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2012/06/28 | 334 | 1,114 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to follow these [directions](http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO%3a_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images) and I get stopped on the first step:
```
# cat /proc/mtd
/proc/mtd: No such file or directory
```
Help?<issue_comment>username_1: That doesn't exist on your device. It doesn't on my Vibrant either, though I can get somewhat similar info via `cat /proc/partitions`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Some (newer?) phones do not use `/dev/mtd*` devices.
Instead, you must look for your device file in the `/dev/block/platform/*/by-name` directory (`*` is expanded to the usually single subdirectory below `platform/`). While the exact name varies depending on the device, it should remain something meaningful (like `boot`, or `LNX` as an acronym for "Linux", etc.).
You should end-up with a path similar to `/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX` that you will then be able to use to pull the `boot.img` file (FYI I cover this more deeply in my answer to [this other question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/69954/107603)).
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/28 | 843 | 3,518 | <issue_start>username_0: To clarify, yes, I run a custom ROM on my phone. I thought to myself "I'm going to flash this and keep it stable because I need to depend on it for work".
Almost a full month later, I'm finding that the interface is lagging, apps don't spring open with the same swiftness that they used to, and in general, I'm finding I need to reboot more often. Nothing is critically wrong, logcats don't seem to show any malfunctioning, it's just.....sluggish.
Flashing the ROM over again is starting to feel like Windows; I reinstall fairly often to keep it running smooth, but if it's something I'm doing wrong, I'm entirely open to suggestions. As I grow older and less obsessed with flashing anything I see on XDA, I want to keep something stable and dependable.<issue_comment>username_1: The effect you are describing is not caused by the OS. It's caused by more and more background processes that accumulate over time and maybe more apps registering to system hooks that need to be evaluated when certain events occur.
Every OS that supports this will be vulnerable. My Android has run for the past 1 1/2 years without any performance degradation. Always question and **confront app developers if they run a service in the background for a long time** (without any need/use). Interval-like started background services that check/pull for some information and terminate after that are fine. Google Play Music is was1 a perfect example: The App sets an Android Alarm (that is not an user alarm, but more a programmatically scheduled event) in intervals to perform its sync.
But some apps start a long-running service that can't be disabled by the user, and if you have many of these running, your performance will in-fact degrade.
1Google Music seems now also to run all the time. :( But there are other good examples of apps, that understand that they shouldn't run all the time. Or where the user is able to deactivate the background service. Or where the app developer was competent enough to make use of the rich (push) API of Android provides to keep the impact of the app at a minimum.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: [Answer by username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/24957/440) is correct in that the increased feeling of sluggishness is not caused by the OS, it is mainly caused by apps. But there is another effect I noticed, specially on battery life: The more you use your phone, the more you are demanding to its performance (and battery life), even if it is not conscious. (It is the same for hard-drive sizes: the more you have, the more you need.)
So, it can also be the your level of expectation is slowly raising.
I remember I was fascinated by all the powers I had in my hand when I bought my HTC Magic some years ago. Recently, I switched it on to have a look: it still works alright, but, well, now that I used a Nexus One and then a Galaxy Note, I feel it has a very rough UI and very limited powers. My expectation have raised.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you are using an alternative ROM to Android, it is possible there could be issues with the ROM which might be causing it. Issues like this have been seen on [CyanogenMod](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod) ROMS in the past, especially on nightly builds (that is, test versions). However, they are correct in that it is more than likely due to apps you have downloaded.
I have gone without rebooting, clearing caches, etc. for over three months without any degradation.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/28 | 456 | 1,747 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to transfer video files to my phone, [HTC Google Nexus One](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_One) ([Android 2.3.6](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Gingerbread_2.3.x)), but with this strange behaviour:
* After I copy file to the phone, when I'm opening it with computer it works ok.
* After turning off USB mass storage, I open the video file with my phone's video players and it's not opening.
* When I mount the phone to computer again and try to open it with the computer video players it again can't open.
**I suppose that:**
* The problem is not with video encoding, since it can be opened the first time, from the PC.
* It can be opened from the PC after I transfer it to the phone, so the problem is not with cable or transfer either.
The fact is, that after I unmount phone from my computer, the video crashes and can't be opened either by the phone or the PC!!!!
Can someone help me with this?
I will be very appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: This looks like a corrupted file. You most probably pulled the cable before everything was written to disk. Compare original and copied file by calculating both md5sums and see if they match:
Open office' site has a comprehensive guide how to do that on Windows and Linux (same on MacOS).
<http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/using_md5sums.html>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved it by downloading [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) from the Play Store (it's free), then put the videos that won't copy in a ZIP file - which you copy to your Android device and extract them there.
I successfully played those videos using the VLC beta version.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/28 | 262 | 1,024 | <issue_start>username_0: I dislike how people use full body pictures for their contact images when it's a small image. When I link the accounts in my Android, I chose a picture that looks good and helps me identify them easily. But in WhatsApp, when these people chose their profile picture, they override my selection.
Is there a way to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: For now there isn't, unless an add-ons for WhatsApp will enable this or they built it in themselves. It's comparable to Facebook, user set their own avatar and this can be seen by friends.
This works unlike your contact list in which you control the content and other users have no say in adjusting the content.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is a way. You can just download Android SDK and do from the console:
`adb push /tmp/newimage.jpg /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/Avatars/XXXXXX@s.whatsapp.net.j`
where `XXXX` is the phone number and `/tmp/newimage.jpg` is the new image you want to replace it with.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/28 | 1,010 | 4,292 | <issue_start>username_0: I believe this started after I installed the Google+ app, but there is a constant notification that looks like a warning sign, and it displays this:
Entering the correct password does not dispell it (it's the same password every other Google app uses, and only one is complaining). Also, **every Google app still works, each one acts as if I'm still signed in**. So where is this coming from, and how can I get rid of it?
**Update**: I have tried both clearing the data for the Google+ app (which helped for about a half hour) and actually resetting my password and using the new one. Neither worked.<issue_comment>username_1: This just happened to me as well. I had to change my account password via the website, and then my device accepted the new password.
It only happened with the account I use for Google+, so I think your guess is correct.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Same thing happened since yesterday. It started just after updating the new G+ apps. I thought it was due to my fiddling with 2-step authentication setup, but nope, that wasn't it. Tried reset/reinstall everything. Also tried changing new password. Same thing happened again after installing with the new G+.
I just turned off background sync for G+ (and leave other google apps as-is), and it seems did the trick to stop the error popping up. This is not exactly an answer, but simply a temporary workaround until google comes up with update to fix.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I resolved this by signing out of Google+ and then signing back in. This worked on a stock droid x with Gingerbread.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I had exactly the same thing happen for the 'Play Store' on an Android phone - it would just not accept the correct password! The method that worked for us was to use a computer, access that Google account and disable 2-step verification altogether.
After logging into Google, navigate to <https://www.google.com/settings/> -> Security -> 2-step verification -> Edit -> change that to Off.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem. My solution was to uninstall and reinstall Google+ and everything worked fine after that.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_6: Instead, I opened up the security option of my Gmail account in web. I created a new system-specific password and entered the same. It worked, and I didn't even have to reboot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I had a similar problem trying to sign in play store was not authenticating my credentials even though they are correct. I turned off the 2-step verification using the web and worked later on .
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: The problem is due to 2 factor authentication.
Go to your Google account on a PC and generate a new Application Specific Password (ASP) (hold off on clicking the button).
Enter that into your phone when it asks for a password for Google Sign-in.
If it doesn't work the first time, reboot everything and do it again (remember to hold off on the button until you have entered the 16 character ASP into your phone).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: I do not have Google+ installed and I reverified my password via the web and I still could not get logged in to my phone.
I ended up disabling two step verification and I was able to login to my phone after that.
I just remembered when I first enabled two step verification I started getting sign on errors when I used voice search.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: Here is the solution: Login into Gmail, locate Account under the sign-out Name. This takes you to My Account where you click on security. Here you find a section for Application-Specific passwords at the end of the webpage. The issue is explained that: Some applications that work outside a browser aren't yet compatible with 2-step verification and cannot ask for verification codes, for example:
```
Email programs including Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird
Older Android smartphones
```
The root-cause of this problem is that you probably turned on the 2-steps verification without noticing this. So all you have to do is to generate your application specific password and that is it!
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/06/28 | 446 | 1,526 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having problems with websites where the only way to access a page is by hovering over a menu. Is there any way of doing that in android? Maybe an app which allows the screen to be used as if a touch pad on a laptop.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Smartphones and tablets have an obvious problem with events like mouseover: When there’s no mouse cursor, there’s no way to mouse over controls.
Some techniques may be applied as a work around, but it's hard to have them working decently.
---
**Testing:** *with minimal success*
Don't know what browser are you using, but with my phone:
>
> Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.3.3; en-us; U8510 Build/HuaweiU8510)
>
>
> AppleWebKit/533.1 (KHTML, like Gecko)
>
>
> Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/533.1
>
>
>
If I long press the menu that contains a sub-menu presented with mouseover, it opens after about 3 seconds *(even though, every two out of three, the click for the main menu gets triggered)*.
**Ps:**
The website used to test it was developed by me, so I know for sure that there's no support for mobile phones being used.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just usually long-press the item until I get the popup menu from the browser, press `back` to hide the menu and the hover is activated. Not a foolproof method but works most of the time. This way I can be *almost* sure that the tap doesn't send a click event.
Tested on 3.2, 4.0, 4.0.2 vanilla browsers and Chrome/Chrome beta on ICS.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/29 | 794 | 2,796 | <issue_start>username_0: The charger that came with my Galaxy Nexus phone outputs 5 volts at 1 amp. I have another charger that outputs 5v at 2 amps. Is it safe to use this charger? What's the limit I can use without damaging the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: All phone (wall-type) chargers are [voltage sources](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_source), i.e. the adapter provides a stable voltage output (5V here) and the device decides how much current to draw. Your charger's specification says it provides a maximum of 2Amps. That means it will sustain its 5V output voltage up to a current of 2A.
The phone's internal charging chip may or may not charge the battery in a voltage or [current](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_source) driven means (Li-Ion are typically charged voltage driven and current capped if I'm not mistaken). However this is completely hidden internally and you don't have to worry about it.
If the adapter can't handle your phones current need, it may get hot or the phone may just discharge (instead of charge).
It may even be the case that your device draws less than it would need to charge (if you do navigation for example): [What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/418/what-causes-battery-to-drain-faster-than-it-can-charge)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was just informed by Samsung Customer service that the Galaxy Nexus **can't handle** the 5 volts. This isn't a problem if you use their charging cable (with any other charger) but if you use a different micro USB cable to charge your phone, you will eventually break your phone!
I would know, I've sent my Nexus in twice now because of this issue.
Why they list the 5 volts in their cable, but not the phone itself is beyond me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The battery in a smartphone is normally 3.4 volts DC. A 5.0 voltage charger at the rate of charging may vary, in any case output charging at 1.0 to 3.0 A is suitable without damaging your cell phone. There is a safety electronic current limit switch built into all (UL) approved electronic devices to prevent damage of overcharging.
5.0 voltage output speed ratio examples:
* 1.0 A Rate > 4 to 6 hrs.
* 2.0 A Rate > 2 to 4 hrs.
* 3.0 A Rate > .5 to 1.5 hrs.
Another DC voltage comparison; car alternators charge at 14.5 volts dc. The car battery is 12 volt dc.
14.5 voltage output speed ratio examples:
* 1.0 A Rate > maintains 12 volts DC
* 2.0 A Rate > 8 to 12 hrs
* 6.0 A Rate > 4 to 8 hrs
* 10.0 A Rate > 2 to 4 hrs
* 50.0 A Rate > instant engine start power.
You should always consult your manufacturer customer technical service rep. For OEM spec's, changing the charge operation changes may void your warranty.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/29 | 903 | 3,255 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently reset my phone to factory settings, because I didn't have enough space on my internal memory, and I wanted to start off anew.
When I started downloading apps onto my phone that I had before, I didn't have the option to move it to my SD card any longer, I can't move apps like "Viggle" or "Kik Messenger", which are from the App Store.
I run out of space easily on my internal memory, and it drives me nuts. Is there anything I can do to move my apps to my SD card or something? So I can have more space on my phone. I also still have the same SD card that was given to me with the phone which is 2 GB, and I still have a lot of space left over either way.<issue_comment>username_1: All phone (wall-type) chargers are [voltage sources](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_source), i.e. the adapter provides a stable voltage output (5V here) and the device decides how much current to draw. Your charger's specification says it provides a maximum of 2Amps. That means it will sustain its 5V output voltage up to a current of 2A.
The phone's internal charging chip may or may not charge the battery in a voltage or [current](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_source) driven means (Li-Ion are typically charged voltage driven and current capped if I'm not mistaken). However this is completely hidden internally and you don't have to worry about it.
If the adapter can't handle your phones current need, it may get hot or the phone may just discharge (instead of charge).
It may even be the case that your device draws less than it would need to charge (if you do navigation for example): [What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/418/what-causes-battery-to-drain-faster-than-it-can-charge)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was just informed by Samsung Customer service that the Galaxy Nexus **can't handle** the 5 volts. This isn't a problem if you use their charging cable (with any other charger) but if you use a different micro USB cable to charge your phone, you will eventually break your phone!
I would know, I've sent my Nexus in twice now because of this issue.
Why they list the 5 volts in their cable, but not the phone itself is beyond me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The battery in a smartphone is normally 3.4 volts DC. A 5.0 voltage charger at the rate of charging may vary, in any case output charging at 1.0 to 3.0 A is suitable without damaging your cell phone. There is a safety electronic current limit switch built into all (UL) approved electronic devices to prevent damage of overcharging.
5.0 voltage output speed ratio examples:
* 1.0 A Rate > 4 to 6 hrs.
* 2.0 A Rate > 2 to 4 hrs.
* 3.0 A Rate > .5 to 1.5 hrs.
Another DC voltage comparison; car alternators charge at 14.5 volts dc. The car battery is 12 volt dc.
14.5 voltage output speed ratio examples:
* 1.0 A Rate > maintains 12 volts DC
* 2.0 A Rate > 8 to 12 hrs
* 6.0 A Rate > 4 to 8 hrs
* 10.0 A Rate > 2 to 4 hrs
* 50.0 A Rate > instant engine start power.
You should always consult your manufacturer customer technical service rep. For OEM spec's, changing the charge operation changes may void your warranty.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/29 | 1,043 | 3,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I use tablet with Android in a professional environment and the it department doesn't accept to install wifi.
My tablet need to synchronise with CSV file on a LAN share.
I'm looking for solutions. Is it possible to connect a tablet on ethernet (possibly with builtin firmware)? If yes, which model?
I looked for solutions and I found some interesting links:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274656> / a pack to add ethernet support to Asus
* <http://www.sosandroid.fr/forumAndroid/topic1980.html> Iconia Tab a500
* <http://discuz-android.blogspot.fr/2011/07/step-by-step-to-enable-lan-access-for.html> Motorola Xoom
Does someone have experience with this? I prefer avoid root my tablet or use a custom firmware or launch some custom command when connected to the network, but if no Android tablet come with this feature built in, I would be willing to root it.
Alternate solution: connect the tablet to the PC with USB and access the LAN share located on the computer (it was possible with Windows Mobile) and maybe access the whole network.
I own a Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the best would be to find a solution with that tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: Your [Galaxy tab 8.9 connectivity specifications](http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/GT-P7310MAAXAR-specs) don't include wired Ethernet:
```
╔════════════════════════╦══════════════════════╗
║ Connectivity ║ ║
╠════════════════════════╬══════════════════════╣
║ WiFi ║ WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n ║
║ USB ║ USB 2.0 H/S ║
║ Bluetooth ║ Bluetooth 3.0 ║
╚════════════════════════╩══════════════════════╝
```
To solve your issue a simple USB to Ethernet adapter would suffice, but as pointed out on the first comment on this answer, your device uses a proprietary connector, so an initial adapter is required:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab™ USB & SD Connection Kit](http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-1PLRBEGSTA)
Another pertinent issue as mentioned, relating an Android driver and the support for USB to Ethernet adapters, but this [Plugable USB 2.0 10/100 Ethernet Adapter (ASIX AX88772 Chipset)](http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e100/), as mentioned on their [support forum](http://support.plugable.com/plugable/topics/usb_to_ethernet_adapter_for_a_7_android_tablet_need_a_driver_please) might help you.
From Amazon:
[Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset)](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00484IEJS)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: i found that device <https://sites.google.com/site/bobjgear/Android-Ethernet-Adapter>
I think it is the solution. If you have some specific tablet like Xoom you can use ethernet with that specific adapter
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I am also facing the same problem, and here is what I discovered until now. Some tablets do allow an ethernet port (they even have the port itself). Mostly you will have to buy an ethernet adpter (RJ45) to use it through the USB port, and an mini (or micro) USB adapter to connect to the tablet. Be careful to buy the RJ45 adapter that fits to the tablet's chipset. Otherwise, it will not work.
Those are the ones I know:
* Ainol Fire dual core (not rooted - only w/ original firmware): out of stock at the manufacturer
* Onda V972 (still under manufacture's portfolio)
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/06/29 | 837 | 2,803 | <issue_start>username_0: I have to install USB driver for *`Micromax A50`* .
I have google USB driver installed through SDK Manager, but need a USB driver specifically for this device. To install [this USB driver](http://www.mediafire.com/?a282pa7r50r4c4q) I think, I need PC suite. From where can I get this ?
*My goal is to install USB driver for Micromax A50, so that it gets detected in the Dalvik Debug Monitor.*<issue_comment>username_1: [This link](http://www.micromaxinfo.com/downloads/) is the official location to download User Manuals, Service Guides, Driver Software, PC Suites for Micromax devices.
1. Although I couldn't find anything useful there, here's the [Micromax pc suite 1.08](http://www.software112.com/products/micromax-pc-suite.html) link.
This will download the file "installer\_micromax\_pc\_suite.exe", that once you've executed on your windows OS, it will download the PC Suite from the Micromax servers to a folder on your computer (more or less 60Mb).
2. This is the [Micromax phone suite 2.0944.0](http://www.software112.com/products/micromax-phone-suite.html) link that's more recent than the PC Suite.
It leads to the same file, and the installation folder that gets created on your computer is the same.
After having the folder on your desktop, just run "PhoneSuite.exe", having your phone connected to your computer.
**Product Page, direct link to drivers and user manual:**
* [Micromax A50 Superphone Ninja](http://micromaxsuperfone.com/products/A50.html)
* [Micromax A50 Drivers](http://micromaxsuperfone.com/products/PDF/A50_driver.zip)
* [Micromax A50 usermanual](http://micromaxsuperfone.com/products/PDF/A50-manual.zip)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's Easy, Download the Drivers from the Site
[Micromax A50 Superphone Ninja](http://www.micromaxinfo.com/mobiles/smartphones/ninja/A50)
[Drivers A50](http://www.micromaxinfo.com/resourceContent/a50-Drivers.rar)
UnZip in Safe Location.
Connect your Mobile With '[Debugging Enabled](https://www.google.com/search?q=Android%20Enable%20Debugging)'
Right Click on '**My Computer**' >> Select '**Manage**' >> **Device Driver** >> Find your Mobile as in the below Image
**Right Click on your Device** >> Update Driver >> Select 'Browse My Computer for Driver Software' >> Point to the Unzipped Location >> Enable '**Include SubFolders**' >> Ignore any Warnings, you are Done.
If you are Using 64-Bit you Cannot install Drivers Provided by them Directly, as they are not Signed. You can Google & find [How to sign Drivers Manually](https://www.google.co.in/search?q=sign%20drivers%20windows%2064%20bit)
\*All Device Drivers can be installed the same way if Windows cannot install Automatically.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/29 | 662 | 2,294 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just installed Android 4.0.3 ICS onto my Samsung Galaxy Note with 2.3.6. The installation was done by wifi via official installer. I did not download anything specifically, just got a popup with something like "Do you want to upgrade to 4.0.3?" After answering 'yes', it downloaded some files over wifi, and restarted the phone.
But the restart didn't go well. I can see the initial Samsung animation, but after that the text "Samsung" keeps flashing in the center of the screen and nothing happens. I left it for a couple of hours - no changes. I tried rebooting and even remove battery - the same thing, it does not boot.
I have never rooted the device or replaced the ROM.
What can I do? How can I enter recovery mode or something? I tried to enter safe mode by tapping menu button while booting - didn't work.<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest flashing the stock ICS (or Gingerbread, if you prefer) ROM via Odin. Full instructions [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997).
1. Get the official image from <http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/> (search for "N7000" and select the download for the appropriate region.)
2. Download and install the USB drivers (for [32 bit](http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml) or [64 bit](http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml) Windows)
3. Download the [Odin tool](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721).
4. Extract the contents of the downloaded ROM and place it somewhere on your PC.
5. Reboot the phone into Download mode (`Volume Down`+`Home`+`Power` buttons.)
6. Run Odin and connect the phone to the PC via USB. Odin should recognize the phone by showing a yellow `[0:COMX]` sign in one of the "ID:COM" boxes.
7. Select the "PDA" button and browse to the extracted TAR file.
8. Make sure that only two boxes are checked in odin - `Auto Reboot` and `F.Reset Time`.
9. Click "Start".
This should refresh the phone with a brand new OS and all prerequisites.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: With the phone off, press power then let go and press and hold home and menu while it boots up.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/29 | 993 | 2,448 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire HD Android device. I rooted it with SuperOneClick. I get a # prompt in terminal. adb remount fails. I'm able to remount /system with
```
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
```
I can now make changes to /system.
The problem is that my changes are erased when I reboot the phone. This is true even if I create a small dummy file, e.g. derf.txt
Also any new apps that I install go in /data/app while the pre-installed apps are in /system/app.
Output of mount is:
```
mount
rootfs / rootfs ro,relatime 0 0
tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,relatime,mode=755 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,relatime,mode=600 0 0
proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0
sysfs /sys sysfs rw,relatime 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system ext3 rw,relatime,errors=continue,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p26 /data ext3 rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,errors=continue,data=o
rdered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 /cache ext3 rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,errors=continue,data=
ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk0p28 /devlog ext3 rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,errors=continue,data
=ordered 0 0
none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /app-cache tmpfs rw,relatime,size=8192k,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0
/data/d /data/d debugfs rw,relatime 0 0
/dev/block/vold/179:33 /mnt/sdcard vfat rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,
uid=1000,gid=1015,fmask=0702,dmask=0702,allow_utime=0020,codepage=cp437,iocharse
t=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=remount-ro 0 0
/dev/block/vold/179:33 /mnt/secure/asec vfat rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,rela
time,uid=1000,gid=1015,fmask=0702,dmask=0702,allow_utime=0020,codepage=cp437,ioc
harset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=remount-ro 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/sdcard/.android_secure tmpfs ro,relatime,size=0k,mode=000 0 0
#
```
Has anyone seen this? Can you explain why my changes get wiped out when I reboot the phone?
Thank you very much!<issue_comment>username_1: Instead of
```
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
```
try
```
mount -o rw,remount /system
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem is (was) that HTC apply a software write protection to `mmc` partitions, some workaround exist ([wp\_mod.ko](https://github.com/flar2/wp_mod)) but being a kernel module isn't handy.
ps: on old HTC 2.3.x the corrent syntax for `mount` need both the device and the mount point.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/06/29 | 192 | 771 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I install stock ICS Google Calendar app to a Galaxy Note with original ICS ROM? I found `Calendar.apk` and `CalendarProvider.apk` on the net and tried to install. According to the install these are system apps and I was not able to replace the existing ones that I can't understand because there's no stock calendar on the phone.<issue_comment>username_1: I've found a slightly modified, adapted version on Google Play that works well:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.calendar>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_1: Google has released [Google Calendar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendar) as separate app officially on Google Play.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/06/30 | 1,892 | 6,193 | <issue_start>username_0: I am physically disabled. Just got a Vizio tablet this week can do much more than expected using mouth held stylus.
up/down scrolling is a problem. Is there a honeycomb setting or app that will give me "previous" and "next" buttons or scroll bars?
Other ideas welcome.<issue_comment>username_1: Some keyboards like [Swiftkey](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&feature=more_from_developer) have the option to place arrow keys on the keyboard, which will then allow for scrolling on web pages and such. They also have a [free one month trial](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50b3VjaHR5cGUuc3dpZnRrZXkucGhvbmUudHJpYWwiXQ..) if you want to try it before you spend money :)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have a Targus bluetooth keypad that I can connect to my Tablet/Phone and use it as a number pad. It has a Num Lock switch so it can also be used to input up/down/right/left and PageUp/PageDown.
It however depends on your device if your onscreen keyboard vanishes when you connect to a bluetooth device or not (my ICS CyanogenMod9 does hide the onscreen keyboard).
Price is OK, I got that for around 15EURO. Not sure how the availability is at your place. Just search amazon, et al. but be sure you get a bluetooth model and not one with a USB wireless adapter (like most Logitech accessory).
