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2013/08/04 | 866 | 3,239 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone (Huawei Y300) takes a little under 10 minutes to get a GPS lock. This has been happening both in new locations as well as in and around my home (where it's on frequently).
What could be the problem that is causing this?
Are there any possible workarounds for this (and I don't mean custom ROMs)?<issue_comment>username_1: Install [GPS Status & Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2). Then go to the app's `settings > gps sensors > auto-download AGPS data`, and set it to whatever you like. It also has a [Pro key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpstoolbox.pro), which unlocks other features.
>
> The main goal for the application is to assist you and all the other
> applications on your device to get a GPS lock as fast as possible. It
> is much better to know what is happening inside your phone than
> staring cluelessly on a blinking notificaion icon and hoping that it
> will stop blinking sooner or later. (Some people just simply enjoy
> watching all the raw data ;)
>
>
>
Steps to follow if you have a non-locking GPS, from their [FAQ](http://mobiwia.com/gpsstatus/faq):
>
> * Menu / Tools / manage aGPS state.
> * Select 'Reset' to clear the internal state of the GPS.
> * Select 'Download' to re-download the assistance data. You will need an active internet connection at this step.
> * Close the GPS Status application for 10 seconds.
> * Go outside and find a spot where large part of the sky is visible.
> * Make sure you have the 'Keep the screen on' settings turned on (in Menu / Settings / Display & Tools'.
> * Let the program run and try to acquire your GPS position for at least 15 minutes.
>
>
> NOTES:
>
>
> * If the above steps do not resolve the GPS issue then you most likely have a hardware problem with the phone.
> * Certain phone cases block the GPS signal (remove the phone from it, if you are not sure.)
> * Certain windshields may block the GPS signal inside cars (those that have metallic coating to keep the heat out.)
> * Certain phones (usually CDMA) turn off the GPS chip if you put the phone into flight mode.
> * If you travel a long distance without turning on the GPS (i.e. flight) you can expect much longer fix times at your destination
> initially.
> * Obviously you cannot expect the GPS to work in your basement! (yes I'm serious)
>
>
>
See if that improves the GPS lock.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The problem is the assisted GPS. Disabling it allows me to get a faster lock.
First, go to Settings then Location and turn off Google WiFi and mobile network location. Just by turning that off doesn't disable the A-GPS but it should.
For the second step your phone will need to be rooted. Download Root Explorer from the Play store and use it to navigate to `/system/etc`. Find the file name gps.conf and rename it to anything that you want (I just renamed it to gpsxxx.conf). When this file is not accessible by the system the A-GPS cannot work.
If you ever use an app like GPS Status after renaming the file, then it will redownload the A-GPS file, and you will need to go back into Root Explorer and rename or delete it
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/04 | 841 | 3,157 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a stock Samsung Galaxy S4 fresh from the Google Play Store, and I can't get this phone to take a screen shot using the `power` and `home` button method. Without using an app, what else should I try to fix the problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Install [GPS Status & Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2). Then go to the app's `settings > gps sensors > auto-download AGPS data`, and set it to whatever you like. It also has a [Pro key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpstoolbox.pro), which unlocks other features.
>
> The main goal for the application is to assist you and all the other
> applications on your device to get a GPS lock as fast as possible. It
> is much better to know what is happening inside your phone than
> staring cluelessly on a blinking notificaion icon and hoping that it
> will stop blinking sooner or later. (Some people just simply enjoy
> watching all the raw data ;)
>
>
>
Steps to follow if you have a non-locking GPS, from their [FAQ](http://mobiwia.com/gpsstatus/faq):
>
> * Menu / Tools / manage aGPS state.
> * Select 'Reset' to clear the internal state of the GPS.
> * Select 'Download' to re-download the assistance data. You will need an active internet connection at this step.
> * Close the GPS Status application for 10 seconds.
> * Go outside and find a spot where large part of the sky is visible.
> * Make sure you have the 'Keep the screen on' settings turned on (in Menu / Settings / Display & Tools'.
> * Let the program run and try to acquire your GPS position for at least 15 minutes.
>
>
> NOTES:
>
>
> * If the above steps do not resolve the GPS issue then you most likely have a hardware problem with the phone.
> * Certain phone cases block the GPS signal (remove the phone from it, if you are not sure.)
> * Certain windshields may block the GPS signal inside cars (those that have metallic coating to keep the heat out.)
> * Certain phones (usually CDMA) turn off the GPS chip if you put the phone into flight mode.
> * If you travel a long distance without turning on the GPS (i.e. flight) you can expect much longer fix times at your destination
> initially.
> * Obviously you cannot expect the GPS to work in your basement! (yes I'm serious)
>
>
>
See if that improves the GPS lock.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The problem is the assisted GPS. Disabling it allows me to get a faster lock.
First, go to Settings then Location and turn off Google WiFi and mobile network location. Just by turning that off doesn't disable the A-GPS but it should.
For the second step your phone will need to be rooted. Download Root Explorer from the Play store and use it to navigate to `/system/etc`. Find the file name gps.conf and rename it to anything that you want (I just renamed it to gpsxxx.conf). When this file is not accessible by the system the A-GPS cannot work.
If you ever use an app like GPS Status after renaming the file, then it will redownload the A-GPS file, and you will need to go back into Root Explorer and rename or delete it
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/04 | 984 | 3,649 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy Note 2 with CM 10.2 and gapps installed. I keep my contacts in Google and synchronize them to the phone. This works fine.
I would like to move selected contacts to the bottom of the list (usually service contacts which I want to have handy but "on the side")
In other words in my list of contacts I would like to move from
```
<NAME>
Bank
<NAME>
```
to
```
<NAME>
<NAME>
Bank
```
I tried to prefix Bank (in the example above) with various symbols (`_`, `~`, `|`) but even though they are before or after normal lettres in ASCII, such entries always end up (grouped) at the **top** of the list.
Any idea how to move them to the bottom? (short of prefixing them with `ZZZ`)<issue_comment>username_1: Install [GPS Status & Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2). Then go to the app's `settings > gps sensors > auto-download AGPS data`, and set it to whatever you like. It also has a [Pro key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpstoolbox.pro), which unlocks other features.
>
> The main goal for the application is to assist you and all the other
> applications on your device to get a GPS lock as fast as possible. It
> is much better to know what is happening inside your phone than
> staring cluelessly on a blinking notificaion icon and hoping that it
> will stop blinking sooner or later. (Some people just simply enjoy
> watching all the raw data ;)
>
>
>
Steps to follow if you have a non-locking GPS, from their [FAQ](http://mobiwia.com/gpsstatus/faq):
>
> * Menu / Tools / manage aGPS state.
> * Select 'Reset' to clear the internal state of the GPS.
> * Select 'Download' to re-download the assistance data. You will need an active internet connection at this step.
> * Close the GPS Status application for 10 seconds.
> * Go outside and find a spot where large part of the sky is visible.
> * Make sure you have the 'Keep the screen on' settings turned on (in Menu / Settings / Display & Tools'.
> * Let the program run and try to acquire your GPS position for at least 15 minutes.
>
>
> NOTES:
>
>
> * If the above steps do not resolve the GPS issue then you most likely have a hardware problem with the phone.
> * Certain phone cases block the GPS signal (remove the phone from it, if you are not sure.)
> * Certain windshields may block the GPS signal inside cars (those that have metallic coating to keep the heat out.)
> * Certain phones (usually CDMA) turn off the GPS chip if you put the phone into flight mode.
> * If you travel a long distance without turning on the GPS (i.e. flight) you can expect much longer fix times at your destination
> initially.
> * Obviously you cannot expect the GPS to work in your basement! (yes I'm serious)
>
>
>
See if that improves the GPS lock.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The problem is the assisted GPS. Disabling it allows me to get a faster lock.
First, go to Settings then Location and turn off Google WiFi and mobile network location. Just by turning that off doesn't disable the A-GPS but it should.
For the second step your phone will need to be rooted. Download Root Explorer from the Play store and use it to navigate to `/system/etc`. Find the file name gps.conf and rename it to anything that you want (I just renamed it to gpsxxx.conf). When this file is not accessible by the system the A-GPS cannot work.
If you ever use an app like GPS Status after renaming the file, then it will redownload the A-GPS file, and you will need to go back into Root Explorer and rename or delete it
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/04 | 1,266 | 4,740 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought an Android phone. My first And phone ever. It's Nexus 4. I Had SonyEricsson K800i before and i was satisfied with it. I got new phone only because my company gave me money for it (it was a reward) and i tougth it would be fun to have something "just like K800 with capabilites to offer better 3D games".
Now, i'm kind of disappointed because, contrary to my old phone, it turns out that i must have some sort of online account in order to use my phone properly. What do i mean? Well, first of all i have all my contacts on my SIM card and i don't want to change that, but in order to show those contacts on my phone, i have to "sync" them / add them (or whatever) with some online service like FB or gmail.
Tell me, if i just want to use my phone only for games, casual browsing the web (i don't even have wireless at my home), sms and calls - how do i avoid syncing ANYTHING with ANYTHING online?
I don't have Twitter, Picasa nor Instagram, i'm barely using FB (once in 10 days i check for new messages when i'm on my home PC), i have a "fake" gmail account (opened just so i can use "Google Play" from my office and register at sites i need for one time visit only. For true emails i'm using only my mailbox that i got from my ISP 15 years ago), i don't want to merge and "bundle" any of my contacts from the phone with any social network but with Android i have a problem "isolating" my phone from any online activities.
Please, tell me, how to make my Nexus 4 (with Android 4.3) use ONLY my SIM contacts, save new contacts to the SIM card only and not asking me to tie any contact with any online service? :) Also, i don't want even to see "gmail" contacts (if any) in my contacts list because contact with only mail address is useless to me (i'm never sending an email from my phone).<issue_comment>username_1: Install [GPS Status & Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2). Then go to the app's `settings > gps sensors > auto-download AGPS data`, and set it to whatever you like. It also has a [Pro key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpstoolbox.pro), which unlocks other features.
>
> The main goal for the application is to assist you and all the other
> applications on your device to get a GPS lock as fast as possible. It
> is much better to know what is happening inside your phone than
> staring cluelessly on a blinking notificaion icon and hoping that it
> will stop blinking sooner or later. (Some people just simply enjoy
> watching all the raw data ;)
>
>
>
Steps to follow if you have a non-locking GPS, from their [FAQ](http://mobiwia.com/gpsstatus/faq):
>
> * Menu / Tools / manage aGPS state.
> * Select 'Reset' to clear the internal state of the GPS.
> * Select 'Download' to re-download the assistance data. You will need an active internet connection at this step.
> * Close the GPS Status application for 10 seconds.
> * Go outside and find a spot where large part of the sky is visible.
> * Make sure you have the 'Keep the screen on' settings turned on (in Menu / Settings / Display & Tools'.
> * Let the program run and try to acquire your GPS position for at least 15 minutes.
>
>
> NOTES:
>
>
> * If the above steps do not resolve the GPS issue then you most likely have a hardware problem with the phone.
> * Certain phone cases block the GPS signal (remove the phone from it, if you are not sure.)
> * Certain windshields may block the GPS signal inside cars (those that have metallic coating to keep the heat out.)
> * Certain phones (usually CDMA) turn off the GPS chip if you put the phone into flight mode.
> * If you travel a long distance without turning on the GPS (i.e. flight) you can expect much longer fix times at your destination
> initially.
> * Obviously you cannot expect the GPS to work in your basement! (yes I'm serious)
>
>
>
See if that improves the GPS lock.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The problem is the assisted GPS. Disabling it allows me to get a faster lock.
First, go to Settings then Location and turn off Google WiFi and mobile network location. Just by turning that off doesn't disable the A-GPS but it should.
For the second step your phone will need to be rooted. Download Root Explorer from the Play store and use it to navigate to `/system/etc`. Find the file name gps.conf and rename it to anything that you want (I just renamed it to gpsxxx.conf). When this file is not accessible by the system the A-GPS cannot work.
If you ever use an app like GPS Status after renaming the file, then it will redownload the A-GPS file, and you will need to go back into Root Explorer and rename or delete it
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/04 | 431 | 1,424 | <issue_start>username_0: It would be great if someone can suggest procedure to update the OS from 4.1.1 to 4.3 (FYI.. my phone does not get automatic update, bought it from South Korea now using in India):
Below are my phone details
```
Phone Model: Galaxy Nexus (maguro)
Android OS version: 4.1.1 (JRO03C.M420KRLB1)
Product Code: yakjukr
Root Access : NO
```
Google has provided factory image matching with my device: [Factory Images "yakju" for Galaxy Nexus "maguro" (GSM/HSPA+)](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakjujwr66v)
Can some one please provide details how to update it to 4.3 using above factory image.
B/w though Google has provided all factory images, where does Google tell the installation instructions?<issue_comment>username_1: I think the easiest way is to use GNex Toolkit: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The best way is to wait for that! As your phone is not rooted you cannot upgrade your OS yourself.
1. You can root the phone by [Googling it!](http://www.google.com/search?q=rooting%20nexus%20phone%20android)
2. You can wait!
3. You can search for ROMs for your nexus on [XDA-Developers Forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com).
4. Best thing about the XDA forums is that you will find method to root your device on the same page on which you will get the ROM for your cell phone!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/04 | 438 | 1,712 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Kaspersky Mobile installed. Today I had to reinstall it after installing a new rom. Now whenever I turn on the phone, I have to enter the kaspersky unlock code, which is different from the sim card lock code. Before I had the lockcode disabled, and I could use the phone without having to enther any code. I would like to disable the lock code, but can't find the option in the Kaspersky app. I've searched in the system settings, but no luck.
Can you tell me where I can set this option?
Phone info: Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100, Android JB 4.2.2, Avatarrom<issue_comment>username_1: I think I got it. This is what I did:
* System settings > Security > Device managers
* Disable Kaspersky as device manager
* System settings > Screen lock: swipe (or what you want)
* Enable Kaspersky as device manager
Now I can unlock the phone with one swipe. I use App Protector to lock certain apps plus system settings with a different code.
NB: the above names (like device manager) may not be 100% accurate as I'm not using an English version of Android...
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings > Screen lock> None
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It is not very clear on Kaspersky but on SOME phone/android version, the K pin code/swipe... is overriding the one of the phone.
In other words, go to your phone settings, not K, and disable screen locking!
K lock will be disabled, phone one also of course.
At this point you can either recreate one of the phone or one in K, which of course will override the phone one if it was already the case.
This concern only the screen lock, for paranoiac you can have 2 app lock at the same time.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/04 | 504 | 2,010 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Samsung Galaxy S 4, I can add contacts to the "ICE - emergency contacts" group. When I initiate the emergency dialer, there are four gray buttons with plus signs. Pressing any one of them brings up a list of the contacts I added to that group.
Each of the buttons acts the same. I would think that you should be able to assign one contact per button and have the button show a name or relation.
Is it possible to do this? How?
<issue_comment>username_1: Just a wild guess:
* Open Contacts app
* Long-press a contact so that a menu appears
* Click Edit
* Click Groups
* Check ICE - emergency contacts
*Although I have an S4, I can't try it on my phone due to some security settings.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Once you hit the gray box & that ICE list pops up, I believe you just have to select a contact from that list in order to assign that person/phone number to the box.
Just be careful with assigning contacts to the gray boxes because it can be very easy to pocket dial these people. In case you're interested in removing someone from the gray box, you select the menu button while on the "Emergency Dialer" screen & it'll give the option to remove the contact from the gray box.
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Go to Contacts → Groups and you will see a group named "ICE - Emergency Contacts". Add your emergency numbers there and now you can access them from outer screen.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: While phone is locked, hit the "Emergency call" option, when it opens hit the settings/menu (left of the home button) on the device. You will see "Remove" appear at the bottom of the screen. Select "Remove" then you will see checkboxes next to the contacts. Select the contacts to be removed and then check the "Check Mark" at the top right side of the screen. This will remove those contacts from there, but not from your ICE group.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/05 | 1,054 | 3,875 | <issue_start>username_0: I am working on Android application development, I want to run my application on Samsung Galaxy Tab-2 `GT-P3100` but whenever I connect it with USB to the computer then it is not detecting.
snapshot -
**EDIT**:
I searched over internet about this problem I got same problem which is on the Microsoft Community [`MTP USB driver failed -Samsung Galaxy Tab 2`](http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/mtp-usb-driver-failed-samsung-galaxy-tab-2/12326102-0d2e-4d47-8ec4-7c7b9980e479).
When I follows all steps still is shows dialog as follows -
**EDIT**:
>
> I got solution and also posted all the steps which I follow to resolve
> the problem. This is very helpful to me and hope you too.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: You might need to update the Drivers for your device. Try to search for drivers on Google or the website for Samsung Mobiles, mainly [Samsung.com](http://samsung.com)!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to work with **ADB**, the **MTP** driver is not really relevant. MTP stands for [Media Transfer Protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol), and is used to exchange (media) files. What you need is the ADB driver (ADB stands for [Android Debug Bridge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge)). I recommend you taking a look at the [Universal ADB driver](http://adbdriver.com/), which covers most Android devices. If this driver does not work, check with your manufacturer's website for a device specific driver.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have followed the Exact steps from Link :
1. **[Samsung mobile MTP Device cannot be installed](http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/559858-samsung-mobile-mtp-device-cannot-installed.html)**
2. **StackOverflow [tutorial](https://stackoverflow.com/a/14221198/2123594)**
Here are steps : (`for Windows specific instructions`):
1. Ensure phone is not connected to PC.
2. Uninstall KIES from PC. Reboot your PC and Reinstall KIES after that. Just for great measure... open KIES, go to `Tools | Troubleshoot connection error`. Follow instructions and wait for it to finish the troubleshooting procedure.
3. Reboot your phone (or turn off and then on your phone again). **`Do not connect it to your PC just yet.`**
4. Once rebooted, go to your phone's dialer, type **`*#7284#`** - A configuration window will appear. In that window's USB section, if it's default to PDA, tap MODEM, then back to PDA, (if it is MODEM in the beginning, change it to PDA) then press the back key to exit. Most importantly, it must set as PDA when you exit.
5. Turn off USB debugging in your phone.
6. (Optional) Set your phone's screen timeout to a lengthy time. (minimum 1-2 minutes - recommended 5mins to 30mins) its found in Settings | Display. You can change this back later on.
7. Connect the phone to your PC with USB cable and let windows load your drivers... and wait for the drivers to get reinstalled.
8. Once reinstalled, disconnect the phone off USB. Switch USB debugging back on in your phone settings, and reconnect the phone back - you'll see windows load another set of drivers for your phone. Wait until it is completed. (This step is a precautionative measure to ensure your phone is identified with all the necessary drivers)
9. Once complete, unplug your phone, and turn off USB debugging... This is to ensure MTP will initialize. Also, press the phone's home key until your homescreen is displayed. Only after doing all that, reconnect your phone back to PC.
10. Test and see if MTP works using Windows Explorer. You'll see your phone's USB storage and SDCard contents if it does.
Hope it will help you..
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/05 | 654 | 2,715 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung GT-P7510 tablet running Android 4.0.4 and I want to add a bookmark to the home screen so I have one touch access to the web app.
Previously this same tablet was running an earlier version of Android (3.x) and I had no problem adding a web app to the home screen. I would first add the page as a bookmark and then long press the bookmark to get a menu. On the menu there was an option to add the bookmark as a shortcut on the home screen. When I did that then I am pretty sure it allowed me to specify a name for the home screen shortcut. Once I added it then it went to the home screen automatically and I could see the shortcut icon.
I recently upgraded the tablet to Android 4.0.4 and tried to do the above operation. When I do, I see these differences. When I long press a bookmark and select "Add shortcut to home" nothing seems to happen. No dialog box comes up asking me what name I want to give the shortcut. When I go to the home screen I don't see my shortcut.
Why isn't this working???<issue_comment>username_1: Could it have created the shortcut on a different page of the home screen? Be sure to scroll left and right to check every page.
If you still can't get that working, there's another method that should still work. Go into the app drawer (the list of apps from the home screen), then go to the **Widgets** tab. There should be a widget there called **Bookmark**. Hold it to pick it up, and then drag it to where you like on your home screen.
If you need more flexibility than that, my app **Showr** lets you create a resizable home screen shortcut with a custom icon or image. You can use any picture you like for the shortcut, and have it open the web page you set or launch an app of your choice. It can even update the picture from the web automatically: for example, if the web app is a bug tracker, and it offers an image showing how many bugs are open, you might want to use something like that as the shortcut.
[Download Showr for free from Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shadowburst.showr)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to web site, choose "request desktop site" on chrome settings, choose settings again, then choose "add to homescreen"
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you've already got the webpage bookmarked, go to your app widgets ,there should be a 2nd bookmark widget ,mine had a yellow square ,it was a few widgets past the main larger bookmark widget. Press and hold this one to add it to home screen. Then ,it should let you add your bookmarks individually, w the same size icon as other apps on your home screen. It worked for me ,anyway. :):):)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/05 | 383 | 1,592 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I set the calendar display to the correct timezone on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone?
For instance, editing of a calendar entry shows 14:00 [Montreal time], but the event display time in the calendar's weekly view for the same entry is 17:00.<issue_comment>username_1: *This is from the point of view of a Samsung Galaxy S4.*
I would look at two things:
* Timezone of phone: `system settings > more > date and time > select timezone`
* Timezone of calendar: S Planner app: `settings > lock timezone` and `settings > select timezone`
I'd make sure both of them are the same. Setting them manually instead of auto might be a better configuration.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You might be aware of the common fact that the date,time,time zone set in the device settings will act as a reference/source for various apps like calender,logs,messages.So whatever be the date,time setting your settings will be reflected to all the required apps.(factory widgets,custom installed apps). So if you want the correct time to be reflected in the calender as well you need to change the source of the date,time.
**Note**:-Some apps like what's app have inbuilt detection methods through which the app will give you a warning in change of time when compared to the previous set time.(i.e. if there is a change in the time of app and time of device then it will give you a warning to set the correct time and date and the app will not start until and unless the time is correct)
As @geff has suggested please try changing the Time zone of the phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/05 | 871 | 3,563 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm on a public network that I don't trust, I use a combination of ConnectBot and ProxyDroid (with "Global Proxy" enabled) to tunnel my phone's traffic through a trusted server that I control. However, I have to set that all up manually, and I'm sure plenty of other data leaks out around that tunnel (at the very least, apps will check in between the time I connect to a network and the time I set up the tunnel). Also, the process is involved enough that I usually only go through it when I'm on a public network and I get SSL errors from the browser telling me google.com is using a certificate signed by GoDaddy.
I'd like to set something up that smooths the process out a bit, such that a tunnel is automatically established whenever I connect to a network, all traffic is routed through it, and apps aren't able to connect to the Internet unless the tunnel is open (very important). Obviously, it should verify the authenticity of the server before connecting (though I haven't seen a VPN that doesn't). I'd like something that uses SSH since that's the simplest to set up, but anything will do. What sorts of solutions like this are out there? My server runs Ubuntu 12.04, and I can install extra software on it if needed.
Again, the most important part here is that no app can access the network unless it's going through the tunnel, and if the tunnel hasn't been established yet, no traffic escapes. Obviously, the one exception would need to be whatever app is actually making the initial connection to establish the tunnel.
I'm currently using a rooted HTC Incredible running CyanogenMod 7. I'm in the market for a new phone though, so if anyone knows of any solutions that require something newer than Android 2.3, those would be welcome as well.<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe shadowsocks? There are different os client/servers, even for routers.
