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2011/03/20 | 964 | 3,787 | <issue_start>username_0: Have been googling for quite a few hours but can't seem to find what I'm looking for, hope someone can point me in the right direction....
I want to basically make a complete image of my phone before I make an changes to it so that I can restore it exactly as it is now. In the PC world I would use CloneZilla / ghost or similar. though I have used dd in the past and don't mind using it.
I am looking for a solution that will work on the following phones:
* HTC Desire (not HD or S)
* Sony Erikson X10 Mini Pro
In my searching I found mention of a tool called Nandroid, but as best as I could tell it seemed to only be for a G1 and required Root. I don't have root on either phone, so solutions offered requiring root are not helpful because (as I understand it) gaining root will wipe the data (at least some) I'm trying to back up.
I also found article about creating a GoldCard for a HTC Desire, is this what I need to do? there was no explanation on what a GoldCard was? It also didn't look like a particularly desirable method as It required wiping the memory card first and had no mention of how to restore if things go bad.
My objectives are as follows:
* Upgrade the SE X10 mini (it's stuck on Android 1.6!) I know there is a 2.1 upgrade for it, but it's not available unless yo have a windows machine??? I only have Ubuntu + Mac. I'm not prepared to buy a windows licence just to upgrade an android phone (seems Odd!)
* Try out Android 2.3 and 3.0 on the HTC Desire and the X10, understandably this is play, so I want to be able to go back quickly, especially on the X10 (wifes phone) as I will be in no end of trouble if I brick that and don't get it back by the morning :)
* If successful with the first 2, then I can look at trying out dev releases and testing them (That is after all my day job) and hopefully being able to contribute. To do this I need to be able to load a release test it out and then roll back on the same night so Ideally I need a process that is quite quick or a bunch of shell commands I can script.
Hopefully someone can steer me on the right course....
Thanks,
Dave.<issue_comment>username_1: Root should not erase any phone data. How do you expect to back up the entire device with only user permissions? You need root permissions, in the absence of a system-level tool built into the OS or bootloader or a PC-side tool for directly accessing the phone storage (both are very unlikely). **Update:** There is now OS-supported backup which an app like [Helium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup) can use to back things up without root.
ClockworkMod / Nandroid is definitely not G1-only, there are dozens if not hundreds of supported devices. It's definitely the best way to back everything up.
I recommend checking out [XDA's x10 Mini General forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=723) and possibly the Android Development forum also; read all the sticky threads, they should give you a good overview of all this. You can do the same for the Desire.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: With the stock firmware and without root you can’t accomplish what you want.
To backup your entire phone you need complete access to the phone ROM memory to copy all of its contents, and for that you need root access.
I have a HTC Desire and what I’ve done is use [Unrevocked](http://unrevoked.com/) to gain root access to the phone and change the android recovery of the phone for one that includes tools to do “nandroid” backups, among other things like install ROM from compressed files on the SD card.
The process is simple and fast and in a few minutes you will have a phone with root access and a recovery system that give you plenty of new tools.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/20 | 768 | 3,037 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my Dream/G1 last night and finally gave up on modding it (not for good mind you, but for the moment) and opted instead to just restore it to factory settings via `Settings > SD card & phone storage > Factory data reset`, which did solve all the problems I was having with multitasking (and not being able to answer it, etc.)
Curiously, I still seem to have root on the phone, despite having reset it. I'd love to understand how that is possible! Superuser Permissions is the only non-stock app still on the phone, and I'm still able to use `su` to gain root privileges from `adb shell`. Is this because BusyBox installs to my SD Card?
My phone works just fine, so this is hardly critical, but the whole exercise was/is about knowing my phone better and this is most def. a mystery. Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: You should test your phone to see if you actually still have root access, or if for some odd reason restoring your phone to stock didn't remove the icon for the superuser app.
Go to the market and download something like Barnacle (adhoc WiFi AP app) or AndroSS (screenshot app) and try to run whatever you download. If it request su access, you allow it, and it actually performs the task it's designed for then you still have root. If it doesn't prompt you for su access or if it does but them seemingly doesn't respond properly then odds are the factory reset removed your root access without cleaning up after itself.
As far as why you wouldn't have root but still have the superuser app installed? That's something that would require a lot more digging, I think.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to remove root access from your phone you need to un-root it.
Here's a link for [Unrooting HTC G1/Dream](http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/23/how-to-unroot-the-htc-g1-dream/)
or [Unrooting the G1 | Android Forums](http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/5097-unrooting-g1.html)
The links I provided are just a starting point - I have never un-rooted so I can't speak to the method but I know that a **"Factory Data Reset"** / **"Hard Reset"** will ***NOT*** remove 'root'. I have done a "Hard Reset" though and have experienced the same thing as you - you still have root and any apps that were part of rooting and whatever custom ROM you flashed - everything else is gone. This will just clear your user-data and apps (and possibly some other things that I just don't know about) but the phone will still be rooted if you had done that before you did the "Hard Reset". As one of the links states one of the main reasons for un-rooting is for turning your phone in for warranty repairs.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Root things (su, busybox and Superuser.apk) are installed in /system, which is usually on a special partition. This partition is usually mounted as read-only. (Remember mount command, that is neccesary to allow writing there...) It is likely that this partition is not affected by master reset.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/20 | 640 | 2,379 | <issue_start>username_0: I frequently miss incoming telephone calls because I am listening to my iPod Touch and I don't feel it vibrate.
Does anyone know if it's possible for my HTC Desire to somehow notify me of the call via my headphones?
I've seen bluetooth connection devices that purport to do this (such as the [GEAR4 BluEye](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/yourstore?ie=UTF8&ref_=pd_irl_gw&signIn=1&tag=helenpieli-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=19450)), but they are several years old now.
However given that this kind of hardware exists, and that the Desire and the iPod Touch have Bluetooth built-in, I wondered if there was an app or setting that would enable the phone and iPod to work together in this way?<issue_comment>username_1: Why don't you just listen to music on the Android device?
I have a sneaking suspicion that, given how Apple tends to be very restrictive about what gets into the App store, and even more restrictive about what apps can do, this probably wouldn't work simply.
On the Android side of things, it's a breeze to write an App (or maybe there's something out there already that can do it?) that would connect to the iPod over bluetooth and send some notification to pause, when a call comes in. The problem as I see it is that, unlike on Android, there's no real way (without jailbreaking the iPod) to just write an app for the iPod that listens over bluetooth and pauses when it gets the notification...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I've found something for you, although it may not treat your iPod the right way. The only way to find out is for you to give it a shot. Luckily the developer of this app offers a version that's a five day free trial.
Super BT Mono
If you're running stock Android 2.2 [try this](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.steven.supermonofroyofree).
If you're running CyanogenMod [try this](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.steven.supermono).
I'd follow the dev's instructions on how to get this up and running, and just treat your iPod like the BT headset with which this app is meant to interface. It doesn't say so on the app page in the Market, but on some forum thread (of which I've unfortunately lost track, dammit) someone mentioned that it will send notification tones and ringtones to the BT device.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/21 | 372 | 1,686 | <issue_start>username_0: or how can i auto update an app that is not installed via
android marketplace. it is useful in scenario where many of our customer uses custom built of android device ( which not yet registered to android ) , and we want to make sure that changes to our app propogate to device ?<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds like it might be better asked on stackoverflow.
The autoupdate is a feature of the market. If users haven't installed the app with the market you'll have to implement your own update feature. In Android 2.2 you could potentially take advantage of the push notification system for updates.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You would have to create your own process of having the application notifying the user of updates (and providing a link to the new apk. You could do this with a background service that pops up a message in the notification bar). The user has to install the application from the market to receive updates via the Android market.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To notify an Android phone that an application have a new version (without programming all the process) you have 2 options:
1.- Use the market feature, but for your comments I think this one is out of your list.
2.- Use the notification system available on Android 2.2 and 2.3.
To use this push notification service the device needs to be logged on a Google account in order to receive the notification, so maybe this isn’t suitable for your process.
If no one of this options is what you’re looking for, you will be forced to develop your own push notification system and install that system in every Android phone you need update.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/21 | 1,590 | 5,787 | <issue_start>username_0: I was attracted by the hardware specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S.
However, I don't like the default TouchWiz skin developed by Samsung. I'd prefer to use the native Android UI, as in the Nexus S and similar devices.
Is it possible for me to perform "self installation" of the stock Android OS, after I bought the Samsung Galaxy S? If yes, how? Will I void the warranty of my phone by doing this?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not familiar with the Samsung Galaxy, but in general if you want to install an aftermarket OS you need to root your phone and in general rooting your phone will void the warranty.
Do you have other reasons for wanting to change the OS or is it really just TouchWiz?
According to [this XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12269276&postcount=2), the only TouchWiz-free ROM is CyanogenMod. It's very unstable on the Galaxy S though.
However, you can install a different launcher such as LauncherPro. TouchWiz will still be on the phone, but just in the background, so you can have a more "stock Android" experience by using another launcher.
I hope I've answered your intial question. Don't hesitate to ask new questions about how to go about disabling TouchWiz if you do opt to go that route.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In order to replace the OS there are a few steps that must be taken. I do not have a Samsung Galaxy S phone nor do I know how locked down it is. At this time, I do know that the SGS is not available on CyanogenMod yet (popular stock-ish Android OS rom).
In general, the steps for any phone would be:
1. Root the phone (varies by phone)
2. Download ROM Manager
3. Flash a recovery such as Clockwork Recovery
4. Make a backup of the phone's original ROM with Nandroid
5. Use ROM Manager to download a Rom, such a CyanogenMod
6. Flash the ROM with ROM Manager.
Some phones it is not possible to flash a rom because of a locked bootloader. Most Motorola Droid phones except for the original Droid and Xoom have this problem. However, as already mentioned, you can still replace the home launcher with another such as LauncherPro, ADW or numerous others.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, flashing a custom ROM will void your warranty. However, it is very simple to revert to the stock ROM with a Galaxy S for warranty purposes. Rooting will also void your warranty, but the method below does not require root.
The easiest way to a get a new OS for a Galaxy S is to use Odin for Windows (download [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9088113&postcount=1). Search for "Heimdall" if you want to do this on Linux). You just need an Odin-flashable ROM. For the Galaxy S Vibrant, I highly recommend the ROM I currently use, [Bionix v1.3.1](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925548), which has a TouchWiz-free version. I assume you have a GT-I9000 however; you should look for one that suits your purposes in [XDA's i9000 Android Development forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=665).
**Edit:** According to [this post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12269276&postcount=2), the only completely TouchWiz-free ROM is CyanogenMod, which is unstable/buggy. So if you don't want CM and just want to replace the launcher, you can do that without flashing another ROM as username_1 says in her answer. Otherwise you can continue with the instructions below for using Odin.
Once you have the ROM, do the following:
1. [Put your phone into Download mode](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series#Download_Mode)
1. Remove the battery
2. If non-i9000, attach the phone to your PC via USB.
3. Hold VolumeDown plus either the Home key (i9000) or VolumeUp (non-i9000) and the power button
1. Reinsert the battery.
2. Let go of the power button only about 1 second after the white device logo appears (if it does)
3. After a few seconds a yellow triangle with an android in it should appear, you can let go of the keys since this is download mode.
2. Start up Odin.
3. If non-i9000, detatch your phone from USB.
4. Attach the phone to USB so that Odin recognizes it.
5. Load the .zip file you downloaded (the custom ROM) into the PDA field of Odin.
6. Load the 512 .pit file into the PIT field of Odin.
7. Check "Re-partition".
8. Hit Start. Odin will tell you when it's done; if it fails, reboot your phone and try again. (This happens occasionally).
Note that if you need to back anything up, you should do that beforehand and save the backup to your PC, since everything (except probably the external SD card) will be wiped on the phone. Also note that you do this at your own risk; Odin is very powerful and misusing it can damage your phone. I've used it dozens of times myself safely.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: **Quick answer:** Yes it is possible to get a nearly stock Android on your Galaxy S.
I just flashed Gingerbread to my Galaxy S last week or so.
You can find any relevant information here:
<http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/17020-all-models-cyanogenmod-7-for-samsung-galaxy-s-phones-experimental/>
Contrary to what is written in the first post I'd actually say that it is already pretty stable for a ROM which is described as 'experimental'.
Since I installed it I cannot remember of any system crash or similar. (Which doesn't mean that It won't destroy **your** phone.)
There are some missing features/bugs though.
Notably: radio, frontfacing camera.
Another funny bug is that your data connection only works after you lock & unlock your phone. (You have to do this once it boots so it's not a big deal.)
And oh, Gingerbread is awesome.
Edit: If you are on Linux you can use Heimdall instead of Odin.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/21 | 690 | 2,910 | <issue_start>username_0: If I buy a paid app, will I be able to get free updates for the rest of the lifetime of that app or should I pay later for the updates?
What's the norm? Can you perhaps give 1-2 examples?
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: The norm definitely seems to be for developers to update their app and those who have already paid for it will also receive the update.
However, this is definitely not enforced in any way, shape, or form. Unless you have a contract stating otherwise (and you ensure it's enforced), you only get what you pay for (the current version of the app) and that's it. The developer can easily choose to upload the new version as a "different" app and expect old users who want to upgrade to pay for it.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If the developer keeps releasing updates to the app as the same packagename and you already purchased the application previously, then should receive updates for the application for free.
E.g. if you went and purchased [my app](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mandaria.cardashboardpro&feature=search_result) then you should get updates so long as I keep updating this specific packagename of the app: `net.mandaria.cardashboardpro`
However, I could at some point in the future decide that I want more money for the application and release a newer version of the application under a new packagename: `net.mandaria.cardashboarddeluxe` You would **not** get a free update to this app, even if it is technically the same application, I have chosen to release it as a separate app in the eyes of the Android Market (which determines two applications to be different solely by their package name).
However, I could still charge you for more money by including (optional?) in-app purchases or subscriptions that did not previously exist *without* changing the package name. Carrying the same example, I could still use `net.mandaria.cardashboardpro` but have an in-app purchase for the "deluxe" features.
Most developers will not do these things to users who have already purchased their application, but *it isn't impossible.* Once such example of a developer trying to charge for a newer version of his application was [psx4droid](https://market.android.com/developer?pub=ZodTTD). The backlash was so vicious from his users that he went back and updated the older (version 1) of his app to the newer version (version 2). He now has to maintain three versions because of this (version 1 and 2, plus a free version) instead of two. Talk about a developer headache.
So ultimately it depends on what the developer decides to do. In the majority of cases, the developer will keep supporting the same app and you receive the latest updates for free after your purchase.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Yes but this is not enforced. I have not seen any android app developer do otherwise
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/21 | 647 | 2,373 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC Magic phone with Android 2.2.1 and I want to migrate all accounts (9), apps, sms, settings, etc... to a new phone with Nexus One.
Do you known some Android service/option or free app on Market to do it?
Thanks a lot!
**UPDATE**
I have migrated successfully :)
Old phone: HTC Magic rooted with Android 2.2.1
New phone: Nexus One rooted with Android 2.3.3
* At first, backup google accounts with Titanium Backup Rooted
* Then, backup SMS and Call logs with Life Saver 2
* At end, restore in the new phone
Some problems with settings restore (Wifi, Bluetooth, apps, etc...).
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: If you're syncing with Google already, most of that will automatically be synced to the new phone when you enable Google sync on it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are rooted, use [Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup). You won't be able to restore some things, since the Nexus One and HTC Magic have some very different system apps, but most should carry over. After backing up with TB, copy `/mnt/sdcard/titaniumbackup/` to your PC. Then on the N1: install TB, copy the folder from your PC to the same location on the phone, then run TB and restore.
If you're not rooted, it's difficult to back up most things, especially all at once. I'd rely on Google's backup for your list of apps and that sort of thing, as the other answer suggests.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If you aren't squeamish about rooting your phones you could use an app like Titanium Backup.
1. Just root both devices
2. Install Titanium Backup on both
3. Choose the apps you want from your Magic and back them up
4. Copy /mnt/sdcard/TitaniumBackup/ from your Magic to your Nexus One (this is the path used on my Droid, it may be different on your devices)
5. Load Titanium Backup on the Nexus One and load the backups
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: For the SMS messages, see this previous question: [How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2466/how-do-i-backup-and-restore-sms-messages) out of the suggestions there, I've used [Life Saver 2](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.textuality.lifesaver2) successfully to transfer all of my SMS and call history between phones very easily.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/21 | 219 | 895 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I enlarge all texts in galaxy tab for an old man, specially in contacts and more specially numbers of contacts?
Thank you.
*edit* galaxy tab version 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: Individual apps might have settings for font size, but I don't think Android 2.2 included any system-wide settings for changing the default font size. Check the Market for a third-party contact list app that allows you to change that setting.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Use [IDEAL Text Enlarger](http://apps4android.org/textenlarger/). Works without need for root. But not all apps work with it and overly large fonts make the interface more difficult.
I'm looking for a similar solution, but in terms of accessibility, the iPad's triple finger gesture to zoom and magnify any part of the screen in any app is unmatchable in Android as yet.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/21 | 442 | 1,657 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus S running Gingerbread and I use the stock app to listen to music. The bundled earphone has a button that plays/pauses music, but I find this redundant since I can either reduce the volume or pull out the earphone jack when I want to interact with the rest of the world.
It would be really awesome if I could change the function to "Next Track" instead since it'd be easy to skip a track while I'm on my bike. Is there an easy way to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: There's an app available in the market called [ButtonRemapper](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beansoft.buttonremapper_sgs&feature=search_result), and the developer has a thread open on XDA that you can find [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464). There is a version specifically designed for the Samasung Galaxy S (~~which I think is what the Nexus S was based off?~~ **See my edit below.**) so you might want to try that version first, but I think your best bet is going to be trying this app and seeing if it lets you do what you want.
Oh, this app requires root access. All the standard disclaimers apply.
**Edit:** Based on [this link](http://www.themobileblog.in/2010/12/07/google-nexus-s-vs-samsung-galaxy-s/) they seem close but have important internal differences. I'm not sure how that will affect whether or not that app made for the Galaxy S will work for you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm guessing you've tried double clicking it? On my phone (Dell Streak), a double-click skips to the next track. Might just be DoubleTwist that, though, I'm not sure.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/21 | 604 | 2,542 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rather odd thing happening to three apps in the Market, all free. I tried to install Google Maps and Angry Birds Seasons from the market, but the downloads or installations failed and now I can't download them at all. They both show up under My Apps but rather than the Update or Installed statuses that all other apps in My Apps show, these two show FREE. When I try to install them all goes normally until the message displays saying the download is happening, but it doesn't. The downloading icon appears in the status bar for the briefest moment before disappearing again.
I have Aldiko Book Reader installed and indicating that there is an update available. I believe that the download or install failed when I first tried to update and now the behaviour is the same as described above. I try to update but the download doesn't happen.
I have successfully updated and installed other apps in the meantime. For now it's only those three that are stuck. The initial cause of download/install failure may have been lack of memory but there should be enough memory available now.
I am using an HTC Desire running CyanogenMod-7.0.0-RC2 (Gingerbread 2.3.3). Anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this problem? I've looked at the Market in application management but the clear cache and clear data options are not available.<issue_comment>username_1: I had something similar happen to me months ago, and the only solution I found was to make sure my apps and accounts were synced with Google and doing a factory reset. The thing was I was stock at the time, and I don't know how a factory reset will affect CyanogenMod. I'd jump on [their forums](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/) and see if anyone else is having a similar issue, and if not you should submit a bug report to them so they can see if it's a bug in their release candidate.
**Edit:** Since this is a pretty old question and CyanogenMod has been updated I think it would be worth it for you to upgrade to 7.0.3. I haven't had any issues at all with the market now that I've moved to a stable version of CM7 so hopefully your issue has been resolved in the newest stable release.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: simple2ext (as described here: <http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/20328-solution-to-unable-to-download-big-apps-from-the-market/> ) did the job for me. I am also running CM 7.0.3 and had problems with downloading big apps from market. Sometimes it helped clearing the dalvik cache but not always.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/22 | 535 | 1,897 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [“SD card is damaged - You may have to reformat.” How do I fix this problem?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3963/sd-card-is-damaged-you-may-have-to-reformat-how-do-i-fix-this-problem)
>
>
>
I made my SD card available as mass storage, copied one file from the SD card, unmounted the card from OSX (inside OSX) and then .. I am not 100% if I unmounted the card in mobile or it was already damaged at this point.
I tried to reboot the phone but it doesn't help. Removed the card, put back and turned on again. Didn't help either.
Do I have to reformat the card and lose all data on it?
---
HTC Desire + CM 7 RC2 + Kingston 16GB Type 4<issue_comment>username_1: I had something similar happen to me months ago, and the only solution I found was to make sure my apps and accounts were synced with Google and doing a factory reset. The thing was I was stock at the time, and I don't know how a factory reset will affect CyanogenMod. I'd jump on [their forums](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/) and see if anyone else is having a similar issue, and if not you should submit a bug report to them so they can see if it's a bug in their release candidate.
**Edit:** Since this is a pretty old question and CyanogenMod has been updated I think it would be worth it for you to upgrade to 7.0.3. I haven't had any issues at all with the market now that I've moved to a stable version of CM7 so hopefully your issue has been resolved in the newest stable release.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: simple2ext (as described here: <http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/20328-solution-to-unable-to-download-big-apps-from-the-market/> ) did the job for me. I am also running CM 7.0.3 and had problems with downloading big apps from market. Sometimes it helped clearing the dalvik cache but not always.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/22 | 546 | 2,342 | <issue_start>username_0: My NexusOne's builtin launcher is suddenly hanging at bootup. Since the main lock screen is hanging the screen touch is not working, soft buttons are not working -- I am just completely unable to do anything with the phone. When I tried calling the phone the call comes through, and I see the "Activity Launcher is not responding. Force Close?" popup, but when I force close it and the call ends, it goes back to the hanging lock screen and once again I am able to do nothing.
