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2012/03/26 | 774 | 2,599 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know if there's a way to get an Android phone to reboot into recovery mode, from the Android command line?
Note:
I do *NOT* have adb access.
I do *NOT* know the magic power-on sequence to do it from the boot loader. I've tried the common things and nothing works.
I *DO* have root. (And can enter commands directly on the device using a terminal emulator.)
I know it's possible, somehow, because applications like ROM Manager do it. But how?<issue_comment>username_1: Generally, `reboot` binary provides a `recovery` switch. After switching to root, execute this command:
`/system/bin/reboot recovery`
This may not work if your manufacturer doesn't support it. ROM Manager type apps uses API of Android which you can't access via Terminal Emulator directly.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I tested the following command on stock Android 5.0 and 6.0.1, CM [14](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21050/enter-recovery-mode-from-command-line/139138#comment206659_139138), and Android 8.1.0 with graceful shutdown and reboot to recovery:
```
su -c 'svc power reboot recovery'
```
It worked on Android 4.4.2 as well but the shutdown appeared to be low-level. It requires root access though.
Alternatively, if you're running Android [KitKat](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/android-4.4_r1/services/java/com/android/server/power/PowerManagerService.java#2235) or above\* and have root access, you can try this command in a terminal app:
```
su -c 'setprop sys.powerctl reboot,recovery'
```
* replace *su -c* with *adb shell* to run the command using [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'")
* replace *reboot,recovery* with *reboot* to reboot the device
* replace *reboot,recovery* with *shutdown* to [shutdown](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/android-4.4_r1/services/java/com/android/server/power/PowerManagerService.java#2221) the device
**Note** that all of those `setprop` commands would do a low-level (unclean; not graceful) shutdown/reboot.
In Android [Lollipop](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/android-5.0.0_r1/services/core/java/com/android/server/power/PowerManagerService.java#2297) and above\*, you can also try:
```
su -c 'setprop ctl.start pre-recovery'
```
---
For Android Jelly Bean and below, SS-3's [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/21052/96277) appears to be the only possible solution.
---
\* The last version on which the command is tested upon is stock Android 6.0.1.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/26 | 1,042 | 4,077 | <issue_start>username_0: What's the wierd looking update that's just turned up on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
"MTC Мобильная Почта" by "OJSC Mobile TeleSystems".
The review section has lots of one-star comments saying its malware etc, but I'd have thought actual malware would look more like something I'd want to install than something wierd in Russian.
Should I be worried? Is this malware or some perfectly normal component buried in the OS that's somehow found its way into public view? Should I install the update?<issue_comment>username_1: I did some searching due to the other answer and found someone on XDA [claiming](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24009922&postcount=5) that this is a Market/Play bug, and you're seeing it because the Market thinks one of your apps is actually that OJSC Mobile app.
Even better, I found [this just-published story on The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/26/2904389/google-play-bug-russian-email-app-samsung-android-seven):
>
> Samsung has several pieces of software that it installs on it devices but that aren't in the Google Play store (for obvious reasons). However, every single Android app has an app name that identifies it on the Android system, in this case the "unique" name is **com.seven.Z7**, which identifies Samsung's email app. What appears to have happened is that Russian developer OJSC Mobile Telesystems gave that unique identifier to its "МТС Мобильная Почта" app, and so these Samsung devices were tricked into thinking it was an update to Samsung's email client. Since Google Play allows for automatic updating of all apps, it was installed on many devices.
>
>
>
I couldn't find the app in the Play Store anymore, so perhaps Google has taken it down to resolve this.
Below is the original version of this post, which would still be applicable in more normal circumstances.
---
If it's a system app for supporting Cyrillic text, which is what it sounds like, it could hardly be called malware. Crapware, perhaps, if you don't need it.
If you don't need it, then no need to update (unless you want to be rid of the notification, though in that case I recommend rooting and removing the app). No reason not to update either I'd say — you already have it on your device, so unless it's doing something nasty in the new version in particular then you've already been exposed to any dangers it may contain :P. Of course, updating will require more space on your device unless you are rooted and can entirely replace the original version with the update (normally the system keeps all original versions of system apps).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From what i've read on XDA-Developers, it seems to be a russian telefoon company who pushed a update wrongfully to all (or a big group of) Samsung S2 users. Since the update isnt made for phones made Cyrillic text, it could cause your phone to crash.
so dont install it unless your absolutely sure you need it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Ive read a few things online this morning about the MTC app being malware or a virus, It doesn't show in your apps list however it was said that if it is a virus it might be piggy backing off something else installed on the phone, I had it come up on my phone but not sure how to remove it yet
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: This is DEFINITELY an ugly mixup, as shown in the update on Verge. Just a Russian app with the same system ID as Samsung's app... so no need for hysteria, not everything in Russian spells a nuclear threat ;).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found a fix...this is a piggy-back app attached via a file. Go to your phone files, view your files as "List and Details." You should now see the date/times each file was created. Delete ALL files two days before and after when you first noticed the MTC app requesting update. Reboot phone and it will be gone from your Market. I did this four days ago and so far no MTC app. I never choose auto update for any app due to this reason.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/27 | 968 | 3,798 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Google G2 and for some reason the keyboard has set itself to open apps with almost every letter I push. For instance when I push the letter `e` on my keyboard it opens the email app. How do I turn this off?<issue_comment>username_1: I did some searching due to the other answer and found someone on XDA [claiming](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24009922&postcount=5) that this is a Market/Play bug, and you're seeing it because the Market thinks one of your apps is actually that OJSC Mobile app.
Even better, I found [this just-published story on The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/26/2904389/google-play-bug-russian-email-app-samsung-android-seven):
>
> Samsung has several pieces of software that it installs on it devices but that aren't in the Google Play store (for obvious reasons). However, every single Android app has an app name that identifies it on the Android system, in this case the "unique" name is **com.seven.Z7**, which identifies Samsung's email app. What appears to have happened is that Russian developer OJSC Mobile Telesystems gave that unique identifier to its "МТС Мобильная Почта" app, and so these Samsung devices were tricked into thinking it was an update to Samsung's email client. Since Google Play allows for automatic updating of all apps, it was installed on many devices.
>
>
>
I couldn't find the app in the Play Store anymore, so perhaps Google has taken it down to resolve this.
Below is the original version of this post, which would still be applicable in more normal circumstances.
---
If it's a system app for supporting Cyrillic text, which is what it sounds like, it could hardly be called malware. Crapware, perhaps, if you don't need it.
If you don't need it, then no need to update (unless you want to be rid of the notification, though in that case I recommend rooting and removing the app). No reason not to update either I'd say — you already have it on your device, so unless it's doing something nasty in the new version in particular then you've already been exposed to any dangers it may contain :P. Of course, updating will require more space on your device unless you are rooted and can entirely replace the original version with the update (normally the system keeps all original versions of system apps).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From what i've read on XDA-Developers, it seems to be a russian telefoon company who pushed a update wrongfully to all (or a big group of) Samsung S2 users. Since the update isnt made for phones made Cyrillic text, it could cause your phone to crash.
so dont install it unless your absolutely sure you need it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Ive read a few things online this morning about the MTC app being malware or a virus, It doesn't show in your apps list however it was said that if it is a virus it might be piggy backing off something else installed on the phone, I had it come up on my phone but not sure how to remove it yet
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: This is DEFINITELY an ugly mixup, as shown in the update on Verge. Just a Russian app with the same system ID as Samsung's app... so no need for hysteria, not everything in Russian spells a nuclear threat ;).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found a fix...this is a piggy-back app attached via a file. Go to your phone files, view your files as "List and Details." You should now see the date/times each file was created. Delete ALL files two days before and after when you first noticed the MTC app requesting update. Reboot phone and it will be gone from your Market. I did this four days ago and so far no MTC app. I never choose auto update for any app due to this reason.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/10 | 187 | 664 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to open a Flash file (.swf) locally on [Lenovo A1 tablet](http://shop.lenovo.com/us/tablets/ideapad/tablet-series/a1)? (Something like open it through the Android browser?)
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Your browser should be able to open a swf directly if you have [flash installed](http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/).
If clicking on the file doesn't do it, then your file extensions for swf need to be set up, to associate swf with your preferred browser.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_1: Try the [Smart SWF Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andy.flash) app.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/03/27 | 393 | 1,350 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S II 9100. I had no problem connecting to wifi while it was running 2.3.4 or 2.3.6 official firmware. 2 days ago I upgraded to official 4.0.3 and now it connects to all other wifi networks except my home wireless. I did a clean flash, wiped data, cache, dalvik cache etc. I'm using a Linksys WRT300N wireless-N router and all other devices are able to connect (my laptop, other Android phones). Also, before I installed ICS I tried MIUI 2.3.16 which is based on Android 4.0.3 and had the same problem. Can anybody help me?<issue_comment>username_1: Try reloading the wifi driver dial `*#*#526#*#*` (or) install the "[wifi-fixer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wahtod.wififixer)" app from the market.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was having the same problem with this router + phone + firmware combo, I found that setting up a DHCP Reservation (using the mac address of your phone) on the router (Setup/Basic Setup/DHCP Server/DHCP Reservation) allowed my phone to connect successfully.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Here's an issue I had forever!
I fixed it by adjusting the router to use **WPA2** only instead of **WPA/WPA2**. Now all my Android devices connect without problems.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/27 | 838 | 2,786 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi i just developed an epub format ebook (containing a video and a javascript animation).It is working fine on iphone/ipad (running on ibooks)..I was wondering if I could read the same ebook with an Android phone/tablet ?<issue_comment>username_1: From the description in the Market, take a look @ Himawari - <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.green_fld.himawari>
Although the reviews aren't altogether too favourable.
Also, Ibis Reader has recently introduced the epub3 format into its reader - <http://epub3.ibisreader.com/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: From Android Play Store, you can use [ASTRI-Bee (full version)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.astri.mmct.astribee&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hc3RyaS5tbWN0LmFzdHJpYmVlIl0.):
>
> 1. **Support for epub3 ebooks**, e.g. the RTL epub books which is generally not available for reading in most of the epub readers but a basic feature of epub3 ebooks, also **javascript within epub ebooks is enabled**.
> Also support pdf, txt, html formatted ebooks.
> 2. **Support for audio and video content within the epub ebooks**, again, this is just a basic feature of epub3 ebooks, but we also extend the support of multimedia to epub2 ebooks using the adobe flash plugin(requiring that the adobe flash preinstalled on your device)
>
>
>
I've highlighted what concerns your question.
**Ps:** Appears to be a "young app"... only one revision.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Please check out [Gyan ePub Reader](http://www.handster.com/gyan_epub_reader.html). It is a fully compliant epub3 reader with audio and video support.
No Adobe plugins are required. It renders maths equations, SVG animations and has a read-aloud feature.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Kobo](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kobobooks.android) seems to be your best bet, and [Gyan](http://www.handster.com/gyan_epub_reader.html) looks like it could work too.
Here's a couple others, but they are low-rated or in beta, so use at your own risk.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalsource.bookshelf>
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.easyaccess.epubreader>
Source: <http://www.mathjax.org/resources/epub-readers/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: SkyEpub definitely supports epub3 (audio/video media overlay functions)
See this link [enter link description here](http://skyepub.net)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Take a look at [Infinity Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imeonsoft.infinity). It supports audio, video and all ePub3 features. The reader comes with a free book, which contains youtube video. Moreover, you can download a lot of free books.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/28 | 2,077 | 6,793 | <issue_start>username_0: For several weeks now my Android (Gingerbread 2.3.6) phone has been losing it's WiFi signal momentarily, typically at about 3 minute intervals (about 3 minutes, 1.5 seconds) and occasionally at some longer interval that always seems to be a multiple of just over 3 minutes. This causes an interruption of several seconds while the WiFi connection is re-established and typically fails any kind of download/streaming that is happening, makes web sites "unreachable" and generally makes the phone unusable as a data device due to the frequency. The signal remains down for about a second, but the phone takes a few more seconds to reconnect to the router.
This happens regardless of proximity to the router, which shows a very strong signal - usually -40 to -30 dBm or better in the same room, nowhere in the house less than -70 dBm. It also happens regardless of whether the phone is plugged in or on battery.
Some specific things I've tried that had no effect:
* Changing channels (I've tried 1, 4, 8 and 9).
* Turning off the router's guest access.
* Turning off the 5.0 GHz band.
* Setting the router to Wireless N only (though that did prevent my laptop from connecting, which only supports G).
* Changing the phone's wireless advanced settings sleep policy to Never.
* Setting the battery mode to Performance mode.
Monitoring the signal on my phone with WiFi analyzer, shows ***all*** WiFi signals on ***all*** channels drop to nothing when the WiFi connection is lost (there are two other networks on different channels which are strong enough to be relevant, with about 6 others constantly fading in and out). WiFi analyzer shows 3 separate signals for my router, the main 2.4 GHz, the guest 2.4 GHz and the 5.0 GHz.
Using WiFi Analyzer on my wife's phone side-by-side shows no change in signal when my phone drops, nor does her phone drop.
Monitoring the signal using our laptop, side-by-side likewise shows no signal loss and likewise the laptop does not lose it's WiFi connection.
But, at work, the phone seems to not exhibit the same behavior, or, if it does, it's *very* occasional. Monitoring it all day at work I only saw the signal drop 3 or 4 times. The signal strength of the various networks there is comparatively weak.
AT&T were super helpful: "Sorry, we can't help you with WiFi problems. You could try doing a factory reset on your phone".
The router is relatively new, but has been working fine with this phone since last Dec.
```
Phone : Motorola Atrix MB860, System version 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.en.US, Android 2.3.6, Build Number 4.5.141.
Router : Belkin N750 DB (F9K1103 v1 (01C)).
Router Firmware: 1.00.46 (2011/10/28 6:37:11).
Security : WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)
```<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like I may have found the problem. The latest update from AT&T (4.5.141.MB860.ATT.en.US) which they pushed a few weeks ago appears to not handle a "Forever" DHCP lease properly or my router does not properly handle a DHCP lease renewal when configured for "Forever". One does have to wonder why the phone was renewing a lease which had no timeout, and especially after only 150 seconds (allowing for the 30 second network request timeout).
Coincident with the WiFi dropping, the logs show the phone tearing down the WiFi service and restarting it after a failed lease renewal request. Because the router has always had a "Forever" lease time, my money is on the update introducing a bug in the phone.
From my phone log (note there's a large time between the request and the renewal only because the log captures only a couple of minutes, so I had to capture a number of small log fragments before I tumbled to the DHCP connection):
```
03-27 20:46:25.928 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): DHCP request started
...
03-27 20:46:27.931 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): DHCP succeeded with lease: -1
...
03-27 21:16:23.938 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): DHCP renewal started
...
03-27 21:16:53.947 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): DHCP renewal failed: Timed out waiting for DHCP Renew to finish
...
03-27 21:16:54.008 V/WifiMonitor( 1637): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=2 state=8 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
03-27 21:16:54.018 V/WifiStateTracker( 1637): Changing supplicant state: COMPLETED ==> DORMANT
03-27 21:16:54.018 I/wpa_supplicant(12515): CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys
03-27 21:16:54.018 V/WifiMonitor( 1637): Event [CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys]
03-27 21:16:54.018 I/wpa_supplicant(12515): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=8 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00
03-27 21:16:54.018 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): Reset connections and stopping DHCP
03-27 21:16:54.028 V/WifiMonitor( 1637): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=8 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
03-27 21:16:54.048 W/Smack/Packet( 2186): notify conn break (IOEx), close connection
...
03-27 21:16:55.084 D/WifiStateTracker( 1637): Disabling interface
03-27 21:16:55.088 D/NetworkStateTracker( 1637): setDetailed state, old =CONNECTED and new state=FAILED
```
Since changing my router to use a two week DHCP lease, the phone has had a stable WiFi connection for an hour and a half, which is considerably longer than I have seen since I started monitoring this condition.
Assuming there are no further problems, I will accept this in a couple of days, indicating that the problem is indeed resolved.
(BTW, the log collector I used is "Log Collector" by Xtralogic Inc, and "WiFi Analyzer" is by farproc).
**Update: 2012-03-29 AM**: The root cause seems to be an inability to renew a DHCP lease - changing the lease time to 30 minutes caused the connection to drop precisely 30 minutes after connecting the phone to the router.
**Update: 2012-03-29 PM**: That there is a general problem renewing DHCP leases is born out by testing all day with a short lease time; every (or very nearly every) attempt at renewing the lease fails, and then disconnects and reconnects the WiFi service. Now knowing precisely what the problem is and what to search for, it may be that this is a long-standing problem with the Android WiFi service, present since 2.2 and still a problem even in 4.0.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had issues like this with the android phones with my new Belkin Router, that I installed and set up yesterday.
Although not with our samsung galaxy tabs :-)
I tried your suggestion of setting the leasing to two weeks, this did not make any difference :-(
I resolved the issue by taking the channel settings off auto and wacked the channel up to 13.
The problem has resolved.
I double checked and put the lease renewal back to forever, as the galaxy tabs have issues when the lease renews on any router.
The issue is still resolved. :-D
I hope that this helps :-D
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/28 | 1,515 | 5,800 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm planning to buy a new Android phone and I'd like to be able to transfer the progress I have made at several games to the new device, so I won't have to play all the levels again from scratch.
I currently have an HTC Desire and will buy an HTC Evo 3D.
There's probably no simple/general solution to this.
But I was wondering if anyone did something similar and could provide some advice (e.g. where to look for files that might hold game progress information).<issue_comment>username_1: There are two places you should look for, the external memory (SD card or a directory that is used for similar purpose) and the internal memory (the `/data/data` directory). You may need to be rooted to access the latter.
In the best case scenario, the game saves all your progresses in the cloud, then you just need to reenter your login and it's all restored. This is typically only the case for online games.
Some games may provide a menu to export the save data or an external app to do so, if they exist then you should preferably use them.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You might also look into an app like Titanium Backup or MyBackup Pro and choose to save user apps + data and then restore to your new phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Honestly, if you don't want to root, you're screwed, and even then it rarely works properly.
You can manually back up some of your games or use non-root backup apps, and the few that use the cloud are a blessing, but most game progress just won't back up and is lost in the process due to lack of root access.
Backup apps work for about 30-40% of games but aren't worth violating your warranty by rooting IMO. If you want to violate your warranty on your new device, go right ahead, but don't say I didn't warn you. If your phone decides to brick on you one day, you lost your money.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you are on Android 4.0 or up, you can use the `adb backup` resp. `adb restore` command even without rooting your device. The syntax is:
```
adb backup [-f ] [-apk|-noapk] [-shared|-noshared] [-all] [-system|nosystem] []
```
To do a full backup, this would e.g. mean `adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /backup/mybackup.ab` (resp. `adb restore /backup/mybackup.ab` to restore the backup on the new device). But keep in mind this would mean "all-or-nothing" -- you cannot restore single apps this way. So you rather might want to include the *package names* of the apps to transfer. To find those, e.g. look up the apps on Google Play -- you'll find the package names in the URL (`id=`). Your backup command then would look like:
```
adb backup –apk –shared –f /backup/mybackup.ab com.foobar.app1 org.foobar.app2 net.foobar.app3
```
Restore stays the same, as `adb restore` always restores everything from the backup file (no selection of parts available here).
For a list of available ADB commands, see e.g. [here](http://www.herongyang.com/Android/adb-Command-and-Option-Supported-by-adb.html).
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: If you use Dropbox, Astro File Manager, and APK Extractor apps, you can move games and all saved data to your new device without root.
1. Open Astro FM, hit the top-left button, then hit location
2. Open Dropbox and set up an account
3. Find the game files/folders in Astro FM and long-press, copy files to the new Dropbox account
4. Download APK Extractor and open it, find your game, and hit extract
5. Go back into Astro FM and find the extracted file and copy that file to Dropbox
6. On the new device, open Astro, go into Dropbox, and copy files to new device in the same location they came from on the old device
7. Finally, copy the extracted APK file to SD
8. It will ask if you want to install, hit yes, and enjoy
Note: you need to allow outside apps by going in settings then apps, check the box that allows outside apps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You should check out [Helium - App Sync and Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup) which work's without root. The Google Play Store page for Helium has a video showing you how to use it ([or click here](https://youtu.be/GVjC7lhaeLs)).
It's worth mentioning, if you don't want to purchase premium use the PC download feature, which let's you store the backup on your PC, then restore it on another device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I did it with Minecraft, you just have to find your game progress in your old phone storage (I recommend you to do this with a File Manager). If you can't find it, look for it on Google for a specific game (find on Google where is the progress for that game stored).
Then install Wi-Fi file transfer from Google Play on the old phone so you can access your old phone from your new phone. Then download data progress on your new phone. And then just put downloaded data on the place where the game progress is on the new phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: I recently transferred game progress using my computer from an LG phone to a Droid Maxx. I will use Fallout Shelter as my example because the website said game progress/purchases could not be transferred.
