Subscriber_Identities) code of the inserted SIM card and checks that it corresponds with the allowed country or network codes that the phone has been programmed with. **SIM unlocking** removes this restriction from a phone so that any network's SIM card can be inserted and used. This generally involves typing a code into the phone's dialler that removes the lock. There are different ways to get this code depending on your device and network, some networks will give you the unlock code once you reach the end of your contract's term, some manufacturers publish these codes on their websites, some manufacturers embed these codes into their devices in a way that can be extracted by an app and some require use of special PC software to reprogram the phone. The SIM lock is usually implemented in hardware/read-only firmware, so it's generally not possible to unlock your device without a code.
More info: [Can I use my device on a different carrier?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29677/)
---
**Related**: Another question that explains some parts of the Android platform in terms familiar to users of traditional computer systems is:
[In normal computer terms, what are the different parts of an Android system?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/59491)
Upvotes: 7 <issue_comment>username_1: Android Kernel refers to the Linux Kernel and the set of drivers that comes with the Linux kernel. The kernel does *not* include Applications that comes with Android nor the Java/Dalvik Virtual Machine.
Costum Kernel refers to community-made modifications to the Linux Kernel. The Kernel provides low-level services, resource management, and security.
The Driver is a part of the kernel which talks directly with the hardware, it provides a standard interface which hides the intricacies of a particular hardware.
Modifications in the Kernel and Driver typically includes hardware-specific bug fix, optimizing resource management, and unlocking hardware features that was disabled in the driver-level.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_1: Firmware refers to the whole Android Software Stack: Kernel (incl. drivers), Dalvik VM, and the Operating System. However, it does not include applications installed from Market.
Firmware can be official (released by the manufacturer and/or service provider) or it can be unofficial (released by modding community).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: my understanding is that different mod/rom is similar to likes of ubuntu and fedora (different variant of linux) in PC world. Kernel is lower level than this, like both ubuntu 10.10 and fedora 14 are using the same linux kernel 2.6.35
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [CyanogenMod has a good definition of ROM](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc%3a_glossary) (and a lot of the other terms on that list)
>
> Read Only Memory. In the context of an
> Android device, ROM is the internal
> flash memory where the core operating
> system resides. It can also refer to a
> specific version firmware that can be
> applied to a device through a process
> usually referred to as flashing. An
> improperly flashed ROM can often brick
> the device, rendering it unusable.
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>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: This question is already well answered, but one thing I find most non-tech people getting confused about is the difference between rooting/jailbreaking and SIM Unlocking.
This is the simple explanation I use for non-tech people.
A smartphone is essentially 2 things
1. A phone
>
> Unlocking is relevant to the phone part of the smartphone.
>
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> In some countries (USA typically), the phone part of the smartphone is locked by the carrier so that it cannot be used with other carriers.
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2. A computer
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> Rooting/Jailbreaking is relevant to the computer part of the smartphone.
>
>
> The OS of the phone (Android/IOS/Windows) is locked by the OS writer (Google/Apple/Microsoft) so that you can only access the functionality with the OS and Manufacturer provided interface. You do not have administrator permission on your device (unlike a Windows PC where you can login as an administrator).
>
>
> This is done for many reasons
>
> 1. You have to buy through their appstore etc
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> 2. A lot of users aren't technical enough, hence this is done to protect them from doing something stupid.
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> Bypassing these measures to get administrator access to your own device is called rooting or jailbreaking.
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Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: TL;DR version:
**Unlocking the bootloader**
* The initial program when you boot is the bootloader. If "locked" it may: 1) block attempts at flashing 2) refuse to boot the phone if something unauthorized was flashed. Unlocking it means changing a setting that affects this behaviour.
**Rooting**
* see [what does rooting a phone mean](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/236/what-does-to-root-a-phone-mean)
**Jailbreaking**
* iphone word for rooting. Jailbreak and rooting are similar but not identical from the perspective of the abstract process. Jailbreaking implies getting around a bootloader (or ignoring Apple's security) and then getting admin privileges, whereas rooting is purely getting the privileges--nothing else is implied. Also the gain in privileges (freedom!) is arguably greater with jailbreaking, as sideloading is already allowed with android
**ROM**
* ROM is an umbrella term for any data you can flash to NAND. In most android contexts flashing ROM = installing mobile operating system. In other contexts it may just mean replacing some files to customize your skin. Etc.
While ROM may be a bit of a misnomer (actually refers to non-volatile memory--not data), most people don't know the difference between a kernel, OS, bootloader and etc. So many modifications just get called ROMs, this avoids confusion and flamewars (like when people call linux an OS instead of saying GNU/linux is an OS or even GNU/linux/X).
See also [Why can't they make a generic phone OS?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63630/why-are-there-not-generic-phone-os-installers?lq=1)
**NAND**
* A type of solid state storage, another example is NOR memory.
**MMC/SD**
* MMC is/was the the competitor of SD. Both are memory card standards that use NAND memory. Apart from physical form these standards decribe the interface/protocol used to access NAND. This means these memory formats come with a different or additional memory controller.
While the MMC format is older, many devices use eMMC instead of eSD. The "e" stands for embedded and just means the storage is non-removable in the typical sense.
Compared to MMC, SD has more pins, is thicker and supports DRM. It is also slightly more expensive. They both use the SPI protocol to access the NAND.
**Nandroid**
* A system image used for backups. Often does not include the bootloader.
**Operating System**
* Android, Windows, other linux distros, Mac OS X, iOS are all operating systems. In a more technincal sense the kernel can be called the operating system. It is a program that provides an environment for other programs to run safely and use its [HAL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAL_(software)).
**Mod (e.g. CyanogenMod)**
* 3rd party files that may be flashed to the phone to provide extra/other features. Could be a complete operating system like CM.
**Recovery (ClockworkMod, Amon Ra)**
* Phones can boot into the main OS or Recovery. This is like a mini OS that allows users to perform maintenance actions such as deleting, backing up or installing files.Often resides in the /recovery partition.
**Custom Kernel (e.g. LeshaK's kernel)**
* Part of the operating system that controls the hardware and all the other programs that run. It is the first non-bootloader code loaded. Often resides in the the /boot partition.
**Firmware**
* Software on embedded devices.
**Driver**
* program used by the kernel to communicate with hardware. Typically written by the manufacturers of the hardware. The android source tree comes without kernel and drivers for most devices. THis is why non-google devices have a harder time keeping up-to-date.
**Over The Air (OTA) update**
* Update you can download and install with your phone only (i.e. no cables/USB needed).
**Fastboot**
* PC Program from the ADK produced by google. Allows bootloaders to flash data to the NAND.
**SIM unlocking**
* Certain mobile providers may offer devices as part of a contract. These devices have software restrictions on what SIM cards you can use--to prevent changing provider.
**Flashing**
* Copying/writing to NAND memory. So even moving a file to your sdcard can be called flashing.
**SPL (Second Program Loader)**
* [A bootloader called by a bootloader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booting#SPL)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/15 | 377 | 1,452 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm wondering if it would be possible to use android-based tablets (or ipads) in business meetings.
The idea would be to have each person in the meeting, with its individual tablet, see what a "meeting-leader" is seeing on his own tablet, navigating through the web or using apps.
I see some solutions that seem to be mostly directed into remote-control, but what I want is just to screencast in realtime to multiple receivers, privately. The ability to let some other person take control would also be nice, but not mandatory.
How could I set this up?<issue_comment>username_1: You may use join.me for this. The organizer installs the client on his/ her machine and rest everyone may join in through their web browser.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a nice little app by Smart Dog Studio called [Remote Control Add On](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.xdevelop.rc&hl=en) that will let your device act as a VNC server. You can then connect as many clients as you like using the VNC client of your choice (I usually use [Android VNC Viewer](https://market.android.com/details?id=android.androidVNC&hl=en)).
Frame rate is a little low, but definitely adequate for a presentation that doesn't involve video.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an app for this: [Screen Stream](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobzapp.screenstream.trial).
I use it and it works.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/16 | 203 | 757 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got my Desire HD, and it came pre-installed with Deutsch, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, each in a (Spain) or (Portugal) flavor. Is there some way of getting an English (United States) or English (United Kingdom) on it?
Removing the other languages as well, would be nice.<issue_comment>username_1: Android's language/locale/internationalization support is pretty bad at the moment. I'd recommend flashing a US or UK ROM on it, which will have the language built-in.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Download [MoreLocale2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale) from the Market, then you can change the UI language with a push of a button, without reboot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/16 | 626 | 2,590 | <issue_start>username_0: Looking at my currently running apps screen, I see many applications by htc and android, probably running the UI, and sync and stuff like that. Is there a list or a site that explains what each app does, so I can decide whether I should close it?
Is there a way to automate some of this? Using Tasker maybe, and a timeout, to close apps that are not recently used by me?<issue_comment>username_1: You don't need to, by default Android will automatically terminate applications that haven't been used for a long time when another application needs the used memory.
Android prolongs the life of applications, so that when you return to the applications, it will already be in the memory (this improves responsiveness); but applications whose life is prolonged in such manner will be force-killed if another foreground application needs memory.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The people over at XDA-developers.com will tell you: you don't need a task killer!
Why? Well you see RAM only uses up energy when you change what's in it, so actually the act of 'cleaning' up costs you more than keeping it in memory.
The only apps I would recommend closing are those that require internet access and/or sync often. This includes various games, social networks and your email.
Update: I would add GPS apps to the list of ones you want to keep an eye on, although these generally have explicit "exit" options, and so don't require killing either.
For the rest, it's best to let Froyo decide for you!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I agree with the other two answers, but will add suggestions for two apps I find effective at supplementing app management:
**[Watchdog Task Manager](http://www.appbrain.com/app/watchdog-task-manager-lite/com.zomut.watchdoglite)**:
This app watches your apps and will notify you if one starts to behave badly and hog too many resources. This is a good way to identify problems so you can efficiently address them.
**[AutoKiller Memory Optimizer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/watchdog-task-manager-lite/com.zomut.watchdoglite)** (*root only*) or **[Auto Memory Manager](http://www.appbrain.com/app/auto-memory-manager/com.lim.android.automemman)**:
Android watches how you use your device and tries to intelligently prioritize which apps get killed when more memory is needed. If you want a little more control of this decision making process, these apps let you set the out-of-memory priorities that Android will follow when deciding which apps get to stay running and which apps get killed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/16 | 623 | 2,455 | <issue_start>username_0: The green robot smilies are incredibly irritating, IMO.
I'm open to suggestions of other SMS apps that have different emoticons as well, but the few I've looked at seem to just skin the standard SMS app, emoticons and all.<issue_comment>username_1: If you want eyecandy then try Handcent SMS.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: From what I've been able to glean - No, it's not possible via any built-in settings in the stock Messaging app.
Handcent SMS, however can disable all smiley icons so all you see is the actual text - the punctuation characters. To do this in handcent press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM STYLE > BUBBLE SETTINGS
Move thru the list of options shown on the bottom (contained within a tab with an arrow) until you see DISABLE SMILEYS. Click that and when prompted SAVE your settings.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: I just had to figure this out for my girlfriend's phone yesterday because she also doesn't like the standard Android smileys.
After installing Handcent, Go to "Settings" --> "Application settings" --> "Smileys & emoji settings" and there under "Smileys settings" you can choose which type of smileys to use.
So switch from "System default" to "Handcent" then you get the non-Android smileys :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: If you are willing to root your phone, it is possible to change this. You can go into the mms apk and change the PNG files of the Smileys to whatever you like. Then you recompile the apk, push it to your phone, and restart. If you are running cyanogenmod or any other theme that uses a theme system, this change is possible using this too.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Seems except of installing third party software like Handcent or probably changing some apk files manually or some other magic for normal users, there is no way to do it. I can't believe it, it is total fail from Android to not have options to disable these smileys. No matter if their look is irritating or not :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I had this annoying problem on my Galaxy S4.
If you don't use the - , as in smiley :) or sad :( then it won't convert it to an emoticon or create an MMS.
If you use the menu when in the messaging app (in a thread) and hit the "Insert Smiley" you get a list of the text to emoticon translations. Just don't use any of the exact text sequences and it won't recognize and then convert them!
Way too simple.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/16 | 705 | 2,662 | <issue_start>username_0: I am thinking about rooting my Moto Droid but I don't know much about the subject, I've been doing some reading, but I'd like to know:
* If I were to root and then wanted to unroot later on for some reason would my phone return to the state that it was before I rooted?
* Also, if I were to "brick" my Droid is there any means of bringing it back to life?<issue_comment>username_1: Check out [Are there any risks to rooting a device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/164/are-there-any-risks-to-rooting-a-device)
and [Unroot a device without wiping](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1934/unroot-a-device-without-wiping)
and [How easy is it to return to stock after rooting with unrevoked](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/199/how-easy-is-it-to-return-to-stock-after-rooting-with-unrevoked)
>
> Also, if i were to "brick" my droid is there any means of bringing it back to life?
>
>
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It depends. There's bricking, and then there's really bricking.
>
> If i were to root and then wanted to unroot later on for some reason would my phone return to the state that it was before i rooted?
>
>
>
Not completely -- but you can unroot it -- that is, revoke root permissions. If you used root to uninstall OEM apps -- those are still gone. If you installed apps that require root, those will not function w/o root permissions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically you would take a NANDROID backup (which is a image of your device as it is) immediately after you root your phone. Then at any point in time you can revert back to this backup, and unroot your phone. Also: Clockwork Recovery will actually let you push an unrooted stock image of Android back onto your Droid phone.
As to bricking: you should be able to get yourself out of any tricky situation you might get yourself into. But if you follow all instructions, etc. you shouldn't have any problems. If you do have problems, try googling or referring to the XDA forums (the people there really focus on mods, hacking, etc. for Android phones and might be able to help you out). There are only a few ways to *really* brick your phone (installing the wrong cell radio for the phone would be one, for example).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Root access is not permanent, so if you install apps that demand root access, you should know that they are working because the root access is still available. Once you remove root, those apps will fail because they won't find the same access the used earlier, except for removed system apps. It can't come back because root access isn't a recovery or restore point.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/16 | 1,473 | 5,485 | <issue_start>username_0: When battery has been charged full, my Galaxy S phone gives the same notification sound that is used when I receive SMS. Is there a way to disable the sound without also disabling sound from SMS? It usually charge the phone during night and wake up easily to the "Battery fully charged. Unplug charger" notification sound :(<issue_comment>username_1: From what I can find, there is no way to turn it off:
no solution in the [samsung galaxy s forum](http://www.samsunggalaxysforum.com/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to/suppress-100-battery-notification/)
no solution in the [vodafone forum](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/65933-samsung-galaxy-s-battery-full-notifcation/)
[Tasker can't suppress it](http://groups.google.com/group/tasker/browse_thread/thread/9c2a2a87f77cd94e/27f345b2159f0627)
However, one commenter notes
```
Some custom ROMs rebuild the framework and rip the notification out entirely.
Check out the XDA forums if you'd like to try that stuff.
Typically requires root and a good working knowledge of how to use
Clockwork Recovery, Odin, etc... not for the faint of heart.
```
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. Set the global notifications to silent.
2. Set the notification on messaging to any ringtone (not default).
3. Repeat (2) for any other app you want notifications for.
You'll still have a tone when you 1st plug the phone in to the charger, but no tone when it's fully charged. Of course, this isn't a perfect solution since you need to manually set every other app, and presumably some won't have individual notification settings.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: I stumbled upon this question because I want to recharge my phone at night next to my bed. Therefore, I do not want it to wake me, but setting the phone to silent does not solve it, as I want to be reachable for emergency calls.
My solution (which isn't strictly a correct answer to the question, but might solve the problem for most people) was using the app "Night Ringer Free", which enables me to enter a whitelist for calls/sms, however, all other sounds are silenced.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Try Sound Manager. Schedule volumes of types of sounds with it (6 categories). Switch off notification (Battery full, e-mail notification etc.) volume from 12 to 7 while leaving untouched ring and media volumes and you're all set. Works on my brandnew Samsung Galaxy s2.
Slept well last night without a disturbance! I used to swich to buzz only before going to sleep and to remember to switch it back to ring in the morning.
Sleep well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I found something in [these forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103166) that involves rooting your phone to accomplish this task. Keep in mind this is specifically for the Droid Charge. However, you may be able to apply it your phone. The basic principle involves rooting your phone and changing some system sound files with [Root Explorer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer). There was another answer that involved rooting your phone and installing a custom ROM, but I would wager that this is possible without the custom ROM. Installing the custom ROM is the much more difficult step in my opinion (although I've personally done it).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I have a Samsung Charge, and was able to disable the annoying "Battery Full" notification by using [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en). As others have stated, the Tasker solution I used is not specific to disabling only the BatteryFull notification when reached, but it *does* limit the amount of time notifications are disabled and when. What I did with Tasker:
1. Contexts-Power, Time between 11p-6a, Battery between 99-100% ...Task - disable notification
2. Contexts - Power, Time between 11p-6a, Battery Full ... Task - enable notification.
This should limit the amount of time notifications are disabled to only a few minutes, since it only takes that long to charge the battery from 99 to 100%.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Since updating my SGS from 2.2 to 2.3, I no longer get the charged notification sound, so I'm assuming they fixed the issue.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: From the XDA Developers Forum, I have implemented [this solution](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386112) successfully on my Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G (with GingerBread.EI22 and also GingerBread.EL30), which has eliminated the "Battery fully charged. Unplug charger" notifications from my phone. The solution offers the following three features:
1. Stops the vibration.
2. Silences the sound.
3. Prevents the screen from turning on in the middle of the night.
Best of all, you may choose to implement any (or ALL) of the three features above. Good Luck!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_9: You could use:
* '**GravityBox**' Xposed module (available separately for Lollipop, Kitkat and Jelly Bean) that has an option for exactly that
(Under `Power tweaks -> Battery Charge sound tick`).
* Or an even more dedicated module [Disable Battery Full Alert](http://repo.xposed.info/module/uk.co.villainrom.pulser.disablebatteryfullalert) module.
For information on how to install 'xposed' modules, view a similar [stack exchange post](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/41869/temporarily-cache-notifications/62206#62206).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/16 | 1,176 | 4,907 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to upgrade my firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S using Kies
The Firmware upgrade appears to have gotten stuck.
Kies says
Upgradeing firmware... Do not disconnect a mobile device from the PC during upgrade process
Progress Bar has "Upgrade is in progress.." and is stack at about 1/3
The phone screen shows a green triangle with Downloading... below it and "Do not turn off Target!!! at the bottom.
It has been this way for about an hour.
What should I do?
Should I unplug my phone?
Should I keep on waiting?
I really don't want to end up with a brick.<issue_comment>username_1: I disconnected the cable
Kies popped up an error message which said, the upgrade failed and offered to try to recover for me.
By following the instructions on screen I was able to recover my device.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Galaxy S's are nearly unbrickable, I've never heard of one being bricked apart from the (very few) hardware locked ones. Firmware updates have quite often failed for me and worked the next time I tried. So I would go ahead and unplug it and retry. The likely worst case is that you'll need to use Odin.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the exact experience tramster had. I didn't wait nearly as long however. In all I tried about 5 times. My best theory is a loss of connection through a flaky USB connection. I switched from the front USB port on my computer to the back one.
Eventually it crashed during an emergency reset. I thought I was in trouble. I the emergency reset again, which completed. I was shocked to see that it didn't revert to the previous version, but installed the update instead! bonus.
Another Kies problem; long file extensions. Remove or rename all files with a period (.) followed by more than 16 characters. This is particularly common with imported music files. "Dance by Dr. know featuring RX-man" for example has what the device sees as a very long extension. Remove the Dr. and you are good to go.
Connect in USB mode on the computer and do a search for \*.?????????????????\* to find all the offending files. I found.one.file.that.had lots of periods. That won't be a problem though because none of them are longer than 16 characters.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I did faced the same problem, but resolved successfully in second attempt.
* See if you have any USB autorun restrictions for USB devices, I do have USB Security software Installed, which disables autorun feature for all external devices connects to PC either USB or any optical drive.
* Try lengthened the display timeout for your mobile device (I set it to 30 minutes) to ensure your device do not got disconnected and system re-connects it during upgrade process.
There was a failure for my first upgrade attempt, I waited for around 40 minutes (after firmware download completed from Samsung server), then I removed the USB cable and Kies asked whether I want to stop upgrade process or not? I chose yes and closed the program. After that I restarted my device and I saw an empty battery and the device went off, I restarted the device after connecting the USB cable and now I saw a Green battery with small dots below showing progress, simultaneously I saw a window showing me to enable emergency repair for firmware, I followed steps and that wasn't successful, but my device was working perfect after that process.
I followed the first 2 steps mentioned above and then ran the upgrade process again and it was a smooth process upgrading the firmware successfully.
Thanks.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: If you are encountering issues or lack of update make sure that your Kies window is maximized before proceeding with the update. The hidden popups do happen and you will otherwise not be able to find them. Once the window is maximized the popups get focus and you should be able to proceed with the update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I had faced same problem on Windows 7. Then I tried updating firmware from Windows XP and it worked without any problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I had to open task manager and end all processes like skype, icloud, last.fm, spotify. once there was a decent amount of cpu and memory available, the program went from 69% complete, to 85% to 100% within five mins of when i opened task manager.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: Well, for me it started the download process, and then Kies said it could not recognise the phone, and disconnected it - but the phone (A Galaxy S) was still in the "downloading, do not turn off" screen. No other recovery other than to restart with battery reset. Fingers crossed...
Well it booted at least.
On thing to consider would be to force Kies to run in compatibility mode, given that it is a 2013 program - to Win 7, or even Win XP (above poster gives that clue). I am trying this on a Win 8.1 rig
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/17 | 296 | 1,231 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm interested in launching my application to the Android market, however I'm not sure if there is a market for my idea. Is there anyway to see what people are searching for on the android market, and to see how popular various searches are? I'd like to be able to put in a query and see how many searches there are for that query. Google do this for the normal web searches, [Google Insights for Search](http://www.google.com/insights/search/). Is there anything like that for the android market?
Example: I'd like to know which is a more popular search on the android market: "Motorbike" or "Motorcycle". You can do this for Google search engine using Google Insights<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know about feeds from the google market, but [Cyrket](http://www.cyrket.com/m/android/) aggregates this sort of data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com) will show you who is searching for what. They even show broken down by country, age group and many other areas. You can see what is "Hot Today" or even this week or year. If you load the app on your phone it can make recommendations on what you may like based on what you currently have installed.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/17 | 262 | 1,082 | <issue_start>username_0: Can someone please give me a straight answer im leaving for Costa Rica in the morning and need my music.<issue_comment>username_1: There are many ways to (semi-)automate the process. I'm assuming you don't want to use an app to manage this. (There are dozens. I expect some other answers will suggest some.)