<http://www.shadowsocks.org/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Proxies by design aren't meant to be set system-wide. Apps are supposed to make proxied connections if they want to. And mostly apps fall back to no-proxy mode if for some reason proxy server isn't accessible. Also there are other limitations. `http` proxies can't handle UDP traffic and SOCKS proxies can't handle ICMP echo (which `ping` uses). A VPN network, however operates at lower level and forwards all traffic to remote end. For details see [Why proxy set on Android does not work when used as hotspot?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/217848/218526)
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> it should verify the authenticity of the server before connecting (though I haven't seen a VPN that doesn't)
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Mostly `http` proxies support basic authentication, and obviously SSH and VPNs do.
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> I'd like something that uses SSH since that's the simplest to set up
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You can create a SOCKS5 tunnel using SSH dynamic port forwarding, it can forward UDP traffic too. But you need to use third party apps, Android doesn't support SOCKS proxies. For details see: [How to set up a socks5 with Android cli?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/209505/218526)
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> I'd like to set something up that smooths the process out a bit, such that a tunnel is automatically established whenever I connect to a network, all traffic is routed through it, and apps aren't able to connect to the Internet unless the tunnel is open (very important).
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Android by-default doesn't offer such functionality but you can use automation apps in combination with VPN based apps to hopefully achieve the desired result.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/06 | 175 | 683 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Samsung Galaxy S3
A person I followed had a cool video they posted on Instagram, but then deleted it later. I was wondering if there was a backup of the video in the temp folder, since I watched it earlier?<issue_comment>username_1: The location of the Instagram cache is storage/android/data/com.instagram.android/cache/video
However, when I look on my device, it seems that the files are not stored in a traditional video format. You should be able to find the video there, if at all though.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: `storage/android/data/com.instagram.android/cache/video/`
change the file extension from `.0` to `.mp4`
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/06 | 856 | 3,035 | <issue_start>username_0: I found a lot of solution to make a screencast on Android but each time the root is mandatory.
Does anyone have the solution without root?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, the reason Screencast and similar apps require root permission is that the video data has to be accessed using the administrative privileges (i.e. roots access)
But you can always **use an app** such as [No Root Screen Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.screenrecnoroot) to video record your screen. But the problem with this option is that you have to connect your device to a windows computer in order to capture.
This is the only option which is available to given you have *no root access*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you're willing to use external hardware, one good option is an External HDMI capture card and a USB to HDMI cable.
For example a `Blackmagic Design : UltraStudio Mini Recorder` is only $145 for an HD-SDI and HDMI thunderbolt device, and a Micro USB to HDMI cable can go for as little as $10.
This way the recording does not affect the performance of your device or app. More expensive than an app on the device, but much more flexible.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: [ASC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benzul.asc) is an app that allow you to record your screen without root, but only for non-Tegra devices.
I never tested because my Galaxy Nexus is not supported.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: The best and the most simple way and the more beautiful, How to Capture/Record Android Screen Without Root
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K2UDfP4lN8&feature=youtu.be>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: To record the screen on Android without having to connect the Android to some computer, one can use some video conference application that allows screen sharing on Android such as Google Meet or BlueJeans, and record the video conference. Example (I used BlueJeans): <https://youtu.be/guiB_8-XLg8> ([I added a visual effect to see where I click on the screen](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/226210/12202)).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: One can use the application [Screenshot touch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mdiwebma.screenshot) (free for basic features and with ads) to record video screencasts. Example work the free version: <https://youtu.be/bf2GMkq38b4> (tested with Android 10 on Samsung Galaxy S9), recorded with the settings shown on the screenshot below, which I chose to be the maximum settings (which end up being 1440p at 50 FPS on YouTube):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4AORB.jpg)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: [Android 11 comes with a native screen recorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Android_version_history&oldid=991563183#Android_11_(API_30)):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Pzm00.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/06 | 240 | 993 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently starting using a Samsung Galaxy S4. I need to use a special phone at my work. For that purpose I have a duo card where I turn off one phone to use the other.
The problem is that I can only turn off all connections on the Samsung (Airplane Mode), including the mobile internet connection.
My question is: can I turn off the phone capabality (GSM?) on the Samsung while maintaining my mobile network on the Samsung?<issue_comment>username_1: Simply impossible. Mobile Network **IS** [GSM](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM). GPRS, EDGE, UMTS or LTE, which are different standards for providing *packet-based Internet connections*, are all expansion of the GSM standard and, as such, require a GSM signal.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: That depends. If you are allowed to divert incoming calls and messages to another number, you can divert them to a number that is disconnected and you will still have the data connection on your phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/06 | 463 | 1,508 | <issue_start>username_0: Screen is set to turn of in 2 minutes. But this does not happen.
### How to find the cause?
If relevant I have a [Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_p7500_galaxy_tab_10_1_3g-3892.php) running Android 3.2.
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UPDATE
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To clarify questions from the comments:
1. Device is not connected
2. I have numerous apps installed, so I can't check who is holding the screen by uninstalling it one by one. I want to find the possible malware by some tool or programmatically.<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [Wakelock Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector) to find out what app is causing the behaviour. Remember to read the correct procedure from the app's info:
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> How to use:
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> 1 Install the app
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> 2 Charge your phone above 90% and unplug cable (or just reboot the phone)
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> 3 Give it a time (1-2 hours) to accumulate some wakelock usage statistics
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> 4 Run “Wakelock Detector”, it will display wakelock statistics for you!
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> 5 Check the apps on the top, if they show very long wakelock usage time then you found the cause of your battery drain!
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Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Prolly went to battery saver cause you had low battery and changed it automatically, youneed to change the amount of time back to what u want every time battery saver comes on, or dxit the settings in saver
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/06 | 204 | 784 | <issue_start>username_0: On my phone, when I go on the browser to the google homepage it asks you if you want to sign in and when you click sign in it doesn't ask me for my password, it just automatically remembers it now.
I don't really want it to do this, is there any way I can stop it?
I went into the browser setting and disabled "Remember form data" and "Remember passwords" but that still hasn't worked.
I'm usuing a Motorola Razr i<issue_comment>username_1: * Browse to Google's homepage.
* Click on your profile image on top on the page.
* Click on the logout button.
* Don't click on Sign In when it ask you to connect.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Settings › Privacy and Security › Remember Passwords.
Unchecking this option seems to do the trick.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/05 | 373 | 1,419 | <issue_start>username_0: My hard drive on my smartphone has 100 MB free, and the app I'm trying to install is 2 MB.
I just recently deleted apps totalling to about 88.3 MB, and the computed size has already been adjusted, and is displayed on the screen.
However, I have to wait 10 or 15 minutes to install it.
It's as if the updated, computed space is not registered in some way to the operating system immediately.
It's Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, no root, no unlocked; factory pre-set all the way(not for long though).
So, basically, is that the problem? Why do I have to wait a while after uninstalling apps, and re-computing space availability to above par to install a new, extremely small app, to actually work?
Is this all the OS's fault, or is something else at play here(e.g., hard drive or circuit-level operations reigning outside the control of just the OS software)?
Because if the re-computed size is what it's going to be, at least let the end-user know that rather than give the impression that you have the available space, but it won't install anything.<issue_comment>username_1: * Browse to Google's homepage.
* Click on your profile image on top on the page.
* Click on the logout button.
* Don't click on Sign In when it ask you to connect.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Settings › Privacy and Security › Remember Passwords.
Unchecking this option seems to do the trick.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/06 | 559 | 1,976 | <issue_start>username_0: As the title says, I'd like to enable auto-update for trusted apps (e.g. Google apps), but if I open the app in Play Store and check `Auto-update`, I get the question "Auto-update is currently disabled for all apps. Do you want to enable it? You can always change this in Settings. Data charges may apply." Now, if I select Yes, auto-update is turned on for all apps and I have to deselect each one separately.
What I'm looking for is a way to enable auto-update, deselect all apps from auto-update and manually select which apps are allowed to auto-update (i.e. opt-in instead of opt-out).
Running stock 4.2.2 on Sony Xperia Z. I haven't rooted the device so solutions without root are preferred.
EDIT: The situation turned even worse. Now, if I have several apps waiting to be upgraded and I select `Update all`, I get a popup for each and every app asking "Auto-update has been disabled for [app], are you sure you want to update?". Seems like we're being driven to enable auto-update for all apps, and I don't like it.<issue_comment>username_1: You can do that with Titanium Backup Pro's `Market Auto Updates…` feature.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to the desired app, touch the 3-dotted menu button and check auto-update for that app.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: As you might already know...this feature finally comes in-built with Play Store v4.3.10.
See [this.](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/08/21/psa-as-of-play-store-v4-3-10-you-can-finally-disable-automatic-updates-for-certain-apps-and-update-all-will-honor-these-settings/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: As I mentioned in a similar thread, if you don't want to root your phone there's [Play Apps Updater](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smargav.appsupdater.free). I just installed it and it seems to work, although I can't vouch for it other than that.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/06 | 553 | 2,053 | <issue_start>username_0: I think I got virus and have no idea how to get rid of it.
[Heyzap interstitial ads in every app](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/50091/heyzap-ads-in-every-app)
I think wiping phone will delete virus.
I have Nexus 4 with Android 4.3
Phone is not rooted but I am ready to root as I got virus without root.
**PS I know about Factory Reset button**
<https://support.google.com/nexus/4/answer/2936226?hl=en>
I am not sure if that is enough. I seen some ppl wipe phone from command line from PC. By uploading new firmware from PC. Is that different from Factory Reset button?
The reason is that I wish to delete virus that shows ads in Google Play, Desktop, etc<issue_comment>username_1: Factory Reset will delete all your data, and restore your phone as if it were brand new.
On the other hand, flashing a new ROM is one way to change another version (usually to a higher version or a custom ROM) of Android. In this case, data is retained, unless you do a full wipe, which is equivalent to a Factory Reset.
A Factory Reset is sufficient in your case.
**Other questions:**
[What is hard reset and what is factory reset?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6422/what-is-hard-reset-and-what-is-factory-reset)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Another way to wipe is install the factory image from [Google](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occam) This completely formats/wipes your phone (including user data by default). This would guarantee that you get rid of the virus. I'd suggest doing a factory reset first though as that is a simpler method which may rid you of this virus.
To install the factory image you would need to [Unlock your bootloader](https://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html#booting-into-fastboot-mode) (which wipes your device in the process, the same as a factoy reset would). You can then run the flash-all.bat (or flash-all.sh if you're on linux) from the factory image zip and this should perform all the necessary steps for you
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/06 | 529 | 2,095 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an unbranded tablet running android 2.2.
I was trying to develop an application using gcm and wanted to test it on the tablet. But somehow SERVICE\_NOT\_AVAILABLE error was coming. I then came to know that for android devices having version less than 4.2.2 , google play services has to be installed in the device for GCM to work.
Firstly, i tried to search for Google Play Services on PlayStore app. No result was shown. So instead i tried searching for it on phone's browser.
So when i saw the link on browser, a popup appeared asking for whether to open with browser or Playstore. I chose playstore and the link opened.
Which was kinda surprising because no result was shown earlier when searching through Playstore.
Secondly, when i tried to install the app it gave an error saying that Incompatible with other applications(s) using the sameshared user ID.
So, this means i cant test GCM on my device.
Any advice ?
Thanks in advance :)<issue_comment>username_1: I've just found the Google Play Services on the Play Store, [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms). Try opening this link on a desktop webbrowser and login into your Google account, then your tablet must be registered to your account, right? If it has any restrictions, the restriction will be shown to you when you try to hit install.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't remember what version was original in 2.2 Froyo.
Here is a nice article listing all Android Versions, Support levels, and Features! I stand corrected, according to the info in the article below, on Android 4.x.
On March 6, 2012, the Google Play store was announced, merging the Android Market, Google Music, and the Google eBookstore. This update rolled out to devices running Android 2.2 or later.
<https://www.lifewire.com/android-versions-4173277>
I believe it's time for more than a 2G phone. Sorry. A phone that old has so little RAM, few than the factory-installed apps could be installed anyway. I still stand by my "old phone" comments.
good luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/06 | 499 | 1,782 | <issue_start>username_0: Would really like to try and get firefox running on older android device.
Have a Samsung Galaxy GT-I5700 which has an ARM V6 800mhz cpu, 250mb internal memory, 4GB SD and is running CyangenMod9 ICS for Spica(GT-I5700).
Am working on getting native apps2sd working properly to try and free up some of that tiny internal memory.
Have not really researched or tried anything regarding installing firefox but a similar question was asked here and thought would post my own q in order prevent bumping somebody elses thread!
PlayStore say firefox is not compatible with my device yet on mozillas website there are older samsung phones that are listed but my exact model is not.<issue_comment>username_1: From the Firefox for Android [page](http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/mobile/platforms/) : *Installation requires [...] 384MB of RAM.* Your device has only 256MB. You can always try to install the [nightly version](http://nightly.mozilla.org/), although it may be unstable. Or you can search on google for a stable firefox apk.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am not sure if your RAM is enough for a current version of Firefox but...
Instead of Play, look for APK in f-droid or just install [F-droid](https://f-droid.org/) opensource repository from f-droid you have many old versions of Firefox, and other FF flavors; such as [Fennec](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/) or [IceCatMobile](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.gnu.icecat/)
Installing F-droid, the app will show you if a version is compatible with your device.
Another good alternative to Firefox is the FF flavor [Waterfox](https://storage-waterfox.netdna-ssl.com/releases/android/waterfox-55.2.0.en-US.android-arm-signed.apk) but RAM is a problem
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/07 | 520 | 1,769 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't open the backup of sms because after sending it on my mail I discovered it's a hbk file. How can you open this type of file?
I need to print them! thanks<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think it's possible to open this file on your computer. It can only be read by the HTC SMS app.
If you still have the sms on your phone you could install [SMS Backup & Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result#?t=W10) which will allow you to back them up as xml which you can then print from your pc.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In case you no longer have a copy of the SMS on your phone, but have backed-up the SMS to your PC or email, you need a combination of [t0mm13b](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/4003/t0mm13b)'s comment and [username_1](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result#?t=W10)'s answer.
As mentioned, it's not possible to open .hbk files on the PC. What you can do is:
1. Restore the .hbk to your phone as SMS
* In your SD card, make sure you have a folder called `sms_backup`. If this doesn't exist, create it. This will be in the same level as the `Android` folder.
* Copy the .hbk file to the `sms_backup` folder
* Restore the SMS from the SMS settings
2. Export the SMS as .xml using [SMS Backup & Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result#?t=W10)
3. Email the .xml file to your PC
4. After downloading the .xml file, open it from a program like Notepad or Microsoft word, and print.
Take note that XML has a weird structure, so expect to see a lot of tags (in greater than and less than signs).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/07 | 309 | 1,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I have taken out my SIM card and SD card as I have a new phone, how do I delete whatsapp, as messages are still being received to my old phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Uninstall Whatsapp from Google Play or from the phone's Application Manager (In the Samsung Galaxy S4, `Settings > More > Application Manager`).
If it's a pre-installed app and cannot be uninstalled by regular means, clear its data via Application Manager. In the Application Manager, click Whatsapp and you might see buttons like `Clear data` and `Clear cache`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You just need to install WhatsApp on your new phone and sign-in with the new phone. After you have signed in and verfied the account, WhatsApp automatically changes the password. The old phone which uses the old password won't be allowed to connect to the WhatsApp webservice anymore.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Just install the WhatsApp on your new phone, and sign-in with the same number. WhatsApp will automatically stop forwarding the message to your old phone, and you'll start receiving the messages on your new phone.
To uninstall WhatsApp from your phone, you can go to `Settings > Application Manager > Scroll down to WhatsApp > Click on it > Click on uninstall` and you are done.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/08 | 990 | 3,001 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to run fstrim in stock android 4.3 from adb shell?
I understand it runs every 24 hours when the device is plugged in and idle but I would like to run on demand to test a few theories.<issue_comment>username_1: **WARNING: I have not tested this procedure.**
You would need to have `fstrim` in `system/bin`. This [XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37244488&postcount=180) has a [DropBox download link](https://www.dropbox.com/s/wsjwnp9imhurb6s/fstrim).
start up `adb` and then switch users to root.
`$ adb shell` from your os terminal.
`$ su` to switch to the root user.
To copy fstrim to your `/system/bin` path you first need to mount the system path as Read/Write from adb or some other file manager
`# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system` to mount /system as R/W
Then copy `fstrim` to the system path.
`# cp /fstrim /system/bin`
Next you need to change permissions of fstrim to include execute.
`# chmod 766 /system/bin/fstrim` to make fstrim executable by root
After setting the correct permissions on `fstrim` you can run these commands from adb (as root):
`# fstrim -v /data`
`# fstrim -v /cache`
`# fstrim -v /system`
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OR, you could go the **EASY WAY**. Install the [LagFix](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grilledmonkey.lagfix) app, and trigger fstrim on demand, provided your device has fstrim support!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: vold, the (disk/eMMC) volume management daemon, has this built in. Its shell client is called "vdc" (vold controller I guess, akin to rndc, remote name daemon controller for BIND). The command and its relevant arguments, as the superuser, would be:
`vdc fstrim dotrim`
Note that at least on my tablet, 4.4.4, this will only trim `/cache` and `/data`, but this is mostly what I think you'd want. You can see its progress with `logcat` (e.g., `logcat` from a shell on the device or `adb logcat` on a USB connected host). Vold will output a message about each volume it trims and the fact that it's finished (in logcat).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: On newer versions, Android runs `fstrim` with a daily schedule, provided that the conditions meet. Or it should run on a reboot if not run for 3+ days. See [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/213985/218526) for details.
However if you want to do `TRIM` manually, use Android's commandline tool **`sm fstrim`**. Previously this was `vdc fstrim dotrim` but added to Storage Manager in Oreo ([1](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/31d0b7043d9077ad8a0ebfbd6ff2f98621e6f413%5E%21/#F0)) and removed from `vold` in Pie ([2](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/vold/+/11c2d380a786d9e304416be98881b90b74ff666d)).
In order to send `FITRIM ioctl` to selected filesystem(s) only, use `fstrim` tool; a busybox applet.
Both commands require root, or `sm fstrim` can be executed from `adb shell`.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/08 | 732 | 2,711 | <issue_start>username_0: I have few HD movies each occupying around 1Gb to be transferred from one Android phone to another. I've read the question [How to transfer files over Wi-Fi without a hotspot](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25898/how-to-transfer-files-over-wifi-without-a-hotspot) and its answers. Even before reading the question, I explored transferring one of the above said movie file from my LGP500 to my Nexus 7 (2012) successfully using ES Explorer and Wi-Fi.
Now at my work, I am trying to do the same to my friend's Micromax A110 and all my efforts goes vain. I tired to make Micromax A110 to host a random Wi-Fi network and I join my LGP500 to it before transfer. After selecting the file and choosing `Send` option, the upcoming UI just shows `scanning...` and a progress bar goes on and on. There are no visibility settings like Bluetooth in Wi-Fi transfer mode.
I tried the reverse the connection and again it failed.
I am bit puzzled and think I am missing something obvious. **Can someone help by providing a step by step guide to transfer files between two Android devices with ES File explorer using Wi-Fi?**
I am sticking with Wi-Fi because the transfer rate was too good. I saw near to 10 MB/s. And I do not want to install other apps as I find ES File explorer available with many of my friends.
Some trivia:
* My LG P500 is rooted and runs stock v2.3.3
* My Nexus 7 is rooted and runs stock v4.3
* My friend's A110 is not rooted and runs stock 4.0.1
* Size of the file that I transferred successfully is 600Mb and face
failure on the same file.<issue_comment>username_1: If Es File Explorer doesnt work, I suggest that you use SuperBeam: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam>
It uses Wifi Direct Technology to transfer files at wifi speeds, and the wifi direct connection is initialized by scanning a qr code generated by the app of by touching them together with nfc on. You can "Share" the file with Superbeam and opening the app starts the reciever end of the communication
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you open ES Explorer select the file you want to share then click more "has the 3 dots vertical" and select send "has a image of a phone with a double sided arrow" it will scan and find the device. Select the device and share. This is the only way I was able to get ES File Explorer to work with sharing. I am sharing between my Note 3 and Nexus 7 (2012).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: In 2021 you can do this from Google's "Files" app directly. It has simple "send" and "receive" buttons and sets up peer-to-peer WiFi temporarily and securely with zero configuration hassle.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/08 | 390 | 1,621 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been pulling my hair out over this one for a while now and have been unable to find anything on Google to help.
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (wifi UK version) and found a very annoying issue with it. I've found that whilst using touch input, the screen can become unresponsive to touch for a few seconds. This seems to happen once every 5-10 minutes and lasts 3-5 seconds or so. It's especially annoying when playing games that rely on touch input. It's most noticeable with Plants Vs Zombies and Scribblenauts.
The tablet as a whole isn't hanging or crashing, because the game is still running, the music still playing and the screen still updating. It just doesn't register any touch input.
The only thing I found that might have been remotely helpful to this issue was a forum post claiming that Dropbox could cause this. I disabled Dropbox on the device and didn't notice any improvement.
I believe the firmware revision is 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
Does anyone know what to do about this?
UPDATE: The 4.2.2 firmware became available for this device yesterday. Installing it seems to have resolved the issue (so far).<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like the issue was in either Jellybean 4.1 or Samsung's supporting software. I've upgraded the tablet to the official 4.2 firmware and have had no recurrences of the problem described above.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively, for anyone else potentially having similar problems, you can try using the stylus instead as it runs off a completely separate magnetic-induction-based digitizer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/08 | 149 | 679 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to write and run small general purpose C code snippets on my Android phone. These will primarily be data structures and algorithm implementations. Is there a lightweight and quick way to do so?<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like the issue was in either Jellybean 4.1 or Samsung's supporting software. I've upgraded the tablet to the official 4.2 firmware and have had no recurrences of the problem described above.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively, for anyone else potentially having similar problems, you can try using the stylus instead as it runs off a completely separate magnetic-induction-based digitizer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/08 | 604 | 2,419 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm listening to music on my Android using Music Player, I want to see what song I'm listening to on my lock screen, and maybe even play/pause and go forward/backward on the playlist, but not change the playlist.
How can I get this kind of a setting? Do I have to write my own app?<issue_comment>username_1: By default, the stock player has the player controls in Android. Play a song from your stock music player app (the one which was originally included in your mobile) and play a song. When you turn off the screen and get back to the lock screen, you must be able to see the player controls.
You can also try [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/35948/23379) which offers a number of features including lock screen controls. You can also use an app like [Simply Lockscreen](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.firezenk.simplylock) to enable music player functionality to your lock screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The upgrade to Android 4.3 came from my service provider last week, so I upgraded. Now I can play and pause music from the lock screen!
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: On your Andriod phone, when you can't see the music playing, on the lock screen. All you need to do is go to your phone settings and enter 'Apps & Notification' click on the music app, tap on the data usage and then clear your cache.."IT'S DONE"... That's all you need to do. It's pretty simple right?
But you should only do this if you don't care about your playlists anymore, cause as you clear your cache it removes all the playlists you've created from your music app and then your songs will start showing on the lock screen again.
