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2012/05/23 | 253 | 980 | <issue_start>username_0: Phone: Sprint Nexus S 4G with the ICS update.
I have email accounts (hosted Exchange) set up and working without issue. Well, one small issue: No matter what "Check Frequency" I choose, they insist on being "push" mode. I have one at 10 minutes, the other at 15 minutes -- but the second an email hits that inbox the phone dings.
Drives me nuts -- and wreaks havoc with playing music...
Is there a setting somewhere else or new in ICS that I need to be looking for? Anyone else having a similar issue?<issue_comment>username_1: Contact your hosted Exchange provider to turn the Push off. They are enforcing it.
Another way: Turn your email notification off or set its ringtone 'Silent'. But, its inconvenient.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install Juicedefender and set it to only allow data connections with the interval you want. You might need one of the paid versions if you need this to work on WiFi as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/23 | 166 | 633 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just bought a NATPC M009S ULTIMATE Capacative Android Tablet PC Android 4.0 ICS and I can't find any way of accessing the keyboard.
How can I open it?<issue_comment>username_1: Contact your hosted Exchange provider to turn the Push off. They are enforcing it.
Another way: Turn your email notification off or set its ringtone 'Silent'. But, its inconvenient.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install Juicedefender and set it to only allow data connections with the interval you want. You might need one of the paid versions if you need this to work on WiFi as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/23 | 346 | 1,465 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a brand new ASUS Transformer Prime tablet running ICS which I have been using for the first time over the last few days.
I can access the internet without issue using the email, Gmail, browser, YouTube apps, but not Google Play. When I try to use the Google Play Store app it shows a "loading..." message for a few minutes and then stops with a "No Connection" message.
Any ideas how I can fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I am also using a ASUS Transformer Prime tablet but the Play runs very well in that. I would suggest the following,
1. Restart the tablet.
2. Try to charge for atleast 8 hours
Also did u install the latest firmware that is being provided by ASUS, that firmware is a bug filled update. Do not update that. If you have updated it then it could be because of that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was on the verge of packing the tablet up and returning it to Amazon and thought I would try one last thing. I took the tablet to a friends house and tried it on their WIFI just to double check it was not my network. The table worked first time and I used Google Play to install a number of apps.
I then took the tablet back to my house and Google Play continued to work and I installed some more apps.
I have no idea what my router was blocking that prevented Google Play from working but it seems fine now. If the problem returns I know the issue is with my router now, not the tablet.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/24 | 375 | 1,585 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm constantly seeing the Searching for GPS... icon in my status bar, and would like to check which app is trying to access my location. I checked the similar questions on the site and all suggested either Spare Parts or the test menu.
However, on my Galaxy Nexus these are out of the question, since Spare Parts crashes with ANR when I try to access the battery stats (there's no `com.android.settings.battery_history.BatteryHistory` activity), and the test menu doesn't have the necessary menus.
So, any other possibilities?<issue_comment>username_1: I am also using a ASUS Transformer Prime tablet but the Play runs very well in that. I would suggest the following,
1. Restart the tablet.
2. Try to charge for atleast 8 hours
Also did u install the latest firmware that is being provided by ASUS, that firmware is a bug filled update. Do not update that. If you have updated it then it could be because of that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was on the verge of packing the tablet up and returning it to Amazon and thought I would try one last thing. I took the tablet to a friends house and tried it on their WIFI just to double check it was not my network. The table worked first time and I used Google Play to install a number of apps.
I then took the tablet back to my house and Google Play continued to work and I installed some more apps.
I have no idea what my router was blocking that prevented Google Play from working but it seems fine now. If the problem returns I know the issue is with my router now, not the tablet.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/24 | 622 | 2,358 | <issue_start>username_0: With (or without) my USB keyboard attached... my tablet will sleep after 1 minute of no activity, or if I manually make it sleep by tapping the power button. However, with my keyboard attached it will wake the tablet again after 30+ seconds. And it will continue to do this sleep..wake..sleep..wake.. until I disconnect the keyboard.
Is there any way to prevent the keyboard from waking the device?
Just to add... if the tablet was already sleeping when I connect the USB keyboard, then the tablet will still wake up after a short period of time. (It is not just when the tablet sleeps having been using the keyboard.) The lights on the keyboard flash just before the tablet wakes up, as if the tablet has sent the signal to 'wake up'?
The only related setting I can find is "Stay awake - Screen will never sleep while charging" (not selected) under *Developer options*.
**EDIT:** The tablet is a [DGM T-703 7inch](http://www.digimate.com/en/productDetail.asp?prod=690) - a very generic/vanilla tablet AFAIK. The keyboard is an [Afunta(TM) Artificial Leather Keyboard Case](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006L6QC4U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=penders-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B006L6QC4U), but I have tried another standard USB keyboard and the same thing happens.<issue_comment>username_1: I am also using a ASUS Transformer Prime tablet but the Play runs very well in that. I would suggest the following,
1. Restart the tablet.
2. Try to charge for atleast 8 hours
Also did u install the latest firmware that is being provided by ASUS, that firmware is a bug filled update. Do not update that. If you have updated it then it could be because of that.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was on the verge of packing the tablet up and returning it to Amazon and thought I would try one last thing. I took the tablet to a friends house and tried it on their WIFI just to double check it was not my network. The table worked first time and I used Google Play to install a number of apps.
I then took the tablet back to my house and Google Play continued to work and I installed some more apps.
I have no idea what my router was blocking that prevented Google Play from working but it seems fine now. If the problem returns I know the issue is with my router now, not the tablet.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/24 | 529 | 1,949 | <issue_start>username_0: I basically want how to stop all other applicationa when my specific apllication is running. It's like in a BITSAT exam, when we log on for the quiz we cannot access internet and we can't access any drives of the computer. So I bascially want that interface to work on my Android, is there any way to do that?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't believe Android works this way. If you have a task manager of some sort, you can shut down all open applications, but some will automatically come back. Its just the way it is and how Android works. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong? And If I understand the question?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is called *Kiosk Mode* which is hot these days. Try [SureLock Kiosk Lockdown](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gears42.surelock) app. You can try searching "Kiosk" in Play Store, too.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: If you're on Lollipop, its easy to lock down the app.
If you're on an earlier version of android, you need to:
1. Set your app as a launcher
2. Root your device
3. Hide default soft buttons
More on this here: [How-To create Kiosk Mode](https://thebitplague.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/kiosk-mode-on-the-nexus-7/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: To achieve such a situation, user needs to awake its developer mode. There is an option related to apps. *Background Process limit* : There you can set how many apps be in background and do you want to leave them.
**But proceed with CAUTION! on these settings.**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/qSMq0.png)
Click to enlarge
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Google recently released the [Android Management API](https://developers.google.com/android/management/) which allows to easily manage Android devices, lock them on a single application and set various other policies.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/25 | 923 | 3,539 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed ICS CM9 on my Galaxy Note and I am puzzled by the "Profiles" setting. It seems to allow me to set-up different profiles (home, work, etc) and associate settings with them, eg enable Bluetooth and disable GPS at home.
But I didn't see any way to automatically change profiles according to, for example, presence of a given WIFI network. So, my question is: *what are those profiles for?* Should I manually switch profile from work to home when I come back home? This make no sense!
I searched but didn't find anything relevant, maybe because "profile" is a very generic noun.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you'll have to manually switch to Home profile when you come back home. Its what you can find in classic mobile phones.
If you want to automate it, there're plenty of apps for that: [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm)+[Profile4Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinutils.profiletasker) (paid), [AutomateIt](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AutomateIt.mainPackage) (free), [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama) (free), [Locale](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twofortyfouram.locale)+[Profile4Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinutils.profiletasker) (paid)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was looking for the same answers on the same question.
This post from the CM team had all the answers I was looking for:
<http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/EndUser.Profiles>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Actually with no additional applications, they can switch automatically say on a particular WiFi connection/disconnection, but discovering that feature is hiding in a most non-intuitive location.
At the bottom of the profile edit page hiding near your home button you will see a "Google map" placemarker icon.
Click on it. That takes you to the trigger page, where you can set the profile to automagically activate/deactivate on WiFi or Bluetooth and I think NFC though I've never used that particular tech "feature" looking for a useful purpose.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: As listed in <http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/EndUser.Profiles> (already mentioned), the only support for automatic switching provided out-of-the-box with CyanogenMod is via Clock (Alarms) application. Each alarm can also trigger a profile change.
For WiFi-, location-, etc- based changes you'd have to use other options. Some of them are also listed on the above wiki page.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: When updating to 10.1.3, the Google Maps icon becomes visible at the bottom of the profile being edited. There, you can select triggers based on joining a certain Wi-Fi network, etc.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: the Google maps icon leading to a triggers page is definitely present in CM11 (KitKat).
This allows you to set certain features based on events such as WiFi networks / NFC tags, etc.
I can't recall having seen it before, but as stated - it isn' the most intuitive of locations, I only stumbled on it because I thought my phone was changing\* profiles due to some sort of GeoTagging.
\*the profile change was actually caused by the clock (alarm), which can be used as a timed profile change every morning (e.g. force your phone into default with your morning alarm clock).... bizarrely, these timed changes are NOT visible/accessible from the profiles config page.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/25 | 431 | 1,703 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed Chrome Mobile on my Galaxy Note (ICS, CM9) and while it has this nice card-like interface, I didn't find how to flick the screen to fast scroll to top or bottom of pages.
In other words, using the Android stock browser, when on a very long page, if I swipe the screen for up to down fast enough with one finger, the page will scroll very fast and continuously from the bottom of page to top of the page. How to do the same with Chrome Mobile?<issue_comment>username_1: The amount of scroll you get on a fling is based on the [friction assigned to that flick action](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/Scroller.html#setFriction%28float%29). In the stock browser the friction assigned to the vertical fling is really low. So your fling isn't a command to get to the top / bottom of the page, there just isn't enough friction to stop you from getting there. You can test this by finding an [insanely long page](http://www.worldslongestwebsite.com/) and giving it a good fling. You'll go pretty far but you won't reach the bottom. The Chrome Mobile application applies a bit more friction to the vertical fling, so that same mighty flick you got so much travel from in the stock browser won't get you quite as far in Chrome Mobile.
All that aside, it would probably be worthwhile to send a request via the help page that Google use the same friction coefficient on both apps for consistency.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [UC Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl) or [Maxthon Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser) have the quick scroll/page down function.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/25 | 1,271 | 4,646 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way I can unlock the bootloader for my O2 Xperia Play so I can install Cyanogen Mod on it? Sony announced today that [they will not be releasing ICS for the Xperia Play](http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/24/3041799/sony-mobile-drops-xperia-play-ics-upgrade). Now I want to unlock it and put Cyanogen Mod 9 on it. How would I go about doing this?<issue_comment>username_1: **Unlocking Your Xperia Play**
Known issues
It is currently not possible to unlock the boot loader for CDMA phones.
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the XDA forum.
Instructions
1. First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot
loader of your phone by checking the service menu.
2. In your phone,
open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service
menu. In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting
Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue
with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your
device cannot be unlocked.
3. On your computer, click Continue at the
bottom of this page to start the unlock boot loader process.
4. Read
through the information in the pop up window and click Yes, I’m
sure, if you are still confident you want to unlock the boot
loader.
5. Read through and accept the legal terms. Click I Accept.
6. Enter your name, email address, the first 14 digits (remove the
last digit) of your phone’s IMEI number and the two CAPTCHA words
in the input boxes. Click Submit. You can view the IMEI number by
entering \*#06# on your phone.
7. The unlock boot loader key is
displayed. Write it down and save it for later use.
8. Download and
install the latest Android SDK from developer.android.com.
9. Download and unzip this file. This is the standard
android\_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable
Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you
are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in
your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package
revision in the SDK Manager.
10. Place the unzipped file in the
usb\_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google
folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old
android\_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the
usb\_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager
using the Android SDK manager.
11. Turn off your phone.
12. On your phone,
push and hold the unlock button\* at the same time as you connect the
phone to the computer with a USB-cable. The unlock button may differ
between different phone models. See the note in the bottom of this
page for more information on what button use on your phone.
13. On your
computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb\_driver
folder where you placed the android\_winusb.inf-file, and select the
Android Boot loader Interface-file.
14. Open a command window and go to
the tools folder within the Android SDK folder.
15. Enter fastboot.exe
-i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is connected properly.
16. Warning! If you perform this step, you will unlock the boot loader. This may void your warranty and/or any warranty from your
operator. If you still want to unlock the boot loader of your
phone, enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY, where KEY
is the unlock boot loader key you got in the beginning of this
instruction. The boot loader should now be successfully unlocked.
**Hold the following button while connecting your phone to a computer with a USB-cable:**
* Menu button (for Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ arc S, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ neo V, Xperia™ pro).
* Search button (for Xperia™ PLAY).
* Volume up button (for Xperia™ mini, Xperia™ mini pro, Xperia™ ray, Xperia™ active, Live with Walkman™, Xperia™ S).
**This process was found on [Sony's unlocking site](http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions).**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes I have an O2 Xperia Play and the only way for you to get CM9 is to unlock the boot loader using Omnius or any test point method as I did. Do not use Sony's way as you will lose DRM protected content and that is not what you want, so use Omnius then try and get into fastboot mode and it will work.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/26 | 191 | 735 | <issue_start>username_0: What happened to the real time tracking of friends in Latitude? The feature used to be there, but I cant find it anymore<issue_comment>username_1: According tho [this post](http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/maps/google-maps-for-mobile/oOnQX0fQHj8), that feature was removed as of version 5.10 of Google Maps app because it was never properly working.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can just press "refresh"-- and it will really give you second-by-second changes so long as the person you're looking at has their GPS on.
If location is set to "Network"- then it only updates when they change towers.
This is much more battery-efficient, it seems.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/26 | 776 | 2,793 | <issue_start>username_0: I am not challenging Android's memory management technique (like killers do). I just want to give an app higher priority even when it's not in foreground or visible (with notification).
*AutoKiller Memory Optimizer* is able to do it on rooted device, but the change lasts for few seconds if I multi-task.
I want to do this permanently: perhaps running a background daemon to do change continuously should work. How to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: On XDA I found [a post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012330) discussing how to PIN an app to not get killed by OOM. As your question indicates your device is rooted, this could be useful for you. The principle described there can be applied to your case as well by simply changing the `oom_adj` value specified (the `-17` would permanently PIN it, highest prio -- so use a larger value to "weaken" that).
The script snipped posted there looks like this:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
sleep 60
PPID=$(pidof com.estrongs.android.safer)
echo "-17" > /proc/$PPID/oom_adj
```
An anonymous user noted you could also set this file to read-only permissions to prevent Android from updating it, adding `chmod 444 /proc/$PPID/oom_adj` to the above script (the proposed 444 means nothing but read permission, but doesn't affect [the system's ability to remove the file](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/48579/why-can-rm-remove-read-only-files "Unix.SE: Why can rm remove read-only files?") when the process ends). I have not verified that, but this could in fact save you from looping/repeatedly running the script, making the set value permanent for as long as the process lives.
As said, replace the `-17` by your chosen value. Also replace the app's package name (`com.estrongs.android.safer`) by the package name of your target app. You can also lower the `sleep` value, or even ommit the sleep at all.
Now you need a way to auto-execute this as soon as your app is running. For this part, you could e.g. use [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm): Context would be "app running" (and your app selected), and the task "run shell", with above script as parameter. Then, as soon as you start your app (and it comes to foreground), *Tasker* would execute the script -- and the `oom_adj` value should be applied.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [ROM Toolbox Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro&hl=en) by Jrummy has built-in OOM manager.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: It can't be done from a application's code (background service or thread or whatever). Reason is well described in this post, <http://debuggingisfun.blogspot.com/2014/03/android-foolproof-low-memory-killer.html>
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/26 | 177 | 637 | <issue_start>username_0: The company I'm working for is using a Jabber server which is kind of old. It doesn't support SSL/TLS with SASL but only plain old SSL.
I tried a dozen of Jabber clients for Android but none of them supports this setup.
Are there any alternatives?<issue_comment>username_1: [Jabiru](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mzet.jabiru) project has "legacy SSL" option.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: IM+ also has the option for "Use old-style SSL" - it appears to be more than just the port 5223, as disabling the option and setting the port manually, doesn't allow authentication.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/26 | 195 | 681 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 2.3.6 phone.
The problem is the screen goes blank and unresponsive during or after the call.
I can't make or receive any call once the screen goes blank.
In Android 2.3.6, there is no proximity control.
If I do a missed call to my number, then the screen comes back.<issue_comment>username_1: [Jabiru](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mzet.jabiru) project has "legacy SSL" option.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: IM+ also has the option for "Use old-style SSL" - it appears to be more than just the port 5223, as disabling the option and setting the port manually, doesn't allow authentication.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/26 | 274 | 970 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a new Samsung Galaxy S2 SkyRocket and the native mail program doesn't delete my IMAP mail from my server. When I view my mail on my PC, I'm still seeing the emails I deleted on the phone.
The Samsung tech told me I needed to uncheck the "Leave a copy on server" option in my mail client on my PC; however, Thunderbird 12.0.1 doesn't have that option (and personally, I fail to see how that has anything to do with my phone's mail client.)
Does anyone have an idea on how to set my phone so that it deletes those emails?
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: You change the "Leave a copy on the server" option on the *Android* mail client.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Unbelievably this bug is still outstanding as of Android 4.0.4.
<http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1029>
The only fix for this is to use a different email app. Most people end up switching to GMail.
Not happy. I miss my Nokia N900.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/26 | 782 | 2,972 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6.
When making calls the screen turns off and comes on pressing the power button. But sometimes it fails to come on, forcing me to restart it by removing the battery. Any clues?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are rooted, you could ramp up the minimum CPU voltage when the screen is off.
That will certainly fix your problem--
OR if you have a lot of applications running in the background all the time, you could set your min free mem values a bit higher.
But if you aren't rooted--
Keeping the screen on is not a desirable solution since it will drain your battery very, very quickly.
Since you're on 2.3.6, I would say a bit of patience could do the trick--
Your phone should only freeze once in a blue moon--
Try uninstalling some applications that are high-ranked on your battery usage.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I faced a similar problem, resolved the problem.
It was to do with Proximity sensor and the screen protector blocking the proximity sensor.
You should check for the same and cut off the plastic from the blocking area.
Note that the proximity sensor is at a small circle at the top left of the phone.
let me know if it worked
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I purchased an A9 today and I'm having the same problem. If you have a screen guard, make sure it is not covering the proximity sensor. That worked for me.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Try using [Screebl](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.full). It fixed the issue for me.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Before cutting the plastic off of the proximity sensor, try cleaning the area out with a damp Q-tip. I had this problem and it was caused by a bit of dust/whatever accumulation.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I had the same problem, and dialing `*#36#` to reset the proximity sensor fixed it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6.
When making calls the screen turns off and comes on pressing the power button. But sometimes it fails to come on, forcing me to restart it by removing the battery.
Problem Come Sence i Leminat mobile .. before it was Work Fine..
I got Solution here :
Screebl Lite app install and active it..
proximity sensor Off app install and 'disable accidental lock' Disable IT
it's work on my Karbonn A9 mobile
tommorow i will remove lamination of mobile then ??
should Problem will not come again..
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: I tried Screebl, Screen on and Smartlite but none of them seemed to fix it. Finally tried `*#36#`. It opened up a screen with a list of items one of which was Proximity Sensor test. I selected it and saw text written in Chinese/Korean language. I tried my luck clicking a button (which showed some Chinese text). It did something and after sometime the button disappeared. I am not getting screen off during call/after call issue anymore.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/26 | 488 | 1,784 | <issue_start>username_0: The title says it all. Say I have an application, a game for instance. Which I wish to uninstall from my phone, and reinstall sometime in the future. However, I don't want my game save to be lost.
Is it possible to uninstall an app but to keep its data?
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: Try this program [SD Maid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm&hl=en).
Open program, go to AppControl tab and click the app you want. There is an option called, "Remove app but keep its data".
Edit:
I'm not sure but it might require root.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Eventually, simply uninstalling and reinstalling normally worked! Turns out data is saved this way or another.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: My technique
============
If you don't want to root your device, you can use [adb](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) and `pm` instead. These steps will be hard to follow unless you already are familiar with the use of command-line tools.
1. Install [adb](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) on your computer, and set things up so that it can communicate with your device. Don't forget to enable USB debugging on your device. It's a big hassle to get adb working for the first time; the consolation prize is that you only have to do it once.
2. Use a USB cable to connect your computer with your device.
3. Use `adb shell` to connect to your device.
4. Use `pm list packages` to see a list of installed package IDs.
5. Use `pm uninstall -k` plus your package ID, to remove the package but keep your user data.
See also this [related post](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/55798/re-install-app-without-losing-personal-data#55817).