Since it is stuck at lock screen there is literally nothing I can do to kill it or try other apps or settings or anything else. Even connecting USB cable didn't work since I need to enable USB storage from the notification bar and the hanging lock screen wont allow any touch response anywhere...
What can I do or try? I guess hard reset is an option to try, but I want to keep it as a worst case option.<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access the phone with ADB, you push and install another launcher onto the phone. Otherwise I think a factory reset is the least destructive of your options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried booting in safe mode?
Nexus One Safe Mode
1) Turn off your Nexus.
2) Remove the battery if it cannot be done the normal way.
3) Press the power button to start your phone, and right when the logo appears, press and hold the trackball.
You should also be able to hold down the touch sensitive Menu button at this point, if you prefer that.
4) Keep pressing until you see the lock screen, and you should now be in safe mode.
While in safe mode, see if the problem persists. Uninstall recently installed / updated apps that you feel may be causing a problem and clear app caches / data caches.
To exit Safe Mode, just reboot your device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I know this IS an old question but I had the same issues and came to nicer solution:
Go to the android market using your windows-(or mac)PC. Install ANY other launcher.
In my case the installation in background still worked. After that you can select a launcher when pressing the home button. Select the other one. Uninstall the "wrong" launcher.
If after restart both launchers crash at startup another application is the reason. In my case it was "permissions" causing all that trouble
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/22 | 633 | 2,424 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently, the Amazon app store appears to be US-only. Similar to [How do I use the US Android Market from Europe?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/896/how-do-i-use-the-us-android-market), I want to know: How can I use the US Amazon Appstore?
Market Enabler doesn't seem to work, and it's not IP-based like I previously thought. Any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: You have to "prove" to be a US resident by accessing the store with a US based IP **once**. It's sufficient to use a US proxy.
Additionally, you need a US credit card with a US billing address to buy apps; to download free apps, you can fake the number (all 0's will work) and address. Then ensure 1-click ordering is turned on in your Amazon.com account (the Appstore will prompt you to do this and provide a link). A prepaid credit card in USD might be a good way to do this for people outside the US, I'm not sure.
Some users seem to be reporting that Amazon is now blocking non-US IP addresses. This isn't 100% accurate, since I access the app every day from Canada with no issues. It may block specific countries though, in which case you'll need a US-based proxy/VPN. Make sure you trust it, so that your account credentials aren't compromised; don't use Tor / Orbot!
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This from MoDaCo worked for me:
[Using the Amazon Appstore from outside the US (including paid apps)](http://android.modaco.com/content/software/336184/using-the-amazon-appstore-from-outside-the-us-including-paid-apps/)
The gist is you need..
1. An account with amazon.com (rather than .co.uk or whatever)
2. A valid US address and phone number to attach to this account
3. A US registered credit/debit card number for the account attached to account's 1-Click settings
Legal and 'non-illegal' methods given in the link.
**Update**
This method no longer works as Amazon seem to have started checking your region (IP address presumably). So looks like you'd need to use a US based VPN now.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I'd just like to let everyone know that initially I registered my Fire with an account that had a US address and a fake AMEX credit card, and then I added my (Australian) bank account number and it works just fine. I haven't bought anything on my Fire yet, but I did successfully purchase Quickoffice Pro from the Amazon website. =D
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/22 | 880 | 3,563 | <issue_start>username_0: Is the new Amazon Android App Store just another marketplace or are there any specific features or benefits that the Google Android Market doesn't have?<issue_comment>username_1: There are a number of differences between the two marketplaces and while "Advantages" may be somewhat subjective there are a few specific features that the Amazon App Store has that the Market place does not.
1. Amazon claims to test each app before making them available for download to ensure that *"each app works as outlined in [the] product description, does not impair the functionality of the mobile device or put customer data at risk once installed."*
2. They offer one "paid" app for free each day.
3. Some apps have a "Test Drive" feature on their website that allows you to try the app in a virtualized Android interface in your browser (*although I can't seen to find an app that has this feature yet* ).
4. Amazon is employing their recommendation engine to suggest apps you may like based on your purchase history.
It should be noted that at the moment the Amazon App Store only works in the US ([unless you are able to use a US Proxy in another country](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/7254/137)) and the service is blocked on AT&T devices.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The pricing model is nice. You can set a list price. They will sell the app for (almost any) price. You will either get 70% of list price or 20% of sell price , whichever is higher.
So occasionally they might give it for free and that increases your sales (without losing revenue) or they might sell for a high price (which is good if people ready to pay for it).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: [Angry Birds](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004SBQGHS) (Paid/Ad-Free), [Angry Birds Seasons](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004SBX112) (Paid/Ad-free), [Angry Birds Rio](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004SBS8LA). That's it, if you like Angry Birds, that is. These are currently exclusive to Amazon's Appstore, for the time being. There are probably other apps that are exclusive as well, I don't have a list.
The Amazon Appstore is be taking advantage of its recommendation engine and the one-click purchasing it is known for. In that regard it is leaps and bounds better than the current Android Market/Google Checkout system, must faster, however the recommendations will only take into account apps you've purchased through Amazon's system, so it might not be super useful at first.
The main advantage of the Amazon Appstore is that you don't need Google's blessing, meaning you can install this on any device (above a certain Android OS version) that doesn't come with the official Android Market, say one of those cheap Chinese tablets. You have access to many of the same apps, so long as the developer has uploaded them to both places, without the need for Google to okay the device.
**Update:** If you like to play games on your phone [Gameloft's commitment](http://androidcommunity.com/gameloft-to-distribute-games-exclusively-through-amazon-20110325/) to use the Amazon Appstore exclusively is significant.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: A nice feature of the Amazon App store is that it is tied to your Amazon account, not your google account. This means if you have two phones with different gmail accounts in the same house, you can share apps if they both log into the amazon app store with the same login. On Android Market, I've had to buy apps twice in that case.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/22 | 436 | 1,698 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a motorola xoom, love it so far, but it surprises me that the initial boot of the device takes so long (approx 1 minute). I figured with less RAM than my PC, a less "hoggy" OS (honeycomb vs win 7), and the benefit of a solid state hard drive, that the xoom should be able to boot from off to on-and-functional in like 20 seconds.
does anyone know of a way to decrease the boot time in Honeycomb? Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Unless they're something physically defective with your device your options are pretty limited:
1. Install a ROM designed to boot quickly (not sure that any exist)
2. Install a ROM based on a less resource-intensive version of Android (but there's no point in getting a Xoom if you don't run 3.0 IMO)
3. Use an app like [Autostarts](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts) to prevent some apps from loading upon boot (this probably won't help your boot time before you see the initial lock screen, however)
All three of these options require root access, so if you don't want to root your Xoom then I can't think of anything you can do to decrease your boot time.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It may be worth noting that the boot time for the nexus one is about a minute.
I think the expected use pattern of Android devices is 'always on', so it's been optimized for everything but boot time.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Just in case you're not aware. Hope this is relatedly helpful.
Be sure to NOT press and hold when finishing a session. Just a quick press and it will go into suspend. To resume, another quick press and the screen comes back in about 1 second.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/22 | 458 | 1,864 | <issue_start>username_0: I built a driving path containing several destination points using google maps and would like to use it in a turn-by-turn GPS navigation app such as iGo.
Any existing app/s that can achieve that?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you heard of [openstreetmap](http://www.openstreetmap.org)?
Openstreetmap is a croudsource map database where users create a free service to use for navigation purposes. There are many [android apps](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Android) available that allow you to use openstreetmap maps to display many different things. You can import a variety of different map types, as well as use different programs, such as [josm](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM), to create these maps and routes to import to your choice of android application.
You can even help by [contributing](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners%27_guide) new roads and updating existing information.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Osmand Is available on Google Play that allows navigating along a saved GPS log (in .gpx format).
You can export your Google Maps route (from maps.google.com) using <http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/> to .gpx format. Push the .gpx to your phone (via bluetooth, email or USB) to /sdcard/osmand/tracks/ folder (important! Osmand only searches for .gpx files in this folder).
This is however not very straightforward and requires some steps... but I have used it for preparing motorcycle routes offline in advance for example.
In Osmand then:
Download your desired offline maps (the basic version allows 3 free downloads) and in the map view do: menu button -> navigate -> GPX -> choose your exported .gpx
Osmand is free software it's also possible to get it free of charge from f-droid.org's app store, but please support the author if you like it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/22 | 416 | 1,635 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to run some commands on my rooted android phone. It is not very practical to interact with a shell using the touch screen, therefore I wanted to run a daemon on it and connect to it from a PC. I can't use the wifi connection for that because it is not working properly. I figured that it should be possible to do it via bluetooth or USB, but I could not find information on how to do it.
Is there any ready-to-use solution?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, just use ADB over USB and run `adb shell`. See <http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#shellcommands>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Before you run adb you have to install the [developer kit](http://developer.android.com/sdk) and set up your SDK environment to detect your phone ([instructions](http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html)). Then you'll be able to use the [android debug bridge, or adb](http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#shellcommands), as @Matthew\_Read suggests.
Connect your USB cables, check for a dialog on your phone to allow it to be mounted, and then run `adb devices` from your computer to confirm that your phone really is talking to adb. From there you can use `adb shell` to launch a shell environment.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is a app called Android Shell <https://play.google.com/store/search?q=androidshell.io> in Google Play. You can install it on your device and use the web UI (<http://androidshell.io>) to connect to the device and execute commands.
Disclaimer
- I am the author of this app
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/22 | 652 | 2,914 | <issue_start>username_0: The Motorola Droid 2 supports, from out-of-the-box, the notion of logging in with not only a Google account, but also a Facebook and Twitter account, and maintains three separate groups of contacts for each of those. It also supports the notion of both manually and automatically linking, say, a Facebook contact to a Google contact. This merges all of the information into a single contact. As this is my first Android phone, I cannot be sure how much of this is basic Android functionality, but I am under the impression a lot of it is from Motorola's MOTOBLUR, and is specific to Motorola handsets.
One problem with it, however, is that a Facebook contact's profile portrait never changes once it's set! When someone changes their Facebook profile portrait, I even get a notification in my timeline that they changed their portrait, with a clickable thumbnail of the new portrait, but their contact image in my phone doesn't ever actually change!
Is there a way to prod MOTOBLUR into resync'ing Facebook profile portraits? I am ***not*** looking for a basic Android application that will try to manually download images and manually match Google names to Facebook names, which would cause more problems than it would solve. I am looking to leverage the functionality already inherent in my MOTOBLUR contacts, and just prod the phone into realizing all of it's images are grossly out of date.<issue_comment>username_1: From what I understand, Contacts is actually fairly decoupled from Facebook because Google doesn't like their API and Facebook doesn't want to let their users export data. I believe this means that if you remove your Facebook account from the phone, those photos will disappear from the contacts. Then you can re-add the account to get them back.
Unfortunately the contacts are not likely to relink automatically after that, and you'd have to do it manually every time. I don't know of a better way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Note, I don't have a Motorola phone, and my phone's just doing the standard Android contact linking, but it may also help you. I did this because my previous phone was an HTC Magic running Android 1.6, which had no Contact linking (as that only came with Android 2) so I used one of the apps that downloads the Facebook picture and applies it to the contacts, the picture was then stuck there until I manually got it to update again. Here's what I did to get them updating properly once I moved onto a phone with Froyo:
If you go into your Google Contacts on the web, do you see the old Facebook picture on your contacts there? If so, select the contact. Hover your mouse over their picture until you see the Change Picture link, click that and select No Picture. Save the change.
After a bit the change should sync down to your phone and it should then use the only picture it has - the current Facebook picture.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/23 | 385 | 1,413 | <issue_start>username_0: it seems to me that my sd card is damaged so I wiped/erased it from android few times but it did not help.
Right now what happens is that if the card is present the phone freezes (not always) at the same time. SO it seems to me that the card is physically damaged.
Can I somehow find out **if the card is damaged**? The best from my phone.
Is there any **low lever format of micro SD cards** that might help in such case? Mark bad blocks so something similar?
---
HTC Desire + CM 7 RC2 + Kingston 16GB Type 4<issue_comment>username_1: Probably the best way to test it is to write data to all of it and see if one of the following occurs:
1. The write fails
2. The data/files don't show when you look for them
3. The data cannot be read
4. The data is corrupt
You can't flag sectors as bad as far as I'm aware, though, due to the FAT filesystem of SD cards.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried formatting your SD Card in a dedicated reader, as opposed to doing it directly on the phone?
Most phones (and even most laptops' built-in SD Card readers) have problems writing SD Card partitions. I usually format my SD Cards in a stand-alone card reader hooked up to my PC via USB. Also, it's probably worth [re-partitioning](http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-partition-an-sd-card) it with Partition Editor from Ubuntu LiveCD.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/23 | 774 | 2,962 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking of installing [Tasker](http://www.appbrain.com/app/tasker/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm "Tasker in Appbrain") on my phone, but I don't want to root it. Is it worth my while?
What Tasker tasks require root access? What can it do without root access?
**Edit:**
Here are some examples:
* I would like to turn on the GPS whenever I start certain apps (various driving directions apps, for instance), and turn it off when I exit them. I understand that apps can't turn on the GPS (otherwise the apps in question would do it themselves instead of directing me to the settings). Tasker claims to be able to do that. *Does it need root for that?*
* I remember seeing somewhere (lifehacker maybe?) that Tasker can disable the lock screen based on location, such as when I get home, and turn it off when I leave. Can it do that? Does it need root access for that?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure what you're talking about, Tasker does not require root for any of its features.
[From their website:](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/)
>
> This simple concept profoundly extends
> your control of your Android device
> and it's capabilities, without the
> need for 'root' or a special home
> screen.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The simple answer is that it requires root to do things that would require root if they weren't automated by Tasker and you were doing them manually. Tasker is irrelevant.
**Edit:** Turning on/off GPS does not require root. Apps must be able to do it, because [Power Widget](https://market.android.com/details?id=at.abraxas.powerwidget) can. As for the lock screen, I think what you read must have actually referred to the keyguard (the "swype to unlock" screen). The phone is not locked the same way as it is with a pattern/password when the keyguard is on; it's just to prevent accidentally keypresses, not for security. Tasker can disable the keyguard.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I was in the same boat as you. Wanted tasker, didn't want to root my app.
After downloading it, I did it find it fairly limiting without a root because as username_2 said, it basically only allows you to do the things that any other app could do. So unless your requirement are some niche thing that you wanted, there's probably an app that does it for you anyway.
Some of the things that can't be done without a root include
* Turning GPS on / off
* Toggling 3g on / off
* Setting CPU speed
* DPAD (allows you to script the phone like it was being used)
* turn the screen on
* reboot the phone
I mainly got Tasker as I thought I could optimize the battery life on my phone but without those settings, there's not that much I can really do.
Still worth the 2 bucks though, been great learning playing with it. And maybe down the line, I will go and root my phone.
EDIT - this answer is only for ICS and above. Not sure what it'd be if you were still on Gingerbread
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/23 | 1,019 | 3,549 | <issue_start>username_0: i want to upgrade my HTC Magic Android Mobile form Android 1.6 to Android 2.3, before that i was curious to know what are the steps to be done for this, i downloaded Terminal Emulator in My Mobile and executed su root, it throws me permission denied, then i findout how to root a device,it gives me a warning,I want to know whether these steps are need to upgrade OS in my device, if not pls tell me steps what i have to do to upgrade the OS<issue_comment>username_1: Sankar,
There's some [speculative chatter on the internet](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/10399-android-23-or-30-on-htc-magic/) to suggest you'll have a hard time running 2.3-Gingerbread on first generation Android devices (such as the HTC Dream and the [HTC Magic](https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Htc_magic)). It looks like [some folks](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873249) on XDA are working to port the OS but you're definitely looking at CyanogenMod in that case. Which means that ...
>
> Yes: you will have to root your phone
> to upgrade your OS.
>
>
>
It also means that you might consider doing something a little less drastic, like upgrading to a somewhat more stable ROM. (Especially if the idea of rooting your phone is giving you the willies!) @matthew\_read tipped me off to [the ROM Bible](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668090) which is a great place to identify ROMs that other HTC Magic users have successfully installed. The ROMs there will still require you to root your phone, tho.
Check out the HTC Site to see if they have any supported updates though -- it looks like HTC India does [offer](http://www.htc.com/in/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=272&act=sd&cat=all) at least one ROM upgrade for the Magic.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: First generation devices are not seeing much support any more.
The best thing you can do is root your phone and install CyanogenMod on it. However, Cyanogenmod support for the Magic stopped at CM6, which is Android 2.2. You will not be able to get CM7/Android 2.3 on the device this way. There *may* be some way to get 2.3 on your phone, but you would have to see if there is anything about it on XDA forums.
[Start here for Cyanogenmod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/htc-magic), the [wiki](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Magic) will tell you how to root and install CM on your phone.
**YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY BY ROOTING YOUR PHONE. MAKE SURE YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE DOING. DRAGONS BE HERE.**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Not sure which network you're on or which of the two Magic versions you've got, but there is an official 2.2 release that many networks have pushed OTA to their phones already, I know that a friend of mine who's still on a Magic got 2.2 pushed to him by Vodafone UK in December.
If you've got one of the ones that HTC update, rather than your network updating OTA, then you may be able to download the update if you go to <http://www.htc.com/> and pick your country, then the Support section, then go through the Downloads available for your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Of course you can upgrade HTC Magic to Android 2.3, you just need to do some research and do some simple technical stuff. More info in this question:
[Install Ginger Yoshi 1.4 on HTC Magic 32a, which radio do I need?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12662)
Ginger Yoshi XDA thread:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932118>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/23 | 409 | 1,598 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Xperia X10 mini pro. How can I use it as an external speaker?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know of any way to make your phone a remote speaker alone but there are methods that would achieve basically the same result. Without knowing your exact goal it's hard to give you a specific recommendation but here is one way to have audio stored on a seperate device play through you phones speaker/headphones:
Setting up a wireless media server will allow you to stream media from your computer to you phone. So while it's not simply acting as a speaker, you are able to hear media that is stored on your computer on your phone.
There are numerous ways to do this like using **[DLNA](https://market.android.com/search?q=dlna&c=apps)** or any of the number of apps that **[serve media](https://market.android.com/search?q=media+server&c=apps)** over wifi or 3G.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I just installed [AirBubble](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.airbubble) which is seen, in iTunes, as an external speaker. Works great.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The headphone jack has 3 channels. 1 mono mic and 1 stereo outputs. While you could modify a headset cord to input the mono channel from another set of headphone cables this would not produce any level of quality sound. I have a Xperia X10 and the frequencies on the mic input are narrow.
Highly recommend you copy the music from the mp3 player to a computer and copy from the computer to your phone. Add a larger micro SD card if necessary.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/23 | 229 | 980 | <issue_start>username_0: My droid x recently got damaged and the sd reader no longer works, is there some way to download from the internet to the phone's hard drive rather than the sd card?<issue_comment>username_1: This is going to be application dependent. For example, Dolphin Browser HD has an option in the Settings menu to specify what directory you download files to, and you can change that to the internal memory instead of the microSD card. I don't believe you can change this option in the stock Android browser.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You could also make `/sdcard/` a symbolic link to somewhere else instead of to `/mnt/sdcard/` like it is by default. That assumes the browser uses `/sdcard`, however. If it uses `/mnt/sdcard/` you'd have to edit the mounting script (part of init?) to not mount the SD card, and then create `/mnt/sdcard/` as a symbolic link to somewhere else. Something like that. Note that most/all of this requires root.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/23 | 674 | 2,765 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had my Droid for nearly a year now, and in the process of installing and uninstalling apps, moving data to and from my SDCard, and all the various things one does with a phone the SDCard has become a little unruly.
It's time for a little file system maintenance.
It won't be difficult, but I only know enough about Linux file systems to be dangerous and I don't want to delete something important from my SDCard on accident. I couldn't find anything on Android's site about how an SDCard is formatted, so **is there anyone who can tell me which files/folders are off-limits or point me in the direction of a good resource?**
Please note, I don't want to know which files/folders are safe to delete. I know I can delete /Epicurious since I've uninstalled the app already, etc.
I'm running CyanogenMod 6.2.1 (based off Android 2.2.1) on my Motorola Droid.<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to format your SD Card safely with Android's own functionality and any files/folders required by any apps should automatically be recreated. Or simply connect your phone to your computer and browse to the phone's file system and delete as needed.
Now, if you don't wish to lose the data from certain apps, then you'll need to do research of each of those apps individually.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm tempted to say everything is safe to delete. It should be, with a storage device intended to be removed and used elsewhere. But I know some apps will be unhappy. So a good rule is not to delete anything that's clearly used by an app that you care about.
It's probably a good idea not to delete level 0 directories that start with a `.` such as `/.android_secure/` (protected apps) either. Those folders are generally used by the system and, while I don't believe Android ever stores anything important on the SD card (besides apps if you consider them important), there's probably no reason to delete them either. `/Android/` and `/data/`, `/sd/` and `/*.img`, and `/settings.db` (if present) are also used by the system. Those are app data, recovery images, and various settings respectively.
Also watch out for a `/DCIM/` folder or similar, which may have any pictures you've taken. Presumably you'd want to back them up. Likewise with `/download/` and `/media/`.
You'll want to watch out for `/update.zip`, `/busybox`, `/clockworkmod/`, and the like as well if you're rooted or have a custom recovery.
Note if, like me, you have "internal SD" as well as external, then most of the above is stored on the internal SD. The external SD appears as `/external_sd/` within the internal SD, or may be mounted at `/emmc/` or similar. You can apply the rules above to both storage areas.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/23 | 962 | 3,243 | <issue_start>username_0: I've installed an app using Amazon Appstore, but I don't see a way to uninstall it. Amazon support has failed to respond to my question after 2 days.
