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2013/03/04 | 493 | 1,672 | <issue_start>username_0: Galaxy Nexus does not charge when powered **on**, but it charges properly when powered **off**. Phone doesn't detect USB connection also. This happened without any reason. Phone is not rooted.
Tried different cable, charger, everything.<issue_comment>username_1: You need to use the MHL Adapter Cable.
From the MHL Adapter, you can connect to any TV that support HDMI.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you thought about sharing your phone's screen on computer? Lot of apps and tweaks are available on the Internet. Few such results I found quickly by searching are [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Wc4uYydD4) and [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS2ly9fk-Q) video and a [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653080) page. I am unable to provide more specific answer as I am not aware of your phone's software version and its hardware capabilities. As @username_1 said, if you have HDMI out it will be the best option.
By seeing your phone's screen on the computer, you would be running the eBook reader app in the phone but read the book in your monitor.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Depending on the Android version, you may be able to "[Miracast](http://www.zdnet.com/projecting-your-pc-or-mobile-device-with-miracast-how-well-does-it-work-7000031929/)" screen cast to an external Miracast receiver.
It's a wireless solution.
An [introduction](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/miracast-everything-to-know-about-mirroring-android/) with a video.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/04 | 385 | 1,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung tab2, and have added screen pin lock on my Tab few days back as I was going out. Now I don't want to use pin lock as security, but I am not able to disable it. I am going to
```
setting --> security --> screen lock
```
After entering my pin my options are to disable includes last the option **None**.
What should I do to remove the screen lock pin??<issue_comment>username_1: Go to **Settings**--> **Profiles** .
In the profile settings at the bottom is an entry for "**System settings**-->**Lock screen mode**".
You can choose several settings, one of which is disable.
You can disable Lock Screen by "**disable**" option or you can remove PIN by "**insecure lock screen**" option.
**OR**
Turned off the screen, turned it back on and clicked on Forgot in the right down corner. Give Google password and it will change Lock method automatically back to slide.
Just try it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In my case, I installed my own certificate which even on removing was some where present don't know where so ultimately I cleared up every thing and again tried to remove pin and it got removed.
Proper way would be **settings-->security-->clear credential** Clear credentials is last option under security heading.
And now u can change your pin **setting-->security-->screen lock-->swipe/none** whatever you feel comfortable with.
Enjoy :D
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I also messed around with the lock screen, and only when i cleared all credentials it came to remove the pin protection.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/04 | 1,238 | 4,804 | <issue_start>username_0: I have to set up 50+ plus phones for my company, and I am allowed to root the phones. Each phone needs to have the exact same WIFI SSID's / passwords, account / privacy settings, brightness, input methods, etc. Repeating the exact same manual setup 50 times seems a bit tedious..
Where are the phone settings stored? Can I simply adb push the settings to each device? The phones are Samsung Galaxy Pockets.<issue_comment>username_1: As it turns out, there is no magic file or directory that contains all settings. They are stored in various places, and depends greatly on how the manufacturer decides to set things up. I primarily work with Samsung phones, so the information here will mostly be Samsung oriented. Also, note that all of the below requires root access. If anyone has anything to add / rectify, feel free to comment.
First off, I have found that "copying settings" is not always the best way to go. You can do [nandroid backups and restores](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1865053), which pretty much clones one phone to another. If you're technical enough, and you're using Samsung, then [creating your own odin image](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777579) might be an even better option as it doesn't rely on you or someone else having created nandroid / recovery support.
The Settings
------------
**General settings:**
Settings are mostly stored in the `/data` subdirectory. If you're looking for something specific, start there.
**Built-in apps:**
Built-in apps tend to keep their settings in `/data/data/com.android.*` and `/data/data/com.google.android.*`
For example:
Contacts: `/data/data/com.android.contacts`
Email accounts: `/data/data/com.android.email`
MMS: `/data/data/com.android.mms`
**WiFi:**
WiFi settings location depends on the manufacturer, but is generally predictable.
Samsung Galaxy Pocket, S2, S3: `/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf`
Samsung Tab: `/data/wifi/bcm_supp.conf`
HTC Desire: `/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf`
Dell Streak: `/data/misc/wifi/wpa.conf`
Oneplus 2, 3: `/data/misc/wifi/networkHistory.txt`
**Keyboard configs:**
I have had to disable hardware keys, reconfigure layouts, or alter general keyboard behaviour before. The exact file name tends to be different on every phone, but I've found the config files to always be in `/system/usr/keylayout/`. Be careful, as breaking those could render your phone unusable.
**Misc:**
Most miscellaneous settings like product information, boot sounds, and enabling / disabling the on-screen nav bar are stored in `/system/build.prop`. Breaking this config file could bootloop your device.
If I find more information, I'll add later.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Most Android settings are found in `/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db`, which is an SQLite database which can easily manipulated by an SQLite browser. Android itself normally uses a protected SettingsProvider to manipulate those settings.
Sidenote: It seems that even though the settings have actually changed under the hood, the Settings GUI might not always seem to be up to date with the underlying reality. However, it is always the database that counts, and is provided to all the modules that are using them
Though, as stated previously, some settings can be stored as shared\_prefs or in files-dir for individual apps etc. Also, some manufacturers used mod'ed versions of Android which may use settings stored on other places.
In later versions of Android, some settings seem to have moved to other places.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: another possible way to do that is through the ``content'' command, e.g.:
```
adb shell content query --uri content://settings/global
adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:preferred_network_mode1 --bind value:i:0
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I'm not an expert in android technologies. So I'm not totally sure whether my answer is true or not. But, using Root Explorer, I discovered that some of the settings are stored in the following files:
* /data/system/users/0/settings\_system.xml
* /data/system/users/0/settings\_secure.xml
For example the screen brightness is stored in the file `settings_system.xml`. If you open this file using a text editor, you may come across the following line of code:
```
```
In the code above, the number "66" indicates the screen brightness. The higher the number, the brighter the screen.
I also discovered that the background image of your cell phone is stored in the following file path:
* /data/system/users/0/wallpaper
My cell phone is Samsung SM-J7. Maybe my discovery may vary for other smart phones.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/03/04 | 246 | 962 | <issue_start>username_0: I lost my Android. I have no tracker.
Luckily, I do have some inforomation. I know my model, IMEI, last time used, registration date and more. Can anyone offer advice for getting my phone back?<issue_comment>username_1: If you know the IMEI of the phone it could be possible to track it and find it. The problem is that network operators are very unlikely to do this without a police order, and the police doesn't seems to like hunting lost phones very much (unless you are an important person or politician). I read about a stolen Mac case when the police didn't make too much effort for recovering it even after the [real owner bought them photos of the stealer](http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/).
So, unfortunately, there aren't big chances to get your phone back...
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone still has power, you can install and start [androidlost](http://www.androidlost.com) remotely.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/04 | 464 | 1,559 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to use an external USB keyboard with the [Odys Next Tablet](http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B007YYAYKG/). Does Android OS 4 support USB host mode and will an USB external keyboard work with that tablet if it's connected with an OTG cable?
(I recently tried to use the keyboard with an Android OS 2.3 device and it's not working for it)<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. I have a (cheap) tablet with Android 4.0.4 and I use a physical USB keyboard with it. I just needed an USB OTG cable, a standard USB cable will not work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: USB Host Mode was introduced with Honeycomb (Android 3.1, see [changelog](http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-3.1.html). This clearly explains why it failed on your Gingerbread (2.3) device -- and also should answer your question whether it is supported by *Ice Cream Sandwich* (Android 4.0) and above: Yes, it should work. As username_1 explained [in his answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/40733/16575), it will require a "USB OTG cable" (OTG stands for "On-the-Go"). Does fine on my [Cat Stargate 2](http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B009C7WXFM/) btw :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, it is supported by ICS or higher Android versions. But, it's not easy to find an OTG cable on the market. If you're like me and don't like waiting for eBay to have it shipped to you, here's a [youtube link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COkLEJGo6vo&feature=player_detailpage) to make one yourself.
*Requires some experience*
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/04 | 406 | 1,504 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to start the timer of the deskclock app that comes with Android 4.2 using a NFC chip. I am not trying to write an app that does this but rather use one of the many NFC launcher apps.
I can't seem to find if that is possible at all... [AnyTAG NFC launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anytag.android) for example is able to launch the deskclock app but not set any parameters or just launch the timer part.<issue_comment>username_1: [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama&hl=en) will let you launch a custom `INTENT` when it receives an NFC signal. I have not used this part of Llama, as I don't have NFC on my phone, but I have used it to create a custom `INTENT`.
This raises the question of whether you can set a specific timer and start it with an intent. I don't know if this is possible with the built-in app; you'd have to do your own research on that end.
But you could use Llama instead for the timer as well (if you can live with only whole minutes for the timer). Add a delay to the event, so that it will do something after X minutes of receiving the NFC scan. You can have the phone play a song, vibrate, launch another app, or basically anything supported.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [NFC Task Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher) can do exactly what you want, I think. It can set alarms, change volume and notification sound.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/04 | 285 | 1,048 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently upgraded by old Wildfire to a Galaxy S2. For an event I'm running, I'd like to be able to hook the wildfire up to a sound system and play music (that's on the wildfire). However, I'd also like to control the playback using my S2. This can be via bluetooth or wi-fi, as I can use the wi-fi hotspot feature if required.
Can anyone suggest any Apps that would allow me to do this? So far a remote-desktop app is the best I've found, but it's a bit awkward to use.<issue_comment>username_1: What you are looking for is a Bluetooth HID implementation for Android
The closest that I know of is [AndroHID](http://code.google.com/p/androhid/)
This turns your smartphone into a bluetooth remote control for any device that supports Bluetooth HID profile.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: KODI + KORE
for those who looking not only streaming but a simple remote control over media player itself (android - to - android)
<https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/494-android-tv-remote-apps.html#s16>
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/04 | 2,047 | 7,278 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a way to back up my whole Android device on my PC, which is running Windows 7.
I don't have USB cable for my phone, but I have wireless router, so my best option is using Wireless connection.
I have encrypted my rooted Nexus S device, and now I am locked out of accessing SD card via recovery. The only way to decrypt my device is Factory data reset, which will erase all data on my phone.
Before doing that I need to backup all my SD Card content, Apps, App data content to my PC.
I need something much like [Ultimate Backup Tool](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844032), but instead of recovering data through USB cable, using wireless instead.<issue_comment>username_1: Summing up the solution from the comments and expanding:
This process basically includes two steps:
1. Create a backup
2. Transfer it to the Windows PC wirelessly
A further pre-condition for the following is that the device is rooted, which is the case here.
---
Create the backup
-----------------
Depending on what you need to backup, there are different good solutions available (you can see the [backup tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/backup/info) for more information):
* With a custom recovery such as [clockworkmod](/questions/tagged/clockworkmod "show questions tagged 'clockworkmod'"), you can create a [nandroid](/questions/tagged/nandroid "show questions tagged 'nandroid'") backup
* [Helium - App Sync and Backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.koushikdutta.backup) can be used to create an [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") style backup of all your apps including their settings
* [Titanium Backup](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) does backups of all your apps, data, settings, etc., and has proven well over all the years
All three options store their backups on the SDCard. So if your device features a microSD slot, you could even simply take out the card, and attach it to your PC using a card reader. This generally works without a cable, and such could also count as "wireless" :)
One thing you might need to care for manually are the media files, and other downloaded/manually created stuff. Usually, this is stored on the SDCard as well – but that could be the internal one, so in case of the "card-reader option" you might need to copy stuff to the external card manually, which can be done with a good file manager such as [ES File Explorer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/es-file-explorer-file-manager/com.estrongs.android.pop).
---
Transfer via WiFi
-----------------
Now for the WiFi transfer. This can be done with the just mentioned *ES File Explorer*, which includes a "Samba client" to access Windows shares: Just share a drive from your computer, and then copy all files over. This also can be done "the other way round", *pulling* the files: with e.g. [Airdroid](http://www.appbrain.com/app/airdroid/com.sand.airdroid) you can access your device from any web browser. *Airdroid* includes a file manager, and lets you upload and download files.
Another more elegant variant, especially if you want to automate things, is to use a sync tool. Here you might want to take a look at [FolderSync](http://www.appbrain.com/app/foldersync-lite/dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite): As the name suggests, this app lets you synchronizes files and folders. Like with *ES File Explorer*, you can use Samba/CIFS here to access a Windows share.
Elegant permanent solution: Set up scheduled backups with *Titanium Backup*, and set up a matching sync interval for TiBu's backup directory with *FolderSync*. That way you always have an up-to-date backup off-board your device, in case of brick/loss/whatever.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In my opinion the best and easiest no-cost and nag-free method of backing up [some or all] files from your Android to a Windows machine, uses an underappreciated feature of [ES File Explorer](http://www.estrongs.com/), along with any FTP client software for Windows (my preference is a free download of [Filezilla](https://filezilla-project.org/).)
1. Download & install [**ES File Explorer**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) from the Google Play store. (Documentation at bottom of post) ↓
2. Download & install [**Filezilla**](https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1) from Filezilla-Project.org. (Documentation at bottom of post) ↓
3.  In **ES File Explorer**:
* Tap the "**hamburger menu icon**" (at the top-left of the screen) to open the menu
* Slide down to find and tap "**Network**" and then tap "**View on PC**"
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AGEzr.png)
* Tap "**Turn On**" (at the bottom of the screen)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gNFNx.png)
* Note the **IP address** and **port number** that is displayed.
(The port number is the number to the right of the `:` colon.)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vvQU7.png)
* Click **Connect**.
4.  In **Filezilla**, you need to create a new connection to the IP and Port Number you were given.
* Click the first toolbar button to open the **Site Manager**.
* Click "**New Site**" and then fill in the values on the first tab *as shown in the image below*, and then click **Connect**.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dLAAK.png)
5. Create a **destination** folder on your computer, where you want to store the backup.
6. You can now **copy files by dragging them** between your Android (in the right-side of Filezilla) and Windows (the left-side of Filezilla, or directly to desktop or other folders/shortcuts).
>
> Note that Windows has alternative (less user-friendly) ways to open FTP folders that do not require an FTP client, such as typing the FTP address & port number (exactly as shown by ES File Explorer) directly into the **address bar of any browser**, or by adding a new **Network Location** in the "Network & Internet Settings" in the Control Panel.
>
>
>
---
More Information:
=================
---
**ES File Explorer**:
----------------------
* [Official User's Manual](http://www.estrongs.com/eshelp/en/ES_File_Explorer_User_Manual3.0.htm)
* [More things it can do](https://www.howtogeek.com/221582/19-things-you-didnt-know-androids-es-file-explorer-can-do/)
* [Downsides about it](https://www.androidpit.com/this-is-why-you-should-not-use-es-file-explorer) (I love it anyway and use it *constantly*.)
---
**Filezilla**:
---------------
* [Official Documentation](https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Documentation)
* [Official Tutorial](https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/FileZilla_Client_Tutorial_(en))
* [Alternative Tutorial](https://continuinged.uml.edu/online/tutorial/ftp/6.4.14/filezilla_ftps_tutorial.pdf)
* [Beginner's Guide](https://www.ostraining.com/blog/coding/filezilla-beginner/)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/04 | 680 | 2,431 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to know when my Android phone powered down due to low battery. Is there a log or way to see this? I am running a new program that makes use of BlueTooth and I suspect that's the problem. I ran the program over the weekend and when I recovered the phone, it was dead. Of course I have no way of know if the phone died after 1 hour or 23 hours. I'm guessing the operating system logs it somewhere.
The phone in question is a Sony Ericsson Arc, but I'm hoping the answer generally applies to all Android phones.<issue_comment>username_1: You should install [Watchdog Task Manager Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zomut.watchdoglite).
It will monitor all your apps and tell you which apps are consuming the most battery and why.
For all your logging needs, install [aLogcat (free) - logcat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am using [Battery Widget Reborn](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.apps.reborn.pro) ([Free Beta version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.reborn.beta)).
Among its useful features is a charge/discharge graph.
You can use multitouch to expand or compress the graph, too. It'll show about when the battery went down to 0.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You might want to take a look at [SystemPanelLite Task Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel). While the free version only allows live monitoring, the full version ([SystemPanel App / Task Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel.r1)) features background monitoring. Monitored data such will be recorded, and not lost on power-off. Take a look at this screenshot:
Here you can clearly see what time the app was active, how much battery it consumed, if you actively used the device during that time (or how much of the usage was done in background without you watching it), and more. Have this app running and recording in the background for a while, and then check the recorded data -- this should let you figure out which app was responsible, and also what time the device powered off.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/04 | 658 | 2,650 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire HD. I am having trouble connecting to the Google Play Store. Every time I try to connect it just come up with an error "NO CONNECTION". I really want to download some apps (in particular Words With Friends). I know I am connected to the Internet; I can access my mail and Facebook, etc.
I have uninstalled Play Store and re-installed it but no luck!
How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Make Sure that **Background data** is enabled on your Phone.
For 4.0 (ICS), check it in `Settings > Data Usage > Menu > Uncheck Restrict Background Data`.
For any other Android flavor, look for `Backgound data` in Settings, and try enabling it.
It might help you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **Solution 1**
You need to uninstall(*only after force stop it & clear data and cache*) Freedom app in your mobile phone if you have. There are some reports that Freedom App causes "No Connection" error.
**Solution 2** -
Check your Gmail / Google account password. Have you recently changed it? If yes, then you will need to re-enter your password on your Android device to get all your Google services back. As soon as you change your Google account password, your device gets a notification to enter the new password. Do it or your Google Play Store or any other Google service will not sync or work properly.
**Solution 3** -
Clear the Play Store cache. The Google Play Store app on your Android device stores some cache data on your device which could be one of the reasons why you are not able to connect to Google servers using the app and keep getting the “No connection – Retry” error message. How to fix it?
*Read the quick and easy steps below:*
1. Go to Settings > Apps.
2. Scroll to All apps and then scroll down to “Google Play Store” app.
3. Open the app details and tap on the “Force stop” button.
4. Then, tap on the “Clear cache” button.
That’s it. Now start the Google Play Store app on your phone / tablet and it should load and work absolutely fine!
**Solution 4** -
Check the date and time of your device. Yes, this was the problem with majority of users complaining about this error message in their Google Play Store app. If your date and time are not correctly set, you will again the “No connection – Retry” error message.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: The other answers did not work for me, but I did find a potential work around.
I opened my `/etc/hosts/ file` in a text editor and added a `#` in front of Google's IP address, commenting it out. After that, I was able to connect again. You'll need to be root in order to do this.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/04 | 810 | 3,165 | <issue_start>username_0: can we get android devices in ad-hoc mode using WIFI-card but without access internet ?
i mean to connect peers to send and receive messages between them but without having internet connection ?
i see this [link](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/32292/enable-adhoc-on-jelly-bean?rq=1) talk about **wpa\_supplicant.conf** to enable ad-hoc mode, but it seems that there are problems in this thing.
and see this command `iwconfig` but this doesn't support on android !!<issue_comment>username_1: Ad-hoc is not natively supported by Android. But starting with Android 4.0 (*Ice Cream Sandwich*), a new feature called [WiFi Direct](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct "Wikipedia: WiFi Direct") [was introduced](http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.0-highlights.html#UserFeatures "New features in Ice Cream Sandwich"):
>
> Wi-Fi Direct, previously known as Wi-Fi P2P, is a standard that allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for a wireless access point. This allows Wi-Fi Direct devices to directly transfer data between each other with greatly reduced setup.
>
>
>
(Source: [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct "Wikipedia: WiFi Direct"))
>
> Support for Wi-Fi Direct lets users connect directly to nearby peer devices over Wi-Fi, for more reliable, higher-speed communication. No internet connection or tethering is needed. Through third-party apps, users can connect to compatible devices to take advantage of new features such as instant sharing of files, photos, or other media; streaming video or audio from another device; or connecting to compatible printers or other devices.
>
>
>
(Source: [Android.Com](http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.0-highlights.html#UserFeatures "New features in Ice Cream Sandwich"))
To me, this looks like what you are asking for: directly connecting two Android devices via WiFi without the need of a "mediator".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: While you can solve the ad-hoc wifi connection issue, I think your bigger problem is on the application level. All standard messaging applications do use some sort of a server to send the messages. Without the internet access you would have to set up your own server and at this point the ad-hoc wifi issue becomes a moot point - you will still need some infrastructure (the server) to be able to send the messages - why not the wifi access point then?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: ad-hoc mode used to be supported in the Cyanogen ROMS, it is not in the stock images AFAIK.
Depending on your application, you might use Wifi Direct but I think it's a different API (rather than just behaving like an ethernet segment) and it does not cover all the uses cases that ad-hoc does.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Wifi direct is not wifi in ad hoc mode.
Wifi Direct (p2p) is build over Soft Acces Point and make one of the device as "mediator" (call Group Owner).
I had the same issue for one of my dev.
Wifi Direct is very interesting for dev betwenn many device without acces point but it still a application client/server
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/04 | 672 | 2,710 | <issue_start>username_0: The program (CSipSimple) seems to work not well when cell data network is unstable. It works OK hovewer if you manually switch it on and off.
How to simulate bad network connectivity (e.g. going by underground train) for testing the application?
It should be mobile network, not Wi-Fi.
Are there any programs or hacks (in software, with root access) for this or I should resort to wrapping the device in foil?<issue_comment>username_1: Depending on the device there might be antenna connectors on the PCB. You could connect an external antenna to the appropriate connector though an adjustable attenuator. This would allow you to control the strength of the signal your phone would receive.
Still the foil would probably be much cheaper.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In ICS and JB, a menu item exists which you can use to disable mobile data. Go to **Settings**, then in the *Wireless & Networks* section, touch **More...**. Next, touch **Mobile networks**. Finally, you can touch **Data enabled** to enable/disable mobile data.
If you need more fine grained control over the mobile radio, many Android phones have [secret menus](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/35758/16963) which, among other things, allow you to control the mobile radio, e.g. you can switch it between 4G LTE, 3G, EvDO/1xRTT or just turn it off.
In some circumstances, if you merely need to simulate a total loss of connectivity, you can simply enable airplane (offline) mode. (But this takes down Wi-Fi as well, so may not work for you.)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try those electrostatic-proof bags like you get hard disks in - you can press buttons too. Need more attenuation? put it in more bags. Go walk testing around the office.
If you put it in Airplane Mode or the other 'tricks' suggested - the mobile signals a DETACH to the network - it is a controlled clear down - not at all like driving into a tunnel. We use that to force DETACH/ATTACH cycle without the long wait of rebooting the phones.
Usually, the only way to force an uncontrolled loss of signal is to take the battery out - not much use for app testing.
Engineering mode *might* do it - but all phones are different and may not be available. Maybe the receiver can be told insert a load of attenuation or reduce gain or something.
In my day job have a RF shielded box (Ramsey Electronics) with mesh gloves for manipulating the device in the controlled RF environment... alone it is probably not suitable for controlling the RF to the mobile alone. But then, I have direct connection to my own private mobile network with base stations, adjustable attenuators and my own SIM cards and everything...
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/04 | 382 | 1,221 | <issue_start>username_0: I was attempting to install ClockworkMod and CynogenMod10 for my phone using odin.
I followed the steps listed here
<http://nguyenkieuhung1984.blogspot.in/2012/02/odin-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-551_01.html>
And used 5.0.2.6\_CWM\_recovery\_Gingerbread\_willing.tar
(Admittedly this was stupid since my phone was running froyo, But I wasn't able to find the froyo build for this, the links are all dead.)
And now I think I'm hard-bricked. Neither adb, nor odin, nor Linux can see/recognize the device.