Upvotes: 4 |
2012/05/26 | 319 | 1,286 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to speed up GPS fixes on my Motorola Defy with Cyanogenmod 7. For example today, I started up GPS Status while biking, and it got its initial fix after six minutes. What could cause my GPS to take that long for fixes and how can I speed it up?
By the way, GPS Status is configured to refresh the AGPS data every day.<issue_comment>username_1: Download [Faster Fix](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix).
Simple enough, right!? =D This helped me a lot on my HTC Sensation after flashing a different European ROM. I think it also helps if you set the Language to your region, even if English *is* English. It seems to me like I don't even need this app when I set the Language to US English instead of UK English; that could just be superstition, though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Don't forget that having wifi on is a major assist to Android figuring out where it is, even when it doesn't actually connect to an access point, although this may not be so helpful if you're not near any wifi access points. Also, consider for your next phone one that has a barometer (such as the Galaxy Nexus), as the barometer helps significantly with GPS acquisition by partially eliminating an axis.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/27 | 589 | 2,173 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently (2.2) pressing the home button goes to the home app shortcuts, and long-prerssing it opens recently used tasks.
Is it possible to swap these actions? Then quick press would open recent tasks.
(I'm also interested in answers that require root, or a custom rom.)<issue_comment>username_1: If you're using the [AOKP ICS ROMs](http://aokp.co/index.php/releases), then there is a setting under `System Settings->ROM Control->General UI->Long Press Home Action` but it seems to only let you choose between different kinds of recent menu lists. I know this is a narrow part of your situation, but information for your taking nonetheless.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: ClutchPad can be setup to do pretty much whatever you want.. check it out [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stevealbright.clutch&hl=en)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You might be able to assign the required functions to the button with ButtonRemapper: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_1: Another method exists, and like you indicated, it requires at the very least root access and possibly a custom ROM.
1. Hook your device up to a computer via **adb**.
2. Pull your **keypad.kl** file. For my HTC EVO 4G, it was
`/system/usr/keylayout/supersonic-keypad.kl`, regardless of what it
is called, you should find it somewhere close to
`/system/usr/keylayout`
3. Open this file with a text editor, and edit as you please following
the pattern of the file.
For me, the HOME button is `102`, so remapping this key to the camera would be `key 102 CAMERA WAKE_DROPPED`.
A key marked `WAKE` will wake the device when it is pressed, `WAKE_DROPPED` can affect the system without waking the screen.
**NOTE:** this *may* only allow you to change the functionality to built-in options, but there are several functions available, including volume options, other softkeys, camera, power, any characters, or playback controls, such as `PLAYPAUSE`.
[This](http://www.kandroid.org/online-pdk/guide/keymaps_keyboard_input.html) is the Android source and includes example keymaps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/27 | 838 | 2,746 | <issue_start>username_0: I am downloading a large number of map areas in Google Map for offline use. It appears that, by default, Google Map writes its cache to my phone's relatively scarce internal memory. Is there a way to force Google Maps to use SD card instead?
I am using Google Maps 6.7.0 (latest version as of May 2012) on Android 2.3.3.<issue_comment>username_1: Update to [Maps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps) 6.9.0 (released 2012-06-27) or later if you not already have done so. Google added the feature one you wanted:
>
> What's in this version:
>
> \* Save maps for use offline
>
>
>
Besides this: Cached tiles for Google Maps **are saved to the SD card**.
**To also answer your exact question** (for users that cannot upgrade):
Use Android's provided 'move to sdcard' mechanism or install some 3rd party apps to do it (Link2SD, App2SD skripts, most need a custom rom however).
If all above is not an option and you like to do it manually:
Prerequisites:
* Root access
* Know which directory you want to move
* Be sure that directory doesn't contain executables
* *Awareness*: /sdcard/ is world-readable and many apps can write to it.
You might not want to expose sensitive data to other apps
* Be sure the app is *not* running.
* If something breaks, you might fix it by **clearing the appdata**
* The app might break if sdcard is not accessible (e.g. phone plugged into PC)
A. You need to find the **package name** of your desired app (just reverse the steps [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19865/how-to-find-app-based-on-package-name), aka go to the Google Play website of the app and see the package name in the browser's URL, for [Maps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps) it's 'com.google.android.apps.maps').
The location for the app's internal data is then: **/data/data/[PKG\_NAME]**
B. Find the *big* subdirectory that you want to move, use a terminal emulator or *adb shell* access to execute something like this on the device:
`me@workstation:~$ adb shell
root@android:/ # cd /data/data/com.google.android.apps.maps
root@android:/data/data/com.google.android.apps.maps # du -sh *
8.5K app_sslcache
9.0K cache
55.0K databases
52.0K files
2.0K lib
2.5K shared_prefs`
C. Move & symlink
`mkdir -p /sdcard/Android/data/[PKG_NAME]/linked
mv /data/data/[PKG_NAME]/[BIG_DIR] /sdcard/Android/data/[PKG_NAME]/linked/[BIG_DIR]
ln -s /sdcard/Android/data/[PKG_NAME]/linked/[BIG_DIR] /data/data/[PKG_NAME]/[BIG_DIR]`
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use Root Browser or ES File Explorer. However, you need a rooted device to access root directory.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/27 | 474 | 1,733 | <issue_start>username_0: When I go to bed, I usually put my Samsung Galaxy Ace in airplane mode to use it as an alarm clock/music player, while saving battery. I can enter that mode successfully.
However, after I enter that mode, sometimes I can't leave that mode since the option (the second one in the list) is greyed out: I have to reboot. Any ideas?
I'm using Android 2.3.4 and my phone is rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: Try getting out of off-line mode while your phone is charging. If that always works the battery might grow old.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you either go to airplane mode each night, you might want to try out some automating app like [Timeriffic](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alfray.timeriffic) (free) or [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (~EUR 5) which could switch on airplane mode at night, and automatically switch it off in the morning. This way you do not get stuck with a grayed-out menu item -- and in case you do and need to get out of it, you may just need to play with some profile in this app.
Another alternative would be using some toggle-switcher (e.g. [Elixier](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartat.android.elixir) or [Power Toggles](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc)), which provide you with widgets to switch airplane mode and more.
Also, on many Android devices, there's a pre-installed widget available which usually also includes airplane mode -- mostly called something like "Power Widget" or "Energy Widget"; just check the lists of widgets available to be added on your device.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/28 | 882 | 3,366 | <issue_start>username_0: I am unable to list my device under `adb devices` and my problem is similar to that of [Mad Scientist](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15042/usb-drivers-for-using-adb-with-samsung-galaxy-s-on-cyanogenmod-7-1) except that in his case Windows took the Google Drivers from the android SDK.
Ever since I have installed the Cyanogenmod 7.1 on my Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000, Win 7 recognizes the device as a Portable Device, Manufacturer as Android and Location on UMBus Enumerator. WUDFRd.sys and WpdFs.dll get loaded as shown in this [image](http://yfrog.com/g9omdj)
I have tried to uninstall this driver but it automatically gets installed every time I connect the device. My device always looks like a mass storage device. I am unable to install `android_winusb.inf` from `android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver`.
Windows 7 returns an error saying -
>
> The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.
>
>
>
How do I install the correct drivers so that my device is listed in `adb devices`?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Connect your phone
2. Open the Windows Device Manager
3. Open each relevant device (if more than one is shown), choose "Update Driver", and select `android_winusb.inf`
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: First got to the Driver Installation Settings. It should ask you if you want Windows Update to automatically install your drivers. Choose "No"! (You will be turning it back on when done so don't worry.)
Second go to System Properties and in the upper left click on Advanced System Properties. Click on Environment Variables and create a new one. You want your variable name to be `devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices` and the value to be `1`.
Third head to the Device Manager and under the View tab check "Show Hidden Devices." Now uninstall all the Android related drivers, especially the ones whose icons are gray.
Restart your computer but do NOT change your settings back yet! Instead open a Command Prompt window in the folder that houses the Android drivers (.inf files) you wish to manually install. Now copy the following and paste it into the Command Prompt and change the part at the end that reads to the name of the driver.
```
rundll32 syssetup,SetupInfObjectInstallAction DefaultInstall 128 .\.inf
```
If your mouse spins for a second and your desktop icons flash it's a successful install. You get a message if it isn't.
Repeat for all drivers.
Change back your Device Installation Settings to "Yes" and go about your business cause we are done here!
Now you can attach your phone to your computer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I also contributed a lot of time to the ADB problem. (Galaxy P7510 vs Win7 64bit)
After struggling with non-offical drivers, android\_winusb.inf, 64bit JDK, and even having virtualized a 32bit OS..,
finally I found a work-around! just come back to share with anyone concerns.
Reference: [Connect to Android with ADB over TCP](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2604727/how-can-i-connect-to-android-with-adb-over-tcp)
The above instruction requires a PC which can ADB to your tablet over usb.
Better work-around is root your device firstly, and then download a adbWireless utility,
so you can switch your tablet to ADB TCP mode even without USB connection at all.
HTH!
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/28 | 597 | 2,507 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a (non-rooted) Samsung Nexus S - Android 2.3.3 phone. It has recently started becoming completely unresponsive to my screen touches, despite many attempts, cleaning the screen etc. But if I put the phone to sleep by pressing the button on the right hand side, then press the button again to wake it up - I find it always immediately works perfectly again. It may then work perfectly for a minute or two until the same happens all over again. The problem can occur regardless of what apps I am using.
I have tried using task killer, just in case it was some side effect of one of my running apps, but it made no difference.
Any suggestions what I could try next? Or could it be an unfixable hardware problem?<issue_comment>username_1: If it were me, I'd remove apps one at a time to see if that made the problem go away. I realize this is a huge pain.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are two possible reasons:
A. Something is wrong with your hardware. Unlikely since you're saying putting device to sleep and resuming fixes this problem for a while.
B. Something is wrong with your software. Most probably it is misbehaving third-party software. You can try to diagnose this as following:
1. Visit "Developer options" under Settings, and enable the following:
1.1 Show Touches - You'll see if your touches are registered on OS level at all.
1.2 Show CPU usage
2. If you see that your touches are registered, but CPU usage is high, try the following options, also under debugging:
2.1 Show all ANRs
2.2 Don't keep activities
2.3 Background process limit: No background processes
Setting "Show all ANRs" may point you to a misbehaving background process. and disabling background activities may help you understand if the problem is a background process at all. The settings above are useful only for debugging, disable them as soon as you fixed this issue, as they may interfere badly with legitimate software that needs to run in the background.
3. Install Android SDK on a computer, connect your phone and use "adb logcat" to see a logging trace of your phone. It may provide invaluable insight into what's going on behind the scenes there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I realise it's a little late now, but in case anyone stumbles upon this thread- this was happening with my galaxy s3. Got progressively worse. All I did was go into settings>apps>all apps> samsung keyboard and hit clear data, and it now works perfectly. Hooray
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/29 | 238 | 847 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How to backup an Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/390/how-to-backup-an-android-device)
>
>
>
I need to offload all my info from phone to laptop. I've enabled mass storage and plugged my phone in via USB to do this but it will not let me transfer the info. What do I need to do?<issue_comment>username_1: The best application I've found for this is [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en). It will save copies of your applications and all their associated data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Didn't you get a copy of Samsung Kies with your Galaxy? If you did - it has options to backup some of the phone data, but it won't backup everything (ie no apps for reinstallation).
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/29 | 306 | 1,039 | <issue_start>username_0: I thought heard about an app that could change sound profiles based on GPS position, but I forgot which one it was. Is there any way to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try apps like [tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) and [locale](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twofortyfouram.locale&hl=en)for this. They are paid app though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The free app [android llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama&hl=en) can do this.
Best of all it is not required to use the energy-expensive gps-receiver but can do the same also with "wlan-ids-in-reach" and "cell-phone-masts-in-reach" as alternative.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can try my app [HomeProfile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeprofile), too. It changes your sound profile when your device connects with a specific WiFi or when it is disconnected from it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/29 | 862 | 3,359 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a data plan on my Nokia E71 phone, and I would like to share it for my brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3110) which has no 3G. Bluetooth would be fine as would creating a WiFi hotspot, however so far I haven't gotten any method to do the trick. Even wired by USB would be fine, if it just worked.
* On the Nokia E71 I have [JoikuSpot](http://www.joiku.com/products/joikuspot_light) installed, but stock Android ICS does not work with the ad hoc network that it creates. I rooted the tab and tried installing different versions of `wpa_supplicant` that I could find, but none of them really worked on this tab.
* I have paired the devices using Bluetooth, which appears to work fine – however, I don't know how exactly I could get connected to the internet. I believe there is something obvious that I've missed here. If I need some app (in either end), please tell me which app. (I guess it basically does not work because Nokia does no PAN while Android is ignorant of DUN, but I might be very wrong.)
* I don't have any cables that I could use to connect the devices by USB or similar, but if a working solution exists, I would be happy to buy some. (I've already used many many hours for this.)
**EDIT**: I no longer have the Nokia phone, nor the Samsung Tab, so I cannot really test the suggestions posted here. As far as I am concerned, this question can be closed. (While I do understand that any answers might be helpful for other people, I still cannot test whether they work or not. Therefore, it also does not make a lot of sense to accept any answer, does it?)<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same issue with my galaxy tab 2 7" and a nokia n900
Solved it by enabling bluetooth dun on n900 and installing 2 apps on the tab : BlueDUN trial ,and BlueVPN ics by <NAME> ,available on google play.
Hope that helps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I got it to work with [BlueVPN](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluevpn) installed on my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and using my Nokia E71 data plan. It is not necessary to install any app on your Nokia phone.
Open BlueVPN on your tab and set the configuration info of your data plan (access point, number, username, password, etc.). Then, pair the devices from the phone and authorize the tablet to always connect to the phone.
In BlueVPN, click the phone device in the list of available devices and wait until it connects. Now you can access internet from you tablet. If the connection fails, try changing the BlueVPN settings for compatibility.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: On the android 4 system install BlueVPN.
If your phone has bluetooth and can act as a modem you need to pair the phone and your android device. When pairing enable the option in the phone to let the other device to connect.
Be sure that on your sim card you have a contract that support WAP connections enabled (otherwise it can be very expensive).
Get the provider access point info (some times called APN) and set it into the BlueVPN settings.
If your phone already goes into internet with gprs or 3G, you can get the string directly from the settings of your phone.
On my Nokia (Xpress musik 5800) I went to Settings-Connectivity-Access Points-WAP services and there I found all the needed informations in order to configure BlueVPN.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/29 | 872 | 2,459 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace, with quad-band I believe. It is possible to see the current connection network type, e.g. UMTS, EDGE, etc, by going to Settings -> About Phone -> Status. But it does not tell which frequency band it is on. Is it possible to find out which frequency band (either exactly, or just which of the four major bands) that I am using?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try dialing
```
*#*#4636#*#*
```
and then going to "Phone Information".
That will show details about the network like cell tower ID and network type.
As you can see from the below screenshot, it shows "EDGE" mode :-
Also, this may only work on stock Android builds.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Based on avirk's hint, I found a way. First press the code \*#0011#
**GSM example:**
```
GSM900: IDLE
T: 10, B: 10
Rx Pwr: -94, Rx ual: -
Rx Lev: 21, Tx Lev: 0-
Speech VER: AMR EFR FR
VOC: AdaptiveRate
TS: 0
Temp: 68 Batt: 71 LNA: 0
Service: Available
```
It is obvious that it's using 900MHz band, from the "GSM900".
**UMTS WCDMA example:**
```
WCDMA: Idle
Rx CH: 10612, R: -94
Tx CH: 9662, Tx Pwr: -
EdIo: -6, RSCP: -98
SpeechVER: AMR EFR FR
RF: Sleep2
L1: PCH_Sleep
Drx cycle: 64, PSC: 392
Temp: 67 Batt: 69 LNA: 0
Service: Available
```
UMTS can use two different physical layers (low level radio) UMTS-FDD and UMTS-TDD. Android just shows WCDMA, which I think is the same as UMTS-FDD, but perhaps it can refer to both of them. By looking up the channel number [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands#UMTS-FDD) you can tell the frequency bands and whether it is UMTS-FDD or UMTS-TDD.
In the above example it is using UMTS-FDD, the down-link channel (Rx) is in the 2100MHz band and the up-link channel (Tx) is in the 1900MHz band.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Have you tried using [MTK engineering tool](http://www.techsng.com/2016/10/check-4g-network-bands-android.html)? It works pretty well for most android phones i've come across as it also shows you the current 4G bands.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [LTE Discovery](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery) app tells this for 4G/LTE.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sz3bM.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/29 | 326 | 1,323 | <issue_start>username_0: After upgrading to new Android version (Ice Cream Sandwich) my camera cannot focus. All the pictures made by my phone are blurry (not focused). I tried to reset camera settings to default, I tried clearing apps data (of my camera), I installed another camera application - nothing helped.
Interesting is, that the camera can focus on objects, that are relatively close (50 cm) but object that are further are blurry.
My front-camera works fine (the one on the display side)
Any ideas?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that it is HW issue. Unfortunately it occurred at the same time as I upgraded to ICS, but it is a HW issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue but fixed it by resetting my camera settings. First switch off your phone and switch it back on, then reset your camera settings.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This may be a long shot but check the camera lens, it might have a small piece of see through plastic that starts to get worn out.
Pictures on my new phone were blurry right from the start and I didn't know what to do. Then I noticed that the lens felt a bit rubbery, so I scratched very carefully with my nails and to my amazement the small piece of rubber was removed. Now I have 100% clear pictures.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/29 | 544 | 2,026 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had an HTC Desire HD with HTC Sense for about a year and I'm quite happy, except for the battery life. After upgrading to the latest version, it lasts about 24 hours with moderate/low usage.
I was wondering 2 things:
* If I root it, will i gain some significant battery life?
* After a phone is rooted, can it later be returned to the factory state?
I dont know much about rooting.<issue_comment>username_1: The only way rooting can gain you battery time is if you can uninstall an app that's using a lot of power, and which you can't uninstall without rooting (i.e. it's something that shipped with the device). I don't know what is on your device, but judging from what I've seen on my Droid 3, there's not likely to be any noticeable change in battery life. On the plus side, if you root the device, you'll have the option to get rid of any junk that was pre-installed and thereby not have to see all the update notices for stuff that you'll never use and which wants more and more permissions with every update.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you choose to root your phone, there are several options as far as installing **custom ROMs** and/or **custom kernels**. Some of these allow you change the clock speed of your processor, the governor controlling the processor, and so on, which can all positively (or negatively) affect battery life. If you are already rooted, [ROM Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en) gives some nice options as far as system manipulation that can help with battery life.
[Juice Defender Ultimate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latedroid.ultimatejuice&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYXRlZHJvaWQudWx0aW1hdGVqdWljZSJd) also has some pretty cool options if you're root.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: rooting android saves up to 25% of battery compared to factory state.
I would suggest you use Kingo Android Root & framaroot.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/29 | 206 | 769 | <issue_start>username_0: HTC Hero, Android 2.1(!)
I have 3 Gmail accounts on my phone — none of them allow me to Synchronize the "All Mail" label. How can I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: It appears it's just not possible to sync messages without any label whatsoever, even in Android 4.\*
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Workaround: Create a filter that applies a label (e.g. ZZ\_All) to all emails you receive. Also apply this filter to all pre-existing emails and you have a label you can sync.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Create a new filter f.e. "all" and every mail what goes out or comes in get this lable. Use it for every existing mail and here you go. Change settings on your android device!
Dirty variant...
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/27 | 598 | 2,367 | <issue_start>username_0: I run a shoutcast station for a small group of people. I would like the ability to broadcast to my server from my phone so that I could do live broadcasts away from home.
So far I have not found any software to do this, because searching only yields ten zillion results for streaming radio apps for listening, not broadcasting. Someone I asked tried to suggest that it was not possible to stream efficiently over a 3G connection, but frankly this is rubbish because I have streamed to my server from my laptop via a 3G stick before, and on my phone I have streamed audio and video to services like UStream etc.
Does anyone know of any software for android capable of broadcasting to a shoutcast server ? Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: There is an app called [BroadcastMySelf](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.broadcastmyself), but I will admit so far I have failed to broadcast. However it is the only app I have found so far so I am gonna keep trying.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use [TrackCast](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trackaty.trackcast/ "Trackcast")
it's an android app works as a clinet for Shoutcast server, it can broadcast from your local tracks and online tracks, also it broadcasts your microphone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: [BroadcastMySelf](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.broadcastmyself&hl=en) - I just purchased it and will be trying it out. The reviews seem positive for Shoutcasting to a single server.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes,
You can broadcast on Shoutcast by using the android app "Broadcastmyself". It has been tested successfully and found working excellent without any problem.
To broadcast on shoutcast, first you should have an account with Shoutcast service providers like
serverroom.net
shouthost.com
www.rcast.net
internet-radio.com
www.voscast.com
caster.fm
listen2myradio.com
and many more. The serverrroom.net provides free service with low bitrate of 32 kbps.