1. I created a folder on my desktop for files from the LG and looked through the phones files until I found `com.bethsoft.falloutshelter`.
2. I moved that to the folder I created on the computer. I had started a new game on the Droid Maxx so I could find where to put the file from the computer.
3. Once I found the `com.bethsoft.falloutshelter` file on the Droid Maxx I replaced it with the copy I put on my computer.
I loaded up the game and all of my progress and purchases had been transferred to the Droid. This works for games, photos, and music. I do not know if this works with iPhones.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/28 | 1,428 | 5,447 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I delete all Winamp playlists from an Android device? I currently have to delete them one file at a time.<issue_comment>username_1: There are two places you should look for, the external memory (SD card or a directory that is used for similar purpose) and the internal memory (the `/data/data` directory). You may need to be rooted to access the latter.
In the best case scenario, the game saves all your progresses in the cloud, then you just need to reenter your login and it's all restored. This is typically only the case for online games.
Some games may provide a menu to export the save data or an external app to do so, if they exist then you should preferably use them.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You might also look into an app like Titanium Backup or MyBackup Pro and choose to save user apps + data and then restore to your new phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Honestly, if you don't want to root, you're screwed, and even then it rarely works properly.
You can manually back up some of your games or use non-root backup apps, and the few that use the cloud are a blessing, but most game progress just won't back up and is lost in the process due to lack of root access.
Backup apps work for about 30-40% of games but aren't worth violating your warranty by rooting IMO. If you want to violate your warranty on your new device, go right ahead, but don't say I didn't warn you. If your phone decides to brick on you one day, you lost your money.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you are on Android 4.0 or up, you can use the `adb backup` resp. `adb restore` command even without rooting your device. The syntax is:
```
adb backup [-f ] [-apk|-noapk] [-shared|-noshared] [-all] [-system|nosystem] []
```
To do a full backup, this would e.g. mean `adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /backup/mybackup.ab` (resp. `adb restore /backup/mybackup.ab` to restore the backup on the new device). But keep in mind this would mean "all-or-nothing" -- you cannot restore single apps this way. So you rather might want to include the *package names* of the apps to transfer. To find those, e.g. look up the apps on Google Play -- you'll find the package names in the URL (`id=`). Your backup command then would look like:
```
adb backup –apk –shared –f /backup/mybackup.ab com.foobar.app1 org.foobar.app2 net.foobar.app3
```
Restore stays the same, as `adb restore` always restores everything from the backup file (no selection of parts available here).
For a list of available ADB commands, see e.g. [here](http://www.herongyang.com/Android/adb-Command-and-Option-Supported-by-adb.html).
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: If you use Dropbox, Astro File Manager, and APK Extractor apps, you can move games and all saved data to your new device without root.
1. Open Astro FM, hit the top-left button, then hit location
2. Open Dropbox and set up an account
3. Find the game files/folders in Astro FM and long-press, copy files to the new Dropbox account
4. Download APK Extractor and open it, find your game, and hit extract
5. Go back into Astro FM and find the extracted file and copy that file to Dropbox
6. On the new device, open Astro, go into Dropbox, and copy files to new device in the same location they came from on the old device
7. Finally, copy the extracted APK file to SD
8. It will ask if you want to install, hit yes, and enjoy
Note: you need to allow outside apps by going in settings then apps, check the box that allows outside apps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You should check out [Helium - App Sync and Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup) which work's without root. The Google Play Store page for Helium has a video showing you how to use it ([or click here](https://youtu.be/GVjC7lhaeLs)).
It's worth mentioning, if you don't want to purchase premium use the PC download feature, which let's you store the backup on your PC, then restore it on another device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I did it with Minecraft, you just have to find your game progress in your old phone storage (I recommend you to do this with a File Manager). If you can't find it, look for it on Google for a specific game (find on Google where is the progress for that game stored).
Then install Wi-Fi file transfer from Google Play on the old phone so you can access your old phone from your new phone. Then download data progress on your new phone. And then just put downloaded data on the place where the game progress is on the new phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: I recently transferred game progress using my computer from an LG phone to a Droid Maxx. I will use Fallout Shelter as my example because the website said game progress/purchases could not be transferred.
1. I created a folder on my desktop for files from the LG and looked through the phones files until I found `com.bethsoft.falloutshelter`.
2. I moved that to the folder I created on the computer. I had started a new game on the Droid Maxx so I could find where to put the file from the computer.
3. Once I found the `com.bethsoft.falloutshelter` file on the Droid Maxx I replaced it with the copy I put on my computer.
I loaded up the game and all of my progress and purchases had been transferred to the Droid. This works for games, photos, and music. I do not know if this works with iPhones.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/28 | 522 | 2,167 | <issue_start>username_0: I am distributing locked down tablets to my employees, ~40.
Right now, one application opens a PDF and the user is presented with multiple PDF readers to choose from. This could cause confusion (I know.. I know..).
The two solutions I have come up with are:
1. Write a script that assigns a default PDF reader for the user
2. Uninstall all of the other PDF readers (Both AT&T and T-Mobile have their own PDF readers and we may add other carriers with however many PDF readers.) (Could I write a script to uninstall the other PDF readers?)
Are these solutions viable with Android? If so, I would love to here solutions!
Thanks
Note:
I am not using the devices and I do not have physical access to them. The users of this device boot into a locked down home page with an Icon for 'manual' that opens a PDF. The users cannot change anything about the device. They can't open settings, Can't open a browser, etc. Nothing.
Right now, the users in the field are being presented with the option to use 2 or 3 separate PDF readers. I want all of my users using the same reader so that I can test the usability of the PDF.
Because I cannot personally access all of the devices ( we push updates through Soti Mobile), I want to deploy a script that forces the device to use Adboe reader<issue_comment>username_1: You don't need any type of script.
When user is presented with multiple PDF readers to choose from, one can found a checkbox `Use by default for this action` at bottom. Check it & tap Adobe Reader. Done!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a deprecated api which allows to set preferred activities for specific intents. So you could for example set the adobe reader as the preferred activity to start when "open pdf" intent is sent
However as it states this api is deprecated so it could be removed in future versions of android
<http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/pm/PackageManager.html#addPreferredActivity(android.content.IntentFilter>, int, android.content.ComponentName[], android.content.ComponentName)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/03/28 | 582 | 2,249 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Inspire. I have had my 8 GB SD Card for three years...needless to say, it has like 5000 pictures and hundreds of videos on it. It has a lot of music on it too, but I'm not worried about that. I just want my pictures back more than anything. I got a message on my phone that told me I should safely unmount my SD card before removing it. Since I haven't taken it out for months, I didn't think anything of it. A few hours later, it said "SD Card damaged. You may have to reformat it." When I clicked on that, it said "Are you sure you want to format the Sd card? All data on your card will be lost."
I have tried plugging it into the computer, but there's not an option to view files. I tried putting it in my dad's phone, and his phone didn't even recognize that it was even in there. If anyone has ANY ideas, whatsoever, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!<issue_comment>username_1: I encountered the same problem with my SD card and Samsung Galaxy S a while ago. The solution was to plug the card into a card reader and run `chkdsk x: /F /V` to repair the file system.
If this doesn't work, you'd have to use some file recovery software to fish out the files from a broken file system. There are many different applications for this, you can find some by googling for "file recovery free", or try [PhotoRec](http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have ClockWorkMod flashed you can try mounting the SD card to USB when you have booted up in the recovery mode.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use [Card Data Recovery](http://www.card-data-recovery.com). It can help you recover data from SD card.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The most popular free program for data recovery is **[Recuva](https://www.piriform.com/recuva)**. For advanced recovery, you need to upgraded to Pro version. Another available options is **Dr.Fone for Android**. It has a default function to recover deleted files form SD card. [Here](http://www.androidphonesoft.com/resources/recover-deleted-files-from-android-sd-card.html) is the tutorial.
P.S. For important data, it is highly recommended to backup in different devices or with cloud service.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/28 | 1,669 | 6,032 | <issue_start>username_0: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with a special charger which (I'm assuming) provides a higher current output than the USB standard. Without it, the device can actually die, even if the USB cord is plugged in to a USB port (albeit a little less quickly).
I'm looking for other (cheaper) AC and car adapters, but I don't know the minimum power they need to provide to power the device. Does anyone know the minimum current needed for a 5V USB connection for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, or perhaps a link that provides this information?<issue_comment>username_1: I have no idea if there's some kind of separate "minimum" spec for this, but the OEM charger is ~2A (so 4 times the USB2.0 spec's 500mA):
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This turns out to be more complicated than just the amperage rating of the power adapter.
This [XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903262) says that the Tablet itself may 'step down' to 0.5A charging if it cannot detect the right support in the USB host. There are some additional details [in this post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845844&page=3) but I don't grok them.
That thread led me to [this slashdot comment](http://apple.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1742078&cid=33128338) which seems very useful and knowledgeable. If I understand the story correctly, unless the tablet can negotiate with the host device, the amount of power it can draw is limited. A physical "hack" (now part of a USB standard) in the adapter can make it clear to the USB client (the tablet) that there is no host device (its a wall wart), so it can charge faster. Without the hack, the device is limited in the amperage it can use.
More details on the USB charing spec are [on wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#Charging_ports_and_accessory_charging_adapters).
I just verified some of this with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the no-name 2A USB wall charger I have. If I plug my tablet into this "unapproved" USB adapter, then I get a little red "x" on the battery charge indicator in the system tray. Additionally, I get the "media scanner running..." alert (which I think means that the Tablet thinks it might be connected to a computer). I cannot tell at what rate (2.5mA, 500mA, 2A, etc) the tablet is actually charging at, though.
If I plug the tablet into the 'approved' wall wart, I get no such red "x", nor any "media scanner" alerts.
All that said, in practice, I've found that the tablet will charge up on my no-name USB adapter. I'm not sure if that's because I tend to turn the screen off (and I don't have 3G), and thus the power draw of the sleeping tablet is less than the 500mA, or if its actually getting the full 2A.
I think the upshot is that any reputable wall charger or anything labeled as "compatible" with an iPhone or iPad will probably support the USB charging spec, and thus will fast-charge a Samsung Galaxy Tab. But I'm just guessing. It would be nice if there was an official USB logo or label for chargers that supported this mode ...
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The tablet charging current is proportional to the voltage that the power adapter can supply. If the charger has a lower than average voltage output, the tablet takes less charging current. A 6 foot USB cable can drop half a volt or more when the tablet is charging at a high rate. So, if you use a long USB cable, the tablet also drops to a lower charging current. I saw another post that said that that tablets can't charge if the voltage into them is less than 4.5V, so half a volt is a big deal.
The latest tablet charging adapters are rated at 5.3V/2.0A!!! This allows them to charge fast even with a pretty long cable with a big voltage drop (i.e. 5.3V - 0.5V is 4.8V, a lot higher than the 4.5V limit)
USB 2.0 Switches are rated to deliver only 0.5A, as are the USB sockets on most desktop computers. If you plug in your tablet to these, they will only draw 0.5A. If you're watching video, surfing or gaming, the tablets can easily draw twice this amount, which means they will be taking half their power from the battery. USB 3.0 switches might be able to supply more.
If you have a laptop, it can supply 0.5A if plugged into the wall, or only 0.1A if running on batteries.
So, if you want to charge your tablet quickly:
* Use a power adapter with a 2.0A rating, preferably with a higher than 5.0V output (warning: higher than 5.5V may damage your tablet)
* Use a short cable
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The Galaxy Tab 10.1 original charger provides 2A. But providing 2A is not all it takes to make your tablet happy.
In order to use the 2A, the tablet needs to recognize the charger as a charger and not a computer's USB port. The tablet is not allowed to draw more than 0.5A from a USB port. So if the tablet thinks it is connected to a real USB port, it will display a red cross on the battery and charge slowly at best.
A Samsung charger will signal it is a charger and not a data port by shorting the data lines D+ and D- and pulling these 2 lines up to ~1.2V.
A third party charger is likely to leave the data lines disconnected, so the tablet will assume it is a normal USB port and use only 0.5A, even if the charger can provide 2A or more.
I believe Apple chargers short D+ and D- but without setting a specific voltage for this line. An "Apple compatible" charger might not work.
To charge a Galaxy Tab using a non-compatible charger or any 5V source, you can reproduce the behaviour of a Samsung charger by adding the following USB adapter between the charger and the USB cable:
I tested this on a P7510. It probably works also with other Samsung devices. Note that if you use this to charge your tablet from a PC there could be a risk of frying your USB port. And of course, it blocks all data transfer.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/29 | 912 | 4,084 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a new user of Android phone. I used to own an iPhone. I don't remember needing an Apple account besides using it to download applications from app store. Now I need a Gmail account to do even some of the basic stuff like finding my location on Google Map. Is Google violating my privacy? Why am I forced to log in to Gmail permanently to use Android?
Update: From <NAME>'s comment, it seems that Apple is using it's own application to run Google Map. That may be the reason why a Google Account is not required. From <NAME>'s comment, it seems that Apple is collecting location data as well, this I am not aware of.
With the background knowledge above, I would take eldarerathis's comment as the accepted answer. I apologise if this appears to be a rant to anyone. I just want some clarification. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: I doubt there's an answer to this beyond "because that's how Google designed its apps". Android itself does not require a Google account to use, only Google's proprietary applications do. CyanogenMod and other pure source builds of Android are actually forbidden from distributing the Google apps within the firmware package itself because of their proprietary nature, and if you install such a ROM without the associated Google apps add-on you won't even have the ability to add a Google account in your settings.
If you don't want to be tied to Google then don't use the apps they produce, but also don't be surprised that they want you to sign in when using services that they provide. It's really not that different from any other app or website that requires sign in to use the services it provides, in my opinion, but if you don't like it use different apps.
Re: the question about why Maps specifically requires a sign-in on Android but not iOS: the comments about the iOS one being developed by Apple could certainly be correct, and I do agree with those statements. In addition, Apple may not want you to sign in Google's servers with their Maps app. It would create a tie (however loose it may be) between you and Google's services, which I'm sure Apple is trying to discourage as much as possible to prevent customers from jumping ship to Android.
Another angle you have to keep in mind is that Google is pushing pretty hard to tie together all of its online services as much as it possibly can. Based on their priorities and their business model, it makes sense that the Android version would try to integrate as tightly as possible with their other services and with the web. It's in their best interest (from a business perspective) to try to make Android apps and their web counterparts as seamless as possible in order to attract users to Android who are already heavily invested in Google's products. Of course, this is just conjecture on my part, I think only Google could truly say why Maps works the way it does.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You need a Google account only if you want to use Google services. If you don't want to use Google services, you are free not to have a Google account. However, it looks like you actually tried to use one of Google services (Google Maps) and you were suprised that it requires a Google account.
By the way, you can use the rest of Android without a Google account since the operating system itself is free and open source.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: A flippant title answer goes: Google is an advertising company, so they want to read your email to help trick you into buying necessary stuff. ;)
I always use phone without google play services installed, but only for public transit time tables. I never give google maps or any browsers location access. I don't want their location based advertising!
Instead, I always use open street maps via OSMAnd~ via F-Droid whenever I want a map that knows my location. In general, open street maps has more precise information than google maps when your doing things off road, like hiking of mountain biking, so you should try out OSMAnd~ anyways.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/29 | 468 | 1,672 | <issue_start>username_0: Does Motorola RAZR XT910 support NFC with Gingerbread or Android ICS 4.0? [Engadget says](http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/behind-the-glass-a-detailed-tour-inside-the-motorola-droid-razr/) the device has an NFC controller. What does this really mean?<issue_comment>username_1: The RAZR does have an NFC chip in it. Currently the device does not have the drivers so the OS can make use of the chip. Motorola has been quoted to say that the RAZR is getting NFC support when the device gets the [ICS update](http://mediacenter.motorola.com/News-Bytes/All-About-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-Android-4-0-Executive-Q-A-with-Dave-Rothschild-3933.aspx). Basically, the device could support NFC now, but Motorola, for one reason or another, did not include the components that would be needed for the Android OS to communicate with the NFC chip.
>
> **What are the benefits of upgrading a device to Ice Cream Sandwich?**
>
>
> Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. It has a redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, **NFC** support and a full web browsing experience.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes it does have the controller. Now will it act like the nexus in NFC user friendliness? No. Required software is locked because what they are attempting to do is use a sim card as the antennae making Verizon able to control the NFC chips full capabilities. This way limits how much information can be transferred by NFC. Now it will be supported later on but if you truly want full blown NFC without restrictions then get the phones with supporting hardware.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/03/29 | 489 | 2,034 | <issue_start>username_0: The other day I woke up, my Android phone was frozen and only removing the battery helped to reset it. It looks like overnight something terribly went wrong as the memory card was not readable anymore and even after formatting it, it got a few bad sectors in the report.
I have about 150 applications installed and some of them which were moved to the memory card obviously do not work anymore. I had backup of my data but not the apps, as I thought I could always download them again. However, I can not find an easy way to do it. First of all, the corrupt applications still show up under settings/applications/manage applications, but the only way I can tell if they are missing or not is that their icon is some default Android robot with an SD card next to it and the names are not human friendly but more like `com.biggu.shopsavvy`.
I tried different apps to solve the problem, but I could not find any which would be better than doing it manually. What I need is to either reinstall all apps with a tap of a one button or install a list of apps in batch from the market.<issue_comment>username_1: The easiest way to install the missing apps would probably to go to the Play Store on a PC and queue them up for install on the device.
You will still have to look on the device and see which ones you need to reinstall; there isn't a way to simplify that process. Looking at them the way you are, for the ones that have the "default icon" and the SD card is probably the easiest way to identify them. The "non-friendly" name that you see can be used to search in the Google Play Store and you will be able to find the app from that.
Or you can append it to the end of the "details" URL like this:
```
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.biggu.shopsavvy
```
That will take you directly to the shop savvy app, then you can install it to the device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Download the apk files and re-install them. I recommend this website: www.apkpure.com
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/29 | 361 | 1,279 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a not-so-proud owner of an Asus Slider tablet, the one with the slide-out keyboard. I find that whenever I shake the device, open the keyboard, or otherwise move the tablet, it freezes up.
I sent it into ASUS for support, but they said they did not find anything wrong with the tablet. I also tried leaving the tablet out to see if it would unfreeze, but it did not. Please help?<issue_comment>username_1: I solved these problems upgrading it. Go to Setup -> Tablet information -> Firmware update.
Using Android 4.0.3 i have no more reboots, nor freezes.
Manual downloads and instructions are available on the Asus site [here](http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Slider_SL101/#download).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You could install a 3rd party aftermarket firmware like AOKP or CyanogenMod (originally intended for the TF101 model).
From what I read, one can use ROM images for the almost identical TF101 model (and maybe also flash a SL101 compatibility package on top of it that changes only some minor things (more keyboard models, sound settings, etc.). Even Asus' official update zip for the TF101 is fully compatible with the SL101.
Source: [XDA](http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Slider_SL101/#download)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/29 | 756 | 2,872 | <issue_start>username_0: This is definitely a noob question, I'm not an engineer but as far as my knowledge goes, the power supply on a phone would be its battery. However, my Nexus One stopped turning on recently, the battery charges fine as the LED indicator shows, but when I try to turn it on I get nothing. *This is the result of me taking the phone apart and trying to clean the contacts of the sim slot as it wasn't recognizing sim cards, and after putting it back together I can't seem to turn it on anymore.*
I then took the phone to a repair center and the guy told me the power supply is bad that he would have to replace it, the battery is fine but its not getting power to the device. So my question is, what is this power supply he speaks of? The battery is fine, and hes obviously not talking about the power adapter... and what could cause this power supply to fail? I followed the directions [here](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-One-Teardown/1654/1) to take apart<issue_comment>username_1: It's quite possible you accidentally shorted out a circuit or otherwise damaged some part (ribbon cable, connector, etc.) while disassembling or re-assembling your phone. The "power supply" line the tech fed you is probably just that, something they said to avoid going into too much technical detail.
It's unlikely that they will bother with figuring out which exact part is fried, and will probably opt for replacing the phone's whole main board instead. Be mindful of the price they quote you, because these days you can get a [used Nexus One](http://www.ebay.com/ctg/HTC-Google-Nexus-One-Black-Unlocked-Smartphone-/109348699?LH_ItemCondition=3000&_dmpt=Cell_Phones&_pcategid=9355&_pcatid=801&_refkw=google%20nexus%20one) for the price close to what some parts retailers charge for a [replacement motherboard](http://www.powerbookmedic.com/HTC-Google-Nexus-One-Motherboard-Logic-Board-Replacement-p-18008.html).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [Power Supply](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply) is actually a term with some actual, albeit generic, significance and meaning.
