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2013/05/23 | 951 | 3,635 | <issue_start>username_0: When looking at my photos in the Google+ app, at the bottom is a footer that says "Backup failed" with a retry button. The backup still fails when I click Retry.
Is there a way to find out why Auto Backup is failing so I can correct the problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Taking advice from this post: <http://productforums.google.com/d/msg/google-plus-discuss/d3s4VKI3yWo/bq39QiqknWoJ>
>
> Another solution that worked for me was turning off Standard size in
> the Auto Backup settings altogether. When taking a new 8MP jpg using
> my camera and when Photo Size was set to Full Size in Google+, all the
> photos seem to be successfully uploading without error. This further
> confirms that the error is arising when Google+ is trying to convert
> larger jpgs to standard size.
>
>
>
I tried taking pictures at different resolutions, from 1.9MP to 8MP. 3.8MP and below uploaded without a problem. Anything with a higher resolution still failed.
So, the solution for now seems to be:
1. take pictures at a lower resolution
or
1. Change the Photo Size setting in Auto Backup from "Standard size" to "Full size"
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting Google+ data/cache, then start Google+ app. It will log you in and then you can choose Auto Backup setting. You can then go to Sync settings, untick "Sync Google+ Auto Backup" and then tick it again. Seems to work for me. You can also go to the Google+ app settings and get it to upload all your photos/videos to start the sync.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I noticed that I had set the "autobackup only when charging" setting to ON. This also triggered the auto backup failed error message when pushing "retry" (when the phone wasn't charging, of course).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The photos might be damaged/removed but somehow still indexed in Google Photos. Delete photos with no thumbnail will correct this issue.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found the solution for me to be that I had the sync setting turned off. I went to my settings -> notification drawer -> tiles and layout and then I put the sync button in my drop down tiles which I must have turned off thinking it was the orientation button because they have similar looking icons. Once that was turned on everything synced normally again :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: In my case I realised that my backup had gotten linked to another Gmail account of mine. When I changed the backup to my original Gmail account, things went back to normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: This article helped me [My photos aren't being backed up](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6174018?hl=en-GB:).
>
> If your device's photos and videos aren't being saved to your Google account, try checking your backup status:
>
>
> Open the Google Photos app on your mobile device .
> At the top left, touch the Menu icon > Assistant.
> Read the first card. If it says:
>
>
> * "Waiting for connection" or "Waiting for Wi-Fi": You either need to change your settings or connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Touch the card to change your settings.
> * "Back up & sync is off": Touch "TURN ON" on the card to back up your device's photos and videos, including ones that you capture in the future.
> * "A photo or video was skipped": A photo or video on your mobile device doesn't meet our upload requirements:
> Photos must not exceed 75 MB or 100 megapixels
> Videos must not exceed 10 GB
> * "Backing up photos" or "Backup complete": This means that your photos and videos should be saved.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/23 | 973 | 3,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to connect my Galaxy Note 10.1 (running Android 4.2.2) to my Mac OS 10.8 machine via USB. I used Android File Transfer, but it gives me an error that says:
>
> Could not connect to device. Try reconnecting or restarting your device.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: Taking advice from this post: <http://productforums.google.com/d/msg/google-plus-discuss/d3s4VKI3yWo/bq39QiqknWoJ>
>
> Another solution that worked for me was turning off Standard size in
> the Auto Backup settings altogether. When taking a new 8MP jpg using
> my camera and when Photo Size was set to Full Size in Google+, all the
> photos seem to be successfully uploading without error. This further
> confirms that the error is arising when Google+ is trying to convert
> larger jpgs to standard size.
>
>
>
I tried taking pictures at different resolutions, from 1.9MP to 8MP. 3.8MP and below uploaded without a problem. Anything with a higher resolution still failed.
So, the solution for now seems to be:
1. take pictures at a lower resolution
or
1. Change the Photo Size setting in Auto Backup from "Standard size" to "Full size"
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting Google+ data/cache, then start Google+ app. It will log you in and then you can choose Auto Backup setting. You can then go to Sync settings, untick "Sync Google+ Auto Backup" and then tick it again. Seems to work for me. You can also go to the Google+ app settings and get it to upload all your photos/videos to start the sync.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I noticed that I had set the "autobackup only when charging" setting to ON. This also triggered the auto backup failed error message when pushing "retry" (when the phone wasn't charging, of course).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The photos might be damaged/removed but somehow still indexed in Google Photos. Delete photos with no thumbnail will correct this issue.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found the solution for me to be that I had the sync setting turned off. I went to my settings -> notification drawer -> tiles and layout and then I put the sync button in my drop down tiles which I must have turned off thinking it was the orientation button because they have similar looking icons. Once that was turned on everything synced normally again :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: In my case I realised that my backup had gotten linked to another Gmail account of mine. When I changed the backup to my original Gmail account, things went back to normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: This article helped me [My photos aren't being backed up](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6174018?hl=en-GB:).
>
> If your device's photos and videos aren't being saved to your Google account, try checking your backup status:
>
>
> Open the Google Photos app on your mobile device .
> At the top left, touch the Menu icon > Assistant.
> Read the first card. If it says:
>
>
> * "Waiting for connection" or "Waiting for Wi-Fi": You either need to change your settings or connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Touch the card to change your settings.
> * "Back up & sync is off": Touch "TURN ON" on the card to back up your device's photos and videos, including ones that you capture in the future.
> * "A photo or video was skipped": A photo or video on your mobile device doesn't meet our upload requirements:
> Photos must not exceed 75 MB or 100 megapixels
> Videos must not exceed 10 GB
> * "Backing up photos" or "Backup complete": This means that your photos and videos should be saved.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/24 | 1,025 | 3,950 | <issue_start>username_0: There's an app called [Automagic](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.gridvision.ppam.androidautomagic) which uses flow charts to create workflows that let you perform custom sequences of actions on your Android (essentially macros, but with an advanced interface for editing them).
**Can somebody please explain how to use the periodic trigger?**
I've tried using it to kick start a flow, but it never fires. I've ensured that the flow is enabled, I've checked the logs and there's nothing about any problems occurring with launching the flow.<issue_comment>username_1: Taking advice from this post: <http://productforums.google.com/d/msg/google-plus-discuss/d3s4VKI3yWo/bq39QiqknWoJ>
>
> Another solution that worked for me was turning off Standard size in
> the Auto Backup settings altogether. When taking a new 8MP jpg using
> my camera and when Photo Size was set to Full Size in Google+, all the
> photos seem to be successfully uploading without error. This further
> confirms that the error is arising when Google+ is trying to convert
> larger jpgs to standard size.
>
>
>
I tried taking pictures at different resolutions, from 1.9MP to 8MP. 3.8MP and below uploaded without a problem. Anything with a higher resolution still failed.
So, the solution for now seems to be:
1. take pictures at a lower resolution
or
1. Change the Photo Size setting in Auto Backup from "Standard size" to "Full size"
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting Google+ data/cache, then start Google+ app. It will log you in and then you can choose Auto Backup setting. You can then go to Sync settings, untick "Sync Google+ Auto Backup" and then tick it again. Seems to work for me. You can also go to the Google+ app settings and get it to upload all your photos/videos to start the sync.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I noticed that I had set the "autobackup only when charging" setting to ON. This also triggered the auto backup failed error message when pushing "retry" (when the phone wasn't charging, of course).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The photos might be damaged/removed but somehow still indexed in Google Photos. Delete photos with no thumbnail will correct this issue.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found the solution for me to be that I had the sync setting turned off. I went to my settings -> notification drawer -> tiles and layout and then I put the sync button in my drop down tiles which I must have turned off thinking it was the orientation button because they have similar looking icons. Once that was turned on everything synced normally again :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: In my case I realised that my backup had gotten linked to another Gmail account of mine. When I changed the backup to my original Gmail account, things went back to normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: This article helped me [My photos aren't being backed up](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6174018?hl=en-GB:).
>
> If your device's photos and videos aren't being saved to your Google account, try checking your backup status:
>
>
> Open the Google Photos app on your mobile device .
> At the top left, touch the Menu icon > Assistant.
> Read the first card. If it says:
>
>
> * "Waiting for connection" or "Waiting for Wi-Fi": You either need to change your settings or connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Touch the card to change your settings.
> * "Back up & sync is off": Touch "TURN ON" on the card to back up your device's photos and videos, including ones that you capture in the future.
> * "A photo or video was skipped": A photo or video on your mobile device doesn't meet our upload requirements:
> Photos must not exceed 75 MB or 100 megapixels
> Videos must not exceed 10 GB
> * "Backing up photos" or "Backup complete": This means that your photos and videos should be saved.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/24 | 323 | 1,247 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Cyanogenmod cm-10.1.0-RC1 on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (at&t US version)
With either a headset or bluetooth, I'm only getting audio from the right side. It doesn't matter which output device I use - all are only playing on the right side.
Is this a known issue with CM RC1 or is something else causing this problem?
The getprop("ro.bootloader") checks are all failing for the nightly builds, so updating after RC1 has been problematic. However, if RC1 is the culprit, I'll take extreme measures to update to a different CM version.
Thanks for any advice.<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem with google music. If you move the music slider to a different position, it will output sound on both sides, but the bug appears again once it changes track.
I believe this is a bug on Cyanogenmod 10.1 RC1. I just updated to RC4 and the bug seems fixed. Yay!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was able to update to RC2 which fixed the bug introduced in RC1. As I mentioned in the comment to @username_1 unfortunately I can't upgrade beyond RC2 now, due to the same "getprop()" errors mentioned in my question. But at least the right-side audio problem is resolved with RC2.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/24 | 184 | 710 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) and the ROM I'm using is CM10.1, I was messing with the developer options and I saw an option called "simulate second screen" and I clicked that and selected 720 then it froze. I rebooted it and stops at the end of the boot animation and get stuck there.
Any ideas please?<issue_comment>username_1: Did you try "Volume Up + Menu Button + Power Button"?
That should get you to Recovery Mode and you should have an option there to Factory Reset your phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Hold down the volume down button while booting and go into 'safe mode'. Go to the developer menu and turn it off. Reboot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/24 | 177 | 700 | <issue_start>username_0: I removed the wpa\_supplicant file and now the Wi-Fi doesn't work. Is there anyway to restore this file back? I tried Factory Reset but that only resets the apps and removes user data. The device is running on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Will flashing a new ROM fix this issue?
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: Did you try "Volume Up + Menu Button + Power Button"?
That should get you to Recovery Mode and you should have an option there to Factory Reset your phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Hold down the volume down button while booting and go into 'safe mode'. Go to the developer menu and turn it off. Reboot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/25 | 332 | 1,108 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a [Zigo EON 5i](http://www.zigomobiles.com/products/eon5i.html). It runs ICS 4.0.4, has 512 MB RAM, a 1 GHz proccesor – ARM v7, Powervr and 128 MB internal memory.
Can I flash and add a custom rom? And if so, which one? I need Jelly Bean.<issue_comment>username_1: I'd suggest you should contact the manufacturer.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: no they have jelly beans for ther nebula 6.9 and eon 6i but they are not palaning on making a rom to upgrade eon 5i..and going for a custom rom that created for another brand /model is such a risk.and personally im think that jelly beans will not suit the eon5i bcs its lack of low internal memory however Zigo technical crew is much friendly once i've soft bricked my 5i by system change.and though didnt had a rom bakup.and had go to service center they are very frindly and rooted by themself after resoftware.anyway if you need any help regarding rooting Zigo come to my group and feel free to ask questions.im still learning about roms and methods.
[here is my group](http://www.facebook.com/groups/119pc)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/25 | 707 | 2,446 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted a HTC Wildfire S device recently and flashed an Android 4.1.2 AOKP Jelly Bean Custom ROM. One benefit is that I can use the terminal now.
I'm a little used to using terminal emulators on desktop machines but never did that on an Android device before. I noticed some commands are not found, for example:
```
$ tree
/system/bin/sh: tree: not found
```
Is there a way to add more commands to my device, maybe a bundle of GNU packages for Android available somewhere?<issue_comment>username_1: The `tree` command is not installed by default. I don't know how to install it in Android via the terminal, but you could always use the `ls` command. Yes, it doesn't show you a tree format that is easy to understand, but it still does the job.
```
ls -d */
```
Only list the directories in the current directory.
```
ls -ltr
```
List all files by the time they were last modified in reverse order. In other words, the last files listed are the most recently modified files.
Also, install BusyBox to have more Unix commands available.
[Reference](https://busybox.net/downloads/BusyBox.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: ```
tree
```
Isn't even installed on *Ubuntu* by default.
That said, you can install [BusyBox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer) on non CyanogenMod ROMs that lack common utilites. YMMV, but on most "stock" ROMs seem to lack the utilities. AFAIK Busybox doesn't include tree.
ALWAYS DO A BACKUP FIRST!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes that's possible with the `termux` terminal.
>
> [Homepage](https://termux.com/) | [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en)
>
>
>
You can install additional shell commands using `apt`.
```
$ apt update
$ apt upgrade
$ apt install tree
```
Screenshot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/e6Zsu.jpg)
Bonus: Also works on non-rooted devices!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: You can install packages by first installing termux, then you install the desired package, next you type `cd /data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin`.
Now all you have to do is run these commands
```
su
cp DESIRED_PACKAGE /bin
```
Make sure to enter your desired package name at DESIRED\_PACKAGE.
If you're not sure which packages you want to install simply (while in this directory) type `ls`
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/25 | 311 | 1,097 | <issue_start>username_0: So my SD card reader is broke, and my only possibility of ever taking photos again is to use the internal memory.
The default camera option, says that no SD card was detected and if you press anything it closes. So I can't change path from there..
I have already tried [camera360](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vStudio.Android.Camera360), but when I try to change the saving path, it doesn't do anything.
Other apps I've tried crash instantly.
If relevant, my device is a [HTC Desire HD](http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_hd-3468.php), rooted, with android 4.1 *I think*.<issue_comment>username_1: Try [Camera Zoom FX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom). It has an option of choosing the save location:
You can read from the "**OTHER FEATURES** section:
>
> * Select sdcard folder to save photos (incl external sd)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On the home screen, go to System Settings/Storage and change Default write disk to phone storage instead of SD Card. This will solve your problem!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/25 | 1,470 | 5,749 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 a while ago. One annoying difference compared to my previous Android device that I've noticed on S4 is that I cannot access the internal storage and SD card directly by plugging the phone into the USB port of my computer (I use a Macbook Pro with OS X 10.6). It seems that I need a Mac app called Kies developed by Samsung to access the storage and SD card on my Galaxy, which is very inconvenient.
May I know if there is any way that I can access the storage and SD card on my Galaxy S4 directly, as if from a USB flash drive? I was able to do this with my previous Android device. Thank you!<issue_comment>username_1: What you are asking for is called UMS or [USB Mass Storage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_mass_storage_device_class). On newer devices, this often got replaced by MTP ([Media Transfer Protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol)) for several good reasons. Both protocols have their pros and cons. Unfortunately, in most cases the user is not given the choice which one to use (some devices offer this).
However, an article at device-recovery.com explains [How to connect Android devices to PC with USB Mass Storage Mode](http://www.device-recovery.com/how-to-connect-android-devices-to-pc-with-usb-mass-storage-mode) for different Android versions and devices, including your S4. I will list a basic exceprt here with no warranties: I have no S4, so I cannot verify this.
1. Go to *Settings→About Phone/Tablet.*
2. Go to “Build Number” at the end of the Scroll list.
3. Tap on “Build Number” repeatedly (7 times). On your third tap you should see message indicating that you only have 4 more taps to go to ‘become a developer’. Keep tapping until you are a developer. (a toast message will tell you so)
4. Now Developer Option will be included in setting list of yours now. Go to “Develop Options” to check USB debugging > OK. Done.
According to the article, that should have done the trick. I do not see how the two are connected, and doubt it a little. As an alternative, the very same article mentions a [USB Mass Storage APK](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/22760184/android/SGS3_Easy_UMS_v1.2beta2.apk) you could try as well.
For devices running Android 4.0/4.1, the steps are a little different, and sound convincing to me:
1. Go to *Settings→More*
2. Search then Tap on “USB utilities”
3. Check the option: “Connect Storage to PC”
Unfortunately, my *Optimus 4X* running 4.0.3 doesn't show that option -- so again, I cannot guarantee this will work on any device.
---
A different approach is presented at [this website](http://portable-device-conversion.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-s4-to-pc-or-mac-using-the-usb/) -- again, explicitly for the S4:
1. Attach your Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer (PC or Mac) using the USB cable. If this is the first time you’ve connected your device to your computer, it will install the necessary drivers on your computer.
2. On your Samsung device, touch Applications > Settings > Wireless and network > USB utilities.
3. Remove the USB cable from you Samsung S4.
4. On your Galaxy S4 touch “Connect storage to PC.” You will see a warning: “USB utilities / Connect USB cable to use mass storage.” Insert the USB cable into your Samsung device while the message is still on the screen. Do not touch “Cancel.”
5. The screen will change to “USB mass storage” with a picture of a green Android and a message that says “USB connected.” Touch “Connect USB storage” at the bottom.
6. Your Samsung Galaxy S4 is now connected to your computer. The device’s internal storage will appear on your computer as an external drive. If you also have a microSD card installed, this will show up as a second external drive.
---
Plenty other web ressources I've found on my search simply state: that's not possible without rooting. But it cannot hurt trying above methods: they might fail, but should not break anything.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The closest solution I have found for Mac OS X is to install Android File Transfer (<http://www.android.com/filetransfer/>) on the computer. With this, I am able to access files on the internal storage and the SD card directly within an Android File Transfer window, and perform basic file management operations like copying and deleting. This app also supports some keyboard shortcuts as well as drag-and-drop to and from Finder. It isn't as convenient as Finder itself but it is the closest available substitute I have found for this device.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I've been trying to figure this out for a while now and I stumbled on to your question. I tried turning off the debugging option and it didn't work, but when I plugged my phone back in I noticed it flashed that it was connected as a camera. So I pulled down the status bar from the top of the screen (sorry, can't remember what it's called) and saw that it said I was connected and to press for other usb options. I pressed it and was able to switch modes so now I'm in the mass storage mode. Hope that helps, I feel kind of dumb having it be such an easy fix that I have missed for the last 2 weeks.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I found this [potential solution](http://www.android.gs/enable-the-usb-mass-storage-for-samsung-galaxy-s4/). It says to download [SG USB Mass Storage Enabler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler) to enable this mode.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: It is pretty easy from Kies. I recommend doing so through Kies itself.
Just connect the s4. On the first window, click the round shape with the folder image on it. Then, drag any file you want to transfer to it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/26 | 723 | 2,576 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Google Nexus 4 and have two wi-fi networks that I use in my home. Since they are in some range of one another my phone stays connected to the router that's farther away from the one I'm closer to. Is there a way or app that can connect me to the stronger wifi signal around me when I move around my house?<issue_comment>username_1: You can do it manualy by using Wifi Analyzer and then connecting to the strongest wifi around you. I don't know an app that could automate this for you.
[Link to app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&feature=search_result)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, there's no native method for this (at least to my knowledge). But [WiFi Switcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sarvaria.wifiswitcher) does exactly that. According to its description:
>
> The tool checks the registered WIFI networks every 20 seconds. If one of these networks has better signal strength than the currently one, the tool changes the WIFI network to this better one.
>
>
>
But it's not that well rated (3.2 with 75 ratings). The alternative [WiFi Jumper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goramart.wifijumper) has a better rating (4.1@194), but is not free:
>
> * Automatically connect to the strongest available WIFI (scaninterval configurable)
> * Even unknown, but unsecured networks can be used automatically (configurable)
> * Optional: create Wifi Zones based on one or more Radio Cells to automatically start and stop Wifi Hardware.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: There is another third-party method using "[WiFi Connect](https://www.ecosia.org/search?q=wifi%20connect%20tasker)" as a [plugin](http://tasker.wikidot.com/plug-ins-and-3rd-party) for [Tasker](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/releases/). There is a tutorial on YouTube, [described](https://www.hollywoodfrodo.com/tasker-video-tutorials-lesson-list.html) as follows:
**Switch to Strongest WiFi Signal on Android**
>
> Based on a request from a viewer, in this lesson we create a profile
> and task to test the strength of the current WiFi signal and switch to
> another one if it's weak. Best utilized in a house or business where
> there are multiple hotspots/connections, we cover several new topics
> including Splitting Variables, Testing Text to see if it contains a
> word or character string, Flashing variable info, and Reading/Writing
> files. (This lesson also makes use of a Tasker plug-in called WiFi
> Connect.)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/26 | 1,748 | 6,644 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read a lot of articles about this problem but I can't resolve it. I decided to install my developer application on phone using wifi. To do this I need to do some things with my phone. The first step is to unlock bootloader. I stack on step 8, `fastboot oem get_identifier_token` shows info `< waiting to device >`. `adb` sees my device but `fastboot` can't. An idea?