I prefer a method that does not involve deleting it with a file manager or some sort of root access.<issue_comment>username_1: From the homescreen hit the menu button and select `Settings`. Then select `Applications`, and then `Manage applications`. Find the app you want to uninstall and select it, then clear the data associated with it by tapping `Clear data` and then tap `Uninstall`.
Voila!
**Edit:** I actually just noticed this in [Amazon's official help documentation](http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_T1_1-3?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200551840&qid=1308084810&sr=1-3) for their Appstore (from June 14th, 2011):
>
> ...
>
>
> **Amazon Tested**
>
> To ensure the highest
> quality apps in our catalog, we take
> all submissions through a series of
> tests. In this process we screen the
> apps for known viruses and malware,
> test the app to check that it actually
> does what it claims to do, and test
> whether the app affects the stability
> of the other functions of your phone.
> These tests include (but are not
> limited to):
>
>
> * **Installation:** The application installs
> and opens, upgrades can be installed
> *and the application can be uninstalled
> by following the phone's regular
> uninstall method.*
>
>
> ...
>
>
>
(Italics added by me.)
Clearly they intentionally left out an Amazon Appstore-native method of removing apps you've downloaded and installed from them.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just FYI, they have instructions posted on their site under the "[Your Apps & Device](https://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/your-account/myapps)" section of [amazon.com/apps](http://amazon.com/apps), support should have been able to respond to that very quickly. Uninstall is definitely lacking in the app itself.
Note: if you uninstall the Amazon Appstore itself, some apps downloaded through it may no longer function, this was confirmed with [Angry Birds Rio](http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/22/angry-birds-rio-unplayable-if-amazon-appstore-is-uninstalled/) by [Droid-life](http://www.droid-life.com/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Did you guys checkout the updated [Amazon's official help documentation](http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_T1_1-3?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200551840&qid=1308084810&sr=1-3)?
>
> How can I delete an app from the My Apps list?
>
>
> Visit [Your Apps](http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/your-account/myapps) from a web browser. Select "Delete this app" from
> the "Actions..." drop down menu to the right of the app you'd like to
> delete. Confirm you'd like to delete the app and your app will be
> removed from the My Apps list on all Android devices registered to
> your account. If the app has been downloaded to a device, it will have
> to be manually uninstalled.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Update: From the android app go to My Apps > Cloud, long press and it will prompt for uninstall from the Amazon Cloud level.
No more pesky accidental re-installations.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/23 | 583 | 2,234 | <issue_start>username_0: I know someone who just got an Atrix 4G and previously had an iPhone 3GS. I was asked how he could move his contacts from the iPhone/iTunes onto the Android device. I have never owned an iPhone and have had limited interaction with them. Does anyone know the simplest method of getting iPhone contacts onto an Android device?<issue_comment>username_1: I'd probably suggest using [Google Sync](http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=138740&topic=14252) to sync the iPhone contacts with the Google account, then using that account for the Android.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use an app that transfers the contacts via bluetooth or wi-fi, [this one](http://www.appstorehq.com/vcard--bluetoothvcfexchange-iphone-42007/app), for example.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I know this has been solved already, but I just faced the same problem and found an easy solution that maybe helps someone else. If you don't really like going over Google Contacts to sync from iPhone to Android, you can also use "Bump". It's a small application that works on both platforms and works perfectly between the two. I just ended up moving all my contacts in a simple bump ;-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The easiest method I've found has been using a desktop/browser. [Here's an article explaining how](http://www.tomjepson.co.uk/transfer-contacts-iphone-to-google-contacts/), but for the recap:
1. Make sure that the you are using iClound and that the contacts sync setting is on.
2. Log into <https://www.icloud.com/> with your iTunes details and select "Contacts".
3. Select all contacts. The article suggests scrolling, but it's quicker to select the first one and use `CTRL` + `A` (or `⌘` + `A` for Mac).
4. Select "Export vCard..." from the cog icon in the bottom left of the screen.
5. Log into [Google Contacts](https://www.google.com/contacts/) and select "Import..." from the "More" menu.
6. Upload/import your vCard and merge duplicates.
That's it! Pretty much as soon as you've imported and de-duplicated you should see your contacts start showing on your phone. You may want to delete the extra Group that's added but it's up to you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/23 | 217 | 796 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to get an offline version of wikitravel on my Froyo phone (Desire if it makes any difference)
I know of wapedia, but I really need an offline copy of the site... Any obvious way to achieve that? Note that the stock browser doesn't even let you save single web pages!<issue_comment>username_1: You can use the [iTravelFree](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rezendi.itravel) app to save wikitravel pages and view them offline.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thanks for suggesting iTravelFree, that's my first choice. I stumbled upon a lower tech solution that might appeal some people:
[Oxygen Guide](http://code.google.com/p/oxygenguide/)
Which is a free mobile friendly dump of the wikitravel website.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/24 | 624 | 2,333 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know how I can enable `ext2` or `ext3` partitions on my LG Optimus V? I have already partitioned my 16GB SD card to 14.5 GB FAT32 and 500MB ext2. When using Link2SD it gives me a mount error. I am rooted but have not flashed any ROMs yet.<issue_comment>username_1: I think your ext partition must be a primary one NOT logical - check to make sure that's the case.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I am not completely certain what you mean when you say enable, so this might not answer your question.
Filesystem support is determined by the kernel, so if the kernel was not compiled with support added for a specific filesystem, you cannot use it. That being said, all android devices I have fiddled with have had support for ext2/ext3 compiled in (I think all Gingerbread devices must have support for ext2/ext3 since they are starting to use it on the eMMC flash instead of YAFFS2).
In order to check that ext2/ext3 is working correctly, I suggest you connect your device to a PC and log on via 'adb shell'. From there, create a mount-point (for example by doing 'mkdir /mnt/tmp') and try mounting manually. SDcards usually end up as /dev/mmcblkXpY, where X is the device number and Y the partition number. Try mounting by doing 'mount -t ext3 /dev/mmcblkXpY /mnt/tmp'. If that works, and you can read and write to /mnt/tmp, ext3 is working as it should.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Some cards do not support creating ext2 partition larger than 6.5 GB (I faced the same in 64GB SD card). Try Mini Tool Partition utility. Once it completes the ext2 partition format, you should not see other in the partition type space holder. It should be ext2. If it shows other, it will never work in the phone. Try reducing the size of the fat32 gradually and create ext2 after that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I want to mention that user must use CWM recovery for partitioning SD Card and then swap, after that mount as **ext2** or **ext4** but not **ext3** with Link2SD.
Check if this works for you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: In Google Play exists [EzyMount](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hokikoki.ezymountcontrol), a tool with which you can mount and make accessible devices formatted with NTFS, Ext2-4, etc. for Android 2.3 and greater.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/24 | 782 | 3,014 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a Galaxy Tab #G from Verizon, but I'm cheap so I only got the 1GB data-plan.
How do I know if the Tab is using the wireless connection I'm connected to, or if it's still trying to use 3G to load data?
Is there a setting, or maybe a free app that I can get to tell me what apps are using what connection?
I haven't explored much on the device itself, so there may be something built-in that I just haven't found yet...<issue_comment>username_1: You could just check the logo on the top bar? On the right you have time, battery, signal and either g/3g/h or the wifi logo.
[this image](http://www.boingboing.net/images/Galaxy-Tab-001.jpg) (random googled) shows the tab with the wifi logo
while [this rather bad](http://www.computerworld.com/common/images/site/features/2010/10/Samsung%20Galaxy%20Tab_338.jpg) (also random google) image shows it with 3g
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: In addition to username_1's answer, I believe Android also defaults to using WiFi when both connections are enabled. So if you have a WiFi network saved, your phone will use it when you return so you don't need to keep checking. (This assumes WiFi is enabled and there are no network problems, of course).
You can also shut off data use by going to `Settings -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks` and un-checking **Use packet data** or similar.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: username_1 is correct: your status bar should show you any network connections. If you really want to ensure that you're conserving your 3G bits, install [APNdroid](https://code.google.com/p/apndroid/) and keep data disabled except when you really need it. APNdroid gives you a nice screen widget.
You might also find this question on [tracking data usage](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/45/is-there-a-good-app-for-monitoring-the-amount-of-data-traffic) helpful.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I also agree with username_1 but will two suggest two other ways of monitoring your data connection...
1. You can add the Power Control widget to the home screen. It comes stock with Android and it will lets you easily toggle the Wifi among other things. When Wifi is on, 3G will be off and you'll have a visual representation right there. There are 3rd party version of this widget that actually let you toggle the 3G connection specifically.
2. If you have a limited data plan as you do, beside just being diligent about monitoring your data connection, you can automate the monitoring process with something like **[PhoneUsage Pro](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jupiterapps.phoneusage)**. This app **allows you to set daily, weekly or monthly limits for Data usage and it will notify you when you hit those limits.** Since theres sometimes a lag in registering data you could set up a notification to let you know when you've used 750 mb of 3G data in a month and then you'll know it's time to start using Wifi more frequently.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/24 | 567 | 2,150 | <issue_start>username_0: I thought this would be a popular question but couldn't find it here so if you do please let me know.
My mother just got a new HTC Inspire and is brand new to using a data plan. Since she is worried that she might go over her cap I want to know how can she track how much data she has used in a certain time (preferably within a billing period). I am on Sprint so I've never had to worry about how much data I use. My question is: **Can you recommend a method to manage/track data?**
Also, I figure that apps like weather and news should be changed to check less frequently... **any other *default apps* that should be changed to check less frequently**?
Thanks for the help<issue_comment>username_1: [NetCounter](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.jaqpot.netcounter&feature=search_result) will keep track of data usage. It may not be 100% accurate, but it would be a decent estimate.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: AT&T has a number u can text to track how much is used. Goto your phone and type \*3282# and call like making a phone call and it will send a text message to you showing how much has been used and how much left. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Looks like I have to eat my comments on the question. [ZDBox](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zdworks.android.toolbox) is yet another app that you can use to track your data usage, and it appears to have some pretty powerful/fantastic additional features.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Another app which can be used to do this (though it is a paid app) is [SPB Wireless Monitor](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spb.wirelessmonitor&feature=search_result).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Install [MyAT&T](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.myAttBusiness) app & log into her online wireless account that should be see up on AT&T website. Then check usage from there.
It tells me my phone minutes, text messages & data. I use very little data as I am usually connected to Wi-Fi, but because I am on a limited data plan, this app comes in handy.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/24 | 962 | 3,142 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to flash back to my stock rom for just a few minutes to get my GPS working again (<http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2090&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Version%20Model%20Network%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars%20Priority>). Everything I read says I need windows to do this, is there a rom I can download and just restore it with clockwork mod?<issue_comment>username_1: <http://goo-inside.me/evo/stock/ruu/> provides a straightforward guide, reproduced below, of how to revert to a stock ROM, and it looks like all you need is ClockworkMod. You probably want the newest Dec. 15th software linked on that page. Heed the warning!
>
> **WARNING!** RUU'ing your phone will wipe all data on your phone, and if done incorrectly, can BRICK your device permanently!
> Performing an RUU entails completely wiping your user data, removing root, removing your custom recovery, and switching to the specified radio, hboot, and stock Sense ROM version that's in the file name.
>
>
>
> Instructions:
>
>
> 1. Download the [UnrEVOked Forever S-ON tool](http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip) and flash from ClockworkMod or Amon\_RA recovery.
> 2. Download ZIP file for whatever software version you want to restore to. Note that you may not be able to downgrade, depending on your current software version.
> 3. Check [MD5](https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/MD5) (Windows: [HashCheck](http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/), Linux/Mac: Use md5sum comand from Terminal).
> 4. Rename file to "PC36IMG.zip" (ensure that you do not have file extensions hidden, aka, that the file is not now "PC36IMG.zip.zip")
> 5. Place file on the root of your SD card.
> 6. Boot into hboot by powering off phone, then holding down Volume Down and Power until you are taken to the white screen with the skating Androids at the bottom.
> 7. When asked if you want to flash the file, press Volume Up to confirm. The remainder of the prompts should be self-explanatory after that.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just to note: You can actually do this from any Sense-based ROM - it doesn't need to be "stock" and it doesn't need to be unrooted. The important thing is the dialer app, because Sense's dialer has the special ##GPSCLRX# code in it and the AOSP dialer does not.
Probably the easiest thing to do is simply to get a Sense ROM and flash it like you normally would either via ROM Manager or manually via your recovery. There's a stock (rooted) 3.70 [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251), but you could also use something like [Fresh 3.5](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743079) or [MikFroyo](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883026) if you prefer.
If you want to **actually** go back to a stock and fully unrooted ROM, then [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7396/how-can-i-flash-back-to-the-stock-rom-for-htc-evo-4g-supersonic-using-just-the-ph/7398#7398) is a good explanation which doesn't require Windows (or a PC at all, really).
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/24 | 940 | 3,555 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm downloading many apps but then forget about them. I'd like to be able to see all my "note taking" apps, "todo" apps etc. So I can quickly compare and discard those I don't want. Of course I'd also like all "game" apps so I can choose which game to play.
How can I do that so it is automatic (maybe use the information in market?). Is there a way to tag apps so they can belong to several categories?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there's a way to "tag" apps but Apparently you can (see [Bryan's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7413/how-can-i-categorize-my-apps/7418#7418)).
*The rest of my original answer:* You can create folders on the home screen, label it "Games" or "Notes" and put shortcuts to apps in there. To do this long press on the home screen select "Folders", then "Add Folders", then "New Folder" (steps may be slightly different on your phone). Once the folder is on your home screen you can then drag an app on top of it to add it to the folder. To rename the folder: open the folder and then long press on the title bar of the folder at the top - after a few seconds a dialog will pop up to allow you to rename your folder.
Hope this helps
*Edit* - I was in the process of editing my answer to include what Matthew said about grouping apps on different home screens - but he beat me to it :). I use this method for games where I have all my games on one home screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't think there would be a reliable way to do it automatically, but [App Manager](https://market.android.com/details?id=program.main) claims to do this.
I group the apps I use on my home screens, so that games are on one screen and apps on another, with related apps in the same row (e.g. instant messengers). You could do something similar.
You could also create folders and put your apps in them. I believe App Manager can help you do that as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an app called [Apps Organizer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.code.appsorganizer) that will let you "tag" applications into groups. You can then put folder widgets on your homescreen of each of these "tags" to stay organized. I've used it before, it works well if you keep your tags up to date.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: In case if your phone is from HTC (and has HTC Sense launcher) you may add a folder on any page, like "Todo", "Games", "Internet", "New apps", etc.
I use this approach in my case, and I add every new application to the "New apps" folder just after install.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: [ADW Launcher](http://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher) lets you group apps in the app drawer. I have a group setup for Games and an icon on my home screen that shows that group.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Try [Folder Organizer Lite](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.abcOrganizer.lite). It's an extended version of Apps Organizer. It lets you not only tag apps, but also bookmarks and contacts. It's free.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I would suggest [TagHome Launcher](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.stain46.taghome) (freeware)
It's quite easy to use: you can create as many tags as you want and assign (zero or more of) these tags to applications; all new apps are falling into "no tags" category and are easy to spot and assign tags to.
The launcher isn't flashy, but it's quite fast; I've tried several top rated ones before choosing TagHome
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/24 | 758 | 2,805 | <issue_start>username_0: The stock IM application has been complaining that it "can't access my phone number" when I try to connect to AIM. I've been able to connect when I'm using a wireless connection a few times, but never using the data connection. I don't have any trouble getting gchat messages or mail or making phone calls. The error says:
>
> Unable to sign into the AIM service.
> Please try again later. (Detail:
> Sorry, the phone number cannot be read
> from your SIM card. Please contact
> your operator for help.)
>
>
>
This has bugged me since I got my phone, definitely not new, but it would be nice to be able to use the IM on my phone. Any ideas about what might be afoot?
Phone: T-mobile G1, unlocked and running on AT&T
OS: 1.6/donut (I know, I know, I can do better)<issue_comment>username_1: Apparently [this is by design](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1330) (did not know that until today). You can only use the AIM, MSN, and Yahoo! messengers on the G1 if you're using a T-Mobile SIM card. I suppose this may apply to other unlocked phones since the comment on the bug tracker implies that it's actually got something to do with the way Android or its APIs are doing things under the hood.
I'd just recommend trying a different client, I guess. I personally recommend [Trillian](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ceruleanstudios.trillian.android&feature=search_result) or [Meebo](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.meebo), but there's a bunch of others. Trillian is $5 (or you can go get an old beta version - they were free), but I like the UI and features a bit more. Meebo is free but also very good. One big difference is that Trillian supports C2DM, but that doesn't really apply here since it wasn't introduced until Android 2.2
As for the "why": I'm not sure, really. username_2 may be correct, but AIM can send SMS messages from desktop clients, so your number seems like it might not really be necessary. I'm inclined to agree with that guess, though, since I can't think of any other reasons.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It needs your phone number because the app claims to send text messages which it probably does through an sms gateway. No idea why it can't find your SIM, but it's probably related to the fact that you are running a T-mo phone on AT&T. That shouldn't matter but I'm sure the AIM devs didn't account for that. I'd try a different service that supports AIM like [eBuddy](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ebuddy.android).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It is because the stock app sends SMS for chatting instead using the internet connection.
I discovered with shock 2 years ago, I did not have an SMS plan and I had to pay $40 in text messages....
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/25 | 384 | 1,739 | <issue_start>username_0: Before I try something I cannot easily reverse ( *and to confirm something I think I already know the answer for* ): if I install **another email client** ( like K9-mail ) on my *Samsung phone* of even more on my *Archos 101 tablet*, **can I revert back to the email client I already have just be uninstalling** the new email client ?
Will I get a choice of email clients ( like you have now when you install Opera or Firefox ) ?<issue_comment>username_1: Short answer Yes.
It should act exactly like having a second browser... until you set it as your default Android should prompt you to pick what client you want to use. If you choose K9 as your default and then delete it Android will be smart enough to revert back to the default client.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: When you first install an application that can handle the same intent as another application install (for the sake of this example, let's say a home launcher, but this works for any similar apps), then the first time you'd press the home button (which calls an intent to go to the home screen, which you now have 2 apps that could handle it), you'll get a selection screen of applications that can fulfill that intent and you'll have the option to set one of them as default.
If set an application as default and you no longer wish to use that application as default you can either uninstall the application OR you can go to Settings --> applications --> manage apps --> go to the app in particular --> and click on "clear defaults". This will reset the default application for that intent, so the next time you'd press the home button you would again get a selection of home launchers to choose from.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/25 | 258 | 982 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to encrypt calls on Android OS?
How do I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: Curently there is no such official support and the SDK does not allow third party apps to encrypt calls, but if you use a SIP client, the call can be encrypted depending on the SIP client`s features.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes with an app called redphone: <http://www.appbrain.com/app/redphone-beta/org.thoughtcrime.redphone>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Options are limited unfortunately.
* If you want to make calls using your existing phone service with your existing number, then your best option is [Red Phone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.redphone) from Whisper Systems. Of course, your calling partner will need to have the app to for the call to be encrypted.
* If you don't mind using another service, take a look at [OStel](http://ostel.me), a secure VOIP provider.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/25 | 383 | 1,543 | <issue_start>username_0: I regularly use three languages in swype. I can switch between them by long-pressing on Q, but they happen to be inconveniently spread across the list (one near the top, one in the middle, and one near the bottom).
Anyone know if I can (a) limit the list (e.g. by uninstalling specific swype language packs) or (b) reorder it? Or have another solution I haven't thought of?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, Swype only comes in two sets: full (all languages) and a English/Spanish set.
However, there is a hidden feature: [you can swype from the Swype key to the Q key to switch between your current language and the last language you used.](http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?1351-Preferred-languages&highlight=choose%20languages)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If the Swype developers don't put the options you want in the app then the only way to accomplish what you want is to get your hands on the source code and make the changes manually.
This would be quite a trick, as Swype is closed source. I also wouldn't recommend modifying the .apk that they've released (is there even a way to decompile .apk's?) as your results could vary widely between "Swype stopped working" and "I've somehow bricked my phone".
Bryan's suggestion will definitely help you if you happen to switch between two of those three languages most of the time, but unfortunately if you cycle through all three pretty regularly you're going to have to stick with using the menu selections.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/25 | 339 | 1,296 | <issue_start>username_0: I've started using [Key Ring Reward Cards](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.froogloid.kring.google.zxing.client.android&feature=search_result) to store my barcodes on my DroidX. I managed to scan in a couple of cards (Safeways and REI) but it refuses to scan any of my library cards and some other cards like Toys R Us.
Does anybody have any tips or tricks to getting all barcodes on these types of cards recognized?<issue_comment>username_1: I played with that app for a few days and if I recall correctly there's an option to manually enter the numbers printed below every barcode or some other unique identifier for the cards you want to use but won't scan.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It looks like they explicitly support a few hundred ([650](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.froogloid.kring.google.zxing.client.android&feature=search_result), as of this reading) rewards programs. So they don't support just every last bar code you might want to store, unfortunately.
That said, they do show a Toys R Us reward card in their banner graphic so you'd think it ought to upload that one. My guess is that you should nudge them about the reward cards you haven't been able to scan: <http://www.keyringapp.com/>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/25 | 1,220 | 4,497 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm try to gather data on the feasibility of my next Android project in which I would like to use GPS indoors. Knowing that GPS wasn't built to be accurate indoors, I'm trying to decide if the project is worthwhile.
I have a rough estimate of my required accuracy (10 meters). The location is the middle of a major city.
So I'm wondering if there is any data out there that relates to the GPS systems on Android phones that would help me with this research.
Thanks.
**Edit:**
Thanks for the answers so far folks. Good reads. I realized that there are a lot of factors affecting GPS data. Even though I may be "shooting for the moon" with my accuracy requirements, I'm hoping that my unique situation might help achieve my goal indoors.
I intended to use GPS + wireless network data (Assisted GPS) and try to get the best accuracy possible. My user will also be in the middle of a major city, which I would imagine would have many cell towers. Whether or not I can achieve this with current/up-and-coming Android technology is really what I would like to determine, so my search for actual data representing valid tests of Android devices continues.
