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2013/04/17 | 332 | 1,155 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to open a Markdown file in the Dropbox app, it tells me to "Please download an app that can open this file."
I tried downloading [MarkDrop](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.keepzero.markdrop), but that seems to only sync within its own folder.
Any suggested apps that support this?<issue_comment>username_1: [Draft](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mvilla.draft "Draft") can open Markdown files with `.md` and `.markdown` extensions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [MarkDawn](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.versionupsoft.markdawn).
If you open a `.md` file in the Dropbox app it'll let you to open it with it.
It has been pointed out that currently (as of 2013-04-18) **MarkDawn only works as a viewer**.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I found a good web application to view and edit markdown-formatted files - **[StackEdit](http://benweet.github.io/stackedit/)**.
You can integrate it with **Dropbox** and **Google Drive** and use it to open any of your text files. It doesn't matter if were `.md`, `.txt,` or something else.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/17 | 275 | 1,144 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to backup AND restore MMS messages? It seems all the apps I've found on the app store that backup SMS and/or MMS cannot actually restore MMS messages (and similar comments on answers to other questions). Is there a limitation to android which would prevent this?<issue_comment>username_1: [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) should be able to backup and restore both SMS and MMS messages (requires root). Launch it and select the "Messages" item from the Backup/Restore menu:
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If your Android is not root, you can try another pc program called Backuptans Android SMS + MMS Transfer. Connected your phone to computer via usb or wifi and then click the backup button to save messages on computer. And yes, MMS restoring from computer to Android is supported. Tested with my Galaxy S3.
PS: It also can work for an Android phone with broken screen. Just make sure your have enabled usb debugging on device first.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/04/18 | 631 | 2,233 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-I747) that I tried to root using [this video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQL9fVSisFI)
Somehow something went horribly, horrible wrong and now I think I have hard bricked it.
My symptoms:
* Phone does not turn on when you hold down the power button
* Cannot get into boot loader / download mode (screen is always black)
* My phone is now named "QHSUSB\_DLOAD" in my explorer window
I obviously used odin to try to flash it and it didn't work. Will a [JIG](http://www.xda-developers.com/android/need-a-samsung-usb-jig-build-your-own/) get me into download screen? At this point I just want to be able to restore the original build.
Is there anyway (besides sending it in and paying $60) to fix my phone? I have the file I need to flash a build, can someone please help me get back into boot loader / download mode?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm in the same boat man..all my research has led me to needing to jtag. I ordered the download jig, new battery and charger. Tried on several systems including xp to no avail. I'll be sending it into Mobiletechrepairs on account of I'm sending in an old phone to cover the cost so I might be out of pocket for shipping. Wish I was able to find someone local but most phone repair shops don't know what jtag is! I'll let you know the turn around time and what condition my phone gets returned in. Good luck.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you bricked it with a simple bad bootloader/modem flash you can use the method outlined here: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660566> and see if it works for you, I've had it work on a bunch of phones that I've recommended its use on.
Download the image that corresponds to your phone from here: <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B612qYHFMILfWUlMTTEwdUstcXM?usp=sharing>
then use a disk imager to "burn" the image to a 16 or 32gb class 10 sd card. Remove the battery on the phone, put the sd card in and then reinsert the battery. Press the power button until you feel vibration (this may take upwards of 15 seconds) and then either it will boot normally, or you will need to boot into odin mode and flash a stock image
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/18 | 631 | 2,291 | <issue_start>username_0: When running a fresh ROM, the APN settings are defined by the SIM card inserted, downloaded from the network via some handshake protocol or are they predefined in the rom for each network ?<issue_comment>username_1: They are included in Android. The correct settings are determined by your SIM MCC and MNC (Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code). If you want, you can view the list of preset APNs by looking at the source code, for example at [android-source-browsing](https://code.google.com/p/android-source-browsing/source/browse/etc/apns-full-conf.xml?repo=device--sample&name=android-4.2.2_r1).
The file name in this case is /etc/apns-full-conf.xml, but apparently it varies.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Next to the pre-configured settings from `/etc/apns-full-conf.xml` as described in [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/43867/16575), some providers offer to send you so-called "service SMS" for an automated configuration. Opinions on those are quite confusing: Some say those do not work on Android or iOS devices, and you'd have to enter APN data manually (e.g. [Simyo in Germany](http://www.simyo.de/mobile-welt/mobiles-internet/handy-einstellungen.html)), while others even let you select your device in advance to send you a tailored service SMS (e.g. [T-Mobile Gernamy](https://www.csp.t-mobile.net/rdm/?pt=TMDEUP), where I selected an SGS3 and then was asked to enter my phone number to receive the SMS; or [Base Germany](http://www.base.de/Service/Handyeinstellungen), which is the same provider/network as Simyo; one might say that's due to the fact that Simyo is a discounter brand).
I'm with mentioned provider named Base (belonging to the [E-Plus](http://www.e-plus.de/) group). When I got my new *Optimus 4X*, inserted the SIM, and started it, I immediately got 3 Service-SMS, which were "executed" on my device. I unfortunately did not check the configuration before, so I cannot say what effect they had (if any) -- but at least I've got no error messages, and everything was working fine.
**Edit:** Comments from username_1 (on his answer) and Compro01 (here, see below) indicate: whether those "service SMS" do work or not, might well depend on the (device and) ROM used.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/18 | 983 | 3,744 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 Tablet and a Samsung Galaxy Ace Phone. I wish to use WiFi only. The phone does not have a 3G tariff.
As the Nexus 7 Tablet does not have an SD card slot of any type, I wish to find a way to connect the Nexus 7 Tablet to other devices including the Samsung Galaxy ACE phone or any other form of inexpensive external storage while mobile, and Windows/Linux PC's when at home.
More specifically I wish to access files stored remotely, to edit the files, and save them remotely, without writing the file to the Nexus 7 local storage at any point from opening to saving and closing, and using any application on the Nexus 7, such as a Word Processor/Spreadsheet.
I wish to accomplish this without rooting either the Tablet or the Phone. I am concerned that rooting will compromise what little security is built into Android. My concern stems from the fact that there is little guarantee that some applications will not accidentally or deliberately take advantage of the device once rooted.
I am aware of applications such as ES File Explorer, and would choose to use such an app, if I could connect it to another Android Device, perhaps if there were a Samba/CIFS server which could use custom ports (>1024) as long as I could also use the same ports on ES File Explorer (or similar app) either through the config of the apps themselves or by some mechanism to reroute ports as may be found in a Home Firewall Router.
I would also be open to using SSH as a means of facilitating a connection if necessary.
I do not wish to use Cloud Services as I do not trust that the Operator will not copy, use, or lose any data I upload.<issue_comment>username_1: They are included in Android. The correct settings are determined by your SIM MCC and MNC (Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code). If you want, you can view the list of preset APNs by looking at the source code, for example at [android-source-browsing](https://code.google.com/p/android-source-browsing/source/browse/etc/apns-full-conf.xml?repo=device--sample&name=android-4.2.2_r1).
The file name in this case is /etc/apns-full-conf.xml, but apparently it varies.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Next to the pre-configured settings from `/etc/apns-full-conf.xml` as described in [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/43867/16575), some providers offer to send you so-called "service SMS" for an automated configuration. Opinions on those are quite confusing: Some say those do not work on Android or iOS devices, and you'd have to enter APN data manually (e.g. [Simyo in Germany](http://www.simyo.de/mobile-welt/mobiles-internet/handy-einstellungen.html)), while others even let you select your device in advance to send you a tailored service SMS (e.g. [T-Mobile Gernamy](https://www.csp.t-mobile.net/rdm/?pt=TMDEUP), where I selected an SGS3 and then was asked to enter my phone number to receive the SMS; or [Base Germany](http://www.base.de/Service/Handyeinstellungen), which is the same provider/network as Simyo; one might say that's due to the fact that Simyo is a discounter brand).
I'm with mentioned provider named Base (belonging to the [E-Plus](http://www.e-plus.de/) group). When I got my new *Optimus 4X*, inserted the SIM, and started it, I immediately got 3 Service-SMS, which were "executed" on my device. I unfortunately did not check the configuration before, so I cannot say what effect they had (if any) -- but at least I've got no error messages, and everything was working fine.
**Edit:** Comments from username_1 (on his answer) and Compro01 (here, see below) indicate: whether those "service SMS" do work or not, might well depend on the (device and) ROM used.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/18 | 402 | 1,560 | <issue_start>username_0: On the main home screen when I slide between the different pages, a voice says "page 1 of 2" "page 2 of 2" etc. This also happens when my phone is on silent mode and out of driving mode. How can I get rid of it, or at least make it silent while my phone is on the silent mode?
Very much appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: Go to `Settings>Voice input and output>Text-to-speech settings` and check "Driving mode".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: A bit late I know, but I've just been having a similar problem with a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.
This is how I got rid of it. I tried other ways, but found that if I turned the phone on and off again, the speech would come alive again. This was the only way I could kill it off for good.
Go to `Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech` and there will be a list of current text to speech providers (I had 2, Google and Samsung)
* Go to `Application Manager -> All`
* Find `Google Text to Speech` and disable it
* If there is no disable button, you will have to click `Uninstall All Updates` first, then go back, and the button should now read *Disable*
You'll want to do the above step for each Text to Speech option you had in your list. I had 2, so I did it again for Samsung TTS.
Now if you go back to `Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech` there should be nothing left in the list and your home screen will finally be silent. Hooray!
I also have driving mode and TalkBack disabled. I already had them turned off, but they didn't help.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/18 | 333 | 1,436 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet and an Android TV stick. Both are on Android 4.1 JB.
I have an MP4 video file. On my tablet, the MP4 plays well inside the Chrome browser. But on my Android TV stick, it shows a blank black screen! I could only view the video when it's in fullscreen mode.
I suspect that it's the size of the video or the display. Perhaps it was too small to see in normal mode.
Does anybody have a clue how to deal with it?<issue_comment>username_1: It has to do with the resolution you are trying to play is too high to play in normal mode and hence the blank screen.
Anyways rather than using Google Chrome for videos I'd recommend MX Player which is a very capable media player and supports most videos.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If every video behaves this way, it could be a bug in the display driver for your TV stick. When a video plays full-screen, the video decoder writes the decoded video directly into the *framebuffer*, a special part of memory that holds the image being displayed. When a video is played inside another window, it instead uses an *overlay*, which is a way of combining the video output and the rest of the screen.
If playing videos works fullscreen but not inside another window, this could be a symptom of a error in the part of the display driver that handles overlays. You could check with the manufacturer to see if an updated ROM fixes the error.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/18 | 763 | 3,210 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a *Samsung Galaxy S3* and have it updated to 4.1.2 from ICS.
If I restore my phone to factory settings (either by going to settings or by rooting), will I lose my updates?
If so, is there any other way to restore without having the above setbacks?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you'll lose your updates, along with any other installed app that didn't come with stock. But you will be able to re-update the apps via Google Play, and you won't lose any purchases you made (they are stored forever on the Google cloud).
I'm not sure why you're concerned about it, though. I can understand not wanting to lose your settings and data, but the only downside to losing app updates is the time and bandwidth required to re-update them afterwards.
**Edit:** You are probably asking about OS updates. Your phone does *not* keep an original OS image. Thus, once you update your OS (either by OTA updates or by installing a custom Rom), you will not be able to revert to the older Android version. Doing a factory reset should just reset the phone to a clean slate of the current Android version.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Performing a factory reset on an Android device does not remove OS upgrades, it simply removes all user data. This includes the following:
* Apps downloaded from Google Play Store, or otherwise side-loaded onto the device (even if you moved them to external storage.)
* Preferences and data for all apps, downloaded or pre-loaded on the device. This includes call/SMS/MMS logs, contacts, save games, etc.
* Personalized system settings (e.g. saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords, etc.)
* Any Google accounts you've added, along with saved credentials.
The factory restore does not touch the following:
* Contents of "external" storage (micro-SD Card, or for devices without it a part of internal memory that is set aside for this purpose) such as web downloads, photos and videos you've taken with the device, music you've copied over from your PC, documents, and other media. Exception is the apps that were moved to "external" storage.
* Core components such as system apps\* (along with apps pre-loaded by your carrier and/or manufacturer into the system partition,) Android kernel, and bootloader. These core components are what defines the Operating System version.
* Network unlock status.
\* *Keep in mind that if you've updated any system apps via Play Store, those updates will be lost, and the apps will revert to the version that ships with the OS.*
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Not only did a factory reset delete my note 4 from 6.0.1 back to 4.4.4 it also took it from an un-locked phone and relocked it......o/o not sure HTF that happened but I can guarantee you that the answer isn't always a definite no.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Definitely, you'll lose all your data but OS upgrades will still remain.
All the installed apps except system apps and their data including contacts, SMS etc. will be temoved, so you will lose your security pin, contacts, browser history and so on but not the system updates.
Your external SD card will not be erased so data present in it will remain.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/18 | 485 | 1,847 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a Nexus 4 device and I want to just get root access on my phone so that I can install applications such as AdBlock etc.
I was able to find tutorials online guiding how to root the Nexus phone. But in all those they flash a custom recovery and have to install a custom ROM.
I don't want to install any custom recovery or ROM.
Is it possible to just root my phone without doing those?<issue_comment>username_1: XDA will be your friend here. BUT here is a tool kit that will root without flashing recovery as long as you dont check the box. MAKE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR STUFF!!!
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469>
Basically it involves downloading the *Nexus root kit* from <http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/>, which will not only lead you through the rooting process, but includes a lot of maintenance tools. A video demo can be found [at youtube](http://youtu.be/DIL1iTr5vto). Screenshots are included with the thread.
I personally suggest to flash recovery and unlock the bootloader but it is your decision.
Good luck!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The [Nexus Root Toolkit](http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/) is the way to go, tho note that to unlock the bootloader, you will have to wipe your device. However, you'll only have to do this once, so when Google's next update removes your root priveleges, you can just run the Root utility in the toolkit. If the toolkit can't reboot your Nexus 4 into the bootloader, you can do it manually with [adb](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html):
```
adb reboot-bootloader
```
in cmd and then run the toolkit's Root. If it just reboots normally, try again and it should eventually boot into a recovery tool. Choose the reboot into system option and it will prompt to fix the su binary permissions and you'll be rooted again.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/04/19 | 195 | 863 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't send a picture attachment within a text message - using NET10 (Motorola ATRIX 2) - have only had the service for a month and this is the first time I've tried sending a picture<issue_comment>username_1: For some reason Net10 is famous for this issue - happened to me too. I ended up using a free third party messaging app (Handcent works for me) and I can send and receive picture messages now with no problems. Download one of these messaging apps, and you will not really tell that it is not the messaging app that came with the phone originally; they work and integrate that well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I also recommend a third party app, but I'd recommend hello bc in addition to sending photos, it handles group text messages the best, another big issue with android text messaging in my opinion.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/19 | 797 | 3,253 | <issue_start>username_0: I have had this phone for a few months and only now did I try to start using the vibrate function. When I choose "Vibrate" from the drop-down bar it never vibrates when I receive texts though sometimes it works when I use the Facebook messenger app. I went into settings and enabled everything that has the word "Vibrate" in it. Also, my phone is on power-saving mode; does that have any impact?
The vibrate function is supposed to notify you of incoming notifications but by vibrate, yes?
Is it a hardware problem?
OS: 4.1.1
Model: SGH-l747M<issue_comment>username_1: You can try it in other modes than power saving. To make you phone in Vibrate only mode, hit the volume keys till the volume bars come down and shows the vibrate mode.
Yes when on vibrate mode all notification via WhatsApp or FB messenger will be via vibration only.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Power saving mode (by default) turns off some vibration, but it should only turn off the "haptic feedback" vibration (vibration when you touch certain UI controls). You can change that by going to Settings, Power saving mode, and unchecking "Turn off haptic feedback". That's the mode I run my SGS3 in all the time.
To get vibration working for text messages, you also need to enable vibration in the settings of the `Messaging` app itself (I'm not sure which settings you were referring to when you said that you "went into settings and enabled everything that has the word "Vibrate" in it"). To do that, go to the conversation list in the Messaging app (not an individual conversation), hit the menu button, then select Settings. Look for the "Notification Settings" section and check "Vibrate".
To get vibration working for incoming calls, there is a similar setting in the `Phone` app. Launch the `Phone` app, make sure you're on the `Keypad`, `Logs`, or `Favorites` tab, tap the menu button, select `Call settings`. Then select `Ringtones and keypad tones` and select `Incoming call vibration`. The `Device vibration` will let you modify the vibration pattern used (so you can tell an incoming call from a text message / email).
To get to the `Phone` and `Messaging` apps: Press the "home" button at the bottom of the phone (the physical button in the middle). That brings you to your home screen. The touch the "Apps" button (it looks like 9 square white dots, and is usually on the lower right of the home screen). That will bring up a list of all applications installed on the phone. Scroll through looking for an app named `Messaging` (or `Phone`). The icon for the `Messaging` app looks like a white envelope with a yellow piece of paper coming out of it. The icon for the `Phone` app looks like a green square with a white phone receiver on it. Tap the app icon, then follow the instructions for each app above to activate vibration for text messaging and incoming calls.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I was having the same problem with the vibration for my phone even when vibration was turned on for calls/texts/etc until I realized it was because the vibration intensity was turned all the way down. Go to Settings, click on Sound, then click on Vibration Intensity and make sure it's turned up.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/19 | 576 | 2,314 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to figure out how to hide an app from being seen when you hit the recent apps button.
I use ZDBox's app lock to hide my apps and files when needed but noticed that when I hit the recent apps button the app is perfectly visible in its last viewed state (resulting in not so much privacy).
Has anyone found a solution for this?
Update : Still haven't found any solution for this yet :( Below are some discussions I bumped into while searching for it on the web
[Is there a way to hide an application permanently from Recent apps history in ICS?](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698969)<issue_comment>username_1: We've encountered this problem on a previous project I was on, a big banking application.
For added security we made the app to automatically log-out after five minutes of inactivity. We found it disturbing for the user that Android OS would still show your personal account info in the Recent Apps overview. This would be visible until you really closed the app, rebooted your Android or returned to the app and exited it on a screen without any banking info.
After quite some research we found out that Android (since ICS, so Android 4.0 and up) is using the internal screenshot feature to capture the screen for use in Recent Apps. There seemed to be no user option available to prevent this, only the developer of an app can [restrict this](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9822076/how-do-i-prevent-android-taking-a-screenshot-when-my-app-goes-to-the-background).
You can ask the devs of ZDbox to include this feature in their app or options by contacting them at <EMAIL>
Just a heads-up: If a dev does this, then the screenshot goes full black. We decided to offer a placeholder image instead, so it doesn't look bugged to the average user, see bottom app in screenshot below.
Hope this info is still usefull to you! :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could use audio manager (actually a app hider) to lock apps, I have had no issues with it, it closes apps when you navigate out of them (press home or recents)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/19 | 552 | 1,926 | <issue_start>username_0: In [Caynax Hourly Chime](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caynax.hourlychime) when I select chime option a dialog with a `Search` button appears. But while I have some sound file in my SD it do not show them. How can I choose chime file in this app?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to place your audio files in the correct directory structure, as I explained in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27740/16575):
There are special directories you can use to store your custom "noises". The "starting point" (root-of-noises-dir) may be different between devices (so this is rather a generic answer, as I do not own all of them) -- pick one and check if it works, if not, pick the next:
```
/sdcard/media/audio
/sdcard/media
/sdcard
```
In there, put the directories for the specific events:
```
┌───────────────┬───────────────────────┐
| directory | description |
├───────────────┼───────────────────────┤
| alarms | for your alarm clock |
| notifications | for... notifications? |
| ringtones | for incoming calls |
| ui | keyboard click etc. |
└───────────────┴───────────────────────┘
```
Then place your sound files into the appropriate directories. Done. Now you should be able to pick them in your configuration(s).
Alternatively, for an easy, non-techy way, you might want to take a look at the [Ringdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ringdroid) app (a Howto can be found e.g. at [MakeTechEasier](http://www.maketecheasier.com/make-ringtones-from-mp3-files-on-android/2011/07/15)).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: free app version lists all sounds up to 30 sec. You don't need to place them in specific folder. To refresh list that app uses you can unmount sdcard and place it again and then start app. if you have really lots of sound files it might take awhile to load.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/19 | 832 | 2,974 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to create some custom shortcuts for often-used words/phrases using the built in dictionary, but have run into a roadblock.
I'm trying to follow the instructions in [this blog post](http://heresthethingblog.com/2012/12/04/androidiphone-tip-create-custom/), specifically:
>
> * Tap Settings, Language & Input, then “Personal dictionary.” (Note: the exact settings may differ depending on the make and model of your Android phone.)
> * Tap the “+” sign in the top-right corner of the screen, then enter the word or phrase (like “on my way”) you’d like to make a shortcut for.
> * Next, type a brief shortcut that’s easy to remember; for example, “omw” for “on my way.”
> * Tap the Back key, and you’ll see an entry for the shortcut you just added. Want to add more shortcuts? Tap the “+” sign again.
> * Now, go to the Messaging app, compose a new message, and tap one of your new shortcuts—and when you do, the phrase you entered will appear in the row of auto-correct options just above the keyboard. Tap the phrase to add it to your message.
>
>
>
However, I'm not able to find these settings on my Galaxy Note 2. How can I do this?
In the first step itself I am stuck. Didn't find any option for 'Personal Dictionary' sort of thing.
Tap Settings, Language & Input, then “Personal dictionary.”<issue_comment>username_1: You need to place your audio files in the correct directory structure, as I explained in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27740/16575):
There are special directories you can use to store your custom "noises". The "starting point" (root-of-noises-dir) may be different between devices (so this is rather a generic answer, as I do not own all of them) -- pick one and check if it works, if not, pick the next:
```
/sdcard/media/audio
/sdcard/media
/sdcard
```
In there, put the directories for the specific events:
```
┌───────────────┬───────────────────────┐
| directory | description |
├───────────────┼───────────────────────┤
| alarms | for your alarm clock |
| notifications | for... notifications? |
| ringtones | for incoming calls |
| ui | keyboard click etc. |
└───────────────┴───────────────────────┘
```
Then place your sound files into the appropriate directories. Done. Now you should be able to pick them in your configuration(s).
Alternatively, for an easy, non-techy way, you might want to take a look at the [Ringdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ringdroid) app (a Howto can be found e.g. at [MakeTechEasier](http://www.maketecheasier.com/make-ringtones-from-mp3-files-on-android/2011/07/15)).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: free app version lists all sounds up to 30 sec. You don't need to place them in specific folder. To refresh list that app uses you can unmount sdcard and place it again and then start app. if you have really lots of sound files it might take awhile to load.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/19 | 161 | 639 | <issue_start>username_0: How do i change the design and look of the time and date display on my lock screen? Where is the option that lets you change the design/way the time and date is displayed?<issue_comment>username_1: I figured out you can't have your screen lock security as a pattern. It can only be swiped to change the clock.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can customize these `clock and date styles` only if the `screen lock` is `Swipe`.
Even you can choose between `Analog` and `Digital` clocks and much more.
If `screen lock` option is `Pattern`/`Password`, this `clock/date styles` can not be changed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/19 | 672 | 2,711 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm used to wiping everything when installing a new ROM, but I would like to know if a nandroid restore automatically wipes out the partitions it is recovering.
When I run a restore, I see some messages saying it is "formatting cache" and "erasing boot before restore", but the rest of my partitions (system, data, .android\_secure, etc) don't have any accompanying messages about them being cleared first.
Does a nandroid restore overwrite partitions, or does it merge the files with the current structure?
And in the interest of making this applicable to a wider audience, is the process different for different phones (some have extra partitions) or different versions of clockworkmod? Or is the process the same for everyone?<issue_comment>username_1: Usually a NAND restore will overwrite the partitions it restores completely. Everything currently on the partition will be overwritten, and the exact same state from the backup will be restored. So wiping before restoring is not really necessary, as it will be completely overwritten anyway.
Instead it is usually recommended to wipe cache partitions (including dalvik cache) after the NAND backup is restored to make sure that the restored state can be recovered correctly (and is not affected by cache issues).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I tested this, and your concern is valid.
I added a dummy file to `/system` and then did a nandroid restore. The dummy file survived. Repeated the same test on `/data` with same result. So I don't know why CWM doesn't wipe those partitions first.