The service provider will give you login credentials details for the shoutcast server and the details should be entered and saved in the necessary fields in the app by tapping on the menu option on right top of the app.
It has a very easy setup and you can broadcast live internet radio station by using your android phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/29 | 938 | 3,407 | <issue_start>username_0: English (United Kingdom) is set as the system language and regardless of whether I set the Android spell checker to use the system language or "English" it just doesn't know how to spell. Almost everything is underlined in red! Basically, the spelling dictionary (which should be built in to [Android 4](http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/)) appears to be empty? The same goes for French (I have not tried the other languages).
How do I correct this?
I have not seen these Android spelling dictionaries available for download anywhere. This does appear to be the same as the Android completion dictionary - which appears above the keyboard as you type; suggesting possible words. The only suggestions that show are names from my Contacts List! (I have later realised that "fox" in the example below would seem to be part of a name in my Contacts List!)
I mentioned in the comments below that I have installed the [Hacker's keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard&hl=en). Together with this I have also installed the (Hacker's) [English Completion Dictionary](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.dict.en&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwib3JnLnBvY2tldHdvcmtzdGF0aW9uLmRpY3QuZW4iXQ..) - this works great, but only with the Hacker's keyboard and only in portrait mode (I don't really have enough room in landscape). Could this break Android's own spell checking dictionaries?!<issue_comment>username_1: [This](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498006) appears to be a "fix" for the issue.. but it requires root to write to /system/app. I don't want to root my device just to get a standard feature.
>
> 1. Download these two files: [LatinImeGoogle.apk](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35658281/LatinImeGoogle.apk) & [LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35658281/LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk)
> 2. Put the apk's onto your sd card
> 3. Copy the apk's
> 4. Navigate to /system/app and paste the apk's into the directory
> 5. Rename (or delete) the file titled "LatinIME.apk"
> 6. You now have a working dictionary for your keyboard!
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Navigate to
>
> Settings -> Language & Input -> Spelling correction
>
>
>
then uncheck the box.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Just found that if you go into Android keyboard settings, Add-on dictionaries you can select and download an English dictionary there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to the Play store, and install [Google Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin).
This includes its own spell checking dictionary. Navigate to:
```
Settings -> Language & Input -> Spelling correction
```
And select "Google Spell Check". You can click the settings icon to change the language too.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I had exactly the same problem - only words from Contacts shown on spellcheck line. I downloaded Google Keyboard and altered Settings as suggested but it didn't make any difference. However, when I ran Google Keyboard from the icon and selected "use Google Keyboard", everything magically started working. This post was corrected throughout 100% correctly. Hurrah!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/30 | 501 | 1,954 | <issue_start>username_0: Just a quick question/remarks regarding the Support of Microsoft Exchange Activesync.
I work in a big company (10.000 people in belgium) and we have to configure an Exchange client to read emails.
iPhones are working fine, and on Android, they suggest to install Touchdown, a third party client with which they have an agreement and we get some discount.
Unfortunately, as I don't want to install third party apps to read email, in addition to gmail and stock email, I have been searching for some explanations.
I have then remarked that all my colleagues with an HTC Sense have a fully working email client!
HTC Seems to have improved the stock email app.
I contacted the HTC customer service but I couldn't get an answer on which ActiveSync features they improved.
Does anyone know if a list of all policies supported by native Android Vs Sense, Touchwozz, Blur.. exists?
I am pretty sure that other people than me are bugged with this issues and would like to compare all these email clients and see wich is the best, maybe some other would be porting Sense email to stock ROM.
Have you any idea of people working on that or other suggestions?
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: There is a default AOSP Email.apk that is easy to setup with Exchange---
I suppose you would have to be rooted in order to get the Email.apk into your /system/app
But you can get one from:
<http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps>
and
<http://goo.im/gapps/>
But you don't necessarily have to be running CM-- just make sure the base version matches up to yours.
Most rooted ROMS come with a good Exchange app--- if you prod around forum.xda-developers.com , you could probably find one that doesn't require root access to install.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The stock email cient is not working after I updated ICS 4.1.2 cyanogenMod 10. I am using nito desk touchdown and its very reliable.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/30 | 270 | 1,033 | <issue_start>username_0: I've installed Resurrection Remix 2.0 ROM (i'm a big fan of), and when I want to update Google Plus to the newest version I receive a signature error for installed version, when I go to application manager I can't find it there to uninstall it.
It works fine but I want to update it.
Can anyone help me with this.
I'm using SG2
Kernel thoravukk 2.57
Rom: Resurrection Remix 2.0<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know what launcher your ROM has, but some launchers (like ADW) have the option to long-press an application icon for a dialog to appear. In this dialog you have an option to go to `App Details`. In that screen there should be an uninstall button.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have solved this issue by using Titanium backup, because G+ was set as system app. I couldn't update it so I changed the condition for G+ from system app. to user app using titanium backup by long press on the app and select change to user app from the menu.
Thank you all for your help,
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/05/30 | 786 | 2,734 | <issue_start>username_0: On my old [Android 2.3](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#2.3.x_Gingerbread) (Gingerbread) phone there was an option to keep my phone awake when the USB cable was connected. But on my [Samsung Galaxy S II](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II), (4.0.3) I can not find it. Does the option still exist?
**EDIT:** If I go to *settings* > *Developer options*, then my options are:
```
USB debugging
Allow mock locations
Desktop backup password
strict mode enabled
pointer location
show touches
show screen updates
show CPU usage
Force GPU rendering
Window animation scale
Transition animation scale
don't keep activities
Background process limit
Show all ANR's
```
... and nothing else.
I just went to *software update* > *check for updates*, and was told "no update available".<issue_comment>username_1: On my Galaxy Nexus it can found under
Settings/Developer Options/Stay Awake.
YMMV.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have checked on my two Ice Cream Sandwich Devices (Stock Xoom and Droid 3 running CM9 Beta). I have, under `Settings > Developer Options` a `Stay Awake` option. Which keeps your device awake when charging.
This will work if your device charges over USB (my Xoom does not, for instance).
However, should this option not be there, we can turn to apps for help!
[StayAwake](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.developer.runks.enji) looks like it could be a solution to your problem.
[WakeLocker for Galaxy S](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.xii.relog.wakelocker) also looks to be a solution.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The Samsung Galaxy S II does not have this feature, and never has, because of its [AMOLED](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED) screen.
They burn (like [CRTs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube)) if they have the same picture on the screen for too long. For some reason apps can still lock the screen on, but you can't do it from settings.
(My Samsung Galaxy S II has burn in from the notification bar.)
You can use [StayAwake](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.developer.runks.enji), just don't forget to turn it off.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: If you are looking for this kind of solution for app development, then I have created an app for this purpose ([Keep Awake for Debugging](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arpitgupta.keepawakefordebugging)). It will keep your screen on **only** when you have ADB (over USB or wifi) debugging enabled.
**It supports only android 4.2 and above.**
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/30 | 534 | 1,835 | <issue_start>username_0: Can email notification sounds be repeated on an HTC Thunderbolt until the message is opened?<issue_comment>username_1: There's a APP that allows you to set custom ring tones and notification sounds. To your particular case, this APP allows you to loop endlessly when you receive an SMS.
[SMS Sounds Plus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smssounds.plus&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbXNzb3VuZHMucGx1cyJd) *paid*
[SMS Sounds](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smssounds.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbXNzb3VuZHMubGl0ZSJd) *free*
On the APP, you can check the loop when you are in the ringtone picker.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To the best of my knowledge, no but...
I have created a solution to this problem but it only works while you have a computer, any old computer should work, on the net.
It works by creating calendar appointments for emails. You can do it for any email but that results in way too many notifications for me. I use a collection of Gmail filters.
By creating a Gcal appointment, you get to use programs aimed at calendar notifications. They tend to be much richer than email notification apps. You can search on Google Play for such apps. I can only vouch for [Calendar Snooze](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitfire.development.calendarsnooze), the one that I use.
You can read more about [Gmail2Gcal](https://github.com/Neil-Smithline/imapfilter-gmail2gcal) or simply test the app my sending an email to <EMAIL>. The demo will send you an email with additional information.
Gmail2Gcal is open source and free for your use. You can use issue page, found on Gmail2Gcal's main page if you have problems. I'll try to support it as best I can.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/30 | 690 | 2,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC One S but I don't know where it is. I remotely installed 'Find My Phone' on it via Google Play Store. Now I want to remotely launch it. How can I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming that you haven't changed the default triggers for [the app](http://findmyphone.mangobird.com/), you can simply text your phone from another device with:
* `findme` to get your phone to send you GPS information about it's location
* `ringaloud` to get your phone to send you GPS information about it's location and to ring out loud at full volume.
*Sourced from their [instructions page](http://findmyphone.mangobird.com/find-my-phone/instructions).*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If GPS accuracy is enough for you, [Plan B](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) is just what you need. You can remotely install it via the Play Store web interface and it activates automatically, sending the phone's coordinates to your primary Google account.
However, it can't play sounds on your device to help you narrow the location further.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Although there is not a general solution for remotely launching apps, here is a solution that applies to your situation:
First, install [AndroidLost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLmFuZHJvaWRsb3N0Il0.) from the online Google Play Store.
* this is the app you can use to control/wipe/access info about your lost device, yadayada
Give it a little time to install to your device, then install [AndroidLost Jumpstart](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost.jumpstart&hl=en) from the online Google Play Store as well
>
> This app will wake up the registration process on the androidlost app
> when ever a phone call is made, an SMS received, battery is low, a
> package is added, removed or changed.
>
>
>
So you have to install an arbitrary app from the Play Store as well to activate the service, but you can then go to androidlost.com to access functions to control your lost device! *Including ringing an alarm ;)*
**EDIT 2015-01-29:** Jumpstart won't help on a device with Android newer than 2.x, as in the description you can read: "Please note that google has changed the android API so this app only works on android version < 3."
So not possible with a phone with 4.x to register AndroidLost later, without the physical possess of the phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/30 | 791 | 2,965 | <issue_start>username_0: This may be a fairly simple question, but I want to be sure. My guess is that it can't be done.
Question 1: For example, I have an executable for Linux (no GUI , just cmd line , it just makes some computations) and it works well in my x86 desktop and I want to be able to run it in my Android tablet. The tablet is running Ubuntu for Android. Is it possible to run the executable in the Ubuntu environment on Android?
Question 2: I have a standard commercial Linux app and I want to install and run it on Ubuntu for Android. Is that possible?
If it's not possible, is there any workaroud to this?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming that you haven't changed the default triggers for [the app](http://findmyphone.mangobird.com/), you can simply text your phone from another device with:
* `findme` to get your phone to send you GPS information about it's location
* `ringaloud` to get your phone to send you GPS information about it's location and to ring out loud at full volume.
*Sourced from their [instructions page](http://findmyphone.mangobird.com/find-my-phone/instructions).*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If GPS accuracy is enough for you, [Plan B](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) is just what you need. You can remotely install it via the Play Store web interface and it activates automatically, sending the phone's coordinates to your primary Google account.
However, it can't play sounds on your device to help you narrow the location further.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Although there is not a general solution for remotely launching apps, here is a solution that applies to your situation:
First, install [AndroidLost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLmFuZHJvaWRsb3N0Il0.) from the online Google Play Store.
* this is the app you can use to control/wipe/access info about your lost device, yadayada
Give it a little time to install to your device, then install [AndroidLost Jumpstart](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost.jumpstart&hl=en) from the online Google Play Store as well
>
> This app will wake up the registration process on the androidlost app
> when ever a phone call is made, an SMS received, battery is low, a
> package is added, removed or changed.
>
>
>
So you have to install an arbitrary app from the Play Store as well to activate the service, but you can then go to androidlost.com to access functions to control your lost device! *Including ringing an alarm ;)*
**EDIT 2015-01-29:** Jumpstart won't help on a device with Android newer than 2.x, as in the description you can read: "Please note that google has changed the android API so this app only works on android version < 3."
So not possible with a phone with 4.x to register AndroidLost later, without the physical possess of the phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/05/31 | 499 | 1,843 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the Samsung Galaxy S Advance running Android 2.3.6
I was able to set up the proxy server through Settings » Wireless and Network » WiFi Settings » (Options button) » Advanced.
This works well for the browser. If the proxy server requires authentication, then a dialog box pops up for that purpose.
However, all the other apps are totally useless behind a proxy server that requires authentication.
1. How do I work around this without rooting my phone?
2. If rooting is absolutely necessary, what app do you recommend to use (after rooting)? My google searches turn up ProxyDroid. Are there other alternatives?<issue_comment>username_1: The app that did the trick for me is [Auto Proxy](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gpc.myweb.hinet.net.AutoProxy) (requires root).
All apps work, including browser, maps, GMail, etc. and it worked on Android 2.2, 2.3 and 4.0.
Additionally, WiFi proxy settings are built in to ICS, but I've had limited success with it. It seems to automatically disconnect from the wireless network. Your mileage may vary.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a [bugreport](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1273) on the android site for this which is still open. You can set proxy settings for APN (Mobile Network) but not for Wifi.
In ICS also only the Browser will be affected by the Wifi Proxy Setting.
Also Authentification will not completly work at all (see report)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Use [Droxy](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sandroproxy.drony&hl=en) (no root required)
Before opening Drony, change the hostname and port in Wi-Fi settings(modify network), to hostname: localhost port: `8080`, the open Drony, and put in your actual wi-fi proxy hostname, port, username, and password.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/05/31 | 745 | 2,816 | <issue_start>username_0: I (will shortly) have a small (5-10) android tablets for use in my school. I want them to automatically wipe clean at the end of each day (specifically, remove any user data, even more specifically, browsing history/downloads). I'd mostly likely have the devices locked down to just web browsing using [surelock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gears42.surelock) or similar.
How can I do this? Titanium backup doesn't seem to have a scheduled restore function.
Alternately, are there other management tools that would achieve a similar result?<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure if it's possible to do a factory reset with it but I know that Tasker is a great tool to automate things. You can try it for free first.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: That sounds to me like you'd need to root the phones and write a `bash` script to execute the SD card wipe and the browser cache wipe. If you don't know how to write scripts, [Stack Overflow](http://www.stackoverflow.com) is a good place to ask for help (the primary Stack Exchange site). [Script Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&hl=en) is a good app for managing your scripts and when they execute (on boot would probably make the most sense, especially if you use Tasker to shut the machine down every night on a schedule).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can delete the data and cache for each app one by one, from within the application settings, then wipe the sdcard.
But, if all you need to do in terms of setting up is a (short) wifi keys, then a factory reset might be best. It may be possible to bake your settings into the rom e.g put your wifi keys in /system/etc/wifi/wifi\_supplicant.conf . That example would allow wifi keys to survive a factory reset.
Any other solution I can think of would involve constantly (un)rooting , especially if you're talking about teenagers. Or, you could lock down root access with Superuser Elite and if you were confident that nobody would be messing with adb, you might go that way.
There are "business solutions" out there, but that would be too much surely.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There are two products in market which i found awesome :)
[SureFox](http://www.42gears.com/surefox/surefoxandroid.html) : Kiosk Mode browser for Android Smartphones and Tablet which restricts user to browse only selected Websites, Which has many more options inside Browser Preferences For eg. Private Browsing and many More. try exploring this.
[SureLock](http://www.42gears.com/surelock/surelockandroid.html) : You already Know about it ;)
You can try using [SureFox](http://www.42gears.com/surefox/surefoxandroid.html) on top of [SureLock](http://www.42gears.com/surelock/surelockandroid.html)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/05/31 | 252 | 1,025 | <issue_start>username_0: So the other day I wrote and email and it tried to send and failed with a temporary server error. Now I can't get it to stop trying to send and it doesn't show up anywhere. I sent it using the email app my stratosphere came with under my gmail account.<issue_comment>username_1: Try checking the "Drafts" folder on both your phone and via the web interface for Gmail; if it's in there, you can just delete it.
Failing that, a reboot may clear things out. If not, try clearing the app's cache manually by going in to `Settings->Applications->Manage Applications`, touching the `All` tab, and scrolling down to the name of your email program. Touch it to call up the app management tools, and then touch the `Clear cache` button. **DON'T** touch the `Clear data` button or it will delete all your account settings, too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try checking the "Drafts" folder on both your phone and via the web interface for Gmail; if it's in there, you can just delete it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/31 | 409 | 1,641 | <issue_start>username_0: After many failed screen unlock attempts, the user is required to enter the Google account password. That's a good idea.
But what if I enabled Google's two-factor authentication, and then entered the wrong pin/pattern/password two many times? How do I unlock my phone now? How do I login to Google on another machine, when my phone is locked and I can't receive SMSs?
Is there anything very obvious I'm missing? Am I supposed to carry a printed version of Android's application-specific password in my wallet?<issue_comment>username_1: You would have to use your emergency backup codes you should have printed out: [Backup Code Page](http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1187538).
These are one-time use codes that Google recommends you print for emergencies to access your Google account to unlock your phone.
[Additional Information](http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&topic=1099586&answer=1185133#lost) for methods of gaining account access.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: To regain access to your phone, first you have to regain access to your account on a computer. Like Dylan said, this can be done using your one-time backup codes. (You saved those codes, right?)
Once you've done that, generate a new application-specific password. (https://accounts.google.com/b/0/IssuedAuthSubTokens or Account settings -> Security -> 2-step verification settings -> Manage application-specific passwords.) Use this new password to log into your phone. You can safely revoke the old application-specific password that you'd previously used on your phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/01 | 652 | 2,421 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a long time Nokia user (currently on an E6) who is now considering the move to Android. I'm almost sold on the HTC One V. I will be buying the phone from a reseller, so no carrier restrictions will be in place.
Before I make the switch I wanted to know if the following are possible via Android apps or those specific to HTC.
1. USB and Bluetooth Tethering. Am not interested in WiFi tethering since that is definitely going to be a battery killer.
2. Sending and receiving SMS/text message via a desktop app for Windows 7 (over USB and Bluetooth)
Nokia Suite currently handles these two functions quite well. And frankly, these features are a must have for me to switch to Android on my primary phone.
Additionally, I'm not too keen on having to flash the phone with a custom ROM to enable these features.
Thanks for any suggestions!<issue_comment>username_1: The nice thing about Android is that there are many geeky Apps available. Some of them are even open source and free. So there are many different Apps for your task. Here are the ones I am aware of:
Android Remote Notifier
=======================
[Project Page](http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/) - [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.damazio.notifier)
Forwards and send text messages via bluetooth
GTalkSMS
========
[Project Page](http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/) Forward and send text messages via XMPP
Other
=====
Can be found in the related questions on Android Enthusiasts:
* [How do I send SMS from PC through Android Phone or to Android Phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1784/how-do-i-send-sms-from-pc-through-android-phone-or-to-android-phone)
* [How can I be informed through my computer if a new SMS is received?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/4738/how-can-i-be-informed-through-my-computer-if-a-new-sms-is-received)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. USB and BT tethering are available, provided your carrier hasn't modified Android to disable them - some carriers charge a premium for tethering. Contact your carrier to find out for certain.
2. [DeskSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.desktopsms) is a great remote SMS app. You can view, send and receive SMS from any web browser on any computer; the app then receives the request on your phone and sends the SMS from the phone itself.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/01 | 1,061 | 4,081 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app ([Smart Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.tools)) that consists of mutiple distinct subapps. I would like to have an shortcut for a single subapp, so I wouldn't have to open it through the app's main menu.
I'm pretty sure the app uses some specific intent broadcast to open any of the subapps. I know [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) can be used to [broadcast a custom intent](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/help/ah_index.html) to the Android system. If I understand correctly, if I just mimic the intent the Smart Tools main menu uses to invoke the specific subapp, I could start the subapp directly with a Tasker shortcut.
But for that, I need to be able to mimic the intent. Since Smart Tools isn't open source, **how do I find out what intent the app uses "internally"?**<issue_comment>username_1: You need to have the `manifest.xml` of the APK. If you rename the .apk to a .zip you can open it. Hopefully you can read the Manifest else you need to decompile the APK (lots of tutorials online)
Then you need to lookup the Intents it listens to and use that.
Or use the component name and launch it explicitly.
How to do this in Tasker is unknown to me, to do it programmaticly:
```
Intent intent = new Intent();
intent .setComponent(new ComponentName("com.package.name","com.package.name.activity"));
startActivity(intent);
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Easiest solution: Ask the developer!
------------------------------------
Reason: It's the most reliable source if he/she answers. You cannot say easily what parameters to set and if it's even allowed to start other activities from your own 'intent launcher' (be it Tasker or something else).
I had a quick look at it, it's a paid app and a small dev. Often those developers really care and respond quickly, especially if it's a paid app. I did so with Titanium Backup in the past and was positively suprised how easy it was.
If you have the information, you can also use the free [Manual intent shortcuts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.cwfk.ig88.intents) app to create a custom launcher.