NOTE: please do not clear your data usage, ONLY CLEAR YOUR CACHE because you may lose all your songs.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On my LG:
1. Settings-General-Apps & Notifications-Notifications-Lock Screen-Show All Notifications
2. Settings-General-Apps & Notifications-Notifications-Apps-Music-Categories-Medium (low setting will not work)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Tap and hold on the app until you see the 2 section dropbox. It should say/show APPS and WIDGETS. Tap on widgets. You should be seeing the Amazon Music widget. Tap and hold on the screen. You will be able to drag the Amazon control app onto your screen and yes, it does work on locked screens.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/09 | 756 | 3,045 | <issue_start>username_0: I need help regarding changing my country on the Google Play Store. I tried everything from hard resetting my phone to changing all the details in the settings but it didn't work. I changed all my Google Wallet details to the US address, even added a US-based payment method, set the US address and payment method as default, then I tried clearing the cache, purchasing an app using the new payment method. I even did another hard reset, but unfortunately for me, nothing has worked so far.
I would be really grateful if you guys could offer me some help regarding this problem.
Please don't redirect me here: [How do I change the Google Play country?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42347/how-do-i-change-the-google-play-country)
I tried that already but doesn't work for me.
Unfortunately I also can't root my device (Xperia Z Ultra) since root is not yet available for it and I am using a Mac.<issue_comment>username_1: By default, the stock player has the player controls in Android. Play a song from your stock music player app (the one which was originally included in your mobile) and play a song. When you turn off the screen and get back to the lock screen, you must be able to see the player controls.
You can also try [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/35948/23379) which offers a number of features including lock screen controls. You can also use an app like [Simply Lockscreen](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.firezenk.simplylock) to enable music player functionality to your lock screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The upgrade to Android 4.3 came from my service provider last week, so I upgraded. Now I can play and pause music from the lock screen!
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: On your Andriod phone, when you can't see the music playing, on the lock screen. All you need to do is go to your phone settings and enter 'Apps & Notification' click on the music app, tap on the data usage and then clear your cache.."IT'S DONE"... That's all you need to do. It's pretty simple right?
But you should only do this if you don't care about your playlists anymore, cause as you clear your cache it removes all the playlists you've created from your music app and then your songs will start showing on the lock screen again.
NOTE: please do not clear your data usage, ONLY CLEAR YOUR CACHE because you may lose all your songs.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On my LG:
1. Settings-General-Apps & Notifications-Notifications-Lock Screen-Show All Notifications
2. Settings-General-Apps & Notifications-Notifications-Apps-Music-Categories-Medium (low setting will not work)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Tap and hold on the app until you see the 2 section dropbox. It should say/show APPS and WIDGETS. Tap on widgets. You should be seeing the Amazon Music widget. Tap and hold on the screen. You will be able to drag the Amazon control app onto your screen and yes, it does work on locked screens.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/09 | 482 | 1,879 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to try out Tasker, Llama or some such automated program.
However, I do NOT want to program events based on GPS or other location information (for a variety of reasons not germane to this question).
Is there a way to trigger tasks in Tasker or some equivalent program based on the fact that a WiFi network with a specific SSID (or other signature) is in range or goes out of range?
To clarify: one of the main tasks is to turn on/off my WiFi when I float in/out of the range of known networks. Therefore, merely being in range should be the trigger, NOT connected to the network.<issue_comment>username_1: In Short: Both Llama and Tasker have the WiFi Network Connected/Disconnected State where you may trigger tasks/actions. Tasker also has a WiFi Near state so that you do not have to be connected to a network for a task to trigger, whereas Llama does not.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. In Tasker create a new `State` based context and choose `Net` as
state category.
 
2. Then choose `Wifi Near` as net action:
 
This will bring a screen where you can input data about the WiFi access point you are interested in. If you are near the desired WiFi access point then you could just press the scan button (the button with lens symbol at left end of the text `SSID`).
This scans the near by access points and lists its details. Simply select the one which you are interested in. Now you are good to go to add an entry task and exit task to whatever you want.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/09 | 447 | 1,572 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is a Nexus 7 (2012 edition), running Android 4.3.
I downloaded some nice wallpapers from <http://vathanx.deviantart.com/art/Impulso-114624053> and placed them in the SD card. Resolutions are 1920x1200 or 1600x1200.
To set the wallpaper I long-click the background, select Gallery, then the folder & the image & keep the cropping as suggested. However, once this is set, the image is distorted and not smooth. Besides, it seems some color information has been lost as well and the gradients are not smooth anymore.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/C0sw1.png)
Screenshot after adding the image (click image for larger variant)
Is there any App which handles this properly? I can accept a little blurriness and reduced colors, but the current result is simply too low quality.<issue_comment>username_1: Solved this by installing [Image 2 Wallpaper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shirobakama.wallpaper).
One would expect such basic features out of the box..
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You may try **Wallpaper Changer** from "j4velin development".
I hope this may do the trick for you. You can also customize the desktop by rotating a bunch of wallpapers. This app automatically adjust the background in the best possible way.
I know you found out your own way. But if you are interested, give it a try via [this link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.wallpaperChanger&hl=en)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/09 | 675 | 2,934 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note n7000. I performed some acrobatics and booted into the Stock Recovery of my phone and installed a zip that contained Philz CWM 6 Touch custom recovery. How can installing a custom recovery ROOT my phone when I have no idea of the root password? How can the said custom recovery even gain access to protected system level stuff without requiring some authentication etc. in the first place?<issue_comment>username_1: Recovery is not actually booting into Linux, its running BEFORE linux runs and modifying how Linux runs.
[ I note that "locked boot loaders" prevent you from changing the kernel, luckily you don't have one !]
I'm not sure on the specifics, but if you can get access to the linux kernel bootup parameters it is always possible to "get root access" - because the linux kernel is what defines and controls root access !!!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The authentication on some android phones occurs at a screen where you type in `fastboot oem unlock` and unlock the phone allowing you to change what your phone will boot into when you load.
The Authentication your referring to isn't seen much anymore. one example would be in the earlier days I had a HTC legend with a signed boot load, this meant that I had to get HTC to sign a rom if I wanted to load it onto my phone. So to bypass this authentication we would load up the HTC update tool on our PC's stop on the screen just before the rom would be loaded onto the phone, go into the temp folder in windows and change the data to the data we wanted to load into our phones and let the HTC software load our content rather then there own.
These days the exploits to bypass authentication are rarely needed as most phones aren't locked.
**EDIT**
Got away from myself there and missed the main point in the title
Q: How Android Custom Recovery roots the phone?
A: It doesn't
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: As username_1 explains, the recovery is like a separate, very simple operating system that your device boots into. When you boot into recovery mode, Android itself isn't running, so none of the OS-level protections like users and file permissions make any difference. However, the recovery mode does have access to the main filesystem of your phone. It's normal for a recovery to mount that filesystem to apply updates, but when you're rooting your phone, the update you supply just writes a suitable `su` binary to the correct place with the necessary permissions (i.e. with the suid bit set). Then, when you reboot into Android, the `su` binary is there and available to use.
If you want to think of it like a PC, it's like booting from a live CD, mounting the root filesystem of the PC, and editing `/etc/sudoers` or `/etc/passwd` to give yourself root access. Of course you can do this from a live CD, because the 'real' operating system on the PC isn't running.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/09 | 365 | 1,183 | <issue_start>username_0: You should know that Android 4.2.2 (or just before) introduced RSA key checking for adb access. – The device asks now if you want to allow access.
To avoid asking every time, the computer presents an RSA key, which can be permanently accepted.
The dialog on the phone shows the RSA key fingerprint. – On Linux, the public/secret key pair is here: `~/.android/adbkey(.pub)`.
How can I show the fingerprint of that key file? (I’m looking for a command line to do that on the Linux system.)<issue_comment>username_1: This line will do it (found [here](http://www.shredzone.de/cilla/page/374/validating-the-android-422-rsa-fingerprint.html)):
```
awk '{print $1}' < ~/.android/adbkey.pub | openssl base64 -A -d -a | openssl md5 -c
```
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Run:
```
echo {public key} | base64 --decode | md5sum
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: On Android 5 and above, the hash function used was changed to `sha256`. If your hardware is such, your could try:
```
awk '{print $1}' < ~/.android/adbkey.pub | openssl base64 -A -d -a | openssl sha256 -c | awk '{print $2}'|tr '[:lower:]' '[:upper:]'
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/09 | 132 | 558 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently brought a new Samsung mobile with android jelly bean. Till now it was working fine but after the update it is unable to connect to WiFi network and getting stuck at `Obtaining IP`.
How can this problem be solved?<issue_comment>username_1: Usually this happens when the device is set back to **default manufacturing date**.
Reset the **date** to **current date** and everything will work fine.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Also, check if you entered the WIFI password correctly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/09 | 116 | 477 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Astro File Manager, but i still cant figure out how to create a new album in my Gallery. If there is any way, can someone please help me out?<issue_comment>username_1: Usually this happens when the device is set back to **default manufacturing date**.
Reset the **date** to **current date** and everything will work fine.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Also, check if you entered the WIFI password correctly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/10 | 504 | 1,948 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm going to reset my Android tab because its internal memory is low.
Is it safe to erase the system data of my android tablet (not rooted)? If I restore the factory setting of my Android, will the uninstallable apps be also removed or only those that can be uninstalled?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Is it safe to erase the system data of my android tablet (not rooted)?
>
>
>
Yes, it's safe to Factory Reset your tablet.
>
> If I restore the factory setting of my Android, will the uninstallable
> apps be also removed or only those that can be uninstalled?
>
>
>
Only those that can be uninstalled will be removed. Doing a Factory Reset is like making your phone brand new. You will lose all your installed apps and all your data, but you will still have the stock / default apps that your phone came with.
Once the phone reboots after a Factory Reset, you start from scratch. You will log-in to your Google account, and have the option of restoring the apps you installed and bought before from Google Play.
**Related questions:**
* [Factory reset to restore performance? What are the disadvantages?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12802/factory-reset-to-restore-performance-what-are-the-disadvantages)
* [Should i do the factory reset? If yes, what will i lose?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18029/should-i-do-the-factory-reset-if-yes-what-will-i-lose)
* [Will factory resetting my device remove the Android upgrade?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12626/will-factory-resetting-my-device-remove-the-android-upgrade)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Your phone will be as good as the day you brought it. Factory resetting your phone only cleans up the apps you installed yourself and not the preinstalled applications. A factory reset really only deals with the Data and the Cache partitions and does not mess with the system.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/10 | 529 | 1,964 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to know whether its possible to send an SMS text message to an email address in Android. Moreover, I need to send it without using Internet. I have heard of SMS to Email gateways but then how can one use it<issue_comment>username_1: It *is* possible to send emails to SMS inboxes. But you **can't send a SMS to an email inbox** given you do not have an internet connection. You must already know that emails require internet connectivity. As you asked, SMS gateways *can be* used to send and receive SMSes provided you are subscribed to a SMS line via a `Direct-to-mobile` or a `Direct-to SMS` gateway. Simply put, you cannot use this functionality with your normal SIM card, if you are willing to do it in an offline method. Read more about SMS Gateways in [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_gateway).
On a side note, if you can go online (say mobile data), you can do this by way of a MMS. All you have to do is to send the MMS to the desired email address. Some of the gateway addresses for email to SMS are listed below.
* Alltel: <EMAIL>
* AT&T: <EMAIL>
* T-Mobile: <EMAIL>
* Virgin Mobile: <EMAIL>
* Sprint: <EMAIL>
* Verizon: <EMAIL>
* Nextel: <EMAIL>
* US Cellular: <EMAIL>
Keep in mind that most of the networks tend to block and/or alter their gateways once the traffic is considerably high, as this method is widely used by spammers.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes you can send SMS to email without internet. You just type in the email address where the phone number would go in the SMS address field.
This has been possible for years, I did it in 2000 with a Nokia candy bar phone on a 2g network.
To go the other way, sending email to SMS, does require internet, and knowing the gateway address/carrier.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/10 | 1,310 | 5,384 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy. I have heard that I can turn off my data, GPS locator, or the phone itself but I would like to be able to keep my phone with me and on at all times and have normal functionality.
How can I prevent someone from tracking my device? Is there a way I can route the tracker to a specific location when I want so that I could just tell them I am at that location even when I'm not?
I am willing to root my device and install any kernel or ROM; whatever it takes.<issue_comment>username_1: Dan already pointed out that this is more a social problem. Talk with your parents, express how you feel about this. The feeling of being constantly monitored is sure not very pleasant.
That said, the only way to make it hard for someone to monitor the location *with the help of your Android phone* is by ensuring that you have a clean initial setup and a locked-down system in terms of screen lock and debugging disabled. This comes down to that if your phone was never compromised before and you prevent all unauthorized access to the phone, it's hard to install surveillance software. It has nothing to do with root access or a custom ROM. In fact, having root access may be counterproductive, since you want a tamper-proof system.
If they use other means of tracking (e.g. GSM-based ones), which is unlikely for individuals, then there is nothing to prevent that.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you believe that someone is tracking you with your Android, do this
1. Back up your favorite apps.
2. Factory reset the phone.
3. Encrypt your phone. (This way nobody else can access your phone)
4. For extra protection, you may add a PIN so that you can lock down them from accessing your settings.
5. If you are going a step further, you can lock down your phone in kiosk mode with the help of any custom launchers or anything like that.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: To be sure you have no additional tracking software installed, you may use these 3 methods.
### Method 1
1. Check logged Google accounts *Settings* -> *Accounts*: be sure to use *only your account for all Google products/services (Play Store, Maps, Android Phone Manager - this one can track devices)*. To be 100% sure, only you are the administrator of your phone, set up a new Google account for yourself.
2. In *Settings* -> *Security* -> *Device Administrators*, check programs set as admins -> remove all if there are any. (If you find one PIN-protected, use Method 2 with hard/factory reset.)
3. Remove *all* additional apps that may be used for tracking *Settings* -> *Apps* -> *Downloaded* - select and remove all, one by one (some might be PIN-protected, then go to Method 2).
4. In *Settings* -> *Location Services*, disable the *Access my location* option and turn off GPS.
5. Disable *Mobile data transfer*.
6. Set up and enable PIN and Password (*Settings* -> *Security*), and enable screen protection with a PIN number.
### Method 2
Manually back up your data (music, pictures) and copy it with file explorer/manager onto an SD card. SMS can be backed up with SMS Backup + App, sync contacts with Google Account. (for security reasons, set yourself a *new* fresh one and use it to back up and restore your data.)
Then, go to *Settings* -> *Backup and Reset*, choose *Factory Data Reset* important - uncheck *Automatic Restore* checkbox. After a hard reset, choose your own *new* Google account for Google services (set up a new one).
Next, set up and enable Password (*Settings* -> *Security*), and enable screen protection with PIN.
### Additional info
*Apps that can track your phone*
1. Google Device Manager
2. Kaspersky Mobile Security (This one is tricky and hard to erase. I use this one with my phone.)
3. Avast Mobile Security / Avast Anti-Theft (This one sends an email notification or SMS when the phone leaves the designated area. It also may be hard to remove. You will need a hard reset to get rid of these two). Anti-Theft hides itself as an update agent in apps.
4. Track My Phone
5. Phone Locator
...and many many more. Check them in Google Play (You may find one installed on your phone. If so, remove it.)
### Method 3 (100% works)
Buy another cheap smartphone and a second SIM card. Install on this new phone, let's call it decoy, the software they have installed on your old phone for tracking you (you will find it in *Settings* -> *Apps* on your Galaxy), log them in, put it into that second phone your old SIM card, redirect all phone calls to you a new number which you will use with your factory erased / clean Galaxy with new accounts logged in. Leave the second (decoy) phone in a place you are supposed to be.
If you can't find the app which they are using to track you down or don't have passwords to log them on a second phone, use the reverse process: buy yourself another phone with a new number (can be prepaid) and redirect all calls onto the new one from your old SIM card and use the old phone as a decoy.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Some mobile carriers offer services to track children/family/friends which will trace phone location through cell towers and notify of changes.
You'll have to put your SIM card into another phone and leave it at a friend's place to fake your location. You can also set up call forwarding to your new SIM if they decide to call and check.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/10 | 608 | 2,218 | <issue_start>username_0: I have received an `.odt` file and I wanted to know if it is possible to open it on my S3? I need to be able to copy, paste, edit and view comments.
OS: 4.1.1
Galaxy S3<issue_comment>username_1: `.odt` stands for "[OpenDocument](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenDocument) Text", a format primarily used with [OpenOffice](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice) and its derivates ([StarOffice](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarOffice), [LibreOffice](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice#LibreOffice), [NeoOffice](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice#NeoOffice)), but also supported (at least via filters) by other office suits, even Microsoft's. There are several viewers available for Android, but unfortunately no (free or cheap) editors – though the LibreOffice team is working on an Android version for over a year already.
You will find a list of Office suites for Android in my German Overview [Office-Pakete und Text-Editoren](http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/423399/) (after all, for the list you don't need to know the language). I also marked those (partly) supporting OpenDocument formats, watch out for the keywords "OpenOffice", "LibreOffice", and "OpenDocument".
I have not tested them, but it seems there is one supporting reading and writing of OpenDocument formats: [Office 2012: TextMaker Mobile](http://www.appbrain.com/app/Office-2012-TextMaker-Mobile/softmaker.applications.textmaker) (for texts), with separate apps for Calc and Presentation. Each of the apps is about USD 9, so they don't come cheap (compared to other Android apps). [Coffice](http://www.appbrain.com/app/Coffice/org.kde.calligra.coffice) only supports reading those documents, but comes for free, same applies to [OpenDocument Reader](http://www.appbrain.com/app/OpenDocument-Reader/at.tomtasche.reader).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: TextMaker allows you to open and edit .odt files and does a great job of it. I paid $5.
.odt is the open document text format which is an open international standard, there are many other desktop programs that support this format that are not derived from OpenOffice such as Calligra Words, Abiword, Kingsoft Office etc.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/11 | 226 | 991 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a Motorola Droid Razr M. I've deleted some apps by accidentally tapping `Remove From List` rather than just swiping them off the screen. Is there a way to get these back?<issue_comment>username_1: If they are the apps came originally with your device (and are not available for download in the Play Store), you can back up your phone and go for a factory reset. Restore everything afterwards. This option would be fine since your device is still new.
If the apps are available for download at Google Play Store, simply go there and install them. This option will save some trouble for you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You probably haven't actually deleted the app, as that would have to be done via the Play Store or Settings menu. `Remove From List` should only remove an app from the multi-tasking list, or at most close the background process.
Check the list of apps in your task launcher and you should still find it available.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/11 | 2,955 | 8,979 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a generic chinese tablet running Android 4.1.1, stuck on boot. I can get into recovery mode and I did a factory reset. But it is still stuck. I am not sure what to do at this point. I can't find a factory image so I can push it using adb.
please help!
AllDayMall adm-tp001
**EDIT**
I narrowed it down I was able to get the build.prop from the device using adb. Now I am looking for the original build so I can push it back on the device
```
ro.serialno=
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=sun5i
ro.revision=41275
ro.factorytest=0
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=1
ro.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb
ro.build.id=JRO03C
ro.build.display.id=nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130628 test-keys
ro.build.version.incremental=20130628
ro.build.version.sdk=16
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.1.1
ro.build.date=Fri Jun 28 17:10:22 CST 2013
ro.build.date.utc=1372410622
ro.build.type=eng
ro.build.user=android6
ro.build.host=Linux2
ro.build.tags=test-keys
ro.product.model=SoftwinerEvb
ro.product.brand=softwinners
ro.product.name=nuclear_evb
ro.product.device=nuclear-evb
ro.product.board=nuclear
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=unknown
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=exDroid
ro.build.product=nuclear-evb
ro.build.description=nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130628 test-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=softwinners/nuclear_evb/nuclear- evb:4.1.1/JRO03C/20130628:eng/test-keys
ro.build.characteristics=tablet
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.config.ringtone=Ring_Synth_04.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=pixiedust.ogg
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
persist.sys.timezone=Europe/London
persist.sys.language=en
persist.sys.country=US
wifi.interface=wlan0
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=15
debug.egl.hw=1
ro.opengles.version=131072
rild.libargs=-d/dev/ttyUSB2
rild.libpath=/system/lib/libsoftwinner-ril.so
keyguard.no_require_sim=true
persist.sys.strictmode.visual=0
persist.sys.strictmode.disable=1
persist.service.adb.enable=0
hwui.render_dirty_regions=false
ro.property.tabletUI=true
ro.property.copySystem=false
ro.udisk.lable=NUCLEAR
ro.product.firmware=v0.4rc3
eken.board.platform=exDroid
eken.hardware=sun5i
eken.hardware.screen.size=7
eken.hardware.screen.res=800x480
eken.build.version.release=4.1.1
eken.build.version.sdk=16
eken.product.model=A73
eken.product.device=nuclear-evb
eken.product.name=nuclear_evb
eken.product.manufacturer=eken
net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
init.svc.ueventd=running
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
```<issue_comment>username_1: Originally submitted by member 'Cyberrmate-123' (based in Kolkata) in XDA forum on 4th June 2013.
All I have done is correct spelling and “flesh out” the explanation.
This is NOT a “step by step for dummies” guide. It presumes you know about adb and where to find it. Similarly it presumes you are already familiar with a unpack/repack utility in your favourite OS (Windows or Linux).
But, if like me, you have reasonable skills and have spent an inordinate amount of time simply trying to recover from the situation where the Uberizer doesn't recover your backup AND you already took a 'dd'/'cat' backup of every damn 'nand' partition you could find........... then you may find the following useful.
Note for User2247823
U said u can adb. So stick a uSD card in and
adb shell
mount the uSD
Change to the mounted folder n
cat /dev/block/nanda >nanda. (This is bootloader with script.bin,etc)
cat /dev/block/nandb >nandb. (This is env for uboot, save fir completeness)
cat /dev/block/nandc >nandc. (This is boot partition with kernel & init.sun?.rc files)
cat /dev/block/nandd >nandd. (This is system with vendor specific driver modules)
cat /dev/block/nandg >nandg. (This is recovery)
Unmount the sd card and clone those files. With them you'll be able to recreate an identical working copy of the stock rom that your supplier never gave you.
Davemusic.
Hi all, some allwinner device users find themselves having a clone /backup of their tablet but without the manufacturers stock ROM image (or can't find a download) in case a custom ROM fails.
Here is how to save yourself.
Download any clones stock ROM. ( There are some limitations here – common sense prevails – if you have an A10 tablet then it has to be an A10 ROM if you are on ICS – then it has to be an ICS ROM. MUST BE A LIVESUIT IMAGE (most are)
SAVE ORIGINAL ROM \*\*
Now install and setup adb and pull your whole tablets internals out.
By using commands like 'adb pull system system'. It will make a directory called system and pull your system partition into it.
Now for the bootloader and bootable kernel (and it's ramdisk) we use 'cat' to read nand partitions 'nandc' and 'nanda'.
Su -c "cat dev/block/nanda > sdcard/bootloader.img"
Su -c "cat dev/block/nandc > sdcard/boot.img".
\****NOW WE CHANGE THE VANILLA ROM TO YOUR VERSION \****
Now with any rom un/packing utility (i use image repacker xda forum) unpack the clone image.
Replace the boot and bootloader files inside the unpacked livesuit img and change extension to .fex (if your packing program has an 'iso' folder change there as well)
(Davemusic prefers to copy nandd to system.fex and nandg to recovery.fex plus the boot and bootloader as specified above)
Now repack and flash. If it works immediately then that's cool. Else use adb to push modules from your system folder to the rom your running. Also push the 'etc' folder to 'system/etc' and push the 'hw' folder in 'lib/hw' to 'system/lib/hw'. Now reboot. It will work.
