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2011/08/02 | 376 | 1,387 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S (i9000) with Android 2.2.1 (Froyo).
Lately I got an invite to Google Music. Android app for Google Music requires 2.2.0, however Android Market keep saying my phone is not capable to run application.
Is there a way how to get Google Music Android client on my Samsung Galaxy S - ?<issue_comment>username_1: I see exactly the same thing with a UK Galaxy S running Gingerbread 2.3.3.
From the 3rd paragraph of the [description of the app in the Android Market](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.music&hl=en):
>
> **Available in the U.S.** by invitation **only** and free for a limited time.
>
>
>
According to your profile you're not in the US, so it won't be listed as compatible with your device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: While I understand Google might not like this, and probably it is not 100% politically correct answer, here is the link where you can download APK of Google Music.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072655>
If you enable installation from unknown sources, you can install the thing on your phone, without restrictions.
I tried and it worked. I was able to access my music uploaded to Google and even play it.
That means the restrictions are only settings in Android Market, everything else seems to be free of restrictions.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/02 | 399 | 1,550 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Incredible 2. The default is NOT to notify you when your message has been delivered.
I can go into settings and tell it to notify me. After doing so, it puts a checkmark next to the message when its been delivered -- That I like. However, it also "alerts" me with a notification in my notifications bar that it has been delivered -- I find that annoying.
Is there anyway to get the checkmark indicating it was delivered without the notification alert?<issue_comment>username_1: I see exactly the same thing with a UK Galaxy S running Gingerbread 2.3.3.
From the 3rd paragraph of the [description of the app in the Android Market](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.music&hl=en):
>
> **Available in the U.S.** by invitation **only** and free for a limited time.
>
>
>
According to your profile you're not in the US, so it won't be listed as compatible with your device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: While I understand Google might not like this, and probably it is not 100% politically correct answer, here is the link where you can download APK of Google Music.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072655>
If you enable installation from unknown sources, you can install the thing on your phone, without restrictions.
I tried and it worked. I was able to access my music uploaded to Google and even play it.
That means the restrictions are only settings in Android Market, everything else seems to be free of restrictions.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/02 | 670 | 2,478 | <issue_start>username_0: I have measured Skype's bandwidth consumption:
* When just running Skype: ~0.09 KB/s
* When talking to someone through Skype: ~9 KB/s
Is there any VoIP software available in the Android Market that consumes less bandwidth?
**NOTE**: I'd like to be able to talk to someone on Ubuntu with this client, so it should also have a Linux version or be compatible with another Linux client/network.
P.S.: Are my measurements correct?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you try with [Fring](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy0WWgipkUw&feature=player_embedded), i don't know about the bandwidth but it does allow Google Talk.
You can also check [What is Fring](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNKV40vlnls&feature=relmfu)
If fring does not convinced you try [TruPhone](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.truphone.andrd)
Although if you ask me i'm quite sure that you won't be able to win skype app bandwidth usage on their own application, i mean they must (or should) know their stuff.
Let Me know
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Get the [pcgod's mumble client for android](https://github.com/pcgod/mumble-android/downloads) (don't get it from the market because the market one is not the pcgod uploader and is very old and not updated).
Mumble is an open source VOIP client that is available for windows and linux. However, this VOIP is a client-server one , hence requires both the clients to connect to a server. While you may choose a public server in the list when launching the desktop application of mumble, it's better to configure and setup your own mumble server so that you have more choice of freedom and you can even set the voice quality and codec that can use lesser bandwidth. Further, mumble is more like Push to Talk, so it uses very little bandwidth (I was torrenting on my 256k connection while using mumble with just 2 people in the room and still it was fine!)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Bandwidth consumption depends on the codec that the app will use. Skype uses SILK or G729 (see wikipedia for their bandwidth consumption).
You can see here <http://searchvoip.techtarget.com.au/articles/23239-VoIP-codecs-Day-Three-Low-bandwidth-codecs> more low bandwidth codecs and search for an application that support one of them.
I have used SipDroid that has support for SILK and Speex too.
For linux client you can use SFLphone or ekiga. I have used both with Asterisk and SipDroid and worked quite well.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/02 | 1,428 | 5,710 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I move the photos I have in my gallery to my SD card? Someone told me to download an app that allows you to do this, but it didn't.
Also, is it possible to save them to the SD card by default, rather than the internal memory? Someone told me to open the camera and select settings, but there was no option to change it. I think my phone is an HTC wildfire. It's the smallest white HTC on the market and it has 'with HTC sense' on the back.<issue_comment>username_1: First confirm that your photos and videos aren't in your SD Card. To do that Unmount and Remove your SD Card from the Phone and try to use the Camera and see your previous photos.
If they are still coming up then the photos are stored in your phone internal memory.
If the photos are not coming and shows any warning message something like "Please Insert SD Card" then all your photos and videos are stored in SD Card.
I don't think so that the Photos and Videos are stored in internal memory as it is for **System Data** not for **User Data**
There might be a different folder where it stores the pictures on your SD Card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Judging by your description, I believe your phone is the [Desire C](http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_c-4759.php). To set it to send pics to the actual SD card rather than the pseudo-SD card in internal memory, you'd open the camera app, hit the menu and there should be a "storage" option you can set to "phone" or "storage card".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have (or rather had, until a few minutes ago) a Desire C, with SD card, but photos storing on internal Memory. Unfortunatly, the previous suggestion is no option in Desire C, as there is no "storage" option in the camera app. The phone should, but does apparantly not always, default to storing pictures on the SD card.
What I did to try and solve this problem, I connected the phone to my PC as USB storage. (This connection mode is important, otherwise you cannot do the following.)
My pictures where in the \DCIM\100Media folder on the internal storage.
I did the following
1. Copy the 100Media folder on the internal storage.
2. Paste it into the dcim folder on the SD card (in my case there was a dcim folder, if not I'd suggest you can just create it. I haven't tried that).
3. Remove the 100Media folder from the internal storage (and keep it on the desktop, just in case). At this point is no 100Media folder on the internal storage, but there is one on the SD card.
4. Unplug the phone from the PC, as camera does not work when connected to PC in USB storage mode. Try to make a picture. Actually the phone asked me: Do you want to switch to SD? Happy to oblige.... It did apparently not create a new 100Media folder in the internal storage, exactly as I had hoped it wouldn't.
After making some test pictures, I checked by connecting to PC again as USB storage, and voilà, the pictures where on the SD card now.
Looking back, I may have had a question on storage when I first inserted the SD card, but I do not remember. I might have, since I got this queston now. If I did I must have answered it incorrectly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Connect the phone to your PC and choose as connection "Disk Drive". Selecting this connection mode is mandatory, otherwise you will not be able to implement the steps below. Also remember that, by default, your pictures are located in the `\DCIM\100Media` folder on the internal storage.
To move your photos and define a new storage location (i.e. the SD card) proceed as follows:
1. Copy/Paste the `100Media` folder on the internal storage into the DCIM folder on the SD card (if no `DCIM` folder exists you can just create it).
2. Delete the `100Media` folder from the internal storage. Note that at this point there is no more `100Media` folder on the internal storage, but there is one on the SD card.
3. Unplug the phone from your PC. Note that the camera does not work when the phone is connected to PC in USB storage mode.
4. Open the camera application and try to take a picture. The dialog box **"Define storage location"** pops up with the following question: **"Do you want switch to the memory card?"** Select **Ok**.
5. Then, the following message appears: **"Press the screen to activate the camera"**.
6. Finally, the camera is on and you can take some pictures for a test.
7. After making some pictures, reconnect the phone to your PC and check that the test pictures are stored on the SD card.
Have fun!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I have a HTC Desire and in my case non of the other answers worked. But I solved it in his way.
Do not go into the camera app settings. Go into the general phone settings. The path is then...
Settings/Storage
Here I was able to define the default writing media from internal to SDcard. This includes also the camera app. Now my pictures can be saved either on the internal or the SD by default. You should also notice that the amount of pictures or the rest space changes.
In the HTC WildFire I had before this was done in the camera apps under settings. The thing with the move the folder and to the SDcard did not work. The phone just created the same folder again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I have an HTC 10 running Oreo and on that you can change the picture folder to the SD card using the options in the camera app itself. Pull down the two bars at the top then scroll to the far left and you will find 'settings', scroll down (it isn't obvious that there are further settings below the four shown on screen), simply change the setting for 'Storage' to 'Removable Storage'.
Easy when you finally fathom it out!
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/02 | 906 | 2,804 | <issue_start>username_0: I know this is a bit localized, but I can't find ANY information on this at all on the internet, because all of the information for the Nexus S assumes the T-Mobile band version.
I would only purchase this phone to immediately unlock the bootloader for custom ROM development.
Is the only difference between the two phones the bands the 3G radio uses?<issue_comment>username_1: If the bootloader comes locked, [it can be easily unlocked](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875580). Google doesn't let the flagship devices be sold any other way, since they are designed for development.
[Endgadget says](http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/24/atandt-google-nexus-s-on-sale-today-exclusive-to-best-buy/) it's SIM locked. [This review](http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545a/2356115/samsung-google-nexus-s-mobile-phone-black-reviews/reviews.htm?reviewID=5109791) says it's unlocked, but I bet they didn't buy it with a contract.
The specs for Best Buy's ["T-Mobile version"](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Google+-+Nexus+S+Mobile+Phone+-+Black+%28T-Mobile%29/1484107.p?id=1218262482328&skuId=1484107&st=nexus%20s&cp=1&lp=1&contract_desc=) state that it works for EDGE (2.5G) on the 850 and 1900 MHz frequency bands, in addition to others, which are what AT&T uses. So EDGE should be usable on any GSM network in the world (I can't find the specs to see if the AT&T version is likewise compatible). 3G/HSPA won't work on AT&T and some others, though, since it's limited to the 900/1700/2100 bands used by T-Mobile. [Google](http://www.google.com/phone/detail/nexus-s) confirms this info.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A review on [Best Buy's website](http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545a/2356115/samsung-google-nexus-s-mobile-phone-black-reviews/reviews.htm?reviewID=5149993) suggested that the AT&T Nexus S is SIM unlocked. The author of the review claims that he was able to insert a T-Mobile SIM card immediately after purchasing the phone without any issues. This make sense since Google touts the lack of a SIM lock on [its Nexus S feature page](https://web.archive.org/web/20110830162459/http://www.google.com/nexus/features.html).
All information that I can find online supports the idea that the AT&T version, even if it bought subsidized, is SIM unlocked. The only source I could find suggesting otherwise is the [Engadget article previously mentioned](http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/24/atandt-google-nexus-s-on-sale-today-exclusive-to-best-buy/), but that claim seems unsourced (and therefore likely incorrect).
Since the [Nexus S is intended to be a developer phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8606/what-is-meant-by-the-nexus-s-being-a-developer-phone), all models should have bootloaders that are easily unlocked.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/02 | 550 | 2,183 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought Galaxy S2. Its really cool, but I have one serious problem! I transfered few MP3 files using USB and copied those files to *usbStorage/*. When I open 'My files' app on S2, it does show those files.
When I open the 'Music' app, there aren't any clue of new files. Only the default music.
It there any way to somehow add that music to 'Music' app? Maybe I need to get other app to play music?
If relevant, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 running Android 2.3.3 and my computer has Debian 6.0.2.<issue_comment>username_1: For syncing music to your device I use [Songbird](http://getsongbird.com/) and find it throughly good, and a great iTunes alternative. I would suggest you run Songbird, then let it find all your music files, take the original files off your Samsung, and then sync Sonbird with the Galaxy device. Good luck!
Builds can be found [here](http://wiki.songbirdnest.com/Developer/Articles/Builds/Contributed_Builds)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The easiest way to do this is install winamp on both your computer and your phone. It is a free software and app, so no purchase is necessary. This will do exactly what itunes does with i\* devices.
Winamp will discover your phone on your computer and allow you to literally drag and drop your music files to your phone within winamp. It also imports all your songs from your itunes music folder, so it's a very simple process. It even updates the library if the itunes music folder is updated (songs are deleted or added).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Remount SD card or even restart will also work or just browse using any file manager type of apps and play using Music app...
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Just move your mp3 files to the Media folder on the phone and Music players will see them. You will also be able to assign the files to the contacts from your address book as personal ringtones.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: The answer is **NOT** to copy to the directory named `usbStorage`. Probably, just for Galaxy S2.
Create new directory named `Media` in `/` and move your music in it. Then, reboot (optional).
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/03 | 591 | 2,168 | <issue_start>username_0: Changing jobs and will soon no longer have access to my company's Exchange server. Contacts are in Exchange and synched on my Droid (HTC EVO) using the default Exchange app. I want to be sure I don't lose my contacts when I no longer have access to the Exchange server. But if I transfer them to GMail contacts now, I'm concerned it will duplicate my contact records. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: If it's stock, and you don't see an "export" option, you're probably toast.
I know CyanogenMod allows contact export to SD Card in VCF format, at least in version 6 (don't know about 7, don't run it). CM4 did not allow contact export.
I can't imagine a system administrator allowing rooted phones on their network.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You may want just transfer your Exchange contacts to GMail. There are quite good duplicate/merging tools in GMail Contacts. Use `More actions` and `Find and merge duplicates`. There are automatic as well as manual merging modes.
You can import CSV formatted contacts into GMail from its `More actions` and `Import` menu.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Assuming that you're using Outlook when you're at a PC in the office, you could just Export your contacts from Outlook on your last day, and then Import them into GMail.
GMail is good at handling CSV imports from Outlook, and will also suggest Duplicates that can be merged and help you to merge them.
A few helpful links:
[Export Outlook Contacts to Google Gmail (Outlook 2002/2003)](http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/export-outlook-contacts-to-google-gmail-HA001148902.aspx)
[Transfer contacts between Outlook and Google Gmail (Outlook 2007)](http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/transfer-contacts-between-outlook-and-google-gmail-HA010222048.aspx)
[Export contacts (Outlook 2010)](http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/export-contacts-HA101870639.aspx) then follow the final steps from either of the above guides for the GMail import stage
[Merging duplicate contacts in GMail](http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=165334)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/03 | 802 | 3,180 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a lot of mail traffic on my phone. But I want to be notified only for mail from certain contacts like my family, colleagues/boss, critical automated systems or at least any contact in my phone contact list (with email typed in).
Are there such applications which can access email on my personal/corporate server? Standard IMAP (or at least POP3) + SMTP, not some proprietary protocols like Exchange/Gmail.<issue_comment>username_1: You can use Gmail filters to label these messages, and set the notifications to only be for specific labels.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't mind paying money check out touchdown. There is a free trial but I think it will do what you want.
<http://www.nitrodesk.com/features.aspx>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think most mail clients (like Touchdown, and the default mailclient, etc) do not have support for sophisticated notification schemes like you want. I suggest disabling your mail-reading app's notifications and trying a separate email notification app.
Poking around the market I found this app:
<https://market.android.com/details?id=com.willdev.mailalert>
and this app:
<https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netcompss.efilter>
I have not tried either of these apps, but the descriptions seem a reasonable match for your problem.
I searched the market for 'email notification' and 'email filter' (the search returned a lot of irrelevant stuff, so there may be other useful apps buried in the results)....
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I haven't found a standalone app but [K9](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fsck.k9) in conjunction with [WhoIsIt Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handyandy.whoisit.lite) supports this. It doesn't do away with visual notifications mind you, but it can silence them.
Alternatively you could investigate whether your workplace email support server based rules. You could use them to filter unimportant emails into a folder other than your inbox. Android's stock email app only checks for new emails in your inbox so the app would ignore the others.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I just needed to do this and it was fairly easy using this method:
Install IFTTT (free app that supports all kinds of awesome rules).
Create a new "applet" where:
**IF This:** checks gmail for messages according to whatever criteria you want
**Then That:** send notification
I'm doing this to try to get exchange messages from work (but cannot access or send content outside of work). I wound up creating a rule in outlook that sends a new message to my gmail account with a set subject/body (via a script). IFTTT searches for new messages with that subject and pops up a notification.
I used this page to help me create the script to create a new message:
<http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/rules/send-a-new-message-when-a-message-arrives/>
I saw that you don't trust Google with your personal mail. The gmail account you use could be a dummy account (I assume you may already do this since you're on android). Or you could use an alternative trigger from IFTTT.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/03 | 525 | 1,954 | <issue_start>username_0: as asked in the Android [chat room](http://chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/1522466#1522466).
At home I have a remote-access VNC server set up (running UltraVNC server). My current Android VNC app, called, funnily enough `androidVNC` will only accept IP addresses to connect to. This is fine when using it inside the home, but as I want to access it from outside, my external IP address is dynamic, so when I save the settings one day it may be different the next day.
I have a domain, `home.example.co.uk` that is set up for the web server also running on that machine. If I open the ports in my home router, how can I connect via the server hostname (`home.example.co.uk:5900`, or similar)? If it requires a new VNC client, so be it.<issue_comment>username_1: Instead of exposing your VNC server to the internet, consider using a VPN. This would secure and encrypt your remote connection. And as a side-benefit, you could save the internal IP address in your Android VNC client.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm not 100% sure but I think it should work with [VNC Viewer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.realvnc.viewer.android) (paid app but worth its price).
I'll give it a try when I'm at home and edit the answer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: [Android VNC viewer](http://code.google.com/p/android-vnc-viewer/) is free and works with host names, but I have not played around with it much, so I cannot vouch for quality. Alternatively you could use a hostname to ip resolver (either as an app or as a [website](http://www.ipchecking.com/)) to find out the ip address and use that to connect. I just tried out DNS Lookup from the Android market, and it looks like a pretty decent solution (fast, long-press to copy ip).
If you have the time, send an email to the creator of the app you use for a feature request, I'm sure he would appreciate the feedback :).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/03 | 378 | 1,500 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an android phone with Sprint which I dropped and cracked the screen. I have insurance, and they've already sent me a new phone. However, my old phone is rooted and has CyanogenMod on it. Will they charge me for the full cost of the phone (instead of just the deductible) when they find that my phone is rooted/has CyanogenMod on it? I don't see why they would, because which ROM it had wouldn't prevent the screen from getting cracked, but I want to know if I'll have to flash it back to factory stuff before sending it back to Asurion.<issue_comment>username_1: In most (all?) cases, rooting voids your warranty. I would assume that in jurisdictions with sane laws, physical damage clearly caused by the dropping would still be covered; they can't reasonably claim that the rooting caused the damage or would prevent them from fixing it.
That said, most jurisdictions don't have sane technology laws, and most carriers seem to jump at any chance to screw people over for money. **If** they find out it's rooted, I would expect them to try to charge you the full cost. So unroot / flash stock if you can.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have rooted every phone I've ever had and they never charge you for rooting it. As already commented, I doubt they even look. Here are some examples:
1. I used to have Assurion and they never charged me for a rooted phone.
2. I bought a phone one time, rooted it and returned it. Never heard a peep from them.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/03 | 424 | 1,617 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to hide or autohide the top bar which is still present on the top of Android screen? My version of Android is 2.2.
The top bar is distracting for me while reading. I'm using `Aldiko`, `ezPDF Reader`, `Infinity` for reading. Most **distracting** is the **wifi icon** which is changing when something happens with the connection.
And the top bar is **using space** on a **small display** which can be better utilized (e.g. in `Teamviewer`)
Some **video players** can hide the top bar (default `Video player`) and some can't (`Act1 Video player` - which I like more but don't use because of the top bar).
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: It is usually not possible with the default home screen.
This is possible with alternative home replacement like [GO Launcher EX](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result), [LauncherPro](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result), [ADW Launcher](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=search_result), etc. Some of these allow hiding of the top notification bar in their respective settings with specific swipe actions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can hide the top bar if you use a different launcher like @CustomiZer stated, but it will **Only** hide it when you are on the home screen. When you open apps, if they are not Full Screen apps, the top bar will still be present.
This is part of "core" android, and it is not something that can be changed, currently, via a setting or 3rd party application.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/04 | 450 | 1,939 | <issue_start>username_0: The Android Market has some apps which are free software, which entails that anyone can redistribute them; and that are also zero cost. (An example is [Theremin](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.ugosan.theremin), but I'm not interested only in that one specific app.)
So for those apps, there's no good reason for me to register with the Market in order to get those apps and install them. I have no interest in registering with the Market.
It would be good if such free-software and zero-cost apps were available at more places, like the [FDroid Repository](http://f-droid.org/repository/), which doesn't require anyone's credentials in order to get the apps.
(Please note: this question is **not a request for other app stores**, that's not the issue.)
But the Android Market doesn't have an obvious way to download apps without logging in. How can I do so?<issue_comment>username_1: Google has no way of distinguishing between software that is free but licensed and freeware that has no restrictions (though they could enforce some sort of selection for licence type on upload if they wanted, of course). There is no way (without hacking, presumably) to download apps from the Market without logging in. There's nothing to stop an app maker from providing an alternate download, though.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Short answer: you cannot. Any app that you download through Google's Android Market requires a Google account.
There are some alternative markets for Android out there. Check out Amazon's Appstore and SlideMe.org for example. You may find some of the apps you're interested in there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You cannot download apps from the Market without an account associated with your device.
The only way to get apps without the Market (or an alternative market) is to get it directly from the developer and "side-load" it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/04 | 439 | 1,768 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Incredible 2. I went to check my alarm clock before I went to sleep last night by pressing the clock on the home screen and nothing happened. It usually opens up my alarm clock.
After pressing several times and nothing happening I went into all apps and clicked the clock app. It said:
>
> The linked program is no longer installed on your phone.
>
>
>
I did not uninstall it. The only unusual activity I did last night was install the 5 Guys app, Opera Mini, uninstall Opera Mini because I did not like it, install Dolphin Browser.
I went into widgets and selected the htc clock and put a different variation on my home screen, it did not work either. I tried to find it on the Android market to reinstall it and its not listed there either.
Is there anything else I can try before I go to my Carrier?<issue_comment>username_1: Can you get to it from the all apps button in the lower left corner? I've had to remove an app from the home screen and re-add it, although for me it's only been after upgrading it. But if you can get to it from the all apps drawer, then you should be good.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I asked Verizon and they said it is because of an update. There are lots of complaints about the same issue and until another update is released there is nothing you can do, not even a factory restore.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I have found the same problem, and just figured it out. I luckily have the digital clock on my wallpaper. I tap it and my clock and alarm come up. I can then adjust whatever changes I need.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There is an over-the-air downloaded today to get alarms back. YEA!
Go to `settings > Download updates > Check new`
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/03 | 707 | 2,723 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like my phone to execute certain shell scripts via Tasker if my phone is on the same wifi network as my laptop. My initial idea is to edit the `/etc/hosts` file, but this wouldn't work since neither device is constrained to be on only one wifi network.
A much more costly idea would be to just ping every possible address on the network from my phone, then attempt to send a command via ssh (say, `echo $ANDROID`) and listen for the response.
The best way to do this is to just be able to see if a device named "myLaptop" exists on the network.. (or, actually, I could use MAC address too.) but I have no idea if this is possible in bash. Is it?
(I'm also open to implementations in Perl, since I can use SL4A to implement Perl scripts.)<issue_comment>username_1: Dynamic DNS service would work. Get your laptop to update your dynamic domain with it's local ip, and then whenever your phone connects to a new wifi network, resolve that domain, if you get a hit, you're either good or happened to find someone with the same local ip!
Similar to that, you could get your laptop to post it's ip to a server somewhere (web, email, w/e) that you can retrieve from a script on your phone.
Short of setting up a DNS server, I'm not sure there is any means for resolving host names that aren't named in your local configs.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you don't want a server-based solution, your laptop could listen to the network for a specific [broadcast packet](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_address). A broadcast packet will be rerouted to every device in the same network, but devices that aren't listening to it should ignore it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use [avahi](http://avahi.org/) ([wiki](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avahi_(software))) (or a similar piece of [Zeroconf](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeroconf) software) to discover computers on the network and publish the list for your phone to retreive.
See <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1233204/are-there-any-other-java-libraries-for-bonjour-zeroconf-apart-from-jmdns> for Java Zeroconf implementations.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: There's an application called Network Discovery (available on F-Droid, may also be on the Android Market) that attempts to identify devices on the network your phone is connected to.
As it's Free Software, you could try to see if you can modify it or use portions of it for your purposes.
Not a "here's an APK" answer, but if you have to write something, it's a good start.
Edit: App is here: <http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=network%20discovery&fdid=info.lamatricexiste.network&fdpage=1>
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/04 | 773 | 2,980 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a notification on my SGS2 today that said the phone memory is nearly full.
So my question is: How can I move apps to the internal USB storage? I don't have a micro SD card in my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe you can move apps to the "internal SD card" by going to `Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications`, selecting individual apps, and choosing "Move to SD" if it's supported. Though honestly I keep all my apps off the SD, so I don't know whether it tries to move them to external or internal SD.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Check the space used up by your text messages, which is stored in internal storage. Whenever I receive the "memory full" notification, I delete all text message threads, and that always fixes the problem, especially if it's been months and I've received pictures, etc. I also use [SMS Backup +](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync) to backup all of my text messages in my Gmail before deleting all of my text messages.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I don't think the actual internal storage is full on the SGS II. It's probably the data or cache partitions that are full.
You can go in to the `settings -> applications -> manage applications` and clear the cache/data for the "high use" apps.