In handsets, the power supply is probably(I'm not an electrical engineer, or expert on device hardware) a component that regulates the power supplied to the device (keeping the voltage constant, for one thing), and manages the physical charging/discharging of the battery.
As far as what could have damaged it, it could be anything from dropping/shaking the device if there is a loose connection, to a short caused by water, to overheating. Unless you can find a connection that got loose, and the power supply is indeed fried, you'll need to get it repaired.
If you think there might have been any water damage, put the phone in rice for a day or three, it will dry out most liquid that may be in the device, and it might just work.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/03/29 | 336 | 1,326 | <issue_start>username_0: QR codes are a great idea, but often I find that I would be better off reading the content on my PC instead of my phone. What I really would want is an app that would read a QR code and instantly send some kind of notification to the PC where I could access right away. I know I can use the "share" functionality of e.g. Google Goggles, but it's too many steps to achieve what I want. Basically I'd like it to happen in 3 steps:
1. Start the app
2. Point your mobile camera at the code
3. Click something on desktop UI to access it
There are too many QR code readers in the market to go through all and find if any of them has this kind of functionality.<issue_comment>username_1: This is not an exact answer, but it can simplify what you want to do..
You can copy results in clipboard & get clipboard data on PC using [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) (It doesn't require internet connection; it works over internal Wi-Fi network).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My app [Barcode to PC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barcodetopc) allows you to instantly send barcodes to the computer and type them.
There is also an option to automatically open the URLs in the browser, but it must be enabled in the server settings.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/30 | 684 | 2,734 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S I9000, it keeps lagging; freezing and turning on and off by itself. I want to reset it, if I do will I lose all my photos, contacts etc etc..? I can't figure out how to transfer everything on to my SD card.<issue_comment>username_1: If you do a factory reset, your SD card will not be touched. Your pics, etc will all stay put. If you've selected your Google account as the default way to store your contacts, they will all repopulated from Google after you set up your phone.
If you want to be sure you're saving settings, etc. download [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) from the Google Playstore and do a full backup. After you've reset your phone, reinstall *Ti* and then do a restore from back up. Super simple!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Resetting your phone to factory settings will clear all the data on your phone memory, that is your contacts, calendars, applications downloaded from android market.
Factory resetting can be done in settings (Navigation: Settings -> Privacy Settings -> Factory data reset)
Data backup can be done in settings (Navigation: Settings -> Privacy Settings -> Backup my data).
Backup data can be restored after resetting.
Certain applications give the option of data backup, if you have installed any apps from market, check for the option.
Data backup can also be done using the software CD provided with the phone.
Your photos, audio mp3s, and videos will USUALLY reside in SD card and will NOT be erased. But its better you take out the memory card, and then go ahead resetting.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There's an app My Backup Pro which you could use. From the description it allows you to:
>
> Backup (with schedule option) to our online secure servers, or SD card, your Applications, Photos, Music, Videos, Contacts, Call log, Browser Bookmarks, SMS (text messages), MMS (message attachments), Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens (including shortcut positions), Alarms, Dictionary, Music Playlists, APNs, and more...
>
>
>
You can read more about it [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: There are few ways you can reset your Android phone without losing anything. Backup most your stuff on your SD card, and synchronize your phone with a Gmail account so you won't lose any contacts. If you don't want to do that, there's an app called My Backup Pro that can do the same job. You can read more about how to ensure you don't lose any important information with a factory reset [here](http://droidologist.com/how-to-reset-an-android-phone/).
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/03/30 | 671 | 2,388 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem - a half year ago I installed the 4.0.3 on my Nexus S. I installed it by placing the 'update.zip' file in the `\sdcard` folder, restarting phone, holding Power+VolUp buttons, then choosing `recovery` and install.
However, now I downloaded the 4.0.4 update, did the same, but the phone got stuck - upon choosing `recovery` an android picture with something like a sphere in his stomach is shown for like a second and then the phone turns black - only buttons are lit.
What could be wrong?
Edit: [Here is a YT video of my problem, sorry about the resolution, it's recorded on my laptop](http://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd&v=1Wo-7OBBXEw)<issue_comment>username_1: That logo in the background is the recovery mode, it looks like as if recovery binary died for some unknown reason, perhaps the update.zip is corrupted and it could not be parsed.
Might be worth a shot to use dsixda kitchen, to convert that update zip to a flashable zip that can be flashed, not using recovery's update menu option, but choosing the file manually.
But judging the youtubey, it looks recovery got b0rk3d up, you did not state if the handset is still able to boot normally in your posting?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is a known bug in the Nexus S' 4.0.3 firmware when you apply the i9020 update.zip to the i9023 model. Background: The i9020 sports a self-illuminating amoled while the i9023 has a traditional LCD with a backlight. The recovery fails to switch on the backlight and the screen goes black.
You probably downloaded the update.zip from Google and did not use the official update method, right?
In short:
**The screen backlight of the i9023 model is off in recovery mode due to that bug but everything else just works**
Here's a [thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396615) on XDA that covers just this.
Possible solutions to fix it:
* Use a **strong** LED flashlight and illuminate the LCD just for the installation of the 4.0.4, see images below (both show the same homescreen, except the left has a switched off backlight)
* Unlock your Nexus S and install a working custom recovery ([guide](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide))
 
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/03/30 | 322 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently tried to use the Dolphin browser login to my Trello.com account, which I had created by signing up through a Google Apps account. Since I had not set up a Trello-specific account yet, I had to try to login using Google--which automatically used the primary Google Account on my device, successfully logging me in to a different Trello account of mine. I wanted to log in to Trello using a different, secondary Google account on my device, but was not given the choice.
I'm sure the problem happens with different web sites and different mobile web browsers. Is there a solution to this? Is there some specific mobile browser, for example, that when asked to provide Google credentials will allow me to select from the available Google accounts on the device?<issue_comment>username_1: At least [Google Chrome Beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) asks before using automatic sign in. I'd recommend the browser anyway, it's much better than any alternative, even though it doesn't include Flash.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When it comes to user authentication, mobile browsers are no different from desktop browsers. Mobile browsers don't get login credentials from local Android accounts.
If your primary google account is used automatically, it means you are logged in with this in Dolphin Browser. Simply, go to google.com and sign out, then try again with Trello.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/03/30 | 264 | 1,088 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Android running 2.2. The market application was running perfectly before I updated it.
It was when the Google changed Market application "Android Market" to "Google Play".
As soon as I pressed the "accept and download updates" button it started getting "process com.android.vending has stopped unexpectedly".
I research a little bit about this problem, I get the answers like
1. I have to reboot my phone.
2. I have to uninstall updates.
3. I have to uninstall the market application and reinstall it.
I want to know how I can fix this problem.<issue_comment>username_1: Clearing the cache didn't work for me but uninstalling updates did work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Clearing the cache worked for me. `settings / applications / manage applications / google play store` and then clear data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You need to Update to 2.3 for Play Store. Or root you OS , install XDA Assistant and uninstall the bundled Google Market. Now Install CWM , Download and install GAppsS. It will surely help.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/31 | 271 | 938 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a website or even Android app that keeps its subscribers updated of any possible promotions/discounts going on at Google Play (previously Android Market)? I hate to miss the train.<issue_comment>username_1: Your best bet would be to follow [Google Play on Google+](https://plus.google.com/106886664866983861036/posts). They always post any kind of news, including promotions for apps, music, movies...
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I've never used it, but this app seems to be what you were looking for: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echolu.android.apphunter>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can set up an alert for the Google Play store at <http://dealnews.com>. It will email or text you new deals come up.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use [AppSales](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tsapps.appsales). It works well for me.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/03/31 | 605 | 2,057 | <issue_start>username_0: My question is similar **[to this one](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3072/in-my-samsung-galaxy-s-under-settings-status-phone-number-is-says-unknown)**, however what would be appropriate solution for HTC Desire S device because it does not allow you to change your phone number on SIM card like Samsung Galaxy does? Here is what it looks like on my phone (sorry for bad focus):
Here are other topics with same problem:
<http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/desirehd-my-phone-number-unknown-please-read.6002/>
<http://www.htcsensationforum.com/troubleshooting-htc-sensation-4g/phone-number-unknown/>
<http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f8/my-phone-number-39390/><issue_comment>username_1: The bad news is that some phones (like yours) don't support setting your own phone number. The good news is that this information is not stored on your phone but on your sim card.
So if you put your sim in another device and set your number there than you can put it back to your phone and voila, your number will show.
Some devices that support setting your phone number:
* Apple iPhone (Be aware that newer versions have microSIM slots!)
* Samsung Galaxy series (Read [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3072/in-my-samsung-galaxy-s-under-settings-status-phone-number-is-says-unknown) on how to do it)
* All ICS devices ([Info](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/18474/13391))
* Some custom roms (Including CyanogenMod)
* Some Sony Ericsson dumbphones (e.g: C902, K550i)
If you don't have access to any of the above you can ask your carrier to do it. It is possible that they can do it OTA.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: this happens on some network sims because they do not store the number onto the sim.
You can add the number to the sim by using a device that allows you. These devices normally do:
* Older (non smart) devices
* Most custom roms
* ICS Devices
* iPhone (below ios 5)
* Some other stock roms
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/03/31 | 357 | 1,403 | <issue_start>username_0: com.seven.Z7.Social Hub is regularly keeping my phone awake for hours and hours. How do I stop it from doing so?
Thank you<issue_comment>username_1: This app is a Russian application erroneously installed as a "system" app (same package name as the Email hub). If you're rooted you can use something like Titanium Backup to remove the app. Otherwise you can try these instructions from [an Android Authority article](http://www.androidauthority.com/russian-email-application-accidently-installed-on-some-samsung-devices-68331/):
>
> Removing the application on un-rooted devices seems much harder,
> however success has been reported by clearing the Play Store’s data
> and cache from Settings>Applications – Afterwards, just launch the
> Android Market application to re-acquire the current market state and
> Google Play application.
>
>
>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I eventually just stopped using the app. Not worth my headache. Thanks for the help.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If you are using Yahoo, and have recently changed your yahoo account passowrd, then this will cause the social hub app to get caught in a loop and drain the battery
Delete the yahoo account and recreating it should fix the issue (you may need to reboot and use the phone offline before it will let you delete the account)
Regards
Ian
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/01 | 574 | 2,184 | <issue_start>username_0: I would have thought that Calendars would be searchable, but opening up the Calendar, and clicking on the search button searches websites via Google web search, but does not search my Calendar.
This is on a Motorola Photon 4G Android version 2.3.4 (not rooted).
How do I do it on the phone (it is possible from a desktop browser).
I have installed the Google Search app, and tried to add Calendar to the list of applications it would search, but there is no entry for Calendar.<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like you have to launch the **Calendar** app, then you can open the Options menu and choose **Search**. Then you can search your Calendar. If you've got a Search hard key, you should be able to press that as well once you're in the app.
Note that on Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich, the Search is going to be in the overflow menu.
I looked and there's no Search Provider for Calendar for some reason, which is necessary if you're going to be able to search that app's data from the main search box on the home screen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: On Ice Cream Sandwich, the search button is in the "..." menu:
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **Disclaimer: I couldn't make the following method work on my Android 4.2!**
At least nowadays it limits offline search for a few weeks. If you want more, try something like [this](http://androidforums.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer/384425-solved-google-calendar-history-more-than-month.html#post3010948)...
But first, if you have ***auto sync*** enabled, ***disable it*** for as long as needed to finish all steps:
1. On the device, set the date back to January of 2000 or some old date.
2. Go to *Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications -> All*
3. Find "Calendar Storage" and hit "Clear Data"
4. Go to *Accounts & Sync* and choose your google account
5. Hit the Sync button in upper right corner. Let it finish
6. Now at this point reset your date back to the actual date
7. Perform the Sync again
It will take longer this time depending on how much calendar data needs to be transferred.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/01 | 403 | 1,713 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to share RAW (Canon) photos over a network and preview them on an android tablet (Kindle Fire)?
I want to be able to quickly preview new photos without having to convert them to JPEG and copy to the tablet.
One potential possibility I can think of is exposing the photos as an RSS feed and using an android app like Just Pictures to consume the feed, but I don't know of a way to create the feed in Adobe Bridge or Lightroom.<issue_comment>username_1: There are Apps which allows you to connect to your PC and control it with your Android device. These are generally referred as Remote Desktop Applications.
For Android, there are many remote desktop apps, one that I have tried is called Splashtop. I know LogMeIn, which is quite famous among remote desktop softwares, also has Android/iOS version available.
However these Apps are usually not free.
While these Apps can do exactly what you want, it can also do much more than just viewing RAW photos, basically it enables you to use your Android device as your PC's LCD monitor, so you can run any programs, open any files etc. Therefore these Apps tend not to be cheap.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: you should check RawVision:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caketuzz.RawVision>
It will allow you to check your photos without converting to JPEG, but there is no way you will check pohtos without sending them to the tab first. Now there are several means to have the photos on the tab, it mainly depends on the tab itself and its connectivity.
Usually, you will want to share the photos after checking them, rather than the other way. So that's what the app will allow you.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/01 | 536 | 2,241 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got the following mail:
>
> Google Mobile Maps Location Reporting Reminder To protect your privacy
> we would like you to know that Google Mobile Maps is running on your
> mobile device and reporting your location. This is just a privacy
> reminder - if you did not enable this or want to stop reporting your
> location, disable location reporting in Google Mobile Maps location
> settings. Thanks, Google Mobile Maps Team
>
>
>
And I also got a broken link to how to stop that. So my question is, how do I stop that? Searching google wasn't really helpful.<issue_comment>username_1: Open Google Maps on Android and select Latitude to disable Latitude. :-)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Disable location Caching on Android- These devices are provided with an opt-in feature for tracking one’s location. This option may or may not enabled and one can decide it when one’s phone is being set up for use. If one wants to disable the tracking then Go to Settings menu>>> location and security>>> uncheck use wireless networks. With this, Google would not be in a position to either collect the information about one’s location or it stores the same in the phone but the app of Maps helps it to grab the info but it cannot be rendered accurate. However if one wants to erase all the previously stored cached locations then rooting of the device must be done(that means one can run more apps like backup,tethering, a flash custom’s ROM etc.,) After installing the free ‘cache location app‘,one can get a view of a map filled with tracked locations, clear them finally by disabling the cache with one tap.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you prefer to use a desktop client, go to [Google Latitude](https://www.google.com/latitude) and hit the gear icon to go into "History settings". There you can disable keeping of your location history. To delete past data, you'll need to go to [History management](https://www.google.com/latitude/b/0/history/manage), where there's an option to "Delete all history". (There's a link from the "History settings" page.)
Note: They say:
>
> Your history will not be visible publicly or to your Latitude friends.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/02 | 541 | 2,176 | <issue_start>username_0: in my phone i can connect to any wifi but when i start browser or market or any application that requires internet. It shows no network connection.
I have tried following things
**Tried several different wifi network,
forget network and connect again and enter password,
restart device**
Following is my Device information
**Device : Samsung Galaxy i5801,
OS : android 2.2,
Baseband version : I5801DDJP2,
Build Number : FROYO.DDJP6,
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9**
any help is appriciated<issue_comment>username_1: Open Google Maps on Android and select Latitude to disable Latitude. :-)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Disable location Caching on Android- These devices are provided with an opt-in feature for tracking one’s location. This option may or may not enabled and one can decide it when one’s phone is being set up for use. If one wants to disable the tracking then Go to Settings menu>>> location and security>>> uncheck use wireless networks. With this, Google would not be in a position to either collect the information about one’s location or it stores the same in the phone but the app of Maps helps it to grab the info but it cannot be rendered accurate. However if one wants to erase all the previously stored cached locations then rooting of the device must be done(that means one can run more apps like backup,tethering, a flash custom’s ROM etc.,) After installing the free ‘cache location app‘,one can get a view of a map filled with tracked locations, clear them finally by disabling the cache with one tap.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you prefer to use a desktop client, go to [Google Latitude](https://www.google.com/latitude) and hit the gear icon to go into "History settings". There you can disable keeping of your location history. To delete past data, you'll need to go to [History management](https://www.google.com/latitude/b/0/history/manage), where there's an option to "Delete all history". (There's a link from the "History settings" page.)
Note: They say:
>
> Your history will not be visible publicly or to your Latitude friends.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/02 | 484 | 1,979 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to easily use music from Google Play Music as ringtones on my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Download the song and use something like Audacity to edit it. Save to your ringtones directory on your phone. Nothing else out of the ordinary needs to be done.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. download the song on another device
2. use [makeownringtone.com](http://makeownringtone.com/) to cut the ringtone and download it
3. move the ringtone to dropbox
4. open dropbox on your phone and export the ringtone Ringtones or Notifications folder
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I really like the app [Rings Extended](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.angryredplanet.android.rings_extended). From their Play Store description:
>
> Replaces the standard ringtone picker with a new one that makes it easy to select from installed music tracks & other sounds. Just go to Settings or an application's settings for a ringtone and you will be prompted to use Rings Extended.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I've got a way to do this that is really simple and doesn't require needing to download to your computer every time. I recommend using the music manager from google play to upload your existing collection of music, first. Otherwise, any track you want to make into a ringtone will need to be purchased first.
From your phone using the chrome browser, navigate to music.Google.Com. Don't follow the prompt to download the app, instead hit your menu button in the browser and look for the option to "Request desktop site." The music store should load the way you see it when at your computer. Tap next to the name of the track you want, in order to get the three dot menu to come up. If you own it download it, otherwise buy it. Now when you go to find it it'll be in your download folder. This is really just for convenience so you don't have to use your computer at all.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/02 | 553 | 1,988 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone which is connected to a secured Wi-Fi hotspot. How can I find out the password of the hotspot from the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: On my phone, the credentials are stored in `/data/wifi/bcm_supp.conf`. You'll probably need root to see it directly on your phone but you may be able to use `adb pull` (requires the Android SDK) from your PC to get the file.
As noted in the comments, the location may vary based on your ROM or device (specifically the Wi-Fi chip; mine's a Broadcom). Check `/data/wifi/`, `/data/etc/wifi/` and `/data/misc/wifi/` for relevant config files if you don't find the ones suggested by username_2 or me.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On CyanogenMod devices, and possibly other AOSP ROMs, you should be able to grab it from the `/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf` file. On a non-rooted device I don't think this is possible since you won't have permission to read the `/data` directories where the settings are stored and the Settings menu simply displays `(Unchanged)` if you go into the network configuration.
This is what I see on my CM7 EVO (network name and password redacted):
```
# cd /data/misc/wifi/
# ls
sockets wpa_supplicant.conf
# more wpa_supplicant.conf
ctrl_interface=eth0
update_config=1
network={
ssid="SomeWifiNetwork"
psk="<PASSWORD>"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
priority=1
}
#
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: In Android Oreo and Pie (tested on OnePlus 6), the file seems to be `/data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml` which stores your Wi-Fi credentials. I do not know of a good XML parser, but the file can be opened in a text editor (**requires root access**). Search with the name of your Wifi (SSID) and locate the line containing:
```
"YOUR\_SAVED\_SSID;
```
One of the following lines would show the password. It would be mentioned as "PreSharedKey". Example:
```
"SAVED\_PASSWORD;
```
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/02 | 1,110 | 3,948 | <issue_start>username_0: A while ago, I posted [another question here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15666/low-on-space-warning-with-over-50-free) when I had plenty of free internal storage but was getting the following warning:
```
Low on space: Phone storage space is getting low.
```
The problem was apparently a bug during the upgrade to Gingerbread, and following the steps in the accepted answer to get the hotfix resolved the issue for several months.
However, recently I've been getting that same message again. Even though it complains about low internal storage, clicking on the warning brings me to a screen that shows me:
```
Internal storage: 348MB used, 400MB free
```
I'm using a Verizon HTC Incredible running Gingerbread. I have followed the steps in the other question (clearing system cache) and rebooted the phone several times. I have moved many apps to the SD card which seems to resolve the issue for a few days, but then the warning comes back. It seems like 47% full should not be triggering a low space warning (which has other ramifications, like my email not refreshing).
Any ideas what's wrong this time?<issue_comment>username_1: To consolidate comments:
I've found a fantastic guide to Android partitions and basics [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lDfP0qp8nIYJELWh9280xEZmuhPT8IPnq_U55z7VYoA/edit) via [WIW's XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452036). `/data` is all your personal settings, messages, and information, while `/data/data` is specifically for your apps' private data. My guess is that wiping `/cache` as described above does not wipe `/data` or its child directories (otherwise you would've lost all your apps and settings).