PS: The media keys also work nicely.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: What you're looking for is an overlay with buttons to do the job, from what I can find here, is [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865525), over on XDA. Button Key Saviour. (One Caveat Emptor - *you need root* - but that's XDA for you)
If this does not do the job for you - please do let me know and I can program up an app that will show the page up/page down keys.
So feel free to contact me anytime :)
**Edit:** I have amended this answer to include the [github](https://github.com/username_3/TouchSoftly) linky to the source.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You haven't mentioned you Vizio Table version, but assuming that it is [Vizio 8 (VTAB1008)](http://store.vizio.com/accessories/vtab1008.html), I've contacted their support team, through the [Live Chat](https://vizio.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/):
**Conversation log:**
>
> Evan: Thank you for contacting VIZIO Live Chat, the home of Entertainment Freedom for All. This is Evan in South Dakota. Have you ever contacted us before?
>
>
> <NAME>: Nope!
>
>
> Evan: To better assist you, I would like to get you registered for technical support so I can log this case. Could I start off by first getting your full address including City, State and zip code (physical address, not PO Box), and then could you give me your serial number, date of purchase, purchase location, and price please?
>
>
> <NAME>: I don't know if my message was clear, but the VTAB1008 isn't mine, I'm just trying to help out be asking you is such device support any sort of usb keypad devices...
>
>
> Evan: there is a wireless android based keyboard that Walmart carries
>
>
> <NAME>: Nice, a light at the end of the tunnel, can you point me in the right direction?
>
>
> <NAME>: I mean, there's many there... don't know the right one that actually works with the VTAB1008!
>
>
> Evan: Let me check on this for you.
>
>
> <NAME>: Thank you very much!
>
>
> Evan: You are welcome
>
>
> Evan: Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android
>
>
> Model#: 920-003390
>
>
> <NAME>: Checking it now... As per a more technical issue, using the wireless keyboard, the on-screen keyboard doesn't appear right? Also, ussing arrow keys, we can scroll what's on-screen, am I correct?
>
>
> Evan: That is correct.
>
>
> <NAME>: Thank you for your help! I'll go along and pass the message.
>
>
> Evan: Is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
>
>
> <NAME>: Believe not! If this works, its all good :) Tks!
>
>
> Evan: Thank you for contacting VIZIO Chat Support! If you need our assistance again in the future you can contact us by Chat, Email, and Phone service. That information is found on <http://www.vizio.com>. Case number is 2293020. Have a great day!
>
>
> Evan has disconnected.
>
>
>
---
The product recommended is the [Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android](http://www.logitech.com/en-us/tablet-accessories/keyboards/tablet-keyboard-android):
**Can be found at:**
* [**Amazon** - *Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0+ (920-003390)*](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0054L8N7M)
* [**Walmart** - *Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android*](http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Bluetooth-Tablet-Keyboard-for-Android/16817430)
**Reviews:**
* [Android Central | Bluetooth keyboard review: Logitech keyboard for Android 3.0 tablets](http://www.androidcentral.com/bluetooth-keyboard-review-logitech-keyboard-android-30-tablets)
* [AndroidGuys | Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard for Android 3.0+ - Review](http://www.androidguys.com/2011/11/14/logitech-bluetooth-keyboard-for-android-3-0-review/)
---
**As per the chat I'm told that:**
* the arrow keys can be used to scroll documents, web pages, etc;
* the suggested wireless keyboard replaces the on-screen keyboard, thus allowing you to work with it on all the necessary input actions.
*I hope this helps you out!*
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: If you are using an Android device , you may check my app "Smart Scroll Tools" , which brings the possibility to start scrolling by a simple click (stylus) on a button; the scrolling continues until you touch (stylus) the screen again, and all directions are supported.
Once you install the app , this feature will be available as a system-wide functionality.
Here is the link [Smart Scroll Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tafayor.smartscrolltools)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/06/30 | 1,952 | 6,382 | <issue_start>username_0: Starting yesterday, my Galaxy s2 device running Cyanogenmod 9 started to crash with android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDiskIOException exception for every running app. Does it means that my phone is dead or I can fix it?
I was using an old cyanogenmod nightly on the device, and updated to cyanogenmod 9 rc1 after the problem started just in case, and it didn't helped me at all.
 <issue_comment>username_1: Some keyboards like [Swiftkey](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&feature=more_from_developer) have the option to place arrow keys on the keyboard, which will then allow for scrolling on web pages and such. They also have a [free one month trial](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50b3VjaHR5cGUuc3dpZnRrZXkucGhvbmUudHJpYWwiXQ..) if you want to try it before you spend money :)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have a Targus bluetooth keypad that I can connect to my Tablet/Phone and use it as a number pad. It has a Num Lock switch so it can also be used to input up/down/right/left and PageUp/PageDown.
It however depends on your device if your onscreen keyboard vanishes when you connect to a bluetooth device or not (my ICS CyanogenMod9 does hide the onscreen keyboard).
Price is OK, I got that for around 15EURO. Not sure how the availability is at your place. Just search amazon, et al. but be sure you get a bluetooth model and not one with a USB wireless adapter (like most Logitech accessory).
PS: The media keys also work nicely.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: What you're looking for is an overlay with buttons to do the job, from what I can find here, is [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865525), over on XDA. Button Key Saviour. (One Caveat Emptor - *you need root* - but that's XDA for you)
If this does not do the job for you - please do let me know and I can program up an app that will show the page up/page down keys.
So feel free to contact me anytime :)
**Edit:** I have amended this answer to include the [github](https://github.com/username_3/TouchSoftly) linky to the source.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You haven't mentioned you Vizio Table version, but assuming that it is [Vizio 8 (VTAB1008)](http://store.vizio.com/accessories/vtab1008.html), I've contacted their support team, through the [Live Chat](https://vizio.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/):
**Conversation log:**
>
> Evan: Thank you for contacting VIZIO Live Chat, the home of Entertainment Freedom for All. This is Evan in South Dakota. Have you ever contacted us before?
>
>
> <NAME>: Nope!
>
>
> Evan: To better assist you, I would like to get you registered for technical support so I can log this case. Could I start off by first getting your full address including City, State and zip code (physical address, not PO Box), and then could you give me your serial number, date of purchase, purchase location, and price please?
>
>
> <NAME>: I don't know if my message was clear, but the VTAB1008 isn't mine, I'm just trying to help out be asking you is such device support any sort of usb keypad devices...
>
>
> Evan: there is a wireless android based keyboard that Walmart carries
>
>
> <NAME>: Nice, a light at the end of the tunnel, can you point me in the right direction?
>
>
> <NAME>: I mean, there's many there... don't know the right one that actually works with the VTAB1008!
>
>
> Evan: Let me check on this for you.
>
>
> <NAME>: Thank you very much!
>
>
> Evan: You are welcome
>
>
> Evan: Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android
>
>
> Model#: 920-003390
>
>
> <NAME>: Checking it now... As per a more technical issue, using the wireless keyboard, the on-screen keyboard doesn't appear right? Also, ussing arrow keys, we can scroll what's on-screen, am I correct?
>
>
> Evan: That is correct.
>
>
> <NAME>: Thank you for your help! I'll go along and pass the message.
>
>
> Evan: Is there anything else that I can assist you with today?
>
>
> <NAME>: Believe not! If this works, its all good :) Tks!
>
>
> Evan: Thank you for contacting VIZIO Chat Support! If you need our assistance again in the future you can contact us by Chat, Email, and Phone service. That information is found on <http://www.vizio.com>. Case number is 2293020. Have a great day!
>
>
> Evan has disconnected.
>
>
>
---
The product recommended is the [Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android](http://www.logitech.com/en-us/tablet-accessories/keyboards/tablet-keyboard-android):
**Can be found at:**
* [**Amazon** - *Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0+ (920-003390)*](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0054L8N7M)
* [**Walmart** - *Logitech Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for Android*](http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Bluetooth-Tablet-Keyboard-for-Android/16817430)
**Reviews:**
* [Android Central | Bluetooth keyboard review: Logitech keyboard for Android 3.0 tablets](http://www.androidcentral.com/bluetooth-keyboard-review-logitech-keyboard-android-30-tablets)
* [AndroidGuys | Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard for Android 3.0+ - Review](http://www.androidguys.com/2011/11/14/logitech-bluetooth-keyboard-for-android-3-0-review/)
---
**As per the chat I'm told that:**
* the arrow keys can be used to scroll documents, web pages, etc;
* the suggested wireless keyboard replaces the on-screen keyboard, thus allowing you to work with it on all the necessary input actions.
*I hope this helps you out!*
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: If you are using an Android device , you may check my app "Smart Scroll Tools" , which brings the possibility to start scrolling by a simple click (stylus) on a button; the scrolling continues until you touch (stylus) the screen again, and all directions are supported.
Once you install the app , this feature will be available as a system-wide functionality.
Here is the link [Smart Scroll Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tafayor.smartscrolltools)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/01 | 780 | 2,347 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I listen to radio on an [Xperia arc S](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_arc_S)?
I use [CyanogenMod](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod) (version 7.2.0), which does not include an FM radio app.<issue_comment>username_1: The programming support for the FM radio service that is in place within CyanogenMod 7.2, is probably not compatible with the chipset used in Xperia arc S. Hence the omission of the FM radio, it supports only [Broadcom BCM4325](http://www.broadcom.com/products/Bluetooth/Bluetooth-RF-Silicon-and-Software-Solutions/BCM4325), [Silicon Industry 4708 and 4709](http://www.silabs.com/products/audiovideo/fmreceivers/Pages/Si470809.aspx), and lastly [Texas Instrument WL1271](http://www.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbuproductcontent.tsp?templateId=6123&navigationId=12762&contentId=29993&DCMP=wtbu_connectivity&HQS=Other%20OT%20wilink6).
Looking at [pdadb.net](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3097&view=1&c=sony_ericsson_xperia_arc_s__lt18__lt18i_se_ayame) for the specification of the handset - the chipset is not documented, so it's proprietary in which case CyanogenMod 7.2 has no support for it, hence the omission of the FM radio.
The best bet would be to find the original stock ROM dump of that here on [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970643&page=1), extract the radio app (could be called `FMRadio.apk`) from it and push that across to your handset.
***Edit:*** As confirmed by the OP, there are dead links galore on XDA. However, I found another [linky](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590121&page=8) that may do it (Post #72). (*That's err... ICS ROM dump... it might be worth a try.*)
***Edit 2:*** Here's [the radio stuff](http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nh2c4isj2n7jvoo), you need to install it in this fashion.
After unzipping the archive, there are two files, `FmRxService.apk`, and `Radio.apk`. Plug in the cable to the handset and enter the commands,
```
adb install FmRxService.apk
adb install Radio.apk
```
The radio should now appear in your applications drawer, fingers crossed and good luck. There is no guarantee it will work either...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The FreeXperia team have added FM radio in their latest CM nightlies, and it seems to work.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/01 | 928 | 3,713 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to put some order in my contact list. The situation is as follows: I have first imported my contacts from Gmail and enabled sync, **but** I have set the phone as the default contact repository (until now), so that new contacts were saved on the phone.
The result is as follows. I have some contacts on phone only, some merged between phone and Gmail, some Gmail only. I would like to have all contacts Gmail only, wihtout duplicates, except for some occasional contacts I want to keep on the phone (say, the plumber).
It is easy, though tedious and error prone, to go through the contacts that live only on the phone, since they do not show the Gmail icon in the address list. I can then manually import them in Gmail and remove the contact on the phone.
My problem is that I don't know how to find out which contacts have some information on the phone and some in Gmail, since they appear as Gmail only in the list. I have to actually open each one to find out. Moreover, once I find out, I would like to be able to copy the information that is on the phone to the Gmail account, so that I can sort the mess in Gmail and remove the contact on the phone.
>
> What is the simplest way to reorganize the contacts so as to move all the information on Gmail?
>
>
>
If it is relevant, I am on Android 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: I'm working from memory here as I'm now running ICS on my phone so I may be a bit off here. If you go into your phonebook settings, you should be able to stop it showing your gmail contacts.
Now, to get them into gmail contacts just do the following. Go to your phonebook, this will now just be showing you the contacts stored on your phone. You should be able to export this as a VCF file. Copy this file to your computer. Now just log into your gmail account, go to contacts and then import the VCF from there. Then delete all the phone contacts and re-sync your phone to gmail.
You may still have to do a bit of merging if you have part of a contact saved in gmail and saved in the phone memory but this will take most of the hassle out of getting them into gmail.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thanks, it actually helped!
HOW TO CLEAN THE MESS IN GINGERBREAD CONTACTS.
THE PROBLEM: some contacts were from google, some from phone only, some from skype and some from facebook. So the main problem was that there were contacts which were on the phone but not on google. More over it merged contacts from different services and sometimes incorrectly.
I just wanted a universal set google contacts and nothing else.
THE FIX:
backup the contacts. In contacts screen > menu> export > sd card.
Unsynk from google and all other services(Skype, facebook): settings> accounts> click account> unsynk contacts only.
delete all contacts: contacts> menu> delete> select all> delete.
turn the sync back on.
Get an error message - sync has problems.
Find this message in the slide down are (how do you name it?) - you grab the top of the screen, slide it down - there are messages.
Click on the error message.
It says "too many deletes."
Pick to undelete google contacts.
Done.
RESULT: only google contacts are shown.
Also, in settings, somewhere, there is a setting to save all new contacts to your google account (not phone), do that.
Now all contacts are unified and under control.
Also restore the contacts from SD card (contacts>menu> import> pick the file you saved, it has 0001 in it)> this will create duplicates.
(Give the sync few minutes to upload all restored contacts to Gmail)
Go to Gmail, contact> remove duplicates, run it few times until all dups are gone.
Now it is perfect.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/01 | 983 | 3,854 | <issue_start>username_0: So, I've been having this problem recently where I get these extremely strange text messages being sent to my phone. They have no sender associated with them and just look like a bunch of gibberish. Here is a screenshot:
>
> [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/qkZT4l.png)
>
>
>
Currently, I am getting the same message multiple times every 5 minutes. At first I just sort of ignored it, and one day I decided I would just go ahead and delete all the messages. As soon as I deleted them, they just kept on coming back at 5-minute intervals.
I am on Sprint on the Nexus S 4G.
My phone has also been doing other weird things lately. Sometimes when I lay it flat on a surface, it will just reboot itself constantly. I'm not sure if this is related to the text messages or not.
Also, the messages only show up in the "Messaging" app which I don't really use. They don't show up in Google Voice at all.
I actually got some of these weird messages about a month ago, however they stopped for a good while. Today, I just decided to delete them, and now they've been coming in every 5 minutes. So far I've received 32 in the span of about an hour. I have not talked to Sprint about this, and I don't believe I have been charged for them. Also, I can't reply back to these messages. If I try to reply and I hit "send", it just tells me that the message was not sent.
Factory reset the phone. The messages are still coming in.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm working from memory here as I'm now running ICS on my phone so I may be a bit off here. If you go into your phonebook settings, you should be able to stop it showing your gmail contacts.
Now, to get them into gmail contacts just do the following. Go to your phonebook, this will now just be showing you the contacts stored on your phone. You should be able to export this as a VCF file. Copy this file to your computer. Now just log into your gmail account, go to contacts and then import the VCF from there. Then delete all the phone contacts and re-sync your phone to gmail.
You may still have to do a bit of merging if you have part of a contact saved in gmail and saved in the phone memory but this will take most of the hassle out of getting them into gmail.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thanks, it actually helped!
HOW TO CLEAN THE MESS IN GINGERBREAD CONTACTS.
THE PROBLEM: some contacts were from google, some from phone only, some from skype and some from facebook. So the main problem was that there were contacts which were on the phone but not on google. More over it merged contacts from different services and sometimes incorrectly.
I just wanted a universal set google contacts and nothing else.
THE FIX:
backup the contacts. In contacts screen > menu> export > sd card.
Unsynk from google and all other services(Skype, facebook): settings> accounts> click account> unsynk contacts only.
delete all contacts: contacts> menu> delete> select all> delete.
turn the sync back on.
Get an error message - sync has problems.
Find this message in the slide down are (how do you name it?) - you grab the top of the screen, slide it down - there are messages.
Click on the error message.
It says "too many deletes."
Pick to undelete google contacts.
Done.
RESULT: only google contacts are shown.
Also, in settings, somewhere, there is a setting to save all new contacts to your google account (not phone), do that.
Now all contacts are unified and under control.
Also restore the contacts from SD card (contacts>menu> import> pick the file you saved, it has 0001 in it)> this will create duplicates.
(Give the sync few minutes to upload all restored contacts to Gmail)
Go to Gmail, contact> remove duplicates, run it few times until all dups are gone.
Now it is perfect.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/02 | 965 | 3,711 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way (an app, or a special launcher, a set of apps with instructions) that allows turning an Android phone into a child-proof "only call parents" one?
Here are my main requirements (and some possible implementation ideas I was thinking of as bullet points):
1. The phone's main purpose is to serve as an emergency way to contact parents etc...
Yes, I know there are special child proof phones like [LG Milo](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B002DWXW58) - I am interested in how to turn an Android phone into that same functionality when not "unlocked".
2. When "locked down", the only thing a child must be able to do would be to call one of several pre-defined phone #s.
* Whitelisting #s in dialer app (requiring password for non-whitelist)
* or, having a custom dialer that only has "call Mom" etc... buttons with no way to dial specific phone #s; and tuning off access to Android dialer app (see item #2)
3. When "locked down", access to ALL non-whitelisted apps is restricted
* Password protecting ALL apps not whitelisted (including of course Play Store and browser).
* Or, custom Launcher that doesn't have anything but a widget for calling whitelisted #s and apps.
* Or, if push comes to shove, I'm OK with ONLY phone functionality being whitelisted if no other apps can be to get this to work.
4. Less importantly, it's a nice-to-have if the phone can be "unlocked", perhaps via "parent" password, to allow full Android functionality without having to re-flush/reinstall etc...
5. This does NOT need to be genius-child-proof. E.g. if the way to unlock it is to reboot and launch Recovery mode, that's safe enough for me. The goal of locking down is mostly to cut down on accidental bad usage; and on temptation to do stuff that the phone isn't designated for in school (IOW, emergency contact method); if a child is smart enough to bypass lockdown, it's not the end of the world.
As far as what it takes to do this, I'm extremely comfortable with rooting, somewhat comfortable with flashing as a process (but less comfortable with flashing a random ROM of questionably stability, for obvious reasons); very comfortable with generic Unix commmand line; shell, Perl and C programming; but not Java or Android development. Basically, the sky's the limit technically as long as I don't have to actually write a genuine Android program<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Activate `Fixed Dialing Numbers` feature from `Call Settings` (and, add numbers there to allow). You may need to contact your carrier. This is supported by even classic Nokia phones, so all ROMs should support it.
2. Kiosk lockdown the device and allow only `Phone/Dialer` app in *Kiosk Mode*. For Kiosk Mode, try searching "Kiosk" in Play Store. [SureLock Kiosk Lockdown](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gears42.surelock) app looks great to me.
Don't forget to allow kid apps other than phone in Kiosk Mode. Happy Parenting!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Google has [Family Link](https://families.google.com/familylink/) which allow for some restrictions on the child's device.
* Approve/disallow apps
* Screen time limits
* Location - find child's device
The full list of features is here: <https://support.google.com/families/answer/7158477>
A few limits:
* Child account at 13 years can choose to leave Family Link
* Website filtering is limited to Google's SafeSearch & related filtering tools.
* Will still see ads
[Google Family Link FAQ](https://families.google.com/familylink/faq/)
Parents should review [Google Family Link FAQ](https://families.google.com/familylink/faq/) and see what data collection is acceptable.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/02 | 557 | 2,222 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a Galaxy Nexus and I want to revert it back to it's original condition for starters ( I'm talking about the software ). I noticed I have ClockworkMod installed, does that mean I have a custom ROM installed?<issue_comment>username_1: ClockworkMod is a custom recovery software. If you want to revert to the original ROM, then you can download the official ICS ROM for nexus and flash (install) it if you donot have a backup taken previously of the phone. And AFAIK, you can still root your phone again on ICS and then the phone will again be at your command (you can even install custom APKs). Also you can try a file manager like, Astro File Manager which I personally haven't used it but you can get it from marketplace and use it to install non-market apks by simply transferring the apk over usb to sd card and tap on the apk.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It is possible to have CWM installed while running stock ROM. The simplest way for me to identify is to check your kernel version.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Generally, but not all the time, the presence of CWM which is a custom recovery, suggestively implies a custom ROM is present. But, having a custom recovery as CWM far outweighs the normal recovery that is found in the majority of handsets, some are limited, some are crippled.
You can easily flash another ROM such as ICS, or CM9 which is available to download. Hence I would highly suggest to leave CWM in there for a simple reason - to enable backup/restore of the ROM.
Judging by your previous comments in other answers above, it sounds like a unstable Jelly Bean ROM made its way into your handset.
Go to [CyanogenMod](http://get.cm) site and get the download for either one of Nexus (crespo) or a Nexus 4G (crespo 4g) (crespo is a codeword given as the name of the handset). Whichever one is it you have, *make sure you have the right version*.
After downloading it, push that across to the SD-card, and use CWM to flash it for you. *Be sure to wipe cache/data before hand*. Yes, you will lose everything you have on that unstable Jelly Bean ROM. And then you should be back into the stability of the CM9 ROM.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/02 | 540 | 1,982 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [how be woken up by receiving a text message with an Android phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/601/how-be-woken-up-by-receiving-a-text-message-with-an-android-phone)
>
>
>
Is there an Android feature that will allow my phone to set off an alarm when I receive a text message from a specific phone number? If not, is there an app that does this?
I want to turn text messages I receive from my employer into pages. So, whenever I receive a text message from a specific phone number, I want my phone to keep ringing until I hit a "snooze" or "done" button.<issue_comment>username_1: [Android Anti-Theft Security](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snuko.android&hl=en) and [AndroidLost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&hl=en) both provide these functions, along with many other security apps available for Android. There is also an app called [SMS Alarm Pager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sil.sms.alarm&feature=search_result) which sounds like exactly what you need, but I cannot tell as the description is in another language :/
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are apps that try to duplicate pager functionality for specific phone numbers, such as SMS Alerter and Alarm: <http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/communication/sms-alerter-n-alarm-lite_cgudj.html>
The documentation specifies that it provides an alarm snooze functionality, as well as some pager-specific functionality (quick respond/dismiss).
However, that particular app doesn't seem to work for everybody - there are some negative reviews out there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) can automate things like that -- and a lot more. It takes a while to acquaint oneself with it, and 5 bucks to buy (there's a 7day trial available as well) -- but it's well worth the effort.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/07/02 | 646 | 2,547 | <issue_start>username_0: I know almost this exact question title was asked, but the original asker stated that he had not set any browser as a default. I, on the other hand, ALWAYS select the stock web browser as the default.
Nonetheless, every time I open the browser and every time I click a link I am asked to select a default web browser. I had dolphin and opera mini installed, but deleted dolphin in hopes that would help the issue since Opera was not always showing as an option.
However, now Opera shows up every time as an alternate and the problem persists as it always has. I do not know of any catalyst that could have caused this behaviour. I updated to Gingerbread (using T-Mobile G2) some time ago (like July 2011) and this problem has only been around for maybe a month or so.
Any help with this?
*As I said, I already select that the stock browser be the default. If I check the settings, Opera mini is not set for any defaults. This is seriously irritating.*<issue_comment>username_1: You can try this:
1. Tap your device "home" button;
2. Tap your device "menu" button;
3. Tap "Settings";
4. Tap "Applications";
5. Tap "Manage Applications":
Look for the browsers in question, notice "Launch by default", with the caption stating "No defaults set", make sure the button "Clear defaults" is tapped, if it's disabled, it means its the only one in use. i.e. no other alternative app that handles the browser.
Repeat that for other browsers you may have.
Next time you launch the browser, a pop-up will appear with a choice, there's a check-box underneath, "Make default", tap that, and next time, the default browser of your choosing is used.
*This applies to other apps also that handles the flow of actions as well, such as an alternative to messaging, email, music etc.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This worked for me, using Android version 9 (aka Pie).
Home, settings, apps, Chrome (or any browser your phone gives you the option to use when you click on a link), Browser app. A list of unselected browsers will appear and you can select which one you want to use.
The picture here shows what happened after I selected a default browser. But initially, the list of browsers will just have un-ticked circles next to them.
Here's a slightly faster way in Android 9:
Home, settings, apps, upper right 3 dots, Default apps, Browser app. A list of unselected browsers will appear and you can select which one you want to use.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/02 | 984 | 3,825 | <issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded to the Galaxy Nexus. In the new Google Now, the traffic for my home destination is listed incorrectly. I also noticed that the Home address for myself under the People listing is incorrect. If I try to edit my local profile, there is no field for address. Long pressing on the address only allows me to copy it.
How can I update my Home address?<issue_comment>username_1: Update May 3rd, 2015:
My previous answer was for a much outdated platform (latitude doesn't even exist anymore as far as I can tell). Here are some steps for current Google Maps.
