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2012/12/24 | 505 | 2,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a GT-P1000 Samsung Galaxy 7" Tablet wifi plus 3G. When I try to download a game, it goes straight to Android Market Terms of Service or Google Play Terms of service. However, when I scroll down the list, I cannot find an accept or decline box. So, I cannot proceed. I have tried clearing the cache in Market in Applications to no avail.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't really know a real solution for your problem, because I cannot remember when I had to accept that (too long ago). But I have some suggestions you could try:
* Try to wait, maybe there is some kind of interval before the button appears
* Try to use the menu option, maybe there is a menu option for accepting the ToS (I doubt it though)
* Contact Samsung support, maybe they've already encountered this problem before
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try launching it and waiting a bit - eventually, it should turn into Google Play and you can accept the terms fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This is a little bit strange, what you're writing, because I have exactly the same `Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000` right here, with me, and I see absolutely no problems. I just did a factory reset of this device, to test your issue.
I taped on `Market` icon. Tabled asked me to provide my Google Account details, what I did. Right after that I saw license text and buttons to accept and decline, in the bottom of the screen. Note: *These buttons are not in the end of license text, instead they're always floating on the screen, so you can always see them, no matter, where in the license text you're*.
After clicking `Accept` my tablet automatically updated `Market` icon to `Google Play` icon and shown me on-screen information about this change.
I've been doing this (factory reset, license acceptance and `Market` to `Google Play` update) at least few times and have never encountered problems, like you described. If you still unable to see that `Accept` button or access `Market` / `Google Play` service, then I fear that factory reset of your device is the only option you're left with.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/24 | 330 | 1,230 | <issue_start>username_0: Is they a way to send a text message to multiple recipients but include details taken from their contact card and have them automatically inserted into the text when it's sent? Something like the following:
>
> <NAME> `[contact name]`!
>
>
>
Where the name of the contact is filled in automatically. I'm aware that there are apps that allow mail merging of e-mails but I couldn't find any similar functionality for texts.<issue_comment>username_1: I am not aware of any stock messaging apps amongst any of the ROMs that will do that, but it looks like there are a bunch of apps in the market that will (Like [SMeSsaggia bulk customized SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.learn2develop.smessaggia&hl=en) or [Group SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobappli.groupsms&hl=en), or [Group SMS and Scheduler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.baole.app.groupsmsad2&hl=en).)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To send a test to multiple recipients, just press the comma `,` button after each phone number. Once done, just send. All recipient numbers will line up on top of the phone number window after each comma.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/12/24 | 294 | 1,042 | <issue_start>username_0: I know (N00b) but I see the Google search bar for performing internet searches. But I don't see where a quick search for my phone's content is, like you would find on an iPhone by moving to the search screen. (Which searches through all of the phones content-contacts, apps, email, etc.)<issue_comment>username_1: If you pinch inwards on the app list then the app lists minimize and can be rearranged.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Found an app, this allows you to search your device for apps: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.startapp.quicksearchbox&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zdGFydGFwcC5xdWlja3NlYXJjaGJveCJd>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Press and hold the menu button (button to the left of the physical home button). It will launch google now and if you enter the first letter of the name of an app it should start listing those apps, at least it does it on my galaxy s3.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/24 | 314 | 1,085 | <issue_start>username_0: I just flashed a new stock JB ROM from viper boy over at xda.
What happened to the Connect to PC in the settings window? I can see my HTC Evo 4g LTE as a disk drive and media exchange, but it has no option for charge only. What mode do I need to be in to run cmd commands on my JB phone? Every tutorial for cmd says charge only.<issue_comment>username_1: If you pinch inwards on the app list then the app lists minimize and can be rearranged.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Found an app, this allows you to search your device for apps: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.startapp.quicksearchbox&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zdGFydGFwcC5xdWlja3NlYXJjaGJveCJd>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Press and hold the menu button (button to the left of the physical home button). It will launch google now and if you enter the first letter of the name of an app it should start listing those apps, at least it does it on my galaxy s3.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/25 | 254 | 1,038 | <issue_start>username_0: Every app I use needs to be forced closed after less than 5 minutes. Even apps I haven't even opened [before]. I've turned off my phone and restarted it multiple times and nothing seems to work. Does this mean I have to do a factory reset?<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds like a file permissions issue on the data directory.
The only fix would be to wipe, however if rooted and/or have a custom recovery, you should first try the fix permissions option.
Otherwise, you will have to do a factory reset.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: • First is make very sure you've free space of memory. My One Plus handset makes this behaviour when it is near to 'out of storage'.
• Second is make sure you have not deleted any root directory by opening file manager with some specific app explorer. (This might create problem as once i meshed up with those folders and end up tolerating crashes.)
• Third is the last option do a [factory reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Samsung-Galaxy-Ace) .
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/12/25 | 284 | 1,158 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I launch an internet browser on my droid phone it attempts to launch another app (in my case mSecure).
This happens with dolphin and my stock browser so I don't think it's an mSecure setting. In fact I deleted mSecure but I still get the message failure attempting to launch mSecure.
Any help to get rid of this message will be appreciated.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds like a file permissions issue on the data directory.
The only fix would be to wipe, however if rooted and/or have a custom recovery, you should first try the fix permissions option.
Otherwise, you will have to do a factory reset.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: • First is make very sure you've free space of memory. My One Plus handset makes this behaviour when it is near to 'out of storage'.
• Second is make sure you have not deleted any root directory by opening file manager with some specific app explorer. (This might create problem as once i meshed up with those folders and end up tolerating crashes.)
• Third is the last option do a [factory reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Samsung-Galaxy-Ace) .
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/12/25 | 811 | 3,013 | <issue_start>username_0: So last week, I decided to flash a custom ROM to my 2 year old Desire HD. I used the all in one, one-step, "rooting" tool called AAHK (It doesn't just root the phone, it does a whole lot like S-OFF, Goldcard, etc).
My DHD is now running Jellytime R30. Everything is good.
Now, I would like to try other ROMS. I did a backup of my current system via Clockworkmod in Recovery.
Question: Is this a full "image" snapshot? I mean, will I be able to restore the entire system including the ROM when I restore this backup? Or do I have to flash the ROM in the snapshot before I restore the backup?
PS: I'm new to this custom ROM thing but I've done my fair amount of research. :)<issue_comment>username_1: What ClockworkMod does is a so called [Nandroid Backup](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/NANDroid). Basically, this contains an image for each of the file systems of the device (i.e. one image per file system) -- and thus it *is* a full backup/"image snapshot". The format of the snapshot might differ and depend on the device and ClockworkMod version being used; for my *Motorola Milestone 2* most of the file systems seem to be captured as YAFFS2 image, i.e. the image uses the same file system used on the device. So it is comparable with using `dd` on Unix/Linux (see [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dd_(Unix))), at least in my case.
Newer versions of [ClockworkMod Recovery](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery) (6.0 and up) also do "incremental updates" to save space on the backup medium and allow for faster backup (see e.g. [this TechieBuzz.COM article](http://techie-buzz.com/android/cwm-v6-brings-quicker-and-smaller-nandroid-backups.html)). For this, you might also want to check our question [How can I tell CWM to perform a full backup instead of an incremental backup?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29345/16575)
More details you can also find by following the [clockworkmod](/questions/tagged/clockworkmod "show questions tagged 'clockworkmod'") tag.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: CWM backups are full system backups, so they restore it to exactly how it was when you took a backup. Everything including apps, settings, preferences, even call log is saved.
You don't have to flash the ROM before restoring a backup. The backup files contain a boot.img and system.img that have the ROM, kernel etc in it.
When moving to another ROM, you might also want to take a backup of all your apps and app data with Titanium backup, this is helpful to restore them on the new ROM.
If you flashed a new ROM without using Titanium Backup, don't panic, App Extractor can extract apps and data from a CWM backup.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handyandy.appextractor>
My usual flash routine is: backup with Titanium, sync all data on wifi, backup sms, reboot to recovery, do CWM backup and then wipe, flash new ROM, reboot and restore apps, and sync.
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/25 | 544 | 2,073 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to have the radio switch between WCDMA Preferred mode, GSM mode, and WCDMA only, for example, without the radio switching off and on again? The radio completely loses signal during the, which isn't ideal.
It seems like it must be possible theoretically, as the phone doesn't lose signal when in WCDMA preferred mode, when it downgrades to GSM because of poor signal.
If it matters, I'm using an HTC Desire Z running Cyanogen 10.1 (Android 4.2 based). This problem also occurred on all previous versions of CM that I've tried, and on stock JellyBean 4.2.
This also occurs on a Nexus 4 on JellyBean 4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: In stock android 4.0.4 it's available-wcdma only,dual mode,gsm only.But in custom ROM's as AOKP they have no wcdma only mode,even in android 4.2.2 AOKP version .It's really pathetic when you use internet in dual mode-umts/hsdpa only/hsdpa & hsupa as in AOKP android 4.2.2 version because signals tend to reroute to gsm when strength decreases instead of sticking to what is left of hsdpa/wcdma as in wcdma only mode,available in stock android 4.0.4- i am using sgs2 GT-i9100.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You are right in that it theoretically should be possible to make the switch without dropping the signal, but unfortunately we users and even CM developers can do very little to change that. The only thing the ROM does is tell the radio to switch from one mode to another, it's up to the radio's firmware to decide how to make the change. These firmwares are not something you can change, since giving the users the power to change how the radio works is just asking for trouble.
The reason why the firmwares lose the signal probably has to do with the fact that when you change the mode, you actually turn off part of the radio that handles the now unused network mode. But when the switch happens because of bad reception the radio that lost signal stays on and continues to search for a signal (so you can get 3G back after you return to civilization).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/25 | 191 | 713 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to search for old emails/senders/subjects etc. in my samsung galaxy s3 email app. There doesn't seem to be a search function. Any ideas how to do this, or alternative mail apps which you can recommend? Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: On my Samsung Galaxy s3 I can hold down the menu button inside the built in mail app - This enables the search function.
You can search for
* All
* Title
* Sender
* Date
* Attachment
* Advanced (which is a combination of Title+Sender+Date)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Emoze](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emoze.Emozesync) has a search function which is much better than any other email app I've tried.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/25 | 212 | 780 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way I can have unused apps not take up resources? Especially Internal memory and other resources not on Sd card.
I am already using Link2SD to move what I can to SD.
I know you can back them up and re install, I was hoping for something easier, like avoiding autostart.<issue_comment>username_1: On my Samsung Galaxy s3 I can hold down the menu button inside the built in mail app - This enables the search function.
You can search for
* All
* Title
* Sender
* Date
* Attachment
* Advanced (which is a combination of Title+Sender+Date)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Emoze](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emoze.Emozesync) has a search function which is much better than any other email app I've tried.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/26 | 695 | 2,571 | <issue_start>username_0: I could use Nokia PC suite to receive and send SMS messages on my computer. But I could not find this feature in Samsung Kies.
How can I send and receive text messages on a PC using my Galaxy SII?<issue_comment>username_1: This feature isn't built into Android, but there is an app - [DeskSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.desktopsms), that allows you to do what you are asking.
It does, however, require the use of a browser plugin.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You might want to take a look at e.g. [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid), which offers a little more than just SMS stuff:
This app establishes a service on your Android device, and you can connect to it via your favorite Web browser: Manage your files, contacts, SMS, and more. No special client-soft necessary on your PC (except for the Web browser).
If you want something more close to your Nokia Suite experience, take a look at [MyPhoneExplorer Client](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client):
Here you need a special PC component (available for download on the developers homepage). But then you can synchronize lots of things with your PC (Windows only!), like e.g. your calendar with Outlook etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Sorry I'm a bit late to the conversation. You could checkout PopMyPhone on the Google Play store. It sends/receives SMS through your email, and works if your phone only has3g. If you receive an SMS it will popup in your email system on your Desktop/Laptop/Tablet. You can reply and the SMS goes from your GS2. Search for PopMyPhone. There is nothing you need to install on your Desktop/Laptop/Tablet or anything else that can receive email.
Disclosure: I am affiliated to the people who develop PopMYPhone
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Not sure if you are still looking for a better solution.
But I recommend to try [mysms](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.sms). It's the best that I found (and I tried Desksms, Airdroid, Browsertexting & Mightytext), and I'm using it for a while now. It replaces your stock SMS app on your Galaxy SII and lets you text from your PC at app.mysms.com. Messages are synced across your phone and computer. Until now the app has never let me down!
If you also use a tablet, they have also an app for it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/26 | 400 | 1,572 | <issue_start>username_0: ADB 'su' command returns 'su: permission denied' on a fully rooted device in recovery mode. I can modify folders and files that require root access on phone (when it's booted). ADB also works when it's booted - I only need to confirm a superuser pop-up on the phone.
USB debugging is enabled.
What can the problem be?
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Most recoveries don't work in root mode - and root mode cannot be acheived, as the SU binary calls your superuser app to gain permission to use root mode.
As the `su` binary cannot call the app, it stops you using SU mode.
It could also be due to the fact that the `su` file used in recovery is the stock `su` file found in Android, and this doesn't let you switch to the root user (as if it did every device would be rooted).
Some recoveries allow root to be used - you will have to search for one for your device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You are not going to get a popup superuser confirmation from within a rooted recovery.
That popup superuser confirm dialog only happens in a fully booted *normal* Android environment.
Sounds more likely that the ramdisk used within the recovery, has the setting `ro.secure=1` in `default.prop` by accident thus preventing the su binary from getting executed with a error `su: permission denied`.
Had it being set as `ro.secure=0` then adb would allow the **s** witch **u** ser to root function as normal.
**OP:** Please give more details such as make of handset, what version of recovery, is it clockworkmod or stock?
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/26 | 703 | 2,570 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to use the Galaxy Tab 2 with my Galaxy S3 (SPRINT) to get an internet connection?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, very easily actually.
**To Make your S3 emit a WiFi network**
1. Enable 'WiFi Tethering' in `System Settings->More->Tethering and Portable Hotspot->Portable WiFi Hotspot`.
2. Configure the hotspot (name, password etc), in the `Setup WiFi Hotspot` menu.
**To Connect your Tablet to the WiFi network**
1. Enter the tablets WiFi settings, and turn WiFi on.
2. Select the WiFi network you configured on your S3).
3. Select connect. If you setup a password, you need to enter it.
**Other Info**
If you do not see the WiFi Hotspot option, then your network has disabled it. If you're rooted you could use an app such as [WiFi Tethering](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=og.android.tether) - just be aware that this will produce an Ad-Hoc hotspot, and Stock Android cannot connect to these types of hostspots.
There is currently no way, AFAIK, to create a standard WiFi hotspot without using the stock android tethering system.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I assume that you have `3G/LTE` connection on your `Galaxy S3` and want to use that connection on your `Galaxy tab2`, so you would have internet on it. OK! here is the solution:
**On Galaxy S3:**
* Enable Internet (3G/LTE mobile data)
* Go to Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot (the path and names may be different on your phone)
* Enable **Portable Wifi hotspot**
* Click on "`Configure Wifi hotspot`" and define a desired SSID and password for your network.
**Now, on your Galaxy Tab 2:**
* Go to settings and enable Wi-fi
* In the list of available wireless networks, find your wireless network created on Galaxy S3, and tap on it to connect
* Enter password of the network you created on S3 and then it should connect to your Galaxy S3 and use its internet connection.
more info: <http://support.google.com/android/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=168932>
* If your network (Sprint) has disabled Tethering on the phone, you may want to use 3rd party apps to enable tethering (Liam has pointed to one of them in his answer)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: What I did is to root my Samsung S3 and install a WiFi Tether apk file so I can get free internet on my Samsung Tab 2.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Samsung galaxy tab 2 and Motorola photon you can get internet thru Bluetooth
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Best way is to enable WiFi Tethering.
Bluetooth also works.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/26 | 404 | 1,475 | <issue_start>username_0: In the stock clock app (4.2 stock Android), there's a timer function; the one where e.g. you type in 8 minutes and an alarm goes off in eight minutes. However, the noise it makes is absolutely unbearable. It's like a smoke alarm. There doesn't seem to be an option to select a different sound. I'd rather not use a different clock app; I like the stock one. I just want to change the horrible noise. Any tips?<issue_comment>username_1: There are just 2 ways to fix this:
* either to fix an .apk for this app (change a path in source of that app to point to different sound file and build it from source. Or maybe you will be able to patch your apk using something like [android-apktool](http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/))
* or to fix something else (not an app):
Mount `/system` as `rw` (either using `adb` or RootExplorer or other program). Go to folder `/System/media/audio/`. It usualy contains folders `alarms`, `notifications`, `ringtones` and `ui`. Then you can find and replace that annoying sound with another `.ogg` file for your taste.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I've got the same problem and the annoying sound can not be found in `/System/media/audio/`, but in `/system/app/DeskClock.apk/assets/sounds/Timer_Expire.ogg`. In any case, it seems difficult or impossible to change.
There is more info here:
<http://androidforums.com/nexus-4/668411-super-harsh-countdown-timer-sound-nexus-4-how-change.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/27 | 691 | 2,356 | <issue_start>username_0: How does it know what to back up? Can an app have data that TB won't know about or that TB won't back up?
Other than restoring a Jellybean backup to a Gingerbread phone, how else will Titanium Backup fail to restore apps or will destabilize my phone?
I need to be sure I don't lose data as I reset ROMs or phones or switch between two ROMs or phones.<issue_comment>username_1: I advise you to read thoroughly the following resources before taking any step to make changes to your OS, so you can be sure if you're doing things right with Titanium Backup:
* [Titanium Backup User’s Guide](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-user-guide.html): The Titanium Backup manual.
* [Titanium Backup Technical FAQ](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-technical-faq.html): The most frequently asked questions.
* [Titanium Backup Troubleshooting](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-troubleshooting.html): In case you have problems…
* [Titanium Backup Cryptography](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-cryptography.html): All about encrypting and decrypting your backups.
* [Titanium Backup Tips & Suggestions](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-tips-suggestions.html): Some useful tips.
* [Titanium Backup HOWTOs](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-howtos.html): This can help you get some specific jobs done.
* [Titanium Backup Licensing](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-licensing.html): If you have questions or problems with license keys for the Donate version or the PRO version on the Market.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Titanium Backup does not know about and will not back up external storage (e.g., on newer ASOP, `/data/media/0/`, `/data/media/10/`, `/data/media/11/` etc., what you might think of as `/mnt/sdcard`, `/sdcard`, `/storage/emulated/legacy`, etc.).
For that, you'd have to either tell the app which puts stuff there to back things up, back it up with some other tool, or rely on backup of `/data` partition from non-stock recoveries (TWRP, ClockworkMod also known as "Nandroid").
Really, when you think about it, the third of those three is a special case of the second.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/27 | 1,147 | 5,094 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the EA daily deals widget installed on my second home screen. The widget is basically a rotating banner of deals in the Play store. Since it is constantly rotating the displayed banner I assume that it is draining more battery than a static widget (it also doesn't have any options for rotation or network updates).
My question is, are widgets suspended when they are not being displayed i.e. when I am on the first or third home screen? Or, does it depend on the implementation?
\*Using the stock launcher on Android 4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: In my experience, widgets keep running even when the phone is locked, or a different home screen is selected.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Short answer
------------
Widgets don't actually "run" themselves, like normal apps do. The widget *host* (i.e. the home screen app, or the lock screen) is in charge of drawing all the widgets. The widget *provider* (part of the app) tells the host what layout to give each widget, and how often it wants the widget to update. There's nothing running to "suspend", regardless of whether the widget is visible or not.
Resource cost
-------------
While the widget doesn't "run", it still has to be shown on the screen. Every widget therefore makes the host process (i.e. the launcher) a little more expensive in CPU usage and memory. Every time the widget is redrawn (whenever it changes, or whenever the home screen animates), it makes that redraw use a few more CPU cycles. Also, once the provider has told the host what layout to use, the host has to use RAM to remember the widget's layout. Because it's the host storing that information and drawing the widget, it counts towards the host's battery use and memory footprint, not the app's. How much cost it is depends on the host (that is, which launcher you use), as well as on how complex the layout is.
For this reason, Android puts strict limits on the complexity of each widget's layout, as well as the total size of all images used in the widget. The limit depends on the pixel size of the screen, so on a [nexus-10](/questions/tagged/nexus-10 "show questions tagged 'nexus-10'") it's huge. If you have lots of widgets, all using large images or complex layouts, the launcher process can take up quite a lot of memory, so it's more likely to be killed while you're running an app in the foreground. The effect of this would be to cause a short delay when going to the home screen.
Services
--------
Of course, it's also possible for a background *service* to keep giving the host (home screen) a new layout for the widget. This is how (say) an email widget can be updated when you have new emails. Such a service would run whether the widget is currently displayed or not: there's no way for the service to tell.
For example, if you have an email widget, the normal email service should run at intervals to check mail, and update the widget during the course of its normal run if there's any new mail. In this case, the only cost of the widget is the small cost inside the host, because the service would be running anyway to sync your mail in the background.
Having a rotating list (such as in your example) shouldn't in itself make you think there's a service always running in the background, for this reason:
Lists and rotating banners
--------------------------
The interface that widget providers use to specify what the layout should be allows them to give a list of items. For example, this might be a list of email messages, or a list of calendar appointments, that you can scroll through. The provider can also have the home screen rotate through the list automatically. The YouTube widget uses this, for example, so that the widget can keep showing new videos without the provider having to keep changing the layout. If your widget uses this facility, then the home screen only runs any extra code when it's time to rotate the list.
Which cost is important?
------------------------
The resource cost of a normal widget (that is, one that doesn't have an insanely complicated layout and doesn't use huge bitmaps) is tiny compared to the cost of a background service to update it with new information. To take your EA daily deals example, you don't need to worry about the widget rotating, but rather how the daily deals are updated. Does the service run all of the time, or every few minutes; or does it actually run once a day to fetch the new deals? Does it stop itself if there's no internet connection? Will it wake the device from sleep to do an update? These are all things the app author had to program, and that users can't control (and don't need to know about directly), but they have a much bigger effect on the widget's cost than anything the launcher does.