My phone is `HTC Wildfire S` and these are steps which I am following:
1. I restarted phone and entered into `FASTBOOT USB` mode
2. I tried to run `fastboot oem get_identifier_token` command but without success.
I use Windows 7 Professional and my phone is recognized as `HT1CSTR05155`.<issue_comment>username_1: Problem solved. At the end I saw that drivers for android were not installed. I installed drivers from this site <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126036> and device is visible by `fastboot`. One thing I don't understand is why `adb` saw device and `fastboot` not.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: try reinstalling fastboot driver
while in fastboot
1. open device manager
2. expand android
3. there should be one device
4. right click
5. uninstall
6. uncheck "delete driver software"
7. click on pc with magnifying glass (in toolbar)
8. if not fixed, repeat, but check delete driver (you may need to download it)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Are you rebooting the device into the bootloader and entering fastboot USB on the bootloader menu?
Try:
`adb reboot bootloader`
Then, look for on-screen instructions to enter fastboot mode.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_4: I didn't realize it right away, but there are different ADB drivers and Fastboot drivers. I had installed the google usb drivers with the SDK extras and ADB worked great but I got the "waiting for device" trying to flash in fastboot mode.
I went to device manager from the control panel and saw the "Android 1.0" device with the yellow icon showing it wasn't working right. I had to update the driver and pick from the list of existing drivers which had a fastboot entry.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Linux/OSX
Run fastboot as root or with sudo.
Other OS: [credits](https://web.archive.org/web/20161225145322/http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_fastboot_intro#.3Cwaiting_for_device.3E_errors)
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_6: ADB and fastboot require different USB drivers.
Whilst you may see your device under adb when your phone is on it will not be detected by fastboot until you install the driver for it and hence will show "waiting for device".
You can follow the steps below to do so:
1. Open your device manager and reboot your device into fast boot by pressing volume up, down and power button simultaneously
2. You will notice that device manager refreshes and now your phone has a yellow icon
3. Download the [Google USB driver](http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html), it is a zip file so go ahead and unzip it in your local directory
4. Right click on the yellow triangle for your device and update driver, select the option update from local storage and select the folder "usb\_driver" under extracted files in previous step
5. You are good to go now, fastboot oem unlock will detect the device now
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_7: If no drivers work on Windows 10 or 8.1/8 and your goal is to just use fastboot to flash boot.img (Probably because you have S-ON), there's the way of the Linux:
Get a USB stick ready and use Live Linux Creator and install a Live Linux like Ubuntu or Lubuntu onto the stick. Boot to the Live version (maybe you can use VirtualBox VM on Windows, not sure). Open Terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T.
Type (without comments with // ofc):
```
sudo apt-get update //updates apt get
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot //installs fastboot
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb //optionally get adb
sudo fastboot devices // should show the device, don't forget the sudo!!
sudo fastboot flash boot ~/pathto/boot.img //sudo is doing the trick here, which is missing on Windows !!!
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I had the same problem described by 'username_1' on my HTC Desire S. I tried different drivers on relatively new computers running Windows 8 and Windows 10. In the end I found a link suggesting that I should try the (same) procedure on an older (desktop) computer which I did and the computer managed to detect my Desire S in fastboot USB mode and I managed to read the ID token. The link which steered me to the solution follows:
<http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-rooting-roms-hacks/345350-htc-one-pc-doesn-t-recognize-bootloader.html>
The only thing I did before starting in fastboot USB was to install the HTC drivers for the phone on the Windows 7 box and verify that the phone is detected when Android is up and running.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: **Issue:** adb and fastboot modes for the same Android device are recognized as separate devices under Windows
**Scenario:** the device is visible with `adb devices` but is not detected with `fastboot devices` and the other suggestions here don't work; you still end up with "waiting for device" on Windows and aren't able to choose a driver to install via [username_6's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106468/52235) using the [Google USB driver](http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html).
**Possible Solution:** manually update the driver for your device in *Device Manager* while it's connected in fastboot mode
Steps:
1. Download and install the Android USB drivers for your device. For example, [Samsung drivers](https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows) for Samsung phones or the (venerable) Google Galaxy Nexus
2. Reboot device into fastboot mode using `adb reboot bootloader` or by pressing `Volume Up` + `Volume Down` + `Power` buttons simultaneously
3. Open *Device Manager*
4. Unplug/plug in your Android device so you can easily find your unrecognized device in the list
5. Under *Other Devices* find your Android phone with a yellow triangle
6. Right-click on it and select:`Update driver` > `Browse my computer for driver software` > `Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer`
7. Look for the driver you just installed and select it. For my Google Galaxy Nexus it was `Samsung Android ADB Interface`.
With any luck that will solve your problem. Now you can use the bootloader unlock method for your device (or, in my case, flash an OEM ROM).
Thanks to: <https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106468/52235> for pointing me in the right direction.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/05/27 | 456 | 1,225 | <issue_start>username_0: I got the Samsung Galaxy Note shv-e160l (Korean version) as a gift, running the stock ICS 4.0. I want to flash official indian JB ROM (of the GT-N7000) on it. Is it possible if I root my device?<issue_comment>username_1: No, do not try to do this, or you will brick your device. SHV-E160L and GT-N7000 have completely different processors (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 for SHV-E160L, and Samsung S5PC210 for GT-N7000); e.g., see [this comparison](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomparer&id1=3100&id2=3343&id3=3288&id4=3568&id5=3569&id6=3290).
There are some custom ROMs for SHV-E160L in the [xda-developers section for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496) (this device is closer to SHV-E160L, but also not 100% compatible, so look carefully and use only ROMs which are made for SHV-E160L).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No, you can't run the Indian ROM. Both are different chipsets, and forcing it might brick your device.
Many users requested the SHW-M180S Firmware. I have uploaded it [here](http://www.4shared.com/get/Q0Sk-qiC/IceCreamSandwich_M180S_Stable_.html).
It is **only** for the SHW-M180S tablet.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/27 | 383 | 1,476 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Micromax Android A60( version android 2.1 ) phone since two years ago.
Now the Market app is not working. When I download any other app it gives error download unsuccessful. Even the Facebook app which is already downloaded to the phone is also not working.
Is this problem because of Market is not upgraded to Google Play?
Why is my mobile is not upgrading Market to Google play? How can I upgrade it?
On Google I got following steps to upgrade Market App but not able to do 3rd step.
Follow these steps to upgrade it manually on your Android device:
1. Go in to Settings in your Android device and then Apps.
2. Look for Market under the "All" tab and then press clear data.
3. Now open the newly updated Play Music app (Google Music). `(This step not found)`
4. Hit that little Market icon in the bottom tray.
5. Confirm Google Play upgrade.<issue_comment>username_1: [Google Play requires Android 2.2 or higher](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/190860?hl=en). Since your phone has 2.1, it won't run. You'll either need to upgrade Android (which may not be possible with your phone) or sideload any apps you want to install from now on.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can download from [Softpedia](http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Business/Shopping/Android-Market-121182.shtml). Before that, however, you will need to make sure you have selected the `Unknown Sources` for installing applications.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/27 | 666 | 2,529 | <issue_start>username_0: When I play a podcasts on my android phone using pocket cast 4.2.3 I notice that the details are scrobbled to last.fm. It is happening because I have set my last.fm app to scrobble. I want to scrobble every music playing app I have but I do not really view pocket cast as a music app. How can I stop scrobbling from pocket cast?
In last.fm scrobble settings I see that there are various categories of apps to scrobble from
* Scrobble Android Player: Scrobble the built-in Android music player
* SLS support: Scrobble apps that use the simple Last.fm scrobbler API
* ScrobbleDroid support: Scrobble apps that use the ScrobbleDroid API
Where does Pocket Cast fit into those options?<issue_comment>username_1: Last.fm app only scrobbles if the device tells it to.
So i think in you Pocket Cast, if you go in to it's settings then i think you would find something about Scrobbling, and you should have there an option to disable it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Last.fm picks up the intents apps like Pocket Casts and Google Music send to bluetooth devices, and hacks that into their scrobble implementation. I guess they figured Google were never going to support them explicitly so that was their only way in. To stop Pocket Casts from scrobbling you'd un-tick the Google Music option in last.fm.
The fine people of Pocket Casts (read: us) are planning to put in a setting that turns off that bluetooth data, which would also turn off scrobbling. We looked into the last.fm API and there's nothing extra we can send to tell them to ignore us, which would be a better solution, since it would mean keeping the blue tooth meta data as well.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Farrel, the only way I've found to allow Google Music to scrobble to Last.fm but not Pocket Cast is to stream podcasts rather than downloading them — that seems to work. I realise that this is not always ideal.
Don't forget you can delete tracks from your last.fm profile/library but I'm not sure if that is persistent. Again, not ideal.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I guess I am pretty late to the party, but [Pano Scrobbler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arn.scrobble&utm_source=share&pcampaignid=share) no longer relies on the traditional music intents. It checks for media sessions only from specific players, which are enabled in settings.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/CodkZ.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/27 | 403 | 1,698 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to program my phone such that if I call an international number it'd automatically use skype (or ask me to connect to skype if not connected), and if I call within the US it'd just use my phone.
Examples:
+1 -> always use my phone
+56 (or other international codes) -> always use Skype.
Any suggestions? I think tasker could help but I am new to tasker so I am still looking on how to program this kind of flows in tasker... I am open to other software/ideas as well. Maybe it could be even more general, instead of using skype it could use any other VoIP good service (I am mostly familiar with Skype but I am sure there are other great services).
Thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: Tasker cannot help. Neither can android. Because android cannot differentiate between international and local numbers. You can however make your own app if you can code ;)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On Android => 2.3 there is an option in phone settings under `Internet Call Settings` to add VOIP accounts as well as option `Use Internet calling` with the following options:
* For all calls when data network is available
* Only for Internet calls
* Ask for each call
Using the third option is the closest you can get currently to your required way of doing this, using a regular SIP instead of Skype.
\*Note: Some devices might not have these options even though they are later versions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: With a launcher such as Nova Launcher, you could use a custom activity launcher and use the activity witch is the dial pad of skype. That will allow you to launch the right dial pad when calling a foreign number.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/27 | 393 | 1,511 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid Charge, but I live overseas and it's not an international phone so I can only use it for wifi. It is constantly searching for a signal that doesn't exist and it's eating my battery up! Is there a way to turn off the cell signal while keeping the wifi on?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know for the Droid Charge in special, but on many phones you can turn off the radio separatly. And even if that doesn't work, in your case it should be fine to simply enter airplane mode, and then activate WiFi again (plus Bluetooth, when needed) -- which eventually has the very same effect.
I remember having used [Dazzle Configurable Switcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hermit.dazzle) for this on my old HTC Wildfire (to turn off radio separatly), and it worked like a charm. On my Motorola Milestone 2, however, I was not given that choice -- but could use the work-around described.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Set airplane mode.
Under phone setting, enable airplane mode. When this happens your phone's WiFi will turn off, but you can activate WiFi again.
Airplane mode ONLY disables your phones radio. It usually turns off other communication features such as WiFi and Bluetooth but these can be turned on again.
There is also a [detailed article](http://portables.about.com/od/otherdevices/a/Android-Travel-Tutorial-Using-Wi-Fi-Only-With-3g-4g-Off.htm) on using an Android phone as a WiFi only device (no cellar connection).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/28 | 1,487 | 5,773 | <issue_start>username_0: It seems with USB chargers for my android phone, not all are created equal.
The first pic is the official charger which came with my phone (galaxy nexus). It charges quickly, from 0 to 100% in a couple of hours max.
The second pic is a cheapy I got on ebay to use at the office. It works but it's slow as a wet week, can take 6+ hours to charge and if I use the phone while it's charging, it seems to drain faster than it's being charged.
The two chargers below seem to be the same spec (5V / 1A) and from my limited understanding that `P = V*I` they should provide the same power, right?
What else do I need to look for when buying a charger, and is there any way to tell in advance if it is going to be slow or fast (apart from testing them out)?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QB7IU.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RRKqK.jpg)
(click images for larger variant)
ps: I'm aware that charging from a computer USB port can be much slower than using the wallwart, because the computer USB ports can sometimes be current-limited to 500 mA.<issue_comment>username_1: Lies, damned lies, and equipment specs. I can print up a lovely sticker that says it'll output 1000A. Doesn't mean it'll output that.
It's significantly cheaper to make a low-power supply than it is to make a high-power power supply. Making the latter means you need a bigger transformer (with heavier windings), larger capacitor(s), larger inductor(s) and higher current rectifier(s), all of which add up to more money. If you're trying to make stuff on the cheap and aren't worried about pesky things like ethics, you'll go with the lower end components and massage the specs (by testing at low temperatures, etc. This is especially common with computer power supplies which specify output at 25C, even though they would actually operate at ~40C unless you're using them inside a refrigerator), use theoretical values rather than actually testing the product (saving money on QA), or just outright lie about the specs, the latter of which is probably the case with this charger, for reasons below.
One big red warning light that your charger is substandard is that the [CE mark](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CE_mark) (which is used to indicate conformance to EU standards) is fake. The shape of the letters and their spacing is wrong. A real CE mark should have the letters each forming a half-and-a-bit circle and should link up if you continue the arc, as shown below. A cursory glance at the mark on your charger shows it looks nothing like this.
[](http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/faq/ce-mark.htm)
The [CCC mark](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Compulsory_Certificate) (indicating compliance to Chinese standards) is also fake.
Other warnings signs include having no manufacturer listed and improper capitalization (should be mA, not MA, unless they're claiming is can supply a billion amps.).
In essence, to determine if a charger is likely to be substandard, apply the same thoughts as you would for determining whether a product is counterfeit. The only real difference between a substandard product and most counterfeits is whether a manufacturer's label is forged or not.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If smartphone is taking longer with cheapy charger for full charge, it means that the cheapy is giving less power. There's no exception or loophole with that. Grab a multimeter and measure the output by your own.
In this case, the printed specs (5V/1A) may simply be wrong or there may be other things like cable, connector etc which are screwing the output.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Just like resistors, chargers have error margins, it's just not written on them, simply because it should be negligible in the case of known brands. Your phone will not even charge if the charger is deviating a lot from the designated voltage. It's not even supposed to harm your phone because modern phones have fail safe measures in them. Now if the charger is having the right voltage, the speed of charging is dependent on the amount of current it passes. And here is where the problem lies with cheap chargers. Cheap components affect the amount of current passing through them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Aside from the actual power provided, there's another variable: Whether the device RECOGNIZES that the charger is capable of putting out the rated amps.
Devices have some different strategies for recognizing what rating a charger has. Now when connected to a computer, it's easy - the numbers come across during USB enumeration. But when connecting to a dumb charger, it's harder, and you don't want to try to draw too much, as that will cause the charger's over-current protection to kick in and cut it off.
I know that Apple uses a specific set of resistors in their charges to produce specific voltages on the USB data lines. Their devices then look for those voltages and take them to mean that they can draw some larger amount of current.
The problem with this is that there don't seem to be a lot of standards on this detection - different devices seem to do different things.
I'd guess that your cheapo-charger doesn't do whatever the galaxy nexus requires to recognize that the charger is capable of 1 amp, so it doesn't try to charge at the higher rate.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_5: Even 10A charger will not fast that fast because **Android recognized your charger as 500mah**.
Workaround
<https://dangerousthings.com/shop/android-fast-charge-usb-cable/>
Or by shorting DATA+ and DATA-
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/28 | 315 | 1,255 | <issue_start>username_0: I had made a back up file containing contacts, , calender, memo etc with the help of Samsung kies which was saved in .sbu format when I owned a Galaxy ace plus. But now I have a new phone galaxy grand quattro and have updated the kies software.
Now the kies software does not show any calender, memo etc which can be restored on my new device.
please help me out with this problem.<issue_comment>username_1: I found that running Kies Restore does a seemingly complete .sbu file extraction to a temporary directory such as:
`C:\Users\{LogonName}\Documents\samsung\Kies\sbu\te mp\{NumberID}\{Files Extracted}`
One can copy the files from there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try Smart Switch with this you can easily transfer your backup from your old device to new device with ease.
Check this [link](http://www.samsung.com/ae/support/smartswitch/).
You must have the old backup folder in your C:/ drive under the Kies folder/backup.
**Note**-If you deleted this wanted/accidentally done then you have lost your backup and cannot transfer any backup.
Next time onwards please store your backup files in a folder known to you in this way you can open the folder and directly send the backup anytime you want.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/28 | 474 | 1,819 | <issue_start>username_0: Every night for the past few days my phone installs a new app that I never saw/wanted/heard of before. It all started with [AppCaster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appcaster.appsyncsettings&feature=order_history) (Which I never installed on my phone, it just showed up one morning).
I have uninstalled AppCaster and every other app that was installed without my knowing, and new apps are still showing up on my phone over night. I have downloaded and installed [Avast](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5hdmFzdC5hbmRyb2lkLm1vYmlsZXNlY3VyaXR5Il0.) which shows no issues after a scan.
I have checked the sites with access to my google account and I don't see anything that looks suspicious.
Has anyone else solved a similar issue? Does anyone have any ideas of what could be downloading these apps to my phone? How can I make it stop?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem. A while ago, I didn't have access to my new Android phone, so I asked my friend to login with my Google credentials in the Play Store app to buy some apps on sale. So after a while, when I downloaded new apps, the phone of my friend got that apps and the other way around.
So, now my question is, did you entered your Google credentials into another android phone like I did? Did you install some apps on that phone? Try to remember if you did like I did.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is a possible solution. My son had recently unwittingly installed AppCaster on our home PC, and this was causing the apps to be pushed to my phone. I uninstalled it from the Programs and Features under Control Panel, where AppCaster goes by the name "Mobile App Sync".
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/05/28 | 409 | 1,535 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Inspire and I'm trying to use the new Google+ auto backup. All the photos say "Backup Failed". However, it is uploading the videos. I have checked every setting that I know of and it looks like it is setup right. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: This method seems to work for me: Try deleting Google+ data/cache, then start Google+ app. It will log you in and then you can choose Auto Backup setting. You can then go to Sync settings, untick "Sync Google+ Auto Backup" and then tick it again. You can also go to the Google+ app settings and get it to upload all your photos/videos to start the sync.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Taking advice from this post: <http://productforums.google.com/d/msg/google-plus-discuss/d3s4VKI3yWo/bq39QiqknWoJ>
>
> Another solution that worked for me was turning off Standard size in
> the Auto Backup settings altogether. When taking a new 8MP jpg using
> my camera and when Photo Size was set to Full Size in Google+, all the
> photos seem to be successfully uploading without error. This further
> confirms that the error is arising when Google+ is trying to convert
> larger jpgs to standard size.
>
>
>
I tried taking pictures at different resolutions, from 1.9MP - 8MP. 3.8MP and below uploaded without a problem. Anything with a higher resolution still failed.
So, the solution for now seems to be:
* take pictures at a lower resolution
or
* Change the Photo Size setting in Auto Backup from "Standard size" to "Full size"
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/28 | 396 | 1,558 | <issue_start>username_0: got my new HTC One today and now i wanted to set up something that i can put all my desired music for the smartphone in a folder on the pc and then they get automatically synchronised on the smartphone.
is this possible? i often change my songs and i dont want to always copy them by hand, thats a pain...
Jottacloud has something in the right direction, but it isnt fully automated i guess<issue_comment>username_1: Playing with words: if you want a folder to sync, have you tried [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite)? Should be perfect for this purpose. You can sync entire folders between your PC and your Android device, and also use different cloud storage services. Thanks to an integrated *Tasker/Locale* plugin (in the [full version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full)), you also can automate it to your wishes. But even without *Tasker/Locale*, it offers *User specified sync interval or specific sync times*.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Winamp for Android also has a sync music capability. You would however need to install Winamp on your PC and configure it accordingly.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You could try Style Jukebox. It's a cross-platform music app that stores your music and playlists in the Cloud and lets you listen to it on all your devices. It's like Dropbox for music and you start from 2000 songs for free.