I've already tried a list of things
- power+home+Volume-up (Nothing happens, flashes at the samsung screen and stays there)
- Power+W (Takes me to little kernel mode, still no detection by any of the tools)
- Power+T (same result as power+Home+Vol-up)
- Power+Q (")
- Power+A (")
Any Idea what can be done here?
I'm absolutely running out of ideas about what to do.
Any help is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: turn it off and then, when you are turning it on press power + q in same time.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Odin, firmware, no battery no usb cord, put the battery on, power+e for 10 seconds, connect to pc, and odin maybe will recognize it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/04 | 449 | 1,635 | <issue_start>username_0: Can anyone guide me or advise on how to disable the in-built vibration for holding down on the screen whilst copy/paste to the clipboard?
Have searched in Settings and cannot find it.<issue_comment>username_1: I've checked the settings in my devices as I knew I've seen it somewhere.
* On my Tabbies with 4.1.1: nothing found.
* My Wildfire with 4.0.4 running CyanogenMod 9.1 has it in the Audio/Tone menu as *Vibrate on touch*
* my Milestone 2 (CM7.2/Gingerbread) has it at the same place as *haptic feedback*
* LG Optimus 4X (aka LG-P880) running stock 4.0.3: Again same place, *Vibrate on touch*
So the location of this setting seems to be quite clear -- but some manufacturers seem to have the setting removed/hidden. If your device belongs to that group, take a look at [Spare Parts Plus! (no ads)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidgram.spareparts), which offers this setting at the end of its main screen as *haptic feedback* (the app is free and has no ads).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: On my Galaxy S3, the Haptic Feedback (Vibrate when soft keys are pressed and on certain UI interactions) is part of the Sound Settings. I never have them on, but to test for this question, turned it on, and performed a copy/paste operation to encounter what you felt. It was successful, so undo it by going to sound, and disabling Haptic Feedback.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you dwn load the nq smart booster app when using the app to optimize the battery ,the haptic appears and u can enable or disable it accordingly, its does not appear in d settings.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/05 | 335 | 1,348 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has suddenly stopped being able to sync my calendars and contacts with GMail. Every time I try, I get the message `sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly`.
The only thing I've tried to do is to remove and then re-instate my account, but still no joy. Has anyone had this problem before? What have I done or am I doing wrong?
I don't think it's anything new that I've installed because it was syncing fine up till about a month ago, and that's long after I installed non-native apps such as Go contacts.<issue_comment>username_1: Try these things:
1. Go to the tablet's System Settings/Account (Google), tap your account name, make sure Calendar is checked for sync.
2. Go to the Calendar app's Settings, tap your account name, and make sure the calendars that you want synced are checked.
**OR**
**Settings-->Apps--> click on the ALL tab-->Calendar**.
Then **Clear Data**.
Then go back to **Settings-->Accounts-->Google-->** Tap on **Calender** for sync.
Short cut name will change according to which android version you are using.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to the tablet's System Settings/Account.
Set automatic sync.
Go to Google account.
Check sync people details.
Check sync app details.
Check sync calendar.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/05 | 581 | 1,891 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy tab P3100 tab. I want to connect it to Projector for presentation. I searched a lot but din't get any solution. Does any one knows is it possible to connect it to projector? If yes then what accessories I need and what's the procedure?<issue_comment>username_1: I cannot find any specific accessories on the official samsung product page. However a TV-OUT Cable exists which presumable (if the projector has all the necessary inputs) can also be used to show the picture from the tab on the projector:
Product Name: [Samsung ECC1TP0BBEGSTA Galaxy Tab TV Out Cable](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004DFADZK)
Unfortunately the cable doesn't offer hdmi - output: only RCA Video.
An HDMI Adapter for the Galaxy TAB Series exists but it's not compatible with your specific model (Galaxy TAB 2 7.0) see the following product [page](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005KBOFZU)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 has no capability to connect to an external display. The necessary hardware was not included in that model.
source : <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37032295&postcount=110>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You need to use a special adapter for that. You need this:
[Samsung P4 P5 HDTV Adapter for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B005TLKR1C)
[SANOXY® Black HDMI Input to VGA Adapter Converter For PC / Laptop](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B007KFVQXI)
[6FT SVGA VGA Monitor MM Male To Male Extension Cable 80](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B006HXUXRY)
If the projector has an HDMI slot then you don't need the HDMI to VGA and the VGA to VGA, You just need to use the Samsung EPL-3PHPBEGXAR Galaxy Tab HDTV Adapter and then an HDMI cable.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/05 | 822 | 2,348 | <issue_start>username_0: there is no feature to measure the `RSSI` between peers in Wifi-direct, so how to get `RSSI` between them.
actually i go under API for WIFI to see how they measure WIFI `RSSI` So i see that they send Command as parameter to native method, but i can't catch this command!!!
in this method `wifi_send_command` in **wifi.c** from this [link](http://androidxref.com/4.2_r1/xref/hardware/libhardware_legacy/wifi/wifi.c#wifi_send_command).
as i know Android is under linux, the `iwconfig` is linux command to get the wireless information interface, if i used it can i get the Wifi direct information ? or it is just return the access points network information?
anyone have any idea about this ?<issue_comment>username_1: You can get this information inside **wpa\_cli**. Open wpa\_cli in wifi-direct interface and do a **scan** and **scan\_results** as below.
```
adb shell wpa_cli -i -p scan
adb shell wpa\_cli -i -p scan\_results
```
You will get small info about connected peer(device address, channel,rssi etc). Hope this works!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to measure the RSSI between 2 peers before connection, just try:
* In linux under wpa\_supplicant
```
sudo wpa_cli p2p_peer 74:da:3f:58:5c:f0
```
(where 74:da:3f:58:5c:f0 is the MAC address of the second peer.)
* In Android, it should be something like this (guessed and untested)
```
adb shell wpa_cli -i -p p2p\_peer 74:da:3f:58:5c:f0
```
After that you will get a big string. Then search for the word Level (the RSSI comes in dBm).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: For non-rooted devices try the following:
Device A: Linux
Device B: Android
1. Get the P2P group name of one device. This can be seen by using `wpa_cli` on the linux device.
`<3>P2P-GROUP-STARTED p2p-wlan0-0 GO ssid="DIRECT-Gw" freq=2462 passphrase="<PASSWORD>" go_dev_addr=02:04:4b:e0:80:73`
2. Open an adb shell to the Android device.
3. Type: `dumpsys | grep "DIRECT-Gw"`
4. Look at the output:
```
- SSID: DIRECT-Gw, BSSID: 02:04:4b:e0:00:73, capabilities: [WPA2-PSK-CCMP][RSN-PSK-CCMP][ESS][WPS], level: -61, frequency: 2462, timestamp: 104993415063, distance: ?(cm), distanceSd: ?(cm), passpoint: no, ChannelBandwidth: 0, cen
terFreq0: 2462, centerFreq1: 0, standard: 11n, 80211mcResponder: is not supported, Radio Chain Infos: []
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/05 | 240 | 995 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Xperia (SOL21).
How can I fast switch to another keyboard language, using the default keyboard?
I'm mostly typing in Japanese, but usually swiftly change to Swedish and English (on a non-Android device). How do I do it on Android?<issue_comment>username_1: I would recommend leaving the stock keyboard and using the [Google Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&feature=search_result). It does have a language change key that is great for changing inputs, unlike some stock keyboards. I've set up English (QWERTY), English (DVORAK), and Spanish. Its compatible with Android 4.0+.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To switch to another language, you need to open the keyboard selection menu, where every language will be listed as an individual keyboard (named Android keyboard). This menu is in the notification area (just as another notification, present when the keyboard is visible).
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/05 | 604 | 2,231 | <issue_start>username_0: System programs like youtube, gmail and maps are consuming over 50 MB of my HTC Explorer (v2.3) which is a rather low end android phone and has only 128 MB of system memory.
As a result the low memory notification is kind of consistently visible. Can I (how) safely move them to the sd card?
EDIT: My device is rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: In Order to access the System folder Root access is required. All Systems apps are available in `/system/apps` folder, if you have root access, just choose the required app and move it SD Card with the help of file manager.
If you would like to move your system data partition i.e., System/Data you can try [This](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124)
Hope it helps.
PS: Please do a research before doing any thing in system folder, if you mess up, then i am not responsible!!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As @[username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/28847/cyborgz) said, you have to first root the system. Take a look at [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-android-device) question to see your device is listed. Even if not, probably your device's closest like HTC Hero for more information.
Once rooted you have to partition your SD card to create a SD-Ext partition. See the question "[SD card partitioning? Why? How?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6435/sd-card-partitioning-why-how)" to know how.
Then you can use apps like [Link2SD](http://www.link2sd.info/faq) to move few user applications to SD card and create link of few user applications to the sd-ext partition. By this way you would have created loads of free memory in your device. If you still want to get more like moving YouTube, GMail and Maps, you can use Link2SD to first convert them to user app (from system app) and move or link them (most likely moving will not be permitted).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an alternate approach without root device. By using sdk tool to set install location as sd card, you can move most. It is a good middle of the round solution.
See url - <http://techgage.com/article/moving_your_non-movable_android_apps_to_an_sd_card/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/05 | 498 | 1,698 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app ([EBookDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ebookdroid&hl=en)) that automatically opens all PDF links instead of letting me download them. Is there any way to stop this without uninstalling the app?
I'm on unrooted Android 4.2 and using Chrome as my browser.
Note that EBookDroid has *no* defaults set. If I open a PDF with a file manager then I'm given the option to choose an app to open it with.<issue_comment>username_1: Since [EbookDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ebookdroid&hl=en) is [open source](http://code.google.com/p/ebookdroid/), I took a quick glance at the [AndroidManifest.xml](https://code.google.com/p/ebookdroid/source/browse/trunk/AndroidManifest.xml), the pertinent information is this part, between lines 24 and 33:
```
.... SNIP ....
```
The keyword(s) is in the Intent Filter's category
* `android.intent.category.BROWSABLE`
* and the `android:scheme="http"`
With both of these, the app "*listens*" on the http/https *both web, plain and secure* and among others such as `smb` for samba file shares, etc, for the content links that contains the `pdf`, `djvu` and others, identified by the lines between 35 and 43:
```
```
This will explain why the app hijacks any browser downloads and thusly
>
> that automatically opens all PDF links instead of letting me download
> them
>
>
>
*Why not post an [issue](https://code.google.com/p/ebookdroid/issues/list) on the same site to let the developer know about this*?
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem, but found out that disabling `handle http` in the ebookdroid settings fixes the issue.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/05 | 249 | 1,009 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My PC, and my phone are on the same network. My PC is reading Full signal strength, as I am literally 5 feet from the wireless router. My phone is showing NO blue. Wifi meter is grey even if I have excellent connection, If it is blue, I can use my internet, but when it is grey I can't use my internet. I have the blue wifi around 20% of the time. What should I do?<issue_comment>username_1: Exchange the phone for replacement.
Most likely defective wifi card in phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: wifi not blue means net cannot connect with google server! if u have rooted ur device just go to etc>hosts.bak using root explorer just add a '#' before the ip at the bottom line. Hope this will resolve ur issue works 99% with evry1! or try that on the first line ip!
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/05 | 281 | 1,030 | <issue_start>username_0: I have rooted my android phone and removed some of system apps form my Samsung GT-S5360 in order to save space. These are
* Email.apk
* EmailWidget.apk
* Memo.apk MyFiles.apk
* QuickOffice.apk
* SamsungApps.apk
* SamsungWidget\_ProgramMonitor.apk
* SamsungWidget\_StockClock.apk
* YouTube.apk
My phone is working very good except when I tried to play "FM Radio" which is not detecting any station at all.
Please tell me how to rest this phone to buy day condition. Or if replacing/flashing the firmware to S5360DDLK2\_S5360ODDLK1 will solve my problem. Will change my IMIE etc?<issue_comment>username_1: Exchange the phone for replacement.
Most likely defective wifi card in phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: wifi not blue means net cannot connect with google server! if u have rooted ur device just go to etc>hosts.bak using root explorer just add a '#' before the ip at the bottom line. Hope this will resolve ur issue works 99% with evry1! or try that on the first line ip!
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/05 | 356 | 1,416 | <issue_start>username_0: I have 2 accounts within Outlook 2007 - work email through Microsoft Exchange and a Gmail IMAP account. I have a rule set where email sent to the work account will also be copied to the Inbox of the IMAP account. On my phone (Galaxy S3) I have two Google/Gmail accounts set up - personal email (let's call it G-X) and the one that gets a copy of my work email (let's call it G-Y).
Up until a few days ago I had no problems with receiving emails and notifications on the phone for either Gmail account. Now now if an email is sent directly to G-Y, I am notified through the Gmail app on the phone that I have new mail, but if an email is sent to the work account, where it gets copied to the Gmail IMAP in Outlook, there is no notification, even though the message is displayed as unread/new both in Outlook and gmail.com.
Can anyone shed light on this? I want to be able to get notified when new work email comes to (gets copied to) the Gmail account set up for it.<issue_comment>username_1: Exchange the phone for replacement.
Most likely defective wifi card in phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: wifi not blue means net cannot connect with google server! if u have rooted ur device just go to etc>hosts.bak using root explorer just add a '#' before the ip at the bottom line. Hope this will resolve ur issue works 99% with evry1! or try that on the first line ip!
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/06 | 382 | 1,558 | <issue_start>username_0: It seems as the default keyboard is removed from several Android devices. I have two, a Sony Xperia (4.0.4) and a Samsung Galaxy SIII (4.0.4) and neither of them has the default Android keyboard (or I'm missing something).
Is there an official way of installing the default keyboard? (And why would hardware makers disable the default keyboard?)
This is related to my other question
[Switch to another keyboard language using stock keyboard](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/40824/switch-to-another-keyboard-language-using-stock-keyboard)<issue_comment>username_1: There's no official way of installing the default keyboard if it's not installed by the manufacturer.
However, there may be unofficial ways using files stripped from other devices or compiled from AOSP. There are some keyboards on Google play, see for example [Keyboard from Android 2.3](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free), which claims to be like the default keyboard from Android 2.3.
Another way of getting the default keyboard may be installing another ROM.
I think hardware makers would install their own keyboards if they think that they are superior to the default one, for example because they better work on the screen size of a device.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes, you can now install the [stock Android keyboard from the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin) - it's called Google Keyboard.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/06 | 784 | 2,335 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3.
My phone is becoming slow. I don't know how to find the app that slows it down. Can someone help me with this? My guess that the app is FACEBOOK... worst app ever.
After restart, the phone works fine for some time. Then, it slows down again and becomes lagged.<issue_comment>username_1: You could try to use some live monitoring app, e.g. [OS Monitor](http://www.appbrain.com/app/os-monitor/com.eolwral.osmonitor). These usually offer you a view on apps currently consuming most of the ressources, e.g. hogging your CPU, eating your RAM, or utilizing your network:
[](http://lh5.ggpht.com/25SvfhNKpqGGxRdNvAKB59Zk6GQbHJ8o-c4eT_8sYfETTtRU_jzMk7TZT0pvVPWw_TKNprPEKO82p24CEl4aHw) [](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TVJr4auILaa5N0Jg3Ysuf9CXvywNV57IJ8zRo20XgIh32HmG6FV9xt9OEcTDkQEAjVQ6Zlxzvd4QkkJGxiJ9Ro)
OS Monitor showing running processes, and showing network connections (click images for larger variants)
Running processes can be sorted by several criteria, such as name, CPU usage, and more. The device being "laggy" most times means some app consumes all CPU power, or I/O, or RAM – so this should help you figuring out.
An alternative to mention is [SystemPanel](http://www.appbrain.com/app/systempanellite-task-manager/nextapp.systempanel), which even offers you a manual (for your situation, the [system monitor page](http://android.nextapp.com/site/systempanel/doc/systemmonitor) would apply). In its payed version, it even offers you background monitoring, so you could first let it collect data for a while, and later check for the "largest consumers".
[](http://lh5.ggpht.com/8orSxEvULzwLVFofdEEqGilPWCdO1WSU9GsVGTTi_Fm8TLPnyvQlhvzqJNxcPpwhgsQtyOuScJSNTZPWfz64PtQ) [](http://lh3.ggpht.com/KNGpuEVJR3h42AdUc2ZJFQi31xeEANo7l2DISrJvhotTSY9ROma1luiR4xPbqXWCIgeb0zoVOpS9m80mh8GXfgM)
SystemPanel: running processes, overall ressources (click images for larger variants)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you already suspect a particular app (Facebook in this case), just uninstall it and see if the problem goes away.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 169 | 558 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a phone, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, with an Android version of 2.2.1 Froyo.
I do not have Google Play app on my phone. Can I install Google Play app with this specific Android version? If not, how can I do it?
I just don't want to use the manufacturer's product. There must be a way.<issue_comment>username_1: Update your phone to 2.3.4 gingerbread... officially by samsung
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can install a "minimal Google Play"
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918484>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 1,050 | 3,533 | <issue_start>username_0: Previously with Android 4.1, doing something like:
```
adb shell input keyevent 82
#(KEYCODE_MENU)
```
would unlock the screen at first boot and would then allow further commands to launch applications and have them displayed on the screen, etc.
With 4.2, within 10s of boot, the lockscreen dims to black. Issuing the same ADB command no longer works and the screen remains blank.
If I manually press the menu key, this brings the screen back on, and I can then issue the keyevent to unlock the screen.
Any ideas how I can bring the display back up from ADB and unlock the screen from there?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: If you are on 4.2.2, you might want to read e.g. [ADB Whitelist As of the Android 4.2.2](https://plus.google.com/+CyanogenMod/posts/M2pVM7Y6MTq): Starting with this Android version, "remote devices" (i.e. those you run ADB commands *from*) must be authorized by the Android device (i.e. the one those commands are runnin *on*) -- so your Android device can tell "trusted callers" from "malicious attackers". You can also find this in detail on [this article on AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"):
>
> The way it works is pretty simple - when you connect your PC to your Android device via USB, Android gets your PC's RSA key (an identifier token). In Android 4.2.2, when you have USB debugging enabled, this now causes a prompt to appear on connection, seen below.
>
>
>
(image source: [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"))
Update from the comments below:
Additionally, as *Shurane* pointed out, behavior of `adb keyevent` seems to have changed with Android 4.2.2: while before `adb keyevent 26` was a dedicated "screen-off", and `adb shell input keyevent 82` a dedicated "screen-on" switch, now `adb keyevent 26` is a *toggle* which turns the screen off (when it's on) and on (when it's off), as noted by *Pepelac*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The trick is in 4.4.x and/or other systems you have to send an `Enter` after the command or else you have to wait x sec/min.
So do it like:
```
adb shell
@shell: input keyevent 26
@shell:
@shell: exit
```
This will work in any case, I think.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Set the device in "no lock" mode in security settings (lock settings in some android versions) so that after reboot the OS goes straight to the home screen.
You can then send any key event, best an unrecognised one so it's not handled by the default handler, to wake up the screen.
EDIT: This works fine on 4.1. I checked on 4.4 and events other than 26 do not work when the screen is off. This is I guess because there is another separate device now defined for the power button and the other ones might be inactive. So you have to check if the screen is off (dumpsys power, look for mScreenOn) and if off send 26. You have to do the check to prevent switching it off while it's on. This will work on all Android versions.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 1,253 | 4,362 | <issue_start>username_0: I had been having this weird behavior with my BT - Headset, that it works fine if I pair manually, but when I try to reconnect to a previously connected device, it would connect, and then just fail, and **I would need to unpair and repair manually every time**.
I have verified that this same headset **works as expected with other phones** - ranging from iPhone - Blackberry - Nokia Symbian S60. The device itself is over a year old, and this is when my previous device failed. However the fact that other phones are able to handle it, negates the possibility of this being purely due to age.
I tried to get Samsung Customer support to take a look at this, but they refused to see the problem.
Until recently I had just resigned myself to pairing it every time I want to use it, however recently, I seem to have discovered a pattern. If I disable the "Phone" Setting from bluetooth settings, this problem occurs. **However with both "Phone" and "Media" options enabled, it seems to work as good as new**!!
I also came across [Bluetooth Auto Connect](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.myklos.btautoconnect&feature=search_result) which seems to be tackling a similar problem, but I don't think it is quite the same.
So basically my question is, is this a known/common issue with GSII? Is there a fix for it? My device is rooted if that helps.
If this is a purely software issue as I now suspect, will a new rom help?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are on 4.2.2, you might want to read e.g. [ADB Whitelist As of the Android 4.2.2](https://plus.google.com/+CyanogenMod/posts/M2pVM7Y6MTq): Starting with this Android version, "remote devices" (i.e. those you run ADB commands *from*) must be authorized by the Android device (i.e. the one those commands are runnin *on*) -- so your Android device can tell "trusted callers" from "malicious attackers". You can also find this in detail on [this article on AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"):
>
> The way it works is pretty simple - when you connect your PC to your Android device via USB, Android gets your PC's RSA key (an identifier token). In Android 4.2.2, when you have USB debugging enabled, this now causes a prompt to appear on connection, seen below.
>
>
>
(image source: [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"))
Update from the comments below:
Additionally, as *Shurane* pointed out, behavior of `adb keyevent` seems to have changed with Android 4.2.2: while before `adb keyevent 26` was a dedicated "screen-off", and `adb shell input keyevent 82` a dedicated "screen-on" switch, now `adb keyevent 26` is a *toggle* which turns the screen off (when it's on) and on (when it's off), as noted by *Pepelac*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The trick is in 4.4.x and/or other systems you have to send an `Enter` after the command or else you have to wait x sec/min.
So do it like:
```
adb shell
@shell: input keyevent 26
@shell:
@shell: exit
```
This will work in any case, I think.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Set the device in "no lock" mode in security settings (lock settings in some android versions) so that after reboot the OS goes straight to the home screen.
You can then send any key event, best an unrecognised one so it's not handled by the default handler, to wake up the screen.
EDIT: This works fine on 4.1. I checked on 4.4 and events other than 26 do not work when the screen is off. This is I guess because there is another separate device now defined for the power button and the other ones might be inactive. So you have to check if the screen is off (dumpsys power, look for mScreenOn) and if off send 26. You have to do the check to prevent switching it off while it's on. This will work on all Android versions.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 992 | 3,310 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I recover my clock-style lock screen after it failed to return on my HTC One X? I let the phone's battery run out. Then I recharged and turned my phone on, but I can't see my clock-style lock screen.
My screen is also cracked, just to let you guys know. I also tried many times to fix it in the settings but it still doesn't work. Also none of the other lock screen options work.<issue_comment>username_1: If you are on 4.2.2, you might want to read e.g. [ADB Whitelist As of the Android 4.2.2](https://plus.google.com/+CyanogenMod/posts/M2pVM7Y6MTq): Starting with this Android version, "remote devices" (i.e. those you run ADB commands *from*) must be authorized by the Android device (i.e. the one those commands are runnin *on*) -- so your Android device can tell "trusted callers" from "malicious attackers". You can also find this in detail on [this article on AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"):
>
> The way it works is pretty simple - when you connect your PC to your Android device via USB, Android gets your PC's RSA key (an identifier token). In Android 4.2.2, when you have USB debugging enabled, this now causes a prompt to appear on connection, seen below.
>
>
>
(image source: [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/12/new-android-4-2-2-feature-usb-debug-whitelist-prevents-adb-savvy-thieves-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ "New Android 4.2.2 Feature: USB Debug Whitelist Prevents ADB-Savvy Thieves From Stealing Your Data (In Some Situations)"))
Update from the comments below:
Additionally, as *Shurane* pointed out, behavior of `adb keyevent` seems to have changed with Android 4.2.2: while before `adb keyevent 26` was a dedicated "screen-off", and `adb shell input keyevent 82` a dedicated "screen-on" switch, now `adb keyevent 26` is a *toggle* which turns the screen off (when it's on) and on (when it's off), as noted by *Pepelac*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The trick is in 4.4.x and/or other systems you have to send an `Enter` after the command or else you have to wait x sec/min.