1. Open the Maps application.
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. There should be an option to *Edit home or work address*.
Previous answer below for historic purposes...
I finally figured out how to do this and thought I would explain (since it is not very obvious).
1. Open up Google Maps or Latitude
2. Click on yourself (the tag that shows your name, last update time, and city)
3. You should be able to click a `Location history` option
4. With the history open, click the settings button in the lower right corner
5. There are options to change your home and work addresses!
Hope this helps someone in the future.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: What about going to <http://contacts.google.com>, log in, and then edit the information about yourself ? In particular, you can edit your postal address and indicate it as your home address.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you'd like to do this on a desktop, you can go to [maps.google.com](http://maps.google.com), login with your Google account and click `My Places` on the left. This shows your current Home and Work address along with a little location history, and you can find `Edit` under the dropdown menu next to each entry.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Easier solution:
* Click the button on the top left next that says "Maps"
* Select "My Places"
* There is the button for "home"
* Tap and hold to get the option to edit it
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem but didn't see the described GUI on my Galaxy S3. So here's how I did it:
1. Opened up Google Maps
2. If on the routes/navigation screen, hit the back button until you return to the default map view with a search bar up top.
3. The search bar should have 2 icons on the right: one for routes/navigation, and one that looks like a user icon. Click the user icon.
4. The screen should now have your full name up top, your user image next to the number of reviews you've written, and directly below that, your home and work addresses. **Tap and hold** on the address you want to edit.
5. A new screen should appear with a search box up top, but there should be a home or work icon on the very left of the search box. Simply type or search for your correct address and then hit "Done."
Alternate Method
================
1. Again, open up Google Maps and hit the "back" button, if needed, to return to the default maps view.
2. Hit the "menu" button on your phone or just tap the little menu tab at the lower left corner. This should cause a menu to slide out from the left.
3. Tap the "Settings" option and then tap "Edit home or work".
4. Then simply **tap** on the one you want to edit.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: On my Android 4.3.1:
* Open **Maps** from your phone
* Pull the menu
* Select **Settings**
* **Edit home or work**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: July 19th, 2015 (on PC via Google Chrome)
1) Navigate to [maps.google.com](http://maps.google.com)
2) In the search bar, type "home". Your current saved address will appear below.
3) Click [edit] and fill in your new address. Then click [Save] or press [Enter].
I was getting frustrated with seeing how far away everything was from my last house!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/03 | 417 | 1,717 | <issue_start>username_0: I've decided to embark on learning Spanish. Last time I learned a foreign language, I was in a foreign country watching a lot of American TV subtitled in the local language. Seeing the translation of things said on the show was very helpful.
I'd like to watch my Netflix movies (and possibly other sources as well, like Amazon streaming) with Spanish subtitles, but Netflix generally does not support them.
There are a large number of free, independently-made subtitle archives out there; it would be an easy task to download the subtitles for a movie or TV show I'm about to watch.
I'd like to sit in my TV room and watch movies or TV shows on my TV, while the subtitles are displayed on my phone. While there are a few video players out there that support external subtitles, I have been unable to find a way to do subtitle-only viewing. Is there an app or some other solution?<issue_comment>username_1: I have never tried this but one thing that comes on the top of my mind is to use a video that has nothing but a black background play on your mobile. You can then add subtitles to it and may be increase the subtitle size, change the position etc to suit you. Hope this helps :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: After more searching, I found [SubtitlePlayer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.vinczeg.subtitleplayer) in the Google Play Store.
It seems to work adequately for what I need, but because its name is two words jammed together, doesn't show up when you search for "Subtitle" in the market.
Also, the page says it needs 'Unicode' subtitles; after a few tries, I got it to work correctly with UTF-8 encoding, without a BOM.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/03 | 344 | 1,309 | <issue_start>username_0: In "Settings" > "SD card & phone storage settings" under "Internal Phone Storage" it lists "Available Space" as 13.78MB. I'm trying to install an app that is 2.38MB. Why do I get the "Insufficient storage available" error message? I clearly have enough space.
If it's relevant, my phone is an LG Optimus V.<issue_comment>username_1: Android devices actually have several different buckets of storage that can fill up independently, any one of them can cause an "insufficient storage" error. This question:
[Why is "insufficient storage" wrongly reported when installing an .apk via adb?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9541/why-is-insufficient-storage-wrongly-reported-when-installing-an-apk-via-adb)
seems to cover the details and options best.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue....
I tried the whole remove updates thing, I tried the delete apps, turn off gmail, gtalk etc. etc. etc.
What you need to try before all of that is to confirm that Media background data is not turned off. Download Manager is a component of Media.
Settings>Usage>Media make sure Media is not ticked. I ticked this when I was tinkering with the settings... and for 3 weeks I couldn't work out why I couldn't download apps via 3g/4g.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/03 | 940 | 3,334 | <issue_start>username_0: Having trouble finding an app that will smoothly play .MKV (matroska video) files. (For those unfamiliar with the format, MKV is commonly used for HD video.)
The popular QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players result in choppy, un-synced play. These apps do the same on my 2.1 device.
I am using Samsung Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3 and these QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players are not able to play .mkv file smoothly.<issue_comment>username_1: [VLC media player beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon) for android was just released today. You can take a look at it. I am not sure if it works fine on Ace though
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I think the problem might be with the phone. The galaxy ace is at the lower end of the scale hardware wise so I imagine it can't handle HD files.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: [HD Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.truong531developer.player) and [Real Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.real.RealPlayer) sound promising to play mkv videos smoothly. But, if video quality is overloading your hardware capabilities, no software can help playing that HD video smoothly. However, you can do one thing: Install Hot Reboot from Play Store and run it once before video playback. It'd reduce load on system.
If you're unable to play that video on your device, I'd recommend you to use Handbrake to rip that video for your device.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: This article of [Best Android Video Players for Android Phone](http://video-player-software.blogspot.com/2012/09/best-android-player-for-android-phone.html) will be helpful, I think.
Good luck. Personally, I prefer [VLC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon) and [MX player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad) (also allows background playback)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: If you find your mobile stutters with HD videos.... This is because of the limitations of your hardware... You can convert the videos before watching them....
The player of my choice is MX player... It is perfect.... For playing files not supported on your mobile, you can go to the list option and add the extension manually after which you will be able to play....
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Maybe you can try RealPlayer or VLC for Android Beta. But I am not sure whether it supports it or not. For detailed information, you can view this article: [Top 6 Video Player Apps for Android Mobile Device in 2012](http://samsung-center.blogspot.com/2012/11/top-6-video-player-apps-for-android.html)
Anyway, I have downloaded the QQ player on my HTC One X, and found that it works well on my phone. So if the video player still can't play the mkv video, maybe you can convert the mkv video to mp4 or 3gp format. Then, watch it on your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=en) works fine with `.mkv` files.
You just need to make sure you turn on all the H/W settings and select H/W+ when playing an .mkv file.
Go to
* Tools>Settings>Decoder
* tick all the boxes in the Hardware Decoder list.
That worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/03 | 404 | 1,665 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy Nexus detects wifi signal(at home) but can't connect to it.
I cant connect to wifi. The wifi icon doesnt appear beside the time on the upper right of the screen. When I try to access facebook it says connection lost. But wifi works properly well on the laptop.
I've switched the ON/OFF , restarted the galaxy Nexus and still nothing.
Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: A few things to try:
* Ensure that the Wi-Fi network you are connecting to is an infrastructure mode (router) and not ad-hoc (shared connection via another phone or laptop) as Android doesn't support ad-hoc mode out of the box.
* Disable the `Avoid poor connections` option under Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Menu -> Advanced.
* On the same screen, switch the `W-Fi frequency band` from default "Auto" option to the one your router uses (2.4 GHz Vs. 5 GHz).
* Check your router settings to ensure it's not filtering by MAC address. If it is - either disable that option, or add your phone's MAC address to the list of allowed devices.
* Check the settings on the Wifi network on the Settings -> Wi-Fi screen. Long-press on the network you are trying to connect to, select `Modify network`, and check that the settings for Security are correct.
* Try re-connecting fresh. On the Settings -> Wi-Fi screen long-press the network you are trying to connect to and select `Forget network` option. Try re-connecting to it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem and then remembered that the new router was set to only accept connections by MAC address. When I added my Nexus one MAC address to the new router, it connected perfectly.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/07/03 | 461 | 1,830 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android Nexus S does not boot anymore.
If I start it normally, I get a screen like the following and it won't ever change (tried for hours):
I can still go into the boot loader with PowerOff + Volume Up, if I try the RECOVERY option, I just get a screen that looks like this:
Does anybody know how to install the original google android again, or at least flash it with a similar operating system?<issue_comment>username_1: A few things to try:
* Ensure that the Wi-Fi network you are connecting to is an infrastructure mode (router) and not ad-hoc (shared connection via another phone or laptop) as Android doesn't support ad-hoc mode out of the box.
* Disable the `Avoid poor connections` option under Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Menu -> Advanced.
* On the same screen, switch the `W-Fi frequency band` from default "Auto" option to the one your router uses (2.4 GHz Vs. 5 GHz).
* Check your router settings to ensure it's not filtering by MAC address. If it is - either disable that option, or add your phone's MAC address to the list of allowed devices.
* Check the settings on the Wifi network on the Settings -> Wi-Fi screen. Long-press on the network you are trying to connect to, select `Modify network`, and check that the settings for Security are correct.
* Try re-connecting fresh. On the Settings -> Wi-Fi screen long-press the network you are trying to connect to and select `Forget network` option. Try re-connecting to it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem and then remembered that the new router was set to only accept connections by MAC address. When I added my Nexus one MAC address to the new router, it connected perfectly.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/07/03 | 535 | 2,032 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed [MightyText](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms) the other day.
But I haven't used it so I uninstalled it.
Then I remembered it required links to my Google account - so I went to [Google Account security](https://accounts.google.com/b/0/IssuedAuthSubTokens).
But it doesn't list the app - when I reinstall MightyText it doesn't prompt me for authorization again - it says it's "linked". There is an "unlink" button - but I have no way of knowing if it actually does it.
Where can I find the Google interface to revoke this permission?<issue_comment>username_1: Your app doesn't do Oauth/OpenId, instead it uses Android's integrated auth model via a special permission:
```
YOUR ACCOUNTS
USE THE AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS OF AN ACCOUNT
Allows the app to request authentication tokens.
```
[ColorNote](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note), for example, doesn't need this permission and thus must get an auth token via the browser. It ends up in the list in the link you provided if you authorize it and you can revoke given permission for ColorNote via your assumed method.
That's why you won't find Google's Drive, Youtube, Maps and so on in the list either as they also use Android's integrated auth token permission.
Pro/Cons:
* Integrated: less friction for the user, depends on Google Apps and a Google account
* OpenId: no Google Apps required, works with accounts from any OpenID provider (see [this site](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/login?noauto=true&returlUrl=/users/current)'s login support for any provider)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Answering a two year old question since this is the first link I found.
You go here:
<https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions>
You can find under your account settings than security tab.
The above link will help since it is a bit tricky to find.
I hope this helps someone in the future!
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/03 | 821 | 3,151 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anybody know which files I need to save in order to have a simple backup?
Reason for my question is, that my Galaxy Android smartphone lost all calendar data without any interaction. I found tons of apps, tons of sync stuff, but NO simple list of files to save. I do NOT want to save my data remotely on Google.
There must be at least one local file (database?) on my phone containing the synced calendar file (on my server, using ICSSync)<issue_comment>username_1: Android stores calender data (and contacts as well) into a SQLite database in the system. The format of that SQLite database differs between ROMs -- so at least for "normal users" it's not that good an idea to "simply" copy that SQLite file. Rather use a good backup app for this. A good example would be [iCal Import/Export](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.aichbauer.ical), which allows you to export your calendar to an .ics file -- and also to import from .ics files, e.g. for a restore.
This is just an example. As especially on Google Play apps happen to be unlisted, please refer to my continuously updated [app list](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_backup#group_135 "IzzyOnDroid App Listing: Calendar Export") for existing solutions.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, iCal Import/Export doesn't work on all Droid phones/OS versions. It's unclear why this is the case, but when I try to run it on my phone (HTC Rezound, Android 4.0.3) the app's initial screen displays for a brief fraction of a second, and then it reports, "Unfortunately, iCal Import/Export has stopped." Reviews on various webpages (e.g. <http://www.androlib.com/android.application-comment.at-aichbauer-ical-qjjAD.aspx?p=2>) are all either 5-stars or 1-star. People who can get the program to run on their phone love it. Virtually everybody who rated it 1-star got the same error I got, and could never get it to run.
When you go to the Google Play Store to download it, the app's author has put the following in the Description section, "*Attention* The application is currently NOT under development because of lack of spare time. The license is open source, so feel free to fork the app, or work as a contributor. Just write a mail to me!"
The evidence suggests that this is a pretty good program in search of a maintainer, and that it probably ran into some incompatibilities in later versions of Android that would be fixed if someone volunteered to maintain it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The app Mark mentions iCal Import/Export, has been forked and development restarted. The fork is called Calendar Import/Export (ics) and is available [on the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sufficientlysecure.ical) and [on F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.sufficientlysecure.ical/). New features and a cleaner UI have already been implemented.
The app is FLOSS and development happens on [GitHub](https://github.com/SufficientlySecure/calendar-import-export), if anyone wishes to contribute.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/03 | 1,399 | 3,995 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a new android user. I switched from nokia to android today only. Been googling around for various solutions to transfer my sms (text messages only) from my old nokia to my new Android (Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3).
After exploring my laptop, I found the synced(using Nokia PC Suite) sms were stored in AppData as a sqlite file.
**Can I transfer all these to my new Android? Any app for this?**<issue_comment>username_1: It's not as simple as to copy the SQLite database to your new Android device, as the internal structures will differ (they even do between Android versions). There are a lot of apps in the play store to [Backup/Restore your SMS](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=sms%2Brestore&c=apps) on Android, using defined [API](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Api)-calls to extract / restore messages from/to your Android device. But unfortunately I saw none capable of converting from other formats. As some of them store the SMS-Backup in XML Format, you might be able to manually produce such a XML file for import (though *I* would think that being to much overhead).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Well I solved the problem. Documenting the solution here for future references.
Using any sqlite manager (I used firefox plugin- SQlite Manager), export the database to XML format (generally any db manager has options to export the database in csv, xls & xml formats).
If your sqlite was generated by nokia pc-suite sync, you would get an xml like:
```
xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?
Your message body
+919203487229
1
1305483332
355940045825435
36
{c33eb602-1456-4542-a755-268dc3728638}
4487229
0
0
Hi gopi, how are you? ;)
+919582821300
1
1305516490
355940045825435
36
{15a0d257-2318-4baa-b764-dd14c1aa1fb5}
2821300
0
0
```
Then you can use the following php script to do the conversion to the generate the xml format script required by the [SMS Backup and Restore App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore).
```
php
$file=fopen("sms-20120708160401.xml", "w");
$xml=simplexml_load_file("messages.xml");
echo $xml-getName()."
";
$begin="xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='yes' ?\n";
$begin.='xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="sms.xsl"?'."\n";
$begin.=''."\n";
fwrite($file,$begin);
$start=' children()->children() as $table) {
echo $i++." ";
$read=1;
$msg\_status=$table->column[5];
$msg\_folder=$table->column[2];
if($msg\_status=="34") {
$type=1;
$read=0;
}
else if($msg\_status=="36") {
if($msg\_folder=="4294967295") {
$type=3;
}
else {
$type=1;
}
}
else if($msg\_status=="1" || $msg\_status=="5") {
if($msg\_folder=="4294967295") {
$type=3;
}
else {
$type=2;
}
}
else {
echo "
".$msg\_status."; ".$msg\_folder."
";
}
$body=htmlspecialchars($table->column[0]);
$body=str\_replace("\n", '
', $body);
$address=$table->column[1];
if(strlen($address)==11) {
$address="+91".substr($address,1);
}
else if(strlen($address)==10) {
$address="+91".$address;
}
else if($address=="") {
$i--;
continue;
}
$sms=$start;
$sms.='address="'.$address.'" ';
$sms.='date="'.$table->column[3].'000" ';
$sms.='type="'.$type.'" ';
$sms.='subject="null" ';
$sms.='body="'.$body.'" ';
$sms.='toa="null" ';
$sms.='sc\_toa="null" ';
$sms.='service\_center="null" ';
$sms.='read="'.$read.'" ';
$sms.='status="-1" ';
$sms.='locked="0" ';
$sms.='date\_sent="null" ';
$sms.=$finish."\n";
fwrite($file, $sms);
}
$end='';
fwrite($file, $end);
fclose($file);
?>
```
***One point to be noted:***
**You have to manually write the `count` attribute in the `smses` tag. Just check the number of lines in your generated xml file & subtract 4 from it OR just write the last echoed integer by the script**
Now just send this to your android & restore using the [SMS Backup & Restore App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore). Bingo! you are done!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/03 | 677 | 2,686 | <issue_start>username_0: When trying to import photos from my Galaxy S2 in Windows, it tries to import all image files on the phone (including application data), not just those in DCIM.
The system is Android 4.0.3. The phone is set to connect as a camera (but Windows Explorer can still see the full directory structure on the phone and SD card.)<issue_comment>username_1: Probable answer by guessing what you are doing: If all those unwanted pictures are also displayed in the galery, and you use some "media-importing-software" (as opposed to just copying files in explorer yourself):
This importing software is probably contacting your Android device's media server for "media of the type image", so it gets *all* images returned the media service knows about. No big help up to this, **but**: You can tell the media service to exclude directories from its library by placing an empty file named `.nomedia` there (the leading dot is essential in the file name!). As soon as the media scanner finds that file, the entire directory it resides in (including all subdirectories) is skipped. If there are any pictures, videos or sound files, they won't show up in the galery (but you still can access them via a file browser if you want), and the media service will not even know they exist. So the next time it is asked for "all media of type image", those files won't be mentioned.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As of October 2014: See [this](http://classroom.synonym.com/import-pictures-samsung-galaxy-computer-7824.html), it offers a direct way to do just what we're looking for.
Nutshell:
1. Connect phone to computer
2. Swipe down from top of phone to get to settings (Samsung Note 3)
3. tap "Connected as..." and select "Camera (PTP)" to access photo folders.
(Alternatively, tap "Media Device (MTP)" to access all folders)
FINALLY!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Connect your device as MTP not PTP
2. Install and use [Android File Transfer](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2840804). Now you can see the file hierarchy on your Android device. (Not just images - all files). At least for Nexus devices. Haven't tried on Samsung.
(FYI iPhotos has been discontinued as of 4/2015)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem, when transferring images from my Galaxy S2 to computer, using Windows Photo Gallery to import (default). Can't find any Settings on the phone to find the photo folders. Instead, open Explorer, locate the connected device (phone in this case), open the files for this, locate DCIM, open to Camera and the photos are displayed and can be copied to other files or edited from here.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/03 | 407 | 1,575 | <issue_start>username_0: On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or my text messages. Can I customize this at all? I'd love to have more apps accessible from the lock screen, and I'd also like to change from the default text message program.<issue_comment>username_1: Install [WidgetLocker Locksscreen](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker). Using it, you can put high no. of apps on lockscreen.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It can be done in ICS.
1. Go to Security under settings.
2. Go into Screen Security Go into
3. Shortcut Settings ... voila!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings-> Security-> Lock Screen Options-> Shortcuts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On the stock Verizon HTC Thunderbolt that just got the ICS update, you can access this capability by:
* choosing the Personalize "paint palette" icon on the bottom of the home screen
* choosing `display` from the bottom toolbar
* selecting `Lock Screen shortcuts`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: For the One Plus One Phone running Android Version 4.4.4 with CyanogenMod version 11.0-XNPH44S, go to Settings -> Lock Screen -> Slider Shortcuts.
You will just see the icon of the lock and after you touch it, you will see your current options. To change or remove one of these, move the lock to the target icon and you will then see options to modify it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/03 | 568 | 2,205 | <issue_start>username_0: My battery charge indicator (the screen info saying % full), flashes on/off/on/off, etc. sometimes.
I've switched the battery to a spare to see if that helps but it didn't.
When it does happen, this seems to happen at all the different wall sockets where I am. It happens a lot in cafe's.... perhaps not surprising... but also in my office building which seems pretty solid for such business services.
The only place it doesn't happen is at home.
My original theory was that it was due to too many people using the same circuit and reducing the amps too much. However the more places I see this behavior in, the less I think it is likely.
Any idea how to address this?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried using a different cord/charger?
It seems as if it isn't related to a specific location, so I would suspect that the cable has gone bad.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This may be a symptom of NSA eavesdropping. Another sign of NSA eavesdropping on your calls is quick battery drain within 1-2 minutes. I Suspect being monitored as Im constantly questioned each time I come into the US. Mail being redirected and opened, then delivered, etc. Good luck
<http://www.iiiweb.net/blog/5-signs-a-spy-might-have-control-of-your-mobile-phone/>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe the voltage supplied is too low for your tab to boot up with a completely drained battery. My suggestion is to try using original tab chargers or try charging your tab with a car charger. Using a JBL tab charger might work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Mine does this ONLY when i use it in the garage, and I have an overloaded power strip, too many things plugged-into one outlet. It's not getting full power perhaps?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Flashing battery indicator can mean that the battery is overheated
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Was not the cable in my case. Turned out to be the ac to USB adapter from the wall. Switched my OEM ac to USB adapter yesterday to an apple ac to USB is when my problem happened today, switched back to OEM shipped with my tablet and everything is back to normal.
Hope this helps some of you.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/04 | 646 | 1,944 | <issue_start>username_0: I checked the Android-x86 downloads list. It contains .iso files for Laptops. I want to install Android on home PC.<issue_comment>username_1: I suggest you try the latest 4.0 release candidate.
See the release notes and try the closest matching. I was lucky and my unsupported Netbook ran it. YMMV though. It's a question of CPU, GPU, chipset and screen resolution.
<http://www.android-x86.org/releases/releasenote-4-0-rc1>
It's a live CD so you can just try without installing it first.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It all depends on the device where you're going to install this Android port.
If you access the [download page of the Android-x86 Project](http://www.android-x86.org/download#JOT_FILECAB_header_Android-x86-4.0-RC1), you'll find a short description for every available ISO to point you out onto the proper download.
Assuming that you're out to try the latest, Android-x86 4.0-RC1 live and installation iso:
* for [AMD Brazos platform](http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.0-RC1-amd_brazos.iso)
* for [ASUS Laptops/Tablets](http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.0-RC1-asus_laptop.iso) <-- Best bet if your referring to a desktop PC or a Laptop.
* for [ASUS Eee PC family](http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.0-RC1-eeepc.iso)
* for [Lenovo s103t tablet](http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.0-RC1-s103t.iso)
* for [Tegav2 (Atom N455 tablet)](http://android-x86.googlecode.com/files/android-x86-4.0-RC1-tegav2.iso)
---
For the purpose of completeness,
Here's a small description of the [Android-x86 Project - Run Android on Your PC](http://www.android-x86.org/):
>
> This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for android x86 support from open source community.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/07/04 | 398 | 1,293 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a 64 digit hex passphrase on my router that I want to use with Android. However Android (CyanogenMod 7) doesn't seem to accept the password (no errors, just nothing happens when I enter it). I have also tried manually entering the information into the wpa\_supplicant.conf file but to no avail.
What could be the problem?<issue_comment>username_1: That has worked fine when I recently tested it with CyanogenMod 7 and 9 (and also stock HTC/Samsung/Motorola).
Just enter it into the usual passphrase input box but without any colons. Just type in only the 0-9,a-f letters. This should work then.
Here's a sample wpa\_supplicant.conf entry with a fake key/AP:
```
network={
ssid="insecureAP"
key_mgmt=NONE
auth_alg=OPEN SHARED
# 128 bit key:
wep_key0=<KEY>
# 64 bit key:
# wep_key0=0123456789
priority=90
}
```
Note: 64bit correspond to 10 hex digits and 128bit correspond to 26 hex digits (with WEP standard)!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try replacing this:`auth_alg=OPEN SHARED` for this: `auth_alg=OPEN`
It just happened to me that my phone was trying Shared Key Authentication (SKA), which is seldom used in favour of Open Authentication.
By doing this my connection started working.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/04 | 1,308 | 4,760 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a Play Store log file?
Or should I be looking where apps are installed on the phone for time/date stamps?<issue_comment>username_1: I didn't find a place in the stock-system which tells this. But there are useful tools around like [AppMonster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android_telefonie.appmanager) which display this information along (besides, AppMonster allows you to backup your apps, and in the [Pro-Version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.think_android.appmanagerpro) even does so automatically on install as well as update -- so you can revert to a previously installed version easily in case of trouble with an update).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [TitaniumBackup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) also displays this when you go to the batch (backup/restore) tab. You can have it sort your apps by date of installation, name, size and so on.
It should be noted that you need to root your phone to do so.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There are many third-party apps which shows the install and update time of the installed apps. I've tested three of them and have given instructions to use them for the task at hand.
