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2012/04/13 | 357 | 1,465 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the **Android Amazon Kindle** app installed on both my **Galaxy S phone** and my **Archos 10" tablet**.
I keep the software updated so I'm sure the latest version is installed.
I am logged in with my account on both devices.
When I press the `STORE` button I go to the inprog Kindle store. But when I press the `STORE` button on the Archos it starts the web browser in stead.
Now, I have bought ebooks before from both devices and I am sure that previously, the Archos also displayed the inprog store. It's much easier to use the inprog store display than the full Amazon web site version.
**Does anyone now what could have changed this behavior ?** I looked for some setting but found none.<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 |
2012/04/13 | 449 | 1,753 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know what's wrong with my phone. Things are breaking left and right ...
To mount the phone so I can access files on it (I don't have an SD card), I:
* Disable USB debugging
* Enable Mass Storage Mode
* Plug the phone in
* Go to the home screen
* Drag that bar down on the top of the screen
* Click on the USB item
* Click "Mount Storage"
Viola, I can access my files. The problem now is that the bar at the top doesn't drag down. I fear that it's a hardware issue (is there some way to disable/enable it from the software side?)
Having said that, how can I now mount the storage to transfer files onto my computer? I have several (100ish) 1.5MB images I need to copy over.
I have a Samsung i7500g running Android 1.6.
I wrote my own app, which can trap events on the top bar part of the screen; it seems that it's only the home page bar that doesn't allow me to drag it down. Is there some setting I'm missing?
**Edit:** Even stranger, sometimes, the pull bar works perfectly.<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 |
2012/04/13 | 337 | 1,310 | <issue_start>username_0: Using the official desktop docking station, my Motorola Xoom (running official Honeycomb 3.2) by default launches the Clock app when the tablet is docked, and keeps the screen on whilst it's docked.
The Settings app on the Honeycomb Xoom has a Dock category with two options "Dock Application" and "Dock Insertion Sound", I can't find any similar options on the Galaxy Nexus.
Is there any (preferably built-in) way to get similar functionality with an (unrooted) Galaxy Nexus using the official Samsung dock?<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like you could use [DockAwake! Dock Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rmays.DockAwake) for this. To just keep the screen on you can set `Settings -> Developer options -> Stay awake`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I've spotted that when I put my phone into its dock for the last few days, it now displays a clock (digital style, with the date below, in ICS blue) on the screen while it's charging.
This has happened since the recent Android v4.0.4 update for the Galaxy Nexus. This has also added a "Dock" category under the "System" section in Settings. This has options to enable a "Dock Insertion Sound" and change Audio settings for the dock.
Exactly what I was looking for!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/13 | 540 | 1,710 | <issue_start>username_0: Browsing the systems files of my LG P350 I discovered a strange file inside what seems to be the XT9 files: there's a txt file called **heads\_of\_state.txt**, which contents are the following:
```
Hamid
Karzai
Bamir
Topi
Sali
Berisha
Abdelaziz
Bouteflika
Ahmed
Ouyahia
Andorra
Joan
Enric
Vives
Sicília
Nemesi
Marquès
Oste
Nicolas
Sarkozy
Christian
Frémont
Albert
Pintat
Jaume
Bartumeu
José
Eduardo
dos
Santos
Paulo
...
```
The list continues and I can spot a few presidents names. It's located in **system/usr/xt9/databases/mdb/**
What does this means?? Why the file is there? **What it is porpuose?**
For the curious, here's the full list: <http://pastebin.com/V8hHYZmz>
(I'm using the V10F firwmare, rooted with Gingerbread)<issue_comment>username_1: I found a related [github repo](https://github.com/pcfighter/device_swift/) but don't know if its official or from some ROM developer. From the source the file heads\_of\_state.txt is listed under **IME** but has been removed in the latest commit (the only other commit). The commit message is "*Deleted uneeded LG's Calibration apk*". I can't conclude anything from this but maybe this will be helpful.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: i searched the internet for it, and the file seems is for developers testing purpose, this file can be found in other platforms either.
i found it in:
Python
Android
PHP
---
seems like `foo bar` case
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Just found [this strange python script](http://pastebin.com/n3jUrdEA) that is included in the XT9. Note that it uses the 'heads\_of\_state.txt' file as input for something. Seems like a sorting script or something.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/13 | 687 | 2,536 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently found that I could upgrade to the new CWM touch recovery version for my EVO 4g! However, to do this through the ROM manager app or get it directly onto the phone at all, it required a payment, although they specified it could be found (the same version) for free on their website. So naturally, I went and downloaded it as soon as I could.
But instead of a .zip file, as things that I usually flash, it is an .img file. This made sense, since I figured I wouldn't be installing a new recovery through the current recovery version, but I am unknowing as to how to install this new recovery image.
Anyone know what my next step is?<issue_comment>username_1: One way is to open ROM Manager and choose "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery". Select your device when it prompts and wait for it to download the latest (non-touch) recovery. Using a file browser, go to `/sdcard/clockworkmod/download//recoveries` and paste your .img there. may be mirror.kanged.net or something else, just check the folders till you find an IMG file with the current date. Rename the existing .img to something else and rename yours to the exact same name as the existing file was named. For example, rename `recovery.clockwork-3.0.0.0-evo.img` to `bak.img` and then name your file `recovery.clockwork-3.0.0.0-evo.img`. Then return to ROM Manager and flash the recovery normally.
Another method is to use fastboot from your PC. Put your device into fastboot mode and then:
```
fastboot flash recovery
```
Another is to use a terminal on your device:
```
/data/data/com.koushikdutta.rommanager/files/flash_image
```
(You can move flash\_image somewhere more manageable first, just make sure it has execute permissions.)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have a fastboot-enabled bootloader version (such as the old 0.76.0000 engineering HBOOT in the EVO's case) you can use that to flash it from a PC via USB. Reboot into your bootloader, then select the "Fastboot" option from the boot menu (if it has one, it may start up fastboot automatically). Once it's ready, go to your PC's shell and execute:
```
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
```
You should also be able to use the `flash_image` binary if your ROM has it ([or you install it from XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10630440&postcount=2)). Copy the recovery.img over to your device somewhere then do the following:
```
C:> adb shell
$ su
# flash_image recovery /path/to/recovery.img
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/13 | 669 | 2,939 | <issue_start>username_0: When I used Android versions up to 2.x, some apps like Google Talk and Android Market (now Play Store) required background synchronization to be activated via *Settings* -> *Account and synchronization* -> *Background data*. I recently upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich and noticed that both Google Talk and Play Store now work also when that setting is switched off.
Do such apps still require background synchronization, possibly in a way that is no longer controlled by a user-accessible setting?<issue_comment>username_1: I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running ICS 4.0.4. When I navigate to the Settings->Accounts & Synchronization screen and select an account (specifically the account I use for Google Talk and the Google Play store) those two apps are not present in the list of apps that can be enabled / disabled for background synchronization. If these apps are performing background synchronization, it is no longer a user settable option to disable it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, background data is always enabled since Ice Cream Sandwich. See the note in the documentation for [`android.net.ConnectivityManager.getBackgroundDataSetting()`](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/ConnectivityManager.html#getBackgroundDataSetting%28%29):
>
> As of `ICE_CREAM_SANDWICH`, availability of background data depends on several combined factors, and this method will always return true. Instead, when background data is unavailable, `getActiveNetworkInfo()` will now appear disconnected.
>
>
>
---
Vending (the internal name for the Android Market, in fact `com.android.vending`) uses [`C2DM`](https://developers.google.com/android/c2dm/) to receive install requests (take a look at its application manifest; even on ICS, it still has c2dm receivers). AFAIK, C2DM only works when background data is available.
Some time ago, I read a blog post somewhere (which unfortunately I am not finding right now) explaining how the Android Market (the post was from before it was renamed) worked. IIRC, even when you asked to install an application directly on your device (instead of indirectly via the <https://market.android.com/> web site), all it did was to send a request to the Google servers, which then sent your device (via C2DM) an install request. This explains why Vending needs background data—it cannot do anything without being able to receive requests via C2DM from the Google servers.
I do not know about Google Talk, but from what I have heard, it has used C2DM since before C2DM was available to the public. Again, this would explain why it needs background data to work.
AFAIK, background sync is completely separate from background data, other than the fact that obviously it cannot sync in the background if background data is disabled, and the fact that you could change it from within the sync screen in the settings application.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/13 | 671 | 2,806 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Atrix running 2.3.6, there is a permanent icon in my notification bar saying that I have unread voicemail. I understand that this icon is flagged on the SIM card itself: sure enough, if I pop the SIM card into another phone, the icon shows up there too.
How do I get rid of it? I've tried every suggestion on Google, which amounts to leaving myself a message and then deleting it, or calling customer service. The only kosher method of getting rid of it is to have my carrier send me the special SMS that clears the icon, which is normally sent when you listen to your messages (but it's not happening for me). Customer service reps seem to have no idea what this means so I can't get them to manually send that SMS. For what it's worth, I'm on Rogers in Canada (but my Atrix is running the AT&T build of Android).
Some versions of Android allegedly have a "Clear voicemail indicator" setting, but I have no such thing.
If it's possible through executing code on the Android, then:
* Has someone written an app to clear it from the SIM card? I can't find anything, but I can't imagine something like that would be allowed on the market since it would use hidden libraries.
* Does anyone have experience writing apps that use hidden libraries and can point me in the right direction? I've been able to follow tutorials that set up an Eclipse environment for compiling apps that use hidden libraries, I just have no idea where to start with the SIM card stuff.
If not, then do I just have to live with it?
EDIT: Using standard carrier voicemail, not Google Voice.<issue_comment>username_1: Easiest fix is to ask your carrier for a new SIM, but it would be worth reporting it to them as a problem so they can investigate it. It might be a problem at your carrier's end and they just don't know about it yet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it's a "message" sent by the network operator. I resolved it by just calling and listening the message.
Yes, this costed me money but the icon disappeared after. (Another "message" was sent by the operator telling my SIM that I have no more unlistened voice messages)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Simply long press the notification and select **app info**. Then tap on **FORCE STOP**.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Same issue here with Galaxy S5 on Cricket Wireless. Turns out there was an unknown message sitting in the inbox that never showed itself as "new". Once I completely scrubbed the voicemail of all messages including the hidden one, the icon went away. It now works quite well. Doublecheck your voicemail messages.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Call yourself and leave a message. Listen to it, then erase it right after. Turn the phone off then on, it will then be gone.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/14 | 275 | 1,033 | <issue_start>username_0: I finally switched to Android from Apple, and I've tried setting the email account as both premium and not, and it either stays independent when deleted (not deleted on the server), or it's just downloaded again. K-9 seems to make them stay independent, but there's a lot of settings. Is there anything I can do so that if I delete a message on either the mail site or the app, it will be deleted on the other?
Basically, if you're aware of how the mail app works on the iphone, etc, I want it to behave like that.
EDIT: I found out how to do it in K-9 (change the 'when i delete a message' setting), but is there a way to do it stock?<issue_comment>username_1: You can simply download [Yahoo! Mail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail) and manage your e-mail as you want.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As roxan already pointed out: **What you want is IMAP for all your E-Mail accounts, configured with an Android client (e.g. K-9 Mail).**
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/14 | 258 | 925 | <issue_start>username_0: I've found [this thing on eBay](http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-to-Mic-Speaker-Audio-5-1-channel-3D-Sound-Card-Adapter-Virtual-Mini-New-/260921302512?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc01f1df0). It converts the USB to a microphone input and a jack-speaker output. I'm just curious, if my tablet is compatible with it as the description doesn't explicitly mentions it.
My device is rooted if that makes any difference.<issue_comment>username_1: Extremely doubtful, to the point where I'm confident saying no, it wouldn't work. It would require either the OS dev team having included Linux drivers that would work with the USB device, or the USB device manufacturer having released Android-compatible drivers that you could install on your tablet yourself.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I believe that product is an DAC. As long as your device has OTG/USB host support, it'll work.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/14 | 542 | 1,964 | <issue_start>username_0: In my Gmail account, I use "[Refresh POP accounts](http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-in-labs-refresh-pop-accounts.html)" by <NAME> to add a simple button at the top of my email list to quickly refresh all the POP email accounts I have attached to my Gmail account.
I cannot, for the life of me, find a method to do this on my LG Optimus. Is something like this available for Android?
Update
======
I use the official Google Gmail app. Gmail automatically checks pop accounts, but does not check the accounts on a regular schedule. The POP accounts can be checked manually via "Refresh POP accounts" Labs plugin in desktop browswers. However, this is not available in the Gmail app or in mobile browsers.<issue_comment>username_1: You could give [POP3 Refresh for Gmail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.pop3refresh) app a try. It sounds like it does what you are looking for.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Using the desktop vesion of gmail works, even though it's a bit clumsy. Here's how to access it:
* open Chrome, go to gmail.com
* click "go to the mobile Gmail site"
* open Chrome's options menu (3 vertical dots), tick "Request desktop site"
* roll out the hamburger menu in gmail (button with 3 stripes), scroll down and click "View Gmail in: **Desktop**"
* switch to the "standard" Gmail view instead of "basic HTML" (at the bottom right)
* you should now see the standard gmail app, which has a refresh button
* click it and wait for a bit, your POP3/IMAP emails should be fetched
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Alternatively to a standalone app, I’ve just added this link to my home screen, after saving my Gmail credentials, and click the “Check mail now” link next to the account to do the POP3 refresh.
`https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&fs=1&view=pu&st=labs#settings/accounts`
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/14 | 495 | 1,722 | <issue_start>username_0: I want my received SMS to automagically be forwarded via Jabber (XMPP), so I can read them on my current PC.
I don't want to send SMS from my computer, though I would not mind the feature as an extra bonus.
How can I achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: [GTalkSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.gtalksms) ([Google Project Page](http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/)) does what you want (and much more).
Edit: After actively developing GTalkSMS, I decided that it's time to spawn a new project called [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org). [See my second answer.](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/60879/440)
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into GtalkSMS. GTalkSMS is an open source GPL licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If XMPP is not a must have you should check out [MightyText](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mightytext) app and [Chrome extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mightytext-sendreceive-sm/dkfhfaphfkopdgpbfkebjfcblcafcmpi).
I use it every day. You don't need to have your phone near you because you see SMS messages and you can respond from the app. You can even initiate a phone call from the extension (web app).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org) (Modular Android XMPP Suite) does what you want, and much more. You can reply to incoming SMS messages or send them via XMPP. All you need is a standard XMPP client on your PC.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/14 | 475 | 1,683 | <issue_start>username_0: The Xperia Neo V stock launcher displays a 2x2 grid containing the first 4 apps that a folder contains instead of a simple icon. Is there any other launcher that does this or something similar?<issue_comment>username_1: [GTalkSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.gtalksms) ([Google Project Page](http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/)) does what you want (and much more).
Edit: After actively developing GTalkSMS, I decided that it's time to spawn a new project called [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org). [See my second answer.](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/60879/440)
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into GtalkSMS. GTalkSMS is an open source GPL licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If XMPP is not a must have you should check out [MightyText](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mightytext) app and [Chrome extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mightytext-sendreceive-sm/dkfhfaphfkopdgpbfkebjfcblcafcmpi).
I use it every day. You don't need to have your phone near you because you see SMS messages and you can respond from the app. You can even initiate a phone call from the extension (web app).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org) (Modular Android XMPP Suite) does what you want, and much more. You can reply to incoming SMS messages or send them via XMPP. All you need is a standard XMPP client on your PC.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/15 | 1,418 | 5,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having my first major issue with my phone, the Atrix (not Atrix 2). The phone is stock Gingerbread, not rooted, and I don't download any dubious or non-Market apps. While using my phone today it suddenly rebooted. Upon reaching the unlock screen, neither the screen nor the buttons would respond to any kind of input, nor have they since. I can't even turn on the screen by pressing the power button; I have to plug it in to the charger. The only way to try to restart is to pull the battery. It seems to me that the problem is with the unlock screen, which I think belongs to the launcher app. The menu bar at the top of the screen seems to indicate that other systems are functioning properly -- the clock in the corner stays up to date, while the lock screen's clock doesn't change after booting. The icons at the top indicate that bluetooth and wifi are active and the strength of the wifi signal varies when I move around.
Let's see, what else -- I wasn't doing anything unusual with the phone when it rebooted. It has suddenly rebooted a couple times in the past couple days before this, but had no noticeable problems once it started back up.
Can anybody suggest what I should try next? I'd like to avoid having to wipe it clean if possible. I have managed to get into the boot options by holding the volume key and pressing the power button, and try to boot into recovery mode from there, but that just hung. I have the android sdk with adb installed on my linux laptop, so i can try connecting the debugger in the morning, but i'm not sure what to try when I do.
Sorry if this is an incoherent jumble -- I'm tired and I'm going to bed.
UPDATE:
I connected the phone to my computer and looked at the logs in LogCat (I've done a little bit of Android development). I'm not seeing any obvious signs of what the problem is. Admittedly, I have no idea what to look for. The closest I can get is this INFO message when I try to unclock the screen when it's active:
04-15 16:34:39.719: INFO/InputDispatcher(1652): Application is not responding: Window{40a2fb20 Keyguard paused=false}. 11148.9ms since event, 5009.5ms since wait started
and this is all that happens when I press the power but to try to turn the screen on:
04-15 16:38:00.369: DEBUG/KeyguardViewMediator(1652): wakeWhenReadyLocked(26)
There are no error stack traces being logged for either event. Ideas???
UPDATE 2:
It appears to be the Home app. See details in the comment below. Can I use ADB or another tool to remove and reinstall the Home app? I know that with my own apps, I can just use `adb install` and `adb uninstall`, but I don't know if it's that simple with other apps, or where I would get a clean copy of it from.
FINAL UPDATE:
I tried everything there was to try, including writing an app to programmatically wake up and attempt to unlock the screen, which worked on my tablet but not the phone, so I could try to salvage some data. I finally had to just do a hard reset on the phone, and that worked, so for now the phone is working again.<issue_comment>username_1: As you have said yourself, you could install/uninstall through ADB.
My advice would be to install a alternate Home screen app through adb and restart the device.
(Installing an alternate home app would clear the previous home app's defaults).
When the Home Application is about to be started, it would show you the option to choose one of the Home apps from the list. Simply select the alternate one.
You would need an Home app's APK for this, which you will have to download on your PC.
Just get any alternate Home app APK, install it, boot into your device. Launch Google Play and install another Home App and uninstall the one which you installed through adb.
You could uninstall the stock Home app (I am assuming, your are on stock) easily, since you are rooted via Root Explorer or any similar app.
If you don't want to install an app downloaded through internet, simply create an launcher app yourselves.
Here is the android's sample home app.
[Android Developers - Home Sample](http://developer.android.com/resources/samples/Home/index.html)
or get source code for launchers like ADW Launcher here-
[ADW-Launcher-Android Google Code](http://code.google.com/p/adw-launcher-android/)
In all this, I am assuming you have USB debugging enabled on your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have read at xda that you could boot your Atrix in safe mode and only load essential system files. From there you can delete the defective home app or replace it with an other home app.
>
> To do this, power off your Atrix, and press the power button to turn
> it on. Once the boot ANIMATION starts, immediately press and HOLD the
> vol up + vol down buttons until you get a long vibe, then release.
> you'll then see 'safe mode' at the lower left of the screen when the
> lockscreen comes up. (from xda-developers)
>
>
>
[Here is the XDA thread about Atrix in safe mode](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191179)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: i had the same issue with screen not coming to live after proximity sensor has turned it off once. I tried to boot in safe-mode and the phone is working perfectly and there is no such issue in safemode. I know this is not permanent solution (there must be some limitations of safemode, though i have no idea about them), but it atleast points us that this is not hardware problem and some application is messing up with the proximity sensor.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/15 | 410 | 1,568 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it's been rooted.
Whenever I try to connect it by USB, it goes into MTP mode, [which isn't working for me](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/21730/5892) when connecting to my Ubuntu Linux computer.
I'd really rather not have to deal with some software to make transfers. I'd rather just have it show up as a USB exernal drive like my phone does.
Is there a way I can disable MTP and make my tablet just show up as a USB external drive?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not 100% sure. But IIRC, the problem with normal USB storage is Android has to partition your phone for internal storage and USB storage. Your computer can then umount the USB storage from phone and mount it in your computer. So in many phones without MTP, even though the internal storage had capacity like 16GB, only 1 or 2 GB was available for app installation. While some phone gave up to 8GB for app, that space was wasted for people who didn't need that much for app but needed space for music and photos.
With MTP mode, there isn't separate partition but a whole single partition. So if you have 16GB internal storage in your phone, you can use whole 16GB for apps, music and photos.
MTP mode is available from Honeycomb and I don't think it's an optional component. I mean I don't think you can say I don't want MTP mode, I want USB storage mode.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No other way for disabling MTP Mode, except you have Android generic smartphone such as local manufacturer smartphone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/15 | 1,221 | 4,296 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to stream all audio from my (Windows) PC to my phone via Wifi, so that my phone acts like a sound card? I basically want to use my phone with my headphones as wireless headphones.
It looks like [Remote Audio](http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/media_and_video/remote-audio_kexp.html) does this, but it is only for Linux.<issue_comment>username_1: I have experimented with streaming audio from PC to Android over Bluetooth. Recent versions of BlueZ are able to sink an A2DP stream, but the build I have on my phone (Droid running Sapphire 2.0.2) is outdated and won't do it. You may have better luck.
If that won't work, Android's media player may be able to receive one of the streaming protocols that VLC supports. Another poster may know more about this.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: CNET has great [video here](http://cnettv.cnet.com/remotely-stream-media-from-pc-android-device/9742-1_53-50107644.html) that explains how to do exactly what you want.