The CWM author probably made an assumption it doesn't matter or there may be a valid reason they don't get wiped.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: For certain devices, such as the Nexus 7, that is not possible because the stock ROM unifies `/data` and what would normally be used as an SD card with FUSE mounts. If the restore program erased the `/data` partition, it would wipe out the backup because it's stored within `/data`.
For example, with TWRP it'd be at `/data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS/(deviceSerial)/` in a subdirectory of one's choosing, but by default is composed of YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS (buildID) when the backup was started, for example "2013-12-28-14-12-18 KOT49H".
What I think TWRP will attempt to do on a restore is to recursively unlink(2)/rmdir(2) everything EXCEPT the TWRP directory tree. When I did a restore, it printed a message about wiping `/data`.
It very well could depend on which recovery you use too. TWRP might have a different way than CWM, which may be different from COT and so on. It might also depend on whether the device has an SD card slot or not (a Nexus 7 does not).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/19 | 1,177 | 4,907 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm curious about how WhatsApp is able to receive messages when not in use.
I mean, I understand that WhatsApp works using the Internet connection rather than the cellphone network. Imagine that I haven't touched my phone in hours. At that moment, a friend sends me a message on WhatsApp. I get it immediately. Does that mean that WhatsApp is keeping the Internet connection connected at all times? Does that mean that WhatsApp acts as a server, opening ports on the phone? Or maybe a long-running HTTP request?<issue_comment>username_1: At first, I thought this was most likely an instance of [Android cloud to device messaging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Cloud_to_Device_Messaging_Service), but it can't be: WhatsApp doesn't declare the necessary permissions, and it works in Eclair (Android 2.1), while cloud to device messaging (and its replacement, Google Cloud Messaging) require at least Froyo (Android 2.2).
However, it is most likely some sort of [push notification service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push_technology). It's impossible to say exactly how it's implemented without access to WhatsApp's source code.
The part about it being able to receive messages when not in use is relatively easy to explain, though. The app almost certainly has a [service](http://developer.android.com/guide/components/services.html) which runs in the background to check in with the server periodically (or receive the server push, or whatever it does). When you receive a message, the service pops up a notification.
As for the question as to how the server could do a push, here's a possibility (again, I can't verify without source code):
1. WhatsApp starts and opens two sockets: One to listen on and one to send a message to the server.
2. WhatsApps starts listening on the first socket.
3. WhatsApp sends a message containing your phone number and the port of the listening socket to the server and waits for an acknowledgement.
4. The server records the phone and port numbers in the message and the IP address that the message came from.
5. The server sends an acknowledgement to the app.
6. The app receives the acknowledgement and closes the message socket.
7. A message with your phone number as the destination comes into the server.
8. The server uses the IP address and port number it has associated with your phone number and uses that information to push the message to your phone.
For this to work, the app would need to monitor the state of the network connection and reset the listening socket / resend the registration message when necessary (if the IP address changes, for example).
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I am certainly sure that WhatsApp does NOT open any listening ports. most ISPs block incoming requests, that would not work.
WhatsApp has a service. Basically that means that technically you never quit WhatsApp. So, the way you receive messages while you're "not running" WhatsApp is the exact same way you receive them when you're running it.
The client, in this case WhatsApp, connects to the server. The client maintains that connection. When the server has something new to say, it sends it to the client via that connection, And that's all.
Your first guess is correct.
WhatsApp has no true log out mechanism, [see this](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/nokia/20910578).
>
> WhatsApp does not have a logout mechanism. The application is designed
> to always be connected so that you receive your messages quickly, even
> when you are not actively using your phone. This is similar to how SMS
> works and allows WhatsApp messages to be delivered almost instantly.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Their [FAQ](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/20887936) suggests they use GCM. Check the answer to "Are messages still taking too long to reach your phone?"
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Whatsapp like other apps is run as service.(You are always connected) Messages sent to you are stored on whatsapp server till 30 days, within which period your whatsapp should be active to receive and acknowledge receipt of the message. Individual accounts are stored with the user phone number @whatsapp.net
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I think it should be like this:
When whatsapp was new, it would have used PNS based solution, this PNS would just wakeup the device and once it wakes up, it can create a socket connection to whatsapp server.
After when whatsapp is popular now most devices its coming as native application and native application will not be killed. In my samsung s8 i cant uninstall whatsapp, power saving mode can not kill it
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Google maintains connection with android and apns server maintains connection with apple devices, without gcm or fcm no third party can send push notification to android devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/19 | 245 | 963 | <issue_start>username_0: Whatsapp, Keeping the number on the new phone but without the old sim card.
Ok the situation is I love my old number and to be honest don't want to ask everybody to change my number again and again.
But I do not have the old sim card, and that bums me out. If there is any way to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: You could move your phone number to your new sim card and just type it in WhatsApp, I did that. WhatsApp will ask you for your phone number and once you type it in it should let you log in without a problem. (It worked for me).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Whatsapp checks if there's a sim card installed at the time of boot.
So as long as you have a sim card installed, it shouldn't be a problem to your whatsapp account (The old one)
I've switched sim cards and it hasn't affected my whatsapp account.
The problem of verification arises when you boot your phone without a sim card.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/19 | 427 | 1,798 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to download my music from the cloud through the Amazon MP3 app, but whenever I download it always puts it in the "amazonmp3" folder on my phone's internal drive. This is kind of annoying because my internal drive is not as big as my perfectly good 16GB SD card plugged in, which I'd much rather put the music on.
I can't find anything in the settings that references the path where music gets downloaded. Even when I move the app itself to the SD card, it still downloads everything to internal storage. Even worse, my phone won't let me easily just move the folders from the internal storage to the SD card; I have to plug it in and connect it to my computer and do it from there. Is there any way to make the app download music from the cloud to my SD card rather than the internal storage?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm afraid you're out of luck. The app doesn't support changing the location and the filesystem doesn't support soft links. I suggest you contact Amazon and suugest they add the feature.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can download an app called ES File Manager and it lets you move music that is downloaded to anywhere you like. And then Amazon Mp3 will read it anywhere on your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Manually moving files as suggested by username_2 above works (I use Ghost Commander on my device), but today I found the [Amazon MP3 Mover](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thunkmonkey.mp3mover) app.
It automatically moves the files to the folder you specify on your SD card *as they download* and then the Amazon MP3 player app (or Apollo or whatever else you might use) finds them in their new location.
I just downloaded it a few minutes ago and am testing it. So far so good!
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/20 | 495 | 1,755 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old deactivated HTC Droid incredible from Verizon. I decided I was going to use it as like an iTouch, and it works just fine -- but the Google Play Store has vanished both from the home screen and the "Manage Applications" list (when I first turned on the phone after deactivation not after using it for a while).
At first I was okay with that because I could just go download aptoide or some other third party store. But after I downloaded the apk for aptiode and checked the "Allow Installation from unknown sources" when I tapped it to install I got "Do you want to install this applicaion" and the permissions ect. so I clicked install and then suddenly the phone rebooted? It just showed me the HTC logo, then brought up the home screen. I've tried this with several apks and none of them work. It does not have a SIM card slot.<issue_comment>username_1: It might be a long shot, but have you tried [using adb to install apks](http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/how-to-install-apps-using-adb-4482/)?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have three Droid Incredibles that we have replaced with different phones. The play store still works on all of them.
Check out this [post for the most recent Google Play apk](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/) and side load it.
If that doesn't work, I would recommend doing a factory reset. It seems like your system has gotten confused.
Alos, look into [Airplane Mode Wifi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.geekherd.airplanemode&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm5ldC5nZWVraGVyZC5haXJwbGFuZW1vZGUiXQ..) app to keep your wireless radio off but leave your wifi on.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/04/20 | 462 | 1,481 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a computer with no network interfaces (the only one it had went faulty). My friend's PC's network interfaces are working fine. We want to play PC LAN games, but when I set my Galaxy phone to tether / hotspot mode, the IP of the PC connected via WIFI hotspot is out of range of the PC connected via USB tethering (the one IP is on 192.168.42.n and the other IP is on 192.168.43.n), and as such we cannot get our PC's to communicate.
Is there a way to force a Galaxy S2 or S3 to put the tethering and hotspot IP's within range of each other? Our phones are rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: It might be a long shot, but have you tried [using adb to install apks](http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/how-to-install-apps-using-adb-4482/)?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have three Droid Incredibles that we have replaced with different phones. The play store still works on all of them.
Check out this [post for the most recent Google Play apk](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/19/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-26/) and side load it.
If that doesn't work, I would recommend doing a factory reset. It seems like your system has gotten confused.
Alos, look into [Airplane Mode Wifi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.geekherd.airplanemode&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm5ldC5nZWVraGVyZC5haXJwbGFuZW1vZGUiXQ..) app to keep your wireless radio off but leave your wifi on.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/04/20 | 266 | 1,070 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed I can use (with my out of the box Nexus 4) swipe for.input in English but there does not seem to be a way to use swipe for Hebrew input.
Am I missing a configuration option that enable this?
I know there are 3rd party applications that does Hebrew swipe input but I prefer not to use them if the OS provides me that functionality.<issue_comment>username_1: Did you activate the Hebrew language pack in the Settings/Language & Input/Android Keyboard Settings/Input Languages? Hebrew is listed there. Check the box.
I don't know if that will give support for swiping but it will at least add the language dictionary.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This worked for me: uninstall your current google keyboard (it will ask you if you're sure you want to uninstall updates as you can't really uninstall the keyboard), then reinstall it.
If you're having trouble finding it in the play store here's a link to open from your phone:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin>
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/20 | 239 | 1,031 | <issue_start>username_0: What if the Samsung Galaxy S I've got has already been rooted?..
Is there perhaps a special boot mode which would boot into the system with root access?
Or normally, a "rooted" device always boots the system with complete root access?<issue_comment>username_1: There isn't a special boot for rooted devices AFAIK. Any rooted device necessarily boots with complete root access.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want root access on a production phone, then you are going to have to use a root kit. There are a ton of benefits to having a rooted device, but there are also risks. Some devices are now coming out with the ability to run an app in root mode with user permission.
MY WORD OF CAUTION:
Attempting to root your device without proper knowledge will render it completely useless except for holding down your papers on a windy day. Make sure to do all instructions exactly and only flash your phone with builds that are meant to go with your specific device!
Best of luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/20 | 833 | 3,515 | <issue_start>username_0: Can anyone explain to me what is the purpose of the proximity sensor, on my phone. What if my phone's proximity sensor stops working or gets damaged. What problems will I face?
*PS: I am just curious to know.*<issue_comment>username_1: It prevents that your ear is doing input actions on the touchscreen when you are making a call. :)
Most proximity sensors are simply light sensors that will detect "proximity" when they are covered.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: The proximity sensor on most smart-phones with touchscreen exists to disable accidental touch events. The most common scenario is the ear coming in contact with the screen and generating touch events, while on a call.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Developers can get access to the sensor and use it for other things. At a users suggestion I use it in my biking app IpBike to wake up the screen. The user just has to wave there hand over the sensor and the screen switches back on. Very handy when cycling with gloves on.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In simple proximity sensors are light sensors.
It turns the screen off while you are making an call.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: mobile phones use IR-based proximity sensors to detect the presence of a human ear. This sensing is done for two purposes: Reduce display power consumption by turning off the LCD backlight and to disable the touch screen to avoid inadvertent touches by the cheek. IR sensors have a number of disadvantages, including high power consumption, high cost, blind zones, and accumulation of dirt, as well as unreliable performance over temperature, hair, and skin color variations.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_6: Proximity detector is non contact type displacement sensor i.e proximity sensor used to are sense and indicate target presence of object to without physical contact.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: The following explanation appears in the instruction manual for most LG phones:
>
> The proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls.
>
>
>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: Another usage for the proximity sensor is to detect while it's in pocket and disable accidental touch or power button press.
[Keep screen off when proximity sensor is covered (in pocket)](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/134862/42635)
In Moto Gx series (and I believe in Moto Z and Moto X also) if you pick the phone out from pocket or move the phone while it's laying on the table it'll show up the screen for fast unlock and a quick glance at notification. If you cover the proximity sensor while it's in static state for a while and uncover it you'll see the same effect
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: When you get a call in a touch screen smart phone, when your phone get closer to ear or any body part the phone screen get off. That is done by the proximity sensor. Proximity sensor is responsible to heat and when a body part get close to sensor the screen gets off and it prevents accidental touches in the screen. In some smart phones proximity is used to keep the screen off when the mobile phone is in the pocket(pocket mode). If you loose functioning of proximity sensor, your phone will make accidental touches when your phone is in the pocket or when you gets a call.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/20 | 725 | 2,637 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to quickly turn off and on data on my S3 while I read long articles on the web which I noticed saves a lot of battery. But the physical button is too worn off already and I don't want to exit whatever I'm doing to off the data. Is there a way to off and on Airplane Mode from the status bar or a plug-in I can install in the Chrome browser?
OS: 4.1.1
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3<issue_comment>username_1: Several, I'm sure. There's the simple [Airplane Mode Widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guywmustang.airplanewidget) for one. Then there's the way more complicated, but ***way*** more powerful [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) for another (since it's capable of creating widgets to execute any of the tasks you define).
Oh, wait, the title said widget, but the question says status bar. On my S3 (also on 4.1.1), I can pull down the notifications, slide the power switches to the left a little bit, and there's the switch for Airplane mode. Does that work on yours?
If you haven't got the Airplane mode switch in your status bar, then the easiest solution would probably be [SwipePad](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android) with a shortcut (not widget) to toggle Airplane Mode. This is the combination I use to turn on my LED flashlight (with [TeslaLED](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.flashlight)). The reason you want a shortcut instead of a widget is because it saves you steps. If [Airplane Mode Switch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.vanini.ottavio.android.utility) does indeed use a shortcut instead of a widget, then you're golden without having spent a dime. If it doesn't, then you can still buy the [WidgetPad](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calciumion.swipepad.addons.widgetpad) add on for SwipePad and use a widget, or buy Tasker and use it to create a shortcut which toggles airplane mode.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: One of the features of [Battery Widget Reborn](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hubalek.android.apps.reborn.pro)'s notification is buttons to toggle WiFi, Bluetooth, Sync, Mobile Data, and Airplane mode. I got it for the battery usage analysis, but this extra feature is a really nice touch. Now I only need pull down my notification shade to access these important toggles. (Although, yes, with the new settings panel in Jelly Bean I don't really need it. It's a couple less taps.)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/20 | 1,403 | 4,590 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to open a text file from within a terminal window emulator -- but not so it opens in the actual terminal but more like I've just clicked on it.
So my question is: What command can I use to open `/mnt/sdcard/textfile.txt` from a terminal window emulator from ROM Toolbox Lite within the Android GUI so that it will open with any one of my text editing applications? Will I need to run `su` before I can run what ever command? I'd prefer not to, but the device is rooted so I can run `su`.
I'm using Android version 4.0.4.<issue_comment>username_1: Launching apps in Android isn't straightforward. You'll have to use `am start` combined with certain to launch the app or a particular section of it.
From the comments, it seems that you may want to launch the text file using **ES Note Editor**. In that case, first identify the activity responsible for the edit window you see when the file is opened in the editor using GUI.
**Note:** Tested the solution on Android 4.2, 4.4 and 5.0.
Instructions
------------
1. Open the file manually in the editor using GUI, and make sure that it stays active on the screen.
2. Connect your phone into PC in debugging mode, setup ADB on PC, and enter into PC's terminal/cmd the commands:
```
adb shell
su
dumpsys activity | grep mFocusedActivity
```
The output may look like:
```
mFocusedActivity: ActivityRecord{42839028 u0 com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.editor.PopNoteEditor}
```
The relevant info (activity) is `.app.editor.PopNoteEditor` and package name is `com.estrongs.android.pop`. You may use the command `dumpsys activity` to see some more useful stuff.
That's just for brief understanding. Keep the whole string (`com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.editor.PopNoteEditor`) ready to be used.
3. You may close the editor on Android. Open your favorite terminal app in Android and enter:
```
su
am start -n -d --activity-clear-task
```
* `-n` will allow to launch the app's mentioned component.
* is the string we noted in step 2. For **ES Note Editor** it would be `com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.editor.PopNoteEditor`.
* `-d` is to allow data to be passed to the app's activity.
* is the location of the text file you want to open.
* `--activity-clear-task` will make sure that the activity is not launched from "Recents" but from scratch.(Enter `am start` to dive deeper into interesting stuff.)
In my case, the final query for file `aero.txt` under `/sdcard/airdroid/` looked like:
```
am start -n com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.editor.PopNoteEditor -d file:///sdcard/airdroid/aero.txt --activity-clear-task
```
The file opened successfully.
4. I use [QuickEdit Text Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.edit) as default text editor and the relevant query looked like:
```
am start -n com.rhmsoft.edit/.activity.MainActivity -d file:///sdcard/airdroid/nmon.txt --activity-clear-task
```
---
Have fun!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_1: In addition to [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/113919/96277) you can use the following solution which is taken from [rohitverma's](https://stackoverflow.com/users/1386786/rohitverma) answer [here](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11310746/4720957) and noticed in [Lucky's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/113971/#comment140908_113971).
1. ```
am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d -t text/plain --activity-clear-task
```
It will execute `com.android.internal.app.ResolverActivity` activity of `android` system with all candidates registered for "plain text" available for selection in a dialog.
For my file, the query was and dialog shown were:
```
am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d file:///sdcard/airdroid/dd.sh -t text/plain --activity-clear-task
```
.
2. You may use `input keyevent` command to select the app in the dialog. Input events list is available [here](https://stackoverflow.com/a/8483797/4720957) by [LionCoder](https://stackoverflow.com/users/472004/lioncoder).
Relevant keyevents are:
```
19 --> "KEYCODE_DPAD_UP"
20 --> "KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN"
21 --> "KEYCODE_DPAD_LEFT"
22 --> "KEYCODE_DPAD_RIGHT"
```
And the usage would be like:
```
input keyevent 20
```
or
```
input keyevent KEYCODE_DPAD_DOWN
```
Use the combination of them to achieve the goal, and use `66 --> "KEYCODE_ENTER` to simulate "enter".
---
I would still go for [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/113919/96277) if needed. :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/20 | 1,989 | 7,376 | <issue_start>username_0: A couple days ago I rooted my phone and I hard bricked it. I am debating whether or not to just send it in to get JTagged (for 50$) or to just try to get a new one under warranty. I have heard everything from:
>
> You can send a rooted phone back. Doesn't really matter.
>
>
>
[Returning Rooted Phones](http://forums.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/178469-returning-rooted-phones.html)
and
>
> I've returned a stock, rooted phone and even forgot to put the modded battery icon back to stock. No issues.
>
>
>
[ATT Detecting rooted phones?](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217399)
to:
>
> they can and do check. because they refurbish many of the returns for reuse. they can easily remove the rooted setup in favor of stock. but that isn't the point. its best to remove root with a restore if at all possible with the stock zv9 update. then the device is sent back in factory state. if you cant accomplish this due to issues with the device that prevent it,then you have to send it back as is. but the latter should always be the case to return it not restored.
>
>
>
[Returning Rooted Phones](http://forums.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/178469-returning-rooted-phones.html)
and
>
> not sure if they check that but if they did they can do anything from sue for fraud, since you lied. they can cancel your plan and ruin your esn. thats really about it. im not sure if they think its worth the hassle though.
>
>
>
So what is the truth behind this? Is it risky to return a bricked/rooted phone to your carrier? Is it different for each carrier? (AT&T, Verison, T-Mobile, ...) Are there any precautionary measurements out there people should take before they return a rooted device?
---
Update:
I received my new phone and then I shipped my bricked phone back to Verizon and I never heard back. Either they didn't check that it was rooted or they didn't care, either way I've got a functional phone again. Thank you for everyone's answers!<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure there's a good answer to this. As you've seen from your own research, experiences vary. Therefore, if you send in a rooted or otherwise modified phone, you *may* have a problem. If you unroot / unmod it before you send it in, then you're much less likely to have problems.
In your case, with it being hard bricked, you probably don't have much of a choice. Of course, it's possible they won't be able to tell that you fouled it up (because, if they could, they'd likely have nothing to do with it).
So I think it comes down to this... how much of a gambler are you?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm not sure it would be legal for them to discriminate on warranty [just because a phone is rooted](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/library-of-congress-adds-dmca-exception-for-jailbreaking-or-root/). However, there are some "void your warranty" things you could do when rooted (such as overclock way high, etc). You might find a tool on XDA to restore an original ROM, I did once for a bricked phone. They may have such a tool in-store too.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: IMO it is neither within the carrier's moral nor legal duty to warrant damages caused by the owner's mishandling. Some carriers/shops might decide to do the replacement anyway because the cost of investigating these cases are often higher than replacement, but unless it is explicitly stipulated within the warranty contract, don't expect it as an entitlement.
While in some areas, there are now laws to protect customers from carriers voiding warranty simply because of rooting, it does not mean that you are entitled for replacement if you damaged the phone because of improper rooting. The law ensures that you will still be eligible for warranty if you rooted a damaged phone because you received a damaged phone in the first place. However if it is an improper rooting or improper use of root privilege that caused the phone to be damaged than it would not be fair to require carriers to replace the phone.
Mind you, I personally believe that selling a phone with an overzealous locking measures that cannot be unlocked by a reasonably knowledgeable customer is selling a damaged goods (akin to selling a house without a front door), but I'm not sure of any places where the law has caught up with this.
IANAL.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I had rooted my mobile. But as I dint read the instructions properly regarding installation of new ROM, I had hardbricked my mobile.
I thought it would not be repaired under warranty. but one question came to my mind: when I can't switch on my phone how will others do? However, I gave my mobile to service center within two days.
But when I went in search of an answer for my question, I realized the company could find out if a mobile is rooted or not. In the end, that didn't really matter for me because I got my mobile back (repaired under warranty).
The thing is it doesn't really matter for a company whether the mobile is rooted, because if they succeed to know if your mobile is rooted then its for sure that motherboard can be accesed through some sort of method that company uses. When they can access it they can surely wipe the data out of it.
So I guess it's not that risky to get your mobile repaired under warranty – but as someone said in the above comments, one should be good in gambling while dealing with this sort of problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I can tell you 100% with all FACT
If you return your phone, bricked or rooted there's NOTHING they can or will do about it. This is only if you send it in and not take it to the store.
I WOULD NEVER TAKE A BRICKED PHONE TO THE STORE - THE EMPLOYEES ARE LIKE US; THEY TEND TO PLAY WITH THIS ROOTING AS WELL AND MORE LIKELY TO CATCH ON AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
The phones are simply opened from your return box, torn apart and NOT TESTED for anything as THEY CAN NOT SEND OUT A PHONE THAT HAS BEEN USED BY ANOTHER USER -THIS IS WHY THEY ALL LOOK BRAND NEW WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR REPLACEMENT.
The housing is stripped and the main board pulled out ( end of your concern ) and put into a bin where they are simply reprogrammed.
IF ANYONE TRIES TO SELL YOU ON ANYTHING DIFFERENT THEY ARE LYING TO MAKE YOUR DAY HARDER OR UNEDUCATED.
I WILL LET YOU THINK ABOUT WHAT I JUST STATED AND AM SURE YOU WILL SEE EXACTLY WHAT AM REFERRING TOO.
I have a friend that has worked for both Samsung ( still ) and Motorola back in the day with a few at Verizon and AT&T
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Take your bricked phone to a store not manufacturer. I just bricked my HTC One trying to install different language stock firmware and took it directly back to the HTC Service Centre in my city (Shanghai). It was stuck in a boot loop after an OTA (root and unlock boot loader and change ROM had worked fine until OTA).
First thing they checked was if my phone was rooted. It was re-locked and s-off. Although it could still turn on and be used - just not do OTA updates - Got told by service centre that as it was rooted warranty void (5 day old phone). Fixing it would require change of logic board they said. Wtf.
In end I "agreed" with them to replace whole phone for cost of changing logic board. Cost me $300. Feeling scammed.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/21 | 364 | 1,610 | <issue_start>username_0: Why does this keep appearing on my phone which cuases my network to go off and on.<issue_comment>username_1: On samsung devices
------------------
Over on the Sprint forums, they've posted a fix for this without needing a reset: Go into *Menu -> Settings -> Call settings -> Reject with message.* If you have more than 5 messages in there, delete some so you have less than 5.
People are reporting that once they do that, they are once again able to receive calls without the force close happening. Hope that helps!
In case its an HTC device follow this
-------------------------------------
1. Go to your facebook app and under *synchronize settings* choose to delete all facebook data. Afterwards log out of the facebook app.