[App Manager](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/io.github.muntashirakon.AppManager/)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Install it → tap on three dots line in upper-right area → Sort → Last update.
If you click on an app entry there you can also see its Installer name in the App Info (scroll down to the bottom) section.
[Applications Info](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majeur.applicationsinfo)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Install and launch the app → tap your app's entry.
[Solid Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Install and launch the app → from the left sidebar select *Applications → User apps* → tap on your app's entry.
(Click an image to enlarge it; order of images: Applications Info, and Solid Explorer)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SeTSk.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PvIHj.jpg)
---
Command-line
============
If you want a command-line way, follow these instructions:
Setup [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") in PC and execute the command:
```
adb shell dumpsys package
```
You might end up with overwhelming information about all the installed packages including the date/time stamp you're seeking. If you want the said stamps for a specific package whose [package name](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/28767/96277) you're aware of, then enter:
```
adb shell 'dumpsys package PKG_NAME | grep -e "firstInstallTime" -e "lastUpdateTime"' # replace PKG_NAME with the package name of your app
```
Its output possibly would be like,
```
firstInstallTime=2015-07-04 15:49:50
lastUpdateTime=2015-07-04 15:49:50
```
**Note** that the info is originally available in the file */data/system/packages.xml*.
Alternatively, if you've Google Play Store installed, then [take its backup using ADB](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/full-backup-of-non-rooted-devices), [extract the backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28481/how-do-you-extract-an-apps-data-from-a-full-backup-made-through-adb-backup) to locate the database *localappstate.db*. Open that file in PC using an SQLite database viewer like [DB Browser for SQLite](http://sqlitebrowser.org/) or on Android using apps like [SQLite Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor) / [aSQLiteManager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.andsen.asqlitemanager). The said apps may need root access so I recommend to stick with the SQLite viewer for PC.
The table *appstate* in that file has the columns *first\_download\_ms* *delivery\_data\_timestamp\_ms*. The latter shows when the app was installed and the former shows when the download was initiated by Play Store.
**Limitation:** Play Store wouldn't show date/time stamp for side loaded apps.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: One can use [Smart App Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.james.SmartUninstaller) (gratis) to view the installation date of an application. I tested it on Android 12 with a Pixel 6 and it worked. Screenshot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gTemT.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/04 | 273 | 1,207 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using an HTC Wildfire S with Android 2.3.5. Recently my Android Market got automatically updated to the Google Play Store. I had to factory data reset due to some problem, Now I can see Android Market in phone and Android Market isn't updating to Google Play thus I am unable to access Google Play. I have already logged into Google Account in my device.<issue_comment>username_1: I'd just say make sure you have a WiFi connection going on and have the Google Market app open. I think it will update itself after some time. I think it can just take a little while.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried opening Android Market from the home screen, with a data connection? I had a similar problem with Android Market details pages and web site and in-app payment methods being broken. Eventually I entered through the front door on the device and it made me OK all the new rules and started working again. Someone at Google screwed up and broke the app unless you use the home screen regularly, lol.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This happened to me previously. All I did was just wait and it eventually updated to Play Store.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/04 | 262 | 988 | <issue_start>username_0: I ran my HTC Desire on a 0% charged battery - and it shut it self down. Now it won't charge anymore and wont start even when plugged in.
What are my options?<issue_comment>username_1: How long have you left it charging for? If it hasn't been long (a couple of minutes then your phone is probably fine). Connect the phone to the mains and leave it plugged in (don't try to turn it on) for about 15 or 20 minutes. It should start up then.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There are two options from my point of view:
* Buy a cheap replacement from ebay (search for 'BA-S410 HTC battery', the Nexus One also has the same battery)
* Leave it 'charging', maybe it revives on its own
Background:
LiIon batteries need a safety circuit because they must stay within certain charging levels (not under nor overcharged). If that circuit detects undercharge it may just think it's dead and prevent further charging for safety reasons.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/04 | 506 | 1,848 | <issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded my Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Samsung's 3.2 variation to CyanogenMod's ICS RC1. Most everything seems a little slicker or simpler. However, there is one big shortcoming: it seems impossible to efficiently add multiple icons to the home screen. From home, I have to hit the "apps" button in the top-right, find the app icon, long-press it, then drag it to the right place. And repeat. On the 3.2 ROM, I could just drag icons onto "mini" homescreens on the top half of the app list page. (Is this a feature of Samsung's TouchWiz and not part of default Honeycomb?)
I've restored all my apps, so they're installed, but none are on the rather barren homescreen. I had them somewhat organized across the 5 pages under 3.2, and I'd like to get that organization back.
Am I missing something in the CM/ICS UI that makes this easier? Are there 3rd party apps that make this easier? (Is the ICS homescreen the default, or specific to Cyanogenmod?) Are the config files editable?<issue_comment>username_1: [Go Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nYXUuZ28ubGF1bmNoZXJleCJd)
I use this app (instead of HTC Sense) for my HTC Sensation. This works great, and there is a lot of different themes and plugins for it. Great if you're tired of the standard UI on your phone!
It also solves your problem, when you can add multiple items for your different screens. (Just tap on the ones you would like to have easy access to) :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Elixir](http://bartat.hu/elixir/) lets you create a home screen widget that lets you add apps. It's easier to add apps using this widget compared to the long-press method. See the "Widgets in home screen" section of the link to see what the widget looks like.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/04 | 656 | 2,470 | <issue_start>username_0: Fido has a service where they allocate a public IP address for some fees. I have paid the fees and apparently they have allocated my phone a public IP address. In normal circumstances, I should be able to see the IP address in my device settings (status information), but it shows "IP address unavailable". Fido customer service is not able to help, saying that they only have instructions for the iPhone. For any other phone, I should contact the manufacturer.
Any idea how I could go about finding the public IP address that I am paying through my nose for?
Carrier: Fido in Canada.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S2
OS: Android 4.0.3<issue_comment>username_1: You could always use the browser hit one of the many web pages that will tell you what your IP address is. [WhatsMyIp](http://www.whatsmyip.org/) being one such.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Get [Network Info II](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.networkInfoIi). It also gives you the name of your gateway.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Typically your carrier will be using NAT so you will have either a private RFC1918 address or an already allocated public IP.
A free app like [Net Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sanctuaire.netswisstool&hl=en "Net Tools") will tell you the IP assigned directly to your phone, so can you have IP communications with your carrier. (Net Tools will use netcfg as you have).
If you go to whatismyip.com you will likely find a different IP though because your connection is behind a NAT device. This is why you can't "ping" your phones IP.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: So reproducing the solution here for posterity: Need to change the default apn to either publicip.apn or vpn.com. All the other settings remain the same as the original default apn (which is fido-core.appl1.apn). Restart the device and voila!, the phone has a public ip. It can be discovered using adb and netcfg. @MartinSchröder, thanks a lot for pointing out Network Info II tool, its quite useful. Only thing is, after tethering the device, it reports an IPV6 rndis ip as the "internal" ip of the device.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: This open-source app might fit your needs, called [External IP](http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.kost.externalip&fdpage=3).
>
> This simple application will show your IP addresses(default local &
> external).
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/05 | 420 | 1,739 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid RAZR and the stock messaging app just keeps loading forever and Handcent SMS crashes when I access it. I have tried to leave it be and let it load but nothing happens.
I would use SMS Backup & Restore (or another backup app) like I have in the past but since the messages don’t load the progress bar just says “NaN 0/0″ and does nothing. This is the only thing preventing me from doing a factory reset/clear data since I have lots of messages on this baby that I need to keep.
I'm not sure if the messages have already been deleted, but if they were, wouldn't the apps work?
This is just one of my many problems I've been running into with ICS.<issue_comment>username_1: I was having the exact same issues with my text messaging. I did a complete factory reset, wiped the internal memory and everything, and now it's working. Sucks because I lost everything, but at least the phone works now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I do know that if you have a lot of messages on your RAZR before upgrading to ICS, it actually will try to pull them all in again to the text messaging app. I have seen this with both stock and GoSMS on a Droid 4 and it did take a little while on my RAZR MAXX the first time I opened up the messaging app after upgrading to see all of my messages re-appear, as they first appeared as if they had all been deleted.
If you are getting the little circular loading symbol, then it is likely the case - for a couple thousand messages, it took nearly all day to load them all. Not sure why, but this may also be what's effecting you. I guess the only solution is to wait it out and see what happens. Hope this helps and good luck getting your messages back.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/05 | 229 | 867 | <issue_start>username_0: I just upgrade my S2 to Android 4.0.3, and I'm trying to configure it to show my info on the lock screen.
I go to Setup-->Security-->Owner info
Then, I type in the info, but I don't find any way to save or submit this info. I can only hit the back button, and then when I go to the lock screen, nothing is displayed.
What am I missing?<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure the check box is selected above the text entry field where you type in your message.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no submit button. Just hit the back button and lock your phone to see the result.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I also had the same problem initially. Nothing happens after setting up the owner's info.
Then I unplugged my USB cable and voilà, it appears under the clock!
Hope this helps... (^\_^)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/05 | 1,388 | 5,311 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem with installing apps from Google Play onto my Samsung Galaxy S Plus phone.
It has Android 2.3.6. Yesterday I tried to download some apps. When I clicked 'Install', the app began to download but when it got to 100% it just disappeared and silently failed to install on my phone :\
I don't have an SD card and up to now I saved all my apps on the phone
and had no problems like this.
It seems to be some settings problem, but I don't know what to do.
any ideas?!<issue_comment>username_1: Its indeed quite possible that either the two directories residing on the filesystem, `/data/local/download` or `/cache/download` is probably full of temporary files and is not deleted which contributes to the symptoms of the app not installing after 100% downloaded.
Some ROMs do have this facility or feature in place, called `run-parts`, which is invoked by the `busybox` which does this clean up on boot to clear out the temporary downloaded files saved in the specified directories. Again, this is dependant on the ROM.
Maybe that's what you should try doing, *reboot to force the system to clean up the directories and try again upon bootup*?
If that fails, then it sounds likely that the `/cache` partition is very small not to hold the downloaded files. The trick employed by ROMs is this, the `/cache/download` is either sym-linked to `/data` on the `/data` partition. The other trick is that `/data/local/download` is re-binded to the `/cache/download` directory. (see this script below to see what the second trick is about)
```
#!/system/bin/sh
#
# bind mount /data/local/download to /cache/download if cache
# partition is too small
#
CACHESIZE=$(df /cache | tail -n1 | tr -s ' ' | cut -d ' ' -f2 | tr -d [:alpha:])
DATAONLY=$(getprop dalvik.vm.dexopt-data-only)
if [ $DATAONLY -eq 1 ]
then
NEEDED=60000
else
NEEDED=105000
fi
if [ $CACHESIZE -lt $NEEDED ]
then
/system/xbin/busybox mount -o bind /data/local/download /cache/download
fi
rm /cache/download/downloadfile*.apk >/dev/null 2>&1
exit 0
```
Why `/cache` and `/data/local/download`? it is found in the ***init.rc*** script in the ramdisk of the ROM in question which has the following environment variables that tells the Google Play store, where to save the downloaded apps.
```
export ANDROID_CACHE /cache
export DOWNLOAD_CACHE /cache/download
```
The only thing I would suggest is to use File Explorer (just as I type this I realised yeah, root... but I digress), and clean out the directory manually for a start.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I was having a similar problem. When trying to install an app from the market, it would get to 100% download, then say download failed. Also, the same behavior occurred with updates to previously installed apps. Tried all sorts of things from various forms and nothing worked.
I am running Eclair, and decided that my phone was becoming a paperweight without these updates... So I resolved to install a new ROM, thankfully I did not have to go that far. I ran a one-click root application, and afterwards I could download updates and install new apps without issue.
Pretty sure rooting your phone will void the warranty, if that is not of concern and your at a dead end... perhaps give it try, it worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Someone already solved this without rooting the phone by uninstalling updates for Google Play Store app: Go to *Settings → Applications → All (tab)*, scroll down and tap "Google Play Store", then "Uninstall updates".
Source: [SamsungGalaxyForums](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/9091-unable-to-download-install-update-any-apps-from-google-play-store)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Before uninstalling updates I would also try Clear Data (same place - under Google Play in Application Manager). That fixed the same issue for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I fixed the problem by going to App manager and uninstalling updates to Google Play. Things will download and install fine after.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I just found a new incompatibility causing something similar (at least right now: May 2015). Updates and reinstall of Facebook were repeatedly failing with "Package invalid" using both Google Play and 1Market.
It seems that the problem was my home program: Nova launcher.
This was on Bluestacks using my PC, by the way.
I changed my home program back to Gamepop-Home (the default that came with Bluestacks) and was able to install Facebook from the search box in Gamepop-Home.
Afterwards, I was able to go back to Nova Launcher and keep using Facebook.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Solution: Galaxy S(First Series) will easily handle 4.0 Kit to JB
Get the latest working galaxy toolkit, unlock the boot-loader:
Yes, You can uninstall updates for Google Play but that gimps your device.
How to: Links are hit or miss dead. Look up "Galaxy Tool Kit"
Those kits include step by steps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: This actually worked for me and my phone is ZTE N9130 . I went to Google play and stopped the Sync updates. Then proceeded to downloading Apps on Google Play. Also I made sure that I had on the Data and GPS button on. Everything continued to download in a matter of time. Yay!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/05 | 544 | 1,741 | <issue_start>username_0: I had some wifi connection dropping issues with my One X. I don't appear to have the "[you're holding it wrong](http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/18/3094567/htc-one-x-wi-fi-hardware-connectivity-issues)" issue (the [squeeze test](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538) comes out negative), but some googling [found](http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1636000.html) that there seem to be issues with 5 GhZ WiFi bands as well.
It eventually turned out to be some sort of known incompatibility between the One X and my router's firmware (a router update fixed it), but in the process of testing, I tried to disable 5 GhZ WiFi. However I had to disable the 5 GhZ band on my WiFi router (and thus disable it for all my devices) because I couldn't find a way to disable it on the phone.
A posting in the thread above contains
>
> In the WiFi settings, under the menu, "WiFi Network Bands", select "2.4 GHz only".
>
>
>
However I cannot find such a setting. Am I just blind? Or is there at least another way to disable 5 GhZ on a (non-branded, non-rooted) One X?<issue_comment>username_1: Based on [this review of the Wi-fi capabilities of the HTC One X from anandtech](http://www.anandtech.com/show/5779/htc-one-x-for-att-review/7) it would appear that the option is there. Look two-thirds of the way down on the site and see this image:
(Click image to enlarge; image taken from AnandTech)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eajrb.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I assume this was just a bug; this option re-appeared in the "Advanced" Wi-Fi settings after one of the OTA updates.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/05 | 1,307 | 4,300 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just ordered a Samsung Galaxy Note, and since I generally don't like manufacturer-installed bloatware (TouchWiz etc.), I'd like to reflash it with a stock ICS ROM. However, one of the main reasons I've bought the Note is for the S-Pen functionality.
Is a vanilla ICS ROM capable of running the Note-specific S-Pen apps that come with the phone? If not, is there at least a way to make the phone look and behave as if it doesn't have TouchWiz?<issue_comment>username_1: At first, there's a current [Hardbrick warning](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633943) and a [tool](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693704) to diagnose this for the Galaxy Note (and other Samsung devices).
Here's the Galaxy Note N7000 CM9 team's [current issue list](http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php/Experimental%3aGT-N7000%3aKnown_issues), it doesn't mention missing S-Pen functionality (unlike an [experimental build #1](http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php?title=Experimental%3aGT-N7000%3aKnown_issues&oldid=10395)) so I guess it's fixed.
The *CM9 alpha for N7000* [announcement](http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-cm9-alpha-for-galaxy-note-n7000/) on XDA also mentions S-Pen beeing worked on.
And finally, here's the [CM9 builds](http://get.cm/?device=n7000) for N7000 and a [full update guide](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note%3a_Full_Update_Guide).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It's also worth mentioning that you can install other launchers such as [ADW Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=nav_result# "ADW Launcher") which allows for themes which will completely change the look of the homescreen and icons on it. For instance, this [Antique CM](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbthemes.adw.antiquecm&feature=search_result#) theme is a theme for ADW Launcher, as is this [Red ADW Theme](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuyork.adwred&feature=more_from_developer#) which as you can see looks very different. You can also download replacement contacts apps as well, so you can hide almost all of TouchWiz, whilst still keeping the stock ROM and with it, the S-Pen apps.
I've only recently installed replacement launchers because I was beginning to get frustrated with TouchWiz and things like it's lack of rotation. Makes me wonder why Samsung bother with their own inferior launcher in the first place.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: My favourite note taking app so far is [Papyrus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus&hl=en) You can have infinite length note surface and use two fingers to move around the note and a single finger as an eraser. All drawings are vectors.
The quick note taking app that pops up double clicking the pen is really shitty and the editing with polaris office too basic. I still have to do a lot of playing and investigating.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: One amazing and very much compatible APP is [Memo Beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ngarside.memo), free and open source S-Pen drawing app:
>
> Memo is a note taking app designed specifically for Galaxy Note.
>
>
>
---
ROMs supported:
---------------
[CM9](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/) (CyanogenMod 9)
[AOKP](http://aokp.co/index.php/news) (Android Open Kang Project)
AOSP (Android Open Source Project)
[Paranoid Android](http://betadan.com/paranoid/)
---
Some features
-------------
* Licensed [GPLv3](http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html) **open source**
* S-Pen combatible (including side button and pressure sensitivity)
* Inport and resize/move images from the camera, gallery, webpage or map
* Two finger zoom and pan for inputting those finer details
* Add typed text to notes
* Share notes using MMS, E-mail, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more
* left handed mode
---
Useful Links.
-------------
* [Github page](https://github.com/ngarside/Memo)
* [Google Play page](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ngarside.memo)
* [XDA Developers Forum Thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691915)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/05 | 355 | 1,380 | <issue_start>username_0: For example youtube.com/opener - it won't play via the browser, but I can't figure out how to access it via the app.
Is it possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Check how you are looking for it in the app you have a couple options you can try:
From the regular youtube.com/opener site subscribe to the channel
or
From the app search for the AlterArt2 channel and subscribe to it
The channel isn't actually listed as opener it is under AlterArt2 so watch that to make sure you are able to find it. I located it on my youtube app and was able to subscribe and view. I'm using an HTC One X ICS.
Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can't. This feature was added in the ICS version of the YouTube app. Older versions don't support it.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use the browser.
Just type the livestream link, and it will load normally. On the downside, it will lag a little bit.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: It seems that if you add the livestream to your Watch Later list, you can then view it via this on your mobile device. However, it will start from the beginning of the stream and it seems you cannot forward it. You can pause it, but I found that if I left the application, when I would go back it would take me all the way to the start again.
Maybe this can help someone somehow.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/05 | 2,113 | 7,074 | <issue_start>username_0: I am keep on getting this pop-up every 30 sec. I searched on the internet, and most of the solutions are to play with the charging pin.
It's also showing it's charging when it's not.
[My phone thinks it's charging](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/22687/my-phone-thinks-its-charging)
I think this has to be a software issue.
Does anyone have any solution?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't own a Galaxy SII. However according to [this thread](http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056634704) it seems the problem lies in the USB port as when it is replaced the issue has been resolved.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **Short answer:**
=================
That's no doubt a software issue, reported across forums after an upgrade to ICS 4.0.x.
Some users reporting this can be found here:
* [Galaxy s2 charging port problem - xda-developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216163#4)
* [Re: ICS 4.0.3 Charging Paused, Voltage Too High an... - Vodafone eForum](http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Samsung-Galaxy-S2/ICS-4-0-3-Charging-Paused-Voltage-Too-High-and-more-bugs/m-p/1106255#M11350)
Don't know with certainty if you've upgraded the firmware to ICS 4.0 or any other variant, being the latest ones 4.0.3 or 4.0.4
Nonetheless, you either roll back and wait for a new version that doesn't cause that issue or you can try some of the suggestions provided below (all reported to have worked without problems by other owners of a [Samsung Galaxy S2](http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/)).
**Extending the answer:**
=========================
---
First and above all
-------------------
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you are not going to lose anything either by rolling back or trying a new/different firmware.
**e.g.,** contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc...
---
You can go with one of these suggestions:
-----------------------------------------
Once the backup is concluded, the following solutions are documented as to have solved that particular issue on your phone. Solutions ordered from the simplest to the most complicated:
1. **Clearing cache data**
The problem you're facing can be related to old files still in cache. Follow these steps to clear your cache and see if it solves it:
1. Boot your phone in recovery mode, to do that press and hold `VOLUME UP` and `MIDDLE KEY`, while holding both press `POWER ON`;
2. You will see your phone booted in recovery mode , in recovery mode touch screen will not work so use `Volume UP` and `Volume Down` to navigate through options and `MIDDLE KEY` to confirm;
3. Choose “wipe cache partition” from menu;
4. It will clear the cache data;
5. Now select reboot system now;
---
2. **Factory Reset**
Samsung has a master reset code used to factory reset your phone. You can try this as to cleanup your phone and wait for a better ICS version, or try another ICS version (*see suggestion n.º 3*):
* Make sure you have a backup of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc).
* Take your SIM and memory card out of your phone
* Turn your phone back on, and wait for the dial pad
* Dial the factory reset code: `*2767*3855#`This will wipe, reset and then correctly format the internal storage. After the process is completed, place your SIM and memory cards back on the phone.
---
3. **Firmware Flash (Odin)**
Download the Latest Samsung Odin [here](http://www.cpkb.org/wiki/Samsung_Odin#Samsung_Odin3_download_links), and install either one of the latest ICS versions or a previous one that can be found on the links at the very end of this answer.
3.1. flash your firmware to the Android 4.0:
* [XXLPQ — Update Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0 Official Firmware Manually](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxlpq/)
>
> This firmware and the guide below is compatible only and only with Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device, including US variants of S2, the Epic 4G Touch, T-mobile Galaxy S2 and AT&T Galaxy S2 along with Skyrocket. Check your device’s model number in Settings » About phone.
>
>
>3.2. Install Android ICS 4.0.3 XXLPJ Firmware Update:
* [Install Android ICS 4.0.3 XXLPJ Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100](http://techdraginfo.blogspot.com/2012/06/install-android-ics-403-xxlpj-firmware.html)
>
> Here is another tutorial how to Install Android ICS 4.0.3 XXLPJ Firmware Update on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT i9100. Samsung Galaxy II got the Official XXLPQ Firmware update recently. But the Firmware had some bugs and users reported it. Samsung revived the Android 4.0.3 and added some other latest features
>
>
>3.3. flash your firmware to the Android 4.0.4:
* [XXLQ5 - Download & Install Official Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2](http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/07/05/download-install-official-android-4-0-4-ics-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/)
>
> Finally, you can download and install latest official Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II now. Yup, there is a leaked official Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 ~ XXLQ5 Firmware (Europe region).
>
>
>
* [Update Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 to Android 4.0.4 ICS XXLQ5 Leaked Firmware](http://www.android.gs/update-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-to-android-4-0-4-ics-xxlq5-leaked-firmware/)
>
> Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 has been running on the Android 4.0.3 firmware and recently there were rumors that said that it won’t receive the Android 4.0.4 ICS update. However, all these rumors were shattered today because there is a new leaked firmware for I9100 that is based on Android 4.0.4 ICS and with XXLQ5 firmware, which means that Samsung should eventually launch the new update in the near future.
>
>
>
---
**Useful and related links:**
=============================
* The official [Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)](http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/) website.
* A very extensive list with [Official i9100 Firmwares LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7/G/9/W/D/F to Download](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) and an how-to guide to flash your firmware with Odin.
* Android Firmwares.NET - [Samsung Galaxy S II Firmwares](http://androidfirmwares.net/PhoneFirmware).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I went to Sprint yesterday because all of a sudden I'm having this frustrating problem.
I was told that it is a software issue and nothing more. An email from the higher-ups directed techs not to switch out phones because the problem is going to persist (until Samsung fixes the software).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: With mine, clearing dust out of the USB port with a pin and then plugging a charger in and out a few times fixed the issue.
So it's not necessarily a bug in the software. Perhaps Android OS 4.0.x has a new feature to detect and report voltage problems when charging, while previous versions did not (and any software "fix" will just disable this feature).
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/05 | 234 | 924 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Android 2.x to 4.0.3.
I had, and still have, two keyboards installed & enabled - MultiLing Keyboard, and Swype.
In my previous ROM, long-pressing an input field let me switch keyboards. This method now stopped working, and the only way I found to switch them is via the setup menu.
Has the method to switch inputs changed in ICS?<issue_comment>username_1: Once you've activated an input field, you should see a keyboard icon in your notification area. Drag the notification bar down and tap on the notification saying `Select input method` and you should get the menu.