Use Skifta, and you can stream from your PC to your phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Think of it from another point of view: what do you want to listen to? Using Wifi I doubt that it is possible to acheive a latency suitable for games or movies.
I have a BT A2DP connector on my stereo and even that does not provide enough speed to play movies properly.
This leaves us with music. Then it is in almost every case more useful to play it on the phone, not on the computer and stream the result. What you are looking for, then is a DLNA player on the phone. There are some on the market. Depending on your Windows version, a DLNA server will already be built in.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: You can check out [Soundwire](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWire&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nZW9yZ2llLlNvdW5kV2lyZSJd), there is a paid and free version so you can choose which one of them suits your need by checking out the description.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Use Apple Airplay Protocol.
There is plenty of software using that like Airfoil Speakers which works on android, windows, ios...
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: >
> I basically want to use my phone with my headphones as wireless
> headphones
>
>
>
Instead of one application, I have found more convenient to use two parallel apps, one for controlling the PC from Android phone and the other for sending all PC sound to the phone at the same time:
1. keep the actual playing on the PC (**use PC-OS instead of Android to process the media files**)
2. remote-control the playing with the Android phone (depending on the player: controlling **Foobar2000** with [FoobarCon](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wan.foobarcon) (and [FoobarCon component setup](https://sites.google.com/site/foobarcon/)), Clementine with [Clementine remote](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.qspool.clementineremote) and **VLC** with [VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=adarshurs.android.vlcmobileremote))
3. send all sound to Android with the **SoundWire** server that should run on the PC: it is to be found [here](http://georgielabs.net/) (the Windows package worked great for me but for whatever reason the Linux one did not: the one that worked for me is [this](http://www.commentcamarche.net/download/telecharger-34102273-soundwire-pour-linux) (also uploaded [here](https://mega.nz/#!ZYYwQRpK!Klgq0_OAF-HDMRyno6sMInBMEQNhMYEAJmT3KsfjJFw))). The Android app is [SoundWire free](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWireFree).
In order to hear only the sound coming from Android:
* in Windows: muting the laptop speakers from the dedicated key or the external speakers keeps the Android sound
* in Linux the same key mutes all sounds, including Android. So, open Pulse Audio Volume Control (`pavucontrol` - install it if it's absent) from the SoundWire window and there go to 'Configuration/Profile' and switch to 'Off' to hear only the sounds from Android.
**Foobar2000** and **FoobarCon component setup** can be used also in Linux (I tested in Playonlinux) and remotely controlled from Android with FoobarCon.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/16 | 446 | 1,654 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to customize the format in which Android displays the current date?
I'm interested mainly in:
1. the date format at the top on screen when pulling down the notification menu (currently for me, it's "DD/MM/YYYY")
2. The date format at the lock screen (currently for me, it's "Weekday, D Month")
I would like to have all dates displayed in [ISO 8601](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_8601) format, `YYYY-MM-DD`. The global date format can be changed from settings, but the only available options are `MM/DD/YYYY`, `DD/MM/YYYY` and `YYYY/MM/DD`, and it seems there's no way to define a completely custom date format or set `-` as a custom field separator. This also doesn't affect the lock screen.
I'm using a rooted Android 2.2 (Froyo) with [Samsung TouchWiz](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchWiz) 3.0. I'm also insterested in answers that require [CyanogenMod](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod) or other custom ROMs.<issue_comment>username_1: The Notification Bar uses the global date format. So, just switch to the desired format from `Settings` ~> `Date and time` ~> `Select Date Format`.
For the lock screen, use a lock screen app. Search the Play Store, you can find many.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ran into same problem. It seems to be in many ROMs that you have to change the language to access other date-time formats. I had to change for instance to German, since none of the options for English supported DD.MM.YYYY format.
Hope this helps. Simply try out languages you would like to use most and see in date time settings, whether they support your desired format.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/16 | 550 | 2,266 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I disable push notifications for Instagram? As much as possible, I don't want apps to do any push notifications (except for MMS).<issue_comment>username_1: It's quite easy.
1. Go to Instagram app
2. Tap on your own name in stream (or the card icon) to go to your profile
3. Tap the 3 vertical dots next to your name
4. Tap `Edit profile`
5. Scroll down, tap `Push notifications`
6. Uncheck what you don't want. Voila!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For some reason, Instagram still pushes notifications when your facebook friends join Instagram, even if you have disabled all notifications in the Instagram app. To try and actually disable all Instagram notifications, I went to my phone's "Settings", selected "Apps" (under the "Device" category), looked at all downloaded apps, selected "Instagram", and unchecked the "Show notifications" option. It warned me that I might miss important updates (thank goodness) and I said "ok".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Instructions for Android Samsung S4 (similar but slightly different from what username_2 wrote):
* Select "Settings"
* then "More"
* then select "Application Manager"
* Scroll to find the Instagram App and select it.
* Then, uncheck the box that reads "Show Notifications."
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. Launch your Instagram app from the app drawer.
2. As the app opens up, click on the button for Direct Message, which is often located at the top right corner.
3. Tap on it and all your direct message conversations you have ever had on Instagram would appear.
4. Now click on any conversation that you would like to mute.
5. After you open that very conversation, tap on the ‘i’ button that appears on the top right corner again.
6. After you click on it, a new screen would appear and it would let you mute that very conversation and in future you wouldn’t have any alerts or notifications from that conversation on Instagram direct messaging.
If you still feel difficult to follow , here is the clear picture demonstration of the above process in the following link [how to mute notifications of instagram notification](http://thegeekdaily.com/how-to-mute-notification-of-particular-instagram-conversation/)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/16 | 753 | 2,968 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire (which I enjoy a lot). However, HTC hasnt updated the device to ICS (they say they will update this year, no specific date).
Can I get a plain android version from Google and install it? What is the difference between the Google Android and the HTC (or other brand) Android?<issue_comment>username_1: No you can't.. Google creates the "plain android version" or vanilla, specifically to work with only a couple of phones (Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus), for the other phones the manufacturer has to customize the Operating System to work with their hardware, and the Carrier (AT&T etc) usually has to pay the manufacturer for that OS version and at the same time asking to have their bloatware put in as well.
Your best bet is to buy the most popular phone or the Nexus line of phones.
For your current phone you should check out <http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=628> and see if someone has ported over ICS in a custom rom, you'll need to root your phone, but it's worth it :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Technically, yes, you can build the "plain version" of Android: <http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html>
However, it is difficult to do this for all but a handful of devices (official "Google" developer devices, such as the Nexus line of phones) because every Android phone requires its own drivers and these are not freely available.
This is where projects like [CyanogenMod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/) step in: they take the vanilla build of Android, add a few minor features to it, and then try to release it for as many devices as possible. Typically way before any manufacturer gets around to updating the phones (if ever). CyanogenMod 9 is the ICS version of Android, and is tba.
In short, the difference between HTC and Google is that HTC takes the vanilla Android version and then "skins" it with HTC Sense. This is one of the many reasons there is a bit of a delay between when Google release a new version of Android (for example, ICS) and when the manufacturers get around to doing it, because they have to fix their changes/skin to the new version of Android.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: First of all HTC will not be releasing ICS for HTC Desire.
You can get plain vanilla Android experience, i.e. Android built for HTC desire using ICS source from [here](http://www.sandvold.as/). This ROM is built directly using the code from Google. But Google isn't building it. Awesome guy by the name Sandvold is building it. Please note that this is only a beta version and USB tethering, video and panorama aren't working yet.
I've been using this ROM from past few months and its awesome. Its fast and smooth.
In case you want to follow the development, the development thread is [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355660).
As noted by @Brian, you need to root your phone before you can install this.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/16 | 396 | 1,558 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I have been researching a bit about the Android backup options (since I have seen some people having to lose all their data due to ICS serious bugs).
From now, I prefer to use native options, such as the "default" option or the `adb backup -all` command.
**But my question is about the regular way**.
I enabled the `Settings->Backup->Backup my data` option (on ICS). Now I would like to check on my Google Account Preferences when was the last backup was made, and which data is safely backed up - and which isn't.
I'm not sure if that's possible. Does anybody know?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I went to <https://www.google.com/dashboard/b/0/> and found the section labeled "Android device"; that had a link labeled "More data stored about this device". Clicking that opened a popup window that showed a disappointingly short list of apps that had backed up some of their data: just some of the built-in apps from Google.
>
>
>
The above paragraph was written in 2012; five years later the situation seems better: the relevant link is now <https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard>, and my list of apps is nice and long: 85, and they're not all from Google :-)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have Google Drive on your Android device then open it and go to *Backups*. Tap on the device's name you're interested in to see what's been backed up and when - App data, Call history, Device settings and SMS. Tap on *App data* to see the when each of your apps was last backed up.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/16 | 1,247 | 4,945 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How does Google Maps estimate my location without GPS?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15009/how-does-google-maps-estimate-my-location-without-gps)
>
>
>
I was wondering how Google Maps on my Android phone can locate me with a good accuracy when my GPS is disabled.
At first I though it was with the cell tower but I'm not sure it can achieve this precision and it is way better when the wireless is enabled.
Experiment that i did.
1. If GPS is OFF and Wifi is ON = Perfect location
2. If Wifi is ON GPS OFF = Still Perfect location
3. If Wifi is OFF and GPS is ON = location is not precise.
Tested this with 5 -6 Phones
Any Idea why ?<issue_comment>username_1: Android offers two ways (from a developer point of view) to determine your current location:
LOCATION\_COARSE
Allows an application to access coarse (e.g., Cell-ID, WiFi) location
LOCATION\_FINE
Allows an application to access fine (e.g., GPS) location
So to answer your first question: Yes Android can determine your location just by the cell-broadcast. Keyword here is triangulation and this depends on the density of the broadcast towers. In Berlin you get about 100 m accuracy.
As you can see, the Android documentation says "e.g.", because some phones may also have GLONASS support etc. to determine your location. You have to check your specific phone GPS chip to check what frequency it supports (L2 etc.).
So regarding your second question:
Since GPS falls into the category of LOCATION\_FINE it will be picked if available. So Android can not distinguish which position signal is better.
Indoors GPS may be worse, but will still be picked if available, because generally speaking it is a more precise signal.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Google have a huge database of the approximate locations of a large number of phone network cell towers and wifi access points all around the world. If your phone can "see" one (or more) known cell-tower IDs or Wifi AP SSIDs, then it can query Google's database to ask where that is and use that for your location. The cell network towers have a large range (kilometers in some cases) so that alone won't give a precise location. As Wifi is a very short range signal your phone can locate you very precisely using that, particularly if you're also picking up Wifi signals of different strengths from neighbouring houses to triangulate from.
All of the quoted sections below are from: Google Maps Help - [Location-based services](http://support.google.com/maps/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1725632)
>
> Because GPS is not always available and locations derived from cell
> towers aren’t very accurate, Google (and other Internet companies) use
> publicly broadcast Wi-Fi data from wireless access points to improve
> our location-based services. By using signals from these access
> points, your mobile device is able to fix its general location quickly
> without using too much power.
>
>
>
...
>
> Our Location Server uses only publicly broadcast Wi-Fi information to estimate the location of a device:
>
>
> The **MAC (Media Access Control) address**. This is a number that identifies computing devices – whether PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, or wireless access points – interacting with a network. MAC addresses usually look like this: 00:01:02:0A:0B:0C. The number is usually fixed for the life of the device. A MAC address tells you nothing about the owner or user of the equipment concerned. It’s just a string of characters that’s technically necessary for web pages and other content to be properly delivered to your device over the Internet.
>
>
>
This data has been collected in two main ways: as their Google Street View car drives around it always has a precise GPS fix, at the same time it listens out for Wifi APs that broadcast their identity and records where it was when it picked them up, and does the same for phone network cell towers; in addition they "crowd-source" the data from Google Maps users on mobile devices, as the Google Maps users travel around with GPS enabled Google Maps will check which cell-towers they're connected to and which wifi points they can "see" and periodically upload this information.
>
> Google Maps on an Android handset is an example of a reliable channel, since we can be confident that the SSIDs and MAC addresses it sends as part of a location request haven’t been tampered with before being sent.
>
>
> So, for example, one way to ensure that your changed SSID is submitted to Google quickly, open Google Maps on an Android Device with WiFi enabled, and use the [My Location feature](http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=153802) to establish a location fix in the vicinity of your WiFi access point.
>
>
>
See also [How does Android get the coarse location?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1648/)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/17 | 388 | 1,238 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got an automatic firmware update for my Galaxy S2
```
Android 2.3.6
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL164 #2
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
```
Now the USB connection does not work anymore and I cannot continue developing using eclipse. Where can I find new drivers for the new version? Already checked samsung.com but did not find anything!<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think this is a driver issue.
Please try the following-
>
> 1. Unplug the USB cable from your phone.
> 2. On the phone, dial the following number: **\*#7284#**
>
>
>
Once the last # is hit, the **PhoneUtil** application should be launched.
>
> Choose **USB -> Modem** and then **USB -> PDA mode**.
>
>
>
The good mode should be PDA. Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA!!!
>
> Now Plug the USB cable back in your phone/PC and check if it works.
>
>
>
(I had the same problem on my Samsung Galaxy 3, and I resolved it like this)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this same problem:
1. Uninstall Kies and USB drivers
2. Restart PC
3. Install Kies
4. Restart PC
5. Finally, connect phone to PC (USB debugging off) then let Windows automatically install drivers for the phone
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/17 | 586 | 1,776 | <issue_start>username_0: What are the best size, compression settings, and format for making video for playback on a Galaxy Tab 10.1?<issue_comment>username_1: Take a look at [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060825) on XDA-Developers forums. There's a good discussion with presets for Handbrake (conversion software) that should work well for GTab 10.1.
Basic settings are as follows:
**Video**: H.264 codec, MP4 container, picture width 1200, constant quality with RF:20, loose anamorphic with modulus 16.
**Audio**: AAC format, 128 bitrate.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Video
=====
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will work best with MP4 files (H.264 encoding) at 720p (1280x720). Do *not* use Entropy Coding. I'm noticing a few problems with it; it could be the video / my setup though and not the device itself.
Use a constant bitrate at a reasonable quality level (RF:20 should be good, or around 1000kbps). Maximum B-Frames should be set to 0, and Reference frames to 4 or 5.
Audio
=====
As far as audio goes you should be fine with most anything; a samplerate of 48 and a bitrate of 160 should be good. Make sure to downmix to stereo. AAC is probably you best bet for the codec.
Summary
-------
More information can be found [here](http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-20090725-285/how-to-encode-movies-to-play-on-your-galaxy-tab-10.1/) and [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060825) (though you might want to experiment a bit with some of the advanced settings if you feel that you need them—Probably not a big deal though).
**Audio:** AAC with Bitrate of 160, Samplerate of 48; downmix to stereo
**Video:** H.264 in an MP4 wrapper at 720p (1280x720) at a constant bit rate
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/17 | 912 | 3,496 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to disable all notification sounds whenever there is a current event in Calendar. How can I do this automatically?<issue_comment>username_1: [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) will do this for you. It allows you to automate tasks when certain conditions are met (and is a truly awesome app). Tasker works by monitoring Contexts and then performing Tasks when those contexts match the conditions you set. Contexts and Tasks are grouped together to create Profiles.
You can set up a Tasker Profile with the `Calendar Event` Context (set to whatever conditions meet your needs, e.g. "From my Google Calendar [Calendar]," "When event shows me as [busy]," and/or "With title [Title]") and a Task containing `Silent Mode > On`.
You can find more information about Tasker from the [Tasker Homepage](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) and from the [Tasker Wiki](http://tasker.wikidot.com/step-throughs).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama) will let you do this, and it is free (Tasker costs money). It has many of the features as Tasker and Locale, and it can even use Locale plugins. I have grown fond of this app and have set up many automated events.
To do this in Llama, you create two events and two profiles.
### Profiles
1. Create a new profile and name it something like "No Notifications". Uncheck all of the volume options except for `Change notification volume`. Set the volume level to 0.
2. Create a second profile and name it "Normal". Again, uncheck all volume options except for `Change notification volume`. This time, set the volume level to whatever you want, like 5/7.
### Events
1. Create a new event.
2. Under `Actions`, click `Add Condition` and select `Calendar Event`. Use the defaults.
3. Next, click `Add Action`. Select `Profile` and choose your silent profile.
4. Create a second event. This one will be the opposite of your first event, so change the condition of the calendar to "Event finished/Not current event" and set the action profile to your normal profile.
The developer of Llama is still working on it and adding new features, and you can get details [here](http://kebabapps.blogspot.com/).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can try [Silent!](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hw.silentfree). It's a very easy app to put your phone insilent mode.
It has a schedule plus a white list (to prevent you from losing important calls). It also has a location option; so it turns your phone to silent mode only if you're in a specified place.
It's very simple to use and doesn't need a lot of configurations to work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I wrote an app, [Free Busy Silent Mode](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zlift.fbs) which will be useful. Very minimal configuration needed, you just need to pick which calendar account to sync, that's it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I also wrote an app [Polite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.camsteffen.polite) which allows you to pick keywords in your calendar events
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: I've defined a custom flow in automate app from llama.
I use location based rules in combination with my calendar like:
At work, set ring tone to low level
At work and occuring meeting, enable do not disturb profile
Etc.
Works pretty well!
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/17 | 331 | 1,324 | <issue_start>username_0: When I lick on a link to a mp3 file on in web page on my Android phone. It starts playing it on Google music player, but as soon as I hit home button or back button it stops playing. I know why it is behaving such a way (Activity that is playing the audio file is destroyed when back button is hit or paused when home button is pressed). Problem is I'm not able to figure out a way to work around this limitation.
One thing that I can do is copy and paste a link in a player that accepts hyperlink as input. Unfortunately Google music player does not.
Has any onw figured out a work around for this?<issue_comment>username_1: I've run into the same issue. I usually long-press on the link and choose `Save Link` to save the mp3 file to my phone, then I just play it in my media app of choice.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I use [MixZing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mixzing.basic&hl=en) music player. I have set it as default player for music and when I click a mp3 file link in browser, it opens the file in MixZing by default and streaming works well. It plays the mp3 file in background when you press the back button.
This is an alternate solution. I don't thing it is possible to play the mp3 links in background in Android's default music player.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/17 | 1,482 | 5,507 | <issue_start>username_0: When I download application from Market I obtain out of memory error.
In fact I have about 2Gb free storage on SD Card and it seems there is out of space of internal phone storage.
How to clear internal storage? E.g. remove some cache files or somewhat else?
How to obtain access to phone storage?
(When I connect my android device to PC without SD card I even have no choice to connect as a disc)
I moved all application which can be moved to Android device with [App2SD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.app2sd).
It is really annoying - I have memory of SD Card but in fact I can not use it.
My device is HTC Desire, Android 2.3.3
Thanks a lot!<issue_comment>username_1: Most probably your internal memory is too low.
**You can't access it without rooting your device. And it won't be visible in your PC/desktop anyways with a USB connection. (it can't be mounted)**
From what I understand your HTC Desire device has 512 MB of internal ROM which is used for both your stock firmware and user installed apps.
The 512 MB storage may be divided into several partitions. System partition holds your ROM (firmware) and may include apps which came per-installed when you purchased the device.
The data partition is where your apps are stored. To check, how much actual space you have for data partition-
>
> Go to Settings -> Applications menu.
>
>
>
You should get a list of installed apps with available storage at bottom like this,
This will be the actual memory available to you. To increase this, you could try
1. Moving apps to SD Card (which I believe you have already tried).
2. Root your device and delete unwanted system apps (bloatware)
3. Install a custom ROM, with app2sd/data2sd scripts, which enables you to use a ext3/ext4 partition on your SD card to use for installing apps. ( A 1GB partition would do fine.)
Although there is a alternative too, which can help you **move some of the apps** which are by default not enabled for moving to SD Card.
>
> *Requirements*
>
>
> 1. An Android Device (Obviously.. ) (Root not required)
> 2. USB Cable
> 3. A PC (Any OS will do Windows, Mac or Linux)
> 4. Android SDK or replacement for ADB (Install android sdk from official site. Use drivers for your device)
>
>
>
*Steps*
>
> 1. Run command prompt or terminal use command '**adb devices**' (will show
> list of connected devices) (you should have android sdk's
> path/platform-tools in your classpath)
> 2. use command '**adb shell**' (will open a $ prompt)
> 3. use command '**pm setInstallLocation 2**' ( will set default install
> location to sd card )
>
>
> (0 for auto, 1 for internal, 2 for sd card )
>
>
>
Now whatever new apps you install will be installed to sd card. they will still take space on internal memory in data partition though for dalvik cache, app-cache, private-cache etc.
Note-> If you want to revert back to original use option 0 in step 4.
I have seen some weird behavior with this, apps which are set to install in SD Card by default (i.e. games like angry bird), are installed in internal. You could just move them to external though. My advice would be to use this command to enable moving to sd card and then revert back.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Certainly worth rooting your phone if you feel capable and are running out of space.
On my Desire, I moved caches to SD and regularly run a cache cleaner. I also deleted lots of bloatware.
If you want to run lots of apps you have to work at it on a Desire!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Clearing internal storage will probably be a temporary relief only, as it will fill-up again in (probably short) time. However, depending on the action the "temporary span" can be quite long -- so if you are afraid to root and to follow the steps recommended in the other answers, here's a list of possibilities:
* uninstall apps you do not need
* if possible, move apps rarely used to external storage (App2SD)
* cleanup cache (and, optionally, data from apps where you could start-over)
While the first 2 items should be clear, some explanation on the 3rd. You can do that manually without any special app (in case you are already unable to install any) -- but it's a bit wearing:
1. Go to your homescreen
2. Hit the "menu" key, select "settings"
3. Select "Apps" (or "Applications" -- the name differs between devices and Android versions)
4. Select "Manage Apps" (or "Manage Applications", see above)
5. Now select each app, one by one, and hit the "Clear Cache" button. If you want to remove the apps data as well, hit the "Clear Data" button, too.