2. Go to *account and synchronizing* settings and remove any facebook entries. Now your contacts should no longer contain any data from facebook and should not be linked with facebook either.
3. Go to the facebook app, sign in and re-choose the synchronizing settings. Press "synchronize" in upper right corner.
4. Go to *accounts and synchronizing* and add facebook for HTC Sense and perhaps also the normal facebook account. It will now start re-synchronizing everything and you have to link all your contacts again, but it now works
**If both methods didn't work for you go for an [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'") that will surely solve your network and call issues.**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This error message would not go away until I cleared my call log history.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/21 | 392 | 1,719 | <issue_start>username_0: I first go into settings
then I go into and turn on Wi-Fi
but every time I try to connect to my Wi-Fi it say "connecting, authenticating, disabled "
and all my other devices connect perfectly<issue_comment>username_1: On samsung devices
------------------
Over on the Sprint forums, they've posted a fix for this without needing a reset: Go into *Menu -> Settings -> Call settings -> Reject with message.* If you have more than 5 messages in there, delete some so you have less than 5.
People are reporting that once they do that, they are once again able to receive calls without the force close happening. Hope that helps!
In case its an HTC device follow this
-------------------------------------
1. Go to your facebook app and under *synchronize settings* choose to delete all facebook data. Afterwards log out of the facebook app.
2. Go to *account and synchronizing* settings and remove any facebook entries. Now your contacts should no longer contain any data from facebook and should not be linked with facebook either.
3. Go to the facebook app, sign in and re-choose the synchronizing settings. Press "synchronize" in upper right corner.
4. Go to *accounts and synchronizing* and add facebook for HTC Sense and perhaps also the normal facebook account. It will now start re-synchronizing everything and you have to link all your contacts again, but it now works
**If both methods didn't work for you go for an [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'") that will surely solve your network and call issues.**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This error message would not go away until I cleared my call log history.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/20 | 266 | 1,135 | <issue_start>username_0: There are many WLAN routers currently available which have a USB port to connect external HDDs. These are than easily available on Windows machines directly in Windows Explorer, they look like common network drives.
If I used an Android-based smartphone or a tablet which support WLAN, would it be possible to access these network drives somehow? I'm entertaining the idea of getting a tablet, and it's important to know if I can access a larger storage than what would be available locally via an SD card (if such a slot even would be present on a particular specimen).<issue_comment>username_1: I believe most of these routers mount your drive as a network samba share (like windows file sharing), which android phones can access with apps, like ESFilexplorer or AndSMB. They can stream off it or download files to SD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I used [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) on Android phone to access a hard disk attached to a Wi-Fi router and it was able to play content directly without copying to my phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/21 | 783 | 2,935 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to toggle the **Unknown Source** setting with Tasker? I couldn't find such a setting. I also tried the **Secure Settings** Plugin there is also no action for this.
What I want to achieve is to set this setting ***on*** when I start the Amazon AppStore and switch it ***off*** when I close it again.
Samsung Galaxy Note, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean<issue_comment>username_1: I think [AutoShortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoshortcut.pro) can do the trick:
>
> AutoShortcut is a plugin for Tasker or Locale that allows you to run any of your installed apps' shortcuts.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This can't be done in a totally automated fashion, as indicated by the accepted answer to [this StackOverflow question](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15850345/programmatically-change-the-permission-of-installing-apk-from-unknown-source-in). Basically, it's against the Android security model to allow `Unknown Sources` to be changed programmatically.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The device seems rooted because [Secure Settings](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin) is mentioned. I have v1.3.6 installed and it does allow toggling "Unknown sources".
All you have to do in [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) is:
1. Create App context profile and choose **Amazon Appstore** or your favorite app.
2. To enable **Unknown sources** when **Appstore** is launched:
* Create a task with action as **Plugin → Secure Settings**:
+ Under **Configuration**, go to **System+ Actions →Unknown Sources → On**, and save it.
* Alternatively, if **Secure Settings** still doesn't have such option then create an action as **Code → Run Shell**, and type:
+ **Command**: `settings put global install_non_market_apps 1`
+ Check **Use Root**Explanation:
+ `settings` would update `settings.db` database file (part of `com.android.providers.settings`).
+ `global` is the table which holds the key (`install_non_market_apps`) responsible for toggling **Unknown Sources**.
3. To disable **Unknown sources** when **Appstore** is closed:
More or less, once the **Appstore** is closed you'll come back to home screen (default Launcher). In that case:
1. Create App context profile and choose your default launcher.
2. Create a task with action as **Plugin → Secure Settings**:
* Under **Configuration**, go to **System+ Actions →Unknown Sources → Off**, and save it.Or, alternatively, create an action as **Code → Run Shell**, and type:
* **Command**: `settings put global install_non_market_apps 0`
* Check **Use Root**
---
Your objective is now completed! Launch your **Appstore** and **Unknown sources** would get enabled. Come back to Launcher and **Unknown sources** would get disabled.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/21 | 795 | 2,837 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I flash a custom recovery (say, the one [from Replicant](http://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/HeimdallRecoveryInstallation) with `heimdall flash --kernel path/to/recovery.img`, or ClockWorkMod) and then be able to boot the old system?
Without reinstalling the main OS of my Samsung Galaxy S.
I'm interested in using the commands from the recovery system without re-installing the main system.<issue_comment>username_1: You can root your device without replacing the stock recovery or rom. However, if you ever want to flash a different ROM you will need to flash another recovery like ClockWorkMod or TWRP.
You can even run the stock rom with a 3rd party recovery but you most likely won't be able to take OTA OS updates since those require the stock recovery.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Flashing recovery does not affect your system.
So, totally, OF COURSE!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I just tried this, going from TWRP and LineageOS flashing the Replicant Bootloader.
First of all you will have to flash it using the command from the replicant guides: <https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/RecoveryInstallationWithHeimdall#Flash-the-recovery-image> [(archive)](https://web.archive.org/web/20190801212102/https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/RecoveryInstallationWithHeimdall)
I won't include the table in that link, this question is not about that, but do note that some devices need you to flash to the BOOT sector of your device. This means you **won't be able to boot the previously installed system**. Needless to say, I was not able to boot LineageOS going from TWRP to Replicant bootloader.
However, if you were to go from stock to TWRP, most TWRP installation processes do not cause any data loss and will allow you to boot the previously installed system, see for example: [How to flash and root OnePlus 3T on Linux?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166033/how-to-flash-and-root-oneplus-3t-on-linux/166034#166034) or [Rooting already unlock phone without losing data, possible?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/114764/rooting-already-unlock-phone-without-losing-data-possible/148474#148474)
However, unlocking a stock bootloader will usually cause the device to factory reset (resulting in data loss), so if you need to unlock to install a custom bootloader you will not be able to boot your previously installed system. See [Why does unlocking the bootloader wipe phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/33691/why-does-unlocking-the-bootloader-wipe-phone/33692#33692)
Upgrading a bootloader usually wont re-lock, or cause data loss. See [Does upgrading bootloader wipe your data?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/60808/does-upgrading-bootloader-wipe-your-data)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/21 | 785 | 2,747 | <issue_start>username_0: The first recommended step in [the installation of CyanogenMod on Samsung Galaxy S](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd) is flashing a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or the one from Replicant with a command like:
```
heimdall flash --kernel path/to/recovery.img
```
Now I feel that the instructions might be misleading:
I have done the first step wanting just to have a custom recovery mode, without proceeding to replacing the main OS on the device.
It seems I have done that wrong, because the device now always boots into the recovery mode.
What would be the correct heimdall command to just install a custom recovery system without touching the main system?<issue_comment>username_1: I do not know the partition mapping of the SGS, so my only suggestion would be to use the GUI (heimdall-frontend) and select the recovery partition only. As of restoration of the original system, my suggestion is to reflash the original ROM without touching /data. But backup it first using an advanced custom recovery like this one if possible: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860> (the key feature is custom backup/restore)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends on your PIT partition file.
Before you do anything using heimdall, print the partition table of your phone.
```
sudo heimdall print-pit
```
The output of the file is the location assigned to each partition. For example on my Galaxy S3, I have something like this:
```
--- Entry #20 ---
Binary Type: 0 (AP)
Device Type: 2 (MMC)
Identifier: 19
Attributes: 5 (Read/Write)
Update Attributes: 1 (FOTA)
Partition Block Size/Offset: 491520
Partition Block Count: 32768
File Offset (Obsolete): 0
File Size (Obsolete): 0
Partition Name: Kernel2
Flash Filename: recovery.img
FOTA Filename:
```
Now this tells me 3 main things:
* Name the flash file: `recovery.img`
* Location of the identifier `19`
* And finally the name of the recovery partition `Kernel2`
**What does this means?**
This means if I want to flash a recovery image I should use either the identifier 19, or the name Kernel2.
```
sudo heimdall flash --19 any-type-of-recovery.img
```
or
```
sudo heimdall flash --Kernel2 any-type-of-recovery.img
```
**Bottom Line:** Look at the pit file to figure out where to flash your recovery.
Cheers,
Mel
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: One effective way with Heimdall is to just run
`sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY twrp.img`
Worked for me on an S3 AT&T
Then when phone reboots, go into recovery via
`adb reboot recovery`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: ```
heimdall flash --Recovery /Path/recovery.img --Kernel /Path/recovery.img
```
Replicant OS Recovery install
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/22 | 364 | 1,470 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any open format for importing and exporting from/to any mobile phone. It doesn't have to be a smartphone, it could be a basic mobile phone. If any such thing exist, does is also support import/export from/to SIM as well?
Contacts is one feature which is universal in all phones so I am hoping this is some standard/format which could be used for doing this. In smartphone, it could be done by apps but what about the basic phones.
Any help/insight on this would be highly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: That format most likely is [VCard](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VCard) (Versitcard), which even has its own mimetype (`text/vcard`). According to the linked Wikipedia page, it became a standard around 1996 (and since it was proposed 1995 for the first time, older devices won't know it).
Android's *contacts* app uses this format when directly exporting your contacts from it. To my knowledge, this format is also used when transferring contacts via Bluetooth (even to/with older devices not necessarily running Android or being "smart phones"). Mail clients support it as well. So if you're looking for any standard here, this most likely is it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: for basic phones, you might want to consider the GSM AT Commands defined to read contacts (via serial connection, however even most usb data cables will still provide a virtual COM port)
<http://www.traud.de/gsm/numbers.htm>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/22 | 319 | 1,205 | <issue_start>username_0: There are **two** logos on my android device(s) showing while `loading device`.
How to remove them showing?
* First one is general android logo
* Second one is vendor specific.
I need either of them to be disabled, **without** going to change them.
There has to be some option for this.<issue_comment>username_1: You can't change or remove them. Only way to do it is by installing custom ROM; which will inturn invalidate any warranty you have on the phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You need root and a root explorer like [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop). Go to system/media/ and delete or rename the file bootani.qmg if you want to get rid of the Android animation.
The vendor one should be named like samsungani.qmg or htcani.qmg.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I know this i had a galaxy ring which i rooted and found an app which accesed the dial codes from that device and i dialed it from the device dialer and voila i was able to choose from the 3 different companies boost,sprint,verizon or none at all just boots up as android im not a tech guy I know a lil but that worked
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/22 | 391 | 1,737 | <issue_start>username_0: When my device is not connected to any network (WiFi/Cellular data) and I send any message, I have seen a waiting/clock icon next to that message.
So what exactly does that mean? Is that message added to a queue for next batch process to inform server or something else?
And during that state (waiting/clock icon next to message) if I delete that message, will that deleted message still be delivered to the recipient?
Actually, I mistakenly sent a message to one of my contacts and luckily that time I was not connected to any network. After a few seconds when I realized this, I deleted that message. But I am not sure if it got deleted completely or it will get delivered when I reconnect to any network. I don't want that message to be delivered to the recipient, so I had disabled all networks on my device.<issue_comment>username_1: The Clock icon means that you haven't sent the message yet. If you see a single tick mark it means that you have sent the message and it has been received by the WhatsApp server(but not the destined user)
If you see a double tick mark, that means the message has been received by the recipient too.
If a message has a single tick with it, it can't be stopped from getting to the user. But if you sent a message when offline and deleted when the phone was offline I don't think the message will reach its destination.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Based on my experience, if you send a message with no internet connectivity (clock sign appears), it shouldn't go to their server. If you delete it for everyone, it should immediately get deleted. But what happens after is if you now turn your net on, the message goes despite deleting it for everyone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/22 | 1,652 | 6,135 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on the hunt for a great sounding, non-in-ear set of headphones with working mic, play/pause, and volume buttons.
I have Bang & Olufsen's [EarSet 3i](http://www.bang-olufsen.com/az/sound/earsets-telephones/earset-3i), which are among the best sounding headphones I've ever used. And all three button work perfectly in my MacBook Air and iPhone.
Obviously they don't work perfectly in my Nexus 4, since Android devices uses a different way of reading volume up/down buttons.
So, my question is rather simple, does anyone know how to make them work with Android, or alternatively any equally good headphones to the EarSet 3i's that work on Android? And to make it extra challenging, no in-ear ones please, cause I can't stand them :(
Or maybe anyone knows of some kind of adapter cable that can be used between an Android phone and iPhone compatible headphones to translate the volume button signals so the Android device understands them?<issue_comment>username_1: You might consider Bluetooth headphones. They sound worse than wired at the same price, but make up for that by not depending on how good the headphone amp in your phone is. Relevantly, the volume and play/pause/next/prev buttons are a standard part of the protocol, so one set of 'phones will work with anything that has Bluetooth.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, Android and IOS specify different hardware specs for the remote feature. The way the clicks get registered by the devices are not compatible. Sad, but true.
There are very few good solutions that I've found, but I have found a couple. So far, the best I've done is this combination:
1. Samsung makes earbuds with a mic/remote specifically for android and they do work. Buying them is tricky. If you search amazon, you can find them offered as low as $2. They are, of course, garbage. They work for a few weeks and don't sound too bad but they're not actually OEM product, they're cheap copies. Still, for a few dollars I pick up a few packages at a time and use them until they break.
There are others out there, but they're hard to find.
2. Since I want to use my remote earbuds with audible (which is why I want to pause when I want to listen to someone talking to me, so I don't miss out on the reading of the book), I find the audible app is not aware of the button pushes. To solve this, there's an app out there in the Android market called "Headset Droid" which is excellent at directing the button pushes to where you want them to end up.
The combination of the cheap knockoff "samsung" buds with the headset droid app works well for me.
HeadsetDroid also has a feature that lets you test different earbud remotes. Plug them in, and use the headset droid feature and when you push a button on the remote the software will tell you waht button was pushed. It's a great little tool to see if the earbud remote you're using is compatible.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Strictly out of luck, I bought a pair of headphones (from groupon of all places) model name: musicians choice, Company: able planet. Here is the link for them on amazon. [http://www.amazon.com/Able-Planet-Musicians-Headphone-Metallic/dp/B009XHW31K/ref=sr\_1\_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371136988&sr=1-2&keywords=able+planet+musicians+choice](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B009XHW31K)
They are over the ear (my preference) and reasonably priced (40$ (I got mine for 20$ on group on)) Most importantly, they sound great. (better than ipod headphones, better than phillips, better than JVC. The sound is par with bose earbuds, but has less quality than bose over the ear headphones.
What I think is unique about them, is that the cord is separate from the speaker/headphone portion, but contains a headphone socket, in the right earpeice for the cord. The cord that comes in the box with them has a volume control dial on it (analog I believe) which also works fabulously.
The volume control works with my android motorola cell phone, ipod, macbook, dell, etc. You can buy auxillary (heaphone jack, (TRS connector)) extension cords at Radioshack or wherever, which sometimes have a romote control on them. You would just need to find 1 extension cord that has a remote for apple software, and 1 that has a remote for (all) other software. (I wish there was a 'rolling eyes' emoticon).
Hopefully, this a somewhat managable solution to your problem. I'd love to hear an update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Apple and Android headphone wiring standard is different. You can either buy an converter or change wiring on headset connector. See here.
[Apple Headphone is Not Working On Android or Windows Phone](http://mashtips.com/apple-headphone-on-android-or-windows/)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: As said. Android and Apple has different hardware and dont work on each others Plattforms. You need to get an actual "made for Android" headset. This is a video showing an Android headset 3-button and the Nexus 5
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiEbt9wRy4&feature=youtube_gdata_player>.
I have used these Sabotage Royales for some time with my Nexus 5 and Im very please. Very powerful sound and good balance, with a twist of extra Bass. Just like daddy likes it ;-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to the Play Store and get [Headset Button Controller](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton). You can try the [free version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headset) first to make sure it works.
The app allows you to use the center button to control everything. You can, for example, set the volume to adjust with 4 clicks of the center button. For me, it starts at 20 percent and keeps rising to 100 percent until I press once again to stop the increase. To go lower simply click 4 times to restart the increase from 20 percent to what ever you choose to stop at. I think default is 20 percent to 80 percent. For me, 20 to 100 percent is best.
I can still pick up calls with this setup as well. I find this to be better then to the inline volume rocker.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/22 | 1,457 | 5,407 | <issue_start>username_0: i need to know what is the accuracy of the GPS sensor for Samsung Galaxy S 3 and Nexus 4 .
i need to know how much its accuracy, I didn't find the information which i need, ex: how many meters the accuracy will be ?<issue_comment>username_1: You might consider Bluetooth headphones. They sound worse than wired at the same price, but make up for that by not depending on how good the headphone amp in your phone is. Relevantly, the volume and play/pause/next/prev buttons are a standard part of the protocol, so one set of 'phones will work with anything that has Bluetooth.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, Android and IOS specify different hardware specs for the remote feature. The way the clicks get registered by the devices are not compatible. Sad, but true.
There are very few good solutions that I've found, but I have found a couple. So far, the best I've done is this combination:
1. Samsung makes earbuds with a mic/remote specifically for android and they do work. Buying them is tricky. If you search amazon, you can find them offered as low as $2. They are, of course, garbage. They work for a few weeks and don't sound too bad but they're not actually OEM product, they're cheap copies. Still, for a few dollars I pick up a few packages at a time and use them until they break.
There are others out there, but they're hard to find.
2. Since I want to use my remote earbuds with audible (which is why I want to pause when I want to listen to someone talking to me, so I don't miss out on the reading of the book), I find the audible app is not aware of the button pushes. To solve this, there's an app out there in the Android market called "Headset Droid" which is excellent at directing the button pushes to where you want them to end up.
The combination of the cheap knockoff "samsung" buds with the headset droid app works well for me.
HeadsetDroid also has a feature that lets you test different earbud remotes. Plug them in, and use the headset droid feature and when you push a button on the remote the software will tell you waht button was pushed. It's a great little tool to see if the earbud remote you're using is compatible.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Strictly out of luck, I bought a pair of headphones (from groupon of all places) model name: musicians choice, Company: able planet. Here is the link for them on amazon. [http://www.amazon.com/Able-Planet-Musicians-Headphone-Metallic/dp/B009XHW31K/ref=sr\_1\_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371136988&sr=1-2&keywords=able+planet+musicians+choice](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B009XHW31K)
They are over the ear (my preference) and reasonably priced (40$ (I got mine for 20$ on group on)) Most importantly, they sound great. (better than ipod headphones, better than phillips, better than JVC. The sound is par with bose earbuds, but has less quality than bose over the ear headphones.
What I think is unique about them, is that the cord is separate from the speaker/headphone portion, but contains a headphone socket, in the right earpeice for the cord. The cord that comes in the box with them has a volume control dial on it (analog I believe) which also works fabulously.
The volume control works with my android motorola cell phone, ipod, macbook, dell, etc. You can buy auxillary (heaphone jack, (TRS connector)) extension cords at Radioshack or wherever, which sometimes have a romote control on them. You would just need to find 1 extension cord that has a remote for apple software, and 1 that has a remote for (all) other software. (I wish there was a 'rolling eyes' emoticon).
Hopefully, this a somewhat managable solution to your problem. I'd love to hear an update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Apple and Android headphone wiring standard is different. You can either buy an converter or change wiring on headset connector. See here.
[Apple Headphone is Not Working On Android or Windows Phone](http://mashtips.com/apple-headphone-on-android-or-windows/)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: As said. Android and Apple has different hardware and dont work on each others Plattforms. You need to get an actual "made for Android" headset. This is a video showing an Android headset 3-button and the Nexus 5
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiEbt9wRy4&feature=youtube_gdata_player>.
I have used these Sabotage Royales for some time with my Nexus 5 and Im very please. Very powerful sound and good balance, with a twist of extra Bass. Just like daddy likes it ;-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to the Play Store and get [Headset Button Controller](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton). You can try the [free version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headset) first to make sure it works.
The app allows you to use the center button to control everything. You can, for example, set the volume to adjust with 4 clicks of the center button. For me, it starts at 20 percent and keeps rising to 100 percent until I press once again to stop the increase. To go lower simply click 4 times to restart the increase from 20 percent to what ever you choose to stop at. I think default is 20 percent to 80 percent. For me, 20 to 100 percent is best.
I can still pick up calls with this setup as well. I find this to be better then to the inline volume rocker.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/23 | 653 | 2,195 | <issue_start>username_0: In Tasker, there is a Media Control action which allows me to move to the next song however it only seems to work for the default Android player.
Is it there a way to hook Spotify up to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe... [WaveControl](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MarksThinkTank.WaveControl) says it can control Spotify and has Tasker integration. I'm not a Spotify user, though, and it's much too late to check it out right now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes it is possible, but using Tasker's built in Media Control Next will not work.
For the action you need to use Script --> Run Shell, and as the command enter "input keyevent 87" without quotes. This is the Android API:
<https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/KeyEvent.html#KEYCODE_MEDIA_NEXT>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Mybe this can help you :
<http://androidtrix.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/tasker-spotify-plug-load-and-play/>
Greetings
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Don't ask me how, but this worked for me:
1. Installed Spotify, iHeart and Poweramp. Disabled BT control for Poweramp.
2. Disabled Google Play Music. Google Now still works normally.
3. Using the Action Box extension, I stop all music by playing a 1 second MP3 of silence in Poweramp.
4. Tasker's Play and Next actions work fine with Spotify or iHeart. I haven't figured how the phone decides which one to start. But I don't care :-)
HTH
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: [The link](http://androidtrix.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/tasker-spotify-plug-load-and-play/) says how to get tasker to make spotify play:
>
> Getting Spotify to play.
>
>
> * Click the “+” icon at the bottom.
> * Select the “System” category.
> * Select “Sent Intent”
> * Set these fields:
> + Action: com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.PLAY
> + Cat: None
> + Package: com.spotify.music
> + Target: Broadcast Reciever
>
>
>
From spotify's `Manifest.xml` I can see that there is also a `com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.NEXT` action so I would guess that if you used that instead of `com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.PLAY` then it would play the next track.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/23 | 820 | 3,240 | <issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded my Android OS to 4.1.2. and the Yahoo Mail is pushing audible notifications again (I had disabled them in the previous version of OS). When I go into the app, there is no settings in the menu. How do I disable the notifications?<issue_comment>username_1: You can remove your yahoo account from your android phone. Just go to settings - > Account & Sync - > Serlect Account and the you will find the option to delete the account.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: When such a notification appears...
1. Open your notification area
2. Long-press on the notification. This opens the app's settings in the system configuration.
3. Here you can disable all notifications from the app.
This is a feature introduced with JellyBean -- as you've stated your device is running Android 4.1.2, this setting should be available to you.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: In the official [Yahoo! Mail](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail) app, Yahoo recently changed the layout so that the Settings menu is no longer accessed by pressing the "Menu" button.
Launch the app and tap the little `<` arrow next to the "Inbox" label on the upper-left corner of the screen. This will reveal the Folders menu. Scroll it down to the "Tools" section, tap on `Settings`, then tap on `Account settings` option, and finally on `Notification Settings`. From here you can set up the notification options for new messages:
* `Choose Sound` -> `No sound` -> `Done` to disable audible notifications,
* `Use Vibrate` to toggle vibration on and off,
* `Show in Status Bar` to toggle the icon in your Notification panel.