(
Davemusic had problems with the following because the tool "repack-bootimage.pl" was incorrect. The line that does the mkbootimage should read
system ("mkbootimg --cmdline 'console=ttyS0, 115200 rw init=/init loglevel=5' --base 0x40000000 --kernel $ARGV[0] --ramdisk ramdisk-repack.cpio.gz -o $ARGV[2]");
it's one long line....that wraps in this post.
But, after modding that command I was able to use it and create my livesuit image.
)
**\* NEXT IS ONLY IF YOU WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN MODIFIED IMAGE \***
Now for a permanent solution. Use sunxi tools in ubuntu or any linux to 1st make the system.fex of the clone ROM to a system.fex file using SIM2IMG.
Now mount it by using 'sudo mount -o loop system.img '
Now in linux you should type 'sudo nautilus' to open the gui file browser in superuser mode. (It makes changing files a bit easier).
Now from your backed up system folder, copy the contents of 'vendor/modules', 'lib/hw' and 'etc' to the mounted directory. (If this seems a little strange – remember that the target directory is /system. But, your backup is relative to that. IE the '/system' prefix disappears. So; '/system/etc' became simply 'etc' and '/system/lib/hw' became 'lib/hw')
Then use 'make\_ext4fs' to make a sparse fex file like this;
'make\_ext4fs -s -l 500M -a system system newsystem.fex' .
It will create newsystem.fex. Copy it back to your unpacked rom. Replace it. Pack. Flash.
Now you have “almost” got your stock rom running. (NOT identical yet because you havent changed the apps,do it if you want).
If you want you can make the ext4fs directly into your backed up system folder. (change the target path of 'newsystem.fex'in the make\_ext4fs command to include your system backup folder)
Copy the new fex file back. Repack. flash. It will bring your true stock rom back. On some livesuit images it corrupts the the “disk fileystem” so the internal sd doesnt mount. (like in eken T01A's ROM)
If so - then do the following. Open adb shell. then list /dev/block/nand? The last nand partition is your sdcard.
There are either 9,10 or 11 nand partitions named nanda through nandi (or nandj or nandk)
Whichever is the last - format it by using the appropriate one of the following commands;
busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandi void'
OR
busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandj void'
OR
'busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandk void'
Reboot.
Then you will be able to get it mounted.
Now u can hav peace of mind while flashing custom ROMs. Enjoy.
CAVEAT -
It MAY be that you have no entries at all for 'nand' in /dev/block. This can occur if you have the wrong version of the nand.ko module in the root directory.
Sorry but, fixing that issue is beyond the scope of this tutorial.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this Rom i, my tablet is nuclear\_evb-eng4.1.1JRO03C 20130628 , Link:
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jtialhe1r4th0g/8064-%E5%8F%8C309-PH_a13-4.1-auto-mxc622x-20130628.img>
I hope it works for you. It worked with my tablet. ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Open your `rockchip tool` click `switch`. After your computer recognize it **install rockchip driver**. Then recover it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/11 | 1,937 | 6,561 | <issue_start>username_0: I saw this post: [Change PPTP control connection's TCP port number](https://superuser.com/questions/381362/change-pptp-control-connections-tcp-port-number) and I successfully did it on my PC.
But how do I change Android's PPTP VPN client's port number? My Android phone is rooted and I installed a terminal emulator so I can run Linux commands.
Which commands do I need to run?<issue_comment>username_1: Originally submitted by member 'Cyberrmate-123' (based in Kolkata) in XDA forum on 4th June 2013.
All I have done is correct spelling and “flesh out” the explanation.
This is NOT a “step by step for dummies” guide. It presumes you know about adb and where to find it. Similarly it presumes you are already familiar with a unpack/repack utility in your favourite OS (Windows or Linux).
But, if like me, you have reasonable skills and have spent an inordinate amount of time simply trying to recover from the situation where the Uberizer doesn't recover your backup AND you already took a 'dd'/'cat' backup of every damn 'nand' partition you could find........... then you may find the following useful.
Note for User2247823
U said u can adb. So stick a uSD card in and
adb shell
mount the uSD
Change to the mounted folder n
cat /dev/block/nanda >nanda. (This is bootloader with script.bin,etc)
cat /dev/block/nandb >nandb. (This is env for uboot, save fir completeness)
cat /dev/block/nandc >nandc. (This is boot partition with kernel & init.sun?.rc files)
cat /dev/block/nandd >nandd. (This is system with vendor specific driver modules)
cat /dev/block/nandg >nandg. (This is recovery)
Unmount the sd card and clone those files. With them you'll be able to recreate an identical working copy of the stock rom that your supplier never gave you.
Davemusic.
Hi all, some allwinner device users find themselves having a clone /backup of their tablet but without the manufacturers stock ROM image (or can't find a download) in case a custom ROM fails.
Here is how to save yourself.
Download any clones stock ROM. ( There are some limitations here – common sense prevails – if you have an A10 tablet then it has to be an A10 ROM if you are on ICS – then it has to be an ICS ROM. MUST BE A LIVESUIT IMAGE (most are)
SAVE ORIGINAL ROM \*\*
Now install and setup adb and pull your whole tablets internals out.
By using commands like 'adb pull system system'. It will make a directory called system and pull your system partition into it.
Now for the bootloader and bootable kernel (and it's ramdisk) we use 'cat' to read nand partitions 'nandc' and 'nanda'.
Su -c "cat dev/block/nanda > sdcard/bootloader.img"
Su -c "cat dev/block/nandc > sdcard/boot.img".
\****NOW WE CHANGE THE VANILLA ROM TO YOUR VERSION \****
Now with any rom un/packing utility (i use image repacker xda forum) unpack the clone image.
Replace the boot and bootloader files inside the unpacked livesuit img and change extension to .fex (if your packing program has an 'iso' folder change there as well)
(Davemusic prefers to copy nandd to system.fex and nandg to recovery.fex plus the boot and bootloader as specified above)
Now repack and flash. If it works immediately then that's cool. Else use adb to push modules from your system folder to the rom your running. Also push the 'etc' folder to 'system/etc' and push the 'hw' folder in 'lib/hw' to 'system/lib/hw'. Now reboot. It will work.
(
Davemusic had problems with the following because the tool "repack-bootimage.pl" was incorrect. The line that does the mkbootimage should read
system ("mkbootimg --cmdline 'console=ttyS0, 115200 rw init=/init loglevel=5' --base 0x40000000 --kernel $ARGV[0] --ramdisk ramdisk-repack.cpio.gz -o $ARGV[2]");
it's one long line....that wraps in this post.
But, after modding that command I was able to use it and create my livesuit image.
)
**\* NEXT IS ONLY IF YOU WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN MODIFIED IMAGE \***
Now for a permanent solution. Use sunxi tools in ubuntu or any linux to 1st make the system.fex of the clone ROM to a system.fex file using SIM2IMG.
Now mount it by using 'sudo mount -o loop system.img '
Now in linux you should type 'sudo nautilus' to open the gui file browser in superuser mode. (It makes changing files a bit easier).
Now from your backed up system folder, copy the contents of 'vendor/modules', 'lib/hw' and 'etc' to the mounted directory. (If this seems a little strange – remember that the target directory is /system. But, your backup is relative to that. IE the '/system' prefix disappears. So; '/system/etc' became simply 'etc' and '/system/lib/hw' became 'lib/hw')
Then use 'make\_ext4fs' to make a sparse fex file like this;
'make\_ext4fs -s -l 500M -a system system newsystem.fex' .
It will create newsystem.fex. Copy it back to your unpacked rom. Replace it. Pack. Flash.
Now you have “almost” got your stock rom running. (NOT identical yet because you havent changed the apps,do it if you want).
If you want you can make the ext4fs directly into your backed up system folder. (change the target path of 'newsystem.fex'in the make\_ext4fs command to include your system backup folder)
Copy the new fex file back. Repack. flash. It will bring your true stock rom back. On some livesuit images it corrupts the the “disk fileystem” so the internal sd doesnt mount. (like in eken T01A's ROM)
If so - then do the following. Open adb shell. then list /dev/block/nand? The last nand partition is your sdcard.
There are either 9,10 or 11 nand partitions named nanda through nandi (or nandj or nandk)
Whichever is the last - format it by using the appropriate one of the following commands;
busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandi void'
OR
busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandj void'
OR
'busybox mkfs.vat /dev/block/nandk void'
Reboot.
Then you will be able to get it mounted.
Now u can hav peace of mind while flashing custom ROMs. Enjoy.
CAVEAT -
It MAY be that you have no entries at all for 'nand' in /dev/block. This can occur if you have the wrong version of the nand.ko module in the root directory.
Sorry but, fixing that issue is beyond the scope of this tutorial.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this Rom i, my tablet is nuclear\_evb-eng4.1.1JRO03C 20130628 , Link:
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jtialhe1r4th0g/8064-%E5%8F%8C309-PH_a13-4.1-auto-mxc622x-20130628.img>
I hope it works for you. It worked with my tablet. ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Open your `rockchip tool` click `switch`. After your computer recognize it **install rockchip driver**. Then recover it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/11 | 881 | 3,968 | <issue_start>username_0: Let me start with an example, Delta's airline app called "FlyDelta" has an option in it settings to enable/disable "Get check-in reminders & status notifications". My question is, if I enable this "Get check-in reminders & status notifications" will the app from that point on run in the background at all times (even after restarting the phone or killing the app)?
I'm a bit confused on how notifications work. I know that Google has a very nice infrastructure to push notifications to an app, but does the app has to be running in order to consume the data? any help explaining this specific app behavior will be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: I think it might differ among apps. To figure out the app in question runs in background or not, just use system> apps> running services.
If it's push notification, it consumes data only when it receives data. Even if it runs in background it does not consume data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Polling for updates
===================
It depends on how the app is written. Most commonly, the app uses Android's `AlarmManager` to run itself at intervals (say, every hour) to check for updates. Some apps might do this to keep themselves in sync with server data regardless of whether notifications are turned on or off in the app, and may (or may not) have another setting to disable syncing completely. Other apps might only run this periodic check if notifications are turned on, and only sync when you start the app yourself.
However it controls that, you should expect that when the `AlarmManager` starts the app in the background, it runs for as it long as it takes to get any new data from the server, and then stops running when it's finished. It will then not run until the `AlarmManager` starts it again in another hour (or however long it's set to wait). There's (usually) no need for the app to be running in the background the whole time, though of course a badly written app may do this.
### Cached background processes
Don't forget that Android keeps background processes in memory even when they've stopped running, unless/until another process needs to use that memory. If the app is 'stopped', it's not using any resources, not even if Android is keeping it in memory.
Google Cloud Messaging
======================
Apps can use Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) to be 'pushed' updates from servers (i.e. from "the cloud"). Instead of being started at regular intervals to check for data, they're only started when new data are available. This means they use less power, because they're not being started unnecessarily; and less data, because they only talk to the server when they know it has new data.
As above, an app might use GCM to keep its data in sync with the server, even if notifications are turned off. It's an *implementation detail* of the app: it shouldn't affect its observable behaviour, just how much power and data it uses.
Android itself keeps an open connection to Google's servers. There's only one such connection on the whole phone, so installing a new app that uses GCM doesn't use any extra resources. When the Android system receives a GCM message for a particular app, it starts that app in the background to give it the message: the app doesn't need to have been running already.
The app then runs, and reads the message. The size of GCM messages is severely limited, so the app may still need to contact the server to find out more. For example, the GCM message might just say how many new emails there are, and the client then needs to check the server to download the new emails. For flight details, it may be that the message only has a gate number or an updated departure time, so the app might not need to contact the server for more details. As before, when the app has finished processing the update, and it has created a notification if necessary, it can stop itself: it doesn't need to keep running.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/11 | 284 | 955 | <issue_start>username_0: Does the Samsung tablet 3 SM-T211 have USB host mode OTG support? If not, is there a way to enable / support it?<issue_comment>username_1: According to [Samsung](http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-AU10WEGXAR-compatible) and this [review](http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-3/4864-3126_7-35755712.html) (down near the end of the review), the 8" and 10" Galaxy tab 3s have OTG, but apparently the 7" does not. It might be possible to enable it by rooting and installing an app for it, but I don't know.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: At least one of the USB devices would need support for host-mode USB - which is a hardware feature and therefore can't be upgraded via software - and the other needs to report as mass storage USB device.
Since your tablet has OTG (=host-mode USB) support it may be a simply compatibility issue. Bluetooth may be an option, but it's slow.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/11 | 363 | 1,172 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my galaxy pop gt-s5570 using clockwork recovery 4.0.0.5...
Installation of cynogenmod 10.1 (cm-10.1.0-RC5-GT-S5570-tass) and Gapps successfully completes but after reboot phone is stuck at samsung logo
I tried wipe Data/cache/dalvik cache but still the same problem.. please help me out..<issue_comment>username_1: According to [Samsung](http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-AU10WEGXAR-compatible) and this [review](http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-3/4864-3126_7-35755712.html) (down near the end of the review), the 8" and 10" Galaxy tab 3s have OTG, but apparently the 7" does not. It might be possible to enable it by rooting and installing an app for it, but I don't know.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: At least one of the USB devices would need support for host-mode USB - which is a hardware feature and therefore can't be upgraded via software - and the other needs to report as mass storage USB device.
Since your tablet has OTG (=host-mode USB) support it may be a simply compatibility issue. Bluetooth may be an option, but it's slow.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/12 | 926 | 2,820 | <issue_start>username_0: Using Heimdall v1.4 RC1 to flash Clockworkmod Recovery on a Samsung S4, I get the following,
```
$ sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY ./recovery.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4 RC1
Copyright (c) 2010-2012, <NAME>, <NAME>
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Session begun.
In certain situations this device may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading RECOVERY
100%
ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!
ERROR: RECOVERY upload failed!
Ending session...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
```
I've even tried two different builds of Clockworkmod,
```
-rw-rw-r-- 1 ecarroll ecarroll 6.8M Aug 11 23:23 clockworkmod_6.0.3.2_jfltespr.img
-rw-rw-r-- 1 ecarroll ecarroll 6.8M Aug 12 00:02 recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.2-jfltespr.img
$ md5sum *clock*
c95fac4d0e27fcb0c3355f209e62cd9c clockworkmod_6.0.3.2_jfltespr.img
760cbf5a3b157ab23f49fcf40b46db2f recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.2-jfltespr.img
```<issue_comment>username_1: This is a because of a bug in Heimdall v1.4 RC1 -- the version that shipped with Ubuntu 13.04. What you'll want to do is upgrade Heimdall to [version 1.4 final, or the latest version.](https://bitbucket.org/benjamin_dobell/heimdall/downloads).
That should do it. Run `heimdall info | head -n1` to get your current version.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've been struggling with upgrading my Galaxy Tab P1000 from 2.2 Froyo to CyanogenMod 9 using the official documentation from CyanogenMod.
Heimdall always failed with the message `ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!` (Final version 1.4 in Windows and Linux).
Unfortunately, Samsung Kies did not want to upgrade firmware to 2.3 Gingerbread. So I desperately tried Odin. And voila - I got 2.3.6 running.
Curious as I am, I tried again with heimdall. This time, heimdall succeeded with installing recovery. :D Unfortunately, I got an error when installing any CM image `/dev/block/stl11` and `/dev/block/stl10` were unmountable. Something was still wrong.
Finally I found [this reference](http://www.cpkb.org/wiki/Samsung_GT-P1000_Galaxy_Tab_CyanogenMod_install), and it worked well. :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/12 | 533 | 1,727 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to flash my S4 with Heimdal and put on clockworkmod, i get the follow,
```
$ sudo heimdall flash --recovery ./clockworkmod_6.0.3.2_jfltespr.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, <NAME>, <NAME>
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
ERROR: Partition "recovery" does not exist in the specified PIT.
Ending session...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
```
So why is it telling me,
>
> ERROR: Partition "recovery" does not exist in the specified PIT.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: This is because the command you used to invoke heimdall was,
```
heimdall flash --recovery
```
And, heimdall is caps sensitive, try this instead.
```
heimdall flash --RECOVERY ./clockworkmod_6.0.3.2_jfltespr.img --no-reboot
```
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: My partition was not called recovery but "SOS". You can check it by doing: `heimdall print-pit --verbose` from a terminal while the tab is in Download mode.
I flashed my p7510. Gist: <https://gist.github.com/pskiden/6311605>
Upvotes: 4 |
2013/08/12 | 932 | 3,583 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a China-branded tablet running Android 4.2. The tablet has the "new" Jellybean 4.2 home screen button layout where the software buttons are centered on the screen, rather than aligned left as in common desktop operating systems such as Windows and Linux (with the KDE or Gnome 2 desktop).
The problem is that the button layout in my tablet differs in a slight, but annoying way from the Android 4.2 default, which is to put the home button at center, surrounded by the back button at the left and the recent apps button at the right. Instead, my tablet has the home button displaced one position left of center, which is occupied by the recent apps button followed by the two volume buttons (down/up).
Is there a way to edit the layout/order of the software buttons of the Android home screen? My ideal would be this sequence: volume down, back, home, recent apps, volume up. (Such a layout would retain the volume buttons, while keeping the home button in the familiar center slot.)
I know that Cyanogenmod has a settings tab precisely for fixing this problem. However there's no Cyanogenmod port for my tablet, its main saving grace being that it comes "pre-rooted", which allows me in theory to mess with any system settings if only I knew how.<issue_comment>username_1: The comment above about replacing System UI is correct. However there's a hack that overlays Android's built-in navigation bar with a "[customizable navbar-like panel](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198 "customizable navbar-like panel")". The real navbar is hidden but still exists.
If you're still interested in a hard fix you need to unpack, modify and repack SystemUI.apk. This can be done using the [apktool](https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/ "apktool") utility, which unzips the apk in editable form. In the resulting file tree, look for and edit **res/layout/system\_bar.xml** using a plain text editor. Add the keymap and icons for volume control:
```
```
The exact placement of the code probably depends on the customization done by the ROM vendor. But a likely spot is to search and place it after the line that contains the text "android:src="@drawable/ic\_sysbar\_recent".
After inserting the references, you need to copy the icons themselves to the right folder:
```
res/drawable-mdpi/ic_sysbar_volume_down.png
res/drawable-mdpi/ic_sysbar_volume_up_land.png
res/drawable-mdpi/ic_sysbar_volume_down_land.png
res/drawable-mdpi/ic_sysbar_volume_up.png
```
The final step is to repack the edited system\_bar.xml and new icons along with the rest of the unpacked SystemUI.apk.
I'm sure my instructions are incomplete. So remember to keep a good (and tested) backup and recovery tool at hand before attempting to install your hacked apk!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: See [this article](https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-change-your-nav-bar-icons-or-re-arrange-the-buttons-without-root/)
With USB debugging enabled and adb installed on a connected computer, run
```
adb shell settings put secure sysui_nav_bar "space,recent;home;back,space"
```
Note: On my device, with ADB from Windows, I had to run `adb shell` seperately and then run `settings put secure sysui_nav_bar "space,recent;home;back,space"` due to quoting issues.
The article gives details on adding custom buttons.
You might be able to read out the settings from your device with the desired configuration using
```
adb shell settings get secure sysui_nav_bar # Some devices gives "null"
```
Both devices need to run Android >= 4.2
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/12 | 837 | 3,346 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm haing a problem with google play store from few weeks, I can't purchase any app with carrier billing option.
it says "Your mobile payment service isn't available, try again later" any ideas how to fix this?
thanks<issue_comment>username_1: If the phone is working normally otherwise (that is, you can make calls and send/receive texts normally), then it's unlikely to be a problem you can fix yourself. You should contact your carrier or Google support.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically this has to do with the tie up for billing between your carrier & google. Currently google may not have a tieup with your carrier to charge you directly on phone bill. Or if you were earlier use to but via your carrier than their is a fair chance that contract between google and you carrier is over or in some dispute due to which direct carrier billing integration has been removed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you haven't set up a Google Wallet account, you’ll need to create one before making a purchase.
Open the Google Play Store Google Play Store app.
Select an app or digital content item.
Touch the price.
If you're purchasing an app, review and Accept permissions to continue.
Next to the price, touch the Down Down arrow.
Touch Payment options.
Touch Carrier billing Enable carrier billing.
Review and Save your account information.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Carrier billing agreements are only set up on a few carriers in a few countries.
As of the end of 2013, that list is:
```
Country Carriers
Australia Telstra
Belgium Mobistar
Germany T-Mobile International, o2
France SFR, Bouygues, Orange
Hong Kong 3
Ireland 3, O2
Italy Wind Italy
Japan Docomo, KDDI, Softbank
Korea KT, SKT, LGU+
Netherlands KPN
Norway Telenor
Poland Play
Russia Beeline
Singapore Singtel
Spain Movistar
Sweden 3, Telenor SE
Switzerland Swisscom
UK T-Mobile International
US AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
```
([source](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2651410))
If you're still having trouble, [Google Play Support has some other troubleshooting steps](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/167794) you should try:
If you don’t see a carrier billing option under Payment options, here are some troubleshooting tips:
* Make sure you’re connected to your carrier’s mobile data network (3G/4G), not Wi-Fi.
* Direct carrier billing is only available on mobile devices using the Google Play Store
* Google Play Store app, not computers.
* Your account with your carrier must be in good standing.
* Check with your carrier to make sure:
+ You haven’t exceeded your carrier’s monthly spending limit.
+ Your device and service plan allow premium content purchases.
+ Your device can use direct carrier billing.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I went through this for a couple of weeks recently until I found help online. I just needed to turn my wifi off and use my data to make the purchase. As soon as I did that I was able to use the bill your cell provider option.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/12 | 538 | 2,072 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm doing my first steps with Android. I'm using a Mac, and no Eclipse.
I've installed my first toy application with
adb install bin/\*.apk
and verified that it existed in the emulator. Then I made some changes, reran the build, and tried to install again, which brought the error message
```
pkg: /data/local/tmp/DefaultActivity-debug.apk
```
Failure [INSTALL\_FAILED\_ALREADY\_EXISTS]
Fine, so I have to uninstall first. So I tried the following:
adb uninstall DefaultActivity
adb uninstall de.rf.DefaultActivity
adb uninstall DefaultActivity-debug
adb uninstall /data/local/tmp/DefaultActivity-debug.apk
adb uninstall de.rf
but all of them just brought the error message "Failure", with no further explanation.
It's not a really big problem, because I can simply restart the emulator and use "adb install ....", but I'm curious: How do I correctly use the "uninstall" command?
My activity looks like this:
package de.rf;
...
public class DefaultActivity extends Activity
{
...
}<issue_comment>username_1: You don't have to uninstall, when you install an app already installed, you have to use `adb install -r`. (for more help, juste type `adb`)
To uninstall an app, you have to use `adb uninstall package-name` (e.g. `adb uninstall com.example.app`).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: To uninstall the package using `adb`, you need to use the package name listed in the manifest, for example:
```
adb uninstall com.shadowburst.showr
```
You might also want to use the `-k` option to avoid deleting the app's data when uninstalling.
You can also uninstall apps from the **Settings** app: click **Apps**, find your app in the list, then click **Uninstall**. This works even if the app was installed via `adb` or directly from an APK file.