Google Play has a 'contact developer' button just below the overview description of (most?) apps. Having a look at smart tools, you see that it's there: **androidboy1 (at) gmail com**
What you could also do:
-----------------------
UC Berkeley has a cool project:
[**ComDroid**](http://comdroid.org). *A static analysis tool for identifying application communication-based vulnerabilities*
It's a web service where you can upload your .apk to. (Since you ask an advanced question I guess you know how to get the apk of your app). After the upload search the analysis for **Malicious Activity Launch**, this is the information you want. You might be lucky to **misuse** it using Tasker, etc.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: If your device is rooted, you can install [AutoRun Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun.pro) from the market (for just looking up the listeners, the free version will do as well). Use its advanced mode -- and there it will list up all apps which have listeners (which listen to intents). Tap the app you want to investigate, and all of its registered intent listeners are shown. Now you can even disable the ones which annoy you (e.g. Google Maps service listener on network change to pry your location).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I would use a decompiler [Dexplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dexplorer)
look in the manifest file, it will have the intents that the app uses.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: You can use adb to check what intents an app uses. The steps to do this are:
* Enable developer options
* Under developer options turn on adb debugging
* Connect phone to computer
* Get adb logs and grep out intents: `adb logcat | fgrep -i intent`
* Trigger the intent on your phone
* Inspect logs to find the details of the intent
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/01 | 442 | 1,739 | <issue_start>username_0: I am an Atrix owner. One thing makes me annoyed. I try to place a call and if the line is somehow engaged, the phone automatically locks the screen. Is there any way that I bypass this automatic feature and use the gadget without hassle?
Thanks in advance for the repsonse.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there's a way. The phone is like an app, it will run until it times out and brings you to the lock screen. It happens a lot in games and stuff when you are not active and the phone thinks you are away so it turns the screen off to save battery. It happens to me when I talk on the phone for a long period of time. You can either completely disable the lock screen, or keep it on. I don't believe that there is alternative. The lock screen does this for your own "safety" and there are no exceptions. You can, however, extend the time limit you have until your phone locks itself.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are rooted, disable your *Proximity Sensor* in a call. To do so, add following line to `/system/build.prop` file: `gsm.proximity.enable=false`.
If you don't use *Proximity Sensor* other than in call, you can disable it fully. To do so, use [Hardware Disabler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Hardware_Disabler) app. But, make sure you have selected correct driver of proximity sensor, otherwise you will brick your device. To find correct driver of proximity sensor, you can either Google or find it using [Android Sensor Box](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.androidsensorbox) app.
Plus, make sure to make screen timeout period long. You can use Widgetsoid app (or, other toggle apps) to make it infinite.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/01 | 783 | 3,136 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got my new Galaxy S3 today (after a couple of years using BB and iOS) and I installed Samsung Kies on my computer. Kies's interface is quite intuitive (laying out everything almost the same like iTunes) so I created a few playlists and dragged a few songs to each playlist. Then I clicked on the icon for my phone and selected `Sync > Multimedia > Sync Music > Selected Playlist`, chose all the playlists I wanted And clicked `Sync`.
It transfered quite fast, but when I checked the phone I found all my songs, but no playlists. I tried searching just now to find an answer, and it appears there are other poeple with the same problem. Some people mentioned some paid app or software to do this, but I don't want to buy an extra app just to do this job. I'd also like to avoid having to re-create the playlists manually on my phone.
Could anyone point out what I am missing, or a way around this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: i have the same problem with Kies, all music but no playlists!
I tried WinAmp but no luck there either, it did crash alot on my PC, and S3.
So i tried a few other apps on play store, I'm using Easy Phone Tunes, i paid just over £1.00 for it, now it does all ther playlists... But.. out of 2226 tracks it syncs about 1980 tracks.
However it gives me a list of all that it won't copy, it's a shame i can't copy/paste info from that list.
I know it won't copy DRM Tracks, but i only have about 3 of those that i've bought from iTunes anyway.
I've emailed the DEV of the Easy Phone Tunes app for the PC & S3, i'm running sync again now to generate a log file to send him.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Same Issue. On my old android phone the best solution for me was Songbird with the Folder Sync plugin. Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy S3 only supports MTP mode and not mass storage mode, and folder sync will not work in MTP mode.
I have tried several desktop players and they all fail to syn playlists properly: Windows Media Player, Songbird, Media Monkey, and WinAmp. They all have the same problem, they create the play lists in the playlist folder and if you click on them they look OK but when you open them in the phone's player no songs.
I did find an interesting post for creating .m3u files with a script and copying them to your music folder here: <http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/583712-syncing-music-playlists-galaxy-s3.html>
Turns out that Songbird + Folder Sync plugin will create the right kind of m3u playlists so you can stage what you want on your phone using Folder Sync then cut and paste it into the phones music folder using Windows Explorer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Since we can't transfer the playlist directly from the PC the alternative is to store the songs that you need in a playlist onto the mobile in a **folder**. Then create a playlist on the mobile and when you have to add the songs transfer the songs from the folder containing the specific songs. Until Samsung makes the playlist transfer feature same as iPhone, this seems to me the only method available for the moment.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/02 | 531 | 2,119 | <issue_start>username_0: **How can I quickly transfer many files from my Android device to the PC,
without USB cable or WiFi?**
Regular bluetooth would require to transfer every single file manually.<issue_comment>username_1: Install [Astro File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro) with [Astro Bluetooth Module](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro.network.bluetooth). Go to Networks page of Astro File Manager (using toolbar) and tap Bluetooth icon. On next screen, turn on Bluetooth and check `OBEX FTP Server`.
After pairing, use Bluetooth software on PC to browse file system of device (almost all software work as OBEX FTP client). You can copy an entire folder from device to PC. Done!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't want to muck about wirelessly, why not just take the SD card out of your phone and insert it into your PC? You can then fiddle with files to your heart's content.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open Bluetooth settings, go to Shared Folder tab, check box for 'Allow remote devices to change content of shared folder'. Enjoy ridiculously fast file sharing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: While a good bluetooth app is probably your best bet, I can think of 2 other ways that answer the question:
1. NFC. Probably slower than bluetooth, and you'd require a special module to use it with a PC--even if you can find a phone that has it.
2. Network your phone with an OTG ethernet adapter. Though in most cases if you don't want a USB cable you don't want this. It can be useful in cases where you don't have physical access to the USB port of a PC, but you can use e.g. FTP file transfer over the network.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Shareit application can be used for the transfer of files from PC to Mobile and viceversa
It does not require wifi or cables. It Would create a hotspot(have to create a network in mobile and suggested to turn off your mobile data) then you can transfer from PC to Mobile and vice versa.
(Make it as a comment as i dont have enough reputations)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/02 | 1,206 | 4,781 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just moved from iOS to Android, purchasing the new Galaxy S3. Lovely phone; I'm impressed thus far.
The only thing that I'm struggling with is playing audio, *via USB*, to my car's head-unit.
I've got a 2012 Nissan Juke (upgraded Nav head unit with USB port in the center console) which worked fairly seamlessly with my iPhone 4. I'd plug the USB cable in, and my music would start playing through the car's speakers - with names/album/length etc. displayed on the head-unit's display. This worked with music I'd loaded on to the phone *and* the Spotify app.
When I plug my S3 in, the phone detects the connection and asks what mode I want to use - Media mode, or Camera mode. Regardless of which mode I use, the head-unit is unable to play either stored or Spotify music.
I've read up a little, and I'm wondering if this is to do with the S3's inability to render itself in *Mass Storage mode*.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a workaround, or an app which might resolve the problem? **I can play audio via Bluetooth, but its interface isn't as seamless and I will forget to turn Bluetooth on/off; don't want to drain the battery excessively.**<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe your memory can't access by your music system -- so try like this:
When you plug in please check notification, may be your cell phone got in charging mode and mass storage is used by some other resource. So from notification disconnect logically your cell and then try to start play music with music play from mobile itself with connected music player system.
Hope it works.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes and no. The fact that your Galaxy S3 does not support mass storage mode means that you cannot play audio files stored on the S3 with the radio, like you could with a USB stick. (If your car's radio supports mass storage, that is.)
However, the other type of USB connection, allowing your iPhone to be controlled by your car's radio is an Apple Accessory connection. This is a protocol for communication between Apple devices such as the iPod and iPhone and accessories like your car's radio. Android currently does not support the Apple Accessory connection, but has it's own protocol for communication with USB accessories. It might be technically possible to create a solution for Android to allow it to speak with Apple Accessories, but currently (as far as I'm aware) no such solution exists.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: As both eldarerathis and username_2 have mentioned, it seems that the USB port on your Juke is designed to support two types of USB connection: 1) mass storage mode, where it reads an attached USB peripheral as a logical drive and searches for compatible media files, and 2) iDevice Accessory mode, where it attempts to communicate with and Apple device over a proprietary protocol.
CNET has an article from 2010 [describing the different ways Android phones can connect to a vehicle](http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10460099-48.html) (as of 2010, of course). While most of it will tell you what you already know, I thought their compromise solution might be applicable:
>
> ...during our testing of the 2010 Acura TSX V-6, we were able to
> pair our Motorola Droid via Bluetooth for phone calls and Pandora
> Radio while using the USB port for charging. When we wanted to listen
> to locally stored audio, we simply mounted the USB connection and used
> the AcuraLink receiver to browse our folders. Likewise, a user could
> do the same thing with a vehicle that has an auxiliary input and a USB
> connection, but no Bluetooth.
>
>
>
It's sounding like mass storage mode might not be an option for your SGSIII, but using the Juke's USB connection for power to offset the use of Bluetooth for media might be a way to accomplish what you want. If you're worried about forgetting to turn off Bluetooth, you could look at ways to instruct the phone to remember for you. My personal favorite is [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en), and setting up simple profiles for turning on and off Bluetooth under specific conditions could be as simple as [two one-line tasks](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/tasker/u-Hb8Lnptq4).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I had a HTC Desire HD and no problem connecting to my car radio (Sony XPlod) via the front USB port, provided the HTC was set up to connect via 'disk drive'. The problem I see with the S3 is that this (or similar) option does not exist. The radio sees the connection and tries to load but nothing happens. I could (untried yet) connect via the Aux jack, but then I'd need to cables instead of one. One step forward and 2 steps back.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/02 | 1,393 | 5,581 | <issue_start>username_0: It seems like a growing number of (seemingly legitimate) apps casually claim the "**Services that cost you money**" permissions (making calls and sending SMS) for non-essential secondary features that aren't the main thing people download the app for.
A couple of examples I've seen recently are [**Any.Do**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo&hl=en) and [**2Do**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guidedways.android2do). These apps' primary purpose is managing to do lists and projects, but they have secondary minor features that use these permissions (I think it is for scheduling responses to missed calls and sharing tasks by SMS).
I don't want to allow any non-official app on my phone to make phone calls or send SMS. It's just not something I need 3rd party apps to do for me, and I'm not interested in these secondary features. The developers look reasonably legit - but I generally prefer not to feel like I'm unneccessarily handing a company I don't know an open wallet. But I would, ideally, like to be able to use these apps for their primary features, which appear to be very good and better than the competition for what I want.
Is there any way to download these apps and prevent these permissions from being used? Or to make it so any time they did try to make a call or send an SMS, I get some kind of system confirmation notice and the opportunity to stop it before it happens.
*(please note this isn't a question about to-do apps, I'm aware there are loads of alternatives that don't use these permissions. It's a question about **any kind of app** you want for any reason, that requires call and SMS permissions for a non-essential minor feature you're not going to use)*
---
Ideally I'd prefer **not to need to root the phone** to do this. I've looked at the app [**Permission Denied**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissionsGVyaWNzb24ucGVybWlzc2lvbnMiXQ..) (requires root acces) and while I love the idea of what the app does, it sounds like a complicated road that I don't have time to go down. Likewise for custom ROMs.
I don't mind if it's a blunt solution that stops any app except the Android phone interface itself from making calls or sending SMS. In fact, that would be ideal. I thought about trying to use an app like [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) to set up a trigger on any ongoing call or SMS that cancels it if it wasn't called directly by the Android phone interface, but I doubt that it would work (and of course Tasker uses these permissions itself...).
Also ideally I'd prefer not to need to spend lots of time in airplane mode unable to receive normal calls or messages - but I'll accept a strong solution that involves using airplane mode some of the time if there is no better approach.
I also don't mind if a solution causes the app to crash or force close any time it tries to use one of these permissions. If it thinks it needs to make a call or SMS, that itself is a sign that something is wrong.
[This earlier question covers somewhat similar ground](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3294/are-there-any-tools-to-sandbox-a-malware-application-even-more-than-the-granted) but with a focus on data privacy, monitoring, and proper sandboxing for rooted phones. Only [one answer there](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/11923/15604) seems like it could be a non-root solution to this specific problem - the app **App Shield** - but it seems to be no longer available (dead link and [nothing relevant in Google Play app search](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=app%20shield&c=apps)).
EDIT - I've added a seperate linked question trying to find out what the deal is with App Shield: [Is App Shield safe, stable, available?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23736/is-app-shield-safe-stable-available)
---
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy Note if that's relevant.<issue_comment>username_1: The only right advise here is to download an app with the same functionality but that does not grants itself this permission.
Developers sometimes grant their apps permission their app in fact doesn't need. If you are aware and you don't agree with this trend, the only thing you can do is not download such apps.
Or even better, you can consider contacting the developer of the application and ask him why this permission is required. Maybe they are not aware of the fact and are very willing to remove the permission if they can please their users with it.
A to-do list should not have the permission to send SMS messages, if I see a to-do app that requires this permission myself, I would just look for another app to use.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I recommend you to take a look at [Permission Manager App Ops 4.4](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.facelock.permissionmanager).I'm using it. It lets you go into each app and shut off the permission that you don't want them to have.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Marshmallow (Android 6) has a [new permissions model](http://www.androidcentral.com/run-permissions-why-change-android-60-may-make-you-repeat-yourself). Applications targeting Marshmallow can now be restricted to fewer permissions at runtime, and these applications should fail gracefully, rather than the all-or-nothing permissions model of prior Android versions. In Marshmallow, this is a feature of the standard OS, and does not require rooting or additional applications.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/02 | 891 | 3,303 | <issue_start>username_0: Where can I access my Gmail contacts on my ICS Android Tablet (DGM T-703)? This does feel like a silly question, but I cannot find my Contacts list anywhere?! Within the Gmail app I cannot see a "Contacts" option!? When I compose an email, contact suggestions do drop down as I complete the To field.
Now I'm sure I entered some kind of contacts manager some days ago, but cannot find this again.
Under Settings > Accounts & sync, my Gmail account is set to sync for "Calendar", "**Contacts**", "Gmail" and "Tasks".
Also, I cannot find an icon for a "Contacts" (or "People") app, despite having "Contacts" and "Contacts Storage" listed under Settings > Apps > All. I feel as if I should be able to simply run this as a separate app?!
I'm fairly new to Android and do not have an Android phone, so I'm not too sure what should be where.<issue_comment>username_1: Use the built-in `People` app to see those contacts. Or, you can use third-party apps like [Contacts +](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try adding another Contacts application like [TouchPal Contacts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cootek.smartdialer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jb290ZWsuc21hcnRkaWFsZXIiXQ..).
The Contacts and/or People app is part of the Google suite of apps. Perhaps the manufacturer of your tablet didn't bundle it with your device or it might have been deleted somehow.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: As mentioned in my question there is a "Contacts" app already listed under Settings > Apps > All, but there is no way to directly launch this. There is no related Contacts/People app icon on the apps page. I have accessed this "Contacts" app at least once in the past, via another application, but I cannot remember how I did this. Anyway...
A workaround... I installed [Resizable Contacts Widget ICS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.yuyang226.contactswidget&feature=search_result). This is a very small/simple app that provides a widget that you can place on the home screen to give quick access to one (or more) of your contacts. Tap the contact/widget and a contact summary pops up. Tap the contact summary and it opens the full Contact app from which I can search and manage all my (Gmail) contacts.
---
Solution
========
Dan kindly emailed me this solution for how to access this mysterious Contacts app from within your mail app - no third party apps required.
>
> At the top of any incoming email (using Google Mail app or the Android
> Mail app) in the big blue bar at the top you will see the sender
> (picture or icon) and sender's address. If you click on the senders
> picture or icon there will be a pop-up with details on that contact.
> In the pop-up, just under the picture to the right there will be a
> small "head and shoulders" icon. Click that, and voila! You are in the
> Contacts app.
>
>
>
The sender needs to already be in your contacts for this to work, otherwise you get prompted, *'Add "<EMAIL>" to contacts'*? As Dan admits, this is "still back assward", but it would seem to be the most viable solution so far for what has proved to be a rather common problem!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/02 | 981 | 3,428 | <issue_start>username_0: All right, I have fouled up my Galaxy S while trying to install Cyanogenmod after rooting with Odin.
I now have the clockworkMod Recovery 2.5.1.0 and I am trying to select the cyanogen Update .zip from my SD card. Neither option *Apply sdcard:update.zip* and *install zip from sdcard* work
*Apply sdcard:update.zip* simply yield this message:
>
> E: Can't open /mnt/sdcard/update.zip. No such file or directory. Installation aborted.
> Mind that I have already renamed the Cyanogen file to update.zip
>
>
>
*install zip from sdcard* does not show the sd directory. The Update.zip is nowhere to be found.
Steps taken so far:
* I have already wiped all the caches (Dalvik and otherwise) and reset.
* This guy's solution did not help either: [Why is CyanogenMod zip not being found when I try to install it?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23380/why-is-cyanogenmod-zip-not-being-found-when-i-try-to-install-it)
* I wanted to copy the zip directly to the internal storage ([according to this tutorial](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide)), but I don't have access to it anymore. When I connect the phone to my computer, it is does not pop up as an external drive.
Other possibly relevant information:
* After the root, there was a boot loop, which I ignored.
* Shoot me, but there is no backup
* **Edit**: My firmware was XWJW5, Version 2.3.6
Question:
* Is there any way I can still access the cyanogenmod file - or any other file - on my SD card?
* Can my Galaxy S be saved somehow?
* Among the myriad of options to root your device out there, which one could help me?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I wanted to copy the zip directly to the internal storage
>
>
>
You can't just want to, you *have to*. ClockworkMod does not mount the external SD card, you have to put it on the internal SD storage (often called the internal SD card and separate from the main system storage).
If you can't access the internal SD then you'll need to flash an Odin-packed ROM (with Odin of course) to fix your device. Ideally you should flash the same version of stock that originally came with it. See [Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/17152/1465) if needed :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You most probably have an *unpartitioned* sdcard, clockworkmod however assumes that is partitioned and wants to mount the first partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p1).
You can fix this by repartitioning your sdcard so that it has a mountable fat-formatted first volume and then retry.
If you don't mind using the commandline, boot to recovery and connect via `adb shell` to it, then mount your sdcard manually: `mount /dev/block/mmcblk0 /sdcard` and retry.
Technical explanation:
`cat /proc/partitions` lists:
**/dev/block/mmcblk0** is your FAT formatted volume (no more partitions at all)
should be:
**/dev/block/mmcblk0** (whole device)
**/dev/block/mmcblk0p1** (1st partition, FAT formatted)
**/dev/block/mmcblk0p2** (sd-ext partition, only for those that use SD2ext and such)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: download this link "PDA\_BCK\_CF-root\_universal\_beta14fix" and install using odin selecting pda which will root your device and later you will find what you want i mean the "install zip from sd card" i tried it and it works for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/05/30 | 439 | 2,126 | <issue_start>username_0: I am building an app for an Android tablet that will control an Arduino microcontroller board (paired via bluetooth). However, the tablet will also be paired via Bluetooth with my Android phone to share the phone's internet connection. Can I pair the devices this way simultaneously?<issue_comment>username_1: AFAIK, bluetooth connections can occur simultaneously as long as their operational bounds do not overlap. In other words, you cannot connect two bluetooth headsets at the same time, but you can connect a bluetooth keyboard and bluetooth mouse to the same device at the same time (I personally have tested this last scenario, and it works!)
So in your case, I assume the steps you would take would include making sure that the two communication streams don't require any of the same functionality, which sounds as if it would be possible, since one is strictly for internet availability. If you connect both and they won't pair with the device simultaneously, you probably won't be able to. But if they register as different types of devices (under different bluetooth "profiles", for example) you may be in luck!
Sorry there's nothing definitive. The bottom line here may be trial and error. If they don't work initially, you may be able to set up the Arduino to register under a different "profile" when it connects to the tablet, so as not to interfere with the internet connection coming from the phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Some devices have a concurrent connection limit due to power/resource constraints (usually cheap feature phones like my old SEMC W880i only allowed up to 5 connections at a time). Also some apps like bluetooth file transfer can be set up to limit max simultaneous connections. Generally, Android's bluetooth implementation does not force such a limit though. I've been able to use bluetooth keyboard, mouse, game controller and a headset the same time. Bluetooth internet sharing capability depends on your device though, not every handset/tablet maker implements this (most aftermarket roms support this however).