If there is no "Notification Settings" tap the text that lists your e-mail address associated with the account, and you will find the settings there to shut off notifications, both audible and visual.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. Open the Yahoo Mail app
2. Tap the 3 lines in the top left, or scroll right from the left edge of the screen. You'll see (from top to bottom): Inbox, Drafts, Starred, Outbox, etc
3. Scroll down to the 'Tools', then 'Mail settings'
4. Tap 'Mail notification settings', deselect 'Enable notifications' or 'Use vibrate' (this can be done at the same time for multiple accounts)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Finally! after months of Googling and asking others with Androids (Samsung Galaxy 4) how to turn off the yahoo notifications and getting a failed result, I finally got it on my own! Okay, here it goes: I opened up the yahoo app, far left on the email bar next to inbox are three lines. Press the lines and this will open up to your folders. Scroll all the way down to the very end and select Settings. Scroll down to General and select Notifications. Your mail notifications will all be blue, switch them to off (grey shading). And there you go!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: 2019 Updates:
- 'Setting'
- 'App & Notification'
- 'Yahoo Mail'
- 'Notification'
- Tap on the name of each type, such as 'Mail from people', 'Reminder' etc
- Under 'Behavior', select 'Show silently'
You have to repeat the last two steps for each type.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/23 | 2,004 | 6,372 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried using Flash Software, but it doesn't work for me.
I may have used the wrong version or my process is wrong.
Can anyone tell me the correct process?
* Android Version : 2.3.4
* Model Number : LT18i
* Build Number : 4.0.2.A.0.62<issue_comment>username_1: For most of Sony Ericsson Xperia devices, you can use [Flashtool](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
currently at version v0.9.10.1, last updated on 07/01/2013
There's a guide on how to use this software over at [XDAs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=8e66c88085e88c10324db09c2b0c208c&p=19684970&postcount=4), that I've used to prepare the instructions that follows.
STEP 01 :: Requirements:
========================
* A computer running Windows, Linux or MAC;
* The Sony Xperia device;
* The appropriated cable to connect it to the computer.
STEP 02 :: Install Flashtool and perform all updates to it:
===========================================================
Refer to the installation instructions and software download on the [Flashtool website, tab "installation"](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
>
> **Windows version:**
>
>
> * Install the full install Flashtool 0.9.10.1 package
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
> **Linux version:**
>
>
> * Unpack the tar.7z package
> * Check that libusb-1.0 is installed. On 64bits system, both
> 64bit and 32bit should be installed.
> * Add these rules to `/etc/udev`:
>
>
>
> ```
> SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ACTION=="add", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", ATTRS{idProduct}=="*", MODE="0777"
>
> ```
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
> **Mac version:**
>
>
> * Open the dmg package Copy the Flashtool App to Applications folder.
> * It will not run right from the dmg package
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
>
STEP 03 :: Root your <NAME> Xperia Arc S:
================================================
Refer to the tutorial at [XDAs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=8e66c88085e88c10324db09c2b0c208c&p=19684970&postcount=4).
* Start Flashtool
* Connect the device to the computer and wait until it's recognized
* Click the icon with the "Padlock [the second in a row]
* Flashtool will start pushing files, wait till it finishes. Meanwhile the phone will reboot once.
* When it's over Flashtool will notify "Root Access Allowed"
* On your phone, open the application list and search for the app "Superuser".
For Troubleshooting, you can refer to common situations on the [Flashtool website, tab "FAQ"](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Easiest way is unlock the bootloader and install a CWM or TWRP added kernel. Bootloader unlock wipe user data. Also rooting, unlocking bootloader voids the warranty.
1. First unlock the bootloader, following [this tutorial](http://www.androidgadgematic.com/2012/11/how-to-unlock-any-sony-xperia-bootloader-easily.html).
2. Download and copy SuperSU zip file into your SD card.
3. Next download Sony Xperia Arc S CWM/TWRP added kernel in [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273011).
4. Then install that kernel using flashtool, following [this guide](http://androidgadgematic.com/2012/09/how-to-flash-kernel-sony-xperia-any.html).
5. When the phone booting continuously press and release the volume down key.
6. In recovery go to "install zip from sdcard>Choose zip from sdcard" and install the SuperSU zip file.
7. Select reboot system now.
8. That's all.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can root the phone directly with no need for downgrading through this tool "Eroot":
[download here](https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnwl5r3fnsssbuu/Eroot_V1.3.4.exe)
1- You need to have PC companion installed on your PC.
2- On your phone, Go to
settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
3- After marking the settings above, connect your phone to PC ( Skip PC Companion installation on your phone ) and wait for the adb drivers to be installed.
You might need to disable your anti virus before this step.
4- Now, run the Eroot tool downloaded above -it's in Chinese i guess- you will see it's doing some downloading and then a *Root* button appears. Click on it.
and Baam, your phone is rooted. Look for the SuperUser app in ur apps pages. Also for further check you can use the **Root Checker Basic** app available on google play store.
If it somehow fails for the first time, give it another go. Restart everything, your PC, phones etc. If it doesn't work at all, you might need to try the other method for rooting i.e: downgrade-root-upgrade.
For the original post refer to: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711>
Credits go to 'Nabeel' the author of this method.
btw I have tried this method on my Arc S (and Windows 7), and it did work :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxF4O5E2RiY>
I rooted easily following this video using eroot. (optional- Clockworkmode acess) Also, after rooting since i can't use bootloader i used CWM, so you can try from this video https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=soHSsw3gZh0 , or in my case (since it didn't work) i installed (at the bottom of this first thread) http:/ /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 CWM Installer-v5.apk . I gained access to CWM after rebooting and pressing back (or for some its volume down).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: use the one step root tool from eroot.net
1. download the eroot.exe file (11.1 mb)
2. connect your phone via usb after enabling usb debugging
3. click the green button on running the eroot tool
though it is in chinese but it is a single button and translates to root only
i have used this tool to root more than just a few devices and it works everytime like a charm.
cheers
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/23 | 1,973 | 6,313 | <issue_start>username_0: Are there apps/methods that allow for the sound to be forwarded to the smartphone?
So if I would watch a YouTube video on the PC, I could also hear the sound via the smartphone.<issue_comment>username_1: For most of Sony Ericsson Xperia devices, you can use [Flashtool](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
currently at version v0.9.10.1, last updated on 07/01/2013
There's a guide on how to use this software over at [XDAs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=8e66c88085e88c10324db09c2b0c208c&p=19684970&postcount=4), that I've used to prepare the instructions that follows.
STEP 01 :: Requirements:
========================
* A computer running Windows, Linux or MAC;
* The Sony Xperia device;
* The appropriated cable to connect it to the computer.
STEP 02 :: Install Flashtool and perform all updates to it:
===========================================================
Refer to the installation instructions and software download on the [Flashtool website, tab "installation"](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
>
> **Windows version:**
>
>
> * Install the full install Flashtool 0.9.10.1 package
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
> **Linux version:**
>
>
> * Unpack the tar.7z package
> * Check that libusb-1.0 is installed. On 64bits system, both
> 64bit and 32bit should be installed.
> * Add these rules to `/etc/udev`:
>
>
>
> ```
> SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ACTION=="add", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", ATTRS{idProduct}=="*", MODE="0777"
>
> ```
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
> **Mac version:**
>
>
> * Open the dmg package Copy the Flashtool App to Applications folder.
> * It will not run right from the dmg package
> * Apply the latest update (each update is cumulative)
> * Updates will not be functionnal if full 0.9.10.1 is not installed
>
>
>
STEP 03 :: Root your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S:
================================================
Refer to the tutorial at [XDAs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=8e66c88085e88c10324db09c2b0c208c&p=19684970&postcount=4).
* Start Flashtool
* Connect the device to the computer and wait until it's recognized
* Click the icon with the "Padlock [the second in a row]
* Flashtool will start pushing files, wait till it finishes. Meanwhile the phone will reboot once.
* When it's over Flashtool will notify "Root Access Allowed"
* On your phone, open the application list and search for the app "Superuser".
For Troubleshooting, you can refer to common situations on the [Flashtool website, tab "FAQ"](http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1366712617000).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Easiest way is unlock the bootloader and install a CWM or TWRP added kernel. Bootloader unlock wipe user data. Also rooting, unlocking bootloader voids the warranty.
1. First unlock the bootloader, following [this tutorial](http://www.androidgadgematic.com/2012/11/how-to-unlock-any-sony-xperia-bootloader-easily.html).
2. Download and copy SuperSU zip file into your SD card.
3. Next download Sony Xperia Arc S CWM/TWRP added kernel in [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273011).
4. Then install that kernel using flashtool, following [this guide](http://androidgadgematic.com/2012/09/how-to-flash-kernel-sony-xperia-any.html).
5. When the phone booting continuously press and release the volume down key.
6. In recovery go to "install zip from sdcard>Choose zip from sdcard" and install the SuperSU zip file.
7. Select reboot system now.
8. That's all.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can root the phone directly with no need for downgrading through this tool "Eroot":
[download here](https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnwl5r3fnsssbuu/Eroot_V1.3.4.exe)
1- You need to have PC companion installed on your PC.
2- On your phone, Go to
settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
3- After marking the settings above, connect your phone to PC ( Skip PC Companion installation on your phone ) and wait for the adb drivers to be installed.
You might need to disable your anti virus before this step.
4- Now, run the Eroot tool downloaded above -it's in Chinese i guess- you will see it's doing some downloading and then a *Root* button appears. Click on it.
and Baam, your phone is rooted. Look for the SuperUser app in ur apps pages. Also for further check you can use the **Root Checker Basic** app available on google play store.
If it somehow fails for the first time, give it another go. Restart everything, your PC, phones etc. If it doesn't work at all, you might need to try the other method for rooting i.e: downgrade-root-upgrade.
For the original post refer to: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711>
Credits go to 'Nabeel' the author of this method.
btw I have tried this method on my Arc S (and Windows 7), and it did work :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxF4O5E2RiY>
I rooted easily following this video using eroot. (optional- Clockworkmode acess) Also, after rooting since i can't use bootloader i used CWM, so you can try from this video https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=soHSsw3gZh0 , or in my case (since it didn't work) i installed (at the bottom of this first thread) http:/ /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 CWM Installer-v5.apk . I gained access to CWM after rebooting and pressing back (or for some its volume down).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: use the one step root tool from eroot.net
1. download the eroot.exe file (11.1 mb)
2. connect your phone via usb after enabling usb debugging
3. click the green button on running the eroot tool
though it is in chinese but it is a single button and translates to root only
i have used this tool to root more than just a few devices and it works everytime like a charm.
cheers
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/23 | 972 | 3,802 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Optimus Elite, and it has a minimum brightness setting. In certain apps, I can reduce the brightness below the safe minimum, but when I leave the app, the brightness is increased to the system-wide minimum.
Using [RootDim](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.pruss.superdim&hl=en), I can permanently set the brightness below the safe amount, and it will stay even after going to other apps. Or using [Screen Filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor), I can accomplish almost the same thing even without needing root (it displays a translucent 'filter' over the whole screen, reducing brightness/contrast but not actually changing the backlighting power amount).
What I want to know is where the minimum screen brightness is stored. I have a rooted phone with CyanogenMod 9, so I have permissions to edit anything and could change a config or sqlite entry, but I don't know where this value is stored. What I would like to do is use the status bar brightness slider to be able to slide to the actual minimum of the screen, rather than the OS-controlled minimum. Having an app is useful, but having the functionality without the app seems to be within reach, if only I knew where the OS is getting it's safe minimum setting.
Where is this "safe minimum brightness" setting stored? If I can change it, I can remove my apps and use native controls.<issue_comment>username_1: Give [Lux Auto Brightness](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS52aXRvLmx1eCJd) a try. I used to use Screen Filter for reading but I like the way Lux does it better.
Edit: My bad, you said without an app. I don't know of any way to do it without an app. Still give Lux a try it might work for you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Editing `/system/build.prop` and changing the ro.lcd\_min\_brightness property may work. That property may not exist in your file (It doesn't in the file for my GS3), in which case it will default to 20. Lower numbers mean lower brightness.
This doesn't actually work on all devices though. For example, on the Galaxy S2, setting the property to a lower number will allow you to set the brightness control lower, but the actual screen brightness won't go any lower than it did before.
Alternatively, Cyanogenmod includes controls to customize the auto-brightness levels under settings > cyanogenmod settings > display > automatic backlight. [There's an explanation of how to use the custom configuration over here at rootzwiki](http://rootzwiki.com/topic/626-cm7-autobacklight-settings-customize-your-phone-backlight-settings/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Try [Wellbrightness](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a30corner.wellbrightness).
It will enable screen filter when you need darker than minimum limitation..
And it's very simple and intuitive...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Super late, I know, but this may help out anyone who comes across this later. What I did for my phone, the Alcatel Fierce, I got [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) and browsed until I found the LED controls. For my phone its in `/sys/class/LEDs/LCD backlight/` then there is a file named `brightness` which controls the actual brightness of the phone. I viewed it as text and saw on the lowest setting it says the brightness is 30 so I changed it to 10 and saved and automatically the brightness dropped to a much more suitable level.
Note. For all devices and ROMs this may not be the same but just use the search to find brightness, LCD, or backlight. Be careful when changing values and be sure to remember what they were if you don't have custom recovery!
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/23 | 348 | 1,487 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini. I'd like to know if it is possible to prevent the user from entering the PIN code before unlocking the normal pattern, since it recently happened to me that someone got access to my phone while it was charging and almost locked up my SIM completely by entering incorrect PIN and PUK codes.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, there is no possible way to do as you described. I recommend the best thing to do is choose a strong pattern, or use a code instead.
Smudges show up while moving your finger across your screen and anyone can just hold it up to the light to see the pattern and easily get in.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Isn't there a separate option for the "SIM card lock" under the System-Settings>>Security&Screen Lock tab? Try unchecking that, or resetting your security settings so that when you set up your new settings, you can leave the SIM card lock option unchecked.
Other than that, there are plenty of alternate launchers with their own versions of the Screen-Lock mechanism; I'd suggest browse through the app-store and see what's available.
\*\*I forgot to ask, what Android version are you running? I'm referring to JellyBean (4.1.2)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There is no way I am aware of for doing what you want. But why you need the pin unlock, just remove it from settings and stick with the unlock screen,, in this way you will not have your sim locked
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/23 | 677 | 2,440 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 (LG E960) running rooted stock 4.2.2/JDQ39. The phone fell from a foot high and the screen cracked. The touchscreen no longer works.
I have a full Nandroid (TWRP type) backup under /storage/emulated/0/TWRP which I want to retrieve to install in the replacement phone.
I can connect via fastboot but I cannot connect via ADB (neither via Command-line OR Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit). ClockWorkMod v6.0.2.3 does not give the option to mount USB storage.
**I need to retrieve those files. I need to either connect via ADB (in recovery or use fastboot to enable ADB in booted up mode) OR mount USB storage. What are my options?**
PS: This [thread on XDA Dev](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046252) does not help in my case as I do not want to erase my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: Often fastboot drivers are different from the ones used by Recovery mode and/or fully-booted Android system. I would recommend re-installing the USB drivers on your PC. You may need to delete existing drivers that Windows picked up. Full instructions with driver download for Nexus 4 [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992345):
Quote:
>
> * Plug your phone into your computer.
> * Go to Device Manager on your computer and locate your device. It will either be under "Android Devices" or "Other Devices" depending
> whether drivers have been installed or not.
> * Right click on your phone and select "Uninstall."
> * In the box that appears, check the option to "Delete the driver software for this device."
> * Go back to Device Manager and refresh.
> * Locate your phone and right click to select "Update Driver Software."
> * Manually install the drivers by picking the folder of the files you downloaded.
> * Unplug your phone and restart your computer.
> * Plug it back in and everything should work.
>
>
> Download link: <http://www.mediafire.com/?8xb50uktar8096i>
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>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A very late answer, I know, but a viable alternative approach:
**Use a USB-OTG (On-the-Go) cable** to connect a mouse to your phone, so you can work around the non-functional touch screen. You may then be able to upload your data out of the phone, and perhaps even connect a USB hub to have both a mouse and a USB stick (and a keyboard?) accessible "locally" on the phone, in case uploading data is not an option for you.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/23 | 347 | 1,262 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Amaze with Android 2.3.
Is any way I can send and receive messages on my PC via Bluetooth to my phone? I tried to connect with MyPhoneExplorer app, but its does not support HTC Amaze.<issue_comment>username_1: I former times I have used [MyPhoneExplorer](http://www.fjsoft.at/) application. It was initially released for SonyEricsson but later added android support.
You can stablish a bluetooth connection between this app and your phone.
Website: <http://www.fjsoft.at/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Remote Phone Call is much more polished for SMS to PC.
<https://www.justremotephone.com/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you're a gamer at all, you might be interested in using something like Razor Comms!
<http://www.razerzone.com/comms>
It is a free VoIP program created by Razor that will give you an ingame overlay of your communications, including your phone. It also can do this out of game. It has a call forwarding and SMS forwarding feature that will allow you to answer calls and respond to text messages while on the computer. Even if you're not into games, the VoIP still works very well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/23 | 409 | 1,492 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to apply Jelly Bean firmware update on my Galaxy S2 X, but everytime I try to, Kies dies at 0% of the firmware update, without any error message.
I tried uninstalling and installing Kies again. It is up to date. I also tried running it in Windows 7 mode and XP SP3 mode (I'm on Windows 8 64-bit).
I did a factory reset of my cellphone, and still encounter the problem.
Is there any alternative or way to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I former times I have used [MyPhoneExplorer](http://www.fjsoft.at/) application. It was initially released for SonyEricsson but later added android support.
You can stablish a bluetooth connection between this app and your phone.
Website: <http://www.fjsoft.at/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Remote Phone Call is much more polished for SMS to PC.
<https://www.justremotephone.com/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you're a gamer at all, you might be interested in using something like Razor Comms!
<http://www.razerzone.com/comms>
It is a free VoIP program created by Razor that will give you an ingame overlay of your communications, including your phone. It also can do this out of game. It has a call forwarding and SMS forwarding feature that will allow you to answer calls and respond to text messages while on the computer. Even if you're not into games, the VoIP still works very well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/23 | 1,337 | 5,066 | <issue_start>username_0: Once in a while I read that [MANAGE\_ACCOUNTS Permission](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#MANAGE_ACCOUNTS) is needed (actually it is called "KONTEN HINZUFÜGEN ODER ENTFERNEN" as I have a German phone. I guess the text below is something like "Add or remove accounts, create accounts and set passwords, use accounts on the device" in English).
I'm asking this question because I wanted to install the [GitHub-App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.mobile).
I think I found a [very similar question](http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-nexus-s-4g/218950-what-does-your-accounts-permission-let-apps-do.html) which I would like to include here:
>
> 1. What does it mean they can create accounts?
> 2. Why would Amazon (Kindle app) / GitHub even need this?
> 3. Are there any risks?
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: In short, GitHub is using the internal Account System manager to store your GitHub credentials. This works the exact same was as adding a Google account or an Exchange account. Essentially, you are logging in with your credentials and they are stored in the Account Manager, which prevents you from having to re-enter these credentials again in the future.
This is most useful when the credentials are used across multiple applications as you only have to login once. For example, Google Chrome will access your account via the Account Manager instead of forcing you to login again (the yellow dialog that pops up at the bottom asking if you want to sign in with your locally held Account on your phone when visiting gmail or another Google website on your phone's Google Chrome browser).
>
>
> >
> > What does it mean they can create accounts?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
They can created local accounts on your phone for their application (and only their application). Here's an example of a list on my phone:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fxMbu.png)
Screenshot (Click image for larger variant)
>
>
> >
> > Why would Amazon (Kindle app) / GitHub even need this?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
It simplifies credentials in Android. [It's the recommended method to do this.](http://developer.android.com/training/id-auth/identify.html)
>
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> > Are there any risks?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
There shouldn't be. If an app uses the AccountManager and say, wants to use your Google account, then it will have to explicitly ask you for permission as it needs an auth token to use that account. [See more info on the SDK documentation](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/accounts/AccountManager.html).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To manage accounts, Android uses several permissions; some of them are easily misunderstood. A very good explanation on *using* accounts can e.g. be found in [Dan's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/46242/16575) on the question [What can an app do with the “USE ACCOUNTS ON THE DEVICE” permission?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/38369/16575). Let me try to sum up the permissions involved and what they mean:
* **ACCOUNT\_MANAGER**: This permission is reserved for system apps. An account-manager is the service working behind the scenes and taking care everything works as expected.
* **AUTHENTICATE\_ACCOUNTS**: An app using this permission usually provides an interface to deal with a certain account type (which is not known by the pre-installed Android system), such as Dropbox. As shipped, Android does not know how to login to Dropbox and how to deal with a Dropbox account – so the Dropbox app provides the mechanism. Additionally, an "account authenticator" might restrict the actions an app can perform with the account (so it would e.g. be possible to administrate this via some web interface offered by the service).
* **GET\_ACCOUNTS**: Obtain a list of available accounts. This way an app which wants e.g. to use Dropbox for storage can check if a fitting account is available. It must verify this before using it.
* **MANAGE\_ACCOUNTS**: The API documentation is not that clear about this permission. But according to [Bryans answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/44295/16575), an app can only delete/modify an account it created itself. Of course it can create any new account, and manage that.
* **USE\_CREDENTIALS**: This app may use the "credentials" to log into an account. In most cases, "credentials" just means the corresponding authenticator creates a fitting token and hands that over (though, how to deal with that is left to the authenticator). When using an account for the first time, the *Account Manager* should make sure the user is asked whether he permits this. Again, [Dan's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/46242/16575) explains this part well.
I hope I was able to shed some light. This was something which made me nervous as well, so I took two days to dig into it. If I got something wrong, please point it out in the comments so I can correct it.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/04/24 | 374 | 1,411 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to type French and German accents and stuff using some kind of add-on to the stock keyboard. I don't want to switch between boards. I see there are a lot of keyboards in the Play store but I need one that doesn't interfere with the stability of the stock one.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: You can "long press" a key, which will give you alternative letters if alternative symbols are associated with it. Try it with the letter "E". To select the desired letter/symbol slide your finger to the side.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use [Anysoft Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard) for writing with accented, etc. characters. Try it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: See <http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2atmt4/german_keyboard/>. this method works for me.
>
> Enable German keyboard by going to settings > language & input > then clicking the settings button next to Google keyboard >input languages > select German. To type ß, you'll need to hold down the s key, then it'll pop up, same for ü under u, Å under A, etc.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Long press on keys gives alternate symbols. However for ß , you have to make sure the keyboard is in lower case as upper case would simply show SS instead of ß
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/24 | 1,755 | 6,155 | <issue_start>username_0: TL;DR
-----
Usually, I have my device locked to "2G only" for multiple reasons:
* saving [battery-life](/questions/tagged/battery-life "show questions tagged 'battery-life'")
* no need for "high-speed" to simply be informed about new mail or doing the little contacts/calendar syncs (not much changes, either)
But from time to time, I could use 3G:
* some area that has bad 2G coverage (data-wise)
* the occasional "internet use" e.g. with a navigation app, looking up "a little more" on the web, or installing something from [google-play-store](/questions/tagged/google-play-store "show questions tagged 'google-play-store'")
For those occasions, I find it impractical to navigate to the settings page and change that manually -- even when done via some "shortcut" placed on a [homescreen](/questions/tagged/homescreen "show questions tagged 'homescreen'"). Preferably, I want to be able to automate this via [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'"), to e.g. automatically switch when entering/leaving the "bad coverage area" or when one of those apps is in foreground (both conditions are covered by tasker, just the "action" is missing). I checked thoroughly on our site here, on the [google-play-store](/questions/tagged/google-play-store "show questions tagged 'google-play-store'"), and even did an extensive Google search -- but all that turned up was either a shortcut or a kernel patch for specific ROMs, both no-gos for me.
Hence my...
Question:
---------
Is there any easy way to switch between 2G/3G mode? As said, shortcuts to the settings page do not count (so [Can anyone reccomend a 2g / 3g switching widget?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/2445/16575) is no option). Wanted criteria include:
* not requiring more than one tap (preferably no tap to trigger the action, see below)
* a big plus (and favorite wish): ability to be triggered via [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'")
* not depending on specific ROMs (should work with [stock-rom](/questions/tagged/stock-rom "show questions tagged 'stock-rom'"))
* preferably not involving [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'") -- but options requiring root would still be fine with me
* [command-line](/questions/tagged/command-line "show questions tagged 'command-line'") hacks are fine with me as well :)<issue_comment>username_1: I've been looking for automated network switching for years, and I had always thought that this kind of behaviour was only possible using Cyanogen (or similar) ROMs. Anyway, I recently found some threads on XDA that suggest that this might not be true.
