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2011/04/23 | 512 | 1,907 | <issue_start>username_0: The title kinda tells it all. Sometimes I need to turn silent for a meeting and the procedure is like:
1. Unlock the phone
2. Click on `Menu`
3. Go to `Settings`
4. Click on `Sound`
5. Enable `Silent mode`
Apart from (1), which can't be shortened (can it?), I want to minimize the remaining 4 clicks.
EDIT: I have a Nexus S, but I'm more interested in things that are not specific to models. Also, please feel free to add model-specific answers, as other people may find it useful.<issue_comment>username_1: You can also a widget on your home screen to toggle between silent / vibrate / normal modes.
Too many to list. Most popular ones work well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It CAN be shortened!
You can silence your phone straight from the lockscreen by **sliding from right to left.**
See this video:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTQ-c7QJdYQ#at=4m>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Personally, I think that the easiest way (apart from sliding right to left, but that's not available on all phones) to put the phone into silent mode is to **hold down the `power button` for a short period of time, then select `Silent mode`**.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Holding the Volume-Down button on most Android devices from the home screen will drop to silent mode.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: There is an android app named as Profilo which provides a lot of features to silent your phone quickly. This app has four features location based, voice based, time based and a shake functionality. The quickest way is that shake your mobile once and it will be silent. Shaking again will unmute it. You can schedule your phone as well. You can save a location. At that location your cell phone automatically will be on silent mode. Here is the link.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptrekkers.profilo>
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/04/23 | 952 | 3,535 | <issue_start>username_0: Good old Siemens phones had a feature that allowed you to set a single ringtone for all calls coming from your contacts, and a single ringtone for all calls coming from numbers not in your contact list. Can it be done with stock Android 2.2, a manufacturer-specific distribution, or with an app?<issue_comment>username_1: Amongst the many features it lists, [WhoIsIt](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handyandy.whoisit) claims to have support for separate ringtone and vibrate pattern for Unknown Callers.
See if that helps.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you are already using Tasker you can make your phone check for the availability of the incoming call number in contact list. If not available, it can be made to play a special ring tone.
This is explained [here](http://tasker.wikidot.com/unknownrington). The content of the same is reproduced here as well:
>
> **Different Ringtone for Unknown Callers:** I missed my old Windows phone
> feature where I had a special ringtone for anyone NOT in my contact
> list, so I recreated it. Unfortunately my Galaxy S2 seems to have a
> lot of quirks about the way it handles the ring of incoming calls, so
> this pair of profiles is more complex than they otherwise would have
> to be. Also, on my phone I actually hear both my default ringtone and
> the "unknown caller" ringtone simultaneously (despite setting the
> ringer volume to 0 in the Task, it keeps ringing loudly).
>
>
> Anyway, to use this you will have to modify the "Unknown ringtone"
> task so that the "file" in the second action points to a valid file on
> your phone (mine points to an mp3 of cicada).
>
>
> The "unknown caller start" profile specifies that when an incoming
> call is not in your contact list, to start playing a special ringtone
> audio file, and to stop playing it (by calling the "unknown ringtone
> stop" task) after you ignore or pick up the call. Since on my phone
> the sound kept playing if I picked up (it successfully stopped playing
> if I ignored the call) I added a second profile "unknown caller stop"
> which actually stops the ringtone playing when you're in a call (after
> you pick up).
>
>
> You could easily modify it to play a special ringtone under different
> circumstances by altering the context of the "unknown caller start"
> profile. Currently it has caller equal to "!C:ANY" (not equal to any
> contact), but you could use a pattern like "077\*/Geoff\*" to activate
> this profile if either the caller's number starts with 077 or is a
> contact whose names starts with Geoff.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: While not quite what the OP asked, a good defense to the current deluge of telemarketing calls is to set your phone to only ring for telephone numbers in your contacts. For those who don't want to do this across the board, you may also customize when this setting is applied.
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) allows you to set this in *Interruptions*. Tap the 'Call/messages from' link and you can restrict this to just the people in your contacts list. (Settings => Sound & Notification => *Interruptions* => Call/messages from => *Contacts only*)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dYKjm.png)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There is a new app that lets you assign a ringtone for private numbers, block them and more -
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blondy.privatone>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/23 | 586 | 2,428 | <issue_start>username_0: If I tap on the dialer on a DroidX and start tapping in someone's number then when enough (usually 3) digits have by tapped in the person's name and number appear about the entry box and I can tap on them to dial.
However, if I go into Contacts and search for that same person by name they are not listed in my contacts.
I'm trying to work out what the disconnect between these "contact" lists are and how to keep them insync.
(I'm logged in with my gmail/google account and have a contact list on gmail which syncs with the phone.)<issue_comment>username_1: Can it be that you have unchecked certain contacts to be displayed ?
Go to **contacts**, press **`menu`**, `more` , `display options` and verify that you really display the names you want from the options on that screen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to `Contacts > Menu > Display Options`, click on your Google account and make sure the box for "All Other Contacts" is checked.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: When I looked at my contacts online, most were part of a group called "My Contacts". These people could be searched in the contacts app and in the phone dialer.
There was another group called "Other Contacts". These were only searchable in the phone dialer. I found a "fix". First, I moved these over to the "My Contacts" group on the web, synced my phone, but it didn't fix it. So I tried to find where the setting was to display these people in the contacts app. For me (running a custom rom similar to stock on an HTC Sensation), there was a drop down list at the top of the app that said "Phonebook". When I saw the accounts in there, my Gmail account said it had all 2047 contacts. But what I didn't realize was: there was a sub-menu. All categories in the sub-menu had checkmarks except the one called "(Ungrouped contacts)". When I put a check mark on that group, all the functionality was restored, and the missing contacts and searchability was back in the contacts app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have just solved the same problem. Under my 'People' app there is a dropdown in the top left called 'Phonebook'. I selected this and had a number of lists that were displaying contacts. When I selected my Google account I noticed a number of check boxes and one of them was clear. I checked this box and can now find all people that I used to have to find via their phone number.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/24 | 303 | 1,355 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend borrowed my phone and logged in to a website with it (and logged out). However, after that, his account became my browser's default account for that site. Every time I try to log in to the website, the user and password fields become automatically filled with his user and password. This is very annoying because I have to delete these and type my user id and password repeatedly. Is there any way to change/clear the default id and password?
The browser is Galaxy S stock browser, and the OS version is 2.2.
**[edit]** Another question: Why did his account become the default? I mean, I logged in repeatedly before and after his logging in, but his one-time login gets picked as the default,<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think it's possible to clear only a single saved password in the stock Browser, but you can do `Menu > More > Settings > Clear passwords` to clear all saved password.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: username_1’s answer is probably the ultimate solution but it might be worth trying the less severe clear options first. That is, try the browser clear options in the following order: history, cache, all cookie data, form data and finally passwords. One of those lesser options might just resolve the issue, without having to lose all of your saved passwords.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/24 | 737 | 3,075 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I got this phone (Galaxy S, originally on Eclair, then Froyo) and switched network provider, I've had major problems with the signal at home, and call quality as a result.
Following the upgrade to Gingerbread, it seems to be behaving differently. I notice that I can have no bars of signal but then on attempting to make a call and connecting it shoots up to 3/4.
Checking the battery usage graph afterwards shows that voice calls (around 5 minutes worth) used 32% of the total battery usage, with display at 34% when it's usually at a much higher percentage.
Is this a feature of Gingerbread? And if that is the case, is there a way to turn it off? Sure, it's useful as it makes for clearer calls when the network is being a PITA, but it's also masking the problem the network is suffering from and as such may prevent me from being able to get out of the contract under the Ts & Cs of their provision of services. *(I'd quite like to get out of my contract, so I could get a Galaxy S 2, with its extra power...)*
The other side of it, is although it helps with calls, it doesn't help with receiving of text messages, so I'd really rather the network's flaws were fully exposed so I could switch to a provider with whom I could actually use my phone properly.<issue_comment>username_1: I would assume this is due to the cell radio firmware, not Android. But I'm not sure. In many cases you can flash older Modem firmware using Odin or Clockworkmod, so you could test and see if the Froyo firmware affects this under Gingerbread. There should be a thread in the Galaxy S forum on XDA with the modems, I'll update this if I remember to look for it later.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes, your Gingerbread phone does this, and no, it's not a feature of Gingerbread. This isn't an Android-specific behaviour at all: it's part of the GSM protocol itself, so all phones do it.
When the cell tower transmits, it says the transmit strength in the signal. The phone then works out how much attentuation there is (i.e. how much weaker the received signal is). The more attentuation, the louder the phone has to transmit to reach the cell tower. This works well regardless of whether the attenuation is caused by objects/buildings between the transmitter and the phone, or just because of distance.
If it didn't do this, it would either have to transmit at full power all the time (which would be very bad for phone battery life), or it would get disconnected owing to the slightest bit of attenuation, even though it has enough power to reach the cell tower. Both of those would be much worse.
Because the details of how strong the transmission should be are specified by the GSM protocol, it's very unlikely that using a different official radio firmware (aka modem firmware) would make a difference. Even if you hacked the radio firmware yourself to disable this behaviour, you wouldn't be using a GSM phone any more, so any "if there's no signal at your house" provision of your contract wouldn't apply.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/24 | 464 | 1,727 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried kernel-mode things but it is not going to work.
Actually i've reached my limit for seeing errors in one day:
mount: unknown filesystem type 'nfs'
mount.nfs: No such device
and many more bared in bash/browser history :)
I'm kind of scared from recompiling kernel.(I'm having daily problems with virtual-box, don't want to mess up with my Tab)
sorry for writing such a **\*\*** question.
specs:galaxy tab\*2-Asia/Europe ROMs-using debian command line-Stock OS
request:add NFS/NAS tags.(I can't)<issue_comment>username_1: You need the kernel module to add support for NFS and/or CIFS. The "no such device" is a message you will get when the kernel module for the file system type does not exist.
One way to check if the module is loaded is to do a `lsmod | grep nfs`. if it doesn't return any matches, then you do not have an nfs module loaded.
There are kernel modules out there for the Tab, as I have had reports that my app ([Mount Manager](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twimager.cifsmanager&feature=search_result), [License](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twimager.cifsmanager.license&feature=search_result)) works with this device, with the correct kernel module.
You will need to manually load the modules before you will be able to mount (Mount Manager takes care of this too)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I dabbled with an Android port of [libnfs](https://github.com/sahlberg/libnfs), but eventually got stuck. Maybe someone else will have more luck, or maybe I'll revisit the project sometime. A native Android port of libnfs seems like the best way to go as long as NFS isn't built into stock kernels.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/24 | 376 | 1,428 | <issue_start>username_0: So I have these OneNote notebooks up on office.live.com. From there I sync a few laptops and, when on a PC without OneNote installed, I can work directly with my notebooks in a browser.
I'd LOVE to be able to work with my notebooks from my Android browser or in some other fashion.
I'm aware of MobilNoter. As near as I can tell, it doesn't leverage the live.com storage that I'm already syncing to. If that's true then it isn't the answer I'm after.
Anyone else using OneNote with or on Android? If so, how?
*(Please don't suggest I switch to Evernote. It is nice, but it ain't OneNote!)*<issue_comment>username_1: I've followed this issue, and I'm quite sure Mobilnoter is the best that can be done until MS comes out with an Android version of OneNote. Unlike a Mac version, that move seems inevitable, since many Windows users are on Android.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Mobilenoter SE will sync with Skydrive (office.live.com) but is currently read only. For a couple of weeks in early April, Firefox on Android worked on Office.live.com directly, but M$ changed something and now you can not edit your OneNote files online in any Android browser I have tried (and I have tried almost all of them).
Very frustrating.
Alan
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Microsoft OneNote now has an official app for Android. You can edit and sync up to 500 notes.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/25 | 196 | 836 | <issue_start>username_0: I have heard lots of times that the Nexus S is a "developer phone". What exactly does it mean?<issue_comment>username_1: It does mean that you'll have a stock AOSP android on it, and you will not have to do any tricks to get root access on your phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It primarily means that the boot loader is unlocked so it is much easier to upload ROM's for testing. Additionally the default installation will be the original AOSP version of the code and include root access to the phone's software.
It does not mean that the hardware is a "test" model. It's a fully developed phone. What it doesn't have is more important than what it does have. What it doesn't have is the additional locks and proprietary junk that a carrier modified phone normally has.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/25 | 385 | 1,486 | <issue_start>username_0: I have downloaded the [Kindle app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle) from Google Play Store and installed it.
I have some Kindle files downloaded from the internet. How can I open them using my Kindle app?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have the [Kindle app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle) installed, just open it and it should show a selection of the books you've purchased from the Kindle store.
Books that haven't been downloaded to your device yet are available via the "Archived Items" menu option that pops up when you press your device's `Menu`, you should be able to select and download any books there.
If you've downloaded Kindle compatible books from elsewhere on the internet, then if you move them into the "Kindle" folder on your SD card, they should appear in the listing of books when you open the Kindle app.
You have two options to do this:
* Plugging your phone into a PC and mounting the SD card as an external drive,
* Using one of the many [Android file manager](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=file%20manager&c=apps) apps that are available from Google Play Store.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The easiest way to do this is to email the file to your Kindle email address.
When you setup your Kindle, Amazon assigns your Kindle account an email, [something]@free.<EMAIL>. Attach it to an email and send it there. Done.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/25 | 630 | 2,406 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for the inverse of [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3537/is-there-an-application-to-copy-text-from-my-pc-to-my-phone/).
I want to quickly transfer a piece of text from android to my computer. One way to do is chat with myself using gtalk or fb. But I'm looking for some better way preferably without using Internet and using wifi only. It would be nice if I have a "People nearby app" that can talk with empathy client.<issue_comment>username_1: If your PC and phone both support blue tooth you should be able to tether the two together.
Alternatively you should be able to use a USB chord to attach your phone as a USB device and drag and drop from your phone's data to your PC; I can do this with my HTC EVO 4G.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Catch](http://www.appbrain.com/app/catch-notes/com.threebanana.notes) synchronizes notes from various sources (PC or phone) automatically. Unfortunately it requires an internet connection, but that can be via wifi and not the phone's data plan. So, while not ideal, I think it's better than sending yourself FB chat messages.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There's an app called *Remote Web Desktop* by SmartDog Studio. It enables access to your phone through your desktop's browser, over the local network (i.e. no connection to the Internet is necessary (I use it with both phone and desktop on the same WiFi AP); phone acts as HTTP(S) server on non-standard port (configurable)).
The simplest method is "shared clipboard": select the text on your phone, copy to clipboard, and it's immediately accessible from the desktop computer.
The app has a [free (ad-supported)](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.xdevelop.rm) and [paid (~$4 USD)](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.xdevelop.rmp) version; the free version allows connection over HTTP, paid also offers HTTPS.
---
Full disclosure: I'm a (happy) user of this app, no other connection.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: You can use <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.watchbird.scaan>
This works perfectly fine for sharing text or link between your android and computer browser.
More info at <http://www.scaan.in/>
Note: I am the developer of this app. It is new to Play Store, but you can trust that this app is a final product, that has undergone thorough testing
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/04/25 | 641 | 2,408 | <issue_start>username_0: I like the WhosHere app for Apple iPhone iOS. Is there a similar social networking/chat app that uses location / gps to find people to chat or network with for Android?
Here's some more info on the application: <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whoshere/id284973016>
<issue_comment>username_1: Here's what I could find so far:
* [FlirtMaps](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.flirtmaps.android&feature=search_result), the first geo-aware mobile dating apps to find dates!
You are either very smart or very lucky! You’ve just found FlirtMaps, the first geo-aware mobile dating app that lets you find your next date right in the neighborhood... or around the world!
* [Skout](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skout.android) for flirting, dating, friendship and love! Chat and browse photos for FREE! Use SKOUT to flirt, play, party, find a date or new friends. At SKOUT we take your safety and privacy very seriously. No one can figure out your exact whereabouts.
* [I'm Here Plus](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.paulxiong.imhereplus) allows you to use SMS text messaging to check the status and GPS location of any person on your contact list, as long as they have "Im Here Plus" installed as well. You may also choose to send others your current location via SMS, whether with just your GPS address or with an edited personalized location.
* If you root your android phone and enable wifi tethering, you could use your ipod touch tethered through the droid and still use whosHere
I haven't tested any of these out. If you can comment with which of these you prefer, that would be great! thanks!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [SayHi](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.unearby.sayhi "SayHi") seems to replicate WhosHere. The plus side of it is that it has a map function so you're able to see how many users are currently online. The downside of the app is that it uses your exact GPS location which might not go down with some users (ie. using the app at home/office).
Also, there are point rewards that you get for completing your profile and using the app frequently. You can use these points to contacting users that have a hot status or use to send gifts - you have the option to buy points but if you use it enough then put that credit card away :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/25 | 585 | 2,295 | <issue_start>username_0: Can the Dolphin browser be configured so that the toolbar doesnt scroll along with web pages?
As you scroll down a web page the browser toolbar scrolls off the screen. Is there a means of fixing its position?<issue_comment>username_1: Here's what I could find so far:
* [FlirtMaps](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.flirtmaps.android&feature=search_result), the first geo-aware mobile dating apps to find dates!
You are either very smart or very lucky! You’ve just found FlirtMaps, the first geo-aware mobile dating app that lets you find your next date right in the neighborhood... or around the world!
* [Skout](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skout.android) for flirting, dating, friendship and love! Chat and browse photos for FREE! Use SKOUT to flirt, play, party, find a date or new friends. At SKOUT we take your safety and privacy very seriously. No one can figure out your exact whereabouts.
* [I'm Here Plus](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.paulxiong.imhereplus) allows you to use SMS text messaging to check the status and GPS location of any person on your contact list, as long as they have "Im Here Plus" installed as well. You may also choose to send others your current location via SMS, whether with just your GPS address or with an edited personalized location.
* If you root your android phone and enable wifi tethering, you could use your ipod touch tethered through the droid and still use whosHere
I haven't tested any of these out. If you can comment with which of these you prefer, that would be great! thanks!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [SayHi](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.unearby.sayhi "SayHi") seems to replicate WhosHere. The plus side of it is that it has a map function so you're able to see how many users are currently online. The downside of the app is that it uses your exact GPS location which might not go down with some users (ie. using the app at home/office).
Also, there are point rewards that you get for completing your profile and using the app frequently. You can use these points to contacting users that have a hot status or use to send gifts - you have the option to buy points but if you use it enough then put that credit card away :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/26 | 661 | 2,465 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using my Android device to talk to my *WAMP server* .
I am sending bits via`http` connection to a script on `/www/` directory.
But in *logcat*, I am getting the following error :
```
~error in http connection org.apache.http.conn.HttpHostConnectException :Connection to xx.xx.xx.xx:8080 was refused ! ~
```
`xx.xx.xx.xx` is my IP address !
Help needed asap .
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Here's what I could find so far:
* [FlirtMaps](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.flirtmaps.android&feature=search_result), the first geo-aware mobile dating apps to find dates!
You are either very smart or very lucky! You’ve just found FlirtMaps, the first geo-aware mobile dating app that lets you find your next date right in the neighborhood... or around the world!
* [Skout](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skout.android) for flirting, dating, friendship and love! Chat and browse photos for FREE! Use SKOUT to flirt, play, party, find a date or new friends. At SKOUT we take your safety and privacy very seriously. No one can figure out your exact whereabouts.
* [I'm Here Plus](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.paulxiong.imhereplus) allows you to use SMS text messaging to check the status and GPS location of any person on your contact list, as long as they have "Im Here Plus" installed as well. You may also choose to send others your current location via SMS, whether with just your GPS address or with an edited personalized location.