If you have any links to data of this sort, please do share.
Thanks again all!<issue_comment>username_1: I found this from [GPS Tracklog](http://gpstracklog.com/2005/09/gps_reception_i.html). It's from 2005 but my guess is that the technology is roughly (if not exactly) the same.
>
> They come through my roof (plywood and
> spanish tiles on top) just fine too,
> and they also make it through typical
> fiberglass boat construction. Most
> materials are not good absorbers of
> microwaves, but anything with a high
> water content (incl. people) or metal
> will block the signals. As a general
> rule, anything that will heat up
> readily in a microwave oven will also
> absorb the GPS signals although the
> frequencies are a little different
> (1.5 GHz for GPS and a little over 2
> GHz for ovens). So as long as the wood
> and shingles on your roof are dry
> they’ll pass the signals ok, but of
> course insulation with a metal foil
> layer would block them. The physical
> reason why things with water absorb
> the signals is that water molecules
> are highly polarized with the oxygen
> end having a negative charge and the
> end with the two hydrogens having a
> positive charge. When the GPS signals
> go through water the oscillating
> electrical field of the microwaves
> cause the water molecules to rotate
> back and forth and this absorbs energy
> from the signals.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 10 m? You'd be lucky to get that kind of accuracy outdoors.
I'm the developer of [Car Dashboard](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mandaria.cardashboardfree&feature=search_result), which is a car home replacement that includes GPS features like speedometer, etc. I have the default minimum GPS accuracy set to 200 m which seems to work pretty good for most users (I also have it adjustable in the settings in case they have issues). On average, I'd say indoors near a window will get you about 50-100 m accuracy. Outside with nice conditions should get you below 50 m. Indoors without any visual sight to the sky is going to be a dead zone. The signal is just simply not going to reach you and if it does, it is going to be highly inaccurate.
[This is the resource](http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gps-accuracy.html) I use to describe GPS accuracy in my application:
>
> GPS accuracy is affected by a number
> of factors, including satellite
> positions, noise in the radio signal,
> atmospheric conditions, and natural
> barriers to the signal. Noise can
> create an error between 1 to 10 meters
> and results from static or
> interference from something near the
> receiver or something on the same
> frequency. Objects such a mountains or
> buildings between the satellite and
> the receiver can also produce error,
> sometimes up to 30 meters. The most
> accurate determination of position
> occurs when the satellite and receiver
> have a clear view of each other and no
> other objects interfere.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Under *limited circumstances*, it is possible to use the **accelerometer**, **compass**, and **gyroscope** (and of course, Wifi, GPS, and cell tower) to increase the accuracy of GPS, by using [dead reckoning/path integration](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_reckoning).
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/25 | 494 | 1,532 | <issue_start>username_0: I heard about the complaint of the Nexus S' lack of 720p video recording? What does 720p mean? How does it compare to the standard Samsung Galaxy S phones?<issue_comment>username_1: From [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/720p):
>
> 720p is the shorthand name for a
> category of HDTV video modes having a
> resolution of 1280×720 (for a total of
> 0.92 megapixels or 921,600 pixels) and a progressive scan. The number 720
> stands for the 720 horizontal scan
> lines of display resolution (also
> known as 720 pixels of vertical
> resolution), while the letter p stands
> for progressive scan or
> non-interlaced. When broadcast at
> 60 frames per second, 720p
> features the highest temporal (motion)
> resolution possible under the ATSC and
> DVB standards.
>
>
>
The Samsung Galaxy S [is capable](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S) of recording 720p video from it's rear-facing camera. The Nexus S [is not](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9661355&postcount=3) (max resolution of 720x480).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Its referring to the resolution that the video camera can record video in. [720p](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/720p) (1280×720 ) is a High Definition resolution. Apparently the maximum video resolution of the Nexus S is only 720x480 which is Standard Definition. Many new Android handsets have the ability to record HD video which is why it would be something to complain about with the Nexus S.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/25 | 392 | 1,504 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12616/can-we-use-an-android-phone-as-a-wi-fi-repeater)
>
>
>
I have my home router which for a variety of reasons I can not switch to WEP. However, I occasionally need to use my Nintendo DS to connect to Nintendo WFC, and it can only use a WEP connection. My current method is to use the Wi-Fi Hotspot feature of my HTC Desire HD to create a temporary WEP network and connect to that using my DS. This is fine, except it forces my phone to use my carrier's data connection instead of my home wireless network, bringing with it associated charges if I hadn't used the internet on my phone that day already.
Is there anyway to share a wireless network instead of the mobile network via the Wi-Fi Hotspot feature?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know if the MobileAP setting on my Galaxy S is the "Official" Mobile Access Point component for 2.2-Froyo, but if I try to enable MobileAP when I am already connected to wifi, it tells me that I must first disconnect from wifi before I can share any type of data connection.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Desire HD can not be a gateway that supports rebroadcasting wifi with a different encryption, at best you could add an encryption from an open point or broadcast it as open from a secure point.
You would also need two antennas, and the chip does not.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/25 | 588 | 2,091 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a new Inspire 4G and its awesome but how can I know if something new is coming out in a few days and I should have waited? Is there a site that keeps track of this stuff? Sorry if this is not the correct place to ask this. thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I typically find out about new android devices coming out on [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/t/android). The only official place I know of is Google's [phone store](http://www.google.com/phone/#). It doesn't list new phones that are coming out, only what is currently out.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I actually didn't know this until just a few minutes ago but you can use [pdadb.net's pda-chooser](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdachooser) to search by release year (so not exact date but at least its something). Obviously if its not in the database it won't appear and I'm guessing that only confirmed devices/dates are entered. That along with Gus's answer should help. You may also want to check out [Engadget](http://www.engadget.com/)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: username_2s suggestion (pdadb.net) definitely has the most comprehensive list but I'm not thrilled with the UI. It's not the most user friendly.
I prefer PhoneScoops search which seems to cover all the major US devices. **Here is a link to a search for results of all the ["Coming Soon" Android phones](http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/finder_results.php?m=s&w=s&avr=r&av_1=y&plr=r&pl_6=y).**
Also, if you are looking for Blogs, [BGR.com](http://www.bgr.com/tag/android/) is always seems to be one of the first to report on new devices.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [GSMArena.com](http://www.gsmarena.com/news.php3) is another popular site for cellphone news and device information. As with PDAnet mentioned by username_2, you can search by "coming soon" devices that meet whatever specifications you're interested in.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: <http://www.androidauthority.com> and <http://www.gsmarena.com> are the best sites for new stuff and mobiles !
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/25 | 458 | 1,810 | <issue_start>username_0: For two different callers call on a phone, Is it possible that phone is on vibrate mode for one caller and on ring mode for different user?
My question is in terms of making an application. Is it possible for two different caller when they call at same time on an phone for one the phone is on vibrate mode and for other it will be on ringing mode. Like what i am thinking is to start a service that run in background, So when a call is coming from a particular number it will switch it to vibrate and for different no it will switch to vibrate.
But again the thing is service can listen only one number at the time. So the phone can either work on Vibrate or its in ring. Can it be possible that two mode run simultaneously for two different number?
IF so then hows it possible?<issue_comment>username_1: No, you cannot set a contact with vibrate for their ringtone. The vibrate mode is "system wide" when enabling the mode. You can, however, set a different audio ringtone for different contacts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: By default you can set different ringtones for each contact by hitting the menu button form the contact window and choosing options. To add vibration into that mix you can use an app called [WhoIsIt](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handyandy.whoisit), that among other things lets you set different vibration patterns for each contact.
Another way is suggested in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/243/any-apps-that-will-allow-me-to-set-a-profile-that-only-allows-emergency-calls-thr/248#248).
A more powerful but complicated way to get this done would be to set up different profiles for each caller in an app called [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/26 | 459 | 1,896 | <issue_start>username_0: When I read a text and go to respond, for some reason there is 1/2 of a text that I sent a long time ago still in the reply text box and I have to erase it every time. How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Since you mentioned text-messages my guess is that maybe you have a draft that the messaging app wants you to finish, although with my HTC Evo it doesn't do what yours is doing. Try opening the message app and on the screen where you can see "All Messages" open the menu and you might see an option to select "Drafts" (looks like a old 3.5" floppy). If you have any drafts delete them and see if this fixes your issue.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have the same problem sometimes with my Thunderbolt too. I deleted all the drafts and it does nothing, but you are on track because mine have been text that I typed in before either by mistake or never finished. Here is the problem.
The way I cleared it out before was to create an entirely new conversation since it is limited for a particular person, in my case.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Had this problem for the past couple days, and finally was sick of it. This morning, I tried deleting all my SMS messages. After that didn't work, I did this: Menu - Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - All - Messages, then hit "Clear Data". That resolved the issue. You can try doing this before deleting your SMS messages, but it may delete them when you clear the data -- not 100% sure (it does warn it will wipe them). problem solved!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Menu - Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - All - Messages -> Clear Data worked for my HTC Thunderbolt.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: On the main messages screen open the menu, then select drafts->menu->delete drafts.
Select the messages you want deleted, then press delete.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/26 | 335 | 1,306 | <issue_start>username_0: Do you know of **software** which can **crop a photo** or an image **into the correct size to act as wallpaper** ?
Now, if I download an image from the net and try to use it as a wallpaper ( *long pressing an image in a web browser, let's you use it as a wallpaper* ), it always uses the top of the image. Depending on the picture, this makes a lot of pictures useless.
I could imagine a graphic application which let's met **select a portion of an image** ( the correct size for the device I'm running it on ), and than **saves the cropped version and sets it as a wallpaper**.
I am not so much interested into a graphic editing program on Android as such ( I will do graphic editing on the PC ), unless it gives me the option I am asking.
I am using an Archos 101 tablet running Froy 2.2.1 , if that should make a difference.<issue_comment>username_1: You can save the image to SD Card and use the **Gallery app** to set the wallpaper. Gallery app has the feature to crop selected portion of an image and then save it as a wallpaper.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Also **QuickPic** application can cut a picture to correct size before set it as wallpaper. It's free on [Market](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/26 | 514 | 2,005 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way, or any audio player software that has the feature, to play/pause an audio file without opening the player app, e.g. via a floating button (like softkey) or a hard button? I am learning to speak a language. The text is in a PDF file, the audio is in MP3 files. I need to read the PDF (in Adobe reader, ezPDF, etc) while playing the audio, and need to play/pause the audio without having to close the PDF viewer, open the player, then go back.
I'm using a tablet. Its headset doesn't have any button (play/pause, volume control). The tablet only has 2 volume buttons, 1 home button, and 1 power/sleep button.
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: The (Samsung modified) default Music Player app on the Galaxy S puts the player controls in the Notification Shade (the pull-down part of the Notification bar) while the Music Player is playing in the background. This lets you Play, Pause, Next Track, Previous Track while you're in another app. Doesn't the default Android player do this?
Screenshot of the player controls with the notification bar pulled down:
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: **Root only solution:** You can use an app called **[ButtonRemapper](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464)** to remap any of your buttons to a number of functions. I used this to remap my camera button to be a Play/Pause button (but when I was in the camera app it still took pictures). Unfortunately you have to have a rooted device to use this.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I used the remapper app to play and pause my kindle books. We can also customise the volume buttons to only do this when using a specofoc app. My volume button now only pauses the kindle books, but works normally when using other apps. So happy..!!
Here is the link to the google playstore app.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sumyapplications.button.remapper>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/26 | 425 | 1,553 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering, is it possible for me to perform modification for the following GUI in Samsung Galaxy S? What software I should use to do so? (I use a white rectangle to highlight them)
1) Possible for me to remove button 1,2,3 numbering.
2) I do not want a square icon. Is it possible to have icon background same as wallpaper background?
<issue_comment>username_1: Use an alternative homescreen launcher like [LauncherPro](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result) or [dxTop](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.android.dxtop.demo.launcher&feature=search_result) or [ADW.Launcher](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher) or [GoLauncher](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result).
Lots of customizations and options. You'll need to explore each one's features and see which is best for you.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you want those home screen indicators but just don't want the numbers in them then download [ADW.Launcher](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=search_result). It comes pre-installed on CyanogenMod 6.2.1 and I've really enjoyed using it.
As far as that icon, it is what it is. In order to change it you're going to need to alter the app directly, or install an app that allows you to change the icons for your apps with image files you have installed on your SDCard.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/27 | 1,286 | 5,035 | <issue_start>username_0: In other words how to download a picture from my Picasa album to my sdcard? I can see in the gallery but not have it in my phone :( so I cannot see when I don't have wifi. I don't want full sync but I want to save a pic which I see in gallery easily.
Update:
I have a good picture in my picasa web album.
When I am at my home with wifi, I can see the picture, show it to others. When I go out of wifi connection, If I try to see the picture I wont be able to because the image which was cached will be deleted and no longer available. I will just be able to see the thumbnail. Alternatively If there is an option to save the image to sd card in the gallery image viewer, I will save that particular picture to my sd card when I have wifi and view it anytime anywhere. So now, If I want to download a particular image of mine from picasa, I need to go to internet->picasawebalbums, browse for the same photo I can see in gallery and then download it. Is there a simple way of doing this? May be with anyother app?
Else, If I can access the cache folder where gallery caches picasa photos, I can copy from there. But I'm not able to find that too.
My phone model: Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003
***Update:***
I found [this](https://market.android.com/details?id=larry.zou.colorfullife) app useful and allow me to save my photos but I cant browse friend's albums yet.<issue_comment>username_1: Connect the USB cable to your computer and copy the image files from your computer to your device.
Alternatively, use Picasa on your computer to publish to Picasa Web Albums, but keep the album private.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try installing Gallery3D from XDA and sync it with your google account. It has a offline feature.
You can get it from here,
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653503>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Do I understand that your goal here is to save a single picture for offline viewing? If you access your photo via the stock browser rather than the Picasa app, you can long press on any image to bring up a menu of options including "save image" -- that will download the image to your SD Card.
I'm surprised that Picasa doesn't offer a similar option inside the app -- I'd at least try a long press there, too.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I have tested this on my G2, thumbnails are stored and in some cases the full picture, but it is not consistent and there is no way to know which has been fully downloaded. The best way to view photos offline, is to manually download them from Picasa on your computer to your phone over USB.
It would be great if Google offered some way to know which albums were actually "synced" or if there was an option to download full resolution of all Picasa Albums for offline viewing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: You can sync Picasa albums to the web via a setting in the software on your computer. Google gives you a little storage for free.
Then on your phone you under Settings->Accounts and Sync, select the Google account and tick Sync Picasa Web Albumns.
Next time you open the Gallery app, it will show all the photos that have been uploaded to the web.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: [JustPictures!](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.justpictures) might be the app for you. It has excellent support for Picasa Web Albums and lets you download (sync) full albums to your phone. You can also save individual photos to your SD Card (open a photo, press menu, select save photo).
Highly recommended.
One limitation is that you may struggle to open other people's albums. [Related link](http://code.google.com/p/justpictures/issues/detail?id=392).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: The [Picfolio](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snapwood.picfolio) App from Google Play downloads Picasa photos and thumbnails to my external SDCard. In settings, you specifiy which Picasa Web albums you want to cache on your phone and where to put them, external SDCard or internal.
Display still works when both WiFi and 4G data services are turned off on my Samsung Galaxy II (Gingerbread 2.3). (You have to turn both of these off if you want to really test app caching, at least on my phone.)
JustPictures! and PicasaTool produced good read-only cached album results only when there was a data service of some kind.
I just turned standard Android Picasa sync totally off, so that it doesn't mess up the sort order of photos taken only on my phone. The images are already there on PicFolio.
There is also an upload to Picasa option, but I have not used it yet. I use the Pro version, currently $2.99, to avoid advertisements.
I hope this helps others, as this thread certainly helped me. Thank you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: You can use an app called [PhotoSuitcase](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.apparitionimaging.photosuitcase) where its primary use is to make your own Facebook, Picasa and Flickr available offline.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/27 | 305 | 1,287 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I view **Contacts** it always defaults to the full list.
Is there a way to make it show the last-viewed Group of contacts? Or at the very least a specific group?
Thanks for any help!<issue_comment>username_1: In order to do that on Gingerbread select 'Display options' from the menu of the Contacts app. Then under 'Choose contacts to display' select your account and check only the groups you are interested in.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are using google contacts as your address book, you could star those people you always want to come up, and then use the star folder on your desktop making it a quick easy way to always have access to them.
The Folder Organizer app will also allow you do this and isn't limited to using just the google address boo, and it also has more features enabling you to pick specific details from a contact i.e. choose only mobile instead of all their details etc.
I know it doesn't answer your question specifically in terms of the contact app, but it does provide a decent work around. Note that depending on your phone it might have built in widgets that can aid i.e. Sense has a pretty good one for this purpose.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/27 | 622 | 2,061 | <issue_start>username_0: I have got an Archos 70 and today while playing a game I got an error. After that system is restarting automatically and it gives following error.
>
> 'process system is not responding'
>
>
>
And then it restarts again and so on. Anyone faced this issue before?<issue_comment>username_1: I found [a post on another forum](http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=30120&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=0) regarding this same problem on an Archos 5. Here's a post that seems to explain a workaround for this problem:
>
> Low memory conditions do crazy things
> with Android on the 5A. Poor memory
> management yielding: Increased
> Response time, Extended Slowdowns,
> Freezing, Reboot, and the like.
>
>
> To make this even worse, the Android
> Archos 5 usually gives us no warning.
> What to do!?!
>
>
> Turn on Settings>Sound &
> display>Audible selection
>
>
> Then you get a "click" each time you
> tap a screen selection.
>
>
> The Warning: Not Hearing the Click
> After a Tap
>
>
> The Action: Wait until you hear the
> tap "click".
>
>
> As Android matures with better memory
> management this will go away. Maybe
> Google with fix it this year,
> especially if Android devices get more
> market penetration.
>
>
>
I'd give this a shot and see if you end up seeing this error less frequently. The whole thread makes it sound like these Archos devices have issues with memory management, leading to a crash when the RAM gets full.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes.
I too have an Archos 70 and had this same issue.
All I did was to turn it off, then reboot it in"Recovery Mode".
* Turn off the device and wait 10 seconds.
+ Press and hold the volume + button while powering on the device.
+ Keep the volume + pressed until the Recovery mode starts (white screen).
+ To move from one option to another, use the volume buttons. To select an option, press the
ON/OFF button.
Then proceeded to run "Check Disk".
All returned to normal after the tablet was then rebooted.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/28 | 432 | 1,791 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to create and/or edit Microsoft Office compatible documents (.doc/.docx, .xls/.xlsx, .ppt/.pptx...) on my Android device. Are there any free solution that will allow me to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are willing to substitute Google Docs for Microsoft Officer there are a number of free options.
If Microsoft Office compatibility is a must there is a free app called [OliveOfficePremium](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.olivephone.edit). It allows for editing of Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents. It is free but it has somewhat mixed reviews.
Most of the other Office compatible apps offer a free version that usually only allows you to view docs, and a premium version (usually $10 or more) to edit.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Why not google documents?
You can access google documents from your android phone and create and edit any document you want, and as part of the google documents functionality you can export these documents to multiple formats, including but not limited to Microsoft Office formats.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: First, check your device. Its likely that your manufacturer/carrier has packaged your device with one full premium office suite.
If there are none, jump to Play Store. Generally, all vendors publish a office viewer for free which could advertise their premium paid app having editing feature. But still, there are some Office Suites which allow editing for free:
* [Kingsoft Office](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wps.moffice_eng)
Highly Rated & also recommended by me. It'll give you real office editing experience for free.
* [Olive Office Premium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olivephone.edit)
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/28 | 383 | 1,407 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I format an SD card directly inside Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to **Settings -> Storage -> Erase
SD Card**.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HYKIs.png)
Screenshot - (Click to enlarge)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: *These steps were using an HTC EVO with HTC Sense - your menu options may be different but should be similar.*
There should be a "Format SD Card" in the phone "Settings". Open "Settings", then go to "SD & Phone Storage", then you should see "Format SD Card". If the option is grayed out then you may need to unmount your sd card first and then format the card. Make sure you have backed up anything you want to save with a backup app or just by copying whatever files off your card onto a computer because this will erase everything on the card.
Hope this helps
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: **In Android 7 it can be done from the "Downloads" App"**
It apparently can't be done from the Settings directly anymore.
You can open it either:
* directly like any other app:
+ top left "three line" menu
+ "SD card"
* through settings:
+ "Storage & memory"
+ "Tap for more details"
+ "SD card"
With either approach, you are now at the "SD card" view of "Downloads" and finally:
* top right three dot options menu
* Storage settings
* Format
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/28 | 560 | 2,232 | <issue_start>username_0: When filling out an online shopping form the other day via my browser, it sucked that I needed to manually type my email address, street address, postal code, etc. Even credit card number (though I realize there are security implications there).
Is there a way to store commonly used snippets of text somewhere for quick and easy cut & paste? Perhaps something integrated via a soft keyboard and key combos?
This relates a bit to [Share (through share menu) directly to own email address](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6100/share-through-share-menu-directly-to-own-email-address), but I want my email address to be accessible from any application.<issue_comment>username_1: I would put it into the keyboard's user dictionary.
There are a few clipboard/snippet manager application, you might be interested if you need to store longer texts:
* [Clipper](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.rojekti.clipper)
* [Text Snippet Lite IME](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appspot.gsjavadev.android.textsnippetslite)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For quick access to your email address I agree with username_1, entering it into your user dictionary will bring it up as an auto suggestion as you type, however I wouldn't do this for more sensitive information.