I have a lot of apps installed but still have tons of "internal storage" space left, but I only have 11% (19.3M) left in my /datadata partition. it was at about 2MB the other day, but I removed a lot of apps that I don't really ever use anymore.
My /data partition, where the applications are installed, has a max size of 1.8GB, but my cache partition, where temporary data is stored, only has 80MB. The cache could fill up quickly if you use apps that cache a lot of data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: There is no solution to this problem. On the SGS2, the Move to SD button actually moves the apps to the external SD (/mnt/sdcard/external\_sd) and NOT the interal USB (/mnt/sdcard). This means that the application's data is still on internal USB, but the application itself gets moved to external SD.
The only solution to install large applications on the internal storage is to repartition the 16GB so that you have a much bigger phone partition and smaller internal USB partition (they are both partitions of the same physical disk).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I was also facing the same issue and the below link helped :)
<http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii/272384-galaxy-s2-cannot-download-updates-new-apps.html>
This works!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Try one of the following:
1) Dial `*#9900#` and tap the second instruction (Delete dumpstate/logcat). This procedure freed about 400MB of my (internal) phone storage.
2) Or check out this link for lasting solution: <http://techotv.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-internal-storage-apps-space-tutorial/>
I hope you will find these very helpful.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/04 | 228 | 856 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking of web app for sharing lists of installed / recommended apps with people.
Optional comment for each app on how/when/why it's useful. Something a bit similar to [usesthis.com](http://usesthis.com/), but for sharing Android apps and open to everyone. Is there such a service?<issue_comment>username_1: [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com).
Generically, a user's app list will be at `http://www.appbrain.com/user/{username}/apps-on-the-phone`.
You can also create other lists to share with the world.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Although it's not a webapp [ShareMyApps](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mattlary.shareMyApps&feature=order_history) is quite useful. It is tiny in size and can share application list via email where you can edit your application list freely.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/04 | 121 | 518 | <issue_start>username_0: I am considering buying and Android tablet and want to know if this function is possible.<issue_comment>username_1: The stock android browser, as long as the website uses a file upload control it can.
I just used the upload tool on twitpic, which uses flash, allows me to select audio, video or image files, and uploads them to twitpic.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: uc browser is the best for uploading files on the internet in a file uploading website
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/08/04 | 254 | 1,070 | <issue_start>username_0: I am getting error for almost all the apps while I am trying to install from web android market (market.android.com), it gives error "This item cannot be installed in your device's country.". But same time If I tries to install same application from my mobile then it installs successfully. So does anybody have any idea why it's giving this error ? (Note : I had installed new market and then uninstalled it. This problem starts after installation of new market only).
Mobile model : Samsung Galaxy 3
Country : India<issue_comment>username_1: This is because the device location is detected from the SIM card in use.
I'm not sure how the web market location is detected. Perhaps look at using a proxy.
But if you wish your change your SIM location check this out:
<https://market.android.com/details?id=ch.racic.android.marketenabler>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Such sites have geographic filters so you may need to access those sites in mobile which passes the [IP barrier](http://www.accitron.com).
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/05 | 282 | 1,159 | <issue_start>username_0: Does the Kies software allow one to type and send text messages from the PC?<issue_comment>username_1: No, it does not support sending text messages on PC
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can't.
But, on the other hand, you can use the Kies Air application, which you can obtain through Samsung Apps. It allows you to access your mobile on the desktop browser if both PC and phone share the same Wifi network.
Then you would be able to send/recv messages on the desktop, amid many other things like accessing photos, videos, contacts, call logs, music, file system... and so on. It is like a small web interface to your mobile.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Kies Air does support sending of SMS thru PC. You need to connect the PC and your handset with the same network.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: **Samsung Kies - USB connection to PC:** doesn't support SMS sending
**Kies Air - Wi-Fi connection with device:** supports SMS sending
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Try using MyPhoneExplorer. This allows SMS sending from computer via android machines. I've been using it for years.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/08/05 | 985 | 3,961 | <issue_start>username_0: Since Android is a forked Linux kernel plus software stack I am wondering whether there are any projects or ideas regarding creating a version of Android that can be added to a Linux system to allow a Linux system to run Android applications (compiled for, say, x86).
Does anything like that exist or would it be possible?
(I don't mean the emulator that comes with the SDK.)<issue_comment>username_1: Nothing like that exists yet since the apps are not run natively in the OS, but they use Dalvik Virtual Machine instead ([Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_%28software%29)). It's somewhat comparable to Java in the sense that it uses bytecode and creates a separated environment for each app. So unless the Dalvik environment is ported to other platforms, they can't be run on normal hardware.
There is a project called Alien Dalvik by Myriad that tries to run Android apps in different environments, but there's not much info on it. [Myriad Alien Dalvik](http://www.myriadgroup.com/Device-Manufacturers/Android-solutions/Alien-Dalvik.aspx)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know whether there are projects of this kind. What comes nearest probably is the android-x86 projects that is a port of an android environment on desktop workstations:
<http://www.android-x86.org/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Things have changed a little bit in the years since this was posted.
There are now several (though none of them perfect yet) ways to run Android apps on Linux without an emulator or VM.
1. [Shashlik](https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-android-apps-linux/) features pretty nice integration with your GNU desktop environment. Lacks Google Play Services, though.
2. [ARChon](https://www.linux.com/learn/installing-android-apps-linux-archon) utilizes Google Chrome, and lets you install Android apps as if they were Chrome apps. It's pretty neat, though here too, [compatibility is not perfect](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iIbxaftAu_ho5rv9fUlXSLTzwU6MbKOldsWXyrYiyo8/edit#gid=0).
3. Finally, Google are [officially bringing](https://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-apps?rd=1) the Play Store to Chrome OS. Since this is an official project developed by Google, I believe it should have the best compatibility of the lot. Chrome OS is a Linux distro, based on Gentoo. The bulk of its source code is made available through the Chromium OS project. This source code being available, it shouldn't be too hard to port this compatibility to popular GNU/Linux distributions. Google are relatively friendly to open source (at least compared to Apple/Microsoft), and I don't think they'll be throwing up any roadblocks to such porting. If anything, they seem keen on the Play Store hitting as many devices as possible. They may even build this functionality into future versions of Google Chrome for Linux, or release a separate package. They release most of the source code for both Android and Chrome OS, and they use Linux internally.
By the way, there is no need to compile APKs separately for x86. The apps you write are compiled into Dalvik Executable (DEX) code, which is finally converted into assembly code (according to the required architecture) by the **kernel** to send to the processor. (This last part is taken from [this answer.](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/132630/131868))
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Things have changed again since Revetahw posted.
Shashlik seems to be an inactive project, but Anbox seems to be gaining ground. The advantage with Anbox is that it doesn't emulate the Android kernel, but rather uses Linux kernel features to share the kernel between your Linux system and the Android system.
Also, Chrome OS now has stable Android app support on several devices, but unfortunately, this integration is closed-source with no plans to open-source it announced.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/05 | 1,184 | 3,673 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to connect my LG Optimus 2X (P990) to my PC to use the Internet.
I tried using the LG PC Suite 4 available for windows, but it crashes as soon as I make a connection with my phone. And, There's no option in the suite to use the Internet connection from the phone.
Also, I can't get Ubuntu to detect a connection from my phone (both Bluetooth and Data Cable).
Please help me out with this.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know if this will work with your device, but I used to use [Android Wired Tether](http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/) the couple times I needed to use my phones data connection. It does require root, so I don't know if that is an option for you or not.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [EasyTether](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mstream.easytether_polyclef&hl=en) is the easiest way to share your phone wireless internet with your computer. You install the program on your phone, set up the drivers (which can be found [here](http://www.mobile-stream.com/easytether/drivers.html)) and run. To enable easytether, check the top box on the application screen. Easy as that!
*After you install the drivers:*
For Ubuntu:
* start a terminal window
* type `easytether connect`
* it will connect, and give you another command that you can type into another terminal window to see status information about your connection.
**NOTE: the original terminal window you open (that you typed `easytether connect` into) must stay open while you are using the connection**
For Windows:
* right click the Easytether logo in the taskbar (lower right hand side, by the clock)
* choose `connect via (big number here)`
* you're connected!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: it worked out of the box in ubuntu 12.
While installing the deb package, I got the following error message in /var/log/syslog. But, this warning can be ignored.
```
May 18 22:49:29 dev01 udevd[375]: invalid ENV attribute, 'DRIVER' can not be set /lib/udev/rules.d/65-easytether.rules:1
```
I had installed easy tether lite application in my android phone following the instructions from the application.
To connect to the phone, I did:
```
sudar@dev01 /opt/testing/lens/bin $ easytether connect 80A354043043422239
trying legacy service port (this is not an error)
connected as easytether0, wait while network-manager configures it
or run 'sudo dhclient easytether0' if you do not use network-manager
press Ctrl-C when you are done with the connection
```
The network-manager was able to pick up the device immediately and configured a dhcp address automatically.
```
easytether0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 02:00:54:74:68:72
inet addr:192.168.117.2 Bcast:192.168.117.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::54ff:fe74:6872/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:2163 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:3035 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:500
RX bytes:1008908 (1.0 MB) TX bytes:418292 (418.2 KB)
```
When I check the default route, it was properly setup to the tether device.
```
sudar@dev01 /opt/testing/lens/bin $ route -n
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.117.1 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 easytether0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 easytether0
192.168.117.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 easytether0
```
Overall, it is very easy to get connected. :)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/05 | 357 | 1,423 | <issue_start>username_0: I am fairly new to rooting / putting custom ROMs on devices; I finally have my phone in a state that I like, after putting Cyanogenmod 7 on my HTC Desire Z. Since I've done this, there have been a few point releases, and a minor release is not far away. However, I don't really know how to upgrade from one version to another (and I couldn't find any instructions on how to do so).
How do I upgrade from one version of Cyanogenmod to another? Is it the same process as installing it in the first place? Will I have to wipe all the data on my phone, as I did the first time?<issue_comment>username_1: You can basically upgrade the same way as the original installation (flash the new ROM from recovery).
The general rule is: Do a complete wipe for major releases, but just clear the caches for minor releases. See [this CM forum topic](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15366-how-to-upgrade-between-nightlies-without-loss-of-settings/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Cyanogenmod 11 has a built-in mechanism for checking for updates.
Go to `Settings -> About Phone -> CyanogenMod updates`
There you can toggle when your device will query for an update and on what release channel (Release and Development being Stable and Nightly respectively).
When an update will appear click on it's icon to download and Install, from there, it will do everything for you.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/05 | 245 | 1,084 | <issue_start>username_0: Apparently importing Facebook contacts to Android contacts is straight forward procedure by just checking sync option in Accounts and Settings, but is it possible to have birthday info imported from Facebook and merged with Android contacts.
PS: I was able to import FB birthdays imported to Google Calendar but that didn't help as the birthdays will just remain in calendar and not in Contacts.<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on the android version.
I used to have Froyo and gingerbread (stock) it would not import the birthday info, but custom ROM MIUI does import the birthday info.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you sync your contacts with Google than you can add a special calendar. That you can only do on the web interface.
* Select Settings | Calendar settings in Google Calendar.
* Go to the Calendars tab.
* Follow the Browse interesting calendars » link under Other Calendars.
* Open the More tab.
* Click Subscribe for Contacts' birthdays and events.
Now after syncing the events will show up in the calendar app.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/05 | 317 | 1,279 | <issue_start>username_0: My android comes with 3 different solid wallpapers. I have found more in the market but its paid. How to get a black wallpaper for free?<issue_comment>username_1: Can you not make your own?
Open up paint or photoshop of some sort and fill an area black. Save the image as a png and then place on your phones memory card. Then on the phone set your wallpaper from the gallery and select the black image.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The simplest way to create a black image is to keep the phone with camera down on desk (so that no light falls on the camera) and shooting an image.
Then simply set the recently shot image as your wall paper. :)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: *Disclaimer: I am one of the developers*, and super excited to announce that we just published a new app for this!
We focused on making it simple and really good looking to change your wallpaper to a solid color of your choice within the palette of Android Lollipop material colors. You can find the app in Google Play:
[Material Colors Wallpaper HD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.appdictive.colorwallpaper.material&referrer=utm_source%3Dandroidstackexchange "Material Colors Wallpaper HD")
Have a nice one :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/07 | 563 | 2,174 | <issue_start>username_0: On July 29th, Google released an [update for the Gmail application](http://androidcommunity.com/gmail-update-for-android-brings-custom-notifications-and-priority-sync-options-20110729/), that brought it to version 2.3.5. Since I had version 2.3.4, I was expecting to be notified of the update shortly as I had for updates to other applications including ones that came [pre-installed on my phone, such as Google Maps](http://www.appbrain.com/app/google-maps/com.google.android.apps.maps).
Alas, I still haven't received the notification, even though I can see the update available in the market (yes, I realise I can download it manually).
I have since surmised (though this is a guess on my part) that the difference is that gmail is considered a "built-in" app, but Google Maps, while pre-installed on my device, is not considered built-in.
Is this right?
If it is, why are built-in apps treated this way? Is there a technical reason, or are they somehow considered more sacrosanct, because of their status n the platform?
Update:
Apparently, the [SDK doesn't list Google Maps as built in](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.4.html#apps), but it does list the "email" app. Furthermore, Google Maps is listed as a "Downloaded App" but Gmail isn't.<issue_comment>username_1: Google Maps is generally a system app as well. There's [another question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12058/can-application-upgrades-happen-automatically-even-if-you-have-it-turned-off-in) where the user had GMail update automatically despite having auto-updates shut off. So as far as we know, Google pushed this update out specially just like they push out Market updates. Perhaps there was a critical security fix or something like that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the app has never been updated via the market (you are still using the version that was bundled in the ROM) then there's no link between the market and the installed app. Because of that, you won't get update notifications. Once you install a newer version from the market you will begin to receive notifications of future updates.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/07 | 594 | 1,797 | <issue_start>username_0: As title. The lag issue I am talking about is the notorious "RFS lag" as explained [here](http://hkdennis2k.homeip.net/2010/11/04/reality-behind-rfs-lag-of-samsung-galaxy-s/), and is also refered to [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6030/have-samsung-ever-acknowledged-the-lag-issue-on-galaxy-s-phones) and [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5916/are-there-any-lag-fixes-for-samsung-galaxy-s-that-dont-require-rooting-the-phone)<issue_comment>username_1: From [techie-buzz.com](http://techie-buzz.com/mobile-news/samsung-galaxy-s-android-2-3-gingerbread.html):
>
> [O]ne major disappointment with this firmware is that it still uses the RFS file system. The RFS FS is the major culprit behind all the lags and stalling issues which majority of the Galaxy S owners face.
>
>
>
If you want to fix your lag I recommend an Ext4 lagfix. If you flash a kernel such as [Voodoo](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774500) with Odin, you don't even need to root first (note that flashing it will void your warranty anyways though). [This guide](http://techgom.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/installing-gingerbread-voodoo-stock-ext4-kernel-on-your-sgs/) describes the process for an Android 2.3.4 kernel for the SGS GT-i9000.
I use Voodoo on my SGS Vibrant and it's awesome.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Although they didn't change the file system, they did make improvements and I'm personally noticing significantly less lag on 2.3.3 coming from 2.2.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: 2.2.1 was the big lag fix release on the Galaxy S, that made a huge difference to the device's speed compared to the previous 2.1 and 2.2 releases.
To me, the Gingerbread 2.3.3 feels very much the same to me as 2.2.1 did.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/07 | 1,025 | 3,904 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm brand new to Android; in fact I've never owned one.
But I'm traveling all this summer, and I'm very interested in doing some programming while I'm on the run.
QUESTION: Is it possible to run a full Ruby development environment with Emacs on Android? How?
And does "rooting" give you anything close to a real Linux system?<issue_comment>username_1: Ruby has not been ported to Android, though you might want to check out [Ruboto](http://ruboto.org/). For simple editing there are a few options, but I don't believe emacs has been ported either, there are no Market results anyways.
Rooting might provide you the ability to run Linux on your phone, but Android is not Linux. Its kernel is largely based on the Linux kernel but that's about it. You cannot run any Linux application with a GUI on Android, it would need to be rewritten. I'm not sure to what extent native command line apps would need to be rewriten, though of course they would need to be recompiled.
Android also does not have a full Java VM.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: "Rooting" allows you access to the internal Android environment, which of course consists of more than just the Linux kernel. So you are running Linux, but you should consider it as though you are running under a different distribution than say Debian or Redhat.
There's a different set of standard libraries and some files are in different locations. At least on my Droid `ext2` support is not built-in by default. There is also no `init` or `cron`. The full set of Linux modules is not available unless you compile them yourself and put then in `/system/lib/modules`. Important ones you may miss on standard ROMs are `cifs`, `ext2`, `tun`, and others.
Most, if not all, phones running Android are ARM CPUs. So the binaries you run on them must be ARM "EABI" "soft-float" binaries. If you have the source you can cross-compile whatever utilities you need, but read on.
There are many standard commands and utilities available in the `/system/bin` directory such as `grep`, `ps`, `cp`, `rm`, `mv`, `ls`, `ip`, even `vi`. You have enough to get by until you...
...use the "Linux Installer" utility to install a `chroot`'ed Debian environment. Debian has supported ARM for a while. It takes some work, but if you can root your phone, and have a sizeable enough SD card, this is the way to go.
This is close to a standard Linux system and under it you can install and run Ruby. Of course CPU and RAM limitations come into play.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can install a working debian distro on your phone without upsetting the distribution on the phone already. This way you'll have a full userland with stuff you're used to on any other Linux box. You should ssh into your phone to use this comfortably.
Install this:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dyndns.sven_ola.debian_kit>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: At the present date, Emacs port for Android already exists:
* [android-emacs-toolkit](http://code.google.com/p/android-emacs-toolkit/) released Jun 23, 2012:
>
> Android-emacs-toolkit helps to build android development environment on emacs. It contains a emacs major mode which help to develop android sdk and ndk program.
>
>
>
* [GNU Emacs ported to Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zielm.emacs) available from Google Play Store, last updated August 23, 2012:
>
> GNU Emacs ported to Android!
>
>
> Runs on modified version of Terminal Emulator - requires hardware keyboard and a rather big display.
>
>
> Includes Busybox and eshell. SSH (for TRAMP) and git are planned.
>
>
>
---
Additionally, you may find useful the information provided by [EmacsWiki - EmacsOnAndroid](http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacsOnAndroid), that essentially is a guide about installing Emacs into an Android device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/07 | 567 | 2,388 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking at
<http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/>
What are the limitations of this Ubuntu installation? Can I install anything that runs on Ubuntu?
I'm only interested in using this for commandline tools (Ruby, gems, and Emacs).<issue_comment>username_1: Ubuntu running on one computer is really no different from Ubuntu running on another computer, whether one of the computers is called a "phone" or not :P
Things to consider for your applications:
* Does this application rely on specific video libraries? No existing Android phone has an ATI video chip, for example, as far as I'm aware.
* Does this application rely on specific input methods or other hardware? Not all Android devices support peripherals. Of course, most have Bluetooth so Ubuntu should be able to manage a Bluetooth keyboard, for example, but I'm not sure whether a phone's Bluetooth stack could be so different as to not work in Ubuntu.
* Does this application rely on the x86 architecture? Most (all?) Android devices use the ARM architecture.
I would *suspect* that Emacs would be fine if you compiled it for the chipset of whatever device you used. Ruby might be more complicated -- maybe it relies on specific x86 instructions, I haven't really studied how interpreted languages work in that regard -- but maybe not.
You're making me want to try Ubuntu on my phone so I can better answer these questions :P
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've seen OpenOffice.org running on Debian on an OpenMoko FreeRunner. That doesn't mean it was a good idea, but I've seen it done. :)
If there is an ARM build of a package, you should be able to get it to at least run. The limitations is that things may not always be supported by Free Software - even the venerable Dream (G1) has binary drivers. There are projects reverse-engineering these drivers (as of this writing, the RIL has been reversed and GPS (not AGPS) works.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> Can I install anything that runs on Ubuntu?
>
>
>
No, you can install anything, but it may not work. You need to find packages and programs matching your hardware architecture. For example, in common case programs compiled for x86 architecture won't run at all on your smartphone, because phone has different CPU type - usually ARM7.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/08 | 630 | 2,659 | <issue_start>username_0: Here's the scenario: what I often find happening is that I receive a call on my Android phone (HTC Desire S), and as I'm rushing to get it out of my pocket I'm accidentally managing to swipe the screen, which rejects or accepts the call, when I didn't want to.
What's the best way to avoid this, given that I want to keep my phone in my pocket? I'd kind of like the screen to remain disabled when a call is being received until I press the power button at which point it becomes sensitive. Is there a way to do this or something which would avoid this accidental accept/reject of calls?<issue_comment>username_1: This doesn't quite answer your question, but I wonder if you could change how you grip or store your phone. For example, I never have this problem with my Droid 1. It lives upright in my pocket, and I'm able to grasp it and pull it out without touching the touchscreen at all, and since it's upright, even if I did grab the screen, I would be touching the top part, which is away from the sliders for me.
My previous phone has a little place for a wrist strap, and I tied a big rubber ring to it which I could then grab with one finger to retrieve from the pocket.
Your phone is different of course, but maybe you can reason your way to some handling procedures that work around the problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Buy case or cover for your phone. It will give you opportunity to take phone from your pocket without touching the screen. This isn't perfect solution, but I don't see another solutions.
Also I agree with you that swiping screen while getting phone out from pocket is annoying. +1.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The way I solved the issue to my satisfaction was to buy and install the [WidgetLocker Lockscreen](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en) app. This is an awesome little app that basically allows you to replace your lockscreen (and incoming call screen too) with something customized. I just have one horizontal slider to unlock the screen now, and it has completely eliminated accidental screen unlocks, as well as accidental accepts/rejects for incoming calls! :-)
I would highly recommend WidgetLocker Lockscreen in any case, because being able to customize the lockscreen is really nice.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Install Tasker from Google Play, create a scene without any further contents, produce a task to show this scene as overlay, blocking, fullscreen, with exit button, and then a profile to run on state call, incoming performing this task.
More beautiful scenes are possible.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/08 | 455 | 1,636 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I prevent my HTC Desire from overheating?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1033/how-can-i-prevent-my-htc-desire-from-overheating)
>
>
>
I've just purchase a HTC Desire and after about 10mins of using it, it will overheat and crash onto the opening green HTC logo which you get when you turn the phone on. What can I do to prevent the phone from overheating?<issue_comment>username_1: I suppose your best bet is to return the phone, since you have just bought it!
It is normal for all phones to heat up when using hardware resources like Camera or GPS, it is not normal to crash recurrently after a simple 10 minutes usage.
You can check some information about battery conditions using the dial code *#*#4636#*#*
One last thought: Does it happen all the time? I mean, sometimes it is hard to reproduce some kind of error or behaviour to the vendor because of its uncertainty and they might distrust you. But if you had just bought it, that should not be a problem.
Cheers
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the Desire is on T-Mobile, there was a [very long support thread](http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/3544?tstart=0) with folks reporting unusually high battery drain around the time this question was asked. The workaround seems to force usage 2G networks (EDGE or GPRS) as the problem seems to be with **all** phones on T-Mobile that talk 3G, not just Android phones.
(This doesn't affect me, as I'm on AT&T I can't do better than 2G anyway. My T-Mobile prepaid backup phone has no data plan, so isn't affected either.)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/08 | 1,472 | 5,127 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I easily disable cellular data on an Android device and just use Wi-Fi? Does this change based on whether or not I have root on the device?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. You can pretty easily disable cellular data on an android device without root. On Android 2.2 and above, you can go to home --> menu --> Settings --> Wireless & networks --> Mobile networks --> and then uncheck Data enabled (on phones with Motoblur, the Data enabled setting might be in home --> menu --> Settings --> Data manager --> Data Delivery instead; YMMV).
If you have Android 2.1 or less, or just want a widget that will let you turn mobile data on and off, there are several apps that do the trick, for example [Widgetsoid](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jim2) and [APNdroid](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.code.apndroid).
2. Like Matthew Read [said](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12250/smartphone-without-the-expensive-data-plan/12251#12251), the major carriers won't let you put a smartphone on their network without a data plan. However, you might have better luck with smaller carriers that operate on the big carriers' networks. You end up getting better prices but the same coverage areas. For example, [Walmart Family Mobile](http://www.walmart.com/cp/Walmart-Family-Mobile/1076544) plans include unlimited talk and text, and pay-as-you-go for data. So if you don't use any data, you don't pay for data. They run on T-Mobile's network, and you can either buy one of their phones, use a T-Mobile phone, or an unlocked GSM phone. Here are a few other examples:
* [Boost Mobile](http://www.boostmobile.com/) (Sprint)
* [Simple Mobile](http://www.mysimplemobile.com/) (T-Mobile)
* [Virgin Mobile](http://www.virginmobileusa.com/) (Sprint)And then you've got other carriers that operate their own smaller networks, but have roaming deals with the bigger carriers, so once again you still get coverage areas comparable to the major carriers:
* [Cricket Wireless](http://www.mycricket.com/)
* [MetroPCS](http://www.metropcs.com/)
* [US Cellular](http://www.uscellular.com/)There's a more comprehensive list of US wireless companies that operate on the larger companies' networks here:
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_US_MVNO>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes. It is possible to fly under the radar. I have done this on AT&T and T-Mobile in the USA.