TL;DR
-----
Drawing widgets, even rotating widgets, is cheap: too cheap to measure the cost. The real cost is whatever app runs in the background to update the widget with new data. How often that app runs depends on the app, and doesn't depend on whether the widget is displayed at any given time.
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/12/27 | 646 | 2,784 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two wi-fi networks at home and one of them I just cannot connect to with my Galaxy Nexus. (It works fine with several laptops.)
It shows up but when I try to connect after "Connecting..." it just goes to the state "Saved, secured with WPA2".
I also tried connecting using WPS but it just times out.
I am looking for ways to get additional information to debug this.
What I have tried (as suggested in many other places) is changing the frequency band from Auto to 5 or 2.4 GHz but that didn't help.
EDIT: By now I have also tried resetting the phone but that didn't help either.<issue_comment>username_1: I have experienced this also with my phone (Galaxy Nexus). The main reason that I see causing this is a miss-typed password as i believe someone mentioned above. Another thing that has happened to me is a really low connection. Check to see how strong the wifi signal is in the spot where you are trying to connect. Sometimes if the connection is really weak it will keep the phone from connecting so try moving around your house also. I know this is pretty obvious but you said you had two networks so make sure your phone is not connected to the first one when you are trying connect to the second. If all of this does not solve the problem there is a workaround that I have found works most of the time: go to settings->wifi(make sure it is turned on so you can see all the available networks.). Click on the plus button at the bottom (right above the home button in the center). Enter your network's SSID (name that appears in the list of available networks) and select the security and password. Hit save and see if that works (you might have to than click on it in the list and hit connect but it should connect when you hit save.) Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In the end I fixed it using the old "have you tried turning it off and on again?" on one of the APs. Make sure to try that first. ;)
So here is my little checklist, least annoying first:
(If you have other suggestions or things that worked for you let me know and I'll add them!)
1. Recheck the password it is almost always the problem! (Hint to the Android devs: A more descriptive error for this case would be great. ;) )
2. Reboot all devices. Yes, even if it works for other computers and if it will cut their network connection.
3. Try adding the network manually and entering all the data manually.
4. Try restricting all devices to specific channels and bands instead of using automatic discovery.
5. If you use multiple devices make sure they don't interfere by setting them to different channels or selectively turning them off.
6. Try using "adb logcat" to get more information.
7. Try resetting your phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/27 | 592 | 2,538 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a few day old Nexus 7 tablet, unrooted, bootloader still locked, and otherwise in factory condition. This morning, it ran its charge out. When I plugged in it, this happens:
1. Google Logo appears.
2. Nexus Logo appears.
3. Lock screen which shows charging: 0%.
4. White screen, device powers off.
5. Repeat.
What is happening? Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I have experienced this also with my phone (Galaxy Nexus). The main reason that I see causing this is a miss-typed password as i believe someone mentioned above. Another thing that has happened to me is a really low connection. Check to see how strong the wifi signal is in the spot where you are trying to connect. Sometimes if the connection is really weak it will keep the phone from connecting so try moving around your house also. I know this is pretty obvious but you said you had two networks so make sure your phone is not connected to the first one when you are trying connect to the second. If all of this does not solve the problem there is a workaround that I have found works most of the time: go to settings->wifi(make sure it is turned on so you can see all the available networks.). Click on the plus button at the bottom (right above the home button in the center). Enter your network's SSID (name that appears in the list of available networks) and select the security and password. Hit save and see if that works (you might have to than click on it in the list and hit connect but it should connect when you hit save.) Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In the end I fixed it using the old "have you tried turning it off and on again?" on one of the APs. Make sure to try that first. ;)
So here is my little checklist, least annoying first:
(If you have other suggestions or things that worked for you let me know and I'll add them!)
1. Recheck the password it is almost always the problem! (Hint to the Android devs: A more descriptive error for this case would be great. ;) )
2. Reboot all devices. Yes, even if it works for other computers and if it will cut their network connection.
3. Try adding the network manually and entering all the data manually.
4. Try restricting all devices to specific channels and bands instead of using automatic discovery.
5. If you use multiple devices make sure they don't interfere by setting them to different channels or selectively turning them off.
6. Try using "adb logcat" to get more information.
7. Try resetting your phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/27 | 284 | 1,125 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a shortcut to lock the screen orientation on the Nexus 4 with android 4.2.1? I read you can swipe down from the top right corner on the Nexus 7 but haven't found any info for the 4.<issue_comment>username_1: You can go to `Settings > Display` and then un-check Auto-Rotate. Since that's rather inconvenient, I installed an app called [Power Toggles](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc) which makes it possible to force lock the screen orientation to landscape or portrait from the notification bar very easily.
I particularly liked this app since its very lightweight, only about 248kb. It also makes it possible to add single-click actions for things such as the turning on the flashlight or mobile hotspot.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To lock home screen so it would not rotate, just go to launcher settings and disable "rotate screen". That is all you need to do. I am referring to Nexus 4 with OS 4.3
There is nothing is settings that will help. I have been fighting with this for a week not remembering how I did it in the first place..
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/27 | 576 | 1,932 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S3, screen is visually and touch impaired. It is USB debug enabled, un-rooted.
I'm able to use [Droid@Screen](http://blog.ribomation.com/droid-at-screen/) to see my screen, which i'm able to unlock. I then run this command:
>
> adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /backup/mybackup.ab
>
>
>
Which then initiates a backup on the phone. On the screen I can see it asking for an encryption password, which i provide by keyevent through adb. The final sticking point, is being unable to find a keyevent which will press the "Backup up my data" button. I am able to tab to it, and have it highlighted, but the 'space' and 'enter' events do not trigger it, as well as 'soft\_right'.
I'm getting my keyevents from [HERE](http://thecodeartist.blogspot.com/2011/03/simulating-keyevents-on-android-device.html).
![]![Backup Scr][2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tfyL0.png)
If there is another way for me to dump the ab, that would be awesome.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried sending a `KEYCODE_DPAD_CENTER`?
```
adb shell input keyevent 23
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Use [Droid Explorer](https://github.com/camalot/droidexplorer) and the [Screencast](https://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/) plugin to use your keyboard and mouse from your desktop computer to control the handset?
That would make life easier instead of fiddling around with using `adb shell input keyevent ...`
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I was in the same situation as you.
Once you enter the full backup screen
Use the following commands:
```
adb shell input text
adb shell input keyevent 22
adb shell input keyevent 23
```
the "adb shell input keyevent 22" command is Dpad Right, you'll be able to select back up my data
the "adb shell input keyevent 23" is the Dpad Center, It will allow you to select enter
22 --> "KEYCODE\_DPAD\_RIGHT"
23 --> "KEYCODE\_DPAD\_CENTER"
Upvotes: 3 |
2012/12/27 | 1,381 | 5,502 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently installed Clockwork Recovery, and used that to install CyanogenMod 10 on my Captivate using [this](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Samsung_Captivate%3a_Full_Update_Guide) guide. Every thing worked perfectly.
I backed up the stock ROM. Then I realized that my contacts and data were gone in the new ROM. I read in an article that you could restore the data part of the backup using the recovery in Nandroid, so I recovered it. But when I rebooted, the phone got stuck at the spinning CyaogenMod screen.
I made the problem worse by trying to flash the mtkareys zImage kernel, and repeated the process described in the guide. Now, I can't get into recovery mode nor the Android (CyaogenMod) OS.
I suspect that I would need to use some tool that uses my Ubuntu 12.04 or Windows 7 PC, because the only resource that I have access to is download mode in the phone. Nothing else seems to work. Please understand that I am a beginner who has never even written an app for android (I do have the sdk installed though).<issue_comment>username_1: If you had recovery, a simple data wipe would have fixed the boot loop issue. The issue you are describing sounds like a kernel/system issue.
The only fix would be to try and flash a new kernel via download mode - you would have to find a program that could do this.
If this isn't possible (it may not be), then you should consider your phone bricked, and you should take it to your nearest service center for repair (don't tell them you rooted it, just say it wouldn't turn on after you had turned it off).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: That's a stack of errors occuring to you. Before I present you a possible solution, let me point out what your mistakes have been -- to avoid those in the future:
1. **Never ever go to restore *system data* (this includes SMS, contacts, and other data from system apps) from a Nandroid backup of one ROM to a different ROM.** This *might* work in *some* cases (when those ROMs involved are *very* compatible), but most likely will bring you in trouble as it was in your case. Apps store their data mostly in SQLite files, which contain databases -- and the structure of those databases very often differs. So you break those apps, which leads to different kind of trouble -- up to the point of boot-loops or incomplete boots, being stuck at the logo. This is also why Liam is correct that a "data wipe" (or "factory reset") would have solved the issue (as it would remove those broken SQLite files, and the apps would re-create them emptily).
If you really need to transfer data of system apps between different ROMs, the best way is to *export* this data *before you flash* (contacts can be exported directly from the contacts app, and would then be stored as `.vcf` file on your sdcard; for other things like SMS there are apps available on the playstore), and *import* them afterwards. Also, as you are rooted, you should consider buying the pro version of [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) for a complete backup (in addition to your Nandroid backup). *Titanium Backup* includes a "Migration feature" which should work for those kind of data as well.
2. **Never flash a kernel if you are not 100% sure it works for your combination of device and ROM.** If you break things here, you device won't be able to boot in normal or recovery mode, as you experienced. Especially do no such thing if your device already has other trouble -- first solve that trouble before doing such "deep system changes".
Now, you are 100% correct: As you are no longer able to boot into recovery mode, you need a helper tool "from outside". For Samsung devices, this tool is either Odin (which is what Samsung itself provides), or [Heimdall](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265), which is a cross-plattform alternative to Odin which will also run on your Ubuntu PC (Odin will not, as it IMHO is for Windows only). Use either of the two to flash *any* ROM compatible to your device, so you get your recovery mode working again. Once that is done, you might start over flashing ClockworkMod recovery, then restoring your complete Nandroid backup, exporting your data as described above, and finally switch to the ROM you wanted to use.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: What username_2 said is correct. Also, never give up! I found that there is always something you can do to unbrick your captivate.
The xda-developers wiki page is very useful in this regard. The sections about [bricking and unbricking](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-I897#Captivate_Bricking) should be very useful. While it's very difficult to enumerate all possible ways of unbricking here, understanding the nature of the brick (soft or hard) and looking for alternative ways in the forums is always helpful. The techniques that I know of so far are:
* The 3-button method and its variations, as listed in the wiki page above. (There are variations, just search for them in xda-developers)
* Using your PC and the USB cable. username_2's answer is one such method.
* [Hardware solutions](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889128) that involve cutting a USB cable or using resistors. When you have a hard brick, you may have to resort to these.
Good luck and don't stop searching! There is always a way to unbrick your Captivate.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/27 | 368 | 1,573 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Samsung phone, on the T-Mobile carrier in the US. I went to India last week, and got my unlock code from T-Mobile. My India-Vodafone SIM is working fine, except for the internet. I have called customer care, and have changed all the settings, but it doesn't work.
How can I make internet work?<issue_comment>username_1: If the SIM card works, and you can get a network signal, then the deice is unlocked and it is a different error that is stopping internet from working.
It could be due to a number of reasons that internet isn't working, I am going to list them:
**Invalid/Wrong APN's**
APN (Access Point Names) allow your device to connect to mobile internet. You nust ensure you have the correct ones installed for your network.
**Device not compatible with internet system**
IIRC, the T-Mobile US network uses a different system... It could be that this system isn't compatible with your Indian network for internet access.
Other than the above, I cannot think of any reason internet wouldn't work when mobile network does. Make sure your network is letting you use the internet (no bars, you have internet with your plan) - otherwise, I do not know.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: if your phone is working after inserting the different sim card and working fine your phone is unlocked, and there is no issue in phone unlock, the most likely reason for not working the internet is that your phone APN setting is not configured properly, you must have to configure the correct APN setting for that network,
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/27 | 1,562 | 5,796 | <issue_start>username_0: I am traveling internationally and have replaced my Verizon SIM card with a local one. To get data, I need to add an APN. I can't do this using settings -- no option to add exists. Is there another way to do this? And app maybe? I do *not* want to root my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: The option to add a new APN is in `System Settings->More->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names` then press the menu button and select add.
If that setting isn't there (and it should be), then you will not be able to add an APN without root, as the 'bug' that allowed apps to add and edit APN's was fixed in Android 4.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I am having this problem too after inserting local SIM. Calls and texts are OK, I need to configure an APN for internet.
A Verizon Global Support Technician told me that it is beyond Verizon's control to add an APN and that Samsung will need to provide directions on how to do this. I got online to chat with Samsung and the guy told me he can't help me on chat, I need to call this number:
1-888-987-4357, Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 9 PM (CST), Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM (CST)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I am from the USA and have the Verizon S3 with Jelly Bean. I am currently in the UK. Used my usual UK VodaFone Sim card and it immediately worked for both Voice and Texts (something it didn't do when I was here in November before the Jelly Bean Update).
The reason it won't work at all in SOME countries is actually SIMPLY (but major) because Verizon seem to have disabled the ability to modify or add an APN. It just so happens, in the UK, their default APN works (for text and voice) on the VodaFone UK network. I've been here a week and text / phone all over the world. Since I can't edit the APN though, I cannot set the settings needed for Data.
My wife has a Verizon Incredible 2 and her phone works in the UK for Voice, Text AND data but only after I modiified the APN (which the Incredible allows).
Luckily, I brought my HTC unlocked phone as well. I use that with a VodaFone UK Sim card in that as well (SIMS are free) plus a 5 pound top-up for 500MB data. I simply turn that into a mobile hotspot when I'm outside and have my Verizon S3 use WIFI to that. Net effect is the same cost wise but it's a shame Verizon missed this feature. No doubt it's a bug and the people I deal with in Verizon (business side) at investigating.
Still. - now you know. It WILL work as a true GLOBAL phone (Verizon rates). For 3rd party SIM cards - It WILL now at last work as a phone/text in some countries. It WILL NOT work if you need to mod the APN to get any of the features for any country you are in - until Verizon fix it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I have been told by Verizon that it's a bug on the Samsung Note 2 and S3 after Jelly bean. Verizon / Samsung are working on a fix so you can modify the APN in near future.
Verizon didn't intend a deliberate prevention on their part (confirmed by the fact Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 2 running android DOES allow you to modify the APN and works perfectly for calls/text/data overseas). I have both so I should know
Roll on a fix fast....
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: This seems to be an attempt by Verizon to cripple the data capabilities of the phone and force you to use their network.
While in Germany with a [LIDL](http://lidl.de)'s SIM Card, the data, text and voice all work when on a wireless network connection. Once the SIM Card is connected to the LIDL network alone, voice and messaging work, but not data.
There is no way to access the APN page in the US or abroad and calls to Verizon support indicate there are no plans to do so and there is no workaround.
Will try rooting the phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Use tweakker app for APN editing. It has different carriers and networks in it. It will tell you how to setup your APN.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_7: How to add apn to verizon samasung galaxy s3 (Root required)
(I found this from some forum while I was searching for how to add APN for my brothers Verizon S3. It worked 100%. All credits go to the guy who posted it there. I didn't remember the address. And sorry for my bad english. by the way I am from MaLdives.)
1. Go to market install BuildProp Editor
2. Once installed find and open Build Prop Editor
3. Hit the menu button and select Edit
4. Scroll to the bottom of screen and add the following lines
```
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
```
5. Hit the save button at the top right hand corner of the screen(looks like a disk)
6. Once this is done saving restart the phone
7. After restarting go to *Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names>Menu Button>+ New APN*
8. Add desired carriers APN info, when finished hit menu button and save
9. Power down and change to your desired SIM card if you hadn't already done so
10. Power back on and go to Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks> Access Point Names (if done properly you should see the APN data you entered for your respective carrier).
11. Select the respective APN listing and then you should have working data
Congrats you can now natively add in any APN desired.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: It seems that the save option for APN is not active on android 4.1.1 (at least when you have zero APN previously stored.
But after creating a new APN and filling parameters, if you shut down completely the device, (and do not try to activate save option through the button, act that would erase all parameters introduced), it will be saved somewhere.
You will be able to access to your newly stored APN after restart (and pin unlock your sim card).
This works with upstream settings set with modempoweron, data-enabled and itinerance enabled
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/27 | 1,196 | 4,470 | <issue_start>username_0: i have a new Nexus 4 (i.e. Jellybean 4.2.1), and i want to backup my current Nexus 4 and restore it onto the new Nexus 4. How can i do that?
---
i've tried going into **Settings** -> **Backup & reset** -> **Back up my data** to ensure my phone is backed up. When the new device is first setup it automatically tries to restore settings from Google's Servers:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZFXZx.png)
Screenshot (click image to enlarge)
Except that not everything was restored. Amongst the things that are not restored are:
* applications are not restored (a new version is downloaded from the store)
* application settings are not restored
* pictures, videos, camera, videos, saved files are not restored
* wallaper is not restored
* unlock pattern is not restored
* preferences are not restored
* icon layout is not restored
* **Messaging** conversations are not restored
* **Talk** conversation history is not restored
* recent calls are not restored
* custom ringtones are not restored
* custom notification sounds are not restored
---
i've tried downloading an application called [**App Backup & Restore**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup&hl=en). But because there is no external storage on the Nexus 4, there is no way to copy the backup off the phone.
Also, **App Backup & Restore** cannot backup app settings for me. From the web-site:
>
> Notice: App Backup cannot backup data or settings of apps for you
>
>
>
Neither can [**Quick Backup**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quihand.backup&feature=also_installed).
---
So my question remains:
>
> How can i backup and restore my Nexus 4?
>
>
>
**Note**: i have no interest in *rooting* my phone, as that is [now a criminal offense in Canada](http://parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&DocId=5697419). And even if it weren't illegal; i'd still prefer the option that doesn't void the warrantee, risk voiding the warrantee, is irreversible, has the possibility of being irreversible, or changing the phone away from the original, stock, intended version of Google's own Jellybean.<issue_comment>username_1: I have used Wondershare MobileGo with good reults. Ther eis a free version and a paid version. Other usefull tools as well.[WonderShare MobileGo How To](http://www.wondershare.com/android-manager/guide.html)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As I already pointed out in multiple places, the integrated "Google Backup"...
* does not backup everything (apps have to explicitly support it)
* is unrelyable on restore (sometimes it works, sometimes not at all, when it gets interrupted e.g. by a network outage it cannot be resumed...)
* not everybody likes to have personal/sensitive data backed up somewhere in a cloud
In no way this "Google Backup" can be counted as a complete solution.
At least with Android 4.0 and higher, there is a possibility to do complete backups (and restore them successfully) -- see [Full Backup of non-rooted devices](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/16575). But this also has some disadvantages:
* You can do a full backup -- but then you only can do a full restore (not selectively pick parts)
* You can do "selective backups", but if you want to do that for all your apps etc. separately, it's not an easy task (but rather excessive work)
Other options for complete backups require root access on the device, e.g. [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) as the best and most famous variant. Same applies to other full backups like [Nandroid](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/NANDroid) via a Custom Recovery (such as e.g. [ClockworkMod Recovery](http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery), mentioning the most famous example) -- and again, these can also be restored only completely (except you use just mentioned *Titanium Backup* for restore, as it also can read Nandroid backups).
All other solutions are not complete, but only cover parts. There are lots of apps to e.g. backup/restore single components like SMS, call logs, contacts. There are also apps which claim to create "full backups" -- but without root, that is impossible for an app. Still, one might succeed finding solutions for the most important data without requiring root access on the device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/27 | 329 | 1,346 | <issue_start>username_0: When trying to transfer pdfs from computer to Galaxy Note II, Samsung Kies reports 'No App to read file'. I have several pdf readers including adobe for android and downloads direct to Note 2 work fine.<issue_comment>username_1: There are multiple ways to copy files between your computer and your Android device:
* simply connect the two using an USB cable, and mount your Android device's storage to the computer -- then deal with it like with any other drive
* create "shared folders" on your computer, and use an Android app which can deal with them, like e.g. [ES File Explorer File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop)
* Use an app which can share your Android device to your computer, for even more manageability -- like e.g. [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid)
* use cloud services like e.g. *Dropbox* or *Google Drive* which are accessible from both, your computer and your Android device, to share documents between the two
* lame, but also listed for completeness: Send the files to your Google Mail account, and then save the attachments from the GMail app
Far from being complete -- but it should give you an idea of what's possible.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: you can simply send them by bluetooth
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/12/27 | 1,258 | 4,892 | <issue_start>username_0: So I've recently rooted my phone and tried a ROM or two. I find it really handy that you can use TWRP recovery to install another ROM from the SD card, you don't need to have it connected to a PC.
However, on my device (HTC One S) I need to flash a different boot.img file for every ROM as well, so I still need to hook my phone up to my PC to switch ROMs. If I don't do this, it just gets stuck on the loading screen. Then I must use the command
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
```
from the folder where boot.img is located.
Is it possible to flash this boot image with TWRP or any other way without using fastboot over USB?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have the `flash_image` binary, then you can do it on device via terminal emulator (flash boot, then the rest using recovery).
Syntax: `flash_image boot /sdcard/boot.img`
Self Promotion Time
I have an app that provides a GUI for the binary. Find it [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamwli.flash).
If you don't have that binary, it can be installed (Google it - you have to download it then copy it to the `/system/bin` folder.
This doesn't work on all devices, however it's the only way that springs to mind.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: What needs to be done is to bundle the boot.img and construct a new zip file suitable for flashing via ClockworkMod or TWRP.
**Pre-requisites**:
* a Linux environment that has the usual development packages, such as Java installed. (*It can also **apply** to other platforms, just be careful that the instructions here indicating the path used below, uses a forward slash `/`, so flip that around to be a back slash `\` for Windows environment especially!*)
* adb command line tool installed.