If this doesn't work, it's due to Samsung's modifications. At least the vanilla ICS has this option.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In all of my HTC phones, press & hold in the input area (text area) will show a "Input Method" prompt for switching IME.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/06 | 418 | 1,427 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Upgrade Samsung Galaxy II OS to android 4.0?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24293/upgrade-samsung-galaxy-ii-os-to-android-4-0)
>
>
>
I want to know if there is any official documentation on how to upgrade Samsung's Android enabled devices?<issue_comment>username_1: I assume your device is not rooted since you did not mention it. For non-rooting device you just have to wait for the Over The Air (OTA) update from Samsung or your network provider.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Official documentation can only come from your carrier, or if you bought it sim-free, then from your country's Samsung website.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Ota is definitely going to be the "easiest" but you aren't guaranteed to ever get the update. If you want to get ICS as soon as possible, I'd recommend flashing [CyanogenMod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices) ([full update guide](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II%3a_Full_Update_Guide) for the S2), downloads are [here](http://get.cm/?device=galaxys2). Believe version CM9 is ICS 4.0.4, and CM10 (aka. Jelly Bean) is also [available](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419102) as nightly builds. I've heard some great things about it.
But... that may not be what you are looking for if you are trying to go completely stock...
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/06 | 824 | 2,344 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How do I update the OS on my device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/13510/how-do-i-update-the-os-on-my-device)
>
>
>
can any one tell me how to upgrade Samsung galaxy i5510 2.2 froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread<issue_comment>username_1: * [How to Update Galaxy 551 I5510 to XWKP5 Gingerbread 2.3.4 European Firmware](http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-551-i5510-xwkp5-gingerbread-234-european-firmware/)
* [Update Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 to XWKP5 Gingerbread 2.3.4 ...](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpxK_8osd5g) Video-Guide on Youtube
* [I5510XWKPA Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Stock ROM Download](http://www.samsdroid.com/2011/11/i5510xwkpa-android-236-gingerbread.html)
* [How to upgrade samsung galaxy i5510 from android 2.2 to 2.3.4? - Pls give me the link for downloading these files and the steps or procedure for how to do it :: Ask Me Fast](http://www.askmefast.com/categorydetail.php?cmd=search&qtype=answered&q=How%20to%20upgrade%20samsung%20galaxy%20i5510%20from%20android%202.2%20to%202.3.4?) hm, was that all you?
Well, and a bunch more, e.g. for India and other things. Due to missing details in your question, this could become a rather long list -- which is not much loved here, so I'd better stop at this place. Hopefully, one of the above links works out for you -- otherwise, please re-formulate your question as suggested :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have done this on my Samsung Galaxy I5510, just follow these steps:
**Required**: phone's USB driver should be installed
1. Run Odin\_Downloader\_v4.42 software
2. Select "CALLISTO\_ops" file in "OPS"
3. Check "one package" in the options menu
4. Select "I5510XWKPH\_I5510XEZKP2\_XEZ" file in "One Package" (last button)
5. Switch off phone, then press `T` + the power button to go to Download mode
6. In the Odin\_Downloader software window, check that "COM Port Mapping" is YELLOW
(if it's not yellow then it means USB not recognizing your device)
7. After making sure it's connected, click the "Start" button and wait until it finishes
(all of these process can be checked in "message box" left side)
8. It's done!
For more information, go to this [link](http://www.droidforums.net/forum/android-forum/210957-universal-gingerbread-root-unroot-2-3-3-2-3-7-a.html).
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/06 | 403 | 1,628 | <issue_start>username_0: It's important to me to provide feedback on the apps I use.
However, I don't remember which apps I already rated, and I find myself checking my apps one by one to find the ones I haven't rated yet.
Is there a way to see a list of my unrated apps?
I have a Galaxy S2 with ICS, but I think this question is relevant to all Android devices.<issue_comment>username_1: Create a list in your office/organizer of all your apps, then, as you rate your apps go back to that list and mark them as rated. I know it's not automatically calculated for you thus not super convenient but hey, it has to be better than searching one by one. :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You cannot currently get that list.
You may want to temporarily:
* Disable **Auto-update Apps** in the Google Play **Settings** menu on your device.
* Enable the **Notifications** checkbox.
* Choose when to update each app manually, once you see an update notification. Your existing review, or lack of review, is evident right there 1 inch down the app page if you are in in portrait mode.
* Two weeks later, you'll have reviewed those developers who are updating super-regularly. Keep this up for as long as you can stand to, and all of the developers who aren't dormant are reviewed. Then switch your settings back.
Each manual update will occupy about 30 seconds per app of your time, or less. And it's not perfect. There will be apps who never update before you decide to re-enable **Auto-update Apps**.
I stay in perpetual Manual update mode and I've never failed to give feedback on any app I've installed.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/06 | 1,053 | 4,180 | <issue_start>username_0: Could you indicate me a PDF reader for android with a fit visible feature? It's the same feature that's built in on foxit reader.<issue_comment>username_1: I am not sure about Foxit Reader, but I am using the paid [ezPDF Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=udk.android.reader).
I am really amazed about its ability to show and fit the content to screen when reading columns of text (like in newspaper). It has other super features like horizontal scroll and automatic scroll to next part.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I am not exactly sure what you mean by "the fit visible feature".
Give a try to [qPDF Viewer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qoppa.activities.viewer), it's a free Android PDF Reader that does have a text reflow mode accessible (under View menu from the action bar).
A simple double tap fits the document to the screen size – which is pretty useful on tablets.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Gustavo. I had similar problem. I am using [eBookdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ebookdroid&hl=en). It is free and it crops and splits pages. Good luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Did you try [SmartQ Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartdevices.special&hl=fr)?
In my opinion it's the best PDF reader for Android. The interface is clean and intuitive, it has all main features that you are expecting from a eBook reader (Bookmarks, Pager, Chapters, etc..) and the transition between pages is very smooth and pleasant. And the most important in your case, the crop feature is so intuitive and practice. In my opinion it's the most comfortable eBook app you could find at this moment. I love it so much!!
Actually, I have been testing all eBooks apps available on Play store, keeping in mind the points I consider more important in this kind of app.
1) All basic features: Bookmarks, Pager, Chapters,
2) Interface + Page transitions
3) Crop feature
4) Read PDFs (I don't like ePub stuff)
Then here is my classifying of all I found meeting all these points:
1) [SmartQ Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartdevices.special&hl=fr)
2) ezPDF Reader - The problem with this app is that the transition behavior is not much pleasant as other apps, and sometimes you need to swipe 2,3 times to finally turn the page, which is very annoying (mainly when you cropped your pdf). And another little problem is that the crop feature, really crops the file. I mean when you open, then, the same file with another pdf reader, the file is also cropped as you have done it on ezPDF Reader! Which can be disrupting.
3) Moon+ Reader Pro - Interface much better than ezPDF Reader but less features too.. The crop feature is also available there but it's not very well designed. Plus when your file is cropped (actually is more fitted than cropped there), it becomes difficult to turn pages (a little bit as ezPDF Reader Pro)
4) EBookDroid - It works as expected but the interface and global user experience is very poor. It's not pleasant to use. By cons, the crop feature is very well imagined (much better than in Moon+ Reader Pro). I was not able to find if Chapters + Bookmarks feature are implemented. Sorry but it was so painful to test this app.
There is a last option, that requires two applications. This approach is the more constraining but you will have the best reading experience like that. Actually the really best PDF reader (in terms of interface, user experience, page transitions, etc..) now is Google Play Books (Since you can now add your own PDFs in this app by checking an option in settings). The problem is that app hasn't any crop feature, which is so annoying. So the main idea is to crop the file first with ezPDF Reader (Trial version it's enough), and then open it on Google Play Books app. Like this, you will have a wonderful reader experience thanks to Google app, and your PDF will be cropped as you want thanks to ezPDF Reader
\*Sorry, I can't post more than two links, I wanted to link all apps mentioned there but I am sure you will find them by yourself..
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/06 | 2,186 | 8,143 | <issue_start>username_0: **Please excuse the length of this question. I need to explain all this to help others and to avoid helpful contributors to provide answer without asking clarifications.**
My requirement in one line: "to enable an Android phone to display Tamil characters properly".
**Elaboration:**
Tamil, like any other Indian language has complex character rendering system. Unlike English or other Latin based script, it has glyph (what you see in screen) composed of more than one character.
Android does not have ability to render such complex scripts (with exceptions). My aim is to know how I can provide such an ability to an Android phone or tablet.
**Little background that I gathered so far:**
To display a glyph in screen, Android first needs a suitable font file. Android device has a folder */system/fonts* which has few of them. The most interesting file in that folder is the DroidSansFallback.ttf. As the name suggests, when Android's system fails to find a character in system fonts (that could be DroidSans.ttf or DroidSans-Bold.ttf etc) it falls back to search it in DroidSansFallback.ttf.
By replacing a suitable font file from PC (Latha.ttf or Lohit-Tamil.ttf - these are fonts for Tamil) and DroidSansFallback.ttf will enable to display Tamil characters in the device.
It is not so easy to replace and it involves rooting the device and mounting the system as writable.
In spite of those troubles, even if the DroidSansFallback.ttf is replaced, the Tamil characters that are displayed are not rendered properly. The Tamil character "தி" is a conjunct of two characters and instead of getting displayed as "தி", it will be displayed as "த ி" without space in between. Though this is enough to read short messages, it cannot be used to read books etc.
From Android 4.0 on wards, Tamil and other few languages are supported through browser as said in Android 4.x API overview as seen below.
```
Support for Indic fonts (Devanagari, Bengali, and Tamil, including the complex
character support needed for combining glyphs) in WebView and the built-in Browser
```
The words to notice is "in WebView and the built-in Browser", which means that Tamil characters will be rendered perfectly if it is rendered as HTML content and will not be rendered otherwise. Opera and other few browsers did this even before Android 4.0 by substituting image instead of character.
I noticed that in few devices that target Indian market (ex: LG Optimus One, most of Samsung phones and tablets) are able to display Tamil properly both in browser and even in places out of browser like in contacts, text messages, file names etc. To my surprise they do this even in Android 2.3 onwards. I also noticed that the same model targeting non-Indian country running same version of Android does not support Tamil character display.
This made me to investigate further and reached a conclusion that Android (as other Linux based OS) depends on a font rendering engine to display such complex characters. The two engines that I came across are Skia and Harfbuzz. I noticed LG uses skia and Samsung uses Harfbuzz libraries in their devices to bring this ability.
I came across many websites suggesting to replaces these libraries and fonts. It did not work and results in freezing. Fortunately I backed up using clockworkmod and hence I restored my phone.
Though I had explained this with Tamil, this is applicable for most of the Indian languages.
**Here comes my question (if you are still reading;) )**
Now, far sure it is clear that a TTF file should be present to provide characters and an appropriate libraries (libskia.so or libharfbuzz.so) are required to render them correctly. Does any one know how these manufacturers are able to provide the ability? I am even ready to build my own ROM from AOSP (Android Open Source Project).<issue_comment>username_1: Rooted Phone
============
Android under the folder `/system/fonts` contains a file named "DroidSansFallback.ttf" supposed to contain all the language characters. Currently it lacks support for many, including Tamil.
One can always replace the file with one that contains Tamil characters, thus allowing the usage of Tamil on your phone.
From [XDA Developers Thread - DroidSans Fallback Indic Font](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798380), users have tried and successfully used Tamil on their phones.
* Download the [DroidSansFallback.ttf](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=412380&d=1286103799) file
* Download the original [DroidHindi.ttf](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=665899&d=1311639991) file
To acomplish this method, you need root access to your phone, in order to access the `/system` and change the Fallback file:
* Read [How do I root my device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/1184/16265) if your phone isn't rooted yet.
* Follow [XDA Developers thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798380) to see how to [replace the file](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15823395&postcount=13):
```
Using and Android SDK environment:
First Copy the DroidSansFallback.ttf file into your sdcard,
then issue the following commands:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /sdcard
busybox cp DroidSansFallback.ttf /system/fonts
mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
exit
exit
Lastly, rebooted the phone
```
**Note:** mount point isn't the same for all phones.
---
Android APP
===========
While the above method may appeal to some users, I do prefer an APP when available.
Besides, Tamil has a keyboard with a total of 247 characters, while the English one only needs 26. So this becomes a major problem when typing:
See [Wikipedia :: Tamil language - Writing System](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_language#Writing_system)
>
> The current Tamil script consists of 12 vowels, 18 consonants and one special character, the āytam. The vowels and consonants combine to form 216 compound characters, giving a total of 247 characters (12 + 18 + 1 + (12 x 18))
>
>
>
Thanks to Krishan, and is work on this subject, there's already an APP available to deal with both issues, the system wide usage of Tamil, and a keyboard that can be used to type Tamil Characters.
Read Krishan's post entitled [Tamil Unicode Font for Android – Working](http://xkrishx.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/tamil-unicode-font-for-android/) for detailed information about the development of this solution.
To summarize
------------
Krishan developed and published two APPs at [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Krish%20KM) that completely deal with the problem of having an entire Android OS in Tamil:
* [Tamil Unicode Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KM.TK)
* [Tamil Unicode Font](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KM.TF.DN)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You appear to be describing [issue 4153](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=4153), a known bug in Android.
This issue has been reported as resolved in Jelly Bean. If this screenshot is correct, then the issue should be resolved. (I can't really tell myself, but I do have access to Jelly Bean and can make screenshots from it.)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Install Opera Mini web Browser
In Opera Mini Web Browser type "about:Config"
use bitmap fonts for complex scripts : Select Yes
You can view all sites in tamil font in any brand mobile phone
Regards
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You do not need to root and replace the font on Android system.
Replace the firmware of your device with similar Indian region's firmware to render the Devanagari font correctly. Other regions' firmware do not render the Devanagari fonts correctly. Devanagari fonts correctly render on Indian Region's Android version 2.x.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/06 | 664 | 2,253 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tablet (Android 4.0.3) with "Android ICS calendar" and I want to synchronize it with my google account.
In "Accounts and synchronization" menu I have my google account, but in details i can only choose synchronization for Books, Gmail, Google Reader, Internet and Contacts.
Do I have to install some other tool?
EDIT:
Ok, Currently I have:
* Android ICS calendar 4.0.3-eng.root.20120523.181717
* Android ICS calendar 4.0.3
* Business Calendar Free 1.1.9.8free
* Jorte 1.4.6
* Checkmark Callendar 2.4
And like @Christian wrote first one (first two) are unsupported by google. So which one is supported - i mean which on i have to install to get sync option in "Accounts and synchronization" menu?<issue_comment>username_1: Do you mean this app, [Android 4 ICS Calendar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.calendar)?
If so, it's probably unsupported by Google Sync. Wasn't there any calendar app preinstalled on your tablet?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Founded ugly workaround ([link](http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/336029-how-do-you-configure-gmail-exchange-activesync.html#post2687835)).
Add exchange account:
```
domain\username: is my aspmx.l.google.com\username@gmail.com
server: m.google.com
```
Now I can sync calendar - but only first one :/.
Still looking for a proper solution.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It only works if you have a gmail account.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You have to download the Google Calendar app for your android default app can sync with your online gmail account.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Install [Google Calendar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendar "Google Calendar @ Play Store") official app, available for devices running Android 4.0.3 and later.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I found the solution here: <http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-discussions/23013-solved-exchange-account-puzzle.html>
Basically you use your gmail user name and password & when it asks for your server information use m.google.com.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/06 | 922 | 3,351 | <issue_start>username_0: I would assume most all of you know why I am asking this, but for those who don't, Loop Device Support of a Kernel on an Android device is utilized to mount a Linux Distro IMG file (Ubuntu or Debian, & a couple others) to run the linux img in a Chrooted environment to run side by side next to your Android System.
So there is tons of information on what Loop Device Support is (if you need a good explanation see Wikipedia's article.), and why you need it, but there is a great lack of explaination as to how you find out if your device supports it. The most information relating to it is that "most roms support it"...
So down to the issue, how would one discover if my device currently supports it? Is there some script I can look at or something in the kernel I can view to find out if my device supports it?<issue_comment>username_1: You can verify by checking `/proc/config.gz` and search through it looking for the configure option - `CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP=y`.
To do that you need to do it this way:
```
cp /proc/config.gz /sdcard/kernel_config.gz
```
and
```
adb pull /sdcard/kernel_config.gz
```
Unzip the *kernel\_config.gz* and open it up in a notepad or text editor and search it.
If its either `# CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP is not set` or `CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP=n` all bets are off.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use the following command at the terminal:
```
export | grep LOOP_MOUNTPOINT
```
If there is a LOOP\_MOUNPOINT, probably you can mount loop devices.
*UPDATED*
HOW TO TEST?
Download a freedos image (<http://www.freedos.org/>) 40MB ISO.
Make a loop device association:
```
losetup /dev/block/loop4 fd11src.iso
```
Mount a iso device
```
mkdir freedos_img
mount -t iso9660 -o ro /dev/block/loop4 freedos_img
```
And there is this the mounted iso at freedos\_img
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just came across this. I was having the same issue. You could just do `zcat /proc/config.gz | grep CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP` from a terminal emulator.
If you get a `y`, you are good to go.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Here is a shell function to check for loop support without creating a loop device. It should even work as non-root.
```
function check_loop_support {
local tmp
# assuming that losetup -f works ... to be checked somewhere else
tmp=$(losetup -f 2>/dev/null)
if test -b "$tmp"; then
return 0
fi
# So far we haven't found any loop support. Let's check whether we
# could load the module and assume that it would work.
modprobe --quiet --dry-run loop &>/dev/null
return $?
}
```
Note there exist losetup versions with different behavior of -f. Sometimes they would automatically load loop module if needed and possible. And some versions would even directly return 1 if no loop support available. Others just print "/dev/loop0" although there is no such device.
The function above tries to be safe for all known cases.
Note that you may still need to load the loop module to have usable loop devices available. If you are root you could also run a real "modprobe loop" before losetup to be sure.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: You can use [Loop device checker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rokas.loopdevicecheck) to check if your device supports it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/06 | 794 | 3,210 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm attempting to write a script to test out a camera for long periods of time, and one of the issues right now is the fact that it runs out of space when pictures are taken. My initial approach is to remove the picture using adb after its taken. The issue is, even after I remove it from the location it is saved in, it remains visible in the gallery, and I assume it's taking up space somewhere. The properties associated with it (such as width, height, flash info, etc) all get deleted as well, except for the size.
What I'm currently doing is deleting all files in the DCIM directory (where the camera saves the pictures) after every time a picture is taken, using adb. Additionally, when I search throughout the phone using adb, I cannot find anything similar to the pictures anywhere in the file structure.
Is it possible to fully delete the pictures using adb? Is there a cache where the images are stored somewhere? The only way I can get the pictures to fully be removed from the phone are to either reboot, or use monkey runner to delete the pictures through simulated touches in gallery (which is tedious for a large # of photos).<issue_comment>username_1: The reason the pictures remains visible in the Gallery is because the Android's MediaScanner is a bit weak in this regard. What happens is this - when Android boots up, it runs the MediaScanner, which goes off and checks all the images, ringtones, audio to sum up, and keeps tab on it. *This is only done once on boot*.
You can get around this, by unmounting the SD Card, do this safely (Settings > Storage > Unmount SD Card) this will take a few seconds, once its unmounted, you can pop out the SD Card, pop it back in again, this in turn will force the MediaScanner to run again, and then all the images that you've deleted are no longer there in the Gallery.
MediaScanner is a service that acts as a caching service in that it caches all media (images/audio). On some ROMs, there is a facility to force it to run again without having to do the above.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try the proposed solutions in this [post](http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/218814-how-trigger-media-scan.html). In short, one of these may trigger media scan:
1. Send a broadcast [Intent ACTION\_MEDIA\_MOUNTED](http://viralpatel.net/blogs/android-trigger-media-scanner-api/). Note that it's possible to send an intent via `./adb shell am`.
2. Run the [Rescan Media](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.addz.mediascanner&hl=en) app
3. Renaming a file
4. Taking a photo through the Camera app
5. Remounting SD Card
6. Rebooting
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: While other answers have given nice workarounds for this issue, most of them seem to not work properly in ICS. The only sure method of deleting all pictures was as such:
1. Delete all files in DCIM Folder
2. Clear Data for Gallery
3. Clear Data for Media Storage
4. Kill both Gallery and android.process.media
I've attempted to get these into a script, the issue is with 3 - as Media Storage doesn't give it's process name, and as such I can't clear data through 'adb shell pm clear processname' for it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/07 | 208 | 860 | <issue_start>username_0: After upgrading my Rogers Galaxy SII (I727R MODEL) to ICS. I cannot take screen captures of activities.
I've tried using home and power as with gingerbread as well as power and down volume together. Neither works.
Is there another way or has this feature been disabled by rogers?
Any help is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: On my Xperia Play I have to hold Vol Down and Power for longer than I did on GB (it takes about a couple of seconds) before it will take the screenshot. Try the different combinations but hold them down for a couple of seconds.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Press and hold the volume down and the power button at the same time.
(Pressing the volume down slightly before the power and holding both..will not work)
Pressing them exactly at the same time and holding will work.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/07 | 642 | 2,416 | <issue_start>username_0: I had a Nexus S but lost it or it was stolen.
I need to find it's IMEI.
I don't have the box or documentation either.
I've checked exif data from photos taken with the phone.
What other potential sources are there for it's IMEI?<issue_comment>username_1: If your phone is still on contract, you can contact the carrier, may be they will help you. However, without proper proof that you are the owner of the phone, I doubt they can do anything helpful.
So the first thing is to try if you can find some paper or receipt to prove you are the owner.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you not thought about using [Plan B](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) and install it remotely, to email you back the coordinates. Even [Locate My Droid](http://www.locatemydroid.com/) is another option to find out if its nearby.
All of this a gamble - was there sufficient charge? did it have wifi? Furthermore, the sooner you apply that software the better result, as the minutes are counting, the chances of retrieving it back gets smaller.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You could try the following idea but it's a long shot.
There is an app for Android called [AndroidLost](http://www.androidlost.com) . The best part about it is that you can install it remotely, register it and then send a command from their site in order to get the status of your phone (including the imei code).
On their site are guides how to install the app, how to send commands to the phone and a lot more.
I'm not sure if it will work because even if you schedule an install command on google for the app, it will be installed only when wifi or networking is on.
I said it's a long shot because in 2 days a lot could have happened to that phone, including a reset, sim change and so on.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Got it!
Sing into your [Google Dashboard](https://www.google.com/dashboard).
Here scroll down to the section titled `Android devices`. You'll see a list of all devices associated with your account. Choose the one that you're looking for and click on the expander arrow. This will bring up a nice block of text that contains your IMEI and a last-seen time.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sh549.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1miYn.png)
Upvotes: 4 |
2012/07/07 | 352 | 1,431 | <issue_start>username_0: I had a question about screen orientation in the Google turn-by-turn navigation app. Previously the screen would orient as you would expect with the maps/arrows pointed in the direction of travel(with a 3D-esque view of what's coming).
However of-late(I suspect after an update or so), the maps are always oriented to point north and the app just plots your current location giving you a top-view of the map(as you would see in the normal Google Maps app). Is there any way to change this back to how it previously was?
I am using a Droid Incredible running Android 2.3.4(Gingerbread). Also, just to clarify the above post is about the turn-by-turn navigation app(which can be fired up from Google Maps or as a standalone - 'Car Panel' or 'Navigation') and not Google Maps, per se.
Any help would be appreciated. TIA.<issue_comment>username_1: Clearing the app cache (and data) seems to have resolved the issue for me.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Tap the red and white diamond icon in the upper left-hand corner of the map screen to change orientation/view setting in Navigation. That should get you back to the "behind the wheel" turn-by-turn view you want. (Just a note that the red half of the icon will always point north no matter what mode you're in.) I was stuck on this one too and there's no option in the "Settings" menu to define the orientation view.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/08 | 750 | 2,506 | <issue_start>username_0: There was an app moved to SD card.
I did a factory reset.
Then I reinstalled the app. It was side loaded by Humble Bundle app, it's not from Google Play.
Now the app can't be moved to SD, getting error "Couldn't move app".
I am guessing there is this some type of Android's cache for this app on SD already that prevents it from moving again, but this is just a speculation.
Titanium backup couldn't move it either. Well, it said it did but it's still "on the phone".
Any ideas welcome.
The phone is HTC Sensation.<issue_comment>username_1: When I had an N1 that used to fill up on space quickly, I used to use an app called [ModInstallLocation](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=778738) to move apps that weren't technically movable through Apps2SD.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You most probably left some residuals of the (moved) app on your SD card.
The easiest way to remove that would probably to pull out the SD card and remove the moved app on your computer (it's not accessible on your phone easily).
For example, the full path to the moved tricorder app on my phone is:
/mnt/sdcard/.android\_secure/org.hermit.tricorder-1.asec
Just access it on your PC and remove the appropriate .asec file in the .android\_secure folder.
Background (why not to do it on the phone):
Moved Apps are located in a cryptoloop mounted container file which is stored at /mnt/sdcard/.android\_asec/\*. This is however not accessible so that normal apps cannot mess around with moved apps (there's a tmpf mounted over /mnt/sdcard/.android\_secure with 0kb space to inhibit access). The original .android\_secure is bind mounted to /mnt/asec/secure where the system can access the containers.