So do it like:
```
adb shell
@shell: input keyevent 26
@shell:
@shell: exit
```
This will work in any case, I think.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Set the device in "no lock" mode in security settings (lock settings in some android versions) so that after reboot the OS goes straight to the home screen.
You can then send any key event, best an unrecognised one so it's not handled by the default handler, to wake up the screen.
EDIT: This works fine on 4.1. I checked on 4.4 and events other than 26 do not work when the screen is off. This is I guess because there is another separate device now defined for the power button and the other ones might be inactive. So you have to check if the screen is off (dumpsys power, look for mScreenOn) and if off send 26. You have to do the check to prevent switching it off while it's on. This will work on all Android versions.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 3,527 | 12,693 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android, is it possible to block apps from accessing the Internet? Many apps will often connect to remote servers in the background, including Google's own apps or system services. Over time this can eat away at a user's data limit set by a mobile carrier. Does Android allow an app to act as a firewall whereby the user can select which apps have access to the Internet? Or does the device have to be rooted to have that ability?<issue_comment>username_1: Well I would personally have a service running where I can get the currently running application like [here](http://qtcstation.com/2011/01/getting-info-about-your-currently-running-activities/)
Also what you can do is that you can turn the mobile packet data off if the activity is the one which you want to block
like here in this example
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3644144/how-to-disable-mobile-data-on-android>
except for this method I don't think there is a easy way you can deny internet to a application because it requested for it at the time of download itself.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't have root access on the device, then you can use [mobiwol](http://www.mobiwol.com/) to control the access various apps have to the Internet. Mobiwol creates a 'virtual' VPN connection on the device which allows control of the individual app connections. *However*, although the app starts when the device starts it is possible that there may be a brief period prior to Mobiwol executing in which apps could get Internet access despite the Mobiwol configuration.
If you have root access, there are more alternatives:
* Remove the 'internet' permission using an app like [Permissions Denied](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissions.donate&hl=en)* If your kernel supports IPTables, you can use an app such as [AFWall+](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.ukanth.ufirewall&hl=en) to control which apps have access to the internet.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I use Easy Battery Saver. Choose super power mode and configure the apps that allowed to accessing network.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: You can also control which apps may access Internet with username_4 Firewall: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lostnet.fw.free>
While your requirements are pretty simple and many apps can satisfy your needs,
with username_4 Firewall you can do a little research on the countries your apps connect to and, may be, you will completely block access to certain countries.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Yes, with APK APP :
[Net Blocker - Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.NetBlocker&hl=en)
**To block networks for specified apps:**
>
> **1.** Open "Net blocker"
>
>
> **2.** Tap app that you would like to block it from accessing the Internet access
>
>
> **3.** Check the network types that you'd like to block
>
>
> **4.** "Net blocker" app will automatically disable the Internet connection when the blocked app is running in the foreground
>
>
> **5.** A new notification icon will tell you which networks are blocked
>
>
> **6.** Tap the notification icon to restore the Internet connection, tap again to disable the Internet
>
>
>
or, check the below link :
[**Block apps from accessing the Internet on Android device**](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/40924/block-apps-from-accessing-the-internet-on-android-device)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: You can try the [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en) app.
It saves your battery as well as you data. You can suspend the app and the app only runs when you open it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Without [rooting](/questions/tagged/rooting "show questions tagged 'rooting'") your device, you won't have much choice: you can either disable the network when the app runs in foreground, [as LinX64 suggested](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106968/16575) – or "hibernate" (suspend) it when it goes to background (is not actively used), [as suggested by username_6](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106969/16575). Of course, you could combine the two – which should effectively prevent that app from accessing the network. But still on the cost of bringing your entire network connection down as soon as you want to use that app.
With [root-access](/questions/tagged/root-access "show questions tagged 'root-access'"), things look different: there are apps available [dealing with other apps' permissions](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/security_permissions), allowing you to revoke some of them *after* you've installed that app. That way you could e.g. revoke the permission to access mobile data and/or WiFi *just from that app*: Your network connection would not be affected at all (so background-checks for mail and updates in WhatsApp/Viber/Skype/SE-App would keep working) – while the app-in-question would be told "there's no network available currently" (faking a "network down" *just for that app*).
---
**Update:**
Meanwhile there are [Internet Firewalls](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_admin_firewall#group_377) available which also work on non-rooted devices. Simeon [already mentioned Mobiwol](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/40926/16575) – but a much better choice is **NetGuard**, available [from F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=eu.faircode.netguard "NetGuard at F-Droid") as well as [from Playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard "NetGuard at Google Play"). Availability at F-Droid already indicates it's Open Source (almost a must in the security sector), and it comes for free. This is up to version 2.44 (added on 2016-08-06). Later versions from the Playstore have non-free dependencies, so the app is no longer updated in F-Droid's "official" repo anymore, and [will likely not be](https://f-droid.org/wiki/page/Antifeature:UpstreamNonFree). You still can obtain [up-to-date versions via my F-Droid compatible repository](https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/eu.faircode.netguard "Netguard in username_7OnDroid's F-Droid repository"), though.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/pDLkM.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/R3Rfo.png)
*NetGuard* (Source: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard "NetGuard at Google Play"); click images for larger variants)
As you can see in the first screenshot, if gives you very granular control:
* Generally forbid an app access to WiFi or mobile data
* Permit an app access to WiFi or mobile data only when screen is on
* Regardless of above settings, keep it from accessing mobile data when roaming
It's by far the best rated app in this section – and though I haven't tried it myself, ~~I'd say it's the one to recommend if your device is not rooted.~~ Update: Note that recent versions of Netguard include Google Ads as well as Firebase Analytics – two things which IMHO have no business in a firewall (or any other security) application – which most likely is the reason it is no longer updated on F-Droid's official repo (still [available in mine](https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/eu.faircode.netguard) with the appropriate warnings).
With root access available, the candidate most likely is **AFWall+:**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YDPph.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DtUVN.png)
*AFWall+* (source: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.ukanth.ufirewall "AFWall+ at Google Play"); click images for larger variants)
Like *NetGuard,* this app is open source (available [at F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=dev.ukanth.ufirewall "AFWall+ at F-Droid") and [at Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.ukanth.ufirewall "AFWall+ at Google Play")), and allows to control internet access by WiFi and mobile data separately. But while it is more powerful in some ways, it seems to lack *NetGuard's* features of "screen-on" and roaming control (or I didn't see that).
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_8: Try the app [No-Root Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall&hl=en). It allows you to control what apps have Internet access over both wifi and cell data. It works by setting up a VPN on your phone.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_9: Droidwall
---------
The app Droidwall will do this, but it requires a rooted android device. It works very well, though, giving you the option of allowing either cellular or wifi internet access to each app (or both or neither), as well as disabling the rules entirely while keeping the settings so you can easily give everything full normal access when desired, then go back to the rules easily without clicking a lot of options.
Afwall+
-------
Afwall+ is another very similar app with some compelling additional features. It also lets you choose, on a per-app basis, access to wifi, 3G/4G, and additionally roaming which could be very useful for those who have roaming data charges.
It also allows profiles to be set up so you can easily change configurations without spending time setting all the app permissions if you want, for instance, different configuration for home vs work use.
Like all the other comprehensive solutions it also requires root access.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_10: Following are some apps that claims to be a firewall, mostly using IP-tables or VPN to restrict internet access to apps:
### Root access not required:
* [Mobiwol](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netspark.firewall&hl=en)
* [NoRoot Data Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jianjia.firewall)
* [username_4 NoRoot Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lostnet.fw.free)
### Root access required:
* [Root Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.firewall)
* [MsWall Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mueskor.securityfirewall)
* [Advanced Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=advancedfirewall.educational.ae)
* [DroFirewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ltd.banehappy.drofirewall)
* [Antivirus and Security](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity)
* [Firewall Plus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sethcottle.firewallplus)
* [Firewall Gold](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anstudios.androidfirewall)
### Access not mentioned:
* [NetStop Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menu1dev.netstopfirewall)
* [App Firewall 2014](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustlook.appfirewall)
---
**Note**: These are those apps which were not covered in answers mentioned at the time of writing this answer. There can be many more in Play Store or on the web.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: Force stopping an app in Android stops it from doing anything, even using the internet, unless you open up the app again. This mainly solves my problem most of the time. Or else restricting background data prevents all the apps from using the internet in the background, aside from some stock Android apps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_12: For CyamogenMod Users
=====================
There is a built in **Privacy Guard**. (Settings -> Privacy)
It can prevent app from using Internet (wifi and/or mobile)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_13: To disable mobile data from the carrier :
1. Make sure the sim card is in the phone and the phone is not in airplane mode , otherwise the option is not shown.
2. From Settings->Data Usage->Mobile data switch to off
Works for Samsung J3 2016
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_14: I am amazed no one has mentioned the Google solution, Datally. No root required. More information on the Google blog:
<https://blog.google/technology/next-billion-users/meet-datally-new-way-understand-control-and-save-mobile-data/>
Or download immediately from the Play Store:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.freighter>
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/06 | 369 | 1,468 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, running Android 4.1.1.
I am having problems connecting the phone to my PC. I can connect other S3 phones to my PC. So, I presume that it is not the PC (Windows 7) that has problems.
I am using the original Samsung cable. The URT is set to modem and USB is set to PDA.<issue_comment>username_1: Well assuming that you can charge it okay, it is not the cable. Also, other phones get recognized by your computer so it's not that either. However, it's always good to have more than one verification on something. Try plugging your phone into another computer. If that works, you have a problem with your computer. If it doesn't work, the only option left is that it is your phone. I would just back up your data and do a factory reset. If that doesn't fix it, call Samsung.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem: phone was charging OK but not recognized as external device.
I found this solution on the Internet and it worked in my case:
1. Power off your phone
2. Power on the phone in **Download mode** (Volume Down + Home + Power)
3. Press Volume Up to continue in Download mode -> you should see an Android bot and some informations about your OS (rooted or standard, ...)
4. Plug your phone into your computer using your USB cable
5. Windows should now discover it and load the driver (from Windows update)
6. Power off your phone
7. Power on the phone (classically this time)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/06 | 1,755 | 6,981 | <issue_start>username_0: Since a nice Wacom tablet is a bit pricey, especially for someone like me who doesn't do much graphic editing, I was wondering if it is possible to use a tablet (i.e. my Nexus 7) as a Wacom-esque drawing tablet when connected to a Linux computer?
I did a bit of searching, however most of the info I found is for using a Wacom tablet on an Android device. I've never used a Wacom device, however I have been doing some graphic editing in Gimp, and think it would be much easier than just using a mouse. And since I have a Nexus 7, it seemed like the logical place to start. I would have to use the Nexus as a USB peripheral for the computer, and I don't know if it is possible to transmit the touch screen coordinates to the PC.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it!<issue_comment>username_1: The [GfxTablet](https://github.com/rfc2822/GfxTablet) project should allow you to do this. It's network-based rather than USB though.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A touchscreen tablet is not like a Wacom tablet. Drawing tablets use a stylus with one or two pressure-sensitive tips and several buttons. The stylus is also sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and the tablet can detect when the stylus is hovering above the tablet, even with no contact. A drawing tablet has a resolution of a fraction of a millimetre. You can wield the stylus like a calligraphy pen, an airbrush, or anything in between.
A capacitive touchscreen such as you get on a Nexus 7 is designed to detect fat blobs like finger tips. It can't react to you hovering over it, to the natural pressure changes you get over the course of a stroke, or to the angle. Samsung's Note series has a pretty advanced stylus, and it makes a nice drawing tool, but it still lacks the advanced features like angle sensitivity.
Sure, you can use a touchscreen to draw and to create artwork, but asking it to replace a Wacom tablet is like asking finger-painting to replace the whole range of artists' paintbrushes. You'll never be satisfied with the results.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A Samsung Note II has all of what you are looking for. It uses pressure sensitivity like a Wacom, and it even has a Wacom digitizer built into it! Doing some research now, apparently there is an app that allows connection to a PC for that purpose exactly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The [Virtual Tablet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunnysidesoft.VirtualTablet.lite) app is free on the Google Play Store. It works with some flaws but overall good. See the [developers site](http://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet/) for more information
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: <http://youtu.be/xG7I11DYlDg>
This video gives some great ideas, but simply, all you need is a art program [gimp is free] and a way to control the program with your tablet and pen tool [ teamviewer ]. While probably not for the advanced pro digital artist, a great idea for anyone just learning.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: For this I use AIRDROID which turns a tablet in a third display for me, on which you can diplay your 'edit' window of the programs you like to use
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I had the exact same wish as you, and I eventually found a solution I was happy with. It does not solve it in 100% the way you had envisioned, but let me see if it helps you.
At first I was thinking to use the Android device as a remote desktop control (for example, via TeamViewer of Chrome Remote Deksktop) for my computer, and then open drawing software on the desktop computer and control that using the stylus on the Android device.
That worked. However, there are some issues with cursor sensitivity, and (depending on which remote software you use) you usually have to make a custom "gesture" to draw. Not very elegant. Also, there was usually considerable lag.
The solution I found was to simply use a collaborative drawing app called Explain Everything" that runs on both desktop (Web) and Android (app). Then I just collaborate with myself on both the desktop and the Android-device.
It looks like this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/80jYI.jpg)
The device in this photo actually has en e-ink display, but in practice that has no significance, as it runs Android and is for all intents and purposes just an Android tablet with different display technology than most.
Now, I realize that you may have some specialized software on the desktop, and that may be your whole reason for asking this question. Thus, you may not wish to use this particular drawing solution. Therefore, I admit that my answer is not perfect. However, you can export whatever you draw in Explain Everything as vector graphics, and import it into whatever software you prefer for further processing.
I have not yet used Explain Everything for serious drawing, so I can not vouch for its quality. However, there are a multitude of collaborative drawing apps that work both on desktop and on Android, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Actually, I found that Microsoft Office for Android actually has decent drawing capabilities, and it can sync live with the web or desktop version of Office. A bit laggy with the sync, but good enough for me. I am switching to that now because I found the interface of Explain Everything to be a bit confusing.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_8: The answer is a combination of YES and NO. You can use your android tablet to simulate a secondary display, and control it using the touchscreen. Twomon (<http://www.easynlight.com/en/twomonusb/>) is a software that I personally use to connect my tablet to my computer as use it as a secondary display. Twomon works over USB, so you don't need any additional hardware adapters to get it working.
However, graphic tablets, like Wacom are built for precision drawing, and general-purpose tablets are not. So, I am not sure that this makeshift solution would be as effective as a Wacom (or other) graphic tablet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: There is this recent project: [Weylus](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus). From the description:
>
> Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer!
>
>
> Features
> --------
>
>
> * Control your mouse with your tablet
> * Mirror your screen to your tablet
> * Send keyboard input using physical keyboards
> * Hardware accelerated video encoding
>
>
> The above features are available on all Operating Systems but Weylus works best on Linux. Additional features on Linux are:
>
>
> * Support for a stylus/pen (supports pressure and tilt)
> * Multi-touch: Try it with software that supports multi-touch, like Krita, and see for yourself!
> * Capturing specific windows and only drawing to them
> * Faster screen mirroring
> * Tablet as second screen
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 1,698 | 6,760 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to edit the hosts file on a Kindle Fire.
I should say that I'm not interested in rooting the device (unless I have to) and am not trying to hide adverts or prevent software updates etc. I just use the device for web development and use hosts to route made up domains to a server.
I've pulled the hosts file using ADB, but I can't push it back as I'm unable to mount it with write permissions.
Is there a simple method for me to push the file using ADB without having to go through the whole process of rooting? Any simple way to get write access?
Cheers,
Matt<issue_comment>username_1: The [GfxTablet](https://github.com/rfc2822/GfxTablet) project should allow you to do this. It's network-based rather than USB though.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A touchscreen tablet is not like a Wacom tablet. Drawing tablets use a stylus with one or two pressure-sensitive tips and several buttons. The stylus is also sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and the tablet can detect when the stylus is hovering above the tablet, even with no contact. A drawing tablet has a resolution of a fraction of a millimetre. You can wield the stylus like a calligraphy pen, an airbrush, or anything in between.
A capacitive touchscreen such as you get on a Nexus 7 is designed to detect fat blobs like finger tips. It can't react to you hovering over it, to the natural pressure changes you get over the course of a stroke, or to the angle. Samsung's Note series has a pretty advanced stylus, and it makes a nice drawing tool, but it still lacks the advanced features like angle sensitivity.
Sure, you can use a touchscreen to draw and to create artwork, but asking it to replace a Wacom tablet is like asking finger-painting to replace the whole range of artists' paintbrushes. You'll never be satisfied with the results.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A Samsung Note II has all of what you are looking for. It uses pressure sensitivity like a Wacom, and it even has a Wacom digitizer built into it! Doing some research now, apparently there is an app that allows connection to a PC for that purpose exactly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The [Virtual Tablet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunnysidesoft.VirtualTablet.lite) app is free on the Google Play Store. It works with some flaws but overall good. See the [developers site](http://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet/) for more information
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: <http://youtu.be/xG7I11DYlDg>
This video gives some great ideas, but simply, all you need is a art program [gimp is free] and a way to control the program with your tablet and pen tool [ teamviewer ]. While probably not for the advanced pro digital artist, a great idea for anyone just learning.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: For this I use AIRDROID which turns a tablet in a third display for me, on which you can diplay your 'edit' window of the programs you like to use
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I had the exact same wish as you, and I eventually found a solution I was happy with. It does not solve it in 100% the way you had envisioned, but let me see if it helps you.
At first I was thinking to use the Android device as a remote desktop control (for example, via TeamViewer of Chrome Remote Deksktop) for my computer, and then open drawing software on the desktop computer and control that using the stylus on the Android device.
That worked. However, there are some issues with cursor sensitivity, and (depending on which remote software you use) you usually have to make a custom "gesture" to draw. Not very elegant. Also, there was usually considerable lag.
The solution I found was to simply use a collaborative drawing app called Explain Everything" that runs on both desktop (Web) and Android (app). Then I just collaborate with myself on both the desktop and the Android-device.
It looks like this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/80jYI.jpg)
The device in this photo actually has en e-ink display, but in practice that has no significance, as it runs Android and is for all intents and purposes just an Android tablet with different display technology than most.
Now, I realize that you may have some specialized software on the desktop, and that may be your whole reason for asking this question. Thus, you may not wish to use this particular drawing solution. Therefore, I admit that my answer is not perfect. However, you can export whatever you draw in Explain Everything as vector graphics, and import it into whatever software you prefer for further processing.
I have not yet used Explain Everything for serious drawing, so I can not vouch for its quality. However, there are a multitude of collaborative drawing apps that work both on desktop and on Android, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Actually, I found that Microsoft Office for Android actually has decent drawing capabilities, and it can sync live with the web or desktop version of Office. A bit laggy with the sync, but good enough for me. I am switching to that now because I found the interface of Explain Everything to be a bit confusing.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_8: The answer is a combination of YES and NO. You can use your android tablet to simulate a secondary display, and control it using the touchscreen. Twomon (<http://www.easynlight.com/en/twomonusb/>) is a software that I personally use to connect my tablet to my computer as use it as a secondary display. Twomon works over USB, so you don't need any additional hardware adapters to get it working.
However, graphic tablets, like Wacom are built for precision drawing, and general-purpose tablets are not. So, I am not sure that this makeshift solution would be as effective as a Wacom (or other) graphic tablet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: There is this recent project: [Weylus](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus). From the description:
>
> Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer!
>
>
> Features
> --------
>
>
> * Control your mouse with your tablet
> * Mirror your screen to your tablet
> * Send keyboard input using physical keyboards
> * Hardware accelerated video encoding
>
>
> The above features are available on all Operating Systems but Weylus works best on Linux. Additional features on Linux are:
>
>
> * Support for a stylus/pen (supports pressure and tilt)
> * Multi-touch: Try it with software that supports multi-touch, like Krita, and see for yourself!
> * Capturing specific windows and only drawing to them
> * Faster screen mirroring
> * Tablet as second screen
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/06 | 350 | 1,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my device, then I go to adb shell and type su to enter wpa\_cli. I was surprised that wpa\_cli: not found appeared, although I get information when I type wpa\_supplicant.
I know that wpa\_cli is from same library wpa\_supplicant .<issue_comment>username_1: In some cases, wpa\_cli will not come along with the Android image. You have to compile and push to Android.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Install the app: **[WiFi WPS WPA Tester](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tester.wpswpatester&hl=en)** or **[AndroDumpper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigos.androdumpper)**..
It has the latest compiled ***wpa\_cli*** binary..
You can get the binary from the app's data from `/data/data`, and you might push it to `/system/bin/` or `/su/bin/` or wherever you need..
---
**Edit**:
Instead, you can use the `wpa_supplicant` binary, which can be found in many devices by default, if that's enough to do what you want..
Or if you wish, [you can compile **wpa\_cli** from source](https://stackoverflow.com/a/30483146/5002496).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/06 | 284 | 1,078 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to reset a woo tablet 7" without success:
1. When pressing [Power button] + [Volume Up] I can see the android icon with the warning icon but nothing happens!
2. pressing [Power button] + [Volume Down] opens a weird menu in a korean-like language.
How I can perform a factory reset on a woo 7" tablet?
Update
------
I can't access to the tablet, it's locked with gesture pattern.<issue_comment>username_1: In your settings you should see the category "back up and reset". And there you should see factory data reset. First try this.
The strange korean menu is the recovery menu. There you have the reset to factory option too.
But there are differences between the OS Version and the brand. So you should try to find a guide on google.
Edit:
I read that the reset option might be in the "privacy options".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. `Power Button` + `Volume Up`
2. `Volume Up`, select recovery mode
3. Open with `Volume Down`
4. `Volume Up` or `Volume Down` to select wipe, then `Power Button` to execute
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/07 | 662 | 2,444 | <issue_start>username_0: Just updated my HTC One X from **cm-10.1-20130119** to **cm-10.1-20130304-EXPERIMENTAL**.
The only difference I noticed is my android is now on **4.2.2** from **4.2.1**.
Can anyone list me difference in between them ?<issue_comment>username_1: If you could see the official [Android web page](http://www.android.com/about/jelly-bean/), the section `What's new in Android 4.2, Jelly Bean` enumerates all the changes in detail. Though it is the delta from 4.1 and not from 4.2.1 as you had asked for.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you are willing to look at wikis
Then wikipedia has a changelog for it >>> [click me](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history#Android_4.2_Jelly_Bean_.28API_level_17.29)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: As far as Android is concerned, 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 contained only a few things. They include:
* Show remaining time for downloads from the Play Store
* Provide a system notification sound when wireless charging begins
* Allows long-pressing on certain tiles in Quick Settings
In reality, since you have a device that doesn't support wireless charging, the second point obviously doesn't apply to you. And since CM already heavily modified the tiles for Quick Settings and offers far more options that this update introduced, the only benefit you would get out of this update would be showing the remaining time.
But, CM has new features being added all the time that are separate of the features added by Google. If you look under Settings -> About Phone -> View Changelog, you can see a big list of all the major features that CM 10.1 adds to Google's Android 4.2.2 release.
And if you want to look at all the specific changes (usually around 10-50 per day, although, some are new features, some are bug fixes for devices not related to yours, and some are new/updated translations), you can see it online at <http://changelog.bbqdroid.org> and clicking on your device and CM version. You can browse through the changes for each nightly there, and although some of the subjects can be cryptic, you can still usually make out what new features are being introduced.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Another difference is that which you might notice that 4.2.1 show the total space of those apps greater than 1GB like asphalt 8, GTA san andreas etc while 4.2.2 just shows the total apk size so 4.2.1 is better in this case!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/07 | 573 | 2,581 | <issue_start>username_0: I am wondering how is push notifications system working?