You can get Style Jukebox at get-jukebox.com
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/28 | 397 | 1,530 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an information board in an office which I wish to display live web data from an external source as well as data from an internal source.
I was using [Revolver Tabs](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/revolver-tabs/dlknooajieciikpedpldejhhijacnbda?hl=en) for Chrome but this is not supported for Android.
Is there any other way I can achieve that?<issue_comment>username_1: Playing with words: if you want a folder to sync, have you tried [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite)? Should be perfect for this purpose. You can sync entire folders between your PC and your Android device, and also use different cloud storage services. Thanks to an integrated *Tasker/Locale* plugin (in the [full version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full)), you also can automate it to your wishes. But even without *Tasker/Locale*, it offers *User specified sync interval or specific sync times*.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Winamp for Android also has a sync music capability. You would however need to install Winamp on your PC and configure it accordingly.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You could try Style Jukebox. It's a cross-platform music app that stores your music and playlists in the Cloud and lets you listen to it on all your devices. It's like Dropbox for music and you start from 2000 songs for free.
You can get Style Jukebox at get-jukebox.com
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/29 | 1,274 | 4,840 | <issue_start>username_0: I have LG L5 (e610 model) device with Cyanogenmod 10. When I connect the phone to a computer with Linux (I have mtpfs installed), I can see both internal storage and the SD card. However when I navigate inside them, I can't see some of the files.
For example, if I open file manager app on the phone, I can see several files in the `Internal storage/Notifications` directory, however the directory on the computer only shows one of those files.
If I switch USB connection type to PTP (camera) - as OS X doesn't support MTP natively - Image Capture sees the phone as a camera, however it can only see about a third of all the images present on the phone.
I don't have a Windows machine to try, but I suspect the results would be similar.
I tried upgrading Cyanogenmod to the latest nightly, clearing and reinstalling it - same results. Any idea as to what is going on? How can I make all files appear on the host computer?<issue_comment>username_1: This is apparently a [known bug in Android which is not even acknowledged by Google since Oct 2012](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=38282), [bug #2](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=195362) — depending on the method of creating files on the Android device, these files may remain invisible when accessing the device using MTP, until the device is rebooted.
Known workarounds include:
* Use USB storage mode instead of MTP, if it is supported by the phone. This is apparently not an option for LG Optimus L5 (e610), because this phone has unified internal storage (file storage is in `/data/media` on the same `ext4` filesystem as `/data`), which cannot be exported as an USB storage device.
* Clear data of the “Media Storage” app, then use the [SDrescan](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bero.sdrescan) app to rebuild the media database (discussed [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719628)).
* Share files over the network using third-party apps such as [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) or one of Samba server apps (in the latter case you will need to have root to make the server reachable from most clients, including Windows).
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to settings > apps > all applications > media storage > tap 'clear data' ...
Reboot and everything will appear in Windows Explorer once again.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to
**Menu > System Settings > Storage**
1. **Unmount SD card** and press "OK"
2. **Mount SD card**
You will see **Scanning media files on SD card...** in the notification bar. This means you are fine and the stuff in SD card is rescanned so you can see them now :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Im running a Galaxy note 3
The solution to the problem i found was by using the android file browser and moving the folder/file i had downloaded to another directory that wasnt as cluttered.
This enabled me to see the 50mb .rar file i had downloaded and pulled it onto my PC.
I dont know if this solution will help anyone, but it worked for me.
Thanks all :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: This is how I solved this problem on my Galaxy Note-3:
* Install FTP File Server Application on your android device
* In your computer: Map network drive -> Add network location -> Choose FTP site -> enter the ip address of the FTP server
* Connect (unanimously or by ID) to the "Server" and you'll be able to access ALL folders and files in the android device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: 1. Disconnect your device from PC
2. Movie file To other directory like "Playlist" via file manager
3. Now, connect again your device and do your stuff with your files :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: >
> Similar to username_2's answer
>
>
>
1. Disconnect the USB cable from phone.
2. Click 'Clear data' on the Media Storage application.
3. Then 'Force stop'.
4. Reconnect the USB cable to phone.
5. The Media Storage application is restarted and rebuilds the media list.
6. Missing files are now available.
7. This avoids rebooting, which was important for me.
*Your mileage may vary*
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_8: Tried the "Media Rescanner" app @georgiecasey linked to, but it did nothing. However, simply renaming the folder that was missing using a File Explorer app on my phone from "Music" to "Music1" did the trick - it showed up immediately in Android File Transfer. Simple, quick, dirty :)
The folder can easily be renamed back when you're done transferring. Easy solution for those one-off transfers, perhaps not the best one for often recurring ones though.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: All I had to do is **restart** the android device. In my case a lenovo tablet, model A10-70F, Android version 6.0.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/29 | 680 | 2,734 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to require the pattern unlock only during certain times? For example, while I'm at work, I don't want to require the pattern unlock, however, anytime I'm not at work I do.
Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Sure. If you use automation app like [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/), you can make your phone to disable screen guard, if it detects you are in your office. Detecting your location can be achieved in many ways. You could use any WiFi, if it can be used as a reference or rely on cell id, defining a radius.
Please see a guide aptly named as [Location without tears](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/loctears.html). It explains the various ways with which the Tasker can identify your location. It goes more explaining the pros and cons, the trade off between the battery life and accuracy etc.
I use Tasker in my mobile to reduce all volumes when I am in the vicinity of my office. I did this by creating a profile and choosing the `State` as my first context.
In the next screen `Select Phone Action` I selected `Phone` and select `Cell near` option. This brought up the following screen:
When I pressed scan Tasker started to log near by cell tower's id. I left it for a while and walked around my office so that it will gather maximum ids. I initially thought Tasker only retains last eight ids, but when I exported the profile to XML, I could see many entries. Hence the more time you keep it scanning and more walk around you make, more will be probability of successfully recognising your location.
Well that's only half job done. I then assigned an action that the Tasker can perform when this profile is active. There are two kind of tasks - one is called entry task and other is called exit task. I used `Keyguard` action to switch key guard off as entry task, which will fire when this profile is made active. I used the same `Keyguard` action to swtich the key guard on as exit task so that when this profile is deactivated.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes it is possible to enanble and disable the phone's key gaurd (phone lock) depending on various context's (Example, when in office)
I have personally setup my phone to do it.
My setup uses Tasker (a paid automation app in Playstore) to identify if I am in office using an approximation of my phones GPS location co-ordinates
And then I use Secure Settings (A Free Plugin for Tasker) which has the capability to enable and disable the phones key-gaurd
Note - System Settings will require root to be able to toggle the keygaurd.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/05/29 | 211 | 805 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Nexus 4. I keep accidentally going into silent mode by hitting the volume down button. My intention is to only put it into vibrate mode though. Is there a way I can just get rid of silent mode from the volume rocker so that I don't do this by accident anymore?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem. Download the app called "Vibrate mode by force" and enable the Never Silent option.
Hope it will help :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have a similar issue with the Note 3. [Shush](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.publicobject.shush&hl=en) seems to work fine. The app lets you configure after *how much time* to reenable the standard ringer, and it gives you hard-to-miss notification that the phone is in silent mode.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/30 | 647 | 2,318 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a developer tablet, and I also need some peripherals connected via USB to my tablet and debug cable at the same time. I tried to connect USB hub to my tablet using OTG cable, by got the problem - tablet can use peripherals, but PC doesn't show the device in `adb devices`.
Is it possible to connect debug cable and USB peripherals to my tablet at the same time?<issue_comment>username_1: No, this is not possible. In order for your device to be in debug mode/connect to the computer with the debug cable, it needs to be connected as a slave device. The OTG cable tells the tablet to go into host mode. So now your computer is telling your tablet to be a slave but through the enumeration with the OTG cable the tablet believes it needs to be the master, there's a quarrel and it appears the tablet wins and is the master and thus your computer does not acknowledge the tablet's existence.
If you need the debugging tools have you looked into ADB wireless debugging? ~~(Sorry I can't find the link right now but I've used it in the past and know it is somewhere on the developer.android.com site)~~
I couldn't find the link so I figured out how to do it again:
1. Open the command prompt and navigate to your *sdk/platform-tools/* folder.
2. Type `adb tcpip 5555`
3. Type `adb connect :5555`
4. At this point you unplug your device and type `adb logcat`
5. At times, such as unplugging/plugging into a USB device, the logcat will become disconnected, just redo steps 3 & 4.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. Make sure the phone and PC are on the same network (pingable), then get the IP address of the phone from WiFi settings.
2. From Android Studio's terminal window, `cd` to where your `platform-tools` are located. Example: `cd C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools`
3. By default, ADB will be in USB mode, so you can see your connected phone with `adb devices`
4. So, restart ADB with `cmd adb tcpip 5556`
5. Then connect with `cmd adb connect 192.168.141.115:5556` where the IP is the IP of the phone
6. `adb devices` should now show the `ip:port device`
```
C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
192.168.141.115:5556 device
```
7. You can then connect the debugger to a running app that is using the USB connection
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/30 | 392 | 1,615 | <issue_start>username_0: I am an independent contractor who has trouble keeping his time sheet up to date.
Is it possible to create a tasker profile or task to do either of the following?
When leaving from this list of locations between a certain time and day of the week, remind me to make a note of what I did (possibly using S Memo).
Between certain times and days of the week, record phone calls from this list of people and note how long the conversation is.
Want to know if this is possible before buying Tasker. Most of these places will have wifi, but a few will not. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Have at it. Please let me know and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your patience.<issue_comment>username_1: you can easily achieve the first with Llama, a free app (easier to use than Tasker, its location sending works with cell towers) but for the call recording I think you would need tasker for that (as call recording is not that easy to achieve on android)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Location Based hours tracking has recently become available using the GeoFence technology. I would recommend taking a look at the following apps:
* Time Clock - Automatic Location Based Time Tracker (Made by my team):
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.timesquared.timetracker>
* Hours Tracker - Auto Clock in an Clock out based on GeoFence
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cribasoft.HoursTrackerFree.Android>
But since these apps are more focused on a work log and time sheets, they do not have any features related to call recording.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/30 | 441 | 1,578 | <issue_start>username_0: Since upgrading to CyanogenMod 10, the dropdown notification when I connect my phone to the computer no longer appears. How do I mount the SD card via USB MSC in Jelly Bean? Note that the drive still appears to the computer, just empty. My phone is an Xperia Arc S.
Update: I see no mass storage mode under USB connection settings:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RUYXl.png)
Settings screen (click image to enlarge)<issue_comment>username_1: Seems as if Google is evil¹ and removed that option from Jelly Bean to enforce their DRM schemes². I found however a tool which restores it: [Automated Framework Kit](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40031460)
---
¹Like we didn’t [already know that](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/).
²I have no idea what was the rationale behind it, but remember it’s the company which has a mail service that’s immensely popular despite not properly working with any major mail client.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I don't know whether it will work for your device, but the XDAs have a tool supposed to work with several LG devices at least. You can find it in [here](http://www.xda-developers.com/android/usb-mass-storage-app-for-the-lg-optimus-4x/), and it looks like this:
You might want to browse through the linked thread at XDAs. As far as I remember, there were some people trying it on other devices, and had success. No guarantees, however :)
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/05/30 | 601 | 2,502 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend installed the custom rom MIUI V.5, and is finding it a bit different to stock jelly bean. I told him to give it time to adjust, as i'm sure "its not that different".
Rather than disposing of MIUI altogether, he says he is thinking of installing a custom launcher eg Nova launcher.
He therefore wishes to know what effect (if any) will installing Nova launcher have on MIUI, and will it bring the stock Jelly Bean "experience" back or not ?
**Edit:**
**What he trying to say is:
By combining Nova launcher with MIUI, will the experience/functionality of doing so be similar to using Nova launcher with stock jelly bean, thereby making this transition to MIUI less unfamiliar & more user friendly ?**<issue_comment>username_1: Well,
You will lose home launcher. That's it. Every other MIUI feature will be intact :-)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: First, launchers are apps like all other apps you can install. Which means: per se, there should be no problems -- but they of course might have bugs and, in rare cases, side effects. Again, this is not limited to launchers. So far for the "generic info".
Now specifically for the launcher: After having installed a launcher (Nova should be fine, Apex might be another choice close to Nova), when he presses the `Home` key to switch to the home screen, he will be asked which launcher to chose. So still he's got the choice to use the MIUI launcher or his "custom one". On every press of the `Home` button. Until he decides to always use one of the two, and marks the check button to remember his choice ("always use..."). *Now* on `Home` key press, it's always that launcher being started.
If at a later time he wants to switch back: still no problem. The "decision popup" will come again if one of the following conditions are met:
* he installed another launcher
* one of the installed launchers receives an update
* more than 2 launchers were installed, and the current default launcher is uninstalled
* in *Settings→Applications*, the settings of the current default launcher are opened, and the "clear defaults" button is pushed
* some "default apps" manager was used to trigger it
So in short: I'd expect no trouble. Some special features of the MIUI launcher might not be available in other launchers, some specific MIUI widgets (specifically built for the MIUI launcher) might not work with the other launcher -- but if he wants, he can always return/swtich or even revert his changes.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/30 | 310 | 1,261 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a LG Optimus S Android on Gingerbread (The one on the cheaper side with least specs for an Android).
I have found that when I use the USB charger connected to my computer, at times instead of charging my phone, the battery gets drained. (Also I perceive that the battery gets drained faster than normal phone usage at such times)
While I have a fix which is to restart my Android phone. Could someone explain why such thing happens?<issue_comment>username_1: Now your typical wall charger on a smart phone provides 1A of charging current. The USB 2.0 on a computer will only supply a max of 500mA, that is half as much. So if your screen is on and you are using the phone then it is drawing more power than it is taking in since the screen is the largest drain on the battery, therefore the battery will drain while charging on a USB connected to the computer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Could very well be a wakelock. I hate to sound like a broken record on these types of questions, but if it's not a hardware problem, it's probably an app or service that's preventing your phone from conserving power like it should.
<http://www.xda-developers.com/android/defend-your-battery-with-wakelock-detector/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/05/31 | 240 | 899 | <issue_start>username_0: What would be the easiest way to allow me to send `Shift`+`Enter` to Facebook comment field from my Nexus 10 running Android 4.2 JellyBean, to write multi-paragraph comments?
The built-in keyboard doesn't seem to be able to do this.<issue_comment>username_1: I would assume [Hacker's Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard) is capable of sending shift-enters.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The Google keyboard has a "newline" key (looks like an arrow with a 90 degree angle) that appears only when you enter "shift" mode (eg when you want to key in a capital letter). In this mode, the emoji smiley face key changes to a newline key.
On some ROMs, you can set an option to change between the emoji key and the newline (aka enter) key, from within the messaging app settings, under "Soft keyboard type".
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/05/31 | 414 | 1,653 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm disappointed that Google Hangouts is going away from XMPP.
If I download the "Hangouts (replaces Talk)" app on my Galaxy Nexus (Google Nexus 3), will I be able to go back to Google Talk, if needed?
Is there a way to keep Google Talk? Or is there a way to communicate with people who use Google Hangouts through Google Talk or XMPP?<issue_comment>username_1: just uninstall hangouts.the app will go back to the old gtalk
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As far as Android is concerned, they're the same app, and Hangouts is just a new update for Talk which happens to change the user-facing name. (Apps also have a *package name*, which is how Android decides if they're the same app.) It works like any other update: it completely replaces the old version in your phone's internal storage. Like any other update, once you've updated, you can't go back to the version you had before.
But in this case, Talk is an app that's built into your ROM (assuming you're not on a custom ROM: if you don't know, you're not). Like any other app from the ROM, you can uninstall all updates and go back to the original version. To do this, go to the **Settings** app, go to the **Apps** page, find **Hangouts** in the list of apps, and click **Uninstall updates**. This *won't* restore the version you had before the update: it'll go back to the original version that was on the phone last time you did a system update. (If you've never done a system update, that's the version that was on the phone when you took it out of the box.) There's no guarantee that such an old version will continue to work.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/05/31 | 220 | 879 | <issue_start>username_0: When choosing MTP or PTP, the box is checked, then when I exit the screen and go back to the USB Device Settings screen, my previous choice is not seen, and both boxes are unchecked. It's like the Nexus has forgotten I've made the choice.
Now I can't connect my nexus to PC as the PC won't recognize it!
I recently plugged my Nexus into my LG TV using the USB lead, if that is at all helpful.<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes you need to lock and unlock the tablet to have it connect. If you are running any sort of task manager, disable it. Can you post some screenshots?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Is it charging? if not check the cables and replace them or check if the usb port is not damaged. Did you try to unlock(Android device) it after you connected it to the pc? It wont be displayed to the pc unless you unlock it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/01 | 200 | 686 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently using ParanoidAndroid rom and I am switching to Cyanogen 10 on my Galaxy Nexus.
Do I need to download/install a new Gapps .zip file?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on the actual android version of the ROM you flashed. it the ParanoidROM and Cyanogenmod ROM are both Android 4.2 then you don't need a new set of gapps, if there aren't then if might just be safe to get a new set of gapps
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes you need to download gapps from here: [GApps](http://goo.im/gapps).
Just choose the correct version of Cyanogen mod that you have.
Note: Cyanogenmod 10 has another gapps then Cyanogenmod 10.1.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/01 | 550 | 2,265 | <issue_start>username_0: This question is about a Nexus 4 bought in the United States and used in India.
Backstory: A friend from US gifted the phone to me. When I first switched the phone on, it had the app [google earth](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.earth&hl=en). After configuring the phone with accounts and installing apps, the google earth application disappeared from the apps shown in the App Drawer. I initially presumed that the app may have been uninstalled after learning that Google Earth app is not available for the country India.
Few days later, I installed [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com/), a third party app market app on the phone. AppBrain lists all the apps I have on the phone and even shows Google Earth. From the AppBrain app, attempting to open the Google Earth app gives the message "This app is not executable"; attempting to uninstall the app gives the message "Uninstall unsuccessful".
Questions:
1. How do I use this hidden app (or how do I unhide the app) on my phone now that I know its present and installed?
2. If I wanted to uninstall it, how would I be able to do it?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't uninstall it. On Android, the apps you install yourself are stored in the main internal storage. The apps that come pre-installed are not installed there, but rather in the phone's ROM. They're not taking up space that you could use for other apps, and they can't be changed or deleted.
To remove this one app, you'd have to replace the whole ROM (including the operating system) of your phone with a custom one such as Cyanogenmod. (See the [custom-rom](/questions/tagged/custom-rom "show questions tagged 'custom-rom'") tag info for more information on custom ROMs.) This would have other effects too, so it's probably not something you'd want to do just to remove an app that doesn't run and isn't occupying any internal storage.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could try using a file explorer like file expert to reinstall the app.I am also using a nexus 4 bought in India. If you go to internal storage/system/app you will find GoogleEarth.apk listed in there.Just click on it and it will be installed and visible in the app drawer from now on.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/01 | 315 | 1,291 | <issue_start>username_0: Do Beats Audio activate if I use wireless headphones/earbuds? Thank you very much. It will be best if it does work on HTC one X or desire X.<issue_comment>username_1: You can't uninstall it. On Android, the apps you install yourself are stored in the main internal storage. The apps that come pre-installed are not installed there, but rather in the phone's ROM. They're not taking up space that you could use for other apps, and they can't be changed or deleted.
To remove this one app, you'd have to replace the whole ROM (including the operating system) of your phone with a custom one such as Cyanogenmod. (See the [custom-rom](/questions/tagged/custom-rom "show questions tagged 'custom-rom'") tag info for more information on custom ROMs.) This would have other effects too, so it's probably not something you'd want to do just to remove an app that doesn't run and isn't occupying any internal storage.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could try using a file explorer like file expert to reinstall the app.I am also using a nexus 4 bought in India. If you go to internal storage/system/app you will find GoogleEarth.apk listed in there.Just click on it and it will be installed and visible in the app drawer from now on.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/01 | 443 | 1,583 | <issue_start>username_0: In the pull down menu of my HTC One S, there is this persistent download icon, it's just stuck there even though download completed days ago. It came when I was doing some app downloads and has refused to go away even after downloads are over.