* If you root your android phone and enable wifi tethering, you could use your ipod touch tethered through the droid and still use whosHere
I haven't tested any of these out. If you can comment with which of these you prefer, that would be great! thanks!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [SayHi](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.unearby.sayhi "SayHi") seems to replicate WhosHere. The plus side of it is that it has a map function so you're able to see how many users are currently online. The downside of the app is that it uses your exact GPS location which might not go down with some users (ie. using the app at home/office).
Also, there are point rewards that you get for completing your profile and using the app frequently. You can use these points to contacting users that have a hot status or use to send gifts - you have the option to buy points but if you use it enough then put that credit card away :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/26 | 545 | 1,761 | <issue_start>username_0: Anyone have an Acer A500 (just got mine today) and have luck with bluetooth network tethering.
I've got an OG Droid, so WiFi is not a possibility at the moment.
Tried the directions here: <http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/01/how-to-bluetooth-tether-to-motorola-xoom-using-original-droid/>
but had no luck. I realize that those are for the XOOM, but I was hoping it would be the same since they both run stock honeycomb. I got as far as pairing the devices, but when I click on the droid device on the A500 it shows nothing under profiles, where it should show Tethering.
would really like to be able to tether with this until I get a new phone<issue_comment>username_1: The user guide for A500 says bluetooth only supports mikeless head phones. I'm, miffed too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have an A500, droid1, and here is how I got WiFi tether to work.
Root the phone, root the a500. Install RootExplorer for the a500 and <http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/> for the phone.
Replace the WPA supplicant file as per these instructions: <http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-hacking-guides/4016-how-enable-ad-hoc-wi-fi-connection.html> (I know it's for the xoom, but I have it running on my a500 and it works fine).
Turn on the wifi (not the bluetooth) tether on the phone, and you should see it available on the a500 (given you replaced the supplicant, as above).
I know it's not Bluetooth, but the stack doesn't expose ad-hoc bluetooth networking as of this release. This was you can get SOMETHING going. Enjoy!
J3
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try the [PDAnet Tablet app](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pdanet.tablet), it's in beta but might work with the Acer A500.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/26 | 434 | 1,818 | <issue_start>username_0: * I just upgraded my **Nook Color** to the
new **1.2 version that supports apps**.
* I purchased the **ezPDF Reader** app
which supports bookmarks and other
advanced features for PDFs which the
default Nook Color PDF viewer does
not support.
**Is there a way to make the ezPDF Reader the default PDF Viewer?**
(Currently when I click on a PDF the default viewer still opens)
**To Clarify:**
Currently I have to open the ezPDF Reader first and then open a PDF from within the app. If I simply click on a PDF on a book shelf or on the home screen then the default PDF viewer opens the PDF. I don't see any area in settings like on a regular Android phone to modify installed apps or app settings.<issue_comment>username_1: Find the app that took over the PDF intent in `Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> All`, and then tap on `Clear defaults` button. Next time you click on a PDF file, it should prompt you which app to use. Check the `Use by default for this action` box, and tap on ezPDF Reader.
Alternatively, you can try uninstalling and re-installing the ezPDF Reader app. It should re-register its own intent for handling PDFs, and prompt you for an app next time you try to view one.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is an app for that !! Try Default App Manager on the Android Market which can take care of both clearing and setting defaults for various categories like pictures, audio, video, pdf etc. Really makes life very easy.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: The latest update of the Nook Color software **Version 1.4.1** allows you to change the default PDF reader. After the upgrade open a PDF and then a pop up box will appear allowing you to choose which application you want as the default PDF reader.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/04/26 | 987 | 3,929 | <issue_start>username_0: My current situation is this: I use Mac OS X at home and Ubuntu Linux at work. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S. Whenever I want to update my firmware *the intended way (i.e. using Kies, I am aware of Odin)*, I have to boot into an old Windows XP installation that I have lying around.
I was wondering if there is a handset manufacturer that embraces Linux. The Samsung phone seems to be just the wrongest choice I could have made with the windows-centric Kies software.
**Edit**: I should probably point out, that I live in Germany and I want to use a prepaid phone service without contract. Also, I am looking for a great "out-of-the-box" experience without too much hackery (i.e. without voiding the warranty).
**Edit2**: I was hoping to learn about brands which support Linux (like NVidia does with their proprietary drivers) or maybe learn about tools and techniques:
* Heimdall is a nice tool, but I don't feel that it has Samsungs approval, and I feel that using it might void the warranty.
* Over-The-Air Updates is something, that seems to be useful, but it won't work for me, as I don't have a contract with a cell phone provider. (*Edit 3:* This line is just non-sense, I receive OTA updates over wi-fi.)
Therefore I am still looking for some enlightenment about which direction I should go with my next phone.
**Edit 3:** After my recent purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S3 (I know... fool me once...), I would like to reopen the issue. My setup (except for the phone) is still the same (Mac OS X at home and Ubuntu Linux at home and at work).
In order to access the file system I either connect to an Ubuntu machine via USB. This is not ideal, because the drive size of the external sd card is not reported correctly, which makes me a little less confident in this solution.
On the Mac, I can only get iPhoto recognize the device in PTP mode. [Android file transfer](http://www.android.com/filetransfer/) does not recognize the device after the latest OTA firmware update.
As an alternative to the USB connection, I found [DigiSSHD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.digimead.digi.ctrl.sshd&hl=en) as a workaround to transfer files wirelessly.
After spending hours of looking for a better solution and adjusting my workflow to workarounds, I would like to ask again: **Is there a there a handset manufacturer that embraces Linux and provides native tools to interact with the device?**
I don't mind if the tool is proprietary or free as long as it works.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know of a Kies alternative, but there is [Heimdall](http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/), an Open Source, Cross Platform, Odin alternative.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't want to be tied to Windows-based Kies, Simply don't pick Samsung phones. Almost every other Android manufacturer's phones can be upgraded Over The Air without the need of an attached computer; for some reason Samsung's can't or won't do it.
Android was designed so it does not need to be attached to a computer as much as possible; Android was designed to sync data (address book, etc), installs software (market, etc), and do system updates over the air. Some manufacturer/carriers do not yet embrace this unfortunately, and is forcing your phone to be attached to a computer.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: OTA updates are a better solution. Not sure why Samsung sticks to some update utility while many other manufacturers use OTA update. HTC does OTA on my Hero and now on my Desire Z also. My Acer beTouch 130e required a utility. Not sure for other brands.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I think that the linux support not only depends on the manufacturer.
In the case of the *Palms*, PalmOne only released desktop applications for Windows and Mac, but despite of that fact the linux community developed solutions like J-Pilot for example.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/26 | 355 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: I upgraded my wife to an LG Optimus T from a G1, and she keeps accidentally hanging up on people with her cheek. She never had this problem with the G1.
I've asked her if she's locking the screen (by hitting the power button once) and she appears to be doing that but for some reason when she's on a call the screen appears to take input.
At first I thought this was a problem with her face (heh), so I had her try it on my Nexus One and she can call, hit the power button to turn the screen off and then talk normally.
Has anyone seen this kind of behavior before, and if it's just an annoyance is there maybe an application that can mitigate this?<issue_comment>username_1: Try Screebl - it makes use of the internal sensor to determine whether the phone's vertical and turns the screen on/off during a call according to the options specified.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It turns out that by avoiding touching it with her cheek she was turning the phone a bit and moving the proximity/light sensor away from her ear, which turned the screen on and was causing the hangups.
When she presses the speaker firmly against her ear the screen locks like it's supposed to.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: There is chance to experience this kind of back light turned of is due to proxy sensor got dusted. Firstly please check the proxy sensor is clean or it is not covered with your dusted phone cover, etc.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/04/26 | 267 | 998 | <issue_start>username_0: I am having difficulty viewing a vcard received via text message. My phone recognizes it's an MMS but views it as a Multimedia file and tries to play it.
My phone is rooted running Cyanogen 7.0.1.2 and I'm using the builtin messaging app
I have taken a screenshot of what I'm experiencing
<http://dumpt.com/img/files/hz9oupxkp9g5myy9tu5z.jpg><issue_comment>username_1: Try using Handcent SMS - it now has support for displaying business card format. If a similar problem occurs, perhaps it'd due to the vcard itself?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: One solution is to long-press and save the .vcard to your SD card, then open it in a file manager, like [File Expert](https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert&feature=search_result). If you still cannot read the file after viewing it from one of these channels, then your system can probably not view files in this format and i would try downloading a .vcard viewer, if such a thing exists.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/27 | 382 | 1,697 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a number of browsers installed on my phone. I haven't set any as the default because some pages simply render better on some browsers than on others.
When I use the stock browser, *every single time* I click a link it asks me what browser I want to use. I'd like it to get the hint that if I chose the stock browser for this current session, then it should open the links in the stock browser and stop asking me.
Is there any way for me to stop the stock browser from asking me this without making it the default?<issue_comment>username_1: No. Android works with intents. Opening a link is asking for an intent to open an url. If you have more than 1 browser and you haven't set a default, Android will ask you which one to choose.
I can imagine certain browsers not following this rule of starting an intent and just stay in their own program but that's all as the program decide to handle it.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The default Android behavior has no option for this. Like you mentioned you'll always get the question on each start of a browser intent (that is asking android to open an url in a browser). The only way to stop this is to select one and set it as a default.
On the other hand, once you're in a browser session the programmer of the browser could implement the request of a given url to be handled by itself, rather than starting a new browser intent. That would overcome your issue.
If you then start a browser intent to view a url you'll get the android option to select a browser. And the next urls will just be opened in the same browser. In other words it really depends on the implementation of that browser.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/27 | 278 | 1,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid 1 now running CM7.
Previously in CM6, there was an option to prevent the phone from auto-rotating (a rotation lock of sorts). The only time it would rotate was when I slid out the keyboard. I can't seem to find the option in CM7 (it might have been removed). Is there any other way to replicate this behavior (or am I blind and missing the feature in CM7)?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. `Menu -> Settings -> Display -> Auto-rotate screen` - This option should disable screen rotation throughout the system.
2. `Menu -> Settings -> CyanogenMod settings -> Display -> Rotate 180 degrees` - This option disables the "upside-down" rotation only.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: if you need easy access to it then
Menu -> Settings -> CyanogenMod settings -> Display -> Interface -> Notification power widget - > Widget buttons -> Toggle Orientation
will add a widget on the notification menu that lets you enable or disable rotation. just about the only time it seems useful is if you are lying on your side and you want the phone to stay in landscape, but it sure is convenient for that.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/04/27 | 359 | 1,193 | <issue_start>username_0: Compared to 2.2, what does 2.2.1 bring that's new please?
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not aware of an official changelog anywhere, but you can look at the commit log on the git repository [here](http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git;a=shortlog;h=ec721fd1db4d895b342cfb83c651e0b78afac4dd). Anything between the `2.2_r1.3` tag and the `2.2.1_r1` tag was a change added in 2.2.1.
The summary: it's basically just bugfixes, hence why it's a smaller increment (as opposed to `2.2->2.3`, for example).
Note: If you're getting a 2.2.1 update from a carrier then they may have added other changes to their own software, so the above applies to the Android OS itself and not any additional components.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Only for **Samsung Galaxy S** ( *but nevertheless very, very important* ): **speed, speed, speed**.
My Galaxy is much, much quicker in handling all things - the lag that was present in previous versions up and including 2.2 is completely gone.
Update: maybe not only for Samsung Galaxy S ( come to think of it ) , but I have only the Samsung Galaxy S at my disposal.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/27 | 803 | 3,216 | <issue_start>username_0: I am coming from Windows back-ground (never used Linux), and HTC Wildfire is my first Android phone.
I can see that many app like **Facebook for HTC Sense, Flickr, Footprints, Friend Stream, Gmail, Peep, Stocks** and many more as start-up apps.
How can I find which apps are start-up apps, and how to remove a particular app from starting up at boot (or say soft reset)<issue_comment>username_1: See also: [How can I stop applications and services from running?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/30332/1465)
First, I strongly caution against messing with this. If an app is hogging system resources or otherwise being a problem, uninstall it. Android is designed to manage running services and apps automatically, and manual interference is tricky and can cause various problems.
There are apps that claim to allow you to edit start-up processes ([example](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.advancedprocessmanager)), but I don't trust them. Many of them either do nothing or simply force close the app every time it starts. Many services auto-restart so your phone will never sleep, the services will just be run and closed over and over. Many of these apps don't require root, so I'd be surprised if they could do anything at all.
With root, you can use an app like [Autostarts](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts) to manage which apps are triggered by events. This isn't quite the same as preventing apps from running at startup, but it can help prevent them from restarting after they've been killed.
I recommend [Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/search?q=titanium+backup) for uninstalling system apps. Make sure you don't remove actual Android OS apps/services, just third-party apps that have been protected (e.g. bundled software like you'd get on Windows). Some of these apps are more important than they appear (I hear Motorola phones have a lot of "useless" apps that the system relies on for no good reason), so use the backup feature of Titanium first. (Note that if you break something badly, you may not be able to get into the phone to restore and fix it!)
**Be very careful how you use all of these tools. If you remove or disable a system process, you can make your phone unusable.**
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: An Android App should have a good reason to start at system boot. To discover the Apps that are able to start at system boot, install [Aspotcat](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.aSpotCat) and list all apps that are able to receive the "boot completed" intent. If you believe that an App of this list should not start at system boot AND if this App does not provide an option to disable this behavior, **uninstall that app.**
Also, I would not uninstall any system services/apps. As others said before, [Android does a good job in managing the limited resources of a smartphone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9/do-i-really-need-to-install-a-task-manager). Don't take your Windows paradigm along to Android.
BTW, the intent system that enables "start at boot" Apps has nothing to do with the Linux on which android runs.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/04/28 | 123 | 496 | <issue_start>username_0: A few days ago I viewed a site that I now want to go back to. However I can't find it in my history. I can't remember the exact day, hence my question about how long this is kept.<issue_comment>username_1: It only limited to your phones internal memory
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It happens the same with me. I have to delete latest logs in order to see the older ones. And I'm trying to export/copy my browsing history to chrome which is the best.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/28 | 496 | 2,115 | <issue_start>username_0: Some context: I'm using Desire, and it bugs me that it adds "http://www." when I type a word into the address bar. I just want to search...
The application I'm using is called "Internet". Is it something tailored to HTC? Is it based on Chromium?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - All - Select the icon you use and this will give you all the information about the program
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The default, built-in Android browser doesn't do a lot of advertising of itself at all (as it doesn't really need to). Most 3rd party browsers put their name and/or logo in as many places in the UI and menus as possible. If you can't see any browser names or logos in the interface then you're probably using the default built-in browser.
To see if a specific web browser on your phone is being used as the default for any actions, then go into **Settings** -> **Applications** -> **Manage Applications** -> **All**, and find it in the list (the built-in browser will be called either "Browser" or "Internet" in the list, depending on your version of Android). When you the browser's icon in that list the Application Info screen should appear, and if that browser is currently set to be the default, then you should see a section labelled "**Launch by default**" where it will say "*You have selected to launch this application by default for some actions*". If the browser isn't set as default that section will say "*No defaults set*".
If you want to change the default browser, just click the `Clear defaults` button on the one that is currently acting as the default, and next time you click a web link you should get a box pop-up asking you which browser to use, and giving you the option to set that as the default.
It's hard to tell from your question, but it's worded in a way that could also just be asking for more specifics of what the default, built-in browser is, in which case this previous question should help you out: [Android browser](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/4271/android-browser)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/28 | 1,387 | 4,980 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a custom ringtone. It is a mp3 which is stored on the external SD card.
When my phone is connected via USB to my computer and the SD card is mounted, my phone uses a default ringtone on incomming calls.
How can I use a custom ringtone without SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have root, it is possible, but not really recommended. If you do not have root, then you cannot. The file system is designed to be readonly and you can't add additional files to the system.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The ringtones in the internal memory reside in **/system/media/audio/ringtones** directory (and this is part of the system partition).
You need to have root privileges and you can move the ringtone(s) into the above said directory in debug mode (adb) and booting into recovery. I have a Galaxy S4 (TMobile-US) also codenamed **jfltetmo**, with cm11-m9 and twrp recovery.
All you need are:
1. Your phone rooted.
2. Custom recovery is preferred (e.g. TWRP, PhilzTouch, etc.)
3. Data cable
4. a PC with the drivers installed for the relevant phone.
I followed the steps in this [Moving Ringtones To Internal Memory](https://oelliston.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/evo3d-writingtosystem/). All credit goes to ***villo-2*** who posted the steps in the link.
However, in the event of that page is deleted or not found in the future, here below are the steps:
**Note**: Please be informed that the following steps are to be executed at your own risk. On the other hand, the adb commands are executed from the PC.
1. Put your phone into “Debug Mode” and connect it to the computer via the data cable.
2. Open the command prompt and change to the directory in which adb is installed and issue this command “`adb reboot recovery`”. This steps lets you reboot into the recovery. In my case, it is TWRP v2.8.4.0
3. The phone should reboot in a few seconds and enter recovery mode. Go to “**mounts and storage**” then mount ‘**system**’ and ‘**sdcard**’. *In case ClockworkMod recovery, volume keys normally move between options and the Power button selects your choice*.
4. Now the system partition is read only by default so we will have to remount it as read/write. This can be done with this command “**adb remount**”.
5. Login to the shell of the device with this command “**adb shell**”
6. Then finally the joy….. “**cp /sdcard/Music/ringtone.mp3 /system/media/audio/ringtones/.**”
7. Unmount the partitions you mounted in step 3 then use the last option to exit this menu (Go Back). Then reboot the device with the first option on the resulting list.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The only way I found for my custom ringtone to work while USB is connected (and to prevent losing my setup if a call or an alarm happens) was a tip from [here](http://www.droidforums.net/threads/tutorial-replacing-built-in-ringtones-root-required.135090/) (vote him up please).
Basically (with some extra info):
1) you need a rooted device (for m-mp5303g the [only method](http://dottech.org/138826/how-to-root-any-android-device-with-cydia-impactor-guide/#VGtYkVhByQcFAdKj.99) that worked was by using [cydia impactor](http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/) `# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su` and [do not upgrade SuperSu](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60556015&postcount=2) after that, and on linux this was also required `sudo adb kill-server;sudo adb start-server`)
2) I used use X-Plore with root write access option enabled to copy the ringtone `.ogg` or `.mp3` to `/system/media/audio/ringtones/`
3) find the alphabetically first ringtone, rename it to a `.old` file, rename your custom ringtone to that ringtone filename. This will help in case some ringtone configuration is lost, that file will be used as default (in m-mp5303g at least). Obs.: make it sure you do not care for that first ringtone music.
Obs.: this seems to work with alarms and notifications too.
PS.: just adding files there did not work here, they all were ignored, even after reboot; only replacing worked.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The easiest way that I have found to do this is,
1. you must have root access on device as has been stated in previous answers
2. use Root Browser or some other file manager to change the file to a `.ogg` file while on the SD card.
3. Use the file manager (I recommend Root Browser) to move the ringtone to the `/system/media/audio/ringtones` path on the system partition of your device. Move it there do not copy it. Reboot your phone and things should be okay.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: From your computer send the mp3 to a cloud service. Then use ES file explorer. Get it at the google store. Download mp3 from cloud you can use ES to do that for you. Make a new folder ringtones
on your phones sdcard. Use EX to open your mp3 an it gives you an option to set your mp3 as a ringtone in your new folder. It worked for me. Marty a 73 year young noobe.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/28 | 349 | 1,448 | <issue_start>username_0: Archos 43 Internet Tablet owner here.
I've been happily using the Google Android Marketplace since purchasing this device, but recently, my application downloads and updates are not working. Either the download attempts to start and nothing happens, or I immediately get a "Download unsuccessful" message. I'm not sure what changed to make this happen.