I also assume that you know how to connect to your PC and turn on "USB Storage".
Just copy your music files to your SD card. The music player will find the tracks wherever you have them, but you should probably put them in a "Music" subfolder so that **you** can find them easily.
It's as simple as that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can copy the music to any location on your phone, and the music player will detect the location automatically.
Al has posted how you can transfer your file with a PC and USB cable, if for some reason it doesn't work for you you can install Awesome Drop from the Market and then use Dashwire's [awesome drop](http://labs.dashwire.com/drop) to transfer the file using internet connection.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/17 | 630 | 2,245 | <issue_start>username_0: I wounder if my Nexus One has support for [EGNOS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Geostationary_Navigation_Overlay_Service)? to get better GPS accuracy. If I check the GPS Accuracy value, it's sometimes 2 or 3m which is pretty good.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm going to say no.
1. From the article you linked, EGNOS is primarily designed for airborne use and has limited ground applications.
2. EGNOS looks to be designed more for commercial applications (e.g. embedded navigation systems in vehicles, airline, etc.), not so much consumer devices
3. Nexus One's GPS is provided from the QualCom QSD8250 "SnapDragon" chip ([specs](http://www.qualcomm.com/products_services/chipsets/snapdragon.html#specs)). The specs for that chip do not mention any [WAAS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_Area_Augmentation_System) capabilities. Furthermore, there aren't any Qualcom chips listed on the [EGNOS registered devices list](http://www.egnos-portal.eu/index.cfm?objectid=B73432E8-AC0C-11DE-AAA50013D3D65949).
If I'm wrong about the chip, then it should just be a matter of software to enable it. I haven't seen anything like that in the Android source, but that doesn't mean it isn't hiding there or in some third party bolt-on.
What the Nexus DOES use to improve both response time and accurace is [A-GPS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS) (Assisted GPS). This basically just means it us using the presence of other location clues (cellular towers, wifi networks, etc) to help triangulate a better/faster position.
You can see this in action with the Google Maps application. If you have GPS enabled and WiFi disabled and open the maps application, it will prompt you to turn on WiFi, even if you're not connected to a network. It uses a location database of wifi hotspots to help get a fix on your position, similar to [Skyhook](http://www.skyhookwireless.com/)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is actually an EGNOS test application available from the commission. It can be found at: <http://www.gsa.europa.eu/go/news/egnos-gets-an-invite-to-your-smartphone>. It's not available through the market, but it does work on the HTC desire (so likely on nexus as well)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/18 | 256 | 1,070 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to change the default swipe unlock screen on a galaxy S phone? I find that unlocking the screen usually requires a few attempts and is difficult for me to do with just one hand (heh, ironically the screen is too large to swipe across). I'm currently using a Captivate.<issue_comment>username_1: Search on the market, there are unlock screens that forces you to do random math puzzle, play a ball game, and there is an app aptly named "No Lock" that simply disables the lock screen, and requiring you to press the hardware lock button to unlock.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: WidgetLocker (on the market) provides HTC-like, iPhone-like, Motorola-like, and Rotary style unlock screens. Really superb app.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You don't need to install an app for this. `Settings -> Location and security -> Change screen lock`. There are 3 other options. I use **Pattern** because it's cool and easy for one hand, and relatively secure. The **Puzzle** lock the easiest though.
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/18 | 363 | 1,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a Samsung Galaxy S (running Android 2.1) mobile phone and am thinking (only thinking mind you) of bying a Samsung Galaxy tablet (this one running Android 2.2).
I am wondering: is it somehow **possible to sync the data used by programs on these two devices** so that software (like the marvelous Book catalogue) can be installed twice with the possiblity to copy the databases used by these program to both mobiles/tablets ?
Preferably by copying them over using WiFi or so.<issue_comment>username_1: Don't know which book reader you're planning to use, but the Kindle app automatically syncs your progress through books, along with any notes and annotations you've made between devices and platforms (via its proprietary Whispersync service), and also lets you download the same books onto every device (as long as you sign in wit the same account).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you setup both devices to use the same account(s) (for example the same Google account for the Google apps), then they should both synchronize with that account and thus indirectly with each other.
Theoretically there could be third party apps and accounts that tie their account to a specific device, but I can't say if these actually exist.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: i've one found so far paid solution, but there is a 30 day trial to check it out.
<http://www.rerware.com/Android/>; android app myBackup; you can backup data and apps, both online and on sd
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/18 | 586 | 2,080 | <issue_start>username_0: Suppose that I would like to record some video sessions of Angry Birds on my phone.
Are there any apps that I can use? I have root permissions.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes you can, even without root, by using adb, ddms, and DroidEx. See: <http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/951-how-to-capture-video-of-the-screen-on-android/>
The basic idea is to use ddms to capture a screenshot rapidly, and then composing these screenshots into videos.
I haven't actually tried this yet, so I don't know how well it works (or whether it works).
I doubt this can be done practically purely in device-side; problem being that video is extremely memory heavy without compression, and compressing video in real time will be a torture to even the latest phone's CPU.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I just read [a review of Screen Cast & Screen Recorder](http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/09/03/new-app-review-screen-cast-screen-recorder-makes-capturing-smooth-high-fps-video-of-your-rooted-devices-screen-a-breeze/) that's pretty compelling. It requires root, like any on-device solution I'm aware of, but can record decent quality video at up to 30 FPS. The review has example captures from various games and the videos are good enough for most anything you'd want, unless you need HD video for some reason. The app has a free trial so I definitely recommend trying it out.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YNHaw.png)
Some of my friend use this app I think it will work you too.
[Here is the link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duapps.recorder&hl=en)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) has a "Record Screen" option. It's not a premium feature and doesn't require root. It records the screen along your microphone (*warning! As far as I remember this option is set by default!*) if you do like to make tutorial videos.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/18 | 348 | 1,168 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for a video player that can play videos on my SD card with variable speed playback
**Related Questions**
* <https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2840/comparision-of-video-players-for-android><issue_comment>username_1: Mmmm. No. At least not that i know of.
I tried VPlayer, Rockplayer, the stock player, iMplayer. None of that has control over the play speed.
If i find out I get back to you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I can do this nicely on N900 (Maemo 5) using mplayer, but nothing on the Android side yet for fast playback of videos.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [Dice player](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.inisoft.mediaplayer.trial&hl=en) can go up to 1.8X.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Here are some: VLC for Android, BSPlayer, Dice Player
With BSPlayer you are able to speed up youtube as well if you're interested, as explained [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/84446/possible-to-play-youtube-videos-at-2x-speed) (though as of now, bsplayer shows 'not available in your country' in my app store (USA), hope you can get it)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/18 | 406 | 1,631 | <issue_start>username_0: So, say I have a folder on my home screen. In it I have a bunch of shortcuts. If I click one of those shortcuts it runs the program. Now when I come back to the home screen the folder is still sitting there open. Most of the time I want to go to something else on the home screen when coming back to it, not something in that folder. To that end is it possible to make it so that upon clicking a shortcut in a folder, after launching the app (or before, doesn't really matter) it would also close the folder, so that when I come back to the home screen I am actually AT the home screen without needing to manually close the folder?
Running rooted, but otherwise stock Galaxy S Captivate.<issue_comment>username_1: I haven't tried it myself, but from what I am reading in forums, etc, [Apps Organizer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/apps-organizer/com.google.code.appsorganizer) is a free app that does what you are looking for. When you select an app in a folder, it closes the folder.
EDIT: update - I just tried out Apps Organizer. It does close the folder when you select something. The only problem is that it appears to only allow app shortcuts - not bookmarks, widgets, etc. There appear to be other apps (Folder Organizer) that are able to hold bookmarks, however.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here is a simple Automate flow i wrote that closes folders when you go to the home screen (not when you open an app, but it still works within a few milliseconds)
(Get "Automate" from the Google Play Store first)
<https://llamalab.com/automate/community/flows/36343>
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/18 | 855 | 3,172 | <issue_start>username_0: Related to [my question about VPNs](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2689), is there any way to get my phone to automatically connect to unencrypted access points, but route all my traffic through my home network?
This would be kind of like an intermittent, but free, alternative to a data plan, to just sync my email and such automatically when it sees an open access point, but without the risk of apps transmitting passwords [or cookies](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firesheep) in the clear over a [rogue password-scraping access point](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_access_point).
If I combine something like [Wi-Fi Ruler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hogdex.WifiRuler&hl=en) with a VPN would it do this? Are there better alternatives?
Can I have the VPN automatically disabled when I'm connected to a trusted (saved) access point for better speed? (Maybe disabled by a [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) profile?) If I have the tunnel enabled, and my home network is offline, I'd like the phone to block everything until I explicitly disable the tunnel.
Wi-Fi Ruler can connect to APs automatically, Orbot and DroidVPN can capture all of a rooted phone's traffic and route it through a proxy, and VPNs and SSH tunnels allow for encrypted connections to a home or work network, so it seems possible, but how to put all this together?<issue_comment>username_1: Is [Orbot](https://guardianproject.info/apps/orbot/) a reasonable option? Doesn't do what you're describing but does protect your content. [Guardian](https://guardianproject.info) has a decent number of encryption apps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: Lifehacker [suggests](http://lifehacker.com/5799888/ssh-tunnel-is-the-easiest-way-to-tunnel-on-your-android-device) an app called SSH Tunnel:
>
> SSH Tunnel is an app that allows an
> Android phone to connect to the
> internet using an ssh tunnel for a
> completely secure connection. It's
> great for those times when you've got
> no data signal, stuck at work or a
> coffee shop that only has public Wi-Fi
> available, and you need to be sure
> that nobody is snooping your sensitive
> personal information as you connect to
> sites.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As for the "Automatically connect to Wi-Fi nodes" part, the [Wi-Fi Ruler app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hogdex.WifiRuler&hl=en) is very good. It will automatically connect to APs, then it will actually try them to see if they have internet connectivity (and blacklist them and try another one if they don't), automatically approve clickwalls (Panera, Starbucks, ...), save APs under different priority profiles, etc. Combined with something that keeps a persistent tunnel going, this should be a solution.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I am using cyanogen 10 mod and there is an option to set "Always on VPN". I didn't test it but it says "Select a VPN to always stay connected to. Don't allow any network activity unless VPN is connected."
Not sure what version this was added in. I am on 10.1 on Motorola Xoom tablet CDMA.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/19 | 654 | 2,647 | <issue_start>username_0: I've lost the ability to change my lock screen wallpaper (in the course of trigger-happy removal of some phone company apps). I used to be able to do `'Menu > Wallpaper'` and be prompted for either the phone or lock screen, but now this stage doesn't appear and I'm taken straight to the `'Select wallpaper from'` screen.
I'm looking for a way to get the lock/home screeen prompt back or failing that, possibly the location where the active wallpaper is stored in the file system if that would work, or an app that would let me change the lock screen wallpaper directly. (No luck with Google.)
I'm using an Orange San Francisco (ZTE Blade) running Android 2.1.1
*Edit*: and Launcher Pro.<issue_comment>username_1: I also had this issue. I'm using LG GT540. When using default LG home screen, I can change the LockScreen Wallpaper.
But if I use any other Launchers the option is not there.
Now what I'm doing is: I will switch to LG Homescreen just for changing the Wallpaper and then will switch back to LauncherPro.
You should do something like this. I know this is not the answer you are looking for; I'm just giving you some hints.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to your gallery select which picture you want to use. Then press set as and it will bring up the choice to set as wallpaper or set as lock screen. Crop the picture and you're done.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have a zte max and I'm also using Launcher pro and found a way to change my wallpaper for my lock screen.
Go to GALLERY
THEN CHOOSE A PHOTO
SELECT "SET AS"
Then you should have a choice between Wallpaper and lock screen wallpaper...
Hope that helps..
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you go to the gallery and choose your picture, there should be an option to set it for the lock screen. Or as someone previously said, try changing back to the default launcher. And usually launchers have their backups which do store whatever changes you have made. If yours has a restore backup option you can do that too
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: On the ZTE axon mini.. Goto your lock screen then swipe from bottom to top while phone is located, that brings up the gallery for the lock screen... Pick a wallpaper and that it.... For Android lollipop...
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: If u swipe up from the vary base of your phone on the lock screen and keep trying periodically, I managed to get the wallpaper options come up eventually
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Simply set the lockscreen image from gallery then restart your phone, it'll be there ipon reboot
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/19 | 560 | 2,304 | <issue_start>username_0: just got my new shiny galaxy tab out of the box and am attempting to add the same google account i have setup on my HTC desire. after entering my username and pass, i am given the worded picture that i have to type in(you know the bot check)
After i put it in, it says please wait for 2 seconds, and gives me another worded picutre. I've done this 100 times at least, so i couldn't have got it wrong everytime.
is there a reason for why i cannot get past this step? I'm going crazy here!<issue_comment>username_1: Try changing adding either of the following to your user name and try the CAPTCHA again.
* @googlemail.com
* @gmail.com
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Create another account and try logging in with the second account. Perhaps the error is because you're already logged in in another phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just got a windows tablet on black thurs and had the same issue. I currently am logged into Google on my nexus 5 phone and laptop. I downloaded chrome for the tablet because I don't like explorer. logged into Google & was prompted to recover/reset password. No idea why because my password was the same as always. I reset it, then was kicked out of my account on my laptop.. Dist password reset again on the laptop, then logged out of Google on the tablet. Then came the nightmare, my phone kept popping up the password reset prompt in a vicious cycle, it kept popping up so quickly that I couldn't type in the CAPTCHA fast enough. I ended up managing to open my notepad app and copy/pasted my password into the prompt screen. It seriously took like 20 min to do this.
I ended up making a whole new Google/gmail account to use specifically on my tablet. I'm ok with this bc I don't need my browser & photos synching anyway, I plan to use the tablet more for general internet browsing and streaming. The only thing I can think of is maybe Google only allows a max of 2 devices logged in at once? it's super annoying if that's true.. I'm going to research more online & will post here if I find any answers.
EDIT: ok so I realize your issue is with an android device not windows, but it may still be the same issue because it involves Google accounts (the fact that one of my devices is windows is prob irrelevant)
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/11/19 | 294 | 1,179 | <issue_start>username_0: I have created a draft message using the standard HTC Desire message application. However I now want to delete the draft.
When I select the thread I see my previous message, and my draft text below. I select "Menu", "...More", and then "Delete" and am warned I am about to delete entire thread. Which is stupid. I want to delete my draft.
How do I delete a draft?<issue_comment>username_1: just clear the text of the draft message, and it will automatically disappear
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried pressing and holding on the text of the draft message and then using the context menu to delete that single draft message?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just figured this one out having had the same problem myself (HTC Desire HD, Android 2.2)....
From the "All Messages" view, press the Menu button. A "Drafts" icon appears (a floppy disk icon) - press that, and it takes you to a view of all your drafts.
Press & hold a draft message to View/Delete or press the Menu button again & select Delete Drafts to go to a view where you can bulk mark the drafts you want to delete.
Hope that helps!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/19 | 390 | 1,492 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm on a phone call nothing is more important than the ability to *hang up*. If, for whatever reason, I suddenly find myself in an embarrassing situation or interrupted by something important, I *must* be able to terminate the call.
Currently the only option, that I know of, is a medium sized red button on the touch screen. I think this is deficient for a few reasons:
* the touch screen doesn't always behave as you want (too sensitive, or not sensitive enough) - how often do you listen to chat radio shows and the callers are always "accidently" hitting the dial buttons in the middle of conversation
* the GUI may be running slowly and be unresponsive
It there a way of mapping a generic button (such as a camera button on the HTC Desire) to perform the hang-up action? Perhaps someone could write such a service!<issue_comment>username_1: `Settings | Accessibility | Power button ends call`
>
> During a call, pressing Power ends call instead of turning off screen.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: My first thought was the same as [<NAME>'s answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2972/can-i-hang-up-using-a-button/2977#2977) but if you, for some reason, don't have that setting, you can achieve it through Tasker.
1. New Profile -> Event -> Hardware -> choose the button event you'd like -> Done
2. `+` button on the left bottom corner to add a task
3. Phone -> End Call -> Done
And you are ready to go ;)
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/19 | 852 | 3,550 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the default password for the Android root account? Can I change the root password after rooting my android device by simply typing `passwd`?
How does the rooting process work? If I use a "one click root" app, what is it doing to my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Not a dev, but here's my best stab at an explanation as I understand it (assuming I've understood your question). Hopefully I'm not too far off the mark...
All the 'rooted' ROMs I have used manage root access user the SuperUser application - i.e. when you start an app that wants to run with SuperUser privileges, the SuperUser application will prompt the user to grant the 'root' application these permissions. The SuperUser application then maintains a white-list of apps that have been granted these permissions.
This is the same for Console emulators, etc, so you grant access to the console application - you don't need to enter a password within the emulator.
I don't think you need to worry about the root password for this.
With regards to hidden APIs - I don't think they *are* "hidden" as such, as the Android OS is open sourced in the first place.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: root in Linux (or any Unix-like system) is just the user with User ID 0. The su program (which actually stands for "Switch User", not "Super User") is just a program to start another program with a different user ID than the starting program (by default to uid 0, which is to user root). Android does not use the traditional /etc/passwd, however it still uses Linux User ID and Group ID for managing permissions.
If you want to intercept su requests so you can ask for password or enforce other rules, you will need to replace /sbin/su with your own version of su. Alternative approach is the one described here: <http://www.koushikdutta.com/2008/11/fixing-su-security-hole-on-modified.html> though that will require applications to cooperate by firing an Intent when they want to switch user.
Android security framework is more or less like this: each installed application runs on its own User ID (selected at installation time), and application permissions is implemented as user groups.
>
> Can i change the root password after rooting my android device by simply typing "passwd"?
>
>
>
Android does not use /etc/passwd so it also does not have `passwd` program.
>
> how is the rooting process working ? i mean what is the "one click root" apps doing to my phone?
>
>
>
I'm not quire sure with the exact process myself, you probably want to ask to rooting developers. However, my guess is it just reverts the security check that originally prevent developer from setuid 0.
>
> And im a developer, so how can i find hidden APIs (like iOS) for rooted app development ?
>
>
>
Since Android is open source, there is no truly hidden API in Android. However, there are some unpublicized or undocumented APIs, you can browse for this in [Android's source code](http://source.android.com/source/download.html). However, these APIs are not about root developments, they're usually in-development APIs that are not ready yet or is too localized for specific purpose that is not useful for public developer (or perhaps Google just haven't realized their usefulness yet). You are not restricted from using these APIs, but since these are not an officially supported APIs, they may disappear or break backward compatibilities in the future. If you need to use these APIs make sure your app breaks gracefully.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/19 | 424 | 1,591 | <issue_start>username_0: If I choose the '**Settings - Accessibility**' option on my Samsung Galaxy S, the following text is displayed: '*Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate*'.
I searched the Droid Market for 'accessibility' but am not sure that this is the correct way to install this (system?) application.
Anyone any idea what and where from I should install ? Thx.<issue_comment>username_1: You probably need [TalkBack](http://www.appbrain.com/app/talkback/com.google.android.marvin.talkback).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When I go into Accessibility on my Froyo Galaxy S I get this:
>
> **No accessibility applications found**
>
>
> You do not have any accessibility
> applications. You can download a
> screen reader from Android Market.
>
>
> Click OK to install screen reader
>
>
>
Clicking OK takes me to the Market search page for the [Talkback](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-google-android-marvin-talkback-zwxB.aspx) app. Specifically the Market has been searched for [`pname:com.google.android.marvin.talkback`](http://pname%3acom.google.android.marvin.talkback)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: \*Its probably talking about either Talkback, Soundback, or Kickback.
(Talkback being when you divert to home it with articulate "home"; Soundback producing a ping; Kickback producing a vibration)
But i would make sure to double think which one you prefer or really need being that you will not be able to uninstall once downloaded.
Once downloaded it should give you an option.*\**
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/19 | 2,180 | 6,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to know what IP-address my Android phone has. E.g. if I use my phone over WiFi, how can I get the local IP-address that is assigned to my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: The easy way is to go to your WiFi Settings, and hit `Menu > Advanced`. It'll show up there, or you can set it to a static IP if you want.
The cool way is to dial `*#*#4636#*#*` to open the Testing menu. Then click WiFi information, then WiFi Status.
Upvotes: 8 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The easiest way is using a tool like e.g. [OS Monitor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eolwral.osmonitor "OS Monitor @ Google Play"), which shows you (amongst others) also a lot of network details:
[](https://lh6.ggpht.com/Td6l4_gwBodWbuPWlcW2Z7W5clND09u-NX9TFZfTF4fi7JrcQpTQ_2wDbM6Hv6EPeUY)
OS Monitor showing network interface details (source: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eolwral.osmonitor "OS Monitor @ Google Play"); click image to enlarge)
As the screenshot shows, this app reveals for each network interface:
* interface name¹
* IPv4 IP address assigned (if `0.0.0.0`, this interface is currently unused)
* IPv6 address (if available)
* MAC address
* packet statistics (i.e. transfered data)
* a status
¹ interface names might be handled differently on different devices. But in most cases you can tell from the IP where it belongs to. Furthermore, `rmnet` is mostly used for GPRS (mobile data), while WiFi uses names like `tiwlan` or `eth`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: **`ifconfig` and `ip` Android 7**
```
adb shell ifconfig
adb shell ip address show
```
`ifconfig` was an annoying implementation that did not show all versions by default on earlier versions as explained below, but now it works fine.
**netcfg Android 5.1.1**
This tool was removed in later Android, and `ifconfig` was made more decent and shows all interfaces by default, thus rendering this method useless on newer versions.
```
adb shell netcfg | grep wlan0
```
from your desktop is the best option if you're already developing for Android and have `adb` and an USB connection setup.
Sample output:
```
wlan0 UP 192.168.0.3/24 [...]
```
Confirm with:
```
adb shell ifconfig wlan0
```
`ifconfig` on Android ([home-brewed](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core.git/+/android-5.1.1_r1/toolbox/ifconfig.c)?) is different from the one on desktops (`net-tools` package on Ubuntu 15.10) as it requires the interface to be given.
This is also mentioned at: [Is there a command or application similar to ipconfig?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3715/is-there-a-command-or-application-similar-to-ipconfig)
You could also install a terminal emulator like [Teriminal Emulator from Jack Palevich](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm), open it and type: `netcfg`. But in that case you'd be better off with some app that shows the IPs, since typing on devices is a pain (unless you've got an external keyboard...).