By the way, don't use `de.rf` as a package name, even if you own the internet domain `rf.de`. You want the package name to be something *inside* a domain you control, to ensure that it won't clash with another Java package you write (such as another app or a library).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/12 | 487 | 1,726 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just purchased a Nexus 7 (2013) and it auto updated to android to 4.3 as I was setting up.
Unfortunately USB OTG now does not run. I purchased the Nexus 7 for it's OTG feature.
I've done a factory reset but it still loads 4.3
Is there any way I can go back to 4.2.2 - which does support OTG on the Nexus 7<issue_comment>username_1: If you are reverting to 4.2 only for USB OTG feature, then I would suggest you not.
I am using a rooted Nexus 7 (2012) from v4.1 - v4.3 and could say from that experience that it has to be rooted for the OTG features to run. Since that's missing from your question I assume that you are not rooted when you had 4.3.
The apps [Stickmount](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount) and [USB OTG Helper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.shajul.usbotg) needs root privilege to run successfully.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You're going to have to revert by installing a custom recovery, and then flashing whichever ROM you require yourself. It's not difficult but needs to be handled very carefully (ie getting the correct rom, and following all the steps exactly) to avoid damaging your device. You may find it hard to claim repairs under warranty if you do this, depending on the laws where you live.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I don't think the Nexus 7 (2013) ever had Android 4.2. I was going to suggest flashing a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor) but the only one available is Android 4.3 which suggests it's not possible.
As the other answers have suggested you will probably need to root to get the USB OTG functionality you are after.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/12 | 516 | 1,839 | <issue_start>username_0: Older version of Google Maps for android had a separate Navigation app, in it I could either set a destination for guided navigation or simple select "Display map" with would always show my GPS location as I travel (streets, turns etc.)
With recently updated map app, I can either see my static location on the map or choose destination for navigation.
How do I simple display dynamic navigation map that would display my current location as I drive?<issue_comment>username_1: You just need to access "[My Location](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3137748?ref_topic=3137684)" in Maps.
Click the "location" button  in the bottom right corner to have the map scroll to your location. (Obviously you need to have Location Services turned on.) The button will turn blue and there will be a glowing blue dot at your location.
Tap the button again and the view will change to "[compass mode](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/2839801?ref_topic=3137684)", a partial-3d view with 3-d building outlines and pointed in the direction you're facing. The button will change to a compass. Tap again to get back to the top-down view.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As I mentioned in my comment, upon further research I found that "Follow me" feature or "Navigation without destination set" was removed from the latest release of Android map app.
Following someone else's advice I am switching (at least for now). to the Waze app
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: To activate the Drive mode, do these steps:
1. Navigate to the home screen
2. Long tap on an empty spot
3. Choose "Add widget"
4. Select "Google Maps"
5. Select "Drive Mode"
6. Add it to the home screen
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/12 | 598 | 1,931 | <issue_start>username_0: ATT version of Galaxy S3
running cm-10.1.2-d2att.zip
<http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=d2att>
I seem to be having a storage issue. I'm guessing it was while I was changing to a new a ROM. I wiped the device and did a fresh install, but used titanium to restore settings.
the 12 gig internal reports having less than 1 gig free, but I can only find ~3 gig of information. (see pic)
<issue_comment>username_1: You just need to access "[My Location](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3137748?ref_topic=3137684)" in Maps.
Click the "location" button  in the bottom right corner to have the map scroll to your location. (Obviously you need to have Location Services turned on.) The button will turn blue and there will be a glowing blue dot at your location.
Tap the button again and the view will change to "[compass mode](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/2839801?ref_topic=3137684)", a partial-3d view with 3-d building outlines and pointed in the direction you're facing. The button will change to a compass. Tap again to get back to the top-down view.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As I mentioned in my comment, upon further research I found that "Follow me" feature or "Navigation without destination set" was removed from the latest release of Android map app.
Following someone else's advice I am switching (at least for now). to the Waze app
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: To activate the Drive mode, do these steps:
1. Navigate to the home screen
2. Long tap on an empty spot
3. Choose "Add widget"
4. Select "Google Maps"
5. Select "Drive Mode"
6. Add it to the home screen
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/12 | 537 | 1,757 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to load the Facebook app on my new Samsung Galaxy S3, I get an error of `Package File is Invalid`. I have been able to load other apps via Google Play store. Facebook seems to be the only one I'm having trouble with.<issue_comment>username_1: This error has been [noticed recently](http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/08/play-store-update-to-4-3-10-causing-package-file-is-invalid-error-for-many-during-app-updates/). The other day, I was trying to update the `Samsung Push` app, but it kept on failing. So, I just kept trying to update it, despite the frustrations. Eventually, it updated successfully.
Maybe it's just a Google Play issue.
**Update 2013-08-13:** From Al's comments, Google has officially recognized this issue, as is in fact [listed in Google Support](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875).
>
> We’ve received reports that some users are getting "Package File
> Invalid" while trying to download or update apps.
>
>
> We’re currently investigating a permanent solution, and there are no
> workarounds at this time.
>
>
> We’ll continue to update this page with developments, so check back
> soon.
>
>
>
**EDIT #1:** Oops, looks like my UPDATE has been mentioned in username_2's answer already.
**UPDATE 2013-08-15:** As of this time, Google has already fixed the issue. [Source](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/08/14/play-store-team-acknowledges-pervasive-package-file-invalid-error-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This is a Play Store issue. It has been [acknowledged](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875) by Google and they are looking at it. There is no fix or workaround at the moment.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/13 | 515 | 1,877 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) using the method found [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/49767/28670).
I am trying to run Orbot(Tor) with the Tor Everything option enabled.
The application will not get past "Orbot is starting...". I am connected to WiFi and am on Verizon's service.
Unfortunately I had not tested this prior to rooting so I am not sure if the problems lies with running on an S4 or running on a rooted S4.
I have tried to uninstall and reinstall Orbot and have not had any luck.
I have tried to connect to 4G instead of WiFi, no change.
I have tried to turn off the Request Root Access, no change.
What is causing Orbot to not connect to the Tor Network?<issue_comment>username_1: If you deny superuser access it works. At least on my VZW S4 it does.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I just installed Orbot awhile ago, and I got it working on my rooted **Samsung Galaxy S4**. You need to set the proxy for your APN.
Go to `System Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > APN`. Open your existing APN, and take note of the settings. You need to make a clone of this APN (so that you will still have the original APN, and have another APN that goes through TOR). Go back to the APNs page, and create a new APN, copying the settings from the other APN.
Then, set these:
* Proxy: localhost
* Port: 8118
After that, make sure you select the newly-created APN as your new APN. Your network will refresh in a bit. Open your browser and open `check.torproject.org`. If it was successful, you should see something like this:
**WARNING:** If you use the GMail app (or in my case, Kaiten configured with my GMail), it may detect unauthorized access, and you may be asked to reset your GMail password online.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/13 | 367 | 1,314 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Nexus 4
Android: 4.3
When there is a live video hangout, the Google+ app makes a button available on the post called `Watch Hangout On Air`. However when I press it, YouTube launches the What to Watch screen, but the hangout video isn't in the list and nothing auto-plays.
The live Hangout is occurring. I can watch it on my laptop by using the same G+ post to launch it as I'm trying to use from my phone inside the app.
I've cleared the App Defaults for both the Google+ app and for YouTube. The Hangouts app has no defaults set yet. My apps are all the latest versions.
I've used the back button in the YouTube app and have backed right out of it altogether, just to check that the live hangout video isn't hidden behind another screen activity.
Does anybody have any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure if this is it. From [Google Support](https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1216368?hl=en):
>
> The YouTube app won't work with Hangouts On Air. So if you use
> Hangouts On Air, your viewers will only see the video call, not your
> playlist or the videos.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The **YouTube 5 app** released this week (Aug 20, 2013) supports Hangouts On Air. The previous version of the app apparently did not.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/13 | 377 | 1,424 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. Upon connecting to the PC, some of its drivers were not installed. I'm using the Tab for the first time. Developer mode/option is checked.
I want to run my apps on it, but it is not recognizing it. So, how do I re-install the drivers?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [Samsung Kies](http://content.samsung.com/us/contents/aboutn/kiesIntro.do), and install it. It will install all the drivers you need, plus the Samsung Kies software, where you can do back-ups and other phone management tasks.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Please try the following:
* Unmount any USB storage: **Settings > Storage > [Menu] > USB Computer Connection**: make sure all boxes are unticked.
* Ensure that you have enabled USB debugging from **Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging**. After enabling it, you should see an ongoing notification that it is enabled when you connect it to your PC.
* Ensure that you have the latest [Samsung USB drivers for your device](http://androidxda.com/download-samsung-usb-drivers).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Download and install the [Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows.](http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117)
(It's the zip file at the top of the page.)
2. Go to **Settings > Security > Unknown Sources** and check the box.
3. Turn on **USB debugging** in Developer Options.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/13 | 645 | 2,375 | <issue_start>username_0: I have rooted my mobile. I wanted to use modem of Android phone without connecting to PC. How to give AT commands without connecting to PC, because in <http://atinout.sourceforge.net/>, it is suggesting to use `'/dev/ttyACM0'` file which is not present in Android device.
I am not sure, but it seems `ttyACM0` is related with USB, how to use same command in Android mobile, if I have rooted my mobile successfully.<issue_comment>username_1: As I said in [my answer to your first question](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/50820/12442):
>
> Be warned that the device file you need to use is different for each model of phone, so you'll have to examine /dev on each device to find out which file to use.
>
>
>
If you can't find a report from someone else who has got it working on the same phone, you'll need to use a little trial and error to find the right device file.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Some devices would have the kernel compiled with ACM serial support (*this is dependent on manufacturer/board/kernel*) so that it could be used as a dial-up modem from a PC via USB cable, that is the functionality behind `/dev/ttyACM` **n** where **n** is a digit as allocated by the kernel.
To check for that, look in `/proc/config.gz` which is the kernel configuration file used, this is a gzipped file detailing the configuration of how the kernel was built, the ones you are looking for is, need to search for it:
* CONFIG\_USB\_ANDROID\_ACM=y
* CONFIG\_USB\_F\_SERIAL=y
* CONFIG\_MODEM\_SUPPORT=y
*again, its dependent, some elect to not include it, others will omit it*
So basing my comment above, I think you're using the wrong device file name, the real modem device file is `/dev/smd0` which is used in conjunction with `/dev/socket/rild` (See my answer on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11111953/206367) explaining about that).
`/dev/smd0` sits in front of `/dev/socket/rild`, `rild` daemon reads from that device and relays it to `/dev/socket/rild` which is then handled by the android layer in both directions.
Try using either of the device filenames, with `atinout` program referenced on sourceforge, to see what outcome you will get.
**Disclaimer:** I am not responsible for messing up your telephony stuff if you carry it out as per on the sourceforge site, if it gets messed, reboot!
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/13 | 310 | 1,287 | <issue_start>username_0: I've played Modern War on the owner account on my Nexus 7. It opens and works fine. But when I go to another user account and try to open the app it goes halfway through the upload then Force Closes. I've done it with two more user accounts and the same thing happens. The only account where opens is the owner account. Does anybody know why this is happening? (I figured if it was separate space and storage it should be like having two phones.)<issue_comment>username_1: Is the game download and installed from a valid source or it's a cracked game. If you have installed it from a valid source try reinstalling it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I've just run into this issue on my Nexus 7, too. Any account other than the admin causes my app to crash.
What I've discovered so far is that with my app, there is a permissions issue when it tries to access the game database. I receive this:
>
> java.io.FileNotFoundException... open failed: EACCESS (Permission denied).
>
>
>
That database is stored in the `data/data/{package name}` directory... So it looks like secondary users may not have rights to access the `data/` directory. I'll try to remember to let you know if I find a resolution or find anything else that is useful.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/13 | 646 | 2,419 | <issue_start>username_0: Someone told me that he has opened a phone only 4 days ago, but by the look of it, it is not less than a month.
When trying to buy a used phone, is there any way to check how long this phone is in use? Or the date when this phone is turned on the first time? Or the time of unboxing? Or the time of the first usage?<issue_comment>username_1: You can simply go the [Service menu](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/35758/23379) of your phone and see the total call time which is very hard to reset. By that, you can *assume* how long it has been used.
As of Android 4.3 Jellybean, that is the **best** you can get.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This answer was given by [izzy](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/16575/izzy) on [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/59243/17770). I won't take credit for it so do not upvote this answer. please go to [izzy's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/59252/17770) and upvote there.
* with your Google account's credentials, log in to the [Google Dashboard](https://www.google.com/settings/dashboard)
* Scroll to the section labeled "Android" and expand it (by clicking its title / the LGM [little green man])
* Check the entry for the device you want to know the date for
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Another option to find the date the device was physically built:
Settings (scroll to bottom) > About phone (scroll all the way down to the bottom again) > build date
Just checked this out on my phone. I unboxed the phone in November 2013, and the phone shows build date from September 2013, so that seems to be it.
model: Droid MAXX
Android version: 4.4
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. Checking for the timestamps on various folders in internal storage.
Android folders might be created at the time of ROM installation (device manufacturing), but many app folders are created on the date of activation. Firmware updates don't generally remove this, though factory reset might. However, the issue is checking the correct folders which change from device to device, and a factory reset might also reset these dates.
2. Checking the age of the battery.
Counting cycles of battery use could be a rough way. Even checking the absolute battery capacity relative to original battery capacity could give an idea. However, if the battery is changed, this fails irrespective of the age.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/13 | 466 | 1,944 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 Plus and I have one application listed in my Settings - Manage Apps list that I want hidden from the user. This is not an icon - it is the application name in the list of apps on the phone under the setting section. Is there a way to either 1. hide the app (make it not visible on the app list) or 2. lock the app list so the user cannot open it to see what apps are listed there. I do not want to password protect the whole phone or individual icons, just the Manage Applications section under Settings.
Best solution is to figure out how to make that app name hidden from the Manage Applications list, but I am not sure that is possible without either deactivating or removing it. Any help is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: On 4.3 you could create a *restricted user profile*, and block access to the Settings app from that profile (and to the app you want to hide, presumably). If you're not on 4.3, or you're not willing to create a restricted user profile, you're out of luck.
Hypothetically, you could replace the Settings app with one that's programmed to hide the app you're interested in, using a custom ROM (or if you're rooted, by just replacing that package), but I don't think someone has already patched the Settings app that way, so you would probably have to do a bit of programming to achieve it. Such a piece of software would be very like what's known in the PC world as a *rootkit*, a type of malware, so you should think very carefully before searching for or attempting such a thing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't want to remove or deactivate the application, then either:
* you can install a 3rd party launcher (like Nova) and hide the application from the app drawer.
* you can download [Hide it pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=en) and basically you can anything in your phone.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/13 | 1,257 | 5,182 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for a way to change the screen lock type from slide to password, and set the password via adb command line. I have a device with the setup I want, and one that has slide lock. I'm pretty sure this can be accomplished via sqlite3 "copy paste" of some fields, but not sure which fields, and how to do it. I'm open to pretty much all ideas except using `adb shell input` commands to accomplish this. Meaning - I can/know how to/am currently using commands `input swipe` `input text` `input tap` commands to change swipe unlock to password unlock.
edit1: clarified `adb shell input`, and yes, my phone is rooted.
edit2: relevant links:
[How to change lock screen type](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409304)
[Pass encryption on android](http://forensics.spreitzenbarth.de/2012/02/28/cracking-pin-and-password-locks-on-android/)
According to the post in the first link, it should be easy to change the lockscreen type, the only problem is that I cannot find the lockscreen.password\_type field in the database they refer to. Has it moved in 4.3? After reading through the article in the second link my idea became to use the salt number stored in the database to hash out a new password using the device specific salt, and override the existing (if any) password. I'm still trying to figure out how to do this.<issue_comment>username_1: There's no built-in functionality to set the password via the command-line, neither from a shell on the device nor from `adb`. You can't even achieve this by pasting the stored password into the secure settings file from another device. The password isn't stored as plain text, but rather a cryptographic *hash* of the password is stored. This hash is generated using the password and a *salt* value: a random number generated once on the device.
Hashing the password prevents someone from stealing your phone and finding the password. This is important not just to protect the password itself (in case you use the same password for other things), but also because the password is used to encrypt the device's key store, and as part of the full-device encryption feature. Salting the password with a device-specific salt ensures an attacker can't use a *rainbow table* to determine the password. (A rainbow table is a list of every possible hashed password, which one queries to find the original password given the hashed password. The technique allows naïve password implementations such as Windows 95's to be broken in less than a second using a normal desktop computer.)
In addition, the code that updates the stored password when you change it through the GUI has other side-effects. As I've mentioned, the password is used to encrypt the device's key store, which can be used by all apps on the device to store credentials securely. Changing the saved password without updating the key store would result in the stored credentials being lost. In addition, if full-device encryption is used, changing the saved password without updating the device encryption key would result in all storage becoming inaccessible.
To achieve the functionality you want, the easiest way would be to patch a custom ROM to export the functionality that the settings app uses to change the password, and add a command-line program that can change the password in the same way. It might even be possible to hack up an app that can do this using reflection to get access to the un-exported functions, but the app would still need root, and it would be specific to the ROM (and maybe even the version of the ROM) on the device.
The relevant code is [here](https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/master/core/java/com/android/internal/widget/LockPatternUtils.java#l630) if you're interested.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Since Android 8.0 Oreo**, you can change the lock screen using below adb commands
```
adb shell
athene_f:/ $ locksettings
usage: locksettings set-pattern [--old OLD_CREDENTIAL] NEW_PATTERN
locksettings set-pin [--old OLD_CREDENTIAL] NEW_PIN
locksettings set-password [--old OLD_CREDENTIAL] NEW_PASSWORD
locksettings clear [--old OLD_CREDENTIAL]
locksettings verify [--old OLD_CREDENTIAL]
locksettings set-disabled DISABLED
locksettings get-disabled
flags:
--user USER_ID: specify the user, default value is current user
```
1. locksettings set-pin: sets a PIN
2. locksettings set-password: sets a password
3. locksettings clear: clears the unlock credential
4. locksettings verify: verifies the credential and unlocks the user
5. locksettings set-disabled: sets whether the lock screen should be disabled
6. locksettings get-disabled: retrieves whether the lock screen is disabled
And if you want to remove the password, just use below code:
```
$ locksettings clear --old old_password_put_here
```
Here is the reference link: [The Android Soul - How to change or remove lock screen pattern, PIN or password via ADB on Android 8.0 Oreo](https://www.theandroidsoul.com/change-remove-lockscreen-pattern-pin-password-adb-android-oreo/)
I have tested on Android Oreo device. It works just fine.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/14 | 386 | 1,365 | <issue_start>username_0: I am unable to find the "echo" binary in the /bin path (supposedly the path for storage of essential binaries) on Galaxy S2 on which I am working on. And yes, the "echo" command is perfectly working when I tried it on adb shell. I have also tried looking into sbin, xbin and other such directories.
Does somebody know where else I can find it?<issue_comment>username_1: Yepp, in the shell. `echo` is a built-in command, see [Why is echo a shell built in command?](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/1355/why-is-echo-a-shell-built-in-command), [Wikipedia: Shell built-in](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_builtin), and [The echo command](http://www.linfo.org/echo.html). So you won't find any "`echo` binary", as it is contained in the `sh` command.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the system shell on your Android device is an `mksh` (i.e. `/system/bin/mksh`, normally), and the `mksh` version is recent enough that it supports direct builtin calls already, *then* you can create a link or symlink from `echo` to `mksh` (anywhere not mounted `noexec`). This will then expose the shell’s `echo` builtin as externally callable utility.
Note that you should normally be using the builtin, not an external utility, for speed, if possible.
Disclaimer: I’m the [`mksh`](https://www.mirbsd.org/mksh.htm) maintainer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/14 | 616 | 2,339 | <issue_start>username_0: So I had three different Google Accounts set up on my Nexus 4:
1. personal google account - personal device
2. personal google apps account
3. company google account - two company devices (both no longer active)
Until 4.3 I had absolutely no problems, with the 4.3 update - some of the apps stopped updating (Error RPC:S-5:AEC-0).
I removed all of my accounts of the device and then re-added only my personal google account.
Now my Nexus 4 won't show up in my personal account's play store on the web but looks to be attached to my company google account, so I can install apps from the play store on the device but not through the web interface, which simply states: "You don't have any devices". Although on my personal google account I can see my wishlist being sync'ed between the two, and apps I install on the device show on the "My apps" screen, I cannot locate my device either through the android device manager.
What could be the cause, and how can it be fixed?
Extra Info
----------
1. I currently only have my personal google account set up on the
device.
2. I've tried setting the default account through the Play Store app, but it still doesn't work
3. Locate my device settings on the device are active, and I'd assume it to work with my personal google account as there aren't any others active.<issue_comment>username_1: Yepp, in the shell. `echo` is a built-in command, see [Why is echo a shell built in command?](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/1355/why-is-echo-a-shell-built-in-command), [Wikipedia: Shell built-in](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_builtin), and [The echo command](http://www.linfo.org/echo.html). So you won't find any "`echo` binary", as it is contained in the `sh` command.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the system shell on your Android device is an `mksh` (i.e. `/system/bin/mksh`, normally), and the `mksh` version is recent enough that it supports direct builtin calls already, *then* you can create a link or symlink from `echo` to `mksh` (anywhere not mounted `noexec`). This will then expose the shell’s `echo` builtin as externally callable utility.
Note that you should normally be using the builtin, not an external utility, for speed, if possible.
Disclaimer: I’m the [`mksh`](https://www.mirbsd.org/mksh.htm) maintainer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/14 | 636 | 2,295 | <issue_start>username_0: When trying to flash a Galaxy S3 (ATT), I get
>
> ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.
>
>
>
below is the log,
```
$ sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, <NAME>, <NAME>
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.
```<issue_comment>username_1: **Start off by making sure that you're plugged into a USB 2.0 port.** Then,
put the device in download-mode,
>
> $ sudo adb reboot download
>
>
>
continue flashing with heimdall,
>
> $ sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img
>
>
>
That should work,
```
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading RECOVERY
100%
RECOVERY upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install Teamwin recovery
put in recovery mode
wipe everything
fix system partition
reboot from recovery into download mode
now flash
worked for me
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: One possible explanation is that you have confused recovery mode and download mode which are (I have just discovered) two different things on some phones, mine included. I had the same error and switching to download-mode fixed it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Got the same issue years later, and solved it by.. **using another USB cable!**
Indeed, some USB cables are only made for energy transfer and do not support data transmission
You may also want to test other USB ports and check if your device is detected with `lsusb`
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/14 | 1,037 | 3,194 | <issue_start>username_0: Before going into main question, we do know that :
* we can do Reverse Tethering from PC into android (<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345>)
* And we can share current phone internet connection via Portable WiFi hotspot (or similar apps in Google Play)
Now the question is :
"Is there a way to share the reverse-tethered internet (as we known connected via `usb0` interface) via "Android WiFi Hotspot?"
To make it easier, here's the schema:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nNtDh.png)
Schema of my setup (click image for larger variant)
\*Additional Notes :
* Actually I don't give a limit which version of the Android (so if it's just compatible in higher version e.g. 4.2, it's okay for me), but I prefer it works on 2.3.x (Gingerbread)
* Some explanations of how to make APN (Infrastructure Mode) on Android (just like Wireless Router/[`netsh wlan hostednetwork`] on Windows 7/8) might be really helpful too.