Note that clearing cache is non-destructive, as it only removes temporary files -- while claring data is not, as it will remove all data you stored with the app, including its settings.
If you are still able to install apps, this hairy process can be eased up a lot by some little helpers like e.g. [1-Tap Cleaner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.acc.free) or [Easy Cache Cleaner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bazinga.cacheclean).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It is due to an error in the OS itself. Even some simple apps could not be installed while some bigger apps could.
Reset the device to factory mode and then you must be able to install the same apps which were denied before.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/18 | 698 | 2,732 | <issue_start>username_0: I often come across interesting websites while looking for something else, and I want to be able to quickly "push" (i.e. capture) their URLs onto a consolidated *stack* of clickable links, in ***LIFO*** order, for review at a later time. (It would be great if it were easy to "pop" links from this stack, but this is gravy.)
My current method for capturing URLs is awfully inconvenient: I choose my browser's "share" option, and email the URL to myself. This is not only slow and cumbersome, but the captured URLs get spread over a bazillion separate email messages.
In fact, the absence of a consolidated "dumping site" for these captured URLs is the weakness of every info capture app I've tried so far: quick capture always results in one link per "node" (or email message, or "note", or whatever) in a way that makes it difficult to review the current LIFO stack of URLs. With some of them it *may* be possible to simulate the "LIFO stack" effect, but this is invariably at the expense of speed and ease of capture.
Another feature of many of these apps that I found highly undesirable is that they stored the information remotely. I *definitely* want to keep this information ***exclusively local***, i.e. in my phone. I ***don't*** want to find myself in the near future bumping into a "free storage limit" at some remote site (as with, e.g. Evernote).
Does anyone know an app that meets these criteria?<issue_comment>username_1: I just stumbled upon [Pocket -formerly Read It Later](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro). Might be worth a try.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Another way to more literally do what you're asking is to get a browser that supports tabs (for example, Google Chrome for Android, Dolphin Browser, or even the built in one) and open a new tab for each interesting link. Then you'll literaly have the stack you're looking for. The cool thing about Google Chrome is that this stack will be persistant across reboots and accessible across devices.
Anyways, hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Install [Clipper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.rojekti.clipper) and start copying your URLs in clipboard.
It creates LIFO stack from clipboard and is exclusively local. To revisit URLs, bring this lightweight app from status bar.. tap URL to copy and paste in address bar. Done!
Free version of Clipper limits user to 20 items in stack. If you don't want to purchase its pro version, you can use [aNdClip](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazing_create.android.andclipfree). But, you may face problems in keeping LIFO structure after copying an URL from stack.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/18 | 315 | 1,170 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a ZeniThink C91 using Ice Cream. I also have a case that has a USB keyboard. How do i disable the android Keyboard so only the USB keyboard is active? Ice Cream 4.0<issue_comment>username_1: [Null Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wparam.nullkeyboard) is what you want. I do this same thing with my bluetooth keyboard. It does require you manually switch the input method each time, but keeps the pesky on-screen keyboard from popping up.
Another option I've used is to use [the method described here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23847/changing-layout-of-physical-keyboard/23953#23953) to program one of your keys to a `Back` button, which you can press to remove the on-screen keyboard each time it pops up.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You might want to search for an alternative to the stock-keyboard delivered with your android device.
There are keyboards that have hardware keyboard detection and settings to explicitly turn off the on-screen keyboard, [blueduino soft keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weebmeister.blueduino.demo) for example.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/18 | 415 | 1,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I just downloaded QuickPic and so far it's all good and fast. It has more features than the stock Gallery including the ability to include / exclude certain folders from view. For this reason, I don't need/want the stock Gallery app to still be open-able. Is there a way to hide it from the list of applications from the grid of icons? I want QuickPic to catch all tasks that Gallery does and at the same time I want to prevent others (namely, friends who borrow my phone from time to time) from opening the Gallery app.
Note:
My phone (Xperia Active) is not rooted and I believe rooting it will void my 1 year warranty with Sony.<issue_comment>username_1: [Null Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wparam.nullkeyboard) is what you want. I do this same thing with my bluetooth keyboard. It does require you manually switch the input method each time, but keeps the pesky on-screen keyboard from popping up.
Another option I've used is to use [the method described here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23847/changing-layout-of-physical-keyboard/23953#23953) to program one of your keys to a `Back` button, which you can press to remove the on-screen keyboard each time it pops up.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You might want to search for an alternative to the stock-keyboard delivered with your android device.
There are keyboards that have hardware keyboard detection and settings to explicitly turn off the on-screen keyboard, [blueduino soft keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weebmeister.blueduino.demo) for example.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/18 | 304 | 1,283 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet running Android 4.0.3 that I'm trying to connect to my company's Wi-Fi that uses a security certificate. I've obtained the certificate and successfully installed it on my tablet but when I go to the Wi-Fi settings to connect to the cooresponding Wi-Fi network, there is no where for me to specify to use the certificate for authentication. Is this an issue w/ this version of Android, am I doing something wrong, or is there something wrong at the cert level. We use the same cert on iPhones/iPads (converted for ios use) and the cert specifies which Wi-Fi network to connect to so I assume that is what's supposed to happen on my tablet. Any help would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: The option to choose a certificate is available with enterprise encryption (802.1x).
Judging by your comment, your android thinks it is using a different encryption method than it should, so have you attempted manually adding the network, and specifying the encryption type?
Please bear in mind that *not all* wifi cards and devices support that encryption method.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [ProxyDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.proxydroid) from the Play Store. It might solve your problem.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/18 | 1,097 | 4,602 | <issue_start>username_0: Can an android app read my credit card's NFC data, store it and then send this data to a contactless pay point (PayPass)? Thus I would use my Nexus to pay for my coffee, conveniently.
If yes, is there an app for this? If not, why not?<issue_comment>username_1: No, you can't. To oversimplify - wireless payments (NFC, RFID chips on cards, etc) aren't a simple 'what's your card number' transaction (because that would be insecure beyond belief), they are more of a 'here, encrypt this block of data with your secret numbers and return it' type of thing.
The block of data to be encrypted changes for each transaction, and there's (supposed to be) no way to get the device to spit out it's secret numbers.
So you can't EASILY clone your cards onto your phone (if you could, then so could anyone else who walked near you).
That's not to say it can't be done at all (if, perhaps, you found a flaw in the way the crypto works, you could perhaps deduce the secret numbers of a device), but it's not something you're going be buying an app for.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: The NFC hardware in the Nexus S and the Galaxy Nexus is technically capable of emulating an NFC tag such as a contactless credit card. This is exactly how [Google Wallet](http://www.google.com/wallet/) works. However, cloning an existing card is not possible, due to how the authentication process between card and payment terminal works (based on secret cryptographic keys). So the simplest way to accomplish what you want is to install Google Wallet on the phone (it comes pre-installed on the Nexus S 4G, there are various tutorials available on the web for plain Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus) and load up some money in a Google prepaid card and off you go to have a coffee.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: While the other two answers are basically correct (you cannot create full clones of current contactless credit cards), there are attack scenarios that permit creating limited clones of EMV-based contactless credit cards. [This paper](https://www.usenix.org/cloning-credit-cards-combined-pre-play-and-downgrade-attack-emv-contactless), for instance, describes a method to clone MasterCard PayPass cards by abusing a vulnerability caused by the backwards-compatibility of PayPass cards with a (cryptographically) weak protocol and insufficient checking of transactions at the card issuer side. Similarly, [this paper](http://arxiv.org/abs/1209.2531) describes how to abuse specific weakness of payment terminals to create limited copies of EMV-based credit cards.
In combination with the new host-based card emulation (HCE) feature of Android 4.4 (or the host-based card emulation functionality of CyanogenMod 9.1 and later), you can emulate a pre-played credit card with your phone. However, you have to keep in mind that both cloning methods are **attack scenarios** and can lead you into serious legal issues ;-) Moreover, at least the first attack will quickly render your original credit card unusable due to draining the transaction counter.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes you can, using [NFC Proxy](http://sourceforge.net/projects/nfcproxy/) on 2 units of NFC enabled phone - one as proxy and the other as server. this application is / was mainly for security researcher to audit and test near-field applications that uses rfid, mifare, etc. as an open source project, i see some progresses made by the community and the developers do maintain the project and update the wiki to keep up with current technology or application trends. i am still currently playing around with this and use my nexus s for exploring the potential, reliability and vulnarabilities in daily applications such as hotel cards or to trigger automation.
however, if you are plan to use your debit/credit card, loyalty/membership or even ez-pass (for toll/subway/bus) cards on your nexus S, applications such as google wallet, square wallet and isis (to name a few) should suffice. ive used paypal, google wallet and square wallet for both making and receive payment. when properly configured, linked and verified these applications have the potential to substitute the content of your wallet. it is edgy, modern and powerful but with great power comes great responsibility because these fancy-schmancy stuff will create soft spot or weak chain on your security and privacy.
let me know if you too are interested in using your nexus S as a playset. it is such an interesting piece of hardware between nfc, obd and sdr there is always new thing to discover with this old device.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/19 | 754 | 2,908 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm new to Android, just purchased a Sony Xperia Arc S.
So far I haven't been able to figure out how to do voice dialing (in car etc.). I've read that you can use Google Voice Search, but this fails if there is no data connection (and why do I need to send data to Google for an internal operation like this?).
Perhaps I am missing something? ( My 6 year old nokia feature phone does this :/ )
UPDATE:
It seems that the 'google voice search' way is the only method on this phone, so I've tried it out. However it doesn't seem to work for me (just comes up with 'did you mean', and a list of unrelated terms) - perhaps its an accent thing. So I'm still looking - currently I'm unable to dial while driving, which is pretty important to me.<issue_comment>username_1: If you enter the dialpad to call, you should see a microphone icon that you can click to voice dial. You can also add a voice dial icon to your home screen.
As for needing a data connection, it's not the processing that's the issue - it's the amount of data that would need to be stored on your phone in order to do that processing that's the problem.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: ***"[Voice Control without Internet by K&J Software](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KnJSoftware.VoiceCommander&hl=en)"*** app seems like all you'll need.
### Description from the Play Store:-
>
> Unlike most voice applications on the the market which require
> internet connection, this application installs a light-weight speech
> recognizer on your phone, so it can run locally WITHOUT internet
> connection. You can make your own speech commands to start an app,
> call a friend or browse a website. Speech commands can be defined by
> phonetic alphabets, so it literally supports any language.
>
>
>
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KnJSoftware.VoiceCommander&hl=en>
I haven't tried it out yet, but it looks promising and has decent ratings. Not sure how well it performs..
It also seems you can set the "voice dialing feature" through this app. Hope it works out well! :)
Note: Free version has a few limitations.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Last time I checked **hands-free voice dialing is not possible with Android**.
<http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9817>
Put simply, Android is NOT car-friendly telephone.
In fact, Android phones may be banned from use while driving in some states, as Android does not support hands-free operation.
Perhaps, nothing wrong with that if we consider it as just a small internet tablet and not demand full telephony capabilities from it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Voice commander works ok..it is slow and clunky. but it is better than nothing. I would like to take the salesman out and beat him to a pulp for upgrading me to a phone that will not do what my old one did easily.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/19 | 744 | 2,751 | <issue_start>username_0: By *download*, I mean saving to SD card for later use. I have already explored the app for this option, but without luck. :(
I think, there must be a way to trap from cache.
If you've screenshot based suggestion, please don't answer...<issue_comment>username_1: You would need a **rooted** device to do this.
* First Browse the photos you want to download.
* Now Open any File Explorer app like Root Explorer.
* Navigate to `/data/data/com.instagram.android/cache` via Root Explorer.
* The files here would be named something like `ccf3a266.0`, copy the file you
want or entire folder and paste it on your sd card.
* Now open these `.0` files in your PC via a Image viewer like IrfanView. You can sort
the files by size to determine large images.
The `.0` files are cahce files and some of these are essentially `JPG` image files and quality may depend upon your device I believe because it would download compressed image if the device screen/density is small. (That's just a theory).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Use [EasyDownloader for Instagram](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xper.easydownloader.pictures) app
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can do this if you have ROOT access. This is a hassle free method if you don't want to go in system changing images extension.
1. Install [Xposed Framework](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer)
2. Install Framework by tapping "framework" item → Install/update
3. Install the module [XInsta](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ihelp101.instagram) or from app.
4. Activate module and reboot.
5. Open XInsta and update hooks by tapping "github" or "pastebin" item.
6. Kill (force-stop) Instagram.
Now, you will have a "Download" option in three dots in every image or video.
You can download every image and video by this method. If you use Easy Downloader app that will only let you download images of public accounts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can save the image using Instagram in the mobile browser:
1. Log into [Instagram](https://instagram.com/) in the mobile browser (like Chrome).
2. Click on the image you want.
3. Tap on the address bar at the top and add `view-source:` to the beginning of the URL (before the `https`).
4. Find a line in the code like:
5. Copy the URL listed after `content="` between the quotes (long-press then drag the tags to mark the beginning (`https`) and end (`.jpg`) of the text to copy - do not copy the quotes).
6. Open a new tab and paste into the address bar or Google search box and press enter (NOTE: remove the `/s480x480` if you want the full-size image).
7. Long-press and save the image.
No root access required.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/03/27 | 780 | 3,278 | <issue_start>username_0: I have this data plan that gives unlimited mobile browsing. It only works with the browser, so http and https. If I tried to use the Maps or Youtube app, it won't connect.
I enter the APN settings with the provided server, port (80), username, password to connect.
There's a few proxy apps like [ProxyDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.proxydroid&hl=en) that let me use Maps, Youtube, Gmail, etc. with that same data plan. I just enter those APN settings into the ProxyDroid settings.
Can someone tell me what the proxy is doing to give me access like this?<issue_comment>username_1: I would gues that access point is sending you PAC - proxy auto configuration. If you ignore this you can browse freely.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have an (W)LAN network connected to an ADSL modem at your home, a mobile access point is like that ADSL modem; a mobile access point (AP) translates between the protocol of the mobile network to the protocol of the wider Internet. Imagine the mobile network as a LAN, and access points are the nodes in the LAN that have direct access to the Internet, all communication between the inner network and the outer network must go through an access point.
Access points can have rules about what data can pass through it, how it works is similar to how a [firewall](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_%28computing%29) works. At a minimum, the firewall will have rules on which [ports](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_%28computer_networking%29) that applications can connect to. By default, HTTP uses port 80 and HTTPS uses port 443, but any protocol can use any port number as long as both the client and the server agrees on which one to use. A more aggressive firewall will also inspect the destination of a data packet, and an even more aggressive one could inspect the actual content of the packets, as long as they aren't encrypted.
The job of a proxy is to tunnel a data transmission through a remote server; so if you configured your phone to use proxy 172.16.31.10 at port 80 or 443, the firewall will have no way of distinguishing between this and normal HTTP/HTTPS connection, especially with HTTPS proxy as the data is encrypted from the client to the proxy. The remote proxy server, which is ideally located in an unrestricted network, will then relay the data to their true destination.
The network operator can block a proxy by blacklisting their IP address and configuring their firewall to block any access to the IP address of a known proxy, but since there are 4 billion IPv4 addresses and the IP addresses used by some proxies change all the time, it is difficult if not impossible task to blacklist every proxy in existence. Anyone can also create their own proxy server using their own home connection or purchase a server that they use for proxying, this makes it impossible to filter all proxies.
Most networks that blocks only for browser connections does that to limit usage of bandwidth sucking applications, like [torrents](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrent_file); so, as long as your proxy usage doesn't burden the network too much and you're not using it to access illegal materials, they usually wouldn't hunt you down for it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/19 | 466 | 1,669 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android tablet without telephony capabilities. I can put in a SIM card. When somebody calls my SIM card number (mobile number), can I receive this call? What application do I need?<issue_comment>username_1: No, you usually can't receive calls with an tablet which doesn't provide this functionality. The SIM card slot is only for mobile data communication and there is no way that you just download an App which enables GSM phone functionality (AFAIK).
You can use VoIP though.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Assuming you have a [Huawei MediaPad](http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=3135&directoryId=5011&treeId=3290&tab=0) as mentioned in [your other/duplicate thread](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/22028/mobile-phone-calls-on-huawei-mediapad). Then the Huawei's own website states in the FAQ section:
>
> **Can I make phone calls using MediaPad?**
>
>
> Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) does not provide a function to make calls, but
> you can download and install applications from Hispace to make phone
> calls. Note:
>
>
> * As determined by operators' rate plans, most systems do not support voice calls even with calling applications installed. With the
> universal MediaPad version, calling is supported.
> * Calling is not a default function of Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). Downloading and installing applications are users' personal behaviors.
> * Internet telephony is supported.
> * Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) supports all calling functions.
>
>
>
Source:
<http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/faq.do?method=getFaqInfo&questionId=7564>
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/20 | 178 | 661 | <issue_start>username_0: I backed up my Samsung Galaxy S2 on Kies before updating to Ice Cream Sandwich. After the upgrade I tried to restore, but the restore fails each time I try.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Disable usb debugging in `settings` -> `applications` -> `development`.
2. Select samsung kies in `settings` -> `wireless` and `network` -> `usb settings`.
3. Try connecting the device again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem; this is what worked for me:
* from the phone clear the app cache (I used app2sd)
* restart phone
* restart computer
* start Kies
* connect phone to computer
* run restore again
Done.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/20 | 472 | 1,844 | <issue_start>username_0: This is very puzzling but my android phone's NIC's MAC address seems to have changed on its own (or at least this is what it's showing).
I have a MAC filter in my LinkSys router and I have given access to only my computer and android phone. I had connected my phone to the access point just a few hours ago. When I tried to connect it now, I couldn't. So I rechecked the MAC filter list (FC:A1:3E:77:57:76) , and I surprisingly found it to be different from what my phone (FC:A1:3E:77:57:F7) was showing. Is this some bug in android? Does this happen? Or maybe the address in my router got changed (which isn't plausible).
PS: *Please don't say that somebody must have broken into my router and changed it there, because that's not possible. I use WPA2, and anyways the signal cannot reach outside since outside is very far.*
**Edit**: I guess it's a fault with my LinkSys router, since more weird things are happening. The router is assigning the same IP address to my computer and android phone. Can someone please migrate this question to [Server Fault](http://serverfault.com)?
<issue_comment>username_1: Problem is with your phone and not router. Your phones software keeps assigning new MAC addresses every time you turn your wifi on. If you are using MAC address filtering then it will need a static address.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: My android 11 moto g used to randomize my phones mac every time I forgot the network and reconnected which I need to continuously reconnect to the coxwifi hotspot for the 30 min trail. That’s how they track it. One trail a month. But I had bypassed that and could do it for ever. Until a year or two later and android stopped doing it. The settings haven’t changed just the max is
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/20 | 632 | 2,613 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android phone's screen suddenly stopped working - gone totally blank. I am getting lots of incoming calls, but am unable to view who is calling or pick the call. Also just before it stopped working, I had put it in Silent Mode with Vibration. So I have to listen to vibration to know that someone is calling, and there is no way I can turn Sound On now.
I want to access my phone's call log from PC by connecting using USB cable. There are many softwares, but they require to be installed on phone also. While I can install the software on the phone using MobileGo, but I may not be able to read the port no. on which the software is listening.
Is there any software which I can install just on my PC (like MobileGo) and directly access phone's Call Log? MobileGo has many useful features but this one is missing.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: You can install any software from the [Market / Google Play](https://play.google.com/store). Log in using the account used on your device and you can install any software.
The app will be automatically downloaded (pushed) and installed onto your device when the device is online.
Via USB I think you can only access such information in case the *USB debugging* is enabled on your device. With it enabled you have access to the file system and further options via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
But as your device is defect it would be much simpler to just buy or lend a cheap device and use it instead...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can also install the software directly from the Android market. But you won't be able to start it easily. You can use ADB to start the app as [described here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4567904/how-to-start-an-application-using-android-adb-tools)
I recommend [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client). You'll also need to install the desktop program and then start the app on your phone as mentioned in the link above.
Be mindful of any optional toolbar that might ask to be installed on your desktop though.
UPDATE: I didn't need to start the app on my phone, merely connecting the cable was enough. Galaxy S2 on Gingerbread 2.3.3 (rooted, but that shouldn't be a factor).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Use Android Device Manager. Install the device both in your android phone and your machine (pc) . Then sign in using your details and you can view all the details in your PC. That's like basically remotely controlling your device.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/21 | 235 | 1,036 | <issue_start>username_0: If the GPS is enabled (in the notification view at the top, the GPS icon is enabled), but the app doesn't use it, does it drain battery? I understand that GPS drains battery because it requires a different component to be charged up. Or does the fact that the GPS is enabled only mean that the App can use it?<issue_comment>username_1: Technically, the GPS icon is shown whenever the GPS chip is being used. If it isn't being used, it won't be shown.
Poorly designed apps may however keep trying to use the GPS feature just because it is enabled and thereby drain your battery. Example - keeping one's phone inside one's pocket or basically without having sight of GPS satellites will cause the GPS chip to keep searching thereby draining the battery.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The GPS icon in the status bar means that an application is currently using the GPS so it is draining the battery. GPS does not however drain any battery just because you have it enabled in the settings menu.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/21 | 338 | 1,368 | <issue_start>username_0: When I turn on my Galaxy S2, on the very bottom, there are the default icons for "phone", "email", "web", and "applications". On the Galaxy Tab (running Android 3.2), if I want to free up any of those apps and replace them with my own, I simply press and hold like any other app and just delete and replace with my own.