CDMA2000 providers (Verizon, Sprint) will instantly catch you because to activate the phone you have to provide the ESN - which they will look up.
For AT&T, I switched to an unlocked phone (OpenMoko FreeRunner) a while back, so AT&T isn't sure what phone I have - the site says "We don't recognize your phone." I'm now using an HTC Magic (T-Mobile MyTouch 3G) that's unlocked. I have data disabled and only turn it on to send MMS. I have used data with their "WAP.Cingular" data plan. It's EDGE and it's a penny a KB, but it does work (I've loaded a few websites to test mobile data.)
My wife, best friend, and his father all use G1's with data turned off on AT&T and they do not pay for data plans.
All our contract terms are expired - we're month-to-month and can leave at any time.
The website doesn't recognize my phone because AT&T does not issue the Dream or Magic, this may be part of the solution. Using an AT&T phone on AT&T may be inviting trouble.
Keep your data turned off and never tell AT&T what phone you have, and you should be fine. Change your useragent in your browser (Cyanogenmod has a way to fake some old Nokia, that's what I use).
For T-Mobile, I'm using a G1 on their Pay-As-You-Go plan (it's a backup phone for running, SIM is usually in an old Motorola candybar). They know I have the G1, but a data plan isn't available at all for PAYG. As I don't use the phone this much, it's acceptable.
YMMV, buyer beware. It's possible, though.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: How to disable cellular data
----------------------------
You can open the “Tester” application by opening the phone dialer and entering the number
`*#*#4636#*#*`
(It is easy to remember as `4636` = `INFO` on the keypad.)
Now
1. Tap “Phone Information”
2. Press the Menu button
3. Press the “More” item in the menu
4. Now, select
* “Disable data connection” to disable cellular data now
* “Disable data on boot” to have cellular data disabled also after the phone is restarted
Why?
----
The carrier I use for my kids' phones does not allow me to disable cellular data from the carrier side, so I use this method to turn off cellular data on their phones.
As others write, several apps exist to accomplish the same, but doing the way described above does not leave an app on the phone that allows the kids to accidentally turn on data again themselves.
References
----------
Thank you to these guys:
* <http://www.gogi.in/manually-disable-mobile-data-connection-3g-edge-gprs-android-phones.html>
* <http://www.careace.net/2011/03/07/4-ways-turn-3g-network-connection-wi-fi/>
This is where I found the information after searching the net for a long time.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/08 | 516 | 2,065 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm an experienced iOS developer, and I just bought my first Android phone, used, on eBay. The phone is carrier locked and I'm looking to swap in my iPhone SIM card. (I have an adapter.)
The phone is carrier locked. Is there a way to root or erase the firmware to unlock it, or must I use an unlock code? If so, what are my options for obtaining said code?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately it appears your only option is an unlock code, I've just done a search. [This XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853971) has a couple ways to get into the unlock screen so you can enter the code.
Your options for get the unlock code are to ask the carrier the phone is locked to -- they might give it to you if they're feeling nice -- or to buy it online. There are no reputable sellers of unlock codes online, of course, but you could search around and find someone whose experience seems reliable and use the same service that they did.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have this phone, and I have T-Mobile. I called \*611 and told them I was going to be traveling in Europe and needed a SIM unlock code. They agreed and it arrived about 12 hours later.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use unlock code to unlock your LG Optimus T which is the safe and easy way. You can get the unlock code from the service/network provider. But,Mostly they will provide the unlock code if your phone if off contract . In that case you can get the unlock code from online vendors like [MobileUnlockSolutions.com](http://www.mobileunlocksolutions.com/lg-optimus-t/rs16wp9/) for a price .They will give you the unlock code along with instruction on how to unlock.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Simple solution for you. Get your LG Optimus unlocked by obtaining an unlock code so that you will be able to swap in your iPhone SIM card. Just google for cheap LG SIM/Network Unlock codes. Be careful about sites that betrays you. You can also find some code vendors on ebay too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/09 | 287 | 1,078 | <issue_start>username_0: I looked at [the list of Voice Actions](http://www.google.com/mobile/voice-actions/) on Google's website and couldn't find one for starting an application of my choice.
Is starting applications supported by Voice Actions?
If not, can a user add this feature via some setting or by an app from the market?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on your application. For example, the "Listen to ..." ties in with several music apps like Spotify and mSpot. So far there's no way to launch an arbitrary app through voice actions if the app doesn't support one of the voice action keywords.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The built-in Google Voice Commands can't (at this time) launch apps.
However, a [quick search on the Market](https://market.android.com/search?q=voice+command&so=1&c=apps) revealed a few possible alternatives. Here are two:
* [Cyberon Voice Commander](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cyberon.cvc.AME)
* [Voice Actions](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pannous.voice.actions.free)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/09 | 276 | 969 | <issue_start>username_0: There's this vertical river-looking icon thing in my status bar? Nothing's claiming it in the notification window.
Crude recreation:
<issue_comment>username_1: Looks like the icon for the "Silent" or "Vibrate" mode. These icons are different depending on the skin manufacturers/carriers put on their phone, but those wavy lines usually represent vibration.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The third table in this page mentions "Vibrate":
<https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48504/~/droid-x---phone-status-%26-notifications>
Even though the first table clearly depicts a different icon for the vibration mode, although with the same zigzag pattern.
The pattern is also the same as the icon I have for vibration mode on my SGS:
Cheers!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/09 | 331 | 1,241 | <issue_start>username_0: Well this is something that came to my mind, Does anyone know if there is a Device or a cable that i can plug to a DataShow so it is possible to present an Android Application live and fullscreen, doing all the tap and swipe events?
If not at least is there is something that its able to record a Screencast of an android application for presentation purpose of course?
PD. BTW i did not found right tag for this question, so if someone can retag it it would be nice too :D<issue_comment>username_1: Looks like the icon for the "Silent" or "Vibrate" mode. These icons are different depending on the skin manufacturers/carriers put on their phone, but those wavy lines usually represent vibration.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The third table in this page mentions "Vibrate":
<https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48504/~/droid-x---phone-status-%26-notifications>
Even though the first table clearly depicts a different icon for the vibration mode, although with the same zigzag pattern.
The pattern is also the same as the icon I have for vibration mode on my SGS:
Cheers!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/09 | 837 | 3,261 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Samsung Galaxy I551 with Android 2.2 FroYo.
Sorry for my ignorance, but I have not idea what is that app (which came installed and without rooting can't be removed). And it is using 15MB of my internal storage! I only have 160MB so that is a lot.
What is this app for? What will happen if I clear its data? Are those 15MB included in the storage DiskUsage categorize as "System Data"?<issue_comment>username_1: Social Networking Service. I believe it's used for social networking widgets. Clearing the data will just clear the posts and account info in the widgets. I'm not sure if the Facebook or other apps rely on it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was able to force close the app from the Settings -> Application menu (but I had to do it 4+ times for it to stay gone, and I also tried a task killer on it before that but it came right back.)
Force close has kept it off for twenty minutes now! :) I hope it stays gone. I don't want to have to root yet.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just to enhance [Matthew's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/12267/16575):
An "SNS" contact can also come from SKYPE if the app is installed.
I used to "Skype out" to my Dr. so skype knew his number. When I look up his name on my Samsung stratosphere phone, it is not found. However, I go elsewhere, get his number, and put it in, it pops up his name! Frustrating!
Today I solved it: he can't be looked up as a "contact" but is in my *FAVORITES* (!! Favorites but not contacts ?? !!) and when I "edit" (from putting his number and having the name come up) then it says "can't edit SNS data", which is how I got to *THIS* message thread. So yes, probably twitter, facebook, etc, but for sure "Skype" too!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I think it is Simple Notification Service
Thus for platforms that use push notifications (Skype, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, etc) you will see this application updated from time to time.
Admittedly as a Network Security Professional, this made me pause when I saw it updated as my S4 is rooted, but turns out it is a normal item.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Simple Network Service~
Wouldn't recommend uninstalling. Sometimes apps we think are garbage turn out have some dependencies from other apps. Boo boos involving deleting system apps can be hard to fix unless you make a backup in your custom recovery. BUT If you are curious or paranoid about what an unrecognized app says or does and to whom, behind your back... I recommend looking into an amazing app called Donkey Guard. Say for example FB wants to use your GPS to secretly locate you. Donkey Guard halts the app, Alerts you to what it wants to do. Then asks if you want to deny, allow function to app or submit your own fake info. Mine set up to give FB fake GPS coordinates that put me located at the Playboy Mansion. Or keep anything from being able to tell if your net is from data or wifi. It even stops apps from knowing anything about your data service including ISP provider and stop from using cell towers from location triangulation. Also works for location cheating/spoofing on games like Ingress or Pokemon, without having to hack and get banned.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/09 | 836 | 3,257 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [I can't receive SMS when I have low storage](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3219/i-cant-receive-sms-when-i-have-low-storage)
>
>
>
When my phone reaches ~22Mb (internal) free space, my phone starts to automatically reject text messages. Assuming they're on internal storage, can the storage location somehow be changed to external storage?<issue_comment>username_1: Social Networking Service. I believe it's used for social networking widgets. Clearing the data will just clear the posts and account info in the widgets. I'm not sure if the Facebook or other apps rely on it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was able to force close the app from the Settings -> Application menu (but I had to do it 4+ times for it to stay gone, and I also tried a task killer on it before that but it came right back.)
Force close has kept it off for twenty minutes now! :) I hope it stays gone. I don't want to have to root yet.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just to enhance [Matthew's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/12267/16575):
An "SNS" contact can also come from SKYPE if the app is installed.
I used to "Skype out" to my Dr. so skype knew his number. When I look up his name on my Samsung stratosphere phone, it is not found. However, I go elsewhere, get his number, and put it in, it pops up his name! Frustrating!
Today I solved it: he can't be looked up as a "contact" but is in my *FAVORITES* (!! Favorites but not contacts ?? !!) and when I "edit" (from putting his number and having the name come up) then it says "can't edit SNS data", which is how I got to *THIS* message thread. So yes, probably twitter, facebook, etc, but for sure "Skype" too!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I think it is Simple Notification Service
Thus for platforms that use push notifications (Skype, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, etc) you will see this application updated from time to time.
Admittedly as a Network Security Professional, this made me pause when I saw it updated as my S4 is rooted, but turns out it is a normal item.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Simple Network Service~
Wouldn't recommend uninstalling. Sometimes apps we think are garbage turn out have some dependencies from other apps. Boo boos involving deleting system apps can be hard to fix unless you make a backup in your custom recovery. BUT If you are curious or paranoid about what an unrecognized app says or does and to whom, behind your back... I recommend looking into an amazing app called Donkey Guard. Say for example FB wants to use your GPS to secretly locate you. Donkey Guard halts the app, Alerts you to what it wants to do. Then asks if you want to deny, allow function to app or submit your own fake info. Mine set up to give FB fake GPS coordinates that put me located at the Playboy Mansion. Or keep anything from being able to tell if your net is from data or wifi. It even stops apps from knowing anything about your data service including ISP provider and stop from using cell towers from location triangulation. Also works for location cheating/spoofing on games like Ingress or Pokemon, without having to hack and get banned.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/10 | 314 | 1,233 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a text file somewhere on the SD card.
How can I create a shortcut to this file on the "desktop" to open it immediately?
(HTC Wildfire)<issue_comment>username_1: [Amaze file manager](https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager), offers this option as well, just long click on a file or folder you would like to be able to enter to with a shortcut from the home screen and tap the 3 dots menu button at the top, then choose `add shortcut`.
Amaze File Manager is a FOSS file manager and it has many nice features stock file managers don't offer. For example, you can open with it files as text/image/video/audio/database with the application of your choice no matter what the file extension is - that's very useful for users who create or download/sync text files with no file extension or non relevant file extension like `.log`, `.yaml`, `.json` etc.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is another app: [Shortcut Maker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.shortcutmaker).
It works with the latest version of Android.
After installing the app, go to Widgets by long-tapping the home screen and click on shortcut maker. Then add the required file/folder.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/10 | 246 | 1,017 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app that lets you view a tiny-screen-optimized version of any web page, whether or not it was coded with this in mind?
Opera's "Mobile View" is like this, but it doesn't give satisfactory results on many pages. Arc90's "Readability" bookmarklet is also in the similar vein.<issue_comment>username_1: Simply put, no. Web pages are complex to the point where it is effectively impossible to determine what bits are necessary for the page to be usable, readable, maintain the right order, etc. for an arbitrary page. When you couple this with poorly-coded websites containing errors and the like it becomes quite a mess. This is why the two things you mention aren't perfect.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you use [Google Reader](http://www.google.com/reader/i/) to read the webpages on your mobile, you can use its "Settings" to have *Outgoing Links* to *Reformat linked web pages for mobile browsers*. It works quite well for most webpages.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/10 | 534 | 2,167 | <issue_start>username_0: The data associated with an app which we see when we go to Applications > Manage Applications > application, is it cleared when we hit "Uninstall" or is it left untouched by the uninstaller?
The reason why I'm asking it is, I've heard from a lot of people who first hit "Clear data" and then hit "Uninstall" mostly because they're not sure so they just ensure that they get rid of the data and then uninstall!! So do one need to hit "Clear data" before uninstalling.<issue_comment>username_1: As <NAME> noted in a comment: yes, it is. The entire data directory is simply deleted:
```
C:\Console2>adb shell ls /data/data/com.chessclock.android/
lib shared_prefs
C:\Console2>adb uninstall com.chessclock.android
Success
C:\Console2>adb shell ls /data/data/com.chessclock.android/
ls: /data/data/com.chessclock.android/: No such file or directory
#Reinstalled from the Market at this point
C:\Console2>adb shell ls /data/data/com.chessclock.android/
lib
```
The `shared_prefs` directory is absent in the last `ls` listing because I didn't launch the app, I only reinstalled it, therefore there were no preferences yet created for it (it sets defaults on the first launch). I point this out only because it illustrates that the preferences from the previous install were not retained anywhere.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is probably obvious, but... Some apps that have the permission "Modify/delete USB storage" may use the internal memory for caches etc. and may not necessarily remove the data once the app is deleted. I've seen apps to write in not so obvious directories like `/sdcard/data/[package name]/`, but mostly they use `/sdcard/[app name]/` which is easy to spot and delete.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Simpler and convincing test...
I installed Super Sudoku, changed a setting and Manage Apps showed data.
I uninstalled it without data clearing, reinstalled it and Manage Apps showed no data. Setting was lost.
But I have read several times documentation saying that the setting will be kept after the same operation. They must have some control of it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/11 | 3,108 | 11,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't download apps from the Play Store on my Android device (maybe due to a network issue), so I'm wondering how could I download the APK file of an app on my PC from <http://play.google.com/store>?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, you cannot download directly from the web Market, but you can find many apps on other app sites.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You cannot download apk files from <http://play.google.com/store>.
There are other ways to get apps (alternative markets, developer sites) and you can install them manually provided you can turn on the "Unknown sources" setting.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: One thing you could potentially do is get the android market on the android emulator (which I don't think your supposed to be able to do, but some people have done it in the past), and download the apk onto the emulator. Then, you can find the data in /data/app/-.apk on the emulator. Pull it off with adb, and install it on your device with adb.
But like the other answers, I would recommend finding other stores (or developer websites) to buy the app first.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: As many others have said, you cannot download directly from the market.
Android Phones with Google experience maintain a connection to Google's servers; it is over this channel that Google tells your phone to download & install the APK.
Alternative markets & websites are certainly options - please note it can be hard to determine if the application has not been modified from the market version. You can also use USB networking or wifi. USB networking may require root.
If you have to pay for the application on the market, but don't on the other website, that's a sign that the application is probably not supposed to be there: it is at best an illegal copy and at worst loaded with malware.
(Amazon's "free app of the day" and 'getjar gold apps' promotions are example of exceptions to this.)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: You can't download apk from market.android.com . But [getjar](http://getjar.com/) has lots of app and you can download it to your PC.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: There have been times that I haven't been able to install an app from the Market on the phone but I have been able to get it to download by using the Market site on my computer bt telling it to install the app. Usually the app starts downloading almost immediately. That won't work if the router/network you are using is blocking access for some reason but the app should install as soon as you are on a network that will allow downloads.
You might try cleaning your Market data and cache. When you fire up the Market you will have to accept the Terms again.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: I spent a decent amount of time trying to figure this out because I don't feel like having the "google experience" and as far as I can tell, it isn't possible. I've worked around it:
The [F-Droid repository](http://f-droid.org/) and [Amazon Appstore](http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/ref=topnav_storetab_mas?node=2350149011) are both reasonably well maintained -- either will manage any apps you install, which is handy. That's where I start.
Otherwise, I track down and download the .apk outside of the google-run market. In many cases the Android market will point you to a developer's web page and contact information -- if they don't publish the .apk on their web page, you can always ask for it.
Two answers worth checking out:
[Where can I find open source Android apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2453/where-can-i-find-open-source-android-apps)
[What are the alternative Android app markets?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/216/what-are-the-alternative-android-app-markets)
PS. Don't forget: to install apps from .apk you have to turn on unknown sources (`Settings > Applications > Unknown sources`).
PPS. Once you have the .apk on your computer you know you need to turn on USB Debugging so you can copy the .apk to your phone, right? `Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging`
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_8: There is no easy way to download an APK file. However, [redphoenix89](http://codekiem.com/) has found a way to download the APK with a Chrome extension. [bexton](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4273402) did some cleanups and the result including a guide is available:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809458>
The guide mentions that you need to disable SSL warnings, but I could download APKs even without disabling SSL warnings (Chromium 21.0.1180.81 on Linux) An updated version that works with Chromium 23 is available on <https://github.com/username_8/apk-downloader>.
After installation and configuration, there will be a new button in the location bar for the Android Market as can be seen below. It even works if you are not logged in on the page itself since you have entered your credentials in the APK Downloader options screen.
The Chromium extension is completely open-source (in the sense that you can unzip it and check the Javascript files) and I have not found anything suspicious.
Also note the note on the end of the guide:
>
> ### Legal Note / Disclaimer
>
>
> Finally, please note that the use of this Chrome extension is violating Google's Play Store TOS! You've been warned.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_9: There is an online service called [APK Downloader](http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/) that lets you download APKs from the Google Play Store. However, this works only for FREE apps; paid apps are not supported because of piracy issues.
>
> Have you ever wanted to get your hands on the latest game, only to
> find that the Google Play thought it wasn't compatible with your
> phone? Maybe you don't have a snapdragon device, but youre're pretty
> sure an old device could handle it still. Have a Kindle Fire and want
> access to more than just the Amazon AppStore?
>
>
> Until now you've been stuck, but a new online service also come with
> Chrome extension called APK Downloader will allow you to download an
> apk file from the Google Play directly to your desktop rather than to
> your device.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_10: You can e.g. use [Raccoon](https://github.com/onyxbits/Raccoon) for that – a phantastic Java app I'm using:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0fZWn.jpg)
*Raccoon* (source: [Tutonaut](http://www.tutonaut.de/apps-herunterladen-und-mehr-den-google-play-store-vom-desktop-aus-nutzen.html "Tutonaut: Den Google Play Store vom Desktop aus nutzen"); click image for larger variant)
The app requires credentials of a Google account (you can either use your own, in which case you also can access apps you've bought – or use *Raccoon's* companion-app [DummyDroid](http://www.onyxbits.de/dummydroid) to create an alternative profile, including fake-device, to also access apps otherwise "incompatible with your device"). Works wonderful and fast. Not only for downloading apps, but also for checking their Metadata (description, permissions, size, last update): details load much faster than using GPlays overloaded web page ;)
---
**UPDATE:** As development goes on, there are new locations:
* Raccoon v4 has its Github repo [here](https://github.com/onyxbits/raccoon4)
* the Raccoon Website (with downloads etc.) can be found [here](https://raccoon.onyxbits.de/apk-downloader/)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_11: I would suggest [APK Downloader](https://apk2down.com/apk-downloader/) extension for Chrome as it is far more convenient. You log in with your Google Account, input some data from your phone and it will add a simple "Download APK" button to all apps on Play Store website.
If you are conserned giving your credentials to some 3rd party app, its not possible to download APK's otherwise as any tool needs to be able to identify itself as a phone with google account to get the APK. You can build a tool yourself to be sure, but that probably is not an option right now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: I've found one [apk-downloaders.com](http://apk-downloaders.com/) from which we can download apks which appearance is similar to [Apk Downloader](http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/) (I found sometimes Apk Downloader shows an error).
Example:
1. Enter package name:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y5P8q.png)
2. Get Details & click to download apk:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/shS5w.png)
* At the bottom of information, you will find button for downloading apk:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WB1ES.png)
3. Get apk:
After clicking on download button you will see the page saying:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdBJZ.png)
* And downloading will be started soon (within a minute):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0YNeI.png)
---
Another (quick) way is to directly apply package name in following address:
```
http://apk-downloaders.com/download/dl.php?dl=
```
Example: <http://apk-downloaders.com/download/dl.php?dl=jackpal.androidterm>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: Google Play seems to use some non-standard port to access the site. Some modem/router/gateway firewalls block this port by default. This is why Google Play does not work in some LANs.
* [Racoon](http://www.onyxbits.de/raccoon) is a desktop Google Play client that can download APK files from the Play store. It is a platform-independent Java app.
* [Total Commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en) (a file manager app) allows you to copy APK files of apps already installed in a device. Just copy them them to a SD card and move them to any device where the apps need to be installed.
* Android Police maintains an archive APK files at <http://www.apkmirror.com/>. It is clean.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_12: [Yalp Store](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=yalp+store&fdid=com.github.yeriomin.yalpstore)
===========================================================================================================
Available on F-Droid.
On starting the app will ask to log in. Use fake Yalp Store account:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/zSws2m.png)
After logging in, you'll see the updates available. There is a search button available to search apps. You can also browse apps through categories from more options. Clicking on App will provide a button to download.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DgUHDl.png)
Clicking on `Download` will download application in `Downloads` directory and ask to install the APK.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_14: You could also install an Android emulator on your desktop and then use [APK Extractor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ext.ui&hl=sv) to extract the APK.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/11 | 3,159 | 11,472 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to lock the icons & widgets (i.e. disable the long-press-to-move function) on the Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro?
I saw this question - [Lock widgets in place](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9377/lock-widgets-in-place) - but it seems i may need to root the phone, and besides this issue, i am quite happy with the standard user interface.<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, you cannot download directly from the web Market, but you can find many apps on other app sites.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You cannot download apk files from <http://play.google.com/store>.
There are other ways to get apps (alternative markets, developer sites) and you can install them manually provided you can turn on the "Unknown sources" setting.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: One thing you could potentially do is get the android market on the android emulator (which I don't think your supposed to be able to do, but some people have done it in the past), and download the apk onto the emulator. Then, you can find the data in /data/app/-.apk on the emulator. Pull it off with adb, and install it on your device with adb.
But like the other answers, I would recommend finding other stores (or developer websites) to buy the app first.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: As many others have said, you cannot download directly from the market.
Android Phones with Google experience maintain a connection to Google's servers; it is over this channel that Google tells your phone to download & install the APK.
Alternative markets & websites are certainly options - please note it can be hard to determine if the application has not been modified from the market version. You can also use USB networking or wifi. USB networking may require root.
If you have to pay for the application on the market, but don't on the other website, that's a sign that the application is probably not supposed to be there: it is at best an illegal copy and at worst loaded with malware.
(Amazon's "free app of the day" and 'getjar gold apps' promotions are example of exceptions to this.)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: You can't download apk from market.android.com . But [getjar](http://getjar.com/) has lots of app and you can download it to your PC.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: There have been times that I haven't been able to install an app from the Market on the phone but I have been able to get it to download by using the Market site on my computer bt telling it to install the app. Usually the app starts downloading almost immediately. That won't work if the router/network you are using is blocking access for some reason but the app should install as soon as you are on a network that will allow downloads.
You might try cleaning your Market data and cache. When you fire up the Market you will have to accept the Terms again.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: I spent a decent amount of time trying to figure this out because I don't feel like having the "google experience" and as far as I can tell, it isn't possible. I've worked around it:
The [F-Droid repository](http://f-droid.org/) and [Amazon Appstore](http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/ref=topnav_storetab_mas?node=2350149011) are both reasonably well maintained -- either will manage any apps you install, which is handy. That's where I start.
Otherwise, I track down and download the .apk outside of the google-run market. In many cases the Android market will point you to a developer's web page and contact information -- if they don't publish the .apk on their web page, you can always ask for it.
Two answers worth checking out:
[Where can I find open source Android apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2453/where-can-i-find-open-source-android-apps)
[What are the alternative Android app markets?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/216/what-are-the-alternative-android-app-markets)
PS. Don't forget: to install apps from .apk you have to turn on unknown sources (`Settings > Applications > Unknown sources`).
PPS. Once you have the .apk on your computer you know you need to turn on USB Debugging so you can copy the .apk to your phone, right? `Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging`
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_8: There is no easy way to download an APK file. However, [redphoenix89](http://codekiem.com/) has found a way to download the APK with a Chrome extension. [bexton](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4273402) did some cleanups and the result including a guide is available:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809458>
The guide mentions that you need to disable SSL warnings, but I could download APKs even without disabling SSL warnings (Chromium 21.0.1180.81 on Linux) An updated version that works with Chromium 23 is available on <https://github.com/username_8/apk-downloader>.