Today, I also got a PowerAMP error indicating that they can't verify my PowerAMP license (Cause: Android Market response- ERROR CONTACTING SERVER).
Maybe this is a firmware issue? Currently using Firmware 2.3.26 (Android 2.2.1).
No issues with AppsLib or Amazon App Store, but some apps are only on the Android Marketplace, and I want to use them!
Any help troubleshooting this is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Try going to `Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications -> All` and clearing the data for the Market (you may need to Force Close it first), then reboot your phone. This has fixed a similar issue for me before.
I think the PowerAMP issue is unrelated, their server is probably down temporarily.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I also faced similar problem. The solution is similar but key point is you also have to clear the download manager cache and force stop it.
Here is the guide if you want step by step help:
<http://techspalace.blogspot.com/2011/08/solved-download-unsuccessful-on-android.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/28 | 427 | 1,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to edit the lcd density in build.prop in /system but every time after reboot my changes are lost..
I tried to adb pull + edit + adb push in normal and recovery mode..
also i tried fileexpert and super manager but nothing worked.
I heard many people saying about root explorer but its not free.. I want to be sure if my problem will be solved with root explorer then i will buy it..
Please help me out guys..
I am using android 2.3.3 on HTC HD2. My Rom is custom one (HyperDroidGBX-v12)<issue_comment>username_1: Root Explorer won't solve your problem any more than adb, although it's a great app.
First, I'd try making sure you remount `/system` as read-only after you push the modified file. If that doesn't work I would assume your bootloader is checking the file and replacing it when it doesn't match what it should be. To help you further, I think we need to know what phone you have; please add that to the question. Your version of Android, name of your ROM if it's custom, etc. will also be useful.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Answering my own question as found the solution.
We can edit build.prop from mobile. I downloaded ES file explorer which is free. then from optin set "root explorer" and set "mount system as read/write"
Now edit build.prop and save it using ES file explorer's editor then uncheck "root explorer" and "mount system as read/write" for safety..
hope it wil help someone :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You could also use TWRP
Reboot to recovery (TWRP)
Click Mount
Deselect mount system partition as read-only
Done
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/28 | 266 | 894 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to turn the geolocation feature for photos off? Is this per application or phone-wide?
*edit* I have a Droid X. I would like to have geolocation off even if my gps is on. Is there a way to do that?<issue_comment>username_1: This video seems to cover it: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUV31pKOZcg&feature=player_embedded>
To recap:
1. Open Camera app
2. Open Menu
3. Tap "Tags"
4. Uncheck Auto-Location tag
5. Done.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For the camera in Jelly Bean it's a little easier:
1. Open the Camera app
2. Tap the "Circle" in the lower right to open the menu
3. Choose Settings
4. Make sure the toggle for "Store Location" is set to *Off*
I understand the camera for Jelly Bean 4.3 is a little different (it presents the options as an arc instead of a circle) but the steps should be the same.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/28 | 1,118 | 3,916 | <issue_start>username_0: I was updating the firmware on kies for my galaxy s and it got half way through and then said error and is no frozen on the downloading 'do not turn off' screen, I have taken out the battery and put it back in, and tried the hard reset, which leads me to a phone symbol, a computer symbol and an error symbol in the middle, help plzzzzzz<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem (except I didn't use Kies, I had the problem after the first OTA Update)
[Here are the steps](http://blog.twimager.com/2010/10/stuck-at-vibrant-screen-after-update.html) I did to get my device back in a usable state:
**Keep in mind, this will revert your phone to a rather old (android 2.1) version of TouchWiz. You may want to see if there are newer ODIN files available.**
**You will probably need different files anyhow, as the ones I have below are for the Galaxy S Vibrant.**
=========================================================================================================
***Also, I take no responsibility if this does not work for you, or your phone explodes in the process. These are the steps I took, and they worked for me. Good Luck.***
1. [Download ODIN3 1.0](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475)
2. [Download 512 PIT](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475)
3. [Download JFD tar](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475)
* Note that all 3 of those are from the same thread. It also wouldn't hurt for your to read that post too.
4. Open Odin, plug in your phone, then put it into download mode.
* To expand on this because a lot of people were asking "how to put in download mode". The easiest way I found to actually do it, if you can can connect via ADB is to do the following:`# reboot download`
If you can't get that to work, try how i mention below (phone off, battery out, hold vol+ & vol-), or try searching [these forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/) for "vibrant download mode" you will find other things that "work" for people
5. load the PIT file in appropriate area.
6. load the .tar file in the PDA area.
7. ***DO NOT*** check 're-partition'.
8. Click start, let it finish.
* At this point ODIN failed on me. and I got the "mobile-!-pc" image.
9. Now, pull your battery and unplug USB
10. I also took out the SIM and sdcard at this point.
11. bring the phone to download mode again
1. plug the USB back in (the phone should be off)
2. Hold down vol+ & vol-
3. Put battery back in
4. press power
12. re-run ODIN as mentioned above
*Don't give up if this doesn't work. If you get the device to boot, even if it is to the "Error Screen", there is a possibility of recovering.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You should experiment with rebooting via the various key combinations / battery pulls / USB plugged-in-ness below first. Sometimes the phone can be jolted out of the bad mode it's in by doing that. If the firmware was partially written though, you'll have to do Odin as Ryan suggests.
---
I basically agree with Ryan's answer, but I'd use at least Odin 1.5. [Here's Odin 1.7](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9088113&postcount=1), it includes the 512 PIT file.
For the GT-i9000 (international Galaxy S), get firmware from [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913). You probably want the newest for your region (excluding Gingerbread, since it hasn't been officially released).
I also recommend **checking** re-partition in Odin. This will wipe 100% of your data, however.
I think the easiest way to get into Download Mode is through key combinations. For the i9000, just hold Power + VolDown + Home until the phone reboots, then let go of Power only; after a second you'll get to a yellow triangle with an Android in it. For the Vibrant, remove the battery, plug into USB, hold VolDown + VolUp, and insert the battery.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/28 | 754 | 3,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Mini S, but I don't have 3g or wi-fi internet - I have internet only on my computer. Is there any way to install android apps without internet, via bluetooth or using the USB cable? (I do have bluetooth on my computer).
If it's possible to install the apps than where could I download the apps? The Market doesn't let me download them to my computer.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes: you can connect the phone to your computer via USB, click the notification on your phone to mount the USB storage to the PC, move downloaded apps from your computer to your phone (easiest if you put them on the SD card), and browse on your phone to where you put the apps and click on them to install them.
Your phone should have a file browser, but if it doesn't I recommend [Explorer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer). You'll need to enable **Unknown Sources** in `Settings -> Applications` as well. You can download apps to your PC most easily from alternative markets like [GetJar](http://www.getjar.com/).
If you have installed something like Download Crutch so that you can download any type of file, or are using a non-stock browser that will ignore Android's restriction on downloads, then you can of course just download the .apk's directly to your device and skip the PC.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: I also faced the same problem when I brought the Android Smart Phone.
There is no way to download the apps to your Computer from Android Market. You should have internet on your mobile to download the apps directly to your mobile.
There are some websites where you can download the apps into your Computer.
For Ex: [Mobiles24](http://www.mobiles24.com/), [GetAndroidStuff](http://getandroidstuff.com/), etc..
And more over some of the Android Apps need internet connection to work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If your computer has internet access via ethernet, and also has a wireless adaptor, you can use [Connectify](http://www.connectify.me/download-lite/) to set up your own wifi hotspot for your phone to connect to. You can then download and install apps normally.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: install MOBOGENIE software fro, their official site its free and easy to use and install every app for android java etc
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Actually you can download from Google Play to your computer. All you need is the Google Chrome Extension - APK Downloader. Just select an app on Google Play then on the top right corner will have the APK Downloader symbol. Click it and download the app in .apk format. Then just transfer the app to your phone with either Bluetooth or USB then install the app like normal using App Installer on your phone. Simple way to install is just click on the file in your phone then click Install.
Also when you are trying to use the APK Downloader. They will ask for a Device ID for your phone. Enter *#*#8255#*#* in your phone dialer then you will see your device ID. Just insert your name, E-mail and Device ID in the APK Downloader settings in extension list and you can use it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/28 | 530 | 1,840 | <issue_start>username_0: Could somebody please detail for me a system using which one can output video to a TV from an HTC Thunderbolt? It has no HDMI port so I'll (almost) certainly need an adapter, I know. I don't really need HD quality but at least 720p would be nice.<issue_comment>username_1: The Thunderbolt has DLNA, so if your TV supports DLNA you can use that. On my Samsung phone, you use the AllShare app for DLNA, but I think the Thunderbolt has another app built in. [Page 275 of the User Manual](http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia/mim/htc_thunderbolt/thunderbolt_manual.pdf) describes how to use DLNA. [This droidforums thread](http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-thunderbolt/126985-dlna-devices.html) has a discussion of ways to use DLNA without a compliant TV, I'm not sure how well other ways will work.
There's also a "multimedia dock" that is supposed to be released shortly, it's ["out of stock"](http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-thunderbolt-desktop-charging-dock.html) until then. That should provide a cable-based way of video output.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If your TV doesn't support DLNA and you have some other DLNA capable device, like an Xbox360, PS3, or DLNA capable blu-ray player, you can use that as a bridge between your TV and the phone.
Just set your phone to use wi-fi and run whatever app comes w/ the phone (or download [some other app](http://market.android.com/search?q=twonky) on the market) to stream via DLNA. Your DLNA capable device should detect the media server from your phone. Once that happens, you should be able to stream from your phone to the capable device, which would then display to your TV.
Check out these posts on [Droid forum](http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-thunderbolt/126985-dlna-devices-2.html) for more specific info.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/29 | 577 | 2,337 | <issue_start>username_0: When installing custom ROMs most recommend clearing the Dalvik cache. What exactly is Dalvik cache?<issue_comment>username_1: The Dalvik cache is the set of saved .dex files. A .dex file is basically a compiled bytecode version of an app that has been built for the Dalvik Virtual Machine on which Android's apps run. It's similar to the Java Virtual Machine and having saved .class files.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Found very insightful information on `dalvik-cache` at [stackoverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7541281/what-is-dalvik-and-dalvik-cache) from reputed sources(Google's employees who worked on Dalvik virtual machine platform).
Below is the summary of it, more from Android User's perspective in (hopefully) simple words.
**Where is dalvik-cache located in my Android device ?**
In a typical Android device, there is a directory named `dalvik-cache`. Since Android is based on Linux, it uses a file-system structure of the linux kernel. Hence, this directory is located in `/data` folder.
So the path to access this Dalvik cache in Android device is `/data/dalvik-cache`
**What is purpose of Dalvik cache?**
When a user installs new application on Android, Android performs some modifications and optimizations on that application's `dex` file (the file that contains all the dalvik bytecode for the application). It then caches the resulting `odex` (optimized dex) file in the `/data/dalvik-cache` directory, so that it doesn't have to perform the optimization process every time it loads an application.
**What if I clear Dalvik Cache?**
There is no effect, other than increasing the next load time of an app, as it is rebuilt.
So an application will take more time to load as it needs to rebuild it's Dalvik Cache. Hence, its is OK to clear `dalvik-cache` when installing custom ROMs, as the system will anyway re-build it with a new partition.
On an additional note, Starting from **Android 4.4(KitKat)**, Google introduced new Android Runtime called **ART** which is going to ultimately replace the Dalvik Virtual machine. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Runtime)
The ART which uses the same bytecode and `.dex` files compiles the dex file into native code. That compiled code is what is now stored in `dalvik-cache`
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/04/29 | 355 | 1,531 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone has just started having a problem where on phone calls, the other person can't hear me. They just hear some static. I can hear them just fine. It's the same whether I call them or they call me. I tried restarting my phone, I looked at the settings and couldn't see anything obvious whereby I could have muted myself. I tried turning the call on Speaker and off again - no difference.
Any ideas?
If it's relevant, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo.<issue_comment>username_1: Check the microphone. Can you record yourself with the Voice Recorder app? If not, I would suspect you damaged it somehow.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I faced a similar problem with my LG Optimus One (P500). I first suspected the microphone and hence attempted to use voice recorder as suggested by username_1. Since it was working, I became clueless.
After struggling a lot, I realized that I had installed a call recording software. This call recording software was installed months before and hence I did not suspect it. Even after disabling the software I could not receive calls. However, the problem was solved once I uninstalled it.
Later I understood that Android SDK does not provide clean solutions to hook into mic (unlike Symbian platform). Hence call recording software developers are left to use any sort of dirty means (which I am not aware) to make their app work.
So, if you have any such application which plays with mic, just uninstall them and try.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/04/29 | 1,010 | 3,205 | <issue_start>username_0: Following [my question about logs](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8764/are-there-any-log-files-you-can-examine-do-determine-why-an-unrooted-android-devi) I wonder if there is a way **to determine the last updates and applications which have been installed**.
**Does Android keep a chronological list of installed programs and updates ?**
*I am running Froyo 2.2.1 if that should make a difference.*<issue_comment>username_1: AFAIK, **Android Market** shows the list of installed apps in chronological order. So the latest app you've installed should be on the top (first) of the list. The app that was installed before this - should be the second.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use the App Brain app on my phone, <https://market.android.com/details?id=com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps&feature=search_result> you can choose which order to show installed apps (name, date installed, size, storage location)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: **Note:** *This is a partial answer*.
---
Android keeps a note on when an app was last update or first installed.
Setup [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") in PC, enable USB debugging in the device, connect the device into PC using USB cable, launch a shell on PC and enter:
```
adb shell dumpsys package | awk '{if(/pkg=Package/) {print $2} else if(/firstInstallTime/) {print $1" "$2} else if(/lastUpdateTime/) {print $1" "$2"\n"} }' | tr -d '}'
```
`dumpsys package` gives detailed information about all the packages installed in the system. Each package *et al.* is listed with `firstInstallTime` or `lastUpdateTime`.
Your output would be like:
```
com.estrongs.android.pop
firstInstallTime=2015-07-04 15:49:50
lastUpdateTime=2015-07-04 15:49:50
com.google.android.syncadapters.bookmarks
firstInstallTime=2013-04-24 13:33:43
lastUpdateTime=2013-04-24 13:33:43
com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
firstInstallTime=2015-06-01 01:14:17
lastUpdateTime=2015-06-01 01:14:17
com.google.android.youtube
firstInstallTime=2013-04-24 13:33:47
lastUpdateTime=2015-06-26 18:29:27
```
After every blank line the first line is the package name of an app (e.g. `com.estrongs.android.pop`). Follow the bullet points at the bottom of the answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/122740/96277) to know how to get the app's title/label from package name.
As for sorting the time in descending/ascending order, I don't know anything about that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: OK you will probably tell me why do I bump an old thread, but this is still relevant and comes up in google.
I use application Nofitication History which acts as a kind of event log because it records all notifications. In cathegory com.android.packageinstaller you can see history of all system installations and updates.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evanhe.nhfree>
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FIuWq.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Rlfhc.png)
You can also search by keywords like added, removed or updated
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/27 | 309 | 1,271 | <issue_start>username_0: I have seen a bunch of posts online saying that you can download some hack of android 2.3 on your phone..are these safe to use?
or better yet, is there a legitimate version that I can download and use from the android dev site?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on your phone. I have been using Android 2.3.3 for about a month now on my N1, and it is not hack, but Google's own version.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There are many custom ROMs that are perfectly legitimate. They are built by dedicated people who put a lot of effort into the work. I wouldn't disparage them by calling their work "hacks". CyanogenMod is the most popular, but there are plenty more.
There is not an installable phone image available for you to download from the Android Dev site. Those are emulator images only.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: If you [download the source](http://source.android.com/source/index.html) for Android 2.3 you can compile it and install it on your device. You can even make any modifications that you want before building it. This is what the folks who make all of those custom ROMs do.
Unfortunately even downloading and installing vanilla Android is a bit more involved and complicated than it sounds.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/29 | 247 | 1,065 | <issue_start>username_0: A question that has bugged me is why app developers (especially Google) do not allow apps to be written to the SD card. I understand there are a few that cannot; however, I think there are still quite a few apps that can run from SD, which would benefit those of us with small amounts of internal memory.<issue_comment>username_1: Normally, apps that need to run constantly or in the background are considered to be unsuited to run from a storage card. This is also probably why most "system" apps are prohibited from doing so. Consider, if the card was unmounted, those apps would remain unavailable until the card was re-mounted.
As to why an app developer wouldn't make his/her app storage-friendly is a question better answered by those in the know.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is an [excellent list of characteristics of apps which should not be installed on SD card](http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/install-location.html#ShouldNot), with reasons, from the Android developer site. Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 4 |
2011/04/29 | 260 | 1,001 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to get detailed request data times on Samsung Galaxy Tab on Verison network. Does anyone know what is invovled in getting Shark to run on this device?<issue_comment>username_1: I run `tcpdump` command on my rooted Galaxy tab and capture the output onto SD card. When I have captured enough, I pull the captured file from phone onto a Linux box using `adb pull` and view the output using Wireshark.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I know how to do it.. With "Linux Installer" software you can install chrooted debian. Then I had to re-build my libpcap and wireshark on GTab because my Overcome kernel did support mmapped packet ring buffer.
I can give detailed instructions if anyone needs...
Oh, I forgot about X11.. You'll have to start X11 vncserver inside chrooted debian on your Android, and then connect to 127.0.0.1 from your Android with your favourite VNC client in order to access "X11".. Let's call this approach X11.99\_pre\_alpha\_8 ))
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/04/30 | 510 | 1,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I use MacBook (which have Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard). How can I sync data between my HTC phone and my MacBook.
I have HTC Wildfire, and HTC Sync software only supports Windows.<issue_comment>username_1: As of now, there's no counterpart on Mac for HTC Sync.
You can however try [MissingSync for Mac](http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html) - which allows for syncing of contacts, calendars, notes, tasks etc. on Mac
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not recommended to even attempt to do syncing Windows. Android have a very different design than, say, an iPhone; Android is designed to sync over the air with cloud services like Google Contact, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc. In Android, you shouldn't need to tie your device with a computer. What you need is a Wifi or 3G connection, and you don't need to worry about syncing.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: For data not including contacts, email, etc since they're already synced for you thru Gmail... you could try Dropbox or some other cloud service. [Dropbox](http://www.dropbox.com) would appear as a folder on your computer (Mac or Windows), and Dropbox would run as an [app](http://market.android.com/details?id=com.dropbox.android) on your phone. So, whatever files/data you have in the folder on your computer would be accessible from your phone, and vice versa.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: If you want to sync media files, I suggest you to connect your device in Storage mode or use [Dropbox](http://www.dropbox.com/). If you mean that you want to sync contacts, appointments and this kind of stuff, just migrate all that information to Google Contacts, Calendar and others using iCal and Contacts on your Mac.
If you really want something like HTC Sync you have two options:
* Install HTC Sync on a Windows using Bootcamp
* Pay for [MissingSync for Mac](http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/04/30 | 404 | 1,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm seeing some odd behavior on Android...running 2.2 on HTC Incredible.
I have an IMAP account configured through the built in "Mail" program. First of all, when you send messages from this program, it copies them to a local "Sent" folder, and there is no way to specify a remote IMAP folder for this (e.g. "INBOX.Sent"). So then, I try to move messages manually between the local "Sent" and the IMAP "INBOX.Sent" folder, and it appears to work fine, but when I check from another IMAP client (e.g. Thunderbird), I don't see the messages in "INBOX.Sent".
Has anyone else run into this? Any idea how to resolve?<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like it's just not copying sent messageinto your mailbox at all, only keeping them locally. I would assume that's just a shortcoming of the app and you'd need to use a different one that supports that feature. The default client is very basic and buggy. Have you considered using Gmail? You can configure it (through the web) to get mail from an IMAP account, and then you could use the Gmail app (which is very good).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There's also the most excellent and customizable [K9](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fsck.k9) mail client that supports IMAP, POP3 and Exchange 2003/2007 (with WebDAV). Lots of features and its freeware too. I think you can specify folders on your server for special items like Sent, Drafts etc.