* `testsign.jar' [tool](https://code.google.com/p/zen-droid/downloads/detail?name=testsign.jar&can=2&q=), for signing the zip file so that the recovery can authenticate and verify it is a valid archive otherwise recovery will report *corrupt archive* or similar.
* `update-binary` command line [application](http://wiki.opticaldelusion.org/wiki/Update-binary), that is internal for usage with the flashable script. (This can be found with **any** flashable zip, the important thing is to extract that binary and deposited in the structure of the directory as shown)
* zip command line tool.
Assuming your directory is called **workdir**, for discussion, lets call this the working directory, copy the `boot.img` into that directory, and create the following directory structure - `META-INF/com/google/android`, this is important! And within the `META-INF/com/google/android`, copy the binary application called `update-binary` into that directory. So the directory structure should be like this:
```
+ workdir/
+
|
+--+ boot.img
|
|
+--+ META-INF/
+
|
+--+ com/
+
|
+--+ google/
+
|
+--+ android/
+
|
+--> update-binary
|
+--> updater-script
```
As for the `updater-script`, copy the contents of the following below:
```
ui_print("Please wait, boot.img being flashed...");
show_progress(0.1, 0);
assert(package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img"),
write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot"),
delete("/tmp/boot.img"));
show_progress(0.1, 10);
ui_print("It is now safe to reboot! :)");
```
***Remember:*** Do not get confused here, the updater-script as shown, should be left alone and as-is, so do not try flip the forward-slash to a back slash if doing this under Windows environment.
Go back to the parent of the directory structure, i.e. outside of **workdir** and do the following, we're going to create a zip file from this:
`zip -r my_custom_flashable_boot_unsigned.zip workdir/` which is a recursive function, this will zip up everything into the file called **my\_custom\_flashable\_boot\_unsigned.zip**.
Finally, to sign the zip file, issue this:
```
java -classpath testsign.jar testsign my_custom_flashable_boot_unsigned.zip my_custom_flashable_boot_signed.zip
```
Then its a matter of pushing that across the SDCard as in `adb push my_custom_flashable_boot_signed.zip /sdcard/` and manually go into recovery and specify that zip archive (i.e. **my\_custom\_flashable\_boot\_signed.zip**) in which it will perform the flashing for you.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: >
> Is it possible to flash this boot image with TWRP [...]?
>
>
>
rename the file **boot.emmc.win** and place it in `TWRP/BACKUPS/` (create new folder). restore the backup from usual TWRP menu
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/27 | 279 | 976 | <issue_start>username_0: I am going for a trip for 3 weeks and I want to record all the places I visited using my Android mobile.
I most likely I won't have data connectivity - only GPS. If I don't find anything else I will use [Endomondo](http://www.endomondo.com/), but I'm open to other solutions, including third-party apps (preferably free).
I am using an HTC One XL running CyanogenMod 10.<issue_comment>username_1: You could use [Trip Jounal](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iqapps.mobile.tripjournalfull).
It records your gps track log and combines photos/videos/notes you've made along the way and can display it all on a map.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The best option is [Google's My Tracks](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=en)
Follow the link and see the features yourself. Everyhing you want is there. And the best part is it's free!!
Hope this helps
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/28 | 592 | 2,222 | <issue_start>username_0: I was thinking I could completely backup apps to the SD card, and then restore them when needed. This for saving system resources.
Is there some efficient way to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: There are numerous options available to you:
* [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup)
* For ICS upwards, Settings > Backup & Reset > Backup my data/Backup account
* For GB, Settings > Privacy Settings > Backup my data
* Last but not least, `adb backup`
In that order of "user-friendliness", from a android application that requires rooted access, in reference to Titanium Backup, to the least, using the command line `adb backup`.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: *If it is just the **"user"** and **"system"** applications*, I do this sort of thing all the time. In fact I wrote an app to help me out with this. I uninstall and re-install applications for testing a development all the time. I need to easily be able to make copies and move ".apk" files all the time.
Please take a look at the free app: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=burrows.apps.appmanager>.
Simple install the app, "backup" your application of choice and then share/send the application(.apk) to another phone.
Regards,
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If your device is running Android 4.0 or higher, [*Carbon - App Sync and Backup*](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&hl=en) would be the perfect solution, and does not even require root -- but still is capable of backing up apps including their data:
[](http://phandroid.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Carbon-ClockworkMod.jpg)
Carbon App Sync and Backup
As above screenshots show, you can backup/restore single apps, or select a batch. What you cannot see on the screenshots: you can also save a selection as "group", so for the next backup/restore you don't need to select apps separately, but simply select the group instead.
With *Carbon Backup*, one should be able to backup apps and data to SD card, attached USB devices, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, etc.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/28 | 647 | 2,263 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I set the Google Music Play app to store the local "offline" music on the SD Card? I've used up about 90% of my internal storage.
I've looked in the app Settings and don't see any options for that.<issue_comment>username_1: If your phone is rooted you can solve this via a shell command:
>
> mount -o bind [Path to new Location] /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.Android.music/
>
>
>
(Replace [Path to new Location] with a Folder on your external SD-Card)
It will basically redirect every access to the default folder to the Folder which is specified.
You probably need to do this every time you reboot your Phone, so you may be interested in putting a script which does that into Autostart.
Source: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785245&page=2>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found that I was just able to use a couple of sym-links to solve this problem. All you need is a rooted device. I've written up a simple guide here:
<http://charleswilkinson.co.uk/2013/07/24/using-external-sd-card-with-google-play-music-app/>
However as requested, here is a summary for posterity:
**Prerequisites:**
* Your phone must be rooted.
* You must have a terminal emulator installed.
* You must have a file explorer app installed.
* You should know what a terminal is.
* Read here to learn what a sym-link is.
**Steps:**
1. Go to Settings > Applications > Google Play Music.
2. ‘Force Stop’ the app and clear all app data.
3. Open your file explorer of choice and create a directory (folder) on your external SD card called ‘GoogleMusic’.
4. Inside this directory create two more: ‘files’ and ‘cache’.
5. Open terminal emulator and enter the command: su -
6. The superuser app will ask you to grant root privileges. Hit ‘Allow’.
7. Enter the following commands in order:
1. cd
2. /data/data/com.google.android.music ln -s
3. /mnt/external\_sd/GoogleMusic/cache cache ln -s
4. /mnt/external\_sd/GoogleMusic/files files
8. You’re done!
**Update:**
On 5th Dec 2013 an update to the Google Play Music app added a new feature in the app’s settings, allowing you to choose to store files on the external sd card instead which solves this problem so the above solution is now unnecessary.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 2,113 | 7,902 | <issue_start>username_0: The title is pretty much self-explanatory: is Android a 32- or 64- bit OS? I assume that it is one or another and not both, as that would force both 32- and 64-bit binaries to be hosted on Google Play. I know that this is a simple question, and that other people have been asking it, but for the life of me I have not been able to find an answer on the web, and there is certainly not one on this SE.<issue_comment>username_1: In the realm of the ARM chipsets which is the common factor, the entire Android stack, from the near-identical kernel based on Linux, are in fact, 32bit, cross-compiled from usually either a 32bit/64bit host environment, the host environment is usually one of the distributions of Linux. Recommended distribution, by Google, for building and cross-compiling Android is *Ubuntu*.
The Android run-time library (media, graphics, filesystem, to name but a few) are also 32bit, but as we reach the layer of the dalvikvm, then the number of bits becomes irrelevant as it is at this point, the apks coming from the Google Play Store are native bytecode (A "by-product" of generated Java code compiled into a portable bytecode) which targets the DalvikVM (Virtual Machine) which in turn interprets and translates the bytecode targetting the raw ARM instruction set.
Froyo was the last Android that enabled compilation under a 32bit hosted environment in which it was cross-compiled targetting the ARM chipset.
Gingerbread was the first of "future" Android, back then circa, three years ago, that introduced a requirement to use a 64bit hosted environment in which it was built. There was many hacks to get Gingerbread to be built under 32bit hosted environment.
ICS and JB, and upwards now definitely requires a 64bit environment to speed up compilation and to reduce turn-around time in building.
So to sum up, what you see on the Play Store has no bearing on whether 32bit or 64bit are used and thus irrelevant.
*Side note: Typical 16GB RAM/Quad core/64bit Linux distribution, the time it takes to build ICS from scratch, takes 30minutes maximum, had this being a 32bit Linux distribution, it would have taken longer, in fact, may cause a CPU meltdown as there is simply, not enough processing power to churn and crank out cross-compiled code, which **is** a very demanding and taxing process!*
Proof of this.
==============
Pull in any native ARM binary found in `/system/bin` or `/system/xbin`, for example, `/system/bin/dalvikvm`, this is the Dalvik VM binary that is responsible for the upper layers of Java and APKs.
Now, examine the binary by issuing this command: `file dalvikvm` which gives a summary of the type of file it is, the expected output would be this:
>
> dalvikvm: ELF 32-bit LSB executable, ARM, version 1 (SYSV),
> dynamically linked (uses shared libs), stripped
>
>
>
Notice the reference to 32-bit ELF, and is cross-compiled to ARM and is a binary executable.
Right, moving on, let's inspect a native shared library found in `/system/lib`, for example, `/system/lib/libandroid_runtime.so`, now issue `file libandroid_runtime.so`, the expected output would be this:
>
> libandroid\_runtime.so: ELF 32-bit LSB shared object, ARM, version 1
> (SYSV), dynamically linked, stripped
>
>
>
Again, notice, its 32-bit ELF, cross-compiled to ARM and is a shared library.
The key to the host's cross-compilation can be found in the AOSP source, i.e., Gingerbread build originally had a requirement to be built on a 64bit host system, here's the newsgroup [linky](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/android-building/mlgtBY6a_BU) referring to **how to patch the scripts to get it to build on 32bit host** which has two patches, found here, for `build/core.mk` and `build/main.mk` ([combined](https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/c/23134/)) on AOSP's Gerrit review.
As a subsequent result, this patch had made its way to ICS's build scripts in which I did have the privilege of compiling ICS on a 32bit platform which took 3 days to build (*it was a port of ICS for the Zte Blade*). Now, the requirements are ramped up, you **do** definitely need 64bit host to enable cross-compilation of building AOSP from ICS upwards :)
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: All ARM chips are currently 32-bit. Because of this, Android currently **executes** all code in a 32-bit environment.
64-bit processors [set to launch in 2014](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2013298/arm-introduces-64bit-processors-for-phones-tablets-and-servers.html).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> Is Android a 32- or 64- bit OS? I assume that it is one or another and not both, as that would force both 32- and 64-bit binaries to be hosted on Google Play.
>
>
>
Neither actually. Android is a Dalvik VM-based OS, and Google Play hosts Dalvik applications. Dalvik VM itself, like Java VM, is always 32-bit regardless of the bitness of the physical machine.
As you suspected, applications that ships with native binaries and NDK applications must ship with binaries compiled for every architectures it is intended to run at. The most common architecture that Android runs on is ARM 32-bit; however there are also devices that runs on x86 and MIPS.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Originally, Android was written for 32-bit processors only: and specifically, 32-bit ARM processors. Later, Intel and MIPS invested a lot into making Android support their architectures too: but still only 32-bit processors. They were able to do this without (many) compatibility problems, because most apps aren't shipped as binaries. Written in Java, they are instead shipped as *bytecode*, which a *virtual machine* on the phone compiles to the phone's architecture when the app is run. Some apps include *native* components, which are shipped as a binary. This is done to make some kinds of apps faster (particularly games), or to let the app access C libraries that aren't available in Java. Those apps can include more than one binary for the native code parts, to allow them to run on different architectures. Even so, the majority of apps are Java-only, so they just work on any architecture.
The above was all true at the time this question (and most of the other answers) was written, but no longer. Lollipop introduced support for the new 64-bit ARM processors (*ARMv8*) as well as for Intel and AMD's x86\_64 processors, which means that Android now supports both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. The Nexus 9 was the first flagship 64-bit Android device. As well as giving access to new instruction set extensions, 64-bit support means that apps can use more than 4 GB of RAM. Most apps won't need that much, but high-end games and photo/video creation software can certainly make use of it: pushing Android towards being a platform for console-quality games (including VR games) and for creating content. Java apps don't need to be updated to take advantage of this, because the virtual machine always compiles them to the phone's architecture, but apps with native code will.
Because ARMv8 is backwards-compatible with 32-bit code (the same way x86\_64 can still run x86 code), even apps which include native code for 32-bit processors can still run on 64-bit Android. So an app only needs to be compiled for 64-bit if it contains native code **and** it wants to take advantage of the higher RAM limit or the new features of the architecture.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: Im just guessing but I think this also explains it just simple. It depends on what device you are using, theres four types of os which is ARM, ARM 64, X84 and X84\_64. The ARM is the popular 32 bit platform, ARM 64 is also the popular but 64 bit platform, X84 is the uncommon platform and used on Zenfones, same as X84\_64 its uncommon and used on Android Emulators. I got this os information on Open Gapps
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 851 | 3,345 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a [Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B](http://www.prestigio.com/news/new-products/MultiPad-7.0-Ultra) and for some reason I can not play the [Angry Birds](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirds) app on it.
I have downloaded the app from the Google Play Store but when I try to play it the screen goes blank for approx 3-4 seconds, as if the game was loading but then it just returns to the home screen of my device.
I have uninstalled & re-installed the device several times but to no avail.
I have even done a factory reset of my device but again no luck.
*This tablet was bought for the specific purpose of playing games now that the kids favorite app does not work there are two very disappointed children at home.*<issue_comment>username_1: I had this problem. I think you should try contacting Rovio about support for your phone. I had a pretty obscure phone, and Angry Birds didn't work on it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It sounds like your device cannot cope with the native code being run by the Angry Birds app.
Developers can include native C/C++ code in their apps, and these are compiled per processor.
If part of this native code crashes, or cannot run, then the app or game closes - without a force close. This is what is happening here by the sound of it.
I have looked up the specs of your tablet, and it looks like you have a good processor - Angry Birds should be able to run well.
THe first thing you should check is that you have enough RAM left on your device to run the game - go to `System Settings->Apps->Running` and ensure that the `Free RAM` value is relatively high (30MB or greater). If it isn't, then you should remove some memory hogging applications.
If the RAM isn't the issue, then you should uninstall the game, and reinstall it. If that fails to work, then you should contact the maker of the game with your devices logcat data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Do you run any kind of Adblocker, auto task killer or Firewall on the Minipad? Also, how are you doing for capacity on RAM, internal and external storage?
I believe when Angry Birds first launches it's; Loading the app contents, loading any ad info, and probably communicating back to their servers to check for any updates.
With all that going on, potential pitfalls could be:
1. Running out of space in RAM, Internal Storage or External Storage. If you've got just enough space to install the app, but then run out while it's trying to write/cache more data, that could potentially cause it to crash.
2. If you have a Firewall running and haven't cleared the app to go through it, this could potentially cause a communications failure fault.
3. Ad Blockers shouldn't really bomb the app, but it's worth trying to see if the app runs with it disabled.
4. If you're running any kind of auto task killer, make sure to add the app as being allowed to run.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I found that the issue was with Google Play settings.
The majority of the time, the loading froze at the 'logging in' stage, so I figured it was an issue with my profile (password etc.). I went into my user account, opened my google account and disabled all of the 'sync' options. The game has loaded fine now for a couple of days.
Hope this helps anyone =)
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/28 | 747 | 2,746 | <issue_start>username_0: In the People app (i.e. Google Contacts), the "Accounts" area has an option for adding Facebook contacts, which I've checked. In `Settings->Accounts->Faceboo`k, I've checked "Sync Contacts," yet it doesn't look like my Facebook contacts are being synced. I have the Facebook app installed and logged in. Is there something I'm doing wrong? This is on a Nexus 4 running Jelly Bean (4.2.1).
Ideally, I'd like to import/sync Facebook contacts into Google Contacts without using third-party apps, and without installing an address book replacement.<issue_comment>username_1: That feature was removed in the 4.x versions of Android. I use [UberSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.weednet.contactssync) for my contact syncing and it works great. Haven't had any problems with it and it also has a setting to import high res contact photos. I would recommend that. Set it up once and forget about it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just noticed that my FB contacts were no longer in my Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX, and not Joined to the original "phone number only" Contact listings for many Friends.
I followed the steps listed in the top answer, and even though the UI on my phone says the FB Sync is off, Tapping "People > Bottom-Left Menu button > Accounts > Facebook", and then Tapping the "Contacts (Touch to sync now : Sync is OFF)" did successfully sync my FB contacts.
I then had to go to my Contact list, find the original People Contact, Tap the Contact > Tap Bottom-Left Menu button > Tap Edit > Tap Bottom-Left Menu button > Tap Join -- then find the FB Contact, complete and save the Join.
All is now good
DROID RAZR MAXX
Android version: 4.1.2
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I wrote a [TamperMonkey](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo?hl=en) / [GreaseMonkey](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/) script to accomplish this, which works by encoding the contact details on a friend's "about" page into a google-goggles-scannable QR code. It's not as convenient as the (missing) ability to do a bulk export/import or sync, but seems to be the best option under the circumstances.
The TamperMonkey script is [here on GitHub](https://github.com/ifreecarve/facebook-contact-qr-generator)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you have many friends or followers on Facebook & Twitter & a big group on Google Plus, then you can synchronize all those contacts with their email-ID & phone numbers to your mobile phone’s contacts.
<http://www.androidwala.com/how-to-get-facebook-contacts-on-android-phone/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 622 | 2,462 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy S1 (Gingerbread) has a context menu button below the lower left of the screen which brings up various extra soft-buttons. For example, in the Twitter app, I use this to pop-up an additional menu which includes a `switch user` soft-button.
I have recently acquired a Nexus 7 which is lovely. However, the three screen buttons are `Back`, `Home`, and `Multitask[I think?]` and I can't work out how to bring up the same context menus which I use to use. When I press the `Multitask` button in any app, I just get a list of running apps.
Have I missed something? Is there no context menu option in Jellybean?
How do I get to the Twitter App `switch user` soft-button (etc)?<issue_comment>username_1: Since Android 4, devices no longer need to have hardware soft buttons for menu, back, home etc.
They are now part of the screen, provided by the OS. The menu button has now been replaced by 3 dots in the top corner of the program - if these 3 dots on top of each other are not visible, then the app hasn't been updated for ICS+, and you will not be able to access the menu items (unless you are rooted).
If you are rooted, you can download the [button savior](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey) app that will overlay buttons onto the screen - you can set one to the menu button, to then access the apps menu.
Here is a screenshot of the button you have to press to access the app menu:
(See the thing in the yellow square)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: * Connect your device with a USB cable,
* activate USB debugging
* issue: `$ adb shell input keyevent 82`
Alternative geeky answer, let's say.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Very device and rom dependent, but some devices offer an alternative method to perform a menu press. For example, the Galaxy S5 and similar generation galaxy variants have a soft button that works like the multi Tasker button on short press, but is the menu button as a long press. Earlier Galaxy S4 had the functionality reversed, with the menu button being the default. The sidekick 4G had hard buttons with similar short/long press functionality.
Rooting also provides a variety of extra options, like editing the keyboard layout files to add or change the soft and hard button functionality, virtual buttons at the bottom or in the status bar, over lay buttons, etc.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 401 | 1,428 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a Samsung Galaxy S3 that runs Android ICS 4.0.8. When I connect the Galaxy S3 to my Mac laptop and use [PDAnet](http://junefabrics.com/android/) to tether, I often get this popup on the Galaxy S3 screen:
Tethering via PDAnet works great, but the popup can get annoying. I can close the popup, but it comes back a few seconds later.
**How can I get rid of this popup permanently?**<issue_comment>username_1: This to me looks like something your provider has added in to stop you getting free tethering on your data plan.
If you are rooted (which I assume you are as you are using a tethering app), then you can attempt to freeze the app that is responsible for this, using an app freezer such as [App Quarantine ROOT](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ramdroid.appquarantine).
If it isn't an app, then it may be part of the ROM directly, in which case you would have to install a custom ROM such as CyanogenMod. You should look at forums such as [XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com) to find a ROM for your device.
Using a custom ROM will *definitely* remove the message.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In the end, I rooted the phone and installed the [Cyanogenmod distribution](http://www.cyanogenmod.org/) in place of the cell phone carrier's OS. :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/28 | 398 | 1,559 | <issue_start>username_0: My kids have an android tablet each both linked to my amazon account. When I try to put the same app on both it tells me it's not possible.
How can this be fixed?<issue_comment>username_1: You could try to extract the app's `.apk` file using a helper app like [AppMonster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android_telefonie.appmanager), which would store it on your sdcard. Following this step, copy the `.apk` to the other device, and "side-load" it there (i.e. try to "start" the `.apk` on the second device, which would install the app).
You might need to enable "unknown sources" for app installation in your settings for this to work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you register the devices with Amazon? You can install amazon store purchases on multiple devices, but they must be authorized. When you are in the app store, looking at an app, there should be a list of your devices, under the purchase button, with a notation on which devices the app will work with.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I do this sort of thing all the time. In fact I wrote an app to help me out with this. I uninstall and re-install applications for testing a development all the time. I need to easily be able to make copies and move ".apk" files all the time.
Please take a look at the free app: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=burrows.apps.appmanager>.
Simple install the app, "backup" your application of choice and then share/send the application(.apk) to another phone.
Regards,
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 666 | 2,236 | <issue_start>username_0: Since the YouTube app has nowhere to input the URL, I cannot jump to a specific time to view it.
Dragging the player caret is very hard to make an accurate jump especially for a long clip
How to do that easily?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, you can't do that in the YouTube app. I tried some third party apps as well and nothing came up. In addition, the [YouTube app's website](http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=29422#/answer/1687337) also tells you to *...slide the scrubber below the video to jump to a different part of the video...*
So I guess the only option for you is to use your browser to view videos.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you type/paste the URL with the time behind `#t=` into your browser on Android (I use Chrome, but others would presumably work the same way) you should get a popup asking you if you want to open the link in YouTube. This will open the video in the YouTube app and jump straight to the time defined.