On the top icon row of the phone, the animated download icon also shows, has been showing for days, even with no downloads.
Rebooting does not get rid of the icons. Does anyone know how to get rid of these? Your help is appreciated.
The screenshots below show the icons - icons of concern are circled in black:
[](https://www.dropbox.com/s/nl57x13vo6w9lii/shot%20of%20persistent%20download%20icon.png) [](https://www.dropbox.com/s/s8gd4l3zbrid87d/shot%20of%20persistent%20download%20icon%202.png)
Screenshots (click images for larger variants)<issue_comment>username_1: Try [force stopping](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/33801/what-force-stop-button-means) the Play Store application from the settings menu and see if that removes it. Facebook photo upload often gets stuck in my notification bar and force stopping removes that.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It was eventually fixed by stopping the Downloads app in Settings - App - All. I did a Force Stop on the Downloads app, and then rebooted and it was fine.
* Go to Settings - App - All
* go to the 'Downloads' app
* click 'Force Stop'
* Clear cache if button is highlighted, other wise leave it
* Reboot device
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/01 | 354 | 1,433 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to disable the airplane mode in order to return to normal state. After a long press on power button, I do have the "device options", however nothing happens when I press Airplane mode (airplane mode enable). I am stuck in airplane mode
I tried restarting, SIM change, removing battery ....but nothing worked.
Have you experience this? Is it a known bug? How can I disable airplane mode.<issue_comment>username_1: I just had the same problem today. I went through all the steps you did as well, but eventually, had to resort to the factory reset to get it to stop forcing the airplane mode on me. Hope someone can figure this out so I dont have to keep factory resetting should it happen again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the exact same problem since yesterday, but my mobile is Galaxy S2,this post was the solution: <http://www.inflightmagazine.co/?p=351>
I am not sure if it will work on galaxy s, but wouldn't harm to give it a try
The author refers to two steps to solve the problem, I would add the following steps between Step 1 and Step 2
* Install BusyBox from the play store
* Open BusyBox after rooting, grant it superuser permissions
* Click install on the left bottom corner of the screen
* You'll be asked to use Smart Install vs Normal Install.. I chose the first option, not sure if it makes any difference if you pick the second one
* Proceed to step 2
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/01 | 353 | 1,476 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I unlock my tablet that my password is in English and the keyboard is in Arabic?<issue_comment>username_1: What is your OS? Here is a link that might help you:
[How to unlock device when I forgot my password?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/20886/how-to-unlock-device-when-i-forgot-my-password)
Now here are some scenarios:
1. If you are in Jellybean and you only have the stock Jellybean password, then I'm sorry to say you need to take a drastic measure in opening your tablet which is doing a factory reset. However, on the link above it will tell you that you can unlock your device by using your Google account online. I don't really know the details but that might help you.
2. If you are using another keyboard from the Play Store, chances are you can edit the settings on the keyboard itself. This could appear in the form of a settings button (a circle with a dot on the center) where you can set up the language of the keyboard or you are using Hacker's keyboard you can swipe the spacebar and the keyboard will change the language.
I strongly suggest you add what OS and keyboard configurations you are using(activated keyboards, current keyboard used) to your question so that others might add more helpful answers.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try plugging in a keyboard via USB. If you don't already have an adapter for it I would recommend that you go ahead and buy one. It comes in handy.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/02 | 2,057 | 6,386 | <issue_start>username_0: When connecting my PC to Android Wi-Fi hotspot, it assigned a `192.168.42.x` address to my PC. I really need to change this as it conflicts with one of our work subnets - is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, there is no way to change the IP address range for the builtin tethering support, even in CyanogenMod. The Wi-Fi hotspot IP is hardcoded in [android.net.wifi.WifiStateMachine.startTethering()](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_frameworks_base/blob/cm-10.1/wifi/java/android/net/wifi/WifiStateMachine.java?source=c#L1301); the USB tethering IP is hardcoded in [com.android.server.connectivity.Tethering](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_frameworks_base/blob/cm-10.1/services/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Tethering.java?source=cc#L110).
However, if your phone is rooted, you can try using third-party apps for tethering which have the option to change the IP address range. E.g., when the builtin USB tethering was broken in CyanogenMod alphas for Samsung Galaxy W, I used [Wired Tether for Root Users](http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/), which has such option. For Wi-Fi tethering you can try the [Wireless Tether for Root Users](http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) app from the same authors, which also has the option to change the IP address range.
---
Because Google Code was shut down, the above links no longer work. Some people exported the source code from those repositories to GitHub:
* <https://github.com/luftreich/android-wired-tether>
* <https://github.com/mmorciegov/android-wifi-tether>
However, there was no further development activity, and the apps probably no longer work on recent Android versions.
Just in case someone wants to try those obsolete apps, I have been able to find some APK files in the [Google Code Archive](https://code.google.com/archive/schema):
* [wired\_tether\_1\_4.apk](https://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-archive-downloads/v2/code.google.com/android-wired-tether/wired_tether_1_4.apk)
* [wifi\_tether\_v3\_4-experimental1.apk](https://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-archive-downloads/v2/code.google.com/android-wifi-tether/wifi_tether_v3_4-experimental1.apk)
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: The Android builtin wifi tethering is designed to use 192.168.43.1/24 as the server, with `netd` handling the tethering, using `dnsmasq`. First DNS range is `192.168.42.1-254` and and 2nd DNS range is `192.168.43.1-254`.
Netd is not easy to change. It requires a socket to communicate with it, and that socket is taken when android starts tethering. But going through the source files for `Tethering.java` (I used Froyo) we see:
```
// usb client will be provided 192.168.42.129
private static final String USB_NEAR_IFACE_ADDR = "192.168.42.129";
private static final String USB_NETMASK = "255.255.255.0";
// FYI - the default wifi is 192.168.43.1 and 255.255.255.0
private String[] mDhcpRange;
private static final String DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE1_START = "192.168.42.2";
private static final String DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE1_STOP = "192.168.42.254";
private static final String DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE2_START = "192.168.43.2";
private static final String DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE2_STOP = "192.168.43.254";
```
And Later on we see those ranges used, **AS BACKUPS**.
```
mDhcpRange = context.getResources().getStringArray(
com.android.internal.R.array.config_tether_dhcp_range);
if ((mDhcpRange.length == 0) || (mDhcpRange.length % 2 ==1)) {
mDhcpRange = new String[4];
mDhcpRange[0] = DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE1_START;
mDhcpRange[1] = DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE1_STOP;
mDhcpRange[2] = DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE2_START;
mDhcpRange[3] = DHCP_DEFAULT_RANGE2_STOP;
}
```
The main source for the dhcp ranges is not the hardcoded 42 and 43, but read from array.config\_tether\_dhcp\_range, an internal string array. But it is currently empty.
You could edit the android framework. On my phone, it is `/system/framework/framework-res.apk`. There are a **ton** of tutorials online for editing framework-res.apk, from simple strings to full theming. Find one for your phone and android version.
Main thing you want to change is the `/res/values/arrays.xml`
Look for
Change to:
```
192.168.x.y
192.168.x.z
```
compile/zip/sign as needed (follow a tutorial), then reinstall.
If you want more than one range, just copy the two items over and over. You always need to provide a start and a stop for each range. Try to keep it in the same /24, ie `192.168.50.`5 and `192.168.50.99` or whatever. You can confirm it is working with `busybox ps | grep dnsmasq` or if you don't have busybox `ps dnsmasq` then use the pid in `cat /proc/pid/cmdline`. You should get (or similar):
>
> /system/bin/dnsmasq --no-daemon --no-poll -no-resolv --dhcp-range=192.168.50.5,192.168.50.99,1h
>
>
>
FWIW, my WIFI tethering uses the default `dnsmasq` ranges, yet my computer was assigned `192.168.43.147/24` and gateway `192.168.43.1/24`. Not sure why yours defaulted to a `42.x` address.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: I know this is an old post, but thought I would provide an update. It appears some manufacturers and versions of Android now DO allow for the changing of the IP subnet range for the DHCP server through the UI when using WiFi hotspot feature. Here's where to find it on an HTC One M8 running Android 6.0. YMMV.
From the Mobile Hotspot screen, click the 3 dots icon (more), go to Advanced, then LAN settings.
Under "Local IP" change the IP address to your desired IP. Under "Local DHCP" change the starting IP to match the subnet of your IP address.
username_3
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Default DHCP IP address range is hard-coded, so you can't change it without rebuilding ROM with modified source code. Or use a little hack. Replace `/system/bin/dnsmasq` (the DHCP/DNS server up to Android 9) with a custom shell script which replaces old subnet with new one before executing actual `dnsmasq` binary.
For detailed steps see [How to change the default DHCP IP address range?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/214072/218526)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Now they're dynamic. I have a device that when connected to the phone hotspot gets the address 192.168.XXX.85 where XXX changes all the time, possibly daily or with every reboot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/02 | 1,039 | 3,940 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been searching my *\_* off for two days now to find a solution for my problem, but I can't find one working for me.
What I do have right now:
* NO working ROM (I believe because of a failed atempt to revert to a backup in CWM)
* Access to my bootloader (unlocked through HTCDev)
* Access to my recovery (Which is the latest CWM)
* Fastboot/adb working
* Phone boots upon the HTC logo screen
* NO ROM zipfile on the SD-Card (I accidentilly deleted that, I still hate myself for that)
* I've managed to push to ROM file into both `/data` and `/system`, which (of course) isn't usefull to flash from because they don't show up in CWM.
What I've tried:
* Reverting to a Nandroid backup, I've 2 on the sdcard. Both don't pass the part where `/system` is being restored.
* `adb shell` to push files, or mount the SD card, does not work. First I had the error saying '--exec /system/bin/sh failure: file or dir not found (2)'. I managed to push the `sh` file into system, (and I believe into `/system/bin`), and the error changed to '[...] No directory (20)'
* `adb push /sdcard/`; doesn't work because `/sdcard` is read-only.
* In CWM I can't mount as USB storage, is says something about a file which can't be found.
* TWRP recovery doesn't work on my device, I can touch whatever I wan't, the only button responding is the power button, which causes a locked recovery, which I can't unlock. (You need to swipe for that, which my phone seems to ignore).
* I've read almost every topic on XDA and whatever Google could give me, but most solutions somewhere relied on the `adb shell`, or pushing into the `/sdcard`, or simply assume I still can mount as USB storage. :(
Does anyone have any suggestions left on howto get a ROM into the `/sdcard` so I can flash it? I would be thanking you forever!
Thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: If your version of CWM recovery has the “install zip from sideload” option in the main menu (looks like [such recovery version for HTC One X exists](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941630)), you can use this option to install from a zip file which is stored on your computer without copying it to the SD card:
1. Select the “install zip from sideload” option in the recovery menu.
2. Run the following command on your computer:
```
adb sideload UPDATE.zip
```
where `UPDATE.zip` is the zip file you want to install.
You may need to update your ADB executable if it does not understand the `sideload` subcommand.
Note that currently there is no confirmation when the “install zip from sideload” command is selected, and also no way to abort the sideload mode once it is entered, therefore if you enter the sideload installation mode without a way to give the `adb sideload UPDATE.zip` command, the only way out would be to pull the battery (on some phones holding the power button for 10–15 seconds to force a reboot also works). Or, if you entered the sideload mode, but do not actually want to install a zip package, run something like `adb sideload /dev/null`, or use any small file which is not a zip package.
The sideload option is primarily made for phones which do not have internal FAT32-formatted storage, but should also work on other models. One important limitation is that the zip file is temporarily downloaded into the phone RAM (it is placed into `/tmp/update.zip`, which is in ramfs), therefore, depending on RAM size of your phone, you may not be able to install large packages this way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know CWM, but [TWRP](http://teamw.in/project/twrp2) (which supports your smartphone) allows you to mount the /sdcard partition via USB. If you've got troubles with the latest version, try an older one (I had some problems too in the past with another phone). If that's still RO, you may need to format it (always in the TWRP menu). As a plus, it's a 100% touch screen recovery!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/02 | 365 | 1,376 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android Jelly Bean, DOPO m7088, and its stuck in a boot loop. I did the hard resetting, wipe my data and everything and its still stuck. I've been searching the internet for weeks and haven't found anything that would work. I'm a complete noob when it comes to fooling around with a tablet. >.<... I've came across a few threads suggesting flashing the rom. I would like to try it but how do I go about it? Or should I try something else.
Oh, I've already reached out to the manufacturers and all they said is to reboot and restore to factory settings.
Please can anybody help me?<issue_comment>username_1: There is also a way to fix it. They wrote the partitions wrong. A rather [long explanation at XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44117829 "XDA-Developers: Dump and Flash the dopo M7088 and other RK3066 based ROMs") will help you fix it. I was excited to see it!
The linked post includes a detailed description to solve the issue, too much to even include an excerpt here. It includes dumping the entire ROM, fixing it on a Linux PC (using a LiveCD), and flashing back the fixed ROM to your Android device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I was once struck in a boot loop and when I went to service centre, they found that it was not a software but a battery problem. Try getting it checked too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/03 | 412 | 1,559 | <issue_start>username_0: What does "Add to Queue" mean in "Play Music"? I've seen an answer elsewhere which said "it adds to the current play list." That answer makes no sense. What "current play list?" There is no such concept in the application.
For example, I'll start the application and no music is playing yet. I'll go to my playlists and pick one. Again, no music is playing yet. Then I can pick "add to queue." Nothing happens. I have no idea what that just did.
I then select a song to start playing, and I'm on my way. I still have no idea what the "add to queue" accomplished.
I'm using the Samsung S4.<issue_comment>username_1: Adding to queue means there should be something playing first before the queue is created. Try playing one song then add another music to the queue. Don't pick another song, just wait for the current song to finish. The next song will be the song you placed in the queue.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This is the expected behavior. Queue is the "Currently Playing Playlist"
You have Playlist A with Song 1,2,3 and 4.
If you start listening to Playlist A, The Currently Playing Playlist will consist of Song 1,2,3,4.
If you see Song 1337 , then "add to queue" while listening to Song 2, the Currently Playing Playlist will consist of Song 2,1337,3,4.
If the next day, you start Playlist A from the beginning, it will still only hold Song 1,2,3,4.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You add songs one after the other.
So the last song you have added will play at the end.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/03 | 673 | 1,917 | <issue_start>username_0: I have video files with their SUB/IDX subtitles.
I'm using [MX Player Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro) but it [does not support SUB/IDX subtitle](https://web.archive.org/web/20130510165637/https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/faq#TOC-SUB-IDX-subtitles-won-t-display.).
>
> ### SUB/IDX subtitles won't display.
>
>
> SUB/IDX subtitle is not supported as of yet. It will be supported in the future.
>
>
>
How can I watch videos on my Android device with SUB/IDX subtitles?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use an application like [MKVToolNix](https://mkvtoolnix.download/) on your PC, attach the SUB/IDX file to the video file, make one single video file with hard sub, and after that enjoy watching the video with hard sub on your Android device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use VLC to view videos with subtitles. Copy the subtitle files on the same folder as the video, then change their names to be the same as the video (don't change their extension).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Somewhere between [Nov 9, 2014](https://web.archive.org/web/20141109194057/https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/faq) and [Apr 17, 2015](https://web.archive.org/web/20150417084556/https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/faq), [MX Player Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro) (and also its [ad-supported free version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad)) supports both SUB/IDX subtitles.
>
> Subtitle formats:
>
>
> * DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS subtitle tracks.
> * SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.
> * SAMI(.smi) with Ruby tag support.
> * SubRip(.srt)
> * **MicroDVD(.sub)**
> * **VobSub(.sub/.idx)**
> * **SubViewer2.0(.sub)**
> * MPL2(.mpl)
> * TMPlayer(.txt)
> * Teletext
> * PJS(.pjs)
> * WebVTT(.vtt)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/03 | 327 | 1,258 | <issue_start>username_0: Just went from an iPhone to an Android phone. How do I get my contacts that I have on iCloud on to my Android phone?
I looked at SmoothSync, but what's the point in paying for that when I know there is a free way such as as doing it manually.<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming you still have the iPhone in order to get the contacts off of it - There are free applications such as ["my Contacts Backup"](http://mycontactsbackup.globile.biz/) for iPhone that will export all your contacts. This particular one exports them as .VCF (i.e. vcards) and / or .CSV and then emails them to you. I'm sure there are other apps out there too to use, but I went with this one as it's free.
You can then import the vcard file into your Google / Gmail contacts via PC and then sync your contacts from Google onto your device.
Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes end to end.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You could go <http://icloud.com> and click on "Contacts", there you can click on the cog in the bottom left corner. You will have the option to "Export vCard", with that vCard, you can import it into Google Contacts, similarly to what username_1 said.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/03 | 417 | 1,637 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4, and everything is OK, but I have realised that the power button is not working as well as I want. Sometimes I have to press it twice or push harder, so my question is: could I set up my phone to unlock with a different button, for example with the volume buttons? Is there any solution in case that the power button becomes inoperable?<issue_comment>username_1: When the power and back button failed in my rooted LG P500, I used [Button savior](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey&hl=en). This app works without any restriction on rooted devices and with few limitations on unrooted.
This app creates a small overlay on the screen (which is customisable in terms of its size, visibility, position etc.) and pressing this overlay slides a virtual buttons on screen to lock, volume up and down, back, home, search, menu, camera etc.
It was indeed aptly named for as it saved my trip to service centre to shell out money on my phone to replace the keys.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Same problem occurred to my fathers Nexus 4 phone. We tried 3-4 soft best of them is **Auto Screen On** this soft used Proximity sensor on Left top just tap that sensor once or twice (set in setting).. and go your phone will unlock w/o power btn. actually it also support gravity sensor but may be not compatible with nexus 4.
Also works w/o rooting ..
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: A week ago or so I started using [Gravity Screen Off](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree "Gravity Screen Off").
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/04 | 327 | 1,257 | <issue_start>username_0: Google says to clear cache and data on Play Store and Download Manager when experiencing download problems. I can't find Download Manager on my Android device.<issue_comment>username_1: See if you have something like this:
`System settings > Application Manager > All > Downloads`
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Steps to clear the cache of the Download manager app:
1.Open "Settings" - either:
a) pull down the top (right) menu and click the "cog" icon
b) click on "Application" and select "Settings".
2.Go to "Applications" then tap on "Manage Applications" (older versions)
Or "Application manager" (newer versions)
3.Select the "All" tab (to the right)
4.Now scroll down to the "Download Manager" app and tap it.
5.Tap on "Clear cache" and "Clear Data".
...all done.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: In Android 9, go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > App Info. Select 3 dots in upper-right and Show System. Download Manger should show in list now.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: On samsung galaxy, go to "apps," then click on the three dots in upper right corner.
Select "show system apps."
From there you should be able to find download manager. Go to "storage" then "clear cache."
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/04 | 409 | 1,752 | <issue_start>username_0: So I tried to figure this issue out for my boss and ended up stumped, decided to call Verizon for some assistance however, due to lack of "official literature" (?) the tech was unable to assist me in solving the problem. Turns out if I go into the settings for the actual email account that my boss has connected to his phone and shut off the notifications completely that eliminates the voice from say... "You have one new email... You have five new email... You have eleven new email" but.... if we do that he can't receive any notifications at all. No beep, no vibrate, no standard email dings... there has got to be a way. Someone please help, the voice is driving everyone in the office crazy.<issue_comment>username_1: If this is happening to you, you might be in Driving Mode. You might have not actually switched to Driving Mode physically, but if you've paired (Bluetooth) with you're vehicle, it may automatically switch to Driving mode when you enter the car.
Pull down the notification bar from the top of the screen. If Driving Mode isn't one of the five icons at the top of the screen hit the icon that looks like three little boxes and one set of arrows.
That should open a big list of toggle switches. Look for driving mode and see if it is turned on/lit up. If it is turn it off and the voice notifications should stop.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, I had the SAME problem and it turned out to be that my ringtone for incoming calls was set to "Hangouts Video Call". When I changed that to "VZW Airwaves" the voice announcement for notifications went away. Perhaps it is coincidence, but every other option I tried failed and tested after each, resetting to how things were before.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/04 | 1,122 | 3,867 | <issue_start>username_0: My Xperia Z is stuck int a bootloop. It goes up to the colorful waves and then it restarts. It was connected with USB in charging mode. Suddenly, it starts restarting. I thought it might be carrying out some of its processes, but even after an hour of restarts, it failed to start normally. Now my battery is completely drained.