Also, it has push mail or you can configure it to poll at intervals.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/30 | 636 | 2,701 | <issue_start>username_0: This is related to the question '[Is there any way to force market to update and install apps one at a time?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8659/is-there-any-way-to-force-market-to-update-and-install-apps-one-at-a-time)'. That question asks specifically if apps can be queued to update, rather than all run simultaneously, which I suspect is a possible (but perhaps not only) solution to my problem. The answer seems to be no for that particular potential solution.
When I go to the market and am notified of many of my apps having been updated, I have the option to 'Update All'. If I do this when I have a relatively low amount of internal storage available, I often end up with a lot of apps failing to update due to disk space problems. I have noticed in the past that updating each app one by one has allowed me to perform all of the updates without a problem.
My intuition is that updates are probably being downloaded to internal storage, so in the case that many updates are being performed at once, the internal storage fills up with a mixture of applied updates, and in-progress downloads.
Performing the app updates one by one allows each app to in turn be downloaded, applied, and then the download removed, before moving on to the next update. If the app is stored on the SD card, doing it this way should mean there is as much room left on the internal storage as before the previous update was applied, so the next can proceed and hopefully succeed.
Given that there doesn't seem to be a way to queue apps for updates (according to the answer to the above linked question), are there any other ways to avoid this problem?
Checking for updates more frequently in order to have smaller simultaneous batches is all I can really come up with for now.<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like it's just not copying sent messageinto your mailbox at all, only keeping them locally. I would assume that's just a shortcoming of the app and you'd need to use a different one that supports that feature. The default client is very basic and buggy. Have you considered using Gmail? You can configure it (through the web) to get mail from an IMAP account, and then you could use the Gmail app (which is very good).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There's also the most excellent and customizable [K9](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fsck.k9) mail client that supports IMAP, POP3 and Exchange 2003/2007 (with WebDAV). Lots of features and its freeware too. I think you can specify folders on your server for special items like Sent, Drafts etc.
Also, it has push mail or you can configure it to poll at intervals.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/04/30 | 613 | 2,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got an HTC Shift from Sprint. Within days of getting it, I noticed very bad issues with the phone losing sync to 4g, 3g, and wifi; it would not reacquire data connections unless I manually turned 4g on and off. Their tech support people immediately reset the phone to defaults, blamed my problems on an app, and declared victory.
I don't call this a victory. They treated symptoms, but the real problem (assuming it was an application issue) is that the Android OS allowed an application to routinely get their networking stack in a foobar'd state.
Assuming I can reproduce this problem, what is the best way to resolve it?<issue_comment>username_1: As I see it you have some options. I dont know if they will work though.
1. Return your phone if it has an internal error, demand your money back and get another phone.
2. Android OS is build by Google. HTC etc. only patches the OpenSource version of the OS from Google. So if you want something in Android fixed, I think Google would be the place to "place your demands" - not that I think it will matter much, but they do have a forum for Android too.
3. If you know its an application that made the phone faulty, then dont install that application?
Thats what I know/think - dunno if its of much help, but its my answer.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I assume from your posting that resetting the phone fixed the problem (temporarily).
If you want the problem fixed for good, you can help by trying to narrow down the problem further. This will allow you to address the right people with a very specific request of what needs to be fixed. You should:
* Try to reproduce the problem. Install the apps you previously had on your phone one by one until the problem re-occurs.
* If you can't reproduce it, there is not much chance of getting this anywhere further. If you can reproduce it:
* Try the offending application on a different type and brand of phone.
* If the problem exists on all phones, contact the author of the application about the problem and consider raising an issue with Google on their [Issue tracker](http://code.google.com/p/android/).
* Otherwise try the offending application on a different phone of the same model and brand. If the problem occurs there too, contact HTC telling them which application has that effect and on which phone is does have that effect. Also consider filing and issue with Google as above.
* Otherwise, if only your phone is affected, it's probably save to assume it's a hardware defect with your phone. Return it for repairs.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/01 | 247 | 968 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted cynogen mod Lg P500.
I can connect my xbox360 to my laptop for bridging a connection. but have recently moved to ubuntu so the bridging is a mission and a half.
So I was wondering if it was possible to use an android phone as an xbox360 wireless adapter.
By this I mean:
My android is connected to my networks wifi.
I want to connect my xbox360 to the android and connect to xbox live.
Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: This will almost certainly be impossible. Your XBox doesn't have USB drivers for your Android phone.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This would be possible if your rooted your phone and wrote an installed a new kernel usb driver which made it look like a supported network adapter. Needless to say that would be a project requiring quite a bit of expertise and effort - it's probably going to be cheaper to get a supported adapter, and not tie up your phone in the process.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/01 | 202 | 859 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire Z which I have bought 3 months ago and I usually use it for phone calls. I don't have many apps in it. Sometimes when I call from my phone it switches off and then I have to remove and reinsert the battery to restart it.
What could be going wrong here? I have Android version 2.2 on my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: This will almost certainly be impossible. Your XBox doesn't have USB drivers for your Android phone.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This would be possible if your rooted your phone and wrote an installed a new kernel usb driver which made it look like a supported network adapter. Needless to say that would be a project requiring quite a bit of expertise and effort - it's probably going to be cheaper to get a supported adapter, and not tie up your phone in the process.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/01 | 211 | 823 | <issue_start>username_0: How to update the picture of my contact from Facebook in HTC wildfire? I am able to update all other contacts but not able to update my contact from facebook. I am using android version 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: On your phone go to people.(or phonebook) choose your contact card. Press menu button/edit. Press on your photo/Facebook. And it will be updated.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I know this is an ancient question, but I just found out how to manage default contact photos in Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and had to share.
For Linked Contacts, select the contact, but don't edit it. Press Menu → Mark as default. It's counter-intuitive, but this lets you set the default Name, Phone, Email, **and** Caller ID (aka. contact photo). Click Done and profit.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/02 | 414 | 1,227 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to hook up a GoogleTV to an older Sony TV and the TV has an HDMI input but just below it are the familiar red and white RC jacks for audio. I remember trying to hook up my XBox and the audio not working and now I'm having the same issue with GoogleTV and I think it's because this was made before the audio was integrated into HDMI or something.
I look all though the TV setting and couldn't find a "use RCA jacks for audio option" and was wondering if anyone ran into this before and if maybe there is some sort of splitter I could buy.<issue_comment>username_1: [4x2 True HDMI Matrix Switch w/ Analog Audio Output](http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=7112&seq=1&format=2)
or
[1 x 2 HDMI Splitter Distribution Amplifiier with Toslink Audio Output](http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20distribution%20amp_splitter%202%20port.html)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I found that:
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/5Ft-HDMI-Male-to-5RCA-5-RCA-Audio-Video-AV-Component-Cable-Gold-Plated-/390383800639?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5ae4b0113f>
I'm still waiting for it but that can be good for you too!
Regards!
Upvotes: -1 |
2009/05/06 | 1,464 | 5,655 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7774/suggestions-for-syncing-data-to-someone-besides-google-funambol)
>
>
>
As I understand, the Android phone can only sync with Google (GMail, Google Calendar, etc.) out of the box. I can imagine corporate users having a problem with their data residing on Google's servers — despite their "do no evil" credo.
Is there any Android application that lets you sync with the desktop (either Linux or Windows) or corporate server applications (think Exchange)?<issue_comment>username_1: You are wrong! Android itself does not sync with Google - the G1 and Magic contain Google proprietary software that syncs with Google. If you wanted to sync with something else, the API is there for you to program it yourself.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. [Root the phone](http://lifehacker.com/5339901/get-root-access-in-android-with-one-click)
2. Flash [CyanogenMod firmware](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204) on it
3. Go to the "Work Email" app, put in your Exchange Activesync credentials, Bob's your uncle.
The "Work Email" app is by HTC, the device manufacturers, and I believe has been nicked from the firmware of another Android device. Unfortunately that .apk doesn't install on "standard" G1s.
If rooting/flashing isn't an option for you, then use an IMAP client, plenty available free in the Market. (With the Work Email app you get Exchange global address list integration, which is just fab)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Mark/Space is coming out with a software that will directly sync with your desktop:
<http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Telling us which phone you have would help quite a bit, I think.
That being said, I use the out-of-the-box functions with GMail and they do the job perfectly. If you don't trust Google, don't put any sensitive material on your phone. After all, phones might just get lost and then your data is gone as well. I'd rather put my money on Google than putting it on me not losing my phone, ever.
If you'd have a HTC phone, HTC Sync does the job for windows machines just fine. Not entirely sure if there's a Linux or Mac version for the software.
HTC also let you sync with Exchange, I've used it for a couple of days and it worked great, but then we started working on our OCS implementation and it broke - haven't had time to fix it.
**One last piece of software you might want to check though:**
NitroDesk TouchDown: <http://www.nitrodesk.com/>
I've only briefly installed it so no experiences to share, but I've read and heard good things.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: How about also synching gMail, contacts and calendar with Thunderbird, this way even if your Google gets lost for some reason, it will stay in TB local cache. gMail can be synched with TB by either POP3 or IMAP (yes, TB can cache IMPA). You also have TB extensions to synch with gMail Contacts and Google Calendar.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To not lose your contacts when disabling sync or deleting from Gmail, select "Phone" for Contact type when adding a new contact. This contact will not be synced with Google.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Finally, I can Sync Android contacts & calendar plus notes & tasks on other platforms...
I've tried all sorts of ways to sync my rooted Android HD2 with Outlook but nothing seems to work, not even HTC's Android sync works particularly well, and it's complicated by the fact that I have other devices (Nokia etc) that I also want to sync and often the software clashes or records get deleted or duplicated....
And then I stumbled across Funambol (<http://www.funambol.org>) which is a free server that runs on Linux (in my case) and I think there might be a windows version too. I think there is also a hosted version (<http://www.funambol.com>) if you don't want to go to the trouble of hosting your own server, but I don't have any experience of that.
So I downloaded the funambol server binary, ran it on a CentOS system and that was pretty much it! I then downloaded the android client from market place and the symbian client (for my Nokia) from the Ovi store and grabbed the Windows Outlook client.
The installation of these clients was straightforward and now all 3 systems (PC Outlook, HTC HD2 on Android, Nokia on Symbian) all sync up against Funambol with no problems and the phones sync over the air! And yes, there's a client for iPhones too.
This has really been a life saver for me so I hope others out there discover it and find it as useful! It's a shame it doesn't yet support notes and tasks on Android but hopefully that will come and in any case I sync tasks using Toodledo and GotToDo so no biggie.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I don't want to sync my contacts and all my personal informations to gmail. I’ve been looking for software that can sync my Droid with the Outlook Calendar and Contacts for a while now. I recently stumbled on android-sync. It seems to be the only software that really works for my Droid to directly sync Outlook 2007 via the USB. For more information: <http://www.android-sync.com/>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Down load JEYO Mobile Companion, Attach phone, select export from file menu, select option, select Symbian vcard format, select destination.
Copy all and save in SD card, goto contacts select vcard, select import from menu, select import from sd card.
thats all.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/02 | 409 | 1,461 | <issue_start>username_0: I found an lost Android phone - is there a standard place on Android phones for owner information so I can contact the person who lost it?<issue_comment>username_1: If you go to Settings > Accounts & sync settings, you should be able to see their gmail address and possibly Facebook. You can probably contact them through one of those.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Settings / About Phone / Status shows the device's phone number. Call it and leave a message. Maybe the owner will check their voicemail from home.
Or call people in the contact list, especially ones that show recent history. "Your buddy lost a phone..."
Or call the carrier and tell them you found the phone. They will be able to contact the phone's owner and relay your contact information.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is now a standard place for Android phone users to set their owner information:
Menu -> Settings -> Security - > Owner Information
There is also a checkbox that makes this information show up on the lock screen.
There is an [article about it at CNET](http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57565765-285/set-android-owner-info-to-help-recover-a-lost-smartphone/) with this useful screenshot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/q7uwt.png)
(source: [cbsistatic.com](http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/01/24/Owner_info_lock_screen.png))
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/02 | 3,787 | 11,610 | <issue_start>username_0: All of a sudden my Samsung Galaxy S claims to not support mp3 files (the phone has been idle for a few hours, I did not touch anything). Ogg files however still play without problems. When this happens, no app can play mp3 files, e.g. my custom ring tone is not played anymore (it just vibrates as if it were muted). A reboot of the phone fixes the issue but within 3-4 days the problem comes back. It does not make a difference if files are stored on internal or external sd card.
This also affects video playback, I'm just not sure if it happens at the same time or independent of each other. The youtube app can no longer start videos (unknown playback problem), and the video player app claims all video files as unsupported. I suppose the issue may not be the video playback itself but the audio codec used in the video (mp3).
Any idea how to fix this or debug this? I don't want to reboot my phone every couple of days - it takes 2-3 minutes to do this and a phone should just work.
I applied 2.2.1 firmware lately and this only seemed to make the problem worse. I had this before 2.2.1 (with 2.2) but only very rarely.
I'm curious if TitaniumBackup may be the culprit as the backup scheduler seems to stop processes sometimes. Maybe others experiencing this issue use scheduled TitaniumBackups, too? The hint was that since upgrading to 2.2.1 I also upgraded to the licensed TitaniumBackup version and scheduled daily backups. But this may just be coincidence. What contradicts this theory: Backups are scheduled at night but last time I saw this issue it happened during the day - mp3 worked in the morning, failed in the afternoon. The phone was idle during the time it "decided" to no longer play mp3.
Looking at forums (I only found a few hits in Google), people having the same problems suggest to simply reboot the phone - but that is no fix at all. Or they suggest to send the phone back for replacement - and guess what: It has not fixed the problem for people experiencing this issue. So I suggest it is not a hardware issue (neither related to sdcards nor to the phone itself).<issue_comment>username_1: A last resort is always a factory reset, which should fix this problem. You could also have a look at the logcat output, maybe this will give you a hint about the cause of the problem.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried testing for individual media files causing the problem?
Many moons ago I had a problem where certain files would corrupt the database of music and eventually cause problems for the whole library. This is very hypothetical as my experience wasn't on an android device and my Galaxy S works just fine. Despite this I thought you could try loading only a small subset of your media on and see if you still get the problem. It doesn't look like a codec problem and perhaps the media scanner cleans the database when you restart the phone. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The same problem is on my galaxy s. I've noticed that if I use Google Listen and have some queue, mp3 stops playing. After clearing queue it was getting ok! But... It seems Adobe Flash influences on media playback too. If I use it them any media playback fails, before rebooting. Maybe 2.3 will fix the problem. Almost tired to find the solution for 2.2 on Galaxy S
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I have finally had a chance to look at the logcat while the problem was occuring. The error message reads:
```
Completed command PLAYER_PREPARE status=-17
```
According to this [forum](http://forums.pragprog.com/forums/138/topics/3561) "it’s caused by having too many MediaPlayer objects active at once." Unfortunately I have not yet found a fix. The only known workaround seems to be rebooting.
I am still not sure, which app (or combination of apps) reproduce the error reliably.
**Edit**: I guess that any application, that uses the [MediaPlayer class](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaPlayer.html) can cause the problem. Those apps probably never reach a state where they call [MediaPlayer.release()](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaPlayer.html#release%28%29). Maybe we need to contact the vendors of applications that use the MediaPlayer, so they make sure they call *release()*.
My superficial research did not lead to a solution, that would fix the problem without a reboot.
**Edit 2:** I have updated to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and unfortunately this problem still persists.
Some logcat messages around the error:
```
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_INIT status=1
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PVPlayer( 2377): run_set_video_surface s=0, cancelled=0
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PVPlayer( 2377): run_set_audio_output s=0, cancelled=0
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Send player code: 5
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Create realtime output
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_SET_AUDIO_SINK status=1
06-08 20:03:08.785 V/PVPlayer( 2377): run_prepare s=0, cancelled=0
06-08 20:03:08.789 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Send player code: 7
06-08 20:03:08.789 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): disable natpkt - 0
06-08 20:03:08.789 D/ ( 2377): After GetDurationFromRandomScan: clipDuration=8716644
06-08 20:03:08.789 D/ ( 2377): After GetDurationFromRandomScan: clipDuration=8716644
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): HandleInformationalEvent: 26
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): HandleInformationalEvent: type=26 UNHANDLED
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_PREPARE status=-17
06-08 20:03:08.804 E/PlayerDriver( 2377): Command PLAYER_PREPARE completed with an error or info -17
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PVPlayer( 2377): check_for_live_streaming s=-2147483648, cancelled=0
06-08 20:03:08.804 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): HandleInformationalEvent: 27
06-08 20:03:08.804 W/PlayerDriver( 2377): PVMFInfoErrorHandlingComplete
06-08 20:03:08.804 W/MediaPlayer(22989): info/warning (1, 26)
06-08 20:03:08.804 E/MediaPlayer(22989): error (1, -17)
06-08 20:03:08.808 I/AudioService( 2471): AudioFocus abandonAudioFocus() from android.media.AudioManager@480f3630null
06-08 20:03:08.812 I/AudioService( 2471): AudioFocus abandonAudioFocus() from android.media.AudioManager@480f3630null
06-08 20:03:08.812 D/PlayTo (22989): opening content://dtmedia/media/1553 with Android Player
06-08 20:03:08.812 D/PlayTo (22989): About to set Android Player datasource to content://dtmedia/media/1553
06-08 20:03:08.812 E/PVPlayer( 2377): isDrmfile playing 0
06-08 20:03:08.812 V/PVPlayer( 2377): reset
06-08 20:03:08.812 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Send player code: 18
06-08 20:03:08.812 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): handleCancelAllCommands
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_CANCEL_ALL_COMMANDS status=1
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Send player code: 11
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): handleReset
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_RESET status=1
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Send player code: 17
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): handleRemoveDataSource
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): CommandCompleted
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PlayerDriver( 2377): Completed command PLAYER_REMOVE_DATA_SOURCE status=1
06-08 20:03:08.816 V/PVPlayer( 2377): unmap file
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I experience the same problems, and I can't seem to get a consistent cause. After rebooting my phone, I don't see the problem again for another 12-24 hours. Because I use custom music as my alarm clock, I've adopted the habit or rebooting my phone before going to sleep. It's caused many late days to work before I figured out what was going on.
I started with a factory fresh install. Tested it out for a few days with no problems. Begin installing programs one-by-one with no problems. Eventually I started using Widgets, with no problems. I installed Launcher Pro with no problems.
But now the problems have started up again. I uninstalled Launcher Pro altogether to no avail. I removed all of my widgets, which appeared to work. I added them back one by one and I didn't seem to have any problems. But the problem came back. Over the period of two weeks, I couldn't isolate one widget that was causing the issue, so I ruled widgets out all together.
I have custom ringtones for my SMS, notifications, G-talk, Gmail, and ringtones. When this problem occurs, I can't even get my voicemail to play, much less anything else.
I use a program called "Soundhound" to discover music I haven't heard before. I think it might be related. Then again, I also use Advanced Task Killer, but even when I had that installed before it didn't have problems. I think when I use Soundhound, it is setting off some kind of strange chain-reaction which eventually---hours later--causes my phone to have this error.
I don't know enough about the logs or how to access them actual debug the phone, but I do know droves of people have had this issue and there seems to be no fix. In the meantime, I've uninstalled Soundhound and I'm checking to see if I still have the problem.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I noticed this problem on my galaxy s, it took a while to piece together, but it appeared to have started when I began using third party task managers. It happened with advanced task killer and watchdog installed.