Matt Cutts explains how to do this with the YouTube URL on [his blog](http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/link-to-youtube-minute-second/). Try copy/pasting `http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjDw3azfZWI#t=31m08s` into your browser as an example.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: YouTube now has updated their player and to jump to small area, there is now a popup slider for us to pick the point.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Get the URL by e.g. sharing the video and copy the link, then just add `?t=` plus whatever time at end of the copied hyperlink followed with an `s` once you share, i.e. for `https://youtu.be/FswuhgCyMH4`, starting at 40 seconds would be `https://youtu.be/FswuhgCyMH4?t=40s`.
For adding minutes, add the number followed with an `m` plus the number of seconds followed with an `s`, e.g. `https://youtu.be/FswuhgCyMH4?t=1m30s`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: On audio clips, I start a comment, then enter the desired timestamp(s) and go directly there. (e.g. `1:23`, `02:05`, `1:01:01`, etc.).
Not sure if you have to post, but you can always retract it (or explain yourself!).
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/28 | 1,390 | 5,520 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using my Android device to scan receipts for warranty receipts, or for expensive stuffs. I'm uploading the receipts to Google Drive which works well, except that it's a long process to scanning each receipt.
I open the Google Drive, enter the right folder, click the button for creating a new file, choose to take a new picture, take the picture, then rename the newly created file to something more fitting i.e. name of item or store name and date, and then enter my Gallery and delete the picture from the camera roll because I don't want it there.
Well, you get the picture. Is there a better way of doing this?
Also, if possible I'd like to crop the image, or even stitch 2 pics together if the receipt is too long.
Is there a good app for this perhaps? I searched Google Play but couldn't really find anything fitting.
And a related question: does the following rule apply when uploading pictures to Google Drive, since Picasa and Drive share the same space now?
>
> If you're signed up for Google+, photos up to 2048×2048 pixels and videos up to 15 minutes long won't count towards this free storage limit. And Google will automatically resize photos for you when you upload them to Google+, so they stay under the free size limit.
>
>
> That means only photos uploaded directly to Picasa Web Albums over the 2048×2048 size will count towards the 1 GB of free storage, explains Google. And when that limit is reached, photos will be automatically resized.
>
>
> Meanwhile, for non-Google+ users, there are slightly stricter rules: photos up to 800×800 and videos up to 15 minutes won’t count towards free storage. Again, when the 1 GB limit is reached, larger photos will be resized down.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: Well, you are talking about an app that has a wide variety of customized capabilities. These kind of apps are not currently available in the market. But you have the option of going to a developer and asking *him* to build an app for you if your financial resources allow you to, or you can build an app on your own if you have the necessary skill sets.
About your method of uploading, the only feasible solution would be doing it manually.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are multiple solutions available, depending on your goal. Probably none of them covers exactly what you describe, but maybe one of them comes pretty close, or a combination can be the solution for you.
* A bunch of apps like [Expensify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.me.mobiexpensifyg) offer to keep track of your expenses. Here you can scan your receipts, record your milage, and more (the app takes care for that). All data gets uploaded to the providers server, and you get reports in return.
* [Warranty Archive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neonai.receiptor) stores copies of your warranty receipts. It takes photos of your papers (receipts and the like), and lets you add some details. According to the app's description, syncing with *Google Drive* is planned -- so this comes closest to your description. A better rated variant could be [My Warranties](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mywarranties.lite), even offering reminders and barcode scanning; but the app description does not mention any synching (neither cloud nor desktop). Full version is just half an Euro, so not that big deal.
* [Search the Google Playstore for "receipt"](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=receipt&c=apps) to get a lot of alternatives, most of them comparable with above described apps, or combining features of them. Here you might even find an app that does exactly what you want. Though just using a single term for the search, the first result page containts no false positives -- so take your pick!
* Another variant would be using a PDF-Scanner like e.g. [CamScanner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner), saving the full PDF in the correct folder locally, and use an app like [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite) to have that directory synced with your preferred cloud service automatically in the background. This would even be independent of whether you want to keep receipts, or any other documents sorted that way.
There might be many more solutions (and I'm pretty sure there are) -- but naming them all in full detail would get a quite long task :) You've got some ideas now which should it make easier for you to find your "perfect match".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Try the following apps/services:
* [EverNote](https://evernote.com/) with [Receipts](https://appcenter.evernote.com/app/receipts/iphone) app (image recognition makes finding receipts a snap),
* [Receipt Bank](http://www.receipt-bank.com/) (paid service, gathers paper receipts, scans them and processes the data),
* [Expentory](https://expentory.com/) (app and cloud-based service for capturing expense receipts on the move),
* [Xpenditure](http://www.xpenditure.com/) (take picture of your receipt, and it can process it),
* [Kagazz](http://www.kagazz.com/) (integrates with FreeAgent and automatically uploads data and images from receipts and invoices into FreeAgent in real time),
* [Scan Tailor](http://scantailor.org/) ([at GitHub](https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor)), an interactive post-processing tool for scanned pages.
Most of them have some functionality of recognising receipts and process them.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/28 | 825 | 2,966 | <issue_start>username_0: Unfortunately, the power button doesn't work and I'm not able to power off the device.
The only way, is physically pull out the battery, but if I'll do so, I wont be able to power it on again.
The cellular network doesn't work , and the Wi-Fi seems to, too.
The device is up for 53:21:59 hours!! (and seems to count..)
I must force somehow a reboot.
Is there shell command (and if so - how to access it?) , or application that forcing reboot?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: If you can connect using adb (usb debugging), you can simply use the command "reboot".
If you're rooted and have a terminal emulator installed, "su reboot" will do the same thing.
The reboot command will also accept arguments of "recovery" or "bootloader", which will reboot you into the recovery or bootloader respectively.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Widgets/Apps which might help (also with other phones)
------------------------------------------------------
Take a look at [Fast Reboot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastreboot). The app claims to work on non-rooted devices (*Does NOT require root!*). Trouble is, this doesn't perform a *full reboot*, but just "kills all processes" to simulate a fast boot (I guess this includes the "system server", so it comes very close to a reboot).
Another "app" you could give a try is [Simple Reboot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.reboot.com). It doesn't mention root anywhere in its description, but claims to be a shortcut to the boot option. Not tested, but it *might* do for you.
Secret Codes / Service Menus
----------------------------
Almost all real-boot solutions seem to require root, so it will be hard to find anything suitable. BUT: It could be that one of the built-in service menus offers an option to (re)boot the device. You can invoke them via your dialer program, entering a "magic number". Examples would include:
* `*#*#197328640#*#*` (one of the service menus)
* `*#*#4636#*#*` (or `*#*#INFO#*#*`) System information (this one should work on all phones, and for sure gives you useful system information. I cannot remember if it had a reboot option as well -- but it cannot hurt to know this code ;)
* `*#7465625#` (miscellaneous service options related to the SIM, AFAIR, and coming from a Samsung Galaxy list)
* Heh! Look at this: **`#*2562#` = Restarts Phone.** (Source: [Galaxy S Secret Codes](http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/4701-Galaxy-S-i9100-Secret-Codes))
There you go! Last option should be the easiest one -- no additional tools needed. If it works. Not having any Samsung device, I cannot test...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I found only one app to reboot WITHOUT root.
[Real Reboot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.anothermobile.realreboot)
On my phone (Nexus 4) that is working, but only if you do not have the newest Android OS.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/28 | 301 | 996 | <issue_start>username_0: I just migrated from an iPad to a Nexus 7. One app that I used frequently was [Jot](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jot!-whiteboard-free/id371937922?mt=8). Basically it was a simple drawing app that allowed people to watch what I was drawing in real time on a webpage.
Is there a way to achieve something similar on Android?<issue_comment>username_1: **To the date, No**
The best you can get is to share your whiteboard through Wi-Fi. Go to goolge play store and search for [whiteboard apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=whiteboard&c=apps). You will find a plenty of great apps.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: We created an app that allows you draw + chat with multiple users in real-time.
It's also a social network so can add friends, upload stuff, view a newsfeed etc.
Market: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.che.squibble.client>
Website: <https://www.squibblebox.com>
Let us know what you think!
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/28 | 831 | 2,951 | <issue_start>username_0: What I mostly want to do, is quickly alter settings, add alarms etc.
It is perhaps called something else?
This is from a Windows PC.
Language is not important, but I know Python and UNIX scripting.
How would this usually be done?<issue_comment>username_1: Alright, well you said you are running Windows, which supports **Microsoft's "batch"** scripting. This is not available on your Android device because the Android operating system runs in a Linux environment. So you will need to learn **"shell"** scripting.
First, you need to check to see if you can run shell scripts from your phone.
use the ADB(Android Debug Shell) to open the console to your phone.
The program, "sh" should be available to you. Simple test(list files):
```
sh -c "ls"
```
Have you ever used the Android Terminal application before?
Take a look: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm>
Have you ever written shell scripts before?
Take a look: <http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/>
Once you have written your scripts, you need to run them using "sh". Some applications can run scripts for you or you can do it manually using ADB.
Take a look: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager>
I hope this is helpful, let me know if you need anymore help.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As you write you know Unix scripting, you might want to take a look at apps like [SH Script Runner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adamioan.scriptrunner), [Script Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager), [Script Kitty](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilwerx.scriptkitty.app), and similar. They all allow you to run shell scripts on your Android device.
Also, you could utilize [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm): create a task to run a script, and then create a shortcut to that task on your homescreen. So you have easy access to your scripts directly from there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is [SL4A](http://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/), the Scripting Layer for Android. This allows you run various types of scripts on your phone, Python scripts being one of them. Since SL4A isn't directly in the Play store, you may want something like [QPython](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipipal.qpyplus) instead (which incorporates SL4A). [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm), also mentioned by username_2, has the ability to launch SL4A scripts.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: you can install Qpython to code python apps and make what you want: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipipal.qpyplus>
or you can try to tweak with tasker: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm>
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/29 | 1,226 | 4,175 | <issue_start>username_0: I previously used Ubuntu 12.04. When I connected my phone (Sony Xperia U) in MTP mode, I would be able to see it in Nautilus as a "SEMC HSUSB device" and browse files, copy files, and so on.
Now, I have a new laptop and I've installed Ubuntu 12.10 on it. My device is not recognised any more by Nautilus - I can see that the OS recognises it by seeing the entries that appear in /var/log/syslog - but the phone does not get mounted and I can't think of any way to access the files on the phone and put new files there except the terribly slow Bluetooth.
Has anyone else faced such an issue? Can you help?<issue_comment>username_1: I have found the simplest method, with both my Samsung **Galaxy Tab2 7.0** tablet and **Galaxy S3 Mini** smartphone, is to use **SSHDroid** (on the Android device) to provide SSH server.
[Google play > **SSHDroid** *by Berserker*](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sshdroid&hl=en)
Then I simply connect from **Nautilus** using SSH, over WiFi. This is plenty fast and I can bookmark the links for re-use (provided the IP address stays static). *After first use, I simply set a static IP on my router for those MAC addresses.*
I have also used a terminal, for an SSH command line session to the devices. *This also just uses the **SSHDroid** service.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Following steps will guide you through.
1. Connect your phone to the laptop and list your devices in a terminal using `lsusb` command
2. Find a line similar to `Bus 002 Device 012: ID 0fce:5169 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB` and note your vendor and product id which are `0fce` and `5169` respectively in the above line. If you have USB debugging disabled, product id will be `0169`. Now **Unplug the phone**.
3. Go to [humans-enabled.com](http://www.humans-enabled.com/2011/12/how-to-fix-samsung-galaxy-nexus-mtp.html) and install the latest version of *libmtp* and copy the `69-libmtp.rules` file to `/etc/udev/rules.d` as described
4. *Optional step*
Xperia S support is implemented in the `libmtp-1.1.3` release. If you use the latest version from [sourceforge.net](http://sourceforge.net/projects/libmtp/files/libmtp/), skip to step 5.
type `sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/69-libmtp.rules` to edit the copied file as root.
Add the following text somewhere around the sony ericsson devices in this file. You can find them by searching for *0fce*. **Remember to set the correct vendor and product id**
`ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", ATTR{idProduct}=="5169", SYMLINK+="libmtp-%k", ENV{ID_MTP_DEVICE}="1", ENV{ID_MEDIA_PLAYER}="1"`
`ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", ATTR{idProduct}=="0169", SYMLINK+="libmtp-%k", ENV{ID_MTP_DEVICE}="1", ENV{ID_MEDIA_PLAYER}="1"`
5. reboot, or use `sudo udevadm control --reload-rules` to actualize.
6. The phone will mount automatically when you plug it. Use nautilus to copy files
See [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574551) for more info
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: After upgrading my Xperia U to ICS Linux Mint Maya no longer recognised the device as you have listed *SEMC HSUSB device*. For some reason the MTP support has changed and there is no longer the option to drag and drop.
Instead use either 'qlix' or 'gmtp' from the usual repos. My preference is for qlix.
* Plug in the phone and start qlix and leave it for a few minutes. Eventually it WILL recognise the Xperia U.
* Click on view files the left pane is your desktop file system, the right pane is the android file system.
It's then a simple matter of opening the correct folder on both sides and right clicking files to transfer.
The initial mounting of the device is slow but the transfer of files thereafter is fast and, because it is using MTP, the rest of your file system remains safe from corruption.
No longer any need to unmount the device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Yyou can choose another connection mode, `mass storage mode`, this way, it will be auto detected when you connect the USB cable.
The option to change the connection mode is in:
```
Setting -> Xperia -> Connectivity -> USB Connection mode
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/29 | 363 | 1,366 | <issue_start>username_0: For *Remote Desktop* functionality there is *Droid VNC Server*, other current better options?
*Android Screencast* (Seems like something that was promising)?
I used to "Wi-Fi keyboards", but now with VNC its not so interesting, as I have to set the input-method on the phone. (i think "Remote Keyboard" app could be interesting if there are situations when VNC are difficult.
What about options for working directly with the phone, like desktop SMS applications?
I am thinking of any way of connecting (Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi....) with a rooted phone?
Primarily Windows Desktop (But many possibilities is always better)<issue_comment>username_1: You can hae a look at [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) for desktop SMS.
It works as a kind of web server on your phone, which means you have to access it from a secure web page (downside: works only inside the same WiFi network).
But next to smses you can do a lot more with it, but I recommend you have a look at it yourself.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have a Samsung Phone you can check out Teamviewer QuickSupport which lets you fully control your Phone.
There are also ways to use it with other Roms and Phones.
See:
[QuickSupport Mod](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836780)
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/29 | 282 | 1,085 | <issue_start>username_0: I am on Android 4.2.1 (Galaxy Nexus), when using Lockscreen widgets, they are always quite small until once drags them down, then they get maximized. Any way to maximize them by default? Thanks :-)<issue_comment>username_1: Well, widgets designed for the lock screen are minimized by default. The purpose is is to avoid accidental app starts and to save battery power. So you are better off with minimized lock screen widgets.
If you still need to have the widgets maximized, you have to go for a third party lock scrren app. I found [Active Lock Screen app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.celltick.lockscreen) and [WidgetLocker Lockscreen app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en) which seemed useful for you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I am on a custom ROM using Android 4.2.2 and I can change exactly that behaviour in `system settings > lock screen > maximize widgets` (translated naming from german version)
(I am using NovaLauncher if that matters)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/29 | 1,357 | 5,386 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought a used Motorola Defy (MB525), rooted, running CyanogenMod 9 (ICS 4.0.4).
It is locked to work with only a specific carrier. I bought an unlock code, and unaware to this the previous owner got an unlock code from the carrier. Both are the same, so I suppose the code is correct.
When I insert a GSM SIM card from another carrier and turn on the phone, I get a message that roughly translates to "insert SIM network unlock PIN" (see image below).
When I insert the unlock code, it blinks a message VERY fast, I can't even read it, then it says "failed on requesting network unlock", or something like that.
I have performed this more than 3 times, does it mean my phone is locked forever?
I have also been told to remove CM9 and reinstall the stock ROM in order for the unlock to work, but (1) I have no idea if this would *actually* help, and (2) I have never changed a ROM before and, althouh I used CM9 to create a nandroid backup, I have no idea how to reinstall CM9 and then restore the backup.<issue_comment>username_1: There's a SIM Lock and Network lock - both distinctively different!
* SIM Lock is to prevent phone from starting up unless a user's PIN is entered.
* Network Lock is what it is, tied to the carrier and requires the unlock code which can be bought for a fee.
By the sound of it, a confusion arose, when it asked for the SIM's PIN code that requires to be entered - which is **NOT** the Network Lock code! It is selected and decided by the user.
In short, SIM Lock has a maximum count of three times to enter the PIN code and if unsuccessful and the maximum retry count has reached, the PUK (Personal Unblocking Code) code needs to be entered!
The PUK code can be found on the original SIM Card plastic accompaniment as obtained by the original carrier. If this cannot be found, the only way is to take it back to the place of origin, where the SIM card was bought and explain to the Sales rep about it and may be charged!
(*Now, they could easily be suspicious as in "handling a stolen handset"... get the original proof of purchase from the owner, documentation etc to back yourself up just-in-case!*)
**Edit**
========
Ok, after clarifying with the OP, who kindly showed the screenshot in their edited question, the message is slightly ambiguous which lead to my not being 100% sure if that message when fed into Google' Translator is saying "PIN unlock the SIM network." Do not know if that is saying SIM unlock PIN or network lock hence the ambiguity.
But further investigation lead to this [thread](http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/56802-cant-check-simlock-status/), specifically post #3 which does back-up the OP's statement, despite the thread discussing about Samsung, I would guess the same thing may apply to the Motorola handset:
>
> I have also been told to remove CM9 and reinstall the stock ROM in
> order for the unlock to work, but (1) I have no idea if this would
> actually help, and (2) I have never changed a ROM before and, althouh
> I used CM9 to create a nandroid backup, I have no idea how to
> reinstall CM9 and then restore the backup.
>
>
>
That makes perfect sense, as the stock ROM would know how to handle the mechanism as its built into it specifically for the handset, so yes, a revert to the Stock ROM would be required which would obviously mean another OP's question to be posted separately or by per-chance, a quick google-fu to yield on how to revert back to original.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Obviously you have network locked phone and correct unlock code. The problem is somebody typed wrong code too many times and therefor the phone won't accept the unlock code.
The solution is to hard reset the phone - search google for hard reset instructions. Once the hard reset is done the phone will accept your unlock code!
Best Regards,
gsmwong
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have followed this guide and my phone is now unlocked.
I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner user, because it involves pretty advanced commands and procedures, and uses ROMs and tools from untrusted sources. **Proceed at your own risk!**
The performed steps were basically:
* Create a complete nandroid backup on the SD card.
* Google for a stock ROM for the specific phone model I owned, and the specific carrier that it is locked to. I found one on a random forum. This is not recommended for obvious security reasons, but I was desperate. If your carrier provides an official stock ROM, I definitely recommend you prefer using it.
* Googled for the ADB drivers for my phone model. In this case, the Motorola drivers worked fine.
* Connected the phone to my computer and flashed the stock ROM. In my case, this actually downgraded my phone from android 4.0.4 to 2.3.3 *and* unrooted it.
* Performed the unlock procedure using the unlock code I had.
* Rooted my phone again, and installed a new recovery menu
* Applied the nandroid backup from the recovery menu.
Result:
-------
Phone is back as it was before, but unlocked.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: If you enter wrong unlock code many times. Your mobile is hard locked. You are allowed to enter 5 times.
You need Defreeze code and then use network unlock code. Only unlock code will not work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/29 | 282 | 994 | <issue_start>username_0: I am considering buying a Nexus 7. I would like to occasionally be able to access the internet out and about, but don't want to pay 50% again to get the hspa+ version.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Europa I5500 (a.k.a Samsung Galaxy 5) which allows wi-fi (and USB) tethering to provide my laptop with internet. My question is: would a Nexus 7 16GB Wi-Fi be able to connect to the Android 2.2 access point created by my Galaxy Europa?
If this isn't possible, would USB tethering be an option still?
Thanks,
Chris<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, that is how I occasionally browse on my Nexus 7. I use this app called as `OpenGarden` which has a very clean interface and uses VPN via Bluetooth to connect to your internet enabled open.
NOTE: You need OpenGarden on your phone too. Don't worry. It's a free app!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I managed to get my hands on one to test this and Wi-Fi tethering between the two worked fine, no apps required.
Upvotes: 1 |
2012/12/29 | 750 | 2,752 | <issue_start>username_0: I haven't been able to find any information on how to do this. The only thing I found was [this](http://redigua.com/one-click-root-tool-for-lg-escape.html), which seems a little shady and isn't even for the Escape, it's just a generic tool. I've also seen [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-android-device) but there are no LG phones listed & I'd rather not try a 'generic one-click' tool unless I know it's going to work.
Also, I'd like to be able to do it from Ubuntu. I CAN do it from Windows if I need to, but I'd much rather not.<issue_comment>username_1: A quick Google search turns up [this guide](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116) on XDA.
You need to have propers drivers installed.
"Download the zip and unzip it to your desktop. Go into your phone's settings and go to developers options. Turn on USB debugging. Go back to settings and go to security. Turn on unknown sources. Now plug your phone in and run the .bat file that you just unzipped. Follow the commands on the and that should be it."
Most rooting tools are released for Windows first, and Linux/Mac only if there is considerable demand. I'd suggest getting it done on a Windows system if you have access to, rather than searching for a Linux compatible tool.