```
app_36@android:/ $ mount
# omitted unecessary stuff, only the sdcard, the bind mount and the tmpfs mount are shown
/dev/block/vold/254:1 /mnt/sdcard vfat [mount-options-omitted] 0 0
/dev/block/vold/254:1 /mnt/secure/asec vfat [mount-options-omitted] 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/sdcard/.android_secure tmpfs [mount-options-omitted] 0 0
# no output, tmpfs still mounted:
app_36@android:/mnt/sdcard/.android_secure # ls
app_36@android:/mnt/secure/asec # umount /mnt/sdcard/.android_secure
# umounted... now there's what we expect:
app_36@android:/mnt/secure/asec # cd /mnt/sdcard/.android_secure
app_36@android:/mnt/sdcard/.android_secure # ls
org.hermit.tricorder-1.asec
```
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/08 | 540 | 1,698 | <issue_start>username_0: Why is it that I am able to play only a few .mp4 files in my New Samsung Galaxy Y Mobile but not he rest. What should I do to make even the other .mp4 files to play?
What should I do to make .mkv, .avi and other video formats to play?<issue_comment>username_1: Deriving from the [link](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/24645/13391) given in Comments:
Answer by [Richard](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/24649/13391)
>
> You are not able to play the high resolution videos in your mobile.
> Your device should be able to handle videos up to 640\*360, this is the
> resolution of HQ YouTube.
>
>
> Note that there's absolutely no point in watching HD videos on your
> phone. It has a screen resolution of 240 x 320. Anything above this
> will be scaled down to fit the screen.
>
>
>
Comment by [ce4](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24645/play-high-resolution-mp4-videos-on-galaxy-y#comment29381_24649)
>
> In General, HD videos need to be decoded by a specialized companion
> chip (h264 decoder) because the CPU is not powerful enough. For price
> reasons, only a subset of h264's Features may be supported leaving you
> without HD support
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad) from Google Play.
It can play almost all the video formats in my Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. [Review](http://www.brorsoft.com/nexus-7/play-hd-videos-on-nexus7-with-best-video-player.html)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just install MX Player on your Android phone. Then, you can play any video format on your Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/08 | 695 | 2,371 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a newly arrived escapee from the iPhone Empire - I just got a Galaxy Ace and it seems better in all respects except one very important one for me... I used to use my iPhone to write / take notes etc, using an I-connex Bluetooth keyboard. But it looks like my Ace won't allow this keyboard to connect - it says it doesn't connect to HID devices.
I've tried two different apps to try and fix this - BlueKeyboard JP (which only works with certain keyboards, not including mine) and Bluetooth Keyboard Easyconnect (which I think requires my phone to be rooted - at any rate, it doesn't work).
I'd be very grateful for any suggestions how I can fix this, as it really makes the phone seriously less good than what I had before, given how I use it! Failing that I'd be very grateful if anyone could advise me if there is any version of Android that DOES allow HID devices to connect - and what phones run it.<issue_comment>username_1: Deriving from the [link](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/24645/13391) given in Comments:
Answer by [Richard](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/24649/13391)
>
> You are not able to play the high resolution videos in your mobile.
> Your device should be able to handle videos up to 640\*360, this is the
> resolution of HQ YouTube.
>
>
> Note that there's absolutely no point in watching HD videos on your
> phone. It has a screen resolution of 240 x 320. Anything above this
> will be scaled down to fit the screen.
>
>
>
Comment by [ce4](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24645/play-high-resolution-mp4-videos-on-galaxy-y#comment29381_24649)
>
> In General, HD videos need to be decoded by a specialized companion
> chip (h264 decoder) because the CPU is not powerful enough. For price
> reasons, only a subset of h264's Features may be supported leaving you
> without HD support
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad) from Google Play.
It can play almost all the video formats in my Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. [Review](http://www.brorsoft.com/nexus-7/play-hd-videos-on-nexus7-with-best-video-player.html)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just install MX Player on your Android phone. Then, you can play any video format on your Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/09 | 878 | 3,636 | <issue_start>username_0: On Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) the OS categorizes your app and each category has its own threshold in which the OS uses for determining which app to close first when it runs out of memory.
Has anyone of you been annoyed by, say you opened a timer to run in the background to measure the time elapsed of something, then you opened few more apps and got back to your timer just to see it was reset or closed? I mean, seriously, it is really excruciatingly annoying.
Is there a way to force an app to remain running in the background no matter what even when the OS runs out of memory?<issue_comment>username_1: Simple answer: No. Android always uses OOM (Out-Of-Memory) prioritizing to free unused memory. You can change the priorities of apps (at least until reboot) with some task managers but even then if the memory runs low, apps in the background start getting killed.
Think about this scenario: you've downloaded a badly coded app which runs on boot, causes a buffer overflow and hogs all your memory. Normally, this app is killed, but if it's set to stay open it effectively bricks your phone until reboot, and after that starts again, and again, etc.
Some timers use services with high priorities to avoid this problem, but if you launch enough high-performance, resource-hogging apps while the timer is in the background, it will eventually get killed.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: No. However, two methods to alleviate the problem come to mind but both of them can only be implemented by the developer: The first one is to display a notification, Android will give apps that do this a higher priority than others. The second one is to save the start time so when the timer gets eventually restarted, it won't be reset.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: There is sometimes an option to *lock* the app. This prevents **killing** or **stopping** of that application in the phone.
Lock option is not available in the OS itself, using some 3rd party apps like **[GO Task Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.taskmanager)**, etc, can help.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: The accepted answer turned out incorrect or outdated. The "App Settings" module for the Xposed app allows you to specify on a per app basis to keep apps from being killed or freed:
<http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer>
<http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings>
Responsible care should of course be exercised when playing with apps changing such low level behaviour.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: 1st method :--If you make Sticky Thread in the program , yes you can forcefully keep your program on the run. However remember the user at advanced setting mode can stop background running apps.
However if you write a the sticky thread in a manner that it starts at any give event occured then this can be achieved.
2nd method : IF the user is non rooted android and u want to run an app on th background .
use SL4 script in the background form the app.
use a script that will do you background checks and programs and write the front end to show something else.
Eg: In most game engines this is in built. They connect to server s even though the user turned off the app. The reason the engine create multiple scripts in the phone which is randaomly checked at any particular events and that TRIGGER is used to run your app continously on th background of foreground.
\*\*\*Sorry for the TYPO's .. spellchecker not available. Hope u achieve what u intended to get.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/09 | 516 | 1,895 | <issue_start>username_0: Why is the NFC in the Galaxy Nexus embedded in the battery?
Wouldn't it make more sense to separate the two things? Is there any hardware advantage of being this way?
Disadvantages I can see several, like replacing the battery with another, without NFC...<issue_comment>username_1: The NFC circuitry itself is in the phone, but the antenna is in the battery. This is due to the layout of the phone. Since the range of NFC is very small, the antenna is placed on the outer side of the battery to increase the range as much as possible.
Yes, the downside of this is that replacement batteries need to be NFC-enabled, but it's a small price to pay for a significant improvement in the functionality of NFC.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The NFC feature does not sit in the battery, only the antenna does.
NFC consists of:
* an integrated chip (soldered onto the logic board)
* an NFC Antenna that needs *free view* to the phone's back side
(antenna signals from the sticker on the back of the battery only need to pass the back cover)
If you look at the antenna you'll notice how [big](http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/TDlQcM2OdFoNZ6JE.huge) it is. It's basically just a coil with 4 windings, see [ifixit's teardown](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1). NFC allows for passive devices (Credit cards and such) which need to be fed energy from an active device through the antenna. Some engineer decided its best fit would be as a sticker on the battery.
There's only 2 positions where you can place it:
* Back of the battery
* Inner side of the battery cover (like with the Nexus S)
My guess is this: By placing it on the battery, the expensive and big 2-point connector (as with the Nexus S) could be merged together with the battery contacts to make it cheaper (and/or maybe more robust).
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/09 | 696 | 2,851 | <issue_start>username_0: After setting a destination and start navigation and my journey, if a new incident occurs and slows/blocks the route, is Google Navigation able to update the route and find a faster alternative automatically before I get near?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know and based on my testings with the same concern, I came to the conclusion that it doesn't update the route based on traffic or any other reasons.
I even took an alternative route that I knew it was faster in rush hour conditions and the navigator was still trying to reroute me back to its original route, considering that faster due to speed limits.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: According to [this post on the official Google blog, Navigation should have this feature](http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/03/youve-got-better-things-to-do-than-wait.html) but like username_1 said I have never noticed any evidence of this happening
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Google doesn't do this automatically, but you can ask it to do it.
In traffic view, there is a button in the lower right hand corner (looks like 2 diverging arrows (one dashed) both leading to a destination pin).
In turn by turn view, press **Menu** then **Routes and Alternatives**, and the same alternate routes button will show up second from the right.
However, Google Navigation will often not show you a route that avoids the traffic. When that happens, start driving an alternate route and Google Navigation will eventually get the point, although you may have to listen to a lot of "turn around" alerts before it does.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In the new Google Maps app we finally have this feature.
[From this post on the official Google blog](http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-new-google-maps-app-for-smartphones.html):
>
> Enhanced navigation: In addition to current traffic conditions, we’ve added two new features to help you navigate around traffic. You can now see reports of problems on the road that you can tap to see incident details. While on the road, Google Maps will also alert you if a better route becomes available and reroute you to your destination faster. This feature is available only on Android and is coming soon to iOS.
>
>
>
From <http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/maps/hL8UXVgRMcE/6PfnMZP8tIQJ>
>
> Once you are in the "navigation" mode, you will see a status bar on the bottom that gives you an estimate of time remaining to your destination. The text of the time remaining changes color based on the traffic situation. The colors correspond to the former colored traffic light dot. If the words are red, that means there is some serious traffic on your route. Yellow indicates areas of slowed traffic. Green indicates that there are no anticipated delays.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/09 | 866 | 3,513 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy Tab P1000 was charging when it fell down.
I tried plugging it in again to continue charging but the battery icon now appears with a cross mark and instead the MTP mode initializes. How can I get the Galaxy Tab to charge normally again?<issue_comment>username_1: The behavior you are seeing is consistent with plugging the tablet's USB cable into a standard USB port.
If you plug the tablet into the "official" power adapter, you should see neither the red "X" on the battery icon, nor the MTP scanning update.
The tablet will only reliably charge (and thus no red "X") when plugged into the special wall adapter, because the adapter is modified to deliver a higher current output than a computer's USB hub or a generic USB power adapter will deliver. When the tablet detects that it is on a standard USB connection it displays the red "X" on the battery icon as the tablet may not gain battery charge as fast as it uses it (the tablet's screen and network connections together can drain more than a standard USB connection can supply).
The MTP scanner is the media scanner that runs when the tablet thinks it might be plugged into a computer. I believe this is so it can quickly copy media off to your desktop, but I'm not sure on the details. Basically, its another symptom of using a vanilla USB port.
See this question for more details:
[How much power does a Galaxy Tab 10.1 charger need to supply?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21144/how-much-power-does-a-galaxy-tab-10-1-charger-need-to-supply)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Alright guys, I had the same problem as you are experiencing. When I plugged my tablet to the wall charger it just showed a lightning icon crossed with a red cross, it wrote mtp connected and did not charge. I have read some forums about this problem there are only a few of them. I have decided to reset to the factory settings, since I was desperate at this point, I did not even hope. Then i solved my problem just by checking the connection between the box u put in the wall plug and the cable. Honestly I wanted to throw it away but luckily i did not, it works fine now.
Hope this could help you or even if it does not I just wish you good luck with solving it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I just blew into both the port on my tab for charging, and the port on the cable. Now, it charges normally again! Go figure!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Most of the time this problem is being caused by dust, dirt, grime, or some other type of contamination coating one of the usb pins on the inside of the usb port. Easiest fix is to blow some compressed air into the usb port repeatedly until the dust/dirt is blow clear. You can also use "Contact/Control Cleaner & Lubricant" available from Radio Shack. Remove the phone battery and hold the phone upside down while using the compressed air or cleaner/lubricant to blast the usb port clean. Wipe off any residue then re-install the battery. Power up your phone and it will now function properly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem until I tried one method by accident.
1. Connect the tab with the relevant port.
2. Now **slowly** connect the USB side of the connector to the USB port in your computer (remember to be slow enough till 50 percent of the connector is pushed in).
3. Your tablet will now start charging normally using the PC.
4. Now you can push in the remaining half of the connector into the slot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/09 | 1,853 | 6,749 | <issue_start>username_0: [Google Support says](https://support.google.com/ics/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1649774):
>
> The type of lock that's acceptable may be predetermined by your system
> administrator.
>
>
>
Where I can define what's acceptable? I can regenerate the certificate if needed.
So I can use slide lockscreen again.
(I'm using CM9 RC1, Android 4.0.4)<issue_comment>username_1: * You can make use of CyanogenMod's **profiles**.
(For other readers: this needs the custom CyanogenMod Rom version 9+)
Just create or modify an existing profile and switch off "screen lock" there.
It's: System Settings->Profiles->Default->Lock screen mode->Disabled
* Integrate your certificate into the standard Android keystore file
See CAcert's excellent howto [here](http://wiki.cacert.org/FAQ/ImportRootCert#Way_3%3a_Android_Terminal_Emulator)
I'm not sure however if you can do this with a self-signed cert (you might have to switch to a self-made CA maybe (use tinyca for a nice gui-tool on \*nix)).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem with disabling the lockscreen security using the toggle/profile is that the lockscreen widgets don't appear either so you can't slide to unlock. Also, when you reboot your phone the buttons don't work until you retoggle the setting again.
Another way is to install the certificate as usual then backup the /data/misc/keychain and keystore directories using something that preserves the ACLs such as Root Explorer to a location that supports ACLs. I suggest copying them to /tmp. Then clear the credentials from Settings and enable Slide To Unlock. Then copy back the folders from /tmp. The CA will be installed.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I've discovered a solution that works without additional software or manual file copying:
1. Set your lock screen to "pattern". Enter a pattern and an unlock PIN. Remember the unlock PIN.
2. Install your user certificate.
3. Turn the screen off and on.
4. Enter the pattern wrongly a few times, until the "Forgot pattern?" option appears.
5. Click "Forgot pattern?", scroll down, enter the unlock PIN and confirm with "OK".
6. Close the "Screen unlock settings" window with the back button *without selecting an option*.
The system is now set to "Swipe unlock", but the user certificate is still usable (tested with the web browser and a custom app using DefaultHttpClient).
Tested on an Android 4.1.2 on a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I've described how to do exacly this on my page, "Installing CAcert certificates on Android as 'system' credentials without lockscreen - instructions" at <http://wiki.pcprobleemloos.nl/android/cacert>
I've also posted it on the cyanogenmod forum:
<http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/82875-installing-cacert-certificates-on-android-as-system-credentials-without-lockscreen/>
Basically, the commands are:
```
openssl x509 -inform PEM -subject_hash_old -in root.crt | head -1
```
To get the correct filename, then convert the certificate:
```
cat root.crt > 5ed36f99.0
openssl x509 -inform PEM -text -in root.crt -out /dev/null >> 5ed36f99.0
```
Copy them to /system/etc/security/cacerts/ and chmod the new .0 files to '644'.
Reboot and verify. On your android device select 'Clear cerficates' and you are able to remove the pin (by entering the pin and changing your lockscreen to 'none' or 'wipe'
Here I used the CAcert root certificate, but you probably want the class3.crt certificate as well, or use your own certificates.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: I found a way to solve the problem, but it requires root and may only work with root, self-signed, or intermediate CAs.
If you have a certificate that is not trusted by Android, when you add it, it goes in the personal cert store. When you add a cert in this personal cert store, the system requires a higher security level to unlock the device. But if you manage to add your cert to the system store then you don't have this requirement. Obviously, root is required to add a certificate to the system store, but it is quiet easy.
Here is how to do it :
1 - Add your cert normally. For example, my cert was called `some.crt`. It will be stored in your personal store and android will ask you a pin/password... Proceed.
2 - With a file manager with root capabilities, browse files in `/data/misc/keychain/cacerts-added` or `/data/misc/keystore`. You should see a file here called `1000_USRCERT_some` it's the certificate you have added in step 1.
3 - Move this file to `system/etc/security/cacerts` **(you will need to mount
the system partition r/w)**
4 - Reboot the phone
5 - You are now able to clear the pin/password you have set to unlock the
device.
Worked for me with a self-signed cert on Android 4.4.2. Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Just wanted to add an answer that's a variant of username_5's for one particular use case: installing a certificate on a Bluestacks instance. At this writing the setting app for Bluestacks has been modified so that setting a pin or password is impossible, and so adding a user certificate is impossible also. But we can get a root certificate into the system with username_5's approach plus some other steps. I was able to install a certificate without a pin or password and without ever installing it in the user's certificate store.
Prerequisites:
* Root privileges on the Bluestacks instance
* openssl (on the host, e.g. as provided with Git Bash)
* A terminal app in Bluestacks (e.g. Termux)
In my case, I had downloaded the cert file within Bluestacks and didn't have openssl available there. We can copy the file to the [directory shared with Windows](https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueStacks/comments/ncrhgk/copying_data_tofrom_bluestacks_internal_storage/):
`cp /sdcard/Download/mycert.cer /sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder`
In Windows we can use the openssl to get the hash of the certificate (I assume that's what this is).
```
cd C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\UserData\SharedFolder # in CMD
cd /c/ProgramData/BlueStacks/Engine/UserData/SharedFolder # in Bash
openssl x509 -inform PEM -subject_hash_old -in mycert.cer | head -1
# e.g. abcd1234
```
Back in Android, we can make the [system partition writable](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/110927/how-to-mount-system-rewritable-or-read-only-rw-ro), copy the certificate to the system certificates directory, and fix up its permissions and ownership. Mount the system partition read only afterward, for safety.
```
mount -o rw,remount /system
cd /system/etc/security/cacerts/
cp /sdcard/Download/mycert.cer ./abcd1234.0
chmod 644 abcd1234.0
chown system:system abcd1234.0
mount -o ro,remount /system
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/09 | 159 | 659 | <issue_start>username_0: The 'edit' button does not appear when trying to edit a new calendar entry using the 4.0.3 ice cream sandwich operating system on my AT&T Samsung Galaxy 2 phone. The calendar entries that were imported from gingerbread allow me to edit the entries.<issue_comment>username_1: One workaround I've found is to sync the phone calendar with Kies to Outlook calendar and edit in Outlook then resync. The edited update is then picked up by the phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Click on the actual event and then the menu button.
Goto `Calendar -> Click day -> Click thru event -> Click the menu button -> Click edit`
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/02/23 | 518 | 2,019 | <issue_start>username_0: During the weekend, I was able to connect to a secured wireless network via an Android device (Asus Transformer Tablet), but when I tried to connect to the wireless network via my laptop it was requiring the connection key (which I didn't know).
Can anyone explain me how was this possible?
I've tried to see the password of the wireless network on the Android device, but (I guess for security reasons) the current password for a wireless network is not shown in its settings.
(The secured network was not previously saved/configured on the Android device.)<issue_comment>username_1: You can see the password if your device is rooted, it's located in plain text at:
```
/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
```
Normally your device won't connect to any secured *and previously unknown* Wi-Fi without your request.
The only possible explanation for me is one of the following:
* You gave it to a friend who added the Wi-Fi for you;
* You had another Wi-Fi with the same name/pass-phrase combination set up already.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you have another Android device (like a phone, maybe) that you'd previously connected to that same Wi-Fi point?
Android 4, Ice Cream Sandwich, (and possibly older versions too, though I don't have any to hand to check) has an option to sync saved Wi-Fi passwords between different Android devices on the same Google account. Here's the option under **Settings** -> **Backup & Reset** on my phone:
There are also apps that allow you to [sync Wi-Fi passwords between your laptop and your Android devices](http://lifehacker.com/5872579/wi+fi-pc-sync-makes-sure-your-android-phone-can-connect-to-any-network-your-pc-can), though I assume you'd know if you had one of those installed.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: At a guess, you're *actually* connecting automatically to another nearby unsecured network rather than the secure network.
Upvotes: -1 |
2010/02/26 | 512 | 1,973 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I sync the bookmarks in the web browser?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1452/how-can-i-sync-the-bookmarks-in-the-web-browser)
>
>
>
Since I'm a big Google user, I'm used to everything ([Google Contacts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Contacts), etc.) being synchronised on my Android phone. Is it possible to use something similar to Chrome's bookmark synchronisation, but somehow get these bookmarks to my Android phone?<issue_comment>username_1: The Dolphin mobile browser is supposed to have built-in Google Bookmarks sync capability.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are quite a number of ways to sync bookmarks to your Android phone.
If you're looking for one-click-import, check out the [MyBookmarks](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dant.MyBookmarks) app for Android.
If you use Opera on your desktop, I think it lets you save your bookmarks on the cloud. You can then sync it to Android using Opera Mobile/Mini (i.e., if you use it as your primary browser)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you use Firefox, you might want to take a look at Firefox 4 and [Firefox 4 Mobile](http://www.mozilla.com/mobile). Both have [Firefox Sync](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox_Sync) built-in, syncing bookmarks and browser history across various desktop installations of Firefox as well as on your mobile.
It's enough of a killer feature and done well enough that I've stopped using the stock Android 2.2 browser.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use Chrome on my computer, and Opera on my Android. So I installed Opera on my computer, opened Chrome's Bookmark Manager, exported bookmarks to a Chrome HTML document, started up Opera on the computer, imported Firefox bookmarks (no Chrome option, but Firefox option works), then synced to my Android's Opera. I'm assuming you could do the same for most browsers.
Upvotes: 1 |
2009/10/11 | 1,494 | 4,783 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to be able to connect my Android phone to public Wi-Fi points (some with unencrypted connections), but:
1. People can see what I'm doing by intercepting unencrypted radio transmissions
2. The AP owner or [other people logged into it](https://superuser.com/q/156869/13889) can [see what I'm doing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firesheep)
3. Hackers can pretend to be the access point and carry out [man-in-the-middle attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack)
There are tools like [Wi-Fi Ruler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hogdex.WifiRuler&hl=en) and [WeFi](http://www.wefi.com) to automatically connect to access points, but I don't trust random APs. I'd like all my traffic to go through an encrypted tunnel to my home router, and from there out to the Internet.
I've done such tunnels from other computers with [SSH/SOCKS](http://lifehacker.com/237227/geek-to-live--encrypt-your-web-browsing-session-with-an-ssh-socks-proxy) and [PPTP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-to-Point_Tunneling_Protocol) before. Is there any way to do this with Android?
More specifically:
* My phone now has [CyanogenMod 7.1.0](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/)
* My router currently has [TomatoUSB Version 1.28](http://tomatousb.org/)
I'm willing to change the router firmware, but I was having issues with [DD-WRT](http://www.dd-wrt.com/) disconnecting, which is why I'm using Tomato. Some possible solutions:
SSH with [dynamic SOCKS proxy](http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/449):
* Android supposedly supports this through [ConnectBot](http://code.google.com/p/connectbot/), but I don't know how to get it to route *all* traffic.
* Tomato supports this natively.
I've been using this with [Tunnelier](http://www.bitvise.com/tunnelier) for my web browsing at work. Requires setting up each app to go through the proxy, though.
PPTP:
* Android supports this natively.
* Tomato does not support this, unless you get the [jyavenard mod](http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showpost.php?p=336696&postcount=28) and compile it?
I [previously used PPTP](http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/PPTP_Server_Configuration) for web browsing at work and in China because it's native in Windows and DD-WRT. After a while I started having problems with it, then I started having problems with DD-WRT, so I switched to the SSH tunnel instead. Also it supposedly has security flaws, but I don't understand how big of a problem it is.
IPSec L2TP:
* Android (phone) and Windows (work/China) both support this natively
* I don't know of a router that does. I could [run it on my computer using openswan](http://rootmanager.com/ubuntu-ipsec-l2tp-windows-domain-auth/setting-up-openswan-xl2tpd-with-native-windows-clients.html), but then there are two points of failure.
OpenVPN:
* CyanogenMod [apparently includes this](http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=347), and now has an entry to create a new OpenVPN in the normal VPN interface, but I have no idea [how to configure it](http://github.com/fries/android-external-openvpn/blob/master/README).
+ [TunnelDroid](http://sourceforge.net/projects/tunneldroid) apparently handles some of this.
+ Future versions will have [native support in the VPN settings](http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=1036)?
* Tomato does not support this, but there are mods that do? I don't know how to configure this, either.
+ [TomatoVPN](http://tomatovpn.keithmoyer.com/)
+ [roadkill mod](http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=53233)
+ [SgtPepperKSU mod](http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=59416)
+ [Thor mod](http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61552)
I could also run a VPN server on my desktop, I guess, though that's less reliable and presumably slower than running it in the router itself. I could change the router firmware, but I'm wary of more fundamental things breaking. Tomato has been problem-free for the regular stuff.