I don't believe I've ever run against the particular error you're seeing - when mine has trouble I just get tons of force closes :-/. However, my app settings screen shows me what must be the `/data` usage (never close to full, numbers match `/data` size reported by DiskUsage) even though my apps are actually constrained by the much smaller `/data/data` (where I run out of room often). I think it's giving you an error because of `/data/data` but showing you details from `/data` instead. That's confusing as hell.
My dinc's `/data` is 748 MB and my `/data/data` is 149 MB. [Sounds like](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275858) that should be the same for yours (and others'). Until you give in to the dark side and [root your Incredible](http://lifehacker.com/5789397/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-rooting-any-android-phone) (and are then able to see specific usage) you'll want to keep things below 149 MB (ish). FWIW, my biggest disk-hogs are Facebook and Dolphin Browser.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Check [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/58922/29244) to a similar problem. Basically delete from `/data/log`. Before you do, if you have the chance (phone still operational) then check the files to see what the errors being logged are.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The total space shown in memory is not all being used for apps. Android might have allotted a part of your internal memory for installation of apps. When that allotted space is over you can't install new apps and get low memory warning. You can try following:
1. Uninstall Apps
2. Move apps to external storage or money card. You can do that by going to app settings. You may be able to move some apps by app settings option.
3. If you're still getting low memory issue, then you use [This app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ljmobile.move.app&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Dmove%20to%20sd%20card%20app&pcampaignid=APPU_1_lBMtWM6GMYm4apmwq5AH). This is only app I found on play store which can move those apps to SD card which android app settings couldn't. But to use this, you need to be **rooted**.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/03 | 202 | 797 | <issue_start>username_0: Has anyone else had problems with their gmail profile pictures only appearing in the gchat message threads, but NOT when sending text messages through the Google Nexus S to other cell phones??
I thought that I had my phone synced up with my gmail account, so I don't know if I've missed a step.<issue_comment>username_1: Dont think the gmail profile picture and the sms picture will sync up. When you are in an sms chat try pressing your own picture and updating it with a picture of you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: When I send SMS to another phone, it's not sent as my Google profile, eg. <EMAIL>, but as my number, eg. +123456789.
If you add your own number to your contacts, and then add profile picture, you will see it in SMS chat.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/03 | 550 | 2,280 | <issue_start>username_0: Looking at the [responses to this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/16612/does-a-carrier-know-i-am-tethering-via-wifi-hotspot), it seems that a mobile service provider can't automatically detect whether or not a phone user is tethering their phone or not. Though they can infer it by the type of activity a user does.
However, my service providor **charges extra for both USB and WiFi tethering**. They **can provide accurate usage statistics and charge by the data packet**, so they must have some deliberately set up way of monitoring this. I believe the most likely way of doing this is **they likely have some kind of software built into my installation** of Android that reports whether or not I'm tethering.
So, does that mean if I root my device, and then presumeably that software is gone, they won't be able to tell anymore?
I'm weighing the risks and rewards of rooting my phone, and whether or not I could bypass their nickel-and-diming by charging extra for tethering would be a deciding factor.<issue_comment>username_1: Technically they can inspect the [HTTP Headers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_header) and look at the User-Agent field to determine browser and OS; but imagine the millions and millions of HTTP requests for web pages and applications in a given day.
They can do trends, and data mining techniques to find out - but is it worth all that effort for them just to track down someone using a few more MB of bandwidth? Probably not.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: eldarerathis may be right (from his comment). The tethering app itself might be monitoring your usage, with statistics being sent to the service provider. Try using a different tethering app- if that might help. But again, I say, it might not make a difference whether the device is rooted or not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Is the app from the carrier itself? If you root your phone and install a custom ROM you are erasing the phone and anything that was pre-installed by the carrier. It should work fine after that, or if you have a international version of the phone. Also, they can only see how much data you're using, and they just make it slower if they see you're using too much.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/03 | 174 | 568 | <issue_start>username_0: [Gmail Tap](http://gmailblog.blogspot.se/2012/03/introducing-gmail-tap.html), one of Google's April fools, would give the phone a three-keys Morse keyboard. Is there a way to get this functionality for real, preferably for input to any fields?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, there is: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rgam.morsekeyboard>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is another one: [Morse Code Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.emergent.android.morseime)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/03 | 342 | 1,463 | <issue_start>username_0: Can we add external devices to an Android device? For example, can I add a CD player or a power antenna (to detect wireless from long distances) to my Android device? Des Android let us to create our own drivers for our devices?<issue_comment>username_1: Most Android devices aren't set up for peripherals; it would take quite a bit of hacking away to get them to recognize them. That being said, since Android is Linux based it's entirely possible that Linux drivers might work for your device out of the box. I'd rate the chances of such as being very low, however.
Writing your own drivers is certainly possible, but again you'd also need the internal framework in place for the kernel, etc to accommodate peripherals. And reverse engineering drivers is NOT easy!
As for your Windows CE device, it's very rare for an other OS to be ported for a device (an exception to the rule: the HP touchpad). There's all kinds of major issues with reverse engineering from hardware specs, etc that generally keep that from happening. XDA Developers would be your best bet for something like that if it exists at all.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you want to build external devices for Android, look at the IOIO project as a starting point - it has libraries, etc for doing USB stuff.
The SparkFun guys have a [board](http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10748) all setup and ready to go as a starting point.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/03 | 835 | 2,894 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Galaxy S 2 (I9100) and was wondering if I can restart the Bluetooth on my phone via the terminal client on my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: The following terminal command should enable Bluetooth via adb shell or Terminal Emulator app:
```
su
am start -a android.bluetooth.adapter.action.REQUEST_ENABLE
```
On most versions of Android, this command will present a pop-up window to the user asking to confirm request to enable BT. I believe this was done for security purposes whenever an app that is not system is toggling BT.
I haven't found a way to disable BT via a shell command unfortunately.
With WiFi it's a lot easier, and does not prompt user for permission:
```
su
svc wifi enable
```
will turn it on, and
```
su
svc wifi disable
```
will turn it off.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Enable bluetooth:
`service call bluetooth 3`
Disable bluetooth:
`service call bluetooth 4`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: in android.bluetooth.IBluetoothManager, there some parameters
>
> TRANSACTION\_registerAdapter = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 0);
> TRANSACTION\_unregisterAdapter = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 1);
> TRANSACTION\_registerStateChangeCallback = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 2);
> TRANSACTION\_unregisterStateChangeCallback = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 3);
> TRANSACTION\_isEnabled = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 4);
> TRANSACTION\_enable = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 5);
> TRANSACTION\_enableNoAutoConnect = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 6);
> TRANSACTION\_disable = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 7);
>
> TRANSACTION\_getAddress = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 8);
> TRANSACTION\_getName = (android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION + 9);
>
>
>
android.os.IBinder.FIRST\_CALL\_TRANSACTION=1
SO, with rooted device,
if you want to turn off bluetooth
in adb shell super user mode (su)
```
service call bluetooth_manager 8
```
if you want to turn on bluetooth again
```
service call bluetooth_manager 6
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: This works from a shell:
`am start -a android.bluetooth.adapter.action.REQUEST_ENABLE &
input keyevent 20 & adb shell input keyevent 21 & adb shell input keyevent 23`
Basically it causes the dialogue to appear and then sends keystrokes to accept the command
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: My solution works.
```
am start -a android.bluetooth.adapter.action.REQUEST_ENABLE
sleep 1
input tap 872 1072
```
Notice that when execute first command, it jumps out a window ask you to select ALLOW.
So you need the auto click command.
You can get the X,Y position by enable Developer options->Pointer location, then touch the ALLOW button.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/03 | 461 | 1,745 | <issue_start>username_0: I have noticed a strange behavior in the Google calendar app. When ever I add an event from my phone on a calendar that is not the default one, and later view it on the computers browser, I see a "person icon" indicating a guest. And when I enter that event I see the name of the selected calendar as the guest (technically I'm my own guest).
Is that a result of settings which I can correct? (Or is that a bug?)
I'm using Android 2.3.5<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem. But it disappeared. I am not 100% sure why, but I suspect that either Android 4.0 (CM9) fixed it, or the [new separately released official Calendar app on Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendar).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Most likely because when you're adding to your phone, you're adding to a different account which is synced with your Google account. I know my phone has its own "samsung" calendar which syncs with Google's. Have a look in your calendar's settings to see if you can establish this. Also check you don't have two linked Google accounts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Did you checked that it's your Google profile in the calendar app when you create an event? I mean , when you create an event, next to the color change you need to checked that it's your mail there, your calendar.
I have a bunch of calendar in one account (personal, work, school, etc) and i can separately add event to each of them..
Here is a pictures from my device to show you what i mean:
**It's the only thing i can think of, so i hope it's helpful!**
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/04 | 625 | 1,841 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a virtual recorder to record voices and it records in the `.pcm` file format. I found an app `freemp3droid` to convert it to `.mp3` but there are some bugs in the app and it has not been updated recently. Is there any other app to convert the file into `.mp3` or, should I look for a new voice recording app that doesn't use `.pcm`?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, there are no built-in audio converters in Android. Your best bet is to use third party library, maybe even a c/c++ one.
Look at this question for more info: <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3641920>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: * The LAME encoder is useful for converting such files. PC applications can be found here:
<http://lame.sourceforge.net/links.html>
* You can try another recorder, like [Hi-Q MP3 Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yuku.mp3recorder.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInl1a3UubXAzcmVjb3JkZXIubGl0ZSJd). This will record it immediately in mp3 format.
* you can use an online converter to do the job. Try for example <http://www.mediaconverter.org>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: To convert PCM/WAV to MP3, I know a step by step guide here:
<http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-convert-pcm-audio.html>
**This guide helps:**
```
Convert RAW PCM to MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, AC3, AIFF, M4A and etc
Convert recorded PCM to WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC, AC3, AIFF, and M4A and so on
Convert WAV PCM to AC3, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and WMA...
Convert PCM audio from CD or DVD to any other audio format like PCM to MP3, PCM to WAV, PCM to AAC, PCM to AC3, PCM to WMA, PCM to M4A, PCM to AIFF, PCM to FLAC and etc
Convert between FLAC, OGG, CAF, AIFF, CUE, QCP, AMR, APE, Apple Lossless ALAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, AC3, M4A, RA and etc
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/04 | 442 | 1,592 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android 2.3 system my PMP3384 tablet somehow crashed so seriously that I cannot even do a factory hard reset, because I cannot get to settings, only the following message appears again and again:
"Prestigio Home (process com.prestigio.android.launcher) stopped unexpectedly."
Actually this comes first and then a lot of other things, like calendar I have to force closed.
When I finally get to my Home screen this repeats itself.
I cannot get to bootloader because I dont have got hardware volume buttons...
Edit1: Oh yeah, I used it as a mass storage device before this happened. And a few power cycles before also used app2sd.<issue_comment>username_1: Try starting it in [safe mode](http://androinica.com/2010/08/how-to-activate-android%E2%80%99s-safe-mode-to-get-out-of-a-force-close-loop/)
If you have a HOME button - try keeping it depressed as you power up the device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: According to the instructions in the device's [manual](http://marketing.prestigio.com/%24Customer_Support/Manuals/Tablet_PC/PMP3384/EN-PMP3384%20QSG%20v1.0.pdf) there should be a "reset" button on the back. The manual does't have any information on how to use it, but I'd try pushing the button while the device is on, or turning it on while having this button pressed.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Enter into recovery mode by pressing HOME button while powering up the device .
It will show you an option as factory reset use volume buttons to scroll up/down and home button to select.
and select yes and yes to all always.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/04 | 512 | 1,989 | <issue_start>username_0: Searching an app on the Play Store for new apps results in a failure most of the time. By failure I mean we don't find the desired app although the name matches exactly. Popular examples are *Temple Run* (1st week after release) and *Instagram* (right now too). Searching on Google for terms like "Instagram for android" results in an immediate hit. Is this is a problem only in India or is it everywhere? And why is the Play Store search so backward compared to Google Search which has better success over a bigger search pool?
edit1
=====
To clear up things, I was able to download the apps from <http://play.google.com> onto my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: The general opinion everywhere is that the Web marketplace is much better with search results than the marketplace app (it is really puzzling as to why is such the case). And no, the problem is not India specific, it is faced everywhere. The same opinion holds for other stores as well, including Apple's AppStore. The good news is, there are a few companies trying to make it better, namely [Chomp](http://www.chomp.com/) and [Tapjoy](http://www.tapjoy.com):
Chomp has been pretty successful and has been solving a truly-existing problem, which is evident since Verizon now includes Chomp in its tethered phones.
For more info, see [xconomy.com news article](http://www.xconomy.com/national/2011/11/04/mobile-app-search-is-so-bad-altavista-could-have-done-it-chomp-is-biting-off-the-problem/?single_page=true) discussing the search issues in the mobile market places and apps like Chomp and Tapjoy.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Maybe your phone doesn't support the app you're searching.
Also, some apps only can be install from certain locations(example Google Listen is available in a few countries).
From Google Play website all apps are going to appear, but when you try to install this apps its gonna say "this app is not compatible with your device".
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/04 | 598 | 2,228 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two identical phones. On one of them I've managed to corrupt the system partition and it won't boot. I have fastboot, root (on the one that boots), but I *don't* have ClockworkMod --- my phone isn't supported. Instead I have the world's most unhelpful vendor recovery, which supports update.zip and nothing else.
I'm trying to copy the system partition from the working phone to the non-working one via fastboot. But I cannot successfully reflash the partition. I always get a failure, and the only message is 'flash write failure'. I've tried erasing it first.
My suspicion is that I'm somehow not taking the image from the working phone correctly and the OOB data is incorrect.
I'm using busybox's nanddump to do this:
```
nanddump -f /sdcard/backup/mtd7 /dev/mtd/mtd7
```
Is this correct? The resulting image is larger than an image taken with dd, so it does appear to contain the OOB data, but fastboot won't flash it. Does fastboot require images in some exotic format?<issue_comment>username_1: Take the image of the phone that's working by the following code
* First find out the dev block of the system partition
>
> `cat /proc/mounts`
>
>
>
* Search for the system partitions and note down the corresponding /dev/block/ partition
* For example for my phone it is /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
* Now make the exact copy of the partition using dd command
>
> `dd if=/dev/block/***** of=/sdcard/system.img`
>
>
>
* Copy this system.img from your phone to PC
* Connect your other phone in fastboot mode
* Run the following command
>
> `fastboot flash system`
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Depending on the device you have, the android version it runs and the phones manufacturer, you may not be able to do what you want.
Copying the /system partition is unlikely to work anyhow as your working device has assigned the ESN to the crucial system files already and it may not be allowed to flash because of dmverity checking.
Your best bet is to find a stock image of the devices ROM and use your manufacturers flashing program (ie.. Samsung uses Odin, Sony has their program, etc...), or dump an OTA update.zip and flash that in your stock recovery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/04 | 288 | 1,172 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone (HTC Sensation) has recently been updated updated to Android 4. An app that I already had installed now expands to fill the whole screen but looks very pixelated. Is it possible to disable the auto screen resize for this application?
Looking at the SDK docs (http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/screen-compat-mode.html), the developer of the app can disable it in the manifest file, but as that's not me I'm wondering how I can do it as a user of the app?
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Your only option is to contact the developer of the application via the contact email in its Google Play page. The only compatibility option ICS has is a way to force accelerated rendering. This can be found under the `Developer Options` section of the `Settings` app. Based on your description, though, this probably won't resolve the scaling issue you have, besides possibly speeding the app up a bit.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I used spareparts+ to set compatibility mode off, it really works.
but, in 4.2.1, spareparts+ seems not working.
I'm still finding some way to set compatibility mode off in 4.2.1
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/04 | 431 | 1,695 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an unlocked international-version Galaxy Nexus on the German T-Mobile network. It's only about a week old, but more than once in that time I've seen the signal drop completely out, and won't come back until I reboot -- and sometimes not even then. In the same location, my old AT&T Captivate (rooted, running a custom ICS ROM) gets 2-3 bars of signal, around -100dBm. I've read a lot of Verizon users complaining about the GN's radio, but I haven't heard of people having problems with the International version.
Is this fixable? Are there newer revisions of the phone where this issue is fixed? If not, does it vary between individual handsets? Would exchanging it for an "identical" handset stand a chance of getting better hardware?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure what the process is for it being a vanilla developer phone, but I know many Samsung devices can flash a radio package through the Recovery mode, to potentially improve signal and speeds. For the Nexus, there seems to be plenty of dumps available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345) to install which might help your signal problems.
**Note** however that this is a purely trial-and-error process which can, in some circumstances, cause unforeseen side effects so be careful about it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It look is like [this is a pretty widespread problem](http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/gsm-galaxy-nexus-signal-problem-issue-android-4-0-4/). It doesn't answer my shopping question (should I return it) but at least I can say with confidence that it's not just me, so it should get addressed eventually.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/04 | 1,109 | 4,343 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been fruitlessly trying to get the new Android OS update for my s2 for quite some time now and I finally thought my troubles were over when I saw an update for Samsung Kies pop up earlier today but now I'm just even more confused. Before there just wasn't an option to update (the update button was greyed out) but now the firmware update and initialisation button is no longer grey but comes up with the error notice:
>
> GT-I9100 does not support initialising
>
>
>
What does this mean? I've spent quite a long time trawling through internet forums trying to find my answer to no avail; it seems no one out there has my problem. What does this error mean? Am I unable to update at all?<issue_comment>username_1: Also, make sure USB debugging is set to off. Find it in settings > Applications > Development
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was having the same issue, download the latest version of Kies (from the Samung website) and then retry.
This worked for me
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This is the same situation as my own S2, I think that option becoming available is simply a bug in the latest Kies update. In all probability the Android 4.0 update (I assume) you are waiting on has not been released for you version of the handset yet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On the same day you were having the problem mentioned on your question, a CNET article was being published covering the reason as to why you have the update option available but can't just wet perform the update.
Essentially, you'll be getting that message while operators are finishing tests to the update package, in order to make sure everything will work properly, as mentioned by <NAME>, VP of Samsung Telecommunications and Networks for Samsung UK and Ireland, speaking exclusively to CNET UK:
[Galaxy S2 SIM-free owners last to get ICS, Samsung admits](http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/galaxy-s2-sim-free-owners-last-to-get-ics-samsung-admits-50007550/)
---
Additionally, this is covered at Vodafone forums, and [linked on page 15](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Samsung-Galaxy-S2/Android-4-0-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-upgrade-for-GALAXY-S-II/td-p/1038749/page/15).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Yesterday I had the "firmware upgrade" button available and working (begins to download upgrade components etc) but my internet was playing up, so I tried again today and all of a sudden Kies was telling me "'GT-I9100T' does not support initialisation" (and upgrade component downloading window did not appear).
As suggested by username_1, I checked my debugging setting. It was already unchecked, BUT I found that when I checked it, then unchecked it (the phone will prompt you to remove USB cable before you can toggle this option) it restored the "firmware upgrade" button.
Frustrations which remain:
1. The process began again but stopped half way through, telling me that "phone battery is low, charge phone battery" (phone was plugged in via USB and charging already from computer). When I clicked OK, the process aborted and I am back at the Kies screen without a "firmware upgrade" button again (so will have to toggle the debugging option again - annoying, but faster than rebooting computer and/or phone).
2. Kies doesn't tell you the download size - I have dialup
broadband with a small bandwidth allowance and cannot afford to be
downloading excessive amounts. It would be really helpful if we
could discover the sizes of these upgrade downloads.
3. Kies re-downloads firmware update process files (the ones before it
starts downloading the actual upgrade files) each time I attempt to
upgrade firmware - even if this was done 1 minute ago. I would think
Samsung would have the programming prowess by now to cache these
files rather than re-download them (for me, this also relates to
issue #2).
I hope this helps others.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: For comparison I set up a VM of windows xp 32 bit and installed kies, it recognized the firmware without issue (both an ACE2 and a Galaxy S3), kies on win 8 64 bit tells me both phones do not support initialization and the firmware cannot be upgraded (despite repeated re-installs and troubleshooting) !?!
My feeling from reading other posts and the above is KIES has problems with 64 bit environments
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/04 | 302 | 1,154 | <issue_start>username_0: After submitting my DROID RAZR MAXX to the whims of my company's OLA for getting access to work mail, calendar, and contacts, it was encrypted, including the storage. Encryption notified me, before proceeding, that my HD video recording resolution would be downgraded from 1080p to 720. Sure enough, after it was complete, the max video recording resolution option was "DVD (720 x480)". However, my front-facing camera can still do 720p.
Was this documented anywhere? Or is this something an ActiveSync admin can push? This cuaght me by surprise.<issue_comment>username_1: It is the result of encryption, unfortunately I cannot find any documentation.
My device (Razr) showed the same message when I enabled device encryption on setup, before I had any ActiveSync accounts added.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [This](http://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-razr-maxx/165597-video-downgrade-after-encryption.html#post1689036) forum post suggests that it may be related to your company policy.