As for your comment on 'generic' tools, you should know that most tools work by exploiting known security vulnerabilities, many of which are specific to a kernel and/OR ROM version, and this may carry over to multiple devices (example would be OneClickRoot). If such a tool is reported to work for your device, you can try it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: LG locked out the ability to root if you have their current firmware (10i as of my last knowledge and at time of writing). Key points from that thread are: to successfully root, you must be using firmware 10f (or presumably earlier). In that event, the rest of the 'easy root toolboxes' (I used one produced by bin4ry; [available here.](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460) I believe his toolbox comes with both win and \*nix binaries, but the reason \*nix is irrelevant I explain below)
In conclusion: Use the information outlined in [this post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116) keeping in mind the following.
1. Ensure your firmware is 10f (if not, you must pursue the kdz and the downgrade process)
2. Use bin4ry's toolkit
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Thought I would share with everyone how to root Version 10i of the LG Escape.
How to Root Version v10i
Run LG Spectrum ICS Root script (Windows version) Batch file.
Takes about a minute
<http://www.sendspace.com/file/jtcbmy>
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/12/29 | 139 | 562 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Jelly Bean on my Samsung Galaxy Note. Plus I'm running Ultimate Rom v5.1 as mu ROM. The problem is minimum In-Call Volume is too high even though I have reduced it.
How can I reduce that in call volume than the minimum level?<issue_comment>username_1: I've been reading that increasing the volume to the max then decreasing it again to minimum seems to work
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's due to noise cancellation was on during a call. I turn noise cancellation off now it works fine.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2012/12/29 | 306 | 1,214 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. I use GMail, and I am using the GMail app on this phone.
Is there a way to have emails downloaded to my phone *without* the attachments? So when I open the email I have the option to download the attachment, if I chose to? If not: is there another email client/app you would recommend?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know about the GMail app (as I rarely use it). But for my normal mail via IMAP I use [K-9 Mail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fsck.k9), which lets me configure the size limit per mail to download (defaulting to 25kB AFAIR). Attachments are only loaded when you hit the button to tell the app you want it. You can also read your GMail mails with *K-9*, so both parts of your question are covered.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have an SGS2 too. The GMail app never downloads your attachments automatically. You'll see a list of the attachments at the bottom of the email, with the *option* to download them. The attachments get downloaded (and the corresponding bandwidth used) only when you press download. You can already safely read the email without worrying about GMail using up your bandwidth.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/29 | 1,256 | 4,085 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently stumbled upon the applypatch tool, but I couldn't find any documentation for it online. Here is the usage output (this is after typing `adb shell`)
```
shell@android:/ $ applypatch --help
usage: applypatch [-b ] [: ...]
or applypatch -c [ ...]
or applypatch -s
or applypatch -l
Filenames may be of the form
MTD::::::...
to specify reading from or writing to an MTD partition.
```
What do the command line options mean? What is MTD? What are all the sha1 hashes for?
Also, could someone with the reputation add an applypatch tag, or maybe a tools tag? Something more descriptive than what I've put.<issue_comment>username_1: `diff` and `patch` are Unix/Linux commands used to easily check for differences, send updates to huge files by shipping only the differences, etc. (see [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_%28Unix%29)). They are mostly used in development (to update source code), but can also serve practical purposes in non-development environments.
`applypatch` is one of those patch-tools on Android, and used e.g. for minor updates (OTA and the like). So it is most likely not intended for the "normal end user" to deal with it directly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The applypatch command is indeed used for OTA patching. As an example, I have the update.zip provided for my VZW SCH-I915 tablet...in my case, I don't want to allow this OTA update to occur, so I wish to patch /system/build.prop to fool the device into thinking it has already been done. Within the update.zip file, there is an 'updater-script' file which details the patches. The one I sought was:
apply\_patch("/system/build.prop", "-",
db0889f98b62e625283e5273bf35d790532b10bd, 5934,
7a52fd5ec0d5afcbaf159c330374dfb0c5cbc159, package\_extract\_file("patch/system/build.prop.p"));
I extracted the appropriate patch file to my sdcard. Then, the syntax to perform this action on a secondary copy of build.prop I had made (so I could check the output before copying into /system) is altered thus:
/system/bin/applypatch "/mnt/sdcard/build.prop" "-" "db0889f98b62e625283e5273bf35d790532b10bd" "5934" 7a52fd5ec0d5afcbaf159c330374dfb0c5cbc159:/mnt/sdcard/build.prop.p
...which created the same build.prop file I would have ended up with had I allowed the OTA to proceed. I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Applypatch is a utility that applies a binary patch to a file. For example, on some systems, the recovery partition is created by applying a binary patch to the boot partition (the two are nearly identical and it's easier to package a patch than the entire binary during an upgrade.)
Typical usage is to run applypatch during boot time. Applypatch is run with the -c (check) option specifying storage partition, size, and hash. These arguments determine if the patch has already been applied (if the hash matches, then it's been applied.) If the patch has *not* been applied, then `applybatch -b` is executed to actually apply the patch.
Options are:
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> -c *file* [*sha* ...]
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> > Confirm that the file exists and matches at least one of the SHA's. The SHA can also be encoded as part of the file name; useful for when the file name specifies a partition. See the source code for an explanation. If a file name starts with MTD: or EMMC:, then it refers to a partition instead of a regular file.
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> > Applies the patch in *patchfile* to the file *src*, creating *target*. *target-sha1* and *target-size* are used to confirm the patch was successful. *src* and *target* may be storage partitions, e.g. boot and recovery. If -b is present, it specifies a zip file with extra material.
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Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/29 | 609 | 2,767 | <issue_start>username_0: Often after a reboot, crash or USB usage, icons of apps go missing. Both in the "Home" screens and "Applications".
Currently I have four screens of apps, three in Home. Some of the icons understandably vanish when the SD is taken by eg. USB Storage to PC mode (because they are in part stored there), but often refuse to reappear even after restarting the phone.
Is there config file stored somewhere in my rooted Android 2.2 responsible for the current desktop layout of shortcuts? Or way to back it up & restore (even the stale shortcuts), or force refresh based on existing apps in internal or external memory?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe they are stored with the launcher data, since these icons/shortcuts and their order is launcher-specific.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: App specific settings are usually stored in the internal storage folder accessible only to that app. While apps do have the ability to write to external storage and lose access to that data when you mount it, I doubt that is the case here.
When you install and move an app to the SD Card, you are not moving the entire app. Some core content of the app still stays on the internal storage. However, moving an app to the external storage has some interesting side effects. The app is completely disabled when you connect your device to the computer, on pre honeycomb devices. Android 3.0 onwards, the USB storage was switched to MTP, which allows the device and the computer to access the storage simultaneously.
In your case, when you connect to the computer, the apps on the SD Card are disabled, causing them to disappear temporarily. As for them not reappearing when you disconnect *and* restart your phone suggests that there is a bug in the launcher you're using. Try using a different third party launcher instead.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There is no common desktop in Android. The desktop or the better term, the Home screen and its content changes based on the Launcher currently set as default. Desktop is also no directory in Android unlike traditional Linux distributions where you can simply browse them using command-line or a file manager.
Anyhow, most of the Launchers including the stock Android, Nova Launcher, Apex, Smart Launcher Pro, Slim Launcher prefer stores the Home screen shortcuts and widgets into a database located inside their data directory.
E.g. `/data/data/com.android.launcher3/databases/launcher.db` may have a table named `favorites` where you may find all those entries. Delete those entries, restart and changes would be reflected on Home screen.
If you want to backup those Home screen shortcuts then backup the whole Launcher app or at least its databases.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/29 | 508 | 1,980 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a log that records WiFi connectivity events/issues? I keep getting disconnected when using my Nexus 10 tablet and other devices on the same network do not.<issue_comment>username_1: The [Log Collector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xtralogic.android.logcollector) app grabs the Android system log. It should include information about anything interesting (errors, information, debug stuff) that happened to your phone in the last few minutes. You should give you the option to email the log to somewhere (yourself would be good).
Word of advice: I see that you're new here. I would advice that you do not ask for app recommendations as I have had issues in the past and my question was closed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several applications available that will read the log. In Android there is only one major log, where everything is written to.
Per application a different Tag is used in the log. So to find out information about the WiFi, you have to find out what the exact tag is. That way you can filter out all these messages, for me it was something like "WiFiStateMachine" for WiFi.
Next to the application mentioned by [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/14568/abhishek-sha) ([Log Collector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xtralogic.android.logcollector)), there is also [aLogcat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat). I have used this application multiple times, and always helped me to find the problem.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can take
```
"adb shell logcat"
```
contains wpa\_supplicant related logs. Wpa\_supplicant is an open source application which is used in android phones to connect and manage Wi-Fi connections.This would help your disconnect issue.
or
```
"adb shell cat /proc/kmsg"
```
which is the file where kernel dumps the logs.here you can see Wi-Fi crash related logs.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/30 | 620 | 2,407 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a SGS2 with ICS. The phone is rooted. I use Titanium Backup Pro for backup, but that only backups to the phone itself, so if the phone is stolen or lost those backups are gone as well.
I have SSHDroid installed, and yesterday I made a backup of the sdcard folder to my home server using rsync. Now I would like to know if there are other folders that have data in them that I miss. I don't necessarily need a full backup of the phone, don't know if that's useful. I just want all user data safe.
So is there something that I'm missing? If so, what folders should I backup as well?<issue_comment>username_1: The [Log Collector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xtralogic.android.logcollector) app grabs the Android system log. It should include information about anything interesting (errors, information, debug stuff) that happened to your phone in the last few minutes. You should give you the option to email the log to somewhere (yourself would be good).
Word of advice: I see that you're new here. I would advice that you do not ask for app recommendations as I have had issues in the past and my question was closed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several applications available that will read the log. In Android there is only one major log, where everything is written to.
Per application a different Tag is used in the log. So to find out information about the WiFi, you have to find out what the exact tag is. That way you can filter out all these messages, for me it was something like "WiFiStateMachine" for WiFi.
Next to the application mentioned by [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/14568/abhishek-sha) ([Log Collector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xtralogic.android.logcollector)), there is also [aLogcat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat). I have used this application multiple times, and always helped me to find the problem.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can take
```
"adb shell logcat"
```
contains wpa\_supplicant related logs. Wpa\_supplicant is an open source application which is used in android phones to connect and manage Wi-Fi connections.This would help your disconnect issue.
or
```
"adb shell cat /proc/kmsg"
```
which is the file where kernel dumps the logs.here you can see Wi-Fi crash related logs.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/30 | 470 | 1,818 | <issue_start>username_0: I have had a Nexus 7 since September and today something strange happened.
I plugged it in, as usual, to recharge the battery. It charged up to 36% and now it still says it's charging but it never moves from that percentage.
How can I fix my device?<issue_comment>username_1: Try calibrating (Completely Discharge battery), by playing games or watching videos. Once battery dries try switching your nexus on untill your device refuses to do so. The charge it from a wall charger. See if it works. I have a motorola MB855 , i generally claibrate 5-10 times in a month. That keeps its backup and life healthy.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved my issue using a 2A charger instead of my phone 1A charger or the USB port that provides only 0.5A.
I am sure I have been able to charge my nexus with all the power sources, but maybe I left it on charge all night long.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I'm using a 7" Galaxy Tab (SHW-180S) and this same thing happened with me a few days ago. This is how I solved it:
1. Remove the battery from the device
2. Charge your battery from another electric source (I don't remember the device name but most mobile repair shops have them)
You can also try a hard reset. Changing your charger may also help if it isn't providing enough power to charge Nexus 7.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Actually Nexus 7 battery is easy to change. The back is easily carefully pried off, the connector inside comes undone without much effort. I replaced my battery with a new one still it only recharges to about 50% then begins to discharge. I'm going to try a slightly stronger charger. Though even fully powered off and charging over night did not increase charge though the indicator claims it is charging.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/30 | 314 | 1,250 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently been given an update of the Facebook App on Android and I have noticed that in my News Feed old posts are appearing. Some as old as a week or more. Obviously the point of a News Feed is to see new things, not old stuff.
How can I turn this off so that I only see new posts appear in the News Feed?<issue_comment>username_1: That is somewhat prevalent glitch in the updated Facebook.
Have discovered earlier, the "somewhat" temperamental cure is this:
* Try logging out and log back in again to clear the cached data.
And also try get in touch via [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana) and there should be a button/linky to email the developers directly about the issue.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem is that Facebook wants to be smart and recommend posts for you.
If you just want the most recent posts you can press the button top left of the app (some stripes on top of each other), this will open the menu for you. To the right of the 'News Feed' button, there is a gear wheel button, click on it and choose 'Most Recent'.
PS: could be that this is not completely the same in older android versions, I'm talking about 4+
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/31 | 811 | 3,232 | <issue_start>username_0: I accidentally deleted the entire "downloaded" album full of pictures from my Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710) and am trying to use a [recovery program](http://www.odboso.com/) I downloaded.
My phone will not show up as a remove-able storage device on my computer, or on the program. I have tried to change the USB settings on my phone but there is no USB settings when I go to Settings > Wireless and networks as most information instructs.
I found the setting for USB debugging by going to Settings > Developer options and can turn that on and off, but that is the only setting I can find relating to USB storage.
When I connect it to the USB cord it gives me MTP or PTP options but again no USB options.
Any advice??? Thank you!<issue_comment>username_1: If the folder is on your external SD card: remove the card from the device, and connect it via a card reader. This way you ensure your computer will have the *physical* access to the card which is needed by most recovery programs for best results.
For further advice, also see [Data Recovery - How to Restore Deleted / Formatted Files on HD Micro SD Card](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7069/16575)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is rooted, you can try [Undelete for root users](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.undelete&feature=search_result) which claim to restore even from internal storage, which is boon as other PC based apps does not work well unless they have physical access.
The app [Dumpster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baloota.dumpster&feature=search_result) claims to work even for unrooted device. But I suspect this has to be installed before the event of deleting - not sure just give a try.
If either of the apps seems promising, I would advice you not to directly or indirectly use the internal storage as if the data blocks are overwritten (by you or by an app or by the system) your chances of recovery goes slim.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: Answer taken from an edit made by [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/43794/christin-taylor) (Christin: Edits are for fixes/clarifications; alternative solutions should be presented in their own answers)
>
> When photos deleted from android, the os removes the pointer to the files from the file allocation table and flags the deleted files as no longer needed. in order to recover the deleted photos, you need to avoid writing data to the card or internal storage, plug in your device and set the usb setting as mass storage so that both the sd card and built-in storage should be recognized and mounted as removable drive, scan the drive, then recover the deleted photos from android.
>
>
>
Remarks (by username_1):
1. This only works as long as the Android device supports [USB Mass storage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb_mass_storage).
2. The reason described just applies to [FAT](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_allocation_table) based file systems (which admittedly are used here in most cases).
3. It's always the safer method to use a dedicated card reader for such low-level operations – though, in absence of such, it should work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/31 | 145 | 551 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know how to turn off the notification for text messages that breaks into voice calls on my Sprint Samsung Galaxy s2 (SPH-D710)?<issue_comment>username_1: Samsung Galaxy S3 has a setting within the Phone Dialer "Call Settings\Call Alert\Alerts on call". Unchecking this will prevent alerts from interfereing a phone call. This is probably similar on your Galaxy S2.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On my S2 (SGH-S959G) the setting is in `Settings App > Call > Call Alert > Uncheck Alerts on Call`.
Upvotes: 2 |
2012/12/31 | 618 | 1,640 | <issue_start>username_0: Just noticed HTC one X AT&T and HTC one XL has got same configuration. Are those mobile same ?
[HTC one X AT&T vs HTC one XL (GSM Arena)](http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4614&idPhone2=4572)
Actually, I read a article on which it was mentioned like " Android 4.2.1 ROM is cooked up for the HTC One XL (the AT&T One X) ". This tend to think me whether these two are same.
[Android 4.2.1 AOKP Custom ROM for the AT&T HTC One X](http://drippler.com/htc/one_x#!602019)<issue_comment>username_1: The short answer is: **No, they are not the same.**
The long answer is as follows:
At least for dimensions, they are *not exactly* the same (HTC One XL, to the right, is a bit smaller)
 
Also, from the comparison table you talk about:
1. HTC One X AT&T wouldn't support HSDPA 900, while HTC One XL does.
2. HTC One X AT&T supports 4G network with LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 /
2100, while HTC One XL does it with LTE 1800 / 2600.
3. HTC One X AT&T supports Mini-SIM, while HTC One XL supports Micro-SIM.
4. HTC One XL has Stereo FM radio with RDS, while HTC One X AT&T does not.
5. HTC One XL has 32 GB internal storage, HTC One X AT&T has 16 GB internal storage.
Sources:
* Left image: [HTC One AT&T at HTC US website](http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one-x-att)
* Right image: [HTC One XL at HTC Australian website](http://www.htc.com/au/smartphones/htc-one-xl)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Nope, both have different features, and are not the same.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/12/31 | 544 | 1,540 | <issue_start>username_0: Apprently I am stuck in a known problem the [Cyanogen Bootloop](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/troubleshooting#Bootloop_problem).
The solution involves going into *recovery*, which is not possible since my "**volume down key**" is physically damaged.
Do I have any options of escaping the vicious Bootloop? Or did I officially brick it?
The model is: HTC Desire HD (HTC Ace)<issue_comment>username_1: The short answer is: **No, they are not the same.**
The long answer is as follows:
At least for dimensions, they are *not exactly* the same (HTC One XL, to the right, is a bit smaller)
 
Also, from the comparison table you talk about:
1. HTC One X AT&T wouldn't support HSDPA 900, while HTC One XL does.
2. HTC One X AT&T supports 4G network with LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 /
2100, while HTC One XL does it with LTE 1800 / 2600.
3. HTC One X AT&T supports Mini-SIM, while HTC One XL supports Micro-SIM.
4. HTC One XL has Stereo FM radio with RDS, while HTC One X AT&T does not.
5. HTC One XL has 32 GB internal storage, HTC One X AT&T has 16 GB internal storage.
Sources:
* Left image: [HTC One AT&T at HTC US website](http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one-x-att)
* Right image: [HTC One XL at HTC Australian website](http://www.htc.com/au/smartphones/htc-one-xl)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Nope, both have different features, and are not the same.
Upvotes: -1 |
2012/12/31 | 348 | 1,393 | <issue_start>username_0: After removing my Google-Account on my HTC One S and adding it again, i recognized that all birthdays stored with contacts are in my calendar twice. When i change birthday at some contact, there is only one, which changes. The information is not from another calendar like Facebook or Google.
After removing my account once and adding it, i had two birthdays for each contact, only one changes.
After removing my account another time and adding it, i had three birthdays for each conatct and only one changes.
So why this happens or how can i delete or avoid this?
I would like the delete either automically or manually (prefering automatically) but i found no solution to do this.
I made a screenshot to make it clearer.
<issue_comment>username_1: "Online version of GCalToolkit" may help.
<http://gcaltoolkit.net/>
>
> Follow these simple steps to remove all duplicates from Google
> Calendar, clean up failed Imports and Sync Sessions, delete events
> based on text or date ranges, and more... If that's not enough -
> please try the Windows Desktop Software version of GCalToolkit.:
>
>
>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Meanwhile, the only thing that helped was a softreset.i wanted to do it fast. And after the new HTC Update i switched to some Custom Roms anyway.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/31 | 770 | 3,337 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC One X which has never before exhibited any connection problems.
Since the update to Jelly Bean around 2 weeks ago, it cannot reconnect to a WiFi network once it has lost the connection. It stays on the 3G network by itself. When I go to Settings and select WiFi, Settings sometimes freezes still showing the normal Settings screen but not reacting to touches, sometimes the screen becomes black (the bar with the network information and battery level is still visible). I can still use the Home button to start other applications. At some point, I get a message telling me that Settings is not responding, prompting me to terminate it.
When I restart the phone, it automatically establishes the connection to a known WiFi network. If I am somewhere where it doesn't find a known network, I can use Settings as usual to connect (scan for networks, choose one, enter password, connect). But after about an hour, I find that the phone is again on 3G and the above freezing happens when I try to reconnect.
I think this is not a problem of the way the networks are set up, as I had the same symptoms in 4 different home networks, using different router brands. Many other devices, including other Android phones, function in these networks without a problem.
A software update which came 2-3 days ago did not change anything about the problem.
The phone is running Android 4.1.1, firmware version 3.14.401.31. It is not rooted.
Any suggestions how to troubleshoot this? When I search the Internet for the HTC One X having WiFi problems, I only get scores of articles about known hardware problems.<issue_comment>username_1: I am using the same version of the OS on my HTC One X and I have never had this problem before. So I am thinking this is maybe a problem concerning the hardware of your phone. Maybe you should contact HTC for this problem. They can probably help you some more.
But you could always try to do a hard factory reset (this is something which HTC support will ask to do too) . Because an update doesn't really reset anything. A factory reset should reset all settings, this to make sure it isn't a problem of your settings. Before you do a factory reset, make sure you have a backup of everything.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As described above, the freezing does not occure during the first connection after reboot. Therefore, I was able to open the Advanced settings in the WiFi menu after a reboot.
There, I changed following settings:
* Keep WiFi on during sleep -> Always
* Best WiFi Performance -> Off
* Auto-Disconnect -> Off
Since then, the problem hasn't appeared. The phone was on a mobile network many times (when I was outside of reach), and it logs on without problems when I return to the reach of a known network. No freezing any more.
I don't know which one of the three settings changed anything, because I didn't try any combinations. I am just happy that the problem disappeared after weeks of slow mobile internet only.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: At last i found the answer to the dumb issue I have had, whereby the WiFi scan "hangs" and never sees local WiFi. set WiFi on during sleeps - always , Best WiFi - off and Auto-disconnect - off. Think it is the last setting which cleared my issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2012/12/31 | 658 | 2,806 | <issue_start>username_0: I use solely Google contacts as my contacts repository and display only the Google "My Contacts" group in my contacts list.
When looking at contacts details, most of them have in the "connection" field both the Google and the SIM logo - implying that this is a fusioned contact between Google and the SIM (both small logos are also visible in the contact list).