If all you want it so SSH into the device, `adb shell` is the way to go: <https://stackoverflow.com/a/34040560/895245>
If you are developing a server app, the most user-friendly thing to do would be to show the device's IPs on some `TextView`, which has a pure-Java method: <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/494465> | <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6064510/how-to-get-ip-address-of-the-device>
**Router browser management**
If you are at home, you can:
* connect your desktop to the router with an Ethernet cable
* access some magic vendor dependent address, often <http://192.168.0.1>
* most vendors have a list of device IPs somewhere in there
**nmap**
If your device is running a server, e.g. SSHD on port 2222 as explained at: <https://stackoverflow.com/a/34040560/895245>, you can portscan it:
```
sudo nmap -sV --open 192.168.0.0/24 -p2222
```
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: In any terminal emulator app:
```
~$ ip -o a
```
Applicable both to WiFi and Mobile Data. Doesn't require root.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This is an old question but I think you can try this command:
```
adb shell ip addr show rmnet0 | grep 'inet ' | cut -d ' ' -f 6 | cut -d / -f 1
```
**It will return your IPV4 assigned by the operator**
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> 172.22.1.215
>
>
>
Note:
-----
Usually, your phone has two networks one by your telcom operator and the other from your wireless interface. These are called network interfaces.
`rmnet0` should be replaced with your interface my case was `rmnet0` usually is `eth0`.
If u want to get the list of interfaces use this command:
```
ip link show
```
You will get something like this:
```
1: lo: mtu 16436 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN
link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00
inet 127.0.0.1/8 scope host lo
inet6 ::1/128 scope host
valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
2: eth0: mtu 1500 qdisc mq state UP qlen 1000
link/ether b8:ac:6f:65:31:e5 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
inet 192.168.1.5/24 brd 192.168.1.255 scope global eth0
inet6 fe80::baac:6fff:fe65:31e5/64 scope link
valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
3: wlan0: mtu 1500 qdisc noop state DOWN qlen 1000
link/ether 00:21:6a:ca:9b:10 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
4: pan0: mtu 1500 qdisc noop state DOWN
link/ether 92:0a:e7:31:e0:83 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
5: vmnet1: mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UNKNOWN qlen 1000
link/ether 00:50:56:c0:00:01 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
inet 192.168.121.1/24 brd 192.168.121.255 scope global vmnet1
inet6 fe80::250:56ff:fec0:1/64 scope link
valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
6: vmnet8: mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UNKNOWN qlen 1000
link/ether 00:50:56:c0:00:08 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
inet 192.168.179.1/24 brd 192.168.179.255 scope global vmnet8
inet6 fe80::250:56ff:fec0:8/64 scope link
valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
```
Where usually,
* `lo` – Loopback interface.
* `eth0` – Your first Ethernet network interface on Linux.
* `wlan0` – Wireless network interface in Linux.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/19 | 198 | 740 | <issue_start>username_0: I had an android mobile whose version is 1.5 , in that device, can i see the application in the market whose versions are 1.6 and above, is it possible to do this.<issue_comment>username_1: Only one way to find out. Try it.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: No, you can't. Being able to see applications targeted at higher Android version is useless, because it won't install or run anyway.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It won't matter. You can only run apps where the developer has either set the target to Android 1.5 or the mintarget to 1.5 (with a target to 1.6+, meaning they'd have to be careful that Android 1.5 doesn't make API calls that do not exist yet for 1.5).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/20 | 682 | 2,756 | <issue_start>username_0: I read on another question that the Motorola Defy is a good choice if you want a [water resistant phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2756/looking-for-a-robust-android-smartphone). I assumed I wouldn't get the phone wet so water resistance was not a factor I considered when I was deciding which phone to buy. As it happened I ended up buying an HTC Desire.
However I do occasionally find it convenient to operate the phone in light rain, or with wet hands. So far no problems apart from a slightly unresponsive touchscreen sometimes, but I'm wondering how much of a risk am I taking here?
* Could operating the buttons while they are slightly wet cause *permanent* damage to the phone? If so, how likely is it to happen in practice?
Mostly I'm interested in the HTC Desire, but if you have had a similar phone that was damaged by a *small* amount water then that would be interesting too.<issue_comment>username_1: If the water finds its way into the circuitry and causes a short, that could be bad, but I don't think there is any good way to quantify how likely that is to happen to any phone. I have a Moto Droid and get it a little wet all the time and have never had a problem, although I have heard of people bricking their phone under the same circumstances.
If you do actually get it wet and it dies, it may not be bricked. After it dries out it will probably work again. You can aid the process by putting the phone in some rice or just blowing dry warm air on it.
It's also worth noting that many phone manufacturers install moisture detecting stickers inside the phone. On the Droid it can been seen through a little hole under the battery cover that shows red plus signs on a white background. If that gets wet, it'll bleed and that way if you try to return a broken phone and say it just died the tech can see if you got the phone wet, and even if that's not why it died, it'll void your warranty.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have a HTC Nexus One and carelessly ended up with it being immersed in three inches of river water in the bottom of a plastic bag for over an hour. I assumed that it would be write-off but dried it out anyway in the sunshine on the dashboard or the car and held it in the warm summer breeze for an hour on the journey home. I put the battery and cards back in and after a short period of irregular displays it worked perfectly. I was astonished!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Most phones work pretty fine with a little amount of water, but it also depends on your luck. My first Android volume buttons stopped working after I played Basketball with it in my pocket and sweat screwed it up. Under warranty got it replaced.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/20 | 1,340 | 5,343 | <issue_start>username_0: When I got my last phone, a SE k850i, I was recommended to charge it fully once before I even turned it on. Does this apply today as well, for my coming HTC Desire HD?
Why was I recommended to do so in the first place?<issue_comment>username_1: Most of the time, yes you have to charge the phone fully and then sometimes fully discharge it the first time you use it. Most of the time you'll be fine with the phone turned on while you charge it the first time, as long as it gets fully charged before unplugging it.
There are a few reasons for this, some historical, some practical. The historical reason is that with older battery tech, the battery had to go through a full charge/discharge cycle in order to keep the battery life high. Phones would be shipped with batteries that only had enough power in them for initial set-up, forcing the owner to do a full charge when they got home. The practical reason is that batteries don't maintain their charge indefinitely when they're unplugged, so although your phone may have been shipped with a battery that started off with a full charge, by the time it gets to you, it may already be very low.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: All newer phones use Lithium polymer batteries.
### Why is it Partially Charged?
To decrease their aging they are intended to be stored at 40% charge. This means when you receive your phone it should be at 40% charge, otherwise they will have aged your battery for you. (you are probably used to the effects of aging, like a 2 year old phone seeming to have very short battery life). When you get your phone you can use it until it is discharged, but they normally say 'charge it' because people will not notice the partial charge.
### Do Not Fully Discharge
You should not fully worry about fully discharging, this is superstition to earlier battery technologies. Fully discharging a lithium battery is one of the best ways to make it fail. below a certain charge they will have their overcharge protection circuitry fail and you cannot charge it at all. I have seen studies that show that this makes up more than 75% of "failed" lithium batteries.
### Lithium Battery Aging
Lithium batteries have a set number of charge discharge cycles before they fail. This might be a number like 500 cycles. You actually get more like 1000 cycles if you only discharge to 50% before recharge. Lithiums really do not like a deep discharge, I cannot stress this enough.
If you would like more information about lithium battery technology let me know, I can get you many links, just drop me a comment. I have a few answers on the electronics and robotics stack exchange about it.
### Can I leave it plugged in all the time?
Yes, and no. This is very dependent on whom makes your device.
For example, my Lenovo laptop will not apply a charge to the battery unless it is under 97%. When it does charge the battery it charges directly to 100%, then stops until the battery sags below 97%. Many laptops did not do this, on most just applying charge if it is not 100%. This would put the battery through thousands of charge cycles in a week when you are not using the battery. This ages a battery quickly.
If your phone maker took the time and paid the extra cash then your phone will stop charging once it reaches full charge and just power the system from the wall outlet. It is significantly more likely that your phone is charging your battery on a short cycle and aging it thoroughly.
### Myths
Some people have some confusion from some of the myths that go about. The primary one is memory. As [Battery University will say, this is mostly extinct, and actually applies to nickel-cadmium batteries](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/memory_myth_or_fact). As was stated in a comment about crystals Battery university has in reference to nickel-cadmium:
>
> With memory, the crystals grow and conceal the active material from the electrolyte. In advanced stages, the sharp edges of the crystals penetrate the separator, causing high self-discharge or electrical short.
>
>
>
Now, talking about Lithium batteries, which your phone uses, there is even more difference. To quote them battery university directly from their simple guidelines:
>
> [Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a laptop is mainly cause by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries)
>
>
>
I understand how this may go against what you have been taught, but I am someone who not only has researched this, but uses lithium batteries in my day to day work as an engineer.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: No. You do not need to fully charge ANY battery to the max until usage. It does not matter if it's new, old, a phone, or even a remote. It does not affect the battery unless that battery has been over-used. So, what I am saying is, no. You do not need to fully charge something new before usage.
Upvotes: 3 |
2010/11/20 | 1,002 | 3,701 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed a few Android applications both with the `adb install MyApplication.apk` command and via a webserver (like an alternative to Android Market).
But where in the Android file system on my phone is the `MyApplication.apk` file placed? Are applications installed with `adb install` not placed in the same directory as applications downloaded from the Market?
I found some applications on `/system/app` but I can't recognize them as some downloaded from Android Market or the one I have installed with `adb install`.
Where on the system is applications that I have installed located?
My phone is not rooted, and I am running Nexus One with Android 2.2.1.<issue_comment>username_1: They are stored in `/data/app/` but unless your phone is rooted all you will see is an empty folder.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: On my Android 4.0.4 (ICS) Xperia ray, they are stored in `/mnt/asec/XXX-1/pkg.apk`.
`XXX` is the Google Play ID of the application.
For example, Firefox is found at `/mnt/asec/org.mozilla.firefox-1/pkg.apk` and Skype is found at `/mnt/asec/com.skype.raider-1/pkg.apk`.
Following [zuul's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3002#comment35152_28155 "Do you have any official link to substantiate this, as to provide more information about this change? - Zuul (2012-08-23 20:11:40Z)") I took these screenshots from my phone to confirm my answer.
[**Firefox**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox "Firefox")
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kLTO8.png)
[**Stopwatch & Countdown Timer**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.be.android.stopwatch "Stopwatch & Countdown Timer")
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fbBXM.png)
And these are my phone's details:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fZeay.png)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Where an app is stored very much depends on several criteria:
* System apps / pre-installed-bloatware-apps are stored in `/system/app` with privileged apps in `/system/priv-app`
(which are mounted read-only to prevent any changes). You may also find system apps in `/custpack/app`'s subdirectories.
* normal apps in internal memory go to `/data/app`
* some apps (encrypted on internal storage?) go to `/data/app-private`
* Apps stored on external memory go to an encrypted container in `/mnt/sdcard/.android_secure`. As at runtime Android needs them to be decrypted, it will decrypt them and store a decrypted copy on `tmpfs` (so it's gone on a reboot) in `/mnt/asec`
(you cannot simply look into `/mnt/sdcard/.android_secure` directly from the device; but if you use a card reader and attach the card to your PC, you will see the files there have the extension `.asec` instead of `.apk` -- from which you will get the connection to the name `/mnt/asec`).
* the apps data are stored below `/data/data/` (internal storage) or on external storage, if the developer sticks to [the rules](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/data-storage.html#filesExternal), below `/mnt/sdcard/Android/data/`.
Upvotes: 8 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: On my Kindle Fire many of the apks I haven't installed from my app store (apks from outside sources, e.g.:Aptoide,etc.) are in my downloads folder. The others I find in my /system/app folder.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/21 | 1,418 | 5,646 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought my first Android phone, HTC Desire Z with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
I imported all my old Nokia E71 SMSs using the Athg2Sms Android app (after converting my Nokia CSV text file to unix-ending format). All 2,000 incoming messages and 200 outgoing messages were imported.
When I try to send a message my phone practically pauses with a modal dialog box saying "Please wait...". This message can appear for 30 seconds to several minutes.
Naturally waiting this long is ridiculous. If I press the Home or Back button the message sending is cancelled and the message goes into "Drafts".
My Nokia phone would accept a message and transmit it in the background.
Have other people encountered this unacceptable sending freeze and have they found a method to fix it? (Note, no answer recommending me to clear out my inbox is acceptable - a tiny inbox is not required for a Nokia phone, neither should it be for an Android phone).
---
**Update**
(I'll edit this section as more evidence comes to light).
As per @Michael Paulukonis 's recommendation below I deleted my e-mail accounts and switched to K-9 for e-mail. Since then I've noticed that some of my SMS sends are extremely quick, like 3 seconds. However some are not - some still take over a minute. I still have 2,000+ SMS messages on the phone but perhaps the time-to-send is related to thread length - if I know any more I'll update here!
**Update 2**
After a month of having the phone was getting ready to throw it at a brick wall with the frustration of being forced to stand like an idiot waiting for the f\*@#ing phone to unfreeze when sending messages. I'd even tried backing up all my messages using "SMS Backup & Restore", deleting all messages, and restoring again. Finally gave up and switched to Handcent. *Shame on HTC* for developing a truly horridly buggy application.
**Update 3**
I've been using Handcent for a while. This program masks the problem in that it accepts a message as soon as you press "Send" - however the message still takes a long time before it is ready to be sent over the radio - so it appears that the underlying problem must be with the Operating System (is my guess). The good news is that messages are not turned into drafts but it can still take a long time before a message is actually sent.
**Update 4**
On Christmas Day 2010 I downloaded a system software update v1.72.405.2 onto my HTC Desire Z in the UK. Sent ~30 messages so far, maximum delay has been 6 seconds. Seems like this system update fixed this major bug! I will update over the next week or two to confirm/deny.<issue_comment>username_1: The [HTC Mail and Messaging apps may have memory leak issues](http://forum.androidcentral.com/droid-incredible/12215-htc-mail-memory-leak-bug-phone-storage-getting-low.html) -- if this is the case, having a large DB of messages could cause a slowdown.
I had some system slowdowns and freezes. After I started using the K9Mail/Gmail and Handcent SMS apps -- I had no more slowdowns or freezes.
Since HTC apps cannot be uninstalled or turned off (unless you root), you can only set them to never poll for messages and never alert upon receipt of message. Which it shouldn't get. But you never know.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If it is thread-length related, i.e. because you have so many SMS's saved, you could try backing them up to your email (search the Market for SMS Backup - there are several good apps that do this really well) then deleting the SMS messages.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have the same problem, with Desire Z, 2.2 and HTC's sms application. Sending messages seems to take minutes. I had HTC TyTN and I imported my messages (~4000 of em) using Sprite Migrate. I backed up my SMS to my gmail account using SMS backup, and some point I'm going to nuke all my sms messages from my phone and see if that helps.
HTC sms application is buggy and it lags all the time, it reloads my facebook picture many times when I'm scrolling through messages and when I try to write message, the screen is scrolling up and down so I cannot see what I write unless I keep scrolling the page back all the time.
HTC has also minor bug related to forced foreign capital letters when using fysical qwerty keyboard (for instace, my keyboard is giving onlu capital letters when writing scandinavian letters Ä, Ö or Å) but it usually passes when I use touch screen keyboard.
I haven't used email application so much, but if this is related to some kind of memory leak problem as suspected, I will brick my HTC phone before summer I swear. Or calm down and start to use different programs for sms and email.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This is update to my earlier post.
Everything went as PP01 updated in his/her original post. I changed to Handcend SMS, but problem was still there, sending messages could take several minutes. Also when testing this with friends I noticed that also receiving messages could took 1-3 minutes when there was couple messages coming at the same time. Handcend SMS freezed several times and I think that was related to the sms system bug.
Then I updated to 1.72.405.2, and seems that the problem is fixed. Sending messages with the original HTC sms application takes max 5-7 seconds and the program is less buggy now. Thanks for HTC programmers for fixing this issue.
Scandinavian letter bug I mentioned earlier is still there, but that is minor problem. There exist unofficial fixes for this but I think I wait for the official fix.
I notify if the problem with sending messages occurs again.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/21 | 1,724 | 5,461 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S and am currently waiting indefinitely for the operator to pull its finger out and release its bloated edition of Froyo.
If I root the device using the instructions [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-phone), will that enable me to ugrade to Froyo over Kies or will I have to upgrade through some other method?<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at your profile it looks like you're based in the UK? If so you should have no problem running the Samsung's European JPO release of the Galaxy S Froyo software that went out to unbranded UK Galaxy S's a few weeks ago. As this is an Official Samsung release there's no need to root to apply it, you just need to trick Samsung's software into installing it for you.
To start with I'll make the assumption that you have no problems running the Kies software, that it recognizes your phone when you plug it in, and that you get a "You are already running the latest release" message when you click the Firmware Upgrade link. (this is a big set of assumptions given the quality of Kies, if any of these aren't true, then you need to get Kies working properly before going further).
This post on Vodafone UK's Galaxy S forums lays out the steps [Samsung Galaxy S - Froyo Update (Android 2.2) (reply 113)](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/78743-samsung-galaxy-s-froyo-update-android-22/page__st__100__p__506996&#entry506996). I'll summarise them below as Vodafone are about to upgrade their forums to new software, so I have no idea if the post will survive, or the link will still work in a week or two's time, credit to "ado28" for these instructions.
>
> First of all you need to go into
> regedit and do some minor alterations
> to the registry.
>
>
> Do not update Kies! If you do then I
> think this tweak won’t work! The Kies
> version I used was 1.5.0.10024\_74 but
> I fooled it into thinking it was the
> latest version
>
>
> Step by step guide
>
>
> 1. Back up everything you wish to keep, including Apps, phone numbers,
> Text messages etc because we're going
> to wipe your phone clean before we
> start!
> 2. Go to Settings – Privacy – FACTORY DATA RESET and click. Follow the
> prompts and then let it wipe your
> phone.
> 3. Now you have a bare naked phone again and can proceed onto the next
> step.
> 4. Open up Kies and leave running
> 5. Connect phone
> 6. Open Regedit by clicking on Start – Run – then type in `regedit` and press
> enter
> 7. Scroll down to Kies and look for “`Localver`” [see pic](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/ado28/JPO.jpg)
> 8. Change your Localver code to `1.5.3.10103.100`
> 9. Now go to your Device DB folder and change your settings to these:
>
>
> "`SoftwareRevision`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`ProductCode`"="`GT-I9000HKDXEU`"
>
> "`HIDSWVER`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`DEVCONINFO`"="" Delete the writing
> in this box and leave blank.
>
>
> 1. Now go back into Kies and click "Update firmware"
>
>
> This will now allow everyone who has
> JPA on their handset with the product
> code XEE to be replaced with JPO and
> the product code XEU which is for the
> UK. Once you have successfully updated
> then allow the phone to boot up. Once
> booted up you will now need to go back
> into your settings and change your
> product code to XEU. To do this open
> your keypad and type in `*#272*YOUR
> IMEI#` and now you will be back to
> having a lovely wee choice of product
> codes to enter. Choose `XEU` and
> install. The phone will reboot and you
> will now officially be on JPO with the
> correct product code XEU!
>
>
> Please note that by doing any update
> on your phone could cause it to brick
> itself. The guide I have written
> worked perfect for me however I can’t
> be held responsible if your phone
> bricks itself. To be safe always try
> the 3 button recovery method first
> before you update and also doing a
> factory reset first usually ensures a
> smooth installation of new firmware.
>
>
>
Extra note on Kies: as stated above, this doesn't work with the latest version of Kies. If you need an older version of Kies then this version should allow you to do this (according to XDA): [Kies version 1.5.3.10093\_82](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201010/20101014171152093/Kies_1.5.3.10093_82.exe).
If you do end up uninstalling and reinstalling Kies and find that it doesn't detect your phone any more, then first thing to try is clicking the menu icon in the top-left corner of Kies and selecting the "install drivers" option.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Kies didn't play nicely but I did find [this tutorial](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair) from Goots at Samsung Galaxy S forums.
I'm now running Froyo.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To answer your original question: yes, almost all popular Android phones have community mods (CyanogenMod, Samdroid, etc) and many of them are writing drivers for Froyo for many popular phones.
Community mods are often able to release drivers and updates much faster than operators can since they are unbriddled by the red tapes and the internal politics of official releases.
Most community mods are rooted, although some may release unrooted version as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/21 | 1,717 | 5,501 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android 2.2 from a HTC Desire Z I am frequently finding my phone disconnected from my mobile provider.
When I select my provider from the Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Network operators -> Search networks -> I get the message "Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network".
The only fix I can find is to restart my phone. Problem appears to widely affect Android phones.<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at your profile it looks like you're based in the UK? If so you should have no problem running the Samsung's European JPO release of the Galaxy S Froyo software that went out to unbranded UK Galaxy S's a few weeks ago. As this is an Official Samsung release there's no need to root to apply it, you just need to trick Samsung's software into installing it for you.
To start with I'll make the assumption that you have no problems running the Kies software, that it recognizes your phone when you plug it in, and that you get a "You are already running the latest release" message when you click the Firmware Upgrade link. (this is a big set of assumptions given the quality of Kies, if any of these aren't true, then you need to get Kies working properly before going further).
This post on Vodafone UK's Galaxy S forums lays out the steps [Samsung Galaxy S - Froyo Update (Android 2.2) (reply 113)](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/78743-samsung-galaxy-s-froyo-update-android-22/page__st__100__p__506996&#entry506996). I'll summarise them below as Vodafone are about to upgrade their forums to new software, so I have no idea if the post will survive, or the link will still work in a week or two's time, credit to "ado28" for these instructions.
>
> First of all you need to go into
> regedit and do some minor alterations
> to the registry.
>
>
> Do not update Kies! If you do then I
> think this tweak won’t work! The Kies
> version I used was 1.5.0.10024\_74 but
> I fooled it into thinking it was the
> latest version
>
>
> Step by step guide
>
>
> 1. Back up everything you wish to keep, including Apps, phone numbers,
> Text messages etc because we're going
> to wipe your phone clean before we
> start!
> 2. Go to Settings – Privacy – FACTORY DATA RESET and click. Follow the
> prompts and then let it wipe your
> phone.
> 3. Now you have a bare naked phone again and can proceed onto the next
> step.
> 4. Open up Kies and leave running
> 5. Connect phone
> 6. Open Regedit by clicking on Start – Run – then type in `regedit` and press
> enter
> 7. Scroll down to Kies and look for “`Localver`” [see pic](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/ado28/JPO.jpg)
> 8. Change your Localver code to `1.5.3.10103.100`
> 9. Now go to your Device DB folder and change your settings to these:
>
>
> "`SoftwareRevision`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`ProductCode`"="`GT-I9000HKDXEU`"
>
> "`HIDSWVER`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`DEVCONINFO`"="" Delete the writing
> in this box and leave blank.