If not, it could be that some of the camera hardware could be used for encryption, however that is highly unlikely.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/05 | 556 | 1,871 | <issue_start>username_0: I followed the steps here to add an EXT4 partition on my 8gb sd card:
<http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/properly-partition-sd-card-for-app2sd-android-roms/>
Now I have 6.xGB FAT32 as the primary partition, and a 1GB EXT4 logical partition.
But my Samsung Galaxy Ace (running on CyanogenMod-7.2.0-C1-cooper, official nightly build) doesn't recognize the sd card anymore.
Please help. Thanks.
Update: I gave up and reformatted it back to a single FAT32 partition, copied my backup into the sd card, now the apps don't get recognized. Please, please help me. :(<issue_comment>username_1: If your phone is rooted and got ClockworkMod installed, then try formatting and creating an EXT partition in ClockworkMod. Its the most simplest and easiest way to do it. It will automatically take care of your Fat partition too.
For more info, read [this](http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/01/12/how-to-create-ext3-partition-on-sd-card-with-clockworkmod-recovery/) article
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. Use minitool partition magic and set your card partition to primary partition. Apply changes and that's it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: [Minitool Partition Magic](http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html) did not work for me. Instead, I formatted and partitioned the card directly through adb in CWM recovery using [this guide on xda-developers forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51599966&postcount=10). Am using Link2SD (similar to App2SD) fine now on CM 11 KitKat 4.4.2
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem and I found a solution for another SD card
Partion the SD card using minitool to one FAT32 + one EXT2
Make them primary and non-active
Works on Samsung Ace duos GT S6821, Huawei Y625-U32 and some Sony device
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/05 | 372 | 1,462 | <issue_start>username_0: When I charge my HTC Sensation mobile with the charger supplied by HTC the battery duration is more or less 1 day (depending of the usage). But (here comes my question) when I charge the mobile through usb connected to the PC, or with the cable supplied by Amazon Kindle, the battery duration is much lower, sometimes a couple of hours.
Could someone explain which is the electrical reason of this behaviour?
Thanks in advance<issue_comment>username_1: No. Since you mentioned the battery DURATION is hours shorter, it must be the usage not the charger.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not quite an exact answer, but I try:
I noticed the same behaviour on other devices too: My Nook Color's supplied cable & wall charger feeds it with 2A. When using a normal cable this is limited to 0.5A (or so). When charging with 0.5A the Nook shows 100% far quicker than it can be possible but starts charging (silently) in the background again. My guess is this:
The device sometimes sucks more power during usage than your charger unit can supply and the internal charging circuit then decides to stop charging and shows 100% capacity reached from that time on. This might be to prevent charge/uncharge waves when your car charger does not supply your device's max power usage.
Some car chargers only provide 450mA... or don't have a stable enough voltage ouput.
This is the standard for generic USB chargers: EN-62684
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/05 | 343 | 1,287 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just removed GO Launcher and now when I click the home button I get offered a choice of two different Launcher `com.android.launcher` and `launcher.ebproductions.android.launcher`
What is the ebproductions one? Do I need it?
Can I just remove it?<issue_comment>username_1: No. Since you mentioned the battery DURATION is hours shorter, it must be the usage not the charger.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not quite an exact answer, but I try:
I noticed the same behaviour on other devices too: My Nook Color's supplied cable & wall charger feeds it with 2A. When using a normal cable this is limited to 0.5A (or so). When charging with 0.5A the Nook shows 100% far quicker than it can be possible but starts charging (silently) in the background again. My guess is this:
The device sometimes sucks more power during usage than your charger unit can supply and the internal charging circuit then decides to stop charging and shows 100% capacity reached from that time on. This might be to prevent charge/uncharge waves when your car charger does not supply your device's max power usage.
Some car chargers only provide 450mA... or don't have a stable enough voltage ouput.
This is the standard for generic USB chargers: EN-62684
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/05 | 546 | 2,140 | <issue_start>username_0: Are all touch-screens on modern devices multitouch capable on hardware level (if software supports it)?
If not than how to detect if touchscreen screen by itself is multitouch or not?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Are all touch-screens on modern devices multitouch capable on hardware level (if software supports it)?
>
>
>
This is more or less impossible to answer without spec sheets for every Android device that has ever been created (within whatever timeframe you consider "modern"). Very broadly speaking, devices from major manufacturers over the last several years will typically support multitouch to some degree, but even that overall degree of support can vary between devices.
>
> If not than how to detect if touchscreen screen by itself is
> multitouch or not?
>
>
>
[There are a bunch of apps for this](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=multitouch%20test&c=apps). I'd say pick one and try it. If you want to try to verify the results, pick several and try them all.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you want to check programmatically, [checking the system features via the PackageManager object](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5584977/android-how-can-i-verify-that-device-support-multitouch?#5585108) works, as far as i can tell for my device. This method doesn't give the exact supported number, but rather a categorisation as follows:
* TOUCHSCREEN\_MULTITOUCH JAZZHAND (tracks 5 or more touches fully independently)
* TOUCHSCREEN\_MULTITOUCH DISTINCT (tracks 2 or more touches fully independently)
* TOUCHSCREEN\_MULTITOUCH (basic 2 finger gesture compatibility)
Depending on your task as hand, this might be sufficient enough, however GAThrawn's comment regarding low-tier phones makes me worry if it can be relied on that all those vendors actually set those values correctly before deploying the software.
Other than that, i don't know any way currently (but would also like to learn about one) - apart from maybe having the users test their devices as your app starts up, when the detected api level is less than 11 for instance.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/05 | 433 | 1,817 | <issue_start>username_0: My kids often play with my phone which has a pattern lock screen, and it gets locked due to many attempts, then the phone is locked out and requires a password.
I use 2-step verification, so in order to unlock the phone, I must get a connected computer, and regenerate a password and reconnect the email and other programs in it.
This all process is redundant to me and very annoying and frustrating.
Is there any possible way to disable this nasty "feature"?
p.s., my phone is rooted of course, if that says anything.<issue_comment>username_1: The simplest solution would be to remove the lock screen but that leads to a whole new set of problems.
I would recommend switching to another type of lock screen such as PIN input or password input. That way the OK button must be pressed in order to submit a password attempt.
The most effective solution of course - don't give your smartphone to your kids. :-)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have used [Secure Settings](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin), although it does not always work as advertised. I use this with Locale to simply disable the lockscreen when I'm in certain locations.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Why not install a [sandbox](http://www.famigo.com/sandbox/) which will prevent this kind of thing from happening?
It is a form of parental control and content management so that certain apps are locked out from kids.
And the bonus - with the sandbox activated, you can still give it to your kids to play with. And no messing about with settings, deleting certain things such as contacts, sms etc.
For example (*take this with a pinch of salt here*), accidentally buying an app from the Google Play Store without your knowledge.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/05 | 374 | 1,429 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought an LG Optimus V (VirginMobile) to replace my current Samsung Intercept. Upon reciept, I rooted it following the procedure at <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070018>. The rooting went fine, and I got to step 10 in flashing the CM7 Rom. What I get after the reboot specified in step 9 is the CyanogenMod animated splashscreen, which animates for a bit, then stops, and thats where the unit stays, for up to an hour. I can get to the installed recovery console, but have no idea what I need to do to fix this. I rooted this unit immediately after getas the main reason for needing a smartphone is the fact I need to have OpenVPN installed on any phone I have. I went crazy getting my previous Samsung Intercept rooted and then getting the tun.ko for the installed kernel. The final fix was to install a 3rd party rom which supplied the kernel module. I did not want to go thru that again on this LG phone. Whats my next step?<issue_comment>username_1: Your problem is although you have reset your phone, somehow it can't find a partition to boot from.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As the comments in the other answer(s) state, make sure to wipe both the `/cache` and `/data` partitions.
I failed to do this and my Cyanogenmod 7.2 ROM hung on boot. When I wiped both partitions (via the ClockworkMod Recovery console), the phone booted successfully.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/05 | 276 | 942 | <issue_start>username_0: Before the Sonar changes, I could move the gesture button by long-pressing it and dragging it to a different corner. Now long pressing brings up a menu to use a gesture or use Sonar.
How can I move the gesture button to a different corner?<issue_comment>username_1: Tap the gesture button to bring gesture drawing screen. On this screen, you can find a Gear icon in bottom-right corner. Tap it and you'll find 1st option on next screen for changing position.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On the Nexus 7 it is similarly hidden, you select
1. The gear
2. Gesture settings
3. Scroll to bottom <--
4. Change entry location
5. Select from (left,right,hidden)
6. Enjoy :-)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/05 | 456 | 1,656 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Kindle Fire and I like to plug it in to my Mac to charge up (and also to do some development.) It works fine but it is annoying to have to unmount it every time.
Is there any way to prevent it from auto-mounting when you plug it into USB?<issue_comment>username_1: There are some USB Cabes that don't support enough power to change data, so they just charge and don't mount. But I don't know how you could find them. Try google for it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Check Your Phone it should show some setting named 'Connect to PC'. Change the "Default connection type" to "Charge only".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I figured this out.
This works with my 1st gen Kindle Fire and my Mac running OS X.
First, notice that the Kindle Fire mounts as the volume "KINDLE".
Second, realize that there is a file on your OS X installation called /etc/private/fstab which controls filesystem mounting.
Third, use the command `sudo vifs` in Terminal or otherwise edit the /etc/private/fstab file and insert the following lines:
```
# Kindle Fire
LABEL=KINDLE none msdos rw,noauto
```
Fourth, try plugging in your Kindle Fire via USB. It should not auto-mount anymore.
Bonus: this works for any Android device that auto-mounts when you plug it in. My new HTC One (Verizon 32GB) auto-mounts HTC Sync Manager. It uses the label "CDROM". I added a similar line above, but substituting "CDROM" for "KINDLE" and now it stops prompting me to install HTC Sync Manager. In this case, I inserted these lines into /etc/private/fstab
```
# HTC One
LABEL=CDROM none hfs rw,noauto
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/05 | 751 | 3,115 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm shopping the android market on my tablet (TF Prime) but can't seem to find anywhere if an app/game support tablet size.
I don't want to spend money on a game that is zoomed so much that I can count the pixels =)
How to tell if an app in the market supports tablet size?<issue_comment>username_1: One way is to ask the developer via the contact information provided in the application's Google Play page.
Where an application or game has a free- or paid-version, you could just try the free version. Unless it's stated in the description that the paid version actually supports higher resolutions, it's usually a safe assumption that if the free version looks a certain way, the paid version will look similar.
A final way is to simply buy the application and try it within the 15 minute refund period. If you're not pleased with the way the application or game is formatted for your screen, simply refund it. Keep in mind, though, that you're only allowed to refund an app once. If you re-install it after refunding, you will no longer have the option to refund and will be billed immediately.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: While not universally accurate, the easiest way to tell is to find apps with "HD" in the title; this is *almost* universally meant to mean "tablet optimized". This is most commonly done with games.
Hopefully in the future the market is sorted better and apps are developed better for tablets, but there currently is no sorting/filtering option or easy way to check if something is tablet optimized or not.
The Amazon App store is also a good place to look; all those apps are vetted to work well on the 7 inch Kindle Fire. Not the same size as the TF Prime but you can be sure they're not *only* designed for phones.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Unfortunately at the moment is not possible filter the market by device resolution and maybe it will be never done, because Google does not test all apps and it relies on what publisher says. In addition could be not only a problem of resolution, sometimes the Tegra 2/3 chips are not still well supported by apps developer, or the problem could be related to ICS too.
I have an Asus Transformer (1280x800) and here are the rules that I try to follow before spending money on market:
* As already suggested, if there is a FREE version of an app I try it first to check if is fully compatible with my tablet;
* I always read the recent changelog to see if there are fixes especially targeted to ICS or Tablets/HD devices;
* I check the User Reviews through Google Play website, so I can use my device filter to check reviews related to it:
* In addition, if I look for tablets-ready apps, I check the page [Featured Android Apps for Tablets](https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/tablet_featured);
* You can do similar research through website dedicated to app reviews that support tablet filtering (like, for example, [AndroidTapp](http://www.androidtapp.com/tag/android-tablet-apps/))
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/06 | 620 | 2,614 | <issue_start>username_0: So somewhere along the line Android got a native "backup my data" option but I haven't gotten to use it. I used to use Titanium Backup and it was the main reason I rooted my phone, but I don't have Titanium or Root anymore.
Is there any significant difference in what's backed up between the native Android Backup from Google's servers vs the standard Titanium Backup? I mean a plain old backup, none of the freezing/bloatware melting/ect that Titanium *also* provides.
What do I end up with if my phone is bricked or I get a new phone and I restore from either platform?<issue_comment>username_1: I think you're better off using Titanium Backup if you want to ensure that when you restore your phone, you'll have exactly what you had when you performed the backup. I find that Android's new built-in backup options are inconsistent. For example, after re-installing some apps, some of the settings are magically maintained, however some data (usually authentication data) is no longer there. I guess this is a good thing as storing everything in the cloud would be a bit scary, but when you use Titanium, there are no surprises: *all* of the data is restored.
Another benefit of Titanium is that you can do multiple backups at of a single app's data and restore any of those levels--not so for the built-in backup options.
So I'd advise using Titanium.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You should also be aware of the fact that for getting backed up by Google's "native" backup-to-cloud, an app must *actively* support that -- i.e. it must explicitely use the corresponding API, or it will not be included with those backups. While not all apps support this (<- euphemism), there's nothing excluded by Titanium Backup. As described, the latter backs up really everything -- while the former only backs up *some* data from *some* apps.
Another good thing to do from time to time is a full Nandroid backup, which is supported by most (all?) custom recovery images/modes (e.g. ClockWorkMod aka CWM). Once booted into Recovery, you can create a Nandroid backup (make sure to have enough free space on your sdcard), and having done this, you can move it from the card to your computer for safekeeping. If you've got enough space on your card, you could also keep the latest copy there: With Titanium backup, you can even extract single elements (such as a special app and its data) from a Nandroid backup. Or, if your system for some reason gets really messed up, you can restore it completely from this Nandroid backup -- again via the Custom Recovery.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/06 | 953 | 3,852 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had my phone for months, loading with several firmware, ROMs and OTAs, without ever running this command. What does it do?
What I know is that "fastboot oem unlock" displays the confirmation screen and obliges me to wipe my device data, and that "fastboot oem unlock" is the first step to flashing firmware unto my phone.
Am I okay not relocking my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: From [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077019) xda thread by albundy2010
I have seen quite of few people screw up their devices by not knowing what they are doing. So I am making this thread to simply tell people not familiar with fastboot what they should and should not do.
>
> * Fastboot oem unlock will unlock your bootloader and do a complete wipe of your device. As far as I know the only way for something to go
> wrong here is if you're device is low on battery and shuts off during
> the process. Either plug it in or have a "good" amount of juice left
> in your battery. To be 100 percent sure plug it in.
> * Before I get into oem lock IMHO you should only use this command for
> one thing only. Getting the device ready to send into motorola for the
> LGT upgrade or a another warranty repair or some sort. When done
> properly it is completely safe but there is no reason to do to go back
> to "stock".
> * Fastboot oem lock. Do not issue this command unless you are absolutely sure you have the correct software on your device. The
> correct software is what you get from the motodev site for your
> device. You need the official sofware images for your specific device
> AND REGION. If it is not released then DO NOT re-lock the device. If
> you have a OTA installed you will need to flash back to the motodev
> images first.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Simply put, *fastboot oem lock* puts your bootloader into a mode that prevents you from overwriting your recovery image, without a subsequent *fastboot oem unlock*. This serves as a security precaution, primarily where the default recovery and firmware is installed.
Because:
* The default recovery will only allow manufacturer/Google signed firmware to be installed and doesn't allow you to do much of anything else.
* Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data.
....you can rest assured that, under this configuration, no one can take your phone and, say, bypass a screen lock by installing a custom firmware where the security considerations are different.
Note that as this merely locks in your recovery, and then again only from bootloader-overwrites, this is most useful where the recovery is stock, and the installed ROM is an official one that has no security vulnerabilities. This is important because in most recoveries, and in some ROMs, there are ways to clandestinely access data via USB, bypass security settings with fixed button presses or unpatched backdoors, or install custom recoveries.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had to use fastboot oem lock on my Galaxy Nexus. At my unlocked device I couldn't see the filesystem in explorer (MTP).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The command locks your bootloader. What the consequences are really depends on your device. Most devices enable signature-verification for the boot partition (kernel) which prevents you from booting any kernels not signed by device manufacturer (unless you exploit some security breaches like 2nd boot). They also disallow you to flash any partition via 'fastboot flash' command, but not on all devices.
So no, you are not okay with relocking your phone: If you use custom firmware, you typically use a custom kernel and in this case, re-locking your bootloader via 'fastboot oem lock' will put your device in a state where it will not boot anymore! Be careful with that.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/06 | 1,068 | 4,302 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Atrix.
My country used to block Facebook, so I decided to add its ip to the `/etc/hosts` file about 3 months ago and it worked in the browser, but the Facebook app did not.
Now my country has unblocked Facebook so I would like to clear my hosts file and use Facebook as normal. However, my phone cannot connect to Facebook normally even after I performed a factory reset. Other devices still work without the modified hosts file.
Also, if I add some test lines to the hosts file such as:
```
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.0.1 test
```
then try to `ping test` in a terminal emulator it returns `unknown host`.
Is my hosts file being ignored? Did I miss something? I have OTA Root Keeper and it seemed to keep root after I did a factory reset. Did it keep something related to networks, too?<issue_comment>username_1: From [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077019) xda thread by albundy2010
I have seen quite of few people screw up their devices by not knowing what they are doing. So I am making this thread to simply tell people not familiar with fastboot what they should and should not do.
>
> * Fastboot oem unlock will unlock your bootloader and do a complete wipe of your device. As far as I know the only way for something to go
> wrong here is if you're device is low on battery and shuts off during
> the process. Either plug it in or have a "good" amount of juice left
> in your battery. To be 100 percent sure plug it in.
> * Before I get into oem lock IMHO you should only use this command for
> one thing only. Getting the device ready to send into motorola for the
> LGT upgrade or a another warranty repair or some sort. When done
> properly it is completely safe but there is no reason to do to go back
> to "stock".
> * Fastboot oem lock. Do not issue this command unless you are absolutely sure you have the correct software on your device. The
> correct software is what you get from the motodev site for your
> device. You need the official sofware images for your specific device
> AND REGION. If it is not released then DO NOT re-lock the device. If
> you have a OTA installed you will need to flash back to the motodev
> images first.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Simply put, *fastboot oem lock* puts your bootloader into a mode that prevents you from overwriting your recovery image, without a subsequent *fastboot oem unlock*. This serves as a security precaution, primarily where the default recovery and firmware is installed.
Because:
* The default recovery will only allow manufacturer/Google signed firmware to be installed and doesn't allow you to do much of anything else.
* Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data.
....you can rest assured that, under this configuration, no one can take your phone and, say, bypass a screen lock by installing a custom firmware where the security considerations are different.
Note that as this merely locks in your recovery, and then again only from bootloader-overwrites, this is most useful where the recovery is stock, and the installed ROM is an official one that has no security vulnerabilities. This is important because in most recoveries, and in some ROMs, there are ways to clandestinely access data via USB, bypass security settings with fixed button presses or unpatched backdoors, or install custom recoveries.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had to use fastboot oem lock on my Galaxy Nexus. At my unlocked device I couldn't see the filesystem in explorer (MTP).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The command locks your bootloader. What the consequences are really depends on your device. Most devices enable signature-verification for the boot partition (kernel) which prevents you from booting any kernels not signed by device manufacturer (unless you exploit some security breaches like 2nd boot). They also disallow you to flash any partition via 'fastboot flash' command, but not on all devices.
So no, you are not okay with relocking your phone: If you use custom firmware, you typically use a custom kernel and in this case, re-locking your bootloader via 'fastboot oem lock' will put your device in a state where it will not boot anymore! Be careful with that.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/06 | 1,163 | 4,554 | <issue_start>username_0: Okay, in spite of the hate being heaped on by iPhone elitists, I have installed Instagram on my Android phone and have started playing with it a bit.
**How can I get my Instagram photos to automagically appear in a public album in Google+ Photos?**
Felicia Day, for instance, has [a public Instagram album](https://plus.google.com/photos/110286587261352351537/albums/5627898447762720193).
I can see, on my phone, an Instagram album (which was automatically created by the app), but there is no such album in my Google+ Photos. The options for the phone album do not include a "make public" option, and there's nothing in the Instagram settings. At best, the photos are appearing in the default "Photos from your phone" album.
I know that I can manually share them, either through the website by making a public album and moving/copying them there, or using the Share features on my Android, but I'd rather have something automatic.