**For a more secure and even faster method I'd recommend using [Dolphin Browser HD](https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser) with the [LastPass plugin](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lastpass.lpdolphin).** LastPass lets you securely save user login and password info, as well as different profiles with addresses and credit card numbers. With this setup **you can fill out a whole form with one click.** If you don't use Dolphin browser you can accomplish the same thing with the auto-fill bookmarklets that LastPass offers.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You might be interested in my answer on this question
[Application to switch among multiple running applications](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10310/application-to-switch-among-multiple-running-applications/10331#10331)
Additionally, Smart Keyboard Pro does text macros.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/28 | 534 | 1,920 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to show usage stats for installed applications on my Android phone? I'd like to know how much I use my apps and if there are any I can get rid of (because I don't use them).<issue_comment>username_1: The fact that an app is running doesn't mean you're using it. `Settings > About Phone > Battery Use` will give you a run down of what has been using juice on your phone, a good clue to whether the app is doing anything. You can also run a task manager -- [How To Geek suggests Advanced Task Cleaner](http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/25319/complete-guide-to-maximizing-your-android-phones-battery-life/). Both of these options will tell you what is running, not what isn't running, but you can extrapolate from there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [Spare Parts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidgram.spareparts) app from the Play Store (it's built into some older custom ROMs). Under the "Device info" heading there is "Usage statistics" which should give information you're looking for.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: [SystemPanel](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel.r1) provides historic app usage statistics.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: This functionality is already inbuilt into Android.
1. Open your dailer
2. Enter `*#*#4636#*#*`
3. Select *Usage statistics*
4. Sort by *Launch Count*.
As far as I know these statistics get reset every time you reset your phone. Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: I developed a free app called "AppUsage". You can find it [on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.username_5.appusage).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I also have developed an app called "App Usage Tracker". You can [download it here from the market](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agrvaibhav.AppUsageTracking) .
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/28 | 871 | 3,553 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been considering getting a Nook Color with the intention of rooting it for use as an inexpensive general purpose Android tablet. Before I decide either way or dive into one I went and read a bunch of the development forums and guides, but I still have some questions/concerns about some of the specifics. For starters, I have a few questions about the rooting process:
* Should I be concerned about the root process failing? I don't want to get a NC if I can't get root on it. Everything seems to indicate this isn't an issue (at least at this moment)
* If something goes awry, is there any way to recover/restore to stock software? Most phones seem to have desktop upgrade utilities, but I haven't found one for the NC yet. At the least, can I get to HBoot/fastboot?
* Does the rooting process just require a microSD card to complete, or does the custom ROM actually run from the card? I've seen some unclear info on this, but it appears that the former is generally the case but dual-booting (or booting directly from microSD) is an option as well. Is that correct?<issue_comment>username_1: I recommend reading up the [NookDevs wiki](http://nookdevs.com/Main_Page), and specifically the [section about rooting](http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting). It's a very straight-forward process that is completely reversible.
To answer your questions:
* If the rooting process fails, you can always boot from the SD Card and start over.
* There is an official B&N 1.1 stock image floating around that can be used to bring your Nook Color back to its original state at any time.
* You can run a custom ROM entirely off the SD Card. The NC will run a bit slower (depends on the speed of the SD Card), but you will be able to retain the original firmware. Just remove the card and it will boot normally. You can install a custom ROM onto the internal memory, overwriting the stock image. The Nook will run faster this way. There are also ways to re-map the internal partitions and set up dual-boot, so that you could run both original firmware and a custom ROM from internal memory. A prompt during power-up will allow you to select which ROM to boot into.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. The root process *shouldn't* fail. There is a thing called "auto nootering" which will automatically do the rooting for you. They've been keeping it up to date with each update coming out for the device from B&N.
2. If the device reboots 8 times in a row, it will reset itself to factory settings. [You can find more info here.](http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM)
3. You need a microSD card to root the device. Basically, you put an image onto the SD card, then turn on the Nook and it boots that image and enables root access. You then remove the SD card and re-format it (because the image previously will give it a small partition, additionally you don't want it to boot it again after you've already done it once). The Nook Color is setup that it will boot up off of the SD card before it will boot off of the internal memory (hence why this rooting process works). You can therefore have a dual boot with the stock rom plus another rom on the SD card (Nookie Froyo, CyanogenMod7, or the Honeycomb rom). This way you experiment with ROMs and not mess up your stock image. However, it is loading these from the SD card, therefore it will be a bit slower than if it was running off the internal memory of the device. But you can also flash these ROMs to the internal memory as well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/28 | 688 | 2,787 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm on the phone, my cheek will often push buttons on the screen, causing either the call to end, or unintended navigation. This is really annoying - I try my best to keep my face away from the phone but I'm not always successful.
Am I the only person having this problem?
Is there an actual solution?<issue_comment>username_1: I recommend reading up the [NookDevs wiki](http://nookdevs.com/Main_Page), and specifically the [section about rooting](http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Rooting). It's a very straight-forward process that is completely reversible.
To answer your questions:
* If the rooting process fails, you can always boot from the SD Card and start over.
* There is an official B&N 1.1 stock image floating around that can be used to bring your Nook Color back to its original state at any time.
* You can run a custom ROM entirely off the SD Card. The NC will run a bit slower (depends on the speed of the SD Card), but you will be able to retain the original firmware. Just remove the card and it will boot normally. You can install a custom ROM onto the internal memory, overwriting the stock image. The Nook will run faster this way. There are also ways to re-map the internal partitions and set up dual-boot, so that you could run both original firmware and a custom ROM from internal memory. A prompt during power-up will allow you to select which ROM to boot into.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. The root process *shouldn't* fail. There is a thing called "auto nootering" which will automatically do the rooting for you. They've been keeping it up to date with each update coming out for the device from B&N.
2. If the device reboots 8 times in a row, it will reset itself to factory settings. [You can find more info here.](http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM)
3. You need a microSD card to root the device. Basically, you put an image onto the SD card, then turn on the Nook and it boots that image and enables root access. You then remove the SD card and re-format it (because the image previously will give it a small partition, additionally you don't want it to boot it again after you've already done it once). The Nook Color is setup that it will boot up off of the SD card before it will boot off of the internal memory (hence why this rooting process works). You can therefore have a dual boot with the stock rom plus another rom on the SD card (Nookie Froyo, CyanogenMod7, or the Honeycomb rom). This way you experiment with ROMs and not mess up your stock image. However, it is loading these from the SD card, therefore it will be a bit slower than if it was running off the internal memory of the device. But you can also flash these ROMs to the internal memory as well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/28 | 355 | 1,255 | <issue_start>username_0: I am really curious **who is paying** for the **free applications** you get when installing and using the **Amazon Android market program**?
Is it *Amazon* (to promote their software/online store)?
Is it the *application/game developer*?
Does anyone know?<issue_comment>username_1: I think it's Amazon who is paying for those apps. Amazon wants users to get used to using their store. The other answer provides better details.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: No one pays or gets paid.
According to the original version of [Amazon's developer agreement](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/mobile-apps/devportal/pdf/Appstore_Distribution_Agreement.pdf) (see section 2(a)) a developer received at least 20% of the price the developer set for the app, regardless of the price Amazon actually sold it for. But they changed the agreement, adding the sentence **"No Royalty is payable for Apps with a List Price of $0.00."**
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Apparently nobody. The developer gets $0. <http://shiftyjelly.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/amazon-app-store-rotten-to-the-core/> via <http://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/j6neg/amazon_app_store_rotten_to_the_core/>
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/28 | 1,561 | 6,105 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to use my white in ear iPhone/Apple headphones with my HTC Thunderbolt. I can hear, but the mic does not work with the thunderbolt. Any suggestions for a fix? A specific app or setting I should use?
For clarification. . . my headphones work fine with my Apple iPhone. But when plugged into my android phone, the mic does not work. A guy from BestBuy said, that Apple iPhones doe not work with Android devices. This seems odd (and likely incorrect). . . hence my post here.<issue_comment>username_1: An Apple accessory only working in Apple hardware - sounds about right to me ;-). You can get converters [take a look here](http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm) but it's probably cheaper to just get some 'standard' ones.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: They both may have 3.5mm jacks, but if you look at it you can see the the insulating plastic bands around the metal jack. The problem is that Apple wire these sections of the jack up to different inputs than other manufacturers, so that different sections of the jack carry different signals than normal.
I have heard that as long as you're happy with getting mono rather than stereo sound out of the speakers, then you can get the microphone to work by pulling the jack out of the socket slightly. RIM used to do the same thing with their 3.5mm jacks on Blackberrys, but I believe they use the same configuration as most manufacturers (except Apple) now.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: "I was told my a bestbuy guy, that apple headphones do not work with android devices." thats not true you can video chat with someone on qik or tango and it works fine plus i have a pair of sony and bose that also dont work with it. and it has three rings at the input part of the headphones. I also have the HTC Thunderbolt.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have the Droid Incredible 2, and I was running into the same thing, but I figured out a way to get it to work: hold down the volume down button of the headset while inserting into your phone. You should now see the headset recognized as a microphone headset, and so your mic and your clicker should both work.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This (the mic not working) is apparently a [widely known bug](http://androidforums.com/htc-thunderbolt/304224-wired-headset-mic-not-working.html) with the Thunderbolt. Sorry, this is probably not the answer you were looking for, but it appears to be an issue with that particular phone and TRRS (tip ring ring sleeve) headsets.
Out of curiosity, do you see a "headset" (little boom below the 'phones) icon on the phone when you plug it in, or just the stereo headphones icon?
[Apple uses the standard pinout in their headset jack](http://pinoutsguide.com/HeadsetsHeadphones/blackberry_9700_headset_pinout.shtml), and the button works the normal way (by crossing ground/common and mic). If you have a phone that follows the standard, it should work
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Found a fix after a couple minutes of messing with the headphones!! Plug your apple headphones with mic in then hold both volume up and down keys on the headphones until you see the symbol on the thunderbolt showing a headphone with a mic!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The configuration for i devices in the case of headphones that also use a mic is different than for other products in general. Headphone & mic combos that state "designed specifically for ipod" etc. often will not function with non mac devices. The headphone may function but mic and volume controls etc may not function correctly. If you're lucky they will, if not so lucky....
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: Try downloading btunes for the thunderbolt and then holding down the volume button as you plug the head phones in. I have some Bose headphones I bought at the apple store and this seems to do the trick
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_9: The guy at Bestbuy has incorrectly informed you, it will work, but it depends on the phone. It works on my Droid Charge.. with the mic, I had to force the headphone plug to go further into the phone... and the mic work... the remote however requires a driver... that has not been made yet (to my knowledge) for the headphones
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: Yes, you can download an app to change the priorities of the buttons.
I just got myself the Etymotic mc3 set (for iPhone), and use Headset Button Controller. You can make different profiles, and there are many options for the buttons... almost too many.
IMO, it's better having the three-button mic if you also own an iPod touch or iPhone.
You could also look at [Klipsch S4a (Android)](http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=Klipsch+s4a+android), if you can find them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: I have been neck deep in exactly this for a long time, the problem is Apple innovates special stuff that's not compatible with other brands, they have deals with many accessory manufactures to make stuff that has many functions like Mic and buttons that do great things like change tracks and skip etc.
What I find is Android is totally lacking, and it's a gamble when you try it. Some things work with either or, some with specific phone models, there's just so many different things all trying to do everything at once.
I use Skullcandy headphones, which i love, and have a Thunderbolt
I found out certain types of headphones only work with Apple, the label says it, some with both Apple and Android, to an extent. Apple has the button actions that Android doesn't, the Mic OS hit or miss. I found there's the buttons on the wire that have a rocker with center, they seem to only work with Apple, Mic too, but the smaller single button works with the Mic.
I can turn my mp3 player with one press and call the the last number connected via voice call with double press...but its so complicated and many variables, just don't try to use headphones for both platforms if they specifically say works with iPhone, iPad and i-etc...what a ramble...
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/28 | 1,659 | 6,500 | <issue_start>username_0: This is basically a follow-up to my [previous question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7599/technical-questions-about-the-nook-color-rooting-process) regarding the Nook Color. While my first question was regarding some of the specifics of the root process, I also have two questions about installing apps on a NC after obtaining root:
* The tech specs seem to indicate that the NC has 8 GB of internal memory. Approximately how much of this would be available to me after rooting for apps and data? I'm willing to repartition if this is possible/necessary.
* Is it generally safe to assume that apps from the Market will work on a NC after it's rooted and the Market and so forth have been installed, or are there some gotchas associated with this? (Assume for the sake of this question that I'm talking about a 2.3 or earlier ROM, not a ripped-from-the-SDK 3.0 one)<issue_comment>username_1: An Apple accessory only working in Apple hardware - sounds about right to me ;-). You can get converters [take a look here](http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm) but it's probably cheaper to just get some 'standard' ones.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: They both may have 3.5mm jacks, but if you look at it you can see the the insulating plastic bands around the metal jack. The problem is that Apple wire these sections of the jack up to different inputs than other manufacturers, so that different sections of the jack carry different signals than normal.
I have heard that as long as you're happy with getting mono rather than stereo sound out of the speakers, then you can get the microphone to work by pulling the jack out of the socket slightly. RIM used to do the same thing with their 3.5mm jacks on Blackberrys, but I believe they use the same configuration as most manufacturers (except Apple) now.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: "I was told my a bestbuy guy, that apple headphones do not work with android devices." thats not true you can video chat with someone on qik or tango and it works fine plus i have a pair of sony and bose that also dont work with it. and it has three rings at the input part of the headphones. I also have the HTC Thunderbolt.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have the Droid Incredible 2, and I was running into the same thing, but I figured out a way to get it to work: hold down the volume down button of the headset while inserting into your phone. You should now see the headset recognized as a microphone headset, and so your mic and your clicker should both work.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This (the mic not working) is apparently a [widely known bug](http://androidforums.com/htc-thunderbolt/304224-wired-headset-mic-not-working.html) with the Thunderbolt. Sorry, this is probably not the answer you were looking for, but it appears to be an issue with that particular phone and TRRS (tip ring ring sleeve) headsets.
Out of curiosity, do you see a "headset" (little boom below the 'phones) icon on the phone when you plug it in, or just the stereo headphones icon?
[Apple uses the standard pinout in their headset jack](http://pinoutsguide.com/HeadsetsHeadphones/blackberry_9700_headset_pinout.shtml), and the button works the normal way (by crossing ground/common and mic). If you have a phone that follows the standard, it should work
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Found a fix after a couple minutes of messing with the headphones!! Plug your apple headphones with mic in then hold both volume up and down keys on the headphones until you see the symbol on the thunderbolt showing a headphone with a mic!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The configuration for i devices in the case of headphones that also use a mic is different than for other products in general. Headphone & mic combos that state "designed specifically for ipod" etc. often will not function with non mac devices. The headphone may function but mic and volume controls etc may not function correctly. If you're lucky they will, if not so lucky....
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: Try downloading btunes for the thunderbolt and then holding down the volume button as you plug the head phones in. I have some Bose headphones I bought at the apple store and this seems to do the trick
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_9: The guy at Bestbuy has incorrectly informed you, it will work, but it depends on the phone. It works on my Droid Charge.. with the mic, I had to force the headphone plug to go further into the phone... and the mic work... the remote however requires a driver... that has not been made yet (to my knowledge) for the headphones
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: Yes, you can download an app to change the priorities of the buttons.
I just got myself the Etymotic mc3 set (for iPhone), and use Headset Button Controller. You can make different profiles, and there are many options for the buttons... almost too many.
IMO, it's better having the three-button mic if you also own an iPod touch or iPhone.
You could also look at [Klipsch S4a (Android)](http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=Klipsch+s4a+android), if you can find them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: I have been neck deep in exactly this for a long time, the problem is Apple innovates special stuff that's not compatible with other brands, they have deals with many accessory manufactures to make stuff that has many functions like Mic and buttons that do great things like change tracks and skip etc.
What I find is Android is totally lacking, and it's a gamble when you try it. Some things work with either or, some with specific phone models, there's just so many different things all trying to do everything at once.
I use Skullcandy headphones, which i love, and have a Thunderbolt
I found out certain types of headphones only work with Apple, the label says it, some with both Apple and Android, to an extent. Apple has the button actions that Android doesn't, the Mic OS hit or miss. I found there's the buttons on the wire that have a rocker with center, they seem to only work with Apple, Mic too, but the smaller single button works with the Mic.
I can turn my mp3 player with one press and call the the last number connected via voice call with double press...but its so complicated and many variables, just don't try to use headphones for both platforms if they specifically say works with iPhone, iPad and i-etc...what a ramble...
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/29 | 1,562 | 6,025 | <issue_start>username_0: When I select Phone app and go to keypad tab, on keys I see alphabets besides each number key. How to use them?
I suppose it should find a contact already in my contacts. When I type key 7 twice it types two 7s and it doesn't show any contact starting from Q.
Note: I've upgraded to Froyo using steps mentioned at <http://theandroidfans.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-install-android-22-froyo-latest.html><issue_comment>username_1: An Apple accessory only working in Apple hardware - sounds about right to me ;-). You can get converters [take a look here](http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm) but it's probably cheaper to just get some 'standard' ones.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: They both may have 3.5mm jacks, but if you look at it you can see the the insulating plastic bands around the metal jack. The problem is that Apple wire these sections of the jack up to different inputs than other manufacturers, so that different sections of the jack carry different signals than normal.
I have heard that as long as you're happy with getting mono rather than stereo sound out of the speakers, then you can get the microphone to work by pulling the jack out of the socket slightly. RIM used to do the same thing with their 3.5mm jacks on Blackberrys, but I believe they use the same configuration as most manufacturers (except Apple) now.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: "I was told my a bestbuy guy, that apple headphones do not work with android devices." thats not true you can video chat with someone on qik or tango and it works fine plus i have a pair of sony and bose that also dont work with it. and it has three rings at the input part of the headphones. I also have the HTC Thunderbolt.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have the Droid Incredible 2, and I was running into the same thing, but I figured out a way to get it to work: hold down the volume down button of the headset while inserting into your phone. You should now see the headset recognized as a microphone headset, and so your mic and your clicker should both work.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: This (the mic not working) is apparently a [widely known bug](http://androidforums.com/htc-thunderbolt/304224-wired-headset-mic-not-working.html) with the Thunderbolt. Sorry, this is probably not the answer you were looking for, but it appears to be an issue with that particular phone and TRRS (tip ring ring sleeve) headsets.
Out of curiosity, do you see a "headset" (little boom below the 'phones) icon on the phone when you plug it in, or just the stereo headphones icon?
[Apple uses the standard pinout in their headset jack](http://pinoutsguide.com/HeadsetsHeadphones/blackberry_9700_headset_pinout.shtml), and the button works the normal way (by crossing ground/common and mic). If you have a phone that follows the standard, it should work
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Found a fix after a couple minutes of messing with the headphones!! Plug your apple headphones with mic in then hold both volume up and down keys on the headphones until you see the symbol on the thunderbolt showing a headphone with a mic!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The configuration for i devices in the case of headphones that also use a mic is different than for other products in general. Headphone & mic combos that state "designed specifically for ipod" etc. often will not function with non mac devices. The headphone may function but mic and volume controls etc may not function correctly. If you're lucky they will, if not so lucky....
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: Try downloading btunes for the thunderbolt and then holding down the volume button as you plug the head phones in. I have some Bose headphones I bought at the apple store and this seems to do the trick
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_9: The guy at Bestbuy has incorrectly informed you, it will work, but it depends on the phone. It works on my Droid Charge.. with the mic, I had to force the headphone plug to go further into the phone... and the mic work... the remote however requires a driver... that has not been made yet (to my knowledge) for the headphones
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: Yes, you can download an app to change the priorities of the buttons.
I just got myself the Etymotic mc3 set (for iPhone), and use Headset Button Controller. You can make different profiles, and there are many options for the buttons... almost too many.
IMO, it's better having the three-button mic if you also own an iPod touch or iPhone.
You could also look at [Klipsch S4a (Android)](http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=Klipsch+s4a+android), if you can find them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: I have been neck deep in exactly this for a long time, the problem is Apple innovates special stuff that's not compatible with other brands, they have deals with many accessory manufactures to make stuff that has many functions like Mic and buttons that do great things like change tracks and skip etc.
What I find is Android is totally lacking, and it's a gamble when you try it. Some things work with either or, some with specific phone models, there's just so many different things all trying to do everything at once.
I use Skullcandy headphones, which i love, and have a Thunderbolt
I found out certain types of headphones only work with Apple, the label says it, some with both Apple and Android, to an extent. Apple has the button actions that Android doesn't, the Mic OS hit or miss. I found there's the buttons on the wire that have a rocker with center, they seem to only work with Apple, Mic too, but the smaller single button works with the Mic.
I can turn my mp3 player with one press and call the the last number connected via voice call with double press...but its so complicated and many variables, just don't try to use headphones for both platforms if they specifically say works with iPhone, iPad and i-etc...what a ramble...
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/29 | 1,039 | 4,092 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to send a **text message** - **attaching a photo** already on my phone ( the first time ) and attaching a picture taken at time of send ( the second time ).
However, **when I try to send this text message** - the status remains `sending` ( *an my correspondent does not receive the message* ).
Is this a problem with my phone company, you think, or can I have changed some setting somehow. Is there a setting that can be set, anyhow ?
I did send picture attachments with text message before , some weeks ago , but not after upgrading to Froyo 2.2.1 ( just to be complete - can't think this has anything to do with it ).
**------------- [ UPDATE ]-------------------------**
Something I noticed but did not mention before : if I view a **text message with a picture attached**, and press the image to 'view' it,\*a sort of movie view is started\*e.g. with the picture at the top of the screen, and a `Start`, `Rewind` and `Forward` button at the bottom. Pressing the `Start` will **'play'** the picture as move of about 5 seconds - since it is a picture, of course the image does not change. I am pretty sure this was not the case when I sent some image messages a couple of weeks ago. To be complete: even the image messages I did send before now show this 'movie' type of action.<issue_comment>username_1: You could check your MMS APN settings, they can be found in `Settings -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks -> Access point names`. There should be some reference to MMS settings and it should have your operator's MMS settings. Also, check out the settings found in `Messaging -> Menu button -> Settings -> Multimedia message (MMS) settings -> Creation mode`. Verify these and try again :)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I've had a similar problem, APNs 'appeared' correct, company phone so the liaison guy reported the issue to telco (O2), settings needed sending over the air to fix, and something their end.