>
>
> 1. Now go back into Kies and click "Update firmware"
>
>
> This will now allow everyone who has
> JPA on their handset with the product
> code XEE to be replaced with JPO and
> the product code XEU which is for the
> UK. Once you have successfully updated
> then allow the phone to boot up. Once
> booted up you will now need to go back
> into your settings and change your
> product code to XEU. To do this open
> your keypad and type in `*#272*YOUR
> IMEI#` and now you will be back to
> having a lovely wee choice of product
> codes to enter. Choose `XEU` and
> install. The phone will reboot and you
> will now officially be on JPO with the
> correct product code XEU!
>
>
> Please note that by doing any update
> on your phone could cause it to brick
> itself. The guide I have written
> worked perfect for me however I can’t
> be held responsible if your phone
> bricks itself. To be safe always try
> the 3 button recovery method first
> before you update and also doing a
> factory reset first usually ensures a
> smooth installation of new firmware.
>
>
>
Extra note on Kies: as stated above, this doesn't work with the latest version of Kies. If you need an older version of Kies then this version should allow you to do this (according to XDA): [Kies version 1.5.3.10093\_82](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201010/20101014171152093/Kies_1.5.3.10093_82.exe).
If you do end up uninstalling and reinstalling Kies and find that it doesn't detect your phone any more, then first thing to try is clicking the menu icon in the top-left corner of Kies and selecting the "install drivers" option.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Kies didn't play nicely but I did find [this tutorial](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair) from Goots at Samsung Galaxy S forums.
I'm now running Froyo.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To answer your original question: yes, almost all popular Android phones have community mods (CyanogenMod, Samdroid, etc) and many of them are writing drivers for Froyo for many popular phones.
Community mods are often able to release drivers and updates much faster than operators can since they are unbriddled by the red tapes and the internal politics of official releases.
Most community mods are rooted, although some may release unrooted version as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/22 | 1,734 | 5,549 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm not sure if it matters but my phone has 'HTC sense'.
I have all my contacts sync'd with my google account.
I have a normal contact called "me" in my google contacts that through various merging has accumulated all my contact details.
However on the phone that shows up as a normal contact called "me" rather than going into the special "my contact card" thing.
I would like to fix this, but preferably without having to copy all the stuff over manually.<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at your profile it looks like you're based in the UK? If so you should have no problem running the Samsung's European JPO release of the Galaxy S Froyo software that went out to unbranded UK Galaxy S's a few weeks ago. As this is an Official Samsung release there's no need to root to apply it, you just need to trick Samsung's software into installing it for you.
To start with I'll make the assumption that you have no problems running the Kies software, that it recognizes your phone when you plug it in, and that you get a "You are already running the latest release" message when you click the Firmware Upgrade link. (this is a big set of assumptions given the quality of Kies, if any of these aren't true, then you need to get Kies working properly before going further).
This post on Vodafone UK's Galaxy S forums lays out the steps [Samsung Galaxy S - Froyo Update (Android 2.2) (reply 113)](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/78743-samsung-galaxy-s-froyo-update-android-22/page__st__100__p__506996&#entry506996). I'll summarise them below as Vodafone are about to upgrade their forums to new software, so I have no idea if the post will survive, or the link will still work in a week or two's time, credit to "ado28" for these instructions.
>
> First of all you need to go into
> regedit and do some minor alterations
> to the registry.
>
>
> Do not update Kies! If you do then I
> think this tweak won’t work! The Kies
> version I used was 1.5.0.10024\_74 but
> I fooled it into thinking it was the
> latest version
>
>
> Step by step guide
>
>
> 1. Back up everything you wish to keep, including Apps, phone numbers,
> Text messages etc because we're going
> to wipe your phone clean before we
> start!
> 2. Go to Settings – Privacy – FACTORY DATA RESET and click. Follow the
> prompts and then let it wipe your
> phone.
> 3. Now you have a bare naked phone again and can proceed onto the next
> step.
> 4. Open up Kies and leave running
> 5. Connect phone
> 6. Open Regedit by clicking on Start – Run – then type in `regedit` and press
> enter
> 7. Scroll down to Kies and look for “`Localver`” [see pic](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/ado28/JPO.jpg)
> 8. Change your Localver code to `1.5.3.10103.100`
> 9. Now go to your Device DB folder and change your settings to these:
>
>
> "`SoftwareRevision`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`ProductCode`"="`GT-I9000HKDXEU`"
>
> "`HIDSWVER`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`DEVCONINFO`"="" Delete the writing
> in this box and leave blank.
>
>
> 1. Now go back into Kies and click "Update firmware"
>
>
> This will now allow everyone who has
> JPA on their handset with the product
> code XEE to be replaced with JPO and
> the product code XEU which is for the
> UK. Once you have successfully updated
> then allow the phone to boot up. Once
> booted up you will now need to go back
> into your settings and change your
> product code to XEU. To do this open
> your keypad and type in `*#272*YOUR
> IMEI#` and now you will be back to
> having a lovely wee choice of product
> codes to enter. Choose `XEU` and
> install. The phone will reboot and you
> will now officially be on JPO with the
> correct product code XEU!
>
>
> Please note that by doing any update
> on your phone could cause it to brick
> itself. The guide I have written
> worked perfect for me however I can’t
> be held responsible if your phone
> bricks itself. To be safe always try
> the 3 button recovery method first
> before you update and also doing a
> factory reset first usually ensures a
> smooth installation of new firmware.
>
>
>
Extra note on Kies: as stated above, this doesn't work with the latest version of Kies. If you need an older version of Kies then this version should allow you to do this (according to XDA): [Kies version 1.5.3.10093\_82](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201010/20101014171152093/Kies_1.5.3.10093_82.exe).
If you do end up uninstalling and reinstalling Kies and find that it doesn't detect your phone any more, then first thing to try is clicking the menu icon in the top-left corner of Kies and selecting the "install drivers" option.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Kies didn't play nicely but I did find [this tutorial](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair) from Goots at Samsung Galaxy S forums.
I'm now running Froyo.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To answer your original question: yes, almost all popular Android phones have community mods (CyanogenMod, Samdroid, etc) and many of them are writing drivers for Froyo for many popular phones.
Community mods are often able to release drivers and updates much faster than operators can since they are unbriddled by the red tapes and the internal politics of official releases.
Most community mods are rooted, although some may release unrooted version as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/22 | 1,996 | 6,539 | <issue_start>username_0: I asked a question about [silencing only certain sounds](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/337/is-it-possible-to-only-silence-certain-notifications/385#385) and decided to go with the AudioManager widget, which is working quite well. My main uses are to silence everything but alarms and the ringer when I'm sleeping and everything when I'm in class. However, if I get a notification from Facebook or Twitter (both the official apps by Facebook and Twitter, respectively) at night, they still go off, which makes me think that these apps either use the ringer volume (instead of the alert volume) or some volume that AudioManager doesn't have control over.
The volume controls provided by AudioManager are Alarm Volume, Music Volume, Alerts Volume, Ringer Volume, System Volume, and Voice call Volume. Alarm volume is always 7/7, music volume is where ever it was last time I listened to music (in the car, I have it 15/15, and usually 8/15 when I'm listening with earbuds), alerts is 7/7 during the day and 0/7 at night, ringer is always 7/7, system is 7/7 during the day and 0/7 at night, and voice call volume is 3/5.
So, my questions:
(1) What volume do these apps actually use for notifications?
(2) Is there an easy way (without having to open both apps and turn off notifications at night, then turn them back on) to silence these notifications? This includes possibly switching away from AudioManager to another free application.<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at your profile it looks like you're based in the UK? If so you should have no problem running the Samsung's European JPO release of the Galaxy S Froyo software that went out to unbranded UK Galaxy S's a few weeks ago. As this is an Official Samsung release there's no need to root to apply it, you just need to trick Samsung's software into installing it for you.
To start with I'll make the assumption that you have no problems running the Kies software, that it recognizes your phone when you plug it in, and that you get a "You are already running the latest release" message when you click the Firmware Upgrade link. (this is a big set of assumptions given the quality of Kies, if any of these aren't true, then you need to get Kies working properly before going further).
This post on Vodafone UK's Galaxy S forums lays out the steps [Samsung Galaxy S - Froyo Update (Android 2.2) (reply 113)](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/78743-samsung-galaxy-s-froyo-update-android-22/page__st__100__p__506996&#entry506996). I'll summarise them below as Vodafone are about to upgrade their forums to new software, so I have no idea if the post will survive, or the link will still work in a week or two's time, credit to "ado28" for these instructions.
>
> First of all you need to go into
> regedit and do some minor alterations
> to the registry.
>
>
> Do not update Kies! If you do then I
> think this tweak won’t work! The Kies
> version I used was 1.5.0.10024\_74 but
> I fooled it into thinking it was the
> latest version
>
>
> Step by step guide
>
>
> 1. Back up everything you wish to keep, including Apps, phone numbers,
> Text messages etc because we're going
> to wipe your phone clean before we
> start!
> 2. Go to Settings – Privacy – FACTORY DATA RESET and click. Follow the
> prompts and then let it wipe your
> phone.
> 3. Now you have a bare naked phone again and can proceed onto the next
> step.
> 4. Open up Kies and leave running
> 5. Connect phone
> 6. Open Regedit by clicking on Start – Run – then type in `regedit` and press
> enter
> 7. Scroll down to Kies and look for “`Localver`” [see pic](http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/ado28/JPO.jpg)
> 8. Change your Localver code to `1.5.3.10103.100`
> 9. Now go to your Device DB folder and change your settings to these:
>
>
> "`SoftwareRevision`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`ProductCode`"="`GT-I9000HKDXEU`"
>
> "`HIDSWVER`"="`I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3`"
>
> "`DEVCONINFO`"="" Delete the writing
> in this box and leave blank.
>
>
> 1. Now go back into Kies and click "Update firmware"
>
>
> This will now allow everyone who has
> JPA on their handset with the product
> code XEE to be replaced with JPO and
> the product code XEU which is for the
> UK. Once you have successfully updated
> then allow the phone to boot up. Once
> booted up you will now need to go back
> into your settings and change your
> product code to XEU. To do this open
> your keypad and type in `*#272*YOUR
> IMEI#` and now you will be back to
> having a lovely wee choice of product
> codes to enter. Choose `XEU` and
> install. The phone will reboot and you
> will now officially be on JPO with the
> correct product code XEU!
>
>
> Please note that by doing any update
> on your phone could cause it to brick
> itself. The guide I have written
> worked perfect for me however I can’t
> be held responsible if your phone
> bricks itself. To be safe always try
> the 3 button recovery method first
> before you update and also doing a
> factory reset first usually ensures a
> smooth installation of new firmware.
>
>
>
Extra note on Kies: as stated above, this doesn't work with the latest version of Kies. If you need an older version of Kies then this version should allow you to do this (according to XDA): [Kies version 1.5.3.10093\_82](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201010/20101014171152093/Kies_1.5.3.10093_82.exe).
If you do end up uninstalling and reinstalling Kies and find that it doesn't detect your phone any more, then first thing to try is clicking the menu icon in the top-left corner of Kies and selecting the "install drivers" option.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Kies didn't play nicely but I did find [this tutorial](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair) from Goots at Samsung Galaxy S forums.
I'm now running Froyo.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To answer your original question: yes, almost all popular Android phones have community mods (CyanogenMod, Samdroid, etc) and many of them are writing drivers for Froyo for many popular phones.
Community mods are often able to release drivers and updates much faster than operators can since they are unbriddled by the red tapes and the internal politics of official releases.
Most community mods are rooted, although some may release unrooted version as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/22 | 138 | 582 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to use the timer for a countdown of 3 minutes. 1 minute in, the screen shut off and the phone locked, disabling the countdown.
After 4 minutes, I realised what had happened. Is there a way to disable the screen shut off just when the timer is running?<issue_comment>username_1: You may try to install KeepScreen application from Android market and configure it to disable screen timeout when your timer application is running.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The **Tasker** app should be able to do this as well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/22 | 369 | 1,304 | <issue_start>username_0: My current workflow is to snap pics on my Droid, plug it in via USB, and sync the pics. I'd like to just run a script to sync the DCIM folder with a shared network drive, if anyone knows of a way that I can do this?
I can connect to the share with a file explorer app, but copying the files is even more awkward that way than plugging in the USB. The tech is there, I'm just wondering if there's a simple one-touch solution.<issue_comment>username_1: Try [Image Transfer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/image-transfer/com.t3ch.imagetransfer).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [Upload 2 NAS](http://www.appbrain.com/app/upload-2-nas/com.rcreations.upload2nas) can do this, and there is also a lite version. I haven't actually *used* this but it's on my list to try.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I would always go for rsync
if your phone is not rooted you could use
rsync4android (which is free)
<https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.kowalczuk.rsync4android>
if your phone is rooted you could offcourse also use the above but if you need more advance stuff I would combine BTEP (Better Terminal Emulator Pro, not free) which has a cli ssh client which can be called from SL4A (scripting engine usefull for BASH scripts, which is free)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/23 | 421 | 1,521 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Droid phone running Android 2.1. Many times per day my phone alerts me with a sound. It is not a new email or SMS or disconnection from the 3G network. I suspect it may alerting me about new WiFi networks that come in or out of range (I live in a big apartment building with dozens of networks around). That's only my suspicion as there is no indication on the screen about what triggered the sound alert.
I looked in Settings/Sounds but I don't see any category for such alerts.
And just to be clear: I want to find out how to disable the sound only for some alerts. I do not want to mute all of them.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: Try [Image Transfer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/image-transfer/com.t3ch.imagetransfer).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [Upload 2 NAS](http://www.appbrain.com/app/upload-2-nas/com.rcreations.upload2nas) can do this, and there is also a lite version. I haven't actually *used* this but it's on my list to try.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I would always go for rsync
if your phone is not rooted you could use
rsync4android (which is free)
<https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.kowalczuk.rsync4android>
if your phone is rooted you could offcourse also use the above but if you need more advance stuff I would combine BTEP (Better Terminal Emulator Pro, not free) which has a cli ssh client which can be called from SL4A (scripting engine usefull for BASH scripts, which is free)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/23 | 833 | 3,436 | <issue_start>username_0: Title says it all ( I think ), if I look under the '**Settings - Status - Phone number**' on my Samsung Galaxy S mobile phone, it says '*unknown*'.
What does that mean ? Do I have to enter the number some where ? And if so, do I need it, or why should I do that ?<issue_comment>username_1: This is just showing whether your phone number is saved to the phone number description property on your SIM card. Some networks always program this in for you, many don't. Some phones let you write to this property, some don't, some read it, some don't.
It has nothing to do with what actual phone number is attached to that SIM card by the phone company.
It is possible to put your phone number in there, and is easier than you might think:
Go into **Contacts** -> *[Menu]* -> More -> **Settings** -> **Own numbers** -> *[Menu]* -> **Create** and type your phone number into the Number field, now Save.
Then switch your phone off and on again, and it should show the correct number (or whatever number you entered) in the status now.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is also a problem with some 2.2-Froyo code for the Galaxy S that can cause this to happen, even if your number was shown under 2.1. (This is the case for me).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Some Android phones don't support such advanced features as "setting own phone number". In this case try **set it on a different phone**, preferable a dumb phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: There was no above suggested path on my phone either. Instead following worked for me:
Go into call settings (call button then settings)
Scroll down and find Additional Settings.
Then there is set My Phone Number where you can set your number.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: First off, what phone company are you with because it would help greatly to at least know that much more than just the name of the phone? If it were an integrated phone such network providers Sprint, Verizon etc companies with 3G phones because 3G with such providers worked without SIM cards. If so that would mean the phone isn't programmed and needs to be and I do believe same thing applies towards companies that required SIM cards used in their phones for service such as AT&T, T-Mobile etc.
If the SIM card you are using hasn't been activated it wont display any number or if the SIM card isn't the preferred SIM for the phone the number wont display. There are a few other reasons as to why you are getting this unknown reading for your number but mainly it's due to errors within the SIM and phone compatibility. If I were you I would find some WiFi to connect to via your phone with SIM inserted and then download a SIM manager app so that you can find and resolve this error with your number being displayed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: The easiest way to do this is to insert the sim into an iPhone, go to `Settings > Phone > My Number`. Here you can set your phone number and save it.
Now if you insert the sim in an android phone, you will be able to see your number.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: To edit your SIM-Card content (including own number), open phone dialer and input the code `∗#∗#4636#∗#∗` and then go to "Phone information" -> ⋮ (menu) "View SIM address book" and change there the entry of the own number beginning with AA\_. After that reboot the phone (tested on android 6)
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/23 | 382 | 1,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a web application written using HTML5 that leverages the application cache for "offline" access.
On my iPod touch, I can go to the web while online, click the "+" icon, and set a shortcut on my home screen. This will launch the web application full screen and run the app, even when there is no Internet connection.
Is there a similar process to use on my Android device, or will it vary by maker?<issue_comment>username_1: From my HTML5 knowledge, offline content and access, even though implemented by the website, will only work if the browser the client is using supports it. The iOS browser seems to support offline applications, but the Android one does not yet, based on what you said. So you will jsut have to wait until the browser is updated.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Offline data saving is supported on Android, you can see this if you go into your browser, select Settings, Advanced Settings, Website Settings and you can see which websites are using your offline cache, as well as which are using other advanced access like GPS.
To create an icon for a website on your home screen: once you've created a bookmark in your browser for the page, you can go to your home screen, long-press on a bit of spare space, select Shortcuts, Bookmark and pick that one. That should give you an icon straight to that page.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can use this app: Offline Browser [link](http://www.appbrain.com/app/offline-browser/it.nikodroid.offline): you can download a portion of a web site in your sd card and then read it offline
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/23 | 312 | 1,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to enable the wifi access point / hotspot functionality on my Droid so it acts as a "Standard" router like the built in functionality of the newer VZW phones (like the Droid Incredible). I have tried Wireless Tether for Root Users and Barnacle but they only create Adhoc connections for tethering which is different than becoming a hotspot.
My phone:
* Motorola Droid 1
* Rooted Android 2.2 w/ any ROM you tell me will get WAP going
* Verizon Wireless
**Edit:** Just a preemptive request... Please don't suggest PDAnet. Someone always does.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe that unless you are running a different ROM (like CM6, etc.) then it's not available. Pretty sure stock ROM (rooted or not) didn't make this available (even though the non-stock ROMs had it working. Love how VZW said it wouldn't work when it obviously does.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [This atrticle](http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-20012378-251.html) and others around the same time suggest that the hardware in the Droid is only capable of supporting ad-hoc mode.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/23 | 2,198 | 8,199 | <issue_start>username_0: The official YouTube app stops playing when I minimized, switched to another application, or even when I lock the phone. And when I resume, it restarts downloading the clip from the beginning.
Is there any way that I can play YouTube clips in the background? Note, I only want the audio to continue playing.<issue_comment>username_1: TubeMate YouTube Downloader is a great app that will let you download either the audio or the video from a YouTube file and save it to your device. When it is on your device, you are then able to use a media player (such as DoubleTwist) to play either in the background. But as for straight background music from YouTube, that's a no-go :/
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Instead of the YouTube app, open YouTube in your standard browser. Then, the video won't pause or stop when you turn your screen off. It will still pause when you go home or minimize, though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's not currently possible but it should be soon. According to [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/22/apk-teardown-youtube-5-2-27-hallelujah-background-audio-is-finally-coming-to-youtube-for-android/) background audio is coming in a future release of the YouTube app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: You can use firefox and request the desktop site. You can change tabs, open other apps, or turn off the screen. However the desktop site layout is not optimal for mobile firefox. This does not work in chrome or the default ("Standard") browser and it will not play videos that require flash (vevo).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: * Download [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad)
* Play YouTube video using MX Player.
* Press Menu button (or the 3 dot icon), and then select Play
* Make sure "Background Play" is checked
* Now, you can press Home Button and listen in lock screen.
**There is also a shortcut for enabling Background Play, which is tapping and holding the Play button, instead of just tapping it to play a video**
**Update** :
Now MX player is not allowing to play youtube videos directly as mentioned by narayanan.
**Solution :**
* You need to download [UC browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl) .
* Now play the youtube video through UC browser
(*The other browsers redirect to youtube app but it wont since it has its own built in player*)
* Now you have to select option called *Play With* in top of video player and select MX player.
Thats it.
**Update #2:**
>
> **Only For Rooted**: You can install [Xposed Modules Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) and use Repository called [Youtube Background Play](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.youtubebackgroundplayback)
>
>
>
**Update #3:**
Try **YouTube Vanced**
For [non-rooted phone](https://www.xda-developers.com/youtube-vanced-apk/):
* Install the [MicroG APK](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616) if you want to log in with your YouTube
account.
* Find the YouTube Vanced APK that you want and download it.
* Install the APK like you normally would.
For [rooted phone](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757):
* Download the official installer found in downloads above
* Select a suitable apk for your device (check your architecture using an app such as CPU-Z) and the secondary theme you want to. (All apks include the white theme)
* Place the downloaded apk into /sdcard/Downloads or inside the installation zip
* Uninstall all YouTube updates and disable auto-update in the playstore (If you are able to completely uninstall the youtube app do so)
* Flash the installer in TWRP
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: Here's a solution using entirely free and open source software. The basic idea is that although YouTube can't play clips in the background, VLC for Android can play clips in the background, so all we need to do is pipe the clip to VLC where we can listen to it minimised.
That sounds complicated, but luckily there is software that does it for us.
1. Install [NewPipe](https://fossdroid.com/a/newpipe.html) (either from APK or from the Fossdroid app).
2. Install [VLC Android](https://fossdroid.com/a/vlc.html).
3. Open NewPipe, and in Settings, make sure that *Use External Player* has a checkmark.
4. Open VLC, and in Preferences, make sure that *Play videos in background* has a checkmark.
5. Now, when you play a video in NewPipe, on the dialog that appears select VLC player. It will play in VLC and you can do other things while it plays.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: Non-Stop YT app does this. It looks and works just like the normal youtube app. Except you can open up other apps, turn off your screen and every thing. You can find it for download here:
<https://m.apkpure.com/non-stop-yt/com.non_stopyt>
Also I for got to mention, you can sign in and view your feed / and subscription feed and every thing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: It is possible with xposed framework, and module youtube background playback:
1. Download xposed installer
2. From that app install xposed framework
3. Than in download section find youtube background playback module, activate it and than reboot.
Enjoy!
But beware if your device runs stock rom there is big chance to get bootlop after installing xposed framework.
**EDIT**: ooh, sorry I didn's see that your device is running 2.1 android, and for using xposed framework 4.0+ android is required..
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: Select a video and start playing. Press home button (ofcourse youtube app will close/minimize). With headphones plugged, stay in the home screen, press play/pause button on the headphone itself. Works for me everytime, but only for playing from browser not from YouTube app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_10: Firefox for Android had that feature.
YouTube blocked it so now you need an extension for that.