Is this possible, or just a pipe dream?
([Cross-posted at *Web Applications*](https://webapps.stackexchange.com/q/25436/354).)<issue_comment>username_1: From [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077019) xda thread by albundy2010
I have seen quite of few people screw up their devices by not knowing what they are doing. So I am making this thread to simply tell people not familiar with fastboot what they should and should not do.
>
> * Fastboot oem unlock will unlock your bootloader and do a complete wipe of your device. As far as I know the only way for something to go
> wrong here is if you're device is low on battery and shuts off during
> the process. Either plug it in or have a "good" amount of juice left
> in your battery. To be 100 percent sure plug it in.
> * Before I get into oem lock IMHO you should only use this command for
> one thing only. Getting the device ready to send into motorola for the
> LGT upgrade or a another warranty repair or some sort. When done
> properly it is completely safe but there is no reason to do to go back
> to "stock".
> * Fastboot oem lock. Do not issue this command unless you are absolutely sure you have the correct software on your device. The
> correct software is what you get from the motodev site for your
> device. You need the official sofware images for your specific device
> AND REGION. If it is not released then DO NOT re-lock the device. If
> you have a OTA installed you will need to flash back to the motodev
> images first.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Simply put, *fastboot oem lock* puts your bootloader into a mode that prevents you from overwriting your recovery image, without a subsequent *fastboot oem unlock*. This serves as a security precaution, primarily where the default recovery and firmware is installed.
Because:
* The default recovery will only allow manufacturer/Google signed firmware to be installed and doesn't allow you to do much of anything else.
* Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data.
....you can rest assured that, under this configuration, no one can take your phone and, say, bypass a screen lock by installing a custom firmware where the security considerations are different.
Note that as this merely locks in your recovery, and then again only from bootloader-overwrites, this is most useful where the recovery is stock, and the installed ROM is an official one that has no security vulnerabilities. This is important because in most recoveries, and in some ROMs, there are ways to clandestinely access data via USB, bypass security settings with fixed button presses or unpatched backdoors, or install custom recoveries.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had to use fastboot oem lock on my Galaxy Nexus. At my unlocked device I couldn't see the filesystem in explorer (MTP).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The command locks your bootloader. What the consequences are really depends on your device. Most devices enable signature-verification for the boot partition (kernel) which prevents you from booting any kernels not signed by device manufacturer (unless you exploit some security breaches like 2nd boot). They also disallow you to flash any partition via 'fastboot flash' command, but not on all devices.
So no, you are not okay with relocking your phone: If you use custom firmware, you typically use a custom kernel and in this case, re-locking your bootloader via 'fastboot oem lock' will put your device in a state where it will not boot anymore! Be careful with that.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/06 | 1,318 | 5,001 | <issue_start>username_0: On the Acer Iconia A200, when you change the orientation of the screen, the function of the volume rocker flips. In landscape mode, with the volume rocker on the right side and at the top, you find that 'down' on the rocker turns down the volume.
Now, flip the device 90 degrees left to a portait orientation, with the volume rocker on the top left. Now the same press that was 'down' before is 'right' and it turns the volume UP.
In other words, the action of the volume rocker is sensitive to the orientation of the device.
I haven't found any way to control this yet in the settings - is there any way to change this behavior? I'll eventually get used to it, but for the moment it's driving me batty.
Added: After seeing Zuul's answer talking about the gpio\_keys.kl file, AND getting a bluetooth keyboard, I did some experimenting. When using a bluetooth keyboard, the bluetooth vol up/down buttons are independent of tablet orientation. So either some bit of software checks where the key is coming from and remaps or not as appropriate, OR the swap is happening at some lower layer (i.e. before it becomes a key code).<issue_comment>username_1: This feature is cooked into the ROM, itself, so it will be entirely dependent on what the chef cooked into the ROM.
You can find ROMs such as CM9 and AOKP that have various options for the volume rocker--- but forcing the rockers to stay static on devices like this where it changes is not one I've ever seen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Button Savior](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey&hl=en) is an application which will provide you on screen soft keys for all your device's hard keys. Though it requires rooted device, some features are claimed to be working with non-rooted devices. The paid version will allow you to customize the soft keys including its position. Please give a try.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: How things currently work
=========================
The Android OS uses a file to map the volume buttons in order to know what to do when they get pressed:
**The file:**
```
/system/usr/keylayout/gpio-keys.kl
```
**Contains two lines for the volume buttons:**
```
key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE_DROPPED
key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE_DROPPED
```
They aren't "orientation sensitive", just like their physical position on the device.
The issue you're facing, many other tablet owners face, that has to do with the logical position on the action. If we press the down part of the button, the volume should go down, but depending on the orientation, the down part actually raises the volume.
I do believe that the device rotation should account for factors such as this, as to prevent users from having to "create" weird habits for a simple "lower the volume" action. But on the other hand, that's why the volume buttons on your tablet are punctuated by three raised dots for easy tactile recognition.
Possible solution for rooted devices
====================================
Since this buttons in order to be changed need to be altered at a "system level", the action must be performed with root privileges on the device.
While the following two solutions cannot deal with orientation-specific scenarios, they are useful to remap the buttons as to have them adjusted to the tablet orientation in which we get most confused about:
1. Application: ButtonRemapper - Beta v0.2.4
>
> Tool to remap the hardware buttons. Or better: a generic tool to edit the key layout map file Android uses to map the keys.
>
>
>
[XDA Developers forum thread with extensive details by the author](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464)
2. Manual Edit of the file: `gpio-keys.kl`:
1. With a root File Manager, travel to `/system/usr/keylayout` and long touch the file `gpio-keys.kl`;
2. From the pop up menu, select "Properties";
3. Change the file permissions to `rw-rw-rw-` in order to be able to alter its contents;
4. After having the new permissions, open the file with a text editor;
5. Search within the file for the following two lines:
```
key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE_DROPPED
key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE_DROPPED
```
6. Update the lines by swapping the key numbers so it becomes:
```
key 114 VOLUME_UP WAKE_DROPPED
key 115 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE_DROPPED
```
7. Save the changes and reboot your tablet.You should now have the actions of the volume up/down buttons toggled as they best fit your portrait orientation.
To undo it, just reverse these directions.
Credits for the file edit solution are attributed to [user jbeige from thriveforums.org](http://www.thriveforums.org/forum/toshiba-thrive-roms/9360-volume-rocker-direction-remap-2.html#post93135).
---
After reading your [device manual](http://db.tt/1f3wq59w), other tablet manuals and the specifications from the Android OS, this are the best solutions I was able find to work around your issue.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/06 | 210 | 823 | <issue_start>username_0: When in lock-screen, I have to move the middle circle over the "lock" on right hand side. The device vibrates 3x during it - is it possible to disable all the vibrations?
(Using ICS)<issue_comment>username_1: No, this is not an option.
Actually this seems like a bug as this should be controlled by the option, `Vibrate on Touch` under `Sound` in the settings. Either that, or the option `Vibrate on Touch` should remain visible when setting the screen security option to `Slide` in the `Security` part of the settings.
You may want to report this as a bug to the Android team using the [Android Issue Tracker](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/list "Android Issue Tracker").
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Settings - sound & notification - Other sounds
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/06 | 610 | 2,455 | <issue_start>username_0: I dropped my phone and broke the LCD. Now I *can* turn the phone on ( I feel the little quick vibrate that happens when you power the phone on ) but I have no display at all.
I got a replacement with the insurance plan, but I need to send the broken phone back. How can I wipe my data? Can I just rub a magnet all over it? How big a magnet?
Any other options? I thought about trying to navigate to the bootloader's reset function without being able to actually see what I'm doing, but I won't know if I succeed or not, and there are a few menus to navigate.
I also was going to ssh to the phone, but apparently I never made it so sshd starts automatically ( doh! ).
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to recovery mode of device and wipe data from there. In recovery mode, you need to work with physical keys (touchscreen doesn't work in this mode even in normal situation). Generally, volume keys are used for navigation and home key for Enter/OK.
**How to click wipe data option when I can't see it.**
See YouTube video of your recovery mode or check it in your friends' device. You can really do it after learning series of keys which needs to be pressed. E.g. down key 5 times, then home key, then down key 3 times and again home key.
**How to ensure I am in Recovery Mode when I miss it many times even after proper key combination?**
After you think you should be in recovery, leave device idle. If you hear boot music, remove battery, re-insert it and try again.
**How about SSH/FTP?**
Its very difficult without working touchscreen because it needs particular app/service running on device.
**What about other physics based methods like magnetic wiping?**
What you see in hacking movies can't be applied in real world. Particularly, powerful magnets can affect data on hard disks. Device storage doesn't store data using magnetic attributes.
Even if you find something which could wipe data such way, I'd strongly not recommend it because there's no reason why it can't damage hardware capabilities if it can wipe data from flash storage. In the last, this part is off-topic on this site.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Assuming USB Debugging is on connect it to the computer via USB and wipe it with ADB. If that doesn't work you could [throw it in the microwave](https://superuser.com/questions/373288/will-microwaving-a-flash-drive-destroy-the-data-on-it).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/07 | 419 | 1,440 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm unable to switch to the street view when using the Google maps on my android phone. I updated the Google maps to the latest version and also the street view but unable still though. I turned off the `satellite view` and tried but the street view was still disable. I tried to finding informative videos regarding this and some forums but they didn't helped me. I would really appreciated if any one help me about this.
<issue_comment>username_1: It may take a couple of second for the Street View button to become enabled. Just leave the button for up to half a minute?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Most probably, Street View imagery is not available for your location (yet).
* Cross check the web version with any PC for the same location that doesn't work on your phone
* Check a well-supported Street View location such as [Google HQ](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Google,+Inc,+Plymouth+Street,+Mountain+View,+CA,+United+States&hl=de&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=62.226996,135.263672&oq=google+inc&t=h&hq=Google,+Inc,+Plymouth+Street,+Mountain+View,+CA,+United+States&z=15) on your phone
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Check [the tables of supported countries on Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View#Table). Most likely, Street View is not yet available where you live.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/07 | 756 | 3,034 | <issue_start>username_0: I can connect to the school's campus wifi, but when I try to get on Opera, it will not let me connect to any website. Apps that use the internet do not work. I get bars on the wifi. Usually, on the first connect from a new device, it will ask me to register my device. I am guessing that since I haven't registered with the new device, I cannot access the internet with any apps. The problem is that I usually get the page that asks me to register my new device when I try to connect to a website. Opera doesn't take me to that site, though. The wifi works on all other devices.
Edit: When I connect to the home wifi, it works.<issue_comment>username_1: I've seen some lame WiFi gateways (especially at hotels) that only intercept correctly for top-level URLs like "http://www.somesite.com", but more specific URLs like "http://www.somesite.com/this/that/another" don't work because they get redirected to "http://192.168.0.1/this/that/another" which doesn't work on the lame gateway.
So, try browsing to "www.google.com" or any other bare URL to trigger the login page.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You didn't specify whether you're using Opera Mini or Opera Mobile, Opera Mini uses compression proxy server to optimize the page for your device; and this almost invariably breaks in-browser wifi authentication page since the browser will try to connect to its proxy which it can't do because the gateway blocks access to the proxy until you authenticate. Opera Mobile by default do not use the compression proxy, but if you turn on the Turbo feature then it will use the proxy.
You still can use Opera Mini or Opera Mobile with Turbo if you authenticate using the regular Browser then switch to Opera. If you're using Opera Mobile, then switch off Turbo temporarily for the authentication page.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Wi-fi is used for just wireless networking (not necessarily for internet sharing). So, if you get bars on wi-fi, it doesn't mean you've got internet access. Wi-fi can be used to share files or gaming, for example.
In your case, I suppose.. your school's campus wi-fi would be providing internet (the only purpose they advertise wi-fi campus). If you are unable to get to the internet, it means access control of wi-fi router is blocking you. Why? Ask wi-fi administrator. The probable reason: You haven't registered your device.
But, before asking wi-fi administrator, use [Fing - Network Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing) to check TCP connection with external host. If there's really a problem, contact wi-fi administrator. There's nothing more you can do.
>
> **Disclaimer:** I answered after presuming that your apps can connect
> to internet over other wi-fi networks.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I used to face the same problem for long time. But now I've got the solution. Very easy:
Go to *Menu → Settings → Advanced → Protocol* and choose *HTTP only*.
It works for me :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/07 | 696 | 2,279 | <issue_start>username_0: I have VPN connection on my Android tablet (Asus Transformer Prime) and it required me to set up a password protection for my tablet. I don't want to use any dummy passwords to open my tablet, so how can I disable that without deleting the VPN connection?<issue_comment>username_1: Found this, it's a hack but it works for on my galaxy nexus 2.1.2
Here's the steps:
1. Set your lock screen security to what you want, slide/none
2. Go to create VPN profile
3. Create a pattern lock
4. Setup VPN profile
5. Lock device
6. Unlock but input the wrong pattern until device locks for 30.
7. Tap "Forgotten Pattern"
8. Enter your google account details.
9. Cancel the "Screen Security" page
10. Now device will unlock without pattern requirement
Source: [Connecting to VPN forces having secure screen lock](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/22867/connecting-to-vpn-forces-having-secure-screen-lock)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Step #1)
Create security lock through Settings (pattern, pin, password).
Step #2)
Add VPN connections
Step #3)
Plug the phone in and run these commands (requires adb to be setup properly and drivers). I am sure there is a way to do this directly on the phone but this is easier for me.
Commands to remove security:
```
adb shell
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db
update locksettings set value=0 where name='lockscreen.password_type';
.exit
exit
```
<http://www.teambamf.net/topic/4488-guidehow-to-use-vpn-in-jellybean-without-security-lock/>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Variant 1 - answer by username_2 with `locksettings.db`
Variant 2 - `settings.db`, `SYSTEM`, `lock_pattern_autolock`
Variant 3 (when there's no `lock_pattern_autolock` in `SYSTEM`):
```
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
SECURE
none:
lockscreen.disabled|1
lockscreen.password_type|<PASSWORD>
lock_pattern_autolock|0
slide:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|<PASSWORD>
lock_pattern_autolock|0
pattern:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|<PASSWORD>
lock_pattern_autolock|1
pin:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|<PASSWORD>
lock_pattern_autolock|0
password:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|<PASSWORD>
lock_pattern_autolock|0
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/07 | 579 | 2,164 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise server running in our home network. It has VPN functionality installed and fully working.
If I connect with a computer, the computer will get right DNS servers. If I connect with Android tablet (Asus Transformer Prime), the tablet will still use Google's DNS servers.
The problem with this is that I can't resolve local website addresses such as intranet. Getting the access to that site is more than necessary.
I want the (non-rooted) Android tablet to use the DNS servers provided by the VPN server.
How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can solve this issue either from the Android side or from the Windows side:
From the Android side
---------------------
1. Tap your device "menu" button, and select "settings";
2. Tap "Wireless & networks";
3. Tap "Wi-Fi settings";
4. Tap your device "menu" to bring up extra options and select "advanced";
5. Tap "Use static IP";
6. Fill in your local network static IP details and dns server details;
7. Tap your device "menu" to bring up extra options and select "save".
---
From the Windows side
---------------------
1. Open the DNS management;
2. [Add a new Forward Lookup Zone](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771566.aspx#BKMK_winui) for the Google DNS and set a Host A record to your local IP.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is really a continuation of @username_1's answer, to cover the DNS settings in Android 4.0+ (ICS), which is a little harder to find IMO. AFAIK username_1's answer covers Android <2.3 settings.
From the Android side (Android 4.0+ ICS)
----------------------------------------
1. Settings
2. WiFi (click on word "WiFi", not ON/OFF switch)
3. Press and hold (long tap) your wireless network until dialog pops up
4. Select "Modify Network"
5. Check "Show advanced options" checkbox at the bottom
6. Switch "IP settings" to "Static"
7. Fill in your local network static IP details and DNS server details
8. Tap "Save"
*(Whoever made long-taps a standard interface feature is a dummy!)*
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/07 | 592 | 2,150 | <issue_start>username_0: This problem always happens after I restore my apps from Titanium Backup and move them to the SD card, regardless which ROM. However, I noticed that this problem has something to do with the SD card. Since the logcat is too long, I posted it here:
* Logcat #1: <http://pastebin.com/5qAEz3n7>
* Logcat #2: <http://pastebin.com/Hd7uXPrc>
* Logcat #3: <http://pastebin.com/Xc6evYsM>
* Logcat #4: <http://pastebin.com/yQFuXdTu>
P.S. all these logcats occured during the same session, after that, the phone started becoming slow, hanging, then rebooting.<issue_comment>username_1: Actually I don't think this is related to the SD card per se. Some applications just don't handle being placed on SD or being back-upped and restored with Titanium Backup too well. I've experienced trouble with restored apps myself and solved the problems with removing the app and installing a fresh copy from the Market.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Could it be you restored system app data from a different ROM?
```
I/ActivityManager( 3000): Start proc com.google.android.apps.maps:LocationFriendService for broadcast [..] pid=5275 [..]
W/dalvikvm( 5275): threadid=1: thread exiting with uncaught exception (group=0x4001e578)
E/AndroidRuntime( 5275): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
E/AndroidRuntime( 5275): java.lang.NoSuchFieldError: static:
```
Similar error quoted in above comments by Paul. This usually happens when you restore system databases from one ROM to another, where the database structur may be different. Apps in this case often force-close, things become laggy.
**IMPORTANT:** If you want to restore system data to a different ROM with Titanium Backup,
1. be **VERY** careful
2. best only do so for one app/database at a time (to be sure it went OK)
3. use TB's *migration* feature (that's an option to be explicitly turned on -- it takes care e.g. not to overwrite databases, but migrate the data into the existing ones)
4. optional, but often helpful: in the configs troubleshooting section, enforce the systems SQLite engine to be used.
5. repeat from 1. only if you are sure everything did fine!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/07 | 454 | 1,837 | <issue_start>username_0: I've searched all over the place and couldn't find a solution.
I want to send around 30 contacts (names + phone numbers) by email, to someone. Now I can't seem to succeed with the feat! What can I do to send a simple list (or a table) containing the name and phone number of an entire group of people (they're already organized in a group).
Offering free cookies and upvotes for any good info!<issue_comment>username_1: Do you need to do if from your phone?
Because if not, you can just use the Gmail desktop interface to do this, I do this quite often and it's fairly easy:
* Go to your contacts (click `Gmail` in the upper left corner)
* Select the contacts you want to export
* Put them in a new group you can call `Tmp` or something random
* Then click on that group and find the `Export` menu item in one of the menus (I think `More actions`)
* Export to Google CSV if the receiver will import them through Gmail as well, otherwise you can consider vCard format. The file will download automatically.
* Compose a new mail and put the newly created file as attachment.
* (If you used Google CSV, the contacts can be imported using the same Contacts interface just by clicking `Import` in one of the menus)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Open your sms app
compose a new message
Add text and then choose to add contact
add your contacts here is a message area
copy the text message
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I managed to do this from my phone just now.
* create a temporary contract group, and add the contacts you wish to export to it.
* change the peoples app settings of "contacts to display" to only show this group
* when viewing the contacts, go to the menu "import/export" option
* select "share visible contacts"
That's it. I hope it works for you.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/08 | 308 | 1,217 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a lot of apps on auto-update and I *really* don't care when most of them update. I almost always have 3 notifications saying some app has successfully updated.
Is there any way I can the notifications off? I'm on Android 2.3.5, Motorola Electrify. I *think* I have the latest version of Market since it updated to Google Play on its own. I don't see settings for this anywhere in Google Play or the device's settings. FWIW I'm not rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: No, i don't think its controllable. At least i haven't found any set of *Advanced Settings* in *Google Play* to enable/disable such notifications. So, I think, at the moment, you have to live with it, though a request can be made to Google for improvements at <http://code.google.com/p/android/>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Open Market application.
Tap Menu key.
Select Settings.
Uncheck Notifications. (notify me about updates to apps or games that I've downloaded)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: From 4.1 onwards it's possible to do so in the System Settings/Apps/Google Play Store. Uncheck the box that says Show Notifications. That kills all notifications for the app.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/08 | 480 | 1,791 | <issue_start>username_0: I went to a Best Buy store and tried Android tablets but didn't see any Leaderboard for Angry Birds Space edition -- is it because it is not logged in as a game user or does Android have a standardized Leaderboard similar to iOS's GameCenter yet?<issue_comment>username_1: Android as a platform doesn't have any equivalent to GameCenter currently. Some Android games use [OpenFeint](http://openfeint.com/) for leaderboards and achievements, but it's not an official standard of any kind and it's not implemented in the Angry Birds games specifically. Other games choose to implement their own leaderboard systems (PewPew does this, for example).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are a few other options out there such as [Swarm](http://swarmconnect.com) (aka SwarmConnect) that have similar functionality (leaderboards, achievements, etc.) for Android games. On Android it often comes down to developer preference.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Rovio now offers [Rovio Account](http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/344/rovio-account-now-available-worldwide-on-android-and-ios/) for their games on iOS and Android.