...had to wait a few hours for the settings to be received but MMS etc did start working.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I assume you have a Belgian carrier? Some sites you can check for MMS settings:
* BASE and Simyo: <http://googleandroidwiki.com/index.php/Carrier:APN_List#Belgium_Carriers>
* Proximus: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544312>
* Mobistar and others (in the listing): <http://androidforums.com/2146157-post2.html>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: In case this helps someone with the same problem, I have the solution :
I had to check the **`Settings` - `Wireless and network` - `Mobile network` - `Use packet data`** check box. When this was done, I could send picture MMS messages.
Maybe obvious for some .. but it sure was one setting I thought I should not need just to send an MMS message.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I had a similar problem in the UK with Orange after I rooted my phone. Settings all looked correct. Deleting the two APN profiles that were there and re entering them by hand following instructions on a page similar to those provided by @username_3 fixed it.
I urge you to try deleting and re-entering the APN's by hand.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Is simple, after you press play you need to press menu > attached and finaly save, You can see the picture in Gallery.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: If you have troubles sending text message- attaching a photo, go to Settings > applications > Manage applications, select tap All, press "Messaging" and finaly press Clear data. Your "use packet data" must to be activated.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I had to select `Settings --> Wireless and Network --> Mobile network settings` and under network operators I had to search and then choose my provider that came up in the list.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I had the same problem. Photo messages just said `«sending»` but never went. Solved problem by enabling packet data and turning on 3G. WiFi wouldn't work.
Once I switched to mobile-data, photos were sent instantly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/28 | 886 | 3,482 | <issue_start>username_0: This is related to another question I posed recently, but I thought I should keep issues separate and specific.
On a desktop computer running Firefox, one can create a file called "userContent.css" and have the CSS in that file over ride the CSS for specific web sites.
I'd like to be able to do the same thing on my Android 2.2 phone, especially since there are so many sites not optimized for mobile viewing.
I am agnostic about how this is done, whether it's an app, or a setting in the Android default browser, or something else.
PS: I've tried downloading the Firefox beta for my phone (HTC Magic), but it seems that it is not available for my model.
Thanks for any advice.<issue_comment>username_1: You could check your MMS APN settings, they can be found in `Settings -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks -> Access point names`. There should be some reference to MMS settings and it should have your operator's MMS settings. Also, check out the settings found in `Messaging -> Menu button -> Settings -> Multimedia message (MMS) settings -> Creation mode`. Verify these and try again :)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I've had a similar problem, APNs 'appeared' correct, company phone so the liaison guy reported the issue to telco (O2), settings needed sending over the air to fix, and something their end.
...had to wait a few hours for the settings to be received but MMS etc did start working.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I assume you have a Belgian carrier? Some sites you can check for MMS settings:
* BASE and Simyo: <http://googleandroidwiki.com/index.php/Carrier:APN_List#Belgium_Carriers>
* Proximus: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544312>
* Mobistar and others (in the listing): <http://androidforums.com/2146157-post2.html>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: In case this helps someone with the same problem, I have the solution :
I had to check the **`Settings` - `Wireless and network` - `Mobile network` - `Use packet data`** check box. When this was done, I could send picture MMS messages.
Maybe obvious for some .. but it sure was one setting I thought I should not need just to send an MMS message.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I had a similar problem in the UK with Orange after I rooted my phone. Settings all looked correct. Deleting the two APN profiles that were there and re entering them by hand following instructions on a page similar to those provided by @username_3 fixed it.
I urge you to try deleting and re-entering the APN's by hand.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Is simple, after you press play you need to press menu > attached and finaly save, You can see the picture in Gallery.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: If you have troubles sending text message- attaching a photo, go to Settings > applications > Manage applications, select tap All, press "Messaging" and finaly press Clear data. Your "use packet data" must to be activated.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I had to select `Settings --> Wireless and Network --> Mobile network settings` and under network operators I had to search and then choose my provider that came up in the list.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I had the same problem. Photo messages just said `«sending»` but never went. Solved problem by enabling packet data and turning on 3G. WiFi wouldn't work.
Once I switched to mobile-data, photos were sent instantly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2009/10/29 | 904 | 2,929 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm considering getting a G1 from T-Mobile (in the US), and am wondering, can I can update to new versions of Android as they come out, even ones targeted towards newer Android phones? For example, would I be able to update my G1 to Android 2.0 when it is available?<issue_comment>username_1: If it's a T-mobile release, they will download it to your phone. I've received two upgrades since getting my phone in April. I believe Android is a platform on top of which the phone carriers build their specific release.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Possibly not according to Engadget:](http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/t-mobile-g1-wont-see-any-android-updates-beyond-1-5/)
>
> Pioneering T-Mobile G1 owners have
> been enjoying the spoils of Android
> 1.5 (or Cupcake, as it's known 'round these parts) for months now, but it
> looks as if that very treat will be
> the last taste of confectionery
> goodness that the smartphone gets.
> According to Android software engineer
> <NAME>, a time is soon coming
> when devs "wont be able to fit the
> latest [Android] release on the G1's
> internal flash," and yet another
> engineer has chimed in via Twitter to
> say that he "can't promise" that any
> update after 1.5 will fit. **For
> whatever reason, HTC gifted the G1
> with an incredibly meager amount of
> internal flash, and considering that
> no Android phone will support app
> storage / loading from a microSD card,
> there's no way to free up room for
> Donut, Eclair or Flan**. You've been a
> real champ, G1, but without 2.0+, we
> just can't give you the love and
> devotion you truly need. Go on, call
> us fickle -- we deserve it.
>
>
>
However, I'm sure there will be a hacked release available, since [Droiddog reports video's showing Android 2.0 running on a G1.](http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2009/10/android-2-0-eclair-running-on-g1s/) So keep an eye out [for the guys over at XDA Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=448) for getting a cooked ROM.
Most likely it will be possible, but they probably won't support it...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, but not without rooting it and modding it. My G1 came with 1.6-Donut installed. Find recommendations on suitable ROMs at [G1 Misbehaving -- can I (should I?) reinstall donut?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7150/g1-misbehaving-can-i-should-i-reinstall-donut/7152#7152)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The last official version for the G1 was Android 1.6.
If you want Android 2.0+, you must root the device and install a custom rom such as CyanogenMod. [Full instructions and other information can be found here.](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Dream) Note that the G1 is no longer supported after CM6 (Android 2.2), but there may be other custom roms available to obtain Gingerbread (Android 2.3).
Upvotes: 2 |
2009/07/24 | 736 | 2,415 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I do Android/g1 tethering without root?<issue_comment>username_1: [Yes according to this post](http://www.allshadow.com/2009/03/30/tether-your-android-g1-without-root/):
This one is for the majority of Android owners who don’t want to be bothered with root on the G1 (Android). Mucho gracias to [Tremendo Slap](http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5324#p38064) for digging this one up. June Fabric has released an app for Windows that also installs another app on Android that allows you to tether to 3G. Most users say it works flawlessly even with VPN connections. A few dropped connections being dropped here and there but overall a success. This is an app that I know many of you have been waiting for.
For those wondering, tethering is connecting your device to your laptop and using your devices internet connection on your laptop, basically.
So download [PdaNet beta 1.12](http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5324#p38064) ([or Vista 64](http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5324#p38064))
[PdaNet](http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php)
Note This is probably in violation of your carrier’s TOS. For T-Mobile the 1GB per month data cap was lifted awhile ago but there is word that users that pass the 1GB limit will be limited to 50Kbps for data past that mark. **I would advise using this only if you are in dire need. I would advise against canceling your home internet plan as well**
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: With rooting being so easy, why not? [Haykuro's blog](http://haykuro.theiphoneproject.org/?page%5Fid=35) is very easy to follow and has been recommended on other threads on this site. Once you're rooted just go to http:// code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ and look for the .apk download on the right-side.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just root it - it has gotten even easier [now](http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-to-root-a-t-mobile-g1-and-mytouch-3g-android-phone) - takes 5 minutes, giving you tethering and so much more.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Try Azilink. It does not require root access. Works just as advertised, and there is now a [Debian/Ubuntu startup script that automates the whole tether setup/teardown process](http://www.trippholden.com/?p=36). Just don't forget to circumvent the lame HTTP user agent blocks that your ISP's might have put in place.
Upvotes: 2 |
2009/07/20 | 379 | 1,293 | <issue_start>username_0: Could you please share your knowledge about how to flash the latest update of stock Android OS on G1 (aka HTC Dream)? I would like to try out some custom roms, but most information I was able to find relates to the RC30 or R33.<issue_comment>username_1: I think you will have better luck at the [XDA developers forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com/)
It's the main place for ROM cookers (mainly HTC devices), for the [Dream follow this link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=446).
Try this thread for more info on [rooting your HTC](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This [tutorial on Haykuro's blog](http://haykuro.theiphoneproject.org/?page%5Fid=35) was very easy to follow. I used it up to the point of flashing with the ROM I wanted.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I agree with palehorse, Haykuro's blog is very easy to follow and is where I learned the process. Once you are ready for a custom ROM, the best, by far in my opinion, are released by cyanogen. This is mostly due to their very fast speed compared to other ROMS. You can find the latest, as of me writing this, at: [his post on XDA Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=539744)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/29 | 406 | 1,510 | <issue_start>username_0: The original version of the Amazon Appstore was v1.07002, and it appears to still be working fine, so the upgrade to the new version (v1.07003) is apparently not mandatory (unsuprising, given the tiny version increment). What is the difference between these two versions? Is there a release log anywhere?
**Edit:** I believe it's at v1.11 now, feel free to generalize this question.<issue_comment>username_1: After you posted this I got curious too but I couldn't find a change log. I emailed Amazon support and asked what changed and where I could find a release log and here's what they said:
>
> Unfortunately we do not have a change
> log detailing the changes made between
> versions of the Amazon Appstore app.
>
>
> I will forward your feedback on to the
> Appstore team who will take them into
> consideration. Customer feedback like
> yours is what allows us to continue to
> improve and provide a quality product
> and experience.
>
>
> If you have any other feedback please
> let us know via email or at
> 1-866-749-7771
>
>
> Thanks for contacting Amazon.
>
>
>
This is actually the most direct answer I've gotten. I've emailed them a couple other questions and got boilerplate responses that looked like they were for different questions.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As of v1.11 (possibly before?), the app itself now contains the changelist. Just press the Menu button, hit More, hit Settings, and scroll down.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/29 | 476 | 1,956 | <issue_start>username_0: I used to be able to go to "My Apps" and view all my past apps. Now that I've done a reformat, though, I only see a SMALL subset of the apps I've downloaded before. I thought it was supposed to show all my past downloads?<issue_comment>username_1: Its been my experience that only paid apps remain in your my apps list after data is erased from your phone. I believe that the list of downloaded free apps is stores in the phones memory so its lost when you wipe it. This is the benefit of services like appbrain.
**Edit:** As thunsaker points out, if you use Google's [Android Backup Service](http://code.google.com/android/backup/index.html) and you have a 2.2 or later device it will save the list of your downloaded app (among other things) and restore that to the Market after a restore.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It will only show apps you've purchased from the Market (at least, that's the experience I've had) besides the ones currently installed on your device. I recommend [Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) (requires root) for backing up all your apps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Is this the first time that you've opened the Market since your reformat?
My experience both with moving from an old phone to a new one and after a factory reset, was that once I'd added my primary account onto the phone, the first time that I opened Market and went straight to My Apps, I saw every app that I had on my previous device both paid, and free in the list (the free ones showed in the list as "Free" rather than the normal "Installed").
If I then came out of Market, the next time that I opened Market it just showed me my paid apps plus the apps that had actually been installed on this phone since the wipe, it had now 'forgotten' my previously installed apps and I've lost the chance to easily find and reinstall them.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/29 | 533 | 2,057 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android Phone (a Motorola Milestone) and trying to connect it to my Ubuntu Maverick (10.10). The problem is that i can't even charge it using USB, so there's no message on the phone nor on the computer that a device has been connected.
I also have a Laptop running Ubuntu Maverick aswell and there I can access the phone via USB.
I already created the 51-android.rules file with the according settings, but it didn't work. And I guess this rules-file doesnt matter in this case, because my laptop doesn't event have this file.
Other USB devices like external hard drives can be used as usual, the USB cable itself can't be the problem, because I can use it on my laptop and it works.
I really don't know what the problem could be.
It is also not listet in lsusb on my computer.
Did anybody have a similar problem?
Thank you in advance for any help!<issue_comment>username_1: I'm guessing the power output from the port is low, although I would think the hard drive wouldn't work either. You could try connecting your phone to a powered USB hub, and connected the hub to the computer. Or if you have a desktop, it could be a power supply problem, in which case you could try one with a higher wattage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In my experience the udev rules are only required for fastboot and this shouldn't be related to charging.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Endless hours were spent trying to connect my Motorola Razr to my computer. This finally worked:
Go to Google Playstore on the phone. Download Motorola PIM (all upper case).
If you have an extended battery case/charger on the phone, remove the phone and insert the USB cable into the port on the top of the phone.
Or
Download “AirDroid” and connect wirelessly.
Hope this helps someone!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Not a fix, but a work around. My tablet wont appear on my Unbuntu laptop if I use USB 3. It DOES work if I either use a USB 2 port, or a USB 2.0 micro cable, forcing the tablet to use USB 2.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/29 | 437 | 1,720 | <issue_start>username_0: Do you happen to know whether the Nexus One's battery is charged while being connected via the USB cable to a PC?
If so, is this standard behavior for all Android devices that have a USB port?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, though it will charge slower than if plugged in to the mains supply and some USB ports are powered better than others.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know about the N1 in particular, but as far as I know, most (if not all) phones charge via USB so long as the USB port provides enough power. My Motorola Droid and G1 charge via USB. My Nook Color and Motorola Xoom (tablets) do not charge via USB.
However, do note that it is faster to charge with the phone plugged in to a power source instead of a USB port.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Yes, I own an N1 and this is often how I charge it. I've owned and worked with other Android devices, and all of them will charge from a powered USB port (although slower than from an electrical outlet).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes, but in my case, I had an **usb hub installed** with 7 ports ( *which can be put on top of my desk - making it easier to plug in usb devices* ). This hub could funtion **with or without an electric adaptor** (not sure how to call the plug which goes into the electricity outlet).
Using this usb hub with a memory stick was fine, but when **I wanted to plug in my Android device** (or for that matter my ipod), **I had to make sure the external power adapter for this usb was connected to the outlet**.
Got some weird things if the hub did not receive enough power. *I'm sure some of the guys here at the forum can explain why :)*
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/29 | 996 | 2,996 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a vlogger and after getting HTC Desire HD, found out its camera was all I ever needed. However, I usually have to see myself while recording video, to control my facial expressions, and with a rear-facing camera it's just not possible.
I know ADB allows for screenshots, but is there a way to *stream* the screen output to my PC's display?
Not necessarily at 20+ fps, just a couple frames per second will do.<issue_comment>username_1: Try the [Android Screencast](http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/) app.
See the [XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557717) for more details.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Some Android phones have TV Out capabilities, usually through [USB](http://androidandme.com/2010/04/news/droid-incredible-does-tv-out-video/) or [HDMI](http://androidandme.com/2010/05/news/hands-on-hdmi-out-with-the-sprint-evo/), but sometimes through the [3.5 audio jack](http://androidandme.com/2010/07/news/samsung-galaxy-s-does-video-out-via-3-5-mm-headset-jack/). I don't think HTC Desire has any TV-Out capability though.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Airdroid is all you need. Simple and easy to use. You're able to see your camera out put live but for some reason not able to record it. Your pc and android phone must be on the same WiFi network.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: **screenrecord**
`screenrecord` is an internal Android executable that dumps screen to a file, and `ffplay` from ffmpeg happens to be able to play an H.264 encoded stream from stdin
First [enable ADB USB access](https://askubuntu.com/questions/213874/how-to-configure-adb-access-for-android-devices) and then on Ubuntu:
```
sudo apt-get install adb ffmpeg
adb exec-out screenrecord --output-format=h264 - |
ffplay -framerate 60 -probesize 32 -sync video -
```
You might have to make the screen move a bit before you see anything:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RbI8a.gif)
Uncut demo: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVgeoMYm61Q>
Explanation of parameters:
* `-probesize 32 -framerate 60 -sync video` reduce the delay between the image on the phone and the image on the disktop (thanks to [@arbuz](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7686/is-there-a-way-to-see-the-devices-screen-live-on-pc-through-adb/154328#comment245597_154328))
* we use `adb exec-out` instead of `adb shell` because shell might [mess up some control characters due to being a shell](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13578416/read-binary-stdout-data-from-adb-shell/31401447#31401447) (thanks to [@Bowi](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7686/is-there-a-way-to-see-the-devices-screen-live-on-pc-through-adb/154328#comment303176_154328))
See also: [Use adb screenrecord command to mirror Android screen to PC via USB](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/31472962)
Tested on Ubuntu 20.04, Android 11, Pixel 3a.
Upvotes: 5 |
2011/03/29 | 421 | 1,811 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to install Angry Birds from the Amazon App Store but all I get is errors. My guess is it's because I already have it installed. I'm afraid to uninstall just in case I lose the data. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Use a program like Titanium Backup to back up the data, then remove the program and install the new one, then restore the data. **But.** Often the data will be incompatible between versions and this may lead to force closes.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apps store user data in different ways:
1. Some store the data on the SD car in a public folder and as long as you don't manually delete the folder after you uninstall the app, it will still be there when you reinstall.
2. Other apps store data this way but have their configuration data in the secured portion of the internal memory and that data is lost when you uninstall (example: podcast app that stores the podcasts, and they subscription data on the SD card but the login, password and settings data internally. You'll still have your podcasts and subscriptions but you'll have to re-enter the other data).
3. Some apps store all their data in the protected memory so you'll lose everything when you uninstall unless you use some kind of backup utility.
**Angry birds stores data in the protected portion of the internal memory and all is lost when you uninstall.** There are apps that specifically backup Angry Birds data and other apps that backup apps. There are so many there's no point in mentioning them here but just search the market for "Angry Birds Backup" or "App backup".
[Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) is the best in my opinion but you need to be rooted to use it, while others you do not.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/30 | 304 | 962 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought HTC incredible S. It has front camera.
How can begin gmail video chat?<issue_comment>username_1: The service is [not available](http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=100173) yet for Android devices:
>
> Voice and video in Gmail only works with the newer version of Gmail in supported browsers: FF 2.0+, IE 6.0+, Safari 3.0+, and Google Chrome.
>
>
>
However, it's likely they have something in the works. In the meantime, there are alternative services like [Fring](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fring) and [QiK](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.qik.android).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This is now possible (May 2011):
Check out the [demonstration video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJAiH5-64sI&feature=player_embedded).
Note that this is available only for the `Nexus S` for now, but it should soon work for all *Android 2.3* devices.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/30 | 446 | 1,760 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I try to download any of the games I love from any site except the Android Market, my phone tells me that the settings are set to not allow unknown apps to be run on my phone.
By the way I have an HTC Destiny. Don't have a book for it. If anyone could help me, I would appreciate it greatly. Again thank anyone who can help. I'm a total newbie to the android world, but think I will b a fan if i can just figure a couple things out!! Lol.<issue_comment>username_1: You can go in "Settings" -> "Applications" and make sure the "Unknown sources" option is checked. Then you should be able to install apps that are not from the Market.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Depending on which phone network you got your phone from, you should be able to change that setting (I believe that AT&T in the US don't allow that setting to be changed).
Go into settings on your phone (on the home screen press `Menu` and then select **Settings**
From the Settings menu, select **Applications**
In that screen you should see a tickbox labelled **Unknown Sources** *Allow installation of non-Market applications* If you take the tick out of that box, then you should be able to install any apps that you want to.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You can allow your device to install non-Market apps by going to "Settings" > "Applications" and checking "Unknown Sources". This should allow you to install non-Market apps although your settings menu may be slightly different.
Once you have it enabled [check out this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/5316/2422) if you need more info.
If you are on AT&T in the U.S. you should [check out this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/1070/2422).
Upvotes: 5 |
2011/03/30 | 777 | 2,720 | <issue_start>username_0: Due to the Android Wi-Fi Driver issue, I like to disable the Wi-Fi during the boot time. Even if Wi-Fi is enabled in the setting, it should be disabled forcefully. User have to enable it after booting the device. Is there any specific property setting is available? If yes, how to disable during boot time?<issue_comment>username_1: If you've got root access and you're running a custom ROM you should be able to run scripts at boot time. [Here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690564&page=2) is a thread on xda that discusses boot time scripts.
Then you'd just need to figure out the commands to disable wifi. On my Desire HD the wireless interface is called eth0. This command should disable wireless:
```
ifconfig eth0 down
```
Whether or not that will disable it permanently i.e. the system won't just do the equivalent of:
```
ifconfig eth0 up
```
in the background, I do not know... I'm afraid I don't know much about how the android system handles networking, or at least not enough to help more directly with what to put in the the script!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try to automate this with [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) by setting up a task to disable WiFi during device boot-up:
1. Tap "New" to create a new profile, and give it a name, e.g. "No WiFi on Boot".
2. Select the "Event" from the "First Context" pop-up.
3. Select the "System" category, and then "Device Boot" event.
4. Tap "New Task" and give it a descriptive name like "WiFi Off" for example.
5. Tap the "+" button, select the "Net" category, then "WiFi" net action, change the "Set" drop-down to "Off", and tap the "Done" button.
6. Tap the "Done" button on the "Task Edit / Test" screen.
7. Ensure the "On" option is enabled (bottom-right of the screen), and tap the "Apply" button.
Tasker is not free, but worth every penny, IMHO.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: ```
#!/system/bin/sh
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE secure
SET name='mobile_data',value='0'
WHERE name='mobile_data'"
```
You can add this as `init.d` script, if your ROM supports `init.d`. Or else you can patch `boot.img` with autobootimage patcher from xda.