After installation and configuration, there will be a new button in the location bar for the Android Market as can be seen below. It even works if you are not logged in on the page itself since you have entered your credentials in the APK Downloader options screen.
The Chromium extension is completely open-source (in the sense that you can unzip it and check the Javascript files) and I have not found anything suspicious.
Also note the note on the end of the guide:
>
> ### Legal Note / Disclaimer
>
>
> Finally, please note that the use of this Chrome extension is violating Google's Play Store TOS! You've been warned.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_9: There is an online service called [APK Downloader](http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/) that lets you download APKs from the Google Play Store. However, this works only for FREE apps; paid apps are not supported because of piracy issues.
>
> Have you ever wanted to get your hands on the latest game, only to
> find that the Google Play thought it wasn't compatible with your
> phone? Maybe you don't have a snapdragon device, but youre're pretty
> sure an old device could handle it still. Have a Kindle Fire and want
> access to more than just the Amazon AppStore?
>
>
> Until now you've been stuck, but a new online service also come with
> Chrome extension called APK Downloader will allow you to download an
> apk file from the Google Play directly to your desktop rather than to
> your device.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_10: You can e.g. use [Raccoon](https://github.com/onyxbits/Raccoon) for that – a phantastic Java app I'm using:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0fZWn.jpg)
*Raccoon* (source: [Tutonaut](http://www.tutonaut.de/apps-herunterladen-und-mehr-den-google-play-store-vom-desktop-aus-nutzen.html "Tutonaut: Den Google Play Store vom Desktop aus nutzen"); click image for larger variant)
The app requires credentials of a Google account (you can either use your own, in which case you also can access apps you've bought – or use *Raccoon's* companion-app [DummyDroid](http://www.onyxbits.de/dummydroid) to create an alternative profile, including fake-device, to also access apps otherwise "incompatible with your device"). Works wonderful and fast. Not only for downloading apps, but also for checking their Metadata (description, permissions, size, last update): details load much faster than using GPlays overloaded web page ;)
---
**UPDATE:** As development goes on, there are new locations:
* Raccoon v4 has its Github repo [here](https://github.com/onyxbits/raccoon4)
* the Raccoon Website (with downloads etc.) can be found [here](https://raccoon.onyxbits.de/apk-downloader/)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_11: I would suggest [APK Downloader](https://apk2down.com/apk-downloader/) extension for Chrome as it is far more convenient. You log in with your Google Account, input some data from your phone and it will add a simple "Download APK" button to all apps on Play Store website.
If you are conserned giving your credentials to some 3rd party app, its not possible to download APK's otherwise as any tool needs to be able to identify itself as a phone with google account to get the APK. You can build a tool yourself to be sure, but that probably is not an option right now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: I've found one [apk-downloaders.com](http://apk-downloaders.com/) from which we can download apks which appearance is similar to [Apk Downloader](http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/) (I found sometimes Apk Downloader shows an error).
Example:
1. Enter package name:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y5P8q.png)
2. Get Details & click to download apk:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/shS5w.png)
* At the bottom of information, you will find button for downloading apk:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WB1ES.png)
3. Get apk:
After clicking on download button you will see the page saying:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DdBJZ.png)
* And downloading will be started soon (within a minute):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0YNeI.png)
---
Another (quick) way is to directly apply package name in following address:
```
http://apk-downloaders.com/download/dl.php?dl=
```
Example: <http://apk-downloaders.com/download/dl.php?dl=jackpal.androidterm>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: Google Play seems to use some non-standard port to access the site. Some modem/router/gateway firewalls block this port by default. This is why Google Play does not work in some LANs.
* [Racoon](http://www.onyxbits.de/raccoon) is a desktop Google Play client that can download APK files from the Play store. It is a platform-independent Java app.
* [Total Commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en) (a file manager app) allows you to copy APK files of apps already installed in a device. Just copy them them to a SD card and move them to any device where the apps need to be installed.
* Android Police maintains an archive APK files at <http://www.apkmirror.com/>. It is clean.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_12: [Yalp Store](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=yalp+store&fdid=com.github.yeriomin.yalpstore)
===========================================================================================================
Available on F-Droid.
On starting the app will ask to log in. Use fake Yalp Store account:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/zSws2m.png)
After logging in, you'll see the updates available. There is a search button available to search apps. You can also browse apps through categories from more options. Clicking on App will provide a button to download.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DgUHDl.png)
Clicking on `Download` will download application in `Downloads` directory and ask to install the APK.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_14: You could also install an Android emulator on your desktop and then use [APK Extractor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ext.ui&hl=sv) to extract the APK.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/11 | 422 | 1,581 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Samsung GT-i5503 with android version 2.2. I recently updated my Kies application. And after updating when I tried converting videos using Kies Video COnverter from youtube then saved in my phone, it won't play and error message was displayed(Sorry, this video cannot be played.). However, before updating my kies it works perfectly. How can I convert videos now so that can be played in my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: [MX Video Player](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=en) supports quite a number of video extensions namely .3gp .avi .divx .f4v .flv .mkv .mp4 .mpeg .mov .vob .wmv .webm .xvid and many more but it will require you to install [this](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mxtech.ffmpeg.v6_vfp&feature=more_from_developer) codecs for GT-I5503 (you will be auto prompted after you install the player but in case not, use the link).
You will not need to convert videos anymore.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I highly recommend [Handbrake Video Converter](http://www.handbrake.fr). It can convert all common video formats to mp4,mkv that the samsung video player supports. Choose the iPod Profile which is supported by most phones or you could also create your own profile. I always use Handbrake to convert videos for my Galaxy Ace. The Samsung GT-I5503 shares many similarities with the Galaxy Ace and as Samsung is using the same Layer of Software on top of android (TouchWiz with all the Apps such as Music,Video etc..) the same settings should work for your phone.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/11 | 726 | 2,578 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to install an application in the system/app folder of a device. It needs to be done since I'm writing a QAT program and the tests need to run with a few privileges not available to third party apps.
I already have the device's firmware signing key and need to set the sharedUserId of the application to android.uid.system . It however keeps giving me a failure message "INSTALL\_FAILED\_SHARED\_USER\_INCOMPATIBLE" .
Any ideas on how I can fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Found these instructions to install PowerManagerPro into `/system/app`, just modified them a little.
(Note: first install the app into `/data/app`, like you would any app, and you need a rooted device.)
>
> Open a Terminal Emulator app and execute the following command to copy the application to the sdcard:
>
>
>
> ```
>
> su
> cp /data/app/*your.apk* /sdcard/*your.apk*
>
> ```
>
> If you can't find the application in `/data/app` try `/data/apps-private/`.
> Then, un-install your app from the device.
>
>
> Execute the following commands in the terminal emulator to remount the `/system` directory as read/write and to install the application into the `/system/app` directory:
>
>
>
> ```
>
> su
> mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
> cp /sdcard/*your.apk* /system/app
>
> ```
>
> If you prefer to use adb from your computer, execute these commands:
>
>
>
> ```
>
> adb remount
> adb shell cp /sdcard/*your.apk* /system/app
>
> ```
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't have root to follow the manual install procedure Demizey describes, then the app **must** be signed with the same key that the ROM is signed with; that's to say, the same key that the existing system apps are signed with. This is a security precaution: otherwise, anyone could write an app that would run with full system access on any device.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You may want to exploit the [Master Key vulnerability](https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/08/09/android-master-key-vulnerability-more-malware-found-exploiting-code-verification-bypass/).
Choose an app that, if lost or replaced, won't affect your using the device. Take its APK and find a way to modify the content of it, and and insert the files of your app. Do not overwrite anything in the original APK, but try to make 2 entries of the same file in the ZIP header. Then you can install the modified APK over the original one. It will inherit permissions from the original one, but work as you intend it to.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/11 | 2,025 | 7,563 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read a bunch of forum posts about the Android OS battery drain bug. This is where the 'Android OS' process is showing large percentages in the battery statistics.
For me, I'm running 2.3 Gingerbread. I don't use bluetooth or GPS. I'm on 2G most of the time. Some days I get 40 hours out of a battery. On these days in the battery usage settings, the 'Android OS' process uses about 3% of battery. However other days I get about 8 hours with similar use. On these days the 'Android OS' process uses about 35% of the battery. I really want to find out what causes this.
The fixes suggested so far are:
1. Reboot (Temporary).
2. Turn off and remove battery for a couple of minutes.
3. Reset battery stats.
4. Change WIFI sleep policy.
5. Use a task manager
6. Flash stuff to the phone.
7. Revert to older versions of the OS (not really a fix).
Does anyone know the definitive cause of this problem and the correct fix? Or is it possible there are multiple issues that cause this so different things will work for different people?
Here are some of the threads:
* [FIX and INVESTIGATION: Android OS (battery drain) problem on Gingerbread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1039696)
* [Fix- Battery drain 2.3.3 - high android OS](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038812)
* [S2 Battery Drain Problem - solved for now](http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2/337492-s2-battery-drain-problem-solved-now.html)
* [Issue 16721: Android OS 2.3.3 Battery Drain](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16721)<issue_comment>username_1: Start by not calling it a bug. There are lots of causes of battery usage, just like there are lots of things that will cause the electric meter to spin. A short circuit needs to be fixed, just as a bad application needs to be removed. A task manager is similar to having someone run around behind you and turning off the lights. And various settings can be tweaked to get more out of the existing system, just like you can switch to CFL bulbs. There's no one fix, because there's no one reason.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically you are answering your own question.
To begin with I'll go with username_1, this is **NOT a bug**. There are various reasons for high rate of battery drain. Also it depends a a lot on the firmware, android version and device you are using. For example : I have a Samsung Galaxy 5 device. Initially it came loaded with Android 2.1 and a pretty poor battery life of utmost 2 days. I rooted my device and I saw a significant increase in battery life of around 3 days without charging. Next I gave a tried out a custom ROM for my handset and the battery life inreased tremendously to 5-6 days and when I upgraded to gingerbread its back down to 2 days. Also it depends on how you use your phone.
* Some apps keeping running in the background and eat out battery life. Try avoiding them. Alternate solution would be using a task killer.
* Excessive Data usage (over WiFi/3G) also reduces charge. Switch off wifi and turn on to 2G network when not using the internet.
* Keep Bluetooth off when not using it since it also eats charge.
* Turn off GPS when not using any kind of map apps.
* Also there is one method many people have vouched to be working. This is be deleting the battery calibration data and forcing the system to make a new one. This however does not increase battery life. It one fixes battery mis-calibration. [This app](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration) does the job.
* Using some battery saving apps like Juice defender. It basically does some of the above tasks in an automated format.
Hope this explains it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I believe, **there is at least one bug related to "Android OS" and battery drain**. I'll outline how to reproduce the issue: (Tested with Motorola Flipout, Blur\_Version.0.28.9\_MB511.Retail.en.DE (stock ROM the phone was sold with), Android 2.1.)
* Start with a fully charged phone.
* Download the [Audiobooks (free)](http://www.appbrain.com/app/audiobooks/com.crossforward.audiobooks) app and launch it.
* Choose a book from the free library and listen.
* Send Audiobooks to the background, e.g. by clicking home button.
* Go back to the Audiobooks app by the same operation you used to start it, e.g. click the icon in the app drawer. (This is the only way I am aware of to get the app in the foreground again.)
* Do whatever it takes to stop the audiobook playback. (There is a "shutdown player" button, but I never get to use it, because the player just stops/disappears before I can navigate to the player screen.)
* Leave the phone idle. **After 8 hours the battery will be almost flat (<15%). Android's battery usage monitor attributes 33% of the batter consumption to "Android OS".** The remainder is split between "cell standby", "phone idle".
* Shut down the phone. Switch it on. Recharge.
* Leave phone idle.
* After 8 hours, check the battery status (>50%). "Android OS" does not show up as draining battery.
Whether this is a bug in the Audiobooks player or Android or both is not clear. However, this does not appear to be normal behaviour.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I just had this problem. I think what caused it was that I had removed some email accounts (but not the app) and the data continued to poll for something in "running services" in applications. This caused "Android OS" to consume up to 43% of "battery use". In less than 8 hours the phone was dead.
After the app had its "clear data" activated, I also tried it with all apps that I had installed but seldom use. It then went down to 13%! Proves that the "removed" cache data had something to do with it.
Cheers
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: On my Galaxy S2 media scanning stuck and battery drains completely in 8 hours at night without using.
Battery usage was like:
>
> 1. Android OS - 30%
> 2. Media - 28%
> 3. Display - 25%
>
>
>
I cleared Media Storage data and the issue resolved:
>
> Settings » Applications » Manage Applications >> All >> Media Storage >> Clear Data
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: What I noticed:
media scanner starts and drains battery and my Galaxy S2 became hot quickly for long minutes when I unplug the usb connection with my computer.
It was same on 4.0.x (currently I got stock unrooted 4.1.2 on Galaxy S2).
I have a lot of media files in phone memory and on the sdcard as well.
My workaround without root (seems works):
* Go to Settings > Apps > All
* Find "Media Storage", tap on it
* "Disable"
* "Force stop"
Edit:
What I noticed since I'm using this workaround:
* ringtones doesn't work
* Gallery app doesn't work
* Video Player app has failure as reported by wbogacz (thanks)
I miss Gallery and ringtones a bit but I'm still continuing to use this method because the media scanner problem is more annoying for me. I'll update again if I notice other differences.
Update:
Few months later I still miss the ringtones and notification sound but I can live without it. Meanwhile I've installed the Flash Notification app and I love it. :)
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manzy.flashnotification>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Another reason your cell phone battery can die quickly is that your cell phone is being monitored or bugged by be someone who had to download a spy program which runs in the background all the time. And depletes your cell phone battery quicker. Check for suspicious programs on your phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/11 | 457 | 1,788 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an application that scan the phone or the phone image searching for vulnerability issues?
In the internet there are several tools that make Network scanning, but I found nothing specific for Android.
Any ideas please comment, I'll be very grateful.<issue_comment>username_1: Huge edit.
Almost all of the "one-click root" methods exploit a security hole; it's usually a privilege escalation exploit to get "temp root" as a first step. (From there the scripts will go on to make /system read-write, allow writing to partitions that are normally read-only, etc., in order to keep root access across reboots.)
Obviously, if *you* can break the security of your phone, someone else can too.
TL;DR: If a root method exists for your phone that does not consist of **"unlock the bootloader and flash whatever you want"** - you have a security vulnerability.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you connect your phone to WiFi, it will acquire IP address. So you will be able to scan it's network services for vulnerablities from your desktop PC with convient programs.
I like NMAP port scanner and ZenMAP shell for it.
Also it looks like guys are porting NMAP to Android. [Link 1](http://androidforums.com/i7500-all-things-root/52941-nmap-android.html), [Link 2](http://androidforums.com/android-applications/46499-nmap-android-cross-compile-arm.html)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Aside from open ports that a network scanner would find, you may also be vulnerable to certain local exploits. The somewhat recently released [X-Ray app](http://www.xray.io/) is designed to check for a number of known vulnerabilities (though it is not capable of fixing them - you'd need an updated version of Android for that).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/11 | 579 | 2,235 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a VNC server on my Android device (droidVNC it is called.) I have tried using multiple VNC viewers and each one has the same results:
* the viewer window is a black screen (sometimes a blue screen.)
* clicking on the viewer correctly sends the events to the phone (I can see the screen change, etc.) but it is just blind clicking and pretty unusable.
I think that since this is the same problem on multiple different viewers (TightVNC Viewr, RealVNC Viewer) that it is a problem with droidVNC server.
Do you think the problem is actually with the VNC Viewer?
Has anybody experienced something like this before, and are there any tips you can give to make the droidVNC server run faster/better?<issue_comment>username_1: Huge edit.
Almost all of the "one-click root" methods exploit a security hole; it's usually a privilege escalation exploit to get "temp root" as a first step. (From there the scripts will go on to make /system read-write, allow writing to partitions that are normally read-only, etc., in order to keep root access across reboots.)
Obviously, if *you* can break the security of your phone, someone else can too.
TL;DR: If a root method exists for your phone that does not consist of **"unlock the bootloader and flash whatever you want"** - you have a security vulnerability.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you connect your phone to WiFi, it will acquire IP address. So you will be able to scan it's network services for vulnerablities from your desktop PC with convient programs.
I like NMAP port scanner and ZenMAP shell for it.
Also it looks like guys are porting NMAP to Android. [Link 1](http://androidforums.com/i7500-all-things-root/52941-nmap-android.html), [Link 2](http://androidforums.com/android-applications/46499-nmap-android-cross-compile-arm.html)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Aside from open ports that a network scanner would find, you may also be vulnerable to certain local exploits. The somewhat recently released [X-Ray app](http://www.xray.io/) is designed to check for a number of known vulnerabilities (though it is not capable of fixing them - you'd need an updated version of Android for that).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/11 | 384 | 1,545 | <issue_start>username_0: I turned on geo-tagging for photos, but the problem is that the GPS locking procedure seems to only start when I open the camera app - but it takes minutes for it to lock on a location and by that time the photo opportunity is gone.
Is there any way to enable GPS lock to be ready even before opening the camera app? For instance some phone settings to toggle it off and on, or some service I can get which continuously runs in the background and maintains a GPS lock?
And if there is, what will be the power implications of maintaining a GPS lock? Does it drain a lot from the battery, or is it relatively benign?
My device is Samsung Galaxy S 2, running Android 2.3.3.<issue_comment>username_1: I've found that if I'm using another app in the background that polls for location (e.g. latitude in Maps) I tend to get much more accurate geo-tags in photos. YMMV, but perhaps if you know you're going to be shooting photos you can open up Maps or similar first to start the process going.
WRT your battery life question, leaving maps open tends to destroy my battery in a few (5-7) hours (Dinc 1, known for horrible battery life anyway, even among android phones), especially if I'm shooting a number of photos. When I know I'm going to be using my phone in that manner I typically bring a second battery along, so that when I'm done I can still make calls.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm starting GpsFix before any app that use GPS
<https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidlab.gpsfix>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/11 | 441 | 1,558 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got an Optimus T, and being new to the world of Android, I'm confused as to how I'm supposed to update my operating system.
The phone is carrier locked to T Mobile. Does this mean that I can only get updates from them? Can I tell the phone to look on another server? How can I tell if I have the latest build of Android that's available for my device?<issue_comment>username_1: To copy from Al's answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12218/how-to-upgrade-to-android-2-3-from-2-2):
>
> If there is an official update to Android 2.3 (check the post on [Gingerbread updates](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2695/when-will-my-phone-get-the-android-2-3-update-gingerbread)) then you'll get a notice on your phone (eventually). Just follow the instructions.
>
>
> If there's not an official update and you don't want to wait for one, you'll need to [root your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-device) and install a Custom ROM.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To check for phone updates, go into Applications > Settings > About Phone and tap System updates or check for updates. However, if a new update comes out, then you should get a notification informing you so and giving you update instructions. If you root your phone, then you could install unofficial updates that are not from T-Mobile. There are instructions at <http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-mobile-optimus-t/43138-how-root-lg-optimus-t.html> if you want to do so.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/11 | 455 | 1,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm very tempted to upgrade my Desire to official 2.3.3, but I was wondering if I'd lose internal memory in doing this. I didn't find any info on the Internet, so I would like to ask that to someone that actually upgraded how much free internal memory there is after the process.<issue_comment>username_1: I found a user [reporting](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16207180&postcount=5) 123 MB of free internal memory after the upgrade, vs 134 MB on a [stock FroYo](http://www.avforums.com/forums/12195193-post1.html), so you lose 11 MB when upgrading, although it seems that applications take up less space and app2sd is more efficient. I'd like to hear more stories though.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I am surprised that there isn't more to find on this subject.. I was going to do a factory reset, so I thought I might as well update.
After the update I installed almost all the apps that I had before, and instead of 15Mb free (that I used to have), I now have 75Mb free :p
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Gingerbread is totally buggy about free space.
I've even used A2SD, and moved that Dalvic Cache to ext partition OK. I got an extra 80MB, but that amount is decreasing each day. I am sad a bit about this.
I would recommend that you root your devices and go back to Froyo. I need to use an application which needs android 2.3 and on Froyo I would not able to install it.
I am sad because I like my HTC Desire. I don't consider it to be so old that it should be replaced by a new device.
What can we do? :-)
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/11 | 745 | 2,809 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to be able to have a 3-way sync for some files between home and work PCs and my Android (HTC Sensation, 2.3). I want to sync a few documents and Keepass password database.
What options are there for this? I found [SMEStorage](http://www.smestorage.com/?p=static&page=Android) which looks very good, but I can't really see a good sync provider that does everything I need:
* Windows Live Mesh: good for transparent sync on the PC, but I did read somewhere that docs synced from here would be [read-only](http://www.smestorage.com/?p=static&page=about#SkyDrive) on Android (this doesn't apply to Skydrive, but can you sync to that like you can with Live Mesh?)
* DropBox - hmm, I really don't want all my files publicly readable thank you...
* FTP - I'd have to have a separate sync solution on my PCs
* Google docs - not good on PC as I want a physical copy synced one each one.
Is there some other simple method I'm missing? If there was a way of getting it to work with Live Mesh then that would be ideal.
EDIT:
Looks like Live Mesh also syncs to Sky Drive, so Android clients that have read/write sync to Sky Drive may work, such as [Sorami](https://market.android.com/details?id=shoozhoo.sorami&feature=search_result) or SMEStorage may work<issue_comment>username_1: You can add your own private folders to Dropbox, you don't have to use the `Public` folder. I use this for some syncs between work, home and phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I use [Sugarsync](https://www.sugarsync.com/). Similar to Dropbox but without the poor security track record. The Android client also handles automatic sync where dropbox doesn't. Of course the Windows clients do as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Google Docs actually would be a viable solution. You just need a way to sync local files to and from GDocs.
[ReadWriteWeb reviewed three such apps](http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/3_tools_to_sync_your_files_with_google_docs.php). There are surely others.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use SMEStorage. I actually use 2 Storage Clouds on it. My home WebDav Server and SkyDrive.
My files physically reside on my home WebDAV server and on SkyDrive. I have a phone to SkyDrive folder sync setup through the SMEStorage App for some docs/files.
SMEStorage has the ability to encrypt files uploaded to it and then decrypt on the fly from the Client, which suits me. It uses AES-256 and does not store the private key so if you lose the key your stuffed but again this approach suits me.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: i am using aerosync to sync a folder over various devices , it works well and it's free and unlimited storage on any number of device but no cloud storage , it's having client for all platform
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/12 | 537 | 2,050 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the original Motorola Droid. I recently installed Lotus Notes Traveler on it (we use Lotus Notes at work). The application is giving some issues, so I was going to uninstall it and re-install it. Unfortunately, when I try to do that I get a message the message "Uninstall Not Succesful". Is there any way to uninstall an app that does not want to uninstall through "Manage Applications"?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have ROM Manager installed, try doing a "Fix Permissions"
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I would install the Android SDK on your PC and attempt the uninstall through ADB:
`adb uninstall packagename`
`packagename` is probably something like `com.ibm.lotusnotes`, I don't know the exact name since it doesn't appear to be publicly available.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Apparently the Lotus Notes Traveler app makes itself the Device Administrator on the phone. You need to disable this before uninstalling it. The following quote is from [Lotus FAQ](http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/dominowiki.nsf/dx/How_do_I_uninstall_the_client_on_an_Android_device_LNT8521):
>
> You should uninstall Lotus Notes Traveler by launching the Lotus®
> mobile installer application, then selecting the Lotus Notes Traveler
> application and choosing uninstall.
>
>
> If you choose to uninstall
> manually and your device is running Android 2.2 or above, you must
> first disable the device administrator. To do so, select Menu >
> Settings > Location & Security > Select device Administrators. After
> you have disabled the Lotus Notes Traveler device administrator, you
> can use the operating system to remove Lotus Notes Traveler, by
> navigating to Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications.
>
>
> You can uninstall Lotus Mobile Installer using the normal method for uninstalling
> applications on your Android device.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I managed to finally uninstall using Titanium Backup's Force uninstall feature
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/12 | 237 | 960 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Android 2.1update1 and I installed Skype from the Android Market.
In many times when I use it to talk to other people using Skype the talking volume is too loud!
How can I turn it down a little bit?
I just didn't find any volume settings regarding Skype.<issue_comment>username_1: Use regular volume button on phone that you use for phone calls or music
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: New version of Skype uses system volume for calls. So change there in system preferences and volume in Skype will be changed too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: When i adjust volume in Skype, it tells me i'm adjusting the `In-call volume`, which is (believe it or not) the same volume setting used when you're in a regular phone call. If you can't adjust this through the settings, i'd try making a normal phone call, turning the volume down, then trying a call in Skype and seeing if the call sounds have changed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/12 | 128 | 506 | <issue_start>username_0: I thought they have being saved at Gmail chats like google-talk. But I was wrong.