Is there an active TCP/IP connection that runs in the background to Google servers?<issue_comment>username_1: Android OS is now using GCM (Google Cloud Messaging) for Push Notification WS. You can get better idea [here](http://developer.android.com/google/gcm/gcm.html); it will give you an Architectural Overview about Full Push Notification Service with its Life Cycle.
Hope it will Help.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, Android keeps one active connection to Google's servers, but it doesn't use much power or data, because no traffic is sent along it until something sends a GCM message to an app on your phone. There's only one connection on the phone, used by all apps: installing a new app that uses GCM doesn't add any extra load.
The first step in GCM is that a third-party server (such as an email server) sends a request to Google's GCM server. This server then sends the message to your device, through that open connection. The Android system looks at the message to determine which app it's for, and starts that app. The app must have registered with Android to use GCM, and it must have the relevant permission. When the app starts, it might create a notification straight away with the data from the message. GCM messages are very limited in size, so the app might instead open a normal connection to the third-party server to get more information (for example, downloading the headers of new emails).
The advantage of using push notifications is that apps don't have to run at regular intervals to check for new data, saving both power and data. The advantage of having a centralized mechanism like GCM is that the device only needs one open network connection and the Android GCM system is the only thing that needs to keep running, rather than each app having to stay running in the background to keep its own network connection to its own server.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Late reply to old question but worth putting it.
GCM was deprecated on last April 2018 and google has recommended to use FCM instead which is similar to GCM.
1. we don't need to write our own registration or subscription retry logic
2. You can use Firebase Notifications, a serverless notifications solution with a web console that lets anyone send notifications to target specific audiences based on Firebase Analytics insights.
3. It does have GCM’s core infrastructure.
4. A Single message can transfer a payload of up to 4KB to a client app.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/07 | 317 | 1,222 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an news app which gives me the option to get informed via push notification. I would like to receive this notification but I don't want it to make a notification sound. However the app doesn't allow me to choose a custom sound. Is there any other way to make it silent?
I do NOT want to disable the notification!
€dit: I'm on Android 4.2.2 ParanoidAndroid on Nexus 4<issue_comment>username_1: I do not believe there is a built-in way to do this. I highly recommend the [light flow](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflow) application which let's you customize light, sound and notifications on a per-app basis.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Andriod: doesn't offer this as a built in function. If the application doesn't offer the ability to turn off the sound, you're stuck: LightFlow cannot fix it. (as of Android 6.0: Marshmallow)
You either disable all notifications from the app (OS can do this), turn off all sounds from your device (OS can do this), or you're stuck with the app playing sounds.
Hey Andriod team: learn from Apple, which does offer sound-control for notifications on a per-app basis. (hint, hint :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/07 | 1,561 | 5,618 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I download files bigger than 4 GB on my Micromax A110 phone?
FAT32 file system says that it does not support files larger than 4 GB. I know there is one more way to do that: EXFAT file system. But my phone does not support that format -- so what should I do to download bigger files?
There are many games on sites which are not split into parts. Also torrent sites have many big games -- but I can't download them because they are larger than 4 GB.
So what should I do? And please tell me that when I format my sd card there are some other options like kilobytes 16 or 32 or many more. So which number of kilobytes should I select for my phone to format EXFAT file system?<issue_comment>username_1: The maximum possible size for a file on a FAT32 volume is 4 GB minus 1 byte or 4,294,967,295 bytes, SD memory in your phone is formatted as FAT32 so you limited to have files smaller than 4GB in your phone.
Cluster size has no differences in limitation of FAT32 Structure.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try formatting your SDCard as either [Ext4Fs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext4fs) or [Ext3Fs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext3). Using such a tool as [Partition Magic](http://partition-magic.soft32.com/) or even [Parted](http://www.windows7download.com/win7-parted-magic/zhbutits.html)
To quote from Wikipedia's entry on Ext4fs:
>
> **Large file system**
>
>
> The ext4 filesystem can support volumes with sizes
> up to 1 exbibyte (EiB) and files with sizes up to 16 tebibytes (TiB).
>
>
>
Likewise, for the quote on Wikipedia's entry on Ext3fs
>
> Size limits
>
>
> The max number of blocks for ext3 is 2^32.
> The size of a block can vary, affecting the max number of files and the max size of the file system:
>
>
>
```
+------------+-----------------+----------------------+
| Block Size | Max File Size | Max Filesystem Size |
+------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 1Kb | 16Gb | 2Tb |
+------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 2Kb | 256Gb | 8Tb |
+------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 4Kb | 2Tb | 16Tb |
+------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 8Kb | 2Tb | 32Tb |
+-----------------------------------------------------v
```
**The reason FAT32 is used, is to maintain compatibility with the majority of OS's on desktop/laptops, which is Microsoft Windows!**
***Caveat Emptor:***
Some kernels have support for Ext4fs in place, not all of them may have it, notably Stock ROMs coming from manufacturers!
Also, if you are rooted and running a customized kernel, chances are pretty high that the kernel would have support for this - you can confirm by checking via `adb shell`
* `adb shell ls /proc/*.gz` There should be a hit on the configuration file, usually named `config.gz` or `kernel_config.gz` or similar.
* Pull that down via `adb pull /proc/config.gz`
* Unzip this file and launch your favourite editor, Search for the following keywords \*CONFIG\_EXT3\_FS\* or \*CONFIG\_EXT4\_FS\*
* Or from the command line, `zcat config.gz | grep "CONFIG_EXT4_FS"`
* If the search yielded this line `# CONFIG_EXT4_FS is not set` or `# CONFIG_EXT3_FS is not set` you are out of luck as that kernel would not have any support.
In short, if you need to support big files, a custom ROM or a custom Kernel would be needed *this requires a pre-requisite in unlocking the bootloader in order to flash a new custom kernel in place that has support for such filesystems*!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Just like the answers above. **`FAT32`** has a maximum absolute filesize limit of **4GB** only
However partitioning your SDcard to **`Ext3/Ext4`** will have a disadvantage of not being read in Windows.
If your device is already **rooted** then I suggest you to install a **FUSE** (Filesystem on Userspace) driver so it can support **`NTFS`** volumes and keep compatability with Windows.
An [App already exist](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=en) to mount the driver automatically by using this [additional file](http://www.google.com/url?q=http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid%3D806200%26d%3D1323109372&sa=D&usg=AFQjCNFVbUK0fY7RZRsPYqCiWiJZrBa5dw) from the XDA username_3.
After this, just format your SDcard to **`NTFS`**, your Android will be able to read/write to it with ease
Update:
I also found [Paragon Mounter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paragon.mounter), probably based on FUSE but optimized for Android.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Dude, I suggest reformatting your SD card to ext3 Or ext4. And I find it more stable than NTFS in android.
And regarding operating system compatibility... Its easy dude... Rooting an android may void your warranty... So I prefer to mod my pc to read all file system... And its pretty easy too... Just get windows drivers for ext3 or whatever file system needed... And in windows u even get drivers for HFS plus (Mac drives)... So where is the problem ???
I dual boot my amd PC with windows 7 ultimate sp1 and apple Mac osx 10.9.0 Marvericks... And all file systems work well on both the os.. We get every filesystem to work with windows by using proper drivers... And Mac osx natively supports every other file system except NTFS, for which drivers are available...
Use the power of Google... You can easily get drivers..
Good luck. :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/07 | 384 | 1,343 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Duos GT-S7562, running Android 4.0.4.
I have set up two email accounts on my device: Gmail and YahooMail. I want to stop the alert sound it plays each time I get an email. How do I do that?
ty,
Rajeev<issue_comment>username_1: [This question answers it](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1114/different-notification-sounds-for-sms-and-email)
But lets recap:
In Gmail press menu and go to More->Settings->Select the email account->Sound & vibrate...
Basically, should be a part of the settings within the app. I dont know for Yahoo but it's probably similar.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: See below how to change your email notification sound, or how to disable it. My android is 2.3.5, gmail is 2.3.6.
You open the gmail app, menu > more > settings, tap in the account; in the very bottom there's an option "Labels to notify". In my case I have "Inbox", which I'm assuming is default; when you click on it, you have a few options:
* "Email notifications" - notifies in the status bar
* Ringtone - this is what you're looking for, you can set any ringtone or silent
* Vibrate - well, it vibrates ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I found that my driving mode was On in the quick menu. Once I turned it off, it didn't give me the audio email notification.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/08 | 739 | 2,750 | <issue_start>username_0: This may be a duplicate question but it seems the bad guy has improved its technology and known methods don't work so far. Anyway, started recently, my phone shows a notification every few days. Addons Detector and AirPush Detector didn't find anything related. Using:
```
adb shell dumpsys notification
```
I got this:
```
NotificationRecord{40c413b0 pkg=com.google.android.gsf id=1 tag=null}
icon=0x1080077 / android:drawable/stat_notify_chat
contentIntent=PendingIntent{40d4f178: PendingIntentRecord{40d62628 com.google.android.gsf startActivity}}
deleteIntent=PendingIntent{40d4f148: PendingIntentRecord{40d45710 com.google.android.gsf broadcastIntent}}
tickerText=<EMAIL> wants to be able to chat
contentView=android.widget.RemoteViews@40cd0b38
defaults=0x4
flags=0x1
sound=content://settings/system/notification_sound
vibrate=null
ledARGB=0x0 ledOnMS=0 ledOffMS=0
```
My question is what else can I do to find out which app is pushing ads? I don't want to try airpush opt out for two reasons:
1. I wouldn't trust people doing this at the first place.
2. I want to find out which app is doing this and add the company/developer behind it to my black list.
**UPDATE**
My phone is a rooted Samsung Captivate Glide, Android 2.3.
**UPDATE**
Updated to 4.0.4
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: More and more developers are using these "marketing" methods of push notifications now that Google has their GCM (Google Cloud Messaging) service. The easiest way is to ask yourself the following questions:
* What Apps have I installed prior to receiving these notifications?
* What Apps have had updates around the time I started receiving these notifications?
Most of the time you will be able to figure out which app is doing it based on those questions and uninstall it.
If you cannot figure it out from that, you would have to start uninstalling apps one by one until you notice the notifications stop. If your only receiving them once every couple of days, this could be a real pain.
You MIGHT be able to get more information on which app is doing it by pulling the logcats off the phone, however I think the phone would need to be plugged in to a computer watching the logcats while it happened (I could be wrong on this, perhaps Android keeps the logs while not plugged in, but I do not have a for sure answer on this)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Beginning with 4.1 Jelly Bean, you can long-press the notification itself. This will bring up a menu with a single item, "App Info". Touch this item and you will go straight to the offending app's management page, where you're just a touch away from "Force stop" and "Uninstall".
Upvotes: 5 |
2013/03/08 | 443 | 1,394 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently I bought a Chinese made android phone. Specifications of the phone is given [here](http://symphony-mobile.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=63&product_id=143). The phone has mediatek mtk6577 processor. I been thinking to install different ROM in my device. But, I can not find source to download this ROM. Is it possible to install google stock rom in this phone and where can I find this rom? How do I know which rom is compatible with my device?
Any kind of help is appreciated. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: First step is finding out the OEM (manufacturer) of your handset.
Coincidentally, the specs and body closely resembles that of [Cherry Mobile Titan](http://www.ilonggotechblog.com/2012/10/cherry-mobile-w500-titan-price-specs.html#.UTl_9uSUHI8) compared to [yours](http://www.muthofon.com/phonespecification/symphony-w90-2692.php).
This is the [original version](http://www.gsmarena.com/spice_mi_500_stellar_horizon-5052.php). There is only a guide on how to root [here](http://www.droidiser.com/2012/10/spice-mi500-clockworkmod-guide.html). Can see no custom ROM available as of now/
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Here's a bunch of resources for Symphony phones:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060290>
Your phone is specifically mentioned so it should work fine, but make sure you're careful!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/08 | 591 | 1,945 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed **android-sdk-linux** on my ubuntu 12.04 netbook and I see that the commands *android* (which opens the AVD Manager) and *emulator* (to which on appending the name of a specific AVD, the AVD boots) are not found! It suggested *qemulator* But that turned out to have nothing to do with the android-sdk-linux.
I do know how to boot it via **eclipse**, where you open the AVD list and then select an AVD and click Start and then Launch.
But I don't want to go through these many stages. Instead I would like Launch it using a single command line viz. the *emulator* command, which I found on the website developer.android.com. I followed installation instructions. Yet I didn't get success.
UPDATE: As our friend suggested, I updated the $PATH variable and had partial success. However there is still an error and I have to get that rectified. Here is what panned out.
```
aneesh@nb-14:~$ export PATH=$PATH:android-sdk-linux/tools
aneesh@nb-14:~$ emulator @Andreud
emulator: ERROR: This AVD's configuration is missing a kernel file!!
```<issue_comment>username_1: First step is finding out the OEM (manufacturer) of your handset.
Coincidentally, the specs and body closely resembles that of [Cherry Mobile Titan](http://www.ilonggotechblog.com/2012/10/cherry-mobile-w500-titan-price-specs.html#.UTl_9uSUHI8) compared to [yours](http://www.muthofon.com/phonespecification/symphony-w90-2692.php).
This is the [original version](http://www.gsmarena.com/spice_mi_500_stellar_horizon-5052.php). There is only a guide on how to root [here](http://www.droidiser.com/2012/10/spice-mi500-clockworkmod-guide.html). Can see no custom ROM available as of now/
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Here's a bunch of resources for Symphony phones:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060290>
Your phone is specifically mentioned so it should work fine, but make sure you're careful!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/02/15 | 569 | 2,042 | <issue_start>username_0: I have purchased a new Micromax A57 (Ninja-3) smart cell phone. I want to install my application from Eclipse directly, because i need to see the Logcat output for testing my Application.
I just installed the software which came with device and also downloaded the Drivers from this link [Micromax A57 Drivers](http://www.micromaxinfo.com/mobiles/feature-phones/bolt/A57-ninja-3)
But the problem is that the device is not listed in Eclipse.
I just read few articles which are telling me to root the device. But my phone is under warranty, so I don't want to root it at all, to not void its warranty.
Is there anything else I could do?<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure that your device has usb debugging enabled. what happens if you execute "adb devices"? Is it listed?
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The only solution posible for using your phone for developing android apps is to root your phone.
This is a useful link for doing that:
[root you phone tutorial](http://androidforums.com/a57-all-things-root/617889-rooting-micromax-a57-ninja-3-just-5-min-updated.html)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Buddy, I have **Micromax A-52**. It won't shows in eclipse on **Windows** & **Linux-Ubuntu** but **it is showing on Linux-Mint & Mac-machines**. I haven't tried on any others yet. So its might not the problem with your eclipse and system or even with device (*It can be manufacturer's fault*). I can just suggest you to try on more options if available.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: After a long search, finally I made my Micromax A57 to connect with eclipse and made it to suit for development.
1. Installed **Moborobo** (All in one Android smart phone management tool).
2. Perform `stop -server / start -server` using ADB.
3. Reboot the device.
4. Restart the eclipse.
Device got detected.(Eclipse - list of adb devices)
List of attached devices: 
Hope, this would be surely helpful.
Thanks
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/08 | 240 | 904 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time my Note 2 gets fully charged, it beeps and (more annoyingly) turns the screen on to tell me to unplug it now that it's fully charged.
1. I'm not going to unplug it overnight.
2. I don't want that happening in the middle of the night waking me up.
3. I also don't want that happening during the day at work.
How do I disable any and all notifications that it's fully charged?<issue_comment>username_1: Here's an option to try:
Go to Settings> Sound> Battery Full Notification. Un-check this option and see if that fixes the issue the next time you charge your Note.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Install the [Xposed Module](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) and go into the Download section. There's a module called "Disable Battery Full Alert". Try installing that module, then reboot your phone.
See if it works.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/08 | 224 | 828 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm running a custom CM10 ROM built for the Lenovo Ideapad K1. The ROM includes Apollo as the default music player. For a while now at seemingly random intervals, a
>
> Apollo has stopped working
>
>
>
modal dialog box would suddenly pop up, even when Apollo was never launched. How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Try clearing the app data and clearing the cache. To do this, go to the app view, open the menu, "manage apps", choose "apollo", "clear data", and "clear cache". This method worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Apollo could be running a background service. The crash might be happening because of some broken code. This can be fixed with a fresh install
Try the links here : [Apollo](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196385)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/08 | 689 | 2,722 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a remote desktop solution, where it doesn't need an internet connection and I could see the desktop. So:
* TeamViewer is not an option as it needs an Internet connection
* Unified Remote is not an option as I cannot see my desktop
* Same as Gmote
Any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: If you're asking for a remote desktop solution that allows you to view/control your desktop/laptop from your Android mobile device over local wireless network, the answer is: Any RDP/VNC app.
Personally I use [PocketCloud](http://www.pocketcloud.com/) by Wyse. It supports both RDP (Microsoft Windows, built into the OS) and VNC (cross platform, if you have a Linux computer or Apple toy you want to view/control, or you prefer VNC on Windows) protocols.
Either RDP or VNC will work over a local network and, if you have proper firewall configuration and DNS setup, can be used over the public internet as well with reasonable security.
**VNC** requires a server to be running on the computer you wish to control. There are several "flavors" of VNC out there, and many of them are free (as in beer). Check out [TightVNC](http://www.tightvnc.com/) for a pretty solid version.
**RDP** requires you to [enable Remote Desktop](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/remote-desktop-connection-frequently-asked-questions) on your computer. In later version of Windows it is disabled by default.
The good thing about both these tools is that they are protocols, not confined app systems. As in, you don't need a Microsoft App on your Android tablet to view an RDP session, and you can install any VNC viewer app on your tablet/phone to view any type of VNC server. *(Note: With certain types of authentication in VNC, I've found some viewer apps don't work. Just find the right combination for what you need.)*
*If, however, you're asking something different, please clarify your question to indicate what it is you're actually asking.*
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Install [Connectify](http://www.connectify.me/) on your PC, then open it (doesn't require net connection)
2. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network created by Connectify
3. Use a Remote Desktop app to connect to your PC's IP address
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: there is a option of lan in teamviewer which u can use as an intranet (INTRA NET) and lan and doesnt require internet
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Try use PC Remote. You can view the desktop screen on phone and can also project mobile screen on computer. It has a lot of options to work with computer like PPT Tools, Power Tools, Multi-media Tools, Gaming Tools etc.
<https://www.monect.com/pc-remote>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/08 | 276 | 1,253 | <issue_start>username_0: Whether I use Google's location services or similar services provided by some third-party software, do I still need to manually enable anything by selecting one of the settings options, as shown below?
`Settings > Location and Security > My location (Option1) Use wireless networks (Option2) Use GPS satellites`
Since there are many GPS software programs available these days, what is the role of the onboard GPS chip on an Android phone?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: The GPS applications will not work accurately unless you enable the on board GPS so all you have to do is simply check "Use GPS Satellites".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **For your first question:** You can turn on both options (use wireless networks and use GPS satellites) and leave them on without any fear of battery usage or penalty. This just tells the system that it is permitted to use those when a program asks for them. Then they'll automatically activate and begin working when you use a program that requires them.
**For your second question:** The GPS chip on board is what talks to the satellites and actually gathers the data. The different GPS programs simply use that data and present it to you in different ways.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/09 | 606 | 2,477 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know if I'm posting this on the right website or not, but I'll try anyway.
I recently brought a Google Nexus 7 (non-SIM version). I've used it for around 3 months now and everything was working as normal until I left my battery to die whilst browsing online. The battery died overnight. In the morning, I charged my Nexus while attempting to use it at the same time.
What I found at first was that the device would boot right up until the lock screen, but the device would state there was 0% battery and shut down. I then continually powered the Nexus a couple of times just to make sure it wasn't a minor hitch. Then, I noticed that the Nexus was actually looping from Boot to the X to the lock screen then back off. At one point, it was going to a static fuzzy screen then holding there.
I did a little research and tried to boot it up via the `Volume up + power` method. After I tried this, the multi-colored X just holds on start up. It shows the white Google logo, then the Nexus logo and hangs there. I found out that the device could be "Soft bricked" and needs some sort of wipe.
**But here is my main concern:** I never thought the device would break after three months, so I never really backed up any photos.
I really would like to find a way to access the folders on the Nexus while it is soft bricked or fix the device without losing the photos. I'm even prepared to rip apart the device voiding any warranties and look for the memory card or whatever is inside. Under normal circumstances. I would just accept a loss, but these photos are of my baby where I haven't had my camera at hand. It has photos of her first moments, so they are worth a lot in sentimental value.
If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. I would appreciate the time and effort spent solving this problem. Thank you.
P.S. I have no idea how technical stuff works on a deep level :(
Anya x~<issue_comment>username_1: You might try going through [ADB (Android Debug Bridge)](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html). It is quite possible the UI (screen) is not starting up, but the rest of it is running happy. [Not that I would ever have gotten into that spot myself by playing with setting I shouldn't have touched :-) ]
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You could flash TWRP recovery (not sure if available for your device) which has an in-built file manager and and terminal and move files to any usb storage.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/09 | 1,057 | 4,222 | <issue_start>username_0: My current phone (Samsung Galaxy POP) running Andoid 2.2 has all its data including contacts and messages stored in the SD card + SIM card. However the touch screen of that phone has been damaged and so the phone is unusable now on it's own. I have purchased a new phone (Xperia SL) online which which runs Android 4.0 and does not have an SD card slot, it only has an internal memory. My question is, how do I transfer all my data including contacts and text messages from my old phone to my new phone. Since my old phone is practically unusable, I'll have to connect it to my PC and prob back up my data and thereafter transfer it to the new phone. Could somebody suggest me some resources which will guide me on how to backup my data between phones by using the PC as a medium. I tried looking up on Google for help and could not find any good solutions for this issue.<issue_comment>username_1: This is one of the reasons a Smartphone without a SDCard slot is an absolute no-go for me: If you cannot access the device anymore (e.g. the device no longer powers up), and don't want your data "in the cloud" -- you can say Good-bye to your data...
But to your issue:
SIM card
--------
As you state all your contact data are on the SIM card -- no worries for those. As soon as you stick the SIM card into the new device, those contact data are there. Unless you've used a miniSIM until now and the new device only supports microSIM (or any other reason you cannot simply put the SIM card into the new phone). So in case of that, you can...
* open your contacts app on the old phone
* tap the *menu* key
* select *Export/Import*
* Export all contacts to your SDCard
Then, we handle those data together with the other SDCard stuff.
Text messages
-------------
They are a completely different issue. Here you would need a special backup app to retrieve them. As with the contacts "export", this would also require you to at least be able to use your old phone somehow.
If your PC runs Windows, you might want to take a look at [MyPhoneExplorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client), which comes with an Android Client (the link points there) and a PC component. Not running Windows myself, I can only report hear-say -- but it should be able to synchronize your Android device with your PC, including contacts, text messages, and more. It even lets you remote-control your device to a degree, according to the comments. A similiarly powerful tool for Windows users is [Moborobo](http://www.moborobo.com/index.html), also worth a look (see [AddictiveTips](http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/moborobo-the-most-comprehensive-android-ios-manager-yet-review/) for a description).
Not being on Windows, but being able to use your old device's screen at least basically, [Message Sync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messagesync) can export your messages on the old and import them on the new device; [SMS Backup & Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore) would be an alternative choice.
SDCard
------
* Take out the SDCard from the old phone, put it into a card reader, and attach it to your PC. Your PC should show this as a new drive.