<https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/video-background-play-fix/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_11: Simplest way to play YouTube video or playlist in background:
1. Play a YouTube video in Google Chrome.
2. Switch to Desktop Mode (`Options` ~> `Request Desktop Site`).
3. Hit the Home button to push Google Chrome into background.
4. Pull down notification to find Google Chrome media control. Play the video from here.
There's no thumbs down of it as you can still open new tabs in Google Chrome to do another thing.
Enjoy listening YouTube podcasts and song playlists while doing other things in smartphone or real world!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: I'll share 4 methods to play youtube in background and with the screen lock.
* Install [Brave browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser), enable media play background option in site settings, and visit <https://m.youtube.com>
* use Youtube vanced app <https://youtubevanced.com/>
* use [YMusic app](https://ymusic.en.uptodown.com/android)
* use [NewPipe app](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.schabi.newpipe/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_13: You could also use [YouTube Vanced](https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/). YouTube Vanced is a modded version of YouTube. It is a feature enhanced version of the official YouTube app, most importantly brings the feature for **background playback** (as well as other equally useful features including built-in adblocking, black/dark themes, etc).
It officially supports minimum (API 17) version 4.2 jellybean and works on **both** rooted and non-rooted devices.
This page has installation instructions and download links for [non-rooted](https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/APKs?type=NONROOT) and [rooted](https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/APKs?type=ROOT) devices.
Additionally you need to install the install MicroG package (found in the download links) in order to be able to log into google account (not necessary if you don't want to log in)
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3oU3bm.png)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/23 | 214 | 835 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid which was running fine with Cyanogen Mod 6.0. I travelled for a week out of service range, and since I returned it's been both hanging (no response to user input) and spontaneously restarting.
I'm suspicious that an app update is causing this, but I don't know how to diagnose it. Is there a way to diagnose this?<issue_comment>username_1: I would check `Settings` --> `Applications` --> `Running Services` first.
See anything there that looks rogue? Consuming a lot of memory or the process seems hung up?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ended up spotting the offending program via Battery usage. There was one app that was showing a lot of battery use even though I wasn't doing anything with it (NewsRob). I killed that and everything's been fine since.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/24 | 2,596 | 9,393 | <issue_start>username_0: Occasionally I want to install an application which requires certain permissions that I feel it really shouldn't need. Can I install the app without giving it these permissions? For example, GPS location, [phone state](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/605/why-do-so-many-android-applications-require-permission-to-use-the-phone), internet connection, etc.
Is it possible to change the permissions of an application once it is installed?<issue_comment>username_1: Prior to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
---------------------------------
No. Without a custom ROM it's an all-or-nothing affair. Which is part of the reason Google encourages developers to ensure that they're asking for the absolute minimum permissions required for the app to work.
Short of getting the app code and modifying it, you either need to accept the access request or not use the app. [Some alternatives exist](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/security_permissions#group_1028) if your device is rooted.
Android 4.3/4.4 (partly also 5.x)
---------------------------------
There's a semi-hidden permissions manager (App Ops) that can be reached through a [third-party app](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Appops&c=apps), but doesn't require root or a custom ROM. Android Police has covered it [here](https://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/25/app-ops-android-4-3s-hidden-app-permission-manager-control-permissions-for-individual-apps/).
Note, however, that Google has said that this was released in error, and newer versions of Android have once again disabled this.
Android 4.4+
------------
Additionally to above mentioned *App Ops*, here you can also use the [Xposed Framework](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-installer-versions-changelog-t2714053) (for Android 5+ [see here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811)) with modules like [Xprivacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/biz.bokhorst.xprivacy) or [Protect My Privacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.synergylabs.androidpmp). While this will require your device to be rooted, it offers additional functionality.
Android 6+
----------
*username_7* outlined [functionalities provided in Android M](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/111579/16575) in a separate answer.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: CyanogenMod 7 supports this. It activated by going to `Settings->CyanogenMod Settings->Applications` and checking "Permission management" as of the most recent build. You can then allow and disallow permissions by choosing an app from the app management list (`Settings->Applications->Manage applications`). There is an [article on endgaget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/new-cyanogenmod-lets-you-rule-android-app-permissions-with-an-ir/) with a Youtube demonstration.
**Disclaimer:** This may be obvious to some, but denying permissions to an app could have fairly crash-tastic consequences. Nonetheless, if you have a device that is supported by CM and you are willing to root and install it, you can enjoy permission-by-permission control (and any hazards that come with it).
In fact, due to the crashes that the permission management implementation tended to cause, it was removed from the CyanogenMod codebase in version 9. However, the most recent nightly builds of CyanogenMod 10.1 now include a feature that has been dubbed "[Privacy Guard](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/06/24/privacy-guard-formerly-incognito-mode-has-been-merged-into-cyanogenmod-will-appear-in-nightlies-starting-today/)". Instead of *blocking* apps from accessing data that they request, Privacy Guard will provide them with *blank* data.
As an example, if an app running under Privacy Guard requests your contacts list, CM will simply return an empty list, causing the app to functionally believe that you don't have any contacts stored on your phone.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an [App Shield](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gmail.exathink.appshield&feature=search_result) application. It essentially repackages .apk with permissions removed from [manifest](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/security/security.html). Brilliant idea for stock, non rooted phones. Subject to crashes (force closes), though, as with CyanogenMod (as of version 7).
---
**Update:** *App Shield* seems no longer to be maintained. It currently can be found in some "personal Aptoide repositories", e.g. at [Mixal](http://m.mixal.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.gmail.exathink.appshield/7/6431515/App+Shield) and [Karbyfio](http://m.karbyfio.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.gmail.exathink.appshield/8/2074302/App+Shield). It is recommended to rather use something more up-to-date now.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: **NOTE:** *LBE Privacy Guard* is no longer maintained and only available for Android versions below 4.2.
**Warning:** if you are on Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+), be sure to check whether LBE has been updated for Jelley Bean yet. At the moment (July 27 2012) it is still incompatible, and it will cause your device to **boot loop on Jelly Bean.** That means you may have to factory-reset your device. **[Xprivacy](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.bokhorst.xprivacy.installer)** is now recommended instead (root required).
---
[LBE Privacy Guard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite) can block specific permissions per application, both during installation and afterwards. This is the English version of an apparently Chinese application that has existed for a while (I am not in any way affiliated to them); it already has over 100,000 downloads. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to do so tomorrow.
You can also set it to, say, have Facebook display a prompt (yes/no) when it wants to access your location, etc. A screenshot from the Play Store:
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: You can use the [Xposed Framework](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401) along with the [App Settings Module](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings) to deny application permissions. You can also use it to change DPI settings allowing apps to run in tablet mode on phones and vice versa (along with changing the size of things in general). It works beautifully for me. You will need root to install it, though.
Thanks to [Izzy](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/16575/izzy) for pointing out the need for a module. As per their comment you can also use [Xprivacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/biz.bokhorst.xprivacy) or [Protect My Privacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.synergylabs.androidpmp) to achieve this control.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I stumbled upon this app called [Permission Remover](https://www.plop.at/en/android/permission-remover.html) that allows you to remove permissions from the APK package before installing it. Worked for both installed and downloaded APKs. This method is convenient as it does not require you to root your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The following functionalities will be provided in Android M:
* Give specific permissions as needed during rutime;
* Show an app's permission;
* Show all apps that uses a specific permission.
**Documentation for M preview:**
<https://developer.android.com/preview/features/runtime-permissions.html>
**Permissions screen:**
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NiHlM.jpg)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_8: Fine-grained app permissions are not present in stock builds of Android up to version 5.1.1. Google has introduced a new permissions model starting with 6.0 that includes some control based on permission groups. However, if you've gained root access on a device running version 5.1.1 or below, there are options for adding this feature to your device.
1. Xposed Framework
Head over to [xda-developers.com](http://xda-developers.com) and search for "xposed framework" to get info on how to install the framework. After installing the framework, install either the [XPrivacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/biz.bokhorst.xprivacy) or the [App Settings](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings) modules to get more control over each app and their granted permissions.
2. Install a Cyanogenmod-based ROM
Go to [Cyanogenmod Downloads](https://download.cyanogenmod.org) and see if your device is listed. If it isn't, head back to [xda-developers.com](http://xda-developers.com) and go to your devices forum page to find a list of ROMs for your device. Look for anything referring to "cyanogenmod" or "cm" in the original post of a ROM thread to find the right base to give permission control access.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: A good app (which is not in in playstore anymore since 2016) by [root uninstaller](https://web.archive.org/web/20120326063601/http://rootuninstaller.com/root-firewall/): To withdraw an app just the right to enter internet in CyanogenMod you can use [Root Firewall](https://apkpure.com/root-firewall/com.rootuninstaller.firewall) (needs root).
It can block internet access for any apps.
The free version can already block either all apps or just block up to 7 distinct apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/24 | 639 | 2,078 | <issue_start>username_0: Anybody used the **Z4ROOT** program to root/unroot his device ? Can I use it on my **Samsung Galaxy S** phone ?
**Is it a real root / unroot process ?** I am a developer myself and know how much damage you can do on a computer if you have too much power and too little knowledge.
However, a true root / unroot program seems ideal. That way I can root the device if necessary (f.i. to grab a screen dump or whatever) and unroot the device immediatly afterwards (until such time I really know what I'm doing - if ever :) ).<issue_comment>username_1: [The XDA post for z4root](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953) says that it is 100% compatible with Samsung Galaxy S and will provide a permanent root option.
>
> V1.2.0 : Unroot support, fix for
> devices with small max file size such
> as I5700, binaries in xbin rather than
> bin
>
>
>
So it says it will unroot? I have not used this method to root any phones, so I can not vouch for it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I've rooted my SGS with z4root and it was a very smooth process! I can highly recommend z4root!
And while you're at it, continue with installing [One Click Lag Fix](http://www.appbrain.com/app/ryanzas-oclf-2-0/com.rc.QuickFixLagFix) to make your SGS lag a lot less! I did it, and haven't looked back since. OCLF is made by the same guy who made z4root, but for some weird reason, OCLF can, by itself, only root pre-froyo phones. But that's not a big problem, you just need 2 apps instead of one :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I used z4root on Samsung Galaxy 3, and it was quite smooth.
The easiest way to root(unroot) android.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Z4root was a very nice simple app (at least, v. 1.3.0 worked for SGS on *Froyo 2.2*),
but after I upgraded Samsung Galaxy S to *Gingerbread* (**2.3.5**),
this rooting method became nonfunctional.
The phone can be rooted with [SuperOneClick](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/20292/how-do-i-root-my-samsung-galaxy-s) though.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/24 | 740 | 2,936 | <issue_start>username_0: When I play certain MP3 files (such as lessons from [JapanesePod101.com](http://www.japanesepod101.com)) on my iPod Touch, lyrics or transcripts that are embedded in the MP3 files are displayed in the media player.
I find this to be an extremely useful feature, and I believe I'm not alone. Despite that, neither the stock Android media player nor any other media player I've downloaded from the Market seems to support this. I just have not been able to find any way to get feature on my Nexus One.
This feature is important enough to me that I'm considering learning Android development just so I can write a simple media player that displays embedded lyrics or notes. However, the fact that nobody else seems to have done this makes me wonder - is it even possible? **Is there something in the Android architecture or APIs that make it difficult or impossible to read and display lyrics information from MP3 files?**<issue_comment>username_1: Meridian Media player has [support for lyrics](http://sites.google.com/site/eternalsandbox/update-to-professional-version) - i believe, embedded as well as .lrc files, but you might need the payware PRO version for that functionality to be enabled.
UPDATE: You're right! Turns out I had .lrc files in my music folder which is why i was seeing lyrics.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I haven't actually researched this answer, so take it with a grain of salt. Basing it off of other development work I have done with MP3s in the past.
I do not think there would be any reason that Android would limit an application from reading the embedded lyrics (or, rather lyrics from the [ID3 tag](http://www.id3.org/)). Because the tag supports this, really all you would need is a Java library that you can bring into your Android app that will read the lyrics.
With that said, the lyrics tag tends to be a little more in the "advanced support" for many applications. Everybody reads the title and artist tags. Most people will even display the album art (which is also part of the ID3). I haven't researched any recent libraries, but if you are curious about the ID3 tag in general, read this [ID3 Easy article](http://www.id3.org/ID3v2Easy).
So, the short answer is: no, nothing is stopping anybody from supporting it other than library support. Either a library doesn't exist, or nobody cares to utilize that feature within an Android media player.
Hope that helps!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: >
> Is there something in the Android architecture that prevents people
> from creating MP3 players that read embedded lyrics?
>
>
>
Apparently the answer is "Yes."
There's an [open issue](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=32547) in Android's issue tracker on this very problem. Only users with Commit permission may comment, but you can star and follow the issue and perhaps help it get more attention.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/24 | 460 | 1,727 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any application that can enhance the clipboard, so that I can quickly input some frequent used phrase by choose-and-paste?
Use case:
I need to input my email address to a field in an application. I recall my frequent used phrases list (by some kind of operation), choose my email address, then it is pasted into the field.<issue_comment>username_1: try
[clipNote](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.esoco-android-clipboard-xCxD.aspx)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Personally, I use [Quickcopy](http://www.appbrain.com/app/quickcopy/be.vbsteven.quickcopy) - It may be as close as you will get to your ideal. The only part it will not do is automatically paste into the field you want it to, but it does provide quick access.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You could try Smart Clipboard: <http://www.appbrain.com/app/smart-clipboard/net.xdevelop.cp> it claims to do just what you are asking.
Personally I use Uber Keyboard: <http://www.appbrain.com/app/uber-keyboard-%28text-voice%29/com.pwnwithyourphone.talktomekbd> It give you suggestions while you type which I usually ignore but it also let's you set custom mappings. So I set it up so the 1st two letters of my email are mapped to my full email address so when I type in mw it shows my full email as a suggestion so I can insert it without having to open another app. I've set a bunch of other custom mappins as well for commonly entered things.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I'm the creator of [Clipper](http://rojekti.fi/clipper), a free clipboard manager app. In addition to the clipboard history feature, you can also store *snippets*, which is what you're looking for.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/25 | 461 | 1,867 | <issue_start>username_0: When I attach my Galaxy S to my home wifi network it will stay connected for about 1-2 minutes. After this the wifi icon will be enabled, however no connection seems to actually be there.
I've tried a few wifi re-enablers on the marketplace but they haven't been successful.<issue_comment>username_1: Is it dropping while you're actively using it? Then is probably a router problem, or possibly a defective phone. Try on another network.
Otherwise, try using RyanZa's One Click Lag Fix. You don't need to actually use the lagfix, just open the app and change the WiFi Timeout value to something higher.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I would start at the router and look there first. Do a reboot of the router and see if it still happens. if it does, there should be logging in the admin of the router that you can turn on (if its not already) and maybe you can see something causing the drop.
Try getting Wifi Analyzer from the android market (free) to check if your router is on the same channel as other networks around you. try to put your router on the "clearest" channel.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: go to Settings -> Wireless and network -> Wi-Fi settings, then press the "menu" key at the bottom of your phone. Click on "Advanced", then on "Wi-Fi sleep policy", it should have the option of "When screen turns off" but change it to "Never" if you don't want it to drop your Wi-Fi and use your phone service provider's data network when your screen turns off.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: That happened to me because the network was handling b g and n bands, if you set only n in the router, the problem is solve.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: If you have JPY firmware then it might be causing problems.
Try JPU/JPX
And try also other modem.
Hopefully it will help!
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/11/25 | 1,797 | 5,702 | <issue_start>username_0: With the release of the [firesheep plug-in for firefox](http://codebutler.github.com/firesheep/) it has become trivial for website browsing on open Wi-Fi networks to be hijacked by 3rd party listeners.
Android offers the convenient auto-sync option. However I fear that my data may be auto-sync'd while I am connected to an open Wi-Fi network while at the local coffee shop or shopping mall.
Is all the data Android auto-syncs encrypted using SSL or a similar encryption mechanism? Is any auto-sync'd data unencrypted and transmitted in the clear for all to listen in to?
**Update**: COMPLETELY INSECURE!!!! See below!!!!<issue_comment>username_1: Note: answering my own question as nobody knew.
I did a packet capture after selecting Menu -> Accounts & Sync -> Auto-sync (also accessible via the "Power Control" widget). What did I discover?
To my *horror* (http requests from phone displayed below):
```
GET /proxy/calendar/feeds/myaccount%40gmail.com HTTP/1.1
Accept-Encoding: gzip
Authorization: GoogleLogin auth=_hidden_
Host: android.clients.google.com
Connection: Keep-Alive
User-Agent: Android-GData-Calendar/1.4 (vision FRF91); gzip
```
and
```
GET /proxy/contacts/groups/myaccount@gmail.com/base2_property-android?showdeleted=true&orderby=lastmodified&updated-min=2010-12-01T08%3A49%3A00.561Z&sortorder=ascending&max-results=10000&requirealldeleted=true HTTP/1.1
Accept-Encoding: gzip
Authorization: GoogleLogin auth=_hidden_
GData-Version: 3.0
Host: android.clients.google.com
Connection: Keep-Alive
User-Agent: Android-GData-Contacts/1.3 (vision FRF91); gzip
```
My *contacts* and *calendar* are being transmitted **unencrypted**! I don't currently synchronize gmail so I couldn't say if that is unencrypted either.
Also the stock market application (which must be a service because I don't have the widget displayed or the application active):
```
POST /username_2?imei=TEST&apptype=finance&src=HTC01 HTTP/1.1
User-Agent: curl/7.19.0 (i586-pc-mingw32msvc) libcurl/7.19.0 zlib/1.2.3
Content-Type: text/xml
Content-Length: 338
Host: api.htc.go.yahoo.com
Connection: Keep-Alive
Expect: 100-Continue
xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?
VOD.LBARC.L
```
*Completely* unencrypted request for stock quotes: just think, you could sit in Starbucks in the financial centre of your city and packet-sniff what quotes were important to all the smart phone users around you..
Other items that were not encrypted:
* http request to `htc.accuweather.com`
* [time](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daytime_Protocol) request to `time-nw.nist.gov:13` (doesn't even use NTP)
About the *only* data that is encrypted on my phone are the mail accounts I set up with the K-9 application (because all my mail accounts use SSL - and fortunately gmail accounts are, by default, SSL; and [yahoo! mail supports imap using SSL](http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Y-Mail/message/19783) too). But it seems *none* of the auto-sync'd data from the out-of-box phone is encrypted.
This is on a [HTC Desire Z](http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirez/overview.html) with Froyo 2.2 installed. Lesson: *do not use phone on open wireless network without VPN encrypted tunnelling*!!!
Note, packet capture taken by using tshark on ppp0 interface on virtual node running Debian connected to Android phone via OpenSwan (IPSEC) xl2tpd (L2TP).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Results captured on an LG Optimus V (VM670), Android 2.2.1, stock, rooted, purchased in March 2011.
As of today, the only unencrypted requests I could find in a pcap taken during a complete resync were:
Picasa Web Albums
-----------------
```
GET /data/feed/api/user/?imgmax=1024&max-results=1000&thumbsize=144u,1024u
&visibility=visible&kind=album HTTP/1.1
GData-Version: 2
Accept-Encoding: gzip
Authorization: GoogleLogin auth=
If-None-Match:
Host: picasaweb.google.com
Connection: Keep-Alive
User-Agent: Cooliris-GData/1.0; gzip
```
That's it.
----------
Picasa was the only service I could find being synced unencrypted. Facebook requested a couple profile images (but didn't pass any account info); Skype requested ads; and TooYoou grabbed a new banner image. None of those relate to sync, really.
So it looks like Google's syncing security has been tightened quite a bit. **Turn off syncing Picasa Web Albums** and all of your Google data should be synced in encrypted form.
Market
------
This bothered me a little:
```
GET /market/download/Download?userId=&deviceId=
&downloadId=-4466427529916183822&assetId=2535581388071814327 HTTP/1.1
Cookie: MarketDA=
Host: android.clients.google.com
Connection: Keep-Alive
User-Agent: AndroidDownloadManager
```
The return of this is a 302 Moved Temporarily that points to a highly complex download URL:
```
HTTP/1.1 302 Moved Temporarily
Cache-control: no-cache
Location: http://o-o.preferred.iad09g05.v5.lscache6.c.android.clients.google.com
/market/GetBinary/com.wemobs.android.diskspace/1?expire=1322383029&ipbits=0
&ip=0.0.0.0&sparams=expire,ipbits,ip,q:,oc:
&signature=.&key=am2
Pragma: no-cache
Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:37:09 GMT
X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN
X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block
Server: GSE
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
```
Android's download manager turns right around and requests that download location, passing the `MarketDA` cookie again.
I don't know if there's any security danger from how Market downloads APKs. The worst I can imagine is that unencrypted APK downloads open up the possibility of interception & replacement with a malicious package, but I'm sure Android has signature checks to prevent that.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/25 | 596 | 1,912 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a cheap handset (XTE San Francisco, 2.1) from the Orange provider.
I'm not a regular Orange customer so I had it unlocked so I could use my existing SIM.
Orange seem to pre-load their devices with a bunch of useless stuff. Which is now even more useless since I can't access any of them.
Is there anyway I can remove these? I would prefer not to "root" my device if possible.
What about installing the vanilla version of Android, such as the flavour which the SDK emulator has?<issue_comment>username_1: You have two options I know of to 'de-Orange' the San Francisco. You can use something like [Titanium Backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-%E2%98%85-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) (requires root) to remove the Orange apps, or install a custom ROM.
On my San Francisco I rooted the phone (see first part of this [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E28U0t5RZz8), full details and file downloads [here](http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-blade-modaco-com/318413/04-oct-r3-superboot-root-mcri/), or alternatively you could use [Super One Click](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682)) and then used [Titanium Backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-%E2%98%85-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to uninstall the Orange apps (list in [this thread](http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-blade-modaco-com/321479/remove-orange-apps-on-san-francisco/)). If in doubt, TB lets you 'freeze' apps so you can make sure everything still works before uninstalling fully.
Alternatively, you can install a custom ROM (see [full video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E28U0t5RZz8)) which I haven't done yet (waiting to see if FroYo ROM becomes available).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There's a full on guide to installing android 2.2 here [orangesanfrancisco.co.uk](http://orangesanfrancisco.co.uk)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/25 | 1,119 | 3,859 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to use my Android phone to connect a desktop (windows 7) PC to the internet via Wi-Fi (ie, not muching though my Data plan). Is this possible with the various tethering options out there?
The reason I ask is, most suppot wi-fi the other way around, ie, the phone is the wi-fi hotspot, and the internet connection comes over the phone network. I want to connect to an existing wi-fi network, and share that with the PC.
Background - for various reasons our office LAN network is b0rked and very slow. The office WiFi network on the other hand is happy and fast. But my desktop PC is wired only. If I can use my phone as a wifi dongle/modem/adaptor, and connect to the office wifi, then I'll get a much faster connection.