They describe it thus:
>
> Rovio Account lets you store your game progress and continue playing on another device.
>
>
>
As of this writing, only [The Croods](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.croods) and the original [Angry Birds](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirds) use Rovio Accounts, but I expect the other games in their stable to follow along fairly quickly.
This is not related to the just-announced [Google Play Games](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games), which is a general platform for Android.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/08 | 255 | 1,074 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to show my caller id to everyone in my contact list but be anonymous for new numbers... do you know a method/app?<issue_comment>username_1: One possibility would be to prefix all numbers in your contact list by `*31#` (which turns the callerID on for that call only), while having callerID disabled in your settings. Depending on whether the phone app is intelligent enough to detect this as to not belonging to the number, incoming calls should still be matched fine (you could of course first try it out with one number to check).
Second possibility is the other way around: Having callerID globally enabled, and prefix manually entered numbers by `#31#`.
Being unsure which method to use, take a third option and a look at [Prefixer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tftbelow.prefixer), which should be able to do the one or the other for you -- depending on how you configure that app.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings → Call Settings → Additional settings → Caller ID.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/08 | 511 | 2,083 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy S2 has suddenly started reading all homepages out loud, and it is really annoying. Does anyone know how to stop it?
I am running the new ICS software.
**Update**
When the computer voice is reading out loud, it seems that I can turn down the volume of that voice, which mitigates the problem for now.
Also, it seems that it is only the browser and the facebook apps for which everything is read out loud.
**Update again**
In Settings -> Applications -> Running I see a "Voice commands", and under that the Samsung TTS process is running. When I force close that one, a voice says "driving mode off". However, the process is relaunched immediately again.
Seems the suggestion about disabling driving mode is the way to go, however I cannot find any such option anywhere in the settings menu.
**Update again again**
This is getting pretty weird. I managed to disable driving mode. You can do that by going to the voice command app by double tapping the "home" button. However, that did not help, it is still reading all homepages out loud.
Any help please, it would be very much appreciated?<issue_comment>username_1: Turn off Car mode / Driving mode, maybe. Perhaps in ICS - it is under Android's SETTINGS > VOICE INPUT AND OUTPUT
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Had the same problem with text to speech on my Galaxy Tab GT-P7500. I resolved the problem by disabling Accesability under Settings on my device. The Accesabilty fuction hinders/allows application to interact with you device. So when I would like to read text and would like to listen to it read out aloud then enables Accesability. Hope this have helped.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Check your settings for `Settings -> Accessibility -> Install web scripts` and make sure that it's turned off.
*For JellyBean*
Settings > Accessibility > Vision > "Enhance web accessibility" -Set to "Do not allow"
This fixed my issue, guess I should stop playing with 500 settings at one time.
Also try Settings>accessibility>Hearing>Turn off all sounds checkbox
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/08 | 966 | 3,623 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm in the UK. My Nexus S received its update to 4.0.4 yesterday, and I now have the following problem.
If I have a contact with (say) the number 07123456789 and I receive a text from this contact, it comes up as +447123456789. However the phone no longer seems to recognise that these numbers are the same (i.e. one is with the international extension, one without) and the contact name is not displayed with the text. Is there a setting or anything that will fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a known problem with ICS (up to 4.0.3, I think) :
* <http://groups.google.com/a/googleproductforums.com/forum/#!topic/mobile/ZVK3xcu2NrA>
If you follow this link you'll also see a solution to the problem (I'd recommend backing up your contacts first, just in case):
1. Assuming your phone is synced with Google Contacts
2. Disable contacts syncing. From the home screen: Press Menu -> System Settings -> Accounts & sync
3. Erase all contacts from the phone: From the home screen: Press Menu -> Manage Apps. Scroll down to Contacts Storage and press Clear Data.
4. Restart the contacts sync as in Step 2.
I also have a Nexus S and am in the UK and have just had version 4.0.4 rolled out to me yesterday, I haven't had a chance to download it yet BUT 4.0.4 should have 'Improved phone number recognition' according to the Android team, I'm assuming that's a reference to the problem we've been having and should fix it. Here's the link to statement from the team:
* <https://plus.google.com/104629412415657030658/posts/NgGwavbmkQ7>
Here's another solution, that's been posted on the top link I gave you, I haven't tested it personally but others in the thread seem to have and have said it works. Try the first shorter one before this though. Here it is:
```
1- menu --> people
2- option --> import/export
3- export to storage --> OK
4- option --> import/export
5- import from storage --> after searching
6- import one vCard file --> ok
7- choose the file which you exported early (00001.vcf) --> wait for import
8- now your issue is solved and you can try if it works with you. but we got another error of duplicated names here.
if you want to solve the duplication on names here. follow the below:
1- menu --> settings
2- accounts & sync
3- enable the sync and choose to sync your gmail account
4- after finishing the sync. go to your laptop and open your gmail email.
5- press on the contacts tab on the left side
6- select all the contacts --> more --> find & merge duplicates
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It might help installing an Android app called [Right Number](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.drzoid.rightnumber) ([source available](http://code.google.com/p/right-number/)). It reformats the numbers of all your contacts to the international format, and then automatically adds the local prefixes whenever you do a call.
In other words, keep all your numbers in a common, sane format, and then stop worrying about those prefixes.
Disclaimer: I know personally one of the authors of that app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: OK, nothing works for me but I found something in the web that could help mitigate this problem. It consists of editing "/system/build.prop" and adding this: "ro.phone.min\_match=8". Of course, you should replace the length "8" to a value more convenient to you. (in fact, 8 is the best number)
Then, you need to restart the phone. Some phones put the cell on hibernate when you power down. So try to restart instead.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/08 | 519 | 1,949 | <issue_start>username_0: I can see my device in `adb devices`. It shows up as "offline".
When it is "ready":
```
$ adb shell
$ su
# reboot
```
This would reboot my device.
The exact problem is that my cellphone has been turning off on its own with no specific reason, so I was wondering if I could check the logcat to see the problem. I cannot start my device, I have to remove the battery and then start it, and when I do the log is empty...
But my questions here are:
* If adb can detect my device why can't it reboot it?
* Why can't I turn on my android device from adb when I can reboot it?
* What does offline mean: is it turned on or not? (when it isn't usually it doesn't even show in adb devices)<issue_comment>username_1: "adb: offline" reason is generally because of usb cable. If you are not using your stock cable, try with another microusb cable..
Also, while it shows offline, try this: (not everytime but sometimes it helps)
```
adb kill-server
adb start-server
```
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I only encountered device shown via ADB as offline in two cases:
* Device not authorized (ADB security features)
* No proper udev rules setup
As the first case is most likely not your problem as these security features were not implemented in android when you asked this question. Your problem is most likely that you dont have proper udev rules.
You can fix this **temporary** bei starting adb on your computer as root:
`adb kill-server; sudo $(which adb) start-server`
or **permanently** by adding proper udev rules for your desired device vendor:
See <https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/UDEV> for a collection of well-known vendors. if your vendor is not part of this you can add it by yourself. Plug the device via USB to your computer and check the output of: `lsusb` get the right vendorID of your device and add it to the udev rules file.
Also useful: <http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/08 | 364 | 1,455 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is not listed as supported on website [www.cyanogenmod.com/devices](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices). I have ZTE Skate, and some other ZTEs are listed, but not mine.
Is it possible to install the mod on Skate, and what's the risk? If phone is not listed, does it mean, that it was just not tested, or the mod wouldn't work?<issue_comment>username_1: It means that in all probability it won't work. There are a lot of factors at play, but if it installs correctly there's a good chance it won't boot. Problems that could occur include:
* Your hardware will likely not have proper drivers. If it shares drivers with other devices then it may work, but otherwise various parts of the hardware will simply fail to function.
* The partition layout may be different, which could cause the install itself to fail if partition sizes are very different.
* The kernel from another device may not run on your device's processor.
* The boot image may not be configured and packaged properly for your device.
If the above all manage to be identical, then the system may boot and function, but it's generally pretty unlikely.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: They have an **Unofficial** version of CyanogenMod for Skate [here](http://android.modaco.com/topic/345117-cyanogenmod-7-for-zte-skate-updated-0601/). I don't know what would happen if you tried to install version for another model.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/08 | 234 | 927 | <issue_start>username_0: Vanilla Android works in so many languages (including mine). What about Cyanogen? Are there language packs? I have not found any on official site, but maybe anything unofficial?
And if there is/isn't any, then
* Is the translation device-specific?
* Will some parts of system, that come from original (vanilla) Android work in my local language?<issue_comment>username_1: CyanogenMod ROMs are multilingual and you can select the language the first time your phone boots or in `System settings-->Language & input-->Language`(ICS 4.0.4) at any time.
I can say it supports all languages in the world from The far East to South America including right to left languages like Farsi.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: All officially supported languages are listed on their changelog: <https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_vendor_cyanogen/blob/gingerbread/CHANGELOG.mkdn>
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/08 | 399 | 1,505 | <issue_start>username_0: It just displays `Connecting...` forever when I plug in the phone (through USB), and nothing else happens. What should I do?
I just installed Kies, v2.3.0.12035\_16<issue_comment>username_1: Before ur usb connect with the computer,
go.Setting-->Application-->development-->USB debugging(no tick)
open Kies connect USB maybe it is work....
if still not , reopen the phone..connect again...
i hope that it can help u.....also understand my poor eng....
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. I fixed it by reinstalling the latest version of Kies and deactivating USB-Debugging BEFORE I connected my phone (Samsung Galaxy XCover) the first time.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I have same problem, plus i have try some things:
debug mode (off) then plug
debug mode (on) then plug
plug then debug mode (first off then on and vice versa)
rebooted phone and pc
installed kies, and USB drivers over the past installation
rebooted phone and pc
unistalled kies, usb drivers
rebooted phone and pc
reinstalled kies, usb drivers
rebooted phone and pc
deleted manually all the kies files, registry entry, usb drivers
rebooted phone and pc
installed kies, usb drivers
rebooted phone and pc
I have try to install kies on several computer, but all are 32 bit (win xp or at least vista)
actually, my phone has been connected to kies only one time... i remember that time it was some of the first try, about a year and half ago... then, nothing.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/09 | 398 | 1,852 | <issue_start>username_0: Now that mobiles are being used for payment systems, I'm more concerned about the security on my Android device.
I would rather not be the first to be vulnerable to some malicious code that happened to get slipped into the firmware update that the carrier is installing on my Android mobile.
I'm presuming they occasionally are sending fixes/patches over the air (OTA) without me having to give approval before they are installed -- perhaps I'm wrong on that though.
Are firmware updates secure and I'm just being paranoid? Is there any way to block new firmware updates from getting installed right away when everyone else's is?<issue_comment>username_1: The updates won't be installed automatically. The system will only notify you that the update is available. You can download and install them at your convenience.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To detect tampering, firmware updates are signed and (if you're using the recovery program that shipped with the phone) the signature is verified before install. After a mandatory confirmation from you that the installation should start, after a reboot, the recovery program will first verify this signature and only then install the new firmware.
Note that you will always get a prompt for a ROM update. Besides allaying security concerns and giving you a bit more control over the proceedings, this gives you the opportunity to:
* Make sure the battery is charged or that the phone is plugged into the mains.
* Back up any data you fear may be lost should the upgrade go wrong.
* Do a bit of research into the improvements in this firmware version, and decide whether it is worth your time.
So yes, firmware updates are secure and even if you are concerned, an update to the actual OS will not be installed without your confirmation.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/09 | 1,052 | 3,458 | <issue_start>username_0: Some background:
My HTC Desire HD has several issues.
**The first issue** being that I can not connect to it using a USB cable.
So I found that I can tell ADB to work over wifi and I was using this method for some time.
I am using VISIONary to temproot the device, then I run a terminal on the device and execute:
```
$ su
#setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
#stop adbd
#start adbd
```
I then use netcfg to find my device's IP and finally on my pc I use
```
adb connect {device IP}:5555
```
I am then able to run on my pc
```
adb shell
```
and use this shell to do the following:
```
cd /etc
echo 127.0.0.1 localhost >hosts
echo {my pc's IP} some.dnsname.com >>hosts
```
This is when **the second issue** comes into play:
once in a while (seems related to killing and clearing cache of an app that uses some.dnsname.com - but not always) the hosts file just reverts to an empty file :(
Not having the deep knowledge to handle those problems (yet) I just "learned to live with them"...
A few moments ago, when I went through this process for for maybe the 30th time or so, A **new issue** decided to make my day more interesting.
I tried to modify (overwrite) the hosts file and I get the following message:
```
cannot create hosts: read-only file system
```
I tried to read some about it and it seems I need to remount the system in read/write mode.
running
```
mount | grep system
```
returns
```
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system ext3 ro,relatime,errors=continue,data=ordered 0 0
none /system/xbin tmpfs rw,relatime,gid=10132 0 0
```
**I need help with**:
1) Making my system read write again (what mount/remount command do I need to run?)
2) Understanding what could have caused this new issue.
3) Any ideas on how I can handle the two background issues is also most welcome.
thank you for reading...<issue_comment>username_1: `/system` is almost always read-only by default. Just remount it as R/W:
```
# mount -t ext3 -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
```
There's also [at least one app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.mount_system&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iZWFuc29mdC5tb3VudF9zeXN0ZW0iXQ..) that will attempt to do this for you, but it may not work on all devices.
Another option is to use `adb root` (if your ROM will allow it) to restart adbd as root, then simply issue `adb remount`. On ROMs where adbd is already running as root, the first command is unnecessary and `adb remount` will work right off the bat. From a PC:
```
C:> adb root
* Some response about success *
C:> adb remount
Remount succeeded
```
As to why it's getting blown away, is your device NAND unlocked? Many HTC devices will attempt to restore their `/system` partition to a stock state if they are NAND locked, making changes to `/system` fleeting at best. That's something of an educated guess, but the fact that you noted that you are using VISIONary to temproot seems to support that hypothesis.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This fixed it for me using android 11
Run android emulator with
```
Android/Sdk/emulator/emulator -avd Pixel_5_API_30 -writable-system --writable-system
adb shell
avbctl disable-verification
adb reboot
adb remount
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /system
```
Make needed changes and change system back to read only with this
```
mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /system
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/09 | 354 | 1,406 | <issue_start>username_0: I have read on certain blogs that it is super easy to connect a wired xbox controller to an android tablet. It should basically work right away.
I have tried to connect multiple xbox controller to my TF prime, but the apps that are supposed to support them, seem to do nothing.
Also, the controller does not show up in the droids "input and language" settings. (allthough I'm not sure wether it is supposed to)
Has anyone got this to work? Or have a clue as to what I might be doing wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to just plug the controller in to your tablet with a OTG usb cable and then an app like [USB/BT Joystick Center 6](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy) will map the controller inputs to something your device can recognise.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found out there are two types of Xbox360 controller.
1. the regular wireless controller (with optional usb-charger cable)
2. the actual wired usb controller
Allthough the wireless controller with USB charger cable looks like a regular USB controller, it does not behave this way. Also when connected via USB it will still operate wirelessly.
So the problem lies in the controller. To use a xbox360 controller via USB, we would need the actual wired USB controller and *NOT* the wireless controller with charger cable.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/09 | 566 | 2,067 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How do I add a new language?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15361/how-do-i-add-a-new-language)
>
>
>
I bought my HTC Sensation abroad, and I can only choose system languages from the Asian region (English for different regions, as well as Chinese and Thai). I'd like to set the system language to Spanish, but it's not on the list.
Is there a way I can install additional languages to the system?
My phone is an HTC Sensation, recently upgraded to Android 4.0.5.<issue_comment>username_1: A quick google search revealed what I was expecting. It seems it's not that easy to add a new language to the OS if it's not done by the manufacturer.
So best thing you could hope for is an update by HTC. Manufacturers often install software kids on top of the android shipped out by Google.
If this is not an option installing different keyboard applications and Region Setter might help you for specific application but nevertheless the system screens remain untouched.
For a fully changed system without manufacturers support I think you're not getting around rooting the droid and manually update the system. Sine I've never did it (our boss would freak out xD ) can't assist you here. You could look up if it's easier to apply a might existing language patch or go straight with installing a custom mod.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Just search on the Google Play store for "custom locale",
there are a couple of apps that will allow you to install a LOT of languages.
I tried many times on different devices and Android versions, sometimes some menus or apps do not change the language, but on average it's OK.
**Example applications in Play store:**
* [MoreLocale 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&feature=search_result)
* [Set Locale and Language](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bruce.setlocale&feature=also_installed#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwNCwiY29tLmJydWNlLnNldGxvY2FsZSJd)
But there are many more...
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/09 | 778 | 3,065 | <issue_start>username_0: I got an iView 7" Android tablet about a week ago, and it's been doing fine until today. [This is the product on NewEgg](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858683003)
In short; it seems my internal storage just won't accept any changes of any kind, which is causing all manner of odd errors.
I have gone to the extent of trying a Factory Reset; powering off, holding Vol-Up, Home and Power; waiting for the prompts, and choosing the Factory Reset option. But it did not work - after rebooting, everything is just like it was before; My ADW Desktop is still there; all my programs and data, everything.
---
Of course, it's not usable as is, though; Programs don't work as intended. Some (Like Facebook and Calendar Storage) Force Quit as soon as I unlock the home screen. Others will Force Quit during operation - usually, one can tell, when it's needing to save some data. Yet others appear to operate, but don't save their data; the program apparently just 'swallows' the error.
Some system functions don't even work; for instance, I can't connect to WIFI; when I turn it on, the WIFI item in the settings area just shows "Error".
I can't even uninstall programs. Well, I can; But as soon as I reboot, they are back.
Via the file manager, I can not modify any of the files on the user area of the internal SD Card.
The tablet is rooted (it comes rooted; I did not do this myself), and using ES File Explorer I can go to /system/app/ and I can, for example, rename APK's and it appears to take effect as you would expect, but then as soon as I reboot, the program is back in the state it was in before.
All I have done with root access on this device is installed Superuser and ES, then mounted the system so I could rename the `Phone.apk` and `Telephony.apk` files so they would not run, since this is a tablet with WIFI only. I did that as soon as I got the table last week, and it hasn't given me any other troubles. Now, those files can't be renamed *back* to their original permanently.
---
So, I'm wondering if perhaps my internal memory card is fried or something? It seems odd that the behavior would be so predictable with a hardware error like that, but who knows?
Anybody have any idea?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, I have solved the issue, though I have no idea why or how it occurred.
What I did was flash the ROM, including reformatting the internal storage. In the process, I've updated the tablet to ICS.
I won't accept this answer right away because I'm not sure if someone might have experienced this recently and knows a bit more about it than I do.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I am facing the same issue with my VOX V81 tablet. I formatted its internal storage and did a factory reset. But when I rebooted it, it came to its previous state.
I suppose that it is due to the Avast Mobile security I installed on this tablet; after installing Avast, this problem started. So I suggest you to uninstall any antivirus or mobile security application.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/10 | 350 | 1,172 | <issue_start>username_0: I get 4.0.4 OTA with my Nexus S today. After downloaded the update package, i click "Reboot to install", but unfortunately the phone did't reboot successfully, so i boot it by myself.
I checked the `android version` in the settings, it's still 4.0.3, and the system update never
noticed me to update to 4.0.4 again. Does this means i can't get the 4.0.4 later? How can i try to install it again?
My phone was rooted before, Any help will be very appreciated.
Anyone got the same problem as me? it frustrated me.<issue_comment>username_1: Try going to `Settings -> About phone (at the bottom) -> System updates. If there's nothing there try the 'Check now' option and this should make the phone check for new updates.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I unroot my Nexus S (If you don't know how to unroot Nexus S, you can see [this](http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-hacks/how-to-unroot-nexus-s-i9020ti9020ai9023/)), then received the OTA again and upgrade to 4.0.4 successfully.
>
> When updating the android, the screen maybe dark for a while, just be patient and wait it
>
> restart automatically.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/10 | 206 | 897 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently noticed that in my phone contact list (which is synchronized to the Gmail contacts) there are many contacts that I don't remember adding and that I don't even know.
Has anyone else experienced this? Do you know what could be causing it?<issue_comment>username_1: This is often caused by linking other social networks (via the appropriate App) or third party E-Mail providers to the Android device. This will cause the contact lists or address books to be synced and shown in your device.
This includes for example
* Last FM
* Yahoo Mail
* Skype
* etc.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Besides the source mentioned by username_1, since Gmail may, depending on your settings, automatically add people you send messages to to your Other Contacts list, that might also be a source of unexplainable contacts in your contact list.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/10 | 1,008 | 3,999 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating my UK HTC Sensation to Android 4.0 I was keen to try out Face Unlock. I'm happy to say that it works *reasonably* well, however the setup process has led to me having a query.