The above script is for mobile data: for Wi-Fi, change `mobile_data` to `wifi_on`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I found a much easier solution to disabling Wifi on my Android "Jelly Bean" phone - the Google Play Store has an app called "AutomateIt" <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AutomateIt.mainPackage&hl=en> -configure the app to stop the switching on at boot time. Even has a Pro version you can buy!
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/30 | 392 | 1,656 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been told that the permissions for an app are there to inform me the types of things the app has permission to do. If this is right, can a developer 'forget' a permission and get away with using something anyway. I'm just curious for the security of my device. I know that Google does not police it's market as strict as Apple so I was wondering if a app could 'forget' to claim a permission but use that feature anyway?
This is not a programming question - its about the trustworthiness of permissions<issue_comment>username_1: The permissions are entered by the developer, yes. But the Android OS only grants those specific permissions, and no others. Therefore an app could **try** to do something it wasn't allowed to, but it would fail (barring a security exploit). See <http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/security/security.html#permissions> for more details.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If a developer "forget" to require a permission, they will be unable to use the feature, and they will (usually) get a force close (you will be able to observe this in logcat) or fails to do its work.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: The permissions are what allows an app to do something. If an app doesn't ask for a permission, then it can't do that thing.
See [Security and Permissions](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/security/security.html) on the Android Developer site for more info.
*Note that if you have a rooted phone, and allow the app superuser access then it can do pretty much whatever it wants. Make sure you trust any app that you give this access to!*
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/03/30 | 1,326 | 5,112 | <issue_start>username_0: On the default lock screen, whether using pattern or pin, there is a button at the bottom which says "Emergency Call". But if I try to call my home number or anything it tells me "That is not an emergency call." What ***does*** it let through? Is it only `911`?
Is there any way to tell it to allow a certain set of numbers from the emergency button, like to set a list of emergency numbers such as: `911`, `Home` and `Wife`? This would seem like it would be very useful, so if someone finds you smooshed on the road, they know these certain people should be called.<issue_comment>username_1: The purpose of that feature is so that if there is an emergency you can dial an emergency number (911) without having to unlock the phone. Its not so that someone else can use it to call your wife/mother/ICE number. It's not a bad idea since if you were hurt then someone else could inform those people but as I understand its just for emergency numbers (although to be honest I don't know of any other emergency numbers other than 911).
*Edit:* I just realized that if you lost your phone you wouldn't want others to be able to make calls from the phone (another reason why it only allows emergency numbers). However if, as you suggested, it only allowed certain numbers... that would be cool.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it's limited to emergency numbers. It depends on your region and probably your carrier which ones specifically.
There's no easy way to change it. While it's probably possible to hack that mode, I would advise against it. First because it defeats the purpose of having your phone locked (do you really want someone to steal your phone and call your wife?), second because it might screw things up when you really need it (and you can't exactly test whether `911` is working beforehand), and third because you should have ID with you anyways if you're concerned about this.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: I am not in favour of having to select which number to call - keep it simple as you might not have time to select a second key.
But maybe there would be some point to having two emergency buttons on the screen.
One for the emergency services. One for a friend etc.
One important reason for phoning a friend - they might know who you are, where you are likely to be, and what illness you have - important information missing on a call to the emergency services.
Alternatively with a modern phone, surely it cant be too difficult when presenting caller line identity to also present a friends number (or maybe also send a text "I am X. I have diabetes. I am at home or wherevrer" - preset but changeable).
How often do the services get calls they cannot help or prioritise because this info is missing?
One alternative that may help the original poster - Fixed Dialling Numbers allow (selected?) Numbers in memory to be dialled. No new numbers. But maybe not from a lock screen.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Some versions of Android make it possible to add additional emergency call numbers. The functionality for doing so has been removed in the latest versions of Android. These instructions only work for pre-Jelly-Bean version phones.
The instructions for doing so come from [this AndroidCentral forum](http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket/190055-lock-screen-widgets-ice-emergency-numbers.html)
1. Go to your contacts
2. Select the "Groups" tab
3. Select "ICE - emergency contacts"
4. Use the icon to the right of "Find contacts" (a silouette with a plus sign) to add an emergency contact.
5. Select an existing contact from your contact list, or enter the details of a new contact.
6. All the contacts in this "ICE" group will be available from the lock screen, so you can call them without unlocking the phone.
While you can add emergency contacts, there is no easy way to remove or alter the default (911 in the USA) emergency contact.
[emergency contacts http://img.tapatalk.com/add8089c-98c8-5e08.jpg](http://img.tapatalk.com/add8089c-98c8-5e08.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: As of Android 7.x (Nougat), you can now set contacts and other information on the lock screen, using a new feature named '**Emergency Information**'. In the event of a personal emergency, a person can tap the **Emergency** button and have access to emergency medical information (allergies, medications, etc), and contacts designated by you.
A good summary can be found at <http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/09/android-n-lets-you-add-personal-emergency-info-to-your-lock-screen/> . My phone's settings menu does not have a “Users” section as mentioned in the article, but I was able to add information by viewing the "Emergency Information" screen and hitting the "Edit" button in the upper right hand corner.
Here are some images, courtesy of Droid Life.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1mrNT.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GcLg3.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/30 | 272 | 1,061 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a nexus one and I installed a bunch of apps on it.
After I do a 'factory reset', I go back to 'Android Market' and I see it is trying to download the apps I installed before. However, all of them are stuck in 'Downloading...' - they do not get installed.
I am on WiFi, so it is not an network issue.
Any idea how to re-install those apps?<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes the market gets "hung up" on some of the app downloads. You can long press the item in question that is stuck and then cancel the download. You'll have to re-start the download yourself, but this will usually fix the problem.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In addition to Bryan's answer, you could try going to `Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications` and clearing the data for the Market. That might be easier than manually cancelling every download.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Check out this answer:
<https://android.stackexchange.com/a/147872/2960>
This I think solves exactly your problem.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/03/31 | 485 | 1,820 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a T-Mobile G1/HTC Dream, rooted, running CM6. It froze up at the lock screen, and after trying everything I popped the battery out and rebooted. However, this didn't solve the problem; I still couldn't get past the lock screen. After rebooting again (via battery removal, because nothing else worked), I only get a black screen (LCD on but blank). The problem seems different than other questions here on the site because I don't ever see the T-Mobile splash screen. I've tried Home+Power, Call+Menu+Power, Camera+Power, and none of those combos have allowed me to boot into recovery or factory reset, I still just see a black screen. When I plug in USB, the computer does not see the SD card.
Update: Now the LCD doesn't turn on either. Perhaps this is a problem with the ribbon after all? But that doesn't explain the freezing/booting issues.
Update: Although I only get a black screen, the phone does vibrate when I turn it on (using any of the key combinations mentioned above).<issue_comment>username_1: Do a Dalvik cache wipe. Check the last paragraph of the following blog post <http://www.olafusimichael.com/2010/09/how-i-flashed-my-htc-dream-t-mobile-g1.html>
Sorry for the short answer, but it should fix the issue.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you have CM6 flashed already, try booting the phone into the bootloader (fastboot). If you can get in there, you can rescue your phone with `fastboot erase cache`; If that doesn't work, reflash CM6. This will cost you your data that's not on the SD card.
Opinion: Having had a bunch of G1s (all secondhand), they are not the most reliable phones I've owned. I have had one turn into a brick (permanently!) after leaving it in a hot car (next to my Magic, same chipset, which survived) for 30 minutes.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/31 | 365 | 1,496 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Complete dropbox implementation for Android](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1120/complete-dropbox-implementation-for-android)
>
>
>
I'm looking for an application that will synchronize folder automatically from my computer to Android device. Application should run in background.
I've tried Dropbox but it requires to manually download each file.
Any suggestions about such kind of Application on Android Market?
EDIT: For 'Remote' I mean my computer that is on the internet (not in the same network).
EDIT: Another key feature is that I want to synchronize my Folder with multiple Android devices.
EDIT: All suggested applications don't run continuous synchronisation from remote to local. Do you know any Dropbox implementation that will automatically download files from remote on Android device?<issue_comment>username_1: I use SugarSync. It does exactly what you are looking for and you get 5 gigs of storage on the free account.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Use [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full) (Free lite version is also available with some limitations). It supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, FTPES, WebDAVs etc. protocols to connect with remote computer. It has many sync options: Two-way sync, One-way sync (up or down).
And yes, it does sync automatically. You can set time intervals for syncing. Instant sync is also an option.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/03/31 | 1,047 | 4,182 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been toying with the idea of getting away from syncing my contacts and calendar with Google. I'd like more control over my data. I've heard that Funambol might be a good solution to this and I'm wondering about other ideas folks might have for syncing and address book and calendar between Anroid and a desktop mail app (Thunderbird, in my case).
I keep the Thunderbird address book on my Ubuntu laptop up to date, so I'd like to be able to synchronize those contacts with my phone and (preferably) have them backed up to a place where I might be able to access them from another location. It would be great to be syncing a calendar as well, though that is less key. Are there ways to do this without backing everything up to Google's hive mind?<issue_comment>username_1: If you use a different web mail provider than GMail you should be able to sync Thunderbird contacts/calendar to that and then use the mail client on the phone (not GMail) to sync them to the phone.
Still have to use a hive mind, just not Google.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want total control over your data, the best way would be for you (or someone you trust) to set up your own internet-accessible server to use for this.
Android natively uses the Exchange Active-Sync protocol for most of its sync to GMail sync, the mail client will also use POP/SMTP and IMAP, and CALDAV can be used for calendar sync.
There are a few free, open-source [Exchange Active Sync compatible servers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchange_ActiveSync#3rd_Party_Servers_using_EAS) that you could install yourself to get all the mail, calendar, contacts sync working, such as [Zimbra](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbra) and [Open-Xchange](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-Xchange), but be warned this isn't just going to be a simple install and configure.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: What level of control of your phone do you have? You could use something like Titanium Backup to export the contacts and calendar items and something like RSYNC for Android to push them to a server you run.
There are reformatting issues however for import into Thunderbird (and it's been awhile for me using a desktop email client).
Looks like someone has cobbled a good RSYNC frontend for Android.
<http://www.appbrain.com/app/rsync-backup-for-android/eu.kowalczuk.rsync4android>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I've got Funambol running (though it looks like I could sync via Ubuntu One, as I'm on Ubuntu). It's easier to sync contacts between Evolution and Funambol than Thunderbird and Funambol, but it works.
I was able to install a Funambol server on my local machine, no problem. My laptop isn't really a functional server, so I opted to just sign up with <http://www.funambol.com> to make sure I can actually sync Laptop Calendar/Addressbook <--> Funambol <--> Android Contacts/Calendar. That is working.
I'll let you know if I learn anything in switching from www.Funambol.com to my own instance of Funambol.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: You might also want to take a look at [ownCloud](https://owncloud.org/). It comes with its own [Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owncloud.android). Quoting [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OwnCloud):
>
> ownCloud is a software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage). The project was launched in January 2010 by KDE developer <NAME> to create a Free software alternative to commercial cloud providers. In contrast to commercial storage services, ownCloud can be installed on a private server at no additional cost.
>
>
>
Which means: You can run it on your own hardware. But there are also some providers offering this service. Or you could have your ownCloud hosted with a provider of your own choice.
ownCloud is under permanent development -- so listing its features here would not be wise, as things might change. If all three links I provided "go dead", the service will probably as well -- so as long as this is not the case, please refer to those links for closer information.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/31 | 919 | 3,637 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I get the names in my contact list to be displayed WITH their organization? b/c I have business contacts who I may never remember by name but may need to contact someone from their place of business.<issue_comment>username_1: If you use a different web mail provider than GMail you should be able to sync Thunderbird contacts/calendar to that and then use the mail client on the phone (not GMail) to sync them to the phone.
Still have to use a hive mind, just not Google.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want total control over your data, the best way would be for you (or someone you trust) to set up your own internet-accessible server to use for this.
Android natively uses the Exchange Active-Sync protocol for most of its sync to GMail sync, the mail client will also use POP/SMTP and IMAP, and CALDAV can be used for calendar sync.
There are a few free, open-source [Exchange Active Sync compatible servers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchange_ActiveSync#3rd_Party_Servers_using_EAS) that you could install yourself to get all the mail, calendar, contacts sync working, such as [Zimbra](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbra) and [Open-Xchange](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-Xchange), but be warned this isn't just going to be a simple install and configure.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: What level of control of your phone do you have? You could use something like Titanium Backup to export the contacts and calendar items and something like RSYNC for Android to push them to a server you run.
There are reformatting issues however for import into Thunderbird (and it's been awhile for me using a desktop email client).
Looks like someone has cobbled a good RSYNC frontend for Android.
<http://www.appbrain.com/app/rsync-backup-for-android/eu.kowalczuk.rsync4android>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I've got Funambol running (though it looks like I could sync via Ubuntu One, as I'm on Ubuntu). It's easier to sync contacts between Evolution and Funambol than Thunderbird and Funambol, but it works.
I was able to install a Funambol server on my local machine, no problem. My laptop isn't really a functional server, so I opted to just sign up with <http://www.funambol.com> to make sure I can actually sync Laptop Calendar/Addressbook <--> Funambol <--> Android Contacts/Calendar. That is working.
I'll let you know if I learn anything in switching from www.Funambol.com to my own instance of Funambol.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: You might also want to take a look at [ownCloud](https://owncloud.org/). It comes with its own [Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owncloud.android). Quoting [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OwnCloud):
>
> ownCloud is a software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage). The project was launched in January 2010 by KDE developer <NAME> to create a Free software alternative to commercial cloud providers. In contrast to commercial storage services, ownCloud can be installed on a private server at no additional cost.
>
>
>
Which means: You can run it on your own hardware. But there are also some providers offering this service. Or you could have your ownCloud hosted with a provider of your own choice.
ownCloud is under permanent development -- so listing its features here would not be wise, as things might change. If all three links I provided "go dead", the service will probably as well -- so as long as this is not the case, please refer to those links for closer information.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/03/31 | 323 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to disable Screen timeout **only when a particular program is running**?
If so, how do I do that?
My Nexus One has a "Screen timeout" in "Display settings" that lets me choose anywhere between 15 seconds and 30 minutes, but this is across the board. I would like it to disable screen timeout only when one of the programs (that I currently develop) is running. Is this possible?
If this isn't possible, is it possible to disable it for **only when a program is waiting for user input** (via a dialog box)?
I wouldn't mind so much about the screen timeout itself, but once the screen times out, the device gets locked as well. :(<issue_comment>username_1: This is a developer answer, but I know that when you're coding an app for Android you have options that allow you to control the screen timeout. Google recommends that you use the user's preference by default and offer them actual options in the preferences of your app to change how your app affects the screen timeout, but technically you can do whatever you want. I have a number of apps (games, PowerAmp, etc.) that I allow permission to disable my screen timeout.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can user [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) to control the timeout for individual apps.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/03/31 | 355 | 1,411 | <issue_start>username_0: Why is it that Samsung devices (and perhaps others) show the battery charge remaining in multiples of 10% whereas other devices are able to show a more accurate percentage like 96% etc?
Is this a limitation of the hardware or software and can this behaviour be changed to show an accurate (non-multiple of 10) display of the battery remaining?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't believe this is a hardware limitation, but just the way the phone's manufacturer chose to implement the battery reporting code. My Droid 2 also only showed by 10% increments. However, on my current setup I'm using the `Circle Battery Widget` available on the Market and it displays the percentage in 1% increments.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you visit the Market page for [BattStatt](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.bajawa.battery), the developer's site for [Battery Left Widget](http://preinvent.com/batteryleft), and [this Motorola Owners' Forum thread](https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/284828) you'll start to notice a theme.
Several Motorola phones **do not** report their battery levels in increments of 1%.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Most likely it's a battery saving feature. Polling the battery state too often will drain it quicker, so manufacturers adjust the polling periods to sacrifice accuracy for better battery life.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/01 | 195 | 800 | <issue_start>username_0: JVM and DVM both provide virtual environment.
JVM doesn't need to be in every process.
why DVM need to be in every process?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Android applications run Dalvik bytecode, so the DVM needs to be running. Just like how running Java bytecode on a PC requires a JVM to run.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Neither DVM nor JVM runs on every processes. Natively compiled applications (e.g. the ones you see inside Terminal Emulator) are not associated with any DVM or JVM.
And even when you only count Android "apk" applications, the overhead of having JVM/DVM on (nearly) every process' address space is minimal since they are a shared dynamic library so Linux will smartly load them once in a copy-on-write buffer for the whole OS.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/04/01 | 209 | 906 | <issue_start>username_0: After I have paired a bluetooth headset, if I press the call button on the headset it automatically calls one particular number? Why does this happen?
I would have thought it should bring up the dialer for me to select who to call.
I'm running a HTC Magic with 2.3 Gingerbread if that matters.<issue_comment>username_1: It call the last number used in or out, its supposed to be a quick reconnect after a dropped call...
The the BT is supposed to be hands free, so using the phone to select a call is none hands free!
You should be able to double tap the button and get a voice recognition control, with various occasionally funny results
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is probably determined by your particular headset, not your phone. I have two different headsets and the call button does two completely different things when pressed.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/01 | 306 | 1,143 | <issue_start>username_0: In relation to [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1838/how-to-sync-my-facebook-contacts), I asked if there is a way to choose which contacts get synced and got a suggestion to post this as a new question.
So here it is. How can I manually choose which Facebook contacts should be synced with my Android ones?<issue_comment>username_1: The Facebook app doesn't have an option for it, so basically: You can't. Facebook also provides no way to easily export contact information, so you'd have to do it manually (or with some crazy script/app that scrapes the info from the website).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Download [Facebook Contact Sync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.weednet.contactssync&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsInJvLndlZWRuZXQuY29udGFjdHNzeW5jIl0.). I had this same problem and found this tool. Its not foolproof as the name in your contacts has to pretty much exactly match what they have in FB as their name. So people using weird names so they can't be found will not allow them to sync. Otherwise it works well.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/01 | 466 | 1,920 | <issue_start>username_0: Searching the site here has let me to believe that you **cannot assign a picture to a contact which resides on the SIM card** ( *I am using a Samsung Galaxy S, and that indeed seems to be the case - at least I haven't found a way to do it* ).
So I have to copy these numbers to my phone, I presume.
**How do I copy/duplicate one contact at a time from SIM to phone memory ?**
I especially ask 'one contact at a time' because I , some months ago, seem to remember having read that you can copy all contacts at once, but that is not the action I would like to take ( although, to be honest, I haven't even found that option, yet ).<issue_comment>username_1: This app looks like it claims to do so; whether it works is a different question. You might want to buy it and try it quickly, and if it doesn't work then refund it before the 15 minute trial time is over. <https://market.android.com/details?id=com.happydroid.c2spro>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: For the part of your question where you say you haven't yet found how to copy all contacts from SIM to memory: on my Galaxy S, if I go into **Contacts**, press `Menu`, select **Import/Export** I get the option **Import from SIM card**. It sounds like that's what you're after?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Although I still hope that someone else gives me a easier and quicker solution, I have found the following procedure to be a fairly quick method to accomplish what I wanted ( someone else will certainly have another idea regarding this , I'm sure ) :
I send the contact information using the `Send via` Gmail to my own Gmail account, press `Download` in the received email and choose `Contacts` and `Phone`). Since all information is present in the .vcf file attached to the mail, I can now easily create/duplicate a new contact without having to enter the name and phone number again.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/01 | 368 | 1,381 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone which is *not* rooted.
Is there any way I can obtain/export a list of all installed packages ***with their available activities***?
ADWLauncher has an activity picker in its custom shortcut feature.
It lists things like:
```
Calculator
Calculator(.Calculator)
Camera
Camera(.Camera)
Camcorder(.VideoCamera)
Camera(.Camera_dual)
Camera(.VideoCamera_dual) ...
```
I have apps which generate a list of installed packages, but how can I get something like this showing all the activities?<issue_comment>username_1: You can have a look at all Activities of an app by using [QuickShortcutMaker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut) app. It's quite a funny app which can make a shortcut to specified activity of any program, so you can even launch those hidden ones.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Install [Apex Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher) from the Play Store. Open the Widgets and you can find a widget named **Activities** (with blue Apex Launcher icon). Place the widget in your home screen and open it. You will see the list of all app's activities listed.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yrZFj.png)
Screenshot - Click to enlarge image
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/02 | 729 | 2,530 | <issue_start>username_0: I purchased an old Droid 2 with a clean ESN today, rooted it, installed Droid2Bootstrap, loaded Monster\_D2\_2.3.2\_4.5.153 onto the sdcard, cleaned the cache, wiped the data, rebooted into recovery, loaded the new images, rebooted. Came back up just fine.
Now, here is a problem you may not have experienced before. I am not a Verizon customer. Just wanted the phone to develops Apps and play with.
How can I get past the phone number activation requirement?<issue_comment>username_1: from [Droid Forums](http://www.droidforums.net/forum/tech-issues-bug-reports-suggestions/14594-droid-activation.html) To bypass activation:
* Reboot the phone, when the green android shows
* Tap top left
* Tap top right
* Tap bottom right
* Tap bottom left
Must be done every time you power on the phone
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you're rooted, you might be able to bypass activation permanently by [killing the Phone dialer app](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7133/how-do-i-turn-off-the-cellular-radio-without-disabling-bluetooth/7223#7223). This involves removing (or renaming) `Phone.apk`. I can at least confirm that this works on a Droid 1. Definitely make sure you have a [backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7168/what-is-the-right-way-to-backup-my-whole-phone) made prior to editing your system this way.