How can I record Google+ Huddle messages? Saving at gmail will be best option.<issue_comment>username_1: There's currently no way to do this. Maybe suggest it on the google forums?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There's no way to do this but you can take screenshots of the chat and save it like that. There are a lot of screenshot apps on the Market, some require root though.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/12 | 379 | 1,517 | <issue_start>username_0: I have passed the limits for attempting passcode / sim code. Someone has advised me that I should use a jacket to unlock the phone (Xperia X10a)
Where do I get the jacket from? Also, will the jacket solve my problem?<issue_comment>username_1: You've misunderstood your operator. There is no such thing as *jacket* for the phone. Either you misinterpreted the support guy, or he is just incompetent person.
If you have locked your phone you have two options:
* Official phone manufacturer representative can help you with resetting the phone to the factory state.
* If you don't want to mess with official support (sometimes it's a waste of time), you can try to unlock your phone manually using just usb cable and commercial software tool ([DaVinci](http://davinciteam.eu/), for example - I've used they service couple of times). If this will fail you can always fall back to the option one. Please note, however - trying to unlock your phone manually you can lose your warranty.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Don't mix things here. From your posts it looks like you have entered your SIMs PIN to often and need now to enter your [PUC/PUK](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_unblocking_code). This has nothing do to with your androids phone lock. In Germany it's common practice to receive the PUK together with the SIM card. If you have no PUK you can only ask your SIM provider for the PUK or a new SIM. I am not aware of any other method to unblock a blocked SIM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/12 | 1,402 | 5,379 | <issue_start>username_0: my HTC wildfire phone deleted all of my sms suddenly. I don't know what happened!!
and I hadn't made a backup of them. what can I do to restore them?<issue_comment>username_1: Nothing. You can do nothing. One option is go to data recovery service, but price will be uninteresting.
Also tell please if you install 3rd party software on your phone.
>
> why HTC wildfire phone deleted all of my sms for 2 times?
>
>
>
I suppose that there can be installed glitchy or malicious programs on phone. Also if you have child or children, they may have played with phone and occasionally deleted messages.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are using the stock messaging app, the settings might be the cause of the trouble.
Go to `Messaging app -> Settings -> Untick Delete old messages`. (If it was ticked I'm sure that was the reason for auto deleting of the sms)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This has happened to me multiple times before. Each time the number of messages was around 6000. I think there may be an upper limit on the number of messages the Messaging app can handle, and beyond that it just deletes everything. I might be wrong though.
I don't know of any way to recover the messages though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You're really asking two questions here, and both are extremely hard to answer. First of all; why did the messages disappear? We can't possibly know this because we know nothing about what software you're running, if you changed something (installed/removed software etc.) around the time the messages disappeared and so on. Maybe it's a "feature" of the stock software?
The second question is; how can the messages be restored, and that's a very hard question to answer because what you're asking about is [data recovery](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_recovery) which is not exactly easy work usually (that's why it will cost you a lot of money to pay someone else to do it). You would need to make a copy of your entire storage first of all, and then go in and look at the raw data to perhaps salvage all or some parts of earlier messages.
In short, if you care a lot about some messages, you should have them backed up to begin with. You can either do a backup of your phone, or copypaste the messages into a platform in the cloud (Dropbox, Google Docs, you name it).
I'm sorry to say you won't find a solution to this problem without either paying a lot of money to get someone to recover your data, or start reading up on data recovery yourself and learn how to copy all the data from your phone bit by bit and then looking at the raw data.
I wish I could have given you a better answer, sorry about that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: It's a known bug in the Android OS. There is nothing you can do about it but bump your head. I'm moving over to iOS because of that. There are many other bugs in Android, but this one is a deal breaker for me.
Here is a [link to the official bug report](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5669). The issue has been known to Google at least since 2009:
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Someone posted a logcat snippet of the occurrence in [this bugreport](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5669):
```
I/Database(9): sqlite returned: error code = 11, msg = database corruption found by source line 54710
E/Database(9): Removing corrupt database: /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
E/DatabaseUtils(9): android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabaseCorruptException: database disk image is malformed
```
Explanation of the above:
* SQlite is the used embedded database engine on Android. Error code 11 describes a malformed database disk file (`#define SQLITE_CORRUPT 11 /* The database disk image is malformed`).
* A bad db file was detected, removed and a new empty one created
* All SMS are gone now
Some further thoughts:
* SQLite is known to be [extremely well tested](http://www.sqlite.org/testing.html) (99.9% of all code are *test cases*)
* Therefore it's highly probable it's not SQLite which causes this
* Very probably the file got corrupted by bad flash storage cells, memory corruption or another reason
You can do *some* things. I'd suggest the following order:
1. See again if you do have a backup. If so restore it.
2. You could take your phone to a forensics / data rescue expert like [Kroll Ontrack](http://www.krollontrack.com/data-recovery/data-recovery-services/mobile-device-recovery/) and have it analyzed.
3. There's also growing free support for mobile devices, eg. by [Sleuthkit](https://viaforensics.com/products/tools/sleuth-kit-yaffs2/)
4. For the future: [Back up your SMS](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=backup%20sms) data, e.g. [move them to GMail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync)
Some final words:
SQLite is very common for embedded devices, iOS also relies on SQLite for many things (including SMS storage). There will always be a chance of losing data if you don't backup: Device is lost/stolen/broken, dying flash storage cells, software bugs, other erratic situations like full storage, etc. It's the same with any device, don't rely on a single point of failure, have a backup in the cloud. This just works with mails, your address book and so on. Do the same with SMS.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/12 | 1,491 | 5,710 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an .htm file in a dropbox folder with the following content:
```
this is a **test** of html
```
When I view it on my PC, it shows the image (which is in the same directory as the htm file).
However, when I view it on my HTC Wildfire and choose as the viewing application "HTMLViewer", it shows me the correct HTML rendering (with bold) but shows me a broken image.
**How can I view HTML files with image tags in my dropbox folder on my Android phone?**<issue_comment>username_1: Nothing. You can do nothing. One option is go to data recovery service, but price will be uninteresting.
Also tell please if you install 3rd party software on your phone.
>
> why HTC wildfire phone deleted all of my sms for 2 times?
>
>
>
I suppose that there can be installed glitchy or malicious programs on phone. Also if you have child or children, they may have played with phone and occasionally deleted messages.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are using the stock messaging app, the settings might be the cause of the trouble.
Go to `Messaging app -> Settings -> Untick Delete old messages`. (If it was ticked I'm sure that was the reason for auto deleting of the sms)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This has happened to me multiple times before. Each time the number of messages was around 6000. I think there may be an upper limit on the number of messages the Messaging app can handle, and beyond that it just deletes everything. I might be wrong though.
I don't know of any way to recover the messages though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You're really asking two questions here, and both are extremely hard to answer. First of all; why did the messages disappear? We can't possibly know this because we know nothing about what software you're running, if you changed something (installed/removed software etc.) around the time the messages disappeared and so on. Maybe it's a "feature" of the stock software?
The second question is; how can the messages be restored, and that's a very hard question to answer because what you're asking about is [data recovery](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_recovery) which is not exactly easy work usually (that's why it will cost you a lot of money to pay someone else to do it). You would need to make a copy of your entire storage first of all, and then go in and look at the raw data to perhaps salvage all or some parts of earlier messages.
In short, if you care a lot about some messages, you should have them backed up to begin with. You can either do a backup of your phone, or copypaste the messages into a platform in the cloud (Dropbox, Google Docs, you name it).
I'm sorry to say you won't find a solution to this problem without either paying a lot of money to get someone to recover your data, or start reading up on data recovery yourself and learn how to copy all the data from your phone bit by bit and then looking at the raw data.
I wish I could have given you a better answer, sorry about that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: It's a known bug in the Android OS. There is nothing you can do about it but bump your head. I'm moving over to iOS because of that. There are many other bugs in Android, but this one is a deal breaker for me.
Here is a [link to the official bug report](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5669). The issue has been known to Google at least since 2009:
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Someone posted a logcat snippet of the occurrence in [this bugreport](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5669):
```
I/Database(9): sqlite returned: error code = 11, msg = database corruption found by source line 54710
E/Database(9): Removing corrupt database: /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
E/DatabaseUtils(9): android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabaseCorruptException: database disk image is malformed
```
Explanation of the above:
* SQlite is the used embedded database engine on Android. Error code 11 describes a malformed database disk file (`#define SQLITE_CORRUPT 11 /* The database disk image is malformed`).
* A bad db file was detected, removed and a new empty one created
* All SMS are gone now
Some further thoughts:
* SQLite is known to be [extremely well tested](http://www.sqlite.org/testing.html) (99.9% of all code are *test cases*)
* Therefore it's highly probable it's not SQLite which causes this
* Very probably the file got corrupted by bad flash storage cells, memory corruption or another reason
You can do *some* things. I'd suggest the following order:
1. See again if you do have a backup. If so restore it.
2. You could take your phone to a forensics / data rescue expert like [Kroll Ontrack](http://www.krollontrack.com/data-recovery/data-recovery-services/mobile-device-recovery/) and have it analyzed.
3. There's also growing free support for mobile devices, eg. by [Sleuthkit](https://viaforensics.com/products/tools/sleuth-kit-yaffs2/)
4. For the future: [Back up your SMS](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=backup%20sms) data, e.g. [move them to GMail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync)
Some final words:
SQLite is very common for embedded devices, iOS also relies on SQLite for many things (including SMS storage). There will always be a chance of losing data if you don't backup: Device is lost/stolen/broken, dying flash storage cells, software bugs, other erratic situations like full storage, etc. It's the same with any device, don't rely on a single point of failure, have a backup in the cloud. This just works with mails, your address book and so on. Do the same with SMS.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/12 | 2,175 | 8,261 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Gio (GT-S5660). When I try to connect to the GPS satellites, 75% of the time the built-in GPS is unable to locate me within a few minutes. I keep seeing the blinking GPS icon. The other 25% of the time I get a GPS signal within 15 seconds.
Is this unusual behavior? If yes, what can I do to find the cause of the problem? Are there any known ["death grip"](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antennagate#Antenna) issues related to GPS chips?
I should note that I don't have a data subscription for my phone and I've disabled mobile internet on my device, but I have offline maps (certain areas in Google Maps and my entire country in MapDroid) so the GPS chip should be able to operate without data or WiFi.<issue_comment>username_1: Apparently Samsung has a lot of problems handling the GPS feature.
It is no news that the Galaxy S is really flawed regarding location (see [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6981/how-can-i-fix-the-gps-on-my-samsung-galaxy-s)). Personally, using one, I have felt the pain, as I had the same problems. I don't know if the problem is the same with the Gio, but some of the things I've tried were:
* Turn GPS off and then back on;
* Reboot the phone;
* Bang my head on the wall.
It also appears that the problem tends to be resolved by upgrading the OS. What is yours?
**More:** there are several ways to reduce the GPS problem on the SGS, check that thread out, I hope you get some ideas for your problem.
Personally, I don't think the "death grip" is a problem, nevertheless you can make some tests to check out if it really makes a difference (I actually don't know where the GPS receiver is located within the phone).
The fact that you have no Internet connection is also not a factor.
Also make note that you can obtain a course location via network triangulation and/or wifi networks.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have Galaxy 3 (GT-I5800) and 7" Galaxy Tab at hand, and I can confirm their GPS performance is abysmal. It also seems to deteriorate over time.. unless I'm imagining things.
The best way to get lock is to be outside, stand still and open the Google Maps. It can still take minutes and sometimes it just doesn't get lock at all, but if you move, or start some random Android app first, you can keep going for half an hour and not get a lock once.
My guess is that Samsung engineers are just plain bad at designing GPS antennas and the software side is not brilliant either.
I don't know how the GPS could get worse over time except some connector coming loose or drivers accumulating crappy data, but that's how it feels in practice. The effect remained the same on the Galaxy 3 after upgrade from Android 2.1 to 2.2. If anything, it went worse.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Without a data plan you actually have two big problems with GPS.
Firstly without a dataplan the coarse location via network triangulation or wifi networks won't work properly, as your phone needs to query Google's central database of phone network tower IDs, Wifi point IDs and their location, this is a huge amout of data that's updating constantly, so your phone only ever has a small cache of recent data for the location near where it was last needed. This means that with no dataplan your phone can't quickly get your rough location to help it out (coarse location is accurate to anywhere from about 30m to 2 miles depending on your location, better in more urban areas, and you're missing out on this).
If you have no data then another problem you'll have is that your phone will almost never have the current [assisted GPS data](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS#Basic_Concepts_of_AGPS). The GPS satellites periodically transmit an almanac of all their current, precise *actual* locations (which can vary from their predicted locations by quite a long way for various reasons), this data is only transmitted by the satellites on a very slow bandwidth transmission, rebroadcasting a few times an hour. Most phones just connect to a server over the internet to quickly grab this almanac data, yours needs to wait until it's received the entire message from the satellites before it can properly calculate your location.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: If your net is enable, The agps module would be active, which can accelerate satellites searching. In my experience, if your apgs is active, you would locate your location in 5s~10s(find day). That only gps locate your location is so slow that any guys can`t bear it. :-). So, try enable your wifi/3G net.
By the way， the gps chip manufacturer provide an agps server, your mobile pad will connect this server by your net while you start gps location. Sometimes, the server can not be accessed， but it`s little possibility.
May good luck!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I found out that I can access GpsTest2 (similar to LbsTestMode) using the access code
```
*#*#3214789650#*#*
```
Could this help in trying any possible fixes? My default settings are M-Based, supl.google.com:7276.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Typing `*#*#3214789650#*#*` worked for me
once gpstest2 opens up you can then go to commands->Get position
it gave me lock on some satellites and i was able to get my accurate position in maps without WiFi and gprs
I also found a useful app in android market known as 'gpsFix' which pretty much does the same thing but it had trouble finding satellites when i was indoors.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I discovered an app called GPS Test that assists in finding satellites by showing how many are currently in view. Basically, I just move my phone around until I can pick up enough satellites. Then I hold it still until my position has been locked in. After the lock-in I just use my phone like I normally would.
I look like an idiot when I try to pick up a GPS signal by holding my phone up weirdly, but at least it works now.
For those of you who are interested, you can find a full write-up of my solution [here](http://cybernetnews.com/improving-your-android-phone-gps-reception/). You can download the app for free [on the Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest).
By the way, I'm on Gingerbread now. Samsung has released an official update since I posted my question a few weeks ago. As far as I can tell, the GPS reception didn't improve after updating.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: I also recently purchased the Galaxy Gio S5660 and was quite disappointed as it seemed the GPS did not work at all.
I had to enable the location assist just to get some form of location that seemed vaguely accurate and even then its best only went to 120m accuracy.
I installed both GPS Test (as mentioned by username_5 above) and GPSFix from the android store and now I get up to 4m accuracy indoors. I have not tested this in real navigation conditions as yet but the change so far is very impressive.
It seems both GPS Test and GPSFix improve the AGPS functionality by updating some information on the phone. GPS Test does this via the menu - Settings - Update AGPS. To check I restarted the phone and then tried GPS Test again. Within 20 seconds I had a fix with 4m accuracy. I was not moving during my tests which can also have an impact as suggested by others.
I also have the Galaxy S2 and found that the S2 detect the satellites from the same location with much better strength. This to me indicate the antenna of the Gio is not that good. I attempted to change the position of the phone, removed the back cover, and tried some strange looking stances but no real improvement.
My phone configuration:
>
> Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660
>
>
> Android: 2.2.1
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> Baseband: S5660XXKB9
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> Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perfroot@DELL104 #1
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> Build: FROYO.XXKC4
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Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: try installing "gps booster" from the android market (nay, google play).
It runs automatically once you start your gps and enhances the performance of the in-built GPS unit.
To maintain a gps lock you can also consider installing tracker booster. it's easy to use and can be run in the background.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/04/09 | 829 | 2,983 | <issue_start>username_0: I attempted to force uninstall in ADB, but failed:
```
$ adb shell pm uninstall -k org.openintents.filemanager
$ adb shell pm list packages -f | grep -i manager
package:/system/app/FileManager.apk=org.openintents.filemanager
```
What went wrong here? What can I do?
I used the internal application manager and there isn't an option to delete it.<issue_comment>username_1: **Edit**: when I saw the comment to CommonsWare answer I did not realize it was the same as the asker... anyways, a little explanation may be useful for somebody.
As yourself commented, the easiest way to uninstall a system app is plainly to delete the `.apk` file. The `adb install` / `adb uninstall` commands are useful for **regular apps, not system apps**. Since this apk is located in `/system/app`, `adb uninstall` will not remove it.
You can use the command suggested (`rm /system/app/YourApp.apk`), but before the `/system` folder need to have write access. You will need to see how to `remount` `/system` in your specific device, try searchig for "`android remount +rw /system`" and your device).
Alternatively, you may use any app that can do both deletion and remounting and has root access, such as **Root Explorer** and **Astro**
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The '`Failure`' problem has more to do with the adb shell appending a DOS line ending ^M (on CentOS Linux anyway). Put the list of applications to uninstall in a file and copy to the android device directly.
```
root@android:/root # dos2unix list-of-apps-to-uninstall.txt
root@android:/root # for f in `cat list-of-apps-to-uninstall.txt` ; do echo $f; pm uninstall $f; done;
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Well, since the `FileManager.apk` package resides in a `/system/app/` directory it is a system app. So the general way to remove it is:
```
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm -rf /system/app/FileManager.apk
rm -rf /data/data/org.openintents.filemanager
mount -o ro,remount /system
exit
exit
```
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: Tapemaster has made a [Stack Overflow post](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9047930/how-to-uninstall-own-app-from-system-app#11686570) which demonstrates the necessary trick.
Do this:
1. Install `adb` on your computer.
2. Root your phone.
3. Enter these commands into your computer:
```
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
rm /system/app/UnwantedApp*
pm uninstall org.unwantedapp
exit
exit
```
The third command remounts `/system` read-write. The fourth command deletes the app's `.apk` and/or `.odex` files. The fifth command finishes the uninstallation.
In my experience: If you have already entered the the fourth command, then the fifth command will return Success. Otherwise, the fifth command will return Failure.
When entering the above commands, you must replace `UnwantedApp` with the app's real filename (without the extension), and `org.unwantedapp` with the app's real Java package name.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/12 | 584 | 2,012 | <issue_start>username_0: Hello I have a Galaxy I5510 and I''ve reading about ROMS. I'd like to try CyanogenMod but my phone isn't in [the list of supported phones](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices), is there anything I can do?
If not (which I assume) which ROM would you recommend? I'm looking to get extra functionality.
If I don't like some ROM I installed I can uninstall it and go back to the default ROM or any other, right?
Also, I'm kind of scared.. If I get to root my phone without troubles, can installing the ROM break it or my only risk is with the rooting?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I'd like to try CyanogenMod but my phone isn't in the list of supported phones, is there anything I can do?
>
>
>
If you'd search more carefully, you'd find [this topic (link)](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/27048-samsung-galaxy-551-gt-i5510/). There is CyanogenMod for your phone. But this firmware in early alpha stage of porting. [Another great link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997436).
>
> If I don't like some ROM I installed I can uninstall it and go back to the default ROM or any other, right?
>
>
>
Yes, you are right. Also I'd note that there isn't dedicated uninstall procedure, but you always can reflash your phone to another ROM version, including original stock ROM.
>
> If I get to root my phone without troubles, can installing the ROM break it or my only risk is with the rooting?
>
>
>
The most risky part is, of course, flashing. Because if something goes wrong, you may get bricked phone. But usually everything is OK. Also Android supports recovery boot mode which can help in case of unsuccesful flashing.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Check [this forum](http://www.madteam.co/forum/forum/). It is dedicated to the development for custom rooted ROMs on GT-I55 series. There are ROMs for I5508, I5500, I5503. Maybe slight modification may port it to I5510. You should ask the dev team for some assistance.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/13 | 692 | 2,584 | <issue_start>username_0: I have some basic knowledge of android phones from a fan's point of view and have had a bit of experience with testing of custom ROMs but I really would like to start with basic development on my own.
I'm no developer, which is why I need some serious advice of where do I start and how do I proceed. What kind of prerequisite knowledge do I require ?
Any kind of tutorial or knowledge database which can help me get started would be very helpful.<issue_comment>username_1: Learn Java (the programming language Android is based on)
[Recommended book 'Java in Two Semesters'](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0077098048) (ignore that it's based over 2 semesters)
<http://eclipsetutorial.sourceforge.net/totalbeginner.html>
Then use:
<http://developer.android.com/index.html>
<http://www.xda-developers.com/>
<http://www.modaco.com/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [XDA](http://www.xda-developers.com/) is a good resource but not a good starting point. The [AOSP](http://source.android.com/) is also. But the best idea is always to look how others are creating customs ROMs. For example the CM development for the Kindle Fire:
A good starting point is [<NAME>'s post about how to create a CM update.zip for the Fire from source](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20844007#post20844007). It gives a good overview about how the kernel, ASOP, hardware modification and CM play together. And how these are handled with Android's `repo` script.
Forums are a good information resource, but it's hard to find useful information *fast*. IRC channels are the first place to get involved. Join a few rooms to get into contact with developers. Maybe you find a beginners task on which you can start working.
Also you need knowledge about Android/Linux kernels, hw drivers, `C` and some Java.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I second to what @username_1 said.
---
For **Moding,Rooting&Flashing**
first try finding a cheap hardware and also checkout the support for Rooting, building cutom kernel, custom system image for your chosen hardware and get going.
There are lots of resources available from
1. XDA
2. Modaco
3. CyanogenMod.
---
for **App developement on Android**
follow this below link to start with installation and configuration of sdks....
<http://developer.android.com/index.html>
there books avaialable on Amazon. for deigning UI, Android Fundamenttals, professional.... try searching some books which gives you the insight of 'what is what' and 'who made who'
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/13 | 530 | 1,945 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to integrate SMS messages from my two phones and manage them online using a web site.
I mean that I will be able to send and receive SMS by web, and search my SMS by text.<issue_comment>username_1: [Google Voice](http://google.com/voice).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try to use [smslemon.com](http://smslemon.com). It is very helpful service. You can send, receive, browse and search your sms. Their Android app can be found [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smslemon&hl=en).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_1: [DeskSMS](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.desktopsms) is another option, recently released by Koush (maker of ROM Manager). I haven't tried it myself but it's getting great reviews.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Only answering the "search my sms by text" part, but you can quite easily sync the reseived SMS text messages from both phones to the same (or separate) labels in GMail and then easily search both phone's worth of texts in GMail (on the web, or even in the phones' GMail apps) using an app like [SMS Backup+](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync).
SMS Backup+ syncs all of the SMS (and optionally MMS) texts received by a phone to GMail, putting them all in a specific GMail label. If you install it on both phones, you can either sync them both to the same label if you want them all pooled together, or sync to two similar labels to keep them separate and then you can still search both phones worth of texts in one go.
If you sync them all to the same label, just select that label in GMail and search as normal. If you sync them to separate labels then, if your first phone's messages sync to a label called "smsone" and your second to a "smstwo" label, you can search for the word "test" by putting this in the GMail search box:
```
l:smsone OR l:smstwo test
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/14 | 470 | 1,870 | <issue_start>username_0: I am working towards installing CM7 on my HTC Incredible and have hit a snag. When using 'Reboot into Recovery' from ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 the phone reboots into Recovery, but the menus do not function properly. I can scroll up and down with volume control, but pushing power to select an option blanks the menu and takes the watermarked Icon for ROM Manager at center of display and makes it solid with nothing else displayed. Action does not happen. If I press power again, it toggles back to showing the menu and I can scroll up and down, but no action can be selected. I have to take battery out to boot again. I thought it might be due to doing this first time with USB connected to computer since install guide states:
Known Issues
* Shutting down the phone with USB plugged in will start ClockworkMod
Recovery in an unreliable mode.
* Shutting down the phone and then plugging in USB will also start
ClockworkMod Recovery in an unreliable mode.
* The HTC Battery charge icon is replaced by ClockworkMod. Charge with
the phone running in standby mode.
But upon retry without USB plugged in same result. I tried 'Flash Alternate Recovery' to "RA\_GNM Recovery v2.2.1" in Rom Manager and it gets: "An error occurred while flashing your recovery." I tried 'All ClockworkMod Recoveries' to move back to v3.0.0.7 and then back to v3.0.0.8 and it still fails in same fashion.
Phone appears to be rooted properly, but I cannot do this last step.
Please suggest how to get Recovery to function properly.<issue_comment>username_1: Try second way to enter recovery:
1. Shut down the phone.
2. Press "-" key and push power button.
3. In appeared menu select `Recovery` item with volume control buttons.
Maybe it can help.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try pressing the trackball instead of the Power button.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/14 | 581 | 2,035 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone. Can I share files on my smartphone with all devices on the home network? Which app will let me do this?<issue_comment>username_1: This app can share files over wifi by providing access through a browser [WebSharing](https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.websharing)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [File expert](https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert) app can do this using both HTTP and FTP.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Easy and simple way is just download application [Wifi file Explorer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result) which is free in android market. It enables you to connect to your phone via WiFi. The app gives you the local ip and port for your phone that you can type into your browser from your computer.
For example:
if ip is 10.0.0.1 and port is 8080, write down "10.0.0.1:8080" in your browser
Then you can view your files over your wireless! And with the paid version, you can download whole folders and send files to your phone :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The easiest way in 2023 is to use Nearby Share which all Android phones and tablets have.
Have you used the Nearby Share app on Windows?