I want to recover/restore it to factory settings, but I can't because of bootloops.
The phone is only two months old, and I do not want to format and restore flash files
via flashtools as suggested on the XDA forums. Getting into recovery mode and restoring from there will be preferred, instead of flashing. My last resort will be a Sony Service Center.<issue_comment>username_1: Download the flash tool and search for "FTF stock images". Find your phone's model number and download at least 4 different versions of the stock Firmware from beginning to newest. Flash following instructions. This will fix this!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can install a fresh and latest rom by these steps:
1. Download and install latest [Flashtool](http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. Then check your phone exact model (For xperia z: C6602,C6603,c6606,...).
3. You should download the latest firmware for your model from valid sources like XDA. In any topic you find, there should be a "How to" that you can easily follow.
4. Wiping data folder will delete all your settings, apps, phone numbers, ... (Don't forget to backup!)
Useful **note**: [Flash FTF using flashtool](https://www.google.com/search?q=c6606&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b#q=flash%20ftf%20using%20flashtool)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You have to download a rom for your mobile.
Download it from
<https://xperiastockrom.com/category/firmware>
Download a flashtool from
<https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/>
1. open the flashtool
2. Connect a USB cable to your computer.
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Connect your phone to the USB cable while holding the Volume down key.
5. Select the software you want to flash in the Service list. The tool automatically detects the phone model and lists available software versions.
6. Click on Apply Service. The phone will now be flashed.
7. When you have flashed your device, you can disconnect your phone from the computer. The first time the boot-up might take a little longer than normal.
Hope it will solve your problem...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Since google favors this thread, I will follow up with what worked for me: <https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-help-flashing-xz2-ftf-flash-fails.3873024/post-78287147>
That post states:
>
> (Newflasher thread is here:
> <https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...gress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426>
> and the version I used was the latest (v13))
>
>
> Simple steps for using newflasher instead of FlashTool:
>
>
> * Use Xperifirm to download appropriate firmware for your device Firmware auto-unpacks to
>
> C:\users\yourusername.flashtool\firmwares\downloads\xxx
> * Remove any .ta files you may not want to flash (The only one I know to remove is simlock.ta , as I don't want to risk
> re-sim-locking my device)
> * Copy the newflasher.exe to the folder that contains the unpacked firmware (example would be folder xxx above)
> * Don't run newflasher.exe yet
> * Get your phone into Flashmode (for this XZ2 it is to have the phone powered off, then hold the VOLDOWN button while plugging the
> USB cable in)
>
>
>
The resources mentioned in the other answers makes it difficult to find images for newer xperias. Apparently the newflash tool's distribution goes through the xda-developers forum. Same goes for the [firmware development tool](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-v5-6-5.2834142/).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/04 | 441 | 1,582 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to (repeatedly) measure the RSSI of a given Wi-Fi access point while I am (physically) approaching it. It is important to mention that at the beginning, my phone is not associated with the AP, hence reading RSSI via `wpa_cli signal_poll` does not work.
The best I have found so far is to repeatedly issue a `wpa_cli scan` and read the results using `wpa_cli bss` . However, this gives me new results with much too low frequency, as the scans take too much time. I target to get a new RSSI every second. (even if I limit scanning to the 5GHz band only, it is too slow).
Is there any way to scan for a single channel only (as I know the channel the access point is transmitting on)?<issue_comment>username_1: If using the shell isn't a problem, you can compile `iwlist` command for ARM, and transfer it to device. `iwlist scan` as root may give you better results.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Install `iw` and then issue:
```
iw dev wlan0 scan freq 2417
```
It synchronously scans only the frequency(ies) you specify. This can give you multiple results per second!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You don't necessarily have to use shell for this. Try out [inSSIDer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.metageek&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsIm5ldC5tZXRhZ2VlayJd) it provides RSSI data, but I am not sure how realtime this data is.
For me this app is used to verify the consistency of the AP's (Enterprise network) in a certain location and their typical radio switch zone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/05 | 399 | 1,434 | <issue_start>username_0: Can any of the applications change the call settings? All of a sudden have observed that when an incoming call is answered, Speaker is enabled by default.
After uninstalling some of the applications related to calls, it became normal.
But I would like to know what/which caused the change in settings.
Apps I deleted are TrueCaller, [Call Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hcHBzdGFyLmNhbGxyZWNvcmRlciJd).
Any information related to this is helpful. Thanks in advance.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running 4.1.2 JellyBean.<issue_comment>username_1: I know for certain that some apps do have the option of changing the setting (e.g. [InDrive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codesector.indrive&hl=en) allows you to switch to speakerphone when driving)
As for the second question, I believe that CallRecorder is the culprit, because:
a) I have tried TrueCaller once, and did not experience anything like you are mentioning,
b) Call recorder apps generally can't work on unrooted Android (as far as I know) unless you are using the speakerphone, so that they can record your voice, and the voice coming from the speakerphone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Wear Speaker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wearableloudspeaker.com.wearableloudspeaker) is another culprit.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/05 | 1,674 | 6,635 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just received my Nexus 10 - my first Android tablet!
I bought the tablet partly for giving presentations. My presentations are created by using the LaTeX package "beamer", which produces PDF files. Acrobat Reader (on PC) has a presentation mode that works perfectly well for all purposes, but I have trouble finding this functionality in the Android version.
There is a full-page display functionality in Adobe's app, but it has some animation for the page transitions. This means that "revealing" of new content (which is implemented by having successive slides that are identical except for the parts that are being revealed) will not work. This is one of the main functionalities that I want in my PDF presentations, and I seem to be unable to find any setting that would turn off the animation.
I have tried searching and the results I got were either about general PDF viewers or PowerPoint (etc) presentation apps. Rather than trying all the different PDF/presentation apps there are, I was hoping that someone might already be using their tablet in this manner, and would be able to help me out.
I have also tried ezPDF reader, but I did not find any presentation-style display at all. So my question is this:
**Is there any way to do Beamer PDF presentation on Android tablets conveniently?**
(3rd-party app is accepted, and ideally it should work with standard bluetooth presentation devices)<issue_comment>username_1: Since there haven't been any responses, I'll record the solution that I have come up with so far, in case anyone else is interested. It is not quite perfect yet, so further answers / comments are certainly appreciated.
* **APV PDF Viewer** has options that allow you to disable the visible zoom buttons, lock the horizontal scroll, increase the distance between pages, and bind the Up/Down and Left/Right keys to page up/down.
Setting these options, position the page in the middle of the screen. Touching the screen right or left will forward a page, but if you are not careful, it will still lead to moving the page around. However, if you use a bluetooth remote (as I do) to forward the page, this isn't a problem and it works pretty well.
* **ezPDF Reader** does not seem to work for what I had in mind, as it does not seem to have an option that shows a 4x3 slide in full (with black borders on the sides). On the other hand, it should be possible to compose the beamer slides in *16x9-mode*, and then I think there are enough options to make this feasible. I haven't tested this yet, as I haven't yet spent any time on thinking what the best layout is for 16x9 slides. In the long run, this seems likely to be the best option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: hi i was reading for the solution of this problem, and i found about adobe reader X for android, in this version of adobe exist an option that allows user view the pdf in presentation mode, here i leave an extract of the information i found from [this link](http://blogs.adobe.com/readermobile/2010/11/18/introducing-adobe-reader-x-for-android)
Fit-to-Screen viewing mode
For those users who like to look at PDF documents one page at a time, Reader X introduces a new “Fit-to-Screen” viewing mode in addition to the earlier Continuous Scroll mode. This mode is especially useful if you’re reading presentations. Use the “View Mode” menu option to switch to this mode.
While in Fit to Screen mode, you can navigate across pages in two ways:
1 Tap on the ‘hot zones’ near the left and right of the screen to take you to the previous or next page respectively,
2 Swipe the screen horizontally towards the left or right to navigate to the next or previous page respectively."
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem and had to try out a bunch of apps. In addition to what you were looking for, I was also interested in the possibility to add comments during the presentation using the s-pen of my galaxy note. All the apps listed below support full page view, so there are in principle an options for presentations.
**Moon Reader Pro**
This is an excellent ebook reader. You have to pay for the full version, since the free version wont support pdf display. You can select full-page mode. By default there is no transition effect. You can also annotate while viewing. The pdf quality is very good and I have not seen any lags. Tons of options.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreaderp>
**Aldiko Book Reader**
Also a very good ebook reader that supports pdfs. Very much the same as the Moon reader, but it wont allow annotations. Also Moon reader has more options. The main advantage is that this reader is free. So try this one out first.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.android>
**Acrobat Reader FoxIt and FoxIT Mobile PDF lit**
Both viewers are fast and allow annotations, but you cannot turn off the page transitions. Very annoying for presentations. Both apps are free.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader>
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxit.mobile.pdf.lite>
**PDF Viewer**
This viewer was first slow, but one can change the options such that it performs okay. It has no page transitions, but it wont allow you to annotate. Free.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=the.pdfviewer3>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I could not find a "pure" presentation mode in Aldiko, Acroread 11.7.1,
APV, MuPDF, PDFViewer and several others I tried.
I finally settled with [Perfect Viewer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rookiestudio.perfectviewer) and its [Perfect Viewer PDF plugin](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rookiestudio.perfectviewer.pdfplugin).
Extensive (excessive?!) customisation options, and you can:
1. Disable transitions
2. Drastically simplify what touch actions are allowed (simple tap on left/right part of screen, disable menu in the center, enable pinch zoom, add long-tap to reset zoom, ...).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Try [XODO](https://www.xodo.com/).
I found this question because I was looking for exactly this. Since the question was asked, some new apps are available, so I thought I'd share one that definitely works (it has an option to disable animations). It also seems to have nice annotation tools. Good enough to use in a classroom I'm thinking.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: [Write on PDF](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spdfnote) by Samsung meets all the requirements very well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/05 | 372 | 1,472 | <issue_start>username_0: I have HTC One X running Android 4.1.1 and Sense 4+. Under `Settings > Power` I have an option of `Fast Boot`. The text under it says "Start up and shut down quickly". How will my device be affected if I turn on/off this option?<issue_comment>username_1: "Fast Boot" is basically analogous to the hibernate or possibly S3 (STR) sleep functionality on regular PCs (HTC isn't very clear on what precisely it does, but analysis of its claims and action suggests it's one of these). Rather than fully shutting down and restarting, the OS resumes where it was after a shutdown, allowing the system to get from "off" to "ready to use" much faster.
As mentioned, some apps don't play nice with this, such as the case is in [this SO question](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8658862/detect-if-htc-fast-boot-is-enabled).
Unless you're regularly needing to shut off your phone for some reason and want it to start back up faster, I'd personally just leave it off to avoid the potential for weird issues.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: "Fastboot is a protocol that can be used to re-flash partitions on your device (update the flash file system in Android devices). It is this small tool that comes with the Android SDK (Software Developer Kit), which is an alternative to the Recovery Mode for doing installations and updates." - Kingroot.com
It is a combination of adb and odin, or at least thats how i look at it
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/05 | 463 | 1,677 | <issue_start>username_0: Can someone explain how tablets like Nexus 7 detects a magnetic cover closing? I have tried putting magnets over the spots where the magnets in the cover are, but it will not lock. How does the tablet know if it is a cover?<issue_comment>username_1: Your magnets are probably in the wrong place. The Nexus 7's magnetic cover sensor is *not* along the right-hand edge, where the magnets that hold the cover closed are. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen, about 2 cm from the left-hand rim of the device, and 4 cm from the bottom rim. Put another way: with the device in the "camera-uppermost" orientation, with the stock home screen displayed, the icon at the left-hand end of the tray is in the right place.
You also need a pretty strong magnet. Most fridge magnets aren't strong enough to trip the reed switch, but a Buckyball will do it (if you can still buy those where you are).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's widely believed that the Nexus 7's magnetic sensor works in an almost-identical fashion to iPads' smart cover; I couldn't find direct information about the N7, but iFixit has a [great teardown of the iPad smart cover](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+2+Smart+Cover+Teardown/5089/1) that goes into detail of how it works.
The Nexus 7 has a magnetic sensor that can tell when a magnet of sufficient pull force is nearby. The sensor is located under the screen [near the pogo plug on the bottom-lefthand corner](http://youtu.be/wx30f6XV-Bk), estimated to be [45mm up from the bottom left corner and 15mm in from the left side.](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827161)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/06 | 518 | 2,195 | <issue_start>username_0: ```
CM10.1 now cannot record any inbound audio on phone calls
```
I was running Jellybean stock on my i9300 and used Total Recall to record telephone calls, recording both inbound and outbound audio correctly. I have now flashed CM10.1 and tried Total Recall to record telephone calls and I can no longer call inbound conversation.
I have also tried Sanity, Call Recorder Demo and Digital Call Record. Whenever I change the source for each of these respective programs to MIC everything works - except of course I cannot clearly record the inbound audio (the voice of the person on the other end).
When testing this I was sure to uninstall the other recording applications as I understand that 2 or more recording applications may cause conflict.
Any ideas about what I should do?<issue_comment>username_1: The issue is related to, as far as I know, Cyanogenmod policies.. In some countries call recording is illegal and therefore CM team hasn't implemented this feature. It's really annoying because the issue applies to certain (but not all) regions of the world.
I do hope that CM developers will come up with some sort of hack in the future. For now I am using Auto Call Recorder (<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appstar.callrecorder>) and using Mic as a source. The volume of inbound audio is very low unless the mic is turned on during the call.
Call recording is the only feature I lack in CM...
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I have sort of successfully enabled call recording of both inbound and out bound using Callrecorder and ALSA. The problem I have is callrecorder crashes multiple times during the phone call and restarts another session.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced also same problem after update with CM 10 but as I updated with CM 12 so total recall call recorder is working again or should I say it's working amazingly. And it can record a phone call continuously.
Also one thing i must say that It can be possible because of total recall app updates too.
I got the latest version from here : <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.killermobile.totalrecall>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/06 | 1,030 | 4,015 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Nexus 4 (LG E960) yesterday, and from the first moment there was a problem that it did not accept touch in the line of the volume down button. In a horizontal line, half a centimeter (1/5 inch) high, in the full width of the screen. If I tried to click in the line, it happened above or below. If I tried to slide a widget through the barrier, there was a visible jump. If I tried to sroll a list, it was interpeted as scroll-stop-click. So a random list item was selected. Quite disturbing.
I was sure it was a hardware problem, because the line was at the same place when I held the phone horizontally. Then suddenly the problem was gone, scrolling, sliding was smooth again. For 2 hours. This morning the line was misbehaving again. Now it works fine. I have no idea what triggers the bad behavior, and what stops it.
What could I do? If I take it back to the shop, they will sit on it for a week, and they might not even encounter the problem, much less solve it.
Did anyone have similar problems?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same issue, Google support suggested waiting for the 4.4 Android update to fix, else return for repair / replacement.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: So I've had this same problem for the past month.
There is a 1cm or so high deadzone that spans the width of my screen just about lower than the midway point from top to bottom.
It is mostly always there, but some (seemingly) random times it goes away and all works well.
My troubleshooting led me to this:
If it's hardware, it's only because the software is telling it something it shouldn't be. I'm sure nothing is *broken* (i.e., from being dropped, etc.) Something is wrong, for sure, but not *broken* per se.
I took screen shots of temperature and voltage (using CPU-Z app) trying to figure it out. I paid attention to when it happened and when it did not. I boiled it down to two possibilities: temperature and/or voltage (I can explain how I came to this conclusion if you want... would take a bit more explanation).
I charge my phone with the charger plugged into the wall typically. I live in Asia so the voltage is a lot higher (but within the appropriate range of the phone). Yet, lately when I! go to sleep, I plug my phone into my laptop to charge, rather than the wall... when I wake up the problem isn't there. About 2 hours later or so the problem comes back.
I tried this for a week (charging my phone with my laptop) and the problem is dissipating. As quickly as it escalated (getting gradually worse) it is now getting *gradually better.*
Try it and see if it works for you. At night when your phone is nearly dead, charge your phone with your USB port attached to your laptop. Maybe it will help. I'm still troubleshooting specifics to see if it is definitive.
UPDATE: today, the day of writing this, I haven't had the problem at all and it's been nearly 7 hours and the 3rd consecutive night of charging with USB on my laptop.
UPDATE 2: happy new year! I've been charging my nexus 4 with my laptop's USB port since my original reply and the problem had disappeared. Let me know if this works for anyone else!
Nexus 4 - 4.4.2
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: As username_2 said, I have this problem for a bit 2 months when I bought this Nexus 4. Last night was the first night I put my phone to charge via USB. Today I was super excited to see That my screen is fully functional. I will continue to charge it like this for few days to see what happens. No problems for about 9 hours so far. ¨
update: 4 days have been passed since my phone started to work well. Screen problem did not reappear not even for 2 minutes since then :) it's great!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I also got d same prob.It is a hardware issue.I got the front touch panel replaced. It costs Rs 5322 in mumbai.
My phone was in warranty so got it for free.
Now issue is resolved. Nothing changed in d software to solve the issue.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/06 | 372 | 1,546 | <issue_start>username_0: Two days back I had to do a factory reset on my android (v2.3.6). After that, I noticed that my phone display won't turn off after 30 secs idle time, even though the settings has been done appropriately. After 30 secs, the brightness decreases, but the screen won't turn off. Is there any other setting which needs to be changed here?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem, I cleared my apps, by holding the home button and making them all disappear and it worked. Not sure what exactly the problem was :P
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try the wakelock detector app which will tell you the application which is restricting the phone from going to sleep and lock mode.
Unfortunately it did not work for me since my kitkat version required the ROOT permission.
I fixed it by going to "Settings > Apps > Running tab". I closed all suspicious application in "Cached" and "running' mode.
It was one of my recent ip-camera phone app or the Alexa app which was restricting the phone going to auto sleep after 15 seconds and then to lock state.
The phone is working fine now after closing those 2 apps, I can run them when required.
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe the setting that keeps Screen On while Charging got Switched On. Try switching it off.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem and it turned out that one of my apps had permissions to my camera and was accessing it all the time. Turning off that permission resolved it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/06 | 297 | 1,093 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to revert the latest update of the Gmail app for Android?<issue_comment>username_1: It's not as easy to revert to individual previous versions, but you can revert easily to the stock version that came with your phone.
1. Find Gmail in "My Apps" in the Google Play Store
2. Tap `Uninstall`
3. Tap `OK` to uninstall updates and revert to original
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Revert to stock version, (as above)
then go here via the mobe's web browser:
<http://www.apk4fun.com/history/901/>
or here
<http://gmail.en.uptodown.com/android/old>
Find a previous version you want, download & install.
Make sure the phone settings allow install from non-GooglePlay locations.
Actually all quite easy.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to Apps - Gmail then go down to to the AP settings. It opened up the play store and I had the option to uninstall updates. It went back to a fresh start, just log in and it seems to work fine but a slightly older format.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/06 | 489 | 1,954 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 and my wife just got an HTC One. I'd like to share accounts in Google play so that we can share app purchases. I'd also like to share Google music, contacts, and some other things. I don't want to share Gmail, Keep, and G+
I saw there were answers like this: [Can I share my Google Play "cloud" music with a family member?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/20504/can-i-share-my-google-play-cloud-music-with-a-family-member)
But that was last updated a year ago. I'm hoping things have improved.
I understand I can turn off email syncing, but that doesn't stop someone from just going into the mailbox manually.
Creating a separate account for just music is cumbersome and is not an option. I'd rather just setup Spotify.
**EDIT to clarify**: The solution everyone gives is "new account." I'm asking: **Can you share Google Music and purchases and NOT share Gmail?**<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Create new Google account.
2. Transfer existing Play Store purchases from your personal account to this new account. You need to contact Google Support/Billing for that. Its not just theory.. I have seen such transfer.