Related: [Anyone set up a SSH tunnel to their (rooted) G1 for browsing?](http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f28/anyone-set-up-a-ssh-tunnel-to-their-rooted-g1-for-browsing-11297/)<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [connectbot](http://code.google.com/p/connectbot/) to tunnel your connection over SSH.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can configure android to use a proxy server. But you must do it either from the adb client, or from the terminal in a rooted g1.
1. > adb shell
2. # sqlite3 /data/data/com.google.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
3. sqlite> INSERT INTO system VALUES(99,’http\_proxy', 'proxy:port');
4. sqlite>.exit
read about @ <http://discuz-android.blogspot.com/2008/01/set-proxy-for-android-web-browser.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/09 | 603 | 1,974 | <issue_start>username_0: The problem: I want to use an (offline|online) navigation app but:
* I have an Asus Transformer Prime with very bad GPS reception
* I have a tablet without GPS (e.g., a Nook Color)
* My phone has a very low GPS signal
(Samsung is infamous here, Galaxy S, Nexus S, Gio and so on all have users complaining about it)
* My phone often loses track of GPS satellites
My device has Bluetooth however.
What can I do to get a working and precise GPS signal?<issue_comment>username_1: I have several bluetooth-GPS adapters that I use with all of my devices when I need a superb signal because a specialiced receiver is almost always superior to a smartphone's internal GPS (due to integration constraints).
* **GPS Receiver**: My favourite is the [Bluemax 4043](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Blumax#GPS-4043) bluetooth receiver. It has more than one day uptime, it can also log 32MB of GPS data and uses a [cheap Nokia BL-5C battery](http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=nokia%20bl-5c&_sacat=0). [Linux support](http://www.rigacci.org/wiki/doku.php/doc/appunti/hardware/gps_logger_i_blue_747)! OpenStreetMaps Wiki has a [comprehensive list](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GPS_Reviews) of good receivers (search for the bluetooth enabled ones).
* **Software support**: Cyanogenmod7+ can [connect to GPS bluetooth receivers](http://iloki.nl/2012/01/29/external-bt-gps-merged-cm9-and-cm7-while-ago/), stock Android users may install 3rd party apps like [Bluetooth GPS Provider](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps).
It's very handy for my Nook Color tablet that has no GPS but bluetooth (Asus Transformer Prime users also have this kind of problem).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The Transformer Prime has a problem with its GPS all right. You can get a free external GPS adapter that fits into the docking port.
<http://event.asus.com/ASUSPad/TF201GPS/>
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/09 | 239 | 958 | <issue_start>username_0: My home screen looks like this:
```
Empty_folder | Application 1 | Application 2 | Application N
```
When I long press over the folder, I have the option to rename it. How do I delete the folder, though? I've been moving them to a different screen, but now I have three screens of blank folders that I accidentally created by trying to rearrange icons.
Also, I wonder how do I switch two icons on my home screen? When I drag two items into each other, they don't switch but rather create a folder and then add themselves to it, which seems ridiculous. In any other OS, if I want a new folder, I have to be very specific about that.<issue_comment>username_1: If you long press over something in the Aquos, "Peel off" is used to remove it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you press and hold the folder, one of the home icons will turn into a trash icon. Just drag the folder to the trash icon.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/09 | 780 | 2,688 | <issue_start>username_0: I can get a root prompt in the terminal by running one exploits documented elsewhere. (e.g. here: <http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2_Global:_Full_Update_Guide>)
At this point, I can install the "su" binary and give it permissions 4755. This should allow anyone to execute it, and since the owner of the binary is "root" and the sticky bit is set, I should become root. But I apparently have no way of un-become root from the terminal short of rebooting. But, after I reboot, then I can't seem to become root using 'su'.
```
$ ls -l /system/bin/su
-rwsr-xr-x root app_101 26234 2012-07-09 15:00 su
```
Ok, the permissions look fine, should I should be able to run it to become root, but only in this particular invocation of the terminal.
```
$ /system/bin/su
Permission denied
```
It also fails if i specify the command to run as root, or with any other arguments:
```
$ /system/bin/su /system/bin/sh
Permission denied
```
Why? Is there some other mechanism at work? I don't want to install Superuser.apk, because I just want a way that I can temporarily get a root shell if needed, for instance to delete unwanted files manually. Besides, Superuser.apk relies on the su binary anyway, so it must have some way of calling it, so why can't I replicate that in the terminal?
Edit:
I had another thought, so I tried copying /bin/sh to another locattion and made it suid root. But while I can execute the new binary, it doesn't give me root. Is Android doing something tricky/different with suid that regular Linux does not do?<issue_comment>username_1: The clue is in the owner/group id...
```
$ ls -l /system/bin/su
-rwsr-xr-x root app_101 26234 2012-07-09 15:00 su
```
Notice the group id is set to 'app\_101', that should be 'root', but then again, you need the `busybox` binary (which is part of the SuperUser.apk binary, when installed, it copies the relevant said binary into `/system/xbin`) in order to be able to `chown` it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A bit more digging and I think I have turned up the answer. The reason it is not working is because the Terminal app does not request super-user permission in its manifest, e.g.:
```
```
This extra layer of security appears to be because the terminal application is a java application, although it does a good job of hiding it. The Superuser appears to shim things somehow so java apps can get this permission, even if they didn't know they needed it when they were created.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try adding the `-c` option. e.g.
```
su -c sh
```
or
```
su -c 'echo bogus'
```
(for more arguments)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/10 | 548 | 1,764 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89/how-do-i-disable-the-click-sound-on-the-camera-app)
>
>
>
I'm not sure if this question is specific to Lenovo ThinkPads or if it is more general to Android 3.1 devices (I haven't upgraded to ICS yet since I don't want to risk losing root right now).
But basically, even when I turn the volume all the way down to 0, my ThinkPad still always makes a sound whenever I take a picture with it.<issue_comment>username_1: You're root, you could replace the sound files with silent clips. This is what I've found:
```
find /system -name '*ogg' | grep cam
/system/media/audio/ui/camera_click.ogg
/system/media/audio/ui/camera_focus.ogg
```
[Audacity](http://audacity.sourceforge.net) is a free and open editor to create an empty or silent sample and export it as an ogg file.
EDIT: According to [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89/how-do-i-disable-the-click-sound-on-the-camera-app?rq=1) question/answer you can also delete or rename the camera\_click.ogg file. Plus: Before you do, you need to
```
mount -oremount,rw /system
[remove/edit the above ogg files]
mount -oremount,ro /system
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: For non-root users (who cannot remount `/system` read/write), there are also some helpful apps in the playstore -- e.g. [Silent Camera](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=soft.kinoko.SilentCamera) from Kinoko, or [Silent Camera](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.marufu.android.toycamera) from Reason Rare Rat, or Debys [SilentCam](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.toide.silentcam). And more...
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/10 | 119 | 478 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a new Samsung Galaxy Y, I am able to sync in GMail, Google Calendar and also completely use Google Maps, but I am not able to Sync in the Evernote App. What's Wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: Evernote has their own login-data which has nothing to do with your google-Account. Perhaps you just used the wrong password?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Un-installing the App and Installing it back again, fixed it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/10 | 627 | 2,019 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Micromax Funbook tablet (codename:P300) running Android 4.0.3.
While playing with a file explorer, I accidentally moved a file from /system folder. Yes, the device came as rooted and I had enabled root explorer and mounted the partition as writable. I did so because I was mistakenly taken an assumption that I had installed Clockworkmod Recovery mod recovery.
Upon restart, the device does not go beyond bootloader image (it just says "Funbook" for ever). I had attempted restart into recovery by pressing option button and then powering on. To my nasty surprise, now only I realised that I had not installed Clockworkmod Recovery and landed on some recovery with following options:
Android system recovery <3e>
1. Reboot system now
2. Apply update from external storage
3. wipe data/factory reset
4. wipe cache partition
5. apply update from cache
Can anyone can help in restoring the tablet to original ROM? Even if I have ROM file, without Clockworkmod Recovery how can I recover?<issue_comment>username_1: This [link](http://funbook.gizmolord.com/installing-clean-android-ics-on-micromax-funbook/) helped me to flash a rom image. As an additional benefit, this ROM seems to be faster than Micromax's original ROM and also claims to support a list of 3G dongles. The previous (i.e. original) ROM I had did not support Reliance and BSNL's 3G dongles.
As in a settings menu the following dongles are supported (I haven't got any 3G dongle to test):
WCDMA:
Huawei(E230, E176G, E160E, 182G, E1782, E1750 UMG1691), ZTE (MF633BP-1, MF633, MF637U)
CDMA2000/EVDO:
Huawei(E150, EC1261, EC122, EC156, EC1270), ZTE (AC580, AC2736, AC2746)
After re flashing, I installed clockworkmod recovery as per [this](http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/30683-installing-clockwork-mod-recovery/) link as well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just plugged it in, did a reboot with the on/off and volume switches like turning it off, and I came to life again! Yay!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/10 | 766 | 2,515 | <issue_start>username_0: How much user-available memory is needed in an android phone that runs Gingerbread and is likely to be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich in order to be able to install and work with a reasonable number of apps.
Of course, the answer might differ depending on the usage profile of the specific user so 2-4 number ranges would be useful (e.g., light, typical, or heavy user).<issue_comment>username_1: This is the minimum specs for ICS:
* Minimum chipset: ARMv7 and upwards, [SnapDragon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_%28system_on_chip%29) S2 and greater, preferably. (*MSM 7225, 7625, 7227, 7627 - forget those chipsets as they are **ARMv6***)
* Minimum RAM is 512Mb,
* ICS is bigger than Gingerbread ROM, we're talking Stock ROM, (GB weighs around 65Mb, ICS weighs in around 120Mb), then again ROM modders have somewhat trimmed down ICS to about 90Mb)
The crucial thing to remember is this, if your `/system` partition is small (I define small as around 120-140Mb) then ICS is going to have a hard time running in that storage space.
At the bare minimum, the `/system` partition would be ideally 200Mb to cater and give breathing space for ICS.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: *How much more /data space does ICS need in comparison to GB?*
Easy answer: **The same**.
3rd party installed apps need as much storage on both GB and ICS and maybe ICS' internal apps need a little more storage, but that's negligible. Most often it's just the user apps that grow bigger and bigger by time (with bigger devices. It's the same with bloated websites as connection speeds grow).
I have installed ICS on all of my current devices and can say that it's not a big difference. I typically need 400-800MB with some games (MaxPayne, GTA3, etc.) and consider myself a medium-to-power user (with number of apps installed).
```
Breakdown for my Nexus S: 650MB used
Internal stuff, summed up: around 100MB (after some usage time)
User installed apps+data: 550MB
Dalvik-Cache: 85MB (15MB for internal apps, 70MB for user apps)
App sizes: 350MB (15MB for internal updated apps, 335MB for user apps)
App data: 190MB (40MB for internal apps, 150MB for user apps)
Remaining: 25MB for the FS journal and misc random stuff
```
So I guess, you need around 80-100MB for the minimal stuff (maybe less) and on top of this all that you want to install.
I think the comfort zone starts at 250MB if you move apps to the sdcard and 500-750MB if you won't.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/10 | 221 | 809 | <issue_start>username_0: The ICS notification allows users to "swipe" single notifications away. I was wondering if this can be done on a rooted Gingerbread phone?<issue_comment>username_1: On a stock carrier/manufacturer's ROM there's probably not a whole lot you can do I would imagine, but [CyanogenMod](http://www.cyanogenmod.com/) 7 (its Gingerbread-based version) allows you to dismiss individual notifications by swiping them away. You can see it in action in [this Lifehacker article](http://lifehacker.com/5825474/clear-single-notifications-in-cyanogenmod-with-a-swipe-gesture).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is a mod for this by, I think, TeamNocturnal...I have it working on Stock gb 2.3.5 for ZTE Merit. Google search "swipe to clear notifications mod."
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/06/24 | 932 | 3,358 | <issue_start>username_0: I've remounted `/sys` as `rw`, added one entry to `etc/hosts` (e.g. `10.0.0.1 x.com www.x.com`) and rebooted my device.
After rebooting, if I check `etc/hosts`, the entry is fine. If I ping `x.com`, it pings the correct IP address I entered.
But, if I open a web browser (either stock or Dolphin), and browse to `x.com`, it'll go to the IP address the DNS resolves to.
What's happening?
(My phone is a Nexus One, which is running the custom Cyanogen 7.1 ROM based on android 2.3.7)
Update:
On the app '[LAN Droid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fidanov.landroid)' I get the edited address (so `10.0.0.1`) just fine too. It seems like that it's only the browsers where it behaves wrongly.<issue_comment>username_1: I'd normally say (but this doesn't apply to you, alas):
Just try a reboot if changes go unnoticed because the Dalvik machine instance or the underlying system might have cached a former DNS request.
You could try AdAway to manually add entries to your hosts file (just to cross check if it does the same as you did manually).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This sounds exactly like [this](http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=540.0), down to ping working but not the browser. His eventual solution is quoted below:
>
> Stupid question, but are you editing the file on the handset or just pushing the file that
> you posted here? The one you posted is in dos format, so it has extra linefeed characters
> at the end of the line that could confuse a linux system.
>
>
>
I don't know what you used to modify it, but you might want to check what kind of linefeed/newline characters it's using.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I think you need to flush DNS on your Android check this question <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2101762/android-flush-dns>, especially "go into settings -> applications -> Network Location -> Clear data."
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Can you install strace and compare the output running strace on ping with strace on the browser to see why DNS lookups are being handled differently?
Are you *sure* there isn't persistent caching going on? What's the TTL on your domain records?
Android doesn't appear to use /etc/resolv.conf, but maybe there are some properties that control which apps use /etc/hosts and which go directly to DNS lookup. <https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/android-platform/K2Wr4WaEneI>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: My suspicion would be that the browser is configured to work through a proxy.
You might be able to tell using netstat -n or looking in the /proc/net/tcp (or better yet, /proc/#browser\_pid#/net/tcp) what address it is actually connecting to. If that does not match your website's address its likely you are going through an intermediary.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: If you are creating the hosts file on a windows machine, **make sure each line is separated by an LF only** (not [CR][LF], only [LF]). You can verify that and create a proper hosts files using notepad++.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Not sure if this helps but I had a problem of an ignored hosts file and it was solved by a guy on [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131144) - the answer is to put a blank new line at the end of the file.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/10 | 294 | 1,185 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm in a bit of a problem. You see I have a preinstalled youtube app on my phone. Normally, there's an update and so I wanted to make the preinstalled one up-to-date without keeping the older version so I uninstalled it using Link2SD. Now when I was about to reinstall youtube with the latest version, I keep getting an error. So now my phone is stuck without a YouTube app. I even tried sideloading but it still fails to install.
The error I'm having is
<issue_comment>username_1: Is your device rooted? If so you may use adb or any root supported file manager to manually remove it and re-install it from Play store.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the very same issue except for the reason that YouTube got messed up.
I recovered using Root Explorer (installed from Google Play) on my rooted phone.
I used the search function to look for youtube (search is case insensitive) and it came back with five files. I used multi-select and deleted them all. I rebooted the phone just in case and then I was able to install YouTube with no more errors.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/10 | 745 | 2,935 | <issue_start>username_0: There are many parties involved in an Android phone. My question is who is responsible for the OTA updates of my phone. Is it the manufacturer, the phone service provider or Google?
I thought this answer could be answered generally but maybe not. My phone is the Galaxy Nexus i9250 witch is manufactured by Samsung.<issue_comment>username_1: If your handset is Google Nexus, then yes, Google pushes out the OTA updates.
The rest is down to the carriers, depending on who you are with, what handset you have.
***Edit:*** Added more thought for clarity.
Some may not roll out the OTA updates, its all dependent on the market, region. I am with O2, and never get any OTA updates what-so-ever. Some manufacturers do include a 'PC companion' suite that accompanies the handset and it is through that pc companion suite, that there may be a "firmware" update that is independant of the carrier used. That would be an exception to the rule, although the trend seems to be, to "use the official manufacturer's handset companion software for Windows" and to check on that regularly.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The manufacturer is responsible for the Android updates (not only if it's an OTA Update).
**But** some carrier branded phones receive a different firmware as the unbranded ones because of custom carrier modifications, like removing the WiFi tether feature. Therefore a delay for an update can also be caused by the carrier. Usually you will see an update first on unbranded devices and *maybe* later for the carrier branded ones. But there have also been cases where the carrier released an update that wasn't released officially for unbranded devices (IIRC a Samsung device in the UK got 2.3 before it was officially released by Samsung).
To sum up: The main responsibility lies with the manufacturers but the carriers have a word to say too. Which is IMHO a bad thing, that's why I prefer unbranded devices.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: With the Galaxy Nexus it's sometimes tricky to tell who is responsible for the updates. There are (at least) four different variants of the GSM/HSPA device and one CDMA device.
GSM/HSPA:
* `yakju`
* `takju`
* `yakjuxw`
* `yakjukr`
CDMA:
* `mysid`
There used to be an app in the Play Store which could tell if your updates come from Samsung or Google, but it's been removed for some reason. As far as I can tell, `yakju` and `takju` get the updates directly from Google, and other variants get them from Samsung or operators.
This is why I flashed my yakjuxw device with the takju ROM, no more delays from Samsung.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I like pretty pictures (visual learner) so I tried to combine the other answers into a generalized graphic:
If anyone has any issues with this, point them out in a comment and I will update accordingly.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/11 | 571 | 1,591 | <issue_start>username_0: I understand that the [colour of the signal indicator tells me whether or not I've got a connection to Google servers or not](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9642/what-does-it-mean-when-the-connectivity-icons-in-the-status-bar-go-white-gray), but what is the "H" that sometimes pops up?
Usually my indicator says "3G":
But, in addition to having an "H" now and again, sometimes it has no letters at all:
I assume this is telling something about what kind of data network I'm on, or not on, but what exactly is happening?<issue_comment>username_1: It's HSDPA which if I'm not mistaken is referring to 3.5G.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Let's state all the possible letters in the signal indicator, in descending speed (indicated speeds are roughly theoretical maximum):
* **5G** = 20 Gbps
* **LTE+** = 300 Mbps
* **LTE** = Long Term Evolution (commonly and falsely known as 4G), 100 Mbps
* **H+** = HSDPA Plus, 10 Mbps
* **H** = either HSDPA (3.5G) or HSPA+ (3.95G), depending on your network provider, 2 Mbps
* **3G** = UMTS (3G), 384 kbps
* **E** = EDGE (2.5G), 40 kbps
* **G** = GPRS (2G), 14 kbps
* (no letter) = voice only, no data connection, 2.4 kbps
*and also:*
* **R** = roaming (this means you're not on your home network)
([source](http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Blog/G-H-E-3G-and-LTE-Making-sense-of-cell-network-alphabet-soup/ba-p/10735263) for some of this.)
Upvotes: 5 |
2012/07/11 | 688 | 2,721 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to reconnect to Wi-Fi whenever an application accesses the network?
Background: I have a rooted e-book reader that runs Android 2.2 (Sony Reader PRS-T1). The system offers an option to automatically enter Wi-Fi standby mode when the connection is idle, which I like: This behavior saves a lot of battery juice when reading an e-book.
Some of the preinstalled apps know how to reconnect the Wi-Fi whenever they need network access. Unfortunately, conventional Android apps do not know how to do this and fail. For example, I have installed the Kindle for Android app, and it fails to sync reading positions unless I have manually re-enabled the the Wi-Fi before trying to do so.
Is there a method to leave Wi-Fi standby mode and reconnect to Wi-Fi whenever there is demand?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not certain, but I'd expect [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) to be able to do this.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You wont find any app to do it. By default Wifi maintains the connection while consuming very less power. Power gets consumed only when data is exchanged.
Also, I am not sure which ROM you are using but most ROMs should contain something like "Wifi Sleep policy" to help you turnoff wifi when your phone enters sleep mode. If you cant find this option then you can try an app called Llama (similar to tasker) which allows you to control your wifi sleep policy based on location, time, profile, etc
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The only way of doing this would be [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en). This app allows you to set conditions for functions of the phone and apps. For example I'm using this to enable lock screen when I disconnect from my home WiFi and connect to 4G when I'm not connected to any WiFi. Give it a try.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Like everyone seems to be saying I too say that you can do this with [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) and here's a small tutorial
In your profiles screen, click the + button and select application.
In the following screen that shows with the list of your installed apps, choose the app that you would wish to turn the WiFi on when opened.
Go back and you will be asked to create a new task. Create one and add the action WiFi and set it to on.
Now go back and long press on the task you created and click 'Add exit task' do the same thing as you did before but instead of setting it as on, set it to off.
So now whenever you open that app, the WiFi is turned on and at other times is off.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/11 | 712 | 2,480 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to create an encrypted folder on the sd-card and provide password protected access to its contents. Ideally, this would provide a UI to encrypt new files by moving files to it and retrieve them back.
I know there is [EncFS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=csh.cryptonite) but it only works in rooted devices.
And also [BoxCryptor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boxcryptor.android&feature=also_installed) which is only for Google Drive or DropBox.
I need a solution which would work with sd-card folders and on unrooted devices.<issue_comment>username_1: There's [LUKS Manager](http://nemesis2.qx.net/pages/LUKSManager) which is [available in the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemesis2.luksmanager&hl=de). It also requires your device to be rooted, however.
It's also [open source](https://github.com/guardianproject/LUKS). I have not tried it myself however, so I can't comment on how well it works.
The closes you can get without a rooted device is probably full disk encryption.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are many available choices, depending on the features you need:
* [Cryptonite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=csh.cryptonite) uses EncFS and requires root
* [LUKS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemesis2.luksmanager) also requires root and provides on-the-fly encryption (AES by default) to virtual folders
* [Eds](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sovworks.eds.android) provides encrypted containers and does not require root. It even is compatible to TrueCrypt.
* [DroidCrypt](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.atm.android.security.encryption.full) can encrypt single files or full directories. No root needed.
* [Encryption Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giraone.encmanfull) is a file manager providing file encryption support, and so is [AnDisk](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digitaljoyride.andisk.encryption)
* [FilesCrypter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ua.org.linsalion.FilesCrypter) supports encrypted files and folders
And [many more](https://android.izzysoft.de/catmin/applists/category/named/file_encrypt).¹ Just check the examples, and take a look at the "also recommended" stuff on their market pages to find more.
---
¹ disclosure: link goes to my Android site
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/11 | 1,458 | 5,382 | <issue_start>username_0: I just broke the screen of my (unrooted) Galaxy S.
How do I get back my SMS and contacts?
PS: I tried Kies but it won't detect my phone for some reason. (Kies works fine with another Galaxy I possess but not this one)<issue_comment>username_1: These are located in
```
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
```
and
```
/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
```
Edit: I couldn't get `adb pull` working (requires root, can't remember how to call `adb pull` with root) but I just opened `adb shell` and used `cp` as root to copy it to /sdcard.
Edit2: I found [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/16915/where-on-the-file-system-are-sms-messages-stored) thread and it looks like your directories might be different.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you not thought of considering using [DroidExplorer](https://github.com/camalot/droidexplorer) as the alternative to using Kies instead? It might help you pull in the contacts?
Using Kies can be quite obnoxious and not exactly on-the-ball...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Does your device has HDMI or TV out facility? If so, you can connect it to another display device (monitor/TV) and install applications to backup your stuffs.
Another solution you could try is to install an app called [Remote phone access](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goupilapps.remoteaccessandroid&hl=en) via adb and control your device through PC. But the catch here would be that if have to configure the app for remote access, then you are in trouble as you cannot see what is happening as your screen is dead.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: All of the solutions above require USB Debugging to be on. If it is not and you are using Android 4.0 then you can press power and volume down buttons simultaneously to obtain screenshot. If USB is not connected it will be placed somewhere on the SD card (e.g. `\Pictures\Screenshots`). Then you can connect USB to see the screenshot, then disconnect, navigate further and so on till you navigate yourself to enabling USB Debugging.
When USB Debugging enabled it is all easy as pie.
1. Provided you have SDK installed you can use ddms.bat from tools folder to get screenshots fast and convenient, adjusting any options you need and even installing apps.
2. Classic way - adb
3. I've found [Moborobo](http://www.moborobo.com/) to be very convenient way to make full backup
I understand this is very late and hardly helps OP, but I hope it helps someone else lurking here for the way to save data, like me.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem trying to get contacts off my Galaxy S3 with a broken screen. The solution was a program called "My Phone Explorer" from <http://www.fjsoft.at/en/> It's free. You DON'T have to be rooted, modded, or anything to use it. I had tried everything I could find on the web, plus the people at my Verizon store, but couldn't find a solution that worked for retrieving contacts AND SMS messages from a phone with a broken screen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I suggest using [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client) and its [desktop companion](http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php):
In my case, debugging was ***not*** enabled on the phone. MAKE SURE THE PHONE IS ON AND PLUGGED IN!!!
You have to make sure that the driver is installed and that there is not an exclamation mark next to the device in device manager:
* right click *My Computer*
* left click *Properties*
* left click *Device Manager*
If there is an exclamation mark next to your phone:
1. go to Samsung's website and download the correct driver., there is one for sprint, Verizon, google, etc...