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/03 | 1,043 | 4,280 | <issue_start>username_0: It takes a few minutes to shut down and restart the phone, it would sometimes be handy to be able to swap batteries without shutting down (i.e. swap in a fully charged battery before going out). Will the phone operate without a battery while connected to a wall charger? Is it safe to swap the battery without shutting down?<issue_comment>username_1: Does your user manual have any prohibitions about removing the battery while plugged in? That would be my first point of information. And I probably wouldn't try it myself, but that's just me.
The issue is that you have no idea of whether the folks who designed the charge circuit accounted for this or not, and you don't know how they did the charging circuit, so you don't know for sure whether it's safe or not to try it.
I'm GUESSING that it won't hurt your phone because the designer should be doing something safe for the 'battery goes missing' case. I also wouldn't be surprised if the phone either just cut out, or went into it's 'oh noez, the battery is out of juice' routine and turned itself off right away.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's device dependent, if the manufacturer can fit in the circuitry to use the wall charger without the battery then yes you'd be able to do that. Most laptops can run without batteries, I doubt many smartphone does though; phones are primarily designed to be used while on the go, while laptops are more likely to be plugged in.
A safe test is to shutdown the phone normally, plug the phone into charger, and pull out the battery, then try booting up the phone with only wall charger. If you can boot up, then it's 90% likely that you'll be able to pull out the battery while it's running without causing a reboot.
>
> Is it safe to swap the battery without shutting down?
>
>
>
If the phone doesn't have the appropriate circuitry, it will be no less safe than just unplugging the battery. There is no moving parts in a mobile phone and all modern hardware are designed such that complete loss of power will just reinitialize the hardware as if it's just booting up. Therefore the only possible damage you can do is to the file system.
Modern journalled file systems are designed to be able to withstand power loss. If you're using journaled filesystem, e.g. ext3 or ext4, then your data should be safe; if using unjournalled filesystem, e.g. FAT or ext2, then there is a small chance of file system corruption.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A smartphone's most limited resource is its battery. This means phones are specifically designed to survive power losses. And imagine a hang up with a subsequent reboot would brick with some probability. How many complaints would that cause?
So the answer is simple:
Just try out to switch your battery. If it works: Fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I just tried this on two phones, a Samsung Galaxy 551 and a Samsung Galaxy S. It doesn't work. The phones typically just shut off. However, one time the Galaxy S didn't shut off right away but I wasn't able to put the battery back in before it shut off. My Google Nexus S is made so that you can't even take the back cover off without unplugging it.
I suspect that this is simply not a supported feature in most phones and that you're not likely to find that it works anywhere. Not to mention the fact that power-loss may damage components or corrupt data. This is one reason why the phone monitors the battery life and shuts down if there isn't enough battery power.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Just for completeness sake I want to share that I've operated my old LG GT 540 countless times with the battery removed, while the USB cable is plugged in. I can power it up on in these situations (and run CWM). So I guess that there might be more LG Android phones with similar circuitry.
Since I've upgraded to my new Galaxy S2, I've been too reluctant to try it out.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This feature is supported on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I routinely change out batteries while the phone is plugged in to the wall charger. The only issue I've noticed is that the battery level doesn't update to the new level right away, but instead slowly increases over time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/03 | 1,131 | 4,472 | <issue_start>username_0: When I set new wallpaper, it lasts only until the next sleep. On waking, the default ADW sequence of wallpapers resumes. I can re-select the wallpaper and it will again persist again until the device sleeps.
I've tried:
* Locking the desktop - doesn't lock the wallpaper.
* Upgrading to v 1.3.3.56 - same behavior
* Restarting ADW after setting the wallpaper - the wallpaper persists, but still only until a sleep.
How can I make it stick?
ADW.launcher EX 1.3.3.1
Kindle Fire 6.3.1, not rooted
Android 2.3<issue_comment>username_1: Does your user manual have any prohibitions about removing the battery while plugged in? That would be my first point of information. And I probably wouldn't try it myself, but that's just me.
The issue is that you have no idea of whether the folks who designed the charge circuit accounted for this or not, and you don't know how they did the charging circuit, so you don't know for sure whether it's safe or not to try it.
I'm GUESSING that it won't hurt your phone because the designer should be doing something safe for the 'battery goes missing' case. I also wouldn't be surprised if the phone either just cut out, or went into it's 'oh noez, the battery is out of juice' routine and turned itself off right away.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's device dependent, if the manufacturer can fit in the circuitry to use the wall charger without the battery then yes you'd be able to do that. Most laptops can run without batteries, I doubt many smartphone does though; phones are primarily designed to be used while on the go, while laptops are more likely to be plugged in.
A safe test is to shutdown the phone normally, plug the phone into charger, and pull out the battery, then try booting up the phone with only wall charger. If you can boot up, then it's 90% likely that you'll be able to pull out the battery while it's running without causing a reboot.
>
> Is it safe to swap the battery without shutting down?
>
>
>
If the phone doesn't have the appropriate circuitry, it will be no less safe than just unplugging the battery. There is no moving parts in a mobile phone and all modern hardware are designed such that complete loss of power will just reinitialize the hardware as if it's just booting up. Therefore the only possible damage you can do is to the file system.
Modern journalled file systems are designed to be able to withstand power loss. If you're using journaled filesystem, e.g. ext3 or ext4, then your data should be safe; if using unjournalled filesystem, e.g. FAT or ext2, then there is a small chance of file system corruption.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A smartphone's most limited resource is its battery. This means phones are specifically designed to survive power losses. And imagine a hang up with a subsequent reboot would brick with some probability. How many complaints would that cause?
So the answer is simple:
Just try out to switch your battery. If it works: Fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I just tried this on two phones, a Samsung Galaxy 551 and a Samsung Galaxy S. It doesn't work. The phones typically just shut off. However, one time the Galaxy S didn't shut off right away but I wasn't able to put the battery back in before it shut off. My Google Nexus S is made so that you can't even take the back cover off without unplugging it.
I suspect that this is simply not a supported feature in most phones and that you're not likely to find that it works anywhere. Not to mention the fact that power-loss may damage components or corrupt data. This is one reason why the phone monitors the battery life and shuts down if there isn't enough battery power.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Just for completeness sake I want to share that I've operated my old LG GT 540 countless times with the battery removed, while the USB cable is plugged in. I can power it up on in these situations (and run CWM). So I guess that there might be more LG Android phones with similar circuitry.
Since I've upgraded to my new Galaxy S2, I've been too reluctant to try it out.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This feature is supported on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I routinely change out batteries while the phone is plugged in to the wall charger. The only issue I've noticed is that the battery level doesn't update to the new level right away, but instead slowly increases over time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/03 | 1,071 | 4,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a GS II and recently flashed to CM9 - I wanted to know if there's any way to map the hardware buttons back to the TouchWiz shortcuts - specifically the long press menu button = search (I really used that and seriously miss it).
On that note - I also wanted to know if there are any TouchWiz ports of only the shortcuts (right swipe call / left swipe message etc.) for CM9 or any other slim/clean ICS ROM.<issue_comment>username_1: Does your user manual have any prohibitions about removing the battery while plugged in? That would be my first point of information. And I probably wouldn't try it myself, but that's just me.
The issue is that you have no idea of whether the folks who designed the charge circuit accounted for this or not, and you don't know how they did the charging circuit, so you don't know for sure whether it's safe or not to try it.
I'm GUESSING that it won't hurt your phone because the designer should be doing something safe for the 'battery goes missing' case. I also wouldn't be surprised if the phone either just cut out, or went into it's 'oh noez, the battery is out of juice' routine and turned itself off right away.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's device dependent, if the manufacturer can fit in the circuitry to use the wall charger without the battery then yes you'd be able to do that. Most laptops can run without batteries, I doubt many smartphone does though; phones are primarily designed to be used while on the go, while laptops are more likely to be plugged in.
A safe test is to shutdown the phone normally, plug the phone into charger, and pull out the battery, then try booting up the phone with only wall charger. If you can boot up, then it's 90% likely that you'll be able to pull out the battery while it's running without causing a reboot.
>
> Is it safe to swap the battery without shutting down?
>
>
>
If the phone doesn't have the appropriate circuitry, it will be no less safe than just unplugging the battery. There is no moving parts in a mobile phone and all modern hardware are designed such that complete loss of power will just reinitialize the hardware as if it's just booting up. Therefore the only possible damage you can do is to the file system.
Modern journalled file systems are designed to be able to withstand power loss. If you're using journaled filesystem, e.g. ext3 or ext4, then your data should be safe; if using unjournalled filesystem, e.g. FAT or ext2, then there is a small chance of file system corruption.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A smartphone's most limited resource is its battery. This means phones are specifically designed to survive power losses. And imagine a hang up with a subsequent reboot would brick with some probability. How many complaints would that cause?
So the answer is simple:
Just try out to switch your battery. If it works: Fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I just tried this on two phones, a Samsung Galaxy 551 and a Samsung Galaxy S. It doesn't work. The phones typically just shut off. However, one time the Galaxy S didn't shut off right away but I wasn't able to put the battery back in before it shut off. My Google Nexus S is made so that you can't even take the back cover off without unplugging it.
I suspect that this is simply not a supported feature in most phones and that you're not likely to find that it works anywhere. Not to mention the fact that power-loss may damage components or corrupt data. This is one reason why the phone monitors the battery life and shuts down if there isn't enough battery power.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Just for completeness sake I want to share that I've operated my old LG GT 540 countless times with the battery removed, while the USB cable is plugged in. I can power it up on in these situations (and run CWM). So I guess that there might be more LG Android phones with similar circuitry.
Since I've upgraded to my new Galaxy S2, I've been too reluctant to try it out.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This feature is supported on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I routinely change out batteries while the phone is plugged in to the wall charger. The only issue I've noticed is that the battery level doesn't update to the new level right away, but instead slowly increases over time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/03 | 575 | 2,100 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to text someone my location so they can use something like maps.google.com and navigate to me. Any app or technique that makes this task easier than putzing around asking for the address?<issue_comment>username_1: Google maps can do this. Long-press the map at your location; a popup should appear with the address; you can tap that and it'll give you the option to "share" that location. From that you can send a text, email, etc.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_1: I just googled for "share my location android", and the first hit looks pertinent: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sylvek.sharemyposition>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Glympse](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glympse.android.glympse) is really good for this.
Basically, you set up a time-limited "glympse" of your location. You can then share that "glympse" via a number of channels, including SMS. The recipient need not be a Glympse user and can follow your progress on the Glympse website. Access is automatically revoked at the end of the time limit, thwarting your would-be stalkers.
The usual caveats of it's only as accurate as the GPS location reported by your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_1: The "Hangouts" app on my (stock Android 4.4.2) phone does this, but in a fairly non-intuitive way:
1. Open Hangouts
2. Either tap the + in the upper-right, or tap an existing hangout
3. At the bottom, there's a text area that says "Send Hangouts message". Just to the right is a paper-clip icon; tap that.
4. That will reveal a menu with three choices; the last choice is "Location". Tap that.
5. You will see a map labeled "Share Location". (I assume you can scroll the map around to adjust the location, but I haven't tried that.) To the right of the label is a little paper-airplane icon. Tap that.
6. You should see a (rather large) thumbnail of the map, superimposed over the Hangouts text area; the text area will have in it (in faint type) "Location Ready To Send". Tap the paper-airplane icon.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/03 | 188 | 679 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Galaxy S3 (Android 4).
I downloaded the user manual, and I can't find a way to change the appearance. I **can** change the wallpaper and the font size, but I **can't** change drawer transition behavior, the general UI theme or the icon set.<issue_comment>username_1: Download Apex launcher--
It has full support for themes and transitions, icons, etc-
For Icon packs, "ADW Icons" is a good keyword to use- since Apex will use ADW icons.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could also go with [Go Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex), amongst many other choices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/04 | 272 | 1,145 | <issue_start>username_0: Why does Windows XP say "please insert a disk into drive F" when trying to transfer music?
(Samsung Galaxy S Aviator)<issue_comment>username_1: A screen should appear after you plug the device into your PC, when the device's usb connection is in "mass storage mode". Make sure to enable USB-mass storage there. This options unmounts the storage from you device and exposes it to the host PC.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: here are some instruction for your question :
1. Log in as Administrator account in windows or any other account with administrative privileges
2. Insert your removable disk into the USB port.
3. Click Start, now right click on my computer and select manage
4. Now, click Disk Management
5. Right click on your removable drive partition and select Change Drive Letter and Paths under Disk Management ( you can find your drive easily through size )
6. Change the drive letter some other drive letter like X: or Z: which is not reserved by some other drive on windows.
DONE :) to read more about this try looking : <http://www.techyv.com/questions/pc-asks-insert-disk-drive-d>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/04 | 555 | 2,407 | <issue_start>username_0: I have read through many questions here and totally understand that when you upgrade your phone your purchased apps should be accessible for reinstalling at <https://play.google.com/store>.
I upgraded my phone yesterday from a Galaxy SII to a Galaxy S3 and I was given a guarantee in the shop that all the apps I purchased would be available when I log into to GooglePlay. The fact that they are not there is the reason for this question. I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and was using the same Google Play account to manage my apps.
Im guessing that because my Android platform v4+ and my old phone was v2.2 that some of my apps may not be compatible but I wasnt expecting not to be able to see them (after all they are apps I purchased). Any help would be much appreciated, because the apps for my Galaxy Tab are not available either. My login details for Google has been the same through out.<issue_comment>username_1: If you're using the same Google login - then you should be able to find them under My Apps in Google Play and they should be marked as Purchased. (On your phone - on the web you'll find them under My Android Apps).
You can also click on Orders and Devices at the bottom of the page - if they don't show up in that list. (And next to each you have "Report A Problem")
And worst case scenario, if these apps are paid for, you should at least be able to find them in your Google Checkout history - and contact Google to refresh your account. HTH.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You should go to the [google play](https://play.google.com) web site, there is a list of all the apps that you have ever installed on your device, including purchased ones.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In the new Market application you need to slide the tab sideways when viewing the Installed applications to view All applications, you might have missed that at first glance.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Ok, this answer doesn't get to the root cause or the "why it happened" but the issue is now resolved. It may help others if their purchased applications are suddenly not available on Google Play for installation on a new device.
I received an notification to update my Android Firmware and reboot. I followed the instructions, went into Google Play and my purchased items were now available. I can't explain why, they just were.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/04 | 477 | 1,992 | <issue_start>username_0: This morning I upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Android v2 to ICS, using `Settings/About/Software Update`. Since doing so, I am encountering a problems with my Contacts, which crashes practically every time I open it. Major downer, not to be able to look up my contacts, as I'm sure you can imagine.
(I also have a problem with Hebrew fonts, which no longer display correctly - but I've opened a separate question [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23811/ics-messes-up-hebrew-text-display-on-galaxy-s2) to deal with that.)
I have tried doing a factory reset, as suggested in one of the answers, which I originally accepted, because it seemed Contacts were working OK right after the reset - but later, after the rest of my apps were automatically downloaded and reinstalled, the same problem started happening again.
Are there any apps that are known to conflict with Contacts in ICS? Everything worked fine when I was on Android 2. Any other ideas how to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I would try to backup as much as possible and then factory reset the phone. This gives you a fresh start, so that alone might resolve your problems, or if they still occur after the factory reset you know they're not caused by any data or applications that didn't survive the upgrade to well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: You can try to remove apps one by one, as I mentioned earlier. If you want to know if an app does something with your contacts, you can check it on the Apps detail view under the permissions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go into messages (SMS).
Then enter settings (inside the messages SMS app).
Then scroll down to input mode. Change it to Automatic.
This should solve your problem.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: What fixed this problem for me was **uninstalling skype**.
Skype creates a new group in contacts which for some reason this causes the issue (it used to work before the upgraded).
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/04 | 862 | 2,654 | <issue_start>username_0: Problem:
========
I have this TF101, which freezes in virtually every ROM I've tried. When I'm playing a game, refreshing Twitter timeline by dragging down, or sometimes even simply viewing settings, the screen freezes. The sound and logcat however continue. I can also turn the screen on and off by pressing the power button, but the lockscreen does not show up. When I press the volume buttons, *sometimes* logcat says it's registering the presses, but ignores them: `I/InputDispatcher(141): Dropped event because input dispatch is disabled.`
[Here's a Youtube video showing the problem.](http://youtu.be/NlSKa0qVkhQ?t=1m)
Analysis:
=========
As said, logcat continues while the freeze is happening. Here are two logcats of the freeze and a traces.txt:
**Device info:** Stock ROM
**Android version:** 3.1
**Kernel version:** 2.6.36.3-00011-g3eb19ec android@Mercury #1
**Build number:** HMJ37.WW\_epad-8.4.4.11-201107011
**S/N:** B70.........
**Problem:** Freeze as mentioned before.
**[Logcat](http://pastebin.com/5K8i5jBm)**
**Device info:** Stock ROM after 2 ASUS updates
**Android version:** 4.0.3
**Kernel version:** 192.168.127.12 android@Mercury #1
**Build number:** IML74K.WW\_epad-9.2.1.24-20120503
**S/N:** B70.........
**Problem:** Freeze as mentioned before, but now the device reboots itself short time later.
**[Logcat](http://pastebin.com/JtbPhFRF)**
**Device info:** Prime! 1.8 ROM flashed using NVFlash
**Android version:** 2.3
**Kernel version:** 2.6.36.4-g565dea1 roach@nimda #20110816
**Build number:** HTJ85B.prime\_epad-1.8-20110821
**S/N:** B70.........
**Problem:** Freeze as mentioned before. *This is the ROM in which the freezes less frequently happen, but they still happen.*
**[Traces.txt](http://pastebin.com/A0iJ9Z3b)**
Solution:
=========
I have no idea. That's why I came here. Any help is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: I have found a ROM that does not have this problem, the [newest AOKP](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542302) ROM.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The t101 is getting long in the tooth. Not sure what version of android you're on (as you probably know kitkat is supposed to be better for older devices) but I expect that many recent ROMs coupled with recent apps, which are much more resource intensive than the apps of 2010 or 2011, are bogging down the tablet's aging insides. If suggest researching 2014 ROMs others have had success with on the T101 and installing one of those and also being vigilant about killing apps you're not using to free up RAM.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/04 | 382 | 1,455 | <issue_start>username_0: Trying to install all exported windows WEP Enterprise 802.1X Wireless certificates (.p12 extension) to a Samsung Android 4.0.3 tablet. With no certificate installer, Android certificate was installed from Google Play on the Tablet. The certificate file was opened, however, the error “No Certificates to Install” was displayed.<issue_comment>username_1: I had an issue with something similar a few years back - and I believe [this thread](https://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss/browse_thread/thread/0bf726de4f5275a3/391b900631d7f358?pli=1) helped (see Lynx's post about halfway down). (I know it's a bit old - but I remember it being very helpful).
I believe the certificate also needs to be very generically titled "certificate.p12" or something like that (if I recall correctly).
Make sure it's in the root of your SD card and that you're trying to install from Settings >> Security >> Install from SD card.
You can also try and use [this tool](http://www.realmb.com/droidCert/) (not sure how secure it is - but it might help).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Using a file manager tool, it seems that you could double click the .p12 file and it would open in the default browser and prompt you for the certificate key password. If this doesn't occur, it could be that you changed the default browser on the system and that new browser doesn't know how to read and prompt the cert password?
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/05 | 348 | 1,259 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Google/HTC Nexus One running Android 4.0, Cyanogenmod, and MIUI. These mods were done by the previous owner.
Considering that the amount of internal storage my phone has is really tiny, I'm always looking for ways to free up space. My current idea is to symlink either all or part of `/data` to somewhere on the SD card where I have lots of free space.
My question is, would this cause any problems? I've got a lot of Linux experience, but I'm an Android newbie. The filesystem seems to be a bit different from what I'm used to in the Linux world.
Also, are there any pitfalls I should be aware of, such as certain data that must be available before the SD card is mounted?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes you can do that. Scripts like data2sd do exactly that.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Use data2sd instead of [creating the symlink manually from the terminal](http://morganbye.net/blog/2012/03/moving-apps-from-the-android-phone-memory-to-sd-card-htc-desire/).
Usually sd cards are formatted with FAT32, data2sd creates an EXT2 embedded partition instead...