Edit: I've got an HTC Desire HD, I haven't rooted it so far.<issue_comment>username_1: [PDANet](http://www.junefabrics.com/android/) claims to be able to do this. Other phones, such as my Sidekick, do this out of the box.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this using [PdaNet](http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php).
From [KnowYourMobile.com](http://www.knowyourmobile.com/motorola/motorolamilestone/milestoneuserguides/390572/how_to_use_the_motorola_milestone_as_mobile_broadband.html):
>
> To use your Milestone as a mobile broadband dongle, you will need:
>
>
> * [Motorola Milestone USB Drivers](http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bda09ec8009a0210VgnVCM1000008806b00aRCRD)
> * [PDANet Tethering Software](http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php) ($15.95 to buy right now, limited trial also available)
>
>
> Step I:
>
>
> * Tap the upward pointing arrow on the Milestone's home screen to get to the app menu
> * Tap the Settings icon
> * Tap Applications
> * Tap Development
> * Check the box for USB debugging
>
>
> Step II:
>
>
> * Install the PDANet software on both your PC and Milestone -- when installed on the desktop, it should automatically install the USB driver for you but if it doesn’t, you will have to use the driver you downloaded above.
> * Connect your Milestone to your PC via USB, then launch PDANet on your device
> Click on "Turn PdaNet On" on the Milestone
> Right-click the PDANet icon in the taskbar on your PC, then click Connect
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Assuming your computer doesn't have a Wi-Fi card already and you're not rooted, I would probably just buy a USB Wi-Fi card. You can almost certainly buy one for less than the cost of PDANet.
If you are rooted, [Cyanogenmod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/) has had built-in tethering in the *Wireless & network settings* menu for a while now. You can enable *USB tethering* and connect your phone to the hotspot to essentially have it act like a USB Wi-Fi card.
For my other tethering needs that aren't covered ROM-covered (e.g. Bluetooth network tethering) I've preferred [Android Wi-Fi Tether](http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/), which is free, although I don't know how well it works on the Milestone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: You can achieve this **natively** on some versions of Android (for me it works on KitKat 4.4.4). All you have to do is connect the phone to wi-fi as usual and then connect the USB cable and do a USB tether. Some devices may require you to enable WiFi sharing in the mobile hotspot settings. Your computer should detect a new hardware - a "USB ethernet" or similar, you may need to install drivers for that, ymmv. Then it behaves just like any other network card. This works for all common operating system, including Windows (where the drivers part may apply).
Just to be sure, you can disable mobile data on the phone for the time being but the phone should be smart enough to route traffic via wifi automatically when it is available.
No root needed.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/25 | 476 | 1,742 | <issue_start>username_0: As the question title implies, if I root my Droid Incredible (or any Android phone), will I lose all of my data? I'm not interested in installing a custom ROM right now so will rooting cause me to lose my data? Also, which tool should I use to root the phone?
**Edit #1:** Based on a suggestion, I rooted my Incredible using Unrevoked, and I didn't lose any information.<issue_comment>username_1: I'd recommend using [Unrevoked](http://www.unrevoked.com/#inc) to root your device. I don't have a Droid Incredible, but I used this method on my Desire with no probs.
You shouldn't need to wipe your data if you aren't flashing custom ROMs. Even if you do wish to later, you won't necessarily need to wipe your data, and even if you do there are lots of options for backing up and restoring your data (especially once your device is rooted!).
Good luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Short answer: **no**
Long answer:
Rooting -- if successful -- doesn't change any of your data, it just gives you root access.
Now, if you reflash your phone's ROM -- something you can only do with root access -- then, yeah, you might lose stuff. A lot of people automatically associate rooting with switching ROMs, since rooting is required. But you can root, and then do nothing, if you want.
I'm so lazy, I rooted and installed a screenshot app; but it was **so** worth it. [Okay, not lazy -- I just don't have the need nor desire for much else, at the moment. But if I want to, *I can*.]
Caveat: anything done really, really wrong can screw things up. See: [Are there any risks to rooting a device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/164/are-there-any-risks-to-rooting-a-device)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/26 | 552 | 2,158 | <issue_start>username_0: Anyone tried to root their Samsung Galaxy 5 (five) device? If so, what is the procedure?<issue_comment>username_1: You can root it with [Universal Androot](https://www.roidbay.com/apk/universal-androot/54). Install it, run it, follow the instructions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: No need for long procedures, download KingoRoot or any one-click root software on your PC and follow the instructions from there.. Just make sure you turn on developer option from your settings and use a usb cable that wont disconnect during the rooting process to avoid being bricked.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The best way I did for my many devices
1. Download odin and samusng drivers for windows in your machine
2.get the twrp zip for your device from `https://twrp.me/Devices/`
3. From your phone turn on developer options by clicking build number which is in system info.
4. Turn on usb debugging and unlock oem in phone
5. Open odin in your windows, connect your phone in download/bootloader mode using `power button+ volume down key`(may differ)
6. in ap, select twrp image and select start
You successfully installed custom recovery in your phone.
it will automaticaaly reboot but don't do it since the stock rom will replace recovery so when it power off, remove the battery and on your phone in recovery mode using `power button + volume up` (may differ)
next,
you have to install the zip file of magisk from their official site `https://magiskmanager.com/`
Now you have succesfully rooted.
This is the best way to root and stable way since when we install custom recovery then we can easily install custom roms via the custom recovery.
Magisk will allow us to act as non root for google pay and games.
so this is very useful way to root
`For Lnux user`
If you are in linux
```
sudo apt install fastboot
```
2. Turn on usb debugging and unlock oem in phone
3. in terminal,
```
fastboot oem unlock
```
4. some steps will show in phone to confirm.. follow them
5. Download the twrp img file not zip file from the site
6. `fastboot flash recovery 'recovery.img'`
7.Below steps are same as windows
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/26 | 653 | 2,389 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm currently running my HTC Desire on 2.1 (O2 branded from the UK, if it makes a difference) which has been rooted via [Unrevoked](http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3). I've just now been prompted to upgrade it to what I assume is 2.2 via an OTA update. I'd quite like to do this but I'm assuming this will cause me to lose my root. Unrevoked seems to now say it supports 2.2 as well as 2.1 so would it just be a matter of doing the OTA update and re-rooting with Unrevoked?
Also, I've never performed an upgrade before, do I lose all my apps/data/configs? How long does it normally take?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: I would highly recommend leaving the OTA update. Instead, download and install a custom pre-rooted 2.2 ROM.
[This one from MoDaCo](http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/317191/22-oct-r9-with-sense-modaco-custom-rom-for-htc-desire-with-online-kitchen-2-2-froyo/) would be a good choice. Alternatively, check out some of the options on the XDA Forums or consider Cyanogenmod if you aren't so attached to HTC's Sense overlay and would like something closer to 'stock' Android.
You shouldn't lose anything with the MoDaCo ROM, though I found I needed to wipe if switching between Sense and non-Sense ROMs. Check out Titanium Backup if you would like to make restoring your apps easy and always do a Nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM.
If you haven't already, download the ROM Manager app from the market to make flashing ROMs and managing back ups a breeze!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If this is a standard OTA update then you shouldn't lose anything at all, and the update should take less than half an hour, just make sure that your battery is fully charged before you start. All your apps, data and configuration should stay. The only exception to this is where things have changed between Eclair and Froyo, so some of your apps may not be compatible with Froyo (though it's been out long enough now that's very unlikely).
Yes, you will lose your root status, but should be able to root again afterwards, provided your chosen root method works on Froyo, or you can find a different rooter that will work if not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: @michael.jefferys use Titanium backup to backup all of your apps and their data when switching to a new rom.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/26 | 534 | 2,040 | <issue_start>username_0: * LauncherPro has an option for "Keep in memory".
* CyanogenMod settings has an option for "Lock home in memory".
How do these work? Do they conflict with each other? What problems might they cause? The CM version seems to work better, but causes other apps to shut down.<issue_comment>username_1: I would highly recommend leaving the OTA update. Instead, download and install a custom pre-rooted 2.2 ROM.
[This one from MoDaCo](http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/317191/22-oct-r9-with-sense-modaco-custom-rom-for-htc-desire-with-online-kitchen-2-2-froyo/) would be a good choice. Alternatively, check out some of the options on the XDA Forums or consider Cyanogenmod if you aren't so attached to HTC's Sense overlay and would like something closer to 'stock' Android.
You shouldn't lose anything with the MoDaCo ROM, though I found I needed to wipe if switching between Sense and non-Sense ROMs. Check out Titanium Backup if you would like to make restoring your apps easy and always do a Nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM.
If you haven't already, download the ROM Manager app from the market to make flashing ROMs and managing back ups a breeze!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If this is a standard OTA update then you shouldn't lose anything at all, and the update should take less than half an hour, just make sure that your battery is fully charged before you start. All your apps, data and configuration should stay. The only exception to this is where things have changed between Eclair and Froyo, so some of your apps may not be compatible with Froyo (though it's been out long enough now that's very unlikely).
Yes, you will lose your root status, but should be able to root again afterwards, provided your chosen root method works on Froyo, or you can find a different rooter that will work if not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: @michael.jefferys use Titanium backup to backup all of your apps and their data when switching to a new rom.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/26 | 524 | 1,967 | <issue_start>username_0: I have HTC Wildfire and one feature I don't like is that it displays the lock composition when I enter incorrect one people knows see the correct one even when displaying password is turned off.
Is it possible to turn it off and/or change to different method of locking screen?
**Edit**: As people didn't notice ***I HAVE "USE VISIBLE PATTERNS" TURNED OFF***. ***It is just when I made mistake it is shown***.
**Edit 2** In Froyo I have option to enter just PIN or even password.<issue_comment>username_1: Are you entering an actual password, or an unlock-pattern?
Lock-patterns have the option to [display/not-display the path entered](http://www.htc.com/uk/howto.aspx?id=3404&type=1&p_id=316), so it's a lot more difficult to "shoulder-surf"
>
> **Use visible pattern** This is selected by default. Clear this if you
> do not want the screen unlock pattern
> to display as you enter it.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Settings > Security, under "Screen unlock pattern" uncheck "Use visible pattern"
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Simply, no you can't.
You can install an app that will give you another way to lock phone, like [lockbot](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-jackdoit-lockbot-xjti.aspx).
Of course, rooting will solve the problem...
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I think providing feedback as to bad pattern is the fixed behavior and can't be turned off. I think you are right, it ought not to show you a pattern on error, if you asked to not show a pattern while you were entering it. Sounds like a good UI change to me, I suggest trying to dig up someplace to post such a criticism.
OTOH, do you really worry about so much shoulder surfing that someone will deduce your pattern from various errors they've seen you make? Given that it seems unlikely, you might not get much priority on such fix even your request would be consistent behavior.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/27 | 255 | 862 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to send in my Garminfone to T-Mobile. I've rooted it and installed the 2.1 upgrade. The master reset doesn't restore it to 1.6. I know Super One Click will unroot it. Does anyone know how to revert back to 1.6? Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: This is supposed to be an update for 1.6, but I'm not sure how you'd load it. <http://www.garminasus.com/en_US/support/software/006-B1130-00.update>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: not sure about the root process for Garminfone, but if you have access to your bootloader (usually termal like with a list of options) just put a 1.6 stock rom on your sd card and flash it.
I tried googleing "stock 1.6 garminfone rom" with no success, probably because of what GAThrawn said, but someone over at xda-developers might have something if want to go check out there forums.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/27 | 176 | 709 | <issue_start>username_0: I was driving today and my phone was in its holder. At the time, I was using it for GPS and Pandora, and it was plugged in using my car charger. At one point, the notification LED began to flash in what looked like a regular pattern (but since I was driving, I can't be 100% sure), alternating between green and amber. I've never seen this before, and I had no notifications. What does it mean?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe it means the battery is overheating.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I think is because it is advising that the Micro USB is connected to charge the battery, but the battery is not charging, temperature or other reason
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/27 | 349 | 1,451 | <issue_start>username_0: My main problem with developing in Android is that the emulator seems to continually get disconnected from eclipse. This always happens the 2-3 time I try to upload my .apk from eclipse without rebooting the emulator. Eclipse indicates this with an empty DDMS ->Device section and logcat stays blank - sometimes I'm not sure if the new code made it on the device.
The only fix I have for this is to shut down eclipse, and restart it. With the restarting of Eclipse, on top of the emulator boot time, I can't get any momentum going in my development.
Is there a way to reconnect the emulator to eclipse without having to restart Eclipse or even the Emulator?<issue_comment>username_1: you can use "emulator" from console. That way it will stay on regardless of eclipse state.
[starting emulator](http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/emulator.html#starting)
also, try using `adb devices` to find out is your emulator really running
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can reconnect your emulator using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
There are 2 primary methods to do this:
1. In Eclipse, open the "Devices" view. The last button on the right (upside down triangle) will open a menu of additional options. The very bottom selection is "Reset adb"
2. From a command prompt you can type the following 2 commands to stop and restart ADB.
adb kill-server
adb start-server
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/27 | 338 | 1,386 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bluetooth enabled car stereo, with my iphone I'm able to connect to it, and then use the device to browse through the music on my ipod/make calls etc. The bluetooth pairing basically enables me to operate the phone via my car dashboard.
I've tried doing this on my Orange San-Francisco / XTE (android 2.1) but I can't get the same outcome.
The device is correctly paired (or so the phone says). If a call comes in/or I make a call from the handset, it gets detected and then sounded over the handsfree system.
BUT,
Using my stereo I'm unable to browse through my phones contact book, or to play any audio from my phone.
I'm thinking, is there an option in the bluetooth settings that determine what paired devices have access to? i.e, tapping into the phones contact book / music could be disabled?<issue_comment>username_1: Pairing is not enough, is it connected?
In the Bluetooth settings you can do a long touch on the device to get into device-specific options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Just reading the description on the stereo page you linked to, it sounds like it has built-in software to extend the normal bt profiles to allow 2-way control of ipods and iphones. This extended functionality won't translate to your android device unless JVC comes out with a firmware update for your stereo that supports android.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/27 | 619 | 2,584 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to integrate voice search's navigate to/directions to/map of commands with your contact list? If I want to go to <NAME>'s house, I don't want to go to <NAME> Co.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried `navigate to <NAME> home`?
You can use the label on the address when using the voice command. The above command is different than `navigate to <NAME> work`.
*Update:* One thing to remember: Your contacts need to be accessible to the Google Servers. In other words, you need to be syncing to your Google account. The actual voice-to-text work is done on Google's servers, not on your phone. (Try using voice search while in Airline mode.) See this [Google Support thread](http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=027fcc5de41efbfc&hl=en&start=40).
And, of course, your Contacts need to be in your "Searchable items". (I get there by hitting the search button, then the blue 'g' to the left, then the settings icon.)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you speak with a US accent? I'm in Aus and find the voice commands work far better if I try a US accent than my regular Australian drawl.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Voice Search for contacts only works with contact from the primary account setup on the Android phone. Also the primary account contact sync must be enable. I confirmed it by testing with my Galaxy S 4G. Since primary account on an Android phone must be a gmail account, this also means the voice search for contacts only works if the contact is stored in the gmail account.
Since my main email account is with live.com, which I had setup on my Android phone using MS Exchange Sync, I came up with this is work around to allow Voice Search. I go to my Gmail account and add contacts that I like to be able to do voice search with. I made sure the contact only have names entered with no other information. This way, I can enable contact sync with the gmail account to perform voice search without allowing the gmail contact pollute the combined contact list on my Android phone. If you really don't want Gmail account to show up in your phone at all, you can always separate & then delete the gmail account from your other account. As long as the contact sync is enabled, the voice search will still work.
The is kind of a pain, but too bad for me since I only care to add contacts to Gmail for relatively few people that I actually call/text often. It also helps that Gmail web interface was done in a way that is really easy to add contacts with just names.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/28 | 325 | 1,338 | <issue_start>username_0: I prefer to manually organize my media (music, podcasts, video) on my SD card using a file manager (as opposed to letting the media player organize it all by tags, because it mixes music with podcasts and doesn't organize untagged files).
I've been using the "File Manager" app which works fine, but the problem is when I select and play a file with it, it will play in the player of my choice but when I 'minimize' the player the audio stops. It seems that when I manually select a file to play it's not opening the file and letting it run in the background while I multitask.
Any tips or app recommendations appreciated !<issue_comment>username_1: Just saw this: [Music Folder Player](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853159)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: How do you"minimize" ? Pressing the BACK key is almost akin to quitting. However, pressing the HOME key usually allows you to multi-task and allows the currently running app to carry on in the background.
Try pressing the HOME key to see if the audio continues so you can then switch to whichever app you like.
You can try the Meridian Player - it allows navigation via specified folders and the freeware version should work fine for you. Multi-tasking / background playback is definitely part of the feature-set.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/28 | 363 | 1,414 | <issue_start>username_0: For those familiar with the Google Chrome browser, I'm looking for the feature which basically treats the address bar as a search bar when not navigating to a site. I would find this handy since it's annoying to have to navigate to Google.com first (which is the only option on the stock browser) or using the search widget. Is there a browser for that?<issue_comment>username_1: [Opera Mini](http://www.appbrain.com/app/opera-mini-web-browser/com.opera.mini.android) places a Google search bar near the URL bar. This is not exactly what I was looking for but it's a potential alternative.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Dolphin Browser HD](http://www.appbrain.com/app/dolphin-browser%E2%84%A2-hd/mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser) allows you to search google from the address bar, and it shows suggestions as you type. It doesn't explicitly say that it has this feature but I use it all the time. If you type something in the address bar that's not a web address and hit go it will automatically search, just like Chrome does.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: What android version are you on? I've got eclair (on a motorola phone) and I can just type in the address bar to search. I thought it might be motoblur, but I tried an eclair emulator image and had the same functionality.
What happens when you hit the search button while the Browser is running?
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/28 | 616 | 1,902 | <issue_start>username_0: I was under the impression that Froyo includes full built-in Hebrew support for all models.
I'm looking into buying a Samsung Galaxy S, and I called up a store about it. At the store they said that if I wanted it with Hebrew support, I would have to add about $75, since Froyo includes Hebrew only for some HTC devices.
Is this true or are they trying to fleece me?<issue_comment>username_1: Can't answer for Galaxy S, but it works on my LG Optimus T. One approach might be to go to the store and try the built-in browser on a web page with Hebrew. As long as that works, I suspect you'll be OK.
Perhaps they will say that for $75 you also get a Hebrew onscreen keyboard... but if so, you could probably skip that and try "Any Soft Keyboard" with the "Hebrew Language Pack", both free in the Market. Again I have not tried anything on a Galaxy S but it works on my Froyo-bearing LG.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just had a look on my UK Froyo Galaxy S, if I go into the Locale and Text menu, I can't see any options for Hebrew in there, and looking at keyboard settings I can't see any Hebrew options for input language on the Swype or Samsung keyboards either.
Looking at first party Google apps on the Market I see IMEs for Pinyin (Chinese) and Korean, nothing for Hebrew.
However I'm using a device with a European build on it, which would explain why I see mainly European languages in the list, I don't know if other builds will have Hebrew in by default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: They [are](http://iandroid.co.il/tinman/2011/01/17/%D7%94%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%A9%D7%9C-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%98%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA/) trying to fleece you. Do **not** agree to that, nor to the other tricks they employ trying to fork more money from you (the basic color is not in stock etc.)
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/28 | 466 | 1,629 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Does Froyo fix Samsung Galaxy S I9000's GPS problem?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2462/does-froyo-fix-samsung-galaxy-s-i9000s-gps-problem)
>
>
>
the GPS on Samsung Galaxy S is said to be somewhat broken. Is this true even when using [assisted GPS](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1522/what-is-assisted-gps)?<issue_comment>username_1: Disclaimer: I don't have any problems with GPS on my Galaxy, but I do get a lock a few seconds quicker if I have the aGPS functions switched on. It also means that I get a "rough" lock while I'm waiting (this rough lock is the one with the big blue circle, which is about half a mile wide when I'm in my home town, or about 30m wide in London.
(On Froyo at least) the settings to turn this on and off are in **Settings**, **Location and Security**, then you can use both "**Use wireless networks** *Location determined by Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks*" and "**Use sensor aiding** *Enhance positioning and save power using sensors*" to switch the aGPS on or off
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Do you have a Galaxy S with a broken GPS? what do you mean by broken? My Galaxy S (2.1) GPS took forever to find my location without "Use wireless networks" as described by username_1, but once I enable it I almost have no problems finding my location quickly
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Guides to fix the GPS issues with Captivate and Vibrant have just been posted.
<http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-posts-gps-fix-guide-for-captivate-and-vibrant-20101130/>
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/29 | 263 | 1,097 | <issue_start>username_0: I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S phone from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 over the weekend.
Today, for the first time since buying the phone ( two months now ) **I had to reboot the phone** when starting one of the applications I installed.
This started me wondering **if I should re-install certain programs after an upgrade** ?
Did you had to re-install certain programs after an upgrade ? If so, what programs ?<issue_comment>username_1: You shouldn't have to re-install anything. I don't recall any app having an issue from an OS upgrade, except those that needed changes to work with 2.2. Since you're getting 2.2 so long after its initial launch I'd expect all of those issues to already have been worked out.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I installed all the updates that the Market offered me after upgrading to ensure that I had the latest (and presumably most Froyo compatible) versions of my apps, then made sure I had the mostup to date version of my side-loaded apps. Nothing else, and I've had no problems since the upgrade.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/11/29 | 452 | 1,800 | <issue_start>username_0: From the time the "low storage" warning appears no synchronization is done at all, including receiving SMS.
Can I do anything about it? Can I "force" my Motorola Milestone Froyo to receive SMS somehow?
This is really annoying. Especially because the user doesn't informed in detail. I missed a lot of SMS... I hope that gets fixed in Froyo.<issue_comment>username_1: SMS, etc. are stored on internal storage. If it's getting full, then you'll have to uninstall some apps to free up space to receive more messages. Not much else you can do about this.
My suggestion, however, is that you use an app like [SMS Backup+](http://www.appbrain.com/app/sms-backup/com.zegoggles.smssync) to backup your old SMS messages to a label in gmail. Then you can delete old threads which will free up space AND you'll still have a copy of all of your messages.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't mind losing older messages, most default messaging apps have an option somewhere in their settings (you'll have to look around depending on your device - I don't have a Milestone) and somewhere the should be a tickbox "Delete old messages" - tick that and set the limits and the phone will delete older messages, freeing up space (on the internal memory, as Bryan said) meaning you can receive more messages.
If you **do** need all your old messages, see Bryan's way
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: <http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=4991>
This is bug. You must always make sure you have free space in Android, otherwise the bug might happened.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Plz also see that date/time settings. Correct date and time of the instrument is very important for all correspondence related to messages
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/11/30 | 558 | 1,983 | <issue_start>username_0: All the music players I've tried have search by artist/album/genre but I really want search by "Album Artist".