Strange thing nr 1: When I limit the display to "SIM" only the list is empty. So what does that SIM logo mean?
Strange thing nr 2: in contact details I can separate both contacts (Google and SIM) - I am asked if I really want to separate both contacts and, abracadabra, the SIM contact is gone. The SIM logo is not displayed anymore and the SIM contact list is still empty.
I have no idea how the logos got there, some contacts have it, some others not -- apparently randomly (there is nothing special in contacts which have them and do not -- all are managed from my Google account).
Any ideas on how to fix this (= remove the SIM logo in batch if this is a bug -or- understand what the SIM logo really means)
Than you!<issue_comment>username_1: I am using the same version of the OS on my HTC One X and I have never had this problem before. So I am thinking this is maybe a problem concerning the hardware of your phone. Maybe you should contact HTC for this problem. They can probably help you some more.
But you could always try to do a hard factory reset (this is something which HTC support will ask to do too) . Because an update doesn't really reset anything. A factory reset should reset all settings, this to make sure it isn't a problem of your settings. Before you do a factory reset, make sure you have a backup of everything.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As described above, the freezing does not occure during the first connection after reboot. Therefore, I was able to open the Advanced settings in the WiFi menu after a reboot.
There, I changed following settings:
* Keep WiFi on during sleep -> Always
* Best WiFi Performance -> Off
* Auto-Disconnect -> Off
Since then, the problem hasn't appeared. The phone was on a mobile network many times (when I was outside of reach), and it logs on without problems when I return to the reach of a known network. No freezing any more.
I don't know which one of the three settings changed anything, because I didn't try any combinations. I am just happy that the problem disappeared after weeks of slow mobile internet only.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: At last i found the answer to the dumb issue I have had, whereby the WiFi scan "hangs" and never sees local WiFi. set WiFi on during sleeps - always , Best WiFi - off and Auto-disconnect - off. Think it is the last setting which cleared my issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/01 | 243 | 901 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone won't show any missed calls. I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2. It was working earlier today. I called my phone 3 times because I was looking for it. But when I found it, it didn't show any missed calls. It won't even show up on the call log either.
How do I get it back to showing my missed calls?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to Logs, press `Menu`, select `View by`, then select `All logs`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is an easy method.
Go to notification panel by swiping from top to bottom.
You can see all missed calls
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You could change the way the logs are "viewed by". Go to logs-->settings-->view by-->all logs.
If it is already on all logs, then quite possibly the logs are full, try deleting some or all of the logs.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/01/01 | 706 | 2,274 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using [Micromax Canvas 2 A110](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromax_Canvas_2_A110) with [Android ICS 4.0.4](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Android_4.0.x_Ice_Cream_Sandwich). I installed few apps which are sorted randomly (or maybe alphabetically). I want to arrange the icons on the app menu manually. i.e. set frequently used apps on one page, games on second page and so on... I could not find any option to re-arrange them manually.
So, how do I arrange the icons manually in the app menu (app drawer)? I want to do this on ICS's default launcher (not third party launcher).
PS: [This question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/9260/15857) is for **auto** arrange while I want manually.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, As @ [Izzy said](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/36607/how-do-i-arrange-the-icons-manually-in-the-app-menu#comment47823_36607), it *is* the **app drawer**. That's the place where all your installed app icons shown.
So, about your problem, there are two ways you can solve it. You can either go to a third party app like [Izzy said](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/36607/how-do-i-arrange-the-icons-manually-in-the-app-menu#comment47823_36607) or customize your stock app drawer (which comes originally with your phone.
[GO Launcher EX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex), [AppDrawer (MIUI App Drawer)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer&hl=en) and [Color App Drawer PRO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pro.smult.rainbowdrawer&hl=en) are good apps.
On the other hand you can find the sort icon in your app drawer (the green arrow) and select *Own order*. With that, you can arrange your app icons as you wish. You are allowed any number of drawer shelves (pages in the app drawer).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Using Android 4.1.x-
Go to the all apps screen(not the home screen).
Hit the menu button and choose "edit".
Press and hold the application icon you wish to relocate/edit/rearrange.
Dragging the icon to the extreme right or left sides of the screen switch to the next/previous tiles.
Hope this helps :o)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/01 | 563 | 1,597 | <issue_start>username_0: Does installing the clockworkmod recovery require you to root galaxy s2 gt-i9100?
In the link [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II%3a_Full_Update_Guide#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery)
it seems the rooting is not required. However I have read that rooting is required for installing the CWM
Can anybody help with this? I am complete noob!!!
I am trying to install Cyanogenmod on my galaxy s2
Model number: GT-I9100
Baseband version: I9100DDLPB
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 dpi@DELL168 #3 SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPW<issue_comment>username_1: In general, no you should be able to install CWM with needing to root, but most of the tutorials I have seen for the S2 GT-I9100 involve rooting the device.
Here are a couple links that may be of interest to you. I do not think you will need to root to install CWM.
**As always, proceed with caution when flashing.**
[Galaxy S II GT-i9100 Install CWM & Root](http://forum.jakar.co/android-hack/1343090094/)
[Samsung GT-I9000 Galaxy S CyanogenMod install: Flash ClockworkMod Recovery](http://www.cpkb.org/wiki/Samsung_GT-I9000_Galaxy_S_CyanogenMod_install#3._Flash_ClockworkMod_Recovery)
[INDEX of GUIDES/TUTORIALS: SGS2 GT-I9100](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I installed CM10.1.3 and CWM on my unrooted GT-i9100 just two weeks ago. You do NOT need root to install CWM, and you do NOT need root to install CM10. However, installing CM10 rooted my phone automatically.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/01 | 213 | 906 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is Samsung Galaxy Note 2. All of a sudden, halfway using WhatsApp, the names are not shown anymore. Instead, I can only see the number.
I went to my contact list and checked. Most of my contacts appeared to be shown in email addresses. And it's the same person's email address. I clicked in and found that the detail of these contacts is gone.
What happened to my phone and what should I do?<issue_comment>username_1: In Settings > Contacts > Show all contacts should be disabled which was the case for me but still had the same problem. So I enabled "Show all contacts" and exited WhatsApp. Launched WhatsApp again and disabled 'Show all contacts' and got the names back again instead of just phone numbers. Hope my experience helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Just reboot your phone after checking "Show all contacts" in settings, it will work.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/01/01 | 588 | 1,849 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to update my Nexus 7 from 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to 4.2 (also Jelly Bean) it works fine up to a point where the little android (with the rotating shape) lays down and has a red warning triangle with an exclamation point. When I press the power and VolUp buttons simultaneously to see what went wrong, the log shows this:
```
Verifying current system
Assert failed: apply_patch_check("EMMC:/dev/block/platform/sdhci-
tegra.3/by-name/LNX:5013504:c48f8e86e73fb2c2ba1794f5ec98e27c9e206ed5:
5060608:319331fae14fec8a88063751475fce26bae328e0")
```
I searched for the error message online and couldn't find anyone with the same problem. I even removed the random letters and numbers after "by-name" (I assume these are device-specific), and still found nothing. I also tried factory resetting and still the same problem.
I'd like to know what went wrong, and how to fix it.<issue_comment>username_1: Q- What is an assert script?
A- All it does is check to make sure you are flashing the ROM on the correct device.
How to fix Android Custom ROM Status 7 installation Abort assert failed error in Recovery Easily [Ultimate Guide]:
<http://mobotechie.com/tips-tricks/how-to-fix-android-custom-rom-status-7-installation-abort-assert-failed-error-in-recovery-easily-ultimate-guide>
Assert failed [SOLVED]:
<http://forums.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/182438-solved-assert-failed.html>
Thanks for those cool guys, and good luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't really know what caused this problem. I had to unlock the bootloader and sideload with adb. This involved completely wiping my tablet. Here are [instructions](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/26612/doing-a-clean-install-of-android-on-a-nexus-phone-or-tablet). Now my tablet updates just fine.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/01/01 | 1,031 | 3,901 | <issue_start>username_0: I just took the plunge and flashed my HTC Incredible 2 with *stock ICS 4.0.4* to *Psycho's CM 9.1*.
I am happy so far but I don't know how to retrieve the apps I have saved on my SD card. Prior to performing a root, I used App2SD pro to move them. Now after rooting and flashing custom ROM they don't show up on SD card. I re-installed App2SD pro and still can't find them.
I know they are there because file manager says there is 14GB of used space. I could re-download everything but I would like to avoid that.
Any help for a noob would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: Sorry pal, I think your apps are down the drain. Apps2SD doesn't necessarily move the apps to the SD card so that if you plugin the sd card on any phone it would work automatically, your phone still has the data of what apps are installed.
If I'm correct at the assumption that you are now using a new ROM, your phone basically got reset. The best analogy I can think of is when you format a PC. When you install the OS, all the files in the drive are still there, but the System apps and files are all brand new.
What can you do in the future? I've heard good things about Titanium Backup, but personally I prefer Appmonster. It basically saves the APK file of an application installed so you can uninstall/install on your whim. Please do note that I've never used Titanium Backup, but from what I hear you can restore lots of things from that app: applications, SMS, Contacts. Not sure if it also saves the state of the apps and restores them to your phone though.
So I guess you need to download all your files again.
Update:
I went to the Play Store and looked at the Apps2SD app and yeah, it works as I have outlined above. I looked at Titanium Backup too and it claims it can backup your apps and data. Here's where it hurts though: you need root access to use it. Basically, the ideal way would have been to root your phone first, use Titanium Backup, then install the new rom.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: While there is some merit in the reply from username_1; apps on an SDCard should not be lost. I had a similar problem after rooting a Samsung Exhibit 4g (T-sgh759); and while I found this thread I continued digging. The solution required removing the battery, then restarting; and voila! everything was visible from the phone on the card again. (I used the suggestion from Scotty85 in this thread --> <http://androidforums.com/rezound-all-things-root/517575-cant-see-sd-card-after-root-noob.html> )
If that doesn't work, before you do anything that might write to the card... As it is an SD card, you can pop it out and see if it mounts on the computer. Do a search for \*.APK (those should be the application files). Are any files visible? It is doubtful that installing a rom would format the SD card... however, if you can't see any files, many companies like Sandisk have free recovery software with the their higher end cards. Googling you could find a download link, and try recovering the files from the SD.
In my case, the files were visible when the card was mounted on the computer and not visible on the phone after rooting.
Titanium backup, ES Filemanager, and Root Toolbox Lite all work for copying files. Some care should be had before rooting, and installing roms that you have a complete backup; as some have found a false sense of security, revealed only when they try to restore and can't (see Jason Lewis' Cautionary Tale --> <http://myblog-online.co.uk/2011/12/a-cautionary-tale-the-dangers-of-root-and-titanium-backup/> )
It is possible to make a complete backup without rooting; using ADB from the Android SDK (see --> <http://www.howtogeek.com/125375/how-to-create-a-full-android-phone-or-tablet-backup-without-rooting-or-unlocking-your-device/> )
Good luck to anyone else who experiences this.
D
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/01/02 | 336 | 1,513 | <issue_start>username_0: My friend said when using an app, pressing the home button saves battery life instead of pressing the back button. He thought by pressing the home button, the app stays in RAM so that when you reopen it it just open, android doesn't need to create the app and store it in RAM, which costs battery. Is it true?<issue_comment>username_1: That's basically what Android does in many cases, yes. But I don't think it's true that it will have all that much of an effect on battery life. Most apps don't take long to start up at all — it would take repeatedly opening apps that take multiple minutes to start to noticeably affect your battery life, I would think. Android does automatically close apps when needed, and apps normally can't run in the background (just services), so there is not much reason to back out of an app rather than just using the home button.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you click the Home button, it keeps the app in background, which means it's running. When you click the back button, it kills the app (but not always; it depends on how the developer implemented the app).
I'm not really sure about it's effects on the battery, but the more services / apps you have running in background, the more battery it eats up. It's running after all. And if you're dealing with games, I would suggest exiting it properly (the back button will usually ask you if you want to exit the program; again, it depends on how the developer implemented it).
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/01/02 | 317 | 1,414 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I try to download an app in the Google Play Store on my Samsung Galaxy S3, it keeps saying "package file invalid" and won't let me download anything. The message also has a triangle with a ! inside it.<issue_comment>username_1: That's basically what Android does in many cases, yes. But I don't think it's true that it will have all that much of an effect on battery life. Most apps don't take long to start up at all — it would take repeatedly opening apps that take multiple minutes to start to noticeably affect your battery life, I would think. Android does automatically close apps when needed, and apps normally can't run in the background (just services), so there is not much reason to back out of an app rather than just using the home button.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you click the Home button, it keeps the app in background, which means it's running. When you click the back button, it kills the app (but not always; it depends on how the developer implemented the app).
I'm not really sure about it's effects on the battery, but the more services / apps you have running in background, the more battery it eats up. It's running after all. And if you're dealing with games, I would suggest exiting it properly (the back button will usually ask you if you want to exit the program; again, it depends on how the developer implemented it).
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/01/02 | 711 | 2,747 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a rebranded Innos D9 from China. When I tried using the earphones that came with the phone and the Sony earphones I have, the audio is fine. Really awesome too.
However, when I use a generic Samsung earphones, I hear garbled audio, like the sound is coming from a cave. When I play a video, the voices / speech of people are distorted. Also, I don't think equalizers would fix this because I know how they work. I also tested Apple's Earpods, to the same effect.
I would like to know why this happens. Maybe I could download an app to correct the sound, or at least know what earphones to buy in the future.
Note: The phone has a built-in Yamaha music amplifier that boosts AAC or something, if that information would help.
Another update: Found a relevant thread on [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709535) and the fix I did was to push the answer button on the Samsung earphones, and the audio was fixed. Do note that for the audio to stay that way, the button should be pressed always. This is not a good fix.<issue_comment>username_1: The pin layout between the working and not working head phones might be different and hence this behaviour. Though it appears to be simple there is no one standard to which all these manufactures seems to stick with. For instance my LG P500's stock ear phones exhibit this issue with Sony Ericsson SK17i, while Sony's head set played well in my LG P500.
The same problem exhibits when I use my LGP500 head phones in my desktop computer. While doing so, I just pull out the head phone slightly out to solve this issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have Nokia earphones which I got with my MusicXpress, and they behave the same way. The audio in the human-voice range gets really really garbled.
Over time, I learned how to use it relatively well:
1. If your earphones have a button (generally for answering calls, etc), when that is pressed the sound comes fine, but when not pressed, sound is garbled. I use a clip to hold the button pressed mostly ;)
2. If on a computer, you can adjust the balance of your sound output to either 100% left or 100% right. Then the sound comes alright, although sound from one channel is lost, but the vocals come perfect.
3. Downmix to mono. Not supported in Windows 7 & Linux by default, but there are plugins which can do it (like DFX).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If we have the same headphones, I figured out o way for them to work for me. The little plug you put into your device has a little button on the top, I had to peel back my case and fully press plug in and now it works. Perhaps you don't have them plugged in enough. Hope this works:)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/02 | 597 | 2,278 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed my phone's backlight would start to flicker/pulse intermittently when I switch my brightness level to something low (est. between 1% to 15% brightness). The flickering or pulsing is as if the power supplied to the light is fluctuating.
My phone is a HTC Desire, OS used to be stock (Froyo 2.2) when I experienced this, now it is on CM7.2 (GB 2.3.7), still has this problem. I have not tried any other ROMs on this phone, and not sure if it is a software or a hardware problem.
Is there any way to prevent this flickering, other than not setting the brightness to such levels?<issue_comment>username_1: The pin layout between the working and not working head phones might be different and hence this behaviour. Though it appears to be simple there is no one standard to which all these manufactures seems to stick with. For instance my LG P500's stock ear phones exhibit this issue with Sony Ericsson SK17i, while Sony's head set played well in my LG P500.
The same problem exhibits when I use my LGP500 head phones in my desktop computer. While doing so, I just pull out the head phone slightly out to solve this issue.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have Nokia earphones which I got with my MusicXpress, and they behave the same way. The audio in the human-voice range gets really really garbled.
Over time, I learned how to use it relatively well:
1. If your earphones have a button (generally for answering calls, etc), when that is pressed the sound comes fine, but when not pressed, sound is garbled. I use a clip to hold the button pressed mostly ;)
2. If on a computer, you can adjust the balance of your sound output to either 100% left or 100% right. Then the sound comes alright, although sound from one channel is lost, but the vocals come perfect.
3. Downmix to mono. Not supported in Windows 7 & Linux by default, but there are plugins which can do it (like DFX).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If we have the same headphones, I figured out o way for them to work for me. The little plug you put into your device has a little button on the top, I had to peel back my case and fully press plug in and now it works. Perhaps you don't have them plugged in enough. Hope this works:)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/02 | 421 | 1,581 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Xperia S running 4.0.4. I often need to switch to a proxy for accessing a test server. I can do this fine by modifying my Wifi connection, selecting to show advanced options and then entering the proxy information manually.
The problem is that if I then need to disable the proxy, ICS 'forgets' the settings so I have to enter them manually each time. I need the proxy to work with Adobe Edge Inspect and so browser-specific proxy options are not the answer.
Is there a reputable third-party app which will let me switch between proxies for the current network connection?<issue_comment>username_1: There is an app which is perfect for your situation
>
> [Wifi Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kman.WifiManager)
>
>
>
You can also try [Proxy Server Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.proxyserverpro)
*Note: These apps do not ask for root permissions. But if you're supposed to have root permission, which you don't in your stock ROM, you may want to unlock the bootloader to have root access. See [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/28441/23379) for rooting details.*
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Just try [ProxyDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.proxydroid&hl=en)
This app need root permission and IPTABLES support.
It's a full feature proxy application including support for HTTP/Socks proxy types, global/individual proxy mode, multiple profiles.
Binding configuration to WIFI's ssid or mobile connection is also supported.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/01/02 | 534 | 2,171 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a Agptek 9" tablet. It's running android 4.04, ICS with 8GB storage and 512MB of RAM. It generally runs great. After a few days the tablet is getting a "*low on space*" error message in the notification bar.
In the storage area of settings, it shows over 800MB not used. Because of this error, it will not allow downloads, including updates and the tablet very runs slow. All downloaded apps have been moved to the SD card. All cache has been removed.
The only software in the internal storage is android files and apps that came with the tablet, which can not be moved or removed. Yet, the notification bar shows "*low on space*". I did a "*factory data reset*" and the problem was resolved for a while. But, the problem shorty returns.
Can you give me assistance in how to fix this. Or steer me in the right direction for help.<issue_comment>username_1: Even if you move apps to the SDcard, the apps will still use space in /data/data/ this is where the user data is stored for the application. this includes things like the database, additional application specific files, other cached data.
Devices that do not have large a /data/data partition are very troublesome with a lot of current applications. Applications like Google+, Chrome, Gmail (just as a couple examples) can use a lot of space in /data/data/.
To see if the issue is /data/data/ you can try and clear Data for some applications and see if the notification goes away. Not just the cache for the application, actually clearing the data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Seems you RAM usage is on higher side. Install XDA Assistant from Play Store and do some cleanup of your tablet. Its an all in one and comes handy with lots of utility. It has:
1. Document explorer
2. If rooted, you can remove bloatwares.
3. RAM Booster
4. Wifi Explorer
5. App2SD
6. Remove Programs from startup
and lot more utilities in a single app.
It works well when you have root permissions on your device.Also I would recommend History Eraser to clean any sort of cache.
\*\* Please note , I am just a user of this app not the representative of its company.\*\*
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/02 | 477 | 1,728 | <issue_start>username_0: Without using a market app, how can I set a custom MP3 file as ringtone?
I've tried placing the MP3 in `media/audio/ringtones` and variations (e.g. `media/ringtones`), but the MP3 does not show in Settings->Sound->Ringtone.
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: I placed mine in `/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones`. After that the sound appears in the settings menu.
See also: [How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/224/how-do-i-set-a-custom-mp3-as-a-ringtone-for-other-notifications)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same error on Froyo and Gingerbread roms and i found a solution:
* Put your sounds into `/system/media/audio/ringtones`
* Clear cache from recovery
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same issue and recently found a perfect solution by accident. While viewing the playlist that contains the song you wish to use as a ringtone (on the apollo media player),a longpress on the song you want to use will give you a list of options; among that list will be "use as ringtone". Simply select, and enjoy your new ringtone! This only works for call ringtones, for message tones you will need another fix. Hope this helps. Works on samsung galaxy S running Cyanogen Mod 10.1 RC5.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: What worked for me was to add it to the sdcard ringtones directory (if not there, create it), copy the file manually to that directory and then reboot. Before the reboot the file did not show up in my Cyanomod 7.2 Cooper (Samsung S5380), but it did after the reboot. The file I copied was a mp3 file. I hope this solution works too for other mods.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/02 | 507 | 2,128 | <issue_start>username_0: My tablet's running Android 4.0.3, and I'm trying to use an external keyboard with it. My tablet isn't detecting the keyboard, but it works when I plug it into my computer. This keyboard uses a normal USB output to connect, but my tablet uses MicroUSB, so I bought an adapter. How do I get this keyboard to work?<issue_comment>username_1: If your tablet doesn't provide a USB host port, you'll need an [USB OTG adapter](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go) to connect your keyboard. There are many cheap USB OTG adapters on eBay and other electronics shops.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if this will help at all, but I had a problem with the Shift Key not working when I had a USB keyboard plugged into my Android phone and I found a solution. Maybe the solution I found for my problem will fix your problem as well. If not, I do apologize.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Android phone. I purchased a USB external physical keyboard that can connect with my Windows computers and my Android devices (via micro USB). The keyboard worked fine when I plugged it into my Windows computers. The keyboard worked pretty well Android phone, except for the fact that the Shift Key didn't do anything when I held it down and pressed other keys (to capitalize letters, type symbols found above the number keys, etc.). I tried a lot of stuff to get the Shift Key to work on my USB keyboard when I had it plugged into my phone. I couldn't get the Shift Key to work when I used the stock Google/Android keyboard app, the Samsung Keyboard app, or the SwiftKey Keyboard app. After a lot of trial and error with apps and settings (and a lot of frustration), I FINALLY came across an app that DOES solve the Shift key problem: The "Go Keyboard" app on the Google Play app store.