* And also some explanations about how to masquerade (internet sharing) between two interfaces in Android. (such as ICS in Windows or Masquerade/iptables thingy in Linux-based)<issue_comment>username_1: I managed to make it work. Here is an "OSI-like" diagram of my setup, if it makes sense:
```
____________________ ______________________________ ____________
| LinuxVM <----+ | | | | |
| VirtualBox | | | | | |
| Windows7(host) | | | +--> AndroidPhone <-------+ | | +-->Laptop |
| (USB) +-------+ (USB) (wifi-HotSpot) +-------+ (wifi) |
|___________________| |______________________________| |____________|
```
The script is located at the XDA forum: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50236807&postcount=9>
```
## 0.a. Connect android-phone to PC through USB.
## 0.b Enable Settings|...|Tethering
## (so that the device gets detected by the PC's kernel, you should see the following with 'dmsg':
## [ 3.976599] rndis_host 1-1:1.0 usb0: register 'rndis_host' at usb-0000:00:0b.0-1, RNDIS device, 4e:d5:8c:7b:4f:5a
## Enable Settings|...|Wifi-Hotspot
## Setup usb reverse-tethering.
# from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2287494
#
# Yours device might be 'rndis0' or something else. Check by just typing 'netcfg'.
#
netcfg usb0 dhcp
busybox route add default gw 10.42.0.1 dev usb0
## Disable mobile-data.
#
busybox ifconfig rmnet_usb0 0.0.0.0
## Masquerade through USB.
#
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -t nat -F
iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j MASQUERADE
iptables -P FORWARD ACCEPT
## Set DNS (if neccessary, ie google's 8.8.4.4).
#
setprop net.dns1 XX.YY.ZZ.WW
```
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I made a tool special for that use case: [tetherspot](https://github.com/cuamckuu/tetherspot)
This script simplifies reverse USB tethering with WiFi hotspot on **non-rooted** Android devices
The main idea is to use
* Gnirehtet on PC to start reverse USB tethering via VPN and `adb`
* Proxy server on Android to route WiFi hotspot traffic to VPN
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/14 | 822 | 2,507 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi Android Enthusiasts,
The power button of my HTC Desire S is broken (no response whatsoever), so I have to connect my phone to a usb cable to get it out of stand-by mode. I understood that with a custom rom I can use a volume button for instance to get it out of stand-by mode. However, for flashing the rom onto the HTC Desire S I have to boot it into recovery mode. Which involves pressing the power button...
Any alternative ways to boot the phone into recovery mode?<issue_comment>username_1: I managed to make it work. Here is an "OSI-like" diagram of my setup, if it makes sense:
```
____________________ ______________________________ ____________
| LinuxVM <----+ | | | | |
| VirtualBox | | | | | |
| Windows7(host) | | | +--> AndroidPhone <-------+ | | +-->Laptop |
| (USB) +-------+ (USB) (wifi-HotSpot) +-------+ (wifi) |
|___________________| |______________________________| |____________|
```
The script is located at the XDA forum: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50236807&postcount=9>
```
## 0.a. Connect android-phone to PC through USB.
## 0.b Enable Settings|...|Tethering
## (so that the device gets detected by the PC's kernel, you should see the following with 'dmsg':
## [ 3.976599] rndis_host 1-1:1.0 usb0: register 'rndis_host' at usb-0000:00:0b.0-1, RNDIS device, 4e:d5:8c:7b:4f:5a
## Enable Settings|...|Wifi-Hotspot
## Setup usb reverse-tethering.
# from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2287494
#
# Yours device might be 'rndis0' or something else. Check by just typing 'netcfg'.
#
netcfg usb0 dhcp
busybox route add default gw 10.42.0.1 dev usb0
## Disable mobile-data.
#
busybox ifconfig rmnet_usb0 0.0.0.0
## Masquerade through USB.
#
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -t nat -F
iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o usb0 -j MASQUERADE
iptables -P FORWARD ACCEPT
## Set DNS (if neccessary, ie google's 8.8.4.4).
#
setprop net.dns1 XX.YY.ZZ.WW
```
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I made a tool special for that use case: [tetherspot](https://github.com/cuamckuu/tetherspot)
This script simplifies reverse USB tethering with WiFi hotspot on **non-rooted** Android devices
The main idea is to use
* Gnirehtet on PC to start reverse USB tethering via VPN and `adb`
* Proxy server on Android to route WiFi hotspot traffic to VPN
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/14 | 446 | 1,618 | <issue_start>username_0: When I connect the android tablet to windows 7 I get 2 external devices, one of them (H) doesn't open.
When I open G:, I get this
If I want to copy an app (adobe reader) to the tablet, to which folder should I copy it?
This is the screen of the tablet:
Where should I access the folders and files from?<issue_comment>username_1: You can download ES File Manager from Google Play Store. Here is the [link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have the Android Development Kit (See Bottom) then there is a super easy way to install an application from a file. All you need to do is start up a Terminal and type:
```
adb install -r
```
the `-r` function will replace an existing application with the same name.
No fumbling around with SD cards and no searching your phone for transfered files. If you are an avid Android user then I recommend getting the ADK.
[How to install just ADK Binaries](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: just download adobe reader from Google Play store to get the correct version. if you want to copy over PDF files. just create your own directory under g:\Download and copy to the mapped drive on your PC. Make sure you turn on allow to be used as a USB Drive.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/15 | 1,327 | 5,386 | <issue_start>username_0: In case I ever lose my Nexus 4 phone, I've opened to the Google Settings app, then tapped "Android Device Manager" and from there, I've enabled both "Remotely locate this device" and "Allow remote factory reset."
Then I can use [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager) online from anywhere to ring or reset the phone.
My question is: in the event my phone is stolen/lost, I'd probably change my Google password so the phone can't sync any more while I attempt to find it. If I change my Google password and *then* reset my phone after that, will the remote wipe still work since the Google password changed?
Note: I have 2-factor auth enabled, but keep in mind my phone and the apps in it are already authenticated.<issue_comment>username_1: Why not for sake of it, activate 2-step authentication on your Google account?
And just use the random generated password instead, *be sure you have enabled Google to SMS you for any login attempts on your Google account*, and keep your real password hidden. That is what I use here, where-ever I log in, I get an SMS direct to me, asking to enter the verification code, no one else has it.
Also, it would be easier to just revoke it from your Google Account settings page, i.e. access denied.
*I use a spare, crappy phone that I carry with me everywhere, zero chance of anyone trying to steal it, that receives the Google SMS notification, and yes, its a dumbphone :)*
Edit
====
**To clarify:** Your account on the device is called a *Application specific password*. See the **Revoke** beside each application specific password.
In event of phone or should I say, *device* getting lost/stolen, its a matter of simply clicking on it. That is what I was referring to, in my case, I have the application called "My smartphone google account signin", and if it gets lost, I click *Revoke*, even after factory reset, data is wiped cleanly for my peace of mind.
I still have my laptop as my *authorized* login, that is, I can use my real password on the laptop, everywhere else Google is accessed, is using the random generated password. And if I was to login on another computer using my real password, the verification code gets sent to my dumbphone which I check and use.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yup you can't wipe after changing password,
But if are going to do so then do remote wipe and change it.
It requires hardly any time to do this,
After reset your account will no longer be used with device,
If you change password before resetting he can have access to your old data which ware there before resetting the password..
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You cannot wipe after password change, you can't even download an app until you insert the new password.
But why would you want to change the password in the first place if you would want it to be synced on the phone? I mean the thief then could still use it as normal if the password would sync automatically.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: >
> [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager) makes it easy to locate, ring, or wipe your device from the web.
>
>
>
So, your question here is:
>
> in the event my phone is stolen/lost, I'd probably change my Google password (...) will the remote wipe still work since the Google password changed?
>
>
>
What I find somewhat confusing is:
1. Your assumption is that the remote wipe no longer works if the account password has been changed. Why do you assume this? This seems like a huge oversight in the design of ADM, so I don't see why it makes sense to assume this is true without proof. If anything, I think the opposite seems more reasonable to assume given no actual evidence. I encourage you to try it out if you'd like to find out for sure.
2. If we assume for the sake of argument that ADM can no longer wipe a device if the account password has been changed — still, I don't believe this to be true, and if you can prove it, it should definitely be reported as a bug (and if it's not a bug, at least there should be warnings plastered all over the place) — why even take the chance? If you wipe your phone *before* changing the password, this whole concern is a non-issue, right?
Let me know if I am missing something here, but I don't see how anyone can give a meaningful answer to you, except if anyone is willing to try the validity of your claim (which you can also do yourself).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Some phones may be bypassed with no problem - you just need to launch settings from a USB-OTG cable/drive, do the factory reset in the Backup settings and clean up all data related to Google accounts. After that you should do the reset again and FRP will be reset. So you will have an opportunity to use your phone like a new one. Read more here <http://www.flexihub.com/remote-android-factory-reset.html>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: If someone find your mobile and try to restore mobile. He need to enter your new google password. He can not bypass FRP lock without new password.
You can factory reset mobile. Use mobile or computer which you have used. You need to enter your password again.
Two factor verification use your email and mobile.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/15 | 447 | 1,294 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted HTC One X with JB 4.1.1 (3.20.401.1), I deleted some unnecessary softwares but still using stock ROM.
Yesterday I relocked the bootloader and tried to install original stock rom by using 3.14.x.x RUU file. But it gave me "Bootloader version error".So I'm stuck. I have no Nandroid backup for my CID :( I could not find the 3.20.401.1 RUU file nor related Nandroid backup anywhere on the internet.
Does someone has any suggestions? I would like to revert to Stock rom to be able to get official Sense 5 OTA update which will be released very soon by HTC.<issue_comment>username_1: This guide is marked as "noob-friendly". Haven't tried it myself as I try to stay far away as I can from Sense:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859714>
You were looking for 3.20.401.1? Here you can find the Nandroid Backups:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Finally, someone from XDA shared his Nandroid backup for Stock Rom, here is the link ;
<http://docs.google.com/file/d/0B06FIZEUKDcHUlBVZFZPREtOS0k/edit?usp=sharing>
The Original Thread on XDA : <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?s=c89f980ba9f35f7e5ec9ae6b6bf11bef&t=1975140&page=139>
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/15 | 1,068 | 4,050 | <issue_start>username_0: I use Google Now to set reminders quite often. At times when I'd rather not be talking at my phone to add a reminder, I wish I could have a button on my homescreen that would take me straight to the Add Reminder card.
I just found out about the "Set Reminder" option in Google Now's quick settings panel. It's much quicker than typing out "add reminder" in the search bar. But still, having a shortcut to that "add reminder card", or a widget which would add reminders from the homescreen would be pretty advantageous (I would probably prefer a shortcut).
I've tried using a few of the Google Search app's activities, but none seem to take my straight to the add reminder card.
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think it's possible to add a shortcut to the "add reminder" card at the moment. I've had a look through the Activities as well and none of them appear to do what you want.
There is a "Set reminder" option in the menu within Google Now which may help? Click the three dots at the bottom right (you might need to scroll down) and you should see the "Set reminder" option.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is the activity
`Google Search > com.google.android.voicesearch.fragments.reminders.EditReminderActivity`
which does exactly what you want.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Don't know if you found an answer or not but here is what I did. It requires [Desktop VisualizeR](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.bii.android.app.dskvzr).
Open Chrome on your mobile device and search for "Google Now Add Reminder". This will initiate a reminder card through through Chrome. In Chrome Menu select "Share..." Then select "DVR save to clipboard". Then create the shortcut on your home screen using the Desktop Visualizer app.
Found an easier way...lol...Bookmark it and add a shortcut to your home screen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: After reading a while here, you can do the following.
Google on your mobile `Google Now Add Reminder` and add it to your bookmarks.
Then add the Bookmark widget to your desktop on your mobile, pointing to that bookmark and voilá!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: There are 3 options which I have found.
1. If you use Inbox by Google it comes with an add reminder shortcut available in widgets. (This opens up in the Inbox app, and the dialog to create a reminder is not as friendly as Google Now, especially if you want to add a custom time.)
2. Supposedly Google Now will ask you if you would like to add a shortcut to the home screen after you use it to create a reminder, but I can't get it to ask me.
3. [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en) - This is what I use, directions below.
---
Unders Tasks
============
1. Add Task (+) New Task
2. Add Action (+) System -> Send Intent
---
### Under Send Intent
```
Action: com.google.android.goolequicksearchbox.GOOGLE_SEARCH
Cat: Default
Mime Type: (leave blank)
Data: (leave blank)
Extra: type:String
Extra: query:add reminder
```
You can then add to your Home Screen using the Tasker Widget
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Note 5 - Nova Launcher - Android v6.0.1 (and yes, i am still waiting for the update in AUSTRALIA)
1. find the Google Calender app on your phone (mine is in the drawer)
2. Press/hold the icon to launch the alt menu to add appointment or reminder
3. Press/Hold the reminder menu and put it on your desktop
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: This method should work:
* Locate Google Calendar Icon and long press it:
* Press on the 4 dots on the right of the "New reminder" and drag it to the home screen, it will become a shortcut:
* Pressing this shortcut will take you directly to creating a New Google Reminder:
My Blog Post with Snapshots about it:
[How to add a Shortcut on Android Home Screen to create a New Google Reminder](http://naumankhan.blogspot.com/2017/08/how-to-add-shortcut-on-android-home.html)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/15 | 448 | 1,759 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to gather log info for QA testing. The settings menu "Bug Report" and the power menu "Bug Report" functions don't work for me on my Nexus 7 running Jellybean 4.3 (don't know if it ever worked because I just found out about the function). I get a popup saying "this will take a while..." and after that nothing. Scanning the file system, I don't see anything that looks like a screen capture, and no mail is sent out.
(I can't get the magic {power/sound up/sound down} button combo to work either). The only way I can collect app logging info is by tethering the nexus 7 and using ADB.
Any idea how to get the new bug report mechanism working or why it's not working would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on what I've read, `Make Bug Report` is supposed to e-mail the bug report to the GMail account that's tied to your device.
I tried it, but I didn't get any emails. I will update this answer if I find anything new.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have discovered the solution (at least for my Nexus 7)! Here's what happens:
1. Tap Take Bug Report
2. Take bug report "take a while" popup displays - Tap report
3. After about 30 seconds, the words "bug report captured" appear for about 2 seconds on the left side of the top menu bar (the one with Time and Wi-Fi and other icons)
4. An Android icon then displays on the left side (where downloads and other status indicators display)
5. Swiping down on those icons displays an item "Bug report captured"
6. Tapping on the item brings up a "Complete action using" popup that includes Gmail
7. Tapping the Gmail icon allow you to send the bug report text and its associated screen capture to yourself
Pretty nice, but very easy to miss.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/15 | 702 | 2,764 | <issue_start>username_0: When I connect my Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) with a USB cable to my work PC that is running Windows 7, my work PC recognizes it immediately. I see all my pictures, music, etc.
When I connect my phone to my home PC which is also running Windows 7, I get a device named "CD Drive (F:) Verizon Mobile". I see a very short list of folders and files that includes a USB driver (with an autorun) and a few Mac OS folders in it. In Device Manager, this shows up under DVD/CD-ROM drives" with a driver named "SAMSUNG File-Stor Gadget USB Device".
After a few seconds of looking at these files, Windows removes the device and replaces it with one labeled "SCH-I545". Clicking on SCH-I545, there are no files visible. I have many files and photos on my phone, but I can't see any of them in Explorer. If I right-click SCH-I545 and get Proeprties, I see a battery level, but nothing else.
Opening Device Manager, I see SCH-I545 in the list of portable devices. The manufacturer of this driver is Microsoft. I have tried uninstalling the driver, unplugging the phone, and plugging it back in, but the same thing happens.
I have tried downloading and installing the USB driver from the Samsung site, but the same thing happens.
I have managed to get Samsung Link working to load some files onto my phone, but I would much rather use a file copy mechanism.
Does anyone have an idea of how I can get my home PC to recognize the phone and let me copy files to and from it?<issue_comment>username_1: After searching the Internet for similar issues, I did the following:
1. I unplugged my phone from the USB cable.
2. On the home screen, I pressed the bottom left Settings button and chose Settings.
3. I selected "... More".
4. I pressed "Developer options" in the list below.
5. I turned on the Developer options at the top.
6. Under the Debugging section, I checked "USB debugging".
7. I reinstalled Samsung Kies.
8. I started Kies.
9. After Kies started, I plugged in my phone to the USB cable.
After connecting my phone with Kies running, the Windows Update form appeared and a new entry was in the list. After the driver installation, everything worked. I don't even have to run Kies first before connecting my phone to get Windows 7 to recognize it. It just works.
I don't know exactly what series of events caused this to start working, but now I can actually copy stuff to and from my phone. (Yay!)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you connect your Galaxy S4 to the PC via USB, open the notification center and you'll see a message that says something like `Connected to USB. Click for more options`. Click it, and then select `View as camera`. After that you, should be able to copy files from the PC to your phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/16 | 796 | 2,962 | <issue_start>username_0: It's been happening for a while now but I've just gotten around to posting this issue. I'm running Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my Galaxy Note 2 but one fine day, it stopped showing me the signal bars. I've even updated my ROM twice but it hasn't resolved the issue.
The phone calls and text messages work just fine but it always shows me that I don't have signal. Here's a screenshot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nkyyg.jpg)
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)
Would any of you know why this is happening and how I could resolve this issue? Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: This is usually because you have very low signal (ie no bars) but are still connected to the network. Does it ever show any signal bars or is it just when you're in certain locations?
Can you provide a screenshot of the Status page (go to Settings > About > Status) which shows the signal strength? This might help to see how much signal you have.
EDIT: Your signal strength values look way off... On my Nexus 4 (and all other Android devices I've owned) these values are more like
>
> -85dbm 14asu
>
>
>
Did you flash a new radio when you went to CyanogenMod? I'd suggest looking for the [latest radio](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937) available for your device (probably start on [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1790)) and see if that makes any difference.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Its the data option you need to dial ##data# and Touch edit then enter your 6 digit msl codeyou get from your carrier. Then touch More then touch HDR/1X selection. From there you chose your preferred method it Probably was on evdo only but check CDMA or CDMA LTE if you get 4g. Now you touch back button til you asked to recycle phone after that you should see signal bar once restarted. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This is definitely due incompatibilites between the RIL and the baseband/modem firmware. The RIL or the radio-interface layer are the libraries (shared-objects) that allow the phone to talk with the modem firmware. I found this issue on the Cyanogemod JIRA: <https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-2172>
If you read the comments, you'll see that people have solved this issue by flashing a compatible firmware.
Since I'm now running Cyanogenmod 11, I dug around XDA and found a leaked 4.4 firmware for my device. It was packed in a CWM-flashable ZIP so I flashed it and voila.
Please remember to backup your device, your current modem/baseband and the RIL files. Flashing a new RIL isn't necessary always but helps.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: New here, but here is the, on st least my systems answer. Under Settings, System UI Tuner, Status Bar, CELLULAR DATA must be on (slid to right). You can see the result immediately in Status Bar as you slide on/off.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/16 | 832 | 3,041 | <issue_start>username_0: Why do we need an ADB driver in Windows but not in Linux?
I have been working on Android for the past few months in Windows. To run my project on my Samsung device I had to install Kies first. Similarly for my LG device there is a LG ADB driver, and another for HTC.
But when I shifted to Ubuntu Linux recently, I didn't require any other drivers like Kies and ADB. I was able to debug directly without any third party driver. Why is that?
I know it is something very common, but I haven't found anything which explains why this is the case.<issue_comment>username_1: [<NAME>](https://stackoverflow.com/users/1131470/chor-waichun) mentioned this on a [locked question you posted on StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18273274/why-we-need-kiesadb-driver-in-windows-not-in-linux):
>
> I've seen somewhere stated that this behaviour is because both android
> and linux run on same kernel, and same situation goes to developing
> android on mac. Both OS runs in very similar OS kernel with Android,
> that is why they don't need any drivers. These are just something I
> remembered seeing from other threads, can't give 100% sure
>
>
>
**UPDATE #1:** The [Android site](http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html) also mentions this:
>
> If you are developing on Windows and would like to connect an
> Android-powered device to test your applications, then you need to
> install the appropriate USB driver. ...
>
>
> **If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you probably don't need to install a USB driver.** To start developing with your device,
> read Using Hardware Devices.
>
>
>
**UPDATE #2:** There's a [comment on StackOverflow](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/33004/linux-adb-driver-for-lg-viper-lg-ls840#comment62737_33009) regarding `libusb`. I think this may be the reason why Linux does not need additional drivers.
>
> Actually adb under Linux accesses USB devices using libusb without any
> specific kernel driver. Also adb has a list of vendor IDs which it is
> allowed to use, but this does not explain the problem in question,
> because vendor IDs for both phones are the same. And in case of
> permission problems due to missing udev rules adb devices clearly
> shows “no permissions” in the list, so this is also not the cause of
> this problem.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I am unsure why Linux doesn't typically require a specific ADB driver.
However, there is a "universal" Windows USB ADB driver that works with most Android devices. It was developed by <NAME> (Koush), a famous Android developer who works on ClockworkMod. It should work quite well for you. Download here: <http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: As others already responded, in linux there is common USB driver, which adb uses. It seems that in Windows there is no common USB driver, so adb uses the "provided" driver - different for every device/manufacturer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/16 | 1,495 | 6,112 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes (probably on reset/power-cycle, which I do every now and then) I lost most of the content of my playlists. I have about 15 playlists that I have created. I have put songs in them several times (several hours of work) and then have come back later and found them all empty -- except for 1 or 2 which remain intact. There are .pla files for the playlists in sdcard/Playlists.
The music files are all on the external sd card.
I have done tests like setting up several playlists, then restarting or power cycling, then checking to see if the content is still there. It usually is. But if I don't use the play for a while then come back, the playlists' contents have been whacked.
Anybody know the 'right' way to store playlists for Android 4.1.x? In some db? Playlist files? Either one? Does one supercede the other?
I have tried both the default player and MixZing player. Phone is Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.1.3.
Sure would be nice to be able to depend on the playlists not being emptied out all the time.... Any clues greatly appreciated! Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I had a long journey and did some trial and error. I think I've figured this out - with a big disclaimer that the details may vary between devices, Android versions, music apps and maybe even types of SD card.
The apparent cause
------------------
It seems to happen when this happens - this fits my experiments plus the details in the various angry "Arrrrgh why are my playlists empty" forum threads I've read:
1. **Something causes the phone to need to reconnect to the SD card**, such as restarting the phone or connecting it to a computer by USB.
2. **Reading the SD card doesn't happen instantly** - kinda like plugging a pen drive into a computer, it needs a little time, seconds or maybe a few minutes. The more stuff on the SD card, and the older/slower/cheaper the SD card, the longer this will take.
3. The important part - **something causes the music app to look at the playlist *while the SD card isn't fully connected***. It sees a bunch of references to files it can't find.
4. The music app, instead of sensibly realising that the files are on a card that is being connected, freaks out and **deletes each item in the playlist it can't find**. If all your music is on the SD card, that means emptying the playlist.
---
Possible fixes
--------------
So far, the first two of these seem to have been enough to fix it for me (Sony music app, Xperia Z3 Compact, 4+ year old nearly full 16GB SD card).
1. **Don't touch the music app until the SD card has definitely finished connecting**. For example, wait 5 minutes after restarting the phone or unplugging from a computer. Some versions of Android show a notification like "checking SD card for errors" but in my testing relying on this wasn't quite enough.