First, it seems that in Sony Devices it's possible to tweak the system to show a 2G/3G toggle:
<http://www.xda-developers.com/android/serajr-power-toggles-brings-settings-to-the-small-app-world/>
And there's also this other thread that shows you how to "open" any ROM (even stock) so 2G/3G switching is possible. I don't fully understand the process, but as far as I see it should even work with Tasker:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731187>
All methods require rooting the phone, though, which I think is unavoidable.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: With [Xposed module](http://repo.xposed.info/) and [Gravity Box](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.kitkat.gravitybox) installed, the pull down status bar can be customised even on stock ROM (of course it has to be rooted).
I have a Nexus 5 running stock 4.4.4 and following is how it looks:
With these installed, one can swipe down with two fingers from top and just tap the last tile shown as "3G" in the image. Though this nearly misses the first requirement of using no more than one tap, technically it still does as you have swipe down and use one tap. 
That tile toggles between 3G, 2G, 2G3G states. There is a minor lag to see the signal strength tile to reflect the status as "H+" or "E".
*By installing the Gravity Box, I was also able to bring in the additional tiles like "Torch On/Off", "Auto Rotate Lock" etc which were not available in the stock ROM.*
**Update:**
Thanks to `jsen` who was kind enough to [share](http://kthxbai.blogrot.com/?p=89) an `intent` to switch between 2G and 3G using Tasker and Gravity Box (that implies Xposed framework and rooting).
To avoid a dead link in future, the content of that Tasker hack is as below:
```
Send Intent [
Action: gravitybox.intent.action.CHANGE_NETWORK_TYPE
Cat: None
Mime Type:
Data:
Extra: networkType:1
Extra:
Package:
Class:
Target: Broadcast Receiver]
networkType enum values are:
0: WCDMA Preferred
1: GSM only <-- This would be "2G" on GSM networks
2: WCDMA only <--WCDMA is "3G" on GSM networks. You may know it as HSPA
3: GSM auto (PRL)
4: CDMA auto (PRL)
5: CDMA only <-- This would be "2G" on CDMA networks
6: EvDo only <-- EvDo is "3G" on CDMA networks
7: GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
8: LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)
9: LTE/GSM auto (PRL)
10: LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
11: LTE only
12: "unknown"
```
In my office, I have very bad 2G signal which drops my call very frequently. Hence I used to switch to 3G when I reach office. I created an entry task named "Enable 3G" and an exit task named "Enable 2G" which just sends intent as above. With Tasker's "Cell Near" state I can ask Tasker to enable 3G when I am near office and switch back to 2G while leaving.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The hassle free and simple way is to install a launcher which lets you launch "tasks" like [Holo Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.hololauncher). Just long press Desktop -> Shortcuts -> Activities -> Settings. Once under Settings you might have to dig in to grab the right one. It's a bit tricky but once done, you are all set.
I haven't tried it on my new Android but works great on my older GB device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: In Nova launcher you can add a widget -> Activities -> Phone services -> Network settings.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/24 | 442 | 1,496 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet but my charger is a little broken. It only charges if I play around with it but that frustrates me. Is there any other way I can charge my tablet without wasting money? Can I plug it in an Apple computer or Dell?<issue_comment>username_1: I ran into a similar situation, I just bought a USB wall charger. This way you can charge your IPod, tablet or whatever all from the same USB socket.
As Izzy stated in the comments, you can always just plug it into your computer as well.
* <http://www.bestbuy.com/site/GoPro---USB-Wall-Charger/6608113.p?id=1218767500831&skuId=6608113>
I wouldn't buy one online, just go to Walmart (or your Walmart equivalent). Almost all cell phone stores carry them as well, but they sometimes charge more for them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The charger needs to output at *least* 2A to charge.
While by default USB ports don't output that much, Asus has a bit of software called [AI Charger](http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/ai_charger/) that should let you charge off some USB ports. [Lifehacker reports it works on other motherboards](http://lifehacker.com/5993609/asus-ai-charger-quickly-charges-your-iphone-or-ipad-over-a-regular-usb-port) and some Android devices.
However in the long run, getting the charger is a *much better idea*. You can use it on other devices (like future tablets!), and you're not tricking your desktop or laptop into doing something it normally does not do.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/24 | 431 | 1,663 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 running CyanogenMod 10.1. For some reason I cannot reach it from my laptop on the same wifi network. I cannot ping in either direction. In the past i have been only able to ping one way.
Just tried out on my HTC Sensation and haven't the same issue. Also the Nexus and HTC cant reach each other either.
I have had similar problems with other Android devices. In the past I was developing an app and I could not establish a socket connection from the Android device to my computer. Once I was able to successfully ping the laptop from my device everything worked.
Don't know if it is clear this isn't persistent. In the past I fiddled around and they eventually talked but there was no consistent solution.
I have observed this on 2 different wifi networks.<issue_comment>username_1: In wireless Networks settings- check the following:
* Make Sure "Guest Policy" is disabled or Unchecked and
* In Advanced Option: WPA Mode is selected "WPA2 Only and Encryption is selected "AES/CCMP" only
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/I5Wgd.jpg)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this question is quite old now, but I came across this looking to for an answer and managed to work it out myself.
What I did was download a root file explorer (I used Root Browser from JRummy Apps) and navigate to **/proc/sys/net/ipv4** edit **icmp\_echo\_ignore\_all** so that it is a 1-line, 1-character file that simply says **0** (when I opened the file, it was set to 1)
No reboot, ICMP requests started working upon saving. Hope that helps someone else!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/24 | 395 | 1,491 | <issue_start>username_0: When I am chatting with someone in Google Talk and I receive a message, the notification sound is played at a very low volume, low enough that I have some difficulty hearing it.
But if I receive a message in Google Talk while the application isn't open, the notification sound is at full volume.
I have notification volume cranked up to maximum in Android's settings, and Google Talk doesn't seem to have a separate setting for this that I've been able to locate.
How do I get my notifications to be played at full volume in Google Talk?
The device is a Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX with Jelly Bean 4.1.2.<issue_comment>username_1: In wireless Networks settings- check the following:
* Make Sure "Guest Policy" is disabled or Unchecked and
* In Advanced Option: WPA Mode is selected "WPA2 Only and Encryption is selected "AES/CCMP" only
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/I5Wgd.jpg)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this question is quite old now, but I came across this looking to for an answer and managed to work it out myself.
What I did was download a root file explorer (I used Root Browser from JRummy Apps) and navigate to **/proc/sys/net/ipv4** edit **icmp\_echo\_ignore\_all** so that it is a 1-line, 1-character file that simply says **0** (when I opened the file, it was set to 1)
No reboot, ICMP requests started working upon saving. Hope that helps someone else!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/24 | 1,201 | 4,690 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sony Xperia U, and my 8GB of memory are divided in three parts: 2GB phone memory, 4 GB internal memory (replacing the MicroSD slot) and 2GB that I haven't really figured out about.
I don't want to mess with repartition. I just want to use each one as they must be used.
The problem is: many apps are optimized to save many things in SD, but for this phone it is not really useful, as it has plenty of space in phone memory! What can I do to make automatic created app data use internal memory **only**, leaving SD (internal, in Xperia U's case) free for my own use?
Edit: Thank you for your answers! John, my device is rooted, so, could you explain further about those permissions, please? Thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: As [Sid](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/23379/sid) encouraged, I'll convert my comment to an answer -- while merging in details from the other comments:
There are mainly two ways the SDCard is addressed from within apps:
1. hardcoded path (e.g. `/sdcard/funnyapp`)
2. using Androids API, i.e. [`getExternalStorageDirectory()`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/os/Environment.html#getExternalStorageDirectory())
While 1. might fail if the SDCard is mounted to a different place, 2. would lead the app to store things in the "first" SDCard (on devices with internal SDCard, that means internal SDCard, on others external). But both cases share the fact: if the app doesn't offer a configuration option, there's nothing you can do to change that. Android does not offer a corresponding setting, and [Symlinks](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symlink) don't work on SDCards (due to file system limitations).
Same applies to the storage used for the app itself, as Sid wrote pointing to [Android support documents](https://support.google.com/android/answer/168609?hl=en#1186376) (see also the developers documentation on [App Install Location](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/install-location.html) for this). While in most cases one can move an app using the App2SD feature built into Android, the developer can overrule this so his app cannot be moved.
As for [John's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44362/is-there-a-way-to-force-apps-to-use-internal-memory-only?noredirect=1#comment59964_44362), this wouldn't really work. Still a little explanation on what he most likely meant: Using "root powers", you could change ownership of all files and directories. So his idea probably was to make all things on your SDCard owned by root, and only readable to others. This wouldn't work for multiple reasons:
* This would make things even more complicated to you (as you couldn't write either without becoming root before, every single time).
* You could not do that on directory level (e.g. doing it for every single directory except for one with a "fantasy name" like e.g. "MyOwnDocs", where you could store your stuff without the trouble from the previous argument), as the file system on the card (FAT) does not support that.
* It *could* somehow if you use a script to remount the card read-write each time when you want to write to it, and make it read-only again once you're done. But again, this complication most likely isn't worth it. In addition, some apps might crash with a read-only SDCard, as they (for good reasons) don't expect an SDCard present but not writable.
TL;DR
-----
So in short: If the apps cannot be configured such themselves, there's no way to accomplish this (except for re-writing those apps).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: you say your phone is rooted, it is then possible to change the default installation location that the packagagemanager uses to install apps. this will only work with apps that allow it, as others have already pointed out, apps may choose to ignore the packagemanagers recommendation and install to internal/external anyway even if you choose the opposite. also, big game files in the obb directory are stored where the obb directory actually is located; this is dependent on which phone you use.
to change the default installation directory:
1) use terminal emulator from google play (or, alternatively, enable usb debugging and use adb)
2) in terminal emulator, enter:
```
su
```
accept the superuser request, then try either:
```
pm setInstallLocation X
```
or:
```
pm set-install-location X
```
where X can either be
0 = let packagamanager decide
1 = install on internal by default
2 = install on external by default
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Try using [Lucky Patcher](https://www.luckypatchers.com/download/) and installing the app's apk as a system app.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/25 | 281 | 1,130 | <issue_start>username_0: I was closing all my unused running programs on my galaxy S3, and suddenly closed the contacts app. When I checked my contacts afterwards they were all gone. But when I checked my call logs, the corresponding name for each number showed for few seconds, and then disappeared as though all contacts were deleted from the phone.
Does that mean it is stored somewhere in the phone? I tried recovering from GMail, but unfortunately I had not sync'd my contacts initially. Please help to recover as they were all my office related contacts.<issue_comment>username_1: 1st at all..try to off the phone..turn it back after 15-20sec..
see if it fix or no.
other option..
-try to see if u got save the contact to the sim card..
if u got save there..try to restore back..
-try to see if u got back up the phone on the memory or not..
**contact number will be not lost if u not reset/format the phone**
if this not fix..i will tell other method..
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If the phone was synced with your Google Account, you just have to re-sync it and you'll get all your contacts back.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/25 | 3,395 | 12,636 | <issue_start>username_0: Usually an installed android app will request permissions such as
```
Phone calls
read phone state and identity
```
or
```
System tools
prevent phone from sleeping
```
But the actual consequences from a privacy stand-point is often a mystery to me. Is there a resource that explains the risks involved in these permissions in a greater detail? Especially regarding privacy and personal information security.
(Pros would be such as one with practical examples, analysis, pitfalls, providing complete a lists.)<issue_comment>username_1: General information
-------------------
You might want to take a look at [What do the permissions that applications require mean?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/38388/16575 "ASE: What do the permissions that applications require mean?") -- our "community wiki" which hopefully becomes such a ressource one day. Next to that, you might want to take a look at [App Permissions Explained – What Do They Really Mean?](http://www.androidpit.com/app-permissions-explained "App Permissions Explained – What Do They Really Mean? (AndroidPIT blog)"), a blog article at AndroidPIT giving at least some short explanations.
TechPP's article [Use Permissions to Secure Your Private Data from Android Apps](http://techpp.com/2010/07/30/android-apps-permissions-secure-private-data/ "Use Permissions to Secure Your Private Data from Android Apps (TechPP)") goes a little deeper into details (recommended reading!). Another nice overview is provided by [BinaryDroids](http://binarydroids.com/blog/android-app-permissions-explained/ "BinaryDroids: Android App Permissions Explained").
**Edit:** I've tried to sum up information from all kind of sources I could find, so the probably most comprehensive collection can be found at [Android.IzzySoft.DE: Permissions](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/perms). Don't be afraid of the ".DE": it serves its content in English as well. (Disclosure: I'm the owner, creator, and maintainer of that site.)
A last direct recommendation is [How App Permissions Work & Why You Should Care](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/app-permissions-work-care-android/ "How App Permissions Work & Why You Should Care (MakeUseOf)") -- and for more, please visit our good old [aunt Google](http://www.google.de/search?q=android+permissions+explained&ie=UTF-8 "Google Search: 'android permissions explained'") :)
---
**Edit:** I could not resist to add more valuable hints, as this is a very sensitive topic. So I will continue updating my answer:
* [Android permissions explained, security tips, and avoiding malware](http://androidforums.com/android-applications/36936-android-permissions-explained-security-tips-avoiding-malware.html "AndroidForums.Com: Android permissions explained, security tips, and avoiding malware"), a very thorough article on more than just permissions (seemingly similar article [here](http://my.opera.com/1sokel/blog/2012/03/26/android-permissions-explained-security-tips-and-avoiding-malware "MyOpera: Android permissions explained, security tips, and avoiding malware"))
* [What Can a Zero-Permissions Android App Do?](http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/296635-what-can-a-zero-permissions-android-app-do "SecurityWatch: What Can a Zero-Permissions Android App Do?")
* [Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/security/android-os-malicious-apps-can-steal-permissions/7158 "TechRepublic: Android OS: Malicious apps can steal permissions") (including a chapter on *How permissions work*)
* [The ins and outs of scary Android App Permissions](http://rescueroot.com/android/the-ins-and-outs-of-scary-android-app-permissions/ "RescueRoot: The ins and outs of scary Android App Permissions") (a general introduction into permissions and the "abouts")
* Not directly an answer, but an interesting ressource on our sister-site: [Studies on Android users' attitude to security](https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/23073/studies-on-android-users-attitude-to-security "Security.SE: Studies on Android users' attitude to security"). Names a lot of further sources, studies, etc., including "permissions"
* [How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/smartphones/how-to-find-those-permission-grabbing-add-ons-in-android/5188 "TechRepublic: How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android") reveals another interesting fact I was not aware of, as obvious as it might look once you know it: *advertising networks get the same Android-permissions as the installed app they’re associated with.* Ouch! A paradise for profilers... and, *There are more permission-grabbing add-ons*...
* [Smartphone apps: Is your privacy protected?](http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9218163/Smartphone_apps_Is_your_privacy_protected_ "ComputerWorld: Smartphone apps: Is your privacy protected?")
* [Use Permissions to Secure Your Private Data from Android Apps](http://techpp.com/2010/07/30/android-apps-permissions-secure-private-data/ "TechPP: Use Permissions to Secure Your Private Data from Android Apps") (while already from 7/2010, it still has good explanations on permissions existing back then -- and still there today)
---
Advertizement inside apps
-------------------------
Also keep in mind that many permissions some app requests might not be required by the app itself -- but rather by some ***ad module*** that app uses. So according to TechRepublic[14](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/security/android-apps-and-advertising-a-bit-too-cozy/7003 "TechRepublic: Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy"), MobFox and AdMob, two of the biggest ad networks, require the following permissions: `INTERNET`, `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`, `ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`, and `READ_PHONE_STATE` (so they can know *who* you are [`READ_PHONE_STATE`: phone number, IMEI/IMSI], *where about* you are [`ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`], what networks you are connected to [`ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`], and whom you are communicating with [again `READ_PHONE_STATE`, while in call, for the "remote number"]). Does this look a bit too paranoid? That doesn't mean nobody's after you, see [Deep Dive Into Ad Network Behavior on Android](http://readwrite.com/2012/03/19/how-mobile-ad-networks-behave "ReadWrite.Com: Deep Dive Into Ad Network Behavior on Android").
Which means: if you don't feel well with some combinations, you might simply check if the app on your wishlist also has a paid version -- which might do without those permissions, as it does not carry the "ad module". Speaking of this: [Addons Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector) will help you figure out which of your apps carry such a module piggyback. In this context, also consider: as trustworthy as the app developer might be, (s)he might not be aware of and has no influence on what those "ad modules" do with your data. Remember: *advertising networks get the same Android-permissions as the installed app they’re associated with.*[13](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/smartphones/how-to-find-those-permission-grabbing-add-ons-in-android/5188 "TechRepublic: How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android")
On this topic, also read:
* [Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy](http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/security/android-apps-and-advertising-a-bit-too-cozy/7003 "TechRepublic: Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy")
* [Android ad networks found accessing users’ private data](http://www.firstpost.com/tech/android-ad-networks-found-accessing-users-private-data-250713.html "FirstPost: Android ad networks found accessing users’ private data")
* [Free Android apps often secretly make calls, use the camera](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/01/android_app_privacy_audit/ "The Register: Free Android apps often secretly make calls, use the camera")
* [How to Curb Aggressive Mobile Ad Networks](http://readwrite.com/2012/07/09/how-to-curb-aggressive-mobile-ad-networks "ReadWrite: How to Curb Aggressive Mobile Ad Networks") (interesting to read for users, recommended reading for developers!)
* [Android Adware abusing permissions, Collecting more than they need](http://hackersvalley.iotechie.com/adware/android-adware-abusing-permissions-collecting-more-than-they-need/ "HackersValley: Android Adware abusing permissions, Collecting more than they need")
* [Reports Show Aggressive Mobile Apps Want Many Permissions They Don't Need](http://www.securityweek.com/reports-show-aggressive-mobile-apps-want-many-permissions-they-dont-need "SecurityWeek: Reports Show Aggressive Mobile Apps Want Many Permissions They Don't Need")
* [Mobile Ad Networks Accused Of Invasive Apps](http://www.npr.org/2012/07/12/156651950/mobile-ad-networks-accused-of-invasive-apps "NPR: Mobile Ad Networks Accused Of Invasive Apps") (with a "real life example" -- or rather "live example"?)
* [Top Mobile Ad Networks](http://topmobileadnetworks.com/android/ "TopMobileAdNetworks.Com: Check out the networks on what permissions they want, how developers rate them, and more"): Check out the networks on what permissions they want, how developers rate them, and more
---
Was this shocking news for you? Did I infect you with some "paranoia" -- and now you fell "left alone" with your bad feelings? I won't leave you without some recommendations. First, you might want to know which potential "data thieves" you already invited to your device, unaware of those risks. It's usually no bad intention of the developer (you know: "No money, no honey" -- the devs have to make a living as well). So having identified some "bad guys", you might want to confront the dev and give him the option to switch to a different, less "dangerous" ad provider (after all, the dev might have been unaware of the risks involved as well). If he's unwilling, you can still decide whether to kick the offender from your device. Or to "go pro", if there's a pay version available which comes without an ad module inside -- and honor the dev's work while safe-guarding your data, which I'd say is a typical win-win situation.
So: What options do you have? I will give a few examples below.
* [Addons Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector) knows a lot of those modules. High rated (4.7 stars at more than 3,000 ratings), it not only detects ad modules, but also analytics, development, and licensing modules
* [Lookout Ad Network Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.addetector) -- nomen est omen -- concentrates on the ad modules. Its additional value is the ability to tell you *exactly what data is being collected, and by whom.* Comparable rating (4.4 at > 3,000 ratings)
* [TrustGo Ad Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.addetector) offers comparable features, and also gives you details on the ad networks' behaviour and backgrounds. Currently 4.5 at ~ 2,000 ratings.
"Root users" might also have heard of several ad-blocking apps (e.g. [Adaway](https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/), [Adblock Plus](http://adblockplus.org/) -- the latter not even requiring root), some of them able to not only "block by host/IP", but directly de-activating the ad modules. Well, those are no longer available on the playstore, as Google has banned them. But you certainly will find them in other places on the web. Make sure to select a trustworthy source, if you plan to make use of those. I recommend [F-Droid](http://f-droid.org/), which has its own "market app" with the same name, so you get updates as well. All apps there are open source and thus free of charge. And no, obviously no "hacked pro versions for free", all fully legal and lawful :)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: i try my best to explain..
you was install the other program that need to synchronize the function..
for example is your phone book..it need to get information automatic from your phone book..the number phone and name you was put on contact..
hope u will understand the 1st explanation..
for system tool
the application is need the line internet..example is the facebook..when the phone into the sleep mode..it will cut off the internet line for save the batery power state..you will not being disturb when phone in the sleep mode when u was on sleeping..
the easy word is the phone will function only with the original setting..u can receive the normal sms and phone call using provider line..but not the internet line..
i hope you can get the information more by google..i try to get easy n simple word here..
thx.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/25 | 681 | 2,668 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought 32GB SanDisk class 10/UHS1 SD card from Flipkart.com
Many times it fails to load all apps from SD card and many time it simply says in notifications "Damaged SD card", or suddenly notifies "Safe to remove SD card"!!! But it also loads all apps many times. What could be the reason?
Actually I inserted this SD card by first copy pasting the whole content of old SD card to it. Can this be the reason for such behavior? Should I clean format this SD card and then insert clean ed one and then let Android to format it? And make up a clean start?
Since in many instances it loads all apps, I am thinking it must not be damaged. But want some advice. Should I request Flipkart for re-shipping a new one?<issue_comment>username_1: My friend had a similar problem, he went into the Verizon store and they just flat out gave him a new card, it took like 5 minutes. We were actually out of there so quickly he forgot to thank the lady behind the desk. His card was completely corrupted and he lost all of his files and such.
Your card seems to be partially corrupted or not corrupted at all. What I would do is copy all of the files from the SD card onto a backup drive and then flash a new SD card with your old SD card files.
If the card still does not work:
--------------------------------
at this point it almost has to be the files on the actual SD card. I would a couple files onto the SD card at a time until you find the corrupted file(s). Then you should delete the corrupted files, there isn't much you can do to restore them.
If you have a Mac, I am a fan of `DiskUtil`, it works really well even for fixing SD cards. I'm sure there is a similiar tool for Windows or Ubuntu.
Hope this helped!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If I were you I'd whip that thing out of your phone, pop it in an SD card reader connected to a laptop/desktop, backup the card, then erase and format it fully using the SD card formatting tool (v4) from the [SD Association](https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/) and then test it thoroughly with H2testw 1.4 assuming you have a computer with Windows. There's an article which talks a bit about testing SD cards [here](http://sosfakeflash.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/h2testw-14-gold-standard-in-detecting-usb-counterfeit-drives/). I think there's another tool called F3 that can do something similar on a Mac if you've got one of those.
If you run into any errors along the way then you've probably got a dodgy card. If not then maybe you've got a compatibility problem with that card and your phone and I'd go with a slower card, and possibly a smaller one.
Best of luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/26 | 245 | 1,004 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I use the Android emulator? I made an AVD device in Eclipse, now im trying to launch it via command prompt. Android is the AVD name. I have also installed all the files for Android 4.2.2 in SDK manager. This is what I type into cmd: `emulator -avd -gpu on`. It spits out, system cannot find the file specified.<issue_comment>username_1: It sounds like the directory that `emulator` resides in isn't in your PATH. The path isn't updated by the installation of the SDK.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You shouldn't have `<`angle brackets`>` around the filename. They're used in examples to show you that you need to change that part of the command (to the AVD name you chose), and you shouldn't type them in.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You need to install AVD Manager inorder to run emulator...check for those and try running using the menu Tools|Android|AVD Manager after installing the necessary files and starting them...Wish u have success
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/26 | 284 | 1,239 | <issue_start>username_0: The Calendar application works with Google Calendar and its agenda style is really useful. Nevertheless, for some reason, it does not work with Google Tasks, so I use GTasks that works with the Google Tasks. I use both of them really intensively, but none of them can show both calendar events and todo items. Sometimes it's very inconvenient because I have to switch between widgets and merge the overall timeline in my mind.
So is there any widget to show calendar events and TODO items at once? Agenda style would be a real plus.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: It sounds like the directory that `emulator` resides in isn't in your PATH. The path isn't updated by the installation of the SDK.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You shouldn't have `<`angle brackets`>` around the filename. They're used in examples to show you that you need to change that part of the command (to the AVD name you chose), and you shouldn't type them in.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You need to install AVD Manager inorder to run emulator...check for those and try running using the menu Tools|Android|AVD Manager after installing the necessary files and starting them...Wish u have success
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/26 | 539 | 1,955 | <issue_start>username_0: I have JellyBean 4.2 and my friend also has the same.