* Attach your new phone to your computer using a USB cable. It should offer you to select a connection mode. Depending on what's available, chose either *USB Mass Storage* or *MTP*. Again, your PC should now offer this as a new drive.
* Use your favorite file explorer on the PC to copy all the data from the SDCard to your new device
* ***Safely remove*** and disconnect both devices from your PC
* If you had to export your contacts on the old phone via the contacts app, use the same procedure to import them to your new device
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if you have tried it or not, but use Kies、 mobileGo or MobiKin Assistant for Android. I think your phone will be automatically detected; no need for touch screen. Then, backup all the things you want. Then, unplug it and connect the new phone and restore the data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Or just use an OTG cable and plug in a mouse
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/09 | 470 | 1,784 | <issue_start>username_0: Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I have a Nokia phone with .vcf Files of Contacts
to be transferred to the Galaxy S3.
My contacts are more than 4000 in quantity which I want to transfer along with their pictures and each & every detail without any loss.
Any Reliable Suggestion / App that can do this?<issue_comment>username_1: If I remember correctly, Android natively reads **VCF** files for import
Just put your **`.vcf`** file in any folder in the sdcard. Then open your *Contacts* app. Look for the *3 grey dots* on the upper right of the screen and press it. Select *Import* from the list. Next, select *Import from external memory*.
Wait for a while for it to finish. Close the app after importing your contacts and open it again to refresh the data. You should start seeing all of your contacts after that. Unfortunately *VCF* file can only contain information, no pictures, it is still stored on your nokia's memory
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried this app here:[ContactSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcard.android)
I'm using it to sync my vcards to my new galaxy and it worked fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There's many cases where the native (Google or Samsung Contacts) VCF importer fails for android, because they have two bugs (one bug causes only a partial import, and one bug fails outright for older VCF formats).
I suggest this free alternative called [ContactsManager by hubin](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ihubin.contactsmanager), I found it after trying over a dozen options. It was able to import an old VCF with over 1,400 contacts in it in the first try. It is 100% free. I am in no way related to the app or the apps developer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/09 | 350 | 1,124 | <issue_start>username_0: ```
aneesh@nb-14:~$ adb devices
adb: error while loading shared libraries: libncurses.so.5: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
```
I would like to understand the error above and correct it. This is just one instance, I get the same error on giving any adb command! Be it push, install, etc.
Any help is appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: @Izzy ,you are right.I hope this will solve the problem.
```
apt-get install ncurses-libs.i686 libstdc++.i686 libgcc.i686
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: While `dpkg --add-architecture i386` command is not needed in the current version of Ubuntu (13.10), it is required in the current Debian versions (7.x) and it will be required in the future Ubuntu versions as well. So I am going to leave it in. Just ignore it for Ubuntu 13.10.
```
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt-get -qqy update
sudo apt-get -qqy install libncurses5:i386 libstdc++6:i386 zlib1g:i386
```
Update: `aapt` indeed requires `zlib` so I added it to the list. But you should not be needing any `lib32` packages.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/10 | 161 | 624 | <issue_start>username_0: I had this several times, my Galaxy S3 freezes and then the screen goes black and I can't wake it up. the only way is to reboot it and pull out the battery.
What could be the reason for it?<issue_comment>username_1: I also have that problem. It starts when the battery goes really low.
So, keep it charged up. If you take the battery out for awhile, it will reset.
But, get another battery. Best Buy has them for as low as 8 bucks online.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem was in the android version, after I got firmware update it fixed the problem
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/10 | 217 | 851 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using 7562 Samsung S Duos.
I merged all the phonebook numbers to my Google account. Those numbers are not shown in phone book, but are shown in the Google account in my phone.
* How do I copy all the numbers to the phonebook?
* Where are the numbers actually stored now? Is it in Google server or is it in my phone only?
* What will happen to these numbers if I log out my Google account from my Android phone?<issue_comment>username_1: I also have that problem. It starts when the battery goes really low.
So, keep it charged up. If you take the battery out for awhile, it will reset.
But, get another battery. Best Buy has them for as low as 8 bucks online.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem was in the android version, after I got firmware update it fixed the problem
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/10 | 1,060 | 3,574 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been spending a lot of sleepless nights trying to fix this. I know there are a lot of threads like this on the internet, but I want to go a bit deeper.
I have an HTC Wildfire S with only 512 MB internal flash memory. This internal memory has a partition layout allocation around 130 MB for the `/data` partition and around 290 MB for the `/system` partition. Both of them are full. (In addition I got a 16 GB SD-card.)
Installing apps, upgrading apps, running most of the apps - impossible.
Now, I knew it's possible to move apps to SD-card, the so called **apps2sd** procedure which offers very limited functionality to move *some* of the application data to the SD-card. Anyways after moving every possible data to SD the internal memory was still full and the phone unusable.
I was [reading](http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitungen-fuer-htc-wildfire-s/290325-howto-permanent-root-link2sd-apps2sd-data2sd-init-d-deodexed-re-odex.html) about more sustainable methods like **data2sd**. I gave it a try. I used the instructions from htcdev.com to [unlock the bootloader](http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader), I [installed](http://androidjinn.com/htc-wildfire-s-root-clockworkmod-recovery-installation.html/2) the latest ClockWorkMod Recovery and rooted the device permanently.
Finally, I used the rooted device to install [Android 4.1.2 AOKP Jelly Bean Custom ROM](http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/01/22/update-htc-wildfire-s-android-412-aokp-jelly-bean-custom-rom/) and [Data2SD](http://a.ndroid.pro/2012/09/htc-wildfire-s%D9%96fed-up-of-the-low-internal-memory-make-a-new-large-room/) like discribed in the linked articles. But I was stuck the device was not booting until I removed Data2SD. The AOKP-ROM was working pretty well and stable, but installing Data2SD simply did not work in combination with Jelly Bean (SD-card formatting: 11 GB FAT23, 4GB ext4 and 256 MB Swap).
Now, I tried to go for the **link2sd** approach. I reformatted my SD-card (14 GB FAT32 and 2GB ext4) and installed Link2SD on my phone as [described here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459). I was able to move additional data and apps to my SD-card and could link some apps to the card.
And now after some days playing around with all that usefull tipps from the internet, for example this thread: [What can I do to manage my phone's internal storage?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/2065/29916) - **I am at the point where I started**. This is my result: Internal memory is still full and the phone is still unusable. (I would love to post a screenshot, but taking screenshots simply does not work currently.)
How to finally fix my internal memory on the Wildfire S? Why is Data2SD not working with the Jelly Bean ROM and why is Link2SD so ineffective? Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
The main problem seems to be the [Dalvik](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_%28software%29) Cache on the `/data` partition (around 100 MB). Is there any way to completly use the SD card to somehow get partitions mounted at `/data` and `/system`?<issue_comment>username_1: I also have that problem. It starts when the battery goes really low.
So, keep it charged up. If you take the battery out for awhile, it will reset.
But, get another battery. Best Buy has them for as low as 8 bucks online.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem was in the android version, after I got firmware update it fixed the problem
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/10 | 1,406 | 5,250 | <issue_start>username_0: I know this question is quite common, but nothing I've read so far really helped me. I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini, and had a similar problem with the stock ROM. For some other reasons, I've rooted it and put Cyanogenmod 7 on it. Everything works quite well, but the free space is just eating itself. All my applications are sent to SD card (except facebook, which runs exceptionally slow when on card). And still, I'm only left with 6MB of free internal space. I've cleaned up my SMS messages and browser caches, nothing really helps. I'm showing my storage analysis. The thing that bugs me are the `/system` and `/data` partitions. How come that `/system` has so much empty space, while `/data` has so little. Isn't it supposed to be a compact partition?
As for applications, I really don't have a lot, except regular GMail, Google Maps and such. Just Opera browser, iGo, Adobe Reader, Outlook and a few apps with less then 1MB.
 
P.S While taking the screenshot, the Storage Analyser is showing 18MB free, But the system is showing 9MB. Nevertheless, both are not enough for normal work.<issue_comment>username_1: First a little explanation on the storage (you might also check the tag wiki of the [storage](/questions/tagged/storage "show questions tagged 'storage'") tag for a short introduction):
### Why can't I use the free space available at `/system`?
The `/system` partition holds the often so-called "ROM", i.e. the Android core system (including the pre-installed apps, see [bloatware](/questions/tagged/bloatware "show questions tagged 'bloatware'")). By default, it is mounted read-only for several reasons (including "security", so no app can tamper with anything here -- and the user cannot accidentally render the system unusable). This is also why a factory reset will present you with a "virgin system": it will not touch this read-only partition.
Being mounted read-only makes it clear you cannot write things onto this partition -- which answers the question why you cannot make use of the "free space" it has. You might wonder why a read-only partition then is not "sized appropriately" -- but it is: it just takes into consideration that additional space might be needed for a system update. Future Android versions might (and most likely will) need more space, also providers might want to add more bloatware...
### Why is there so little space at `/data`?
To put it in simple words: 180MB is all that was left after taking away the ~200MB for `/system`. The [Galaxy Mini S5570](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_mini_s5570-3725.php "Galaxy Mini S5570 Specs @ GSMArena") isn't a high-end device. And before you ask: No there's nothing you can do to increase the amount of overall storage available to `/data` (at least nothing easy -- though some geeks might think of creating a bigger partition on the SDCard and mount it as `/data`, this is nothing simple and also not without side-effects).
### What can be done?
Nothing much. If your device is rooted, you could think of using a bigger SDCard (your device supports up to 32GB), and moving stuff over there with things like [link2sd](/questions/tagged/link2sd "show questions tagged 'link2sd'") or even [Data2SD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rappsd.v1 "Data2SD App @ Google Play"). You can regularly clear your apps' caches and do some other cleanup. Or you can simply go for a new device which offers more storage (and more RAM, and a faster CPU).
I know it's not very satisfying that a device, just being 2 years old (the S5570 was released to the market in February 2011) already is unable to keep up with daily needs. But unfortunately, 180MB storage (and 384MB RAM) really is not much to play around... So all that currently remains is to refer you to the [most faqs of the "insufficient storage" tag](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/insufficient-memory?sort=faq "Insufficient Memory: Most frequently asked questions") to find a solution until you can get yourself a new device. See especially:
* [How can I get rid of the low disk space notification?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23911/16575)
* [What can I do to manage my phone's internal storage?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2065/16575)
* [How can I deal with “Low on Space” messages on my HTC Incredible?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2305/16575)
* [How can I free up more space on my Android (2.2 Froyo) phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3359/16575)
* [“Insufficient storage” when trying to install new app](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23010/16575)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Very simple solution is available.
I also faced same problem.
I uninstalled virtually everything but no help.
I couldn't even get sms.
finally got a very simple solution.
Here are the steps
1. open keypad
2. type \*#9900#
3. dial
4. choose "copy to SD" from sysdump menue
(make sure sd has enough space, upgrade or delete music or any ...)
5. you will get "copy success"
6. now u can install software
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/10 | 834 | 2,598 | <issue_start>username_0: Using 'Virtual Router Plus' to set up a wifi hotspot on my desktop. I can manually connect with my tablet devices a first time, but after a couple hours it times out, disconnects.
I am unable to connect a 2nd time, my Galaxy Tab is stuck in 'Obtaining IP Address' mode. Is their a way to force an Android device to 'remember' and automatically reconnect to a previous hotspot?<issue_comment>username_1: "Obtaining IP Address" message means that your device has automatically reconnected to the AP. Most likely than not the problem is on the PC side.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: * go to Wi-fi settings
* first forget the network
* in "Advanced" settings choose "Static IP"
* enter following
`IP adress= (IPv4 address, ten digit number, when entering put different last digit)
Gateway= (IPv4 default gateway)
Netmask= 255.255.255.0
DNS 1= 208.67.222.222
DNS 2= 208.67.220.220`
use a computer connected to the network/router to find IPv4 address/gateway
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipCQ8SLO7lY>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Finally I found a solution for this. When I was stuck on obtaining IP address
I was using static IP using Google DNS `8.8.8.8`
Today I was trying to install Android on my PC (VMWare)and I found something in there
and tried the same trick on my tablet and voila it worked.
So I don't know who solved this trick but I want to share my solution here.
Which is
`/etc/init.sh` or `init.goldfish.sh`
Edit this file using any text editor using root permissions.
add these lines
* `netcfg eth0 up` (activates the network interface)
* `netcfg eth0 dhcp` (network interface gets an IP address from DHCP)
* `setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8` (Set the Google DNS Server)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here are the details for us non-nerdy guys with a Belkin Router that usually has an IP of `192.168.2.1`; others differ like `192.168.1.2`, etc.
1. Settings
2. Wi-Fi
3. Hold down desired Wi-Fi network
4. In Advanced settings, put check mark into box
5. Change IP from DHCP to STATIC
6. Scroll down and set for IP: `192.168.2.55` or `56 57 58 59`, etc.
7. Scroll down and set for gateway: `192.168.2.1`
8. Scroll down and set for prefetch: `11` (usually `24`)
9. Scroll down and set for DNS 1: `208.67.222.222`
10. Scroll down and set for DNS 2. `208.67.220.220`
11. Click save
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: after much frustration with this problem I have found a solution
1. turn off wifi on your Tablet
2. turn off your tablet
3. turn your tablet back on
4. turn on wifi
your tablet should now connect :)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/10 | 1,141 | 3,479 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to play my 3d games on my *HTC Desire HD* and mirror the display to my HD TV?
I have a [Sony Bravia 55HX820 3D LED TV](http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-55hx820/4507-6482_7-34468631.html) with 240 Hz, which was top of the range when it came out in 2011. I don't think it has MHL technology but I know there are adapters so I can connect via MHL. Neither can I find anything that says my HTC Desire HD is MHL compatible as I don't think it is.
I can stream videos photos, music etc to my TV wirelessly via DLNA -- but does anyone know a way to play my games from my HTC DHD to my HD TV via HDMI? The phone doesn't support MHL mirror image to TV. I have a lot of high quality games on my phone.
Moreover: What would the quality be like -- as the phone screen resolution only is 400x800 -- but display in 1080p or even 720p on my TV mirroring my phones image.
My phone isnt rooted. I'm running Gingerbread 2.3.5. I'm thinking about rooting my phone and updating to Android JellyBean Rom. Does anyone know a possible way to do that without to much quality loss on the TV -- as it looks good on the phone but the phones resolution on my 55 inch tv would look horrible! Also, would updating to JellyBean make any difference?<issue_comment>username_1: "Obtaining IP Address" message means that your device has automatically reconnected to the AP. Most likely than not the problem is on the PC side.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: * go to Wi-fi settings
* first forget the network
* in "Advanced" settings choose "Static IP"
* enter following
`IP adress= (IPv4 address, ten digit number, when entering put different last digit)
Gateway= (IPv4 default gateway)
Netmask= 255.255.255.0
DNS 1= 208.67.222.222
DNS 2= 208.67.220.220`
use a computer connected to the network/router to find IPv4 address/gateway
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipCQ8SLO7lY>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Finally I found a solution for this. When I was stuck on obtaining IP address
I was using static IP using Google DNS `8.8.8.8`
Today I was trying to install Android on my PC (VMWare)and I found something in there
and tried the same trick on my tablet and voila it worked.
So I don't know who solved this trick but I want to share my solution here.
Which is
`/etc/init.sh` or `init.goldfish.sh`
Edit this file using any text editor using root permissions.
add these lines
* `netcfg eth0 up` (activates the network interface)
* `netcfg eth0 dhcp` (network interface gets an IP address from DHCP)
* `setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8` (Set the Google DNS Server)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here are the details for us non-nerdy guys with a Belkin Router that usually has an IP of `192.168.2.1`; others differ like `192.168.1.2`, etc.
1. Settings
2. Wi-Fi
3. Hold down desired Wi-Fi network
4. In Advanced settings, put check mark into box
5. Change IP from DHCP to STATIC
6. Scroll down and set for IP: `192.168.2.55` or `56 57 58 59`, etc.
7. Scroll down and set for gateway: `192.168.2.1`
8. Scroll down and set for prefetch: `11` (usually `24`)
9. Scroll down and set for DNS 1: `208.67.222.222`
10. Scroll down and set for DNS 2. `208.67.220.220`
11. Click save
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: after much frustration with this problem I have found a solution
1. turn off wifi on your Tablet
2. turn off your tablet
3. turn your tablet back on
4. turn on wifi
your tablet should now connect :)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/10 | 277 | 997 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy SII GT-9100 with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLS8. I am using a PIN for my screen lock. If I make a call while my phone is unlocked, when the call is ended the screen goes to the lock. It is really annoying. How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Try disconnecting the call before the other side hangs up.
I've noticed a similar behavior in ICS 4.0, where if I disconnect the call first the phone does not lock.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is a general problem with all Android phones. Best way to solve this problem is `On Call End` program. It provides user to select following actions to take after a call:
* Do nothing
* Go to phone Home screen
* Go to phone Dialer
* Vibrate
* Show a toast message with the call duration. Outgoing call duration includes the ringing time.
You can install `On Call End` from here:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosix.callend&hl=tr>
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/10 | 815 | 2,807 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to route all the internet traffic of my phone through my VPN.
I configured OpenVPN on my htc Desire with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0.1-bravo through the integrated VPN settings dialog.
When I activate the Redirect-Gateway option, DNS resolution (e.g. google.com) doesn't work anymore. So not like others where the resolution of there local hostnames doesn't work (that wouldn't be a problem for me). The device hast still a connection to the internet (through the VPN) but it can't resolve domain names anymore.
The nameservers look correctly configured (adb shell):
```
# cat /etc/resolv.conf
nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver 8.8.4.4
```
I've also tested the OpenVPN Settings app but as soon as i add 'redirect-gateway' to the openvpn configuration file I get the same problem.
What could cause this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: I just ran into the same problem. Everything works but dns.
I found before that my cell provider, Bell, blocks udp 53 to anything but their servers.
Maybe dns isn't going through openvpn on android but openvpn is changing the servers.
I noticed that some other apps didn't go through openvpn, like the play store.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I found now a solution myself:
First, `cat /etc/resolv.conf` isn't a valid way to display the used DNS servers under Android. Use `getprop net.dns1` instead.
In my case the DNS server wasn't the Google server as set in `/etc/resolv.conf`, instead it was one of my ISP which accepts only requests from IPs in its network but my OpenVPN server is in another network.
To solve this issue i just modified `/system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd-hooks/20-dns.conf` a bit:
```
# Set net..dnsN properties that contain the
# DNS server addresses given by the DHCP server.
set\_dns\_props()
{
case "${new\_domain\_name\_servers}" in
"") return 0;;
esac
count=1
for i in 1 2 3 4; do
setprop dhcp.${interface}.dns${i} ""
done
count=1
for dnsaddr in ${new\_domain\_name\_servers}; do
setprop dhcp.${interface}.dns${count} ${dnsaddr}
count=$(($count + 1))
done
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
setprop net.dns2 8.8.4.4
}
case "${reason}" in
BOUND|INFORM|REBIND|REBOOT|RENEW|TIMEOUT) set\_dns\_props;;
EXPIRE|FAIL|IPV4LL|RELEASE|STOP) unset\_dns\_props;;
esac
```
That will force the phone to always use the Google DNS servers for all connections (e.g. 3G, WiFi, OpenVPN, ...).
I've tested that for a few weeks now and it works perfect.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I got it to work perfectly with 'openvpn for Android' app by playing with provided options within the app and not other messing around...with 'openvpn connect', it worked only for non market/os apps after manually setting : setprop net.dns1 xxx each time after a VPN connect... Hope that helps.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/10 | 388 | 1,527 | <issue_start>username_0: In my accessibility settings on my Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500), there is an "Assistive light" option that "Turn[s] on torch to see better". It activates the light on the back of the device.
Is there a way I can activate the light quickly without having to go through the accessibility settings?
ps: If someone could tag this with "torch" and possibly also "gt-s7500", that would be great.<issue_comment>username_1: Try adding it as a Widget to your devices screen
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Theres a Torch app in the market that toggles on open.
Do you want a single button on home screen? Then you need to shortcut it.
Do you need it on your lock screen: swipe for widgets.
Do you need it on voice activation? "Ok google, open app flashlight/torch"
Do you want it on your shortcut bar? Drag it from programs.
Im not really sure what you want.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: There are a few apps named "Nexus Torch" (as per the suggestion by @username_2), but the one by <NAME> is nice and simple without having advertising or needing access to more than is sensible.
On my previous phone, the torch could be turned on through the Accessibility menu, but that option seems to have disappeared on my newer phone. Instead, I can select Apps, then select the Widgets tab, and there is an Assistive Light widget I could tap-and-hold then drag to create a shortcut for (the widget had some Asian letters on it, but the shortcut it created was in English).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/10 | 918 | 3,647 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Samsung Galaxy S2 GT i9100. I have had it for quite a time, but today I noticed something strange:
First my battery had not been charging while I was sleeping: when I woke up I had only about 13% charge left. So I put the phone on the charger while I was making breakfeast.
When I came back to the phone some time later, it had nearly not charged at all: in fact the phone was using more battery then it was charging.
Why is my phone battery's charge dropping when I'm charging? I had this problem the whole day -- it won't charge more then 30%, then suddenly the battery level drops. How can this be solved?<issue_comment>username_1: Had exactly the same, did the same as you asking questions and hearing lots of different answers. My solution new battery, couple of quid on ebay.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The cable does make a huge difference, so I'm glad that I read your new cable made it last for a day. In addition, once a week you want to do a full charge cycle. Completely waste the battery, [to the point where you can't boot] and charge it for 8 hours straight, off.
I find that shorter, thicker cables make the battery of the device last longer.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: This mostly starts when you upgrade your firmware. I believe the Jelly Bean upgrade is a big drain on the phone resources.
My way out? Throttle down the CPU speed (antutu or CPU-Z can do the job for you)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have had a very similar problem a couple of times in the past with my Samsung tablet. It was always software-related, and never the cable or charger (I have two original Samsung chargers for that tablet, and both had the same problem, as did various cables. For me, it would not charge past 50%.
The first time, I let the battery discharge all the way until the tablet went into severe battery-saving mode, and I let it go as long as I could until I lost patience. I then charged it up, and it worked OK after that. It happened again, it seemed, a few months later. This time, I unplugged the charger,turned off the power, then plugged it back in and it charged OK.
Samsung phones are often picky about chargers. I've found that some will not work at all with my Samsung tablet, but will work with my LG G2 and my wife's iphone, while others work with it, with my LG, and with my wife's iphone. I never really figured out exactly why. But as with all chargers, sometimes they will work, but at only .5 amp if you don't have the right match, or a special charge-only cable. So, if you have such a charger, it might not be able to keep up with the discharge.
I worked in electronics repair, testing, and design for about 15 years, so I have a good understanding of the basics, and troubleshooting. People who suggest special short, thick, whatever cables are simply not very knowledgeable, or repeating misinformation from others who are just guessing out of partial knowledge. For the amount of current going through the cable, and the difference in resistance for different types of cable, the loss is negligible. The only time a cable will make a difference is if the connector is damaged, or it is wired in a nonstandard way internally. Of course, a cheap cable can have a wire break, but that has nothing to do with size of cable.
Also, if you're not careful, the connector on the phone can be damaged, or have foreign matter caught inside, or some obstruction keeping it from making a good connection. The micro-USB connection is not the most robust way of making a connection, which is probably why they are creating a new standard.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/11 | 922 | 3,360 | <issue_start>username_0: The page <http://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammurapi> contains
several occurrences of the character Ḫ (1E2A;LATIN CAPITAL LETTER H WITH BREVE BELOW), <http://codepoints.net/U+1E2A> which does not display on Galaxy S3. Neither with the built-in browser, nor Chrome, nor Miniopera.