3. Use this new Google account on multiple devices of family.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You cannot separate the GMAIL from the PLAYSTORE. You can let others use your google account to play music or download apps but they would also have access to GMAIL.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Any music you have *purchased* can be downloaded as MP3 files. Once downloaded, it can be uploaded to the Google Music service in another account. My wife and I do this with CDs we've purchased and ripped to MP3. IANAL, but since you are speaking of your wife, your property is shared and your music is owned by both of you.
This, however, does not work for the "All Access" features Google Music. If I understand the terms correctly, that account cannot be shared.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/06 | 307 | 1,299 | <issue_start>username_0: How do you prevent the Samsung S4 screen from coming on with every SMS message that is received?<issue_comment>username_1: I’m puzzled. Why do you want this behaviour?
Anyhow, I do not think it is possible. Mobile phones have been doing this as a way to silently alert you of activity since foerver.
If you want to preserve battery life, you can try dimming the screen as low as it can go instead.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In the galaxy S4 SMS application, go to Settings and there is an option called "Screen On". Untick this option and you should be able to do what you want.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you want to only affect texts, but leave other notifications alone, then go to your messaging app (the screen with all your threads, not a specific conversation), click the menu button > settings go down to notifications and deselect "notifications".
If you're trying to get your phone to not react at all when you receive a notification, then Blocking Mode is your obvious answer. No noise, vibration, the screen stays off... you can even set it to not blink the notification LED.
I'm sorry if neither of those satisfy the outcome you're looking for, but that's really all that you can do to keep the screen from lighting up.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/06 | 1,112 | 4,139 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman (WT19i). About a week ago my phone started discharging when plugged in for charging using either a Samsung wall charger or the USB port on my PC. It charged slowly but correctly when it was turned OFF, but dropped down to zero rapidly from 60% charged state when plugged in ON state.
I fail to understand the reason for this as the phone works correctly when not charging (battery appears to be intact and not leak charge on regular use).<issue_comment>username_1: I'm using Galaxy Tab SHW-180S. This same thing happened with me few days ago. This is how i solved it.
1)First remove the battery from the device.
2)Charge your battery from any other electric source.(I don't remember the device name. But most mobile repairing shops have that device )
You can also try by changing your charger or may be your charging source isn't provide decent level of electricity that needs to charge your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If watching the charge level with the display turned on implicates you're using the device while charging, the explanation might be easy -- if the following example somehow matches:
Assuming you're charging via USB from a computer/laptop/other-USB-source (i.e. not the wall-plugged charger). According to the USB specifications, this provides a charging power of 500 mA (USB 2.0) or at maximum 900 mA (USB 3.0), as you can read e.g. in [this Wikipedia article](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#Power "Wikipedia: Universal Serial Bus, section 'Power'"). Now taking the *Samsung Galaxy S3* (as we've got some reference data for this device, see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575 "Android Enthusiasts: What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?")), and let's play some numbers:
* You're recording some video. This uses 1683 mW.
* You're downloading something via UMTS (3G): 1074 mW
* You're using the camera: 1460 mW
* You tethered your laptop to the phone, and download something: 1254 mW
All these things with the screen off! So you've got to add another ~800 mW for the screen (567 mW to 1568 mW, depending on brightness and colors).
In each example (and I can easily construct several more like that combining some facts, like "Bluetooth download (487 mW) plus average display (800 mW) → 1287 mW), your device uses more juice than the USB power source can provide. Consequently, your phone -- although connected to an external power source -- *DIScharges*. This would be the case even when performing no actions, just having the display turned to max with a non-black (but rather white/colorful) picture: 1568 mW > 900 mW.
---
**So, rule of thumb:** when charging via USB, keep the display off; USB 2.0 cannot even provide enough juice for a fully dimmed display (567 mW > 500 mW), in case of the *S3* (it might be slightly different for your device: the *Motorola Milestone* e.g. needs just 310 mW for a fully dimmed display).
---
See also:
* [What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/418/16575 "Android Enthusiasts: What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?")
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try using a Sony Ericsson wall charger. Because standard USB can't supply much power, manufacturers often use off-spec currents and/or voltages in their wall chargers in order to charge the device faster. Because they're breaking the standard by doing this, sometimes a wall-charger for one manufacturer's device can't supply enough current to a different manufacturer's device.
This isn't specific to Android devices, but any device that charges using USB. For example, many iPhone and iPad users have noticed that their Mac charges the device faster than a PC does, because the PC has a standard USB port, but the USB ports on recent Macs can recognise that they're connected to an iThing and supply extra voltage and current.
If you don't have a Sony Ericsson wall charger, follow username_2's suggestion and make sure to keep the screen turned off when you want to charge.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/06 | 1,007 | 3,696 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I root my Motorola Droid Razr?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm using Galaxy Tab SHW-180S. This same thing happened with me few days ago. This is how i solved it.
1)First remove the battery from the device.
2)Charge your battery from any other electric source.(I don't remember the device name. But most mobile repairing shops have that device )
You can also try by changing your charger or may be your charging source isn't provide decent level of electricity that needs to charge your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If watching the charge level with the display turned on implicates you're using the device while charging, the explanation might be easy -- if the following example somehow matches:
Assuming you're charging via USB from a computer/laptop/other-USB-source (i.e. not the wall-plugged charger). According to the USB specifications, this provides a charging power of 500 mA (USB 2.0) or at maximum 900 mA (USB 3.0), as you can read e.g. in [this Wikipedia article](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#Power "Wikipedia: Universal Serial Bus, section 'Power'"). Now taking the *Samsung Galaxy S3* (as we've got some reference data for this device, see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575 "Android Enthusiasts: What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?")), and let's play some numbers:
* You're recording some video. This uses 1683 mW.
* You're downloading something via UMTS (3G): 1074 mW
* You're using the camera: 1460 mW
* You tethered your laptop to the phone, and download something: 1254 mW
All these things with the screen off! So you've got to add another ~800 mW for the screen (567 mW to 1568 mW, depending on brightness and colors).
In each example (and I can easily construct several more like that combining some facts, like "Bluetooth download (487 mW) plus average display (800 mW) → 1287 mW), your device uses more juice than the USB power source can provide. Consequently, your phone -- although connected to an external power source -- *DIScharges*. This would be the case even when performing no actions, just having the display turned to max with a non-black (but rather white/colorful) picture: 1568 mW > 900 mW.
---
**So, rule of thumb:** when charging via USB, keep the display off; USB 2.0 cannot even provide enough juice for a fully dimmed display (567 mW > 500 mW), in case of the *S3* (it might be slightly different for your device: the *Motorola Milestone* e.g. needs just 310 mW for a fully dimmed display).
---
See also:
* [What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/418/16575 "Android Enthusiasts: What causes battery to drain faster than it can charge?")
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try using a Sony Ericsson wall charger. Because standard USB can't supply much power, manufacturers often use off-spec currents and/or voltages in their wall chargers in order to charge the device faster. Because they're breaking the standard by doing this, sometimes a wall-charger for one manufacturer's device can't supply enough current to a different manufacturer's device.
This isn't specific to Android devices, but any device that charges using USB. For example, many iPhone and iPad users have noticed that their Mac charges the device faster than a PC does, because the PC has a standard USB port, but the USB ports on recent Macs can recognise that they're connected to an iThing and supply extra voltage and current.
If you don't have a Sony Ericsson wall charger, follow username_2's suggestion and make sure to keep the screen turned off when you want to charge.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/07 | 682 | 2,579 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking to buy a new Android phone, but before I do, I need to know that there's a reliable way of keeping the contacts and calendar data on the phone in sync with the data in Outlook 2010 on my laptop. For the past 8 years I've been using windows mobile phones, where Microsoft's ActiveSync etc worked well. Simply connecting my windows phone to my laptop via USB meant that everything almost always sync'd fine without any issues. I'm looking to get as close to that experience as possible.
I also need to avoid putting any of my data in the cloud (e.g. gmail), because my outlook data contains too much sensitive information. Security breaches may be highly unlikely, but the potential consequences are too dire to imagine. One answer to this sync question ([Sync setup question: will Android, Outlook 2010, Gmail, calendar and contacts sync?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1673/sync-setup-question-will-android-outlook-2010-gmail-calendar-and-contacts-sy)) has a comment which says that Android phones will always sync with google, so I need to disable that. Is that possible?
I'm aware of [Samsung's Kies](http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP), but I've never tried it. If anyone can assure me that Kies works well for what I need then I'd be quite happy to restrict myself to buying Samsung.
I've done other research and found [a pcmag.com review from Feb 2012](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382337,00.asp) that suggests in general this isn't an easy problem. However, that link (and answers that I've found here) are all over a year old, so what's a good way of achieving all this in June 2013?<issue_comment>username_1: You can easily turn of Google Sync for any Android phone. Just go to Account Settings, Sync. One problem is that whenever you get a new ROM, or Google does an update, these settings get turned back on. So you need to check periodically.
There are a number of 3rd party sync products, with free trial periods. Just give them a try. You can find them online. The best for security may be DejaOffice which has an encrypted mode to really lock down your data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I finally ended up getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini i9195 LTE 4G, so I tried [Samsung's Kies](http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP). As far as I can tell after just 1 day's use, it syncs the phone perfectly with my Outlook 2010, and avoids the cloud too (as long as the cloud sync to my google account is turned off on the phone).
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/07 | 261 | 1,053 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had a few missed calls from private numbers now, and I'd like to see who it is.
Is there a way to do this with a Galaxy S4 running Jellybean 4.2?
I installed the app 'CIA caller' but that simply listed the private number as '-2', and when it looked up that number, it unsurprisingly said 'number not found'.
Any ideas how to get at these private numbers?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there is a good way to do this - the issue isn't that the private number is being hidden by your phone, it's that the phone company isn't transmitting the caller id info to you at all. So there shouldn't be any way for you to get that data working strictly from your phone.
Unless you know people who regularly block caller ID data, but don't leave messages, I'd just assume it's spam callers and ignore them.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is no way to get the number.
Private numbers are not sent by the network provider therefore your phone has no information about the caller.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/07 | 773 | 3,407 | <issue_start>username_0: After adding a corporate e-mail account to my phone, my device asked to encrypt itself as well as the attached SD card, and change the lock to password. I immediately removed the account, but the security restrictions are still in place. The device no longer requires encryption, but it refuses to read the SD card without encrypting it ("Preparing SD card") appears in the pulldown menu. It's also stuck on password lock with all other options greyed out.
From reading [this post](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/24341/34384), I tried all of the following to remove these restrictions; nothing has worked.
1. Deleted all e-mail accounts.
2. Settings > Security > Device administrators; remove all (including related e-mail accounts.)
3. Settings > Security > Clear credentials; remove all certificates
4. Re-connect to the offending account, and repeating steps 2 and 3 before encryption. This actually shows a more detailed message when about to remove device administrators, including all of the security restrictions, but it still doesn't remove them.
Nothing succeeds in a) removing the restriction to password lock, and b) stopping the device from constantly trying to encrypt the SD card. If you uncheck the "Encrypt SD card" it is just checked again automatically. Currently there is no way to access the SD card at all without apparently first going through the encryption.
There must be a way to fix this that **doesn't involve backing up and wiping the device, or rooting it**. Either this is a really strange bug or I'm missing something obvious. I'm running Android 4.2.2 on a Samsung Galaxy S4.<issue_comment>username_1: The best way is to ask your corporation's IT support for help. They locked, so maybe they'll know, how to unlock.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: My response is specifically in respect to Exchange based device administrators.
What you should find is, dependant on some security policies device administrators cannot be removed without a device wipe. This is to protect company data and is set at the exchange level and conformance is met by Android.
I have followed the process on android 4.2.2 and it works however, dependant on which company exchange account I use (i work as a sysadmin contracted to many companies managing many exchange servers so different policies) i can see different behaviours.
If you have not been asked to wipe your phone when device administrators were removed, then I'm shocked. I've not seen this behaviour on any exchange server I've tested with.
I'm sorry to say that generally once you admit an exchange administrator you are stuck with a factory reset.
That does not mean all YOUR data is lost though. You may do a SMS backup, Application backup and if you have root and recovery, a system backup. Do these to your internal SD or external SD as these will not be wiped in a factory reset. If you are concerned about encryption depending on which file systems you encrypted (usually it's just system, not internal or external SD cards) you may want to copy these backups to another device.
Now do your wipe.
Restore your backups and find your applications, sms's and all your photo's etc should be exactly as they were. All that will be missing is the exchange accounts.
This is tedious I'm aware. However this is becoming more common in a BYO device oriented corporate world.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/07 | 306 | 1,225 | <issue_start>username_0: Someone has been harassing me on kik all week by continually adding me group chats that I did not ask to be part of. The person is blocked, but they are still able to add me to group chats against my will - I don't have the option of accepting or not, it just happens.
If I have to abandon the platform and find another way to talk with my friends overseas I will, but I'm hoping there's some way I can stop this. (And yes, I've reported the offending user to kik support, but they're terribly slow and now it's the weekend...)
I apologize in advance if this isn't a good community for this question, I just can't find an answer anywhere else I can't believe that there isn't one.<issue_comment>username_1: If you want them to stop why don't you make a new kik? I have done the same blocked and it still happens I don't understand why but just make a new one or simply email kik messenger and report that person.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The answer is: you cannot. Either wait out the harassment, don't open the app for a while, or switch discussion platforms with the people you care to talk to. All unsatisfying solutions, but... they are the only ones.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/07 | 735 | 2,211 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated to Cyanogenmod 10.1 RC 2 and can't update beyond it. When I try to update to RC5, I get:
```
assert failed: getprop("ro.bootloader") not matching
"I747UCDLK3" or "I747MVLDLK4" or "I747MUMBLK3" or "I747MUMBLL1"
```
Which naturally causes the update to be cancelled
Does anyone have a link that shows how to resolve this, or other suggestions to resolve it? Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: The message is basically telling you that you don't have the correct bootloader version on your device; specifically, you most likely have an older ICS bootloader rather than the Jelly Bean one. You can read a bit about this on [CyanogenMod's Google+ page](https://plus.google.com/+CyanogenMod/posts/UzrLe6wtk5d), and the CM Wiki page for the S3 [succinctly notes](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_d2att#Important_Notes):
>
> Going forward, CM10.1 is no longer compatible with ICS bootloaders on this device. Please update or else you will get assert failures in recovery.
>
>
>
You'll need to upgrade to a newer bootloader. This carries some amount of risk since it's one of the few instances where you could potentially brick a device, but the risk is still generally pretty small.
I found links to the newer AT&T bootloader [on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41503727&postcount=13716) that will work with CM 10.1. You can flash them using [Odin](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539) or [Heimdall](http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/) by following [these instructions](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41503727&postcount=13716):
>
> 1. Go here <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41503727&postcount=13716>
> 2. Put phone into download mode and then open Odin.
> 3. Choose the PDA slot and then select the correct file for your device (AT&T is LK3)
> 4. Hit start and wait until its finished.
> 5. Done
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I ended up [following the instructions here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310) and was then able to update to 10.1.3RC2. No need to install Odin or Heimdall on your computer :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/07 | 232 | 931 | <issue_start>username_0: Google of course provides their [snapshot of the current API situation](http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html). I'm curious to know if there is somewhere published a line graph showing the distributions and their change over time.<issue_comment>username_1: There is this graph from over at wikipedia, which uses the data from Google's dashboard.
[](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3aAndroid_historical_version_distribution.png)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is a [site](http://www.bidouille.org/misc/androidcharts) that automatically updates to the latest data from the **android.com Dashboard**, and which has three graphs showing different aspects of it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/07 | 636 | 1,964 | <issue_start>username_0: It's getting very hard to root a Motorola Defy+ (mb256).
My cellphone is accepting non android market apps, and USB debugging mode is enabled.
I tried:
- using z4Root app.
- doing the scipt commands one by one with adb tool.
- using superoneclick
- using UnlockRoot.
Basically all the scripts I tried returns the same error. Seems like the file system of my android is protected, so can't mount folders, can't change permission of files, etc.. at the end, the Android is not rooted.
These are some prints of the problems occurred:
Content of the Easy Root script showed bellow [here](https://gist.github.com/edpichler/5732348).
<issue_comment>username_1: I solved!
I flashed a hacked chinese sbf. This sbf let me use z4root.apk to get root access.
Sorry about don't put the file name, that's because it does not have a meaningful name, it's just firmware.zip, I found it in [xda-developers](http://www.xda-developers.com) forum.
**Be careful using the files above, you can easily brick you cell phone.**
The Chinese hacked firmware is this: [Firmware Part 1](https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2M1y_L_Dg4UUjAxRUFiM2tNLUU/edit?usp=sharing) and [Firmware Part 2](https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2M1y_L_Dg4UNTM4SmZuMkNpNFU/edit?usp=sharing).
The application who enables rooting is this [z4Root.apk](https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2M1y_L_Dg4UeS1JRDkzMGN1RWM/edit?usp=sharing).
\*Sorry, I don't know how much time the links will be available.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I tried all those ways(superoneclick, unlockroot)
you have a simple way you didn't try
1. download framaroot.apk
2. move it to your defy+
3. install it
4. open the app
5. shoose (install superuser)
6. press (Gimli) and reboot your defy+
7. it will works 100%
it is very effective
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/07 | 264 | 950 | <issue_start>username_0: Yes, I got the G1 the day it was launched in the UK. Swapped it for HTC Desire when that was launched. Now have a Galaxy S4.
Anyway, I moved away from T-Mobile without removing the G1's network lock (because I was using the Desire then). Lately, I've been experimenting a bit and would like to use the G1 for some things.
How can I unlock it?<issue_comment>username_1: If you wish you can check with online unlocking service provider called [Mobile-Unlocker.com](http://www.mobile-unlocker.com/t-mobile-g1/rs16wp9/) who will help you in unlocking your G1 within 1-2 working days...
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: HTC starting offering their own free [unlock tool](http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/) online some little while ago in an effort to be more hack-friendly, and the G1 (or Dream) is one of the phones you can unlock with it. Failing that you can also contact HTC support to get the unlock code.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/07 | 252 | 915 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to listen to [mp3](/questions/tagged/mp3 "show questions tagged 'mp3'") files of a lecture while viewing [pdf](/questions/tagged/pdf "show questions tagged 'pdf'") files (containing the lecture notes).
How do I load the MP3 files onto the Nexus?
(*The MP3 files currently reside on my hard drive.*)<issue_comment>username_1: If you wish you can check with online unlocking service provider called [Mobile-Unlocker.com](http://www.mobile-unlocker.com/t-mobile-g1/rs16wp9/) who will help you in unlocking your G1 within 1-2 working days...
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: HTC starting offering their own free [unlock tool](http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/) online some little while ago in an effort to be more hack-friendly, and the G1 (or Dream) is one of the phones you can unlock with it. Failing that you can also contact HTC support to get the unlock code.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/08 | 393 | 1,571 | <issue_start>username_0: Today was a bad day for me as I'm having a lot of problems. The latest and important event was I lost my phone. It was registered with my name and email and has information on it about me etc. The sim card is inside (if the robber didn't thrash it). The phone has gps but it's turned off. I hope I can find it.
If you have any question just ask me, maybe about the story how it began?
Is there any software/tools to track it, or find it manually maybe?<issue_comment>username_1: You will need to submit a request to Police Station to track your android device through its IMEI number. As soon as the mobile is switched on and it gets Signal from telecom company, its location will be detected.
Or alternatively, If you had any tracking app, installed on your device, then you may contact app developer for help to track your device.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I strongly recommend you take a look at the [lost-phone tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/lost-phone/info), which contains a lot of first-aid hints. As you write your SIM is still in the device, there's hope it's also still connected to your Google account and has a network connection -- so hurry up trying solutions like [Plan B](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb) or [Android Lost](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost), which you can then push to your device via Google Play's website. Find more details in the linked tag-wiki, plus on the apps' page at Google Play.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/08 | 847 | 3,427 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using **Galaxy S 3** phone with **Android 4.1.2**
Is there a way to view all call logs for a specific contact?<issue_comment>username_1: You are unable to filter the call log for a specific contact in 4.1.2 You would have to find an application on the Play store to do that for you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I posted a similar question to this elsewhere and was pointed to this thread, which did not really answer my question either. Posting my question, I thought that I may get some answers here, as it is, after many hours searching and trying various apps out, I have found a few apps that provide solutions myself, the best two of which I will list below.