I have been fond of using the "Enter" or "return" key while typing messages. I like paragraphs in messages. But I have a "**Smiley**" Button.
My friend however has the enter key. See the Screen shot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rLYuP.png)
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)
How to get the Enter button like in the screen shot?<issue_comment>username_1: I updated my ROM to a CM variant (SlimBean to be specific) and found this in the settings
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/B3fqB.png)
This worked for me. Thanks to [bassmadrigal's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44443/how-to-get-the-enter-return-key-in-messaging-mms-app-jelly-bean#comment60119_44443).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively, replace the stock text/messaging app with something like "Textra" from the play store. This will bring back the return key as standard.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: press the shift key and see the change in the icon for the smiley. It changes to the enter key.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: Messaging -> Menu -> Settings -> Soft Keyboard Type -> Show the Enter Key
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Go to GO Keyboard Settings - under 'Input' select 'More..' - select 'Smiley Key Setting' - select 'Off'. Done!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You can use newline in Android Jelly Bean while texting too.
While typing hold shift key the smiley icon will change to newline icon then move your finger to that newline button, it gives me newline in my text message.
Just make sure that holding shift and moving finger to that newline button will be done very fast and quick otherwise the button will do some other operation like going to execute "previous" action.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/26 | 350 | 1,179 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating in Android 4.1.2 my screen goes black. Screen works again only when the call is finished.
I know about the feature when you put the phone on ear it goes black and the second you remove the phone from your ear , the screen turns on again.
But now is different. Now it goes black the same second when I press call and there's nothing that brings it back until the call is over!
Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem with my *LG Optimus 4X P880*: whenever I wanted to make a call, the screen was going to off position; only after finishing the call it turned back on.
I think it is nothing but a software problem in Android version 4.1.2. So I rolled back from 4.1.2 Jelly Bean to 4.0.3 Icecream Sandwich. Now my phone is working properly.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Based from [OP's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44462/when-calling-my-screen-goes-black-on-lg-p880#comment60160_44462), you have to calibrate the proximity sensor:
1. Go to "Secret Menu" by dialing `3845#*880#`
2. Select "Device Test"
3. Select "All Auto Test Menu Full"
4. Choose "ALC / Proximity Test"
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/26 | 382 | 1,526 | <issue_start>username_0: When I make a phone call, people on the other tell me that my sound is like I am speaking in a huge water pot or something like a pot.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3.<issue_comment>username_1: I've had this problem with my own S3. Usually, it happens when I'm holding the phone angled away from my head. In my case, holding the phone flat against the side of my head helps. I'm not sure if it's some sort of background noise cancellation gone wonky or what, but that little shift in position is all it takes for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It could be any or all of the following:
1. Speaker's volume is too low if you have a protective case around your S3. Otterbox cases, and a few others, have been known to cause problem with the S3's speaker.
2. To be fair though, speakers on Samsung devices are notoriously bad when it comes to receving and transmitting sound.
3. Some Android firmware installed on the S3 can cause the audio software to lower the volume unnecessarily. Try upgrading your S3 to the latest Android firmware, like Jellybean, KitKat or later.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Check the microphone of the device. On the S3 I believe it is the little hole on the right side of the charging port. I have seen this issue numerous times and on occasion, it's a clogged or semi clogged mic port. If the issue is intermittent, the aforementioned possibility is less likely. Other times it is network related, app related or, worst case, a failing microphone.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/26 | 557 | 2,059 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got `adb` access to my android phone.
So I know that I can override screen density and screen resolution with the `am` command provided with Android. That's great and dandy, I guess. But is there a way to grab those two numbers from the command line? I know the `pm` utility can do some information gathering, most notably `pm list features` to see if the Android device has wireless, bluetooth, gps, etc. `pm` doesn't seem to do much more information reporting than this, though.
It would be helpful to know what versions of Android that the command is supported for. Ideally I would like something that works on Android 2.2+ (Froyo), but taking something that only works from 4.0.3+ (Ice Cream Sandwich) is fine too. I would also like it if there was a way to figure this out without root access.
I know that it's possible to get the screen resolution and density programmatically, as described in this [question](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3166501/getting-the-screen-density-programmatically-in-android).<issue_comment>username_1: the result and precise format of the `dumpsys` command depends on the hardware vendor (of graphics chipset/driver and handset itself) but you should be able to find that info in the `adb shell dumpsys display` output
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If `display` service isn't available in `dumpsys`, you may look for line `ro.sf.lcd_density=` into `/system/build.prop`. To get it from phone:
```
adb pull /system/build.prop
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: In Android versions equipped with *wm* tool, you can use the commands:
```
adb shell wm size # shows the real size and current size
adb shell wm density # shows the real density and current density
```
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ay9T7.png)
I've tested successfully on stock Android 5.x and 6.x. Since *wm* tool comes with Android 4.3.x and 4.4.x as well, the solution *may* work on them as well.
Upvotes: 4 |
2013/04/26 | 1,019 | 3,654 | <issue_start>username_0: A while ago I rooted my LG Optimus Slider. The process installed [Superuser from ChainsDD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su).
Now I see that there is another [Superuser from ClockworkMod](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&feature=search_result), developed by Koush.
What is the difference between these two different versions of Superuser? I thought that Superuser had been developed by both [<NAME> (ChainsDD) and <NAME> (koush, also author of Clockwork Recovery).](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18601/what-exactly-is-superuser-apk-and-su/18845#18845)
Superuser from ChainsDD has been giving me trouble for a while now (Slow response, crashes, etc.), and I am looking for alternatives to see if it would help.<issue_comment>username_1: On this question, you might want to check an article on [GetAndroidStuff](http://getandroidstuff.com/) called [Superuser vs SuperSU](http://getandroidstuff.com/superuser-vs-supersu-android-root-management-at-its-best/). Quoting:
>
> SuperSU improves everything about Superuser and adds more options. The free version offers faster notifications, there is possibility of disabling them for each app and a new interface, attractive and easy to handle. In addition, according to developer claims by using SuperSU you’ll enjoy higher speed from the apps that require root rights, especially on Android 4.0+. The paid version called SuperSU Pro provides the opportunity to keep root rights after a system update, which usually cancels these rights. Although the method is not guaranteed the option is very useful. We have password protection and advanced log configuration settings for each application.
>
>
>
You might also want to read [SuperSU Brings Better SuperUser Root Permission Management to Android](http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/supersu-brings-better-superuser-root-permission-management-to-android/). Quoting from that article:
>
> SuperSU is basically SuperUser on steroids. According to the developer, it *“allows for advanced management of Superuser access rights for all the apps on your device that need root.”*.
>
>
>
### ChainsDD versus ClockworkMod
As I initially missed you were not asking about SuperSU, but ChainsDD versus ClockworkMod: Let's take a look at [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/25/koush-releases-free-open-source-superuser-app-with-support-for-multi-user-tablet-ui-x86arm-pin-and-effort-for-apps-to-declare-root-permission/):
* Koush's SuperUser is free and Open Source
* Sources are available at [Github](https://github.com/koush/Superuser)
* it supports JellyBeans (4.2+) MultiUser (SuperSU does this as well)
* it will never have a pais version, *which would go against the whole open-source principle*
* like SuperSU, it makes use of the new `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER` permission (already used by several root-apps)
* PIN Protection
* Request Timeout
* Customize notifications
* x86 and ARM support
* tablet optimized (Koush speaks of "tablet mode", so no fear it wouldn't do on a phone :)
Read more in the [linked post at AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/25/koush-releases-free-open-source-superuser-app-with-support-for-multi-user-tablet-ui-x86arm-pin-and-effort-for-apps-to-declare-root-permission/).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if this helps, but you could check this review between SuperUser and SuperSu <https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/supersu-vs-superuser-whats-difference>
tldr: supersu is the better one between the two
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/27 | 391 | 1,526 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to transfer some `.apk` files to my phone to install the applications on it.
I've tried many ways of **downloading** and **installing** applications on the smartphone but to no avail, so I think this method is the easiest one for now.
The problem is whenever I transfer them to a folder (browsing the phone memory like a USB) I cannot find them on the phone or there is no installation available.
Where should I paste those `.apk` files on my smartphone to be able to install them?
My phone is **sony xperia neo l**.
Is it the same for other smartphones?<issue_comment>username_1: Use a SD card and put the APK file on that. Put the card into the phone (if it supports it) and open the files folder on your phones File Browser (Could be something differently named). Install it as if it were another app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Plug in your phone and drag the APK file onto the SD card. Then go on the phone and download a file manager (ASTRO File Manager is my favorite) from the Play Store. Then in the file manager find your apk file (it should be in /sdcard or /mnt/sdcard). Tap on the APK file and an installer should show up.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Maybe this is not the best soultion but you can also install application directly to your Android device from PC using [Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html). Run this command in command line to install `.apk`:
```
adb install /path/to/file.apk
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/27 | 1,988 | 6,696 | <issue_start>username_0: I have made a backup of my Nexus 7 before its bootloader was unlocked with Carbon and the companion Windows app; I then took the Carbon folder from internal storage to my computer disk.
An unlock, root, flash, etc., later, I placed the Carbon folder where it was:
```
/storage/emulated/0/carbon
```
I installed an additional application and backed it up to confirm that Carbon stores new backups there:
Yet, no joy.
I've also copied the backup data to Google Drive. Carbon also fails to find the data there.
You might guess it'd be a permissions issue. As far as I can see, it's not.
[This person](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40366605&postcount=17) ([thread link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39461408#post39461408)) has had similar issues with a Nexus 7 but not a Nexus 4. They've emailed the developers one month ago and didn't report back. I emailed them too ~~, but I'm not holding my breath honestly.~~ and actually got a reply. I'm not posting the full text of the email, since that'd be a breach of privacy, but here's the meat of it.
>
> You manually moved the backup, which is an unsupported scenario in Carbon. This is why you cannot see the backups. There is no fix, or workaround for this.
>
>
>
What can I do about this?<issue_comment>username_1: It's a kludge, but Carbon uses the standard `adb debug`backend for its operation. This means that the `.ab` format is not proprietary and each of the individual backups can be restored from the adb command line:
```
adb restore C:\whatever\Carbon\things.the.all\things.the.all.ab
```
...or through a graphic tool such as [Droid Explorer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/28315/596).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As it turned out, all the other apps had their corresponding `.json` file missing. Not a big deal: As [badp's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/44517/16575) shows, one can simply use `adb restore` to restore the backups. But as not everybody might have the SDK (or even a [minimal ADB](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575)) installed (or even a computer available -- one might be on a journey), my answer will take a different approach.
### What we need
First, you will need to make a backup of *some* app, to get a working `.json` file. As the question states, there was such one from the *Adobe Reader*. To visualize it for you, this is what the corresponding file (`com.adobe.reader.json`) looks like:
```
{
"enabled":true,"system":false,"flags":10010180,"packageName":"com.adobe.reader",
"versionCode":73784,"label":"Adobe Reader","versionName":"10.5.2","locked":false,
"date":1367072517125,"apk":false,"backup":true
}
```
You will also need:
* a file manager
* an editor
Of course, you could also perform the steps below from your *Linux* computer; using a different OS, take care for the file's encoding and line breaks.
### What we do
I pick an example app here: *Kindle for Android*. In the question's screenshots, it's listed close to the *Adobe Reader* as `com.amazon.kindle`. For your apps, just pick the corresponding values based on this example:
1. copy `com.adobe.reader/com.adobe.reader.json` to `com.amazon.kindle/com.amazon.kindle.json`
2. open `com.amazon.kindle/com.amazon.kindle.json` with an editor
* replace `com.adobe.reader` by `com.amazon.kindle` for `packageName`
* replace `Adobe Reader` by `Kindle for Android` for `label` (actually, you can put anything here -- but might prefer to know what you've got :)
* optionally, replace the `versionName` accordingly (it will work without)
* save the file
I'm not sure what `versionCode` or `flags` stand for, so we better don't touch those. We also can safely ignore the rest:
* "enabled"="true" should mean "this app is enabled (i.e. not frozen)"
* "system"="false": It's no system app (matches: Kindle is no system app)
* "locked"="false": This app is not "protected"
* "date" obviously holds a Unix timestamp (most likely that of the backup)
* "apk"="false": Ah, data only (Cabon's default is to not include the `.apk` with the backup, to speed things up)
* "backup"="true": Is this a joke? What else could it be?
Now, first let's see whether *Carbon* accepts our trick. If it correctly lists up *Kindle for Android* as being available for a restore, you might want to repeat above steps for your other backups as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: username_2's answer is a good start: check that you have a .json file for the app.
If you don't have this file, before you go copying and editing another app's .json file, just back up your app's .ab file somewhere, then backup the app again using Carbon.
It should save a .json file this time. You can then replace the new backup's .ab file with the one you need to restore, and the app will be detected by Carbon.
(If it still does not save a .json file, use username_2's method.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem and managed to get it working.
After reinstalling the applications I backed up (Angry Birds in my case), I deleted the carbon folder from the phone (keeping a copy on the PC). I then backed up Angry Birds so that the carbon folder on the phone is recreated etc. I then replaced the new AB file with the one I originally backed up. When I restored, I could see the application and was able to restore.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I'm currently having the same problem, but I found the fix..
I have Nexus 7 2013, before updating to Android 5.0 I copied carbon folder to my PC, after updating to 5.0 I moved carbon folder back to main nexus folder and it didn't show anything, but after long research I found the fix:
1. Open Windows PowerShell
2. Paste into it this code:
>
>
> ```
> $subfolders = Get-ChildItem -Path 'Link to your PC carbon folder\*'
> foreach ($f in $subfolders){
> if($f.Attributes.ToString() -eq "Directory") {
> $filecont="{`"enabled`":true,`"packageName`":`""+$f.name+"`",`"label`":`"" + $f.Name + "`",`"locked`":false,`"date`":1375398819080,`"apk`":true,`"backup`":true}"
> $fname= $f.FullName + "\" + $f.Name + ".json"
> [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText($fname, $filecont)
> }
> }
>
> ```
>
>
This code will add .json files inside every app's folder and it's working, now all my applications are showing in carbon's restore tab.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DSIf6.png)
Click image for larger version
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/04/27 | 799 | 2,935 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Karbonn A5+ phone. I did not find any tuts online tailor made for this model A5"+"', though I found very great resource for Karbonn A5, which I presumed that must be same as A5+ but just with lower processing power (855MHz vs 1GHz). They look exactly the same. I tried to install the drivers for A5 as in [this video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90OyT3mzRyM) and link given in video description, they seem to be installed properly.
I tried to install CWM recovery as shown in [this video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tP3Um9Tiw) by the same person who prepared above video for A5. It said that the CWM recovery was flashed successfully and the rebooted. But when I tried to reboot the phone in recovery mode it did not show the CWM menu, it just stuck at red screen.
What could be wrong? Does these drivers are incompatible? If yes, how can I test them? Or the CWM provided in the description of the video above may be incompatible with my phone? If yes where can I get proper CWM recovery for this phone? Now I tried reflashing the CWM recovery twice but it did not helped, So how can I get at least my stock recovery back? And how can I install CWM recovery properly?
Well I know I asked too much question stupidly. But just anxious as am noob.<issue_comment>username_1: Ohkay I did not found any custom ROM from this specific device Karbonn A5+ neither tried to cook one myself, but I learnt some facts about it, so just putting them here so that others may get some help.
* Drivers at the said source site are compatible with Karbonn A5+ , though they have been said to be of Karbonn A5 at the source site.
* The custom CWM at the said source site is incompatible with Karbonn A5+
* About stock recovery - I already said it in comments, just repeating it out here:
>
> My phone is detected as W650 by adb devices command. The stock recovery provided in [other video](http://youtu.be/bXw0Z_ITCPU) by same person is for many firmwares including w619 and w650 as it lists while running. So I tried it and it worked. However the CWM recovery seems to be for W619 only.
>
>
>
Though I still not know from where these numbers w650, w619 came from, the internal firmware code? I will like to know this.
Honestly I think this device cannot take on ICS or JellyBean nicely because of its low RAM. So just stick to stock gingerbread - its fine. In fact I got another device which runs JellyBean on 512MB RAM & 1GHz dual core processor. I always feel that my old phone running gingerbread is smoother than this newer one - at least at basic swipe transitions/animations. JellyBean feels bloaty/resource intensive, but is surely smoother than ICS.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Root your phone first. On GB, there are thousands of root exploits, but I recommend Framaroot as it is PC independent. Once it is rooted, use Flashify app to flash CWM recovery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/28 | 583 | 2,124 | <issue_start>username_0: Cyanogen mod 9, ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.9.2
I recently plugged in my phone after the battery completely died over night and the phone is stuck in a bootloop. I left it trying to boot for 30 minutes and it's just stuck.
I've made a backup in clockworkMod recovery and am willing to flash the phone to a newer or the same version of cyanogen but I don't want to lose data.
Is there any way I can make sure my contacts and SMS messages are recovered?<issue_comment>username_1: Ohkay I did not found any custom ROM from this specific device Karbonn A5+ neither tried to cook one myself, but I learnt some facts about it, so just putting them here so that others may get some help.
* Drivers at the said source site are compatible with Karbonn A5+ , though they have been said to be of Karbonn A5 at the source site.
* The custom CWM at the said source site is incompatible with Karbonn A5+
* About stock recovery - I already said it in comments, just repeating it out here:
>
> My phone is detected as W650 by adb devices command. The stock recovery provided in [other video](http://youtu.be/bXw0Z_ITCPU) by same person is for many firmwares including w619 and w650 as it lists while running. So I tried it and it worked. However the CWM recovery seems to be for W619 only.
>
>
>
Though I still not know from where these numbers w650, w619 came from, the internal firmware code? I will like to know this.
Honestly I think this device cannot take on ICS or JellyBean nicely because of its low RAM. So just stick to stock gingerbread - its fine. In fact I got another device which runs JellyBean on 512MB RAM & 1GHz dual core processor. I always feel that my old phone running gingerbread is smoother than this newer one - at least at basic swipe transitions/animations. JellyBean feels bloaty/resource intensive, but is surely smoother than ICS.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Root your phone first. On GB, there are thousands of root exploits, but I recommend Framaroot as it is PC independent. Once it is rooted, use Flashify app to flash CWM recovery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/28 | 777 | 3,109 | <issue_start>username_0: If I root my android phone (just so I can get access to Wifi Tethering, etc.) will that erase anything on the phone (apps, data, etc.)?
Will it change anything other than the ability to run app(s) as rooted?<issue_comment>username_1: It "shouldn't" change anything other than adding permission to `su`, and perhaps adding Superuser permissions app and busybox. It really depends on what method you use, though, there could be glitches that might delete something.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> will that erase anything on the phone
>
>
>
Rooting itself should not erase anything (except for, maybe, temporary files created during the process). However, on some devices rooting requires to first unlock the bootloader -- and *that* usually includes a [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'") (which means: *all* data and user-installed apps are gone -- which you can work around on Android 4.0+ performing an `adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /path/to/backup.ab` *before* performing the unlock, and `adb restore /path/to/backup.ab` afterwards, as Compro01 pointed out in below comment).
>
> Will it change anything other than the ability to run app(s) as rooted?
>
>
>
Yes.¹ As the necessary binaries (usually `su`, `SuperUser.apk`/`SuperSU.apk`, and `busybox` with all its symlinks) are pushed to the `/system` partition (which otherwise is mounted read-only), it will change that partition. Might sound trivial now, but the thing is: some [ota-update](/questions/tagged/ota-update "show questions tagged 'ota-update'")s (and other updates shipping directly from the manufacturer/provider) first compare the partitions checksum. If that doesn't match (and it won't after rooting), updates might be refused/failing.
On the other hand: if those updates wouldn't fail, you might lose [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'") when they are applied. If they include a full `/system` image, that is.
---
¹ **Update:** With [Magisk](/tags/magisk/info) the changes described here are not applied to the system partition.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I have rooted before and it doesn't erase anything.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: No Rooting does not erase anything in most of the cases, it instead provides you with extraordinary backup capabilities.
When you're rooted, you can backup almost anything (user apps, system apps, all app data, call logs, SMS, game progress, Wi-Fi access points and more) that can be easily and seamlessly restored in case of a factory reset or otherwise so loss of the data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I root devices often. Rooting does not erase anything but if the rooting method does not apply properly, your motherboard can get locked or damaged.
It's always preferred to take backup before doing anything.
You can get your contacts from your email account but notes and tasks are stored in phone memory by default.
Also, after rooting you can install Clockworkmod recovery but do not wipe anything.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/29 | 569 | 1,995 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG Phoenix with Android 2.3 and I just recently did a factory reset, and now when I go to add my Google account, it won't let me add it. After I entered in my username <EMAIL>) and my password, it says that <EMAIL> does not use gmail". Then it offered me a couple suggestions to create a gmail account. I don't want a Gmail account. I don't understand why I need one when I've already got a Google account. I thought that would be enough info needed.<issue_comment>username_1: Certainly android is developed by google, so he make a stipulation into it that the android users had to have google account to make it work. So just make it one ;)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As noted in [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/40656/google-account-without-gmail), there's no special hard requirement for gmail anymore.
But `<`ics GoogleServicesFramework (or at least I tested version 2.3.7 that can seemingly only be found on some late-gingerbread stock ROMs) still expects that as "principal" one (ie use Play Store and GMS).
I guess like this shouldn't be too hard to solve by tinkering with the apk or accounts.db, but for the moment that's it.
Creating a totally new and dupe account, with your main "official" one as secondary (to keep stuff in sync) should work then. It's not really the most of simplicity or neatness, but if you don't want to *dirty* your account with gmail face, it's the only other option.
p.s. in 2017 you might get some initial crash here or there, due to very old vanilla applications. Making sure to install [this](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-10-0-84-release/google-play-services-10-0-84-034-137749526-android-apk-download/) and [this](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-6-2-02-release/google-play-store-6-2-02-0-2730934-android-apk-download/) solved everything for me.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/04/29 | 302 | 1,198 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using `Samsung Galaxy S2` and I was able to access its storage before. But now, it does not appear in `My Computer` anymore.
I tried reconnecting it and even restarted both the S2 and my PC but to no avail. However, when I typed `adb devices` on cmd, my device is listed there. In fact, the connector icon is also present on the notification bar of my device. I also tried switching the cable I'm using but it still did not work. Furthermore, the cable seems to be working with other devices. Other PCs won't also recognize my device.
I'm using a 32-bit Windows XP and the connection mode of my device is `MTP`. What could be the problem of my phone? How do I fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: I wasn't able to know what is the problem with my device. But after performing a factory data reset, it's now working. :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Also try a different USB cable. Sometimes cables can be finicky.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Did you encrypted your device storage? If no then just backup your all data and give it a factory reset. It should fix the problem. Had this problem with my s3 for two times. Now its' running fine.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/29 | 783 | 3,224 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently tried Facebook Home on my HTC One X. It sucked! So I uninstalled it after few hours.
But the thing is that it does not require any special permission. Actually no permissions were required and its size was less than 300 KB. Why? If Facebook can manage a launcher in less than 300 KB then why do other launchers are so heavy and require so many permissions?<issue_comment>username_1: The Facebook Home app doesn't really do much itself. It gets all its data from the main Facebook app, so it doesn't need to access the Internet. Doing any action from the launcher uses an *intent* to launch the main Facebook app, so it doesn't need to (say) access your location or take photos to make posts: only the main Facebook app does.
To take another example, say you use Facebook Home to "like" something. Facebook Home doesn't go to Facebook's servers: it tells the main Facebook app (on your phone, so not using the Internet) to "like" the thing. Then the main Facebook app (which *does* have the Internet permission) uses the Internet to tell Facebook's servers about the "like".
The same goes for the size. All the Facebook functionality, sync code, custom button graphics, libraries, and so on are in the main Facebook app, so why would they duplicate them in Facebook Home? Facebook Home probably just has a little code for laying out the home screen, a few icons, and the information Android needs to understand that the app is a launcher.
The apps can use each other this way because they're both by the same developer. (Actually there's a little more to it than that, but that's the first requirement.) Android verifies this by looking at the *signatures* on each app to check they were both signed with the same *private key*: in this case, a key that Facebook (the company) has. Without this private key, another developer can't create another app (or modify this app) that can use the Facebook app like this.