I'm able to send a 1.2GB file from my phone to my PC at 60MB/s and I'm about thirty feet and four walls away.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HSZef.png)
>
> Nearby Share uses the fastest possible connection it can establish with both devices. If it is not possible to establish a stable or secure proprietary Wi-Fi Direct connection, then it may fall back to using Bluetooth only. That will always be a magnitude slower.
>
>
>
>
> Nearby Share uses Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, WebRTC, UWB, and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi to allow users to share files and links between devices. It was first released on August 4, 2020
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/14 | 956 | 4,105 | <issue_start>username_0: **What methods are available to back up data (both system and application) from a phone which is *not* rooted and is running stock Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread?**
* It is my understanding that it is impossible to retrieve application data (not stored on the SD card) on an unrooted phone, except where the application itself offers export. Is this accurate?
* Of the system settings and built-in applications, which ones have *export* facilities I can take advantage of? Which ones notably have no export and have significant amounts of data which I might want to manually transcribe out?
I am already using Missing Sync for Android which takes care of the contacts, calendar, photos, call log, and SMS messages. My phone is a Nexus One.<issue_comment>username_1: If a phone is not rooted that means that apps are securely sandboxed. There is no way that one app can access the data held by another app. In the underlying linux filesystem they are actually represented as different users, and do not have permission to access each others' files.
The only things that can backup the files are a) the system itself and b) the app can backup it's own files.
In Froyo (2.2) Google introduced cloud backup, which many app developers have integrated into their apps. This means than some apps will just automatically restore their data as soon as you sign into a new phone with your Google account. However, this will only work for those apps that have implemented this functionality.
You should find that all of the system apps now have full backup, or cloud sync, from Froyo onwards.
From my recent experience upgrading to a Galaxy Nexus - Cloud Sync: GMail, Calendar, Contacts; Cloud Backup: All system settings (I was surprised by some), Email settings. Not backed up: Browser bookmarks (though these are synced in ICS).
There is not default system functionality in Vanilla android that will backup all of your apps, and I'm not aware of any operator/manufacturer customisations which have implemented a system-level backup.
One thing that you can do is to install a new recovery, such as ClockworkMod. This does not require your phone to be 'rooted', however, it does need you to have an unlocked bootloader, which I suspect is what you are trying to avoid, as it is typically reflashing the bootloader where 'bricking' occurs.
You may be able to manually pull all of the files from the /data partition, using adb. You can browse them using 'adb shell', and pull them individually using 'adb pull', but you would need root to be able to restore them. This also requires a certain amount of technical understanding. edit: actually after further testing, even this requires root access.
The suggested MyBackupPro below will not backup all of your apps - only those with exposed contentResolvers (ie SMS, calendar, contacts etc). Those things are automatically backed up in Gingerbread anyway. (I can't comment or vote down)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can actually use [MyBackup Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro) -- works wonders on unrooted phones!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: ASTRO File Manager is great to backup apps as well as many other features that make it an overall great app itself. I have used to for backup when I have needed to wipe my phone and start again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: i understand that by loading airdroid onto an unrooted device that you can then connect via its web server from your desktop and backup all the files from the device. Presumably you can reverse the process to restore.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Helium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup) (previously known as Carbon) can backup apps even on non-rooted phones. For this, it requires connecting the phone to a PC via USB and running an `adb` command which will start some kind of proxy service that will allow Helium to backup your apps. Internally, it seems to run `adb backup` through that proxy service.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/15 | 261 | 936 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Droid Charge (running 2.2) and it comes with two lock screen slider styles: Glass and Puzzle. Is there any way to get additional styles? I've done quite a bit of searching but haven't found anything.
**Note that I'm not looking for an app. I'm specifically looking for more system styles, if they exist.**
Do they exist?<issue_comment>username_1: Try [WidgetLocker](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker), it's very customizable and my favorite.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use [WidgetLocker](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker) as [@username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/475/username_1) said, but if you search for "lock screen" at the Android Market you will have a lot of alternatives, like for example [WP7Lock](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.futuredreams.wp7.lockscreen)
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/16 | 2,429 | 8,926 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm not 100% sure if this should go here or the main Stack Overflow, but I decided to go with this area in hope I might catch someone with more specific experience with a similar problem.
I have a Samsung Captivate (love it minus it's crappy GPS). I do development for it from 2 different computers, one at home, one at work. The machines are both Windows XP, Service Pack 3, 32 bit. I have the same Samsung drivers installed, same versions of Eclipse, etc. The phone is currently rooted running the Serendipity mod, though this issue was exactly the same on the stock firmware.
My home machine (the problem one) is an Athlon 64 2.2 Ghz.
My work machine is a Core 2 Duo, don't recall the model.
At work, I can do anything, mount the sdcard on the phone and copy easily, use adb to push, pull, uninstall, install. I can debug in ddms, install through Eclipse, etc, etc...
At home, if I reboot both the computer and phone and pull up a command prompt without having Eclipse open, I MIGHT be able to see the device by typing adb devices. Usually then, I can clear the logcat or run the logcat fairly stable. If I open Eclispe (my development IDE) and try to run a new build of an app, I'll generally lose the connection. The same thing happens if I try to copy files either via mounting or using pull with adb. Some files will copy, and suddenly the connection will be gone and the device will show offline to adb, or not in the list at all, or listed offline twice. Rebooting the phone sometimes helps, but not always. There are times I close Eclipse and every other app, reboot my phone and still end up having adb completely unable to detect the device. I'll use adb kill-server and adb start-server but this generally doesn't help. I use Avast for my anti-virus at home, but have tried without any anti-virus installed at all and it's the same. I've recently reinstalled Windows due to a hard drive crash and it was the exact same. I've tried every different USB port on my tower.
I hope VERY much someone can tell me what's wrong as I've been dealing with this for a year and a half now and it's about to make me lose my mind.
-Jeremiah<issue_comment>username_1: I used to have the same problems and also my logcat would clear and stop updating in Eclipse, the difference is I was on an official Samsung ROM then. After I switched to Darky's ROM the stability has been much better. Still, every now and then the device disappears, but usually it reappears after reattaching the USB. My PC is a bit different from yours (Atom D525, Win7) so I can confirm it's not restricted to a single device/OS.
I'd suggest reflashing the ROM or updating if possible. Or you could try it with another phone to see if it's an error specific to your phone. On the other hand, ADB isn't the stablest of software, so it could be just annoying hiccups.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To me it sounds you have some bad hardware or drivers at home. Make sure you don't have anything related to Kies running; Kies + Samsung Windows Drivers seem to cause erratic behavior on USB connection that differs between machines...
Try different USB ports and cables first, tho.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Same issue here; I use adb on gnu/linux with no additional drivers.
Workaround Solution: unplug and replug USB
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17111464#post17111464>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Switching from USB 3.0 port to USB 2.0 solved the problem for me.
Most laptops come with both port types these days.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_5: adb on Debian/Ubuntu is currently as 1.0.29 connecting to android 4.2.2+ devices requires 1.0.31 which causes this error
<https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/android-tools/+bug/1131163>
you can either manually install the latest android development kit or wait until the debian folks upgrade teh package
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: This was annoying me for ages. Logcat would disappear or the phone would need to be reconnected to the USB for ADB to see it properly.
What worked for me was using one of the rear USB ports on my PC. The front ones probably were going through a dodgy hub or perhaps dodgy USB hub software. So if you are using front USB ports, try the ones on the rear.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I was having the same issue with my Nexus 4, running Cyogenmod 11 on Windows 8. I was plugging in using a USB splitter and my phone would keep disconnecting within seconds of being recognized by LogCat / DDMS. Switching to a physical port on my machine did the trick. In my case the front USB ports worked fine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: Connect your device through a powered USB hub. Some machines, including new apple macbooks, do not have enough power in the USB ports causing ADB to constantly disconnect.
If your device is rooted, you can connect it to adb via wifi. This is very comfortable, much more than wired USB. Of course you don't always have a rooted device.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_9: Find the location `android-sdk-windows\platform-tools`.
Open Command Prompt and then run these commands:
```
cd c:\android\sdk\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
adb.exe kill-server
adb.exe start-server
```
These steps may solve your problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: I was having this disconnect-reconnect problem.
I solved my problem in the Windows USB settings :
```
1- Open device Manager.
2- Human interface Devices.
3- Right click in one of them or double click.
4- go to power management.
5- Uncheck the option of "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" than OK.
Note* try to use step #3-5 on all available option*
```
(from <http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1783536/usb-ports-disconnecting-reconnecting.html>)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: A different issue with the same symptoms when updated to MacOS Sierra.
Here's a workaround script:
```
#!/bin/bash
cat << EOF
###########################################################
# Workaround adb disconnecting issue on macOS Sierra
#
# More info:
# https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=219085
# credits to: <EMAIL>, <EMAIL>
###########################################################
EOF
function monitor_adb () {
adb start-server
echo "[$(date)] adb started"
while [ "$(adb shell echo 1)" ]; do sleep 5; done
echo "[$(date)] adb is broken, restarting"
adb kill-server
adb start-server || adb start-server
adb reverse tcp:8081 tcp:8081
}
while [ true ]; do time monitor_adb ; done
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: I had same issue but only with Android 6/7 devices and Mac host. Solution was...switch device from 'Charging' to 'File transfer' mode.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: I'm using an LG G3 marshmallow. I don't know why, but when I go to `Developer options > Networking section > Select USB Configuration > MTP` fixed it.
Before that, whenever I plug my phone to my PC, the driver installation window always froze at the start, but when I changed to MTP connection, the driver installation window immediately recognized it and the phone icon changed to an LG phone icon and finished installing.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_14: The following two solutions worked for me.
You can try either of the two or both of them.
1. Restart device.
2. Free some internal storage space (Works in most of the cases).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_15: Here's [my answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/193637/how-can-i-adb-pull-a-large-file-when-the-usb-connection-breaks-continuously/202737#202737) with `adb pull` emulation workaround based on `adb` and `dd`. It continuously retries and resumes download when disconnection happens.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_16: This will happen each time you leave adb connection open, need to disconnect after using adb session, to disconnect simply run
```
adb disconnect
```
you replace ipaddress with ip of android device, same as adb connect.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_17: I found a very easy solution. Same happened to me in Ubuntu 16.04 system. I applied following command.
```
adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server
```
When adb is running as `admin` it will not throw any error.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_18: It might be because of a windows setting that is (rather stupidly) turned ON by default
>
> Click 'Change advanced power setting' on your chosen plan and expand
> 'USB Settings'. Under 'USB Settings' section, expand 'USB selective
> suspend setting' and change it to 'Disabled' for On battery and
> Plugged In.
>
>
>
All the glory to [thewindowsclub](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/iphone-or-android-phone-keeps-disconnecting-from-windows-pc#:%7E:text=Click%20%27Change%20advanced%20power%20setting,Android%20Smartphone%20to%20your%20PC.)
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/16 | 981 | 3,980 | <issue_start>username_0: I was curious if there is anyway to reuse an old Android phone? I have a Motorola Droid 1 that has been sitting around since I got my HTC Thunderbolt. Is there a way to use the phone as a "PDA" with the cell radio disabled? I got family member that would find it neat.<issue_comment>username_1: Yeah, just put it in Airplane mode. Hold the Power button for a second and choose it from the pop-up menu.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the SIM card's been taken out, then you should be able to use it as a PDA, an MP3/video player, a pocket gaming device or even a mini web browsing tablet over Wifi without any problems. This is exactly the same as the people who reuse their old iPhones as iPod Touches for family members.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have an original Motorola Droid that no longer has phone service, but it works great as a WiFi device. It does almost everything except make phone calls and texts. Android MArket works, Amazon App Store works. Google Maps has a feature (look under the Labs menu) to pre-cache 10-mile square areas of a map. Then you can see where you are even when you don't have an Internet connection. I've even had it navigate somewhere with me, as long as it has WiFi coverage at the start, and as long as I don't go off course. Browser works. WiFi Analyzer works. It's still a great device even if it's WiFi only.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: If the phone is part of a carrier contract and the contract is still active, you might still be liable to pay the bill until the contract ends or you might have to pay early termination fee.
If you truly owned the device (i.e. the contract has ended or you purchased it without contract), then just contact your carrier and tell them that you're disabling the service (or transferring it to your new phone). Android should still work as a Wifi-only device.
Obviously since the phone will no longer has an always-on internet connection, so you might need to make adjustments to how you use the phone as you find certain applications becomes useless without an always-on internet connection. For example, live train/bus schedule application becomes useless and you would find an alternative that stores their data offline, Google Map might become less attractive, and apps that polls data every 5 minutes becomes just a battery waster since it can't get you the latest data anyway.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: With some certain programming and a google voice number, you instantly have a wifi sipphone. Basically free calls anywhere as long as you don't need 911 service on it. All you would need is sipdroid a google voice number and the google voice program on the device. Search around the net and you will find how.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You can still use all the functions of the phone (except carrier based calling of course) without a carrier contract. However, the cell radio will eat up battery hugely! To turn off the radio, dial `*#*#4636#*#*`, scroll down and click the "Turn off radio" button. Bluetooth and WiFi will still function normally.
If your phone is rooted you can actually turn the radio off by setting a script to run that will automatically turn off the radio at boot time:
* Create a script as a text file at the root of your SD card containing this text:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
#!/system/bin/radiooptions
radiooptions 1
```
* Install Script Manager app.
* Open Script Manager and then select the script you created.
* Check the "Run as root" option and the "Run at boot" checkboxes.
* Click the "Save" button, and then click "Run" to test.
I do exactly this with my old og Droid myself and use it as a dashboard cam when I'm driving to record in case I'm in an accident.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: You can use it as anti-theft device for your bike or anti-burglary system for your home.
<http://oplasoft.wordpress.com/products-3/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/16 | 1,027 | 4,198 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a developer, but I write some novels and short stories, and I use subversion to backup and synchronize texts files between PC. I want to read and write my text files on my Asus Transformer, but as far as I can see there is no subversion client for Android. I have only found Subdroid, but it is limited to history browsing, I can't get files and commit them.
I know Ubuntu is available for the Transformer, and I already use it on PC. But it's not my first choice for this tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: Yeah, just put it in Airplane mode. Hold the Power button for a second and choose it from the pop-up menu.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the SIM card's been taken out, then you should be able to use it as a PDA, an MP3/video player, a pocket gaming device or even a mini web browsing tablet over Wifi without any problems. This is exactly the same as the people who reuse their old iPhones as iPod Touches for family members.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have an original Motorola Droid that no longer has phone service, but it works great as a WiFi device. It does almost everything except make phone calls and texts. Android MArket works, Amazon App Store works. Google Maps has a feature (look under the Labs menu) to pre-cache 10-mile square areas of a map. Then you can see where you are even when you don't have an Internet connection. I've even had it navigate somewhere with me, as long as it has WiFi coverage at the start, and as long as I don't go off course. Browser works. WiFi Analyzer works. It's still a great device even if it's WiFi only.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: If the phone is part of a carrier contract and the contract is still active, you might still be liable to pay the bill until the contract ends or you might have to pay early termination fee.
If you truly owned the device (i.e. the contract has ended or you purchased it without contract), then just contact your carrier and tell them that you're disabling the service (or transferring it to your new phone). Android should still work as a Wifi-only device.
Obviously since the phone will no longer has an always-on internet connection, so you might need to make adjustments to how you use the phone as you find certain applications becomes useless without an always-on internet connection. For example, live train/bus schedule application becomes useless and you would find an alternative that stores their data offline, Google Map might become less attractive, and apps that polls data every 5 minutes becomes just a battery waster since it can't get you the latest data anyway.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: With some certain programming and a google voice number, you instantly have a wifi sipphone. Basically free calls anywhere as long as you don't need 911 service on it. All you would need is sipdroid a google voice number and the google voice program on the device. Search around the net and you will find how.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You can still use all the functions of the phone (except carrier based calling of course) without a carrier contract. However, the cell radio will eat up battery hugely! To turn off the radio, dial `*#*#4636#*#*`, scroll down and click the "Turn off radio" button. Bluetooth and WiFi will still function normally.
If your phone is rooted you can actually turn the radio off by setting a script to run that will automatically turn off the radio at boot time:
* Create a script as a text file at the root of your SD card containing this text:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
#!/system/bin/radiooptions
radiooptions 1
```
* Install Script Manager app.
* Open Script Manager and then select the script you created.
* Check the "Run as root" option and the "Run at boot" checkboxes.
* Click the "Save" button, and then click "Run" to test.
I do exactly this with my old og Droid myself and use it as a dashboard cam when I'm driving to record in case I'm in an accident.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: You can use it as anti-theft device for your bike or anti-burglary system for your home.
<http://oplasoft.wordpress.com/products-3/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/16 | 435 | 1,591 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I export and import binary files between Android devices and Windows OS as well as syncing the files between the two?<issue_comment>username_1: You mean Desktop Windows, right? If you are using Eclipse, you can *pull/push* files using the DDMS perspective.
You can also use the command-line tools to accomplish the same. Have a look at [Stack Overflow - Moving files to SDcard on Android](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3530901/android-sdcard-question).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can connect the device to the PC with a USB cable and access it via Explorer in the same way that you would a thumb drive. In addition, I like using [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) to sync files in a wireless fashion. I find this to be much easier and does not restrict movement of handset.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Installing new apps can be done using `adb` tool from the Android SDK:
```
platform-tools\adb.exe install abc.apk
```
Same for downloading files:
```
platform-tools\adb.exe pull /sdcard/filexyz
```
Or you use a GUI for ADB like [DroidExplorer](https://github.com/camalot/droidexplorer).
Via WLAN you can use software that shares the Android file system via HTTP or FTP. For example, if you use [SwiFTP](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.swiftp) and change the shared folder from `/sdcard` to `/` you can access every file on the phone.
A connection via ADB is also possible in case you have a rooted phone - eg. via [ADB wireless](https://market.android.com/search?q=adb%20wireless&so=1&c=apps).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/16 | 502 | 1,889 | <issue_start>username_0: I've seen on the marketplace now several alarm clock applications that claim to analyze your motion patterns in your sleep, so as to determine the ideal time to wake you up such that you feel refreshed. I am intrigued by this possibility; however, I do not sleep alone. Does anyone know if these apps work well, or even at all, if there are multiple individuals in the bed, each presumably moving on their own sleep cycle?<issue_comment>username_1: You mean Desktop Windows, right? If you are using Eclipse, you can *pull/push* files using the DDMS perspective.
You can also use the command-line tools to accomplish the same. Have a look at [Stack Overflow - Moving files to SDcard on Android](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3530901/android-sdcard-question).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can connect the device to the PC with a USB cable and access it via Explorer in the same way that you would a thumb drive. In addition, I like using [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) to sync files in a wireless fashion. I find this to be much easier and does not restrict movement of handset.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Installing new apps can be done using `adb` tool from the Android SDK:
```
platform-tools\adb.exe install abc.apk
```
Same for downloading files:
```
platform-tools\adb.exe pull /sdcard/filexyz
```
Or you use a GUI for ADB like [DroidExplorer](https://github.com/camalot/droidexplorer).
Via WLAN you can use software that shares the Android file system via HTTP or FTP. For example, if you use [SwiFTP](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.swiftp) and change the shared folder from `/sdcard` to `/` you can access every file on the phone.
A connection via ADB is also possible in case you have a rooted phone - eg. via [ADB wireless](https://market.android.com/search?q=adb%20wireless&so=1&c=apps).
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/16 | 354 | 1,285 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I have my phone *turned off* or in *flight mode*, after I turn it on again, the message sent to me while the phone was down appears to be received at the moment the phone finished booting up.
Is there any setting / work around that could display the time when the text message was sent / supposed to be received?<issue_comment>username_1: Apparently it's an [application issue](http://community.windmobile.ca/windmobile/topics/correct_text_message_time_after_boot_up#reply_6407824):
>
> The SMS packet itself that is sent from the SMSC to your phone, has a
> field called SCTS, Service Center Time Stamp, which indicates the time
> that the message was received by the SMSC.
>
>
> Unfortunately, the SMS application on Android seems to ignore this
> timestamp and instead uses and stores the current system time (in ms
> since 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC).
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Some carriers do attach the sent time with the SMS. I'm not sure if it depends on the sender's or receiver's carrier. And some Android SMS apps let you choose that instead of local phone time. The SMS app in CyanogenMod 7 does for one, but check out HandCent, ChompSMS and Go SMS for alternative messaging apps.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/17 | 802 | 3,040 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S with stock Android 2.3.3 (with carrier modifications, regretfully).
Usually, when I reboot the phone, it shows the boot animation for a few seconds, then goes to the lock screen while it finishes booting. Every once in a while (though more often lately than it used to), the boot animation screen gets stuck for about 5 minutes before showing me the lock screen.
This happens both on clean boots (i.e. shutting it down from the power button menu and then restarting) as well as when the phone freezes and I restart it, or when it crashes.
What is the phone doing at this time?
Why does it do it sometimes and not at other times?
How can I avoid this?<issue_comment>username_1: If I had to guess, I would guess it runs fsck. On Linux and EXT3/FAT filesystems there's no way to check the file system when it's being used, so it's usually checked on boot.
However, it taking 5 minutes on such small disk sounds abnormal. Be sure to have backups of all data you have on your phone, it's possible that the hardware is failing.
If you have a memory card in it, it might make sense to take it out and run some diagnostics for it on a real computer. If the problem is in internal memory of the phone, then, well, apart from rooting the device it's hard to know.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Download and install the [Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html). On your handset's manufacturer website find and download USB drivers for your device, and install them. On your phone go to `Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development` and enable the `USB debugging` option. Now when connect the phone to your PC via USB, you should see the "USB debugging connected" ongoing notification.
On your PC (I'm assuming Windows) start command prompt by going to Start -> Run, typing "cmd" and pressing enter. Navigate to the "platrofm-tools" sub-folder of where you installed the Android SDK (e.g. "C:\AndroidSDK") by typing the following:
>
> cd C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools
>
>
>
and press enter. Now issue the following command:
>
> adb devices
>
>
>
and press enter. If everything was installed correctly, the adb service will start and show your connected handset's serial number:
>
> \* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 \*
>
> \* daemon started successfully \*
>
> List of devices attached
>
> HT035xxxxxxxx device
>
>
>
You can now issue the `adb logcat` command to review your handset's logs in real-time. Reboot while your handset is still plugged into USB (you will need to re-issue the `adb logcat` command when the phone restarts) and you will be able to see what your phone is doing during those long boot-up sequences.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can use the [live boot app by chainfire](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.liveboot), it will show you what your phone is doing while it's booting. It needs a rooted phone with SuperSU installed.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/08/17 | 717 | 2,613 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm travelling to country X. I want to install an application which isn't available in my country, but is available in country X; but I prefer to download and install it in advance, while the data connection is still cheap.
Unfortunately, the Play Stores does not allow me to install this app. Is there any way to circumvent this limitation?<issue_comment>username_1: Try the Market Enabler app (download the [APK](http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/) and side-load it.) It allows you to spoof your region, so that the Market thinks you're in the US.
As an alternative, you may want to see if this app is available via other distribution methods, such as from other reputable markets (e.g. [Amazon Appstore](http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b?ie=UTF8&node=2350149011), [SlideMe.org](http://slideme.org/), [GetJar.com](http://www.getjar.com/), etc.) Also reaching out to the developer can sometimes help.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've tried this app which in just one click unlocked the market!
[Market Unlocker](http://support.evanhe.com/2012/03/08/introduction-to-market-unlocker-2/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try using a VPN and a Google Play store e-mail address set to the region you want to download an app from (I created one specially for this purpose).
I successfully set up a free one day trial VPN using an Android app. Then I fired up the Google Play store and installed the apps that I wanted. Then uninstalled the VPN app (which disabled the VPN). Now I've got the apps that I wanted and am able to use them in my region.
Aside: The content these apps serve up (Dutch video) is available in my region through the web browser. And, when there are restrictions the apps and the web browser respect the geographic restrictions so I really don't get why these @$!$)&^ apps are region restricted.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Install a VPN app from the store and hide your location play store won't recognize your location if you do that and remember to disable GPS
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Google Play support says:](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7431675?hl=en)
>
> * You can only change your Play country once per year.
> * When you change your country, you won’t be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country.
>
>
>
So, avoid Google Play and use another market app. I suggest either:
* [APKPure](https://apkpure.com/apkpure/com.apkpure.aegon)
* [Aptiode](https://aptoide.en.aptoide.com)
Both allow auto-updating apps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/17 | 422 | 1,592 | <issue_start>username_0: I am very new to Android. I tried searching in this forum and google in general without finding an answer.
I would like to be able to see notifications on my unlock screen. For example, 3 unread gmail messages, 5 unread exchange messages, 1 new sms, 2 new voicemail. Is this possible?
If this is not possible can I at least do it on my home screen? I have widgets for all these there, but they don't seem to show a little number on the icon with unread.
I feel as though this is a no-brainer feature, but I just can' figure it out.<issue_comment>username_1: [GOTO Lockscreen](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.innowebtech.g0t0&hl=en) is probably what you want! It gives you information about your incoming notifications, allows you to navigate straight to them from the unlock screen, and is fully customizeable.