Similarly, ẞ, [Capital Sharp S](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_%C3%9F), <http://codepoints.net/U+1E9E> cannot be displayed.
Does Android support full Unicode? How can I install full Unicode support?
Edit: I have (so far) not modified anything at all.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on the likelihood that you're using the default browser?
I know that Firefox supports "ẞ", and does show the "H" without a circumflex.
Maybe try it out?
I'm on HTC One with Ice Cream Sandwich, the default browser seems to support these but Opera doesn't -so yes Unicode is supported, but not necessarily by all browser implementations, rooting your phone is not the answer I suspect.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As t0mm13b had said, Android as a framework does support Unicode. As you are probably aware the vanilla Android is as such available as a stock option only to Google's own devices (The Nexus series). Other Android devices will have some sort of topping layer over this vanilla layers. This topping layer will usually be cosmetic changes by the manufacturer like HTC Sense UI etc.
Even if there are no such topping layer, the manufacturers compile the source of vanilla ROM with suitable drivers of their devices and add slight country specific enhancements.
Take a look at a [similar question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25359/how-to-make-an-android-device-to-display-complex-rendering-of-indic-characters) that I had asked which is not very different from what you had asked, if the language specific features and names are not accounted. That question explains how an Android device displays a [glyph](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyph) (not characters) on screen and the software components that are involved in that process.
To put it in a nut shell, to display a character Android requires a suitable font file and a rendering engine. Absence of former could result in a rectangular box and later will result in improper display of glyph.
In your case the ROM that your S3 has might not have the above said. Try to test with the devices that does display it (probably in some other region, the S3 might display it properly) and find what font files differs between yours and theirs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you've rooted your device, the quick and easy way I found was to get [Font Installer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.font.installer)
and search the internet for Arial Unicode MS.ttf
-Make sure to do a Nandroid backup before screwing with the system fonts. Bad things can happen.
Here's a test page that contains Unicode characters not supported by Android's default font set: <http://users.otenet.gr/~gmcr/bible/LK.htm>
The first verse should show: Επειδήπερ πολλοί επεχείρησαν αναταξασθαι διήγηση περί των πεπληροφορημενων εν ημιν πραγμάτων, (edited to be visible on stock Android).
Update: I think Microsoft's Arial font is copyrighted, so consider getting a font from <http://unifoundry.com/unifont.html>
Their font is more complete and it's free.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/11 | 997 | 3,823 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to install AOSP version of Android OS on the Nexus 7. However, I am wondering what would I miss by doing so.
I know that by compiling the AOSP `android-4.2.2_r1`, I should get Android 4.2.2 that is pretty close to what is coming as the stock firmware images.
I know that I can get drivers for all the hardware [Google](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers). There even seem to be DRM drivers!
I know that I can transfer all the proprietary Google application packages from the stock firmware over to the AOSP firmware.
But, if I have done all this, am I still somehow short compared to the stock firmware that Google provides on the Nexus 7? I guess I do not get OTA updates to the firmware, but that is not a problem. I guess I should get normal updates to the proprietary Google application packages from Google Play. Are there some applications on Google Play that will not install on my phone if I am using AOSP? Is there something else that I have not thought of?<issue_comment>username_1: Based on the likelihood that you're using the default browser?
I know that Firefox supports "ẞ", and does show the "H" without a circumflex.
Maybe try it out?
I'm on HTC One with Ice Cream Sandwich, the default browser seems to support these but Opera doesn't -so yes Unicode is supported, but not necessarily by all browser implementations, rooting your phone is not the answer I suspect.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As t0mm13b had said, Android as a framework does support Unicode. As you are probably aware the vanilla Android is as such available as a stock option only to Google's own devices (The Nexus series). Other Android devices will have some sort of topping layer over this vanilla layers. This topping layer will usually be cosmetic changes by the manufacturer like HTC Sense UI etc.
Even if there are no such topping layer, the manufacturers compile the source of vanilla ROM with suitable drivers of their devices and add slight country specific enhancements.
Take a look at a [similar question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25359/how-to-make-an-android-device-to-display-complex-rendering-of-indic-characters) that I had asked which is not very different from what you had asked, if the language specific features and names are not accounted. That question explains how an Android device displays a [glyph](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyph) (not characters) on screen and the software components that are involved in that process.
To put it in a nut shell, to display a character Android requires a suitable font file and a rendering engine. Absence of former could result in a rectangular box and later will result in improper display of glyph.
In your case the ROM that your S3 has might not have the above said. Try to test with the devices that does display it (probably in some other region, the S3 might display it properly) and find what font files differs between yours and theirs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you've rooted your device, the quick and easy way I found was to get [Font Installer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.font.installer)
and search the internet for Arial Unicode MS.ttf
-Make sure to do a Nandroid backup before screwing with the system fonts. Bad things can happen.
Here's a test page that contains Unicode characters not supported by Android's default font set: <http://users.otenet.gr/~gmcr/bible/LK.htm>
The first verse should show: Επειδήπερ πολλοί επεχείρησαν αναταξασθαι διήγηση περί των πεπληροφορημενων εν ημιν πραγμάτων, (edited to be visible on stock Android).
Update: I think Microsoft's Arial font is copyrighted, so consider getting a font from <http://unifoundry.com/unifont.html>
Their font is more complete and it's free.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/11 | 370 | 1,323 | <issue_start>username_0: I have HCL ME V1 tablet with android 4.0(Icecream Sandwich) OS. It has 4GB of internal SD memory and 1GB DDR3 RAM. When I connect the device to the PC in storage mode, it shows the 4GB SD memory; which is fine, I belief.
Since this device didn’t come with Google play store, I rooted it with “Android Commander” and installed Google play store and Google services. Then I reset the tablet to factory setting.
After resetting, when I connect it to pc it shows me total size of internal SD as 1.5GB out of which 900 MB approx is free.
My question is – Where did the additional 2.5GB internal storage space go ?
---
I have viewed the "Settings -> Storage" and found the storage distribution as below,
FLASH:
Total: 4 GB, Firmware 3.09 GB
DATA STORAGE:
Total: 0.91 GB, Apps 228 MB, Available 698 MB
It seems the internal SD still has, 4GB, out of which 3.09GB is eaten up by firmware. So How can it be corrected. Earlier it was much lesser.<issue_comment>username_1: It can't be possible that you lose your internal storage because of rooting, as firmware is your OS and drivers. Which are taking space and don't even related to rooting in any way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try flashing your device completely and install the lightweight generic ROM from Google.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/11 | 293 | 1,154 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to flash a custom rom on my S3. I was wondering if I take a Titanium Backup of all the applications and data on my phone, would I need to re-register (sim verification) for applications like WhatsApp, Tango, Viber etc. even after I restore the data?<issue_comment>username_1: When you flash a custom rom and you are coming from different version of android, **restoring app data may cause some problems**. If you restore your **Whatsapp's data may cause crashing that App**. So its better not to backup data,backup just that Application. If you are flashing same android version it may not cause issues. And you don't need to re-register.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I played with fire and went ahead and backed up my data with TB, flashed a custom rom (ParanoidAndroid 3.0) and restored the backup! Well, this is how it went:
* **WhatsApp** - restored the data without re-registration
* **Tango** - re-register
* **Viber** - restored
* **Google+** - log in required and configure the settings
* **Facebook** - already logged in (but re-sync contacts)
* **Path** - already logged in
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/11 | 1,369 | 5,041 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought various albums through Google Music cloud service and they are downloaded for offline use on my device. How can I use one of these MP3s as a ringtone or an alarm?
It seems that the standard picker is not able to find them.<issue_comment>username_1: You'll need to either use a different media player
* [Player Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nullsoft.winamp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5udWxsc29mdC53aW5hbXAiXQ..)
* [Winamp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nullsoft.winamp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5udWxsc29mdC53aW5hbXAiXQ..)
* [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd)
I'm pretty sure all the above, plus others, can set ringtones from mp3 files directly from the player app itself.
Or, you can use any of the many different ringtone makers freely available on the Play Market.
I like [Ringtone Maker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herman.ringtone&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5oZXJtYW4ucmluZ3RvbmUiXQ..)
You'll just open the MP3, find the section you want to save as a ringtone and crop it, save it, then set it!
You will need to do some searching around your file system first to find out which songs are which though. As I remember, when you download audio from Google Play Music for offline use it doesn't save them with titles or anything really identifiable :/
**EDIT**
That's the problem with Google Play Music. You have to open them and listen to them. If you use one of the above mentioned players it should load the metadata for you, telling you the artist, album, title etc.
I know Player Pro will show you the path of the given file by long pressing it and choosing View Details. I'm sure the others would have similar functionality.
However, using these players to set ringtones does not allow you to crop and choose which part you want saved, they will just set the entire song as the default ringtone, which is probably not what you want.
Most likely you'll need a combination of the two:
1. Open Player Pro (or whichever *other* media player) and find the song you want, view details/properties and note the file path.
2. Open up Ringtone Maker (or whichever you choose) and navigate to that path, and open the file.
3. You'll then be able to select which portion of the mp3 you'd like to set as a ringtone.
4. You can then save the ringtone as either an alarm, ringtone, or notification to be used respectively.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Why not drop the mp3 directly into a directory either `ringtones` or `alarms` within the subdirectory of `/sdcard/media/audio/notifications` (*this is for earlier than ICS*)?
IIRC ICS had this directory structure on the SDCard, aptly, `/sdcard/alarms` or `/sdcard/ringtones`. Drop the appropriate mp3 in there, and it should be picked up the Android's Media provider and away you go.
If Google Music does not have any identifiable information pertaining the MP3, the filename will be used instead.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you are comfortable with copying files in a file explorer
============================================================
1. Go grab [ES File Explorer](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) if you don't have a file manager already.
2. Make sure that root browsing is enabled and navigate to `/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.music/files/music`.
3. Hopefully you don't have too many songs stored locally, cause this is the not-so-fun part. Go through song-by-song by selecting one and using `Google Play Music` to complete the action. When you find which file is the right song, copy it (for ES, long press then select copy, could be different for other apps).
4. Now navigate to `/sdcard/media/audio/` if you are on pre-ICS or `/sdcard/` if on ICS or Jelly Bean. Paste it in (Hitting Paste on the status bar for ES) and you should be good.
If you aren't comfortable with copying files in a file explorer
===============================================================
If for some reason you don't want to copy, then still figure out which song is the right one. Then when you go to set your ringtone/alarm/notification use the `ES File Explorer` entry that pops up. Then navigate to `/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.music/files/music` and select the right song.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Just open google play with chrome browser (request desktop site) goto my music find song and tap the 3 dots over by the tracks time click download it is now an mp3 you can add in the ring tones.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I went to the Google Play Music desktop site, found the song, clicked on the 3 dots by it, downloaded it, then emailed myself the mp3 file, then opened it in ES File Explorer, selected to open it in ES Media Player, clicked the 3 dots > Set Ringtone > Set alarm, voila.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/11 | 610 | 2,080 | <issue_start>username_0: I combined six MP3 files, with filenames starting with `0`, into one MP3 with the following command under Debian Wheezy:
```
$ mp3wrap -v output.mp3 0*
```
Using `file` on `output.mp3` confirmed that it was an MP3 file. The file plays using `mocp`, but will not play on a Samsung Galaxy S3 with either the built-in player or an external player. How can I solve this?<issue_comment>username_1: I use MP3Diags to fix the tags after joining the files with mp3wrap, but I'm not able to check that repaired MP3 tags will allow the Samsung Galaxy S3 to play the file, as I do not have one to test with.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Had the same problem with files merged with `mp3wrap` on my Nexus. The only working solution, I found is to use `ffmpeg` as a merge tool.
How to
======
This will concatenate two mp3 files, and the resulting metadata will be that of the first file:
```
ffmpeg -i "concat:file1.mp3|file2.mp3" -acodec copy output.mp3
```
This is because, for ffmpeg, the whole "concat:" part is a single "input file", and its metadata will be of the first concatenated file. If you want to use metadata from the second file instead, you have to add it as a dummy input file and map its metadata to that of the output:
```
ffmpeg -i "concat:file1.mp3|file2.mp3" -i file2.mp3 -acodec copy test.mp3 -map_metadata 0:1
```
If you want to construct your metadata from the two metadatas, you'll have to do it by hand. You can dump a file's metadata with
```
ffmpeg -i file1.mp3 -f ffmetadata file1.metadata
```
After dumping both metadatas and constructing new metadata, you can add it to the output file with `-metadata`, and you can disable metadata copying by setting a `-map_metadata` mapping from a negative input file number. This sets a name value and no other metadata:
```
ffmpeg -i "concat:file1.mp3|file2.mp3" -acodec copy -metadata "title=Some Song" test.mp3 -map_metadata 0:-1
```
*Above instructions were copied from [superuser.com](https://superuser.com/a/314245/270746) answer from a similar question*
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/12 | 780 | 3,233 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm aware of this [question about different notification settings for different apps.](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1114/different-notification-sounds-for-sms-and-email) But changing the settings manually like that is time consuming. It would be nice to integrate these settings into profiles so:
* At night it would be nice to have SMS off, emails off and calendar on
* During the day however, it would be nice to have everything on
* On certain occasions, only sms and calendar notifications would be nice
... you can see the trend here, toggling different notifications on and off quickly would be a smart idea. Blackberry has had it for years. I understand that the way Android works makes this impossible. Why is there no API that allows apps to set other app's notification settings? Or would that make too much sense?
I have a Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S3. Any solutions are appreciated. The new Blackberry has this feature but then I'd have no apps.<issue_comment>username_1: Because of the way Android works, one app cannot change another app's settings. In future versions of Android this could be made possible via an API like the Android Content Provider. Each app needs to provide the functionality for the other apps to change it's notification settings.
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2279954/changing-notification-settings-in-native-email-app/2280765>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama) app supports “LlamaTones” — notification sounds which change according to the current profile. See [this blog post](http://kebabapps.blogspot.ru/2012/01/ring-ring-ring-ring-ring-ring-ring.html) for the description by the app developer.
You could achieve what you want as follows:
1. Create separate profiles for every different configuration you want to have.
2. Edit one of profiles and create a LlamaTone named “SMS”; select a notification sound for it which should be used when that profile is active. To make the notification silent, select a “No Sound” ringtone (at least on CyanogenMod 9 it is available in the “Ringtones” group; if there is no such ringtone on your phone, you should be able to find a no-sound .mp3 and add it easily).
Repeat this step to create LlamaTones for all other apps which need to be controlled separately (you can create a single LlamaTone for a group of apps which should use the same notification sound).
3. Now edit all other profiles and configure all LlamaTones there, setting notification sounds which are appropriate for these profiles.
4. Configure your apps to use the newly created LlamaTones as notification sounds.
5. You can either switch profiles manually, or configure Llama events to switch them according to the current time or any other available triggers.
Note that there is no way to set different volumes for different LlamaTones — the same notification volume is used, but this volume can be set in the profile. However, you can use a sound editor to change sound volume in audio files, and then use those audio files as custom notification sounds, e.g., [like this](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/3545/11251).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/12 | 481 | 1,737 | <issue_start>username_0: If you go to `Settings -> Apps -> All`, you'll be able to find the "Sound Recorder" built-in application in JB 4.2.2, but it's not shown on the app drawer.
Curious, how to run it?!
PS: it's not a question about choosing recording application, but about curiosity of running the built-in one
<issue_comment>username_1: Here's how to run it:
1. Open your app list.
2. Go to *Voice Recorder*.
3. Open it and record.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I suspect the `Sound recorder` could be just a component that is used by several apps, such as `Google Now` and `Voice Search`. If you take a look at the list of apps, there are also others that can't be run directly, such as `MusicFX`, `NFC Service`, `Search Applications Provider` etc., most of which take exactly the same amount of space, 12.00KB.
Note that this is just an assumption, I have no further proof.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There must be an .apk floating around somewhere. My CyanogenMod 4.2.2 has an app in the drawer named "sound recorder".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: This app has no inbuilt GUI link on many builds. You can use the app [Sound Recorder Shortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.soundrecorder) by KN Inc to access it through a shortcut though. The app needs no permission. The recordings are saved on the SD card in path `/sdcard/`. The files names are `recording*.3gpp`. The recording was just ok though with some amount of background noise.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: I managed to record with the help of built in app. Go to `Messaging app->Attach->Record Audio`.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/12 | 582 | 2,378 | <issue_start>username_0: I have 'Market' and every time I attempt to log into it using my Google account it says that it 'Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server.'
Any idea what could be done to get it working?<issue_comment>username_1: In what country is your ISP? Here in the Phil, its the same problem because of the unreliable network. My workaround is to use some VPN services to remedy frequent disconnects.
I currently use [DroidVPN](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.droidvpn), free version limited to 100mb a day. Try it and comment on the result.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Setting the correct System date and time.
It turns out authentication requires establishing a secure connection with Google’s server. The SSL certificate contains a expiration date which would be compared against the system date of the Android system. If the system date is too far in the past or in the future, the validation would be failed, thus the connection cannot be established. This is a security measures of the HTTPS connection, so check your system date next time encountering such strange error message.
**OR**
If that above fix is not working for you then you can try out ‘YouTube Connection Trick’ to rectify this problem.
Follow the below steps –
1. Add YouTube app and login into your Gmail account.
2. Go through the Gmail asp and add account if needed.
3. Sign in to your Gmail account with your user name and the password.
4. Go through your login process and now try to check Menu > Settings > Account & Sync.
5. Select “Add account” and add a secondary account.
This solution will work out if the above doesn’t works.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to your google account and turn off 2 Step Verification . . I had same problem not being able to add google account to Galaxy Ace 8530i and only solution I found was to turn off 2 Step Verification, log into my account, then turn it back on.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I updated the date/time on my phone and then I logged into google and turned off two step. Was able to sign in just fine. Went back and turned back on 2 step. Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: It's not in any way obvious but turning off 2-Step Verification worked for me. It's a nuisance and a security risk but it works in the short term.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/12 | 318 | 1,356 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to manually change the contents of the databases an app uses to store all it's formation.<issue_comment>username_1: yes of course, so long as you have access to that database.
if we are talking about mobile phone apps, then most will have an embedded SQLite database or equivalent. These typically are "stand alone" databases that don't have user authentication to access, you simply need access to the file ("someapp.db", or "someapp.sqlite", etc) and the proper utility installed to read it (SQLite version 3 for example).
on linux you would do something like
sudo yum install sqlite -y
sqlite3 someapp.db
and it will open the database and you can issue all your SQL commands from there.
Keep in mind some apps go through lengths to "hide" or otherwise make their database impossible for average-joe to access and get into.
EDIT: also, on Android specifically there is an App in the market (paid, like $3 i think) called "SQLite Editor" that allows you to browse all found sqlite databases on the phone and edit them if desired.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You will also need root access. Without root you won't be able to get into the apps' database folders.
If you download the Adroid SDK you can connect your phone/tablet via usb and run sqlite via the adb shell.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/12 | 1,534 | 5,891 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a 32 GB Verizon Galaxy Nexus (toro). I am running [Cyanogenmod](http://www.cyanogenmod.org/) 10.1 ROM nightlies and I use [CyanDelta Updater](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyandelta&hl=en) to stay up to date.
For a period of about 3 weeks, I updated to the latest nightly nearly every day using CyanDelta. Sometimes I'd download the full ROM instead of using CyanDelta. During this time, I never wiped the device (aka factory reset). I just applied the new release on top of the old.
Recently, my phone's performance degraded significantly. There were long delays unlocking, long delays switching apps, long delays doing just about everything. The phone would freeze up, and the OS would ask if I wanted to end a process because it wasn't responding. My podcatcher would stutter while playing.
Instead of switching to another ROM, I decided to first do a full wipe (factory reset). I used Titanium Backup to back up my user apps and data. In TeamWin Recovery, I did a factory reset, flashed the same CM 10.1 nightly I was running previously, restored my apps using Titanium, signed into accounts, etc.
My phone's performance has been completely restored. It's like night and day.
My question is: Why did that work? What is it about applying successive ROM versions that could cause a slowdown that a wipe would fix?
I love my new level of performance, but I also enjoy keeping up with the latest releases. It would seem I can't have my jelly beans and eat them too. Now I'm reluctant to flash any updates without doing a full wipe.<issue_comment>username_1: I've come up with one potential answer myself: TRIM
Solid state disks (SSDs) and some flash memory require the operating system to perform a kind of housekeeping task to maintain the efficiency of the device.
The operating system command TRIM is explained in this AnandTech article:
* <http://www.anandtech.com/show/2738/10>
Its applicability to certain Android devices, including my Samsung Galaxy Nexus and ASUS Nexus 7 is explained in these XDA Developers threads:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104326>
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971852>
An XDA member wrote an app called LagFix which purports to exercise the TRIM maintenance function, thus restoring write performance for the device.
Since I recently performed a complete factory reset, I'm no longer having performance problems and thus I can't directly corroborate the purported benefits of LagFix. If I'm in a position where performance is suffering, I may do some benchmarking and see if LagFix improves the situation.
Please be aware if you plan to try LagFix that there are some devices that have chips that do NOT play nice with this utility. These chips have what's come to be called a BrickBug, and if you run LagFix on one of these devices, you will irrevocably brick your device.
I highly recommend you follow the advice and read the LagFix FAQ. It points to a utility which can tell you if your device contains a chip that may suffer from the BrickBug.
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37029420&postcount=122>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To answer your Question, i would like to Quote something called, Dalvik VM and Android File System.
The Android File System would have below partitions (as Common in most devices),
\system
\boot
\data
\cache
When ever you flash a new ROM and Corresponding files would be moved to corresponding partitions.
When You flashing a new rom without wiping, the files in all partition would be overridden (If files with same names) and some of the older files may remain as a debris.
\Cache
\Data
The above two partitions are ROM specific, whenever there are new apps installed, the Temporary data and its cache would be created and stored in respective partitions. When you wipe, old data and cache items would be cleared.
All Android applications are optimiz to dex (.odex) to run in dalvik virtual Machine (Similar to Java VM). These items need to be cleared when moving to different roms.
Some info about dalvik - <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_%28software%29>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: TL;DR - Restored performance of my 2012 ASUS Nexus 7 16GB by deleting several GB of unneeded files.
I recently solved a performance problem on my ASUS Nexus 7 (16GB, first generation) using an unrelated solution to the LagFix/TRIM solution outlined above. Although LagFix seems to have solved the problem on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus (performance remains excellent to this day), I continued experiencing truly awful and unacceptable performance on my ASUS Nexus 7.
My research yielded many reports that if the Nexus 7 memory gets "too full", performance degrades significantly. My device had 3 GB of free memory, so I was skeptical that my Nexus 7 was "too full".
I used the excellent [DiskUsage](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage&hl=en) utility to inspect the contents of my 16GB flash memory to see if I could clear out some space. I discovered a movie file I had long since watched and forgotten about consuming several GB of space.
I deleted the movie file, a number of old Nandroid and Titanium backups I no longer needed, and deleted a couple GB of podcasts I didn't need. This freed up several GB on the device.
Performance is now excellent on my Nexus 7. It feels like new.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried wiping dalvik cache but it didn't work,then I tried wiping all data and reinstalling ***CyanogenMod 11*** but it didn't work too. Then I came up with a solution that by using ***CPU MASTER*** (available on play store) we can set the frequency of our CPU to max for permanent time and Bloom the outcome was unbelievable. I will prefer it to everyone. But it needs root so.....
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/12 | 1,120 | 4,163 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to copy files between Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu
* without giving away too many privileges - just copying said file
* without any rooty system modifications (I want to keep the carrier-warranty including their system updates - currently 4.1.2; and I want to show this to hapless users too - without them calling me back...)
* without using an USB cable (I know how to do this like in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/36958/28620), that is, connecting as a camera ; but this gives one complete rw access in some directories)
* preferably without any extra apps to install.