I went back to using the native task manager and the problem appears to have gone away.... Hasn't occured in the past week. I'm running 2.2.1.
What I thought was the strangest was it happened on days I didn't even use the task manager, just The mere presence cause the problem...
Unsure of the technical reason behind this, but don't care... Native task mgr is fine.
Hope this helps the rest of you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I have the same problem here, using Galaxy S with Android 2.3.3.
Looking at the log, we can see the PID (proccess ID) used by PlayerDriver.
>
> V/PlayerDriver( 84): Completed
> command PLAYER\_PREPARE status=-17
>
>
>
So, I've killed the PlayerDriver process and it has fixed.
In order to do that, you need to root your device and connect with adb as root. Ex.:
>
> adb shell
>
>
>
su
Next time I'll try identify what files and pipes the process is using through **lsof** command
Hope this help.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I think I found the problem.
Like username_4 said, some application is creating many objects from MediaPlayer class and it's not releasing that after. So, I opened an **adb shell**, became root (**su**) and I found the PID (process ID) of mediaserver, using the command:
>
> ps | grep mediaserver
>
>
>
The mediaserver's PID, in my case, is: 84
Then, I listed all resources used by that PID with the command:
>
> lsof | grep 84
>
>
>
And I got the following result:
So, it became easy to identify that the official twitter application (**com.twitter.android-1.apk**) was the problem. Then I removed twitter application and I installed TweetDeck instead and the problem disappeared since last week.
Hope this can help you.
[]'s
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/03 | 728 | 3,019 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to develop an application that knows when I am home based on my phone being on my wifi network or not. I'm running into a weird issue in that I can only ping the phone if I have recently (within the last minute or so) tried to access a web page on the machine I am pinging on. I'm not even able to get an ARP reply unless I've tried to recently access the machine.
So, do Android phones have a very restrictive firewall by default? Is there any way that I can change this?
I don't believe it to be a network issue, because I can ping the phone at any time from my router, it just doesn't respond to other clients on the network.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe this is simply because Android puts the Wifi to sleep to save power when the screen is turned off. You can try setting the Wifi Sleep Policy: `Settings > Wireless & Network Setting > Wifi Settings > Press Menu button > Advanced > Wifi sleep policy` to `Never` and see if your problem still persists.
Alternatively though, instead of having your server ping your phone, I think it will be easier for the phone to "ping" (or make a HTTP request or through other methods) the server when it is connecting to your Wifi network. Your application can register to the system to receive a broadcast Intent when certain Wifi events occurred.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have [Droidwall](http://code.google.com/p/droidwall/), allow access to "(kernel) - Linux Kernel".
On my phone this is definitely the reason why Android answers or not to a ping or tracert.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Android doesn't accept connection from ip addresses missing in arp cache. I think that's a bug.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I've been experiencing this still with Android Q still today (2019). I'm going to go with an IFTTT solution using webhooks to send the REST command I need sending. My original script was written such that I checked when my phone was "away" over the course of a minute. If it came back "home" within that time I wouldn't flip the security cameras on. Now, I'll have to shift that programming to a different type of device (Universal Devices ISY). The timer feature is important as a phone may need to be rebooted, etc.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Solved: need to make the phone aware is on a lan network. Install a whatever network management app "Ip Tools" and click on "Lan scanner" you will see all the other devices connected in the network, and now check again ping will works!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I have the same issue with my Android device that runs Android 11 only. I don't know if this is Android 11 issue or my new phone issue.
On other devices that runs Android 10, I never have problem.
I've to install PingTool to ping my PC first so that the PC will have the ARP entry of that device. I really don't like this.
Because of this, it gives extra step to connect Android Studio to that device through ADB.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/03 | 219 | 677 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth) ?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried these apps:
* [GPS 2 Bluetooth v.2](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cajax.gps2bt2)
* [Bluetooth GPS Output](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.meowsbox.btgps)
* [Tether GPS Lite](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps_lite)
* [GPS Tether](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gpstether)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Great answer from username_1.
Just adding one more option : [blue NMEA](http://max.kellermann.name/projects/blue-nmea/)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/03 | 224 | 708 | <issue_start>username_0: When I scroll down a web page the scroll bar appears and constantly changes size as I scroll
What does this size relate to?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried these apps:
* [GPS 2 Bluetooth v.2](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cajax.gps2bt2)
* [Bluetooth GPS Output](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.meowsbox.btgps)
* [Tether GPS Lite](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps_lite)
* [GPS Tether](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gpstether)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Great answer from username_1.
Just adding one more option : [blue NMEA](http://max.kellermann.name/projects/blue-nmea/)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/03 | 939 | 3,850 | <issue_start>username_0: My plan would be to allow me to connect my Android to my TV by USB, and then be able to play videos/audio from my Computer that is mounted over wifi on my Android. Is this currently possible, or is there a better way that I can accomplish this task (using only a USB cable/wifi and not having to copy files to my Android)
Thanks for any advice :D<issue_comment>username_1: There are definitely Android DLNA clients and servers which will allow you to share or receive videos or other media over a wireless network, see these previous questions:
[DLNA enabled media player?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1051/)
[What can I do with DLNA on an android smartphone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5481/)
[Can I get DLNA on my Droid?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1660/)
[What is the Android Answer to Air Video Server?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5619/)
If you have a TV with a USB port, you should definitely be able to mount your phone's SD card as a drive and play the files on it (assuming they're encoded with codecs that your TV understands).
Also if you have a phone with video or HDMI out functionality you can play videos direct to the TV over a video or HDMI cable.
But, I don't think you'll be able to do things quite the way you describe. I don't know of any TVs that will mount a USB device as anything other than a mass storage device (USB drive) or a network adapter (normally only specific manufacturer approved adaptors), and it sounds like you want to stream movies via your phone rather than just play them from its storage. One problem you're going to face is that on an unmodified Android phone the moment you mount your phone as mass storage to one device (eg your TV) it's no longer accessible to other apps on your phone (such as whatever's receiving it from your PC).
TL;DR three realistic options:
1. Plug phone into PC copy movies onto SD card, unplug phone, plug into TV play as files
2. If your phone has TV-out, video-out or HDMI-out, plug your phone into the TV that way instead of USB and then either play from its storage, or from a streaming video client
3. If your TV is network connectible, use a DLNA client on your phone (see above question links) to push the movie from a DLNA server on the PC (eg Windows Media Player on Win 7, or [Twonky server](http://www.twonky.com/)) to a DLNA compatible, network attached TV (or media streamer box attached to TV).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is possible, if the phone is rooted. And I suppose it might even be worth doing if you can get an old G1 off craebayslist, but probably not with the device that is your "phone".
Normally when you connect your android device to a computer (or the TV) and enable mounting, it mounts the SDHC card or non-removable equivelent. But that's not the only possibility. With some root level reconfiguration (replacing vold) the usb storage driver on the phone can actually be pointed at anything that looks sufficiently like a disk - ie, a physical disk, or a file containing a disk image.
Since there are also ways to get the linux underlying a (rooted) android device to mount a filesystem served over the network from your pc, you could now point the usb storage driver at a file on your pc containing a disk image of a FAT filesystem containing the media you want to serve.
(There are some potential shortcuts to merge the steps, but it will be easier to get the PC-to-android and android-to-tv parts working separately first)
You would still have to create disk image files on your pc much like you now copy things to usb sticks, but you could automate that and only eat up hard dive space having duplicate copies in the images, and you wouldn't have to physically move the USB stick.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/03 | 486 | 1,984 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Galaxy Ace. When I turn off WiFi and try to turn it on again it shows an error. I need to restart my device for it to work. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe this is a problem with Samsung's UI, TouchWiz; I experienced this on a couple ROMs for my Galaxy S.
I don't know of any way to fix it without replacing your ROM, but I did find that going to `Settings -> Wireless and network -> WiFi settings` and toggling WiFi there seemed to work. Settings is a standard Android OS app and thus bypasses whatever problem TouchWiz has when you try to toggle the WiFi from the notification area.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I did have a problem a few months ago where I'd keep getting an error when I tried to turn Wifi on, which needed a reboot of the phone to fix.
I traced it back to an app that I'd installed recently, the app in question monitored the wifi connections and did funny things ensuring you connected to specified wifi points when they were available. After I uninstalled the app the problem went away (the app in question was the BT FON app, in case you have the same one).
So it's probably worth thinking about when the problem first started, and then working out which apps that have anything to do with wifi you may have installed or updated around that time, and removing those apps for a few days to see if it helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I believe this is a problem of the ROM itself (Android 2.2 in Ace). Even with only the basic applications it would show the same error.
Anyway this problem is solved for me. I upgraded my phone to Android 2.3.4. After that, up to now (nearly 5 month) I haven't come across that problem.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: You can try this, on the dial pad, enter `*#*#526#*#*` this will automatically load the wifi drivers. Once you see that driver loading successful, you can then turn on the wifi and it might work...
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/03 | 727 | 2,778 | <issue_start>username_0: (Motorola Droid, Android 2.2.2)
My new employer uses Google Apps to manage e-mail etc. They're also big into instant messaging for intra-company communication.
On my device I have my personal account and have added my company account so I can use Gmail for either, have consolidated calendar, etc.
However, the Google Talk app is tied to my main (personal) Google account. I can't see a way to get it to use the company account or, better, allow both accounts to be active.
How can I use Google Talk with a secondary account?<issue_comment>username_1: As you've pretty much said, the official Google Talk client doesn't have any way to select an account for it. Unless you want to be constantly resetting your phone and changing the primary account, you won't be able to use it with multiple accounts. You can of course request the feature; see the comments below.
I recommend using [eBuddy Messenger](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ebuddy.android) instead. It's the best IM client I've used so far on Android, and easily handles multiple accounts regardless of which service(s) they come from. Just be careful to sign out properly; if the app is force-closed, Google never clues in to the fact that the client is gone and you'll still appear signed in to your contacts. (I have no idea why it handles this fine with every other client).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: EDIT: Looks like this is coming, according to Google employee <NAME>, on this [Google Mobile Support forum thread](http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=43ebd5fda77dcc19):
>
> Thanks for being patient while we work
> on this feature. When we launched
> Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), we added
> support to Google Talk for multiple
> accounts. We're currently working on
> bringing the feature to phones as
> well.
>
>
>
So it looks like it should work on a Honeycomb tablet, and they may be backporting it to Gingerbread phones (video chat over GTalk has just been enabled for 2.3.4, so they're definitely porting Honeycomb Talk's features back to phones).
---
Original Answer:
Not a great solution, doesn't do all the alerting and notifications in a way that's integrated with the Android OS, but the only way to do this currently seems to be to use the built-in GTalk client for one account, and access the other via the web page.
For a standard GTalk account use this URL to sign into the mobile webpage:
<http://talkgadget.google.com/talkgadget/m>
For a Google Apps Gtalk account use this URL to sign into the mobile webpage:
<https://hostedtalkgadget.google.com/a/YOUR_DOMAIN_HERE.COM/talkgadget/m>
Or use a second IM client for the second GTalk account, as suggested by username_1.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/03 | 324 | 1,258 | <issue_start>username_0: When I reboot the phone, often, some of the apps a get generic icon and won't load anymore.
A reinstall solves the problem but I'd rather not have to do that.
Device is an Acer Liquid Metal with Froyo.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you moved them to or from the SD card? My app icons disappear from my home screen when they are moved.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I finally found out why! :D
When the phone boots - at least if I use go launcher - if the sd card is not completely mounted apps "get lost".
I've completely solved the problem activating my phone card pin code.
I turn on the phone, wait on the pin code screen without entering it for a minute and then I enter the pin: everything is perfect.
I think the problem can be also solved killing and restarting the launcher but I didn't test.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I sometimes have this problem with my LG Optimus V. I used to re-install the app(s), now I just reboot the phone again--works 9 times out of 10 (and with those odds, the a second reboot handles that 10th time).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Finally I found it
Settings > apps > apps settings > disable all apps > apps settings > enable all apps
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/03 | 351 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I imagine a setup where I use an android tablet computer as a remote control for my hifi system - at least for selecting music. I have connected a low-power, cheap and small linux computer to the amp. The low-powered computer holds all music on a USB stick, SSD or similar. The computer has no screen or keyboard permanently attached.
Can something like this work? All solutions I have found on the net require streaming from a NAS or the internet (internet radio) - e.g. Sonos. Ideas regarding hardware and software are welcome.<issue_comment>username_1: You could try something like [VLC Remote](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hobbyistsoftware.android.vlcremote_usfree). It can apparently even be configured to work with an MPlayer install instead of VLC if you prefer (according to [this project](https://github.com/peterseverin/RMPlayer), at least). There's also a remote app for [Songbird](http://getsongbird.com/) available, and you can find it [in the Market](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.songbirdremote) as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Sounds like you're looking for [mpd](http://mpd.wikia.com/) (music player daemon). It doesn't require X and there are lots of different clients/remotes for all kinds of operating systems [including Android](https://market.android.com/search?q=mpd).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/03 | 267 | 1,112 | <issue_start>username_0: Is the default browser on the android platform Chrome? And if so, does anyone have an idea how to update it or get it to work with the Google Cloud Printing?
In the settings area I am not able to see anything for the Cloud printing options.
If the default browser on a Android phone is not Google Chrome, What is the best way to get Google Chrome installed so I can use the Cloud Printing? And make it the default browser!<issue_comment>username_1: It's not Chrome and you can't install Chrome. Chrome and the Chromium project have been coded for the x86 architecture, i.e. the PC, and all the UI code is specific to either Windows, Linux, or Mac.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can download and install Firefox Mobile and then add an extension/add-on that allows printing pages with Google's Cloud Print: <http://www.androidcentral.com/cloud-printer-extension-enables-printing-firefox-mobile>
In Honeycomb (Android 3.0) Chrome bookmarks sync with the device, so additional Chrome features, if not the entire browser, may make the leap to Android in the future.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/03 | 740 | 2,701 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought this Samsung Galaxy S, installed the Kies software, then it automatically downloaded an update for my phone. I plugged in my phone and it began the update.
After a few seconds the client said something like 'Error: DLL not found.' (I can't remember exactly what it said.) The update stopped. (In the client.) On the phone's screen, it said "Downloading...". It said this for around 2 hours before I eventually decided to take the battery out and attempt the update again. But, when I restarted the device, the following symbol was displayed on the screen:
I plugged the phone into my PC, and Kies and it said "update failed, Emergency recovery." The client couldn't connect and told me to refer the the manual on how to boot my phone into recovery mode. I tried it and nothing happened. The same symbol is still on the screen, all I can do with it is turn it on and off.
Is there any way I can use my phone again? I don't care if I have to do a factory restore and lose all its data.<issue_comment>username_1: The below assumes you have the GT-i9000 (international Galaxy S).
---
Go to [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913) and download the newest 2.2 firmware for your region. Download [Odin for Windows](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9088113&postcount=1) (search for "Heimdall" if you are on Linux). Then 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. Hold VolumeDown plus the Home key plus Power. While holding,
1. Reinsert the battery.
2. Release the Power button, still holding the others, about 1 second after the white "GT-I9000" text appears.
3. After a few seconds a yellow triangle with an android in it should appear, this is Download Mode. If it doesn't, try this again while holding Power the whole time.
2. Start up Odin.
3. Attach the phone to your PC via USB so that Odin recognizes it.
4. Load the .zip file you downloaded (the ROM/firmware) into the PDA field of Odin.
5. Load the 512 .pit file into the PIT field of Odin.
6. Check "Re-partition".
7. Hit Start. Odin will tell you when it's done; if it fails, reboot your phone and try again. (This happens occasionally).
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_2: 1. Connect to kies in this mode as shown in your photograph.
2. Follow instructions for emergency firmware recovery.
It worked for me.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/03 | 1,437 | 5,443 | <issue_start>username_0: In the **stock messaging app**, the contact I'm messaging has their picture next to their replies, but mine is just a grey box; how do I get my picture there? I have a contact called 'me' with my picture and phone number, but it's not making the link.
I'm running Gingerbread 2.3.4 on Nexus S.<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming the answer to my comment above is Talk, you need to change your picture in your Google Account. This is most easily done through Gmail's settings on a PC.
If you sync your contacts from Gmail, that picture might possibly show up in your SMS app as well.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I am facing the problem as well on 2.2.3. I have gone through different suggestions and from them it seems that the owner's phone number needs to be in the SIM itself. The original post is here : <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687011> .
I could not try it myself since I am yet to find a phone where I can assign my number to self.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I stumbled across getting my picture to show in a very weird way. First of all I use Gtalk and my phone is connected to my gmail and my gmail happens to be <EMAIL> which I have a picture for. So I went into contacts clicked add new contact. For first name I put in only my first name and filled nothing else out then I hit the button that brings up the settings on my phone and there was a join option. When I hit join option it gave me suggested contacts which i'm assuming recognized my first name and pulled up gmail account to join and I saw myself show up with my gmail picture voila!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: This worked for me (CM71 firmware):
*For users of CyanogenMod-6* go to `Settings -> Call Settings -> Additional Settings -> My phone number`. Have a try, this should solve you all problems.
Source: <http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=8519>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem, I was very frustrated with all the postings that kept directing me to facebook! Not all of us want to be that connected... Anyway I kept at it on my own and this is what worked for me:
* Go into your text message history
* Tap on your "shadow" figure
* Tap on your menu icon at the bottom of your phone
* Tap on "Edit"
* Tap on your "shadow" figure
* Tap on "Gallery"
* Tap on photo from your gallery
* Save
Jeez couldn't believe how long this took me to work out, it's not in the manual that comes with the phone in fact almost nothing is in the manual I have had to find just about everything I needed through forums such as this. That being said after it's all figured out I am ultimately happy with the HTC Wildfire S.
Thanks to all of you who took the time to help us out.
Good luck! :-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I created a contact with my name, full telephone #, and email and added the photo to my contact. My photo now shows up in txt messages and in gmail app. I have no clue if it will work with other email and sms apps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Mine was similar to, but not exactly like, [username_5's](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/15515/267) above:
* sms history / view a specific conversation.
* tap gray image. phone wanted to add a new contact.
* tap menu button.
* select insert image - select image from gallery.
* select OK - I never did assign the contact a name, phone number, or email address.
Now all my sms messages show the image I just assigned.
Note - I already had my own contact with an image, which was sync'd to gmail, but for some reason the sms app wasn't picking it up.
HTC Droid Incredible
Hope this helps somebody out there...
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: Turns out that if you log into the Google+ app, then your local account ("Me") will be synced with your profile account (Google contacts).
So just download the google+ app (if you don't have it aldready) and log on to it should solve the problem.
I am using Android 4.0 by the way.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: If you get the error Toast message "The contact does not exist" when you click on your gray profile image (in the Messaging app), then do this:
1. Open the "Contacts" app (it has a blue icon that looks like a stack of cards)
2. It should list all your contacts, with an entry "Me" at the top, with a gray icon
3. Click on the gray icon at the top, in the section "Me"
4. Add a photo from the Gallery or from an installed file browser app.
5. This photo will now show in the Messaging app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: G+ option didn't work for me.
I just went into contacts and added my mobile number as a contact.
That way you can set what pic shows when that person talks. And it's you.. so :p
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: This works with the default Apps on Android version 6.0.1
• Have the image you want ready on your phone.
• Open Contact app.
• Create a record for yourself if not already there.
• Tap your contact and tap edit, the pencil icon.
• Under "My local Profile" tap picture icon.
• Under "Contact photo" tap Image (other options available here).
• On the left hand column Choose "gallery" or choose the image you want if the image is already present.
• Image appears in right hand column.
• Tap the image for size editing.
• Choose Done.
• Choose Save.
• Image should immediately show up in any Messages conversation.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/04 | 1,066 | 4,111 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Android phone (a Desire HD), the GPS indicator is currently on & flashing away.