It's also possible for an app to create a new type of permission. So, as an example, the main Facebook app could create a "read my Facebook timeline" permission, and then I could write an app *Dan's Bookface*, which would be able to request that permission in order to read the timeline directly from the Facebook app, without needing the "internet" permission. When you install *Dan's Bookface*, you'd see "read my Facebook timeline" in the list of permissions just like you do with the permissions built into the system.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From the What's New page on the Play Store for the current version of the [Facebook app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana) (v3.1, April 18, 2013):
>
> * Faster photo uploads
> * Get chat heads to keep chatting while you're using other apps if you install [Facebook Messenger](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca)
> * **New permissions to set up Facebook Messenger and Facebook Home**, which you can install separately: <http://www.facebookhome.com>
> * Bug fixes
>
>
>
*(my emphasis)*
So the Facebook Home app definitely pulls it's data from the main Facebook app, and "piggy-backs" on the main app's permissinos.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/04/29 | 492 | 1,856 | <issue_start>username_0: The new version of Facebook Messenger show a chat head when new messages arrived.
When closed, I don't know how to show the chat head unless waiting for the next message to come
<issue_comment>username_1: A free app called [Notification Shortcuts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.nicolai.buch.andersen.ns&hl=en) gives you the ability to set up a permanent notification that will open an app you specify when you select the notification.
You can set up multiple shortcuts and can even set up toggles for wifi, bluetooth, etc, if you want.
The downside to this is that when you receive a message, you'll have a *second* notification from the chat app itself. But since the facebook chat app lacks an option to set up a permanent notification, this 3rd-party app is the next best solution.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: With the new update to [Facebook](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana&hl=en) app now, the chat head is opened whenever I start my chat with a friend.
Note that if we want to use the old way of chatting via Facebook, we would use the [Facebook Messenger](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca&hl=en) app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Open messenger then click on the chat head you wanna open. Click i for info. Click 3 dot on the upper right corner then click "open chat head".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Open messenger then click on the chat head you wanna create shortcut for. Click i for info. Click 3 dot on the upper right corner then click "Create shortcut". This will create shortcut on your home screen, that will open chathead for this conversation.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/29 | 186 | 776 | <issue_start>username_0: Why can't I set GTalk on my Samsung Nexus S to notify when a friend is online like it does on the computer?<issue_comment>username_1: The reason for this is because that feature is not included on the application. It is more related to Gmail which gives you privilege to talk but it doesn't notify you of online activity between your peers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Well the issue of it is that the GTalk don't let you have notificaion, assume that you're using cell phone, and all of a sudden it shows you a bunch of notifications for every friend who gets online!
Secondly GTalk is no more! Its now Google Hangouts, you can update to that one now! Its super. You get your conversations everywhere, Google+, Gmail, Hangouts!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/29 | 1,316 | 5,323 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a major problem that I hope someone can help with. On my Google Maps feature under my Location History it shows a location that I was never at at any point, but when my wife happened to see that location she doesn't believe me that the GPS could be wrong and pinpoint that location if I was never there.
I was first wondering myself how could that could be possible if I was never there or my phone was never at that location that was 35 miles away from me and second is there any way I could prove the GPS being wrong? Can I contact Google Maps and can they give an official printout of that certain day and every location I was? I really need to prove my honesty to her and hope there is a way.<issue_comment>username_1: From Google's Location Source and Accuracy page:
>
> **Data sources**
>
>
> The following location data sources may be used to derive location:
>
>
> * **GPS**: GPS accuracy can be up to several meters depending on your GPS signal and connection. Your phone must support GPS, have it enabled,
> and allow Google Maps access to it.
> * **WiFi**: WiFi (wireless network) accuracy should be similar to the access range of a typical WiFi router, or about 200m or better. Your
> phone must support WiFi and have it enabled.
> * **Cell ID**: Cell ID (cell tower) accuracy depends on cell tower density and available data in Google's cell ID (cell tower) location database.
> Accuracy may be approximated at distances up to several thousand
> meters. Note: Some devices do not support cell ID location.
>
>
> ...
>
>
> **Note**: When Latitude is running in the background, it will default to
> cell ID (cell tower) location on most phones to preserve your battery
> life.
>
>
>
So if you didn't have Google Maps open for any reason at the time of the erroneous location, it will have defaulted to it's least accurate location finding service, that depending on the density of cell towers in that area (generally more dense in urban areas, less dense out in the countryside) could be out by several kilometers.
If you visit the Location History page in your Google account on a PC, at <https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/b/0> then it should show a similar map and listing of places as you see on your phone, but you can also click each recorded location to see how (in)accurate it was. When you click the blue dot for a location, Google draws a blue circle around it that shows approximately the (in)accuracy of that location fix.
The picture above shows an inaccurate fix that covers 3 villages, and a number of roads (I was actually on a train at the far southern edge of that blue circle).
As long the problem location fix has a large blue circle around it, and you can account for being somewhere in that blue circle then you should be ok.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: That's most likely not a GPS position, but rather a WiFi hotspot. Google's location service makes use of different identifiers:
* GPS
* WiFi hotspots
* Cell towers
While GPS should be quite accurate (bad conditions might give lower accuracy, but usually shouldn't place you too far off), and cell towers usually are not moving -- WiFi hotspots may exactly do that. I will give you an example situation to understand:
Say, Google's "StreetView cars" passed my house/flat in NYC 2 years ago, while my homy WiFi hotspot was turned on. So they recorded my hotspot's SSID, and connected it with the current GPS location. 6 month later, someone passing by my NYC home with "network location" turned on, gets a fine (and relatively accurate) position from that: location service asked Google's database about my hotspot's SSID, and got the coordinates back.
Fine, so far -- but a year ago I decided to move to San Diego. I completed that 6 month ago, and set up my WiFi hotspot again. Now you pass by my house, your device detects my SSID, asks Google for that hotspot's location... and suddenly you are in NYC, as Google did not update its database yet!
That's how it mostly happens -- and that's how I traveled hundreds of miles in a few seconds a couple of times (my ears still ringing from that acceleration, as I also traveled back a few seconds later)...
To prove you're unlikely having been there, check your other stored locations and check their timestamps. Try to find some with a timestamp close to the wrong location. Once it turned out you must have traveled light-speed to make those data becoming true, the error should become obvious.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: GPS uses best estimate statistical methods to guess at the location, and sometimes the calculation goes wild due rounding errors, lousy code in the GPS chip, etc. etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: If you click on the dots, you will get the time it recorded you there. If it is 35 miles away, and it is within minutes of the previous location, then it would be impossible for you to be there in less than 1/2 hour. I also agree with the others about the Wi-Fi. I was traveling in Michigan this week, and there is one point in Las Vegas that shows up just 10 minutes after the previous position in Michigan. Someone's internet connection was being sent out to the network from Vegas.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/04/29 | 2,043 | 6,575 | <issue_start>username_0: I often hear the recommendation that fixing your device to 2G saves a lot of juice compared to using 3G.
Is that true? Or is it really a myth?<issue_comment>username_1: Fast answer:
------------
Nes. Yo. Well, it all depends... on how you use your device.
Detailed answer
---------------
### Self-Experiment
I just did a self-experiment to find out. Until now, I had all my devices fixed to 2G -- as that should "save juice", like the question suggests. So for 4 days now, I have 3G enabled. Surprisingly: No difference which could not be explained by measurement errors or slightly different situations (after all, I had a. no lab conditions and b. just tested with a single device). Humm. Time to go for some facts, and do some calculations.
### Hard data
I already posted [some hard data on battery consumptions of compusername_3nts](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575) as answer to the question [What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/476/16575), more than half a year ago. So now I picked the relevant values, made an average over the two devices, and -- I admit -- slightly adjusted things to *reduce* differences:
1. I took the best GSM (2G) speed possible to make 2G seem faster
2. I took worse conditions to "slow down" UMTS (3G) to conditions which should be met even in areas where it was not improved to the "the latest cutting-edge" (oh, speaking of "edge": 2G assumes EDGE here).
And now I've got some surprising answers: Whether 2G saves more juice than 3G, or vice versa, depends on how you use your device. I created 4 different "usage-groups", and added a 5th special case at the end. Here are my results:
---
### Few phusername_3 minutes, few data
Yeah -- that's me: 150..300 minutes talk per month, that makes not more than an average of 5..10 min per day. I have a 50 MB data flat, and hardly ever use it up (which makes for ~ 1.5 MB/day). So I'm mostly left with "standby":
* ~UMTS StdBy 15 mW
* ~GSM StdBy 10 mW
Consider that your screen uses 400..800 mW on average when turned on, a difference of 5 mW can safely be ignored. Besides, the little data even compensate -- but I get ahead of myself.
---
### The 24/7 caller with no time for data
...better switches to 2G:
* ~UMTS Tel 800 mW
* ~GSM Tel 400 mW
As you can see, when on-call, 3G uses about twice as much juice than 2G would use (and you don't speak faster on 3G -- a call is a call, and will take the same time). So if you spend a lot of time in calls, and have only little data traffic, you're much better off with 2G/GSM.
---
### Few phusername_3 minutes, but big data sucker
Here comes the big surprise: This group saves a lot when sticking with 3G/UMTS:
* ~UMTS XFER 1200 mW
* ~EDGE XFER 1000 mW
Doesn't look like a huge difference? OK: looking on "how much does it suck per minute" might not make the big deal. So we need a second compusername_3nt:
* ~UMTS speed dl/ul 7/1 MBit/s (HSDPA/HSUPA)
* ~EDGE speed dl/ul 200/100 kbit/s
You see I assumed max speed for EDGE, but not the state-of-the-art (20 MBit/s downstream) for UMTS. UMTS coverage might differ between areas, but the 7+ MBit/s should be available everywhere. Now let's look how long the download/upload of 1 MB data takes, and how much juice that corresponds to:
* ~UMTS 1MB dl/ul 1s/8s ~ 1200/9600 mWs
* ~EDGE 1MB dl/ul 40s/80s ~ 40.000/80.000 mWs
That's about a factor of 1:7 for upload, and even more than 1:30 for download!
So yeah: This group is definitely better off sticking to 3G!!!
---
### Multi-Tasker: 24/7 on call *while* using full data
This now very much depends on what "full data" stands for, and if you're really a 24/7 on-call-boy (or girl). No clear answer for this, you must put your own data into the equation and do the calculation. It's rather 50:50 -- as with group #1, you might run a "zero growth" -- or tend to either group 2 or group 3.
---
### Special case: The "hopper"
Especially in rural areas, coverage might be, humm, "slippery". Your device might be permanently toggling between 2G and 3G, always on the hunt for the better signal. Here all the above might become relative, as *the toggling itself is drinking the juice*. If you are in such a situation: Check to which of the 4 groups above you fit best, and fix your device to either 3G or 2G, depending on.
Btw: A similar situation would be if you've got the idea to toggle between 2G/3G whenever you switch your display off/on. As the toggling requires up to 10s full-power (to find the corresponding stations; 2G and 3G use different frequencies), you wouldn't really "save juice".
---
### Epilog
Yepp, I completely forgot about 4G/LTE. But incidentally. First: I have no 4G/LTE device for a self-experiment. Second: I have no "hard data" on 4G/LTE. So all I could do is guessing. Doing that, OK, OK: It most likely will be the same as above -- just increment the numbers by username_3 :)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For me switching to 2G has helped my battery last 2-3 hours longer. I use a samsung galaxy s3 I9300. Was using 3G connection for the first two months and the battery would be over by 14-15 hours under normal-heavy usage. Switched to 2G data couple of months back and the battery life has improved by 2-3 hours.
My usage has always been the same with both 3G and 2G. I use about 1.5GB of data every month. switching to 2G gave me better battery life for the same usage.
But while travelling , when there is fluctuations in network coverage , even 2G network mode drains battery. The network coverage has direct impact on the battery life. The better the network coverage , the better the battery life.
Screen , data transfer and games are the biggest battery hoggers for me. I have used some battery saving applications before but never found it to be useful, though other users may differ, its my opinion.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I agree that `the network coverage has direct impact on the battery life`. If you have a good 4G coverage, your battery will last longer than if you use 2G but with bad coverage.
Anyway, the white paper of Xperia V for example gives more battery if your smartphone uses 3G than in 2G mode. The same with other Xperia smartphones. Is it a mystery or is it a mistake?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Specs of Xperia SP according to Sony.
Talk time (max.):
2G: 625 min. (10.4 h)
3G: 1133 min. (18.9 h)
Stand-by (max.):
2G: 635 h (26.5 days)
3G: 734 h (30.6 days)
4G: 709 h (29.5 days)
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/04/30 | 334 | 1,267 | <issue_start>username_0: In the Galaxy GT-P1000 Tab, when you're in "Recovery Mode", `Volume Up` & `Down` is used for scrolling. But which button is referred to as `Ok` or `Home Key` to select?
As far as I know, the `Menu` Key, `Home` Key, and `Back` Key are soft keys that only light up after a full Boot, while in Recovery Mode, these three keys do not come up (lights up).
Right now, after successfully flashing my GT-P1000 stock rom, the instructions says that I should go into recovery mode by pressing `Volume-Up` button together with `Power` button and enter the recovery mode and use the `Volume up` and `Down` to scroll to "wipe/factory reset" to complete my upgrade. I could not find the "Home Key" that I needed select that option after scrolling to "wipe/factory reset" and my Tab won't boot fully either.
I need these answers quickly to get my Tab working. At the moment, the Tab continues to loop back to rebooting around the Samsung Logo.<issue_comment>username_1: Does it have a physical power button? Usually, that is the `OK` button in recovery mode.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: On my GT-P1000 when in recovery mode, the lit up buttons (four light icons on the side where the cable plugs in), the home key is your OK button.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/04/30 | 1,941 | 7,539 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to download an App on the Play Store, specifically the Vue Cinema app, but this app is only (presumably) available in the UK.
I have just relocated to the UK, so how do I set my location to be the UK?
I have updated my google+ settings to say that I am currently in the UK.
Also, my google account is a Google Apps account but I don't there is any location associated with Google Apps.<issue_comment>username_1: It should work if you change it from your Google account, which for whatever reason is not the same as a G+ account.
If you have gmail, I found the setting under **settings > Accounts and Import > Other Google Account settings**
right now the page looks a little small but hopefully that's just my browser playing tricks on me again
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: (May 2013) **I've contacted Google and this is their response:**
>
> Thanks for contacting us about country support for Google Play.
>
>
> We use the billing address of your default payment instrument in
> Google Wallet to help determine your home country for accessing the
> Play Store. Our collection of content can vary by country, so your
> view of the Play Store may differ from what others are seeing when you
> travel outside of the country listed on your default payment method's
> billing address.
>
>
> Please note that you must have a valid payment method with a billing
> address located inside a country in order to access that country's
> Play Store.
>
>
> If you're having issues viewing your intended country's Play Store and
> would like to change your default payment method or update an existing
> billing address in Google Wallet, please use the following steps:
>
>
> 1) Sign into your Google Wallet account to manage your payment methods
> <https://wallet.google.com/manage/paymentMethods>
>
>
> 2) Add a new card or change your default payment instrument to one
> with a billing address located inside your desired country
>
>
> 3) Open the Play Store and navigate to any item available for download
>
>
> 4) Click to begin a download until you reach the "Accept and buy"
> screen (no need to complete the purchase)
>
>
> 5) Close the Play Store and clear data for the Google Play Store
> application (Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Clear Data) or
> clear your browser cache
>
>
> 6) Re-open the Play Store. You should now see the Play Store that
> matches your default payment instrument's billing country.
>
>
> If you haven't yet added a payment method to your account for the
> first time, please add a card directly from the Play Store with a
> billing address that matches your intended country location. Then,
> follow steps 3 through 6 to show your intended country's Play Store.
>
>
> If you believe that you're experiencing a different location-related
> issue, please first verify if the country of your primary payment
> method matches your intended country. If the countries match, please
> provide any screenshots and additional details that might help me
> resolve your issue.
>
>
> We appreciate your feedback as we continue bringing more content to
> Google Play. Thank you for reaching out!
>
>
>
(July 2015) **Update**
Due to the popularity of this answer, I've decided to add bits to this answer which others have pointed out to improve and update this answer.
* The Accept and buy screen is only available on desktop (not mobile) - thanks @fwuensche
* Google Wallet has changed since the original answer was posted, also try to change your address on these links - thanks @corbacho
* [Settings](https://wallet.google.com/manage/w/0/#settings:)
* [Address Book](https://wallet.google.com/manage/#addressBook:)
* Clear all cache and data from the Play Store app
* If you're in a "family account", leave it
* Try [these steps](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44677/how-to-change-my-device-location-on-the-play-store/59552#59552) of removing and adding back your account - thanks @username_6
* Google customer support suggests it may take between 30 minutes to 24 hours for the address on the account to refresh.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Tried [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/44733/41714) answer, but it didn't solve the problem. So I called Google Play support - they did have me clear data from the Play Store app, but also told me to remove my Google account from the Accounts section in settings and add it back. Then they got me to clear the data again from 'Download Manager' and 'Google Play Store' in the apps section and everything worked perfectly after that.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In my case, what turned out to work in the end was to make an actual purchase.
In google wallet, I had updated all my information, as well as added a new card with my new address attached to it and set it as default. This in itself however didn't seem to be enough.
Later though, I read an article recommending us to actually purchase an app through Google Play using the new card - you'll need to wait for 15 minutes to complete the payment since that's the time you're allowed to require a complete refund.
Finally, I closed the Play Store and completely reset the Google Play Store application (i.e. go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store, and click on Force Close, then Clear Data, and Clear Cache).
After that I could access things in Play that were only available to my new credit card's country, which previously I could not see due to regional restrictions.
Hope it helps you guys!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I was having problems switching to the US store from outside the US, even clearing caches etc. I downloaded Hotspot Shield and enabled it, removed the SIM card from the phone, removed the app data for the Play Store and Download Manager and it worked!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Moved from the UK to Australia and required the banking apps. I had the same problem and tried various things.
What worked for me on a Samsung Galaxy S3:
* Log into Gmail on your PC and change the billing address to the new address (in my case Australian address).
* On the phone, go to *Settings*, scroll down to *Accounts* and select *Google*. Select the account which the phone has been synced with and select *Remove account* at the bottom.
* Once account has been removed go back to *Settings* main screen, select *Apps*, select *Google Play Store*, tap *Force stop*, confirm, then tap *Clear data* and tap *Clear Cache*.
* Go back to *Settings* and select *Accounts*. Add account by selecting *Google*.
* Once Google account has been added and setup on the phone go back to the main screen and open up playstore.
* Play Store is now displaying all paid apps in $$$ NOT in £££ and I am able to download the app successfully.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: [Google Play support says:](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7431675?hl=en)
>
> * You can only change your Play country once per year.
> * When you change your country, you won’t be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country.
>
>
>
Once per year!!?! I'm a digital nomad. I move countries frequently.
All the above solutions working with Google Play are too cumbersome.
So, avoid Google Play and use another market app. I suggest either:
* [APKPure](https://apkpure.com/apkpure/com.apkpure.aegon)
* [Aptiode](https://aptoide.en.aptoide.com)
Both allow auto-updating apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/01 | 959 | 3,376 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a dual sim phone from a local carrier which has been branded in their own name. After searching I found that it is the [innos A35](http://www.innos.com/en/productinfo.aspx?id=1) phone. It has dual sim support and sim1 has been locked to the carrier I have mentioned.
For sim2, the "Use only 2G networks" tick is ticked and it cannot be unticked(the tick is disabled). Due to this reason I can only access Internet through the above mentioned carrier's connection.
My first question is, will rooting the phone allow me to remove the mentioned restrictions?
My second question is about how to root the phone. Following [this guide](http://www.pocketables.com/2011/06/how-to-manually-root-almost-any-android-device.html) I got stuck at the command `$./psneuter` with the error `Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)`. The version of Android is 2.3.5
Does anyone know a solution to this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Steps taken from <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html>. Many thanks to the author of that post.
To verify adb is properly installed and that your device is recognized run
```
adb devices
```
Copy busybox, su, superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/ using adb. These files are available in the SuperOneClick zip file. Copy the needed files to the phone using the following commands
```
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb push su /data/local/tmp adb push
Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp
```
run adb shell
```
adb shell
```
set the permissions to the copied files
```
chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
```
Turn off your Android device using the power button.
Now you need to reboot your computer into a Linux distro which has a file manager.When you have booted into Linux, open up terminal and open the file browser as root.Now put your Android device into Download mode. For Innos A35 press and hold the volume up and down keys at the same time for a while (5 seconds?) and while holding them plug in the phone to the USB port of the computer. Now, a few drives will be detected from your phone and shown in the computer. This means you're in download mode.
Navigate to the folder where you copied files to the phone and verify that you have the files you sent to the device viz. su, busybox and Superuser.apk
Move/cut-paste su and busybox to /bin/
Move/cut-paste Superuser.apk to /app/
Now pull out the battery from your Android device.
Now simply turn on your device.
You must now have root.
Verify by running:
```
adb shell
su
```
Read more: <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html#ixzz2S5wcT78x>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you like it the phone is rootable via vroot. I have tested it for myself and it works. Just remember to replace the super user app with an English one after rooting.
sorry I forgot the link.here it is <http://vrootdownload.info/VRoot.zip> if adb drivers bothers you, use pda net <http://pdanet.co/a/> sorry again
one more thing,I honestly don't think that erodov.com method works.I failed to get it right on any device, but that trick of editing system files without root is great for changing the boot animation or installing sinhala fonts without busting the warranty
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/01 | 768 | 2,685 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Windows 7 computer with Chrome I could translate entire webpages using Google translate with the click of a button. Is there a way to do this in Chrome or the stock browser? Or any other browser?
OS: 4.1.1
Samsung Galaxy S3<issue_comment>username_1: Steps taken from <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html>. Many thanks to the author of that post.
To verify adb is properly installed and that your device is recognized run
```
adb devices
```
Copy busybox, su, superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/ using adb. These files are available in the SuperOneClick zip file. Copy the needed files to the phone using the following commands
```
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb push su /data/local/tmp adb push
Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp
```
run adb shell
```
adb shell
```
set the permissions to the copied files
```
chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
```
Turn off your Android device using the power button.
Now you need to reboot your computer into a Linux distro which has a file manager.When you have booted into Linux, open up terminal and open the file browser as root.Now put your Android device into Download mode. For Innos A35 press and hold the volume up and down keys at the same time for a while (5 seconds?) and while holding them plug in the phone to the USB port of the computer. Now, a few drives will be detected from your phone and shown in the computer. This means you're in download mode.
Navigate to the folder where you copied files to the phone and verify that you have the files you sent to the device viz. su, busybox and Superuser.apk
Move/cut-paste su and busybox to /bin/
Move/cut-paste Superuser.apk to /app/
Now pull out the battery from your Android device.
Now simply turn on your device.
You must now have root.
Verify by running:
```
adb shell
su
```
Read more: <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html#ixzz2S5wcT78x>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you like it the phone is rootable via vroot. I have tested it for myself and it works. Just remember to replace the super user app with an English one after rooting.
sorry I forgot the link.here it is <http://vrootdownload.info/VRoot.zip> if adb drivers bothers you, use pda net <http://pdanet.co/a/> sorry again
one more thing,I honestly don't think that erodov.com method works.I failed to get it right on any device, but that trick of editing system files without root is great for changing the boot animation or installing sinhala fonts without busting the warranty
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/01 | 836 | 2,890 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Galaxy s3, 3 different reports on (cellular) data usage are giving me 3 wildly different answers.
[My data counter widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roysolberg.android.datacounter) reports 1.26GB transferred, up and down total.
Android's internal data usage screen says 1.46GB transferred.
And my carrier (via their app) says 1.332GB transferred.
What would cause these to disagree to this extent?<issue_comment>username_1: Steps taken from <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html>. Many thanks to the author of that post.
To verify adb is properly installed and that your device is recognized run
```
adb devices
```
Copy busybox, su, superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/ using adb. These files are available in the SuperOneClick zip file. Copy the needed files to the phone using the following commands
```
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb push su /data/local/tmp adb push
Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp
```
run adb shell
```
adb shell
```
set the permissions to the copied files
```
chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
```
Turn off your Android device using the power button.