If you don't find that helpful, [WidgetLocker](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&feature=related_apps) could probably help you out too :)
**BONUS:** If you add [ADW Notifier](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher.notifications&hl=en) with either of these, you will get small number icons to alert you to any unattented-to actions graphically.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to see the notifications immediately, you can get them even when the display is "off" with [NoLED](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.led.notify) (if your device is compatible). Note that this was designed for AMOLED displays, so it might eat a lot of battery on other screens.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/18 | 482 | 1,947 | <issue_start>username_0: The voice-to-text feature is very useful, but every once in a while when sending an SMS or email message to a friend, I want to really let loose.
However, Google, in their defense of my virginal eyes, replaces such words with hashes (####) if it recognizes the word at all.
How do I turn off this ####### "feature"?<issue_comment>username_1: There is a checkable/uncheckable option called **Block offensive words** under **Settings** → **Voice input & output** → **Voice recognizer settings**.
In Android 8.1, that setting is in **Settings** → **System** → **Languages & input** → **Virtual keyboard** → **Google voice typing** → **Block offensive words**
For Samsung phones, the settings are named slightly differently: from the **Settings** app, try **Language & input** → **Voice search settings** → **Block offensive words**. This of course **only works with the integrated Google voice recognition**.
You also have to go to the gboard where the virtual keyboard is and also turn off that block for offensive words
For Android 4.3 (and possibly earlier versions):
**Settings** → **Language & input** → **Google voice typing (settings)** → **Block offensive words**
For Samsung S8+: **Settings** → **General management** → **Language and input** → **On screen keyboard** → **Google voice typing** → **Block offensive words**
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have a Moto E on Boost Mobile. It's a little different. `Settings > Language & Input > Google Keyboard > Text Correction` (There is also a setting called Current Keyboard. Make sure to go into Google Keyboard instead.) "Block Offensive Words" switch off, and you can curse like a sailor!
Edit- That didn't change the censored output, but they're right! There's another one. Settings, Lang. & Input, Google Voice Typing, Block Offensive Words switch. This one made the output change. Wonder what the other one is for?
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/18 | 582 | 2,409 | <issue_start>username_0: One of my Samsung Galaxy Tabs v10.1 will not accept certain dialog input unless the tablet is some other direction than right-side up (left portrait, right portrait or upside down all work fine). For example hold the power button to turn it off, it asks "are you sure you want to shutdown?" It ignores all touches including "Ok" or "Cancel".
Also when you use the keyboard it often inserts two letters on one key push.
Thinking that this HAS to be a software issue I rooted and installed clockwork Mod ROM manager and restored an image from another working tablet. No change. This is the weirdest issue to date with my tablet adventures. Any idea what is going on?
UPDATE: Samsung repair said the screen was bad. They didn't elaborate but at least I have a working tablet now!<issue_comment>username_1: There is a checkable/uncheckable option called **Block offensive words** under **Settings** → **Voice input & output** → **Voice recognizer settings**.
In Android 8.1, that setting is in **Settings** → **System** → **Languages & input** → **Virtual keyboard** → **Google voice typing** → **Block offensive words**
For Samsung phones, the settings are named slightly differently: from the **Settings** app, try **Language & input** → **Voice search settings** → **Block offensive words**. This of course **only works with the integrated Google voice recognition**.
You also have to go to the gboard where the virtual keyboard is and also turn off that block for offensive words
For Android 4.3 (and possibly earlier versions):
**Settings** → **Language & input** → **Google voice typing (settings)** → **Block offensive words**
For Samsung S8+: **Settings** → **General management** → **Language and input** → **On screen keyboard** → **Google voice typing** → **Block offensive words**
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have a Moto E on Boost Mobile. It's a little different. `Settings > Language & Input > Google Keyboard > Text Correction` (There is also a setting called Current Keyboard. Make sure to go into Google Keyboard instead.) "Block Offensive Words" switch off, and you can curse like a sailor!
Edit- That didn't change the censored output, but they're right! There's another one. Settings, Lang. & Input, Google Voice Typing, Block Offensive Words switch. This one made the output change. Wonder what the other one is for?
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/19 | 362 | 1,333 | <issue_start>username_0: For some reason, the apps available on the marketplace for my nook is extremely limited. Am I doing something wrong? I have very few apps, and I only have 2 things to select. Top paid and Top Free, both with very few apps.
I think I have the old marketplace installed, though, I downloaded the latest gapps.<issue_comment>username_1: It should be because google market thinks the apps are not supported by your device. You can go to [Online Android Market](https://market.android.com/) and try installing the app that is not displayed. It should say that your device(Nook) is not supported for that app.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As noted in the comments, this appears to be the answer:
>
> The reason is because of pixel density. changing it from 161 to 160
> works. – diesel
>
>
>
This is discussed on the CyanogenMod forums [here](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/29589-some-android-apps-not-compatable/) (along with many other threads). It also appears that newer versions of CyanogenMod automatically set the pixel density to 160 for you. Your ROM's density value should be in the `/system/build.prop` file (look for an entry about "LCD density". It can be modified manually or with one of [several apps](https://market.android.com/search?q=lcd%20density&so=1&c=apps).
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/19 | 1,098 | 3,658 | <issue_start>username_0: There's big file with ext2 with ARM Debian where I can chroot to.
There's functional mplayer (I can `-ao pcm` or `-vo yuv4mpegpipe`) there.
How to record/play sound (or video) from this Debian? Is there things that emulate ALSA/OSS/Whatever to use usual linux programs and android ones side by side? May be there's pulseaudio server for android?<issue_comment>username_1: I managed to make it sound by writing to /dev/msm\_pcm\_out:
```
mplayer something.mp3 -ao pcm:file=/dev/msm_pcm_out
```
Sound is choppy and it looks hacky in general.
Video output is something like `-vo fbdev:/dev/graphics/fb0`.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not all Androids may have a PCM output device in `/dev`, as username_1's answer requires.
A more general solution is to setup Pulse to [stream system audio to a TCP port](https://superuser.com/a/750324/453074) on your device. Then you can use [Simple Protocol Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaytat.simpleprotocolplayer) or [PulseDroid](https://github.com/dront78/PulseDroid/tree/master/bin) in your Android environment to play the stream.
To eliminate chop/lag in VLC, MPlayer, and Audacity, it was necessary for me to choose ALSA as the output device and Pulse as the mixer (in these programs' options).
**Steps I used on my Amazon Fire 7" 2015 / CM12 / Debian Wheezy chroot:**
1. Install pulseaudio in the chroot: `sudo apt-get install pulseaudio`.
2. As suggested by [a comment on meefik's github](https://github.com/meefik/linuxdeploy/issues/223#issuecomment-114639940), I removed the line `load-module module-console-kit` from the file `/etc/pulse/default.pa`.
3. Run `pactl list | grep 'Name\|Description'` and identify a module that monitors system audio. I successfully used 'Dummy Output Monitor' named `auto_null.monitor`.
4. Write a corresponding shell script `pashare` as follows (credit to [AlexAndersan on SuperUser](https://superuser.com/a/750324/453074)):
```
#!/bin/sh
case "$1" in
start)
$0 stop
pulseaudio --start
pactl load-module module-simple-protocol-tcp rate=44100 format=s16le channels=2 source=auto_null.monitor record=true port=8000
;;
stop)
killall pulseaudio
pactl unload-module `pactl list | grep tcp -B1 | grep M | sed 's/[^0-9]//g'`
;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 start|stop" >&2
;;
esac
```
Make sure the `rate` and `port` arguments match your settings in Simple Protocol Player (on the Android side). PulseDroid demands `rate=48000`, which means higher throughput, and could possibly introduce chop/lag.
I added the `pulseaudio --start` and `killall` lines because pulse would not start automatically in my chroot.
5. Make the script executable and run it:
```
chmod 755 pashare
sudo mv pashare /usr/local/bin/
pashare start
```
6. Configure your chroot media players to output to ALSA, with Pulse mixer. I had to set this manually, to eliminate choppy audio:
* **VLC**: In Tools->Preferences->Audio, set `Output module: ALSA audio output`, and `Device: Playback/recording through the PulseAudio sound server`.
* **GNOME MPlayer**: In Edit->Preferences->Player, set `Audio Output: ALSA`.
7. In Android, start Simple Protocol Player or PulseDroid on IP address `127.0.0.1` (loopback) and set the other option(s) to match your `pashare` script.
Note that Android treats the app like a music player, and will kill it if another app tries to play music, or if it [decides to free up the CPU](http://www.howtogeek.com/161225/htg-explains-how-android-manages-processes/). There are probably workarounds for this.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/19 | 2,284 | 8,819 | <issue_start>username_0: If my phone was ever lost or stolen, my only real concern is data and apps associated with my Google account, such as my Gmail, the ability to purchase apps from the Market, and maybe Picasa albums.
Is there a way to block access to these Google associated programs if I change my password or do something else with my account?
I would also be interested in any solution that remotely wipes my Google data. I know remote wiping questions have been asked before, but I feel that my question is a little more broad, in the sense of overall protection of data in which wiping is a possible answer.
FYI, I'm running a Gingerbread-based ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate).<issue_comment>username_1: EDIT: I now personally use [AndroidLost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbmRyb2lkbG9zdCJd). In addition to everything listed below, there is also an [AndroidLost Jupstart](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost.jumpstart&hl=en) app that will launch the service remotely if your phone is already lost without any locating software on it. It's pretty sweet:
* **Read SMS'es**
Read the latest SMS'es from your phone and send them to your email.
* **Remote control alarm**
Have you ever misplaced your phone which was put on silent mode? Now you may sound the alarm on your phone from your PC!
* **View on map**
Find the location of your phone on a map. With AndroidLost you can find your phone with GPS precision. Even if the phone is indoor you will get a nearby location by network accuracy.
* **Send SMS'es from your PC**
You can send SMS'es directly from your phone by typing them on AndroidLost. All replies will still go to your phone.
* **Lock the phone**
You can lock and unlock the phone from the web. If you forget your pincode you can simply overwrite it or remove it by entering an empty pincode on the web.
* **Wipe the phone**
Don't want your personal messages in the hands of anyone else? With AndroidLost you may wipe the entire phone so all SMS'es, contact and google setup is removed.
* **Pop up messages on the phone**
Send a message to the friendly guy who have found your phone so you may let him know where to give it back.
* **Forward your calls**
You can send keys to the dialer of your phone. That way you can forward your calls from your mobile to a nearby phone.
* **No battery use**
AndroidLost will not use any battery since it does not poll any server to find out if it is lost. It uses the latest technology from google to send messages to the phone.
* **No pre installation required**
You didn't install AndroidLost on your phone? No problem! You can push the AndroidLost app to your phone from google market and initiate the connection to googles servers by sending an SMS with the message "androidlost register" to your phone.
* **Read status**
Detect how much battery is left, display IMEI, SIM card ID and much more.
* **SMS commands**
You can set up a phonenumber which can control you phone, i.e. start the alarm by sending an SMS to your phone.
* **Erase SD card**
Click a button and your SD card will be erased! Very useful if you have some naughty pictures on your sd card.
* **SIM card changed**
When the SIM card is changed an email will be sent to the owner of the phone.
* **Hidden SMS**
When the phone receives an SMS it plays a sound and displays an icon in the notification bar. But if it starts with androidlost it will not play any sound and not display any notification.
* **Call list**
A list of incomming and outgoing calls will be sent to your email.
* **Camera**
AndroidLost can take pictures with the front facing camera in case the phone is stolen. Only for android 2.3.
* **Tablets Honeycomb**
I think I have fixed it so AndroidLost works on tablets. The call functions will obviously fail if the tablet have no phone installed.
* **Text to speech**
You can make your phone speak out load. Suppose you have lost it on a café then you can make the phone say: 'I am lost - please pick me up!'
* **Multiple phones on the same account**
Here are some others you can use:
**[SeekDroid](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gtmedia.seekdroid&feature=search_result)** does the following:
* Locate your device
* Remotely Enable GPS
* Display its location on a map
* Audible alarm (even on silent) w/ custom message
* Lock device w/ custom code
* Retrieve recent calls
* Remotely wipe entire phone
* Remotely wipe SD Card
* Hide from app drawer
* Disable App from being uninstalled
* Virtually no battery drain
* Works without a SIM Card
* Reteive SIM ID, IMEI, and active phone number
and **[WatchDroidPro](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androgone.simwatchdog&feature=search_result)** does the following:
* Get your phone position (by network or GPS)
* Retrieve current SIM information (useful when someone put another SIM card in your phone)
* Share your position to friend
* SIM substitute protection
* Make it ringing even if the ringer is off
* Wipe data
* Lock your device
All of these should do what you're looking for :)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [Prey](http://preyproject.com/) is possibly another option. I don't see a "remote wipe" feature, but there are these two features listed:
1. **No unauthorized access** Fully lock down your PC, making it unusable
unless a specific password is entered. The guy won't be able to do a
thing!
2. **Keep your data safe** Hide your Outlook or Thunderbird data and
optionally remove your stored passwords, so no one will be able to
look into your stuff.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: [Lookout Premium](https://www.mylookout.com/premium) is another option. It offers the ability to Lock and/or Wipe your device remotely. (Lookout Premium is $2.99/month.)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: With microsoft exchange account, you can wipe the phone
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: With **Droid Locator** you have the following options :
1. Your Phone sends it's location information in terms of tower info and/or GPS co ordinates as SMS, the moment it detects a change of sim card. ( In essence if someone tries to use your phone after stealing it ) to all the numbers registered in the app as broadcast numbers.
2. Other than this, you can also find the locations of remote phones who are also using **Droid Locator**
3. You can also share your current location with your friends via mail, bluetooth or post your location info as google map images.
The only drawback to this simple and nifty utility is the ad's but of course you cannot blame the developer for this.
[Android Market Link](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.som4tress)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: Changing your google password will prevent the phone from syncing with your google account, but will not remove data already on the device.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_6: In ICS there's full device encryption, with full device encryption, the thief only had the chance to obtain your data until the next reboot (when the device dumps it's decryption key), essentially remote wiping the device unless you know the decryption password.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Plan B](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) is from the Lookout people.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Google now provides the ["Android Device Manager"](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager). It supports:
* Remote Ring
* Remote Wipe
* Remote lock (password change)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [Carbonite Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carbonite.android), in addition to letting you see your Carbonite backups and to also backup your device, can also do the following:
>
> * Locate – Identify the location of your Android device on a map.
> * Ring – Misplaced your phone? Sound the ringer even if your phone is muted or set to vibrate.
> * Lock – Lock the screen on your device using a personalized pin.
> * Capture – Think your device was stolen? Remotely activate the camera to take a photo of the person using your phone.
> * Destroy –Remotely destroy all of your personal data and reset the device to its factory settings.
>
>
>
If you're already using Carbonite for your desktop systems this is a free option.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/19 | 890 | 3,150 | <issue_start>username_0: Can we use an Android phone as a Wi-Fi repeater?
Imagine situation when you can access a weak Wi-Fi signal from a free hotspot (coffee shop) signal near window, but want to work in the middle of the room. Then we can put the phone on the window sill to spread the signal over the entire home.
Is it feasible?<issue_comment>username_1: No. To do this would broadly speaking require multiple Wifi interfaces (or specialized software) which is not readily available (or easily installable) on Android.
In general this is done on Linux using something like hostapd in master mode: I don't believe that is easily setup on any Android phone.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: The answer is yes, there is an open-source project available that does exactly that.
To quote:
>
> It is a software designed to help you by-pass Great Firewall of China
> (GFW). Different from similar softwares, it is designed to run as
> router instead of running as a client installed on some device. Being
> router means, you can have one thing (Android mobile phone, for
> example) running fqrotuer, then other devices can just connect the
> wireless network created by fqrouter.
>
>
>
Blog: [fqrouter](http://fqrouter.tumblr.com/post/47612325480/android-mobile-as-wifi-repeater)
Source: [fqrouter](http://fqrouter.com/)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Yes. The Alcatel One Touch Glory 2s has this function. You can choose to tether wi-fi via wi-fi or mobile data. You can create the SSID and password too. I used this phone as repeater to my home wifi router.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Well yes, there is an application that I tested with this functionality
[NetShare tethering (no root) application](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kha.prog.mikrotik&hl=en) is a solution to the problem addresed.
>
> Now this application uses a vpn proxy to route traffic from device
> connected to Wi-Fi network to another client via a p2p connectivity.
>
>
>
Thus allowing to "share wi-fi over wifi" or act as a repeater
through **Wi-Fi direct**
* Essentially, it uses a HTTP proxy to route traffic to the client and configuring the connection is fairly easy:
1. Go to connection settings of any device e.g PC, Iphone etc (but in this case used a Symbian device)
2. Add the wireless access point if not done already, and input the Wi-Fi direct Group password.
3. Under advanced settings change proxy settings:`Server: 192.168.49.1`
`Port: 8282`
(remember to allow this port on firewall settings for other devices)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QQUDL.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Yes. I wrote [VPN Hotspot](https://github.com/username_5/VPNHotspot) that is able to do this if you have a rooted Android 5.0+.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: As of Android 10, there is an option called “Enable Wi-Fi Coverage Extend Feature" in Developer Settings to turn on the WiFi extender/repeater feature.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/20 | 364 | 1,404 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nook running cm7 off a class 2 4gb sandisk. I've installed a couple of Apps on my device. I've noticed, after going to managing apps, that some apps are actually being installed internally and some apps being installed onto the SD card. I am planning to upgrade to a class 4 16gb sandisk, and I want to completely start fresh, how do I remove pre-existing apps internally? I'm slightly confused. Thanks.
edit:
Actually, so I guess [verygreens](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957) method splits the SD card into 2. The first "internal (1gb)", second being the "rest of the sd ( total sd - 1gb)". So..to my understanding, apps defaults to installing "internally" or the first partition, how can I make it so it defaults to the larger partition? Or do I need to manually move it after each install of a new application?<issue_comment>username_1: I would just repartition the SD card so that the first partition is larger. AFAIK the system doesn't rely only the partition size, just the order.
You could, however, run `su` then `pm setInstallLocation 2` in a terminal on the device, or from adb shell, assuming you have root. That will make installs default to the "SD card", your second partition.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apps are stored in the .android directory of your card. The . means it is hiddden on Unix systems :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/20 | 961 | 3,557 | <issue_start>username_0: I've found I can make punctuation happen by saying "comma", or "period", but I can't find the word for new line. I tried "paragraph", and "line break", but it just prints those words.<issue_comment>username_1: In Android 4.0, say "New Paragraph"
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: For Android 4.1.1, I just say "Enter" and it will start a new line.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I said "newline" really fast and it did it on Jelly Bean 4.1. When I said "new line" slower it filled in the words "new line." I guess you just say it quick.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I found that saying `period newline` gives you a new line, after putting a period on the current line.
Also `period new paragraph` work.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Without any punctuation at the end of what I say, I can just pause and say
"New line" and my Droid X goes to the next line.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Say, "period new line" in Android 4.4.2.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Yes, "period newline" & "newline" works, but **timing is everything** in this.
**Ex: How to get 3 carriage returns (*2 more below the end of your line*)**: At the last word in your sentence, either say "period newline" or pause and say "new line".
Then for each additional carriage return/line feed you want, **as soon as you see the blinking line move to the next line**, say "newline" and it will give you another, and so forth.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: I use ColorNote to make a grocery list. If you say for example "bacon new line", then that will be printed on whatever line the cursor is on, i.e. "bacon new line". The cursor will not go to the new line.
But, if you say "new line bacon", the cursor moves to a new line and puts the word "bacon" on that new line. Now, if you say "new line sugar", the cursor will go to the next line and place the word "sugar" on that line.
You have to first say "new line" and then immediately say what you want on that line.
In fact, if you say "new line newline", the cursor will advance two lines, "new line new line newline", the cursor advances 3 lines.
So, know what you want to put on the next line, and start saying it immediately after you say "new line".
Just saying "new line" without any more words will not advance to the next line. In fact, it will print the words "new line" at the current cursor position. You must say whatever you want to appear on the new line immediately after saying "new line". Then it works every time. Found this out by trial and error experimenting.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: Saying "period newline". This works on my Samsung 10.
So when you are done with your sentence and you want to end it with a "period" and have the cursor move to a new line, make sure you say.
As you can see by the formatting of my last sentence, it put a period and brought me to a new line.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: With Android 12 + Google Pixel 6 + Gboard voice typing: the voice command is "New line".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: short answer: "Next"
long (and more reliable) answer:
1. Select G-Board as your keyboard device
2. touch the microphone icon
3. After the touch, you can see a circled question mark at the far left of the screen at the same line of the microphone icon, touch the circled question mark.
4. It shows a help page and lists all voice commands, such as "Send", "Stop", ... etc. The command to "enter" the next line is "Next", according to the help page.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/20 | 964 | 3,589 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an easier way to transfer my calendar entries that does not involve Outlook? I have a .CSV file with all the entries in my current Windows Mobile calendar, but I'd like to migrate this to my Galaxy S 2 too.<issue_comment>username_1: In Android 4.0, say "New Paragraph"
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: For Android 4.1.1, I just say "Enter" and it will start a new line.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I said "newline" really fast and it did it on Jelly Bean 4.1. When I said "new line" slower it filled in the words "new line." I guess you just say it quick.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I found that saying `period newline` gives you a new line, after putting a period on the current line.
Also `period new paragraph` work.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Without any punctuation at the end of what I say, I can just pause and say
"New line" and my Droid X goes to the next line.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Say, "period new line" in Android 4.4.2.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Yes, "period newline" & "newline" works, but **timing is everything** in this.
**Ex: How to get 3 carriage returns (*2 more below the end of your line*)**: At the last word in your sentence, either say "period newline" or pause and say "new line".
Then for each additional carriage return/line feed you want, **as soon as you see the blinking line move to the next line**, say "newline" and it will give you another, and so forth.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: I use ColorNote to make a grocery list. If you say for example "bacon new line", then that will be printed on whatever line the cursor is on, i.e. "bacon new line". The cursor will not go to the new line.
But, if you say "new line bacon", the cursor moves to a new line and puts the word "bacon" on that new line. Now, if you say "new line sugar", the cursor will go to the next line and place the word "sugar" on that line.
You have to first say "new line" and then immediately say what you want on that line.
In fact, if you say "new line newline", the cursor will advance two lines, "new line new line newline", the cursor advances 3 lines.
So, know what you want to put on the next line, and start saying it immediately after you say "new line".
Just saying "new line" without any more words will not advance to the next line. In fact, it will print the words "new line" at the current cursor position. You must say whatever you want to appear on the new line immediately after saying "new line". Then it works every time. Found this out by trial and error experimenting.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: Saying "period newline". This works on my Samsung 10.
So when you are done with your sentence and you want to end it with a "period" and have the cursor move to a new line, make sure you say.
As you can see by the formatting of my last sentence, it put a period and brought me to a new line.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: With Android 12 + Google Pixel 6 + Gboard voice typing: the voice command is "New line".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: short answer: "Next"
long (and more reliable) answer:
1. Select G-Board as your keyboard device
2. touch the microphone icon
3. After the touch, you can see a circled question mark at the far left of the screen at the same line of the microphone icon, touch the circled question mark.
4. It shows a help page and lists all voice commands, such as "Send", "Stop", ... etc. The command to "enter" the next line is "Next", according to the help page.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/20 | 747 | 2,943 | <issue_start>username_0: When I press the power button on my Motorola Droid, nothing happens (usually). Just to get my phone to turn on after being shutdown, I have to plug it in to the charger cable. Once booted, however, I still have no convenient way to turn the screen on and off, or to shutdown the phone gracefully. Is there anything I can do to make the phone usable?
Note that a similar question has [already been asked](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/367/is-there-an-app-or-widget-that-can-replace-my-screen-on-and-off-button-on-my-moto), however that question is specifically for non-rooted Droids, whereas my phone is rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: As long as your phone is rooted, you can use the excellent [Button Remapper](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9399440&postcount=1) app by *appelflap* as a convenient workaround. What the app will let you do is remap the camera button to work as the power button.
After installing the app, find the entry for "(Camera)" and set its Action to "Power" and its State to "WAKE\_DROPPED". (WAKE tells the key to register even when the screen is off; WAKE\_DROPPED does the same but *drops* the key before it is sent to the running application.) Optionally, remap the "(Power)" button to something innocuous like "Home" and set its state to "NONE" — that way, in case the real power button becomes active in a jammed state, the button input shouldn't mess up anything you are trying to do on the phone. After you are satisfied with your changes, click "Apply" to reboot the phone for the changes to take effect. In case you messed up, there will be a notification from Button Remapper in the status bar, which will let you reset any changes you have made.
Note that even when using Button Remapper to remap the hardware buttons, the remapping will not take effect when the phone is off (or you are booted into recovery mode). If your power button doesn't work, you will still have to use a workaround like plugging your phone into a charger in order to get the phone to power on from a shutdown state.
Seeing as how the power button design on the Motorola Droid appears to be partially defective (I know of at least a handful of Droid owners who have had the power button fail), on my replacement Droid I made the point of remapping the Camera button pre-emptively, in an attempt to minimize wear and tear on the power button. It's something to consider.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To do it when the phone is turned off:
Plug it in to power while holding down the 'x' key until a warning sign shows up on screen.
Different versions seem to differ here, but:
* It might boot straight away.
* You might have to hold down the volume up and camera keys, then select 'reboot phone'.