It seems there are two options left (when going through the list offered by the "Share via" button): either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
For Bluetooth such a transfer worked with an out-of-the-box [preinstalled](http://www.ibiblio.org/Dave/Dr-Fun/df9507/df950713.jpg) Windows. So it is not the Android as such which is a problem, rather Ubuntu but [there was no answer nor interest on AU](https://askubuntu.com/questions/240930/sending-pictures-from-android-to-10-04).
When I try to send it via Bluetooth I just get the notification: "Bluetooth share: Sent 0 successful, 1 failed". However, I can transfer files from Ubuntu to Android.
So how can I copy files successfully?<issue_comment>username_1: There are multiple possibilities to do so. If the opposite direction is OK with you (i.e. initiating the transfer from your Ubuntu machine), you might want to take a look at apps like [WebSharing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.websharing) or [Samba Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sambaserver), which require little permissions. [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) is quite famous, but you probably won't like its permission requests (with that app you can maintain almost all your device).
Initiating transfers from your Android device, some file managers might be interesting. So e.g. [ES File Explorer File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) (which I use myself). This app can even auto-discover your Samba resources, so you can directly copy files in both directions.
All mentioned solutions work via WiFi and require both ends (Android and Ubuntu) being members of the same network.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I use [AndSMB](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andsmb) or [AndFTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp) over WiFi for this purpose. The former accesses files shared via the SMB/CIFS protocol; the latter can access FTP and SFTP servers. You might already have Samba (an SMB server) installed on your Ubuntu machine. If not, I think SFTP is easier to set up: you just need to install the **openssh-server** package, and [look at the official documentation to see what options you might want to change](https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/openssh-server.html).
I mention these two clients because I've used both and I know you can use "Share" with both of them as well as a file browser interface; there are other SFTP and SMB clients available.
If you go with SFTP, you might go a step further and install a dynamic-DNS system on your Ubuntu box so you can access it over the Internet as well as your own WiFi network. If you do this (as I have), it's like having your own Dropbox server.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I was not able to find easy way to make working USB connection between my Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu. The only solution that worked for me described here: [UBUNTU - AUTOMOUNT NEXUS 7 IN MTP MODE](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/247-ubuntu-automount-nexus7-mtp). Here is list what I did to make MTP working:
1. Compile and install go-mtp
2. Create mount point
3. Create udev rules
4. Play around with mount/umount
It was not trivial at all, but finally made USB connection working. Speed is good and after initial configuration doesn't require any further reconfiguration. Please refer to the [link](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/247-ubuntu-automount-nexus7-mtp) for details.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/12 | 1,079 | 3,840 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I just bought the [Samsung HDTV Adapter](http://www.grosbill.com/4-samsung_adaptateur_micro_usb_vers_hdmi_11_pins_pour_samsung_galaxy_s3-167046-mobilite_pda-accessoire_divers_pour_telephone) (MHL to HDMI). However, my Dell U2412M monitor only has VGA, DVI or DisplayPort. So I also bought an [HDMI to displayPort](http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0017K6BDW/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) converter cable. Alas, the connection doesn't work.
I know that everything is properly connected. The Samsung MHL is properly connected to both the phone and the (official Samsung) charger. The HDMI cable goes from there to the displayPort to HDMI (female) adapter, which in turn is properly fitted to the monitor. Then, I switch the input on the monitor to DisplayPort, and sadly my monitor goes to power save mode.
Is there anything I can do to make this configuration work? If not, have you got any advice?<issue_comment>username_1: There are multiple possibilities to do so. If the opposite direction is OK with you (i.e. initiating the transfer from your Ubuntu machine), you might want to take a look at apps like [WebSharing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.websharing) or [Samba Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sambaserver), which require little permissions. [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) is quite famous, but you probably won't like its permission requests (with that app you can maintain almost all your device).
Initiating transfers from your Android device, some file managers might be interesting. So e.g. [ES File Explorer File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) (which I use myself). This app can even auto-discover your Samba resources, so you can directly copy files in both directions.
All mentioned solutions work via WiFi and require both ends (Android and Ubuntu) being members of the same network.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I use [AndSMB](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andsmb) or [AndFTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp) over WiFi for this purpose. The former accesses files shared via the SMB/CIFS protocol; the latter can access FTP and SFTP servers. You might already have Samba (an SMB server) installed on your Ubuntu machine. If not, I think SFTP is easier to set up: you just need to install the **openssh-server** package, and [look at the official documentation to see what options you might want to change](https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/openssh-server.html).
I mention these two clients because I've used both and I know you can use "Share" with both of them as well as a file browser interface; there are other SFTP and SMB clients available.
If you go with SFTP, you might go a step further and install a dynamic-DNS system on your Ubuntu box so you can access it over the Internet as well as your own WiFi network. If you do this (as I have), it's like having your own Dropbox server.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I was not able to find easy way to make working USB connection between my Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu. The only solution that worked for me described here: [UBUNTU - AUTOMOUNT NEXUS 7 IN MTP MODE](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/247-ubuntu-automount-nexus7-mtp). Here is list what I did to make MTP working:
1. Compile and install go-mtp
2. Create mount point
3. Create udev rules
4. Play around with mount/umount
It was not trivial at all, but finally made USB connection working. Speed is good and after initial configuration doesn't require any further reconfiguration. Please refer to the [link](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/247-ubuntu-automount-nexus7-mtp) for details.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/12 | 888 | 2,951 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently I've run out of room on my small (2GB) sdcard. What I want to do is copy all the contents of this card onto something a little larger. I have an FTP server (the one that comes with ES File Explorer) installed on my phone, and that's pretty much the only way I can copy from the card mounted in my phone to a computer or vice-versa (my computer has never recognized my phone's sdcard and only displayes /data).
What's the best way to copy all of it (including hidden files, non-readable files, and apps stored on the sdcard)?<issue_comment>username_1: The least tricky way is:
1. take your 2GB card out of the device, put it into a card reader, and attach that to your computer
2. copy all contents from the card to an empty directory on your computer
3. safely remove the card reader, replace the 2GB card by the newer, bigger one, and attach that to the computer
4. copy the contents of the directory from step 2. to the new card
5. safely remove that card again, and place it into your Android device
When in doubt about the hidden stuff, use Linux for the copy process. You can even boot it from a LiveCD. From a terminal command, use `cp -R /path/to/source/* /path/to/target`. On the other hand, if using Windows and you can see the files/directories starting with a dot (watch out e.g. for the `.android_secure` directory), they should be copied along fine.
### See also:
* [How do I switch my Android device's SD card without causing problems?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17402/16575)
* [Changing SD Card Just a Simple Copy & Paste](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/13638/16575)
* [App2sd - Changing the SD Card](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10135/16575)
* [How to upgrade / swap SD card without losing data and installed apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15049/16575)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On my Android One Nokia 7.1, I noticed that the SD card is mounted as `/storage/XXXX-XXXX` where XXXX-XXXX is the volume's serial number.
Here's how I cloned my smaller SD card onto a larger one:
* Formatted the 200GB µSD using [these steps](http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm) (Windows says it’s too large)
* Copied using `ROBOCOPY /S /ZB /V g:\ f:\` ( `g:\` represents the old SD card while `f:\` represents the new).
* Changed the volume serial number using SysInternals’ `VolumeId.exe`:
```
PS> cmd /c vol f:
Volume in drive F is LUMIAUSD200
Volume Serial Number is 1F04-2747
PS > Volumeid.exe f: B14F-130C
VolumeId v2.1 - Set disk volume id
Copyright (C) 1997-2016 <NAME>
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
Volume ID for drive f: updated to b14f-130c
PS > cmd /c vol f:
Volume in drive F is LUMIAUSD200
Volume Serial Number is B14F-130C
```
After that, I inserted the new card into the phone, and voilà! All apps were happy (since the mountpoint had not changed).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/13 | 794 | 3,037 | <issue_start>username_0: My Nexus S has a broken power button that some days works fine, some days doesn't work at all, but most days just acts up and will randomly turn my phone on, even when it's sitting on the table.
I'm running a CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly on it. Through ButtonRemapper, I've mapped the soft search button to act as a power button, and enabled the volume buttons to turn the phone on. Thus, I have no need to use the power button anymore, and it is just annoying.
Is there a way I can disable (without hardware modifications) the power button? ButtonRemapper doesn't have in its options the ability to change it, and I've had no luck trying to modify the keymap files.
Any help is appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: There is no way to disable the power button thru software
Because power button signals is hardwired to the phone's internals. Hardware modding is the only option for this happen
I suggest getting that button repaired. Its not really expensive (250Php equivalent to 6$ USD), and can be done quite fast. Not sure about official service centers though
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Xposed Additions** Method
---------------------------
For this, you will require **root**:
1. Install the latest version of [BusyBox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en). *If you are having trouble with that installer, you can use an alternate BusyBox installer like [BusyBox Installer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer&hl=en).*
2. Install the latest version of [Xposed Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer).
3. Install the [Xposed Additions](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb) module ([Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb&hl=en))
4. Activate the module via **Xposed Installer > Modules > [tick the box next to Xposed Additions]**.
5. Install the framework via **Xposed Installer > Framework > Install/Update**.
6. Reboot. *A soft reboot is sufficient, but if it doesn't work, try a full reboot*.
7. **Xposed Additions > Buttons > Add New Button > (press the hardware button(s) you want to reconfigure, then tap OK]**.
8. Now, under **Xposed Additions > Buttons**, the buttons you have added will be there. Tap on the **Power** entry in the list. From here, you can configure the button to have no action on both *screen on*, *screen off*, and *lock screen* (if necessary). You can change each *Click* and *Long Press* action to do nothing.
*Note: This will only prevent the power button's action while Android is running. This will not affect your button configuration while your device is (a) powered off, (b) in bootloader/download mode, or (c) recovery mode*.
***IMPORTANT***: Make sure you have an alternate power button configured, or you may have no way to turn your screen on without a reboot! If this happens, reboot the phone, then add an alternate button to power on your device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/13 | 730 | 3,074 | <issue_start>username_0: I have HTC One X with Sense on it. Sense is a bit slow. So I installed Apex Launcher. It was fast but it required quite a few permissions so I uninstalled it. I looked at other Launchers in Google Play like Nova, Go, etc. but all of them had required some or the other permissions which were giving me goosebumps, like
* Service that cost you money: Directly call phone numbers
* Your messages: Access mail information, read your text messages (SMS
or MMS)
* Your personal information: Read call log, read your contacts
* Your accounts: Find accounts on this device
So my question is, is it safe to install Launchers for Android which require permissions like they can read your emails, SMS, call number directly? Also Apex launcher cannot create widget on home screen unless the phone is rooted and shows a message - `NOTE: Due to limitations of the Android framework, you won't be able to add widgets from the drawer unless Apex Launcher is installed as a system app (root required). Please read the FAQ for more information.` Is this the case with all Launchers?<issue_comment>username_1: I might not be 100% right, but as a launcher I think the permissions are for the following:
* Directly call phone numbers: If the launcher has its own Dialer, you need to give it permissions to be able to do calls, else you would end with a dialer that doesnt dial.
* Access mail information, read your text messages (SMS or MMS): Same as above, launchers many times have direct access to your SMSs, so it can be either displayed or linked to your home screen.
* Read call log, read your contacts: This has to do with the first one, if you let use it the dialer, call logs and contacts should also be used when trying to dial, else you would end having to type the entire number you want to call.
* Find accounts on this device: I suppose this one refers to the Google account if your contacts are stored there.
So if the above permisions are for a Launcher, you shouldn't worry since they're pretty usual.
As for the launcher root issue, I think its a JB issue. I'm using the stock right now, but in Ginger Bread and ICS I was using a non-stock launcher and could add widgets without problems.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Those permissions (call, SMS) are in most cases used for "quick-access-widgets/shortcuts" the launcher provides. To create a call widget for a contact, the contacts need to be read, which again might need the account data in some cases to retrieve them.
So all those permissions are obviously making sense in context of a launcher. Of course this does not mean they cannot be abused. So I'd either stick with a heavily used / well known app, or have additional protection (PDroid, LBE).
You explicitly mentioned *Apex*, which I use on some of my devices. On others I use *GoLauncher EX*. I also use *LBE* to keep watch. None of these two launchers ever misused these permissions (at least I never got a warning) -- though I must admit I did not check all the logs thoroughly all the time.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/13 | 549 | 1,825 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Galaxy Note 2
Nowadays, every link in FB app and in Whatsapp is opened in the native browser
I want to make Chrome the defualt browser for all actions including these two apps.
How can I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Head to Settings -> Apps -> All -> Internet -> Clear Defaults. Next time you do a search or open a link, you'll be given a choice of which app you want to open it with. Select Chrome and put a tick in the "Make Default" checkbox and that should make Chrome the default browser.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: While [username_1's description](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/41432/16575) works (and also does work for other "default apps"), it might not be the most user-friendly approach. As Android itself does not offer anything else, you might want to pick a helper. [Default App Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appiator.defaultappmanager) is such a helper:
[](https://lh4.ggpht.com/lnyjWu4nbSVIF7F7FAwYqcYmpOjjWrKJaOcX6fkIsyVhHkFtnhB5nycHjJ8KofhSlASD) [](https://lh5.ggpht.com/I2__IPVRVapycCxYH_Jzy60TDVulX1xLA0P9qSfy6eEK6fjllhCjQzui2AmD3zMPrxs)
Default App Manager (Source: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appiator.defaultappmanager)); Click images to enlarge
As the screenshots show, this app lists up default apps defined and lets you clear those defaults -- but it also lets you define them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I did it like this:
Go to *Settings→application manager→all*. There to "internet browser", click on that and delete that "is default". When next time started the desktop link asked me for default browser.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/13 | 334 | 1,210 | <issue_start>username_0: I currently have CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.1) on my Galaxy SIII. I used ClockworkMod to flash the ROM.
Now, after using the ROM for a while, I want to try some other ROMs, so I made a backup of my current ROM (CyanogenMod 10.1) in ClockworkMod recovery and the backup was saved to: `/mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup`.
Now, if I use the "wipe data/factory reset" option in ClockworkMod recovery, will that remove the backup I made?<issue_comment>username_1: *Wipe data* will wipe everything on your `/data` partition (hence the name). A *factory reset* will wipe the same (additionally also cache and Dalvik cache), and put your device back to a virgin state. Usually, this doesn't touch the (external) SDCard, and AFAIK should not touch the internal SDCard either.
I don't know on which partition your mentioned folder resides; but if you want to be on the safe side, back up everything to the external SDCard (or even better off-device, e.g. to your computer).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It deletes `/data` files. If you have a backup in `mnt/shell`, it will not be deleated. Also, you can restore your backup after factory reset.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/14 | 621 | 2,300 | <issue_start>username_0: Settings -> Applications -> All tells me that "Contacts Storage" uses 2.5MB which must be my contact data.
Since I had to revert to 4.03 after a faulty update to 4.1 my contacts seem inaccessible although the data seems to be there.
Could you please tell me where to find the associated data(base) for Contacts Storage? My phone is rooted.
And no, my contact data is not on GMail and I honestly don't know why...<issue_comment>username_1: The exact location of the contacts database might depend on your manufacturer's "customization". While "plain Vanilla Android" has them in `/data/data/android.providers.contacts/databases`, the stock ROM on my *Motorola Milestone 2* e.g. uses `/data/data/com.motorola.blur.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db` instead. A raw mask to check for is `/data/data/*.providers.contacts/databases/*.db`. The file is in SQLite3 format, and can be browsed on your PC with e.g. [SQLiteman](https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqliteman/) or [DB Browser for SQLite](http://sqlitebrowser.org/), which is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows alike. With this application you can browse the database in a graphical mode. Of course you also can use the command line `sqlite3` client if you prefer.
Crucial point to directly access this database is that your device must be rooted -- a precondition you already meet, as your question states.
So you can either use a file manager to navigate to the database file, and copy it to your computer for investigation -- or directly pull it to your computer via `adb pull`. A third option would be to investigate it directly on your device, e.g. using the [SQLite Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuecs.sqlitemanager) or [aSQLiteManager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.andsen.asqlitemanager) app.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you are rooted, use [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to take out contact storage.
* Open the app and navigate to **Backup/Restore** TAB
* It displays storage item entries with Green color.
Here's a screenshot :
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/xNdME.jpg)
Click on it to enlarge
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/14 | 408 | 1,647 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes I want to share photos my friend right after after we take the shots. I want those photos to appear in my Google+ Instant Upload album immediately, rather than waiting for it automatically do it.
How can I force "instant upload" to run?<issue_comment>username_1: From the Google+ app, select `Settings -> Instant Upload` and press the `Upload all` item, it will *just* upload any photos that haven't already been uploaded.
As noted in the comments, you can also `share` individual photos in your album via Google+.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: go to `Settings/Accounts & Sync/Google/`*(choose Google Account if necessary)*`/`
Google Plus Photos is probably already checked. Un-check it and re-check it. This will force it to re-sync immediately.
Someone should develop a button to do all this automatically. I edit all my photos in Google Plus before posting on Etsy.com. I force the sync so I can work continuously.
HTC One S running Android 4.1.1
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Open the *Photos* application on Android. It can be found in the Main application list.
2. The three dots in the upper right corner -> *Settings*
3. Choose *Auto Backup*.
4. Under Auto backup, under the third section *Backup Settings* choose *Back up all*.
Make sure that your connection settings permit you the backup - you must be using a WiFi connection if under *Back up Photos* you have chosen *Wifi only* and you must be charging if you've put at tick next to *While charging only*.
The same procedure could be done through the *Google+* app instead of the *Photos* app.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/03/14 | 418 | 1,677 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to import my own PDF files to google play book reader and read them using this application. But without any hacking I cannot read not purchased PDFs in google playbook.
I'm not looking for an alternative because they are not good enough (such as ezPDF or Moon+ and ...)<issue_comment>username_1: From the Google+ app, select `Settings -> Instant Upload` and press the `Upload all` item, it will *just* upload any photos that haven't already been uploaded.
As noted in the comments, you can also `share` individual photos in your album via Google+.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: go to `Settings/Accounts & Sync/Google/`*(choose Google Account if necessary)*`/`
Google Plus Photos is probably already checked. Un-check it and re-check it. This will force it to re-sync immediately.
Someone should develop a button to do all this automatically. I edit all my photos in Google Plus before posting on Etsy.com. I force the sync so I can work continuously.
HTC One S running Android 4.1.1
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Open the *Photos* application on Android. It can be found in the Main application list.
2. The three dots in the upper right corner -> *Settings*
3. Choose *Auto Backup*.
4. Under Auto backup, under the third section *Backup Settings* choose *Back up all*.
Make sure that your connection settings permit you the backup - you must be using a WiFi connection if under *Back up Photos* you have chosen *Wifi only* and you must be charging if you've put at tick next to *While charging only*.
The same procedure could be done through the *Google+* app instead of the *Photos* app.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/03/14 | 898 | 3,739 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a Nexus 7 tablet. Is it possible to use my Google account just to download apps and for backup purpose?
I'd rather not see my emails, chats and contacts on the device as it's not with me all the time and shared with kids, and basically anyone in the house has access to it.
I couldn't find any options to do this. Without logging in with my Google account, the device is kind of useless. I tried turning off sync for everything after I logged in, but the emails are still syncing. Plus it's only a couple of clicks away to turn back on if anyone wished. I can't add password just for these apps either.
Please don't ask me to create another Gmail account just for this. Are rooting and installing custom ROM the only option? Any other suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: Google allows to use [application-specific passwords](http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=185833). I have not used them, especially not in an Android device but this may be a solution for your problem if it is possible to use a "Market-Only password" on your device.
BTW: The Google backup works AFAIK only for apps that explicitly support it (therefore not of every app). If you have an Android 4.0 or higher device you may want to try the local backup via ADB which saves all user data on the device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I would suggest you to have two users configured as Al Everett suggested and additionally configure to your need.
1. The first user as a main user use your Google account to have all the bells and whistles. Have a screen guard configured for this account so that no other user will be using it.
2. Then create a second user and use your Google account to install all necessary apps that you think necessary for the second user. This can include the apps that you had purchased with your Google account.
3. In Settings you can then opt out not to sync emails, contacts, photos and all the stuffs you wouldn't like to share. Again Settings->Apps, open GMail and clear its data to remove all the previously synced data.
4. Install [App locker apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=applocker) which will prevent unauthorized use of any apps by protecting with a password.
With the above both you and your kids can use the tablet in their own space with you worrying to share your mails and contacts with them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: **Steps:**
1. Go to **Settings** --> *Under* **Wireless&Networks** select **Data Usage** --> click **Menu**-->check **Auto- Sync**.
2. Then go back to **Settings**-->**Accounts**-->**Google**-->uncheck **Gmail** .
Or else you can **uncheck Auto-sync option** to **disable automatic synchronizing all options**.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here's a working solution to add a Google account and prevent it from syncing everything.
1. Before adding the Google account, disable Sync (from system settings
or from your pull-down menu).
2. With sync disabled, add the Google account.
3. Enable Airplane mode to prevent all data transfer.
4. Enable Sync. You must do this to modify the specific sync settings next.
5. Go into sync settings for the Google account, and uncheck all services you don't want synced. For your case, you only want `Sync App Data` enabled.
6. Disable airplane mode.
You now have the google account on your phone, and it hasn't synced anything except the services you chose to let it sync.
I follow this procedure to prevent emails and contacts from syncing. Contacts in particular are very annoying, since disabling sync doesn't delete the synced contacts from the phone, so you must prevent them from getting on your phone in the first place with this solution.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/14 | 906 | 3,715 | <issue_start>username_0: I got myself a new note 2 last night, and I'm trying to configure it. It's my first android device, so I'm not sure how the system works in some respects.
I came from Windows Phone 7, and there were a few nice features on that phone that I find I'm missing - namely the ability to see upcoming calendar events on my lock screen, as well as the number of emails/texts/whatever I have waiting, and the number of calls that I missed. I found a couple of potential lockscreen apps on google play, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to enable them. There appears to be no option in my settings.
Using android 4.1.2 - don't know if that's the latest version available for me, but I did update last night, presumably from 4.0.<issue_comment>username_1: Google allows to use [application-specific passwords](http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=185833). I have not used them, especially not in an Android device but this may be a solution for your problem if it is possible to use a "Market-Only password" on your device.
BTW: The Google backup works AFAIK only for apps that explicitly support it (therefore not of every app). If you have an Android 4.0 or higher device you may want to try the local backup via ADB which saves all user data on the device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I would suggest you to have two users configured as Al Everett suggested and additionally configure to your need.
1. The first user as a main user use your Google account to have all the bells and whistles. Have a screen guard configured for this account so that no other user will be using it.
2. Then create a second user and use your Google account to install all necessary apps that you think necessary for the second user. This can include the apps that you had purchased with your Google account.
3. In Settings you can then opt out not to sync emails, contacts, photos and all the stuffs you wouldn't like to share. Again Settings->Apps, open GMail and clear its data to remove all the previously synced data.
4. Install [App locker apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=applocker) which will prevent unauthorized use of any apps by protecting with a password.
With the above both you and your kids can use the tablet in their own space with you worrying to share your mails and contacts with them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: **Steps:**
1. Go to **Settings** --> *Under* **Wireless&Networks** select **Data Usage** --> click **Menu**-->check **Auto- Sync**.
2. Then go back to **Settings**-->**Accounts**-->**Google**-->uncheck **Gmail** .
Or else you can **uncheck Auto-sync option** to **disable automatic synchronizing all options**.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here's a working solution to add a Google account and prevent it from syncing everything.
1. Before adding the Google account, disable Sync (from system settings
or from your pull-down menu).