On the Galaxy SII Skyrocket (running 2.3 Gingerbread), I press and hold and nothing happens. Is there a way for me to change the shortcuts in the dock on the SGSII, similar to the way I can on the Galaxy Tab?<issue_comment>username_1: Use an alternative launcher like Launcher Pro / ADW / Zeam / Go Launcher etc.
They allow you to customize the icons that you want at the bottom of the screen in addition to many, many more useful features.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can click on the Applications icon, then bring up the menu and there should be edit in there. You will now be able to drag icons back and forth, remember to press the menu button again to save it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have the Ice Cream Sandwich update, pretty much all you have to do is hit the Menu button from the home screen, select Edit, and then long press the application you want to change.
For Gingerbread, click the Applications icon, then follow the same procedure (Menu button, edit, etc.)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/21 | 975 | 3,849 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two different POP3 accounts under two different domains. I was using my Samgung Galaxy S2 (I9100 unrooted, unlocked) with stock Gingerbread (2.3.6) and my monthly data usages for emails were ~100 MiB. But, after upgrading stock ICS (4.0.3 I9100XWLP7-Turkiye), in a single day it was ~50 MiB. Due to this reason I've switched K9 client. But, it constantly deleted all of my account settings in a random interval. After realizing it's a known bug for a long time, I've desperately returned stock email. After several tries, a friend of mine advice to "mark all messages as read" immediately after setting accounts to prevent excessive traffic usages. At first, this doesn't make sense to me, but he explained that some old Windows-based email clients were acting in that way (unread messages were constantly downloaded over and over again). Interestingly, it worked. But, after using it for a while (precisely 1-2 days), "Onavo Count" started to warn me again about that email client consumes too much traffic. While investigating the problem, I've noticed that for a single check, it consumes 1-3 MiB traffic even though I've marked all messages as read. And now email client reached ~300 MiB traffic usages in total (I've only 1 GiB/month data plan).
As a summary:
1. I was happy with Gingerbread email client.
2. ICS client consumes too much traffic for each check.
3. K9 was tried. It's very buggy.
4. I don't want to add my POP3 accounts to Gmail to avoid excessive traffic usages (using push notification and such).
5. I don't want to pay an app due to such thing (why should I use Android if even I can't read my emails properly!?). I was happy with stock client. If there is way that I could use it, I prefer that way.
6. I don't want to root my device due to such problems
7. As a last attempt, I could even write my own client which could optimize traffic usages (check only header on 3G connection, download all emails on WiFi etc.)
Any help?
**EDIT:** Seems something is not right with Onavo Count. It frequently warns me about email client (now ~650 MiB) even though I've increased check interval "5 min" to "once a day". And what's more, Onavo Count reports my total traffic usage as ~6 GiB now (still increasing). **But**, according to ICS's built-in data monitor and my operator I didn't used that much traffic (only ~1 GiB). **But again**, this doesn't changed the fact that email client consumes too much data (around ~200 MiB which means x2 after upgrading to ICS, it's verified by both ICS's built-in data monitor and my operator reports).<issue_comment>username_1: You might consider adding your pop3 accounts to gmail anyway, but then turning off sync for gmail. That way, I assume, your phone won't automatically check your mail, but you'll still be able to retrieve new mail "by hand".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is not an issue of your email client. This is the way POP3 works. In Gingerbread's email client, you'd had set leave copy of email on server. So, your ICS email client is downloading all past emails from server. Unfortunately, POP3 doesn't allow selective downloads. Your mails are being fully downloaded (not just header) with attachments too. That's the reason of high traffic. You should now un-check leave copy on server (to make sure, it'd not download an email repeatedly after its removed from local cache). After full download, everything will become normal.
If you can, I'd recommend to use IMAP instead of POP3. IMAP syncs everything (e. g. email read status) with server-client. If you delete an email locally, It'd be deleted from server too (provided its in configuration). So, you can keep emails on multiple devices in sync. IMAP allows you to download email header only, download attachments on demand etc. So, it can save your data.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/21 | 893 | 2,813 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy S. In order to do that it needs to be rooted first of course. For that I followed the the [explanation on the CyanogenMod wiki](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S%3a_Full_Update_Guide) to the letter.
However, when I execute `heimdall flash --kernel zImage` in the command prompt I get the following feedback:
```
D:\SGS\Heimdall>heimdall flash --kernel zImage
Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, <NAME>, <NAME>
http://www.glassechidna.com.au
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
```
I'm unable to find any information about this error :-(.
Type: Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000
Firmware: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9000XXJVO
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813
OS: Windows Vista
Alternatively: where can I find a clear, non-confusing, guide on how to root a Samsung Galaxy S? There seem to be hundreds out there but so far I didn't find any that worked for me with working links and clear explanation.<issue_comment>username_1: See the following page for downloading the required files:
<http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-root-xwjvh-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s-i9000/>
1. Install Samsung Kies but dont keep it running while flashing as it will interfere with the process. Required only for the drivers.
2. Download CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XW\_NEE\_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS.zip.
Unzip the above file. You will get the .tar file – “CF-Root-XW\_NEE\_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS.tar”.
3. Download Odin. File name – Odin3 v1.7. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 1.7.exe. Run Odin by double clicking on it.
4. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Boot your phone in Download Mode — Press and hold “VolumeDOWN + HOME key + POWER button” together.
5. Connect your phone to PC now. You’ll notice “Added! !” message in the message box.
On Odin, click the “PDA” box and select the .tar file you got in step 2 — CF-Root-XW\_NEE\_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS.tar
6. Do NOT select any “.pit” file in the “PIT” box, and make sure “Repartition” button is NOT checked.
Leave the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” buttons checked.
Click the Start button on Odin to begin installing the CF Root kernel.
After the CF Root is installed, phone will restart.
Your phone is rooted now. Note that surperuser app is there.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For anyone else who wants to know. I had the same problem.
**My Solution**: Was to use another computer; worked for me!!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/22 | 387 | 1,531 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to study the Android API on my phone during my frequent and long metro rides (where I cannot connect to the internet).
What would be the best way to make the documentation available (I would appreciate being able to use a search option and an index) ?
Is copying all the documentation files from my PC to my Android device the best thing to do ? Is there any serious app that could provide this features ?<issue_comment>username_1: You can download the documentation of Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) by the **SDK Manager**.
SDK manager-->Android 4.0.3 (API15)-->Documentation for Android SDK
It will download all the documentation in `\docs` of your PC.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is an app that does provide that:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aoandroid.jiuboo.AndroidManual_MS>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's not the solution you are looking for exactly but an alternative way would be to use the code completion feature of the [AIDE app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aide.ui), an Android IDE running on Android.
Plus you can code during your metro rides and even meetings :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You can find a pdf version for most sections that are built monthly with details of what has changed in the previous month. The website has been split into sections for each book.
<https://docand.com/>
The sections are all available as a preview and as a download for free.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/22 | 324 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I cannot repeat this bug, but I can see it in my call log. Last Monday I called a friend with a number beginning with 328 (Wind provider, Italy). According to the log, I called a number starting with +328 which was an international call to Belgium, and in fact some people answered me in French.
I tried to repeat the bug, but without success. I only know that in some (rare) occasions the plus sign is automatically added to the call. This is causing me trouble because I don't want to pay for undesired international calls.
How can I avoid this? I know that I never manually dialed the number, I always choose it from my contact widget menu.<issue_comment>username_1: As a workaround, you could include the country code of Italy in all your contacts. This has the additional advantage that these numbers will still work the way they are supposed to even when you are roaming abroad. I'm not sure if either Android or the cellphone network handle this case intelligently.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The best way to avoid this is to add your country's international prefix (It's +39 for Italy if I'm not mistaken.) This way your network providers treats it like it would without the prefix ie. it will be a domestic call if you're in the same country, but it will still work if you're calling from a different country.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/23 | 458 | 1,886 | <issue_start>username_0: If I use my mobile device in a Wifi hotspot, can I take it that it bears the same risks as using a laptop in that data can be easily sniffed and that the mobile device is also open to man-in-the-middle attacks?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you are subject to the same risks as you would have in a laptop (or any device that connects to a wireless network, for that matter); to avoid them, the standard security procedures apply: do not use unencrypted connections that you do not trust and always prefer HTTPS for browsing.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes. There are 2 different problems:
A. An attacker sniffing and/or redirecting all traffic via arp-spoofing.
Two different android applications already do this (banned from market of course). Please note that it might be illegal to install and test them in your country!
* FaceNiff allows (don't know if it still applies) to snoop on logged in credentials and take over facebook accounts and similar.
* Droidsheep does effectively the same
B. An attacker impersonating as *the Hotspot*.
The more serious one, I suppose. It allows to hijack your phone any time if you previously have connected to a *well known* hot-spot provider.
Your android phone usually remembers known hotspots by the accesspoints ESSID alone (it's name) and tries to reconnect to it any time it sees such an ESSID again for ease of use. This allows an attacker to set up such a well known ESSID and your phone will happily connect to it then. Because no arp-spoofing will be involved, you cannot detect this behaviour easily.
Just try it yourself, set up your phone as an unencrypted hotspot device using a well known hotspot ESSID and see how many connections you get in no time... It's maybe not even illegal to use such an ESSID and noone is tricked into using your connection either.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/23 | 446 | 1,785 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1020/does-constant-charging-harm-my-android-cellphone)
>
>
>
I am using my Xperia Active for application development. Given that scenario, I obviously have the phone connected to the laptop most of the time since I want to be able to easily test my app on the device.
The thing that's worrying me is that when I go to **Settings > About phone > Status**, the **Battery level** is set to `100%` and the **Battery status** is set to `Charging (USB)`.
Am I overcharging my phone? Is this bad for the battery's health? If yes, what do I do about it? I use this phone on a daily basis and I don't want the battery's performance to be affected by my development cycle.<issue_comment>username_1: I doubt it. The charging circuits should be smart enough to avoid this. More likely they aren't actually charging your battery but directly powering your phone from the input while leaving the battery mostly alone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Usually phone batteries are smart enough to close the circuit when the battery is full to prevent overcharging and damaging the phone/battery.
However, since you say you are developing with the phone, it could be possible that your usage of the phone (screen on, full brightness, heavy gpu or gps usage, etc.) could be causing it to drain more than the usb connection can charge. USB ports have a lower current than say a wall plug in. Maybe it's just enough that your phone is really at 99.X% and it is rounding it up to 100% and therefore it is still technically "charging?" No idea if this is your case, but it could potentially be a possibility.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/23 | 592 | 2,088 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running Cyanogenmod on my SamSung phone.
Can you please tell me how can I remove the Camera app on the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: If you really just want to remove it (which, fair warning, may cause problems with the system; I have no idea) you can:
* Use `adb` to delete the .apk file: `adb shell rm /system/app/Camera.apk`. You may need to first elevate to root (`adb shell` and then `su` from the shell).
* Use [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en) to uninstall it
A potentially safer route that people take is to use Titanium Backup Pro to "freeze" the app, causing it to essentially act as though it is uninstalled without actually removing it (so it can be "defrosted" later if needed). This does require the Pro version, though.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The camera app will be usually named Camera.apk, located in **/system/app**. To delete this first clear the data stored by the app in **/data/data/com.sec.android.app.camera/** or something similar
* Using Root Explorer, find the file, click mount rw and delete it.
* Using terminal emulator,
1. Acquire root privileges
```
su
```
2. Mount system in read write mode
```
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system
```
3. Delete the file
```
rm /system/app/Camera.apk
```
* Using adb
1. Mount system in read write mode
```
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system
```
2. Delete the file
```
adb shell rm /system/app/Camera.apk
```
* Using titanium backup, select the app and click uninstall
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you really want to delete or replace system files ''at your own risk", first make sure you're rooted. Then install NQ mobile security. From the home screen of NQ, slide to the left to access ROM App Manager. Once you are there, MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP THE FILE BEFORE UNINSTALLING IT so you can restore it if anything goes south.
Good luck and just say thank you if i help!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/23 | 536 | 2,259 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been trying to figure out if it's possible to disable/enable GO SMS popup notifications via something like Tasker. I came across the following line in `/data/data/com.jb.gosms/shared_prefs/com.jb.gosms_preferences.xml`:
```
```
It would seem that I could just flip that to `false`, but GO SMS doesn't see that (and it actually rewrites the shared\_prefs file it looks like). Is there a way to force GO SMS to re-read this shared\_prefs file?
I am rooted and am pretty comfortable with shell commands as well as Tasker; I would think that any solution would require one of the above. (Tasker can fire Activities or broadcast intents.)<issue_comment>username_1: Try to edit the file after 'force-stopping' the app in `settings` → `applications` → `manage applications`. You cant edit the permission of the app to display notifications however
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Since this is bordering on the nuances of programming in terms of how preferences are stored, an activity that implements `PreferenceActivity`, actually modifies the entire preference xml, not just one key value.
The entire preference xml gets loaded and cached, any changes made, it rewrites it out in one fell swoop.
Quite likely, in the case of Go-SMS, there's a default value specified `true` regardless of what was selected, and also likely, to be hard-coded - raise the issue with Go-SMS developers to find out why?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had exactly the same issue with an app I use - I am rooted and found the XML prefs file and the value I manually changed but everytime I boot the app it rewrites the file. Having done some reading on this and experimenting with code I think this is because an app will only call on its preferences (getPreferences) once a settings dialog/screen is closed - generally this is how the app is written. I'm still not quite sure why/how the app rewrites the preference xml regardless of changing the settings in the app or not.
BTW I too want to use Tasker to change a value in the prefs xml of an app to dynamically have the app respond. I am looking into decompiling the app finding the relevant piece of java code and then amending it to call on prefs more frequently.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/23 | 1,255 | 5,049 | <issue_start>username_0: Here's a picture of my Samsung Galaxy S2 battery usage page. Around the point where the battery usage started diving, I had added a calendar remainder, sent an email (to a new contact) and browsed facebook (using their app) and twitter (using the web browser).
I've done all of these things many times before. What could have caused the sudden drain, and how can I stop it happening again when I'm not near a charger? (Updated question after picture.)
UPDATE
------
I've done some experimentation and made some observations. My workplace is in a 3G dead zone, but has 2G thanks to a repeater box someone has installed nearby.
For the past three months, I have left the phone with 'Sync' and 'Packet Data' switched on all the time. When at work inside the 3G dead zone, I sometimes switch on wifi. Before this incident, I've had no problems at all with battery power, despite leaving Sync on all the time.
After posting the original revision of this question, I charged the phone up while it was switched off, went home and only switched it back on when I got home. I had sync and 3G data all night and the battery wasn't rapidly draining.
This morning, the only change I had made was to carry it with me into my workplace and put the phone on my desk. I didn't switch anything on or off, I **only** carried it to my desk. It very quickly started heating up and I noticed that battery was rapidly draining as before.
I began to suspect that the dead zone was causing the problem. To test this hypothesis, I charged the phone up and switched off wifi, sync and packet data. During the day, I switched on wifi and sync in various combinations. (Text continues after picture.)
The kink in the graph is around 20 minutes where wifi and sync were both switched **off**, but packet data was switched on. During those 20 minutes, the phone was heating up and the battery was draining. When I switched packet data off, normal battery use resumed.
Conclusion: Something in my phone has a bug where the battery starts draining badly while in a 3G dead zone and packet data is switched on.
Remember, this only started happening very recently. I've had this phone since January and have left both packet data and sync switched on almost continuously. I've not knowingly had any software updates recenty and the 3G data availablity of my workplace has been consistently very bad for some time.
Does please anyone know of a fix?
(Many thanks to m'colleague [<NAME>](http://computerdissection.blogspot.com/) for taking the pictures and helping test the hypothesis.)<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like your phone tries to build a 3g connection only if packet data is enabled. After all, 2g is just fine for voice and texts. But unsuccessfully trying to create a connection when there is no network costs a lot of power.
In my experience, phones normally cope just fine with that. My theory is that the 2G signal normally contains some sort of flag that indicates whether there is also a 3G signal. The 2G repeater would incorrectly send this flag -- possibly because the tower it gets its signal from sends it too. Thus your phone wastes energy trying to connect to a signal that only exists somewhere else.
If you cannot (or don't want to) replace the repeater by a more sophisticated model, you should turn off 3G altogether while in your office. GSM phones have a setting in `Wireless & networks` -> `Mobile networks` -> `Network Mode` that lets you switch between WDCMA (3G) and GSM (2G). I don't know what the setting looks like on a CDMA phone.
You can probably automate this with [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) if you do want to use 3G where it is possible. Alternatively you could use a widget to change the setting manually without having to go to the settings menu. One app that provides a widget for this is [Widgetsoid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jim2).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Also happened on my Samsung Infuse. It took me awhile to realize what the problem was. And also as you stated it never used to do it, only about the time the warranty expired. But yeah disabling my data while at work (which is a low signal 3g zone) fixed the problem.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had same problem and fixed this way:
Go to Google sync and activate, then download an app named "DS battery saver."
Since then, my Google services no longer consume battery as it did. I think it's because it couldn't go into sleep mode. This app allows it to go to sleep. I've been using since then and it resolved my problems.
Before this, with my Galaxy on idle, it only lasted 12 hours or so. That is without the screen on or making phone calls. It's an android bug has nothing to do with WiFi. My WiFi was always off, and still it drained all my battery.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/04/23 | 493 | 1,759 | <issue_start>username_0: Charging my smartphone the front LED is always shining annoyingly green. This bothers me especially while reading an ebook which is why I am looking for a way to disable this feature.
So how do I disable the front status LED?
My smartphone is a Huawei Honor U8860, but I'm hoping to find a device-agnostic solution, be it in form of a hidden setting or app that adds the option to disable the front status LED.<issue_comment>username_1: I haven't seem any such options or settings for any device so far. You can try these apps
1. [LightFlow Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite)
2. [Adjbrightness](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deskangel.adjbrightness)
but I doubt these would work properly. (I can't check as my device doesn't have LED notification light.)
I believe this kind of things are only doable via Custom ROMs. You would have to check your device development forums. Start here - [Huwaei U8860 - xda-developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038).
I don't think you can get an universal solution. If there has been a way to do it via Android APIs it would already be in Settings I believe.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am not sure that an App could get the low-level access needed to turn of the LED while charging. Your best bet is a custom ROM that has this low-level access and provides an API for an App or user setting. I would look at cyanogen mod.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I just found an app which works nicely without root for the Sony Z1 Compact:
[Disable Charging LED](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.deck36.fyled)
Maybe this is worth a try for you, too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/23 | 749 | 2,765 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using the URI format `http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=` described in [Linking to Your Apps on Google Play](http://developer.android.com/guide/publishing/publishing.html#marketintent) in order to open the app in Android Market or Google Play to install it. But it only opens it in the browser as it would do it on the desktop. And when `Install` is clicked it asks the user to sign-in to install.
How can I link the app in Google Play so the user can install it?<issue_comment>username_1: First off, the user can actually install the app from the market. He just can't do it directly but only make Google remote-install the app via the website, as he would do if he browsed the market on his PC.
Second, what browser are you testing this with? Opera isn't well integrated into Android and won't open Play URLs in the app. In fact I'm not sure even the native browser will.
Maybe you should just use `market://` links instead of `http://`links.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try directly this if link is originated from an app for Android to handle:
`market://details?id=`
Note: There's no domain and host.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I'm using the code below and it is working fine with my phone and emulator.
For the phone with Google Play app, it will automatically open the app.
For the emulator (without Google Play app), it will automatically open the browser.
```
try {
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setData(Uri.parse("market://details?id=com.example"));
startActivity(intent);
} catch (Exception e) { //google play app is not installed
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setData(Uri.parse("https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.example"));
startActivity(intent);
}
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I found simple and easy solution.
1. make a html page any where.
2. Open browser and type this html URL
3. you will see your app in play market app
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Settings > Applications > All (top tab)
Click Menu button > Reset app preferences
Source:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_alKha_-s>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: To have a solution that works in a best possible way for desktop/Android/mobile non-Android:
HTML:
JS:
```
if (navigator.userAgent.match(/android/i)) {
document.getElementById('play-store-link').href = 'market://details?id=$PACKAGE_NAME';
}
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Using the market:// because it is not a web link and won't work on all Android devices
Use this link <https://play.app.goo.gl/?link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myapp>
Replace the com.myapp with your app's
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/24 | 385 | 1,627 | <issue_start>username_0: If I wish to install applications such as Skype, DropBox, etc however without registering for a Google account, is that possible? If so, how do I install them without a Google account?<issue_comment>username_1: You could use other App stores like [**Amazon App Store**](http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android) or **GetJar**, but you would also need accounts on those.
You can side-load apps via downloading APK files on PC and then installing them from your SD card. Just try opening the APK files with a file manager like **ES File Explorer** or **ASTRO File Manager** which would give a option to open it with Package manager or Install.
But I assume from your question that you don't want to enable **Installation of Non-market apps**, then you don't get much choice. Even Amazon App store requires that feature enabled.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Use ADB to install the applications.
Install the Android sdk ( <https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html> ).
Enable USB debugging in Settings>Applications>Development.
This process can be done even without enabling side-loading of apps. Open a command prompt window and type:
```
adb install app_name.apk
```
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: one can download APK files available on Google Play Store, without a Google account, by using [APK Pure](http://apkpure.com).
it also allows downloading previous versions which may be helpful for people trying older devices, which need older app version for compatibility reasons.
additionally, one may choose to use a region-specific build.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/24 | 559 | 2,104 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently purchased the new HTC One S, and I am starting to get disappointed with Android and ICS. Multitasking only seems to exist for small apps like SMS, mail, and others. Every time I have a big game running - like [Shadowgun](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.shadowgun&hl=en), for example - and I press the home button or lock the screen, the game stops running. If I then go to the most recent apps and pick the game, it starts over from the beginning, it doesn't continue where I left it. I am used to a HTC HD2 with its old Windows Mobile, and I was always able to leave a game in its position and come back to it later, without any problems. Why isn't Android doing that for me? Is it a behavior only for ICS, or HTC, or is it the general behavior of any android mobile?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't have this problem running on a SGSII on ICS. Have you tried pausing the game before leaving it? Also make sure you click the home button only once with a fast click.