[more detailed explanation here](http://www.modaco.com/topic/331205-guide-how-to-get-more-free-space-for-your-apps/).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/05 | 496 | 1,626 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a large Android tablet and would like to "split" the virtual keyboard when it's in landscape mode. [Something similar like the iPad feature.](http://www.itechblogger.com/index.php/2012/ipads-split-keyboard-ios-5/)
Is this possible and if so how?<issue_comment>username_1: **Thumb Keyboard** allows for this, as well as many other handy features which make it well worth the money
[Paid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus) Version
[7 Day Trial](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.thumbkb_demo) Version
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Swiftkey's tablet version supports this ([paid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.full), [free trial](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.trial)). It has the letters split to each side and the numeric keys in the middle:
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: There also is [FloatNSplit Tablet Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.tablet) (for the tablet rather [AI FloatNSplit Tablet Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.tablet.p)) which offers this feature:
 
In addition to being able to split the keyboard, this one can also float with some transparency:
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/05 | 412 | 1,488 | <issue_start>username_0: This morning, I received the Android 4.0.4 Over The Air upgrade.
After my phone rebooted, I saw the following error:
>
> Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped.
>
> [Report] [OK]
>
>
>
If I pressed OK, I would see the same error again. This was, indeed, unfortunate, because it made it impossible to run any application on the phone.
How do I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: The problem was bad (or improperly upgraded?) saved data in the launcher app. Here's how I fixed it.
1. At the dialog above, press "Report"
2. When in the report screen, drag down the notification bar at the top of the screen.
3. Press the settings button in the upper left of the notifications area.
4. Tap "Apps", then "All", then find Launcher in the list. Tap Launcher.
5. Tap "Clear Data".
You lose your home screen customizations, but at least the phone now works again.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On a Google Springboard by T-Mobile, I had the same problem. When I called them, I was told to bring it in for a reset, which I didn't want to do.
On a Springboard do the following:
* Tap the clock
* Tap your current internet connection to bring up the menu
* Tap settings
* Tap applications, then tap All
* Tap OK on the "Unfortunately Launcher has stopped" window.
* Tap Launcher in the list of All Applications.
**Wait** for the configurations to load. ***then*** tap Clear Data.
Everything worked as it should after this.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/05 | 1,711 | 4,461 | <issue_start>username_0: How I can change a layout or add a new layout to physical keyboard of Xperia mini pro phone?
I want for example remap `?` to ''ə'' and `shift` `?` to ''Ə'', or `س` to `ی` in Persian layout or even add new layout (Persian 2 layout).
You can find build-in layout [here](http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2012/02/08/localise-custom-roms-for-different-xperia-pro-and-xperia-mini-pro-keyboards/), actually I want to add a new layout to them.
<issue_comment>username_1: First, obtain the following:
* Android device with **root** access
* **adb** on your computer
+ *you can do without this, but that just means a lot of time copying files back and forth to your phone and moving them with something like [Root Explorer](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CF4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.speedsoftware.rootexplorer%26hl%3Den&ei=82zRT__iOY2o8QTz27TTAw&usg=AFQjCNGaFfPNg78m7bL8dpNx8HMrZoHBGA&sig2=lYo_vUNiYEyDD0MXcrdflw)*
* text editor
Now,
1. Plug your phone in to your computer and navigate to the `/system/usr/keylayout/` folder, using **adb** or a Terminal Emulator
2. Pull the file for your keylayout. Mine was called `qwerty.kl` and looked like this:
>
>
> ```
> key 399 GRAVE
> key 2 1
> key 3 2
> key 4 3
> key 5 4
> key 6 5
> key 7 6
> key 8 7
> key 9 8
> key 10 9
> key 11 0
> key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
> key 230 SOFT_RIGHT WAKE
> key 60 SOFT_RIGHT WAKE
> key 107 ENDCALL WAKE_DROPPED
> key 62 ENDCALL WAKE_DROPPED
> key 229 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
> key 139 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
> key 59 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
> key 127 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED
> key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED
> key 228 POUND
> key 227 STAR
> key 231 CALL WAKE_DROPPED
> key 61 CALL WAKE_DROPPED
> key 232 DPAD_CENTER WAKE_DROPPED
> key 108 DPAD_DOWN WAKE_DROPPED
> key 103 DPAD_UP WAKE_DROPPED
> key 102 HOME WAKE
> key 105 DPAD_LEFT WAKE_DROPPED
> key 106 DPAD_RIGHT WAKE_DROPPED
> key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE
> key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE
> key 116 POWER WAKE
> key 212 CAMERA
>
> key 16 Q
> key 17 W
> key 18 E
> key 19 R
> key 20 T
> key 21 Y
> key 22 U
> key 23 I
> key 24 O
> key 25 P
> key 26 LEFT_BRACKET
> key 27 RIGHT_BRACKET
> key 43 BACKSLASH
>
> key 30 A
> key 31 S
> key 32 D
> key 33 F
> key 34 G
> key 35 H
> key 36 J
> key 37 K
> key 38 L
> key 39 SEMICOLON
> key 40 APOSTROPHE
> key 14 DEL
>
> key 44 Z
> key 45 X
> key 46 C
> key 47 V
> key 48 B
> key 49 N
> key 50 M
> key 51 COMMA
> key 52 PERIOD
> key 53 SLASH
> key 28 ENTER
>
> key 56 ALT_LEFT
> key 100 ALT_RIGHT
> key 42 SHIFT_LEFT
> key 54 SHIFT_RIGHT
> key 15 TAB
> key 57 SPACE
> key 150 EXPLORER
> key 155 ENVELOPE
>
> key 12 MINUS
> key 13 EQUALS
> key 215 AT
>
> # On an AT keyboard: ESC, F10
> key 1 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
> key 68 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
>
> ```
>
>
3. Now, play with the file!
To change `L` to `M`, `key 38 L`->`key 38 M`
Obviously, `key ###` maps to certain keys. **This can be tedious, as you mostly have to guess and check the key numbers.**
Here is what I've found so far for mine, hopefully it helps:
The next part is the mapping. Simply put the character or command, such as `HOME` after the key number.
The last part (`WAKE/WAKE_DROPPED`) determines if the key wakes the screen. `WAKE`=wake the screen `WAKE_DROPPED`=don't wake screen.
Now get it like you want it, and enjoy!
This will work with English-based keyboards, after that it's a little more guess and check, because you will need to know the foreign character that corresponds to the English character that corresponds to the key #.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: On a CM9.1 based device we found the following:
* System Settings
Section Device
* Advanced
There is only the one option: Keyboard layout
This affects the hardware keyboard layout.
However not sure if this works for stock roms.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/05 | 388 | 1,121 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm curious what changed in Android 4.0.4. Is there an official change log somewhere? It seems very well hidden.<issue_comment>username_1: It's just a maintenance update for bug fixes. This is the best I can find:
>
> Revision 3 (March 2012)
>
>
> Maintenance update. The system version is **4.0.4.**
>
>
> Note: This system image includes support for emulator hardware
> graphics acceleration when used with SDK Tools r17 or higher. (more
> info)
>
>
>
<http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0.3.html>
[Unofficial change log](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481044)
[Revision change log](https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1SQOarUeVBiqEpJwst8l1eboZTXIxXgvHvfLajMz_P5E) and [more details](https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Jx3-OX58QXR3tN-OQF55nRyR2zhIUIx_D7iexca_XUk)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Ice_Cream_Sandwich_4.0.x)
* Stability improvements
* Better camera performance
* Smoother screen rotation
* Improved phone number recognition
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/05 | 750 | 2,595 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app that a recent update has removed functionality, so I would like to make the market think I no longer have this app so it'll stop trying to update it and I can safely use the "update all" feature again.
If this question looks like an exact duplicate of [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14421/how-to-hide-updates-from-market), it is because it is, EXCEPT the titanium backup solution which I've tried dozens of times, while android market is stopped, restarts, rom flashes, etc will not work under any circumstances. The titanium backup "detach from market" doesn't appear to help in the slightest. I'm not actually sure what that does. My assumption is that recent versions of the market broke the detach functionality.
**Titanium backup "Detach from market" doesn't work.**<issue_comment>username_1: Recent Market updates *did* break the detach. A solution is to freeze Market Updater and then uninstall updates of Market. If the original version of Market in your ROM is old enough, this will downgrade it to a version before the relevant update. Whether this will eventually make things not work in Market, I don't know yet.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Save a copy of the original .apk file and keep it backed up.
A bulletproof way to get cut off from Google Play's update mechanism for that app is to **re-sign it with a different key**, then reinstall the newly signed apk file. Google Play (maybe) will still offer updates\*\* for that app, but **installing them will eventually fail** because of the different signature. [ApkTool](http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) will do it for you:
```
me@local:/tmp$ java -jar apktool.jar decode --no-src FDroid.apk fdroid/
I: Copying raw classes.dex file...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: /home/me/apktool/framework/1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
me@local:/tmp$ java -jar apktool.jar build fdroid/ FDroid.new.apk
I: Copying classes.dex file...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
I: Building apk file...
me@local:/tmp$ md5sum FDroid.apk FDroid.new.apk
123c6932114dbed1334611eb8f4ca397 FDroid.apk
059ba98c5c60433cb6799013f22f244f FDroid.new.apk
me@local:/tmp$ diff -rq FDroid.apk FDroid.new.apk
Files FDroid.apk and FDroid.new.apk differ.
```
[ZipSigner2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2) might also help you do it (just found it on Google Play).
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/05 | 576 | 2,192 | <issue_start>username_0: Question: How can we take a picture using an external, USB camera, on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (setup in host mode, using an OTG (On The Go) cable), running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Details:
We are trying to build an app as part of a project, where the phone will be out of sight (e.g. in someone's pocket), but the external camera can take a picture (on demand) that our app can process. We have seen evidence of success using OTG and flash drives/mice/keyboards, but are unsure of what difficulties may arise (and how to approach them) for a USB webcam.
Given that we are trying to write an app (API level 15), other pointers (with regard to interfacing with the external camera) would be appreciated (as a starting point, we really would like to just prove that the camera CAN work - that is, using any existing app, take a picture using the external camera).
Beyond basic recognition and potential problems, we are concerned (perhaps needlessly) about the power that the phone can provide to the USB camera - is it likely that this will be sufficient to power the camera?
If it is not possible to use a USB webcam as an external camera on an Android phone, other suggestions as to how we can setup an external camera to work with the phone, would be appreciated.
**Specifications:**
Android version: 4.0.3 - Ice Cream Sandwich
API level 15
Device: Samsung Galaxy 2
Model GT-I9100M
Build Number: IML74K.UGLD3<issue_comment>username_1: I found this: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=infinitegra.trial.usbcamera>
This is an Android application to display and record the video from an USB camera which is connected to a smart phone or a tablet device. For more details please check his website: <http://www.infinitegra.co.jp/en/solution/AndroidApp1-spec.htm>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: you should try this: [Webeecam Free-USB Web Camera](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.econsystems.webeecamtrial)
This android application displays/records video and captures images from a USB UVC camera that is connected to Android phone or tablet device. This a free trial version so you can check if it works.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/06 | 548 | 2,113 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy Nexus goes into charging mode but when it isn't plugged in. The battery symbol then indicates a charging and when in suspend mode, the display turns on which drains battery rapidly. I am still able to actually charge the phone by attaching an usb cable.
The problem is largely discussed in <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427539> with different suggested solutions:
* send device to Samsung for repair
* use a custom ROM
* fully drain the battery and charge it over night
* replace USB port
* clean USB port
I guess it is an hardware problem. But before sending the device to Samsung (and beeing without phone for a while) I would rather like trying to clean the port or other "quick" solutions. Has anybody instructions to do so?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are familiar with such things, [iFixit](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1) has a teardown report for the Galaxy Nexus, it's fairly easy to disassemble it to reach the micro USB port after step 7 and inspect it.
I use isopropyl alcohol and q-tips for cleaning normally.
I'd however not suggest you try it if you have no experience with such stuff.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Having worked professionally in the phone refurbishment industry, I would suggest using IPA (industrial purpose alcohol) for cleaning followed by compressed air.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BLOW AIR FROM YOUR MOUTH ONTO ANY OPEN DEVICE. This can cause minor water damage from the moisture on your breath or short circuit components.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I was able to fix it just by blowing into the USB port.
Try it yourself before going into rooting and disassemble.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Used a needle to poke around gently at the top of the little tab inside the USB port and compressed air. It fixed it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: easy. with a very small flathead screwdriver bend the flag towards the screen very slightly in the charging port. this will fix it. I literally just did that.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/06 | 369 | 1,293 | <issue_start>username_0: What are the steps to root this phone?
As I understand, Samsung has been using an internal counter that will void your guarantee if you install a custom kernel, I'd like to avoid that.<issue_comment>username_1: Solution for at least I9070 / I9070P on Linux:
Flashing only system.img with Odin or [Heimdall](http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/) (use 1.3.1 version) does
not increase the counter.
So download an official stock ROM for your phone, extract it,
convert the system.img (sparse ext4 image) to an normal ext4 image as described [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081239). Loop-mount it, add a su binary to the `xbin` subfolder with the correct file rights and ownership (06755 root root) and if necessary add other files which are on your phone in the /system folder but not in the stock rom. Repack everything back to a sparse ext4 image and flash it.
At the end install the Superuser or SuperSu app which belongs to the su binary you added to the system image.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have a prety good tutorial right here:
[[GT-I9070] [ROOT] Rooting your Galaxy S Advance without increasing the Binary Counter](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/07 | 521 | 1,940 | <issue_start>username_0: I presently have an HTC Desire handset which has a physical Search button. If I long-press on that search button I get a pop-up screen titled "Complete action using" and then I have three options of programs to run. I have the options of running my AutoRotate Switch program, running the Quick Compose feature of my SMS program or running a Voice Search.
I find this jolly handy mainly for the auto-rotate Switch fast access.
However, I understand that the HTX Sensation XE handset doesn't have a hardware Search button, ( or maybe no dedicated UI search button at all) so is there an alternative method of getting at this list of application short cuts on the new handset?
Alternatively does the version of Android on the Sensation XE ( ICS I believe) have any kind of QuickLaunch feature that applications can be added to?
Rob<issue_comment>username_1: Solution for at least I9070 / I9070P on Linux:
Flashing only system.img with Odin or [Heimdall](http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/) (use 1.3.1 version) does
not increase the counter.
So download an official stock ROM for your phone, extract it,
convert the system.img (sparse ext4 image) to an normal ext4 image as described [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081239). Loop-mount it, add a su binary to the `xbin` subfolder with the correct file rights and ownership (06755 root root) and if necessary add other files which are on your phone in the /system folder but not in the stock rom. Repack everything back to a sparse ext4 image and flash it.
At the end install the Superuser or SuperSu app which belongs to the su binary you added to the system image.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have a prety good tutorial right here:
[[GT-I9070] [ROOT] Rooting your Galaxy S Advance without increasing the Binary Counter](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/07 | 761 | 2,996 | <issue_start>username_0: The low disk space notification frequently comes up. I can't get rid of it; the clear button doesn't clear it, and neither does tapping it. It's just taking up space. How can I get rid of it?
I've got 20 MB of free space on my phone, which isn't a lot, but it's sufficient. I already know how much space is available, so a constant reminder serves no purpose, as there's nothing I'm willing to delete to free up space.
This is a Google/HTC Nexus One running Android 4.0. (Quite an old phone to be running ICS, but it was like that when I aquired it secondhand.)
**Edits in response to the comments and answers:**
* I've already moved all possible apps to the SD card, and even a few that weren't *supposed* to be moved there. Unfortunately, Android insists on keeping some stuff on the phone, even when the apps are moved off. As a Linux user, I can't understand this. By a combination of choosing the `$PATH` well and manipulating mount points and symlinks appropriately, I can't see why it should make *any* difference to the system where the app is installed.
* I've already cleared the cache. There's not much there, since I've been aggressive in my cache management. I've even cleared out several apps' data.
* I haven't yet gotten around to moving my data to the SD card, as [I asked about here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23830/can-i-symlink-data). I think it'll only amount to a few MB of savings, though.<issue_comment>username_1: It is enormously annoying, isn't it? There's no way to suppress it on an unmodified system that I know of, but you *can* at least free up more internal disk space by emptying system and app caches using an app like [SD Maid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm) or by going into the application management section (`Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->All`, then click on an app name) and manually clearing out app data for hogs like Google Maps and the like using the `Clear cache` button (note: don't clear the app **data**! just the **cache**).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Right, I have the solution. Swipe down to get notifications, then hold down on the screen where it says 'insufficient storage'. A little window will appear saying 'app info'. Press that and it will take you to settings of your android system. There is a ticked box saying 'show notifications'
Untick that box and the problem is solved.
( the box can be ticked again afterwards, so you can receive other notifications, but the problem should not reoccur).
(as of 2020, you can no longer uncheck that box)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Run these commands from `adb shell` or a root terminal (the second may not work on later versions of Android):
```
settings put secure sys_storage_threshold_percentage 5
settings put gservices sys_storage_threshold_percentage 5
```
The default threshold is 10%, so you can decrease it to 5% or possibly even lower.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/07 | 703 | 2,757 | <issue_start>username_0: Since smartphones have become "the thing", it has somehow been decided that locking your phone to a particular primary e-mail address and having DRM is "okay". Android, despite being open-source, is somehow not the exception.
Since Android IS open-source however, it would seem that a developer would be able to customize it to remove the primary-email restriction on the phone and to unlock all purchased applications to be available to whomever is using the phone at the time, only requiring a sign-in to purchase new applications or when using certain applications.
I don't currently use Android, and bought a Windows 7 Phone only to find that it does the exact same thing as Android (and most other phone operating systems) Are there any Android projects that are attempting to move Android towards a DRM-less environment?<issue_comment>username_1: Strictly speaking, you don't **have** to use Google's services if you don't want to.
Newer Android OS versions (2.3 and above, if I'm not mistaken) allow you to bypass the initial sign-in with a Gmail/Google account. You lose the synchronization with Google's services, but otherwise the phone will be functional. You can then use other services (e.g. [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b?node=2350149011), [GetJar](http://www.getjar.com/), [SlideMe](http://slideme.org/application/slideme-marketplace), etc.) or simply [side-load](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3476/can-i-install-apps-on-phone-without-using-the-android-market) apps directly to your device if you can get them from other sources.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Paid Apps are tied to an Google account. But this is because of the Google Framework and not because of Android. No one needs to "remove DRM from Android" because there is no DRM within Android. Only support for it. If you install free (as in beer) Apps, everyone can use them.
There is only one imitative that goes one step further then being DRM-less: Android FOSS Apps @ <http://f-droid.org/>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Android has a built-in DRM framework from multiple companies aligned under the Open Mobile Alliance.
Your phone is bloated with:
* Widevine DRM framework
* Microsoft Dx DRM framework
* Open Mobile Alliance DRM framework
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: There is an alternative to the AOSP/CM which frees you of any closed source versions of Android along with @username_1's answer called [Replicant](http://replicant.us/faq/).
And it incorporates [F-Droid](http://f-droid.org) into it as in, free open source software without DRM.
It would be quite easy to port to a device that has a known working CyanogenMod device tree for the said device in question.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/07 | 1,520 | 4,098 | <issue_start>username_0: Question: We are trying to find the kernel configuration on a currently running Samsung Galaxy S2, with Android 4.0.3 (Ice-Cream Sandwich). We do not wish to root the phone. We checked `/proc/config.gz` as well as looking for `config-*` under `/boot` (which did not exist). We have downloaded the Samsung kernel git repository and are browsing arm configs. What is the kernel config that matches our phone. If it is not one of these which one will work with out phone? What is the specific configuration for the kernel?