After I installed this app and set it as the default keyboard app on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S5), the Shift key worked just fine when I used it while it was plugged into my Android phone (allowing me to capitalize letters and type symbols above the number keys).
I hope this works for you, too!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 528 | 2,188 | <issue_start>username_0: When NFC is turned on, can you pay for something at a store, or do you need to install a special chip?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have an NFC chip (and a Secure Element (SE), but as far as I know all current NFC phones have both) then theoretically you should be able to pay for goods using Google Wallet, however [only certain phones on certain networks are supported](http://support.google.com/wallet/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1347934) and it can [only be used in the USA](http://www.google.co.uk/wallet/faq.html).
EDIT: Just to make it clear it may still be possible to pay for goods via NFC using your phone without a SE but if you want to use Google Wallet then you'll need both.
It's feasible that companies could have their own custom payment application where you load credit onto it and have an ID/cryptographic key stored in your device and then pay using that. I don't think this is too likely however because of the security implications of someone else using your ID/key and also, what would the benefit for the merchant be? They now have to support this NFC payment infrastructure and it saves them only a small percentage of money on credit card fees.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Any phone that supports NFC has the necessary "chip" already (that is, the hardware supports that kind of transaction). The crucial factor is the software running on the phone. Unlike with magnetic-stripe and chip-and-PIN credit card transactions, there's no *one* standard: there are several competing contactless payment systems. Google has Google Wallet (but only in some countries), Paypal has one, Orange (a phone network) runs one in the UK. In addition, most Bitcoin clients (such as [Bitcoin Wallet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet)) can use NFC to exchange payment details, but you still need a network connection to actually carry out the transaction.
If you sign up for one of these payment systems, and you install their app on your NFC-capable phone, then you can use your phone to pay at any shop that supports that payment system. There's no extra hardware for you to add to the phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 447 | 1,763 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Galaxy Nexus was stolen the other night. Is it possible to retrieve my texts and save them to my computer if I know the phone number and IMEI? I have a Gmail account set up on the phone but, haven't installed any backup app.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, its possible, from your desktop PC, go to Play Store, and install [AndroidLost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost) remotely to your handset.
At this point, a ***caveat emptor*** is needed:
* *Provided you have 3G Data switched on, it will remotely install* on to the handset and also
* *There is sufficient battery power*
Read the starting page by visiting the main [AndroidLost](http://www.androidlost.com/#getstarted).
Send the text "***androidlost register***" (without the quotes) to your number of the handset that is stolen.
There's a box in the upper right hand corner of the [page](http://www.androidlost.com/#controls_Basic), Click on sign in, using your Google Account, if doing this for the first time, you will be prompted for AndroidLost to have permission to access your Google Account, as they are both tied into it together.
The message will appear - "Waiting for phone to be registered.", please be patient.
Wait for a while, sign out and sign back in, eventually, from there, you can remotely control the handset via that same website and fingers crossed it will have a happy ending.
Good luck :)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: NO, you cannot restore your text messages even if you know the phone number. If you didn't backup your phone with GMail, you can not get the backup because the text message are stored in phone's memory or SIM, not the SD. So, I think it is possible to get them back.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 376 | 1,361 | <issue_start>username_0: I just purchased a Nexus 4.
I'm perplexed, however, in that it thinks that I am in the Central timezone when I'm actually in the Eastern timezone.
The Clock application that came with the phone has a "Home Timezone" option. This only puts a secondary clock on the clock app when I'm outside of my Home Timezone, which is always the case, because the phone thinks I'm on the Central timezone.
How do I set my phone to the correct timezone?<issue_comment>username_1: It should be under your system settings (the Settings "app"), in the "Date & Time" subsection (which is near the bottom). Uncheck the "Automatic time zone" option and then select the correct one manually:
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also follow the advice in [How do I change the time zone (which is disabled) in Honeycomb on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9163/how-do-i-change-the-time-zone-which-is-disabled-in-honeycomb-on-a-samsung-gala) which is to use free application [Timezone Changer](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.futurek.android.tzc). There is also [Timezone Fixer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.force.timezonefixer), which updates timezone files (needs ROOT access).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 634 | 2,294 | <issue_start>username_0: After unsuccesfully rooting my android 4.1.1 tab,I can't download anny apps even though I still have 4 gb of
free memory on my internal storage.
I've done factory resetting but it didn work,will inserting an sd card possibly resolve my concern?
Can I restore apps I lost by doing this?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm pretty sure by factory resetting all your apps are lost. What you can do is login your account in Play Store and click My Apps, and redownload all your lost stuff again.
I'm not sure though if plugging in an SD card will solve your issue with downloading apps, but when my phone with ICS didn't have an SD card even though it has an internal storage, it wouldn't let me capture photos. My bet is, yes you need to plugin an SD card. Try borrowing one first and see if that solves your problem, then buy one. I think you should definitely buy one though, for your media like music, photos and videos.
One more thing, if you don't want to lose apps, I suggest you download [Appmonster](http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=appmonster&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDMQFjAA&url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android_telefonie.appmanager&hl=en&ei=5irlUI2oHcKsjALfhYEQ&usg=AFQjCNFNWK9j-vAYuab69vYQ4SN7yFAW0Q&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.cGE). It saves your applications as apk files in your external storage. What does this mean? You can backup all your apps, revert to older versions of applications, and even save app memory. Just uninstall the apps you don't need and install them whenever you need them. All this, without having to go to the Play Store.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Buying a new SD card will not solve the problem. In Android phones, all applications are installed in internal memory. Some apps/games which ask for big data to be downloaded from the net also save the data in internal memory. So, if you insert external memory card in your device, then still you face same problem.
To solve this, first you need a external SD card; at least 8GB more would be better. Then, you need to configure your device so that it forcibly installs all data on external SD card. For more information, [read this](http://droid-den.com/android-guides/android-guide-force-apps-to-the-sd-card-without-rooting-a2sd/).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/01/03 | 1,367 | 5,280 | <issue_start>username_0: You can skip the story part but for better reference, please read it:
**A Little Story**
My phone claims it has a battery of 4000 mAh that lasts for 3 days. I got the phone, really psyched because of the battery. When I bought it it has 50% left on the battery. I did some texts and some first time testing on the phone, but no heavy usage. The phone lasted 19 hours before saying it was now low on battery (5%).
The next day, I charged it for six hours, turned on the 3G and used the Facebook app, Opera Mini, and Google Play for four hours before I removed the 3G. The battery read 29%. I was disappointed. Most of the people who bought this phone reported that it should last 10 hours with 3G on and heavy usage. Most people even say that with heavy usage their phone lasts 2 days, using the internet, apps that require it, and gaming with the phone.
Now I'm on the process of claiming the warranty and I called some service centers to determine where I will take it to. The first service center claimed that all Android phones last for only one day, the second one claimed that even if only a Messaging app is on, if I leave it open even if my screen is off the battery will be drained quickly. The third one basically told me to go to the Play Store and download a Task Killer. The last one I called told me to bring the phone to the service center so they could "observe it". That doesn't sound good to me.
**Question**
My question is can technicians actually tell if the battery has the capacity it claims it has and if the battery is healthy? I want to go prepared to that service center if the observation they'll be doing will be to look at my "Battery" setting only and asking me what I've been doing only for them to say that's what been draining my battery.
Also can 3G drain a battery within 4 hours if a battery has 4000 mAh?
Note: My phone is a rebranded Innos D9, it's a Cloudfone Thrill 430x.<issue_comment>username_1: How far can we trust on the battery capacity that these manufacturers mention in their devices and in their product specification? This is one important question which we can't overlook during such debates. Also, the battery capacity is at its best during its first charge cycle and it actually drops with every successive cycle, though the rate of drop varies from type of battery to number of cycles and many other factors included.
So, the only true way to measure the current battery performance is to monitor how many amps being drawn during a particular operation/duration. Unless you are doing for a research purpose this kind of investigation doesn't pay off in any way.
BTW, if your 4000 mAH battery drains in 4 hours from full charge, the current handled is around 1 Amps and I think that is too much for these kind of electronics.
In your case, I would lay all my suspicion on the over optimistic battery rating of your manufacturer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Multiple things with your issue:
1. I would *never* trust a tech who recommends a Task-Killer for this problem. Disqualified 100%.
2. Same for the one claiming *all Android phones last for only one day*. That's bogus. It always depends on usage. I have one lasting 7 days (well, no SIM card inserted, not WiFi activated -- it's rather used as a stand-by computing device for some apps -- but it's a phone, and it runs longer than 10h ;), and my "standard phone" ends up at ~75-80% after 14h usage.
3. tech #2 and #4 sound more reasonable: any app (especially if "consuming push services") can be the cause for such a problem (see below), and monitoring battery usage is a generally good idea (that tech I would trust most from the ones you mentioned)
4. Different kind of usage causes different battery drain.
5. Sometimes processes go havoc and drain the battery quite fast. I had that "big surprise" multiple times already, last time yesterday: went down from ~80% to 5% and "emergency shutdown" within ~2h while in my pocket -- I only noticed that by the "beep" on shutdown. But this should not be a *regular* (daily) issue; I experienced this maybe 4-5 times in a year with my current device.
* recommendation: Take a look at the battery statistics (usually found in *Settings → About Phone*) to determine which app(s) are causing the most battery drain. Maybe you've got some "bad egg" on your device, if this happens regularly.
* second recommendation: Take a look at [How to deal with (orphaned) WakeLocks?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/34969/16575) -- maybe that's what affects you. Again, this could be a mal-functioning app.
6. battery only lasting for ~10h is nothing rare with heavy usage. Remember these are no longer "dumb-phones", but rather "pocket-computers which also can make phone calls".
Useful resources also include:
* [How can I tell what is really draining my battery?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10294/16575)
* [How to debug a battery issue?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28525/16575)
* [How can I find out what causes “Android OS” to consume battery?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17382/16575)
* Follow the tag [battery-life](/questions/tagged/battery-life "show questions tagged 'battery-life'")
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/01/03 | 497 | 1,966 | <issue_start>username_0: I am facing an `application can not be installed` error on my Samsaung Galaxy S Plus whenever I try to install applications. I have already allowed installation from unknown sources, but it didn't work. It still have a lot of memory space although my phone has no SD card.
Can you suggest some solutions to solve this? Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: First, make sure you have sufficient internal memory (that should be more than just the app size, because app needs to store data too). The storage for apps is different from internal mass storage. You can find it under Settings > Storage, look for the Applications label.
Also, if the app is, say 20 MB, keep at least 50 MB free, because apart from the app storage, Android also tends to slow down when short on internal memory.
If you're trying to update/overwrite an installed app, try removing it first. [source](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4226132/application-not-installed-error-on-android).
If that didn't work, try [this](http://www.techzilo.com/fix-titanium-backup-could-not-be-installed-free-up-some-space-and-try-again-error/) solution. It is aimed at Titanium Backup, but I guess it might work for other apps too.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There might be mainly these two possibilities
1) either the device didn't have the sufficient memory
2) ADB Connection Time out error
To solve
1) clear you temporary memory, un install application or clear un wanted cache
2) go to preferences->Android->DDMS and increase you ADB connection time out according to your need mine is 11000
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: That happened to me when I was trying to test on a real device an unsigned app that I built, maybe that's the case.
If you're a developer, sign the app before testing it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: i had same error on my HUAWEI phone and it solved when I changed Default install Location on SD card.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 755 | 3,028 | <issue_start>username_0: After rooting and installing link2sd on my **HTC Explorer**, I still have low memory issues.
On Google Play, I can't download apps larger than 10-15M. This is because the /cache folder is in the internal memory, which is desperately small. In my version, Google Play writes directly in /cache, not in subfolders.
Using adb as root, I deleted `/cache` and created a symlink `/cache -> /mnt/sdcard/cache`.
This is fine, but when I reboot the phone the symlink is replaced by the old folder.
Is there a proper way to solve this issue once and for all?
Thanks for any hint,
A<issue_comment>username_1: You might want to take a look at [DirectoryBind](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262 "DirectoryBind at XDA"), which was developed for things like this. It takes care for the user-configured "mounts" at boot-time and also on-demand, so nothing should "disappear" on a boot.
Basically, it is intended to map things from internal/phone storage to external/sd storage -- especially for cases like yours, were internal memory is running low.
**NOTE:** According to [username_2's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/36781/16575 "answer from username_2"), this method will not bring any profit *concerning the `/data` folder,* as `/cache` is using its own partition (this seems to apply to all Android devices -- checked with 7 different devices from 5 different manufacturers; according to *username_2* this is especially needed on encrypted devices, as an unencrypted partition is required to store firmware updates onto for execution). So if your concern is increasing storage on `/data`, this won't do with `/cache`. But if you simply need more space in `/cache`, it should be perfectly fine. You could then use the original block device (where `/cache` *was* pointing to) for something else ;)
**NOTE2:** AFAIK Google Playstore uses `/data/local` to buffer its downloads. On most devices, this should only be a directory on the `/data` partition, and thus could easily be handled by *DirectoryBind*.
**Additional hint:** check with the `df` command from within a terminal whether the directory you want to move from internal to external storage is using a separate partition or not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Alas, that's not possible.
At least not without reflashing the HTC's partition table (which happens to be in the bootloader section, aka. hboot). There's seemingly no modded hboot out there for the explorer. I only know of repartitioned hboots for the HTC Desire.
Reason:
/cache is backed by a separate block device on all Android devices(i.e. mount-point or partition), it's needed to hold firmware update files (e.g. definitely needed for encrypted phones). So if you move it, there's no gain because that partition will still be there and not free up space for the /data partition. In case you shrink the /cache partition, OTA updates will not be possible any more (you'd have to use a custom recovery to do it).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/01/03 | 717 | 2,973 | <issue_start>username_0: Galaxy S2 not charging tried usb and wall charger, initially I had this problem I removed and put the battery back it and it then began to charge however on next charge it stopped in mid charge ( normally leave phone off when charging).. now its just a lump of black plastic.
I tried removing the battery while plugged in , then powering on immediately after putting the battery back in , cleaning the port, even reboot does not work ...any suggestions...my guess I need a new battery although it is less than 12 months.<issue_comment>username_1: You might want to take a look at [DirectoryBind](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262 "DirectoryBind at XDA"), which was developed for things like this. It takes care for the user-configured "mounts" at boot-time and also on-demand, so nothing should "disappear" on a boot.
Basically, it is intended to map things from internal/phone storage to external/sd storage -- especially for cases like yours, were internal memory is running low.
**NOTE:** According to [username_2's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/36781/16575 "answer from username_2"), this method will not bring any profit *concerning the `/data` folder,* as `/cache` is using its own partition (this seems to apply to all Android devices -- checked with 7 different devices from 5 different manufacturers; according to *username_2* this is especially needed on encrypted devices, as an unencrypted partition is required to store firmware updates onto for execution). So if your concern is increasing storage on `/data`, this won't do with `/cache`. But if you simply need more space in `/cache`, it should be perfectly fine. You could then use the original block device (where `/cache` *was* pointing to) for something else ;)
**NOTE2:** AFAIK Google Playstore uses `/data/local` to buffer its downloads. On most devices, this should only be a directory on the `/data` partition, and thus could easily be handled by *DirectoryBind*.
**Additional hint:** check with the `df` command from within a terminal whether the directory you want to move from internal to external storage is using a separate partition or not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Alas, that's not possible.
At least not without reflashing the HTC's partition table (which happens to be in the bootloader section, aka. hboot). There's seemingly no modded hboot out there for the explorer. I only know of repartitioned hboots for the HTC Desire.
Reason:
/cache is backed by a separate block device on all Android devices(i.e. mount-point or partition), it's needed to hold firmware update files (e.g. definitely needed for encrypted phones). So if you move it, there's no gain because that partition will still be there and not free up space for the /data partition. In case you shrink the /cache partition, OTA updates will not be possible any more (you'd have to use a custom recovery to do it).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/01/03 | 310 | 1,168 | <issue_start>username_0: I love the NFC functionality of my LG L5, but the sounds are too annoying.
**Is there a way to customize or disable the sounds that are played whenever a tag was read?**<issue_comment>username_1: Most Android sounds are in .apk files and are a pain to edit. You have to find a way to open them, then you can remove or edit the sound, finally you have to package them up and sign them.
It's much easier to use [NFC Task Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I finally figured out how to do this, at least on my phone (OnePlus One).
You have to first install the [Xposed framework](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer), then install [this](http://repo.xposed.info/module/pk.qwerty12.nfclockscreenoffenabler) module. In the module configuration, there are several settings, including the ability to disable some or all of the NFC-related sounds.
Usual caveats about backing up first apply, since the Xposed framework does some pretty low-level hacking, but all the modules I've experimented with have had no issues.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 584 | 2,298 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been tasked with documenting Google/Android's release plan so that our company has a policy of advanced testing our software on new mobile operating systems.
It seems like Apple/iOS has a fairly routine plan where several rounds of betas are available to developers.
The most detailed report I found was this: <http://reecewagner.com/post/21956240240>
but it is a little lacking in official sources, and is less relevant for application developers.
I would like to know when they offer the SDK/emulator with new OS image compared to when phones ship/platform updates roll out.<issue_comment>username_1: [This](http://androidandme.com/2010/06/news/interviews/android-will-move-to-a-yearly-update-cycle/) quotes <NAME> in saying that they will move from a twice a year release schedule to a yearly cycle. But I don't know of an actual "official" publication. Also, this "yearly" cycle probably only means "major" releases, but there will still probably be "minor" updates through out the year like they have done in the past.
The Quote:
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> So we launched it, and from our internal 0.8, we got to 1.0 pretty quickly, and we went through this iteration cycle. You’ve noticed, probably, that that’s slowed down a little bit. Our product cycle is now, basically twice a year, and it will probably end up being once a year when things start settling down, because a platform that’s moving — it’s hard for developers to keep up. I want developers to basically leverage the innovation. I don’t want developers to have to predict the innovation.
>
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> * **<NAME>** *VP of Engineering for Android at Google*
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Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: No, there's no officially published plan. The only people who get advance access to new versions before they're released are certain big-name developers (and tier 1 hardware vendors, of course) under NDA, so they can be ready take advantage of new features. The rest of us get it when the updates get pushed out. (Usually, the new SDK and emulator images appear a little *after* the new devices ship.)
Unless you want to take advantage of not-yet-announced features, there's no need to change your app for new OS versions, because of the backwards-compatibility features present in Android.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/03 | 456 | 1,604 | <issue_start>username_0: How it is possible to enable portable Wi-Fi hotspot from ADB shell or by editing some configuration files on Android Jelly Bean?
I need to do it interactive for automatic test server<issue_comment>username_1: There is an app called FoxFi that lets you tether your phone's internet over bluetooth or wifi. There is no need for adb etc.
It is compatible with Jellybean because I use it too
Here is the link: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have root on your phone, you can use [Wifi Tether](https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) for Root Users. I have a Droid4 with Jellybean and got it working after installing the latest version.
For my Droid4, the following settings worked:
Device-Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan1)
Setup-Method: Netd-Ndc (master)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You could trigger that using [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm):
>
> WiFi Tether: Turn on sharing of the device's Internet connection via wifi.
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>
>
You just need to pick a fitting trigger -- I picked [File Events](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/help/eh_index.html) for this example:
* **Condition:** File Events
* **Task:** WiFi Tether
So with that set up (specifying the parameters of course), you should be able to trigger your WiFi hotspot (aka "WiFi Tether", as the *Tasker* manual names it) by placing a file -- and trigger it off again by removing the file. Did not try that myself -- but that's how I understand it :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/04 | 994 | 3,715 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm new to the ICS os, coming from Gingerbread from another phone. The phone's quite nice and fast when I first used it, but just this morning it started exhibiting weird actions. Camera360 doesn't open up automatically when I click it, the Camera closes for no reason, Pocket restarts when an article has an image, and TTPod resets the song to the previous song on my widget in the middle of a new song I'm playing.
I checked out the ram, and and was surprised to see 500+ mb used, 0 mb available. I looked at the list of programs and I see the usual culprits like Facebook, but the ram they're using doesn't add up to 500+ mb. Yeah, I know that the whole ram indicated isn't usable by the apps, but I don't think I've done anything to warrant the 0 mb. I close my apps. There are times when there's free 4 to 5 mb, but I think that too shouldn't be the case. I tried installing Advance Task Killer, it listed less than 10 apps, killed it, still the ram is what it is above.
I did a reboot, and now it reads 300+ mb usage, 200 something free.
What can I do? How do I ensure an app's closed on ICS? I installed GoLaucher because it has a handy task killer and I can see the ram freed in an instant, but I would like to know if there's a better way to handle the RAM.<issue_comment>username_1: You probably have a bad app that causes this (or a bug in your phone's firmware).
Have a look at [Memory Usage](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mem.usage) or enable ADB access and look through the logs (*adb logcat*)
to spot the bad app/problem.
In general:
Don't use task killers on Android 2.3+ it's just fine without. Here's an [article](http://android-developers.blogspot.de/2010/04/multitasking-android-way.html) by <NAME> on Google's official Android blog. She's an Android engineer at Google.
The same happens in general with linux which Android uses. See the [linux ate my ram](http://www.linuxatemyram.com/) article why 0MB free is fine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: While it's quite unusual to really have **0 byte** free, **there is no such thing as "unused RAM"** on Linux/Unix based systems. RAM that's not used by apps themselves is used to e.g. buffer data from slower media, and caching stuff from the file system. You will see that quite nicely when running the `free` command on a command line (using a terminal emulator app, or via `adb shell`). An example (here from a rooted Android running the [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) app) looks like this:
Note the high numbers for "buffers" and "cached" -- which are the reason why the RAM used by apps plus the amount of free RAM "doesn't add up" to the total RAM available. Nothing to worry about.