Good luck.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The general android behavior is to pause the application when you switch to some other app. It shouldn't cause data loss. In case the app is closed/killed by the OS while in background, it gives the app the option to save data in it's APIs.
If an app is using this proper/recommended way, then it can resume altogether without any data loss, i.e. you can start the game where you left it. But some games may have so much data that it can't be saved easily, that's why you are having issues with multi-tasking.
I haven't tried [Shadowgun](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.shadowgun&hl=en), so I can't comment on that, but in a game like [Plants vs. Zombies](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popcap.pvz_na&hl=en) it's properly implemented, and your game is properly paused and resumed. When you press *Home* on the device, it goes to a paused state automatically.
So in the end, it all comes down to **App's own mechanics**, not on HTC or Android.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/24 | 1,822 | 6,512 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bunch of photos on my Samsung Galaxy Tab running 3.2 which I'd like to copy over USB to my main machine running Linux so I can work on them with GIMP and other power tools. Despite this seeming like a simple and common thing to do, I haven't found any way to do this after hours of googling and experimenting.
Some answers and articles already out there assume the existence of sdcard, which I don't have (AFIK), mention directories named /dcim or /emmc (sp?), involve Windows-only software such as Kies, or are about some specialized problem not relevent here.
I figured I could poke around the Galaxy Tab's file system with adb, but found no place holding .jpg or other image files, which I should have at least 30 or so of. If I knew the path, I could just do an adb pull to get my photos.
If it's possible, I prefer to use adb pull, since it can be automated, but I also wonder how regular folk, the nontechies, get their photos off their tablets. I have read about MTP and that the USB mass storage device way of doing things doesn't work with the Galaxy Tab (or anything Samsung?)
Just to be clear, my photos do exist on the tablet. I can see them all in the Gallery, as a regular end user. I do have the proper USB cable, and adb runs fine.<issue_comment>username_1: I assume you have Galaxy Tab with Honeycomb and don't have a SD card slot, but have 16/32 GBs of internal storage. In Honeycomb, MTP mode (Windows Media Transfer Protocol) is used instead of USB Mass storage. That's why it's isn't working for you perhaps.
First read what MTP is and why it's being used by OEMs now here. [MTP and ICS](http://www.androidcentral.com/ics-feature-mtp-what-it-why-use-it-and-how-set-it). Also this Question should be useful - [Android Stack Exchange - Can I disable MTP mode and just have a regular USB connection?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21854/can-i-disable-mtp-mode-and-just-have-a-regular-usb-connection)
Have your tried enabling MTP support for Linux? These are the steps for a Ubuntu distro - [Guide To Setup MTP](http://411technology.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/howto-setup-the-galaxy-tab-or-any-other-mtp-device-for-file-transfers-under-linux/).
Alternatively via using **ADB** I believe you can access Gallery files in `/mnt/sdcard/`. The `sdcard` folder should be there even if you don't have a SD card slot. Camera photos would be in `/DCIM` folder.
Full steps would be (if anyone needs) -
```
adb shell
cd /mnt/sdcard/DCIM/
```
You can check which folders exist here and verify if your Media files are here or not.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you can't find your files easily using ADB on /mnt/sdcard (which as Sameer mentions is where it should be, even if you don't have an external SD card), you might find it easier to use a local file explorer to search for/manage your pics. For many distros (like Ubuntu) you need to [manually add a usb identifier for the device in `udev`](http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html) after installing ADB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I don't think the filesystem on Android tabs is universal.
I haven't played with the Galaxy Tab, but on my Asus TF101, the internal storage is at /mnt/sdcard, while on my dad's Acer Iconia, it's /sdcard (IIRC).
From a quick google, it appears that Galaxy Tab photos are stored in **/sdcard/DCIM/Camera/** or **/Data/DCIM/Camera/** for internal storage or perhaps **/sdcard/external\_sd/DCIM/Camera/** if using the 'external' sdcard.
I'd look for these three folders using a file manager on your device (or ADB) and then use ADB to pull them as you described once you've found your photos.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I wrote a little script to do this for me that deletes files from the device after pulling:
```
#!/bin/sh
cleanup() {
[[ -n "$dest" ]] && cd "$OLDPWD" && rmdir --ignore-fail-on-non-empty "$dest"
}
trap cleanup EXIT
DIRS=( /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera
/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Office\ Lens )
dest=$(mktemp -d -p .) && cd $dest
echo output directory: $(pwd)
for dir in "${DIRS[@]}"
do
echo downloading from $dir
adb shell ls "'$dir'/*.jpg" 2>/dev/null | xargs -I{} -n 1 -d '\n' sh -c 'adb pull -a "$1" && adb shell rm "\"$1\"" && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE -d \"file://$1\" || exit 255' -- {} || break
done
```
The main process is a loop executed once for each directory `$dir` specified in `$DIRS` that terminates on the first failure.
The `break` prevents processing in the event of an error so that the script exits on the first failure.
The loop executes a compound command for each directory listed in `$DIRS` as `$dir`. The first piece is straightforward:
```
ls "'$dir'/*.jpg" 2>/dev/null
```
It does what it says on the tin - lists all of the JPEG files located at `$dir`. The `2>/dev/null` hides the `No such file or directory` error message that would otherwise be displayed when there are no such files.
The output of `ls` is piped into `xargs` - the arguments set `{}` as the placeholder, `\n` as the delimiter and processes files one at a time. The command line used to process each file follows:
```
sh -c 'adb pull -a "$1" && adb shell rm "\"$1\"" && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE -d \"file://$1\" || exit 255' -- {}
```
Which is itself a compound command of three `adb` commands executed by a `sh` shell which is given the file as an argument (`$1`) specified by its `{}` placeholder.
The first command downloads the file:
```
adb pull -a "$1"
```
If that succeeds then the second command removes the file from the Android device:
```
adb shell rm "\"$1\""
```
The extra quoting is necessary so that file names containing white space are properly passed into the `adb shell`. If that command succeeds then the final command lets the device know the file is gone:
```
adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE -d \"file://$1\"
```
Once again, quoting is applied for `adb shell`. This step is required to update the images listed in the *Gallery* app (otherwise they may be cached and still display).
The compound command finishes with `exit 255` in the event that any of the `adb` commands fail. This has special meaning to `xargs` and causes it to terminate without processing any more files.
This is a quick and dirty script - it could probably be improved but hopefully it's helpful as it is.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/24 | 489 | 1,972 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm totally new to rooting and I would like to simply have root access to my phone. I don't want to do any customization whatsoever to the insides of it. Is this doable? I mean like, in terms of a PC, I want to simply give my limited user account an administrative privilege.
Sorry if this seems weird and all but I'm unfamiliar with these grounds.
If it makes answering a little bit easier, my phone is an Xperia Active and here's the information I can find inside Settings > About.
For example, I only want to change the default media sounds stored inside the internal memory. Things like that.<issue_comment>username_1: Follow the guide in this thread to root your device. [Xperia Rooting Tool - xda-developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198)
Rooting would install a `Superuser` app for you which will monitor apps which require root access. You can then install a app like [Root Explporer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer) to access your device's internal memory, just press `Allow` when it asks for root access.
I believe you can find system media files inside the path `/system/media/audio/`, although it may change with devices or firmware versions. And don't forget to click on `R/W` on top in **Root Explorer** when you are deleting or replacing files to enable Read/Write Mode.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can't do this.
You give administrative privilege to limited user accounts in Windows when you have access to atleast one Administrator account. Think about the situation when you are on others PC with guest account. Can you do anything which requires administrative privilege on that PC? The same type of situation blocks us in Android.
So, to get administrative (root) access in Android (Linux), we need to alter and replace many things.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/24 | 173 | 675 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy Nexus 4.0.2 takes over three minutes to boot. Is this normal? Is it supposed to take this long to boot? Why does it take so long?<issue_comment>username_1: My Galaxy Nexus (I9250, GSM version) with Android 4.02 definitely doesn't take that long to boot.
Just switched mine off to test, and from off it takes just under a minute to get to the SIM card PIN unlock code screen (and after entering my PIN it goes straight to the pattern lock with my normal wallpaper).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You may have encrypted your phone contents. Both of my phones take a lot longer to boot since having to decrypt on start-up.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/24 | 614 | 2,299 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I boot my phone it gives the error message `android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly`. Why?
I am using 4.0.2 on my Galaxy Nexus.<issue_comment>username_1: First, I'd fix permissions on CWM. No help? Then try this:
1. Settings > Applications > Manage Applications >
then make sure you look under the all tab. It is called Google Services Framework and you clear the data for this one and cache for market.
2. Go to "Settings" > Unplug your device from computer (if plugged in).
3. Choose "Manage Applications" from the list.
4. Select the "All" tab.
5. Scroll down to "Market" and select it.
6. Tap "Force stop" > "Clear cache" > Back button.
7. Scroll up to "Google Services Framework" and select it.
8. Tap "Clear data" > "OK" > "Force stop".
9. Start Market.
10. At the "An error has occurred" message, tap "OK".
11. Hold your power button to turn off your device from the menu.
12. Turn your device back on.
13. Start Market again, and the problem should be resolved.
**Note:** "Market" is the earlier name of "Google Play Store".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The process name implies that it is related to SD card. FAT filesystem is very old and unreliable filesystem. Android stop apps to prevent further damage to your data.
Solution: Eject MicroSD card. Insert in card reader, plug to PC. Run `chkdsk i: /f /x`, where `i`- drive letter for your SD partition in Windows OS. `Chkdsk` shall find and fix the problem. Problem solved.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The process error you are getting is `android.process.media`
The clue is in the media part.
1. You should go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Then make sure you look under the ALL tab. It is **MEDIA** what you are looking for.
2. Clear the data and cache for this one. Then Force-stop it and restart your device.
When it restarts, it should restart normal and the media will start again automatically without the issue.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I found a fix that worked for me.
Remove the SD card, then whilst it's out, choose to clear the SD card contents,(mine allowed this). Replace the SD card and all fine, quick n easy.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Removing my sd card helps, I'll try to reinsert it again.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/24 | 877 | 3,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I am searching for a way to make a point-to-point VoIP call between two Android devices without having any intermediate server (SIP server) or an Internet connection. I just have an access point (or multiple access point connect via LAN) and I want to make VoIP calls over Wi-Fi only. Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Use [uSipServer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.joinsip.usipserver) + [SipDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sipdroid.sipua) (or whatever SIP client) configured at an explicit IP address.
Like one device has uSipServer, started Wi-Fi AP (in "Tethering" menu) and SipDroid connected to test1@127.0.0.1. Other device connects to Wi-Fi and use SIP account test2@192.168.43.1 and calls to "test1".
**Update:** Have just tested that this configuration *actually* works:
1. Put first device in "Portable Hotspot" mode (Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot -> Portable Wi-Fi hotspot)
2. Start uSipServer on the first device
3. Connect the second device to AP created by the first (Setting -> Wireless & networks -> Wi-Fi settings -> Wi-Fi networks -> "X10i" (or whatever name)
4. Start SipDroid on the second device, specifying, for example, "qqq" as user and "192.168.43.1" as SIP server. The indicator goes green.
5. Start SipDroid on the first device, speciftgin, for example, "eee" as user and "192.168.43.1" or "127.0.0.1" as server. The indicator stays yellow.
6. Can phone from the second device to the first, specifying "eee" in the lower call field; can phone from the first device to the second, specifying "qqq" in the lower call field. No external entities (like extra access points or cellular provider) involved.
I tried other SIP clients (like CSipSimple and Linphone), but they refuse to work on the first device when no "normal" network is configured. And SipDroid (which is fortunately dumb enough to overlook network "absence") is not codec-compatible with everything else I tried.
Note that if there are other network connections present, SipDroid may confuse them and send the wrong IP to it's peer resulting in "one way" phone. Test with only Wi-Fi hotstop/Wi-Fi client enabled.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use [CSipSimple](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=csipsimple) to add a local SIP account on **both** phones without having the need for an intermediate SIP proxy (or server).
Add a general 'Local' account. You only have to provide a SIP username for it.
When that is done on both phones you can call the other phone:
* You have to know the IP address or dns name of the other phone
* You need to know the just set up SIP username of the other phone
* Dial 'SIPusername@IP-address' to call the other phone
* You need to switch from the initially shown number pad to the extended 'SIP uri' input window
Click on the green marked spot in the left image to navigate to the *SIP input activity* :
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/04/25 | 1,663 | 6,579 | <issue_start>username_0: I wonder if it's possible to forward calls or SMS to PC where I can then reply or at least get notified of a call/SMS? For example, calls might be forwarded to Skype, is it possible?<issue_comment>username_1: **As of June 2014, I've moved on and developed [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org).** See my answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/60885/).
*Below is the original answer.*
---
**[GTalkSMS](http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/)** is an alternative for Android-notifier which works over **XMPP** (GTalk, Jabber). It allows you to control various aspects of Android, including an SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. Additionally, it is able to send and receive files to and from your Android device. There are many other features too.
Using XMPP as transport, the "desktop app" can be every XMPP Client. This is one of GTalkSMS's big advantages, as it does not need a dedicated desktop app.
Disclosure: I am involved in GTalkSMS. GTalkSMS is an open-source GPL-licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have Google Voice set up which allows this. If you were to call or text my Google Voice number and I was signed into GMail in a web browser (I exclusively use Chrome) I can answer the call using either my phone or the computer. I can also send and receive text messages from the computer. I'm also able to answer calls using my house phone, too. I know that this doesn't answer your question but it may solve the problem of being unable to get the question answered.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use Google Voice to have calls ring your cell phone and any other phone you like; as [vyse mentioned](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/22527/44325), you can use it directly with Google Chat, but with a little extra effort, you can hook it into any SIP phone like Skype. This also works for SMS messages, which will show up in your email and you can reply to them exactly as if they were on your phone.
Aside from GV, there really aren't any good alternatives for what you want to do without setting up your own vPBX like FreeSWITCH or Asterisk.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Highly recommend [SMSSync](http://smssync.ushahidi.com). It's opensource, it doesn't try to do too many things, and it does this specific thing very well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: For SMS, I highly recommend [MightyText](https://mightytext.net/).
For controlling your phone, you can use [Airdroid](https://airdroid.com/), which is great.
For receiving calls on your computer, I haven't found any solution besides Google Voice, and I live outside the USA, so it's a bummer for me :-(
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org) (Modular Android XMPP Suite) forwards all kinds of notifications (calls, SMS, etc) to your PC over [XMPP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMPP). It also allows you to control various aspects of Android, including an SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. Additionally, it is able to send and receive files to and from your Android device. There are many other features too.
Using XMPP as transport, the "desktop app" can be every XMPP Client. This is one of the big advantages of MAXS, as it does not need a dedicated desktop app. Although there may be one in the future.
Disclosure: I am involved in MAXS. MAXS is an open-source GPLv3-licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: This works with [mysms.com](http://www.mysms.com). The app syncs your text messages and calls and you get notified via a popup window - similar to Skype.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The free Windows program [MyPhoneExplorer](https://www.fjsoft.at/en/) and its companion Android app [MyPhoneExplorer Client](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client) (also free) enables you to:
* get notified of incoming texts (using a Windows tray tip, optionally with sound)
* read incoming texts and reply to them
* write and send new texts
* read and reply to all previously received and send texts on the phone
using an Android phone connected either via the local network (LAN/Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, or USB cable.
You can also:
* be notified of incoming calls, including who is calling, and
* pick up and hang up a call from the computer,
*but* you have to **conduct the actual call through the phone**, using the phone's speaker and microphone or a headset connected to the phone.
The program has many other nice features, including:
* backing up and archiving of your text messages (using a local archive of all text messages in which you can search, filter, organize into simple folders, reply to specific texts, etc.)
* edit text fields from the computer in any phone app, including copying text from the computer clipboard into the phone's text field (the client app installs a remotely controlled soft keyboard on the phone to be able to do this)
* making the computer keyboard act as a phone keyboard when the phone is connected to the computer via a USB cable
* taking screenshots from the phone when it is connected to the computer via a USB cable
* editing of contacts and calendar
* working with files on the phone, synchronising photos and other files between the phone and the computer
* getting Android notifications from all apps as Windows tray notifications.
The program has been a trustful companion for me for 8 years. It is mature and stable. It used to only work with Sony Ericsson phones (before Android) but now it also supports Android phones of any brand.
For a time in the past, the program was distributed with OpenCandy, which "recommended" other software to install during the installation, but that has luckily been removed now.
**Disclosure**: I am the Danish translator of MyPhoneExplorer. But I do it absolutely for free, simply because I love the program and want the translation I use daily to be of high quality.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: If you have a Samsung Device, [SideSync](https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/side-sync/) is a great way to accomplish what you're trying to do.
Sidesync has a lot of great features:
* Display your phone or table from your PC and control it.
* Send and receive phone calls from your PC
* Access all of your apps (like sending/reading SMS messages)
* See notifications from your device directly on your PC (like incoming SMS)
* Access your Phone/Tablet via USB or wireless on the same network
* Drag and drop files to and from device
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/25 | 1,068 | 4,299 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes my phone gets into a state where one of the core functions - audio, wifi, bluetooth - is in a somehow broken state. Example symptoms:
* wifi cannot see any available networks
* wifi attempts to connect but always fails
* other devices cannot connect to wifi tethering hotspot
* bluetooth cannot see any other devices
* bluetooth connection to headset is established, but no audio comes through
* it is impossible to turn bluetooth on (any attempt just processes for a while, and bluetooth remains off)
* audio doesn't play anything at all, not to an external device nor through internal speaker (and yes, the volume is set correctly)
* audio output is stuck at very low volume
Rebooting the phone *always* fixes the issues in these conditions. However, rebooting this thing takes a silly amount of time, especially if you count in the initialization phase where the phone is online, but so laggy you practically can't do anything.
**Is there a way to restart / reinitialize specific core services without rebooting? How?**
Note: I'm *not* talking about turning the features on/off from settings of from a widget. It does help in some cases, but not always.
The phone is [GT-S5570](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_GT-S5570) running Android 2.2.1. The phone is rooted, so solutions that require root are welcome.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried this app or similar ones like this - [**Fast Reboot - Google Play**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastreboot).
You could also try disabling some apps from auto starting via apps like these - [Startup Manager - Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.startupmanager)
Another thing to do could be to install a custom ROM, which may have lesser bloatware but may come at expense of stability. In custom ROMs you may also have option to disable boot-animations, although the difference wouldn't be much.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The fact that you are rooted is great, because that means that you can isolate the problem by trying to switch to another ROM. If the problem disappears, then it was software related and it's then solved :)
I suggest you look at [Galaxy Mini Android Development](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1314) on xda-developers and find a ROM that you think looks nice. (I'm noting one of them now has the word "wifi fix" in it). Don't forget to install a custom kernel after the ROM if the instructions tell you to do so, you don't want to run a flashy new ROM with an old kernel.
The reason new ROM + kernel is something that's important to try is that these components regulate the functions you mentioned (wifi, bluetooth etc), so by replacing them completely we know if there might be a hardware malfunction or if there was some kind of software bug to begin with.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Did you try hot booting?
>
> If your Android device starts acting funny, what do you do? That’s right, you reboot the device and everything goes back to normal. But, what if there was a faster way to solve your issues? Many times, the culprit of any and all failures is the shell itself. This can be easily terminated via any of the available task managers out there, but here is a better solution. XDA member appelflap has developed an app that will only reboot the Android shell. This has several advantages, like the fact that you will not have to go through menus and/or lists of apps to find the shell to stop it. Also, it is faster than performing a soft reset. And best of all, it is a one touch kill.
>
>
>
Source: <http://www.xda-developers.com/windows-mobile/reboot-the-shell-only-with-hot-reboot-for-android/>
Unfortunately I couldn't find the app the developer made. The linked application thread only contains the text "On Market now" with no name or anything to follow up.
So you might want to try searching on Play store for Hot reboot.
In my HTC Desire running ICS there is option to Hot reboot which boots my phone from boot animation. I'm not sure but I do feel its a tleast twice faster than normal reboot. There are some claim that hot reboot is twice faster as well. For eg: <http://www.intomobile.com/2010/09/29/hot-reboot-android-video/>
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/25 | 354 | 1,459 | <issue_start>username_0: Yes, this is similar to [my own previous question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19245/how-do-some-apps-get-past-ad-blocking) on the subject.
I'm being very specific here though - despite having wrapped ad blocking with hosts file and firewall, some apps (several more now) are able to merrily display banner ads even when they are explicitly blocked from connecting to the net. My firewall (Droidwall) works, because if I block a legitimate app it gets blocked.
How are they doing this?? Is there some Google made common system process that they access?<issue_comment>username_1: Such ads are not fetched from the internet, they are built into the app. Usually the ads would feature some other app from the same developer.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The reason why you still see those ads when you've blocked internet is because they're cached. If you erase the app data, then you won't see those ads, but all login information (if used) will also be deleted.
There isn't any specific process on the Android system that is responsible for fetching ads. The application itself fetches the ad. So unless you find a way to kill a thread on the app that fetches those ads, you won't be able to do anything.
Your best course of action is to:
1. Buy the paid version of the app. (Supports developers :-) )
2. Install some AdBlocker app. (Might require root.)
3. Bear with the ads.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/25 | 326 | 1,302 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How important is it to review the permissions that an app is using?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1203/how-important-is-it-to-review-the-permissions-that-an-app-is-using)
>
>
>
When I install apps from Android Market (Play Store now) there are some apps that require special permissions and for some of them it's weird to have for example "Read phone call history" when the app is a compass or whatever...