Now you need to reboot your computer into a Linux distro which has a file manager.When you have booted into Linux, open up terminal and open the file browser as root.Now put your Android device into Download mode. For Innos A35 press and hold the volume up and down keys at the same time for a while (5 seconds?) and while holding them plug in the phone to the USB port of the computer. Now, a few drives will be detected from your phone and shown in the computer. This means you're in download mode.
Navigate to the folder where you copied files to the phone and verify that you have the files you sent to the device viz. su, busybox and Superuser.apk
Move/cut-paste su and busybox to /bin/
Move/cut-paste Superuser.apk to /app/
Now pull out the battery from your Android device.
Now simply turn on your device.
You must now have root.
Verify by running:
```
adb shell
su
```
Read more: <http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html#ixzz2S5wcT78x>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you like it the phone is rootable via vroot. I have tested it for myself and it works. Just remember to replace the super user app with an English one after rooting.
sorry I forgot the link.here it is <http://vrootdownload.info/VRoot.zip> if adb drivers bothers you, use pda net <http://pdanet.co/a/> sorry again
one more thing,I honestly don't think that erodov.com method works.I failed to get it right on any device, but that trick of editing system files without root is great for changing the boot animation or installing sinhala fonts without busting the warranty
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/01 | 569 | 2,373 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I connect my phone to my computer via USB (Huawei U8666E, Android 4.0.3) even after I've disconnected my phone, the following 2 things happen (that I can tell): My ringtone goes back to "Default" (i'm using a custom one which is saved on the SD memory) and my music playlist (the only one i have) goes empty. No music file is missing, they're just removed from the playlist, and they, too, are on my SD memory.
What can i do to fix or circumvent the issue?
Edit: The problem is not that it happens while the phone is hooked on the computer, but that it persists AFTER i disconnect it. In other words, after disconnecting the phone, i have to manually rebuild my playlists and change the ringtone again. Is there a way for me to transfer data between PC and phone without having to "reconfigure" the phone after the process? Or better yet a way to use the USB normally without the "reconfiguring" having to take place?<issue_comment>username_1: It sounds like your ROM doesn't properly reset settings when the sdcard is re-enabled (since it obviously becomes unavailable to the OS when using USB Mass Storage). Unfortunately, this is likely an issue with your ROM and I don't think there is a likely setting that would fix it.
However, in Android 3.0, Google added MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) support and it has been in all versions since. This allows the sdcard to remain mounted in the Android system while also allowing it to be accessed on the computer. I can't remember the exact layout of ICS, but to be able to change it to MTP from UMS, it is probably pretty close to `Settings -> Storage -> Menu -> USB Computer Connection -> enable MTP`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In `Settings > Storage > press the menu key > USB connection > MTP connection`.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: well i know this is a year late but i was having the same problems on my phone (huawei y300-01) all my apps would b moved around, and pages were sometimes created. i saw that whenever i connected the phone the various USB options would pop up (MTP, PTP and installer). i used to choose PTP as it was the only way to access the SDcard. I decided to try installer and found some drivers in the folder that opened up, installed them and now MTP works fine, my apps dont move around anymore after disconecting the phone.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/02 | 249 | 1,050 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I got a message from my carrier. My phone (Galaxy Note 2) opened it in a screen titled 'CP Message' (I don't know if this was another app). I installed the file that my carrier sent to me. After I closed it, I could not find it anymore. Where is it? How can I find it again?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Go over to your Messaging app, press the options button/menu button (depends on the device). A short list will pop-up including options like Search, Drat Messages, Delete, etc. One of these options should say 'Configuration Messages' or something similar. This is where the CP messages you receive are stored. I'm not sure as to what purpose they serve (they seem to vary from lists of MMS to Browser settings), but that's where all of them are.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Open Messages, tap the Options button, and then select the first option from top in the list which is "Configuration messages". In this way, you will be able to see all the configuration messages.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/02 | 454 | 1,680 | <issue_start>username_0: At first, my question was why I had to crop my wallpaper wider than it seemed to be, but I saw that that question was already asked and answered here: [Setting wallpaper - wrong orientation](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/39124/setting-wallpaper-wrong-orientation)
So now my question is, if wallpaper is cropped wide so that it can scroll when you switch between screens, how come mine doesn't move? I am using a picture I downloaded from the internet on my phone, and as far as I can tell it doesn't move at all no matter what I do.
If it matters, my phone is a Motorola Atrix HD.<issue_comment>username_1: The launcher application on some phones does not provide the ability for a scrolling wallpaper, the only way to fix this would be to download a separate launcher.
Here is a list of most of them -
<https://play.google.com/store/search?q=launcher&c=apps>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: <http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/586033-galaxy-s3-cheated-some-us-leaving-out-scrolling-wallpapers-2.html#post4756930>
Citation: "Scrolling wallpapers glitch when they have infinite scrolling. If you scroll past the end of the wall paper, it'll sharply shift to the other side of the image. I would imagine some find this to be unsightly. The developers at Samsung probably see this as a problem and probably thought infinite scrolling was a more important feature than wallpaper scrolling."
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: On some [LG devices](https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS985/Userguide/425.html), go to **Settings - Display - Home screen - Swipe effect**, then choose **Panorama**.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/02 | 390 | 1,386 | <issue_start>username_0: My provider gives my 3GB of data and I don't know how to find out how much I have used or have left. Where can I find this information<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming that you are using a Galaxy Ace with Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), I suggest you to use an application like [3G Watchdog](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.rgruet.android.g3watchdog&hl=en) or [Onavo Count](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onavo.android.onavoid&feature=related_apps). But if you are using a Android phone with Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher there is a built-in option in settings menu called "Data Usage".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 3G Watchdog keeps separate totals for Wi-Fi and 3G data use, so there should be no confusion about whether it is from the mobile network allowance (3G data) or some wi-fi hotspot. The watchdog can also be set to disable your 3G connection at some level (eg 80%) before you hit your limit.
AVG (antivirus) now includes a data usage monitor, but just warns and does not disable, as far as I know. If I had a limit, I'd prefer to have the connection broken in case I started a high traffic application (eg world wide webcam) and might be charged for traffic above my allowance (network I used in 2012 charged around 100 GBP / US$ 150 per extra GB of data, something to avoid!).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/02 | 613 | 2,498 | <issue_start>username_0: I've always thought that if a device is unlocked it means that it works
with different carriers. If the device bootloader is unlocked, then does
this mean the device will automatically work with different carriers?
That is do unlocked device and unlocked bootloader mean the same
thing?
All I know is that an unlocked bootloader is easier to root as commands
can be sent to the device using the fastboot protocol used to boot it
so it is not necessary to take advantage of an exploit on the device
in order to root it.
I want to know if unlocked device and unlocked bootloader are synonymous.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: The term "unlocked device" is as confusing as the term "ROM" (see the [rom](/questions/tagged/rom "show questions tagged 'rom'") tags [tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/rom/info)). Only from the context one can tell whether it refers to "a device with an unlocked bootloader", or "a device without network/SIM lock".
This means, your question cannot be answered with a simple "Yes" or "No": though the terms are *used* as synonyms, "unlocked device" stays ambiguous without proper context. But it's quite more likely that "unlocked device" refers to the "network/SIM lock".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: No, they're completely unrelated things. As you say, an unlocked device means it's not locked to a particular carrier: you can insert a different SIM card to change to a different carrier, and it will work. A locked device will not connect to another carrier if you change the SIM card.
The bootloader is the first thing that runs when you turn the phone on: it's responsible for loading the core Android code, so that Android can load itself and run. A *locked* bootloader uses digital signatures to verify the Android code it's loading, which means it will only boot a ROM (firmware image) that's signed by the device manufacturer. In contrast, an *unlocked* bootloader will load any ROM. Unlocking a locked bootloader will wipe all user data (but not the ROM) from the device. This is a security mechanism, so you can't get at the data on a phone by installing your own ROM on it.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Just a precision, to be clear: bootloader-unlocking does NOT network-unlock a device. It also voids the warranty and stops any DRM'ed video/music/app from playing/working.
Lots of good explanations here:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839477>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/03 | 209 | 929 | <issue_start>username_0: Anyone know how to reset an android phone which is locked and asking for gmail id/pass and can't boot into recovery mode, plus debugging mode is disabled?<issue_comment>username_1: It can be booted in safe mode. Just you have to do is switch off the phone and switch it on while pressing power key + volume down key simultaneously ( checked in micromax a116 ). If you are not able to switch it off, just remove the battery directly.;p
Note : The key combination may vary depends on the mobile brands.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On your WiFi connectivity or data connectivity just call the locked mobile number with another number and as you get the bell ringing you get some access for calling options just drag down the drop down list and on your WiFi. It's done now get an open source WiFi connectivity and now your mobile can be unlocked by entering your Gmail ID and password.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/03 | 287 | 1,239 | <issue_start>username_0: My brother and I have a Galaxy SIII, we both have the most recent firmware and software updates.
We both have the same contact whose picture is fetched from his Facebook profile picture.
Whenever that contacts call either of us, her picture is naturally displayed. Only the difference is that it displays a nice, fullscreen, high resolution image for him, and a tiny, about 100x100 low-res picture for me.
What can cause this? Same contact, same picture! Is this some sort of setting I need to check?<issue_comment>username_1: Google contacts supports max. resolution of 98x98 apparently.
Hope they will fix this soon.
Anyway if you set high res. photos in the phone they will be displayed accordingly until you restore again your contacts from google servers.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I confirm that setting the photo using the phone fixes the resolution, at least in some places (my starred list seems to insist on low resolution). Surprisingly, it turns out that if we add the contact to the Starred in Android group from contacts app in desktop, and then set the high-resolution photo, when this change gets synced with the phone the resolution gets fixed as well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/03 | 436 | 1,883 | <issue_start>username_0: When I use a Galaxy Note together with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, pressing `Shift`+`Space` switches keyboard layout. This is really annoying. Is it possible to disable it?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try ctrl+shift. This option better works for the XP. May be it can also work with you.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Switching to any other keyboard application as the default should solve this problem, for example SwiftKey. The shortcut exists in the Samsung keyboard and is not possible to turn off.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I have the same issue with the Samsung Galaxy S5 and a bluetooth keyboard. I was able to install Gboard (google keyboard from the app store) and this fixed the problem.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I just got a Tab S7 with Samsung's keyboard cover and this was annoying as heck. After reading this and seeing that the solution was just to download another keyboard, I knew there had to be a setting since you can't download a physical keyboard and case.
If you go to settings and search for "lang", then go to General Management > Language and Input > Physical Keyboard. Then go to "Change language shortcut. You can select which shortcut you use or turn it off entirely. I had three options and went with Ctrl + Space. Even though this is something I will probably never use.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: On my Samsung phone running One UI version 3.1.1 and Android 11, this is a setting you can change in the following location:
Settings > General Management > Physical Keyboard\* > Change language shortcut
In there are three (3) choices that will toggle between languages:
1. Shift + Space
2. Control + Space
3. Left Alt + Space
Simply move the slider to turn whichever options you want on or off.
---
\*Physical keyboard must be connected to access this setting
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/03 | 187 | 786 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 4.1.2 phone, and I need to set a WiFi proxy that requires me to authenticate with a username and password. Where can I setup the user and password for the proxy?<issue_comment>username_1: Long press on that wifi connection, tap on show advanced settings. Fill in your details.
The Google Play store, and Whatsapp won't work. For that you'll have to root your phone, and install Proxy Droid or some such proxy app.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: For some one Google may bring you to this post
On Android 9, Just do as Harshil mentioned (just provide proxy host name and port, then save), when you using Chrome to access internet, there will be a popup to ask for proxy credential, now you can provide your proxy credential
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/03 | 373 | 1,410 | <issue_start>username_0: I received a lot of spam SMS from a lot of numbers which are started with 60 , so **is there any android app that allow me to block all sms came from any number start with a specific number like 60 ?**<issue_comment>username_1: I'm using [this fine app here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsBlocker&hl=en) and I like it. But if you go to play store and search for "sms blocker" there are many of the kind, having customer/user comments which are a good idea to read to have a picture of the app.
IMHO always start with trial version and use the one fits best your needs.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [SMS Organizer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=main.organizer.sms.trailblaze.smsorganizer&hl=en)
This app can auto-delete messages based on senders phone numer/contact name or even based on keywords in the message text.
The app lets you set 'rules'to match which numbers to delete. For example, you can set a rule to auto delete any message when the sender's phone number/contact name contains a certain sequence.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SIXUX.jpg)
If you are unsure about deleting, you can also set the rule to move all those sms to a folder (This app also lets you create custom folders for text messages) and then delete them from the folder.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/03 | 459 | 1,690 | <issue_start>username_0: I'll be acquiring my first tablet in a few weeks, and haven't tinkered with Android much besides my 1st gen Motorola Droid (I had an HTC Sense, but a power surge fried it and turned it into a brick, same with my old laptop)
I feel like such a noob asking this but first I want to clarify that.... I DON'T wanna install Ubuntu on the tablet! I still want Android, I just wanna be able to run Ubuntu directly off of a SD Card or Flash Drive. Now I have Ubuntu 11.04 on my old flash drive, and was wondering if I can boot directly to Ubuntu from my flash drive on the tablet. I figure it's possible, just don't know if it's a simple plug in and go type concept, not sure if I'll have to install any additional applications in order to get it functioning properly. I figure it's more then possible. I just want to know what I'm doing prior before I do anything. So if anyone has any tips it'd be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: There's a FAQ from when Ubuntu announced it was working on Ubuntu based tablets. There, they state:
>
> The only way to get an Ubuntu tablet is to buy a tablet built and supplied with Ubuntu by an OEM partner of Canonical
>
>
>
So I would say that Ubuntu is not, and will not, be capable of running on any existing Android tablet. Full FAQ can be found at [Media FAQ For Press Pack: Tablet](http://www.ubuntu.com/2013/02/press-pack-ubuntu-tablet/faq).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can download [Limbo PC Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.energycube.android.app.com.limbo.emu.main.armv7) from Google Play and then open the `.iso` file from the SD card.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/04 | 550 | 2,141 | <issue_start>username_0: I use both gTalk on Desktop and Google Talk on Android (phone) - at the same time. However, it only seems to sync from Desktop to Android and not the other way round?
At the start of the conversation and providing I stay on the Desktop, messages are received to both devices. Messages I send on gTalk (desktop) appear instantly on Google Talk on Android. The chat history with gTalk (desktop) is automatically emailed to my gmail address. This is good, and means I can instantly pick up the conversation on my phone as I go mobile.
HOWEVER, messages I send from the Android app do **not** appear in the gTalk client on my desktop and neither are these messages included in the chat history email to my gmail address. Also, once I continue the conversation in the Android app, the desktop client no longer receives the messages sent to me - they are now only received to my Android device. Is there anyway of "fixing" this?
**EDIT:** I have since come across the following question from 2½ years ago, "[How do Gmail (desktop) and Talk (Android) chats interact?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2379/how-do-gmail-desktop-and-talk-android-chats-interact)" - this goes someway to explain *why* this happens, but that is an old question and I struggle to believe that this behaviour has not been updated in this time. Is there really no other workaround?<issue_comment>username_1: There's a FAQ from when Ubuntu announced it was working on Ubuntu based tablets. There, they state:
>
> The only way to get an Ubuntu tablet is to buy a tablet built and supplied with Ubuntu by an OEM partner of Canonical
>
>
>
So I would say that Ubuntu is not, and will not, be capable of running on any existing Android tablet. Full FAQ can be found at [Media FAQ For Press Pack: Tablet](http://www.ubuntu.com/2013/02/press-pack-ubuntu-tablet/faq).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can download [Limbo PC Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.energycube.android.app.com.limbo.emu.main.armv7) from Google Play and then open the `.iso` file from the SD card.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/05 | 374 | 1,405 | <issue_start>username_0: The phone's screen has an annoying yellow tint. Is there any app that can fix gamma correction ? Or shall I return the phone and get another one ? Anyone else has this ?
This picture is from [XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263961&page=2) and explains my problem :
<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds reminiscent of a "feature" that's present on the S III. Try going into the **Settings**. In the **Device** section, click **Display**, then in the **Screen** section, click **Screen mode**. You probably want to change it from **Dynamic** to **Standard**.
(Some of these things might be named differently on the S4, in which case please edit the new names into this answer.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Is this similar to the yellow tint issue with the S2 before? Then, it's probably a hardware issue.
Related post: [What to check when buying a used device](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18326/what-to-check-when-buying-a-used-device)
In the link you gave, I would think that Light\_Addict's issue is hardware-related. See if your shop will replace it. Try to compare it with other existing phones of the same model, using the same setting; you might want to do a factory reset so they'll believe you there's a difference in color.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/05 | 355 | 1,400 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a new convert from iOS to Android.
I really like the Samsung type animations when you swipe left or right from one home screen to another (i.e. the 3D box rotate). But I don't have a Samsung, and was wondering if there was an app I can use to do that on my device without installing a launcher. I really like my phone's look so I don't want to use a launcher.<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds reminiscent of a "feature" that's present on the S III. Try going into the **Settings**. In the **Device** section, click **Display**, then in the **Screen** section, click **Screen mode**. You probably want to change it from **Dynamic** to **Standard**.
(Some of these things might be named differently on the S4, in which case please edit the new names into this answer.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Is this similar to the yellow tint issue with the S2 before? Then, it's probably a hardware issue.
Related post: [What to check when buying a used device](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18326/what-to-check-when-buying-a-used-device)
In the link you gave, I would think that Light\_Addict's issue is hardware-related. See if your shop will replace it. Try to compare it with other existing phones of the same model, using the same setting; you might want to do a factory reset so they'll believe you there's a difference in color.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/05 | 341 | 1,279 | <issue_start>username_0: I see that "Kies via Wi-Fi" sends only 2.3 kb and receives only 876 bytes the last four hours in my phone, but it uses 26 mins of my phone CPU time and 20% of my phone battery. Is it something that I can stop it? If yes, how to stop it?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds reminiscent of a "feature" that's present on the S III. Try going into the **Settings**. In the **Device** section, click **Display**, then in the **Screen** section, click **Screen mode**. You probably want to change it from **Dynamic** to **Standard**.
(Some of these things might be named differently on the S4, in which case please edit the new names into this answer.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Is this similar to the yellow tint issue with the S2 before? Then, it's probably a hardware issue.
Related post: [What to check when buying a used device](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18326/what-to-check-when-buying-a-used-device)
In the link you gave, I would think that Light\_Addict's issue is hardware-related. See if your shop will replace it. Try to compare it with other existing phones of the same model, using the same setting; you might want to do a factory reset so they'll believe you there's a difference in color.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/05 | 688 | 2,205 | <issue_start>username_0: where can I find information about my phone by imei? I want to buy a second hand phone, but I heard that many are declared stolen or lost and after you buy it, police will come and take it away. The phone I want to buy is htc sensation with android 2.3<issue_comment>username_1: If you are looking for details on a given IMEI, you might want to check with [a post at XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857054): Here you can find out what the IMEI can tell you:
>
> 1. The first two numbers is RBI (Reporting Body Identifier) = who registered that type of phone ( verify here )
> 2. The next four numbers is TAC (Type Allocation Code) = what type of unit and its complete specifications
> 3. The next two numbers is FAC (Final Assembly Code) = who manufacture it
> 4. The next six numbers is the Serial Number of the Phone
> 5. The last number is sort of a check sum, that verifies the previous numbers
>
>
> Combined a total of 15 numbers is used by your network to get the complete information about your phone that is used against their database of Blacklisted phones and final approval to connect to their network, IF they were inaccurate or had complaints (like being stolen, not paid telecoms dues etc) it will be rejected and BLOCKED immediately from connecting to that Network
>
>
> **You can verify all this by entering you IMEI [here](http://imei-number.com/imei-number-lookup/) and [here](http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr)**
>
>
> **And also [here](http://www.baza-ukradenih-gsm.com/aparativbazi.php) to check if it is blacklisted**
>
>
>
(emphasis mine)
To find out the IMEI of a phone, simply dial `*#06#`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My suggestion is [imeidata.net](https://imeidata.net). I've gotten incorrect data from the sites mentioned in other answers.
For example, for my phone, imei.info gives the wrong data:
>
> Model: Sidekick LX Brand: T-MOBILE
>
>
>
imeidata.net is correct:
```
IMEI: 3536910674xxxxx
Allocating Body: BABT
Type Allocation Code: 35369106
Serial Number: 749450
Luhn Checksum: 9
Manufacturer: SAMSUNG KOREA
Brand: SAMSUNG
Model: SM-G355H
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/06 | 516 | 1,957 | <issue_start>username_0: After the phone restarts, there is a LOST.DIR folder created on the external SD card. Is it possible not to create this folder if nothing is lost?<issue_comment>username_1: LOST.DIR is just a storage space (directory) for files that were recovered upon boot. You can safetly remove it with no problems. The sysytem keeps it just in case you want to get your recovered currupted files back.
A quick google search yielded:
* [LOST.DIR - what is it?](http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-3/447049-lost-dir-what.html)
As for preventing it from being created, just prevent the SD card from becoming corrupted. Here are some things to keep in mind while using an SD card:
* Always eject before removal
* Never remove while files are being modified
* Never remove from Android device while device is on
If you have your device connected to the computer, the SD card will usually automatically mount itself on the computer. Remember to eject it before disconnecting the device.
---
[This](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13726990) thread has a ton of good info. Basically the gist of it is, if you are following all of the precautions to keep the SD card from getting corrupted (ejecting before removal, ect...) then the SD card is partially incompatible with your device. If you move to a higher class SD card, the problem usually goes away on its own.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem, an empty `LOST.DIR` appearing all the time, both on internal and external SD cards. The workaround I have implemented was using [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) for deleting it on device boot. It seems to be working so far.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Delete LOST.DIR folder.
2. Create a file named LOST.DIR
When system tries to create LOST.DIR folder,it can't because a file exist with the same name.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/06 | 670 | 2,531 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Coolpad Quattro with Gingerbread 2.3. I didn't like the keyboards that came with the phone so I deleted them and got another one from the app store.
Because my phone was running slowly, I did a factory reset. This is the second time I did it.
Only this time, it didn't restore my keyboards. Now I have no keyboard to use, and I cannot sign into the play store on my phone, so I can't install a keyboard from Google Play. I have tried to send a file via bluetooth, but that doesn't seem to work either. I really need to use my keyboard, and I have reset the phone three times now. What can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: You just created a nice chicken-and-egg problem: to install a keyboard via the playstore, you need to configure your Google account on the device first. To do that, you need a keyboard. Note: never delete the (last) keyboard app from the system apps; a factory-reset removes *all* user apps, so if there is no keyboard app as *system* app...
Here's what you can do -- provided you've got some keyboard as `.apk` file:
1. enable *USB Debugging* on your device
2. use `adb install keyboard.apk` to install the keyboard app
If you don't have ADB installed on your computer, either install the [Android SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/) -- or see [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575) for an "ADB lite" variant.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Just get a free keyboard.APK and copy this to your SDcard. Install it from there.
To find a free keyboard APK file: Just do a search on Google: "free android keyboard apk".
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I´ve done it without adb or anything else. Just download this apk: <http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-keyboard/google-keyboard-4-0-21173-1568296-android-apk-download/>
Then pass the apk to a second phone. After that pass by bluetooth the apk from the second phone to the first. After that the installation option will apear and your problem will be resolved.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Following this advice I enabled USB Debugging (on my Moto g 2nd gen) and then I happened (on a whim) to look at Accounts before proceeding. At the bottom of the screen it said I could add an account so I went to do this - and there, suddenly was a keyboard again! So I was able to sign back into my Google account and get things working. I don't know if I have hit upon some safety feature, or what, but more importantly - it worked!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/06 | 291 | 1,103 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to access the sync'ed DailyMotion videos somewhere else?
I know they're saved somewhere in the cache (`\mnt\sdcard\Android\data\com.dailymotion.dailymotion\cache\videos`). If you clear the cache, they're gone.
Is it possible to move them to somewhere else, e.g., on your SD card or even PC and watch them there?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to the cache, and find the file that you want to play. There will be 2 files with the same name, one will be only a few kb, the other will be the video (should be a few MB).
Long press on the file until you get the menu. Then select "open as", then "video", then select a video player.
I used the stock one that comes with the phone even though I have several others I thought I would try that first, and it worked first time (this was on a Galaxy S3).
If they play then copy them where you want, pc etc. You might need to rename the video files (adding the `.mp4` file extension).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had to rename the file first (added .mp4 to the end). Worked perfectly in MXPlayer
Upvotes: -1 |