**As for Task Killers:** Kill them, they won't do you much good. True they can be useful -- but not in this context: use them to kill hanging/misbehaving apps e.g. hogging your CPU and won't quit otherwise. But it makes absolutely no sense to use them to "free RAM" or "save battery" -- to the contrary: most "killed" apps will simply re-launch themselves immediately, using the same RAM again -- but needing more battery for the relaunch then they'd used had you not killed them. To close apps, exit them via the *back* button (not the *home* button). If the dev designed them well, this should place them on the "exit list" (check for "OOM killer" and "application life cycle" if you want more technical details).
Don't worry about handling the RAM -- Android does a good job here already on its own :)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/01/04 | 832 | 3,135 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got an LG Optimus G from my carrier, and was extremely excited for it! I finished recovering my documents and such, and then I went to load my music and pictures... But my Mac isn't recognizing it!
I checked my phone, and it was set to just `USB Charging`. That explains it... I tried the LG Software option, but couldn't find it on their website for Mac OSX. I emailed LG Support, and they said their software does not run on OSX. OK, I got another 3 options to try...
USB Tethering wouldn't transfer files... Maybe Media Sync (MTP)? It says that I can transfer files or synchronize with Windows Media Player. I select that, but nothing appears on my computer, and iTunes doesn't read it. Finally, I tried the Camera (PTP) option; this brought up my iPhoto asking me to download pictures. It doesn't let me add files to the phone though.
So my question is, **how can I transfer files easily (preferably via a sync) between my phone and my OSX 10.6 MacBook Pro?**
**EDIT**: I received an email reply back after they told me they do not have their LG software available for a Mac. They told me to try Salling Software to do the sync, along with instructions. However, my phone is not listed (actually, *no* LG phones are listed) as being compatible with the software. I followed LG's instructions, but it did not help (instructions below)
**EDIT 2**: A friend suggested Winamp for Mac. I'm just trying to get it to properly import all my media, then I will post the results<issue_comment>username_1: I found a few work arounds, although not too elegant.
Music
=====
I used [Winamp for Mac](http://www.winamp.com/mac), and the [Winamp app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nullsoft.winamp&feature=nav_result) to transfer the music from my iTunes library. I loaded Winamp, and told it to import my iTunes media, waited for it to finish, then created playlists. I can then right-click the playlist on the left, and click Send To->LG Optimus G. The transfer took a while over Wifi, but it moved my library over
Other Files
===========
I used the Bluetooth Exchange program for my Mac. In hindsight, I learned eventually I could have transferred via Wifi with [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&feature=search_result)'s FTP or SMB sharing. But again, this is how I solved it. Bluetooth was deadly slow, but it did eventually work.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Download an application called "Android File Transfer". The application should pop up automatically whenever you set "Media Sync" once you connect the Mac to your phone via the USB. Then, you should be able to drag and drop files to and from your phone to the mac.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: The way it works for me is that I use the "MTP" transfer function on my LG Optimus G, together with the Android File Transfer, which is downloadable here:
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> > <http://www.android.com/filetransfer/>
> >
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And tadaaa! It works.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/01/04 | 478 | 1,890 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android device screen got broken and I can't see what I'm doing. That's the only wrong thing with my device, the rest is apparently working OK. **Is there any way to send my device screen to my computer?**
I don't want to work blindly anymore!<issue_comment>username_1: You don't have to continue working blindly, you can use **Droid@Screen**: it shows the screen of a real or emulated Android device on a computer running Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
**Droid@Screen** is a stand-alone Java Swing GUI application that shows the screen of an Android device on a computer. Its author says that its typical usage is showing an app demo or during training, but it also fits your case.
In order to use it, you need the following to be installed in your computer:
* *Java* 6 (at least)
* *Android SDK*, installed and configured.
* *Environment variable* `ANDROID_HOME` (or `ANDROID_SDK_HOME`) pointing to the Android SDK installation directory. (Optional)
* *USB driver* for the target Android device installed.
**Note:** *USB Debugging must be enabled* on your device. (Thanks @JasonC for the heads up)
I have been using it with my Galaxy Nexus and I must say that despite a little *lag* between what happens in the phone and what is displayed in the computer screen (2-4 s), it does what it says. You **don't** even need to be rooted for that!
You can download it from the [author's site](http://droid-at-screen.org/), where you also can watch a complete video and text instructions about its installation and usage.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If your device has an HDMIport, you can connect that to a display with HDMI port. There are programs, like Droid@Screen, as Dan said, that can cast the device's video output to a PC over the USB connection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/04 | 525 | 2,053 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy Ace.
I listen to music using headphones. If I press button on headphones, it pauses/plays music. It is really annoying that I need to take phone out of my pocket, unlock the screen, and skip a song.
Is there a way to press a button on headphone, have it skip the current song and move to the next song like on Nokia phones? Is there any music player supporting this?
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: You don't have to continue working blindly, you can use **Droid@Screen**: it shows the screen of a real or emulated Android device on a computer running Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
**Droid@Screen** is a stand-alone Java Swing GUI application that shows the screen of an Android device on a computer. Its author says that its typical usage is showing an app demo or during training, but it also fits your case.
In order to use it, you need the following to be installed in your computer:
* *Java* 6 (at least)
* *Android SDK*, installed and configured.
* *Environment variable* `ANDROID_HOME` (or `ANDROID_SDK_HOME`) pointing to the Android SDK installation directory. (Optional)
* *USB driver* for the target Android device installed.
**Note:** *USB Debugging must be enabled* on your device. (Thanks @JasonC for the heads up)
I have been using it with my Galaxy Nexus and I must say that despite a little *lag* between what happens in the phone and what is displayed in the computer screen (2-4 s), it does what it says. You **don't** even need to be rooted for that!
You can download it from the [author's site](http://droid-at-screen.org/), where you also can watch a complete video and text instructions about its installation and usage.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If your device has an HDMIport, you can connect that to a display with HDMI port. There are programs, like Droid@Screen, as Dan said, that can cast the device's video output to a PC over the USB connection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/04 | 569 | 2,100 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I want to connect my phone to `adb` via USB I need to turn it off, plug the cable and turn it back on.
Is this the right way to go or am I missing something?
[Documen](http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html)[tation](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html) doesn't seem to explicitly state that.
Some details:
* Samsung GT-B5510 Galaxy Y Pro (Android 2.3.6)
* Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.29
* Debian GNU/Linux 7.0 (wheezy)<issue_comment>username_1: You don't have to continue working blindly, you can use **Droid@Screen**: it shows the screen of a real or emulated Android device on a computer running Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
**Droid@Screen** is a stand-alone Java Swing GUI application that shows the screen of an Android device on a computer. Its author says that its typical usage is showing an app demo or during training, but it also fits your case.
In order to use it, you need the following to be installed in your computer:
* *Java* 6 (at least)
* *Android SDK*, installed and configured.
* *Environment variable* `ANDROID_HOME` (or `ANDROID_SDK_HOME`) pointing to the Android SDK installation directory. (Optional)
* *USB driver* for the target Android device installed.
**Note:** *USB Debugging must be enabled* on your device. (Thanks @JasonC for the heads up)
I have been using it with my Galaxy Nexus and I must say that despite a little *lag* between what happens in the phone and what is displayed in the computer screen (2-4 s), it does what it says. You **don't** even need to be rooted for that!
You can download it from the [author's site](http://droid-at-screen.org/), where you also can watch a complete video and text instructions about its installation and usage.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If your device has an HDMIport, you can connect that to a display with HDMI port. There are programs, like Droid@Screen, as Dan said, that can cast the device's video output to a PC over the USB connection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/04 | 1,380 | 5,253 | <issue_start>username_0: As a chorus and opera singer, I frequently download public-domain scores in PDF form. I would like to read them on an Android tablet during rehearsals. I don't have an Android tablet myself yet, but from my experience with an Android phone (small screen) and iPad tablet, I expect the following flaws:
* Some PDF files containing high-resolution scans of the score take a long time to display. The degree of lag is a function of how the PDF file was made. In some scores it seems like the page starts off blurry and comes into focus. (Observed on iPad)
* It's difficult to jump to arbitrary points in the score (e.g. director says, "let's skip to page 166", those with books turn easily, I fumble fumble on the device) (Observed on phone and iPad)
* It's hard to add bookmarks to PDF files to correspond to rehearsal numbers, to speed up jumping to points in the score. (Observed on phone and iPad)
* There's no way I know of to make annotations on the score during a rehearsal, even an "x" to say "review this later". (Observed on phone and iPad)
* Other wishes for Android PDF readers, gleaned from about a dozen questions here on Android.SE tagged with [pdf](/questions/tagged/pdf "show questions tagged 'pdf'")
So I'm looking for a good way to read PDF musical scores on Android tablet in rehearsal and performance. I'm looking for characteristics like:
* Should read ahead in the PDF file, digesting the next couple of pages of the score, so that when I turn to the next page, the page appears instantly -- for all PDF files, even those with high-resolution scanned images.
* Easy ways to jump to page numbers and rehearsal numbers quickly, while rehearsing.
* Ways to add bookmarks to scores for rehearsal numbers
* Some way of annotating the score.
* Displays each musical staff at least 7mm high
* Displays the score at least 15cm x 10cm, preferably 20cm x 25cm, and a huge 50cm x 33cm would be even better.
* I can think of many features which would make the experience even better.
Can any of you recommend a way to use an Android device as a good PDF musical score reader?
Background: I'm dithering about whether to buy an iPad or Android tablet, and music score reading is an important use case for me. Knowing there's a good way to get the job done will influence my choice.
I have found only one other question in Android.SE, [*Auto scrolling PDF reader?*](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/24272/auto-scrolling-pdf-reader). They ask only about the auto-scrolling feature, which is one I actually don't find so important.
There is a Music.SE site, but [they consider questions like this one out of scope](https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/8250/whats-a-good-pdf-score-reading-app-for-ipad?noredirect=1).
**Update**: rephrased into a "How can I do X?" question per [Android.SE meta discussion](https://android.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/494/are-app-recommendations-still-considered-off-topic).<issue_comment>username_1: Agreed, I think MobileSheets or the Fakebook (my favourite) is the way to go. Quick browsing in music and (almost) no delay when swiping between pages. Some of the other features between these two varies, so YMMV. Fakebook is at <http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skrivarna.fakebook.android>
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have been using MobileSheets recently and have used it with big band charts that I scanned in as PDF files. The nice feature I found was the ability to set links (up to 10 per song) back to a D.S, sign and then from the "to coda" sign jump there using a Airturn 105 pedal. Worked great in a performance where I had the set list set up and could just keep hitting the pedal to go to the next song or section of a song without trying to flip multiple pages in the charts.
I was using my Asus tablet a TF101 which is a little smaller than my Freehand Music pad which I have used for a few years. The Freehand its reaching the end soon and I have been looking for a replacement and the MobileSheets supports PDF, and image files much better so I am thinking the Android will be a good change. I am looking for the right size screen the Asus p1801-t (has battery 5 hours) is a possibility or the Viewsonic VSD221 (no battery). Either of those could display (2) pages I think.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The major problem here is not the app, there's a lot of suitable music readers, but finding a large enough tablet. From my experience, the really large screens tend to be powered by older processors and lack resolution, being manufactured by some of the smaller and lesser known brands. This also means they often run older versions of Android. To put it simply, the main (sole?) selling point is the screen size.
That being said, as recommended by username_1 above, give the Fakebook sheet music reader app a try. It has most of the features mentioned, including pre-loading/pre-parsing for quicker page loading. Still no bookmarking though.
As it's only [$2 at Google Play](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skrivarna.fakebook.android). it won't break the bank (and, as the developer, I can offer you a refund if not completely satisfied).
Have fun playing!
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/01/05 | 454 | 1,845 | <issue_start>username_0: Hear me out. I know that this has been asked before, but I am hoping that there might be a workaround or some new information.
My boyfriend has a [Phone X] that has been sent in for replacement twice, and he now has two [Phone X] registered to his google account, and neither one of them is his newest phone.
This is the weird part: somebody has one of his old phones and is using it. He can see everything they download and install onto the phone.
What is going ON here? I know it is possible to "hide" that phone, but it just does not seem good enough, from a security standpoint. His android market account is connected to a google wallet account.
((I am the one asking because I am more interested in tech and more patient about troubleshooting.))<issue_comment>username_1: Not exact but alternate solution is change google account password so it will automatically sign out and ask for new password in device. After that register the device with your username and new password so you are the only user using it. The other is not able to use your account any more as that one doesn't have new password. :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: First, I wouldn't be that worried about 'hiding' the phone. I would be worried that if he can see what they download, his account is still attached to that phone. which means they can see EVERYTHING he downloads, emails, chats, etc.
He needs to change the password on the gmail account. Maybe, for extra security, turn on [2 step verification](http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=180744).
You can't, at this time, remove a device from the market. What you can do is go to your Play settings and you can hide the device so they don't show up in the menus.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/01/05 | 427 | 1,721 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a lot of widgets (like Gmail, calender, weather app, Facebook, music, news, etc.) and since I have been using them I feel my mobile has become slower than before.
I don't use a task manager. Watchdog alerts me on Gmail only. My RAM is 512MB.
Are there any studies that reflect Android performance with the use of widgets?<issue_comment>username_1: I share my experience and knowledge as an android developer:
Most widgets don't consume (or use just a bit) processor power when they are not visible, but some would consume even if your screen is off and phone is locked. It is based on what task the widget is considered to do, and how developer has written and optimized the code.
**As a general rule:** more widgets would slow down your launcher (desktop) because your phone has to render UI of the widget every time it is shown to you.
As I see, your phone is a low-end one and surely, it shows some lag when you add more widgets, but keep in mind that **smartphones are made to do TASKS, not to just scroll fast and be lag-free. So, if you really use those widgets, keep using them!**
And one more thing, if your phone is running on Android ICS 4.0 or newer, you wouldn't need any task manager or task killer. Android itself best manages tasks and you shouldn't worry about background tasks, as long as you haven't installed any malicious app.
killing background apps NEVER improves speed on your phone or battery life.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had a chronic performance (response) problem with my phone.
I suspected widgets as culprits and removed 5 widgets.
After this, it works fast.
So I'd say/conclude that widgets hurt performance.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/05 | 587 | 2,359 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently found an app called DroidEmu which basically lets me play any GBA, GBC, GameGear, Genesis, Nes, or Snes game I want on my phone. I also discovered a way to connect PS3 controllers to my device so I can play those games with a physical controller.
This got me thinking; what would it take to turn my Android phone into a full-fledged TV-based gaming console? Is that even feasible right now? I know that's its fairly easy to connect Android devices to TVs using an HDMI adapter so that shouldn't be a problem, but what about native Android games that work with a controller, are there many of those? If so, are there any that support split-screen gaming with multiple controllers or online/lan-based multiplayer? What are the chances of this situation improving in the near future?<issue_comment>username_1: Nice idea, now I think about it, too.
I found a little list here (please feel free to edit/add):
* GTA3
* Muffin Knight
* Pool Break
* Riptide GP
* ShadowGun
* Shine Runner
* Sonic CD
* Soulcraft THD
If I find some time, I will add controller support to my game Orc Genocide. ATM, it's playable head-on-head with multitouch (useless for TV, but awesome for tablets). I will let you know.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it's perfectly feasible. I know some people who've been doing exactly that with a Samsung Galaxy S II for more than a year: using a Bluetooth game pad to control it and MHL to connect to their living-room TV.
Console emulators tend to support using two controllers for multi-player gaming, but there aren't that many Android games that support it, because it's still a tiny fraction of the Android gaming market. Even so, now there are a few popular Android devices specifically designed for use as a home games console, such as the Ouya, you can expect more and more games designed to be played this way.
You might even find that game designers start to use the support in 4.3 for having different output on the device screen and MHL, to end up with a WiiU-style game with one player playing on the touchscreen itself, and another using the TV screen and a Bluetooth game controller. If Chromecast or Miracast become more popular, they'll make that kind of two-screen play a lot more accessible to users, which also means they're a lot more attractive to developers.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/05 | 470 | 1,856 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to read product reviews and find alternative products/suggestions by scanning a barcode with my Galaxy Nexus? I found [searchreviews](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.searchreview), but it was not so good. If not, are there any web services to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: Nice idea, now I think about it, too.
I found a little list here (please feel free to edit/add):
* GTA3
* Muffin Knight
* Pool Break
* Riptide GP
* ShadowGun
* Shine Runner
* Sonic CD
* Soulcraft THD
If I find some time, I will add controller support to my game Orc Genocide. ATM, it's playable head-on-head with multitouch (useless for TV, but awesome for tablets). I will let you know.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it's perfectly feasible. I know some people who've been doing exactly that with a Samsung Galaxy S II for more than a year: using a Bluetooth game pad to control it and MHL to connect to their living-room TV.
Console emulators tend to support using two controllers for multi-player gaming, but there aren't that many Android games that support it, because it's still a tiny fraction of the Android gaming market. Even so, now there are a few popular Android devices specifically designed for use as a home games console, such as the Ouya, you can expect more and more games designed to be played this way.
You might even find that game designers start to use the support in 4.3 for having different output on the device screen and MHL, to end up with a WiiU-style game with one player playing on the touchscreen itself, and another using the TV screen and a Bluetooth game controller. If Chromecast or Miracast become more popular, they'll make that kind of two-screen play a lot more accessible to users, which also means they're a lot more attractive to developers.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/05 | 781 | 2,601 | <issue_start>username_0: I often resort to pen and paper for quick notes like telephone-numbers, because I feel using my phone will take to long.
Are there any apps for android that will let me be just as quick (freehand), without beeing "just" a drawing application?
Need to somehow sync into cloud or web.
Ideally it should be possible to quickly open the mick and attach the input
(Like evernote)<issue_comment>username_1: There are [plenty of note taking apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=note&c=apps) on the Play Store :
* [**Evernote**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote), [its Android Widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote.widget) and [all the official Evernote apps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Evernote%20Corp.) (like [Skitch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote.skitch)) are available on the Play Store.
* If you do not want to use Evernote you have got the same thing with [**Catch.com**](http://catch.com). There are its [Catch Notes app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threebanana.notes) and [all the other](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Catch.com) on the Play Store.
* You can use the official [**Microsoft OneNote**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.onenote) app for Android if you are a Microsoft OneNote user.
* If you do not want online sync, you can use [**Note Everything**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.softxperience.android.noteeverything). It is a free app but there is also a [Pro Add-on](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.softxperience.android.noteeverythingpro) (€2.99) with more features.
* You can also try [**Scribb.it**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lioncode.notepad) which is more of a multipurpose note taking app. Its free but you can get a [Premium Key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lion.notes.premiumkey) (€0.85) to enhance your experience.
* Google released [**Google Keep**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.keep), its own note taking app too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If it's possible, and when I'm feeling lazy, I just use my camera.
Otherwise, I use ProDo (it's a task manager). I have a widget on my homescreen, and I just touch it when I want to make a quick and short "note" (or task). *Notes or Tasks, it doesn't matter*. When I'm done with them, I delete the "note", or move the data to other apps like Evernote or Contacts, if necessary.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/05 | 241 | 1,064 | <issue_start>username_0: I am familiar with USB Mass Storage mode .
How exactly is USB Debug mode different from it ?<issue_comment>username_1: An Android device in "Mass Storage" mode behaves just like a USB flash drive: It presents itself as a block device that can be mounted (i.e. "used") by the host PC. Just like a USB stick does.
Additionally "USB Debug Mode" can be enabled, which creates a new USB endpoint for the Android Debug Bridge (`adb`). This allows a user to get in-deep access to the connected Android device and furthermore it allows the debugging of apps. This is the reason why you should never attach an Android device with Debug Mode enabled to an untrustworthy PC. As USB is able to provide more than one endpoint per USB device, these "services", Mass Storage and `adb`, can be used simultaneously.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: USB Debug Mode is used by developers to test their apps. If they connect using USB Debug Mode, they will get debug information about how their app is working on the device.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/01/05 | 296 | 1,129 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet with Android 4.2 and would like to copy/move the application **user** data (savegames, ...) from one user to another. I have root. Which directory do I need to move/copy. And do I have to care about the permissions?<issue_comment>username_1: I would use the app Titanium Backup.
1. Install Titanium Backup on the first user profile
2. Make a backup of the app or apps from the first user.
3. Install Titanium Backup on the second user profile
4. Restore data only to the second user profile
That should do the trick.
For instructions on how to use Titanium Backup look here: <http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-user-guide.html#backup>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I think you can do it by go backup app, use go backup to backup apk+data, than copy the backed up apk +data in folder external storage/go backup, than make a copy to your friend mmc, than install go backup on your friend phone and restore the app via go backup, i have not try it before, but i think it will work 100%, if you succes with this trick please give a reply
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/01/05 | 337 | 1,352 | <issue_start>username_0: Got a new computer with Windows 8 64 bit, In the last day, I tried to connect my Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) but get a driver error when I plug it in. I tried looking in the Samsung's web site forums, for it but with no luck. I got no luck in any other forum site.
Any suggestions ? I tried this found [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19770/samsung-galaxy-s2-driver-problem) also and it did not help.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried installing Kies?
Other Solution is,
Windows 8 will take some time to load and install drivers. Please keep you phone connected to Windows 8 in USB mode. It will install the driver.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. First check if u have normal google adb drivers, if no then download them , put your device in usb debugging mode (this settings location depends upon your android OS version)
2. Go to Devices and printers in control panel -> go to properties of your device ( device should be connected) -> Change settings -> update driver -> Let me pick driver from my pc ->
adb interface -> (it will give u list of adb drivers on ur machice) if you find any Samsung driver there click on it and click next or finish. Else choose google adb interface driver and finish.
3. Your device should be working properly with proper drivers installed :)
Upvotes: 0 |