* You might have to press the search button, then select 'reboot phone'.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/21 | 346 | 1,360 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [What is ClockworkMOD Recovery and what is it for?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5113/what-is-clockworkmod-recovery-and-what-is-it-for)
>
>
>
I'm trying to use the Rom Manager to partition my SD card (so I can increase the storage size for my apps, since it natively installs to the first available partition which is known as "internal" and the rest of the sd card is "sd"), however, it asks me to install the ClockworkMod Recovery first. If I choose to install, will this install to the emmc or the sd card? I remember reading somewhere that installing ClockworkMod will void the Nook's warranty.<issue_comment>username_1: ClockworkMod Recovery is an custom recovery for Android phones, which is installed on the recovery partition on the internal memory.
AFAIK flashing CWM doesn't void the warranty, but rooting does.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: "Flash" is a verb, meaning to write to flash memory or to any kind of ROM. The verb is most often used in connection with firmware.
CWM normally it overwrites the default recovery, but I believe it can go on the SD card when dual-booting ROMs, which might be the case for the Nook since I don't believe you overwrite the original firmware. As you noted, it will void your warranty if installed device-side.
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/21 | 685 | 2,725 | <issue_start>username_0: Are there smartphones which support Android and, in addition to it, some other operating systems, in particular Symbian and RIM Blackberry? Or, maybe, the last two are constrained to devices which don't support Android?<issue_comment>username_1: The phones doesn't support an operating system, It's the OS that support the phone. You can run any OS on a smartphone as long as someone ports the OS to that phone
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: RIM only make Blackberry OS for their own specially-designed hardware, they don't release their OS to be installed on other people's hardware. However the new Blackberry Playbook (running their brand new QNX OS) can run Android apps as well as Blackberry apps, I don't think there are any phones running their new OS yet, but they will be coming soon. So that could do some of what you want to do with dual booting?
Phones designed for Symbian often have much lower hardware specs than ones designed for Android, so you're going to struggle to get Android running on them. See this previous question [Is it possible to get Android on a Nokia e65?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2889/is-it-possible-to-get-android-on-a-nokia-e65)
Phones designed for Windows Mobile and Windows Phone 7, however are a different matter. They do (mostly) have high enough specs, and a lot of the time are almost identical hardware-wise to Android phones from the same manufacturer. In these cases all that is needed is for someone to spend some time gathering (or writing) Android hardware drivers for the specific hardware in the phone, and then porting an Android build onto them. There are a few websites that co-ordinate projects to get Android running on these phones, [XDA Devs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/) being one of the biggest.
See this previous question which does overlap with this one by quite a bit [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: In practical terms, there are no Android phones that support other popular operating systems, because the other OSs are closed source. A possible exception is, for example, the HTC HD2; it's almost identical to the HTC Desire Z, and Android can be run on it, so it's entirely possible that ripping Windows Mobile 6 from the HD2 and flashing it on a Desire Z would work.
As username_2 notes, the reverse (getting Android onto other phones) has been done; check out [Can I install Android on my non-Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6849/can-i-install-android-on-my-non-android-device) for that.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/21 | 1,091 | 3,107 | <issue_start>username_0: My HTC Magic 32a is actually running CyanogenMod 6.1 and I'd like to switch to latest GingerYoshi 1.4 with GingerBread.
I have SPL 1.33.2010
radio 3.22.20.17
The reason I want to change is because with my sim card, cmmod seems to have problems while everything was fine when I was running Original 1.5+Sense (with radio 6.35).
Now the question, in [this xda thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932118) about installing GingerYoshi 1.4, they say:
>
> if you are on 32a new radio then download the ginger yoshi 32a new radio just flash 32a new radio
>
>
>
What do they mean by "new radio", can I just flash back to 1.5+Sense+6.35 with RUU and then directly flash GingerYoshi over new 6.35 radio (I believe the phone would work somewhat better with a newer radio, specially regarding problems with my sim)?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: In the first post on that thread, on the line right below where they tell you to flash the new radio, there is a link to the bug tracker, follow that and there's a list of "General Questions". The "32a" section of those questions is:
>
> 32a
>
>
> Q: Can I use the new 6.35 radio?
>
> A: NO!! it says so in the ROM's OP,
> you should be using the old 3.22 radio, and the 1.33.2009 or 1.33.2010
> SPL.
>
>
> Q: What kernel should I use?
>
> A: [this one](http://www.multiupload.com/U3R6FQRHOP)...
>
>
>
So it looks like that's the radio kernel that you need to use?
Also at the bottom of that first post it has this line:
>
> ginger yoshi download folder all roms inside as well as kernels and
> add on <http://www.mediafire.com/?cabub1g3y37gj>
>
>
>
You'll notice that folder has a file in it called "Ginger yoshi 1.4 new radio 32a.zip "
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I now have GingerYoshi 1.5 running on my HTC Magic 32a, so I'll answer my own question and explain how it went.
As for the radio 6.35, answer is YES, you can use it with the GingerYoshi for 32a new radio.
Here is how I swithed from 2.2.1 CM6.1 radio 3.22 to 2.3.5 GingerYoshi 1.5 radio 6.35
1) I reverted my HTC magic back to the stock rom 1.5 + sense, this to simply revert to the new 6.35 radio.
I did the update by connecting the phone to usb and running the RUU
RUU\_Sapphire\_HTC\_Europe\_3.05.401.1\_test\_signed\_NoDriver.exe
2) Then I had to reinstall a recovery, as we have radio 6.35 we need a Hero recovery, that is amonRa 1.6.2 for hero (the 1.7.0 wont work with magic)
3) I flashed 1.76.2007 SPL
At this point only thing left is to flash GingerYoshi.
From recovery, do a full wipe.
(I didn't care about having an ext partition, so I left my sdcard untouched)
4) Flashing "ginger yoshi 1.5 new radio 32a.zip" from recovery
following install procedure, answering the questions in order:
- no ext
- zeam launcher
- no swap on ext
- big density
REBOOT:
new HTC logo with hiding bugdroid
Enjoy GingerYoshi 1.5 and Android 2.3.5, so far everything seems to be working fine, and no more troubles with my simcard. Quadrant now gives 387 instead of 299 with CM6.1 :-)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/21 | 348 | 1,346 | <issue_start>username_0: I had some problems syncing my GMail contacts onto my phone, so I:
* did "Clear Data" for the Contacts app
* re-imported all my Google contacts from a CSV file into the "Google" account on the phone.
It managed to sync contacts with GMail after that.
But new contacts that I've added to the phone since haven't synced to GMail — although contacts from GMail *will* sync to the phone. (And if I delete them on the phone, they don't get deleted on GMail.) I'm also getting "Sync is currently experiencing problems" messages.
The question is: How can I make it sync again?
And if I can't, how can I avoid deleting the newly-added contacts or creating duplicates?
(I'm using an HTC Desire Z with HTC Sense.)<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure that when you add a contact, the contact type is set to GMail. If it's set to **phone** then it will not sync to GMail and will stay solely on the device.
Contact Type is the first field on add new contact and is set to phone by default.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: When you have a HTC droid phone with Sense, it seems to be required to setup your HTC Sense account to be able to synchronize contacts between Google or Exchange and your cell phone.
At least, that is a statement which is to be read when starting the Sense setup app on your HTC Phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/22 | 734 | 3,225 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently working on the creation of an application for mobile devices with Android which should be capable of sending and receiving messages through local means like wifi and bluetooth. After making a research about it I found out that Android doesn't have a native wifi ad hoc functionality and that the only way to achieve that is through rooting your device and patching the wpa\_suplicant and some other similiar methods which are not generic for every device.
Synopsis of what I am trying to achieve:
An application for Android that scans for devices nearby and tries to connect to them automatically. If the other device also got this application isntalled then it automatically accepts any connection request it receives and when the connection is established it sends back a message which ensures that it has this app installed so that both can start exchanging messages automatically and the users don't have to allow/deny any of the sending/receiving in real time.
My questions are:
1. Is there any way of sending messages through wifi between 2 android devices without the use of internet?
2. Since Ad Hoc is not supported, is there any alternative?
3. In case the answer to 2 is no , then is it possible to make one of the devices to be an access point so the other can connect to it and vice versa.
4. As for bluetooth, is it possible to skip or automate the allow/deny pop up of an incoming connection and the pairing procedure?
I'll be glad if you could give me an answer to those and/or any suggestions.<issue_comment>username_1: I've myself worked on [similar project](https://sites.google.com/site/androidwalkietalkie/home) in which not just text messages we were also interested in having audio chat (real time). As you pointed it, Android doesn't really support ad-hoc wifi functionality as of now (like u said that patching the wpa\_suplicant isn't generic and frankly I'd call that method useless.) Also as your needs even I wanted to NOT use internet, so not being able to find any other way, for that time I just went with using any local wifi connection in proximity to connect with (just to be clear, still we're not using internet) I hope this possibly answers your points 1/2/3. I'm not sure whether a better solution to 1/2/3 exist atleast as long as Android people doesn't allow an ad-hoc to be created (or atleast joined..as of now one can't even join ad-hoc wifi from android if I'm correct)
Regarding 4, I'm again sorry to say that answer to that is also 'No'. When two devices connect first time, pairing has to happen. And, as far as I remember (I did this project a few months back and didn't get any time to continue/build upon) for subsequent connections to already paired devices it didn't ask for any confirmation besides our own confirmation which we asked to accept incoming voice call. Other than that bluetooth method actually worked perfectly fine.
Hope that helped. Let me know if there is something I can clarify more.
-Atul
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This use case now have an obvious long term solution: Android Beam/NFC. Not many devices supports NFC yet though, so there's still necessity for other techniques.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/22 | 714 | 2,808 | <issue_start>username_0: First of all, LOVE the Galaxy s2, even though it has some problems - which phone doesnt, right?
I've had the Samsung Galaxy S2 for 2 months. It worked fine.
Since a week my phone won't charge the battery while being on. I would charge my battery almost every night. At night almost empty, I wake up and its full. Now a week ago I woke up and the battery had only 3 % left and it was VERY warm. Unplugged it, tried it again. Turned phone on and off... Nothing worked. When my phone died, I left it to cool and then charged it again in it's off state for a few hours. I turned it on and the battery was full again!
I use the original charger, I haven't changed anything since having the phone.
So now I can only charge my phone while it's off.. Not ideal...
Has anyone had the same problem?? Any advise is welcome!
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think it's your charger (though you should try another just to discount this). I think it's a problem with the phone. My SGS2 is incredibly slow to charge, and sometimes even seems to lose a few % while charging if I actually use the phone. It also gets very hot (I dropped a temp widget on it and the highest record temp so far is 120F).
Try turning radios off but leave the phone on and see if your charge time improves. I'd do them one at a time to see which one is actually the problem child. I haven't exactly isolated mine, but personally I think it's the HSPA+.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This happens to me as well and I'm glad that I've found a thread related to it. Yes, the phone stop charging sometimes and then it will make the battery very hot. If you still charge it and somehow reached 100%, your battery will drain really fast. Let me share you guys what I did and actually made my battery last longer. When I noticed that the battery dropped from 100% to 95% in 3 minutes without doing anything, I waited until it reach 85% then turned the phone off. I charged it again up to a 100% (it actually took a long time again to charge it to 100%) and after that, my battery is performing a lot better. 12hours and it was just down to 75% with browsing, games and stuff, so this is the trick that I do whenever I encounter this issue. :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I would assume it's related to battery stats. If they got screwed up then the phone can think it's drained when it's full and tries to charge (creating the heat). A series of full drains and charges should help, especially if the stats are cleared first. You should be able to do this from ClockworkMod Recovery if you have it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Try factory reset. My phone had this issue as well. After a factory reset it worked fine. But be sure you back up all the important data first.
Upvotes: 2 |
2011/08/22 | 351 | 1,411 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone posses an official or un-official information on which encryption standard is used in Honeycomb "encrypt tablet" option? Is there an information on any hacks or backdoors, placed for law enforcement and such?
Basically, the question is: if someone loses a tablet with confidential information in it, how probable it is, that the data could be extracted from it despite encryption?<issue_comment>username_1: The current encryption scheme is outlined on the Android website's ["Notes on the implementation of encryption in Android 3.0"](http://source.android.com/tech/encryption/android_crypto_implementation.html) page. From that page, the specific algorithm used is noted as such:
>
> The actual encryption used for the filesystem for first release is 128
> AES with CBC and ESSIV:SHA256
>
>
>
That's the only official documentation I've seen for it at this point, but it is fairly lengthy and informative.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: So yeah AES 128, that's a big number right? One problem, the key used to encrypt the drive is the same as the key you use to unlock your phone, which is tiny. It would take a grand total of 5 minutes to perform an offline brute force against this tiny keyspace.
[WisperCore](http://www.whispersys.com/whispercore.html) has a modified android version with more reasonable security measures.
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/22 | 221 | 755 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I install an app given only its APK file?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5566/how-can-i-install-an-app-given-only-its-apk-file)
>
>
>
I need to install a apk application into connected android mobile in my mac.Is there any way to install it?<issue_comment>username_1: Put the file into Dropbox, and use the Dropbox app on the device. It's very easy, and works a treat.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: From the command line you can run `adb install app.apk` (requires [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio)).
Or, put the `*.apk` on a website and then go to the URL on your Android device and you will be prompted to install the APK.
Upvotes: 3 |
2011/08/22 | 419 | 1,679 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed I had updates the other day, and was surprised to see that my phone (Droid X, Gingerbread) was downloading *Alice in Wonderland*. I did not ask for this book, and I don't want it on my phone taking up disk space. When I checked, I saw it had also downloaded Dickens' *Great Expectations* and (as if in some kind of smirking insult) Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice*. WTF?
Granted these books are in the public domain (i.e. free) but I really think *I* should be the one to decide what I want downloaded to my phone. Not Google.
What's worse, there is apparently *no* mechanism to prevent such downloads. The settings in the book and market apps make no mention of any of this.
Does anyone have advice on how to stop this behavior?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming this is Google Books, this behavior should not carry on past these few books. *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*, *Great Expectations*, and *Pride and Prejudice* are downloaded by default, to give a feel for the program and some reading examples. No additional books will be downloaded without your telling the application to do so.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: haha I too just had the annoying google downloading books taking up space on my droid, here's how you delete them, to delete a book in your collection of books (including these automatically downloaded books), select the Menu icon located alongside any book in your collection then select delete from library (problem solved! Hahaha! Google We Do Not Want These Books Forced Upon Us!). I found this info here: <https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2851658?hl=en-GB>
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/23 | 333 | 1,375 | <issue_start>username_0: A while back I put a Gingerbread [Deck] rom on my HTC EVO, and it came with another camera app (apparently the one that ships with the new Nexus S). While it does have some fun little features, I don't like it nearly as much as my original one, the main feature being spot focus on a touch to the screen. I have checked out third party camera apps, but none have quite done it for me. Does anyone know how I can get my stock camera app back?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming this is Google Books, this behavior should not carry on past these few books. *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*, *Great Expectations*, and *Pride and Prejudice* are downloaded by default, to give a feel for the program and some reading examples. No additional books will be downloaded without your telling the application to do so.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: haha I too just had the annoying google downloading books taking up space on my droid, here's how you delete them, to delete a book in your collection of books (including these automatically downloaded books), select the Menu icon located alongside any book in your collection then select delete from library (problem solved! Hahaha! Google We Do Not Want These Books Forced Upon Us!). I found this info here: <https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2851658?hl=en-GB>
Upvotes: 1 |
2011/08/23 | 910 | 3,496 | <issue_start>username_0: I have noticed that when I move apps to the SD card, it doesn't move everything. Is this a bug or a known behaviour or something weird going on with my phone?
Here's an example:
* Start point: Phone free space: 18MB
* Install Skype app: Phone free space: 3MB, Skype is apparently using 15MB for the App
* Move Skype to SD Card: Phone free space: 8MB, Skype is now apparently using just 5MB for the App.
What appears to have happened is it's only moved some of the App, not the whole thing. It's a real pain for me as I have an HTC Desire, which doesn't have much internal memory (I live on the balance of the low memory warning). It's running the official HTC Gingerbread install...<issue_comment>username_1: Some apps simply need things in system memory. Whether it's to access them more quickly or there's some implicit dependency, i do not know. i have observed this as well, although in my experience, it's not with every app.
For example, a game should not depend on any inherent system files, and should be able to be pushed fully to the SD card (in my experience, they all have). On the other hand, an application like Skype depends on several system functions (and if it had to run completely from the SD card, i'm not sure how well it would work).
I'm in the same situation, the EVO only has ~420 MB to work with, and i like apps ;) so i'm constantly in the balance. I've taken to uninstalling things i haven't used for a week or two.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Indeed, Android's native "Move to SD Card" does not move the entire app to the card. Things like app's data, cache and dalvik-cache (optimized bytecode) are left on the device's internal memory. You can try to mitigate this by regularly clearing out the cache of apps you use most often (e.g. Browser, etc.) by going to `Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> All`, then selecting the app, and tapping the `Clear cache` button. However, you will just be delaying the inevitable.
Also, the fact that not all apps support being moved to SD does not help the situation. For example, widgets and sync adapters may not be moved to SD Card due to a limitation of Android. Other apps simply have not been updated to support this functionality.
If your phone is rooted, you have more choice to mitigate this shortcoming. First, some custom ROMs (e.g. CyanogenMod) allow you to move all non-system apps to the SD Card, even if they don't explicitly support this functionality (even Widgets can be moved, but will stop working after a reboot.)
There are also alternative "Apps to SD" solutions that can move all non-system apps to the SD Card on a rooted phone. For example, the [S2E](https://market.android.com/details?id=ru.krikun.s2e) app works wonders on CM ROM, and is very easy to install and use. The [DarkTremor A2SD](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715940) script is a lot more difficult to set up and configure, but works on different custom ROMs.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The solution is to link dalvik-cache folder (/data/dalvik-cache) to
a copy of it in the ext partition of the sdcard (/sd-ext) after
deleting the original dalvik-cache folder. The command on the
terminalemulator window should be something like
"ln -s /sd-ext/pseudo-dalvik-cache /data/dalvik-cache"
where pseudo-dalvik-cache is just a renamed copy of original
dalvik-cache. Of course you need root permissions (a rooted phone).
Upvotes: 0 |
2011/08/23 | 893 | 3,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know what apps can sound an alarm depending on my location.
Obviously it would be better if the battery consumption is low.
I'd be happy if the application is free but wouldn't mind paying if it's working properly with not much battery consumption. Also please post (if you can) only applications that you've used.
UPDATE: Sorry guys, I should have been more clear. The alarm I am looking for is something where I can set an alarm when I am in the bus/train and make it sound the alarm and wake me up before my stop.<issue_comment>username_1: Remember The Milk can do this: although it is a todo list utility, and a very good one, you can also set tasks to be triggered by geolocation (at the railway station? remember to text the parking fee) and these will set off the alarm of your choice.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I haven't used it personally, but many of my friends will tell you (and so will a lot of people on this site!) that [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result) is what you're looking for, and it's well worth the price. It not only can make certain alarms active per location, but it can do any number of tasks, depending on if you're in a certain spot, if you have wi-fi access, if your battery is low, and so on. Here's the full description:
>
> Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize
> winner. Total Automation, from settings to SMS. ADC2 finalist!
>
>
> * Triggers: App, Time, Day, Location, Hard/Soft State, Event,
> Shortcut, Widget, Timer
> * Actions: 175+ built-in, any Locale-compatible setting plugin
> * Tasks: loops, variables, conditions
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: A [quick search on the Market](https://market.android.com/search?q=location+alarm&so=1&c=apps) found a number of these. Here are a few that seem to fit your description.
* [Bus Stop Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.JamesBecwar.GPSAlarm)
* [Bus Snooze - GPS Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.Finko.BusSnooze)
* [Location Reminder Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cg.android.proximityalarm)
* [GPS Alarm+](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jiran.GPSAlarm2)
* [GPS Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.myandroid.mga)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [Llama](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kebab.Llama). A laymans version of Tasker. It can do so much more but should suffice with minimal battery impact as it uses cell sites to identify rather than gps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I'd like to propose an app I just published; it's [Are We There Yet?](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoffreybuttercrumbs.arewethereyet), it has a fancy new Holo based UI, it allows you to save alarms for quick access and it is free.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Check this [Milwus Location Alarm](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milwus.location_alarm) app.
Works nicely, it's exactly what you're looking for.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/08/24 | 864 | 2,981 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know even thats possible in case of Xperia mini pro. When I flashed Cyanogen ROM into my Xperia Mini Pro, I was able to customize the notification bar. I mean I was able to change the background color, time color and even was able to show the seconds counter beside the time.
Is there any system level application that does the above job on regular(Original) ROM on Xperia Mini Pro ?<issue_comment>username_1: Remember The Milk can do this: although it is a todo list utility, and a very good one, you can also set tasks to be triggered by geolocation (at the railway station? remember to text the parking fee) and these will set off the alarm of your choice.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I haven't used it personally, but many of my friends will tell you (and so will a lot of people on this site!) that [Tasker](https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result) is what you're looking for, and it's well worth the price. It not only can make certain alarms active per location, but it can do any number of tasks, depending on if you're in a certain spot, if you have wi-fi access, if your battery is low, and so on. Here's the full description:
>
> Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize
> winner. Total Automation, from settings to SMS. ADC2 finalist!
>
>
> * Triggers: App, Time, Day, Location, Hard/Soft State, Event,
> Shortcut, Widget, Timer
> * Actions: 175+ built-in, any Locale-compatible setting plugin
> * Tasks: loops, variables, conditions
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>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: A [quick search on the Market](https://market.android.com/search?q=location+alarm&so=1&c=apps) found a number of these. Here are a few that seem to fit your description.
* [Bus Stop Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.JamesBecwar.GPSAlarm)
* [Bus Snooze - GPS Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.Finko.BusSnooze)
* [Location Reminder Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cg.android.proximityalarm)
* [GPS Alarm+](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jiran.GPSAlarm2)
* [GPS Alarm](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.myandroid.mga)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [Llama](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kebab.Llama). A laymans version of Tasker. It can do so much more but should suffice with minimal battery impact as it uses cell sites to identify rather than gps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I'd like to propose an app I just published; it's [Are We There Yet?](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoffreybuttercrumbs.arewethereyet), it has a fancy new Holo based UI, it allows you to save alarms for quick access and it is free.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Check this [Milwus Location Alarm](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milwus.location_alarm) app.
Works nicely, it's exactly what you're looking for.
Upvotes: -1 |
2011/08/24 | 290 | 1,031 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Droid Charge has an icon in my status bar that looks like a plus inside a diamond with three curved lines extending from its right side. It is the left-most icon in the right adjusted icons in the status bar of this home screen capture.
What is this icon for? Also, is there a setting where I can remove it?<issue_comment>username_1: According to the [user manual](http://cache.vzw.com/multimedia/mim/sam_charge/charge_manual.pdf) (page 31 in my PDF viewer, actual page 24), that means your GPS is on/in use. You can check your system settings to disable location services (usually `Settings->Location and Security`).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [According to the manual](http://cache.vzw.com/multimedia/mim/sam_charge/charge_manual.pdf) (WARNING: pdf file) for the phone (page 24), it is the GPS icon.
Screenshot:
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2011/08/24 | 760 | 2,934 | <issue_start>username_0: Right now I have in my phone the stock rom and I haven't rooted it. I want to root it and change the rom.
1. What should I do first, root or flash the rom?
2. I don't want to lose all the configuration, apps, apps data or files (images, music, videos, etc in the SD). How can I do to be sure to avoid this?
3. I want to make sure I can go back to the stock rom if I need, is there any special thing I should do?
If its relevant, I have a Samsung Galaxy I5510.
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: 1. You should flash the ROM first, unless you need root in order to flash it. (You can flash via Odin without root, but you need ROM Manager, which needs root, or something to flash if you don't use Odin). When you flash a ROM that's rooted, your device will be rooted; if the ROM is not rooted, the device will not be rooted.
2. You need root to make a full backup. See [How to backup an Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/390/how-to-backup-an-android-device)
3. If you root first, you can install a custom recovery (e.g. ClockworkMOD, via ROM Manager) that will let you create a Nandroid backup of the full ROM. That said, with a Samsung device you don't need to do this. You can use a tool called Odin to reflash the original firmware as long as you've found it for download somewhere.
If you need more details on anything I've mentioned, I suggest searching first -- we have lots of questions on rooting, backups, Nandroid / Clockwork / ROM Manager, and Odin. See also [How do I root my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-device), which has some info on considerations and things you can do before rooting.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. You will need to root first. Without rooting your device, you will not have access to certain parts of the system, and flashing a ROM might crash the device (most ROMs need root). You can root without erasing or resetting anything, so you can continue with #2 and back stuff up before you flash your ROM.
2. Configuration you will probably lose, but apps and app data can be backed up through [Titanium Backup](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result). The SD card will not be affected by rooting, resetting, or flashing ROMs.
3. Going back to the stock ROM is more difficult, unless you're okay with still being rooted. After root, boot into **Recovery** and choose `Backup and Restore->Backup` or similar (different on different recovery versions) to do a `NANDROID` backup. This will store an image of your original ROM, and is a one step restore to normal.
3a. Unrooting is entirely a more complex process and will involve re-installing your stock ROM (if you can find it online) and deleting everything on your device. NOTE: again, SD card will be okay, and apps can be restored with Titanium backup.
Upvotes: 1 |