You can rename `Phone.apk` with an app like [Root Explorer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer), or with the terminal app by mounting the system partition as rewritable. This also works if you've set up SSH:
```
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cd /system/app
mv Phone.apk Phone.apk.old
pm uninstall Phone.apk
```
That disables the CDMA adapter and gets rid of the activation screen that always comes up on boot. It should also save you a little battery life too, since it's one less app, and one less adapter turned on. You might get an error when you rename the file, but after rebooting (forcefully, if necessary) everything should be fine.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Found another way to do this besides username_1's answer:
>
> simply touch the android, and select skip activation.
>
>
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~ [Android Central Forums](http://forums.androidcentral.com/other-sony-android-phones/88122-bypass-activation.html) (Brought to you by Google and Chrome Browser)
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I haven't tested this out yet, so let me know if it doesn't work so I can take this down and it isn't a nuisance.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/02 | 264 | 1,057 | <issue_start>username_0: When making a call using Google Voice Search, I would like my phone to ask for name confirmation. So, if I say, "call Gina...", I want it to ask me if I meant "call Tina" before dialing. (suddenly, I feel like I'm in an old Sprint commercial...)
I would like it to confirm ONLY when using voice dialing and would strongly prefer audio prompt.<issue_comment>username_1: In Google Voice app go to Menu -> More -> Settings -> Making calls -> Ask every time I make a call. Now you will be presented with a pop-up asking to choose whether or not to use Google Voice for this call. It doesn't show the name or number you're dialing, but at least it will give you a buffer zone, a chance to cancel a call.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried 3rd-party solutions? [Call Confirm](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.nanabit.callconfirm) app on the Market seems to do exactly what you need. I just installed it and can confirm that it works in conjunction with other apps (Voice Search, Google Voice, etc.)
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/04/02 | 1,169 | 4,127 | <issue_start>username_0: In attempt to install 2.2 **I've deleted all my contacts(contacts were saved on phone, not as google contacts)**
I've done full [nandroid](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459830) backup while phone still had those contacts; however when I try restoring image; I get bootloop.
Nandroid backup contains system.img, data.img, cache.img and boot.img;
I'm wondering if I can restore only data.img to get contacts back.
I have thought of 2 other solutions:
a) make a new nandroid image of current status; verify that it's ok by doing restart; then open copy database with contacts from one backup to another.
b) open database with contacts from data.img; and manually retype 200 phone records.
Is there any smarter (quicker, easier) way??<issue_comment>username_1: Clockworkmod recovery has an 'Advanced Restore' option that allows you to pick just one of the following partitions:
boot
system
data
cache
sd-ext
If you don't already have it, download ROM Manager from the market and this will help you install the clockworkmod recover.
(I've no idea whether this will solve your problem, but yes you can restore the data partition! ;) )
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Mount the image in your computer (Linux) or phone, extract the contacts database, and copy it over the contacts database in the phone. You do this using a loopback device, e.g. `mount -o loop /sdcard/myimage.img myimage`. "myimage" is where you can view the contents afterward. The database should be `data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db`.
You can restore the data for a single app by copying the relevant folder in `/data/data/`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I couldn't mount data.img via mount -o loop :(
Also restoring old data.img resulted in Android phone being stuck at Cyanogen logo screen and not loading Android OS fully :(
I managed to extract contacts from old backup by doing this:
1. Install [the Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
2. Boot into recovery mode
3. Make full backup of your current system via Nandroid backup
4. Restore /data partion of your old backup
5. Boot into recovery mode
6. Start adb server:
for Fedora
```
$ su -
# cd ~/android-sdk/tools
# ./adb kill-server ./adb start-server
```
OR for Ubuntu
```
$ sudo su
# cd ~/android-sdk/tools
# ./adb kill-server ./adb start-server
```
1. Connect to your Android phone via adb SDK command
./adb shell
2. Mount /data and /sdcard partition via Recovery menu on your phone
3. Copy contacts from your old /data partition to your /sdcard partition
```
# cp /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db /sdcard/contacts2.db.old
```
1. Unmount /data partition
2. Format /data partition
3. Restore your current /data partition from backup image
4. Backup your current contacts database
```
# cp /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db /sdcard/contacts2.db.current
```
1. Copy your old contacts over your current one
```
# cp /sdcard/contacts2.db.old /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You can use [unyaffs](http://code.google.com/p/unyaffs/) to decompress a backup image, and then access the data directly. [Here's a guide](http://www.mobileunderground.info/showthread.php?t=14598&page=1) on how to do so.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: There are also several apps available helping with a partial Nandroid restore:
* [Nandroid Manager](http://www.appbrain.com/app/nandroid-manager-%2a-root/com.h3r3t1c.bkrestore)
* [Nandroid Browser](http://www.appbrain.com/app/nandroid-browser/de.goddchen.android.nandroidbrowser)
* [AppExtractor](http://www.appbrain.com/app/appextractor/com.handyandy.appextractor)
* [Titanium Backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-%E2%98%85-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup)
* and more
They all give you the opportunity to extract parts of your Nandroid backup: Apps and their data, SMS, etc., and make the procedure a little easier.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/02 | 642 | 2,409 | <issue_start>username_0: So there I was, happily reading reviews about Google's/Samsumg Nexus S building my judgement whether to buy it or not after my Nexus 1 got stolen. Happily enough there were very few posts on issues with the phone and most reviews would state quite triumph for Samsumg for it's gorgeous screen and for finally getting rid of it's dreaded GPS bummer.
Decision made and finally got my own brand new NS. In general terms, the phone is pretty smooth, very responsive - haven't seem an android phone this smooth in a while. I'm pretty happy with it. However, there are two issues which are bugging a lot: the WiFi and the GPS. Since I've read these reviews I mention in the beginning I'm not too sure whether they design flaws or just I got (un)lucky with this one.
My GPS is definitely crap. I have that "GPS test app" and even when it has like 7 satellites in sight it still wont manage to get a lock as quick (if any) as other phones I've been comparing it. E.g. And old HTC Magic sitting next to my NS got a lock in like, 5 seconds while mine took almost 20 - then lost it. Also, after acquiring the lock, it has an average of 20-30 meters error while the HTCs and Nokias are like pin-point 5m<.
As for the WiFi, I'm not sure if is just a display issue or if the reception is really bad, but being in the same room as the router, about 4 meters away, the phone shows two strength bars only. I figure that the reception could be just fine and the display could be just bad parametrized so I've got the "WiFi Analyser" app it says my signal is at -78dBm (which with a little googling apparently means pretty weak).
What do you guys say? Are those known issues? Are there Fixes? Should I send it back?
I just reaaaaly don't want to root it get custom Roms and try and try.. This thing is brand new, should work as it is.<issue_comment>username_1: If nobody else is having the issue, I'd send it back for a replacement. You probably just got unlucky. Though you might also want to compare the WiFi signal strength with your other phone, and try some speed tests to see if it's actually an issue or if the number of bars is just misleading.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This link:
<http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google%20Mobile/thread?tid=72cde4a29b9021c3&hl=en>
on the Google forums would indicate that there are some connectivity issues with the Nexus S
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/02 | 168 | 680 | <issue_start>username_0: Daylight savings is about to end, I was just wondering - will my HTC Desire auto-adjust for this?
Thanks!
(Need to set my alarm tomorrow morning and want that extra hour of sleep!)<issue_comment>username_1: If you've got your time zone settings set correctly then yes, it should be fine. If you are in any doubt you can set it to automatically pick up the time from your network.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to `Settings -> Date and Time` and ensure your time zone is properly set. This should be enough, but you can also check `Automatic` or `Use network time` or similar to ensure it picks up the proper time.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/02 | 1,195 | 4,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm enjoying Bejeweled 2, but don't want the 'backdrops', 'fonts', and multiple 'images\*' folders in the Gallery. They're a pain to wade through when I'm trying to see my own pics. Is there any way to remove them?
I've Googled a bit, but have only found other people complaining about the issue--no real solutions.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes you can! In directories that you do not want scanned by the media scanner put a blank file called `.nomedia`
Don't forget the "."
Windows may not let you create this file because of the name.
Some file explorer apps have an option for creating this file.
The app developers should have created this file for you but some forget.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just tested out Seth's answer and it worked fine on my HTC EVO. I created the `.nomedia` file using [Notepad++](http://notepad-plus-plus.org/) and the default Notepad on Windows, so both of those should create a `.nomedia` file just fine. Even though this worked for me, I still suggest you make a backup of your files before trying this (I did when I tested), since from what I read this in an unreliable method for users to apply. Again from what I read it works fine if the media files are placed in the folder **after** the `.nomedia` file is placed in it, but if the files are there before the `.nomedia` file then it *may* delete the files. If Seth's answer does not work for you, you may want to try creating an empty folder (with the same name as the one you want to put the `.nomedia` file in), place the `.nomedia` file in the folder and then add the photos (or whatever media you want), and see if that fixes the issue. I was going to try this if the first method failed, but it hasn't deleted my media yet, so we'll see what happens. If either of these methods are not helpful, there are a few apps in the market that [claim to hide your media](https://market.android.com/search?q=hide%20from%20gallery&so=1&c=apps). Again, BACK UP YOUR DATA FIRST, since I did read a comment that one user's photos were deleted.
Hope this helps.
*Edit:* As <NAME> pointed out, I should have provided links. See the comments below for relevant links.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: .nomedia doesn't solve the problem at all! Putting that file in folder where you store music (to get rid of all covers to be listed in gallery) also excludes all the music in the media player (PlayerPro in my case).
I would suggest using a BETTER gallery, like [QuickPic](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&hl=en), where you can set which folder to INCLUDE instead of needing to exclude folders. I Still don't get it why this option isn't available in stock gallery!
Another solution would be to use a separate app to HIDE certain folders, if your issue is that you have some 'secret' folders you don't want your friends or gf/bf to see ;) [Hideit Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=en) is an excellent app of that kind.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: For it to work, after creating the. nomedia file, you must move the media file out, then back into the folder.
I used ES file explorer to create the .nomedia file. Once you create one, just use copy/paste to spread it around.
Also in order to avoid the stress in future, it's better to place the .nomedia file in newly created folders so that all future media file that end up in it won't show up in Gallery.
I found the nomedia file in Evernote folder which means they too foresaw this problem :-)
Edit: I came across another solution.
After creating the ".nomedia" file, instead of manually moving the media files to and fro, you could remove and reinsert the SD card in order to force the gallery to rescan folders.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: If you really want .nomedia to do its job, follow these 3 steps :
• add a .nomedia to whichever folders you choose
• flush your photo gallery app's cache/data using your device's app mgr
• download/install a free media scanner app from the market (there are several) and invoke it … this last step will rebuild the photo gallery's cache/data… CORRECTLY this time !
Plus, you don't even need a rooted device for this : first step you can use any file mgr, even the dinky one that comes stock with Android devices, second step you can use your device's own app mgr as stated, and third step there are media scanner apps both for and without root, diff is only in some extra options, but invoking the Android media scan service itself is just one single line of code, no root needed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/02 | 608 | 2,295 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Verizon HTC Thunderbolt Android phone. My battery lasts just 3 or 4 hours... the phone has to basically be plugged all the time. Any suggestions on how to improve this situation?
Also, I have problems receiving text messages... i only receive the first few words of each message. Have you experienced similar problems?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Regarding the battery, there's an LTE toggle on the market which might help. You can find a blog post about it [here](http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/04/02/lte-onoff-enables-lte-toggling-on-your-thunderbolt-offers-hope-of-reasonable-battery-life/). This is a major culprit, and from what I've seen there's no native way to disable LTE as you can WiMAX on Sprint's phones (I don't own an Thunderbolt, I've just been reading about them so I'm not sure how accurate this is). That being said, battery life has been a pretty common complaint with the Thunderbolt thus far.
For text messages you could try a new SMS client and see if it helps. [Handcent](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms) seems to be the popular choice (I'm a fan of it), but there's also some others like [ChompSMS](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.p1.chompsms&feature=search_result) or [Go SMS](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.mms). It may be an issue you'd need to bring up with Verizon, though, if the problem persists across SMS clients.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To fix the SMS problems, rip out the battery for a few seconds, and put it back in. That should (usually) solve the problem. My Thunderbolt had some really weird issues with SMS when I first brought it home.
The Thunderbolt includes a toggle widget to turn automatic data sync on or off, which is very handy if you don't really need every single application checking constantly - that includes a bunch of HTC widgets that you can't remove, and is the primary reason the battery dies so quickly.
I ended up switching my phone to 3G mode most of the time, using an app called Phone Info, which does the same thing as the LTE toggle app. That really helps with battery life - and Verizon's 3G network is pretty fast, so when I'm on the go I don't really notice the difference.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/02 | 1,057 | 3,347 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a T-Mobile branded Motorola Charm (MB502) phone that I bought for my wife. It's a capable little device, but it's being slowed down to a crawl by MotoBLUR. I'd like to know if there is a way to remove all BLUR software, preferably by overwriting the firmware with a de-blurred version.
It's been updated to the latest firmware and rooted via SuperOneClick. Here are the relevant details from the phone's "About" screen:
>
> System Version: Blur\_Version\_2.3.9007.MB502.T-Mobile.en.US
>
> Model number: MB502
>
> Baseband version: EPU93\_U\_03.3B.02
>
> Build number: BASIL\_U3\_03.90.7
>
>
>
I know of at least one de-blurred version that can be flashed with RDSlite, from [and-developers.com](http://and-developers.com/sbf%3amb502). Unfortunately this version "BASEM\_U3\_01.12.4" doesn't work on T-Mobile Charm and (almost) bricks it after flashing, requiring a re-flash to the base T-Mobile sbf. Also, on [xda-developers thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12244509&postcount=159) a dev managed to build a working version of Clockwork Recovery for the Charm. However, there are no ROMs available for it yet.
So my question is this: For the lack of any 3rd-party ROMs, is there a way to safely remove all BLUR apps and references from Charm?<issue_comment>username_1: While I don't know how to kill MotoBlur, if you are rooted you can use [Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to remove the crappy system apps that run all the time. Just open Titanium, click the offending app, and click Uninstall. Only remove apps that aren't needed for the system to run, of course.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It looks like someone has finally managed to get CyanogenMod 7 (Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread) ported to CHARM and Flipout phones (they are very similar in hardware.) [This thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483942) over at XDA has all the details:
>
> 1. First of all your device should be rooted with SuperOneClick or any other method (if you don't know how to do it search on google)
> 2. Download Flipout System Recovery from the market.
> 3. Download CM7 ROM here. [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B\_9PV...xport=download](https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B_9PVhD7VHclc29JcWRFeWVWZFU&export=download)
> 4. Download Google Apps here [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B\_9PV...xport=download](https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B_9PVhD7VHclMHdnUHFNdDBPV3M&export=download)
> 5. Put both the CM7 ROM and the Google Apps on the root of the sdcard.
> 6. Open FlipOut Recovery and select Install Recovery System. Grant it superuser permission. After that select Recovery Boot
> 7. Wipe data, cache and open Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
> 8. Select "install zip from sdcard" - "choose zip from sdcard" - select the CM7 ROM and go to - yes - and wait until finish
> installation, then use the same procedure to install the Google Apps.
> 9. Repeat step 7 again.
> 10. Reboot and enjoy CM7.
>
>
>
I am happy to report that this tutorial works, and completely replaces the MotoBLUR firmware of Motorola CHARM with CyanogenMod 7. It's not perfect (rotation is "sticky", there is no way to disable the back-track, etc.) but it functions well enough to be considered "working".
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/03 | 431 | 1,394 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to use WinSCP to transfer data to my phone over wireless. I've enabled dropbear on my phone. WinSCP connects, but crashes after trying `pwd`. Logging in with PuTTy, I can see that `pwd` is returning a [blank line](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2eZmm.png):
```
/data/dropbear # pwd
/data/dropbear # which pwd
/system/xbin/pwd
/data/dropbear # busybox pwd
/data/dropbear
/data/dropbear # ls -l /system/xbin/pwd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 7 Apr 1 23:30 pwd -> busybox
```
Coming from an OpenWrt background, that dropbear setup seems normal to me. Why is this shell printing blank lines? My device is a Motorola Droid running Cyanogenmod 7 RC4.<issue_comment>username_1: Can you replace the pwd symbolic link with a script that just runs 'busybox pwd'?
Or would an alias work?
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The behavior is different because `dropbear` [uses a different shell](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4pvfl.png) than the [terminal app](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9PV7T.png). A workaround would be to just use the same shell as the terminal app:
```
echo "/system/bin/sh" > /data/dropbear/.profile
```
Be advised that this contradicts the [Cyanogenmod wiki](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Howto:_Connect_to_Device_with_SSH), which instructs you to use the busybox shell: `/system/xbin/busybox sh`
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/04 | 441 | 1,797 | <issue_start>username_0: What do I need to backup (using Titanium Backup) if I want to have the 'same system' after applying new version of a ROM?
Is it better to set up everything from scratch or restore my data from the backup?
I have a HTC Desire and I'm upgrading from CM rc2 to CM rc4<issue_comment>username_1: Jumping between ROMs in the same development series is usually safe without backing up or wiping the data partition (although the cache and Dalvik cache should always be wiped), **unless** the installation instructions specifically tell you to wipe the data partition (which seems unlikely in this case; if such a drastic change were needed, it shouldn't be a release candidate any more). I would nevertheless back everything up just in case, both application backup like Titanium Backup and Nandroid backup from the recovery partition, but then I'm paranoid like that.
Jumping to a different series (say, CM6 to CM7, or CM to aosp) you should always back up everything and wipe everything.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In order to avoid any possibility of data loss if something goes really wrong (never happened to me, but...) you should backup:
1. Installed applications, if you don't
want to install all of the installed
applications in case of failure.
2. Sent and received SMS, MMS
3. Photos and Videos if you stored it
in the main memory (not common)
4. Contacts (only if not synchronized
with a Gmail account).
5. Emails (only if not synchronized with
a Gmail account).
6. Calendar (only if not synchronized
with a Gmail account).
Basically if you want to be sure that nothing can go wrong, you need to backup all your data and configuration.
There are apps to do this, like [Titanium backup](http://matrixrewriter.com/android/)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/04 | 524 | 1,989 | <issue_start>username_0: My relatively newly acquired Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000 running Android 2.1 should have a next button around the bottom right of the keypad as per manual/online information. However, I can only see a Smiley button which doesn't have newline as one of the options.
Is there a user configurable option to switch between Smiley and Next? If yes, how to invoke?<issue_comment>username_1: Can it be that you only have a next button when there is **more than one field** on screen ?
Please add what program you are using when you see this .
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This is quite normal on the default keyboard. The smiley should only shows if you're typing in a single-line textbox (i.e. it have been configured so you cannot add newline), and there is only a single textbox in the page, and the app did not bind custom functionality to it.
>
> Is there a user configurable option to switch between Smiley and Next?
>
>
>
Not as far as I know. The developer of the app you're currently using gets to decide the "type" of keyboard that is shown by default, and they can customize the action button.
>
> If yes, how to invoke?
>
>
>
Try opening the browser, while on the browser, the smiley should turn into newline button (e.g. on multiline form input), or Go button (on the address bar), or sometimes Next button (on pages that have multiple single-line input).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I have Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on a HTC One S and Swype 1.4 installed. I was ready to go on a shooting spree when I thought I couldn't hit a return button to start a new line!
I opened a SMS thread, tapped **Menu** > **Settings** and scrolled all the way down. There is an option at the bottom called **Soft keyboard type**. Open that and you get --
**<> Smiley key**
**<> Send**
**<> Enter for a new line**
Select the bottom one and you're golden!
This setting will change it for both the stock Android keyboard *and* Swype.
Cheers
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/04 | 513 | 1,983 | <issue_start>username_0: Has anybody else encountered this problem? I go into my message inbox and at that point I see I have unread text messages that were received many hours before without notification.
I have got the notifications configured appropriately to alert me to new text messages in the status bar. This is an intermittent problem.
Any help much appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Can it be that you only have a next button when there is **more than one field** on screen ?
Please add what program you are using when you see this .
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This is quite normal on the default keyboard. The smiley should only shows if you're typing in a single-line textbox (i.e. it have been configured so you cannot add newline), and there is only a single textbox in the page, and the app did not bind custom functionality to it.
>
> Is there a user configurable option to switch between Smiley and Next?
>
>
>
Not as far as I know. The developer of the app you're currently using gets to decide the "type" of keyboard that is shown by default, and they can customize the action button.
>
> If yes, how to invoke?
>
>
>
Try opening the browser, while on the browser, the smiley should turn into newline button (e.g. on multiline form input), or Go button (on the address bar), or sometimes Next button (on pages that have multiple single-line input).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I have Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on a HTC One S and Swype 1.4 installed. I was ready to go on a shooting spree when I thought I couldn't hit a return button to start a new line!
I opened a SMS thread, tapped **Menu** > **Settings** and scrolled all the way down. There is an option at the bottom called **Soft keyboard type**. Open that and you get --
**<> Smiley key**
**<> Send**
**<> Enter for a new line**
Select the bottom one and you're golden!
This setting will change it for both the stock Android keyboard *and* Swype.
Cheers
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/04 | 345 | 1,383 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a Samsung i5800. I was hoping that the search widget would search everything on my phone - contacts calendar, memo - but it seems all it does it to search contacts.
Can anyone recommend a better search app that will do what I've listed above? To be specific, I'm looking for an app such that if I have a memo, calendar entry, or contact with the word **Jugular** and I type **Jugular** in the edit field of the app, it will display the memo, calendar entry and contact.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: The "[Google Search Widget](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox&feature=search_result)", which is different then the "Search Widget" will search contacts, apps, web and I think other things if the app "plugs in" to the search framework. I am not sure if it does calendar events though. But according to the screenshot in the market, it will.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to SETTINGS > SEARCH > SEARCHABLE ITEMS
Then tick mark all the things you want to be able to search for from the Search Box. Applications like Evernote, Dropbox, Catch, Meridian, ColorDict and many others which are compatible and you have installed should be listed. You can pick and choose whichever options suit you.
Upvotes: 3 |