I was looking for an app to show "call" & "sms" "history"/"logs" for an individual contact, so using these search terms I found many, the best stand alone one I found is called "My Log" from "Intangible Solutions" which is able to search and list all calls and sms for any given number or multiple numbers in a very clear and easy to read format. The drawbacks is that it is heavily add supported and takes a little while to specify all the contact's numbers, as you have to select them one at a time, having said this, the results are brilliant.
The other I found via an associated app call "Call log+" which I tried and initially dismissed as it only gave me call log similar to the one found in the standard "Phone" dialler, however I later went back to it's associated app "Contacts+", which includes "Call log+", "Messages+" and "Dialler+", and then also installed "Merge+", "Emoji for Conacts+" and the "Contacts+ Widget" to get the full collection, which can replace the standard "Phone", "Contacts" and "Messaging" functions with much better versions, that do far more. The "Contacts+", which includes "Call Log+" does everything I wanted, in that I can instantly see a call log for any contact. The fact that "Contacts+" does a whole lot more beyond this, is also fantastic, but it does exactly what I wanted, so job done.
I hope this may help others looking for the same missing (removed) feature, which because of how I use my phone, I would find hard to live without.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: View a contact (either from the **Contacts** app or by clicking them in the **Phone** app). Then press the menu hard-key, and **History** is the first item on the list.
Note: my Samsung Galaxy S III has been upgraded to Android 4.3, so I've no idea if the method is the same in Android 4.1.2, or if this is something Samsung has added since then. If anyone is still on 4.1.2, please check and comment!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I have Google voice, in addition to my cell carrier's assigned phone number, so this may not be true for everyone, but you can use Google Takeout to download all your data for any Google service you use. Just go to www.google.com/settings/takeout, and pick the services you want to review. Google will pack them all up in an archive which you can then download and search. A little painful if you do this on a regular basis, but a life-saver if you need to check something that is no longer on your phone, but is kept in your online history.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: [SMS backup +](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&hl=en), copies your call logs to your GMail account which then groups them by contact
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/08 | 324 | 1,174 | <issue_start>username_0: I am planning to root my Xperia Arc S and want to know whether will I be able to upgrade it to Android Jelly Bean.<issue_comment>username_1: Most of the times, if not all, rooting is necessary to upgrade to a newer version, especially if it is unofficial(custom ROM). You also have much more power on your phone, but it has the drawback that the guarantee will be voided.
In your case, I have found that it is easier to upgrade. You just need to install pc-companion and after you connect the device on it, it will download the latest update(Jelly Bean).
If I were you, I would download the update first and then I would root my phone.
<http://www.knowyourmobile.com/sony-ericsson/sony-xperia/17465/how-update-your-sony-xperia-arc-s-android-40>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Sony stopped with ICS, it didnt release Jellybean for Arc S. If you are rooted and installed CWM recovery you can install Jellybean Custom rom. There are plenty of rom available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-arc/development). Just read the instruction before installing the roms. There are roms which are only for unlocked bootloader.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/08 | 266 | 1,039 | <issue_start>username_0: New Nextbook tablet Android 4.1 Jellybean. trying to make WIFI connection. Ensured that SSID is enabled. Password entered. Device says its obtaining IP address, then avoided poor internet connection. How to I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Your router may have a pairing button that you need to press. If it does, it must be pressed the first time you attempt to make a connection. Be close to the router. Turn off Wi-Fi, and hit "on" again. Go to `Settings > Wireless networks > Wi-Fi`.
My router is a Cisco Linksys X2000, and I had problems too.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this issue and all online guides failed, i eventually downloaded kingroot and it fixed it when i did "optamize" in that program and "activate game mode". If you have any battery saving apps or use kingroots Purify sub-app, do not "optimize battery" as one of the things it does is affect the wifi as that is a battery drain, so switch off any "optamize battery" features in any apps.
This worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/07 | 535 | 1,910 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any app or any way to reject a call with a message sent via WhatsApp? Normally when we get a call there is an option to reject it with a pre-written SMS, but I was wondering if you can use WhatsApp to send these template messages.<issue_comment>username_1: Looking at `WhatsApp` [FAQ](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/28000016), it looks like this feature is currently NOT Supported by `WhatsApp`.
In Summary, When someone calls you, you will see an incoming `WhatsApp` call screen. And you can tap on the message icon on the call screen to decline the call with a quick message.
**But for Above steps to work, the Incoming call HAS TO BE WhatsApp Call and NOT the regular cellular call.**
Hence, currently user needs to use native/in-built app Like SMS/Hangout to Reject call with message.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone is rooted, you can use [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) to do this. Set up a profile that runs on missed call and triggers a task that runs the shell commands listed here: (<http://tasker.wikidot.com/whatsapp-send-message>). Just ignore the AutoVoice commands used to get input and hard-code the message you want sent.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There is a app for android to cater your need.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.berightback&hl=en>
What it does?
1. Install the app and enable accessibility for BRB.
2. Enable service.
3. Once you reject a call, the app helps you to compose a personalised WhatsApp message on your contacts chat window. You just have to tap send.
4. Apart from this, it reminds you to
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I made this app with the exact requirement as yours, I hoope you like it
[Reject Calls With WhatsApp Message](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=swappy.rcwm)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/09 | 756 | 2,822 | <issue_start>username_0: I have my bright setting on the lowest in my app and my phone is at the lowest possible brightnes too but I find it too bright to read a page in the Kindle app in the dark. Is there any way to lower the brightness? I only find that the Android stock browser's lowest brightness setting to be bearable in the dark; even the lowest possible brightness setting in Chrome is too bright. Is there some radical way to make the brightness in the Kindle lower than the default?
Samsung Galaxy S3
4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: You can change the brightness in the Kindle app by touching the "Aa" icon near the upper right. This will bring up the font, size and brightness settings, which you can then adjust to your liking.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5WWg.png)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: To break the upper/lower limits of device settings, you'd most likely need to tweak your ROM, which requires the device to be rooted. I know there are some solutions for volume limits around ("booster"), so I won't rule out they do exist here as well.
To work around system settings at the "lower end", as it is your intention, you might e.g. want to take a look at [Screen Filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor):
>
> Applies a shade that acts as a dimmer to ensure your eyes don't hurt. Far more powerful than Android's built-in brightness setting. Great for low-light gaming, web browsing, and eBook reading. It even saves battery life for AMOLED displays!
>
>
>
So this app uses a trick by adding a semi-transparent layer on top of what's displayed, which makes the display appear "darker".
Then there's also [Night Mode](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.bbarao.nightmode), which has a similar goal (and uses a similar method to reach it):
>
> Night Mode's main goal is to reduce the brightness of your screen lower than you can achieve with the default settings.
>
>
> This application applies an overlay filter that acts as a dimmer to darken the screen and ensure your eyes don't hurt.
>
>
>
Pick your choice -- or check for another. Where there are two, there might be more ([Super Dimmer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dberm22.SuperDimmer), [Screen Dimmer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sebmorand.brightcom), [Screen Filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.labs.quantative.screenfilter), ...). A Playstore search will be your friend here (note that that's also all what I did -- I didn't use any of those solutions myself, so no guarantees :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: change the background colour to sepia which will appear less bright or even wear sunglasses!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/09 | 934 | 3,431 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought Android phone called **KUBAO** (Chinese phones model)
Its says that it has Android Version 4.1.1
But its in Chinese Language in menu & when I change it to English language then its shows some items only in English version.
Now I need to install fresh Android copy on my mobile.
[ I mean like format PC and install linux or windows on my PC :) ]
I heard some words like **root phone** is it mean format phone.?
Please send me a link to download Android OS also if i'm following incorrect link.
I used this [link for download Android OS](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo/VQ8PQk_V.zip)
I have USB cable and SD card for use with phone, but haven't got an application like PC Suite. I downloaded **MOBOROBO** which I can use as a file explorer, but it doesn't have the permissions to create or edit files in Phone memory.
Here is a picture of the phone:
Please help me to sort out this issue. I use Google but I got only results for install android OS on PC :-) so I think here is the best place to resolve me problem<issue_comment>username_1: You can change the brightness in the Kindle app by touching the "Aa" icon near the upper right. This will bring up the font, size and brightness settings, which you can then adjust to your liking.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/z5WWg.png)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: To break the upper/lower limits of device settings, you'd most likely need to tweak your ROM, which requires the device to be rooted. I know there are some solutions for volume limits around ("booster"), so I won't rule out they do exist here as well.
To work around system settings at the "lower end", as it is your intention, you might e.g. want to take a look at [Screen Filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor):
>
> Applies a shade that acts as a dimmer to ensure your eyes don't hurt. Far more powerful than Android's built-in brightness setting. Great for low-light gaming, web browsing, and eBook reading. It even saves battery life for AMOLED displays!
>
>
>
So this app uses a trick by adding a semi-transparent layer on top of what's displayed, which makes the display appear "darker".
Then there's also [Night Mode](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.bbarao.nightmode), which has a similar goal (and uses a similar method to reach it):
>
> Night Mode's main goal is to reduce the brightness of your screen lower than you can achieve with the default settings.
>
>
> This application applies an overlay filter that acts as a dimmer to darken the screen and ensure your eyes don't hurt.
>
>
>
Pick your choice -- or check for another. Where there are two, there might be more ([Super Dimmer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dberm22.SuperDimmer), [Screen Dimmer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sebmorand.brightcom), [Screen Filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.labs.quantative.screenfilter), ...). A Playstore search will be your friend here (note that that's also all what I did -- I didn't use any of those solutions myself, so no guarantees :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: change the background colour to sepia which will appear less bright or even wear sunglasses!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/09 | 234 | 880 | <issue_start>username_0: I got some files that say "epub+zip" undrr Properties and I wanted to know how can I open it?
OS: 4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: You need an ebook reader that reads EPUB files. Aldiko (<http://www.aldiko.com/>) is a great ebook reader that supports EPUBs. Or, you could rename the extension to zip and extract the file. Inside, you will see some folders. Within one of the folders are HTML files that can be viewed in a web browser.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: you can use kobo. It is an app for reading. I usually email myself the epub file then go into the email where the file is located on the right hand side there will be 3 little dots click that to save and then go into the kobo app and click the phones menu button to import the epub files to your kobo app and then it should show up in your kobo library.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/09 | 259 | 943 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to use flash-based sites on Android? A browser? Radical app? I want to play videos on this site:
<http://www.onf.ca/explorer-tous-les-films>
OS: 4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: You need an ebook reader that reads EPUB files. Aldiko (<http://www.aldiko.com/>) is a great ebook reader that supports EPUBs. Or, you could rename the extension to zip and extract the file. Inside, you will see some folders. Within one of the folders are HTML files that can be viewed in a web browser.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: you can use kobo. It is an app for reading. I usually email myself the epub file then go into the email where the file is located on the right hand side there will be 3 little dots click that to save and then go into the kobo app and click the phones menu button to import the epub files to your kobo app and then it should show up in your kobo library.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/10 | 230 | 918 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone shows the missed calls on the app icon even after I check and delete them from log. I did restart / battery off several times but it still hanging there!! Phone Samsung Galaxy S Duos Android Version 4.0.4
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sq2z4.jpg)
Screenshot (click image to enlarge)<issue_comment>username_1: I have had the same problem on my android phone but tried a solution from one of the android forums which says
Go to settings>>Applications manager>>all applications (on the top) locate the badge provider app, once in there clear data and restart your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try removing the icon of the app from the home launcher then put it back then restart your phone
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: go to settings > application> all > badge provider> clear data & clear cache.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/10 | 252 | 833 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a straightforward answer, does the Samsung Galaxy S2 have two microphones? I tried to Google it but was not too successful. Two mics are essential for my upcoming project. Thank you for all your replies.<issue_comment>username_1: It does have a dedicated 2nd microphone for active noise cancellation according to [GSMArena](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii-3621.php).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Galaxy S2 does have dual microphones.
However, if using Gingerbread (2.3), the device only records mono audio.
Using Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) though, the device can record stereo audio at about 130 Kbps with a sampling rate of 48KHz.
Source: [GSM Arena](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_ics_vs_gingerbread-review-737p3.php)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/10 | 280 | 919 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a difference between [Google Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin), which was recently release on the Play Store, and the Android Keyboard (AOSP) in the open source project?
Update: I need the difference from a feature prospective<issue_comment>username_1: It does have a dedicated 2nd microphone for active noise cancellation according to [GSMArena](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii-3621.php).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Galaxy S2 does have dual microphones.
However, if using Gingerbread (2.3), the device only records mono audio.
Using Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) though, the device can record stereo audio at about 130 Kbps with a sampling rate of 48KHz.
Source: [GSM Arena](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_ics_vs_gingerbread-review-737p3.php)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/06/10 | 2,012 | 7,208 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to increase the number of steps in the volume control? I'd like a finer grained control over the volume level. I have a Galaxy Nexus.
Note: I don't want to boost the volume just change the number of levels so I can find a sweet spot when listening to music.<issue_comment>username_1: Many people have this problem with Android. You can see [it has been reported in Android's bug tracking system](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=25920). The number of levels is controlled by a setting that's compiled into the Android system image.
Use a different ROM
-------------------
It's possible that [flashing](/questions/tagged/flashing "show questions tagged 'flashing'") a [custom-rom](/questions/tagged/custom-rom "show questions tagged 'custom-rom'") could increase the number of levels, but I don't know which, if any, custom ROMs do this. [This bug report](https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-379) in [cyanogenmod](/questions/tagged/cyanogenmod "show questions tagged 'cyanogenmod'")'s tracker suggests they don't plan to add that feature, for fear it may cause compatibility problems with some apps.
Use a different app (easy)
--------------------------
Some media apps have their own volume control, on top of that provided by Android. I believe Poweramp is one such (but I don't use it myself). If there's one particular app you need more control of, such as a music app, you might want to replace it with one that has this feature.
Edit your phone's OS (advanced)
-------------------------------
If you're not worried about the risk of breaking some (badly-written) apps, and your device is [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'")ed, then you can follow [these instructions](http://chrisdube.com/increase-number-of-volume-steps-in-android/) to edit the Android system image to increase the number of levels. That site gives step-by-step instructions, including installing the developer tools you'll need to make system changes; a summary for knowledgeable people is as follows:
1. Get `framework.jar` from your device and run `baksmali` on it.
2. Edit `framework\android\media\AudioService.smali`
3. Search for `0xft 0x0t 0x0t 0x0t` to find the table of audio levels.
4. Replace the first number of each row with the desired number of levels (in hexadecimal).
5. Run `smali` to generate a new `framework.jar`, and then replace the original on the device.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I ended up using Fine Volume Control V2 ([Trial version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2)) on my Nexus 4 - supports up to 100 volume levels. It's not perfect but should suffice till they *hopefully* fix what seems like such a simple problem.
Precise Volume ([XDA Forums](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-precise-volume-override-androids-t3573562), [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phascinate.precisevolume)) also looks worth a go.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I had initially posted this as an answer to this question: [How to increase/decrease volume in smaller increments/decrements?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/182910/209414),
unfortunately this method won't work officially with Nougat (due to some missing requirements)
**The workaround:**
As expected, such a modification, will require root or some kind of zip flashing proceedure to install **Xposed framework.**
*Kuba Kalamarz* created an Xposed module called [VolumeSteps+](https://repo.xposed.info/module/com.p1ngu1n.volumesteps) which allows one to adjust the amount of steps for every system volume function.
The good thing I noticed about this **module is it binds to settings system (i.e you don’t have to open the module UI, instead you can control via the volume button)**
**Prerequisites**
* [Root](https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-android-our-always-updated-rooting-guide-for-any-phone-tablet-0157124/)
* [Xposed Framework](https://nexus5.gadgethacks.com/how-to/install-xposed-framework-your-nexus-5-for-max-customization-0150667/)
* [Unknown Sources enabled](https://nexus5.gadgethacks.com/how-to/enable-unknown-sources-install-third-party-apps-apk-files-nexus-4-nexus-5-0150666/)
>
> Features
>
>
> * Change the number of volume steps for the alarm, music, notification, ringer, system and in-call streams.
> * Ability to change it to somewhere between 5 and 50 steps
> * Use the music volume as default for the Volume Panel when pressing the volume buttons.
>
>
>
**Instructions**
1. Download [VolumeSteps+](http://dl-xda.xposed.info/modules/com.p1ngu1n.volumesteps_v6_54b1b4.apk) and install
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XT4aEl.jpg)
2. Activate the module in Xposed Settings, and reboot the device to effect changes.
3. Open VolumeSteps+ in the app drawer
4. Adjust your volume steps:
* Each volume category has its own menu entry. Select the one you want to adjust, then use the slider to fine-tune the volume steps, press OK when done.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/F0AF4l.jpg)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gzpTAl.jpg)
* Find the increment that suits your needs.
3. **Reboot** (important) your device and the new volume steps will be available, even when pressing the volume button. Viola!
Disclaimer (I am not associated with this application, however I use it so I wrote the post to share my experience with other end users)
**Nb: I tested this workaround myself and it does exactly as described**
Special thanks to
* <NAME>: [Get Total Control Over Android 's Volume Slider Precision](https://nexus5.gadgethacks.com/how-to/get-total-control-over-androids-volume-slider-precision-0157588/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: If you're phone is rooted or you have a custom recovery (like TWRP), this is actually much easier. The only thing you'll have to do, is to add the following line to your `build.prop` file located in `/system`:
```
ro.config.media_vol_steps=30
```
Where 30 represents the number of steps.
This can be done with a root file explorer (like [Root Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree)) or via `VI` in the TWRP terminal or via `adb`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: The Samsung SoundAssistant is your huckleberry. Free app. Provides system-wide fine control over volume, with adjustable increments and per-application settings.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This should help some folks and it does enable better control, not louder volume.
1. Go to developer options (enable developer options if you haven't previously done so).
2. Then, turn on "Disable absolute volume".
3. You may need to restart your Android device for it to take effect.
The steps now are *way* more reasonable. In other words, it answers your "Note", as now the volume (at least on my Bluetooth headphones) now has much smaller steps -- it no longer goes from too quiet to too loud in one step.
Upvotes: 4 |
2013/06/10 | 260 | 1,161 | <issue_start>username_0: Basically what I would like to know is will the play store web version still show the provider and mobile information ie [This app is compatible with your PROVIDER\_NAME DEVICE\_MODEL.] if the device is factory reset/rooted/removed the google account/change google account.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: None of those actions (factory reset/rooted/removed the google account/change google account) will have any effect on your provider or device information.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Old devices stay in your list in the Play Store for quite a while after performing any of those actions. I gave one of my old Android phones a factory reset and then gave it to a relative a few months ago, they then registered it on their Play Store account, but it still showed in the list on my account for a few months afterwards (but I couldn't push apps to it from my account any more).
See also this previous question where an old device has been factory reset'd and still appears in the Play Store list: [Deleting a device from the Google Play Store?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/41331/)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/10 | 291 | 1,227 | <issue_start>username_0: When I open the Google Play Store it says, ***no connection retry*** even when I am connected to wifi and when I hit Sign In in the Youtube app it says, **An error occurred.**<issue_comment>username_1: You checked your internet connection of the modem/router? I also got that problem several times.. > modem/router/ap restart helped me in this cases because it was a connectivity issue with my provider and not an android/app problem.
Sometimes even a simple turn into flight mode and back resolves this issue (at least for me).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you're using a firewall app, make sure you've allowed the Play Store (or whatever other apps) in the firewall rules...AND that you've saved/updated the rules.
Apps like Android Firewall won't actually make the changes until you've chosen to 'Apply rules'.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Mine Solved..
Some times your network blocks ip's or google may black list your network ip's for some reason..
If setting date and time, clearing data and cache doesn't work. Install VPN HotSpot Shield via browser. Than turn this app on once it secures your connection you will be good to use play store.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/10 | 1,224 | 4,512 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to use the standard Google Calendar app (as available in the Play Store) too keep track of events. However, Samsung includes a modified version of the calendar on the S4. In previous iterations of the Galaxy it was possible to disable the Samsung version of the Calendar app so that I wouldn't get duplicate notifications of events. On the S4, it does not seem possible to disable the app or it's notifications (the "disable" button and "show notifications" checkbox are greyed-out in the app info screen). Is there some other trick I can use to disable the Samsung Calendar app?<issue_comment>username_1: **Root:**
You can install [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to uninstall unwanted apps easily.