2. **If you use a music widget, move it off home screen 1 and maybe delete it**. This was a crucial one for me. If I had the music widget on my first centre home screen, or, if I swiped over to the home screen with the music widget immediately after restarting the phone, the playlists got wiped (even though I hadn't touched the widget or app). If I had the music widget on the home screen one swipe to the right, and I didn't look at that screen until a few minutes after restarting the phone, the playlists didn't get wiped. Clearly the widget being visible on the screen caused the music app to do some startup process which then triggered this problem if the SD card wasn't fully connected yet.
3. **Maybe play a second of a song you know is on the SD card before touching a playlist**. I thought this would fix it for me, forcing the music app to have successfully read from the SD card before giving it a reason to look at my playlists, but my music app doesn't seem to work that way. Others might, though.
4. **Test anything else that might start the music app before the SD card has loaded**. For example, some phones have music players on the lock screen, or things that auto-start the music player if headphones are plugged in.
5. **Consider getting a faster SD card**. This is a last resort option, I've seen people post that this solved it for them. I guess maybe some modern SD cards connect fast enough or leave some sort of trace that stops this happening.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can try deleting the empty playlists cached in the phone, forcing it to rebuild them from the Micro SD. Here's how:
1. Power off.
2. Remove the Micro SD containing your music and .m3u playlist files.
3. Power on.
4. Open your music app and delete all your empty playlists.
5. Power off.
6. Reinsert the Micro SD.
7. Power on and open your music app.
All your playlists should reappear.
Unfortunately, in my experience with a new Samsung S8, the problem quickly reappears. The Micro SD is mounted as a file system during boot but it's possible the playlist software often starts sooner (especially on a very fast phone) and that the playlist software simply does not anticipate this.
So it's quite possible that for playlists to work reliably on any given phone, both the playlists and the associated music files have to be in the phone's internal storage.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I've seen this on my Samsung S7 on Nougat. My music audio files are stored on the external SD card. It's sad it's still happening in 2018.
The most recent time I lost my playlist items happened when my battery died but when I charged it and booted it up, the Samsung Music app was still in the 'Recent apps' list (as it was a app I had just used). This must have prompted it to verify the playlist links before SD was mounted, and it removed any links to audio files in based on the SD card that it couldn't find.
I am now using a playlist backup app from the Play store (it's called PlaylistSync but there are several others) to regularly backup the playlist to Google Drive and when this calamity happens I have just restored the most recent back-up. This saves a lot of frustration from having to re-build your playlists again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/17 | 1,285 | 5,324 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Xperia Ray.
It showed low internal memory. So, I freed up memory by removing the contents of `/data/log/`. Unfortunately, my contacts got deleted. To add to my misery, my laptop crashed. I lost the backup file for contacts.
How do I recover these contacts?<issue_comment>username_1: I had a long journey and did some trial and error. I think I've figured this out - with a big disclaimer that the details may vary between devices, Android versions, music apps and maybe even types of SD card.
The apparent cause
------------------
It seems to happen when this happens - this fits my experiments plus the details in the various angry "Arrrrgh why are my playlists empty" forum threads I've read:
1. **Something causes the phone to need to reconnect to the SD card**, such as restarting the phone or connecting it to a computer by USB.
2. **Reading the SD card doesn't happen instantly** - kinda like plugging a pen drive into a computer, it needs a little time, seconds or maybe a few minutes. The more stuff on the SD card, and the older/slower/cheaper the SD card, the longer this will take.
3. The important part - **something causes the music app to look at the playlist *while the SD card isn't fully connected***. It sees a bunch of references to files it can't find.
4. The music app, instead of sensibly realising that the files are on a card that is being connected, freaks out and **deletes each item in the playlist it can't find**. If all your music is on the SD card, that means emptying the playlist.
---
Possible fixes
--------------
So far, the first two of these seem to have been enough to fix it for me (Sony music app, Xperia Z3 Compact, 4+ year old nearly full 16GB SD card).
1. **Don't touch the music app until the SD card has definitely finished connecting**. For example, wait 5 minutes after restarting the phone or unplugging from a computer. Some versions of Android show a notification like "checking SD card for errors" but in my testing relying on this wasn't quite enough.
2. **If you use a music widget, move it off home screen 1 and maybe delete it**. This was a crucial one for me. If I had the music widget on my first centre home screen, or, if I swiped over to the home screen with the music widget immediately after restarting the phone, the playlists got wiped (even though I hadn't touched the widget or app). If I had the music widget on the home screen one swipe to the right, and I didn't look at that screen until a few minutes after restarting the phone, the playlists didn't get wiped. Clearly the widget being visible on the screen caused the music app to do some startup process which then triggered this problem if the SD card wasn't fully connected yet.
3. **Maybe play a second of a song you know is on the SD card before touching a playlist**. I thought this would fix it for me, forcing the music app to have successfully read from the SD card before giving it a reason to look at my playlists, but my music app doesn't seem to work that way. Others might, though.
4. **Test anything else that might start the music app before the SD card has loaded**. For example, some phones have music players on the lock screen, or things that auto-start the music player if headphones are plugged in.
5. **Consider getting a faster SD card**. This is a last resort option, I've seen people post that this solved it for them. I guess maybe some modern SD cards connect fast enough or leave some sort of trace that stops this happening.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can try deleting the empty playlists cached in the phone, forcing it to rebuild them from the Micro SD. Here's how:
1. Power off.
2. Remove the Micro SD containing your music and .m3u playlist files.
3. Power on.
4. Open your music app and delete all your empty playlists.
5. Power off.
6. Reinsert the Micro SD.
7. Power on and open your music app.
All your playlists should reappear.
Unfortunately, in my experience with a new Samsung S8, the problem quickly reappears. The Micro SD is mounted as a file system during boot but it's possible the playlist software often starts sooner (especially on a very fast phone) and that the playlist software simply does not anticipate this.
So it's quite possible that for playlists to work reliably on any given phone, both the playlists and the associated music files have to be in the phone's internal storage.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I've seen this on my Samsung S7 on Nougat. My music audio files are stored on the external SD card. It's sad it's still happening in 2018.
The most recent time I lost my playlist items happened when my battery died but when I charged it and booted it up, the Samsung Music app was still in the 'Recent apps' list (as it was a app I had just used). This must have prompted it to verify the playlist links before SD was mounted, and it removed any links to audio files in based on the SD card that it couldn't find.
I am now using a playlist backup app from the Play store (it's called PlaylistSync but there are several others) to regularly backup the playlist to Google Drive and when this calamity happens I have just restored the most recent back-up. This saves a lot of frustration from having to re-build your playlists again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/17 | 533 | 2,012 | <issue_start>username_0: Nexus One, cleared internal user storage to near-factory settings using the boot menu.
My computer is connected to wifi, and I have a USB tether to my phone.
But when I click on "Connect to wifi" -- even in the virgin "user setup" menu -- No networks are found, and the device becomes unbearably slow.
The device had functioned properly for 1.5 years ... until yesterday.
I don't know whether the problem is hardware or software.
If it is in software, I would like to fix it... but I don't have wifi, and I don't have 3G.
What are the steps to diagnose this problem?
If it is a software problem, what are the steps to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Tap the Menu button on your handset.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Wireless and Networks.
4. Tap Wi-Fi settings.
5. Tap the Menu button again.
6. Tap Advanced ( Figure B ).
7. Tap the Proxy setting and make sure your
Android device is not set up for a Proxy.
(Unless the Wi-Fi network you are on
requires a Proxy, this setting will get in the
way of your device's access to the computer)
If you tap on Proxy and see an IP address or
domain, delete it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: From my experience working on Service Centers I would say it's probably HW. But you can try some things to confirm it or not:
* Usually Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on the same SoC. If BT is also not working it's a good indicative that it's HW issue on that SoC.
* If you go to Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Reset Options -> there is an option "Reset Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth". Have you tried that?
* Another option is to take a look at kernel logs, even if you don't understand much. With USB debugging enabled, try to connect to wifi and while the device is slow type "adb shell dmesg". If you get a "permission denied" error try "adb bugreport" and in the generated text file look into the "Kernel log" part.
If you see consecutive error/fail messages of somthing related to Wlan or Wifi, this probably means it's a HW issue.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/18 | 676 | 1,529 | <issue_start>username_0: Nexus 7 2013 has 4G support, but I can't find any information on 3G support. If I get a Nexus 7 4G model, can I use 3G?<issue_comment>username_1: The current [New Nexus 7's only support wifi](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb_2013). They do not support any mobile data yet. But once they are released with mobile data support, you can count on them supporting older networks, like 3g (HSPA/HSPA+) as well as supporting 4g (LTE). LTE coverage is not wide enough for them to only support 4g.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Seems to support ONLY 4G.
[Comparison of Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 versions](http://androidadvices.com/nexus-7-2012-vs-nexus-7-2013-specs-features-pricing-info/).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, it does support 2G (GSM/EDGE) and 3G (UMTS/HSPA+).
Source: <https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3248332>
---
Nexus 7 (2013) Tech Specs (LTE)
===============================
North America and Japan:
------------------------
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100/AWS (1700/2100) MHz (Bands: 1/2/4/5/8)
LTE: 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 MHZ (Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/13/17)
Rest of World:
--------------
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100/AWS (1700/2100) MHz (Bands: 1/2/4/5/8)
LTE: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz (Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/20)
---
Note that it appears that there are two Nexus 7 2013 LTE models, which differ in LTE bands, but UMTS and GSM bands appear the same.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/18 | 805 | 3,231 | <issue_start>username_0: Does bad/weak GPS signal affect battery life? For instance, when in the city downtown with lots of tall buildings or in the woods or mountains, will running GPS drain the battery faster?<issue_comment>username_1: No. Bad cellphone coverage decreases battery life because the phone has to transmit with more power to be able to communicate back to the cell tower. It's like when you can barely hear someone hollering at you: you shout louder too to make sure they can hear you. But GPS is a one-way signal: the phone only receives it, it doesn't transmit anything. It doesn't matter how much attenuation there is: either the phone can hear or it can't.
The only way a weak GPS signal would cause more power use is if you leave the screen turned on waiting for an app to get a position fix :-)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: GPS eat up battery, as described in [How much does “GPSing” drain the battery?](https://www.stanford.edu/group/ats/cgi-bin/ubiquity/2011/05/how-much-does-gpsing-drain-the-battery/). *But I have no clue is poor GPS reception decreases battery significantly.* And I also read this somewhere: `GPS only takes up battery life when something uses the fine position permission`.
However, it drains more battery if you allow the GPS to be assisted by your network provider. In the Samsung Galaxy S4, this is found in `System settings > More > Location Services > Use wireless networks`. It will use network information to make GPS location even more accurate based on network cell sites that are found nearby. And if network is poor (e.g. 1-bar signal), the phone works harder and drains more power.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: GPS generally affects battery life significantly only when used (in standby, its energy consumption is neglible, usually far below 1 mW). But when it tries to aquire a fix (i.e. you want to know your current position), it might reach consumption values comparable to your device's screen (~500 mW).
So in your described situation, it might influence battery life. But the "if" and the "how much" depends on how often apps try to aquire a fix. While this usually is done in foreground (i.e. you actively trigger it), there might well be apps using it in background, such as e.g. Location Reminders.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I'll neither say yes or a no to this question. :)
Debateable - if you're acquiring a GPS fix through Wifi, you will not get it in the woods or mountains :)
However, if pulling 3G data across in order to acquire a fix, the question then steps in, *how much battery juice is eaten up when trying to get a good "proper" signal* (in between switching masts to get a better signal threshold) etc. (This ties in with @Dan's answer here)
Don't forget some apps will attempt to get a location as well Facebook is one example of such app.
Depends on what apps installed that have location permission, and as well as for services running in the background, all of these, will inevitably, slurp juice trying to run to obtain a GPS fix. So user bias can come in there as well.
One handset with just Maps will claim its fast, another handset with Facebook, Maps, G+, FourSquared will claim its slow.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/18 | 467 | 1,556 | <issue_start>username_0: I want my app grid to be minimized to the app I want only. Some apps are built-in by my phone provider and cannot be uninstalled from the phone via `System - Application` menu.
I saw the old phone Samsung Galaxy S that helps us to hide it from app grid but with my new Android phone the Galaxy Nexus, I cannot find it.
How can I get that?<issue_comment>username_1: Use a custom launcher like [ADW](http://adwthings.com/launcher/) to freely arrange icons and add/remove them.
If you want to uninstall apps that your firmware will not let you, use [adb](https://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends on the launcher you are using. The stock Samsung Galaxy S4 launcher (TouchWiz) supports it.
If the stock launcher doesn't have it, you can use [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher). It allows you to hide apps so you don't see them on the app drawer.
**UPDATE #1:** According to Izzy's comments below, the following launchers also have a similar feature:
* [Apex Launcher](http://www.appbrain.com/app/apex-launcher/com.anddoes.launcher)
* [Go Launcher Ex](http://www.appbrain.com/app/go-launcher-ex/com.gau.go.launcherex)
* [ADW Launcher](http://www.appbrain.com/app/adw-launcher/org.adw.launcher)
* [ADW Launcher Ex](http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.adwfreak.launcher)
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/18 | 245 | 860 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't have any software on my laptop for my Nexus 4 drivers. Where can I get the driver software to download it for my Nexus 4 for Windows XP?<issue_comment>username_1: If you're looking for drivers that will allow you to connect your phone to the PC, you can install the [Universal Naked Drivers found on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1489856&d=1353189747). This is compatible with Windows XP.
NOTE: This driver is by [1wayjonny](http://www.xda-developers.com/android/universal-naked-driver-updated-again-supports-new-nexus-devices/), and works with Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Nexus Q, and Nexus S.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, I got it working eventually when I realized that I have to unlock my phone before I connect it and all of a sudden it started working just fine... :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/19 | 854 | 3,385 | <issue_start>username_0: Having got a Samsung Galaxy Chat (B5330) I'd like to use its physical keyboard to to enter not only english but also central european (czech) and cyrillic (russian) letters (I am ok with english-only key labels). So, any directions on where and how?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try a 3rd-party keyboard like [GO SMS Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms). It will allow you to use different keyboard layouts, including Russian. I think it has Czech (but probably not written in English).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: aww you cant just make your physical keyboard to enter different language, You can try this:
-Use On Screen Keyboard
-download Google input for your desired language
-and change input method by long clicking any textfield
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can try [External Keyboard Helper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apedroid.hwkeyboardhelperdemo&hl=en), which is designed for bluetooth/usb keyboards but I believe it should work for the Chat's physical keyboard!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I had a similar issue as I was learning Spanish. I was finding it almost impossible to key in the Spanish words using English text, one by one character. To get round this, I enabled two languages and therefore my phone now recognises both Spanish and English words and therefore I have no problems when switching from contacting colleagues to learning languages. To do this, go onto 'Settings', then 'Language and input'. Then scroll down to the option titled 'Samsung keyboard' and click the setting cog next to it. You should then see an option called 'Input languages' and from there, you should see a list of all the available languages on your phone. Simply check all the tickboxes of any languages you would like to use and then those languages will be enabled and you'll be able to type with them throughout any app on your phone. Hope this helps and answers your question.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: You need to go into input properties and choose the languages you want.
If you do not find the desired language then you must root your phone and use an app like [language enabler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wanam) from Google Play.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: The problem is *(at least was in the older and many newer versions of Android)* there's not a simple way *(to my knowledge - without adb/root)* to add language layouts. Even the common ones like Czech (QWERTZ) were missing for a long time.
For a simple solution you want to find packaged keyboard layouts (usually tiny .apk) but be wary of malicious ones.
If you want to create/import layout(s) I believe you should start looking into [Key Layout Files (.kl)](https://source.android.com/devices/input/key-layout-files) but I personally haven't done it that way.
For me, **Raidsix Input Devices** (.apk (<100kB)) helped back in the day (from Google Play, when it was there year(s) ago). However it isn't available anymore and there seems to be no official or trustworthy way to obtain it.
*I still have it on my tablet so I shared it now with other tools to come in the future. [Link [Mediafire]](https://www.mediafire.com/folder/uhe0s5e4mfjl2/Tools)*
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/19 | 378 | 1,199 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated to latest ClockWorkMode recovery in my **Galaxy S 3(AT&T,d2att)**.
**New version is 6.0.3.6.**
And noticed that Fix Permission option is removed from it.
I used that option when flasing ROMs.
I can't find why they did so. Will it affects flashing new ROMs? Is it not necessary?
Anyone knows reason behind that update?<issue_comment>username_1: Based on this [post from XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398339), fix permissions was [removed](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_bootable_recovery/commit/8736cc11d9dc7f4921008a4a5744092103cdac11). I haven't seen any reason why. However, somebody made a [flashable zip](http://db.tt/9aWdF8Rp) to put it back in.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It was removed because
>
> It's total placebo these days. I wrote it for dealing with the silly things that happen when we used to put apps on SD before Android supported it. Since then, it's been something of a sugar pill that magically fixes all problems without actually doing anything.
>
>
>
(Taken from the [commit history](http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/45559/), posted by <NAME>)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/19 | 349 | 1,166 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy Nexus and I want the features of Touchwiz Blocking Mode.
I have done lots of googling but can find only spam call and text blockers.
I want this functionality to block all communications while I sleep except from my fiancee. So basically flight mode but with an exception for one contact.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on this [post from XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398339), fix permissions was [removed](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_bootable_recovery/commit/8736cc11d9dc7f4921008a4a5744092103cdac11). I haven't seen any reason why. However, somebody made a [flashable zip](http://db.tt/9aWdF8Rp) to put it back in.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It was removed because
>
> It's total placebo these days. I wrote it for dealing with the silly things that happen when we used to put apps on SD before Android supported it. Since then, it's been something of a sugar pill that magically fixes all problems without actually doing anything.
>
>
>
(Taken from the [commit history](http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/45559/), posted by <NAME>)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/19 | 303 | 1,235 | <issue_start>username_0: The phone was plugged in to my computer (I was doing development) and was running all the time. Suddenly, while I was not doing development or doing anything, the phone died and I have have never been able to turn it on again.
I've tried:
* Hold the Power button
* Hold both Power and Volume down button
* Take out the battery and put it in again
* Replace the batter with another one from my friends' working-perfectly-fine Galaxy S3
The result is the same: no response from the phone at all - it's completely cold, no sound, light or vibration at all - all I've seen is the blank unchanged screen so please don't ask me about the start up screen
What can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: Plug the phone back into the PC. Then use windows explorer and verify that your PC can see it. This will tell you if the phone is recoverable. If you can access everything within the phone, then it might be a dead screen.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have found out through searches that this is the Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) which many have reported especially for Samsung Galaxy S3.
It was the motherboard that was broken and replacing it brought the phone back to life.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/19 | 1,360 | 5,186 | <issue_start>username_0: For at least 3 years now, my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0 running Jelly Bean is running into some problems. Ever since I hit ~300 MB left, every app I try to download from my device or the web version of Google Play has shown the error 'insufficient storage space availible'. I have tried the following so far:
1. Clearing Google Play cache
2. Clearing Google Play data
3. Removing Google Play updates
4. Uninstalling some apps
5. Clearing device cache
6. Memory Booster app
Any app seems to do this unless I have about 8x the required amount of storage left. By the way, I can't root my tablet.
(and yes, I know this has been asked before.)
Thanks!
EDIT: I now have 360 MB remaining, and I am now trying to download a 15 MB app. After trying to download with no Google play data, cache, and with Google play 1.0, something *must* be wrong.(Edit- No, duh.)
NOTE TO MOREAKI: unfortunately, no. I do not have a rooted tablet. Memory booster seems to work downloading other apps, but most apps will not download.
Please comment if you oppose anything I have said.
Sometime I will try to root my Galaxy tab to see if that solves the problem.
Edit again: I never did.<issue_comment>username_1: This **appears** to be a Jelly Bean bug with Samsung. I've had the same problems on a Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, and a Galaxy Note 2, all running different (but Samsung based) custom JB ROMs. Even after clearing out all pics and videos, and uninstalling all apps I was still getting 'out-of-memory.' The problem seems to start after the device gets a bit full for the first time.
Only one thing that has worked for me every time: reinstall the ROM (no data wipe necessary). Since you do not have a custom ROM installed I would suggest you try a factory reset and see if that resolves it.
Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe this will help with your problem, give it a try.
If you root your device, then you can do the following to get more free space to install more apps. For me on my phone, I can free up to 500mb by doing this.(sgs2 i9100)
1. Install [DiskUsage](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage)
2. Run DiskUsage and choose [Root required] -> "/Data"... Then you will see how much storage "/data/data" and "/data/dalvik-cache" uses. As far as I know you can delete the content of them both and reboot without having any problems or losing anything other then temp files. I have done this several times.
3. To delete the content of any file inside /Data, you will need a root file explorer, not all of them out there works. I am using "CyanogenMod File Manager", but that's not on Google Play.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have tried other methods with no success, you can try rebooting your device into Android System Recovery mode and using the "wipe cache partition" option.
Instructions for a Samsung device are below. Other manufacturers devices will be similar but some have different keys to get into recovery mode.
1. Turn off your phone (Make sure it is completely off. If possible take out the battery then place it back in)
2. With the handset turned off, press and hold the Volume Up key.
3. While holding down the Volume Up key, press and hold the Home key.
4. With both the Volume Up key and the Home key held down, press and hold the Power key.
5. Release all three keys when the Samsung logo appears.
6. Press the Volume Down key to scroll to wipe cache partition.
7. With ***wipe cache partition*** highlighted, press the Power key.
8. Once the Cache wipe is complete, press the Power key to select
***reboot system now***.
The Cache wipe is now complete. The handset will restart.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: None of the answers on this site for the myriad version of this question seem to address the root problem.
I've rooted my phone, moved files to the SD card, emptied my cache till my fingers were numb... But because I missed one blindingly obvious detail all my efforts created at best a very temporary fix.
When you get the insufficient space message you can then look at the phone storage (or get there from the Settings/Storage option).
The memory is shown in several sections; the first being the Device Memory, then a section for USB and Then the SD Card if there is one. The one you need to look at is the Device memory. Mine showed: Total space 1.97GB, Applications 0.98 MB and Available 225MB.
My 'O' Level maths should have made me ask... where is the remaining 774MB?
The answer seems to be in some Android log files that the operating system fails to 'mention'. I found the answer at the following link:
<http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/play-store-error-there-insufficient-space-on-the-device-how-to-solve-fix-on-samsung-galaxy-smartphones-all-models.html>
The summary is to go to the phone's dial keypad and enter: \*#9900# and a screen will be displayed containing, as the second item, "Delete dumpstate/logcat". Click it, close the screen and go and look at your storage again. As if by magic I then had 0.91GB and my play store updates started working again.
Thanks to samsungsfour.com.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/19 | 1,403 | 5,155 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a couple of PDF files I want to read and probably more of those in the future on my computer.
What is the best (simplest) way of transferring them to my Android 2.3 phone (Motorola Motoluxe). And how can I read them?
I am thinking of Dropbox, perhaps, or are there any better ways of accomplishing this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use an app like [Adobe Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader&hl=en) or [Office suite pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.editor.office_registered&hl=en) to view the `.pdf` files in your device. There is a free version as well for the office suite.
You can simply transfer the files to your device via [usb](/questions/tagged/usb "show questions tagged 'usb'").