2. With sync disabled, add the Google account.
3. Enable Airplane mode to prevent all data transfer.
4. Enable Sync. You must do this to modify the specific sync settings next.
5. Go into sync settings for the Google account, and uncheck all services you don't want synced. For your case, you only want `Sync App Data` enabled.
6. Disable airplane mode.
You now have the google account on your phone, and it hasn't synced anything except the services you chose to let it sync.
I follow this procedure to prevent emails and contacts from syncing. Contacts in particular are very annoying, since disabling sync doesn't delete the synced contacts from the phone, so you must prevent them from getting on your phone in the first place with this solution.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/14 | 678 | 2,785 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to get rid of the system bar on Android 4.1 tablets since the tablets will be in a commercial/retail environment and be used for business. My app will be the only app used on the tablet and it needs as much screen real estate as possible for what we're trying to do. I have searched already and I see that there are ways to do it on a rooted tablet, however since this will be in a business and deployed to several hundred or thousand businesses, I cannot have all the tablets rooted for legal and security issues. (Would I really have issues legally though if I were to root them?)
I know that you can dim the status bar and make the buttons dots but that really isn't optimal.
If there is no way to get rid of it, is it possible to change the status bar icons and functionality? I ask this because our app has a status bar on top and we could possibly move it to the bottom and change the icons and functionality of the status bar to match the app's status bar so no screen real estate is lost.
I have read that 4.2 adds some fullscreen functionality for apps. Is this true? Can the status bar be hidden in 4.2 as opposed to 4.1?<issue_comment>username_1: No, the bottom system bar (that's the one with the home, back, and recent buttons) can't be hidden on a stock device without rooting it and using a custom system image. The soft home button is very important because it gives you a way to get back to the home screen that can't be overridden by apps: this includes getting out of an unresponsive or broken app.
On 4.0 and above an app author can *temporarily* hide both bars, but touching the screen or pressing any hard key (including volume) will bring them back, so that doesn't prevent people leaving the app. (And quite right! It would be crazy for stock Android to let one app take over the whole system.)
>
> The SYSTEM\_UI\_FLAG\_HIDE\_NAVIGATION is a new flag that requests the navigation bar hide completely. Be aware that this works only for the navigation bar used by some handsets (it does not hide the system bar on tablets). The navigation bar returns to view as soon as the system receives user input. As such, this mode is useful primarily for video playback or other cases in which the whole screen is needed but user input is not required.
>
>
> <http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.0.html>
>
>
>
It's worth noting that a full kiosk mode (not letting the user leave the app at all) has been announced for Android L, but the app has to be a device administrator to enter this mode.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The quicker solution might be to use something like sitekiosk for android, or kioware for android. Jelly Bean is fine and they give you a lot of options to customize.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/14 | 342 | 1,337 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to know how I can set up my android 4.1.2 (Galaxy S2 I 9100) that it will install all my apps in the Play Store (the one you can see when you click "my apps").
I think it was CM 10.1 where it worked sometimes and in stock rom I did not noticed it.
Is there a way to configure my Galaxy S2 so I don't have to install the apps manually?
I hope I asked clearly enough ;)
Thanks so far !
Edit: I reseted my phone, logged into samsung account to google account.
I always allowed to back up and restore my data. But the apps haven't been installed automatically.
And that was the only thing I tried. I did not try any ADB recoveries. And I did not use any backup third party apps or the stock rom backup.
I hope this information is enough. I fnot please tell me what information you additionally need!
Thank you again!<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure you have checked Automatic Restore and Backup my Data in Settings>Backup & Restore.
And also sync your google account right after a reset. You'll notice that all of your apps are reinstalling in the background.
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I guess it has to do with what you had on your device installed right before
you wipe & flashed a new Rom.
Google remembers last apps and all
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/03/14 | 407 | 1,344 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a basic female to female USB adapter and connected my Galaxy SIII USB cable to the mouse. This didn't work. What am I doing wrong? Do I need an OTG cable? Something about USB hosts? I don't understand how to get this to work.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you need an OTG cable. The pin layout is different than a regular micro USB to USB cable; essentially, it's equivalent to shorting pins 4 and 5 on a normal cable. This is what causes the phone to know that it needs to be the *host* rather than the *slave*.
In fact, you can [do this yourself](http://tech2.in.com/how-to/accessories/how-to-make-your-own-usb-otg-cable-for-an-android-smartphone/319982) if you're handy with electronics and have a cable you don't mind taking apart, though they're also readily available at many online retailers (Amazon, Newegg, Monoprice, etc).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To connect any device to your Galaxy S3 (or any other host-capable Android device), you need a OTG host cable. Without that host cable, the phone doesn't know it's supposed to act as the host rather than as a peripheral.
[This](http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=9724&seq=1&format=2) is an example of such a cable. Most online retailers carry similar ones.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/15 | 235 | 858 | <issue_start>username_0: From what it looks like, Facebook is just downloading an update, but it is not downloading anything. Even after multiple reboots and uninstalling Facebook app, it still continues. How to clear this up?
Phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2. With default TuchWiz launcher.
<issue_comment>username_1: Try:
-Long pressing the notification.
-A small dialog that says "App Info" will appear.
-Press **"App Info"**
-Press **"Force Stop"**.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just go in
**downloads**-->select **other downloads**( and it will appear `facebook build 141046`) -->select it -->click **cancel**
**OR**
**settings-->apps-->all-->download manager-->force stop**
disable and clear cache then enable again
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/15 | 216 | 791 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been receiving about 50 flash sms a day, with my service provider name TIM RS 51, from the number 50. As I read here, it might be a issue with activating and deactivating cell broadcast on the phone. However, I could not find the path suggested for the deactivation (Setting/Call/Other Call Settings). The option does not exist on this path. Any help?<issue_comment>username_1: It's `Settings->Call-> *uncheck* Cell broadcast -> *click* OK to the confirmation question`.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I show the setting under
```
Settings | Wireless & networks | More... | Cell broadcasts
```
with three options to choose from:
1. Show extreme threats
2. Show severe threats
3. Show AMBER username_2rts
(Android 4.1.1 / Galaxy Nexus)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/15 | 488 | 1,648 | <issue_start>username_0: I searched it a while and found some articles regarding **rooting the Xperia Ray** but I couldn't understand them easily. So I want help from you geeks who can give me the lighted way with simple steps to root my phone.
I found [this article](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115892) from xda-developers.com but it sais there, that I have to have an "unlocked bootloader" which I probably don't have if I haven't done anything with my phone yet, have I?
And it tells me to "wipe the dalvik-cache" which I don't see anywhere (probably after unlocking the bootloader?). I also heard something of "fastboot", but I didn't get what it is :-?
I already gct the IMEI by entering `*#06#` into my phone and got the developer **unlock code** from [unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com](http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/).
I have running the actual Ice-Cream 4.0.4 Build-Number 4.1.B.1.13, Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
---
EDIT:
right now I am following the instructions from [Sony's Instructions on how to unlock bootloader](http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions). Entering the code `*#*#7378423#*#*` shows, that the unlock is allowed. I am downloading the huge Android SDK right now ...<issue_comment>username_1: It's `Settings->Call-> *uncheck* Cell broadcast -> *click* OK to the confirmation question`.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I show the setting under
```
Settings | Wireless & networks | More... | Cell broadcasts
```
with three options to choose from:
1. Show extreme threats
2. Show severe threats
3. Show AMBER username_2rts
(Android 4.1.1 / Galaxy Nexus)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/15 | 181 | 662 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for a way to pause a song without unlocking it. Take the iPhone for example; just by pressing the home button twice, it pauses the song. It's annoying having to unlock my phone every time that I need to pause a song.<issue_comment>username_1: It's `Settings->Call-> *uncheck* Cell broadcast -> *click* OK to the confirmation question`.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I show the setting under
```
Settings | Wireless & networks | More... | Cell broadcasts
```
with three options to choose from:
1. Show extreme threats
2. Show severe threats
3. Show AMBER username_2rts
(Android 4.1.1 / Galaxy Nexus)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/15 | 322 | 1,221 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model Number (SGH-I727R), running Android 4.1.2.
The problem that I am encountering is that there is this Facebook (Build 14....) thing that is running in my drop down menu. Unfortunately, that is all I can read on it because the rest of the brackets are cut off. It looks like it is trying to download something. When I hold my finger over it to get info, it says Download Manager version 4.1.2, followed by a long model number.
I am not sure how to end this process or get it to finish whatever it is trying to do. I've tried restarting my phone, uninstalling Facebook and then re-installing it. The problem still persists. Please help me. It's just really annoying to constantly see that downloading icon running all of the time, and nothing is happening.<issue_comment>username_1: It's `Settings->Call-> *uncheck* Cell broadcast -> *click* OK to the confirmation question`.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I show the setting under
```
Settings | Wireless & networks | More... | Cell broadcasts
```
with three options to choose from:
1. Show extreme threats
2. Show severe threats
3. Show AMBER username_2rts
(Android 4.1.1 / Galaxy Nexus)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/15 | 196 | 857 | <issue_start>username_0: After noticing that my Galaxy S3 sometimes grew slow after a week or so of not rebooting, I set up a Llama task which reboots my phone automatically every night (under certain conditions).
My question is simply are there any downsides to rebooting a phone daily?<issue_comment>username_1: Check Task Manager to see if any unnecessary resource hungry application is running in the background. I use Clean Master to keep the machine out of junk. These make my device somewhat faster.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To answer your question, there is no downside if you reboot your phone on a regular basis.
off topic: Android OS should not require a reboot, or it should not slow down your phone that much that you feel to reboot it. There may be a problem with an app or something, but that is for another topic.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/03/15 | 226 | 1,019 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated my voicemail and with out thinking I allowed apps that are not from google play to access my phones features causing some things to disappear, on my phone How do i change my settings back to where only things from the play store and so on can be installed?<issue_comment>username_1: This may vary by OS version or modifications your manufacturer may have made, but the setting you're looking for is:
```
Settings | Security | Unknown sources
```
You'll want that to be unchecked to prevent apps from being installed from unofficial sources (read: the Google Play Store).
(If that's *not* what you're looking for, please edit your question to make it more clear what you're asking.)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The primary technique to reject applications other than from Play Store to install is in the Settings for Security. Make sure the setting "Unknown Sources" is unchecked. This setting normally allows 3rd party installation to occur.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/03/15 | 874 | 3,424 | <issue_start>username_0: We are developing a web site that will all be local to an android tablet. The idea is we create the web app, copy the web app to MicroSD cards and distribute the SD cards.
Right now, when you open the file manager and browse to the location and open `index.html` , the file manager does a terrible job and displaying any of the HTML.
In order to view the page in a browser, you have to type: `file:///Removable/MicroSD/MyApp/index.html`
That isn't very intuitive. Is it possible to create a file that gets executed from the file manager that will create a bookmark and place it on the home screen that points to the location I stated above? Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Why are you choosing to distribute via an SD Card? You can use something akin to [PhoneGap](http://phonegap.com/), and pack it into an APK. It's still static files locally, and still being run by the local WebRenderer.
This is a bit of an alternative solution + comment -.-
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As suggested by t0mm13b in his comment on your question, a shortcut on the desktop is the easiest way. This requires you to first open the page with your browser, and create a bookmark for it (you will see later why this step is required).
As you stated not to be able to add the shortcut in the usual way, here comes an alternative approach:
Some tablets come with a launcher that only offers wallpaper settings on long press (I have some of those as well). In this case, oben the app drawer (where you can find all your apps), and switch to the "widgets" tab (usually by swiping the page from right to left). You will see the word "Widgets" highlighted on top. Now look out for the "bookmarks" widget. You may be offered multiple of them, from "1x1" to "4x4" (the numbers here specify the size the widget will consume on your screen). You can play with them to find the one suiting you best. Long-PRess it, and the drawer behind it will "fade out" -- instead your homescreen(s) will display. Drop the widget where you want to have it.
Now it will ask you for which bookmark you want to use for the widget. Chose the bookmark you created in your browser at the beginning. Now the widget should be created on your homescreen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you can install an app from the play store without infringing on your contract, then get [Task Bomb](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.androidideas.taskbomb&hl=en).
1. Launch the app and tap Tasks
2. Tap the white plus in the top-right corner
3. Select VIEW for Action type
4. Tap Data, then tap your file manager in the popup
5. Browse to the root of your site and tap the index page
6. For Activity, select whichever app you want to use to open it
Now that you've created the task, you have to add a homescreen shortcut
1. Go to your homescreen and drop the Quick Launch shortcut to your homescreen
2. Select your task from the list, name it anything, and you're good to go!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Install [open in browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.gelin.android.browser.open&hl=en) - then you can browse to the file in a manager, select the file and it will open in the web browser. You can then also bookmark in your web browser and even put that bookmark on a widget on the desktop.
And the above app is [open source](https://bitbucket.org/gelin/open-in-browser)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/15 | 870 | 3,002 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone running 4.0.4 (ICS) and a [Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard](http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wedge-mobile-keyboard/U6R-00001). I have paired the keyboard with my phone and it works all right most of the time.
However, every so often I will experience the following:
* after pushing some keys, nothing happens
* after a few seconds, the characters I have entered show up
* one of the characters is repeated many times
For example, pushing:
`t` `e` `s` `t`
Will result in the following being displayed on screen:
>
> teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeest
>
>
>
This only happens occasionally, but often enough to be a nuisance. I realize that there will always be unpredictable latency inherent with wireless communications (Bluetooth in this case) but I see no reason why characters are being repeated *as if I held down the key* (which I didn't).
Note that this is **not** a question about changing the repeat rate for keys being held down.
---
**Edit:** my device is a [Samsung Galaxy Discover](http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/smartphones/SGH-S730HKMBMC).<issue_comment>username_1: Based on [what I've read](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16364) so far, this may be a bluetooth issue.
Some people have fixed the issue by:
1. [using only 1 BT device](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16364#c27). If you have connected both a BT keyboard and BT mouse, disable one of them.
2. [disabling Wi-Fi](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16364#c34). Having both Wi-Fi and BT seems to trigger a repeating key issue.
3. [using External Keyboard Helper Pro](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16364#c28). It has a `do not repeat` option. [Link to app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apedroid.hwkeyboardhelper).
At the [end of the thread](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=16364#c42), it mentions that BT was re-engineered in Android 4.2. So if you upgrade to 4.2, that should fix the issues you are having.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab A and a Fintie Bluetooth keyboard. It worked beautifully for more than a year but recently started repeating letters as described above. After reading all the info I was able to find on the web, I was on the verge of just taking it apart to see if I could remedy the problem. I had already checked my settings under tools but noticed after checking just one more time, there was a discrepancy under the Language section. The Fintie was listed as English UK and, of course, when I set the keyboard up, I selected English US. It had both listed with the UK option first and the US list second in grey. I changed my selection to English UK and my repeating letters stopped. Must be that my Fintie is British!
I went to TOOLS, GENERAL MANAGEMENT, LANGUAGE & INPUT, PHYSICAL KEYBOARD. That is where you can select your language.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/03/15 | 235 | 837 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an album called "23 Jan 2012", seems like it was empty when google picasa moved their data to google plus photos, and the thing is - there is no "delete" in the menu if I select it on the phone.
And there is no such an album in the google+ photos.
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: There is a tool in the play store that can manage Picasa contents: [Perfect Tool for Picasa](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=larry.zou.colorfullife).
And I could delete the extra directories using it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I just solved this issue after a lot of searching.
The normal Picasa page takes you to Google+, and it does not show the empty folders etc.
You have to use Picasa mobile:
<https://picasaweb.google.com/m>
Log in, and you can delete whatever you want.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/16 | 817 | 3,042 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, purchased on July 2012.
Sometimes, when I press the power button, the screen keeps black. The button LEDs turn on, but nothing else happens, and I have to remove the battery, or hold the power button for 20 seconds to force a reboot. It has happened to me 4 times; the first 2 were quite distant in time, but the last 2 were both this week.
Also this week, the phone has started to reboot itself. That has happened three times, two of them while I was using it, and the last one tonight, with the phone being idle (no wifi, no data connections, nothing). It just reboots automatically and then everything works fine.
I've never flashed the device, it's not even rooted. It's running Android 4.1.2, as I've installed all the official updates via OTA (base I9300XXELLA, kernel 3.0.31-836582, compilation number JZO54K.I9300XXEMA2). And no, I did not install recently any app which may be causing my problems.
So far, I've retired the microSD card (32GB card, manufactured by Samsung), because I've read that this may be the cause of the reboots. I'll try keeping it without the card for a few days. Although I've been using the same card for 5 months, and the reboots didn't start until this week. **Edit**: OK, we can rule out the SD card as the source of the problems - the phone also reboots itself without the microSD.
There are *a lot* of posts from people with similar problems, and most of the answers say they should try a factory reset. However, in most of the cases that doesn't seem to solve the problem. So, I didn't try it... yet. Maybe I should, but I'm afraid that the problem will be still present, and it's a lot of trouble for nothing.
I've already contacted with Samsung customer service, but in the meantime, is there anything else I can do?
Can I at least diagnose somehow what's happening? I've read [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/37949/galaxy-s3-error-crash-log-location) about something called *logcat*, however they say the log is only kept on memory, it's not stored, so it would be of no help to determine what happened *after* a reboot or a black screen problem...
Any ideas?
---
**Edit**: the phone rebooted itself again, and this time the microSD card was not inserted. That means one suspect ruled out, but I still have to find the culprit.
**Edit**: it seems that the problems were solved after doing a factory reset. At least, the phone hasn't rebooted itself for the last 5 days...<issue_comment>username_1: There is a tool in the play store that can manage Picasa contents: [Perfect Tool for Picasa](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=larry.zou.colorfullife).
And I could delete the extra directories using it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I just solved this issue after a lot of searching.
The normal Picasa page takes you to Google+, and it does not show the empty folders etc.
You have to use Picasa mobile:
<https://picasaweb.google.com/m>
Log in, and you can delete whatever you want.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/03/16 | 1,993 | 7,555 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like apps to be updated automatically when my phone is plugged in (charging) and on wifi.
I can easily allow auto-update only when wifi is on with the appropriate option in the Play Store settings, but not prevent auto-updates from occuring if the phone is running on battery.
This is causing an unecessary battery drain when I am using my phone on wifi at home. Given that auto-updating apps is more a daemon job than a time critical task, I cannot believe it is not a standard power saving strategy.
Do you know any apps or system workaround (including if the device is rooted) to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: This can be achieved using Tasker (Paid App). In Tasker, the Profile can defined having the following conditions. It have little learning curve, but this App can replace almost many apps.
Below is the sample profile,
When **Battery > X%** And **Wifi is ON** and **Charging is enabled**
Enable Auto Sync On
This is just the sample one, you can specify the condition based on your requirement. Since this is a seperate topic, i would encourage you to google tasker in xda forums.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a ticket open now on Google Code, so hopefully this feature will be added in a future release.
<https://code.google.com/archive/p/android-developer-preview/issues/1511>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The closest I've come is combining two settings. I do this on two devices, one running Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and another running Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop).
* System Settings → Wi-Fi → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep → Only when plugged in
* Play Store → Settings → Auto-update apps → Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only
It seems to pick up updates at least a little more often when it's plugged in. It's not perfect, but it's not a bad half-solution, and it doesn't require Tasker or rooting.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: **Note**:
Following solution:
* is tested on Android 4.2.1, COS12 (Android 5.0.2) and CM12.1 (Android 5.1.1) - all of them running Play Store v6.0.51
* requires a rooted Android
* [here](https://goo.gl/W2pezP) is a short demo of the solution
---
While browsing the manifest of Play Store, I took an educated guess that only the following service is likely the initiator of auto-update of apps over Wi-Fi.
```
com.google.android.finsky.autoupdate.ReschedulerUsingAlarmManager$CheckWifiAndAutoUpdate
```
I played with that service under few conditions on different devices and found it useful for the goal in question. It goes without saying that the auto-update setting of apps should be set to "Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only" in Play Store.
Here is what you can do: Install an [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'") app which can execute series of actions when power source and Wi-Fi are connected and later on, disconnected. I used [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) ([trial version](https://tasker.dinglisch.net/download.html); [userguide](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/guides.html)) as the automation app.
* Profile: Setup two contexts. See [How to create a profile with multiple context in Tasker?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/120968/96277) for any related help
+ State → Power → Source: choose it
+ State → Net → Wifi Connected → fill details per your needs or leave all or any of them untouched
We would be needing two tasks: an entry task and an exit task. See my answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/135199/96277) for related help.
* **Enter task**: (Actions):
1. Code → Run Shell
+ Command:
```
pm enable com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.autoupdate.ReschedulerUsingAlarmManager\$CheckWifiAndAutoUpdate;
am force-stop com.android.vending;
am startservice com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.autoupdate.ReschedulerUsingAlarmManager\$CheckWifiAndAutoUpdate
```
+ tick Use Root
2. You may optionally add one or more actions to notify yourself that the update procedure has begun. I used Alert → Flash to notify myself via a toast.
* **Exit task**: (Actions):
This task **requires** Busybox's applets installed. See [How do I install missing command line tools onto an Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/134588/96277) for related help.
1. Net → Test Net
+ Type: Mobile Data Enabled
+ Store Result In: `%Mdata`
2. Code → Run Shell
+ Command:
```
svc data disable;
svc wifi disable;
am force-stop com.android.vending;
am force-stop com.android.providers.downloads;
down_path=$(content query --uri content://downloads/my_downloads --projection _data --where "notificationpackage='com.android.vending'");
[[ "$down_path" != "No result found." ]] && echo $down_path | sed 's/.*=//g' | xargs rm -f || echo continue;
content delete --uri content://downloads/my_downloads --where "notificationpackage='com.android.vending'"
pm disable com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.autoupdate.ReschedulerUsingAlarmManager\$CheckWifiAndAutoUpdate;
svc wifi enable;
[[ "%Mdata" == "yes" ]] && svc data enable || echo doing nothing;
```
+ tick Use Root
3. Again, to notify yourself, use any action of your choice.
What does those tasks do?
=========================
When the conditions for both the contexts are met, the enter task is run. The commands in that task does these things in sequential order:
* enable the aforesaid Play Store's service
* force-stop Play Store
* start the said Play Store's service
And that's all for the auto-update to begin.
After remaining activated, whenever the profile deactivates (simply because a condition for a context doesn't meet anymore) the exit task would run. That exit task executes following steps in sequential order:
* store the state (enabled/disabled) of mobile data in a variable Mdata
* the job of those commands is to:
+ disable mobile data
+ disable Wi-Fi
+ force-stop Play Store
+ force-stop Download ManagerI noticed that if an update (download in progress) for an app is interrupted due to unavailability of Wi-Fi, the progress bar (notification) is dismissed, the status of the progress gets stored in a row in the table *downloads* of database *downloads.db*. (That database is located under the data directory of Download Manager.) That row also contains the location of the partially downloaded file.
In order to make sure that auto-update doesn't occur on the next successful connection to Wi-Fi and making sure that it never does so when the profile is not running the enter task, following is what rest of the commands do:
+ extract the location of the partially downloaded file from the value in the column `_data` corresponding to a row identified by com.android.vending as notificationpackage. We aim to delete that file. This is a small sacrifice to make.
+ if there is indeed a file path under *\_data*, then use it to delete the file pointed by it.
+ delete that row, otherwise, it will be read by Download Manager when network connectivity changes (reconnected to a Wi-Fi) and auto-update would begin again.
+ disable the aforesaid Play Store service so that auto-update never begins on it own
+ enable Wi-Fi
+ enable mobile data, if it were enabled prior to running this task.
---
1At the time of creating the first revision of this answer the current Play Store version is definitely not 6.0.5 but above. However, none of my devices have received any further Play Store update so far.
Upvotes: 2 |