**Without Root:**
After doing some research to uninstall apps without root, I found an interesting article which helps you creating a script to remove certain stock APK files.
Check it out [here](http://droidviews.com/2013/easily-remove-stock-appsbloatware-from-your-android-phone-without-rooting-it/).
To simplify it, copy and paste this for step 7 (though I'm not too sure if those are the APK files for the stock calender. You mean S Planner, right? Anyway, let me know if it works):
`ui_print("S Planner remover for the S4.");`
```
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Partitions mount");
#Properly unmounting to avoid issues
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
#Then mounting
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("S4 default Calendar remover");
delete("/system/app/SPlannerAppWidget_NAmerica.apk");
delete("/system/app/SecCalendarProvider.apk");
delete("/system/app/SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk");
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Unmounting partitions");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Finish");
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Assuming your end goal is just to get the app to shut up (i.e. not get double calendar notifications for all events), all you have to do is disable the alerts and notifications from within the app itself.
1. Go into the App
2. Press the menu button
3. Choose Settings
4. Scroll to the bottom
5. Change `Set alerts & notifications` to `off`
For good measure, I also unchecked `Vibration` and set `Select ringtone` to `Silent`, but that probably wasn't necessary.
The app will still be on your phone, but aside from the icon being there you won't even notice it unless you open it.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: I disabled it in the Application manager under settings. I don't get any notifications at all and I just use the google calendar app.
I do have a it f a problem though, if I click a invite link it still opens the S planner... haven't figured out how to avoid this yet, but the app is mostly out of the way.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It would appear that [Root App Delete](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.uninstall) can disable S Planner. Seems to work so far for me.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: In Galaxy s4.
1. Go to Calendar
2. Menu
3. Display
4. uncheck "My Calendar", "Samsung Calendar", Samsung Task"
5. select "Done" in right top corner
You now have stopped visual of Samsung Calendar. You can add Google or if already added, your Google Calendar will display your events or appointments you set.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I've created a simple app, that hides all notifications from S Planner when they appear.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=s.planner.sucks.and.stinks>
It seems to be the only working solution for my non-rooted Note 3, I've tried everything suggested in this thread with no luck.
Edit: with Lollipop update, you can finally disable S Calendar totally, it's hidden inside system options.
Edit 2: with another update to my Note 3 system, you cannot anymore. But I discovered a wonderful `pm hide` command, that will work even on system apps on non-rooted devices. You need Android developer tools installed, then you run this command from ADB shell:
`pm hide com.android.calendar`
and you're done, it seems to be persistent between reboots.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/11 | 509 | 1,761 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if you are able to install ROMS, for example, the Ubuntu Touch OS for the GS2 i9100 onto the GS2 SPH-D710. Will it brick my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: In general, no, it is not possible to flash ROMs made for a different model.
Specific to your device, no. Flashing ROMs for the I9100, I9105, I9100G, I777, and T989 on you device will result in you having a phone-shaped paperweight.
You can find appropriate ROMs for your device [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1707), among other places.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: WARNING THIS WILL COMPLETELY UNROOT YOUR DEVICE AND YOU WONT HAVE WIFI
BUT IF YOURE USING DATA, YOUR FINE
BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO FLASH STOCK BACK ONTO IT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG.
Yes you can actually all you do is extract everything from the flashable rom, then go to META-INF/com/google/android/updater.script.
Open it with any text editor. Go to any of the lines that say something like this: (getprop("ro.build.product") == "i9100). Then change the model number already on the line to SPH-D710. now, go and recompile the rom. Then reboot to recovery and install.
WARNING
Since you are using an SPH-D710, The wifi might not work, I realized that after installing cyanogenmod 12 lollipop and tried cyanogenmod 13 also and wifi didnt work on either and only the search button and back buttons work. I dont know if the rom youre trying to install has options in settings to edit what your buttons do, but cyanogenmod did. So if youre going to try it with cyanogenmod then just do all the instructions the same.
And please tell me the results If you plan on doing it so I can add that to my list of compatible roms. Thanks.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/11 | 722 | 2,817 | <issue_start>username_0: My mobile internet suddenly has stopped working. Chrome complains Error 130 (net::ERR\_PROXY\_CONNECTION\_FAILED). Google app store and other apps those load content from servers now work only when I connect through wifi.
I set in firefox about:config network.proxy.type from default value 5 (use system settings) to 0 (no proxy) and firefox has started working.
Proxy Settings app shows empty fields.
As I don't use any proxy I would like to see that system wide proxy setup which broke my mobile inet<issue_comment>username_1: For GSM devices, as far as I know, the proxy settings for your mobile data connection are defined in the Access Point Name (APN). Go to `Settings > Wireless and Networks > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > [Your data APN]` (your device's menu may differ slightly). Check the `Proxy` field - it's possible this got modified somehow. Might also be worth snooping around your carrier's website for the recommended APN settings and double-checking that everything is correct. Once finished, press `[Menu] > Save` and give it a test.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Did you switch from "Mobile data" to "WLAN" (also "Wifi" or "Wi-Fi" on SAMSUNG) last time for surfing in internet? If yes, then try this!
Sometimes when you enable "WLAN" before disabling "Mobile data" (top line, near the battery-charge-state or the current-date/time) the proxy settings for GSM will stay and be used for you WLAN!
All you need to do is:
1. Disable "WLAN" (also "WiFi" or "Wi-Fi")!
2. Enable "Mobile data"!
3. Start Chrome and navigate to somewhere or search for something!
Can you surf? If no, switching from "Mobile data" to "WLAN" was not the issue, else:
4. Disable "Mobile data" and wait 2 seconds!
5. Enable "WLAN"
It should work now.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Check the properties of your Celular Network configuration. Sometimes it has a proxy and port configured. Delete them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I've had the same problem and the suggested solutions haven't worked for one reason or another. However, I thought "Perhaps there's an app for it?" There is! It's called Proxy Settings and the icon looks like stacked books. Search for it and install it via the Play Store app on your phone/open it/click on your wifi network/turn off the proxy setting. Internet access via a browser should now work like a dream.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Fixed mine. I get this ERR\_PROXY\_CONNECTION\_FAILED every time I use mobile data.
You need to reset the APN to default
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Need to reset the proxy to default.
Then its working.
Step 1: Use user `SIM network`
Step2: Go to `Access Point` names
Step3: Go to the INTERNET options and make proxy as not set.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/11 | 688 | 2,646 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy Note II used to statup in 5-6 seconds normally.
But yesterday when i switched on the device after charging it, it took almost 14-15 seconds for my home screen to show up.
I am pretty sure that i didnt install anything new. The device is not rooted.
Is there anyway i can check what might be making the startup slow?<issue_comment>username_1: For GSM devices, as far as I know, the proxy settings for your mobile data connection are defined in the Access Point Name (APN). Go to `Settings > Wireless and Networks > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > [Your data APN]` (your device's menu may differ slightly). Check the `Proxy` field - it's possible this got modified somehow. Might also be worth snooping around your carrier's website for the recommended APN settings and double-checking that everything is correct. Once finished, press `[Menu] > Save` and give it a test.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Did you switch from "Mobile data" to "WLAN" (also "Wifi" or "Wi-Fi" on SAMSUNG) last time for surfing in internet? If yes, then try this!
Sometimes when you enable "WLAN" before disabling "Mobile data" (top line, near the battery-charge-state or the current-date/time) the proxy settings for GSM will stay and be used for you WLAN!
All you need to do is:
1. Disable "WLAN" (also "WiFi" or "Wi-Fi")!
2. Enable "Mobile data"!
3. Start Chrome and navigate to somewhere or search for something!
Can you surf? If no, switching from "Mobile data" to "WLAN" was not the issue, else:
4. Disable "Mobile data" and wait 2 seconds!
5. Enable "WLAN"
It should work now.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Check the properties of your Celular Network configuration. Sometimes it has a proxy and port configured. Delete them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I've had the same problem and the suggested solutions haven't worked for one reason or another. However, I thought "Perhaps there's an app for it?" There is! It's called Proxy Settings and the icon looks like stacked books. Search for it and install it via the Play Store app on your phone/open it/click on your wifi network/turn off the proxy setting. Internet access via a browser should now work like a dream.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Fixed mine. I get this ERR\_PROXY\_CONNECTION\_FAILED every time I use mobile data.
You need to reset the APN to default
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Need to reset the proxy to default.
Then its working.
Step 1: Use user `SIM network`
Step2: Go to `Access Point` names
Step3: Go to the INTERNET options and make proxy as not set.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/11 | 478 | 1,624 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an *S3* I'm attempting to import contacts to.
I started with a list I've converted to `.CSV` and then used an online converter to create `.VCF` files from for each of the contacts.
The *S3* will not import the `.CSV` or `.VCF` files. I've combined the `.VCF` files into 1 and it still refuses to import them.
Is there any other way to do this without creating a *GMail/Google account* to first import them into? (Device is setup with an IMAP account so no need for GMail).
The *S3* reports "`Couldn't import vCard`" then within notification it reads "`The format is not supported`". The `.VCF`'s I have created are *version 2.1*.
What versions of *vCard* does the *S3* support?<issue_comment>username_1: Without finding a way of doing this I ended up bluetoothing all the contacts from the old handset across (A Samsung B2100).
Would be nice to find more information about this buggy/broken feature on the S3.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The reason I had this issue was a badly formatted vcard file. There were many `BEGIN:VCARD` tags that were not closed with `END:CARD` tags. As an example, it looked like this:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
BEGIN:VCARD
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
As you can see, the first `BEGIN:VCARD` is not closed.
So in a text editor, I did a Find and Replace to get rid of any unclosed `BEGIN:VCARD`, such that it looked like:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
After doing that, the vcf file imported without any problems.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/11 | 767 | 2,482 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus S device (model i9023).
My current earpiece is torn - the wires are cut, and the body could not be screwed out because the specific body's screw is stuck. However, I can gently replace it without breaking the body.
I see a "HF" connector connected to the left of what I see in the picture of the earpiece unit.
To be more specific, I took some pictures of it, since I can't get the data from
[fixit](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+S+Teardown/4365/2).
Here's a picture of what dealers are selling in eBay. This picture is pretty descriptive.
All dealers provide a unit containing the earpieace speaker as seen upwards,
a proximity sensor as seen below and the connector to the motherboard, to the right.
This is what I saw in fixit:
as you can see upwards, there's another group of wires (orange) to the right of the proximity sensor, which doesn't exist in the seller's unit.
The pictures I took of my device shows exactly what I mean:
This **"HF" wires** down there doesn't exist in the units for sale
>
> Don't mind the fact that in my pictures there's no speaker, its
> because its been torn. that's the reason why I was wandering around thinking of buying a new EM-Tech EME1511AFRC replacement unit in the first place...
>
>
>
So does anyone know what's that HF and what am I losing if I buy a new unit without it?<issue_comment>username_1: Without finding a way of doing this I ended up bluetoothing all the contacts from the old handset across (A Samsung B2100).
Would be nice to find more information about this buggy/broken feature on the S3.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The reason I had this issue was a badly formatted vcard file. There were many `BEGIN:VCARD` tags that were not closed with `END:CARD` tags. As an example, it looked like this:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
BEGIN:VCARD
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
As you can see, the first `BEGIN:VCARD` is not closed.
So in a text editor, I did a Find and Replace to get rid of any unclosed `BEGIN:VCARD`, such that it looked like:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
After doing that, the vcf file imported without any problems.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/11 | 399 | 1,379 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Karbonn A15 with Android ICS (4.0.4), it's not rooted.
I want to move the app data to my external sd card. I tried to move the `/mnt/sdcard/data` folder, just to check whether it releases any memory in the storage section in phone settings.
But the internal storage was same, there was no change. Can anyone tell me where the app data resides in the internal memory? It's fine if I can move app data manually to the external SD card.<issue_comment>username_1: Without finding a way of doing this I ended up bluetoothing all the contacts from the old handset across (A Samsung B2100).
Would be nice to find more information about this buggy/broken feature on the S3.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The reason I had this issue was a badly formatted vcard file. There were many `BEGIN:VCARD` tags that were not closed with `END:CARD` tags. As an example, it looked like this:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
BEGIN:VCARD
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
As you can see, the first `BEGIN:VCARD` is not closed.
So in a text editor, I did a Find and Replace to get rid of any unclosed `BEGIN:VCARD`, such that it looked like:
```
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
# Bunch of fields in here like N, FN, EMAIL, etc.
END:VCARD
```
After doing that, the vcf file imported without any problems.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/06/12 | 210 | 899 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I enable voice control in my LGE Nexus 4 for system commands like "turn on bluetooth", etc?<issue_comment>username_1: You mean Google Now, don't you ? For this, you have to click on the microphone of a Google Search bar. You can do this with the one of the home screen. You can also open the Google Search app and doing this with its search bar too. For opening Google Search, do a long press on the Home button and then swipe to the circle with the Google logo. Google Now will be opened. You can also use the app shortcut (in the Launcher or anywhere else).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: By default that is not possible on stock Android phones.
It works for Samsung, because they have basically taken the Android source code and made their own fork of the repo. Having access to the source code allows them to turn on/off or even edit features.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/12 | 441 | 1,762 | <issue_start>username_0: On my s3, I would like to make a calendar entry after some one called me and put the number in the description field on the calendar.
I'm thinking this would be easy, just share the number from call history to calendar. Unfortunately "share" is not available and I can only "send number" as an sms.
Is there an app that can help me with this?
Is there a reason the s3 doesn't have this obvious feature?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a bit roundabout, but it works:-
1. From the call log, click **Create contact**.
2. On the screen for creating a contact, long-tap the phone number field to select it and bring up the special *action mode* buttons for selected text.
3. Click the 'copy' icon. (That's the one to the right of the pair of scissors.)
4. Click **Cancel** to cancel creating the contact, and answer **OK** to the confirmation dialog.
5. Switch to the calendar app and create a new event, or edit the event you want to change.
6. Long-tap some empty space in the description and click **Paste**.
As for why the S3's **Phone** app doesn't let you copy the number to the clipboard directly, or share it, only Samsung can tell us that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Call track is a free app that logs your call details into a google calender. <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.calltrack>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is no such option in Samsung Galaxy Note Edge either. However I found a way out to copy the phone number in the log this way:
1. Select the phone number and click Send number under the option;
2. The selected phone number will appear under New message; and
3. Long press the phone number and do the necessary to cut or copy to the desired location.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/12 | 819 | 3,192 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I remotely sign out all web sessions of Gmail from my Android phone?
[This question](https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/1297/how-can-i-remotely-log-out-of-gmail) explains how to do this from the Gmail website with a standard web browser. This doesn’t work from my phone because when I visit the Gmail website with the browser in my phone, I am redirected to a mobile version so I can't access the "Activity on this Account" feature.<issue_comment>username_1: I have found two ways to access the “Activity on this Account” feature from the builtin Android 4.0 web browser:
1. Select the “Request desktop site” option in the browser menu, then open <https://mail.google.com> — this way it will not redirect to the mobile site. Then use the “Details” link at the bottom of the page, as you would do from a computer.
2. Open the mobile version of Gmail, select the “menu button” at the top line (with three vertical lines) — it will open the list of your tags. At the bottom of this list you will see a line with “Gmail version: Mobile | Mobile (old) | Full”; select the ”Full” link to switch to the full Gmail version (it looks slightly different than what you get with the first way). Again, you should see the “Details” link at the bottom of the page, which leads to the “Activity on this Account” page.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If "Request desktop site" is not working then you can always change the user agent string to in browser options, it exists on the stock Android browser `menu -> more -> Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Select User Agent -> [select one which ends with Desktop]`
Currently I don't think "there's an app for that" :p
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Here is another working solution.
1. First login to your gmail account from a desktop and click on the "Details" link. This will open a new window. You will see an URL at the new window. Copy/store that URL (like: `https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=**********&view=ac`).
2. Login to your gmail account from your android browser (chrome). Now browse that URL from the brwoser (chrome).
You will get the button "Sign out of all other accounts". Click that. You are done!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: 
Yes, I did it now from android with desktop version.
It seems to be very easy. It works in Crome browser. Here it is:-
Select the “Request desktop site” option in the browser menu, then open <https://mail.google.com> — this way it will not redirect to the mobile site. Then use the “Details” link at the bottom of the page, as you would do from a computer.
Open the mobile version of Gmail, select the “menu button” at the top line (with three vertical lines) — it will open the list of your tags. At the bottom of this list you will see a line with “Gmail version: Mobile | Mobile (old) | Full”; select the ”Full” link to switch to the full Gmail version (it looks slightly different than what you get with the first way). Again, you should see the “Details” link at the bottom of the page, which leads to the “Activity on this Account” page.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/06/12 | 352 | 1,537 | <issue_start>username_0: I've written an app that uses google push notifications to install upgrades. The problem is that certain companies that my app is rolled out to, have phones that are running Android 2.3.6. This means that for the push notification to work, a google account must be present on the phone.
One customer only has a limited data plan for his employees and is reluctant to assign a google account to his employee's phone because of the potential data charges.
Would assigning a Google account to a phone incur potential data charges on the phone?
He has mentioned things like emails, spam, links to YouTube. All of these worry him as he thinks the employee may use things outside company purpose.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, assigning a Google account to a phone would incur data charges UNLESS syncing is disabled as it will regularly sync calendars, email, etc. Even so, other data related services may come into play (eg, Play store app update checking & downloading).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This depends on two factors.
* **Settings** > **Wireless & Network settings** > **Mobile networks**
* **Data enabled**, if that's checked, all internet data goes through the telephony layer and treated as internet data.
The other spot is in
- **Settings** > **Accounts & Sync Settings**
- **Background data** and **Auto-sync** are checked, it will chew up the bandwidth (provided *Data enabled* is checked from the previous spot above)
Then yes, data charges will increase.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/06/12 | 499 | 1,934 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Galaxy S3 I have only a few options for locking/unlocking:
Either no locking and swiping, or entering a pin every time. Both options are not very attractive. One is too insecure when leaving it somewhere, the other too cumbersome, when I just take it out of my pocket. OK, there are more options, like face recognition and all that, but it never works in the dark.
What I would like to have is a more intelligent scheme: That I do not have to unlock as long as my S3 stays close to me. That a pin is only required, when it is further away from me.
Is something like that available or possible? Maybe in conjunction with an RFID-chip? Or bluetooth? So I would carry in another pocket that other device.<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe you're looking for something like [NFCSecure](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t3hh4xx0r.nfcsecure).
You can combine normal lock screen (i.e. swiping) with an underlaying NFCSecure lock screen for better security (only lets you in when scanned the needed NFC tag).
Your smartphone needs NFC capabilities and you need an NFC tag to carry around with you to unlock your phone.
Can not test this as my phone doesn't have NFC capabilities.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It also could be achieved with some bluetooth device (a headset should do), and using [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm):
* **Condition:** Bluetooth Connected1
* **Task:** Keyguard "off"
1 Easiest set up with the device connected, so you can select it here
Of course this would require your BT headset to be permanently on -- plus connected to your body :). Then, as long as the two are in reach of each other, you wouldn't need to enter your PIN. But as soon as the connection is broken (you're separated beyond the BT range), Keyguard would be enabled again, and the PIN required to unlock.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/06/12 | 376 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: I left my phone on the table with full battery without doing anything with it. After a few hours the battery was completely depleted, and the phone automatically shut down.
What could cause such a thing, and what actions to take in such a situation?<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe you're looking for something like [NFCSecure](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t3hh4xx0r.nfcsecure).
You can combine normal lock screen (i.e. swiping) with an underlaying NFCSecure lock screen for better security (only lets you in when scanned the needed NFC tag).
Your smartphone needs NFC capabilities and you need an NFC tag to carry around with you to unlock your phone.
Can not test this as my phone doesn't have NFC capabilities.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It also could be achieved with some bluetooth device (a headset should do), and using [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm):
* **Condition:** Bluetooth Connected1
* **Task:** Keyguard "off"
1 Easiest set up with the device connected, so you can select it here
Of course this would require your BT headset to be permanently on -- plus connected to your body :). Then, as long as the two are in reach of each other, you wouldn't need to enter your PIN. But as soon as the connection is broken (you're separated beyond the BT range), Keyguard would be enabled again, and the PIN required to unlock.
Upvotes: 1 |