Should I be worried? Should I uninstall an app with weird looking permissions?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you should be worried. Lots of malware disguises itself as something else that the writer thinks you might want to install so that it can get the app onto your phone. If you are at all suspicious about permissions (and reading phone history is definitely suspicious for a compass app), contact the app developer with your questions. An honest dev will get back to you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This definitely requires some sensible judgement. If the app is from a trusted dev (Top Devloper with that symbol) then you can be rest assured that that app isn't any malware. Generally, apps which look shady in terms of title and comments are the ones you must proceed with caution.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/25 | 300 | 1,116 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to delete a message, I get prompted to select whether to "Delete locked messages".
There doesn't appear to be any difference if I check this option or leave it unchecked.
Does anyone know what that means?<issue_comment>username_1: You can lock messages that you want to retain in your phone. IIRC long pressing the message will give you the option to lock the message.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can lock a particular message in your conversation so you don't accidentally delete that. The check box is for those messages. See following screen-shots -
1. First Long tap on the message you want to lock, and select **Lock**.
2. The message should be now locked and a lock icon should appear at the bottom.
3. Now when you delete the conversation the message was in, **the locked message would not get deleted if the check-box is not selected.**
   
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/25 | 355 | 1,331 | <issue_start>username_0: Up to Android 2.x, in the labels view the Gmail app of my Nexus S displayed the number of unread messages next to labels with unread mail. I recently upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 on the same device and now Gmail no longer displays unread counts for labels unless I access the list of messages for a certain label. Is this a new Gmail feature? Is there some way of viewing those unread counts in a way similar to Android 2.x?<issue_comment>username_1: You can lock messages that you want to retain in your phone. IIRC long pressing the message will give you the option to lock the message.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can lock a particular message in your conversation so you don't accidentally delete that. The check box is for those messages. See following screen-shots -
1. First Long tap on the message you want to lock, and select **Lock**.
2. The message should be now locked and a lock icon should appear at the bottom.
3. Now when you delete the conversation the message was in, **the locked message would not get deleted if the check-box is not selected.**
   
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/25 | 364 | 1,619 | <issue_start>username_0: Events sync-ed from Google Calendar have a default notification time of 10 minutes in advance. Sometimes that's not enough.
Is there any way to automate this and have the default be something else?
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: In your Google Calendar on the web you can set a default notification period for the events you subsequently set up on the web calendar. In the calendar app provided with Gingerbread I don't see any similar default setting but you can set a notification for each event you set up.
FYI Google has numerous problems with alarms in Gingerbread. One is that if you subsequently change an alarm that was set up in the web calendar using the web calendar that change may not sync to the phone. Another is that eventually notifications will start coming late and there is no known fix (in spite of Google presumably knowing about it for almost a year although they've only apparently actually acknowledged knowing about it for about six months).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also create default notification for each calendar (group of events)(the default group is simply "Event").
1. open calendar
2. select menu (top left)
3. scroll down to settings
4. under your email select your calendar (click on show more if you have more than one otherwise select "Event")
5. choose a default color and notifications.
Each of your email/ "calendar" can have its own defauls color/notifications.
This will only be a template, you will still be able to set the color and nofications when you create/edit a particular event.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/25 | 433 | 1,876 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a `Xperia X10 Mini Pro` and by some ungodly reason it's dual touch feature is not working. I have searched around the net and I have seen here and there people use terms such as `real dual-touch` and `fake dual-touch`.
I don't really understand what's the difference here? Can the dual-touch ability be faked and how is that possible?
By the way, if anyone can tell is it possible to activate the dual touch feature in my phone I would be super thankful.<issue_comment>username_1: In your Google Calendar on the web you can set a default notification period for the events you subsequently set up on the web calendar. In the calendar app provided with Gingerbread I don't see any similar default setting but you can set a notification for each event you set up.
FYI Google has numerous problems with alarms in Gingerbread. One is that if you subsequently change an alarm that was set up in the web calendar using the web calendar that change may not sync to the phone. Another is that eventually notifications will start coming late and there is no known fix (in spite of Google presumably knowing about it for almost a year although they've only apparently actually acknowledged knowing about it for about six months).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also create default notification for each calendar (group of events)(the default group is simply "Event").
1. open calendar
2. select menu (top left)
3. scroll down to settings
4. under your email select your calendar (click on show more if you have more than one otherwise select "Event")
5. choose a default color and notifications.
Each of your email/ "calendar" can have its own defauls color/notifications.
This will only be a template, you will still be able to set the color and nofications when you create/edit a particular event.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/26 | 558 | 2,073 | <issue_start>username_0: I notice a "Streaming Decryption" option under Encryption Settings. For me, it was not selected by default. The description under this setting is a little unclear:
>
> Decrypt documents into a stream incrementally.
>
>
>
So my question is what does this mean and what does it do? Does it mean that a given document is only partially decrypted (if there is such a thing) while it is open? Should the average user pay any attention to this setting? I found [this](http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57420195-285/how-to-use-google-drive-on-android/) HowTo on CNET but it does not explain the setting.
*I don't recall whether this was a setting under the former (i.e. pre-Drive) Google Docs app.*<issue_comment>username_1: Goggle Drive gives you some security options regarding your documents:
* You can choose to encrypt all offline documents (that is, documents
stored on your device);
* And can also choose to decrypt documents incrementally as they are
streamed to your phone, by selecting the `Streaming Decryption`, thus having just a small portion of the document decrypted when accessing it. Kinda like watching a compressed video.
Sadly enough couldn't find any official documentation to support my answer on Google, but here's some relevant links:
[Access and Edit Files with Google Drive](http://android.appstorm.net/reviews/internet-reviews/access-and-edit-files-with-google-drive/)
[Google Drive - View files offline in the Google Drive Android app](http://support.google.com/drive/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2440137&topic=1361437&ctx=topic)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: What this means is that Google decrypts as it streams so that if a file is cut off from streaming midway through, there is still a secure decrypted part remaining thus limiting the damage to the file if it is intercepted.
This Guy works For Google so i think he know whats he saying (GApps)/
Websites used:
<http://www.quora.com/Google-Drive/What-does-Settings-Streaming-decryption-do-for-the-Google-Drive-Android-app>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/26 | 792 | 3,116 | <issue_start>username_0: Often when someone phones me, the phone just locks up. I can't slide the ring up to answer.
Sometimes the ring moves a little.. sometimes not at all. I just can't do anything until the caller stops ringing. The phone becomes responsive again and I have to call them back.
I have just upgraded to 4.0 from 2.3 and the problem is still there. I haven't rooted the phone or done anything special to it..
Apart from this the phone is always responsive and I don't really have any other problems.
How can I sort this out?
Phone: HTC Sensation-xe<issue_comment>username_1: I've read the ICS ROMs on Sensation XE were buggy. Hence they delayed the ICS ROMs for (original) Sensation to fix the bugs. (Assuming you're using stock Dialer.) Update to the latest build of ICS that's been released for your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Is the phone connected to a PC/charger while you were trying the call? Try to have a good 'earth ground' at all times when handling a phone with capacitive screens.
I had the same problem when my phone was connected to the PC/charger.
If that wasn't the problem, try using a different dialer app from the market and see if that brings up the problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Your best option will be to root and use a custom ROM and kernel... it's the touch screen drivers locking up
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem with my Droid 2. For me, it was a precursor to the hardware for touch interaction going haywire: it was registering other touches on the screen in a line on the right side. I was able to view them by opening a drawing program, or popping up the gesture screen in Dolphin HD. Random touches would appear up and down in a straight line.
This happened more frequently when I'd been outside working, or the phone got warm through other means.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: It has happened to me on my Nexus S, running stock Gingerbread and now stock Ice Cream Sandwich, that occaisionally when I try to answer the phone the touch screen is unresponsive. I find that if I press the power button to turn off the screen (which silences the phone as well) and then turn it back on I can answer the phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: As user said my comment helped him and post it as answer.
Try to install the [rocket dial](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=intelgeen.rocketdial.pro&feature=search_result) and in settings try to make it default app for receiving calls.
`Settings>caller ID`
Also you can use free version of [HD Caller ID](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.nicky.HDCallerID&hl=en) which has option to overtake the default caller screen.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: Its not Android problem its HTC Problem. I have experienced same problem few times. All you can hope is an upgrade of HTC Sense from HTC. Ring was introduced by HTC because there was problem with earlier approach of dragging up. Try to kill few unwanted process in your cellphone so that your becomes even more responsive.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/26 | 588 | 1,687 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to update my unbranded HTC Sensation to an Ice Cream Sandwich stock ROM (from [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529941)).
I've followed the various instructions where I install the ROM, then flash the phone with the HTC Sensation firmware from [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618), which matches my phone's CID.
The phone is now stuck in a boot loop, but I can't find any help out there for why it's doing this. Could anyone suggest an answer?<issue_comment>username_1: I found the answer quicker than I thought I would, it turns out I was using the wrong firmware version. You need to check the ROM that the firmware is for, and apply it after the ROM is installed.
So my ROM is **Sensation\_3.32.401.5\_deodexed**
Which meant I should've chosen (from [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618)):
>
> Firmware from 3.32.401.x & 3.32.401.10x RUU
>
> --- MD5 checksum: 74A8E07D40A42DA1B4B56C224C42E692 \*PG58IMG.zip ---
>
> --- **Only for 3.32.401.x & 3.32.401.10x based ROMs**
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can also set your CID to "Super CID" in this case you can install any ROM which is for an HTC-Sensation.
Open a new CMD/Terminal, navigate to your **abd & fastboot** folder and type:
```
adb reboot-bootloader
// wait until the phone reboots into fastboot mode
// check if the device is online
fastboot devices -l
// write the Super CID
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
```
This will write the "Super CID" (11111111) to your phone.
(Don't forget to save your old cid with `fastboot oem readcid`)
Hope this helps someone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/26 | 411 | 1,453 | <issue_start>username_0: I have lags after recording and playing back videos on my HTC device. Look at this video capture:
**˃** <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmOAr476DHc&hd=1>
I thought it had something to do with autofocus but it is only available in shoot mode. Maybe it is still active in video capturing mode but without ability to let user change settings so they can only be changed in shooting mode? This happened with stock Sandisk 8GB Class 4 SD card and happens with Sandisk 16GB Class 4 SD card that i bought recently.
*HTC Desire S*
*Android 2.3.3 (stock)*<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried using Kingston Class 4? If you can find Class 10, even better!
[Source](http://www.htcdesirehdforum.com/htc-desire-hd-troubleshooting/htc-desire-hd-which-microsd-cards-for-hd-video/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Enable USB debugging, plug your phone into a computer via USB for a couple of minutes and disconnect. - [source](http://www.stefanoforenza.com/how-to-fix-htc-desire-hd-lag/)
You can also try a faster memory card, as ^ has adviced.
Keep some reasonable amount of free space on phone memory, move apps to SD card if necessary. Android often suffers performance issues when internal memory is low (much like any OS, really).
If nothing else works, try a factory reset and record it again. If there are no lags, it might be because of any resource-intensive apps you have installed.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/26 | 345 | 1,317 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace running Android 2.3.6. The problem is that when I'm in the middle of internet browsing, I completely lose my Wi-Fi signal. I've tried a factory reset which didn't help, I've tried different Wi-Fi hotspots, but that didn't help either. I know it's not the connection thats the problem, as the same Wi-Fi connections work perfectly on my laptop. Any help will be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Gingerbread has certain power saving options. Make sure that the Wi-Fi settings aren't set in such a way that make the Wi-Fi sleep if it's inactive. (The menu varies from phone to phone. So can't be specific)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is the solution that worked perfectly with me: the problem lies in the DHCP settings of the ADSL router.
Follow these steps:
>
> Login to your router and go to DHCP settings (for belkin its
> 192.168.2.1) and find the item called lease time. The default values of the lease time is usually Forever, which produces a bug in Android. All you have to do is to change the value of the Leasing time
> from forever to any other long value (depends on the routers options).
> Here I changed the value from forever to 2 weeks -- and since then I
> didn't have a single WIFI disconnect.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/26 | 1,101 | 3,952 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old Android phone around whose display broke after a fall. The touch screen has stopped working but I am reluctant to accept the device merely as a paper weight.
I do have some use cases for the device, e.g. as a file server, if only I could configure the network settings and install certain apps.
My specific use case is not the question but:
How do I configure my Android device without using the touch screen?
I wonder if it is possible to configure the device via USB connection.<issue_comment>username_1: What device is it?
if it is a device that supports USB Host mode you can plug a keyboard into it with an adapter of some sort.
If you can't go that route, another option is a bluetooth keyboard. I don't know if you'll be able to get connected with no touch screen though. But if you can once your connected you'll be all set. You can control focus with the arrow keys, send a screen touch with enter, and esc acts as the back button.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You could use [Android Screencast](http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/) to control the device connected via usb. It only does about 3-5 fps, but you can do what you need to accomplish, if you have patience. You will need to have the android SDK installed (I believe).
Another solution, that would be specific to your device, is to see if you can find a replacement digitizer. If you can see what is on the screen, but it doesn't recognize the touches, then you need only the digitizer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can send fake keys and touches to an Android device using adb and USB connection.
<http://philatwarrimoo.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/root-huawei-x3-8150-without-windows-or.html>
About 3/4 into my post I present a bash script to send keys and touches to allow me to setup an Huawei IDEOS phone.
eg
```
adb_tap 0x70 0x80 # tap on android icon
adb shell input keyevent 20 # down to 'Create'
adb shell input keyevent 20 # down to 'Sign in'
adb shell input keyevent 23 # enter
adb shell input text '<EMAIL>'
adb shell input keyevent 20 # down to 'password'
adb shell input text 'password or 2-factor code' # 2-factor pw
adb shell input keyevent 23 # enter
adb shell input keyevent 20 # down to 'Sign in'
adb shell input keyevent 23 # enter
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: With this app [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client&hl=en_GB) I can successfully lock, unlock and uninstall apps from my phone without using the touch screen. I have gingerbread 2.3.5 installed .
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I recently connected a mouse through USB OTG cable to my friend's phone which suffered a similar fate. With the mouse almost all functions were possible including typing thorough the onscreen keyboard. The only thing that was not possible was to use the `Home`, `Back` and `Menu` soft buttons.
I then installed [Button Savior](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey.nonroot&hl=en) app to bring in a overlay soft buttons with which I used the home and back functionalities.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I found this response, while I had a similar problem with my Nexus7 and KitKat. AndroidScreencast and VNC didn't work for me.
I found the repeated use of "adb input" and guessing the x/y location to be very frustrating, so I wrote a series of shell scripts that make it easier to remotely tap/swipe on the screen.
See [my blog post](https://grymoire.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/remote-input-shell-scripts-for-your-android-device/) for my remote android script collection
In particular, if you want to press on the app whose icon is in the 3 row, and 2 column down, you simply type
```
XY 3 2
```
You can even click fractional locations, like
```
XY 6 0.1
```
which can be used to launch the menu option of Helium, so you can do a remote backup.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/27 | 445 | 1,712 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a rooted custom Android kernel (Gingerbread), and am able to connect to a remote SSH server with password authentication using busybox and a terminal emulator app. I would like to be able to use SSH keys for auto-login; is this possible? If so, where should I put my private key?<issue_comment>username_1: Install & run [ConnectBot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot) (a dedicated SSH client). Tap/press menu key. From the menu, tap `Manage Pubkeys`. On next screen, again press/tap menu key. From the menu, tap `Import`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not quite as seamless, but the `ssh` binary provided by busybox (mine, at least) supports the `-i` flag, so you can put the key wherever you want and use that:
```
ssh -i /path/to/key_file <EMAIL>
```
The relevant [man page](http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=ssh&sektion=1) entry for `-i` (with the caveat that the information about the default path may not be the same on Android):
```
-i identity_file
Selects a file from which the identity (private key) for public
key authentication is read. The default is ~/.ssh/identity for
protocol version 1, and ~/.ssh/id_dsa, ~/.ssh/id_ecdsa and
~/.ssh/id_rsa for protocol version 2. Identity files may also be
specified on a per-host basis in the configuration file. It is
possible to have multiple -i options (and multiple identities
specified in configuration files). ssh will also try to load
certificate information from the filename obtained by appending
-cert.pub to identity filenames.
```
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/27 | 229 | 825 | <issue_start>username_0: I have some devices attached to my PC. Now I want to install Astro to a specific emulator. Unfortunately, I get this error.
```
hieund@hieund:~/Downloads$ adb install "Astro File Manager 2.5.1.apk" -s emulator-5554
too many files specified; only takes APK file and verifier file
```<issue_comment>username_1: Seems like an whitespace problem in the filename. Either remove or escape them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It generates this error when there is only an emulator attached.
```
EOCD not found, not Zip
file 'AstroFileManager2.5.1.apk' is not a valid zip file
```
I realized that the AstroFileManager apk has problem. **I downloaded a new one from xda and it works**.
Done.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: the -s should be before the 'install'
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/27 | 440 | 1,753 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android 4.0.4 phone supports SIP. However, the options when to use the "Internet calling" are very limited: "For all calls", "Only for Internet calls", "Ask for each call".
I would like to use Internet (SIP) calls for all calls outside of my area code (e.g. all international and long-distance calls should go via SIP, and local calls should go via my regular voice account).
Is there any application, patch or tweak that can help me with that? My phone is rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: You can do that with a program called CSipSimple. It let's you customize not only whether certain calls are routed, through a Sip provider, but which Sip provider as well. With CSipSimple, the filters are based on regular expressions so there's a lot of flexibility.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Csipsimple indeed does the job if you want to use it as your SIP client. If you prefer the built-in SIP client, try the [Advanced Dialer app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.baychev.android.advanceddialer).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: **Sipdroid** has routing capabilities while also providing basic bluetooth headset support which CSipSimple still lacks.
I've been able to set it up so that calls with certain prefixes go through device's GSM voice link and all the rest go via SIP. This has had a bonus of blocking short "premium" numbers, which proliferate in European GSM networks and are designed to take advantage of careless cell phone users.
<https://code.google.com/p/sipdroid/>
BTW, both Sipdroid and CSipSimple are *opensource* projects, so if you need some *really* advanced routing it is not impossible to code the required logic directly into the app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/27 | 307 | 1,135 | <issue_start>username_0: Today when I wanted to copy some photos and videos from my Samsung Galaxy S to my PC, I noticed that inside the photos folder (DCIM\Camera) there are a lot of files with the extension `dup0`. They have the same filename as the photos/movies (e.g. img1.jpg and img1.dup0), but not for every photo a `dup0` file exists.
What are these files for? Can they be deleted to free some space?
**Update / additional information**: the `dup0` files are quite small for photos (e.g. photos are about 1.5 MB, dup0 files about 50 kB), but for movies, they can be quite large (e.g. 16 MB for an 18 MB movie).<issue_comment>username_1: Rename the file with the appropriate extension and find out(ie rename img1.dup0 to img1-1.jpg and open it). In the case of the image files I think they are the corresponding thumbnails since the size is small
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have access to a Linux/Unix PC (including OSX), you can use the `file` utility to identify the file type. For Windows, you can install [Cygwin](http://www.cygwin.com/) to get a Unix environment that will have this utility.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/28 | 2,215 | 7,676 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently rooted and upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S2 to version 4, ICS.
Since doing so, when I connect my device by USB to my Ubuntu computer, only the 12GB internal storage shows up on my desktop and in Banshee.
How do I get my 16GB SD card to also mount on Ubuntu, so that it is available for transferring music files and so on?
---
Update
------
According to one answer below, and also in instructions I've now seen [elsewhere on the web](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548119), I should be able to adjust my USB connection mode by following the following instructions:
>
> 1.Bring up Settings.
>
>
> 2.Click More… (under Wireless and network).
>
>
> 3.Then select USB utilities ~ Set USB cable connection mode.
>
>
> 4.Select Connect storage to PC
>
>
>
However, I am stopped at step 3 because I do not have a "USB Utilities" option under `Settings -> More...`. What I have looks like this:
I don't know if this is the make-or-break factor that will get my USB connectivity as hoped, but in any case, shouldn't I have the option since everyone else seems to? What can I do to get it?
---
Details
-------
Here is the storage settings as seen on my phone. As you can see, there are 2 entries of "Internal Storage", one of about 2GB, and one of a little under 12GB.
Then there is an "SD Card", which seems to have about 15 GB, but it is grey and I am unsure if this is really my SD card or not.
Then under "USB Storage", I have the option to mount an SD card, which is problematic, because I already have my card inserted, and seemingly mounted (as described after this image):
If I press the menu key while in the storage settings interface, I get two options:
For "USB computer connection", I have these settings which I don't think I want to change, because MTP does not work with my Galaxy Tab, so I'm not confident it will work with my Galaxy S2. I tried the camera option, but that made it so my phone appeared with a camera icon on my computer, limited the directories, and did not do much to help:
For "Storage configuration", I tried "Use internal Storage" both on and off, but it does not seem to make a difference:
Here is a screen shot from PowerAmp, which seems to think my music is located in a directory called "emmc". The music is accessible from within PowerAmp, but I can not access it when I connect my phone by USB:
PowerAmp tells me I can actually find the emmc directory, where my music seems to be stored, in two locations, `/emmc` and `/mnt/emmc`:
When I connect my phone by USB, it looks like this. Note no `emmc` directory, nor any `Music` directory, and if you look at the side, there is one `12 GB Filesystem`, no entry for my 16GB SD card:
And lastly here is the 12 GB drive's properties:
<issue_comment>username_1: You can also try mounting the SD card from recovery mode. select mount usb storage.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I've tried connecting the Galaxy Note with a SD to my Ubuntu installation (11.04) and it recognizes both.