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Easiest way I use is installing a good eBook reader which simply accesses files you place in its directory (in my case, [Moon+ Reader](http://www.appbrain.com/app/moon-reader/com.flyersoft.moonreader) in its [payed version](http://www.appbrain.com/app/moon-reader-pro-%2850%25-off%29/com.flyersoft.moonreaderp), currently 50% off its price). Then I can easily transfer my reading material (*Moon+* supports a bunch of formats, including PDF, ePub, Mobi, FB2 and many more) either...
* via CardReader
* via USB (when connected)
* wirelessly (e.g. using a sync app like [FolderSync](http://www.appbrain.com/app/foldersync-lite/dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite), or a network file manager like [ES File Explorer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/es-file-explorer-file-manager/com.estrongs.android.pop), or a remote management tool like [Airdroid](http://www.appbrain.com/app/airdroid/com.sand.airdroid))
* via Dropbox is also available according to the description (never tried, have no Dropbox account)
You even can highlight and annotate (with PDFs, this goes directly into the PDF file; for other formats it's stored separately), integrate dictionaries like [ColorDict](http://www.appbrain.com/app/colordict-dictionary-wikipedia/com.socialnmobile.colordict), and much more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I use ES File Explorer to put my pdfs on my google drive (works well with SkyDrive and Dropbox and several other cloud platforms OR you can sync over a network) and just open them with Polaris Office or Kindle on my tablet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Use USB cable and set your Android Phone as USB mass storage device, also you can send PDF as e-mail attachment, or use Google Drive, DropBox, SkyDrive cloud services etc. Other detailed information I found at <http://www.file-extensions.org/pdf-file-extension>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I downloaded the ePub reader freebie from the Play Store. I connected my phone to my computer via USB and then dragged my epub book to my Motoluxe. Then I opened the ePub reader and clicked on the small green + sign on the top of the page. That allowed me to add the book that I had stored in my ebooks folder (I think that particular folder "appeared" when I installed the ePub reader. Then I read it using that reader. I am just learning to use this phone so am not sure whether that folder (directory?) existed before I downloaded the freebie reader.
(<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graphilos.epub>)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: If you need an app to read ebooks, I would suggest [Tap2Speak Reader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zbase.t2sreader). It doesn't have as many features as those popular ones, but is sufficient for your situation. In addition, it can use Google Translate to speak more than 50 languages. It saves you much time from finding a "usable" text-to-speech engine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Use Google drive to share your files between devices
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: **Yes.** Dropbox (or Box or any other Cloud Storage service) would be one feasible solution.
Another way would be to use [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en).
It allows you to copy content to your phone via your laptop browser.
The added advantages are:
* You can send messages from your laptop
* In case your phone is lost, you can delete all data remotely.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: I would recommend using [Pushbullet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android) for easy and convenient file sharing across devices (among many other interesting features) and then Google's own [Quickoffice](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickoffice.android) does the job for PDF files.
As for ebooks, I would recommend uploading your files straight into [Google Play Books](https://play.google.com/books) (easily accessible from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/books) site) and using the official [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.books) to read them. It's not the most feature rich, but it does the job well and few others can beat the ease of use and ability to access your books across devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/19 | 458 | 1,706 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to send and receive SMS when a cellular signal is not available, but WiFi is? I'm often on-site at locations where the building has a strong WiFi (Internet) connection, but a simple cell signal is spotty at best.<issue_comment>username_1: SMS is tied in with GSM telephony standard, so the answer to your question is No.
But what you can do, is use [Viber](http://www.viber.com), [Whatsapp](http://www.whatsapp.com) to send something similar to SMS (*not the GSM variety!*) to each party *provided* they have the appropriate app installed.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Several services exist to send SMS via the Internet. One of the most popular (an possibly most reliable) is [Google Voice](https://support.google.com/voice/answer/115116?hl=en).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Use smtp to send as email thru sms email gateway. fairly easy to do. Gmail users can send 500 emails per day.
You can leave the subject blank and send it to the gateway address which is usually something like <EMAIL>. vtext.com is for text sms only for verizon, also seems to handle many metropcs and walmart numbers. works well for simple text messages. I do it all the time from my email account when i need to text someone and im out of minutes.
refer to the sms gateway list on wikipedia. it really is rediculously simple, the issue is knowing which gateway to which number. typically, users would select their carrier when submitting their number to you say via website. used to see this alot.
the code u need is here...
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/25136025/sending-mail-in-android-without-intents-using-smtp>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/19 | 299 | 1,154 | <issue_start>username_0: I synched all my photos with Lightroom, now would like to delete them from my Phone. There is no delete function in the Sony Album (Android Album?) however. How can I get rid of all photos taken?<issue_comment>username_1: Connect your device to a computer and find the folder that stores the photo. Then select all with CRTL + A, right-click and select Delete option from pop up menu
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Deleting based on File Extension:**
You may install [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) from Play Store. Open it and enter the commands.
```
find $EXTERNAL_STORAGE $SECONDARY_STORAGE -iname "*.jpg" -exec rm {} \;
```
You may replace `*jpg` with `*png` , `*jpeg` , or other extensions involving picture formats.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It's very simple step and there is no need to install any app.
1. Go to album
2. Press and select one picture/video
3. Once you select a picture you will see top right corner option
4. Open it and you will see select all
Select all images including videos and delete it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/20 | 1,204 | 4,351 | <issue_start>username_0: I have found an android phone with really good specs like 1.5GHz Quad Core, 1GB RAM, 5", HD screen. My question though is on the battery
```
Battery Size: 2000mAh
Usage Time: 6 Hours
Battery Standby: 72 Hours
```
In comparison with let's say Samsung S4, it comes with a battery of 2600 mah,
```
Stand-by (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)
Talk time (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)
```
Why is that big difference in the time of usage with just 600mah? I got the numbers for the S4 from Gsm Arena and the other one from the manufacturer.
Thank you for your time<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure where you got those figures from, they seem a bit too good to be true. 370 hours is next to impossible for Li-ion batteries (when they are attached to smart phones). 370 hours is more than 15 days. As of 2013 there is no Android powered smart phone that can last in standby for more than 15 days. It doesn't cost a ton of battery to be connected to a cell tower, but over hours and hours of being connected, it adds up to be a lot. Plus add in a ton of background processes to the mix and you have yourself a battery eating machine.
And your figure isn't really practical anyway because I could not think of anyone who could let there phone sit on standby for 15 days without using it.
I know 2 people who have the S4 and both of them said that they can't get more than 2 days out of their charge with practical use.
So to answer your question, there is not a big difference between the two, but the S4 does come with some nice software to help you make the most out of your battery with practical use:
If I had an S4 I would definitely check this out because if you want to get the most out of your battery, this "Smart Screen" is a great start.
from [Wonder How To](http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/totally-maximize-battery-life-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-0146861/)
I think that [this](http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-battery-tests-are-done-results-inside/) is the article you were referencing. This artical states that the "average" battery life is 57 hours:
now 57 hours is a more manageable number. I was interested in how the S3 did in the same test. Here are the results:
Now all of that said, the difference between the two is only 14 hours. 14 hours is a great improvement for Samsung's next S generation phone.
>
> Don't always believe things you see on the net =)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You are comparing USAGE TIME with STAND-BY TIME and TALK TIME witch is incorrect.
First of all you will never get a clear answer when comparing battery consumptions, not even when you compare 2 identical phones, because for you may by talking is a priority and for another browsing the internet, and when you would compare battery life with him there will be a very big difrence.
Now talking about GENERAL battery consumtion, for the this example assume that exactly the same operations are done at a point of a millisecond.
Now what you have failed to mention, and it is one of the most important thing, is the screen SIZE.
You will find that the screen size is one of the biggest power eater that you have on a phone, the bigger it is the more it will eat.
To answer your question(partially answer it) may by the phone with the 2600mah has a smaller screen then the one with 2000mah and it is normal to see such a big increase in battery life.
Then there is the software. Witch even tough they are all android device the way that they handle things when you close the screen is different from manufacturer to another.
And again that can be a diference to, a very big actually.
One more thing, you are comparing usage time with STAND-BY and TALK TIME. Witch both require the screen to be off, while USAGE TIME requires the phone to be on and allways use it like send a email, open a photo, then send a tweed, etc, that is usage time.
Now keeping that in mind we cannot make a decision for you if it is a big difrence or not, you will have to take a decision by your self, but one thing is for sure, don't compare usage time with stand by time.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/20 | 598 | 2,299 | <issue_start>username_0: I received a 7" tablet as a "gift" when I attended a presentation recently. I'd like to find out some specs about it (processor details, who the manufacturer is in case I need support, etc.). I hope someone can help point me in the right direction...
The device came in a white and blue box that said "Android" and "Tablet PC" on it. There is no mention of any manufacturer, so my guess is I got an extremely cheap Chinese tablet. The instructions seem to indicate so...the English in it is horrible.
Based on the "About tablet" section in Settings, it seems to be running stock Android 4.0.4 and its model number is "TWD\_MID". I did some searches but couldn't find any conclusive manufacturer/specs.
It has 1GB of internal storage, another "internal storage" worth 1.71GB, and it has a "TF Card" slot...which takes MicroSD cards.
Thanks in advance...
Kevin<issue_comment>username_1: Super easy:
1. Go to all settings
2. About Device (in my case About Phone)
Then you should see where it says `Model Number` that is your device. Mine says:
>
> DROID RAZR M
>
>
>
as the model number (not really a number but whatever).
A quick google search will give you the specs you want. Just search for your model + "specs" and you should be able to find it pretty easily.
---
Edit:
If the model number did not give you enough info, try searching the Model number along with the System Version, it might give you more information. You could also use the screen size specified in the Hardware Information to narrow your results.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Based on a Google search it's either an Allwinner A13 tablet or one of it's clones, but I can't be sure, since the model number is pretty generic for cheap Chinese tablets. Some specs can be found on [Slatedroid](http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/35779-allwinner-a13-tablet/).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I used Android System Info app and it gave me a bit more hardware information (CPU speed, CPU chip, etc.) but nothing definitive about the manufacturer...I guess it will remain a mysterious an Allwinner clone...
Thanks for the help, all...
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Download the app cpu identifier, it will tell you all thee info about your device
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/20 | 988 | 3,924 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't use the default Firefox search-engines, so I like to be able to delete all the Amazon, Twitter, Google nativelly installed on every Firefox version.
Using current and beta version of Firefox, I am able to remove built-in search-engines on Firefox on Android, simply from the add-ons manager and disable the search-engine.
However, on the last Nightly build, the search-engines can not be found in the add-ons manager. My phone is not rooted, so I'm not able to directly set the search-engines list by editing the files or removing it through the *search-engines list*. Can't find a property in `about:config` either...<issue_comment>username_1: I've obtained [an answer from Mozilla Support](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/968726#answer-470390), so I post it here for the community.
The feature seems to have been removed. **However, any hack is welcome** :-)
Support said :
>
> Using Nightly you can find pre-installed search engines in 'Settings' → 'Customize' → 'Search settings'. I don't think there are plans to re-introduce disabling default search engines anymore. There are no plans to introduce removing pre-bundled search engines.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Although you can't remove search engines from Firefox for Android any more (which I think is the wrong decision for them to have made, personally), you can at least reorder the list, which almost makes up for not being able to remove search engines (I really don't want to ever use Bing, thanks Firefox).
To reorder the list, go into Settings > Customise > Search Settings and set one of the search engines as default by long-clicking and clicking "Set as default". It will then move to the top of the list. If you then change the default to something else, the previous default is moved down one place (rather than going back to a predefined position). So you can reorder the list however you like by setting each of your favorite engines as default in turn, in reverse order of preference.
Say you wanted your list to start with Google, Wikipedia and Amazon in that order, you would first set Amazon as the default, then Wikipedia, then Google, and your list will end up with Google, Wikipedia and Amazon as the top three, in that order.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can still disable the search engines if you have root access to your device. Specifically, you need to pull and modify the file search.json. On my device, I have:
```
adb pull /data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/rbn69ru0.default/search.json
```
Now, by default, this file doesn't format everything nicely, so you can use something like
```
http://jsonformat.com
```
in order to clean things up. In any case, you'll see bits such as
```
"_id": "[app]/bing.xml",
"_name": "Bing",
"_hidden": false,
"description": "",
"__searchForm": "http://www.bing.com",
```
You need to take the "\_hidden" flag and change it to true. Do this for all of the search engines to hide all of them. Or, frankly, just delete everything under engines. Then, upload the file back and restart firefox with a command like:
```
adb push search.json /data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/rbn69ru0.default/
```
Until an application restart, the changes won't be seen.
As a slight editorial note, it's dumb that we have to do this by hand. Either we should be able to disable things under Settings->Customize->Search settings or we should have some way of turning things off in about:config. While I understand that removing menu items that cause too many support issues, completely removing the option even from about:config is counterproductive.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: In the current Firefox 28 the issue is solved by setting `browser.search.loadFromJars` to `false` in `about:config`. Then only the search engines I added myself are shown.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/21 | 982 | 4,227 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a [chess app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.petero.droidfish&hl=en "org.petero.droidfish: DroidFish") on my 2012 Nexus 7 (running stock Android 4.3, with a few small background services) that allows me to set the size of an internal hash table used by the chess engine. Larger hash tables increase the performance of the chess engine, but it is ultimately limited by the RAM available on the tablet. Typically, the Settings app indicates that around 450-500 MB of RAM is free.
How much memory should I allow the app to use, and how much should I leave free for the system? As I don't want to change this setting too often, can I rely on this amount of memory being available every time I use the app? (Note that the amount of memory used must always be a power of 2.)
The other questions and answers I've read haven't really answered this question, so I don't believe this is a duplicate.<issue_comment>username_1: If you've read around, then you'll already have read that the idea of "free RAM" is a bit of a nonsense for Android. PC operating systems take an app out of RAM as soon as you quit it, which leaves empty space that the PC probably has to spend power on filling again afterwards - probably with the same app next time you run it. Android tries to avoid this waste by leaving apps in memory after you stop using them or after they finish running, so that they're ready to run again next time. If it needs more RAM for an app, only then does it get rid of these *cached processes*.
Android will first get rid of cached processes, based on how soon it thinks it's going to need them again. If it still needs more RAM for the foreground activity, it'll get rid of background *services* (which sync your email etc. but aren't directly visible). If it still needs more RAM, it'll get rid of activities that are directly accessible but aren't currently visible, such as the launcher, the activity you'll go back to when you press *back* (maybe even in the same app as the activity that's running), or the greyed-out activity that's partly visible behind a dialog. This way, even if you have no free RAM, Android can free up quite a lot of RAM for the foreground activity: all the RAM on the device, except that needed by Android itself.
I suggest to work out the best setting using trial and error. Without more knowledge of the app, I can't predict the effect of having the setting too low: perhaps the AI will make worse moves, or take longer to decide. If the setting is too high, you'll notice that when you leave the chess game you have to wait for the previous app to launch: this is particularly noticeable when it's the launcher, and you get a spinning progress indicator instead of the list of apps.
If this were one of my apps, I'd consider this a bug. It's bad form to give the user a setting with no way to know what value to set. The app has more information about how much RAM the device has and can make available than you do: it should decide itself.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If an Android app provides a way to configure the amount of RAM used to trade RAM for lower CPU requirements the only way to decide the "correct" amount is to try different values and scale the value down if the whole system gets too slow.
As explained by username_1, Android will automatically close apps until the foreground app gets the RAM it needs. If your chess app eats nearly all the memory, the whole system will get slow because it will be constantly closing apps and restarting apps to e.g. check if you have new mail and to check if you have new facebook notifications - when RAM is low both cannot be done in paraller but both apps will repeatedly do their thing so Android will end up stopping and starting those apps all the time. Note that stopping and starting apps eats lots of battery even if you didn't have visible performance problems.
Note that the correct setting depends on the other apps you're running on your device. I'd start with 100 MB and test the performance. Then test 50 MB and 200 MB and see if either value makes the chess program faster without slowing down the overall system performance.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/21 | 299 | 1,163 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 Device. I had got 4.3 update in System updates about 15 days ago. But I didn't update that time.And now I want to update it so if I go and check for updates, its showing that your system is up to date, while I have 4.2.2 in my phone. Can you please tell me what should I do to get 4.3 update? please guide me.
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: You can try clearing the Google Services Framework data. Disconnect from Wifi and mobile data, go to `Settings -> Apps -> All Apps -> Google Services Framework` and tap `Clear data`. After this, restore data connections and go to `Settings -> About phone -> Software Updates` and tap `Check for updates`, and the update should appear. If not, the update is still in rollout for your region.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can force an actual update check (the "check for update" thing doesn't necessarily do a real check for updates) on some phones by dialing the MMI code *#*#2432546#*#* (the numbers spell "checkin"). Don't push the call button after entering the code, just wait a few seconds. A notification saying "checkin succeeded" should appear.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/21 | 460 | 1,668 | <issue_start>username_0: I know this question has been answered for older versions of the app, but where does the most recent app store offline music?
Clearly the mp3's I've selected are downloaded - because they play without an internet connection. But the default location for offline music is empty.
Any ideas guys?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have a lot of patience and a little bit of \*unix wisdom this shouldn't too hard for you. Just open up a shell or connect using adb and try:
become root:
```
su
```
search for the song:
```
find / -name "*.mp3"
```
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The issue of course is that it is root issue, if you are not rooted it is hidden from view.
The best way around it that I currently know is via the PC. Download and install the listen app for your PC, then you can download the music you have bought from the play store, and you can use the standard explorer to transfer to your music folder.
Which is how I deal with it and am able to use my preferred music player.
Only resort to listen when I want to listen to an album I haven't downloaded.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: My Google Music 5.3.1317M.940995 running on a Nexus 4 with CM11 stores the mp3 files under
>
> `/data/data/com.google.android.music/files/music`
>
>
>
You need root to access that directory.
[A older version of Google Music on a Galaxy S stored it on the SD card.](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/16224/440) And, as I read in the official changelog, Google Music 5.x seems to be able to use the SD card as storage too. Which makes sense for devices with low internal storage space (`/data/data`).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/21 | 784 | 3,269 | <issue_start>username_0: I find it rather strange that for updating an app in Android (or even iOS) the entire app is downloaded instead of only the actual "Updates".
The reason I find this strange is because in Windows while updating an app, only the update files are downloaded -- not the entire app -- which is more practical as it saves both time and data usage.
This would seem trivial to most, but when you need to download a huge app just for a tiny feature addition/bug fix it becomes a real PITA.
Does anyone have an explanation as to why this model was implemented?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know it does download just the updates (referred to as the "delta") on Jellybean 4.1 and above. Obviously the initial install is the full app but updates only download the data that has changed from the current installed version (i.e. the "delta" of it).
You won't see anything different when updating most app, it will still look like it's downloading the full app but on some larger apps you will see if 'jump' parts of the download which indicates that it is just getting the delta.
[Engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/16/google-play-store-delta-updates/) and [AndroidCentral](http://www.androidcentral.com/what-are-delta-updates-and-why-youll-forget-about-it-tomorrow) both have articles indicating that the Play store does provide delta updates
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: As an Android Developer I thought the same thing, it was frustrating to say the least because one time I forgot to change one line of code, and it went out with that one line wrong, which caused the app to spit out log statements left and right.
This question has been asked on SO, but it is also on-topic here and I think this question should stay.
SO Question: <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18045290/for-mobile-app-updates-why-does-the-entire-app-need-to-be-downloaded-again>
As an Android Developer, my guess would have to be the way the software is packaged. Every android app gets packed into a compressed file called an `.apk`. This file holds all of the code, layout files and images used to make the app function. It is kind of hard to update just part of a file, especially when it is compressed and if the developer has security features enabled like ProGuard, it would be next to impossible to implement a patch.
I'm sure Google also had some security reasons for not allowing patches. Code patches tend to leave unanticipated security holes and vulnerabilities.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Basically Android application package file (\*.apk) file is created after the app code is ready to publish,
This file is created after compilation and building and from DALVIK conversion process,
This file contains all of the resources i.e your images, audio, layouts, classes,
And As far as windows concern the .NET framework and Linux framework both works in different manner...
If you want to replace only certain code of the you can do so in android but for security you need to sign that app again..
What DALVIK do is irreversible process, so if new function is added how the old version will access it without knowing it??
That's why it requires to update whole app so that it can work and function properly..
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/21 | 280 | 1,228 | <issue_start>username_0: I made an important call and I want to listen to it again. Unfortunately I didn't install any application to record calls. Is it possible ? Are calls recorded somewhere ?<issue_comment>username_1: Not possible. At least not on most ROMs. Try the NSA or your country's secret services.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Technically it is not possible now. You should have installed some call recording app earlier.
I see, this call was important to you and you want to hear it at any cost.
Let me be clear if you are thinking about to getting call recording from your service provider then, you can't.
a big No, Service providers don't record any calls and ideally, they should not.
Most of the countries(US/UK/India/Europe and all others) countries have their regulations and Privacy laws to prevent this.
However, in a few cases, your calls might be recorded by the government. most of the countries have provision for call recordings(only with permission of court) and allowed to be recorded by only a few government organizations for an internal security threat.
In this kind of cases, recording of calls can be done by authorized Law Enforcement agencies only with a Legal Warrant.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/21 | 348 | 1,212 | <issue_start>username_0: i search in google and i can't find some easy way to uninstall the application (it can't be found in the play store apps). How i can uninstall (or delete) framaroot?
Thanks
Update:
I suscefully uninstalled the in the settings of the smarthphone, but it's still have root permission the android.
The questions is: how to take away the root permission?<issue_comment>username_1: Well i found this to delete (uninstall) SuperUser:
* Use root explorer and delete superuser.apk from the /system/app folder(1).
* Go to the Android market and download and install super user. Use root explorer again and delete su from /system/bin (2).
* Go to the market and uninstall super user.
Notes:
(1) I use Root App Delete, but the idea is the same.
(2) I try to delete but it's unsuccessful :)
I solve finally using this guide:
<http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/08/how-to-unroot-any-android-device.html>
Resume:
* Install es file explorer,
* Install supersu
* Start SuperSu
* in es file explorer start root explorer
* delete /system/bin/su
* delete /system/xbin/su
* Uninstall supersu
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Run framaroot.apk and choose unroot.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/21 | 348 | 1,437 | <issue_start>username_0: Could anyone assist me with enabling my Samsung account on my S3. Each time I pressed buy in video hub I got this message on my phone:
"Your Samsung account has been disabled. Enable it by going to Applications manager > Samsung account"
I followed the instruction but there in no Samsung account among the list to enable. I tried to setup the account through "Add account>Server >sync server giving the web address, login in ID and password. Everything was accepted but still giving me same message. My Samsung account is running well on web.
please help.<issue_comment>username_1: If the app 'Samsung Account' has been disabled, re-enable it by using the following:
Settings > Application Manager > Use the right-most panel by panning right to the Heading 'All'. Scroll up all the way to the 'Disabled' part of the list, which is at the bottom, click 'Samsung Account' > Enable.
UPDATE: expanded instructions for clarity:
The Application Manager is initially in the 'Downloaded' panel, and the column header is underlined. To the right is the 'Running' panel, and to the far right is the 'All' panel. Disbled apps are at the bottom of the 'All' panel. Select the app you want to re-enable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. [Go]
2. Application Manager
3. Run All
4. [Press Left Button of smart phone for menu]
5. [menu will show on screen]
6. Select option to enable all application
Upvotes: -1 |