How can I find out which app is responsible for using the GPS? I have my suspicions but would like to know for sure.
It's rooted & I'm more than comfortable interrogating /dev or somesuch. Running 2.2.<issue_comment>username_1: There a a lot of apps that will just use GPS if it is on. even the camera will use it to put location data in the image. google uses it for buzz, maps, latitude, etc. And if you have latitude, it will fire up every once in a while to report your location (which if you have latitude, you told it to do :)). there are some applications that will even use the GPS, if it's available, to show you "local" advertisements.
If you "opt'd in" for the "providing google with location information" when you set up your device, the device itself will use it to notify google about wifi locations and cell towers around your location. This data helps start GPS from a cold start, so it can lock on to a location quicker.
This data is good, and helps people that actually use the GPS. They are not "tracking your every move" like some people seem to think. Google, and Apple for that matter, couldn't care less where you are, what they want to know is where the cell towers are so they can tell you where you are with their location applications more quickly.
If you are worried about what may be sending data, then the only "safe" option is to turn off GPS unless you are using it, and check the permissions of applications when you install them. If your "Cooking Recipes" application wants to use GPS, that you may want to worry a little, unless it is going to tell you how to get to the store to by the ingredients.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Install [Spare Parts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidgram.spareparts). Open it and click on "Battery History". Select the drop down list at the top and from it choose "GPS Usage". It will show you what apps have been using the GPS.
Note that you'll need to have your device unplugged at the time as it's actually looking for battery usage as used by apps accessing GPS.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Generally speaking, GPS is not always running, when an activity that uses GPS, gets paused, the GPS shuts down to conserve battery. When the activity is resumed, GPS gets kickstarted. *This is how a well-behaved and written application should behave.*
I would suggest to install Droidwall, and dis-allow ALL apps to access both 3G and Wifi. And watch the log, there should be some process attempting to connect.
It should also show up in the 'logcat', in a form of something similar: 'Cannot access xx.xx.xx.xx' ip address format.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I don't think there's an app that shows which app is using the GPS. Also, I can't get Spare Parts's Battery Information screen to show in my Android 4.1.
Here's my suggestion:
Whenever you see that the GPS is active (such as, the GPS icon in the notification bar, or Settings > Battery shows that the GPS is active), click on Settings > Apps > Running to see which apps are running. One of them is the culprit.
In my case today, the rogue app is [No Zombies](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.booyah.zombie).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: on Android 4.3 and newer: (can't say about carrier/manufacturer specific, such as samsung.. they change everything! this is tested on stock android)
open settings > Location (under personal)
there you will see a list of recent app titled "recent"
easy as that. the top app is the last one to use GPS. if you are still seeing the GPS icon, you can click that app to go to the app info screen. where you can stop/uninstall the app. if doing any of those things removes the GPS in use icon, you found the culprit. (here it was gasbuddy, which i haven't opened in 24h)
edit: ok, found a pic of samsung version. it works there too.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/t5Yvo.jpg)
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/05/04 | 1,371 | 5,458 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm in the market for a new Smartphone. Except for iPhone's, I'm new in the field and probably have some misconceptions.
My first choice was the Google Nexus S, but I was offered a great deal on the Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100). The only issue is that I read that it came with an "enhanced" version of Android. Being familiar with PC's, I know that these enhancements are almost always bloatware: I always do a clean install of Windows to get rid of it.
My question is fairly simple: is this possible to use the stock Google Android OS on the Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100)? That was the killer feature of the Nexus S for me: coming directly from Google, easily upgradable. Would that be possible and if yes, how?
Thank you for enlightening me.<issue_comment>username_1: It is very unlikely that Samsung will ever release an unmodified Android firmware for the Galaxy S II. They've never released one for their Galaxy S family of phones without their TouchWiz "enhancements".
Historically the only Android devices that have run the stock OS have been the very early phones released by each manufacturer (before they'd written their own customizations) and the Google Nexus series of phones. If you stray away from that you are going to get modified firmwares, interfaces and apps.
One of the big downsides to using a phone that has extensive manufacturer customizations is that this means that they will generally be a lot slower in pushing out updated versions of the Android OS to you. Phones with manufacturer customized OS's are normally updated months after the Nexus devices, if ever. This is because the manufacturers have to do lots of work and testing to re-integrate all of their changes and customizations back into the OS every time the base OS changes. Factor in the fact that phone companies often drag their feet in certifying the updated OS's on their networks and you have a huge set of delays before the updates reach your phone.
The big upsides to a customized OS is that the manufacturer will often add a lot of features that aren't available to stock OS phones, eg Samsung's TouchWiz offered built-in wireless tethering well before it was added to the stock OS in Froyo, both HTC Sense and Samsung TouchWiz add remote phone tracking and wiping features to the phones (in most geographic regions), their media players can generally play more formats, and the interfaces often look "nicer".
Your main option for "clean" firmwares running the stock OS for non-Nexus phones is to use unofficial custom ROMs. Many of these use the stock Android interface and apps, with only minimal changes to either. See these questions for more on custom ROMs: [What is the difference between: Rooting, Jailbreak, ROM, Mod, etc](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2885/what-is-the-difference-between-rooting-jailbreak-rom-mod-etc), and [What is the meaning of “flashing a custom ROM”?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6028/what-is-the-meaning-of-flashing-a-custom-rom)
Also see this previous question: [Android phones without custom UIs](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/644/android-phones-without-custom-uis)
**UPDATE**: Since this answer was written one things has changed. In mid-2013 Google started offering ["Google Play Edition" phones for sale on the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/devices) in certain regions in addition to their own Nexus line of devices. These "Google Play Edition" phones tend to be some of the more popular, higher-end GSM phones and are offered with the plain Android OS with Google Apps, and without any manufacturer or carrier modifications, just like Nexus phones. So far these phones have been getting OS updates much faster than their manufacturer modified brethren.
So far the phones available on there in "Pure Google" versions include the [Samsung Galaxy S4](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=samsung_galaxy_s4), [HTC One](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=htc_one), [LG G Pad 8.3](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=lg_g_pad), [Sony Z Ultra](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=sony_z_ultra), and [Motorola Moto G](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=moto_g_8gb).
As these are generally the exact same hardware as their manufacturer branded siblings there are often fairly simple ways to apply these "clean" OSs to branded phones (but do check that you really do have the same hardware, some of these phones have [variations with the same name](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/60672/156), but [different hardware](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/59024/156) in them, eg they may be available in GSM, CDMA, LTE versions with totally different radio hardware and SoC CPUs).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If what you are looking for is an “official” way of having a clean Android installation in a Samsung Galaxy S II, then I have to tell you that this is not possible. Samsung provides some added functions in his firmware (proprietary launcher, mail app, synchronization app with the PC, etc…)
There is the possibility to install custom ROMs on the Samsung Galaxy S so probably this will be possible for the Galaxy S II too, but this void the warranty.
If what you want is a powerful phone which will be the first to update to every new version of android with no added software or modifications, you are looking for a Nexus S.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/04 | 267 | 877 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to configure a VPN from my Nexus S (2.3.4) to my home Ubuntu desktop.
Has anyone tried this yet?
I would deeply appreciate tips on which VPN server to use (e.g., is openVPN support native on Android Gingerbread?) and pitfalls to avoid.<issue_comment>username_1: The way I did it was to install [dd-wrt](http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index) on my home router and [enable PPTP VPN](http://www.howtogeek.com/51772/how-to-setup-a-vpn-server-using-a-dd-wrt-router/). Then I just put in the user name and password in the VPN settings in Gingerbread.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: OpenVPN would seem to be another good solution if you cannot install dd-wrt on your router. There is a client app for it (http://www.appbrain.com/app/openvpn-settings/de.schaeuffelhut.android.openvpn) but you need to have rooted your phone to use it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/03 | 137 | 461 | <issue_start>username_0: How to get Dialer application on my T-Mobile Galaxy tab?<issue_comment>username_1: On your galaxy Tab goto
```
Application>Contacts
```
Now select Dialer tab
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apparently the only way to get dialer is to reinstall the european firmware: <http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/151-gt-phone-dialer/>
BTW, you are on the wrong site. SO is for specific programmers questions.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/04 | 527 | 1,882 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm following the steps provided [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304) to root my Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S). I install the USB drivers in the [link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929) provided. Whenever I connect my phone, I get the error `There was a problem installing this hardware... SAMSUNG Android Composite ADB Interface`. I do have USB Debug mode checked on my phone.
The googling I have done on this issue mention downloading the Android SDK, but I have heard no mention of needing this on the XDA developers forum or in any other conversation about rooting. So, I wanted to ensure that downloading the Android SDK was necessary, or would even fix my problem before I bother installing it and its dependencies (Java JDK). I'm running Windows XP.
Note: Although I'm running a 64-bit machine, I Installed the x86 Samsung Drivers since Windows XP is a 32-bit OS. I hope that's right.
<issue_comment>username_1: No, you don't need to install the Android SDK. The SDK's drivers don't work for the Galaxy S, actually, at least not the last time I tried.
You best bet is to download Samsung Kies and update the drivers through it, as per [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3246/fails-to-install-mtp-usb-device/3365#3365) to another question. You can get Kies most easily from Samsung UK [here](http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I9000HKDXEU/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=support).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Usually, all that's needed are the bits to make ADB (Android Debug Bridge) operate, which on Windows are the two libraries (AdbWinApi.dll and AdbWinUsbApi.dll). But, that really shouldn't be necessary for a commercial product.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/04 | 325 | 1,253 | <issue_start>username_0: [How to Install Ubuntu on Android!](http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/) states "your Android OS must support loop devices". What is a loop device?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> In Unix-like operating systems, a loop device, vnd (vnode disk), or lofi (loopback file interface) is a pseudo-device that makes a file accessible as a block device.
>
>
>
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_device>
Basically, it allows you to make your phone think that an image file is a separate storage area/device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The [Wikipedia page on loop devices](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_device) explains this pretty well. It's basically a "pseudo-device" (i.e. a device which doesn't exist physically) that allows a file to be treated as a block device (for example, a hard drive).
You need support for it because the Ubuntu system is stored as a .img file, which is essentially created to be a file representation of a filesystem or disk partition. By mounting it on a loop device you can access the file as though it really was a whole filesystem, thus creating a sort of "virtual" partition (or disk) for Ubuntu to live on.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/05 | 393 | 1,495 | <issue_start>username_0: As of yesterday my phone was okay as I know I had a missed call and checked it on voicemail, but today I noticed that it is showing no signal when there should be one.
The last thing I know I did was to try \*#61# to check the voicemail numbers as I was thinking of setting a longer timeout, but I didn't actually change it.
If I go into Additional call settings I get 'Network or SIM card error', but I expect that is linked to the lack of network. However, I wonder if something on the SIM is messed up.
I've turned it off/on a couple of times. Also tried a different SIM from a different service and that worked. It there anything I can try resetting?
It's an htc Tattoo on Android 1.6.<issue_comment>username_1: I would bring the phone to your carrier's local store. If a different SIM card from the same carrier works, then it's possible that your SIM card is damaged or corrupted. The carrier may need to replace it for you. Keep in mind that some carriers (or authorized reseller outlets) will charge you for this.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Check your APNs. This might help: <http://www.htc.com/mea-en/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=949&news_id=654>
Note: APNs are **provider specific**, the linked walkthrough covers KSA Mobily Postpaid Subscribers, but if you Google search: *(Your Provider) APN Settings*, it will turn up what you need and then just substitute THOSE values for the ones in the walkthrough.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/05 | 440 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I upgraded to 2.3.4 Gingerbread MR2 but I wonder: what changed?<issue_comment>username_1: From a [developer's point of view](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.3.html)?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Similar to [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8694/what-does-android-2-2-1-bring/8697#8697) question which asks about 2.2.1, there don't seem to be any real "changelogs" made available for Android updates. However, you can look at their git repository to see the commit log. [Here's the shortlog](http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/tags/android-2.3.4_r1) for the 2.3.4\_r1 tag.
The summary: mostly [bugfixes](http://www.redfoxsystems.com/2011/04/android-2-3-4-changes-on-the-nexus-one-and-nexus-one-s/), and the addition of video/voice chat for the Google Talk app. Apparently this is only enabled on the Nexus S since the Nexus One doesn't have a front-facing camera, but I don't know that for certain.
In any case, the video/voice chat could probably be made to work on the Nexus One somehow considering that it has already landed on the CyanogenMod codebase (and the latest nightly builds), so it's more or less working on other "unsupported" phones already. I know the EVO has a working implementation in the latest CM7 nightly build, though it did crash when I tried to switch to my rear camera (not that I'd really need to do that).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/05 | 267 | 940 | <issue_start>username_0: I only want to use the phone as a dev tool and I need the android 2.2. What does 'flashed' mean exactly?<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest asking the seller which Android OS version the ROM they flashed is based on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In short, the phone will still have the Android OS as 'flashing to cricket' is NOT in reference to the ROM or Operating System.
The seller may be referring to moving the phone off of Verizon as the carrier to Cricket, another CDMA mobile carrier in the US. This seems to be a normal process as Cricket does not have the expansive collection of Android compared to that of Verizon Wireless.
Here are a few thread topics explaining this -
<http://androidforums.com/incredible-all-things-root/82397-flashing-htc-droid-incredible-cricket.html>
<http://androidforums.com/cricket/232152-flashing-phone-verizon-cricket.html>
Hope that helps!
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/05 | 798 | 3,180 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read on various posts on the net that touchscreens lose sensitivity over time, but I have not found any detailed information about why and how I can prevent this. Does anybody know why and how this happens, and how long it takes?<issue_comment>username_1: I have a T-Mobile G1 (the first Android phone) that's a few years old now and sensitivity on the touch screen is still intact.
If you don't treat your phone well it is likely that over time you're going to damage it or the screen can get so dirty that sensitivity might decrease, but it is not an issue with the touch screen technology. Any phone that is badly treated will get damaged.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: My Motorola Droid is as sensitive now as it was in October 2009. At least I don't notice any appreciable loss of sensitivity. This is my daily carry/drop/reflash/abuse phone, so if there were going to be some loss, it would happen by now.
In my PalmPilot days, I could definitely tell a difference after about a year, but that was probably due more to the precise poking of a stylus.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **[Capacitive touchscreens](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchscreen#Capacitive)** found in modern smartphones don't wear out, physically, because they're solid-state technology behind a piece of glass. Practically the only way to destroy them is to build up a goodly amount of static electricity and then touch the screen -- if you're deliberate about this, it might zap the circuitry, but it's not specific to touchscreens and you can do that with all kinds of electronics.
**[Resistive touchscreens](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistive_touchscreen)** found in older electronics can wear out because they're basically made of movable things; two layers of transparent conductive material with a thin air gap in between them. Because the screen relies on physical pressure from your fingertip, there can't be a solid piece of glass in front of it (even if the LCD screen behind the touch array probably is made of glass). When your finger presses the layers together when you touch this screen, you effectively create an electrical short that is used to signal which point on the screen was touched.
* *Press hard enough* and you can damage these layers so that they don't move away from each other again.
* *Press often enough* and you'll simply wear out the outermost soft plastic material of the screen -- this is why it's important to use a clean stylus (and/or a screen protector).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Touch screen are made with Indium Tin Oxide... and over time the Indium migrates out... so they stop working.
That is one of the reasons manufacturers would like to start using graphene in touch screens.
There are two types of screens resistive and capacative. Capacative screens are the main ones in use today and last 1-4 million touches:
<http://admetro.com/pdfs/Touch_Screen_101.pdf>
That can be as little as 3 years use... which is often fine for many phones... but on the low side for something like a monitor?
Resistive screens last ~10x longer (~35 million touches).
:-)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/06 | 926 | 3,388 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I update my LG GT540 Optimus to the latest stable Android? Is if safe to update, or I could *brick* my phone? Or it does it by auto? How are the installed softwares (from Android Market) updated? I have to do manually or is it done automatically?<issue_comment>username_1: You probably need download and install LG tools and drivers from lg web site. And follow the software instructions.
Also this is the site for ireland <http://www.lg.com/ie/android/index.jsp>, mentioning Upgrade of GT540 to Android 2.1 Eclair.
You may also check these two references:
- <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032744>
- <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803695>
I learned a lot from xda forums and beware most of things in xda are on your responsibility, meaning yes, there is a chance you can brick your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. **Backup your phone**
* this is important if you wish to keep any data from your phone. You will have to restore backed up data (such as apps) after you update. The only way to update to the latest software is to erase your device, so backup whatever you do not want to lose.
2. **Extract the .zip file**, which you can download from [this AndroidForum thread](http://androidforums.com/lg-optimus-gt540/372847-help-me-install-2-3-gt-540-a.html) or [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927379). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, **install LGAndroidDriver\_WHQL\_ML\_Ver1.0\_All\_Win7.exe** which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone. Windows XP Users download this driver, extract the contents anywhere (e.g. desktop), right-click on the 'android\_usb.inf' file and click 'Install'.
4. Next, **open KDZ\_FW\_UPD.exe**
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' **THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE**
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B\_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone. Sometimes the computer still won't recognize the phone, if this is the case, try this: Windows Vista and Windows 7 users press start and type device manager (Windows XP users right click 'My Computer' and click properties, then click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager) then locate LGE Android Platform Modem, right click it and click disable. Accept any warnings that come up. Also, make sure you've disabled Mass Storage Mode on your phone. To do this, go to Settings>Storage>Enable Mass Storage, and untick the box.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
This method was found in the AndroidForums. There is also a [Youtube tutorial](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx-wDHID0ow) on rooting the GT540.
**Bricking is always a possibility when modifying software that doesn't come directly through the intended channels**
That said, the methods here have been proven to work and your risk is significantly less if you perform these steps correctly.
Let us know if you need any help!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/06 | 1,151 | 5,049 | <issue_start>username_0: So I understand the first thing I need to do with my phone, after rooting, is to back everything up. But I was confused about 3 of the apparently popular tools used for this.
For example, is Nandroid an application I run on a computer connected to the Android device, or on the device itself?
I understand ClockworkMod is a "custom recovery". What does that mean? Why do I need it? What does it mean to "flash" it?
Asides from browsing and installing new ROMs, how does ROM manager interact with the other two? Does it include them both, so I just need to download it from the market and be done with it?
I will appreciate any answer that can sort out the differences, with emphasis on what I, as an end-user, actually need to do, and whether there is any risk on those actions.<issue_comment>username_1: A nandroid is the name for a complete backup or image of your device. It can be performed in clock work mod (cmw) .
Clockwork mod is a custom recovery because it is a second of tools that can used without booting an os. Think of it has an additional BIOS. When rooting and jailbreaking, u will want to install the clockwork mod. It is the workhorse that has utilities for backups /restores /wipes and installing unsigned zip updates.
Rom manager is an app accessible in the os that allows quick access and integration with clockwork mod. Rom manager can update and install clock work mod versions as well as automatically booting into clock work mod for quicker access to those functions. Cwm and Rom manager were started by the same person. Rom manager let's u download Roms and then boots into cwm to backup and install them.
U will need a custom recovery... (I know of two) cwm or armon ra. They permit u to perform the backup. Rom manager isn't necessarily needed but its useful and is well integrated into cwm.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: A "Recovery" is a special space in the internal memory of your phone, set aside by the manufacturer to perform diagnostics and OS upgrades. In Windows terms, it's a rough equivalent of Boot Menu (usually accessed by pressing F8 during boot-up.) It's invisible to the phone under normal operation, and is accessed in a special way (usually by turning the phone on while holding one or more buttons).