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I don't know why upgrading to ICS would make a difference to mounting your ext SD card if you could connect before, but you might want to doublecheck that your [Ubuntu system's udev config](http://www.mysolutions.it/mounting-android-sd-card-ubuntu/) is correct:
* doublecheck that the vendor ID for your Galaxy is 04e8 using `sudo lsusb`; you should see a line something like `Bus 002 Device 010: ID 04e8:0c02 Samsung Corp`
* using your favourite editor as root edit (or create) "/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” and add this line: `SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="04e8", MODE="0666"`
* make sure the perms are right for the file you just edited: `sudo chmod a+rx /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules`
* restart the USB subsystem: `sudo restart udev`
* connect your Galaxy and see if your SD card shows up now
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. There's no problem with Ubuntu, problem is most probably in your phone settings or your phone system. It would be very helpful to know from which source did you get your upgrade, was it official update from your phone provider or something found on the net?
2. According to your picture you have 12GB of **internal storage** and 16GB **SD card** inserted in your phone. Numbers you see are the result of conversion of 16.000.000.000 bytes (which is 16GB as memory or HDD manufacturers think) into the gigabytes, each containing 1024\*1024\*1024 = 1073741824 bytes. If you divide the 16.000.000.000 by 1024\*1024\*1024 you'll get your 14.9GB or something.
3. Grayed out "Mount SD card" under **USB storage** possibly represents the external USB storage you might insert into the USB port of your phone. There's no reason to click on it, unless you have the external USB storage plugged in. And even then, I'm not sure if this is actually supported on SGS2.
4. Missing from your screen grabs, there supposed to be a "menu" option below the "Storage" page, usually represented as three dots aligned one above the other. If you click on this "menu", you'll most probably be shown "USB computer connection" submenu or something similar. Once you get there, you may change how your phone represents the memory you have to the computer. If you make a screen grab of that screen, I could tell you which option to select.
5. As a side note, it's not a very good idea to remove/insert SD card without unmounting it first. Please, next time you remove SD card from your phone, power the phone off or issue "Unmount SD card" from the "Storage" screen you've shown in the question.
---
If you could not find "USB computer connection" submenu on the Storage screen, you may try this approach to make USB mass storage to work on your device:
1. Open Settings, then click **More…** (under Wireless and network).
2. Select USB utilities / Set USB cable connection mode.
3. Select "Connect storage to PC".
4. Connect USB cable from phone to PC.
5. Click "Turn on USB storage".
Also, you might need to turn OFF "USB debug" before trying this.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: The solution was to wipe and reflash the ROM. I guess the earlier ROM I had was just messed up as far as USB is concerned.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_6: Easiest way I know, a little late, but if you are stilll wondering. When you plug in your phone to the computer, it comes up under drive H, I believe, and then a secondary drive opens. Also on my windows computer it's under drive J, and that there is your SD card.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_7: On my Samsung Galaxy S II model GT-I9100, I have to do the following to enable mounting on Linux:
1. Go to Settings → Storage
2. Click the menu button
3. Go to "USB computer connection"
4. Click anything *other* than "Mass storage"
5. Click "Mass storage"
This brings up the old familiar "USB mass storage" screen with a big friendly "Turn on USB storage" button.
On Arch I also had to [install the `fuse-exfat` package](https://github.com/username_7/tilde/commit/a539beb7d7672e4e711f8f5527704d9661f29960).
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/28 | 745 | 2,722 | <issue_start>username_0: It's an Android 4.0.3.
I'm trying to fix my tablet, because it doesn't start anymore.
running `fastboot devices` returns nothing.
Then, I'm trying to do that through adb.
`adb devices` returns
```
List of devices attached
20080411 device
```
So I guess `adb` should be working, but when I try this I get a segmentation fault:
```
adb shell
recovery
```
I already tried many varations of button pressing on powerup, but nothing seems to work.
Any idea on how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: what version of android? 4.0? I just came across this myself, but when I try to run just about any command as root from the shell.
I have found some threads that talk about it being a permissions issue with `su` and it says to `chmod` it to 06755 but that didn't correct anything for me.
you can try running
`$ strace recovery`
and see if that gives any information on what is going on.
you can also try
`c:/> adb reboot recovery`
and see if that allows you to reboot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: *fastboot* is when you enter fastboot mode, by powering up with volume up key pressed. Then `fastboot devices` would work.
Why are you invoking the recovery on its own via adb shell?
The recovery binary is reliant on the startup scripts used within the recovery partition unless the partition is messed up.
Recovery only works by powering up with volume down key pressed at the same time.
The vital details are missing from the question. :)
* What device are you trying to fix up in respect to getting into recovery?
* How did it happen? What did you do?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Your system is corrupted, so you'll not be able to run adb just now.
First assure you have installed your device drivers (look [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/71796/32788) if you're on linux) and fastboot works.
Then you can use `fastboot` commands to try solutions
```
# allow writing the bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
# run a wipe
fastboot -w
# ensure user partitions are clean
fastboot format cache
fastboot format userdata
# a reboot here doesnt hurt (are you luck? let it enter in the system)
fastboot reboot
# if not, you still can flash images (if you have one)
fastboot update firmwareupdate.zip
fastboot flash system systemdevice.img
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had a very similar problem. For me, what worked was plugging in the device, typing `adb shell` to load up a shell on your device, then - this was my last resort, use only in emergencies ;) - running `wipe data` followed by `reboot`. My tablet rebooted and, though it had lost all of my personal data, I could now access it. Hope this works for you!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/28 | 212 | 900 | <issue_start>username_0: I've already got a charger for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I'd like to be able to use it charge both that and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7". It seems to work, but I was wondering if there is any sort of disadvantage to doing that.<issue_comment>username_1: You only need to make sure that the chargers produce the same about of voltage and current. There shouldn't be any issues with that.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In my opinion there is no harm to your device if the charger produce the enough voltage to charge the device. You have to keep in mind that the charger should not be low power producer as your device needed otherwise it will be harmful for that, but if the charger produce the same power or higher then it will be fine for device because if the charger produces high output voltage your device will only take how much it need.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/29 | 1,005 | 3,307 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a simple to-do list, that preferably is cloud-synced. I'd like something with a relatively light-weight, simple interface, similar to Any.Do or #fetchnotes. I was using [CheckMark Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenbeansoft.Checkmark), but it is really WAY overkill for what I want.
My biggest criteria is that I want to be able to set a task to repeat, some interval **from the date it is completed**. Most of them let you repeat every 6 months or 2 weeks or whatever, from the due date. But take this example:
Task with due date of 5/30.
Task set to repeat every 6 months from completion.
I *complete* the task, marking it done, on 5/13.
The next occurrence should now repeat 6 months from 5/13 (the completion date), not from 5/30 (the original due date).
And of course whatever reminder is set (2 weeks for example) should be relative to the new due date, 5/13 in the example above.
Most of the one's I've looked at either are not cloud-synced. And I've not found any others than CheckMark Pro that allow the next occurrence to repeat based on COMPLETION date rather than DUE date.<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but the default calendar allows you to repeat events. The following repeat options exist:
* None
* Daily
* Weekly (every Sunday)
* Every 2 weeks (Sunday)
* Monthly (every last Sun)
* Monthly (on day 29)
* Yearly (on April 29)
NOTE: The dates are Sunday, because it's Sunday here.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [Astrid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timsu.astrid) has support for scheduled reminders based on [completion date](http://blog.astrid.com/repeating-tasks-demystified/).
Cloud support is also present - tasks sync with astrid.com
Also [Remember The Milk](https://www.rememberthemilk.com/) allows a user to schedule due dates depending on the completion of a task - [one needs to enter](https://www.rememberthemilk.com/help/answers/basics/repeatformat.rtm) "after x days" instead of "every x days". [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rememberthemilk.MobileRTM) and iOS apps available.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [Google Tasks Organizer Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinjasoft.tasks_trial) by Tinjasoft does that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Any.do](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo) is very good, easy to use, flexible and has postponable reminders.
They also have a [Cal](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo.cal) extension.
>
> Millions use Any.do every day to remember all the tasks
> they want to-do and make sure they get them done. Key benefits:
> Seamless cloud sync, Speech recognition, Alerts, Any.do Moment, Snooze
> tasks, Google Task Sync, Notes, Sub tasks, Amazing Widgets, Repeating
> / Recurring Tasks, Missed call, Auto complete, In app actions, Gesture
> support & much more!
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: [todolist](https://en.todoist.com/)
<https://support.todoist.com/hc/en-us/articles/205325931-Dates-and-Times>
Recurring dates - e.g. Clean fridge with due date every! 3 months starting 10 April
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/04/29 | 375 | 1,190 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Spice Mi-270 Android phone. There is no touch gadget to enable or disable the GPRS connection. Every time I have to select `settings -> wireless & networks -> data communication sim` and have to select a SIM to turn GPRS off.
How can I do this in one touch?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [Go launcher EX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&hl=en) and install it and then download the Go widget called [Go Switch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.switchwidget#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLmdhdS5nby5sYXVuY2hlcmV4Lmdvd2lkZ2V0LnN3aXRjaHdpZGdldCJd) widget. This widget will allow you to switch among many apps through one touch very easily.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [Widgetsoid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jim2&hl=en) will allow a user to create a bar of toggles - add the MOBILE DATA toggle in the network section. Then tapping that will toggle the data connection.
Of course - [a search](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=data%20toggle%20widget) turned up many other dedicated options. Try and use whichever you like best.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/04/29 | 374 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been using the Google Maps app to cache the maps on certain places where I might be going in the future. I don't always have internet access which is why I'm doing this. Now that I've cached most of the places I might possibly go to, I want to clear my search history to remove the clutter. I don't want to clear the whole shebang. Otherwise, my "pre-caching" actions would just be wasted efforts. I just want the search history on Google Maps to be cleared. How do I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: It's possible that if you use the [Download Map lab](http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/download-map-area-added-to-labs-in.html), you'll be able to clear your cache (but not data) without also clearing the maps. But you can't do directions or search with those maps.
In reality I think you'd probably be better off downloading an app specifically made for offline maps access, such as [MapDroyd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osa.android.mapdroyd&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5vc2EuYW5kcm9pZC5tYXBkcm95ZCJd).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, You can clear the location history.
For that open settings > Location > Location Services > Google Location History.
Here you will see the Delete location history option at the bottom of screen.
Just hit that option.
That's it !!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/29 | 809 | 3,426 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I do this? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Ace
I've tried this method <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278349>
I confirmed that it was indeed set to 2. But it wouldnt work.
Then I rooted my phone, installed an app with which I could modify the default installation path, but it also wouldnt work.
What can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: With 2.3, it will install apps by default to the external SD card. However, this will *only* happen if the app can *run* from the SD card. Many apps **must** be installed onto the internal storage in order to work properly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: From Google:
>
> App installation on external storage media
> The Android platform now allows applications to request installation onto the device's external storage media (such as the SD card), as an alternative to installation onto the device's internal memory.
>
>
> Application developers can express the preferred installation location for their applications by means of a new attribute of in the manifest file, android:installLocation. The attribute supports three values: "internalOnly", "preferExternal", and "auto". At install time, the system checks the value of android:installLocation and installs the application .apk according to the preferred location, if possible. If the application has requested external installation, the system installs it into a private, encrypted partition in the external media. Once an application .apk is installed externally, the system lets the user change the storage location of the .apk and move it onto the device's internal memory if needed (and vice versa), through Manage Applications in the user settings.
>
>
> By default, the system installs all applications onto the device's internal memory, except for those that explicitly request external installation. This means that the system will always install legacy applications onto internal memory, since they do not have access to the android:installLocation attribute. However, it is possible to configure and compile a legacy application such that it is installed internally on older versions of the platform and externally on Android 2.2 and later platforms, if necessary.
>
>
> Note that requesting installation onto the device's external media is not suitable for all applications, particularly because the external media may be removable and unmounting/remounting may disrupt the user experience and system settings.
>
>
> For more information about setting a preferred install location for your application, including a discussion of what types of applications should and should not request external installation, please read the [App Install Location](http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/install-location.html) document.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Use [link2sd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en). It's a very nice app. You can even set it to automatically move applications to the sdcard.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Try the steps in the provided [link](http://androinica.com/2010/08/how-to-install-apps-to-the-sd-card-by-default-on-android-2-2-froyo/) and it will work like a charm, works for me :)
and if your a developer and want to add your application directly into sd card then add below line in manifest tag
```
android:installLocation="preferExternal"
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/04/29 | 824 | 3,217 | <issue_start>username_0: As a native Spanish speaker, a lot of words in my language have accents on them and writing SMS with this shortens its length to half, due to unicode conversion.
My idea is to edit the predictive dictionary and remove all the special characters, in order to avoid getting them while writing.
So, my question is, where's the dictionary located? I'm currently using the LG Optimus Me stock keyboard. I did a little research inside the system folders and found a couple of xt9 folders but no traces of the Spanish (or other languages) dictionary.<issue_comment>username_1: I have some files that I think are dictionaries in `/system/usr/xt9`. They have language codes in their file names and are copyright by [Tegic](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegic), according to the header.
These files are in the LDB format which appears to be a database format. I wasn't able to find any utility that can view or edit them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Most Android versions allow you to add words to the native dictionary.
Most are found at: `Settings -> Language & Keyboard -> User Dictionary`
Android 2.3.7 (Cyanogenmod 7.1): `Menu -> Settings -> Language and keyboard settings -> User Dictionary` press `Menu` then `Add`
Android 4.0 (ICS): `Settings -> Language & Keyboard -> Touch Input (settings button) -> Personal Dictionary -> Edit personal dictionary`
You could then add the words without the accent marks and special characters, and it would stop auto-correcting them.
If you do still wish to locate the language packs **and are using Cyanogenmod**, [this site](http://blog.cone.be/2010/08/19/android-keyboard-dictionaries/) indicates that the languages are stored in `.apk` files in the `/system/app/` directory, for example `LatinIME.apk` would be the latin dictionary. Additionally the source for this dictionary would be in `./packages/inputmethods/LatinIME` as described on the site provided. (It also goes over adding your own dictionaries, which means you could edit the one you use, and re-install it).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: EDIT: it's not the answer you want, but provides useful info nonetheless, here's the userdict file:
`/data/data/com.android.providers.userdictionary/databases/user_dict.db`
**You need root** to access it **and sqlite3** to view the data inside (here's mine):
```
localhost # cd /data/data/com.android.providers.userdictionary/databases/
localhost # sqlite3 user_dict.db .dump
PRAGMA foreign_keys=OFF;
BEGIN TRANSACTION;
CREATE TABLE android_metadata (locale TEXT);
INSERT INTO "android_metadata" VALUES('de_DE');
CREATE TABLE words (_id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,word TEXT,frequency INTEGER,locale TEXT,appid INTEGER);
INSERT INTO "words" VALUES(2,'ok',128,'de',0);
INSERT INTO "words" VALUES(3,'LG',128,'de',0);
INSERT INTO "words" VALUES(4,'no',128,'de',0);
COMMIT;
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I've been looking into modifying the default keyboard and dictionaries and so far I've dug up the source for the default dictionaries:
<https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/inputmethods/LatinIME/+/master/dictionaries/>
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/30 | 274 | 984 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to install Google Play Books app from Play store. Unfortunately I got message, that
>
> This item cannot be installed in your device's country.
>
>
>
Can someone point me to list of countries, where this app is available?
As side note: if I travel to another country, can I install the app and then continue using it in my country?<issue_comment>username_1: Google Play Books is available in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. You can find this information on the [Google Play help page](https://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&p=play_faq&answer=2490014), and it has also been noted on the [@googlebooks Twitter account](http://twitter.com/#!/googlebooks/status/188365264675549185).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you download a book from the playstore in US, UK, Canada or Australia, then you go back to your country, you will still have the book, but won't be able to download anymore.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/04/30 | 595 | 2,030 | <issue_start>username_0: Spotify's installation page forwards me to the Play Store, but the app is not available for my Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the store. Is there any another way install the app?
(It's a European Galaxy Tab with data service, but the app is not blocked based on region since I can install it on my phone without issues.)<issue_comment>username_1: I contacted Spotify's customer service. Their answer
>
> Hi Sami,
>
>
> Thanks for your email, I am sorry to hear you are experiencing
> problems installing Spotify.
>
>
> At present Spotify is not compatible with European Samsung Galaxy Tab
> 8.9.
>
>
> If you have any other queries, please feel free to contact us and
> we'll be glad to help.
>
>
> Many Thanks.
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
>
> Oggy
>
>
> Spotify Customer Service
>
>
>
So not supported.
I demanded them to mail me when they get the support.
I will post here when I receive the possible mail.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this: Go into your settings and allow apps from external sources. Then download the Spotify apk from here to your tablet, and run it. No guarantees it will work, but if it doesn't, it's not going to break anything.
Edit: It won't create the link for some reason, so here's the URL:
`www.spotify.com/wp-content/uploads/android/0.4.04/SpotifyAndroid.apk`
Another option is to find the apk on your phone, copy it to your tablet, and run that. It looks like it's just a single apk for both tablet and phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: I managed to get Spotify working by the following method provided by the official suuport:
>
> Hello there,
>
>
> Try directing the browser on your tab to the following page -
> <https://www.spotify.com/download/previews/> - and then downloading the
> preview version of Spotify on Android from there.
>
>
> This might get it up and running on your device. Please let me know
> how you get on. Kind Regards,
>
>
> David
>
>
> Spotify Customer Service
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/01 | 309 | 1,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I had purchased Samsung Galaxy S Plus, it was working fine, but I had a problem yesterday connecting it to my PC. After that my SDCard is not being recognized by my device. It says `Your phone doesn't have sdcard inserted` also when I try to open the inbuilt camera its also not working with a message as `Turn off USB storage before using camera`. I tried to check that my SDCard is not corrupted so testing in other devices and its working fine. I also tried to restart the device couple of times. So, can anyone suggest me what can be the problem here? why my SDCard and Internal Storage is not being detected?<issue_comment>username_1: If its connected to your computer and the USB connection mode is "Mass Storage", the SD card cannot be used by the phone.
You may like to change the connection mode by pulling the notification bar from top and selecting "Charge only" so that it does not mounts the SD card and it remains usable by the phone while it is connected to PC.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try inserting another SD card and see if the problem continues. Else, copy all the data fro, the SD card onto your PC. Then, format the SD card and see if the phone recognizes it. If it does, copy back the data.
Also toggle the USB debugging mode - Android Settings > Applications > Development and see if it helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/01 | 325 | 1,240 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to connect and use portable USB modems such as Reliance net connect, MTS, etc., using an [OTG](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go) cable with [Samsung Galaxy S II](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II) and use it?
I went through many forums and haven't got any promising answer. I'm currently using Android version 4.0.3 along with [SiyahKernel](http://www.gokhanmoral.com/) 3.0. In this kernel, I'm able to connect flash drives, mouse and keyboard.<issue_comment>username_1: If its connected to your computer and the USB connection mode is "Mass Storage", the SD card cannot be used by the phone.
You may like to change the connection mode by pulling the notification bar from top and selecting "Charge only" so that it does not mounts the SD card and it remains usable by the phone while it is connected to PC.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try inserting another SD card and see if the problem continues. Else, copy all the data fro, the SD card onto your PC. Then, format the SD card and see if the phone recognizes it. If it does, copy back the data.
Also toggle the USB debugging mode - Android Settings > Applications > Development and see if it helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/01 | 241 | 917 | <issue_start>username_0: On the ezPDF Reader, is there a way to make the scrolling from one page to another smoother and less jerky? Some settings, perhaps? The jerky/jumping scrolling on ezPDF reader when one page scrolls to the next page breaks the flow of reading a little. Thanks for any insights.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know about scrolling smoothly, but if you tap the bottom of the screen as you're reading it automatically scrolls up or to the next page as appropriate.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I just received an email from the developer, <NAME>. Citing it here in its entirety as an answer:
>
> The continuous scroll feature is in our big TO-DO list. It will
> eventually implemented later.We do not have a open forum. However,
> <http://www.facebook.com/ezpdf> is a good start.
>
>
>
So more nifty things are on their way for this application.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/02 | 327 | 1,168 | <issue_start>username_0: Every day at midnight the display on my tablet (Asus Transforer TF101 ICS) turns on for a few seconds. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be a big deal, but I am using the [Screebl](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.full&hl=en) application, which keeps the tablet awake when it's vertical. Thus, the device turns on in my bag and then never goes to sleep, draining the battery.
Is there a way to find out what application (or system component) is waking the device up at midnight, and how does one stop this behavior?<issue_comment>username_1: try to trigger it manually.
Root reqired:
Install BetterBatteryStats to view 'alarms', aka programmed low level device wakeups (you can find a free .apk on xda here, search for 'Attached' <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809> ). set your clock just before midnight and reset bbs' logs.
If you can trigger it, you should see which app has caused a wakeup in BBS' log.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. After turning off the network time, I set it back manually and then it didn't turn on the screen at midnight.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/02 | 296 | 1,134 | <issue_start>username_0: I found ROM-control very useful in ICS. But it can only work on AOKP roms. So is there an app can do the same job on ROMs other than AOKP?<issue_comment>username_1: Matthew is correct, these controls are specific to the ROM. Many [Cyanogenmod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/) ROMs offer settings like these, but there will be no way to access them without being built into the ROM you're using.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The answer is no, you cannot, because [ROM Control](https://github.com/AOKP/packages_apps_ROMControl) is an app that is geared and orientated towards Android 4 and in this instance AOKP, hence internal API's are different. Back porting it into a non-ICS/non-AOKP ROM may fail due to the dependencies on the aspect of AOKP, such as settings, and ICS internals are vastly different to non-ICS code.
If you are a programmer and like to torture yourself with the challenge of it, then maybe its possible to back-port certain aspects and build the ROM yourself.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: not true. get xposed and there are a bunch of different tweak modules
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/02 | 556 | 2,188 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated my Galaxy S2 with the official OTA update to Android ICS 4.0.3
After the upgrade, my wireless worked for a couple of hours, but after a restart it doesn't work at all (for a week now).