**Specifications:**
Build Number: IML74K.UGLD3
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100MUGLD3-CL377577se.infra@SEP-74#3
`ls samsung/arch/arm/configs`(running on the computer we downloaded the repository on)
```
acs5k_defconfig
acs5k_tiny_defconfig
afeb9260_defconfig
ag5evm_defconfig
am200epdkit_defconfig
ap4evb_defconfig
assabet_defconfig
at91cap9adk_defconfig
at91rm9200_defconfig
at91sam9260ek_defconfig
at91sam9261_defconfig
at91sam9263_defconfig
at91sam9g20ek_defconfig
at91sam9rlek_defconfig
at91x40_defconfig
badge4_defconfig
bcmring_defconfig
cam60_defconfig
cerfcube_defconfig
cm_x2xx_defconfig
cm_x300_defconfig
cns3420vb_defconfig
colibri_pxa270_defconfig
colibri_pxa300_defconfig
collie_defconfig
corgi_defconfig
cpu9260_defconfig
cpu9g20_defconfig
da8xx_omapl_defconfig
davinci_all_defconfig
dove_defconfig
ebsa110_defconfig
edb7211_defconfig
em_x270_defconfig
ep93xx_defconfig
eseries_pxa_defconfig
exynos4_defconfig
ezx_defconfig
footbridge_defconfig
fortunet_defconfig
g3evm_defconfig
g4evm_defconfig
h3600_defconfig
h5000_defconfig
h7201_defconfig
h7202_defconfig
hackkit_defconfig
herring_defconfig
imote2_defconfig
integrator_defconfig
iop13xx_defconfig
iop32x_defconfig
iop33x_defconfig
ixp2000_defconfig
ixp23xx_defconfig
ixp4xx_defconfig
jornada720_defconfig
kirkwood_defconfig
ks8695_defconfig
lart_defconfig
loki_defconfig
lpd270_defconfig
lubbock_defconfig
mackerel_defconfig
magician_defconfig
mainstone_defconfig
mini2440_defconfig
mmp2_defconfig
msm_defconfig
mv78xx0_defconfig
mx1_defconfig
mx21_defconfig
mx27_defconfig
mx3_defconfig
mx51_defconfig
mxs_defconfig
neponset_defconfig
netwinder_defconfig
netx_defconfig
nhk8815_defconfig
nuc910_defconfig
nuc950_defconfig
nuc960_defconfig
omap1_defconfig
omap2plus_defconfig
orion5x_defconfig
palmz72_defconfig
pcm027_defconfig
pcontrol_g20_defconfig
pleb_defconfig
pnx4008_defconfig
pxa168_defconfig
pxa255-idp_defconfig
pxa3xx_defconfig
pxa910_defconfig
qil-a9260_defconfig
raumfeld_defconfig
realview_defconfig
realview-smp_defconfig
rpc_defconfig
s3c2410_defconfig
s3c6400_defconfig
s5p64x0_defconfig
s5pc100_defconfig
s5pv210_defconfig
sam9_l9260_defconfig
shannon_defconfig
shark_defconfig
simpad_defconfig
spear3xx_defconfig
spear6xx_defconfig
spitz_defconfig
stamp9g20_defconfig
tct_hammer_defconfig
tegra_defconfig
trizeps4_defconfig
u300_defconfig
u8500_defconfig
usb-a9260_defconfig
versatile_defconfig
vexpress_defconfig
viper_defconfig
xcep_defconfig
zeus_defconfig
```<issue_comment>username_1: Recently helped someone figure this out for another device, and the same method will probably work here:
grep all of the configs for CONFIG\_ANDROID to select only those configs that enable the various android kernel customizations. Rule out any that have substantially fewer matching lines than others.
Then examine those that match (hopefully only a very few) to see which mention Samsung, or the codename of the device or something like that.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried <http://opensource.samsung.com>? There is usually a readme file in the zip that will yield the clue :)
Also, is it CDMA/4G/LTE/GSM version? And the specific model name? those two are important to ascertain before downloading the right source from Samsung's site :)
I downloaded GT-I900P\_ICS\_Opensource.zip from there and the config file was u1\_nfc\_defconfig in arch/arm/configs. However I realized I downloaded the wrong version as the clue is in the existing Kernel version - 3.0.15-***I9100M***.... which is the GT-I9100M is what you're looking for :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/07 | 304 | 1,095 | <issue_start>username_0: "Cellular Network Not Found" is that annoying message I get when out of range of my carrier, but what will I do if I am abroad and don't plan on using roaming? I don't want this message popping into my face every 10 seconds. How will I use phone's camera if this annoying message will keep on persisting? Switch **"Airplane Mode"** you say? Well what if I decide to access internet through Wi-Fi? Still I will probably see this popup.
Is there a way to disable annoying message **without** enabling "Airplane Mode" still being able to take camera shots and surf the internet?
*HTC Desire S*
*Android 2.3.5*<issue_comment>username_1: On most phones you can still **enable Wi-Fi while in airplane mode**. In fact, many airlines [now have Wi-Fi in flight](http://www.portfolio.com/business-travel/2009/03/13/Airlines-With-WiFi-Service). Airplane mode might be a more viable option than you think ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can turn off just the cell radio by using the `Phone Info` feature: dial `*#*#4636#*#*` and press `Turn off radio`.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/07 | 634 | 2,613 | <issue_start>username_0: I think about the following use cases:
* 'Perfectly' reverse encryption without losing settings
* Update ROMs. Even if /system, /data, /sdcard (internal) are encrypted
* Low level Backups with CWM. When SDCARD partition is also encrypted.
* Emergency access to my data (screen broken, soft bricked...)
* How to mount crypted dumps on linux (knowing the passphrase)
Is there some salt value going into the key together with the passphrase stored on the device?
I currently use a tmpfs mount to /sdcard and 'adb push update.zip' on my Nexus S to update the ROM. I've been told that the Galaxy Nexus also has an encrypted /system which would prevent all that (see Nexus S solution here: [Broken screen while debug mode was disabled. How can I re-enable adb?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12834/broken-screen-cant-adb/23928#23928) )<issue_comment>username_1: Download the latest cwm philz touch recovery{Install} and then look in philz settings or recovery options for the clone current rom to zip option then do that, or could be complicated to get that kind of backup from a dead or broken device so just clone current rom to zip file or modify your rom on computer to your liking then save to sdcard for safe keeping, hope this helped.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know of any implementation for non-android devices for accessing the data, although it should be fairly easy to port / implement. For an explanation how the encryption works I recommend reading the following article:
<http://nelenkov.blogspot.de/2014/10/revisiting-android-disk-encryption.html>
I really doubt the Galaxy Nexus has an encrypted /system. And starting from Android 5.0 it could be almost impossible to read the data on other devices than the android device itself because parts of the key are stored in otherwise unaccessible DRM areas of the system board / SoC --- not the eMMC flash (on Qualcomm devices and possibly also Intel).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think encrypted device backups will work on that device only as long as the used passphrase does not change between the backups. If this is not the case, I think adb backups are the best, at least for apps and settings. Google remembers system settings, and backing up apps via MTP or adb or TB,etc. is possible. Keep your personal data in an encrypted archive backup. If all this is a bit too complicated, use TWRP, I'm pretty sure the latest versions support encrypted partitions in Nandroid. The encryption format has to be understood before the image backups can be decrypted on Linux.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/08 | 583 | 2,289 | <issue_start>username_0: Background: Our company monitor the network data usage and give warning to employee with high internet data usage. What I want to do is download the big file in my android phone because I have a unlimited data usage plan for it.
I wanted to download some linux iso from the internet but I want to do it in my phone. I had downloaded some big files ( 200-300mb, exe files ) back in some weeks and they are successful. I just click the link inside Dolphin Browser HD and it automatically popped up a prompt-to-save.
Today I tried to download some linux iso files ( 600-700mb ) and they were not successful either by clicking the link directly or put the link into a downloader app. But I can download them from my PC without problem ( of course I didn't download it actually ).
Dolphin Browser HD's progress bar stopped at about 1/10 and keeping loading, finally said "Web Page not available".
And the downloader said cannot connect to the server.
Do you have any idea? Here is one of the file I need to download:
<http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/17/Live/i686/Fedora-17-i686-Live-Desktop.iso><issue_comment>username_1: If you're trying to download DVD images, you probably hit the 4GB size limit of the FAT32 file system. This can only be circumvented by using another file system, such as NTFS or ext2/3/4. But, unfortunately, the odds are your phone doesn't support these formats, so you can't download files this large if you can't find them split into smaller parts.
Of course you can try to reformat your SD card as NTFS and see if the phone recognizes it, but don't hold your breath.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Install [Astro File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro) . Go to its `Preferences` from Options menu and check `Enable Browser Download`. Ignore warning and tap OK (the warning is fake; it has been patched). Now, you can download any type of files from web using Dolphin Browser HD.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: It's entirely possible that your carrier's network has noticed you downloading large files and throttled or shaped your bandwidth - particularly if that file put you over 2GB of data for the month, which it sounds like it would have.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/08 | 504 | 1,952 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for some **study/comparison on how battery-consuming are specific services/sensors** (3G, Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometer) in Android devices. I know that the exact answer might differ depending on a phone but the question is general - which sensors are more consuming than others.
Has anyone stumbled across something like that?<issue_comment>username_1: If you look at this video from the Google I/O conference and the slides you can see that they show how much WiFi, the CPU, screen, GPS, accelerometer etc. use in a device.
Here is the [video](http://www.google.com/events/io/2009/sessions/CodingLifeBatteryLife.html) and the [slides](http://dl.google.com/io/2009/pres/W_0300_CodingforLife-BatteryLifeThatIs.pdf).
A quick summary in case the links go down:
This shows the amount of battery used by the components in milliamps (mA). Another unit needed is milliamp hours (mAh) which is what battery capacity is measured in, a typical smartphone might have 1600mAh capacity. Having just the screen on we can see how long the device may last by dividing the capacity (1600 mAh) by the usage (~100 mA) giving us 16 hours of use with just the LCD screen on.
It's an interesting video if you take the time to watch the whole thing. It discusses wake locks, where an app will wake up the device to update itself, and how they affect battery life which is an aspect I don't usually consider about applications.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For the actual sensors (accelerometer etc) they report there nominal power consumption in the api. There are apps that let you see this, I use Z-DeviceTest for this. In practice the values for the sensors are normally dwarfed by the cpu which has to be active to do anything with the data and you often have the screen on which is of course even worse normaly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/08 | 319 | 1,217 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bluetooth keyboard that I've set up in such a way that I can essentially use every function on my phone using just they keyboard, with home and menu and arrow keys and such. The only *major* thing I still can't do is look at my notifications! I have to reach up to pull the bar down, and I can't find a key binding to just pull the notification bar down. Does anyone know of one?
In other words, is there a command in the format:
`key ### NOTIFICATION_PULL WAKE_DROPPED`
or does someone know of another way I could accomplish this?<issue_comment>username_1: A workaround at least while in the main launcher home screen is to press MENU and then NOTIFICATIONS.
Else get [HelloStatusBar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.androdev.hellostatusbar) and assign it to a shortcut key. You can also try [Status bar Expander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friedflow.statusbarexpander) which uses a long-press on the menu key to drop the bar wherever you are.
Naturally, YMMV as certain devices don't support these apps.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In Android 6 (aka Android M and Android Marshmallow), Win+N works.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/08 | 275 | 1,058 | <issue_start>username_0: The sensor that turns the screen off in my pocket or at my cheek is suddenly turning the screen off when my thumb is within two inches of the top of the screen. It is difficult to grab the notification bar without triggering it, and holding my phone sideways is now an exercise in frustration. Is there a way to fix this? Did some update recently come out for the Galaxy Nexus (GSM)?<issue_comment>username_1: A workaround at least while in the main launcher home screen is to press MENU and then NOTIFICATIONS.
Else get [HelloStatusBar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.androdev.hellostatusbar) and assign it to a shortcut key. You can also try [Status bar Expander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friedflow.statusbarexpander) which uses a long-press on the menu key to drop the bar wherever you are.
Naturally, YMMV as certain devices don't support these apps.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In Android 6 (aka Android M and Android Marshmallow), Win+N works.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/08 | 1,830 | 6,964 | <issue_start>username_0: There are a lot of "Find my phone" type apps out there for Android and I am finding it difficult to find one that has the features I want without being too bloated. My wife and I are primarily looking for a solution to let us know where the other one is when we are out.
The most important thing for us is to be able to view each others location from our phones (Android, though iOS and Android would be great) and via the web. We would also like to find a solution that is as close to real time as possible so we could link up when we are both out.
Though not critical, it would be nice to find a solution that also would be able to lock/ring/wipe the device in the case that it was stolen. This way I could run just one program instead of several. I know it's iOS but "Find my iPhone" is an example of everything I want in this type of app ...
1. Can track/view devices from other devices and the web
2. Close to real-time updates
3. Can lock/ring/wipe device remotely
4. All in one program
However, I prefer Android to iOS. If there was a solution that worked for both iOS and Android that would be even better. Thanks for any suggestions.
P.S. I am running a VZW Bionic while my wife uses the VZW Galaxy Nexus<issue_comment>username_1: If you simply want to find each other, I would use Google Latitude, included in [Google Maps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBzLm1hcHMiXQ..), which allows *almost* live updates (about every five minutes-ish, usually), and gives all the options of Google Maps, including just a few clicks to see a map or use the built in turn by turn Navigation to find each other.
See [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12608/is-there-a-way-to-block-access-to-or-wipe-my-google-data-for-a-lost-stolen-phone/12609#12609) similar question for some other options for the latter options, but I personally use [Android Lost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&hl=en). [This](http://www.androidlost.com/) is their website, and they offer a long list of options for lost devices, including, but not limited to:
* **Read SMS'es**
Read the latest SMS'es from your phone and send them to your email.
* **Remote control alarm**
Have you ever misplaced your phone which was put on silent mode? Now you may sound the alarm on your phone from your PC!
* **View on map**
Find the location of your phone on a map. With AndroidLost you can find your phone with GPS precision. Even if the phone is indoor you will get a nearby location by network accuracy.
* **Send SMS'es from your PC**
You can send SMS'es directly from your phone by typing them on AndroidLost. All replies will still go to your phone.
* **Lock the phone**
You can lock and unlock the phone from the web. If you forget your pincode you can simply overwrite it or remove it by entering an empty pincode on the web.
* **Wipe the phone**
Don't want your personal messages in the hands of anyone else? With AndroidLost you may wipe the entire phone so all SMS'es, contact and google setup is removed.
* **Pop up messages on the phone**
Send a message to the friendly guy who have found your phone so you may let him know where to give it back.
* **Forward your calls**
You can send keys to the dialer of your phone. That way you can forward your calls from your mobile to a nearby phone.
* **No battery use**
AndroidLost will not use any battery since it does not poll any server to find out if it is lost. It uses the latest technology from google to send messages to the phone.
* **No pre installation required**
You didn't install AndroidLost on your phone? No problem! You can push the AndroidLost app to your phone from google market and initiate the connection to googles servers by sending an SMS with the message "androidlost register" to your phone.
* **Read status**
Detect how much battery is left, display IMEI, SIM card ID and much more.
* **SMS commands**
You can set up a phonenumber which can control you phone, i.e. start the alarm by sending an SMS to your phone.
* **Erase SD card**
Click a button and your SD card will be erased! Very useful if you have some naughty pictures on your sd card.
* **SIM card changed**
When the SIM card is changed an email will be sent to the owner of the phone.
* **Hidden SMS**
When the phone receives an SMS it plays a sound and displays an icon in the notification bar. But if it starts with androidlost it will not play any sound and not display any notification.
* **Call list**
A list of incomming and outgoing calls will be sent to your email.
* **Camera**
AndroidLost can take pictures with the front facing camera in case the phone is stolen. Only for android 2.3.
* **Tablets Honeycomb**
I think I have fixed it so AndroidLost works on tablets. The call functions will obviously fail if the tablet have no phone installed.
* **Text to speech**
You can make your phone speak out load. Suppose you have lost it on a café then you can make the phone say: 'I am lost - please pick me up!'
* **Multiple phones on the same account**
**NOTE**: AndroidLost will do all of the things you ask in one application, but Latitude is simpler for your primary usage.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Look into Cerebrus and its volume license options. Does all of these things + scary stuff like remotely recording sound and video.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you want to see where each of you are, and send messages in case you need help or to see if you're all OK, then [Life360 Family Locator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.life360.android.safetymapd) is the free way to go.
For security, like locking phone, taking pictures, an all-in-one, then download [Android Lost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost).
If you want to password protect your apps (e.g. connecting 4 dots), then so far I've been using [Smart App Protector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Well, you can try using avast! Anti Theft, but you must first install [avast! Mobile Security](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity) because it comes bundled with it. Can be considered as bloat because you don't seem to need the anti-virus features. But avast! Anti Theft is integrated online, which means that you can control your phone using the avast! web site, apart from controlling the phone with another phone via SMS commands (which many others can too).
If you like simplicity, try [aeGis](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.decad3nce.aegis) because it works through SMS only, while a lot of similar apps are dependent of data/internet connection. I personally recommend this because it contains all the core features that an anti-theft app should have, yet small in size.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/08 | 703 | 2,694 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus S running Android 2.3.4. For a while now it's been trying to prompt me to install newer versions. Every time I try, it restarts, displays the cute robot error screen and doesn't come back on until I take out the battery and restart it. Pressing power+volume+/- doesn't help.
I also tried to do a factory reset. Same result.
Before I got this phone (it was a gift), the shop did something to it "to enable Hebrew." Not sure what exactly but I suspect they dinkied around with system files and that's what is causing this.
Anyone have suggestions for what to try next?<issue_comment>username_1: If you don't mind ending with CM9 follow these steps:
<http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This a solution to bring your device to a stable, stock, factory default state.
**NOTE: this will wipe your device *(not the SD card)* and return it to stock, unrooted factory defaults.**
1. Download one of these two files:
* [This file](http://www.mediafire.com/?r4ek1ndosppyz7k) if you want to restore to **Gingerbread**
* and [this zip file](http://www.mediafire.com/?768oco0kb4reiqb) if you want to restore to the OTA **4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)** latest update.
2. Extract the file you downloaded to your computer, in a location you remember.
3. On your phone, enable debugging
* this is usually found by going to the home screen, then pressing `Menu` and choosing `Settings->Applications->Development` and check the `USB debugging` option
4. Plug your phone into your computer
5. Locate the `run.bat` file in the location where you extracted the .zip file
6. Run this file and wait for the process to finish.
7. You're done! Reboot and enjoy!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Google has the official system images available for download [here](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images). You'll need to be familiar with the fastboot tool or learn how to use it :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: This is really old, but I just needed and found working instructions for the factory reset of a Nexus S. They are at <https://developers.google.com/android/ota>, the relevant steps are:
4. ... use the key combination for your device (Press and hold Volume Up, then press and hold Power), and then select the Recovery option from the bootloader menu. The device is now in recovery mode and an Android logo with red exclamation mark should appear on screen.
5. To access the recovery menu, hold the Power button and press Volume Up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
From the recovery menu, you can do a factory reset that will wipe all your data.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/09 | 213 | 862 | <issue_start>username_0: There are many apps loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 that do not appear on the applications icons page. Phase Beam 1.0 is an example. It is not a "Samsung App". How do we find and load these hidden apps?<issue_comment>username_1: These apps are not hidden. They were not meant to be launched.
The example you mention - Phase Beam - is a live wallpaper. To use it long-press on your homescreen and select live wallpaper.
There're many others that can't be accessed by the end user. They're meant to be used by another. Usually to provide a feature in a plugin form.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Minimalistic Text widget app allows you to launch any Activity (Android speak for program UI module) when you press it. Within the settings for the widget you can get to a list of all Activities in the system.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/09 | 500 | 1,781 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.4, my compass is off by 90 degrees. It shows west in the north position.
I had [a similar compass problem before](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23634/compass-north-and-south-are-reversed-on-my-samsung-galaxy-2), and had solved it by applying [this patch](https://www.box.com/s/7d803a7eba81f6478325). Unfortunately, I've since discovered that this patch [breaks my WiFi](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23920/wifi-simply-wont-turn-on).
I have tried calibrating the compass by moving the phone in a figure 8 pattern, as well as rotating on all axis. The compass is still pointing the wrong way, though.
Is there a safe solution for fixing my compass?<issue_comment>username_1: I've discovered over time and with much frustration and experimentation, that getting all features to work is always a matter of first finding the latest ROM and kernel that are the most problem free, then seeing if any patches exist to handle any remaining issues.
In this case, I found that I after upgrading to the latest kernel and ROM, then applying the tweak in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/26922/5892), and then also applying the [compass patch](https://www.box.com/s/7d803a7eba81f6478325) I had used before, I finally got all my features working. Note it was important to go in that order.
At the moment, my GPS, WiFi, USB, and compass are all working, so hopefully I can be done with playing feature-whack-a-mole for now.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Rotating around each axis clockwise then counterclockwise got the compass working on my Samsung Galaxy Victory. This particular phone's compass works correctly with the phone flat or upright.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/10 | 580 | 2,226 | <issue_start>username_0: I think I forgot to wipe my cache and something else when I installed Cyanogenmod 7 - which I could reboot into just fine. However, when I went to go back and switch to my vanilla Optimus 2X backup (using the ClockWorkMod Recovery - backup, not advanced backup), I reboot and I get the LG loading screen with the police-line loading bar, but after a couple of seconds that loading bar stops moving and the whole thing is frozen.
So, I take out the battery and go back into ClockWorkMod Recovery using the Vol Down + Power shortcut (which only works in about a third of the start-up attempts, for some reason). Where can I go from here to restore to a factory-reset version of the Optimus 2X's 2.2 Froyo?
Update 10/06/2012 6:54PM +8 UST:
If, in CWM Recovery, I clean the cache and wipe user data, then install CyanogenMod7 from .zip again, it boots and runs fine.<issue_comment>username_1: After restoring your backup of the original firmware, in recovery select
```
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
```
This way you have the original firmware (except for the recovery partition) but without any user data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ended up being too reluctant to downgrade again! Apparently LG have finally released an Australian update so I just downloaded a stock P990 Froyo ROM, installed it via CWM, wiped data and cache, and everything works fine now! It even fixed a bunch of issues I was having with USB drivers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have experienced this problem myself.
When you install cyanogenmod it changes the filesystem type to EXT4. However, your stock 2X backup almost definitely used the EXT3 filesystem.