Do any of the market players do this?<issue_comment>username_1: [Music PlayerPro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/music-playerpro/com.tbig.playerpro) has that feature.
But it's a Paid app. I tried many free ones, (powerAmp, winamp, cube, double twist, mixzing...) none have that feature!
Note 1: [Meridian](http://www.appbrain.com/app/meridian-media-player-hermit/org.iii.romulus.meridian) (free) can search using composers (it calls it writers).
Note 2: There is an issue-ticket related to this open in the [android issue tracker](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2397). So this may be fixed in stock players in future.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: powerAmp isn't free, I guess you should give shazam a try, it's paid but it's one of the best, it even listens to music if there is any around you and try to recognize giving you the track name, artist,.... etc, also it searches by album artist.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I know this is an old thread, but GoneMad works.
PowerAmp and PlayerPro do not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I recommend [Rocket Music Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusicPlayer) The free version's feature set is fairly comprehensive and to top that off, it respects its users by showing no advertisement.
When you install it, click the three dots icon at the bottom-right corner (or possibly bottom-left if you have a right-to-left language), and select Settings. From there, you can go to the "Tabs" menu and enable the "Album Artists" tab. You can also go to the "My Library" menu and select the conditions for album grouping (applied globally, but most notably you'll want this for the "Albums" tab). Obviously, you'll want to tick "Same album artist".
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/11/30 | 249 | 942 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for a lightweight gallery with following characteristics:
1. No annoying 2D/3D animations
2. Possibility to set wallpaper
3. Classification by folders
4. Fast or at least faster then standard Cooliris gallery
5. No background services like Just Pictures!<issue_comment>username_1: You may want to look into [Picturen Lite](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.silencecork.photography&feature=search_result). On first run it can be a bit slow to load but after that everything is fast. I think the app meets all the points on your list. It looks like the app is still in development with a full version coming soon with more features.
[Link to developer's site](http://www.silencecork.com/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm a big fan of [QuickPic](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result): it's simple and truly fast :)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2010/11/30 | 879 | 3,302 | <issue_start>username_0: The only way I have to send SMS is through my Android Phone, since I don't have a GSM/3G modem.
I would like to use my Desktop's keyboard to type those SMSes.
Is there any application that would allow me to type in the keyboard and the keystrokes echo in the Android device, through bluetooth or an USB cable?<issue_comment>username_1: bear in mind; solution preseted next is very geek centric....
Root the phone; install [vnc server](http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/communication/droid-vnc-server_iwam.html) on phone and vnc client on computer.
Connect either by usb or wifi ; and use remote desktop to send sms.
:D
p.s. yes, i know you probably wanted some sort of [bluetooth usb](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/525/bluetooth-keyboard-with-android)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [SMS2PC](http://www.androidcentral.com/android-quick-app-sms2pc) will let you see, reply and compose SMS messages on your desktop. All the message are synced back to the phone too. I tried it yesterday and it works great. Wifi only, though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Check out [WiFi Keyboard](http://androidedge.com/wifi-keyboard-android-app-remote-keyboard-pc-435) -- allows you to use your desktop's keyboard to control the Android.
NB: I have not personally tried this, but it looks pretty cool. aimed particularly at apps that require keyboard input, but still don't pop-up a virtual keyboard......
Again, WiFi, not BlueTooth. aaargh. Unless, you know, you get your PC to broadcast on BlueTooth.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: If you have a Google Voice account, you could also head to <http://voice.google.com/> and type your SMS messages there. Of course, have the Google Voice app on your phone so that you can sync your messages with your desktop. It works really well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Android Manager will let you do this as well. It connects over WiFi to your phone to send and receive SMS messages and it also allows other stuff to sync over WiFi with your computer, for free. I've found this to be a great program.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: "BlueKeyboard JP" in the Android Market is an adequate free Bluetooth keyboard driver. [Here's my review and notes on special keys.](http://kpreid.livejournal.com/29817.html)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I've tried the WiFi Keyboard, and it's magic, all you have to do is,
1. Connect you handset to a wifi network.
2. Install WiFi Keyboard on your handset.
3. On any text field, long press the field and choose Input Method; Wifi keyboard.
4. Instructions will pop, one screen of instruction.
5. Write the IP from your instructions screen on your handset on your PC's browser.
That's it, and it gets better, if you are a gamer, like me, you have a gaming mode option on the screen of your PC, choose it, and arrows will work for gaming, try it with Doom for example.
Performance is biblical by the way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client)
I've been using it for my SE phone, and now for my android phone. Getting it to work via bluetooth was a little tricky until I read the faq at the developer's site.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/11/30 | 1,301 | 4,905 | <issue_start>username_0: 
I always got this error when trying to connect my Galaxy S to my PC in Kies mode. I can connect it as "Mass storage" with no problem. But I need to connect with Kies mode to get 2.2 (froyo), but I always get this error. What is this error and how can I correct it?
I have Windows 7, Galaxy S 2.1, and kies already uploaded to the latest version.
If this is of help, the PC tries to install "MTP USB Device" for a while (around 3-5 minutes) and during this time the phone shows a display that says "Initialising blah blah, press home to exit".
How to fix this?
Or if this is possible, is there another way to upgrade to 2.2?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Back up your data, all of it, internal and external SD memory.
2. Connect your phone to your PC choosing the Mass Storage option (first make it ask you before connect how to connect), then walk through all of your applications checking for any folder named cache or anything similar, then delete whatever is in it.
If you came across any other kind of file that is cache or related to cache, delete it.
This issue happens because some, most of them actually, cache files have a very long extension , and that prevents the MTP connection establishment.
For me, I tried this in two ways, the first one, I formatted my SD memory, both internal and external, and that didn't pay off, then I tried the method I mentioned above and it worked, if it didn't please reply telling so.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Go to Samsung Kies software, on top left of the window, click the menu > Driver recovery.
2. Let it reinstall drivers
3. After driver installation finished, go to your phone, Settings> Application > Development, tick USB debugging mode.
4. Under USB debugging mode connect your phone to the PC with USB.
5. It installs correctly!
6. Disconnect from PC
7. Untick USB debugging mode
8. Connect again
and it works!
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: 1. Uninstall Kies and all drivers, then reboot.
2. Download and install the appropriate drivers from [this XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7238660&postcount=1).
3. Download and install Kies Mini from Samsung.com (Support at the top, then just select your phone model and go to software).
4. Connect your phone!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Found the problem to be like one of the guys said in another thread. It was the external SD having most likely unrecognized characters (at least to Samsung Kies) or characters that are too long.
I removed the external SD and ran Kies and it's working. It might not be very useful to do it this way but I only needed it to update SW and manage contacts so its find.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I resolved my Galaxy S connection problem on Win XP 32-bit by installing the `Microsoft_User-Mode_Driver_Framework_Install-v1.0-WinXP.exe`.
Edit: I think this has been replaced by the [Windows Driver Kit](http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=36a2630f-5d56-43b5-b996-7633f2ec14ff).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I have done a lot, including uninstalling Nokia-related phone apps, switching to debug mode and usb mass storage mode for getting different drivers. The 18 mb exe located in Samsung\Kies\USB Driver extracts many folders including .inf, but none is for MTP driver. The driver reinstalling option from Kies also doesn't help.
UNTIL
I switch back to the default home screen, not launcherpro, not HeLauncher, but TwLauncher, I get the 'MTP Application' screen on phone showing 'Connected' immediately. If this screen doesn't come up, it's impossible.
So my final piece of advice is to restore your phone to factory setting and see if it's a problem related to what you have in internal sd. (external sd removed of course)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: No need for any backup or any formatting your SD cards.
All you need to do is,
1. Connect your phone. When it says failed go to Device manager and uninstall it from there.
2. Unplug your phone, go to Kies, open tools → install drivers.
3. After installation plug your phone.
Tested on Windows 7 x64 Ultimate only.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I had the same problem with my device. A problem lied in the running apps that avoided the phone going to the standby mode (for me it was e.g. my K-9 email client).
Therefore, I shut these apps down, connected my phone again to my laptop and it was ok.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: The hint from Omar proved to be the best for me. I found out that a wallpaper app installed long extension files in my SD card and I happened to find a sub-folder named "cache" inside the folder carrying the app´s name. Once I deleted it and reinserted the usb cable onto the phone, "voilá", the PC recognized it again on MTP mode!!
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/12/01 | 611 | 2,384 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed Quick Settings and turn off my mobile internet with this app. I have a motorola milestone with 2.1
However, that causes some trouble sometimes. When disabling it I lose more often my wifi connection. Android seems to try switching to APN when going to sleep. Turning on APN also does take a lot of time occasionally. Worst thing happened to me a few months ago: I had my APN turned off through Quick Settings. This app got an update and all of a sudden I couldn't connect to the internet over APN anymore. I had to do a full reset of my Android because of that.
Can you suggest a way to turn off APN in a less harmful way? (I still wonder why Android doesn't include that.)<issue_comment>username_1: EDIT: Rereading your question suggested I'm pointing to the wrong direction altogether.
Try [OneClick widget](http://www.appbrain.com/app/oneclick-widget/fr.wewe.android.oneClickWidget).
It opens the settings where you have to un-check Data Traffic (so, it's two click actually). This is the safe way to do it.
Quick Settings, like [APNdroid](http://www.appbrain.com/app/apndroid/com.google.code.apndroid), simply renames the APN thereby disabling/enabling it in one click. So, when you uninstall/update the app when the APN is renamed to something illegal, you will need to re configure your settings renaming the APN to the network provider's default.
Turning on the Data Traffic takes time because of the handshaking required as a 2G/3G standard, so this cannot be avoided.
Note: My phone(xperia x10 mini) comes with several widgets: Data Traffic, Power Control, Status switch (same thing!). So you might as well play with your phone's stock apps before venturing outside.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I really like APNdroid and haven't had problems with it at all. However, I've got an HTC Dream that's unlocked and running on AT&T so it is pretty much guaranteed that I'm not getting OTA updates.
You can always access your APN settings directly, so even if an update broke your APN settings, you should have been able to go in through `Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access point names` -- I have the option of manually adding one or more APNs and a "reset to defaults" button that will restore the T-Mobile APNs my phone shipped with.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/12/01 | 236 | 696 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought an X10 and I would like to have as large a memory card as possible. What is the largest one that works with X10? Does it work with 32 GB cards?<issue_comment>username_1: Acording to the specs here [GSM Arena: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10](http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_x10-2964.php) the X10 can take up to a 32GB microSD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I took a chance and bought a 32 GB card, class 4. It works. I believe it is a Zap or something.
---
[This post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657353&page=5) suggests 32 GB cards work. I'd rather someone on this site said so though.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2010/12/01 | 362 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: It seems like this should be possible - how can I add a profile photo to a contact that I manually created? At the moment they're all boring silhouettes.
In my Contacts, the only ones with photos are ones from Google or Facebook, and I can't find any option to add a photo for a contact.
I keep my contacts on the SIM, but when I copied one to the phone to see if that made a difference, it didn't, at least as far as I could tell.<issue_comment>username_1: Open the stock People app (i.e. navigate to your contact list) > select the contact > select Edit contact > select the camera icon in the top left corner. Your options are Gallery (find an image already on your phone) or Camera (take a picture of the contact). Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: An alternative to username_1's method is to use "Set as".
You can open the Gallery app, select a photo and then pick Menu > More > Set as > Contact Icon. You can then choose the contact to apply it to.
The "Set as" option is sometimes available from other applications (I have a Media Gallery app on my xt720 that has it).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: The method really relies on what handset are you using. And keeping your contacts on the SIM card is one main reason for not being able to add photos to your contacts.
Anyways, navigating to any contact of your contacts and editing it then clicking on the silhouet will do the trick.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/12/01 | 404 | 1,648 | <issue_start>username_0: You all know that some apps require "full internet access', and other permissions. Some use it for ads, some use it for other reasons, etc. So, can these apps access the internet when my wifi network and mobile network are disabled? I'm afraid of extra charges from my operator for extra MB. I mean those apps still show ads even if any network connection is disabled - how is it possible? In other words - how can I be sure if an app doesn't use any traffic while wifi and mobile networks are turned off?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, if you had your 3G off, then they can't access that, I suggest if you didn't override it, use APNdroid from the market to do so and it also features a good widget.
Anyways, applications can't override your WiFi settings, if it's off, then they can't turn it on, but if you left your 3G on without any overriding application, like APNdroid, then they might use that, and this will ruin your data-plan.
I suggest you use 3G watchdog and APNdroid, both are available in the Market, to ride and monitor your data-plan, and for WiFi you got the power widget or any other mean to turn it on and off.
Keep in mind, keep your WiFi and 3G off all the time until YOU decide you want to be connected. And if you enabled 3G, turn automatic sync before turning your 3G on, sync lives over MBs if you got more than two accounts to be synced as I do.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Apps use ad cache to show you ads when both Wi-Fi and mobile network are disabled.
You can use something like DroidWall to prevent an app accessing the Internet. But this requires a rooted phone.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/12/01 | 183 | 743 | <issue_start>username_0: I use my Android with Microsoft Exchange for synchronizing my work email. Every few weeks or so, when I click on 'Email' it asks me to setup my email profile again.
It also stops me from sending photos via Email, etc.
Any idea whats causing this to happen? Usually I end up deleting the profile and recreating, but that sucks.<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like your phone might not have enough storage space.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This happened repeatedly to me, I'm not entirely sure why.
What worked for me was to do a "Clear data" (in the Applications screen) on the Email app. When I recreated the profile the next time, it stuck. It may not work for you, but it's worth a shot.
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/12/01 | 441 | 1,709 | <issue_start>username_0: Using the default messaging app, CyanogenMod 6.1, T-Mobile Pay As You Go, whenever someone sends me an MMS, it shows up as 3 separate messages, all with Download buttons. If I click the first Download button, it downloads the image. If I click the other two, they fail, and don't go away until the message expires days later.
Using SQLite manager to look at the mmssms.db pdu table, the pending messages all have mtype 130. After downloading, they become mtype 132.
<https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/issue/80>
Why 3 messages? Can I change this behavior? Is it a bug?<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest this is one of 3 things:
1. a bug in CM6. I used Handcent regularly in CM7 and didn't see this behaviour.
2. Possibly related to having Handcent / some other MMS app installed. All apps have registered to be told when a message arrived, and all apps are capturing it and inserting it into the telephony MMS/SMS database. This seems unlikely, because apps will normally rely on the built-in app to insert the message into the database.
3. This could be an issue with the interaction with the network, and acking of the message, which is causing it to be notified multiple times.
I think the best thing to do in this case is capture some logs using ADB and logcat, and posting them on the Cyanogen forums where we can take a look at them and figure out if this is a bug. If you aren't comfortable using the development kit there is an app on the market called aLogCat, which will grab the log for you, and allow you to send it to an email address.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Disable Auto Retrieve in the MMS apps you aren't using.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/12/01 | 352 | 1,445 | <issue_start>username_0: I created a folder for games on my homescreen. I added many apps to it, but now that I need to scroll I'd like to reorder them. Long pressing on an icon closes the folder (so I can drop the icon on my home screen).
Is it possible? Or do I have to remove and re-add them in order.
I have a stock Motorola XT720 running eclair.<issue_comment>username_1: Using nothing but your Android options won't do the job straight forward, you need to install an App to do your folders, there are two applications (amongst others of course); one called App Mate, or AppManager-Organize your apps, both are available at the market, and both will require sometime at first to cache your apps and stuff.
I'm caching my handset right now, and will get back to here with what is what.
[Update]
App Mate is no use for you, on the other hand **AppManager** is way much better, it can even sort your folder applications according to frequency of use but unfortunately the folders it creates on your home-screen is cropped in a strange way, I guess that will be easy for the developer to fix.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: By default, items in folders are organized by the order they are added. If the absolute order is not important to you, but rather just having more used apps at the top, you can pull the less used apps out and then re-add them to the folder, which will place them at the bottom.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/12/01 | 1,128 | 4,279 | <issue_start>username_0: Suppose I want to run some program which requests too many permissions. For example, record from the microphone or read IMEI of my phone. However, there are no practical explanation why recording from the mic or IMEI number is needed for this particular application, except for data mining.
I want to try this app, but restrict its permissions. For example, if it reads IMEI, it should get random IMEI (but the same every time). If it tries to read the mic, it should get silence.
Some other interesting permissions:
1. Phonebook read/write access -
returns zero contacts, pretend that
write is OK, but actually do
nothing.
2. Send SMS - pretend that SMS
is sent, but do nothing.
3. Get list of
visible Wi-Fi networks - return zero
networks.
Obviously the tool should require a rooted phone. Are there any such tools?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm fairly certain that tool that you seek doesn't exist yet. But your idea is great. Few point though;
ofc; app can freely read and write it's own app directory
giving fake read acces : for every possible read (and there's a lot app can try to read) default response should be generate; lot a work but doable
however; giving fake write access is lot harder; what if it uses sd card to store big temp files; like bitmaps. On unrooted phone; only place app can write is sd card; and using content provider (for stuff like contacts, and calendar). And app desiger isn't expecting to fail in writing data; so app could crash.
Good thing is that the worst that could happen is that app might crash.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's a logical solution for a potential problem and a long time irritation of mine.
However, you must remember that whatever solutions are available for a security application would also be available for a malware app. If a security app could block net access then a malware app could block it also, stopping a security app from updating data files for instance.
It needs to be done at the system level, not as another application.
See my post [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3091/is-it-possible-to-install-an-app-and-excluding-some-of-its-requested-permission/3108#3108 "here") for my thoughts.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an ongoing research on this this subject. A non yet released proof of concept is implemented for some of the privacy sensitive APIs exactly as I proposed. The privacy manager is called [TISSA](http://www.csc.ncsu.edu/faculty/jiang/pubs/TRUST11.pdf), short for Taming Information-Stealing Smartphone Applications.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [MockDroid](http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/dtg/android/mock/) is another academic firmware with data faking capabilities.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: A translated version of the Chinese version of LBE is available on XDA developers, and it works very well on Jelly Bean. Apparently the Chinese version is still actively developed.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422479>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: XPrivacyLua is a module for Xposed framework which does exactly what you need. It is free and open source. Works on rooted devices. It's the successor of XPrivacy.
Install Xposed from here:
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811>
You can then download the XPrivacyLua module from the Xposed repo through the Xposed Manager app, or manually from here:
<https://repo.xposed.info/module/eu.faircode.xlua>
Source:
<https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua>
---
If you're running Android 5 or lower, you can use the legacy XPrivacy module.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_6: Marshmallow (Android 6) has a [new permissions model](http://www.androidcentral.com/run-permissions-why-change-android-60-may-make-you-repeat-yourself). Applications targeting Marshmallow can now be restricted to fewer permissions at runtime, and these applications should fail gracefully, rather than the all-or-nothing permissions model of prior Android versions. In Marshmallow, this is a feature of the standard OS, and does not require rooting or additional applications.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: <https://island.oasisfeng.com/>
Island does most if not all of this...
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/12/02 | 1,671 | 6,183 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there anyway to list all the applications installed on your phone and the permissions they require all on one page, or export the list so it can easily be audited?<issue_comment>username_1: Use market applications like [*Permission Watchdog*](http://www.appbrain.com/app/permission-watchdog/com.mojodroid.permissionwatchdog) or *[Permissions](http://www.appbrain.com/app/permissions/com.FireFart.Permissions)*. Also, there are several others.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Another app that I ended up using instead of [Permissions](http://www.appbrain.com/app/permissions/com.FireFart.Permissions) is [RL Permissions](http://www.appbrain.com/app/rl-permissions/com.redlicense.permissions). I prefer the interface. As far as which one works better, I don't know.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [aSpotCat](http://www.appbrain.com/app/aspotcat-%28app-by-permission%29/com.a0soft.gphone.aSpotCat) is also a nice app for permission audit.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [Permission Friendly Apps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.androidsoft.app.permission) will list installed apps by their order of most demanding to least demanding permissions requirements. (It doesn't actually track or audit or adjust their behavior, though.)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Since no Android version is mentioned in the question, I'm proposing a command-line based answer relevant to Android version 4.2.1 and above. This ideally is an OS-independent solution, OS on PC, that is.
Dependencies
------------
* Requires [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") to be setup in PC.
* Requires *busybox* binary. If the device is rooted, install [Busybox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox) app. Else, download busybox binary from [official source](https://busybox.net/downloads/binaries/latest/), rename the binary to *busybox*, set Linux compatible [executable permission](http://linuxcommand.org/lts0070.php) on that binary for everyone and move it into device using
```
adb push LOCAL_FILE /data/local/tmp/ # LOCAL_FILE is the file path where busybox binary is located in PC
```
* Requires *aapt* binary. If you're running a CM or its derivative ROM then ignore this requirement. Otherwise, for Android 4.x, you can consider downloading the binary from [here](http://android.izzysoft.de/downloads "A site maintained by our top user Izzy"), rename the binary to *aapt*, set Linux compatible [executable permission](http://linuxcommand.org/lts0070.php) on that binary for everyone and move it into device using
```
adb push LOCAL_FILE /data/local/tmp/ # LOCAL_FILE is the file path where busybox binary is located in PC .
```
For Android 5.x users, ask Google for assistance.
Here's my little script that does the magic:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
# Check if the busybox binary exists under /data/local/tmp/ or /system/xbin. Set the detected binary's path into the variable busybox or exit if file doesn't exist or executable permission not set
[[ -x /data/local/tmp/busybox ]] && busybox=/data/local/tmp/busybox || { [[ -x /system/xbin/busybox ]] && busybox=/system/xbin/busybox || { printf "busybox binary not found or executable permission not set. Exiting\n" && exit; }; }
# Check if the aapt binary exists under /data/local/tmp or /system/bin or /system/xbin. Set the detected binary's path into the variable aapt or exit if file doesn't exist or executable permission not set
[[ -x /data/local/tmp/aapt ]] && aapt=/data/local/tmp/aapt || { [[ -x /system/bin/aapt ]] && aapt=/system/bin/aapt || { [[ -x /system/xbin/aapt ]] && aapt=/system/xbin/aapt || { printf "aapt binary not found or executable permission not set. Exiting\n" && exit; }; }; }
# List package name of all the installed apps and save them in the file packages.txt under /sdcard
pm list packages | $busybox sed 's/^package://g' | $busybox sort -o /sdcard/packages.txt
# For each package name in the output we just saved, get the app's label using $path and $label, print a line and then finally list the permissions granted to the app
while read line; do
path=$(pm path $line | $busybox sed 's/^package://g');
label=$($aapt d badging $path | $busybox grep 'application: label=' | $busybox cut -d "'" -f2);
$busybox printf "Permissions for app $label having package name $line\n";
dumpsys package $line | $busybox sed -e '1,/grantedPermissions:/d' -e '/^\s*$/,$d' | $busybox sort;
$busybox printf "\n";
done < /sdcard/packages.txt
```
Demo output:
```
Permissions for app DisableService having package name cn.wq.disableservice
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Permissions for app Indecent Xposure having package name co.vanir.indecentxposure
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Permissions for app Tags having package name com.android.apps.tag
android.permission.CALL_PHONE
android.permission.NFC
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
...