The problem is that the recoveries that comes with stock devices do not allow for installation of custom ROMs, only firmware images "signed" by the manufacturer. In order to install custom ROMs (e.g. CyanogenMod for example) you will need to replace the stock Recovery image with a custom one, made by community developers. On Android there are several custom recoveries, Clockworkmod (CWM) and Amon-Ra being the most known ones. These custom Recoveries allow you to do a lot more things with your phone. The biggest advantage is being able to flash unsigned custom ROMs. Other benefits include various tools and utilities for further managing the phones.
One such utility is called "NANDroid". It's a backup and restore tool that allows you to take a full image of all the phone's internal NAND memory (hence the name) and store it on your SD Card. Should something go wrong with the phone's software, you can use the previously saved backup to restore the phone to a working state.
The maker of ClockworkMod Recovery also created an Android app called "ROM Manager". This app allows you to easily upgrade the CWM recovery to a new version when one becomes available for your device. It also allows you to manage NANDroid backups stored on the SD Card, as well as perform a slew of other useful advanced tasks. These include fixing app/data permissions, re-partitioning of the SD Card right on the phone, downloading different custom ROMs and flashing them directly from the app. A paid "Premium" version of the app has more advanced features, such as OTA update notifications for custom ROMs that support it, etc.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: That's got it all covered pretty good, but a couple of things should be pointed out
1. One feature of ROM Manager--"Backup Current ROM"--is useful in that it integrates all of your apps (including paid ones), all of your data (such as contacts, text messages, saved photos, browser bookmarks), and your system state (your desktop arrangement, your preferences, your app defaults) and rolls them up with your ROM into a complete system image--your "Current ROM". That's great if something goes screwy with a new ROM, but it's not the way to restore apps and preferences after upgrading your firmware--unless you want to go back to your old firmware too. Titanium Backup will backup or restore your entire app set in a single batch process; or, you can wait for Android Market to restore your apps; as for non-market apps, you can use Android Mate to individually save each app to SD as an installable apk
2. The first thing a long-time Android user does when faced with an FC is open up ROM Manager and run Fix Permissions. I cannot overstate how valuable that function is.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/05/06 | 1,072 | 4,424 | <issue_start>username_0: I've bought a brand new Galaxy S just several weeks ago and so far my expectations are not met. I've never used a PDA before, so I expected it to be a full power computing machine in a hand. :) But here's what I've found out (and corresponding questions):
* sometimes (haven't figured or experimented to find out the proper steps to reproduce yet) it simply reboots without any message, notice or any event alarm
* some apps may suspend the device, which can be solved by forced reboot (there even were several times the only working solution was to take out the battery :S)
* the latest lag I've found was Aldico eBook suspend > reboot > sd card is not visible from the app and several other apps, though seen by certain apps (it also removed phone, messaging from bottom pane when showing home screen)
* processor requires a good cooler as reboot/suspend is average after allowed t < actual t
Questions:
* is it normal/average for PDAs (android devices) to reboot or suspend sometimes (let's say after certain uptime threshold)?
* any one else experiencing reboot/suspend issues?
* any idea why sd card might be non-visible to certain apps but seen by others?
P.S.: my favourite is having default music player not reading .flac format while alarm app does it perfectly. :)<issue_comment>username_1: Regarding your first 2 questions (reboot / suspend) :
No this is not normal, however, as a lot of software from a lot of different vendors are running on your phone, it's inevitable that under certain conditions certain apps can cause your phone to "crash". In an ideal world, no piece of software should be able to crash the underlying OS and the phone, however, most likely, difficult to reproduce bugs with the underlying Android OS can lead to phone reboots.
Regarding the lag. There is a known issue with the Samsung Galaxy S and the "lagging".
Checkout the links below for more info on the actual issue, and some fixes (all require rooting your phone unfortunately).
Updating the android version to > 2.1 doesn't seem to resolve the issue. Samsung is aware of this issue, but doesn't seem to have any plans in fixing it (probably focusing on their new flagship phone). It's an outrage that users need to resort to all kinds of hacks on their 500$ phone to get it running properly.
<http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/how-to-speed-up-your-samsung-galaxy-s-with-the-voodoo-lag-fix-50002228/>
<http://www.groovypost.com/howto/mobile/most-common-lag-fixes-for-samsung-galaxy-s-captivate-vibrant-fascinate-epic-4g/>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The lag issues are caused by Samsung's modifications to the offical Android release, nothing to do with Android itself or the capabilities of the phone. For reference, i have owned an SGS for 9 months now and have got it to the point of being basically perfect. The hardware capabilities of this phone are amazing.
However, the default SGS software is without a doubt terrible. The above answer is very good at addressing your specific concerns, but my advice is to do away with the standard Samsung ROM and replace it with [Darky's ROM](http://www.darkyrom.com/) which has all of the above answers already implemented, as well as a host of other speed and usability improvements, including integrating a large part of the Gingerbread UI which is very nice. Version 9.5 would be my recommendation, which is based on the official Froyo release and is proven to be very stable. I recommend you erase all caches and apps off your phone and start afresh - it helps avoid some minor niggles you can have with apps that were installed on a previous version. Full and clear instructions are available in the **Forum** section of the linked page.
With this ROM, i have no FCs and no lag at all, but some of the problems you mention (eg - Flac compatibility may fit into this category) are app specific and can only be fixed with updated applications. Bear in mind that the official Gingerbread update should be released by Samsung in the coming weeks, but based on their previous efforts im still likely to stick with the derived Darky's ROM 10.x when it comes out of Beta.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: About the lagging: please update your software to the latest supported by Samsung.
After updating my Samsung Galaxy S to version 2.2.1, my phone was much, much and I do mean much smoother than before.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/06 | 272 | 1,179 | <issue_start>username_0: I usually install different ROMs regularly...
When I set up my account on a fresh ROM, I don't want my phone to start loading all of the apps that I had installed with the same account on previous ROM. I want to choose what I want reinstalled on a new version.
Can I control this behaviour or is there a another way around this?<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure to disable the auto-restore under `Menu -> Settings -> Privacy -> Automatic restore` before installing a different ROM.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: On most ROMs (if not all) there's a checkbox after logging in to your Google account in the initial setup wizard which allows you to enable backup/restore for the device. If you deselect this checkbox, your apps will not be automatically installed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: After you flash a new ROM, you are usually asked to log-in to your Google account. If I remember correctly, one of the (wizard) steps has a checkbox that will ask if you want to sync your account, or re-install the apps that you installed previously.
Is it possible that you missed this step and just moved to the `Next` screen?
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/06 | 605 | 2,525 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a google acount set up, and i had lots of contacts in my address book that got synchronized with the ones in my phone address book.
I've found out that i can organize my contacts into groups, and then make those groups "not sync" with my phone, but i have no way of un-selecting the group named "other contacts", basically thats the group where all unassigned or recent contacts go. That is very annoying.
How can i make my phone not fill up my phone agenda with my email contacts? Is there any other sollution other than deleting the contacts from my "other contacts" every day?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure how this works on Morotola Defy (Moto is known to replace the stock apps with their own versions), but in standard Android installation (2.1 and above) you can pick which groups are displayed in the Dialer/Contacts apps. Launch the Contacts app, then go to Menu -> Display Options. Under the "Choose contacts to display" section, expand your Google account and you should be able to un-check any group, which will hide its contacts.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My Motorola Droid 2 (VZW) has a similar problem. My contacts menu has a "Display group" option. This shows several options:
* Create a new group
* All contacts
* Favorites
* User created groups
* Facebook contacts
* Google contacts
* Phone contacts
As you can see there is no way to specify Google contacts that aren't "other contacts" except to create my own groups. Unfortunately whatever group I show does NOT become the default group that shows every time I open contacts.
I have decided to solve the problem just by using workarounds.
* For the couple people I call the most I have widgets on the home screen to call that specific person. (Long press home screen -> Motorola widgets -> Contact quick tasks)
* For the next tier of people (I will call them more than once in a while) I just use favorites. Either Long press home screen -> Shortcuts -> Dialer -> Favorites ... or just hit the call button and choose the favorites tab.
* When I have to resort to the full contacts listing I just start typing the person's name and that narrows the list to a manageable size.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: >
> How can i make my phone not fill up my phone agenda with my email contacts?
>
>
>
You can set it to only display contacts with phone numbers if that helps.
In the contacts app, check the option:
Menu->Display Options->Only contacts with phones
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/06 | 458 | 1,851 | <issue_start>username_0: On DesireZ running android 2.2 I've run into a rather annoying problem. The phone forces me to make a credentials password for WIFI, and then I have to enter it before the phone will connect to a secured wifi network.
I don't care about the security of my wifi passwords being compromised in the event of my phone being stolen, so I would like to disable this annoyance.
I cannot find any setting or way of doing this, however. Is it possible? Or is there an app which can remember and automatically enter the password on boot-up?
Thanks.
[edit]I can uncheck the "use secure credentials" option, but that simply prevents me from connecting to any wifi connection which requires a password. Attempting to enter a password for the wifi connection first prompts me for a new secure credentials password...[/edit]
The minimum password length is 8, so it won't let me leave it blank.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried disabling the "Use secure credentials" option in `Menu -> Settings -> Location & security`, under "Credentials storage" section?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you uncheck "Settings > Location & Security > Use secure credentials"?
EDIT: or leave the password blank
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can try [Keystore Unlocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.AutoKeystore) if your phone is rooted and [Keystore Notifier](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.KeystoreActivator) if it is not.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Besides disabling the "Use secure credentials", if it still asks for the password upon joining a Wi-Fi network, make it happy by going back to `Settings => Security => Set password` (Under "Credential storage"; applicable to HTC Desire device). It won't bug you anymore after that
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/06 | 293 | 1,131 | <issue_start>username_0: Just received one of these (SIM Free, UK Version, Android 2.3 with Sense UI).
Can anybody point me towards the simplest and most easiest way to root this handset?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried disabling the "Use secure credentials" option in `Menu -> Settings -> Location & security`, under "Credentials storage" section?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you uncheck "Settings > Location & Security > Use secure credentials"?
EDIT: or leave the password blank
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can try [Keystore Unlocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.AutoKeystore) if your phone is rooted and [Keystore Notifier](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.KeystoreActivator) if it is not.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Besides disabling the "Use secure credentials", if it still asks for the password upon joining a Wi-Fi network, make it happy by going back to `Settings => Security => Set password` (Under "Credential storage"; applicable to HTC Desire device). It won't bug you anymore after that
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/06 | 578 | 1,967 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read in several forums that *Indian version* of **Samsung Galaxy S** (I9000) supports Hindi language. Some of them mentioned it should support Bengali/Bangla also.
Can anyone here confirm that-
1) The latest Froyo firmware DDJP6 for Samsung Galaxy S supports Bengali? I don't need IME/a Bengali keyboard, just ability to render Bengali websites (like, [Bengali Wikipedia](http://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8_%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE)) properly would be great.
2) If it doesn't support Bengali out of the box, does installing a Bengali fallback font serve the purpose? Please note that merely showing Bengali characters won't help. As this is a *complex language*, a proper shaper must be present in firmware to render kar/matra and conjuncts correctly.
---
**Update**: I have recently bought a Samsung Galaxy series device. Yes, its Indian ROM has Bangla shaper, only replacing `DroidSansFallback.ttf` with a Bangla font will do.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried disabling the "Use secure credentials" option in `Menu -> Settings -> Location & security`, under "Credentials storage" section?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you uncheck "Settings > Location & Security > Use secure credentials"?
EDIT: or leave the password blank
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can try [Keystore Unlocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.AutoKeystore) if your phone is rooted and [Keystore Notifier](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.KeystoreActivator) if it is not.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Besides disabling the "Use secure credentials", if it still asks for the password upon joining a Wi-Fi network, make it happy by going back to `Settings => Security => Set password` (Under "Credential storage"; applicable to HTC Desire device). It won't bug you anymore after that
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/03 | 240 | 901 | <issue_start>username_0: I have root, and I tried running the zip command from shell, but zip is not found. I think Android doesn't come with zip. How can I install zip on Android?<issue_comment>username_1: The [ZipOutputStream](http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/zip/ZipOutputStream.html) class will help you. There's an example of creating a zip file in the documentation.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't really understand your question, but if you are developing an app and you want to zip files with it, the following article might help you:
[http://www.jondev.net/articles/Zipping\_Files\_with\_Android\_(Programmatically)](http://www.jondev.net/articles/Zipping_Files_with_Android_%28Programmatically%29)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: [androzip](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-agilesoftresource-jjxA.aspx) might help you with that
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/07 | 356 | 1,096 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got my Acer A500 and have problems accessing the it's storage from my ubuntu machines.
If I try it with Win7 in VirtualBox it is automatically mounted without requiring any actions on the tablet itself.
Ubuntu accepts the USB device (it can be passed to vbox) but nothing further. The only dmesg entry is:
```
[119174.117100] usb 1-1.2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 22
```
I'm able to mount and use other usb storage devices.<issue_comment>username_1: Im not able to mount but ADB push/pull works... see this thread <http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: On Ubuntu, your device needs to be manually identified to the udev system:
As root:
Create or edit `/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules` and add this line:
```
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0502″, MODE="0666"
```
Then:
```
# chmod a+rx /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
# restart udev
udev start/running, process 3793
```
This works for my Sidekick on my Ubuntu 10.04 system.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/08 | 314 | 1,243 | <issue_start>username_0: To begin with, I'm using a Google Apps account as a primary account, and am running 2.2 on a Samsung Captivate, non-rooted. I have Picasa Web Albums checked off under account Sync, and can see my web albums in the Gallery, however, I can't share pictures to Picasa, it's missing from the 'share to' list. Does anyone have any idea how I can set this up?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try some dedicated apps for this such as:
* [EasyShare](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.easyshare.android "EasyShare on Android Market") - adds all sorts of sharing options
* [Picasa Tool Pro](https://market.android.com/details?id=larry.zou.colorfullife "Picasa Tool Pro on Android Market") - tool for managing your Picasa account from the phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Found the problem. It's not that Picasa wasn't there as a share option, but rather it was not visible. There were too many items installed that offer this intent, and the Gallery application does not have a scrollable menu. This is apparently a known bug and it's been there for quite a while so it doesn't look like it's going to get fixed either. I now use a different application for sharing to Picasa.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/08 | 224 | 870 | <issue_start>username_0: I own and Optimus One(Froyo). I want to type some couple of messages(for the same contact) and save it for sending later. How to do that?
EDIT: User wishes to save message templates that can be re-used at a later instance.<issue_comment>username_1: In Handcent SMS, you can save commonly used snippets as QuickText
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For saving drafts, GMail and Email both save drafts automatically when you leave the app or lock the phone. For SMS, it should keep any text you've entered in the text entry field until you send or delete it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: why dont you save message as **Memo** ...You can view anytime you want...
and when you wish to send...simply go to that Memo and tab their for 2 seconds...
It will pop-up **Send-Via**...Choose **Messaging** Option...and then Send...
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/08 | 359 | 1,361 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a GPS when I use ride my bike. :\
Holding my phone in my hand is not really a solution....
Can somebody help me to find a talking GPS Android app?
Thank you...<issue_comment>username_1: Provided that you have a phone running Android 1.6 or higher, and are in a [supported country](http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=172221), then [Google Maps Navigation](http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/) will do this. You should have Navigation as a separate icon in your apps list (upwards pointing blue arrow icon) even though it comes with Maps. If you don't have that (and are on a supported version and in a supported country) then just go to the Market and search for the [updated version of Google Maps](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps).
I've used it for car and walking directions, and it works very well, don't need to take the phone out of my pocket while walking, as everything spoken through my headphones.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I swear by [Waze](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.waze "Waze on Android Market"). It is gives spoken directions. As a plus (or actually main selling point), it is a social GPS. That is, by keeping track of speed and location, it knows where there is heavy traffic and routes you around it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/08 | 456 | 1,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a G2 from eBay and it looks pretty nice. I'm just inspecting to make sure everything is good before I start using it. The battery has a white water damage indicator, which is good, but the battery could have been replaced. Are there other indicators? Where?
<issue_comment>username_1: In [this thread](http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/T-Mobile-Touch-Pro2/Water-damage-indicators/td-p/200480) on the T-Mobile forums there are a few people talking about water damage indicators. The OP mentions this:
>
> When I remove the back of the phone and the screen is face-down on a table, the triangle is just above the left side of the micro SD card door. It's visible even with the battery left in place.
>
>
>
...which another person confirms is a water damage indicator.
If you don't see any pink triangles I think you're in good shape.
**Edit:** Does your phone look like this with the battery out? Because it looks to me like that white circle near the bottom right is the only water sensor on the body of the phone itself.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: See the white circle right above the battery contacts? It's in the picture. That is the phone's water damage indicator. How do I know? Because mine is bright red. Trust me, there'd be no doubt...
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/08 | 307 | 1,259 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes when I am trying to use my phone after work, the browser gets stuck and nothing seems to fix it. I have tried tweaking 4g and wifi settings, but even after toggling them the browser is still not working. I know I can hard-reset my phone, but I don't like having to wait for the reboot. Is there anything else I can do besides a reset?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried force closing? `Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Browser > Force Close`?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had a problem like this with my Sprint EVO Shift, except toggling 3G would usually get things to work. While I was debugging I found a free app called [reset connections](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dazbradbury.restartConnections&feature=search_result) that was at least faster than toggling data services off and on again. I don't know if that will solve your problem, but it's something to try.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem with my Galaxy S and home WiFi, but it got fixed by disabling and enabling WiFi to register it again to my router. Maybe you could try to go to flight mode and then back to normal mode to re-register with your network?
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/09 | 466 | 1,694 | <issue_start>username_0: How to change the default on screen keyboard on Optimus V to Dvorak?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure is Dvorak is available on stock firmware for Optimus V, but there are [many](https://market.android.com/search?q=dvorak%20keyboard&so=1&c=apps) 3rd-party keyboard apps on the Market that have it ([some](https://market.android.com/search?q=dvorak%20language%20pack&so=1&c=apps) require a separate download via a [plugin](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.anysoftkeyboard.languagepack.alt.english&feature=search_result).)
Once installed, activate it by going to `Menu -> Settings -> Language & keyboard`, and marking the checkbox next to the newly installed keyboard app. Then bring up any text field (e.g. Google Search) and long-press it. Tap on the "Input method" menu item, and you will be presented with the list of all currently installed and enabled keyboard apps. Select the one which has Dvorak layout and you will immediately be able to use it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Have you looked on the Market? There seem to be a few Dvorak keyboards available.
<https://market.android.com/details?id=com.reyn.truedvorak&feature=search_result>
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.xenionsh.android.dvorak&feature=search\_result
You should probably shop around and try as many as you can find.
If you don't know how to switch to an alternate keyboard you've installed, look here: <http://www.simplemobilereview.com/change-your-android-soft-keyboard-system/>
If you're looking to change whatever keyboard you use now to the Dvorak layout, that may be harder. It would depend on which keyboard you're using.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/05/09 | 405 | 1,662 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm sending my (unrooted) nexus s off repair under under warranty, and was just wondering if there any precautions I can take to limit the amount of personal info on the device, lest the engineers take a look through my contacts/emails etc.? (ideally without resetting phone to factory defaults)
Main ideas I've had so far are:
* Associating the phone with a brand new google account and deleting the old ones
* Moving all sd card content to computer
* Clearing caches<issue_comment>username_1: Resetting the phone to factory settings (`Menu -> Settings -> Privacy -> Factory data reset`) and wiping the microSD card (after backing up its contents) should be all that's needed.
Factory reset dis-associates the phone from your Google account, removes any custom apps (installed on internal memory) with their data, and clears all the caches.