I tried a couple of tricks (none of them working):
1) `*#*#526#*#*` combination
2) WiFi Direct activation
3) Static IP
4) Changing to 2.4 GHz
None of them are working!!!
Somebody has any other ideas?
BTW: I'm not getting an IP from my router. The router is working fine with other phones.<issue_comment>username_1: From what I'm reading, it sounds like your best bet will be to reset it to factory defaults. That looks like it's fixing the problem for others. This will, of course, delete your apps, contacts, calendar, and a couple other things that escape me at the moment. Make sure that you have your phone set to back up everything with your google account, and I'd recommend using Titanium Backup to make a backup of all your apps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There's a few things you could try:
* Turning phone and router off and back on.
* Changing the SSID of the network.
* Changing the password for the WiFi.
* Changing the encryption used on the router (ie. from WPA to WPA2 or the other way around, or even turning it down to WEP)
* Changing the channel that the WiFi is using.
* Turning off the password for the WiFi and trying to connect (don't forget to turn it back on later though).
I know some are fairly basic but I've had problems in the past connecting to my Virgin Media router and they've worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I was having the same issue for the last 2 days. After upgrading to ICS wifi was working but stopped working suddenly after a day. This is how it got fixed:
1. selected the network and clicked forget
2. turned off wifi
3. turned wifi back on
4. connected the wifi network again
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: same issue I had. Only thing that worked for me is restarting the router and then connect back to router. But the issue is that there's no internet after 3-4 minutes maximum. and then go restart again the router and again 3 min of internet...
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/02 | 4,453 | 9,462 | <issue_start>username_0: My wifi was perfectly working a few days back, but now all of a sudden all I get is connecting-disconnecting-scanning loop. It never connects. Help.
I'm on Android 2.3.5 | Wildfire S | Rooted
Here's my log:
```
05-02 17:18:50.583: D/StatusBarPolicy(190): onSignalStrengthsChanged
05-02 17:18:50.583: D/StatusBarService(190): updateIcon slot=phone_signal index=20 viewIndex=13 old=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 ) icon=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 )
05-02 17:18:53.165: D/WifiStateTracker(118): Reset connections and stopping DHCP
05-02 17:18:53.165: I/wpa_supplicant(1323): Rx Data Filter Remove [5] command
05-02 17:18:53.165: I/wpa_supplicant(1323): auto ip enabled
05-02 17:18:53.175: D/NetUtils(118): ifc_get_info addr=0 !
05-02 17:18:54.176: D/WifiStateTracker(118): Disabling interface
05-02 17:18:54.186: W/wpa_supplicant(1323): l2_packet_receive - recvfrom
05-02 17:18:54.216: D/DrmScannerReceiver(398): android.net.wifi.STATE_CHANGE
05-02 17:18:54.246: D/DrmIntentService(398): TIME_THREAD
05-02 17:18:54.246: D/DrmIntentService(398): Wifi disconnected.
05-02 17:18:54.256: D/WifiSettings(352): isDisconnected=true, detailstate=DISCONNECTED, networkId=-1, wifiinfo=SSID: , BSSID: , MAC: 64:A7:69:93:4B:B9, Supplicant state: DISCONNECTED, RSSI: -200, Link speed: 72, Net ID: -1
05-02 17:18:54.276: D/NetSharing\_NSReceiver(352): onReceive : android.net.wifi.STATE\_CHANGE
05-02 17:18:54.276: I/NetSharing\_NSReceiver(352): wifienabled:false
05-02 17:18:58.861: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Authentication with 00:00:00:00:00:00 timed out.
05-02 17:18:58.861: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [Authentication with 00:00:00:00:00:00 timed out.]
05-02 17:18:58.861: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=0 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00
05-02 17:18:58.861: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=0 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
05-02 17:18:58.871: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: DISCONNECTED ==> DISCONNECTED
05-02 17:18:58.971: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=2 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00
05-02 17:18:58.971: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_combo\_scan: Start
05-02 17:18:58.971: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=2 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
05-02 17:18:58.971: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: DISCONNECTED ==> SCANNING
05-02 17:18:58.971: D/ConnectivityService(118): Dropping ConnectivityChange for WIFI: DISCONNECTED/SCANNING
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): got scan complete
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_supplicant\_get\_scan\_results:return scan results2
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): AP:ssid[MoDroid],rssi[-30],BSSID=00:26:82:73:2d:d3
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Received 201 bytes of scan results (1 BSSes)
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_get\_scan\_results---
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_disabled\_ssid\_list\_clear
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): clear disable: MoDroid
05-02 17:18:59.542: W/wpa\_supplicant(1323): [EAP-MSG] EAP wpa\_supplicant\_check\_sim@436: eap\_methods not available
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Trying to associate with 00:26:82:73:2d:d3 (SSID='MoDroid' freq=2412 MHz)
05-02 17:18:59.542: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=3 BSSID=00:26:82:73:2d:d3
05-02 17:18:59.562: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [wpa\_disabled\_ssid\_list\_clear]
05-02 17:18:59.562: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [clear disable: MoDroid]
05-02 17:18:59.562: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [Trying to associate with 00:26:82:73:2d:d3 (SSID='MoDroid' freq=2412 MHz)]
05-02 17:18:59.562: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=-1 state=3 BSSID=00:26:82:73:2d:d3]
05-02 17:18:59.562: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=4 BSSID=00:26:82:73:2d:d3
05-02 17:18:59.572: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=4 BSSID=00:26:82:73:2d:d3]
05-02 17:18:59.572: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Associated with 00:26:82:73:2d:d3
05-02 17:18:59.572: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [Associated with 00:26:82:73:2d:d3]
05-02 17:18:59.572: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: SCANNING ==> ASSOCIATING
05-02 17:18:59.572: D/StatusBarPolicy(190): onSignalStrengthsChanged
05-02 17:18:59.582: D/StatusBarService(190): updateIcon slot=phone\_signal index=20 viewIndex=13 old=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 ) icon=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 )
05-02 17:18:59.592: I/keystore(76): uid: 1000 action: t -> 3 state: 3 -> 3 retry: 4
05-02 17:18:59.592: V/WifiStateTracker(118): KeyStore.LOCKED
05-02 17:18:59.592: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): DISABLE\_80211X
05-02 17:18:59.592: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL\_IFACE: wpa\_supplicant\_ctrl\_iface\_disable\_80211X
05-02 17:18:59.612: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: ASSOCIATING ==> ASSOCIATED
05-02 17:18:59.612: D/ConnectivityService(118): [embedded] ConnectivityChange for WIFI: CONNECTING/CONNECTING, default=-1
05-02 17:19:02.585: D/StatusBarPolicy(190): onSignalStrengthsChanged
05-02 17:19:02.585: D/StatusBarService(190): updateIcon slot=phone\_signal index=20 viewIndex=13 old=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 ) icon=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 )
05-02 17:19:05.587: D/StatusBarPolicy(190): onSignalStrengthsChanged
05-02 17:19:05.587: D/StatusBarService(190): updateIcon slot=phone\_signal index=20 viewIndex=13 old=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 ) icon=StatusBarIcon(pkg=com.android.systemui id=0x7f0200d2 level=0 visible=true num=0 )
05-02 17:19:05.708: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_combo\_scan: Start
05-02 17:19:06.078: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys
05-02 17:19:06.078: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys]
05-02 17:19:06.078: V/WifiStateTracker(118): New network state is DISCONNECTED
05-02 17:19:06.088: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=0 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00
05-02 17:19:06.088: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=0 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
05-02 17:19:06.088: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: ASSOCIATED ==> DISCONNECTED
05-02 17:19:06.178: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=2 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00
05-02 17:19:06.178: V/WifiMonitor(118): Event [CTRL-EVENT-STATE-CHANGE id=1 state=2 BSSID=00:00:00:00:00:00]
05-02 17:19:06.178: V/WifiStateTracker(118): Changing supplicant state: DISCONNECTED ==> SCANNING
05-02 17:19:06.178: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_combo\_scan: Start
05-02 17:19:06.188: W/wpa\_supplicant(1323): ioctl[SIOCSIWPRIV] (cscan): -1
05-02 17:19:06.188: W/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Failed to initiate AP scan.
05-02 17:19:07.229: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): got scan complete
05-02 17:19:07.229: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_supplicant\_get\_scan\_results:return scan results2
05-02 17:19:07.229: W/wpa\_supplicant(1323): ioctl[SIOCGIWSCAN]: 22
05-02 17:19:07.229: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_get\_scan\_results:buffer is NULL
05-02 17:19:07.229: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_drv\_get\_scan\_results2:Failed to get scan results
05-02 17:19:07.229: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): Failed to get scan results - try scanning again
05-02 17:19:08.340: I/wpa\_supplicant(1323): wpa\_driver\_wext\_combo\_scan: Start
```
<http://pastebin.com/r23NQ2VC><issue_comment>username_1: From what I'm reading, it sounds like your best bet will be to reset it to factory defaults. That looks like it's fixing the problem for others. This will, of course, delete your apps, contacts, calendar, and a couple other things that escape me at the moment. Make sure that you have your phone set to back up everything with your google account, and I'd recommend using Titanium Backup to make a backup of all your apps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There's a few things you could try:
* Turning phone and router off and back on.
* Changing the SSID of the network.
* Changing the password for the WiFi.
* Changing the encryption used on the router (ie. from WPA to WPA2 or the other way around, or even turning it down to WEP)
* Changing the channel that the WiFi is using.
* Turning off the password for the WiFi and trying to connect (don't forget to turn it back on later though).
I know some are fairly basic but I've had problems in the past connecting to my Virgin Media router and they've worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I was having the same issue for the last 2 days. After upgrading to ICS wifi was working but stopped working suddenly after a day. This is how it got fixed:
1. selected the network and clicked forget
2. turned off wifi
3. turned wifi back on
4. connected the wifi network again
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: same issue I had. Only thing that worked for me is restarting the router and then connect back to router. But the issue is that there's no internet after 3-4 minutes maximum. and then go restart again the router and again 3 min of internet...
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/02 | 450 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: Gmail allows to limit from how many last days it will synchronize the messages. E.g. from one day, two, etc.
What is the default setting? I think this is phone independent, but I ask about Samsung Galaxy S, and SII.<issue_comment>username_1: 4 days I believe, up till Gingerbread. I have Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) and it's currently set at 30 days and I haven't changed it on my device since buying it so I suspect ICS has is set to 30 days as default.
If you look at: <http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=168499> (along with the other links I post below) you can see it mentions a 4 day sync, these posts seem to be referring to Gingerbread and below.
EDIT: After Googling around for a bit I think that 30 days is definitely just in ICS. A few people on various sites mention a 4 day sync which should have been Gingerbread and below. (Note that most of these sources are relatively poor but they mention the 4 day limit, hence why I've posted them)
* <http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100122211939AAdHEs5>
* <http://androidforums.com/android-applications/30952-gmail-number-days-sync.html>
* <http://www.askmefast.com/What_does_sync_for_4_days_on_android_gmail_mean-qna370542.html>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This default depends on your Android version. The default setting used to 4 days but with ICS (might be honeycomb, I can't comfirm) it was changed to 30 days.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/02 | 187 | 723 | <issue_start>username_0: This is a simple question but I couldn't find the answer in this website?
Is is possible to call phones without a voice plan just using Google Voice?<issue_comment>username_1: No, Google Voice does not work over data. You can use a VoIP solution or do some complicated things with SIP accounts and clients to make use of your Voice account over data, but this isn't supported by Google or the Voice app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this with an app called GrooveIP: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gvoip>
I have it on my OG Droid, which is no longer activated on VZW, and use it as my "house phone" with my Google Voice number.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/02 | 182 | 693 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to transfer contacts, photos and videos from my HTC SENSE to my computer. Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: No, Google Voice does not work over data. You can use a VoIP solution or do some complicated things with SIP accounts and clients to make use of your Voice account over data, but this isn't supported by Google or the Voice app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this with an app called GrooveIP: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gvoip>
I have it on my OG Droid, which is no longer activated on VZW, and use it as my "house phone" with my Google Voice number.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/03 | 1,744 | 6,872 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet running Android 4.0.1, and a cell phone running 2.2.
**When I'm working on my tablet, I would like to be able to see my texts and phone calls get forwarded to the tablet**, which doesn't have a SIM card, and be able to interact with them as if I was on my cell phone, preferably over wi-fi and/or bluetooth. Is this possible? Paid solutions are acceptable as well.<issue_comment>username_1: If you're in the USA, use [Google Voice](https://www.google.com/voice/) - it allows a user to make voice calls while on WiFi and also allows sending / receiving SMS.
Also look at [Tablet Talk](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=en) for your SMS needs at least. In early development, there's also [Phone Link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyandroid.phonelink)
If you're working on your tablet, I believe the simplest solution for voice calls is to have a bluetooth handsfree paired with your phone so you can make and receive calls.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You could use [GTalkSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.gtalksms). It may not be easy to configure for the average user. But if you get the idea, create some XMPP Accounts and are able to install one of the many XMPP Clients for Android on your tablet, you get exactly what you want.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into GtalkSMS. GTalkSMS is an open source GPL licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can get your SMS off your phone to your tablet via [DeskSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.desktopsms&hl=en). Works well, I've been using it for nearly a year now. It'll also forward your SMS to your email and you can reply via email just as if you were texting.
Phone calls is a bit trickier without Google Voice. The best Android app solution in Canada now that GV has closed the 403 area code hack is probably [Bud Phone](http://www.budphone.ca/), which gives you free calling within and to most Canadian cities. If memory serves, you can forward your phone to it or it to your regular phone. It's run by FreePhoneLine.ca, which is a pretty reliable VOIP telco.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: For text on your tablet, I found an app on Google Play called [TextNow](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enflick.android.TextNow). It gives you "text number" in the area code you want and you can text any number (all for free and not just for "app to app" text only...). Did you find how to make and receive phone call on a tablet without a SIM card?
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Use [Tablet Talk](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apdroid.tabtalk&hl=en "Tablet Talk"). I use this between my phone and tablet, and it works flawlessly. Auto syncs messages between the two, and forwards texts and calls to the tablet when connected. Has lots of settings to autoconnect, and suppress notifications on the phone when it pushes things to the tablet. I have it setup to connect whenever both my phone and tablet are connected to my home wifi network, or when the tablet is tethered to my phone. It even has a floating notification window that you can enable, so you can quickly reply to an incoming text, then get back to whatever you were doing on your tablet. Brilliant app, barely use my phone at all any more.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I've tried several solutions like TabletTalk, Desksms, but none of them was really reliable. Two weeks ago I found [mysms](http://www.mysms.com) which works very similar, but for me works a lot better.
You install mysms on your phone and on your tablet (there's a seperate tablet app for this) and it immediately syncs your messages from your phone to your tablet. If you send a message from your tablet it will also be synced back to your phone. You get notifications for new messages and have a few settings to optimize them for your use.
As far as I know there's no option for forwarding calls, but for texting it's just great!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [MAXS](http://projectmaxs.org) (Modular Android XMPP Suite) allows you to send and receive SMS messages over [XMPP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMPP). Using an XMPP client on your tablet you can therefore receive and reply to SMS messages from your Android smartphone.
It also allows you to control various aspects of Android, includes a SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. Additionaly it is able to send and receive files to and from your Android device. There are many other features too.
Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 licensed Android app. Everyone can contribute.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: You could get HeyWire on your tablet, its completely free texting, they have small adds in the bottom, but you will hardly ever notice em. They give you a
new HeyWire number though. You dont have to buy it or spend any money at all, you just have to download it and install. It doesnt send your cellphones text messages to your tablet though. Ive been using it for months now. Its quick and very simple..
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: I use PushBullet in the Google Play Store. You install PushBullet on all of your devices (even Windows and Mac computers, Android Phones, IOS and they also have browser plug-ins for every browser out there.
Once installed on each device, you have to sign in with your Google credentials.
Now, when a text (or any other notification comes in such as a Facebook message or what have you), the app gives a pop-up on the computer or tablet allowing you to respond to the message, dismiss the message, mute the app, etc.
It doesn't sync your text message history onto each device, but it does allow you to receive messages on each device and respond to them. Your cell phone, of course, has to be powered on, as the messages are still being sent and received via your phone and relayed to your other devices.
If you are running a device any earlier than Android 4.4, you can't reply to messages, only receive them.
Another feature of PushBullet is that you can send files, links, photos, etc. from your PC to your device, and vice versa. It's an easy way to transfer files.
Their website is www.pushbullet.com
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: [MightyText](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms) works for me. Also does some other helpful things when my phone is out of reach.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: Just found this forum while searching Google. Downloaded mysms onto android phone and onto tablet, enabled tethering on the phone, connected the tablet to the phones Hotspot and it works like magic.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/03 | 210 | 827 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought the Optimus Pro C660 and it will vibrate when I get a call or the alarm clock goes off but it won't vibrate when receiving an SMS. I have gone through all the settings and set it to "Vibrate Always", but it still doesn't work. I heard that you can download apps to make it vibrate - would that help? Are there any other solutions for this?<issue_comment>username_1: If you're willing to go with a 3rd party app, I'd recommend [Handcent SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms). It goes a step further by allowing you to assign specific vibration patterns to different contacts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Messaging. Select setting. Go to notification settings. There you have an option to switch on vibration for Notifications.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/03 | 181 | 687 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to have flash working or ARMv6 devices?<issue_comment>username_1: The official flash player for android only supports ARMv7 processor architecture.
The way that some ARMv6 devices have flash is that some is that a few cheap tablets (usually from China) have a non-official version.
You can download one [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155538). But beware it may or may not work!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You have Flash Player which is pre installed on your device. You can have (some) luck with running .swf files. I tried running it in the browser and it was a bit glitchy.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/03 | 1,017 | 3,755 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know how to use the android phone as a bluetooth headset so that i can use it as a mic while playing several games (COD) for example.
I'm using Ice Cream Sandwich and i have a Galaxy Vibrant. I don't want to buy a bluetooth headset so i'm simply looking to use my phone as an intermediate adapter. I can connect my wired headphones which has a mic attached to it.<issue_comment>username_1: Nope. Not possible. Only recognized or devices signed by Sony can be used for pairing with the PS3.
I don't think you can use ANY bluetooth headset. There are specific ones made for PS3.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Thanks to an app that turns an Android phone into a more universal Bluetooth device, it is possible to control a PS3 with your Android phone as though it were a Bluetooth remote control. The connection allows the phone to be used as a virtual keyboard for entering text, and it even has a touchscreen trackpad for moving the cursor in the PS3's web browser.
The app, BlueputDroid, is in beta form right now, and is still a bit tricky to use, as the list of supported Android phones is not exhaustive, some of the phones require custom firmware and once you get the app installed, there are technical hoops to work through. A list of believed supported and unsupported devices can be found on [XDA-developers.com](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940511), where the app was introduced. It also has details on how to download the app for those who own a compatible Android handset.
The independent developer has tested it out on the Nexus One, HTC Wildfire, and LG Optimus One - all with rooted firmwares. He was not able to get it working on the Optimus One.
BlueputDroid is the first app to allow a smartphone to pair up with the PS3 as an input device. There have been other Bluetooth apps for Android that more flexibility in syncing the phone to a computer, but this is the first working app for PS3 connectivity. If the dev can further refine the process and expand compatibility, we'll welcome the chance to use our phones to input PSN info or type in URLs - beats having a real keyboard tethered to your system, hm?
source: <http://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-use-your-android-phone-as-a-ps3-bluetooth-keyboard/>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Is your phone Rooted ? BlueputDroid works with rooted devices only (if you are prepared to root your device then this **maybe** achieveable with this app) according to this article entitled:
**How to remotely control your PS3 with Android BlueputDroid Apps Guide** written by *EHSAN* on Feb. 27th 2011.
<http://topbestfreeapps.com/how-to-remotely-control-your-ps3-with-android-blueputdroid-apps-guide/>
However checking the list of supported devices yours is not supported:
Unsupported devices
■Samsung Moment
■Samsung Galaxy Spica
■Samsung Galaxy S (this includes Captivate, **Vibrant**, Epic 4G, Fascinate, Showcase, Mesmerize, Continuum, K, U or any other variant of the Galaxy S series devices, but excluding Nexus S, which doesn’t have Samsung’s software, and which works!)
■Samsung Galaxy Tab
■HTC Eris
■HTC Incredible
■HTC Desire/HD
■HTC Desire Z
■HTC Legend
■HTC Hero
■HTC Magic
■HTC Evo 4G
■HTC Aria
■HTC/T-Mobile myTouch 4G
However this article was published in **early 2011**, almost two years ago, so maybe it is now supported.
The article does in theory provide partial insight into what you want to achieve !
I believe the article I mentioned in the comments above is more tailored to your needs however
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes, you can use it as a headset.
Just make your own app, and make its settings the same as the headset.
I made one for my LG P690F.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/03 | 274 | 1,029 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.2.
If I go to Settings, Accounts & sync, ADD ACCOUNT, there is no "Corporate" or "Exchange" options at all. I only have Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Dropbox. I haven't rooted my phone or made any modifications beyond installing apps from the Play store.
Under Settings, Apps, ALL, I have something listed called "Exchange Services" but it says that it is using 0.00B storage, cache, etc.
Any help on adding an exchange account to my phone would be appreciated. I've been using it with just my Google account for quite a while but would like to add a corporate exchange account for work.<issue_comment>username_1: K9 mail may have an option to connect to your account. See <https://github.com/k9mail/k-9/wiki/K9MailAndExchange>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you try to add it from the email app itself?
Go into the app and and select the "manual setup" option, and then you will be able to add a Pop3, IMAP, or Exchange account.
Upvotes: 1 |