2. Install the driver by double-clicking the downloaded file.
3. go back to device manager and double click on the device
4. click on update the driver
5. click on browse my computer
6. click let me choose from a list of device drivers
7. click on adb interface
8. click on the newest android interface
9. click on whatever is necessary to keep the driver install going.
10. It will say complete.
Get [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client) from the Playstore and install it (it's well worth a donation if you can afford it, if not it is free). On your PC, download and install the app's [desktop companion](http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php).
From this app, read the help file and sync!!! It's very easy to use.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I had the same problem with my S3 (broken screen, locked phone, Kies doesn't let me access it, etc).
Solution: Get another working S3 from a friend, take off the backs of both phones, take off some screws, take the motherboard out, put your motherboard in the phone, turn it on, back up, done).
Your data is saved on the motherboard, so you can just put it in another phone and back up from there.
Just go to youtube and type `Galaxy S3 board swap`. It's easy and works.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: Moborobo and Mobogenie both do great job of backup/update apps etc. (Windows)
Do not worry about downloading drivers etc. Both do the needful. Both are free.
<http://moborobo.com/>
<http://www.mobogenie.com/>
FYI I use Moborobo.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/11 | 744 | 2,724 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just installed Android using Virtualbox on Ubuntu, and now I want to install WhatsApp on it.
When I visit Google Play and try to install WhatsApp, it tells me that I have to associate a device via my Gmail account. When I'm connected, it's saying that I have to choose another device (because I've already installed it on my Nexus) but it doesn't list me the Virtualbox install as an option.
What's causing this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: WhatsApp requires a SIM-Card as stated in a comment already. I know from various xda-developers discussions, that it's easier to do a backup from whatsapp on your phone with titanium backup, and then restore it inside your VM. Beware: the message database is local and messages are not synced across identical accounts.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I was able to install Android on Virtualbox normally but never got Whatsapp working on it, always errors and complications (Tablets are not supported, etc...). Finally I found the only solution that worked for me on a [spanish website](http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=420902). NO SIM-card needed! Also beginners will understand!
Here's the way I did it:
1. Download Virtualbox for your system, install it...
2. Download Android with Whatsapp included [Android\_4.1.1\_WhatsApp.ova](https://hotfile.com/dl/187397473/86846cf/Android_4.1.1_WhatsApp.ova.html).
This is a fully working Android version with Whatsapp already installed
3. If downloaded, open Virtualbox and
* Select "File"-Menu
* "Import Appliance..."
* "Open appliance"
* locate the downloaded "Android\_4.1.1\_WhatsApp.ova", select it and press "Open"
* "Continue"
* "Import"
Now you should have a Virtual Machine in vbox named "androVM\_vbox86t\_4.1.1\_r4-20121002-gapps".
Select it and press "Start". A window with running Android will pop up, let it load, unlock it (if cursor doesn't work, disable in "Machine"-Menu the "Mouse Integration")
Your Android version will be in spanish language. With translate.google.com you will be able to select your own language in the settings menu in Android.
Whatsapp is already installed, just run it and type a number you can be called with... Follow the steps and there you go.
Hope I could help you, I'm German, apologize for bad english ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Download & Install Virtualbox.
2. Download & Install Android version.
3. Download whatsapp application in your host machine.
4. Copy Whatsapp Application to your pen drive.
5. Attach Pen drive to your virtual machine.
6. Go-to File Manager.
There you can find your pen drive. Access Your Pen drive and install whatsapp or any application you copy in your pen drive.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/11 | 1,017 | 3,821 | <issue_start>username_0: I've tried a few builds of Android Jelly Bean coming from Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and one common thing that happens is that Gallery will only show pictures taken after the ROM installation. The images themselves are still in the /sdcard/DCIM folder, but they are just not showing up in Gallery.
My phone is a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus.<issue_comment>username_1: This behaviour is not uncommon, sadly.
I use [SDrescan](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bero.sdrescan) to fix it usually.
Here are some other questions targeting the same underlying problem:
[The music player keeps displaying deleted songs. How do I remove them or refresh the library?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10153/the-music-player-keeps-displaying-deleted-songs-how-do-i-remove-them-or-refresh)
[Picture Gallery Slow & Won't Refresh on HTC G2 w Android 2.3 Gingerbread](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19783/picture-gallery-slow-wont-refresh-on-htc-g2-w-android-2-3-gingerbread)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This trick didn't work for me. So, I did what the system should have done with the *.nomedia* file present. I moved all of my photos to a hidden folder (with a **.** before the name) and removed the *DCIM* folder. Then, I looked for all instances of the .nomedia file (**Root Explorer** helped) and deleted them. Rebooted the phone. Started *Gallery*. Waited for 10 minutes. Voila! Gallery showed every little image file that was on */sdcard*. To remove the files that I didn't want to see, I copied the *.nomedia* file from a random system folder and pasted it into all the folders that I didn't want indexed. Strangely though, moving even one of the original */sdcard/DCIM/Camera* files from the hidden folder into the current *Camera* folder took *Gallery* down. Stranger that this also made the *Internal Storage* show a blank window when I connected the phone to my laptop. Almost positive that this has to do with JellyBean creating a /storage/sdcard0 folder that's linked to the older /sdcard folder. Looking it up and will post updates if I find any.
**Update**: The same trick works for Paranoid Android's [JellyBean ROMs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619582) (even the latest 2.13) for the Galaxy Nexus. Something to do with the *DCIM* folder and how it is handled by *Media Storage*. A Linux-geek friend of mine confirms this has to do with the */sdcard0* symlinking. Although, why we need something like that is beyond my limited knowledge of the OS.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I also found this issue for 2 days.
I usually like to have both QuickPic and gallery.
As I like Gallery Slide show. For other features i prefer QuickPic.
But for Last 2 two days it stuck at less num pictures. So i tried clear cache/data of app and media scanner. that b'com even worser. i end up with no image shown.
I fixed the problem by renaming the `DCIM` folder to something else, say `DCIMM`. Then I started **Gallery** and all the images showed up. After that, I could rename the folder back to `DCIM` and everything was fine.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same issue. I created a new folder and moved a file that end with a non media format, in my case a .bin file I downloaded and then I unmounted my sd card and then remount it and then used the app rescan to kick media scan opend gallery and it was all there. I did all that you did and then some. Did not even reboot. Just create a new folder at the root of my external sd card named dloads and look for anything that could be consider a system file like .bin .ini .nomedia and so on, only file was my router system setting back up I did gatewaysetting.bin and moved it. Left all other like PDF files, mp3, picture, gifs and so on.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/11 | 514 | 2,057 | <issue_start>username_0: Okay, so I just upgraded from the Galaxy S Captivate to a shiny new Galaxy S III.
In both the stock TouchWiz ROM and the AOKP ROM I later ran, on my Captivate, i could set specific accounts to not show their contacts in my address book. Specifically, while I want to sync my Facebook contacts to get photos for people, I don't want all my Facebook contacts showing up in my phone address book.
Poke around as I might though, I cannot find any way to hide a specific account from the address book on the Galaxy S III. Is there any way to do this?
I should note, I am running the AT&T version.<issue_comment>username_1: Same issue here, That particular option was in CYM7.5 on my Dell streak. was a nice addition IMO.
Only thing I can suggest, unless there's some sort of third party app for it, is to install a custom rom such as CYM or any other AOSP ROM, I doubt any of the Customized samsung rom's will give you this.
You will lose all the official Samsung junk with an AOSP rom, but at least it'll be stock ICS rather than the crappy samsung replacement apps.
(I like some of the samsung mods such as palm swipe to screen grab, but the SMS app and Contacts app suck)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to contacts and open context menu. You can hide contacts without phone number in settings or you can select which account to show.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just encountered this same problem on a new Galaxy SIII with Verizon. I'm using stock Android 4.1.2 and found the answer to be simple. Just open the Contacts app, then click the phone's Menu button, then choose the "Contacts to Display" menu, the select the gear icon to the right of "Customized list", then choose the respective contacts account, then uncheck (or check) the email contact groups that you wish to hide, press "Done" in the upper right when finished. That should have activate the "Customized list", but you can return to that menu to confirm.
That's it! simple and no need to install custom ROM.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/11 | 275 | 989 | <issue_start>username_0: After upgrading to Skype 2.8.0.920... it randomly crashes (I mean just Skype... I just suddenly hear that Skype is logging out..randomly, AFAIK it crashes..)... BUT WHY?? I can revert to an older version of Skype... My phone is a LG GT540..<issue_comment>username_1: There is no way to know for sure unless you view logcat. Use adb which comes with [Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) and execute the command logcat.
I usually do the following steps to find out what causes an application to crash:
1. Enable USB debugging (Settings -> Developer Options -> USB debugging)
2. Plug in USB cable to your phone and connect it to your machine.
3. Run [adb logcat](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#logcat)
4. Run the application and try to make it crash while viewing the logcat.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I installed a Skype 2.6.0.95 apk (which is an earlier version) and it works now.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/11 | 1,092 | 4,202 | <issue_start>username_0: Last year I purchased the app grüvtron by Sound Trends LLC. Presumably they later removed the app from the google play store / market. Their website used to have a "buy android version" but now only mentions ios.
The app can no longer be found by searching the market (neither on the device, nor on the web). I can no longer see it under "all apps" / "my apps" (again, neither on the device, nor on the web). The only reason I knew this app was "missing" was because I remembered owning it.
Using google I could find an old market link in a forum to
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soundtrends.gruvtron>
This link normally gives "We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server".
However, if I happen to be logged in to my google account that owns the app, I get a market page for the app (!) from which I can chose to install it! Doing so, it indeed gets sent to my device and 'everything works' (though, the app graphics are broken -- but I don't think that is relevant here.)
This is worrying. Obviously I have no idea how many of the ~100s of apps I own that have silently disappeared from "my apps", and thus are left out when I browse that list for things to re-install. And even if I remembered a specific app, how would I find the corresponding market link so that I could re-install it?
So my primary question is:
**Is there a list anywhere on the web or on the android device that lists all apps I own -- *including the ones pulled from the market*?** and **preferably with market links?**
I have the google market receipts, but those are a pain to go through (it is not really a "list") Worse, in there I only see a company name and textual app name, i.e., no market link. If there had been any reference to the app id (e.g., here, 'com.soundtrends.gruvtron') I could at least have re-constructed the market url.
---
Edit: a few clarifications follows:
1. A satisfactory answer must describe a way to get a list of apps which includes those I have purchased, **but which after the date of purchase have been pulled from the market by developers.** The list should include either market URLs or package-names.
2. The single one of my purchased apps where I know this has happened (grüvtron) **does not appear under my "my apps" list** (Menu > My Apps in market app), and I assume this is intentional design for apps that have been pulled (though I find it an odd design choice).
3. I am currently on ICS, with market 3.7.13. The device is the ASUS transformer TF101 tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at the f-droid's repository, this app, '[AppBak](http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.moparisthebest.appbak&fdpage=1)' will generate the list of apps installed on your handset into a simple flat text file on your SD-Card.
The crucial thing to remember, is the '**package-name**' is the most important part of it, and is at the developer's choosing and discretion.
For example, an app called '*FooBar*', that appears in the application drawer, the package name would be '*com.foo.bar.app*', from there it is quite easy to reconstruct a market link from that as in:
```
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foo.bar.app
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The application listed above, "AppBak," gets its data from the android package manager class; if you've got root access, you can see the source (/data/dev/packages.list) which is a simple text file that lists only currently installed apks, but there's also an XML file in the same subdirectory, of the same name, which is considerably larger: packages.xml, and where it seems even uninstalled packages tend to remain. I found proof of my former bloatware freezer application in there once, and while it didn't do me a world of good, at least I had a resource I could check to see what went disappearing in the night.
The question I can't answer is if the Market can now wipe that data from packages.xml. But I'd point out that [the PackageManager documentation](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/pm/PackageManager.html) has a Get\_Uninstalled\_Packages constant on that page, so I'd guess not.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/12 | 628 | 2,621 | <issue_start>username_0: I know the topic has been covered here. But this is something different. I got a Tablet in my workplace to work with. It has a primary email Id for which I don't know the password. So to remove this, I clicked on remove account, but it says it can't be done. Only a factory reset has to be done to remove this Id. I tried adding an alternate gmail id, but still it considers the same Id for which I don't know the Password. So I tried to look out for factory data reset option in Sdcard and Device storage. But there is no such option there. I tried all over the net, but couldn't find anything useful.
Can someone help me on how to do a factory reset without the factory reset option?
NOTE: The Tablet looks like an ipad with same kind of button. I am not sure about the name of it, but my guess is "MID".<issue_comment>username_1: Try these steps:
1. Turn your device off
2. Press both volume button and power button.
3. You should be accessing the boot loader by now.
4. Look for the option "Clear storage / Factory settings" using the volume button. Once found press the power button to confirm.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You simply looked in the wrong place in the settings. Factory reset is located in the privacy options. As for the "hardware way" described in the other answer: the key combinations are device-specific. As you didn't mention the name of your device, guessing the correct combination is like playing in a lottery ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Steps For How To Do Factory Reset Your Smartphone
1. Open your device’s Settings. The Settings app can have varying icons
depending upon on your specific device, and may be also found within
the App Tray or by pushing the phone’s dedicated menu button.
2. Find your Factory Reset option. Depending on your device, the “Factory data reset” feature may be located in one of two sections within the Settings app.
Select the “Privacy” settings, and scroll down to “Factory reset
Select the “Backup and reset” settings, and scroll down to “Factory reset”.
3. Tap “Reset device” to delete all data and restore your device’s factory settings. The accounts that you are signed into will be
displayed on the screen. By default, all your phone’s internal
storage will be wiped.
If you want to erase all of the data on your phone’s SD card as well, check the box at the bottom of the screen.
4. Confirm the process by selecting “Erase everything". This will delete all data and restore back to your device’s factory settings.
Your phone will be as if it just came out of the box.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/07/12 | 825 | 2,548 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having problem connecting my Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 to the computer using via USB.
Whenever I connect it, it automatically charges. Before there was a prompt to connect it to the computer but now it just charges directly. I have tried downloading the Samsung Kies but it still won't connect.<issue_comment>username_1: 2 places to check:
1. Settings -> Wireless and Network -> USB Settings, and select "Ask on connection".
2. Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging [disable USB debugging]
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You might have a broken cable and/or connector:
Install [aLogCat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat) and unplug the USB cable then clear the logs, then re-plug the USB cable. You should see something like this:
```
--------- beginning of /dev/log/system
D/Vold ( 132): USB connected
D/Vold ( 132): Share method ums now available
I/StorageNotification( 263): UMS connection changed to true (media state mounted)
D/Vold ( 132): USB connected
D/Tethering( 185): sendTetherStateChangedBroadcast 1, 0, 0
D/Tethering( 185): interfaceAdded :usb0
D/BluetoothNetworkService( 185): updating tether state
D/BluetoothNetworkService( 185): interface usb0
W/Tethering( 185): active iface (usb0) reported as added, ignoring
D/dalvikvm( 580): GC_EXPLICIT freed 6K, 53% free 2705K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 57ms
D/dalvikvm( 639): GC_EXPLICIT freed 24K, 51% free 2814K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 61ms
```
If it's just something like this, your connection is not detected (broken cable,...):
```
D/SettingsAppWidgetProvider( 639): Widget is from a previous version... Let's update
D/SettingsAppWidgetProvider( 639): No instances yet... Wait for at least one instance to exist before adding global settings
D/dalvikvm( 263): GC_CONCURRENT freed 332K, 49% free 3079K/6023K, external 911K/990K, paused 4ms+3ms
D/dalvikvm( 639): GC_EXPLICIT freed 17K, 51% free 2814K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 60ms
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: When I experience this, turning the phone off and on again with the USB connected seems to make it work.
I recommend you turn it on and off again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Just slide downwards and tap "USB Connected".
From there, you'll see the "Connect USB storage" button.
Just tap it, and wait for the android image to change from green to orange.
Now, you're connected.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Try removing and reinserting your SD card.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/07/12 | 897 | 2,838 | <issue_start>username_0: Need to permanently disable Wi-Fi, bluetooth and camera for work on a few work only devices.
Can this be done through Terminal?
I've tried ifconfig to disable Wi-Fi but it just enables automatically after a few seconds.
I don't need something that literally "permanently" disables Wi-Fi, bluetooth and the camera, just something that isn't very simple for an average user to enable. For instance, I deleted the Camera.apk. I know a user could technically add it back to `/system` but in order to do so they would need root access as well as know to mount `/system` as `rw` instead of `ro`.<issue_comment>username_1: 2 places to check:
1. Settings -> Wireless and Network -> USB Settings, and select "Ask on connection".
2. Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging [disable USB debugging]
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You might have a broken cable and/or connector:
Install [aLogCat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat) and unplug the USB cable then clear the logs, then re-plug the USB cable. You should see something like this:
```
--------- beginning of /dev/log/system
D/Vold ( 132): USB connected
D/Vold ( 132): Share method ums now available
I/StorageNotification( 263): UMS connection changed to true (media state mounted)
D/Vold ( 132): USB connected
D/Tethering( 185): sendTetherStateChangedBroadcast 1, 0, 0
D/Tethering( 185): interfaceAdded :usb0
D/BluetoothNetworkService( 185): updating tether state
D/BluetoothNetworkService( 185): interface usb0
W/Tethering( 185): active iface (usb0) reported as added, ignoring
D/dalvikvm( 580): GC_EXPLICIT freed 6K, 53% free 2705K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 57ms
D/dalvikvm( 639): GC_EXPLICIT freed 24K, 51% free 2814K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 61ms
```
If it's just something like this, your connection is not detected (broken cable,...):
```
D/SettingsAppWidgetProvider( 639): Widget is from a previous version... Let's update
D/SettingsAppWidgetProvider( 639): No instances yet... Wait for at least one instance to exist before adding global settings
D/dalvikvm( 263): GC_CONCURRENT freed 332K, 49% free 3079K/6023K, external 911K/990K, paused 4ms+3ms
D/dalvikvm( 639): GC_EXPLICIT freed 17K, 51% free 2814K/5639K, external 0K/0K, paused 60ms
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: When I experience this, turning the phone off and on again with the USB connected seems to make it work.
I recommend you turn it on and off again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Just slide downwards and tap "USB Connected".
From there, you'll see the "Connect USB storage" button.
Just tap it, and wait for the android image to change from green to orange.
Now, you're connected.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Try removing and reinserting your SD card.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/07/12 | 371 | 1,514 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android, is it possible to Minimize applications and continue using them again from the same point?
When I press the middle button, the application closes, I see the application as "Running" in the Task Manager but when I open the application again, it does not resumes from the same point. I have tried this for various applications.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y.<issue_comment>username_1: **Pressing the Middle (or Home) Button does "minimize" the App. This is a design idea of Android.**
If the App does not get resumed at the same point, then that is the failure of the App's developer and source code not using the relevant API calls or a general flaw in the App's code.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not daft at all. You can't "minimize" an app in android, but you can leave it running in the background. If you are on a web page, hit the home button and do whatever else it is you need to do, then long press the home button and the last 6-8 apps you've used show up in a pop up, click your browser and you should be back to your web page.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can minimize the apps or actually have it as a popup:
1. Tap your home multi-screen window
2. Touch and hold the app you want to minimize
3. You can open "Option" menu on the top of the page and drag and drop, minimize, go full screen, or close the app here
This feature is not applicable to all apps. And only the newer Android versions have this feature.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/07/12 | 593 | 1,856 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How can I free some disk space without deleting my apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14630/how-can-i-free-some-disk-space-without-deleting-my-apps)
>
>
>
I've installed such software as Shazam, Baidu Map, QQ, HiMarket, MeiTuan, UC Mobile, etc. At first everything is fine, but nowadays the phone always says "Low on space". What should I do?<issue_comment>username_1: It should be the applications occupying /data/ space as they are in use, mainly due to runtime files, cache, database, etc.
In order to verify this, you can execute the following:
```
adb shell
su -c "du /data" | sort -n
```
It should have a result like:
```
...
3792 /data/data/com.UCMobile
28399 /data/app
35647 /data/data
49374 /data/dalvik-cache
114865 /data/
```
And then you can check the directories from large to small, to see what's taking so much space.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It could also be a good idea to clear the apps cache. You can do so manually, going to *settings -> applications*, opening each app, and hit the "clear cache" button -- or use a helper app as e.g.
* [CacheCleaner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lsartory.cachecleaner)/[CacheCleaner NG](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lsartory.cachecleaner.ng)
* [Android System Cleaner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tools.androidsystemcleaner)
* [App Cache Cleaner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.cache)
* [Cache Clear](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.menue.cacheclear)
All these are available for free on the ma... play store, do *not* require root access, and do the cleaning automated with one tap only. There are many more available, if you want to check out...
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/12 | 612 | 2,301 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Is there a way to easily record a phone conversation in-progress?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1699/is-there-a-way-to-easily-record-a-phone-conversation-in-progress)
>
>
>
I'm using a Moto Atrix 4G (MB860) running Android 2.3.6 bought from AT&T, and have tried a wide range of call recording apps but have yet to find one that actually works on my device. I notice that some apps explicitly explain that they don't work on Moto phones. Is this a hardware problem? Can I do anything to make it work?
I would like my phone to automatically record all incoming and outgoing calls, and save them in a common audio file type in the SD card or internal storage of the phone.
I've search the website, but the posts I found about call recording are *neither specific to Atrix nor Motorola*, which I believe are the key to the problem I currently have.
(Despite that I bought the phone from the U.S., I live in a country where call recording is perfectly legal to the best of my knowledge.)<issue_comment>username_1: Simple answer: No, you can't.
Longer variant: While you can recording your own voice, the system prevents you from recording the remote voice (the person you called or who is calling you). This already frustrated a lot of developers who tried to write some "answering machine" apps. So there seems to be no way without hacking the entire system...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Google Voice](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice&hl=en) provides this functionality, if you install it and make calls through that number. They explain:
>
> To get started simply enable the call recording feature:
>
>
> Click the gear icon and select Settings [on [voice.google.com](http://voice.google.com)]. Click the Calls tab. Select
> the checkbox next to Call Options. Once you've enabled it you can turn
> it on during a call by pressing 4 at any time to record your incoming
> calls. You can do it when you first accept a call, or any time after
> it's started. To stop the recording, press 4 again or hang up.
>
>
>
NOTE: I believe this method stores the recorded calls online, but don't know if there is a way to save them to your device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/07/12 | 263 | 821 | <issue_start>username_0: Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question.
My phone crashes every time I try to take a picture with 20-30% battery.
I have tried with Low and Mid quality picture (1-3 MB) but this didn't help.
Phone Details:
* HTC Desire HD
* Android Version: 2.3.5
* HTC Sense version: 3.0
* Software Number: 3.13.110.4
* Kernal: 192.168.3.11
* Browser Version: Webkit/533.1
* SD Card: 8 GB (Available: 5GB)
Hope this info helps. Let me know if any one need any more details.<issue_comment>username_1: My desire HD too.
I just presumed that if the battery was too low and it tried to use flash, then it used too much power from the battery and turned off.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have replaced the battery and updated to 4.1 and all is working fine.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2012/07/12 | 603 | 2,441 | <issue_start>username_0: After I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 phone, I was no longer able to connect to Kies to do a sync. Does anyone know why?
I have tried to reinstall Kies on my laptop, performed "Troubleshoot connection error", and deactivated USB-Debugging BEFORE I connected my phone for the first time. But the same issues remained.
When I performed \*#1234# to view SW version, the PDA option was not one of the options there.
There are no issues with my USB connections as I have no problem downloading apps from Google Play on my laptop.
Pls advise how I can resolve this issue?<issue_comment>username_1: I realised that the problem lies with a MTP device driver which was not properly installed. All I had to do was delete all the drivers, including Samsung Kies, and reinstall everything again.
One of the other thing I did before the issue appeared, was installing SGS3 Easy UMS. Because I switched my phone from MTP to UMS mode, that prevented my laptop from detecting the phone. Switching it back to MTP, and reinstalling the above applications did help.
However, I would continue to encounter connectivity issues every now and then. For instance, after I plugged my phone into my laptop via USB, and switch to syncing using Kies Air, I would encounter an error message that says my USB is plugged in.
This could be easily resolved by restarting my phone.
I can only conclude that Samsung Kies developer probably didn't do a good job handling socket connections, resulting in the error above.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I couldn't connect my S3 to Kies and tried everything other users posted (usb debugging, scanning pc for viruses, etc...) and I stumbled upon the fix that solved my issue and I've now connected with Kies and have full functionality with Kies and no issues with my S3.
THE FIX:
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On the S3 device:
* Pull down from top of home screen (swipe from top of screen downward) to the screen that shows (across the top) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc...
* Check to see how the device is connected "**Connected as a Media Device**" should be shown.
* Mine said "**Connected as a camera**" and I changed that to "**Connected as a Media Device**" and instantly connected to Kies.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem after rooting my S3. The solution is easy: just unroot your phone and like magic your old driver will work correctly.
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