When setting up face lock, after your face has been captured for the first time and setting up your backup access, you are given the following prompt:
>
> You've Finished!
> ================
>
>
> To unlock your phone, just look at it.
>
>
> *Tip: Improve face matching by having your face captured in different conditions*
>
>
>
The tip sounds good, however it doesn't actually tell you how to have your face captured in different conditions! After clicking OK to the prompt you are returned to the security menu and any attempt to re-set-up face unlock just seems to over-write your previous settings (or at least I assume it does as it asks you to set up a new backup system).
How can I recapture my face multiple times to improve face recognition?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to `Settings -> Security -> Lock screen -> Improve face matching`. You will need to confirm your PIN, and then follow the on-screen directions to capture your face again.
After each successful capture you will be placed back to the `Lock screen` settings menu, so just keep going into the `Improve face matching` section to repeat the process as many times as you wish.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As discovered here, HTC have removed the link to the training option in the settings menu. However, the actual feature remains intact so I have created a quick app to access it.
Please note that we don't know why HTC took it out, they may have had a very good reason and I could be meddling, however I have used the training feature successfully on my sensation without any negative effects and the recognition is **much** improved.
I've put the application on [Google Code](http://code.google.com/p/face-lock-trainer/), the download link being [here](http://code.google.com/p/face-lock-trainer/downloads/detail?name=Face%20Lock%20Trainer.apk) (including CR code for devices). Please note that all use is under the [MIT License](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php) - hope this helps others with the same problem!
Also, the option seems to have been returned to it's normal position in the menu in the following android/HTC versions:
```
Android 4.0.3
HTC Sense 3.6
Software number 3.33.401.53
```
Viewable in Settings --> About Phone --> Software Information
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: One hypothesis is this:
Face unlock learns automatically. Each time you unlock successfully, the function learns a new variation of your face image. Therefore the "Improve face matching" function is not needed. Just keep unlocking, and your phone will get better and better at it. But be patient, because of security concerns the learning has to be slow and reluctant.
This is only a hypothesis. I have asked in a Google forum whether it is true or not, but got no answer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: To train face unlock for the fastest unlock:
* hold your phone perpendicular, like taking a selfie
* allow for the offset between where front lens is and your nose
* blink before training, and when opening
Blinking is important, and results in a virtually instantaneous unlocking.
AFAIK, only fingerprints can be registered multiple times; that is done by reusing the same finger and registering it as a different finger. While most people only have one face to register reusing your finger gives misrecognition a chance to *carry over* to the *next* finger, increasing the opportunity to recognize a dirty finger.
If the option is available on your phone there is an "Add alternative look", for glasses, hairstyle, or a second chance:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/F4tOp.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/10 | 485 | 1,826 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How does the GPS work on Android phones?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15383/how-does-the-gps-work-on-android-phones)
>
>
>
I have a Galaxy Player 5.0 (A.K.A Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0) which as you're probably aware is not a phone, but an android-powered MP3 player.
The other day I decided to test out its GPS and it worked flawlessly. But that got me thinking about how that's possible.
It can't triangulate my position from cell towers because it doesn't connect to any. It can't triangulate my position from WiFi hotspots because it knows where i am even without hotspots around.
Does it actually connect to a satellite to get my location like normal GPS units?
**Note:** This questions is different from the one posted here: [How GPS works in android phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8546/how-gps-works-in-android-phone) because he was concerned with locational privacy whereas I'm actually concerned with functionality. The answers on his question did not answer my question.<issue_comment>username_1: Most of the Android phone has GPS receiver and most of them uses [aGPS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS) system.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The [Galaxy Player 5 specs](http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mp3-players/YP-G70CWY/XAA-specs) straight from Samsung indicate that the device has a receiver for standard GPS satellite signals, which is sufficient for navigation.
Cellular triangulation and WiFi location are examples of *Assisted GPS* or *aGPS*. As its name implies it is a supplementary system designed to speed up location finding, because because it can take time to lock onto GPS satellites, and locking onto enough to be reliable is not always possible.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/11 | 364 | 1,547 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sprint HTC EVO 4G running the Fresh Gingerbread ROM. The call quality in my apartment has always been great. However, this week the call quality has been extremely choppy to the point of not being usable, no matter how I hold it. I haven't really done anything to the phone or my apartment, even though all its signal bars except one are full.
If I remember correctly I still have good call quality at work, so I don't think its solely a phone issue...
Any idea what's going on?<issue_comment>username_1: Appears to be a Sprint issue - call quality's good again today. The lesson here is that there's always more to call quality than cell signal bars.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I am glad to hear it has been corrected.
Let me add an answer as to why that can happen: If they install a new tower somewhere, there is always somje adjustment made in the master control system. For instance, if you are right in the middle between two towers and it detects nearly the same signal level from both towers, it might switch you back and forth with slight changes of your detected signal.
It can slightly change by simply moving the phone to the other ear, or walking around, etc..
Sprint probably fixed it by setting the system to have longer hold times on your initial tower, and perhaps a tweak to their signal-comparison algorithm.
It is those comparison of signals that allow you to be mobile and switch from tower to tower as you move. Usually it happens so quickly you won't notice.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/11 | 262 | 885 | <issue_start>username_0: In earlier versions of Android there was an option to toggle data between 2G, 3G preferred and 3G only. After the ICS 4.0.3 update for Nexus S, there is no option for "3G only".
Did Google lock down this option or is there a way to force "3G only"? I don't care about connection quality or battery, I just want my data to stay in "3G only" mode.<issue_comment>username_1: There's an app for 3G only mode:
* <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobnetic.only3G>
However your phone should automatically try and go for 3G if there's a 3G connection available, it will never choose 2G over 3G so I don't see why this would be useful... There's still a 2G only mode to save battery in Settings -> Mobile Networks
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Enter `*#*#4636#*#*` in your dialer and select "3g only" mode on the menu that opens.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/11 | 292 | 1,169 | <issue_start>username_0: Can we execute a Windows run command from an Android device? Like for example I want to open a file in PC using my Android device such as `Run>C:\abc.exe`.
Or you can say I want to run a batch process (Exe File) placed in PC from my Android device.<issue_comment>username_1: One option would be to install and set up SSH on the target PC. <http://sshwindows.sourceforge.net/>
You can then use any of the many SSH android clients to connect to the target PC and you will have command line access.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I think we can achieve this thing using Sockets. we need to send a command from device to PC using socket. But on PC side we must have another socket which can manipulate the incomming command from device .Then we can execute exe batch or jar file on the basis of incomming string.
Like that suppose we send a command from device to pc " Java -jar " C:\deviceExecute.jar "
On pc side we get this command through socket as a string (executejar) and then
run this
if(executejar!=null || executejar!="")
{
Runtime runtime = Runtime.getRuntime();
Process proc = runtime.exec(executejar);
}
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/11 | 444 | 1,733 | <issue_start>username_0: My contacts come from 3 sources:
1. Google account
2. Facebook
3. Skype
Some of those contacts were automatically linked together so "<NAME>" appears as one contact instead of three. However, some contacts were not linked automatically.
Is there a button or some other way to tell Android "go scan all contacts from all accounts now and try to re-link them"?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know you have to do it manually, by going into the contact, pressing Menu, and then Join, and select the contact you want to join it with
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't think there is a way to do this on an Android device, but in the desktop contact manager there is a way.
Log into GMail in your desktop, switch to the `Contacts` view. Under `More` select "Find & Merge duplicates ...".
This will present a list of all the "duplicates" that Google found. Handily, you can check/uncheck which ones you want it to merge now, and which to skip.
This assumes that all of the contacts that got slurped into your phone from Skype and Facebook got pushed up to google.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I did this a few months ago by downloading a third-party contacts app, using its (much smarter) merge function, and then uninstalling the app. I can't remember for sure, but I think the app I used was either [Contacts by Contapps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android) or [GO Contacts EX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbapps.contactpro). There's also [Contact Analyzer 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrew.contactanalyzer2), but there are some reports of it deleting all contacts instead of merging!
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/11 | 460 | 1,856 | <issue_start>username_0: Contacts on my Android phone come from different sources (Google account, Facebook, Skype, Windows Live etc.) and I can link them manually using the People app or how it's called. The user interface is not too bad but still, if there was a desktop / web application for this I think I would prefer that. Is there any?
Things I've tried and that *don't* support this:
* Google Contacts (only supports Google account contacts, not Skype, Facebook etc.)
* Samsung Kies
* Remote Web Desktop
* Airdroid<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, no, there is no sort of cloud service that will handle this for you. Since the *combination* of contacts from the various apps you have installed only exists on your phone, no one of the services you use will be able to make global changes to your contacts.
This is not to say that it's technically impossible to do what you're asking: Since it's possible to write an app to make changes to contacts, and since it's possible to write an app that could act as a web server, there's nothing preventing a program from providing a web-interface to the contacts on a phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know about a desktop/web app that will do this. However, I did this a few months ago by downloading a third-party contacts app (for Android, not desktop/web), using its (much smarter) merge function, and then uninstalling the app. I can't remember for sure, but I think the app I used was either [Contacts by Contapps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android) or [GO Contacts EX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbapps.contactpro). There's also [Contact Analyzer 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrew.contactanalyzer2), but there are some reports of it deleting all contacts instead of merging!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/12 | 365 | 1,438 | <issue_start>username_0: Several months ago, I changed my base font using Font Installer. Now I can't remember the name of the font I changed to. Is there a simple way to find out?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are looking for the name of the font you have changed to, you can use the website [What the Font](http://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you merely *changed* the font, then you can simply look at `/etc/system_fonts.xml` to see which font it's set to use. If you have a good file manager and a good text editor, then you can just browse to the file and look. You might need to make a copy on your SD card and rename the copy to end in `.txt`.
If you actually *replaced* a system font file, then you'll need to parse the TrueType file. Unless you get lucky with finding the right app, the format's too complex to parse for a simple Android-only answer. The next best thing is to copy the file to your computer (either via file manager + USB storage connection or pulling the font file with `adb pull /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf`) and try seeing if your OS includes a decent font preview/install program. Or you can use the Unix strings utility (probably only on your phone if you have BusyBox installed) like `strings /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf`.
Note that `Roboto-Regular.ttf` is the default font as of Android 4.x. Earlier versions use `DroidSans.ttf` instead.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/12 | 320 | 1,068 | <issue_start>username_0: I received a Samsung Galaxy Nexus as a present (in Australia), however I'm not sure where it came from so I'm not sure what mobile frequency bands it supports. Is there a way to check which frequencies it supports so I know which mobile networks I should be looking at?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there is such option in Android, but if you know your phone's model you could always google it. For instance, if you look at [Wikipedia article](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus) about Galaxy Nexus, you would see that it supports all four GSM bandwidths (850/900/1800/1900).
Just have a look at "Compatible networks" section in the box on right side.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/) and the [XDA-Developers Wiki](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page) should be a good resource:
* [GT-I9250 on XDA Wiki](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Nexus/GT-I9250)
* [GT-I9250 on Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/12 | 495 | 1,884 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy 10.1, running Android 3.2, which I've rooted.
When I plug it in by USB to my Ubuntu computer, it looks like this:
There's about 24 or so directories, all numbered as shown in the image. As far as I can tell, they don't correspond to any directories actually on the device, and I can neither find any files I think should be on the device or transfer any files to the device. *(To be accurate: I can copy files to one of the weirdly numbered directories, but then I can't find them if I try to look for them from the tablet interface.)*
What's going on, and, more importantly, how do I get a normal connection to my tablet so I can transfer files back and forth?
**Update 1:** I have learned this is probably "MTP mode". I can't seem to find any option to disable or change it.
**Update 2:** I have tried turning "USB debugging" both on and off, and neither way seems to make a difference.
**Update 3:** I've [asked about this issue also on the Ubuntu SE site](https://askubuntu.com/q/122443/17041), in case part of my problem is on the Ubuntu side.
**Update 4:** Here's another error message I get if I try to use mtpfs to connect to the Android device:
<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that you're connecting the tab in Media Player (MTP) mode. Try switching it to Camera mode, it usually gives better results. If I remember correctly, this option can be found in `Settings -> Storage -> Menu button (top right) -> USB computer connection`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Most likely hidden directories used by Android to store hidden data, that are shown/visible when you connect it to your computer.
Try using root explorer on your tablet to see the directories.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/12 | 943 | 3,455 | <issue_start>username_0: On Samsung Galaxy S2 (not rooted) everytime I accidently double press the home button, the voice command app comes up.
How can I disable this?<issue_comment>username_1: I have disabled it using App-Freeze on [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup). This works well, and is entirely reversible, but appears to require both the Pro key (paid) and root.
A possible alternative would be removing it using either the terminal or ADB. The apk in question is /system/app/VoiceToGo.apk (com.vlingo.client.samsung), and my phone hasn't had a problem with it having been disabled. I would recommend backing it up, though, on the off chance.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [From an article on WordPress](http://kwatog.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/disabling-vlingo-voice-command-on-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/),
>
> 1. Install [Go Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex) from Google Play.
> 2. Open the app drawer.
> 3. Press and hold on the blue voice command icon until it starts shaking.
> 4. Click on the **"X"** button and choose uninstall. Follow the instructions.
> 5. Optionally, you can uninstall Go Launcher.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I just upgraded my S2 to ICS and continued facing the same problem.. The solution for the problem is Settings -> Language and Input -> Keyboard and input methods. Make sure Google voice typing is unchecked... Problem solved...
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Now I have installed Cyanogenmod 9 and this does not happen anymore. I don't think, this problem can be solved via settings of Samsungs Android version
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Double press the menu key in the S Voice application, go to Settings, and disable starting S Voice via double pressing the home button.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: On [Droid Razr](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droid_Razr), running ICS, it is under Accessibility, in the system settings menu:
Scroll to the bottom and you should see a double tap home launch field, click it and it will allow you to set it to "none".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I don't know about the S2, but I've just discovered that for the Galaxy Note, there's a setting "Launch voice talk" (launch by double-tapping home) that only appears when Vlingo is set as the voice recognition engine. If you choose Google, the option goes away.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: For a non-rooted phone, this is the best I have found:
* Double-tap, select Menu, Settings
* Voice Talk Seetings -> Speak Prompts: *uncheck*
Now if you double-tap, a short sound will be heard, but you won't hear the "What would you like to do?" anymore.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_9: Inside the voice command:
* open *settings → voice talk settings → motion*
* then uncheck double tap option
or
* uncheck motion activation altogether.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: You can follow the following steps to disable `Voice Command` on ICS:
1. From the `home screen` go to `Settings` then `Applications`.
2. Find and select `Voice Command` in the `Downloaded` or `All` tabs
3. If the `Disable` option appears - select and then `ok`. It will not prompt again.
4. If not, select `Clear data` and then `ok`. The next time you mistakenly double click do not confirm the Samsung Disclaimer but select the back button instead.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/12 | 621 | 2,135 | <issue_start>username_0: I received the official OTA Google update to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC Sensation. Every time now when I reboot the device, the system displays a notice stating that it is optimizing the installed apps. This should be just on the first reboot after the update and not every time?<issue_comment>username_1: In general, the "application optimisation", which I assume is JIT compilation of all the installed APKs, should only happened once during the first boot (and probably also during the first boot after flashing.)
Why it is running every time, I do not know. Sounds like an error.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This seems like it may be a bug in the update that HTC has released for their phones. [It's been reported on the Android issue tracker](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=27658) and appears to affect various HTC models only. You can star the issue if you want, and some people have suggested that enabling the "Fast Boot" option in your settings may help (something like `Settings->Power`, I believe). On other devices it should only run at first boot or when the Dalvik cache has been erased.
If it's of interest, the details regarding what the optimization is actually doing have been covered in [What kind of app optimizations do newer Android versions do at the first reboot?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21653/what-kind-of-app-optimization-does-ice-cream-sandwich-do-at-the-first-reboot)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This issue has now been fixed in a recent OTA update. This updated the HTC Software version (*NOT* Sense) to **V3.33.401.6**. Applying the upgrade removes the issue.
This is further corroborated by other users previously experiencing the same problem: [1](http://androidforums.com/htc-sensation/576689-ota-update-3-33-401-6-a.html#post4620388), [2](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=27658#c67), [3](http://androidforums.com/htc-sensation/576689-ota-update-3-33-401-6-a.html#post4633120), [4](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=27658#c54).
Took them long enough!
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/12 | 345 | 1,327 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a weird problem with my android phone: for some reason, I'm getting a 'Low phone memory' error message, and before getting the message the phone was slow and unresponsive.
I have 2 GB internal storage; in the app manager, it says 1.2Gb used, 27Mb free. Where did the rest of the space go? I noticed this slowdown after installing an app (QR droid) from that Play Market (or whatever name it has now). When I first saw the error message, I had like 100 mb free in the app manager, and each time I reopened it the space was decreasing.
The phone is a Motorola Defy, rooted and using Miui, android version is Gingerbread.
So how can I fix this issue?<issue_comment>username_1: What filled my internal memory were 'tombstones', files located in /data/tombstones, and in total used about 800 MB. After some digging up, I found that these are crash dumps from applications, and are only useful for debugging, so they can be safely removed.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Simple solution. Press phone and select keypad. dial \*#9900#. A new menu appears. press the second one down "Delete dumpstate/logcat" then just press home to exit.. Done, you'll have bags of extra device memory with no ill effects. Should free up to a gig of device memory, it did on mine.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/12 | 635 | 2,355 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been searching and hoping to find an app for Android that syncs up with Google Reader and has one key feature. The feature I'm looking for is the ability to fetch the entire news article that you're reading. Certain websites (CBC News in Canada for example) allow you to "read more", however this opens a new browser instance to view the rest of the article. I'm looking for the ability to have that content scraped inside the application for reading.
Reeder for iPad has this functionality. Does anyone know of an app for Android that does the same?<issue_comment>username_1: After posting the question here, I contacted all the different developers of google reader apps on the android market that I could find. So far only one developer has answered whose app does exactly what I'm looking for, but 1 is good enough!
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidlab7.reader.pro>
I've tried it out on a Gawker Media RSS feed (Deadspin) and CBC Sports News, works perfectly and fetches the full article, no more annoying browser pop up! In the top right corner there's a button that executes the "mobilizing" functionality, which is the scrape that I was looking for. If/when I hear back from other developers I'll post it up more links.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [NewsRob](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsrob.pro&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZXdzcm9iLnBybyJd) Pro also fetches the full feeds. You can choose between Readability and some other methods. It works but I'm not a huge fan, it was just the best one that I found (I didn't try D7 though).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Hi I personnaly use [gReader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noinnion.android.greader.reader) which has an integrated browser that lets you load the article inside the reader ! no need to open a new browser window, it's a no-friction process !
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Try [Feedly](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devhd.feedly) on the play store ;)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: My app [Full Feed](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rizvn.fullfeedvn) does 50% of this and is free. It can fetch full content of RSS feeds on Android, but has no Google Reader sync yet.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/12 | 277 | 1,144 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I can't find the gesture button. I had it placed bottom right, showing faint on every page; now I have to go to menu /dolphin to bring it up. When I look at gesture settings all I can do is add extra gestures, but no menu list or other way to restore the 'always there' button. Has quick access been removed? I'm using dolphin version 8.0.0 on galaxy note. Thanks for any help<issue_comment>username_1: The gestures icon is now multi purpose. When you click the icon and the dolphin sonar comes up, there are two buttons on the bottom. That will toggle between sonar and gestures, remembering which one you had setup last.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: When you are in the Gesture Settings you need to click on the tab that says "Dolphin Sonar Settings" in the bottom right hand corner. There you'll have the option to "Enable bottom left button." This puts the new "dual purpose" Gesture & Sonar button in the bottom left hand corner.
FWIW, I think the whole Sonar thing is annoying and I don't understand why they reduced the customization options. I prefer my gesture button on the right!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/12 | 224 | 957 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to seamlessly integrate Facebook chat and SMS messaging? I am looking for a method that hides the detail of how a message was sent to a given contact or number as much as possible.<issue_comment>username_1: The gestures icon is now multi purpose. When you click the icon and the dolphin sonar comes up, there are two buttons on the bottom. That will toggle between sonar and gestures, remembering which one you had setup last.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: When you are in the Gesture Settings you need to click on the tab that says "Dolphin Sonar Settings" in the bottom right hand corner. There you'll have the option to "Enable bottom left button." This puts the new "dual purpose" Gesture & Sonar button in the bottom left hand corner.
FWIW, I think the whole Sonar thing is annoying and I don't understand why they reduced the customization options. I prefer my gesture button on the right!
Upvotes: 1 |