*[Edit]*
P.S. There is a good chance that the manufacturer (Samsung in your case) or whoever you are sending your phone to for repairs might send you a different handset. Depending on their service terms, they may simply ship you a brand new Nexus S, or even a refurb. So jumping through hoops to leave your installed apps intact might be a waste of time.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Basically, it looks like you want to clear everything except your apps. Is that right? If so, I'd just use something like [App Manager](https://market.android.com/details?id=de.android_telefonie.appmanager) to back them all up, and then do a factory reset. If you back them up to the SD card they should be safe, but you can always copy the backup to your computer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/09 | 718 | 2,508 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone has been stolen. I do not want the thief to have access to any of my personal information such as calls, texts, and information saved in the phones contents. Is there any possible way I can get this information erased from my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, if you installed an app to do this (obviously not in your case) or if your phone came with such functionality. If you don't know if you have it or don't know how to use it, you should call your carrier and ask. They will know best what to do about a stolen phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As long as your phone still has battery power left and is still switched on and connected to the phone networks, you can use one of the phone wiping apps that specifically advertise that they can be remotely installed and used after the phone is stolen.
From a quick search of the Android Market, there are [PlanB](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) that is designed for this purpose:
>
> Plan B is the 'find my phone' app that
> you download AFTER you lose your
> phone.
>
>
> Plan B is your last resort to find
> your missing phone.
>
>
> This is the first and only 'find my
> phone' app that you download AFTER
> you've already lost your phone. Having
> Lookout on your phone is the best way
> to protect your phone and find it
> fast, but use Plan B if you have
> already lost your phone and didn't
> have Lookout installed.
>
>
>
And [Phonelocator Pro](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rvo.plpro) is one that advertises this:
>
> * Can be installed after the phone was lost. Install this application to your
> phone from the web Android Market
> remotely. Send the "PLlocator" word to
> your phone, in a text message. It will
> respond back with the phone position.
> The word is case sensitive, so be sure
> you send this exact word "PLlocator"
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to google dashboard
and click wipe when you find the device in it
<https://www.google.com/settings/dashboard>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If your devices didn't stole but you want to protect your device.
You may need to install the [Google Device Manger](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm&hl=en)
And go to [DeviceManager](https://www.google.co.th/android/devicemanager)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1Kqzl.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/10 | 748 | 3,103 | <issue_start>username_0: Android phones seem to support 2 kinds of SMS: Text SMS and Data SMS. I think I know what a text SMS is, but what is a Data SMS and how / for what is it used (btw as far as I can tell Data SMS are not MMS)?
I recognize that this might not be Android specific, but I encountered the term first on my Android handset, so here I go. If this is more general and better moved to a different forum feel free to suggest so...<issue_comment>username_1: Data SMS messages are sent through the data network, over your 2G / 3G data connection, just like all other data such as internet traffic. Normally SMS messages have their own method of transport, the details of which you can check out [on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS#Technical_details).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A perfect example for data SMS use is when your recipient must pay to receive your text message even though you may have unlimited texting. By using a data SMS service, all extra charges are avoided and the amount of data used by SMS messages is insignificant compared to even lite web page viewing.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I think Data SMS messages are sent not only through the data network (over your 2G / 3G data connection), but also through GSM as Text SMS. The PDU of a text message has a User Data Headers (UDH) that defines a specific port on a handset. Refer to this link: <http://developers.esendex.com/Concepts-and-Patterns/Sending-SMS-to-a-Specific-Port>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Data SMS is just like regular SMS. Contrary to what other answers to this question which implies the data smses dont use the 3g/4g data connection at all. You can actually disable both mobile data and wifi on your phone and you can still send and receive data sms.
Data SMS is a feature for app to app communication. Historically it was also used for example to change certain aspects of the phone. For example adding operator logo, ring tones etc.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: User named `username_4` is correct. OP is also correct it's not really a Android subject perse, it's more of a cellular technology subject. Since we are not sticking to Android is will share my experience with data sms in the Linux side of things. I use data sms for a custom IoT type of communication to do very low level control of the devices such as rebooting or restarting a misbehaving application. I use the mmcli tool to send and receive the data sms messages. The data value that I send is a bitmasked binary value (from memory a 64bit value) that represents the operational status of the device and its applications. A good place to start is looking at the mmcli man page. I learned of this capability while learning how to use mmcli to send and receive text messages using mmcli. My text messages were becoming giant JSON strings. Since I controlled both ends, I developed a custom protocol that only needs a single 64bit symbol with many values encoded in to it.
<https://www.freedesktop.org/software/ModemManager/man/latest/mmcli.1.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/10 | 448 | 1,618 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Broadband connection at home, and from my PC running Linux, I use the **pppoeconf** command to connect to internet, that in turn asks me for the username and password both provided by my ISP (BSNL).
Is there a way to create a broadband connection on my android phone?
--------------------------------------------------------------------
**PS:** I'm currently using Android 2.2 (Froyo), and I don't wanna setup a proxy connection on my machine.<issue_comment>username_1: [WIFI PPPOE](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cnddu.wifipppoe) by [cnDDU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=cnDDU) is an app that allows you to make a PPPoE connection from your phone over a wireless connection:
>
> ...main purpose is for user
> to make PPPOE connection via WIFI, e.g. dialing through ADSL Modem
> with user name and password provided by some internet ISPs. This app
> makes the Android devices be able to connect to Internet directly via
> PPPOE dialing through WIFI, and no need for another WIFI Router any
> more.
>
>
>
Note that a rooted phone with Busybox installed is required to use this app.
There are also a number of other [similar apps available in the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=pppoe&c=apps) now, some free, some not. They all currently seem to require a rooted phone.
*(answer rescued from deletions)*
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could use <http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php>. You need to install the app on your phone and on your laptop. Works with windows.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/10 | 317 | 1,205 | <issue_start>username_0: I frequently email attached files from my phone to myself. I am not worried about cataloging or anything, so most emails have blank subjects and blank bodies. However, whenever I send the email, the "Send Message?" warning message asking, for the hundredth time, "Send this message without text in the subject?"
Although yes, this might be a life-saver for others here or there, it is more of an annoyance for me and my usage; so how do I disable the error? (Yes, I am aware of other apps to make files accessible by cloud, but email is seems fastest and most universal for on-demand stuff.)
[2.2.2][FRG83G]<issue_comment>username_1: Use a different email app that doesn't do it or allows you to shut it off.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It appears it's not possible, even on gmail.com, according to [this answer](http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/gmail/thread?tid=65dba956af5abf0c). Gmail does understand the "[EOM](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_Message)" tag at the end of the subject and will not prompt you about having an empty message body if that exists anywhere in the subject (even if it's the only thing in the subject).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/10 | 565 | 2,262 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought an eLocity A7 Internet Tablet. I'm unable to download any apps from the Android Market, even though I have a Google account. I keep getting the reason, “There are no android phones associated with this account.”
One fix I've heard of is to get a gmail account and hook up your Android phone number to it, then it will be associated with the account. But the eLocity tablet is not a phone.
Another fix has to do with installing the Android Market apk file, which brings a user to the Android Market. Signing in will associate the device with the account. But I haven't found a reputable link from which to download the app.
Any other ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Regardless of an Android device being a phone or tablet, I *believe*, that to make use of the core Google apps you will need to tie directly to a Google account. I am user of a Moto Xoom (wifi only) and this is absolutely true. So I would suggest adding a Google account with the device (Settigns - Accounts & Sync).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In short, you have a non-Google-approved device. That's why there are no Google apps on it. And you can't download from the Market unless you have the Market installed on your device.
There are ways to get the Market on your device anyways, though. (See [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5685/how-to-get-android-market-on-archos-70i)). However, none of those ways will have a "reputable link" for you to download. You're going outside Google and possibly the law, depending on your jurisdiction.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Looks like this is a very common problem, and I guess the google guys are on it, but so far, no solution.
I bought an Archos tablet and for two days I've been trying to download and install a good browser. I tried every single solution I found in every single forum on line (believe me when I say that it is a very common problem!!!). No luck.
What worked for me was quite simple: I found a website where you can download the same apps and they actually can be downloaded. You don't even need to create an account!! Try it: <http://www.freewarelovers.com/android>. Maybe you will find what you want. I did.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/10 | 754 | 2,957 | <issue_start>username_0: I have contacted Tmobile and they are going to be resending me a replacement. But I am wondering what all is stored on my phone that I am losing access to? And is there potential for when I send it back to Tmobile that they will be able to access my private calendar, files, emails, etc? I can't do a reset of any kind because it won't respond to anything. But I hate that I had text messages on there saved with information for future reference and my reminders from my calendar my alarm, etc are all still working because I'm getting the vibrations and music to alert me of these, I just can't view them.
This seems like a common problem with the 3G Slide, as they didn't even hardly question me about a replacement, just told me to try reset it, when it wouldn't reset they said they'd send me a new one.
Basically just wondering if there is any possible way to access my info on my old phone.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Your personal information like Contacts, Tasks and all this kind of stuff are synced automatically with your Google account by default and when you login at your new phone all this information will get pushed into your new device.
I don't know, but maybe T-Mobile will transfer your files from the defective unit to the working one, but I'm not sure about this possibility. I suggest you to ask them if they can transfer your files from the old to the new one, but remember that your private stuff like Contacts will get synced OTA.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you install the [Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) on your computer, you can connect the phone via USB and use the `adb` tool to perform a factory reset on your phone. That will erase all your data. You can also use `adb` to retrieve files and data before doing the wipe.
To retrieve files, type the following at the command prompt / terminal on your computer (make sure it's running in the directory where you have the SDK):
`./adb pull phone-file backup-file`
For example,
`./adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/myphoto.jpg C:\backups\myphoto.jpg`
And to wipe the phone:
`./adb wipe data`
You might need to try some variants of that, and on some phones you will unfortunately need to be rooted.
More info on adb: <http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html>
**Edit:** There's a better way to do a factory reset! It's harder without a screen, but not impossible.
1. Power the device off. If the device is unresponsive and does not turn off, remove the battery and then re-insert it.
2. Press and hold the Home key and the red End key for 30 seconds, the release.
3. Wait a few seconds, then press the Home key and the Power key again.
4. Wait 30 seconds, then press Volume Down twice. Click the Power button once.
5. Give the phone a few minutes to do the factory reset.
With-screen instructions are [here](http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/18/t/131.aspx).
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/11 | 488 | 1,739 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a built-in mechanism to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Or is there an app I can download to do so (without rooting the device)?<issue_comment>username_1: Partially stolen from [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9119/how-do-i-perform-a-print-screen-on-a-galaxy-ace/9123#9123) (and here's [third party confirmation](http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/413-how-to-take-screenshots-on-galaxy-tab/)):
Hold the `Back` button and tap the `Home` button (or, if that doesn't work, tap both at the same time). This is part of Samsung's TouchWiz interface, it doesn't work on other devices.
On most other devices, the only way to take a screenshot without rooting is to use [the Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html). You would connect your phone to your PC via USB, run `ddms`, select your phone, and hit `Ctrl`+`S`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, it does not appear that straight Honeycomb (Xoom, Samsung 10.1, etc) devices have the ability to take a screenshot without some help.
If you have the SDK downloaded you are able to plugin your device and take screenshots using your computer. However, that sounds really inconvenient. Instructions can be found here under "Debugging Tips" <http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/debugging/index.html>
There was also an independent app released on XDA for Honeycomb devices called Screenshot ER. One caveat, it does require root. <http://www.xda-developers.com/android/take-screenshots-of-your-honeycomb-device-with-screenshot-er/>
Market link at <https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.screen&feature=search_result>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/05/11 | 623 | 2,470 | <issue_start>username_0: When I first turned on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, I told it to automatically set the time. Unfortunately now the time zone is set to GMT+00:00 in the Date & time settings, and is disabled (so I can't change it). How do I enable the time zone setting so I can change it?<issue_comment>username_1: Uncheck "Automatic - Use network-provided values". It should be the first entry in `Settings -> Date and time`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I could not get it to change timezone or time either. Could not make it stop using network time either. i did a factory reset (from settings | privacy), correctly set my timzeone this time BEFORE saying use network time, and that worked fine.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I downloaded a free app called [TimeZone Changer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.futurek.android.tzc) to fix this problem. Still don't understand why Samsung disables this.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: You can go into the calendar app and under settings there is a checkbox titled "use home time zone". Check that box and then you will be able to adjust the time zone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: The problem is that the "Automatic Time Zone" setting on the Samsung Galaxy Tab defaults to on, and the preference to disable it is missing from the built-in settings application.
There is an app on the Android market specifically designed to correct this issue called [Galaxy Time Zone Fix](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.timesetter). It mimics the "Date & Time" section of the built-in settings application but adds the missing preferences.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: I had the same problem and network-provided values are locked/disabled and I'm not able to change them.
However using [ClockSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.amip.ClockSync) works for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: we struggled with this, then solved it, then months later had it again, and struggled again - did everything, but always it reverted to the default time zone after a moment or two, or three ... then did :
power off ... power on, went into Settings as soon as we could, Auto Time was ticked, Auto Time Zone not ticked, selected our time zone from the list, tapped Home & went back to our favourite app - and it has been fine since, with no reversion ...
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/05/11 | 219 | 752 | <issue_start>username_0: I ve deleted the file "fw\_bcm4329.bin" from the root of the SD card,
right now I cannot connect by my pc with the tethering of android.
Anyone knows how to retrieve this file?
I have a
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
with Android 2.2.1 Froyo
thank You
max<issue_comment>username_1: I have used the ASTRO File Manager. You should be able to use this free Android Market app to locate and manage all the root files. If you deleted this firmware binary file in the SD card, it probably is gone. I have not heard of any undelete app for Android.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: [This XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697168) provides a Multiupload link, where you can download that file.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/05/11 | 463 | 1,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to make the phone available for all people in a building, for example. If someone were to try to walk outside of the building with the phone, the phone would shut down or a loud alarm would sound. Any thoughts?<issue_comment>username_1: You can probably do this with Tasker or Locale.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As [Lie says](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9172/are-there-any-apps-that-will-shut-phone-down-or-sound-alarm-when-phone-leaves-a-c/9173#9173), you can achieve most of this with Tasker ([Market link](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) or [Dev's Site](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/)) . Tasker can detect your phone's location using GPS or based on the cell towers or wifi access points it can see.
I **don't** think you can set the phone to shut itself down based on this, but you could definitely make it play a loud sound, or even send an SMS message or a voice call to a particular number.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: username_2's answer in conjunction with [Prey](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.prey&feature=search_result) might be useful for you.
Have [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) send an E-mail when the phone leaves the building. You read the E-mail and mark the phone as "stolen" in Prey. Prey gives you a lot of options about how you want your phone to react to being marked as stolen. You can lock it down and force the GPS to stay active as long as the battery isn't dead, letting you know where the device is.
Yay for daisychaining answers, btw.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/11 | 256 | 856 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to reach my home PC with RDP but I want to do it in an SSH tunnel because of security reasons. Are there any RDP clients for Android that can be set to use the SSH tunnel created by ConnectBot?
Thank you!<issue_comment>username_1: [SSH internet through Connect bot](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6571/ssh-internet-through-connect-bot/6632#6632)
Answer to this question describes how to do it.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just released a free app on Google Play called aRDP Free, which supports seamless RDP over SSH. Here is the link to it:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iusername_2ov.freeaRDP>
I also have an app which supports seamless VNC over SSH in Google Play:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iusername_2ov.freebVNC>
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/05/11 | 557 | 2,221 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I got a new google phone (G2) the facebook app has been running constantly. I turn it off and it still is running for some reason. Not a problem except that it always looks like I'm screwing around on Facebook and people send me IMs like "go to bed" or "hello? you aren't replying" etc. I don't like that people can just IM me any time they want and that my phone says I'm available on Facebook when I'm asleep or at work or whatever the case may be. (it looks like I'm unproductive)
There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off Facebook IM from my mobile device. Does anyone have any suggestions<issue_comment>username_1: The newest version of the Facebook app does not include chat. You can uninstall or disable the Facebook Messenger application to keep IM from running.
---
In the older official Facebook for Android app, you can shut off chat via the following:
1. Start up Facebook
2. Make sure you're in the main menu (press Back if it shows the news feed)
3. Click "Chat"
4. Press the Menu button and hit "Go Offline"
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, I have noticed that you actually can't do this as well as it's supposed to work.
The **only** solution I have found is to uninstall the app. I know that many providers and manufacturers include Facebook as a "system app". I don't know why they have, but it means it's stuck there until you root or whatever.
You can logout of the Facebook app and either use m.facebook.com in a web browser or download an alternative like [FriendCaster for Android](https://market.android.com/details?id=uk.co.senab.blueNotifyFree&hl=en). (I do not work for them, look for another if you don't like them).
Joe :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have the FB messenger app installed on your Droid, go to the apps and open Messenger (FB blue app next to Messaging). Press the menu button (the 4 small squares on front of Droid) and you should see the option to Log Out on the right. Be careful, once you log out there it says Continue. If you continue, it just logs you back in. So, just leave it at that and go back to the App and Continue when you do want to be logged into FB chat.
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2011/05/11 | 385 | 1,393 | <issue_start>username_0: If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends. If an application uses features present in Android 2.3, then it will not work on 2.2 or lower. If it only uses features present in older versions, then it will work on those older versions.
For example, an app written for 2.1 (i.e., an app that only uses features from 2.1 or lower) will work on 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, and 3.1 (and any future versions, unless Google changes how things work).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Internally Android uses so called [API levels](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html#ApiLevels) to distinguish between the various Android versions. [An app records two (actually three, but this doesn't matter here) API levels within it's manifest:](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html#uses)
* `minSdkVersion`
* `targetSdkVersion`
These levels can differ when, for example, the App uses a feature of a higher API level only optionally. E.g. the access to the front facing camera came with 2.3.3. If the App runs on a older version (API level) it can only access the rear camera. But the app will be installable and runnable.
So yes, if a app is written for a higher Android version it could run on a lower, *but only if the app developer took care of that*.
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2011/05/12 | 625 | 2,770 | <issue_start>username_0: I often find myself in the wrong screen mode (landscape vs portrait) and I find the switching delay quite annoying. I would like my phone to be much more responsive when I rotate it (iphone-like)...
Do you know about any apps/tweakings to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: Really the only things you could do is lock the rotation of the screen from the "Settings/Display" menu, so you wouldn't have to deal with rotation, or start freeing up space on your device.
This process will be taken care of by the available memory, so if you have a lot of things running, it will be sluggish.
The iPhone was speedy at this previously because it didn't have the ability to run things in the background, and since gaining this ability has found a similar stumble. A good appkiller will help, and i find deleting old, unused apps every now and then helps system speed.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have searched for the same thing, and unfortunately, have not come up with much of anything. What I have settled for is turning off auto-rotate, and only using it for apps where I really need rotation. I do recall there being an app which allows setting auto-rotate on and off on a per-app basis. I believe it is called Smart Auto-Rotate.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Part of what username_1 wrote is correct in that ADW only gives you an option to have auto rotation or to keep your home screen in portrait or landscape mode. Depending on how many home screens and what widgets and types of widgets, folders etc you have on your homescreen it will determine the amount of memory your home screen requires and how long it takes to refresh it when it rotates between landscape and portrait and thus how quick it does it. The iPhone doesn't have widgets (the main cause) and thus it is quicker at doing this. Due to some widgets HTC Sense actually locks the home screen in portrait mode and doesn't allow you to change it.
Currently I am using Go Laucher where i have experienced what you say - the home screen refreshing on orientation, however as stated you can speed this up by removing widgets, especially any scrollable ones. Try setting up one of your home screens as blank, and then see how much faster it will switch between the two states. The only time I have sensitivity options and more than just portrait, landscape or auto for the home screen is on a cyanogen rom. However you would be looking at rooting. I haven't checked out every launcher app available, so its possible you might find a better alternative.
In regards to app killers - no longer necessary unless you have a rogue app (in which case would seriously suggest removing it full stop), all they do is drain your battery.
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