If you want to revert to a stock ROM on the 2X after trying cyanogenmod then the following tool can convert your filesystem type back to EXT3:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021549>
Just download the zip and apply it like a normal ROM in NANDROID or Clockworkmod. Once it's done just restore your backup as normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem. Turn off your phone and then press both the power button and the volume down button at the same time and it will do a factory reset.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/10 | 596 | 2,248 | <issue_start>username_0: The phone is a stock HTC One X.
The settings menu does not include a checkbox to enable/disable CB messages. They just keep popping up.
**Update**: Halfer already gave the link to the wikipedia article about CB, which should explain it in more detail than I ever can. What it means to me is that I get location information as I move around in town.
The screenshot here shows the checkbox for this feature on what I believe is Gingerbread:
**Update 2**: And this is the extremely boring message. This particular one just shows the carrier name, so it's even more useless and annoying than if it were showing location information:
[](http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5582/201206111740201.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: After some investigation and asking around, I have been told that these settings might be under `Settings -> Call -> Other Call Settings`, and indeed they were.
However, the owner of both a stock Samsung Galaxy S3 and an ICS updated Galaxy S2 told me that those two had the CB settings under `Messages -> Settings`.
I have not been able to find out which one of these two the default location is. It is possible that HTC has moved them.
What I have found out is that other manufacturers (Sony is one example I've come accross) are also placing CB settings under general settings rather than messaging settings, so there might not be a one-size-fits-all answer for this question.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On S3, open up SMS/Text Messaging.
Press the Menu key - bottom left of phone.
Press 'Settings'.
Scroll towards the bottom of the screen.
'Cell Broadcast Activation' will be about 4 items from the bottom of the menu list.
Uncheck/Remove tick.
Bingo - no more Cell Broadcasts!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just go to a messages, go to menu, scroll down and uncheck CB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Settings -> Phone-call -> Other call settings -> Close CB messages
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: On HTC ONE X you should go to
*phone → [options button] → settings → cell broadcast*
or
*settings → call → cell broadcast*
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/10 | 1,368 | 5,767 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just bought an entry-level Samsung Europa, running version 2.2. I'm technically-minded but new to this OS. I'd like to find a calendar that runs in limited security permissions, so that my calender isn't synced to anywhere over the internet. I am happy to take responsibility for my own backups.
I have signed up for a Google account to run the stock Calendar app (it mandates it), to access Google Maps and to access the market. I've set the Google account to "Sync is OFF" in General Sync Settings, and I've turned off Auto Sync. I've kept Background Data turned on, and turned off Google syncing in the Calendar options. I am hoping this combination of settings means that my calendar will not be copied off the device, though I'm not confident this is the case.
I wasn't aware until after purchasing that app-level security permissions could *not* be modified in Android - some light research just now suggests that one needs to root the device to get that feature. (I may well do that, but I want to get a working set-up first). Since the sandbox permissions for Calendar are *do what you want*, I've been looking at alternatives. **Jorte Calendar** requires wide permissions, and **Smooth Calendar** looks like it just relies on the standard Calendar app as storage, as I think does **GO Calendar Widget**.
I'm okay with *limited* data flowing to Google/Microsoft/BigCorp - such as map usage or market searches. But I'd plan to avoid using remote storage for private data: my contacts, texts, calendaring and so forth (there's something about Calendar refusing to start without a Google or FB account that is a touch irksome). I could use a local calendar on my old Sony K660 without wondering if it was being copied without consent - are there calendar apps that will do this? Or is rooting & resetting perms for Calendar my best option?
*Addendum*: in Privacy Settings, I've turned off Back Up My Data. Turning it on then off again reveals this dialogue box message: *Are you sure you want to stop backing up your settings and application data and erase all copies on Google servers?*. So that's a reassurance that file system data won't get synched by the stock OS - just Contacts and Calendar to go `:-)`
*Post Addendum*: I suggested in the comments that I might use the Corporate feature, in which one can add a Microsoft Exchange account. However this appears sadly to be subject to similar privacy objections that I apply to the Google account requirement. The user is asked for an email and password, and is confronted with this message:
>
> By activating this application you accept that part of your mobile phone data (comprising IMEI and model name) will be stored, processed and used by Samsung for the purpose of reporting activation of the application to the licensors of the application software itself. Such data held by Samsung will be dealt with strictly in accordance with Samsung's privacy policy. A copy of the policy is available upon request. Continue?
>
>
>
Admittedly this is a small privacy risk compared to the wholesale copying of a calendar or contacts, but it still emphasises the point that the corporate storage of ones data is essentially mandatory. (Added here for the benefit of search engines on this topic.)
That said, it may still be worth a go. For those of us without access to a real private Exchange server, one would need to find something to emulate one, so that the Google account can be removed. Once I've settled into using the phone, I will look into [these alternatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messaging_Application_Programming_Interface#Open_Source_MAPI_implementations) - and [this](http://www.openchange.org/index.php/home/what-is-openchange) in particular. Also of interest is package support in [some Linux distributions](http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2009/06/09/fedora-11-released-features-openchange-mapi-link-to-exchange/) - not much for OS X yet, but I will keep on looking!<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure if this is the answer you seek, but if you want a calendar app that does not sync unless you set it up to do so, check out ColorNote. I use the note stuff for jotting down stuff on the run. If you tap the upper-left corner it shows a menu from which you can select calendar. I don't use calendar extensively so can't comment much on it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Although my original question was to source a calendar that did not have wide security permissions, the *purpose* was to avoid having to sync with remote cloud services. I've found a [Windows product](http://www.android-sync.com/features/) that will do this locally, and the site makes it look pretty polished. This approach (afaik) makes use of the built-in calendar, so one just has to trust that it doesn't sync elsewhere regardless of which sync provider you select.
(Side note: I'm nothing to do with this product/company. I've not tried it, as I'm on OS X).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To answer my original question, I've found [aCalendar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendar), which has very limited sandbox requirements. It just asks for *Your Personal Information*, which it needs to write to the shared calendar store - impressive! As I've said elsewhere, this leaves calendar items prone to accidental synchronisation with Google, but for most people this is acceptable.
Happily, the UI of this calendar is excellent, with only a couple of niggles (in particular, the small screen of the Europa makes it very difficult, occasionally impossible, to touch on calendar items in the 7-day view). Issues aside, I am likely to settle on this app, unless a better one comes along!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/11 | 259 | 1,055 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently purchased a second-hand phone and my number is different than the one shown. How can I either remove it or change it? I've tried to add a field to it but that doesn't work either.<issue_comment>username_1: The "My Number" isn't actually stored on the phone, it is stored on your sim card. Stock android can't edit this data. CyanogenMod can, so can iPhones and BlackBerrys. If you can get your hands on one of these then just pop your sim into it and edit the "My Number" field and Bobs your uncle.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have not done a Factory Reset, the Android operating system is still in the same state as it was when whoever owned the phone installed it. Do the following to completely wipe the phone and thereby force the phone to recognize what phone# is relevant for the sim card inserted:
* From the main home screen, tap menu
* Tap Settings, then Privacy
* Tap Factory data reset
* Tap Reset phone
* Enter your password if required, then tap Erase everything to confirm
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/11 | 693 | 2,971 | <issue_start>username_0: The Settings app is common to all Android devices, some have more features than others, but most of them are common, such as "Wireless and networks", "Sound", "Screen" and so on.
However, I am faced with the desire of disabling access to some of these components, while keeping access to some others. Using apps such as "SmartAppProtector", I am able to lock access to the entire Settings application, but can't configure access on a deeper level.
Is there a way to do so? How can I, for example, enable access to the "Wireless and networks" component and disable access to the "Screen" component?
Rooting is no problem, thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: **In short**, you can't.
While a user can limit access and usage of certain applications, an application is unable to limit options/menus inside another application, unless an API is provided to that end. Using other words, "external" applications aren't able to know what to do within the settings application, in order to follow your desired instructions.
Have it said, the only way one could achieve such control, would be by preparing a custom ROM with those features present.
The reason as to why settings diverge from device to device is due to the different device's specifications and hardware features, that the OS detects and uses to control the presentation of certain menu options within the System Settings.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: AFAIK, the Settings app is just a regular app but with a protected system permission level (normal apps are not allowed to request system permissions). Android is open source so you can download the source, create a modified Settings app, and install it as a protected system app (which is needed so it can obtain system permission, needs root). To be precise, for the system to grant system permissions, the app must be installed in the /system/app directory as opposed to the normal app install directory.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's possible by using [Knox SDK](https://seap.samsung.com/api-references/android-standard/reference/packages.html), but this would work only on Samsung devices. However not 100% of settings and not straight in the line. But you could gain quite a bit of control.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There are two apps I know of in Android that have this function.
1. TimeLimit - this app can block access to locations inside of the system app by long pressing on the system app. It then gives you ability to restrict access to specific portions of an app.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.timelimit.android.google.store>
2. purity browser - this app lets you lock portions of the system app based on keyword. So clicking on a button/link with a blacklisted word will be restricted.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.porn.blocker.purity.browser>
I sideloaded purity browser from their site so i cannot confirm the play version.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/11 | 388 | 1,640 | <issue_start>username_0: I currently have an HTC Desire handset. I am just about to upgrade to a new HTC handset and would like to be able to pass this phone on to my wife.
What’s the best way of changing the account setup n the phone to reflect the new ownership. I intend on using my existing Google account on the new handset to transfer my own settings over.
I would like to keep using the same Google Play account to retain the installed apps, but I would like my wifes telephone contacts to be kept separate and sync independently to my own as well as preventing Gmail emails on my address from pinging up this old handset.
Is this doable?
My current plan is to create her a Gmail account. On the existing Gmail account within the phone turn off syncing of Contacts, Calendar and Gmail. Add the new Google account and turn on syncing of the same.
This /sounds/ like it will work ok, but never having done this before I’m not sure how things will work in practice.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, adding a second account and disabling sync on the original one will work as you are expecting. You'll retain the ability to install and use apps you purchase with the original account, while having the sync enabled only on your wife's account will ensure the data from your own account is not present on her phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I'd do a factory reset, and then add both your account, and your wife's. This isn't much different than username_1's answer, but might be a tad safer -- who knows what weird customizations you might have made to your phone that will surprise your wife?
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/11 | 207 | 894 | <issue_start>username_0: When my battery is running low, the power saver turns on. When that happens, my display gets brighter. Shouldn't it be turning darker to reduce the power consumption? Is it normal to get brighter or not?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, adding a second account and disabling sync on the original one will work as you are expecting. You'll retain the ability to install and use apps you purchase with the original account, while having the sync enabled only on your wife's account will ensure the data from your own account is not present on her phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I'd do a factory reset, and then add both your account, and your wife's. This isn't much different than username_1's answer, but might be a tad safer -- who knows what weird customizations you might have made to your phone that will surprise your wife?
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/11 | 673 | 2,068 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way, on a non-rooted Android device, to see a list of what apps are listening on what port? Or even a way to see if an app is listening on a specific port?<issue_comment>username_1: I was able to see which app had an open port using standard linux knowledge.
Install `terminal emulator` or do an `adb shell` and execute the following:
```
shell@android:/ $ cat /proc/net/tcp
sl local_address rem_address st tx_queue rx_queue tr tm->when retrnsmt uid timeout inode
0: 0100007F:1C23 00000000:0000 0A 00000000:00000000 00:00000000 00000000 1001 0 2111 1 e22cc000 300 0 0 2 -1
```
The important stuff above is:
* **0100007F:1C23** listen IP-address:port in hex notation, here 127.0.0.1:7203
* **00000000:0000** remote address empty (listening)
* **1001** uid of the app
You can map the uid list to apps via
[How can I find app name by UID?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8452/how-to-know-app-name-by-uid)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you're using mobile data connection, you don't have to worry because you should not be able to open ports (at least I am not).
If you are connected to wi-fi, you can open ports. Then you just need a computer which is connected to same network and install nmap on it and do a port scan but first you have to find out your phones local ip (**not** by going to i.e. whatsmyip.com). You should be able to find your ip from your settings.
To run port scan on linux you have to just type: nmap (your phones ip).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Install [OS Monitor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eolwral.osmonitor). It will list all the open ports.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: To list TCP and UDP ports:
```
ss -lntup
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I have always used netstat since its available on almost all android versions
```
netstat -n
```
It will list unix and transport layer sockets and their states without reverse dns.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/12 | 273 | 915 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Android 4.0 and latest version of Google Maps. The interface is in English. When I search for direction to some place say Kyoto, the interface is in mixed English and Japanese. See the attached screenshot to understand what I mean.
How do see the destination names in English?<issue_comment>username_1: It's not possible to get it in English. You will always get the text as it is "locally". It's also a [known annoyance](http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/dxcN3YowkEo).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try installing [Morelocale 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&hl=en) and setting the locale to one of the English speaking countries or yet better define a new locale with language en and locale JP.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/12 | 366 | 1,445 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I configure ADB to recognize my Samsung Galaxy Y? I have installed the USB driver. but when I run `adb devices` it does not list anything. Following are the steps I followed.
1. Declare your application as "debuggable" in your Android Manifest.
2. Turned on "USB Debugging" on your device from Setting->applications-> development
3. I have my Google USB Driver installed.
I use windows 7 so to install driver I did these
4. Connected my Galaxy Y computer's USB port
5. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage
6. Select Devices in the left pane.
7. Locate and expand Other device in the right pane. Now I just don't see my device listed there
I am new to the forum and cannot post images so here's the link for the screen shot what device manager looks like
<http://www24.zippyshare.com/v/66454912/file.html><issue_comment>username_1: Is your USB Debugging mode enabled? Go to `Settings->Applications->Development`, and check the "USB Debugging" mode. This will help the ADB detect your device.
You may refer to the [Android Developer Documentation: Using Hardware Devices](http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html) for further information and details.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Download [PdaNet](http://junefabrics.com/android/) for Android. It was all I needed to connect my Samsung Galaxy Y with Windows 7.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/12 | 546 | 2,182 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a new HTC Wildfire S phone and have tried to copy the contacts off my old phone which is a Samsung E250E.
I have the Bluetooth activated on old phone but 'Transfer data' app on new phone fails each time I attempt transfer by telling me my old phone is 'unsupported'.
Sim cards are different sizes so can't just plug old card into new phone, has anyone found a way of dealing with this, please?<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to pair the devices via bluetooth, the go to your old phone's contact list and either go through the menus to find a `Select all` option, or go through your contacts one by one and select `Send` (or `Share`) -> `Bluetooth` -> . They will appear on your new phone as vCards and you can save them, but I think you have to do this one by one on the new phone (I might be wrong, I have no experience with HTC phones).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have a PC cable for your SGH E250 you could try Mobile Master management software for feature phones. It has a 30 day full working trial (download at <http://www.mobile-master.com/samsung/sgh_e250.html> ). MM supports many different phone models and allows to export contacts to .vcard or .csv format.
Samsung also offers sync software but I found that newer versions often have problems with discontinued phone models. You might give it a try if MM does not work for you.
A) You then can import that .vcard into gmail.com's contact application. Your HTC Wildfire will then sync them once you registered the phone with your GMail Account
B) You can also push the .vcard to your HTC and import it from there. You will be promted to import when you try to open the vcard. All recent Android models allow that.
Last resort: If all that is not possible (I had to do that already once), you're maybe best off by using GMail's Web frontend to manually input your contacts one by one instead of doing it on the phone.
In case you have an old Sony Ericsson model that supports the old sim format of your SGH E250: These usually allow to export phone contacts to vCard format onto the memory stick. You could then just go ahead with A) or B).
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/12 | 656 | 1,761 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to list the partitions on my phone - system, boot, recovery etc. What terminal command should I use? The `mount` command just lists mount points.<issue_comment>username_1: Use one of those:
`cat /proc/mounts
mount
# free disk space of mounted fs'
df
# this shows you available devices
cat /proc/partitions`
ps: Lines containing asec are moved-to-sdcard apps (it's each an encrypted volume per app for security reasons)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can see names and partitions at same time.
If you have an eMMC internal storage :
```
ls -l /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/
```
or for me :
```
ls -l /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name
```
It depends of your phone storage. So you can try to know in which folder you have to search.
```
ls /dev/block/platform/
```
Last way to know it, if you have the `parted` utility, just use :
```
parted /dev/block/platform/
```
My output :
```
DDR -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
aboot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p18
cache -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p21
cust -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p20
fsc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
fsg -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
hyp -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
log -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16
misc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p22
modem -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
modemst1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
modemst2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11
oeminfo -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9
pad -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
persist -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p19
rpm -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
sbl1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
sec -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
ssd -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15
system -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p23
tz -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
userdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p24
```
Upvotes: 4 |
2012/06/12 | 387 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: I try update Android from 2.3 to 4, using tool `Sony PC Companion 2.1`.
Tool want terminate processes `wininit.exe` and `java.exe`.
I can't terminate this processes using Far manager and Task manager.
When I accept termination of processes by `Sony PC Companion 2.1`, my computer is restrted.
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't terminate `wininit`. If their installer is trying to do so then it's broken, or trying to install a rootkit by replacing system files in use by `wininit`. Normally you should have an option to ignore the warning and it will simply need a reboot after the install (though given that it's warning about a system process, I wouldn't trust it as far as I could throw it). Did you get the installer from Sony's official site?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you see the source or file location of `wininit.exe and java.exe` it occurs to me that these files are virus files and you need to run some antivirus scan. The problem is these viruses use a regular windows process name and will be in another directory to cause confusion.
Running [MalwareBytes](https://www.malwarebytes.org/) may help.
One more thing if you find `wininit.exe or java.exe` in other than `System32` folder you can delete it.
Source : [Youtube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggpx9VAivvE)
**The best thing you can do for updation is trying in another virus free pc or removing the virus in your pc**
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/12 | 356 | 1,521 | <issue_start>username_0: It's relatively easy to disable data roaming on an Android device in the "Wireless & networks" settings section, but the phone still tries to connect to other services via roaming like voice and SMS. Is there a way to disable ALL roaming whatsoever? I know about airplane mode, but that completely disables all connectivity, and it's also annoying to have to remember to keep turning airplane mode off and on again when I enter/leave the vicinity of this network. I'd like to be able to connect to my network but not allow any roaming.
Why disable? Becuase the network offering the roaming isn't one I trust, as I think it may be intercepting and recording my data. So I don't want my phone to use it.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think this is possible.
I think when carriers agree to let users roam on each others use their network, that probably their policies would comply in the way that when you can trust your carrier, you can probably trust it when it trusts the other one.
**EDIT:** Actually I recently found this out:
When you go to Settings > Wireless and Networks > Mobile networks > Network operators, you can choose to select your network manually instead of having it done automatically. But in fact, I'm not sure what it will do when you go out of coverage of the network you chose.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The best way to do this in 2017 is to first turn on aeroplane mode which disables everything, then enable WiFi manually.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/13 | 315 | 1,299 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a Samsang Galaxy Ace. When I switch my phone on, it takes too much time. The Samsung screen comes for approximately 30 seconds or more before the phone is on and usable.
Can I change this setting so that the home screen will appear directly when the phone is switched on?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't change this. Simple solution:
Don't shut down your phone any more (except when it runs out of battery).
If you switch off your screen only, your phone will go to sleep and won't consume much power. If it still eats too much battery, consider disabling wifi, background data, sync or even switching to airplane mode.
As noted in the comments the logo is only shown to *beautify* the startup of your phone and to not show you ugly boot messages as some linux systems earlier did and still do. Showing a complex animation *does* require some computing power but won't delay the startup very much.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As others have said, the boot animation (Samsung logo) you see during boot is only the pretty face to the bootstrapping going on in the background. That being said, you can in fact [change that animation](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639246) if you don't mind rooting.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/13 | 408 | 1,566 | <issue_start>username_0: Problem
-------
I want to copy music from my tablet to my phone with USB.
My tablet can't see the phone when connected which is somewhat strange because the phone sees that it is connected [and the tablet has OTG support.](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/usb-host-mode) Therefore I can't select the phone from 'Explorer', so I can't copy the files.
I can connect the phone to a laptop with Ubuntu 10.10 or Windows 7 pro without any trouble so the problem shouldn't be on the phone's side. And the phone can't see an USB stick directly, so even that won't work as file transfer.
Tablet:
-------
Wayteq xTab-100is with Android 4.0.3 and USB 2.0 OTG without Bluetooth
Phone:
------
Nokia 2700 classic micro USB 2.0<issue_comment>username_1: What about transferring the data from your tablet to your computer and then from your computer to your phone?
Besides that, I think your phone is too old to be recognized as a disk drive on your tablet anyway. Some tablets can read data via USB from sticks/phones, but I think this does not support phones like yours.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: *At least one of the USB devices would need support for [host-mode USB](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/usb-host-mode) - which is a hardware feature and therefore can't be upgraded via software - and the other needs to report as mass storage USB device.*
Since your tablet has OTG (=host-mode USB) support it may be a simply compatibility issue. Bluetooth may be an option, but it's slow.
Upvotes: 1 |