...
Permissions for app Themes Provider having package name org.cyanogenmod.themes.provider
android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.ACCESS_THEME_MANAGER
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_THEMES
android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
android.permission.WRITE_THEMES
```
Save the script in PC into a file named `perm_script.sh` and move it into /sdcard using
```
adb push LOCAL_FILE /sdcard/ # LOCAL_FILE is the path where you saved that file into PC
```
Run that file
```
adb shell sh /sdcard/perm_script.sh > OUTPUT_FILE # OUTPUT_FILE is the path where you want to save the final output
```
The greater the apps installed in the system, the greater the time will be for the command to complete execution. In my device, it took around three minutes.
Related: [Is there a native way to find all the installed apps that have access to a phone feature?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/129470/96277)
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/12/03 | 271 | 967 | <issue_start>username_0: Very often I find myself wishing that I could copy text from a tweet I am reading (in the Twitter app) and paste it in, for example, TweetDeck so I can retweet/reply. How do I go about doing this? Prolonged touch does not work in this case, as it does in the E-mail apps.<issue_comment>username_1: Outside of email and the browser, you can only copy text from editable text fields, so you can't directly copy text from other people's tweets in the Twitter app.
Workaround:
-----------
Install [Copy to Clipboard](http://www.appbrain.com/app/copy-to-clipboard/se.johanhil.clipboard) from the Market. This integrates with the 'Share' menu. By sharing a tweet to this app it will copy the text to you clipboard.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use [Hacker's Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard) and use `Ctrl`+`C` to copy, and `Ctrl`+`V` to paste.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/12/03 | 623 | 2,363 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way I can make photos taken by Camera be automatically and reliably geo-tagged, so that the location is recognised when I upload them to Flickr?
I have 'GPS' enabled in the camera, but it seems that if the GPS is not enabled or not 'ready', it isn't recorded (when I check the photo's details in Gallery, the location is 'Unknown').
~~Alternatively, is there a way I can geo-tag a photo after I've taken it?~~ *(edit: made this a [separate question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3390/how-can-i-geo-tag-a-photo-after-ive-taken-it))*
If it's relevant, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy S.<issue_comment>username_1: As long as you have GPS switched on on your phone (on a Galaxy S the easiest way to do this is from the buttons that appear when you pull the notification bar down from the top of the screen) and have GPS switched on in the camera, you should see the "satellite receiver" GPS icon appear and start flashing when you open the camera app. As long as you see this then your phone is trying to geo-tag your pictures.
Be aware that even in the best of conditions your phone can take 30 seconds or more to get a decent GPS position locked, so wait a bit after you open the camera app before you take the picture.
You can also speed up the GPS lock by making sure that you have the [assisted GPS](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1522/what-is-assisted-gps) features switched on, see this [previous question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3197/does-assisted-gps-fix-samsung-galaxy-ss-gps-problems/3204#3204) for details on how to switch those features on.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can install the application Tasker and use it to always enable GPS when the camera is launched. Enabling GPS for apps that need it is one of the more common uses of Tasker, but it does so much more than that.
Here's an article with information:
<http://lifehacker.com/5599116/how-to-turn-your-android-phone-into-a-fully+automated-superphone>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Once I tested my location based android app while developing, I noticed it can take forever to get a location, when GPS is on. When just 'Location through network' enabled, the location comes within seconds. Use this anwer, when the answer of username_1 doesnt satisfy you.
Upvotes: 1 |
2010/12/03 | 726 | 2,728 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [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)
>
> [Are there any risks to rooting a device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/164/are-there-any-risks-to-rooting-a-device)
>
>
>
Given that the new T-Mobile G2 based on Android 2.2 (and so called 4G network) attempts to address much of the reasons people rooted previous phones, is there any benefit to still find a way to root this phone?
Other than potentially voiding warranty, what are the legal implications (e.g., DCMA ban on technical workarounds)?<issue_comment>username_1: See my posts here on [How to root your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-phone) and [You've rooted your phone. Now what?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/ive-rooted-my-phone-now-what)
In short: **you will void your warranty.** IANAL, but legally, it's your phone and you can do what you want with it, but the manufacturer can try to patch the holes that are used to root in order to prevent future rooting.
Other benefits: custom roms, overclocking, tethering, other root-only apps. And who is to say that you won't get Android 2.3 before a custom rom like Cyanogen does? With Cyanogen, you are guaranteed to get the next version of Android, whether tomorrow or two years down the road (look at G1s, for example), barring hardware capabilities.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Rooting your phone, in and of itself, is not illegal (although, there have been some issues surrounding jailbreaking of iPhones...but that's a whole other discussion). Android as a platform is open source and installing a custom mod, or messing around with the internals of the operating system isn't a problem.
Now, as you pointed out in your comment to Bryan's post, there is some software that is licensed. As such, you are governed by the license that you agreed to for those applications (typically through purchase of the phone).
The real legal ramifications that come up would revolve around what it is that you do with your phone once it is rooted. Some would argue (and I don't necessarily agree) that using tethering with a rooted phone is illegal because you haven't paid for it (of course you have paid for the data...but...again, I digress). The phone service providers would most likely tell you its all illegal because they want to lock you in. By locking you in, they guarantee a revenue stream.
So, all-in-all, I don't particularly see a problem. However, I am not a lawyer, so I would ask one if you are truly concerned about the issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/12/03 | 697 | 2,713 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device)
>
>
>
I have an electronic device the model is K599 was built in China. The operating system of this device is a minimalist FreeBSD with java installed. I would like to know if is possible to change the operating system from Actual FreeBSD to Google Android.
**Another doubt:** Is it possible to install a new operating system inside the SD memory card?
I have been stuck on this for a long time.
Does someone have the same problem?
Please Help.<issue_comment>username_1: See my posts here on [How to root your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-phone) and [You've rooted your phone. Now what?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1/ive-rooted-my-phone-now-what)
In short: **you will void your warranty.** IANAL, but legally, it's your phone and you can do what you want with it, but the manufacturer can try to patch the holes that are used to root in order to prevent future rooting.
Other benefits: custom roms, overclocking, tethering, other root-only apps. And who is to say that you won't get Android 2.3 before a custom rom like Cyanogen does? With Cyanogen, you are guaranteed to get the next version of Android, whether tomorrow or two years down the road (look at G1s, for example), barring hardware capabilities.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Rooting your phone, in and of itself, is not illegal (although, there have been some issues surrounding jailbreaking of iPhones...but that's a whole other discussion). Android as a platform is open source and installing a custom mod, or messing around with the internals of the operating system isn't a problem.
Now, as you pointed out in your comment to Bryan's post, there is some software that is licensed. As such, you are governed by the license that you agreed to for those applications (typically through purchase of the phone).
The real legal ramifications that come up would revolve around what it is that you do with your phone once it is rooted. Some would argue (and I don't necessarily agree) that using tethering with a rooted phone is illegal because you haven't paid for it (of course you have paid for the data...but...again, I digress). The phone service providers would most likely tell you its all illegal because they want to lock you in. By locking you in, they guarantee a revenue stream.
So, all-in-all, I don't particularly see a problem. However, I am not a lawyer, so I would ask one if you are truly concerned about the issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/12/03 | 300 | 1,036 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I order the apps alphabetically or group them into folders?
Or maybe there's a better way of managing with an ever increasing number of installed apps?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Can I order the apps alphabetically
>
>
>
The app drawer already does this for you.
>
> or group them into folders?
>
>
>
Long press on the home screen. Click folders. Click New folder. Click on the folder to open it. Click on the "Folder" at the top to rename it. Drag and drop apps into the folder from the app drawer to place them into the folder.
>
> Or maybe there's a better way of managing with an ever increasing number of installed apps?
>
>
>
I can also recommend [Apps Organizer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/apps-organizer/com.google.code.appsorganizer).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install [AppZorter](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.demidoes.appzorter.lite) app.
This is for Froyo or newer devices with TouchWiz (Samsung devices only).
Upvotes: 2 |
2010/12/04 | 716 | 2,693 | <issue_start>username_0: Is the market filtering the same as a phone (auto detects required features and OS version) or do developers need to specifically set attributes on their apps for them to be available on tablets running Android?<issue_comment>username_1: From what I read a few days ago, tablet cannot run Android Market (and therefore will not be distributed with it) until 2.3 is released in the early part of next year. I have heard of a few tablets being released using the manufacturers own market-type application but nothing using the official Android Market.
I think we'll have to wait until 2.3 is released before we hear about tablet support =(
Gary
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Since the [answer from username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3356/which-apps-show-up-in-the-market-on-an-android-tablet/3360#3360) is a little bit outdated, I will try to give an update:
tl;dr
=====
**Apps on tablet will go to the same filter process as apps on phones on the Market.**
Apps that appear on tablets follow the same filtering rules as with phones. Developers are given the ability to set attributes for their app in the, so called, manifest. For example: If an app declares that it's, for whatsoever reason, only compatible with small screen sizes, it will not show up on the Market on a tablet with greater screen sizes. Note that this case is very rare, because most apps that are only designed for small screens will either be upscaled or just use a small amount of the screen.
There is also a way [to declare an app for honeycomb tablets only.](http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/09/preparing-for-handsets.html)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Again an update, as meanwhile [Flow's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/14163/16575) also got a little outdated (*LOL*):
If you want to filter for good tablet optimized apps, for one there are specialized apps like [Tablified Market](http://www.appbrain.com/app/tablified-market-tablet-apps/tablifiedapps.tablifiedmarket) or [Tablet Market](http://www.appbrain.com/app/tablet-market/com.andromo.dev86.app119) to help you out.
On the other hand, Google started to work on this issue meanwhile. So you find a tab titled [Featured Apps for Tablets](https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/tablet_featured) at least on the *Google Play* website. For details on this, you might also wish to read [Google Play tablet apps getting special designation](http://bgr.com/2013/11/22/google-play-tablet-apps/); according to that article, *the Google Play Store is now only showing tablet-optimized apps in its top lists when accessed through a tablet*.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/12/04 | 1,614 | 5,500 | <issue_start>username_0: I have already moved all the applications that allow it to the SD card. So what I am really looking for here are some tips like clearing internet cache or something like that. (I have an HTC Desire.)
Edit: In my case the top space hogs are:
1. Google Reader - 19.1 MB
2. Swype - 10.7 MB
3. Maps - 9.2 MB
4. Contacts Storage 8.9 MB
5. SliceIt - 8.2 MB
6. doubleTwist - 6.4 MB
7. Facebook for HTC Sense - 5.9 MB
8. Handcent SMS - 5.0 MB
9. Adobe Reader - 4.7 MB
10. Gmail - 4.2 MB
and there are many more after that (TweetDeck, Bloomberg, Angry Birds, Shazam, ...).
Now I know that I have a lot of apps but that's what I want from my smart phone and I don't really want to have to uninstall anything. I've also got a 16GB SD card which is over 50% empty so if only more of the apps would allow themselves to be moved to the SD.
EDIT 2: I found [this question - How can I deal with "Low on space" messages on my HTC Incredible?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2305/how-can-i-deal-with-low-on-space-messages-on-my-htc-incredible) which deals with the same issue and the accepted answer there is very good.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm having a similar problem.
One that freed up a bit of space was moving the Dolphin Browser cache as well (within Dolphin go to `Settings -> Cache to SD`), of course this doesn't help if you're not using it!
In my case my top storage users\* are:
1. Contacts Storage - 14MB
2. Adobe Flash Player 10.1 - 10.96MB
3. Maps - 9.94MB
4. Twitter - 4.66MB
5. Gmail - 4MB
6. Kindle - 3.8MB
7. HTC Sense - 3.7MB
8. Adobe Reader - 3.22MB
9. Dolphin Browser HD - 3.16MB
10. London Journey - 2.66MB
(followed by a couple of dozen other apps using 2MB or less)
**It's worth noting that of that list, only 2 (Adobe Reader and Dolphin Browser) support Move to SD Card**.
So the real answer is hoping that more app developers (including Google!) take this problem on board and allow Move to SD Card and optional usage of the SD card for caching. And of course uninstalling apps you're not using.
One thing I can say from experience is **don't** clear your HTC Sense data since it'll reset your desktop layout!
In some cases I could free up a bit by clearing caches, but as <NAME> notes this is only a temporary measure.
\*The storage usage was found with `Settings -> Manage Applications -> "All" tab -> (menu) Sort By Size`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Some apps, like Touchdown, store huge amounts of data in internal memory by default.
Often, they offer some option inside the app to save their data on SD card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yup, this is the bane of my existence right now, to the point that i'm considering ditching my Desire in favour of a Samsung Galaxy S (or Google Nexus-S) with 16gb internal storage. Having to remove apps every few days is just rubbish.
I've done a bit of playing around today, and found my biggest issue is contacts storage.. here's my findings:
Original:
- Google: 1662 contacts
- Facebook: 344 friends
Space Used: 17.64mb
Cleared data for Contacts Storage App
Remove Facebook Contacts Sync, and resync:
- Google: 1662 contacts
- Facebook: n/a
Space Used: 7.12mb
Add Facebook Contacts Sync and resync:
- Google: 1662 contacts
- Facebook: 344
Space Used: 15.21mb
So really didn't help much.. It seems most of the data space is used by Facebook, probablky because of the photos, which is a feature i really like so dont really want to stop syncing Facebook.
I think I need to go through my google contacts and archive any I don’t need… reduce them down to a few hundred and see how that goes. I'll report back how I went with that once I've had a chance to do it, but really it seems there's only 7mb of usage there so not sure its worth the effort.
WHY oh WHY can't we selectively sync groups from google… that's just rubbish that you can't. C'mon google - they're all your systems, surely y ou can figure this one out and make our lives so much easier!!??
Oh, I also did the "Uninstall Updates" for the Adobe Flash 10 app to free up 10mb of space . Flash still works fine.. Maybe not the latest version, but really I don’t need it if its going to hog 10mb of precious space!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have an HTC Desire, too, and I really had the same problem for a long while.
Until I found this post:
<http://www.getele.com/how-to/how-to-install-apps-to-your-sd-card-on-android-froyo.html>
You do NOT have to root the phone, or something like that. It tells you to download the Android SDK to your computer, then connect it via USB and enter only one small one-line command. After that, ALL apps (except system apps) will be moveable to SD card, and also have SD card as default install location.
Since then, I really get the most out of my phone, and have dozens more apps. At the moment about 130 apps. Some of them shrink from 23mb to 120kb, others are not so drastic, but it REALLY helps.
Hope I could help,
Heval
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: If it's internal storage you need I would suggest rooting and getting rid of stock apps you don't need. But if it's internet memory you need I would suggest rooting anyways and installing advanced task killer and turning autokill on. If you still want more memory... lower the security level to low. Even though it kinda has to refresh everything it frees up a lot. That's why I'm still happy with my old motorola cliq. Hope this helps :)
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/12/04 | 521 | 2,126 | <issue_start>username_0: Without really thinking, I used the "clear data" command on the Media Storage app, which deleted all the stock ringtones and notification sounds from my Nexus One. How can I get them back?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are rooted, you can push [this collection of media files](http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y9GK1M3U) to /system/media/
Without root, android should still locate the files if you place them in a folder on your SD card called "media" and retain the rest of the file structure from the zip.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I did a restart of my phone and everything was back to normal. Hope this helps someone.
I have been constantly facing no-enough-space-remaining errors, which would block certain services and this had probably did some messing up with my ringtone settings. After restart, I was able to find my ringtones back where it should have been.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: "all the stock ringtones and notification sounds" cannot be deleted without root. What happened here is, you've "dropped the index": the "Media Storage" app is what scans your media files from all over the device (including those on SD card), and maintains an "index" in form of a database. This is done for faster access, so apps using your media files have not all to scan the entire device themselves, but use a "cheaper and faster" call to that database instead.
What your "clear data" on this app did was not removing the media files themselves, but emptying that database – so apps relying on it won't see the files anymore. This gets fixed the next time the [media-scanner](/questions/tagged/media-scanner "show questions tagged 'media-scanner'") runs. If you don't want to wait for that, the easiest way to force the media scanner to run is rebooting the device, as it always runs on "boot completed".
See also:
* our [media-scanner tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/media-scanner/info)
* [most frequented questions using the `media-scanner` tag](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/media-scanner?sort=frequent)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2010/12/05 | 306 | 1,370 | <issue_start>username_0: Maybe a dumb question, but I couldn't find any official documentation to confirm.
Does it use the light sensor? Do most devices support it?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, as you have guessed on devices that support automatic screen brightness, there is a [light sensor](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/Sensor.html#TYPE_LIGHT), it's typically a small hole on the side of the screen.
Not all phones have a light sensor; for example Samsung Spica lacks one, though you can use the Power Control Widget to quickly change the brightness.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it uses the light sensor, and yes most of the smartphones support it.
As for how does it work;
Smartphones, generally, have a light sensor located in the bezel right next to the screen that measures the ambient light together with control software that appropriately raises or lowers the screen brightness based on the measured light level. If you are watching in the dark the screen should be appropriately dim. When the ambient light level is higher the screen needs to be made appropriately brighter for two reasons: because of glare from ambient light reflected off the screen, which washes out the image, and because the eye's light sensitivity decreases substantially as the ambient light level increases.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2010/12/05 | 621 | 2,482 | <issue_start>username_0: I only recently managed to [connect my Galaxy S with Kies via USB](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3246/fails-to-install-mtp-usb-device). And I've upgraded it to Froyo 2.2. What can you do in Samsung Kies other than upgrading your firmware. I've seen the interface and there doesn't seem to be a lot of interesting that you can do with it<issue_comment>username_1: I think you are correct . At least I don't use KIES for anything apart from upgrading the firmware.
Lately it's better, but I think that the KIES software is far from the quality of the Galaxy phone and it's operating system.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically you are right. You may use it for synchronizing your data between the mobile and the computer, but nobody really wants to do so with such crappy kind of software.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: As you noted, you can upgrade the device software. You can also back your contacts, text messages up, and you can sync photos or videos/movies both ways.
You can view movies from your phone on your pc directly, that goes both ways; watch from cell on pc and from pc on cell. I believe you also can download apps from kites onto your cell but that doesn't work anymore because of google's market policies. Apparently, you also can make your cell work as a modem, but I didn't try that so...
Anyways, as edelcom and username_2 said before me it still needs some work to live up to what it should do and to keep up with handset itself.
Lastly, in samsung defense, kies isn't just for androids, it's their software for the whole cellphones lines, and many users are happy with it, obviously not us, android handsets' owners.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I had to install kies because i needed the samsung-win7-usb-dirvers, that are neccessary to connect laptop to internet via cellphone via usb. found no other source where i can get the drivers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This software may be used for:
* Data backup
* Data transfer (between a Windows or Mac PC, and a Samsung mobile
device), limited to certain media file formats
* Multimedia (audio, photos, video, etc.) management, but limited
to certain file formats; for example, Kies does not recognise
.avi files
* Purchase/acquisition of additional or special device features
* Device firmware and operating system (OS version) upgrades
**Source:** <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Kies>
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/12/05 | 555 | 2,245 | <issue_start>username_0: In Galaxy S with Froyo installed, you can take a screenshot of your phone by holding the back button and tapping the home button. However, this involves the back key, and a lot of application close when you press or hold the back button.
Is there a way to get around this? It's a nice addition, but there is no point really if the only thing you can take screenshot of is the main menu, the desktop, and some very few application that doesn't close when you hold the back button.<issue_comment>username_1: See these other two, older questions, about how to take screenshots: [taking a screenshot of an android phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1759/taking-a-screenshot-of-an-android-phone) and [Can I screenshot my HTC Legend without rooting it?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/213/can-i-screenshot-my-htc-legend-without-rooting-it)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You're supposed to hold the back button for a long time, and then press the home button. When you hold the back button for a long time it doesn't close the application or take you back. This works from inside applications and even when the screen is locked.
Just try pressing the back button long enough.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Press the back button then the home screen button its kind of control then print screen on a desktop
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you are in an app, and push the `back` button, you'll back out of the app.
However, while holding the `back` button, open the app and then press the `home` button; then you'll have your screen shot of the app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I FOUND A WAY! First things first, hold onto the home button, and DON'T LET GO. Then press the "back" button while still holding on to the home button. Place another finger on the "back" button. You should now have two fingers holding both the back and home button. With your other hand, lock the screen and turn it back on. After unlocking the screen, go into the message thread you want to copy, and then take your fingers off the home and back buttons. VOILA! The screen will capture the messages and you don't have to worry about backing out of it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2010/12/06 | 714 | 2,348 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app for that? :)
(For when [automatic tagging](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3333/how-can-i-make-my-photos-automatically-geo-tagged) fails)<issue_comment>username_1: If you know where the photo was taken then a desktop app that lets you edit the picture's EXIF info, like [Microsoft's Pro Photo Tools](http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=184075D2-40B5-4172-88AE-878F81896D4D&displaylang=en), will let you add a Geotag later. In Pro Photo Tools it's as easy as using the built-in Bing map viewer to put a pin on the map, no need to mess around with latitudes and longitudes if you don't want to.
As for editing on the phone, I can se a lot of apps that let you view or erase the EXIF info, including plotting your pictures on maps, but can't see one that lets you add this info on the phone.
You could use something like [GeoLogger](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.it-gelain-geologger-xAtF.aspx) to log your position on the phone, so that you can use that later on to add to photos if they haven't been properly geotagged.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Actually I found such an app, after a fair bit of searching.
[Photo Geolocator](http://www.appbrain.com/app/photogeolocator/edu.uoc.mperezma.main) ([Google Code](http://code.google.com/p/photogeolocator/))
Currently you can't look up locations via an address, so it only really works for nearby locations, but that's still better than having to edit images on a PC, IMO.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: On Android you can use the free [a Photo Manager/a Photo Map/androFotoFinder](https://github.com/username_3/androFotoFinder) app:
* Select one or more photos in gallery view that should receive the same geo-info
* From Menu use "set geo"
* pick a geo from a map
* press ok
For details see [Howto-geotag-multible-photos](https://github.com/username_3/APhotoManager/wiki/Howto-geotag-multible-photos).
The app is available via [f-droid.org installer](https://f-droid.org/) or as [apk internet download](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=de.username_3.android.androFotoFinder) but not on google play store.
Note I am the author of the app and i manually geotagged more that 10 000 jpgs with the app
Upvotes: 0 |