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2013/08/21 | 374 | 1,399 | <issue_start>username_0: I have purchased an app from the Play Store. How many times I can install the same app on different Android devices?
Is there a limit?<issue_comment>username_1: App purchases are not bound to devices, but to the Google account they've been purchased with. So as long as you use the same Google account on the devices, there should be no limit AFAIK.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: It's Completely depends upon applications but in most of the cases it is not restricted on devices or mail account,
As SPB launcher etc track your registration so you can't use those app,
But angry birds, etc you can use....It's depends upon app to app
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: There is no limit. From [Google Support](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/113410?hl=en):
>
> **Downloading previously purchased & downloaded apps**
>
>
> When you download a paid or free app on Google Play, the app is
> connected to your Google Account, meaning that you get several
> benefits:
>
>
> * If you get a new device, remove an app to free up space, or reset your
> device, you can reinstall the app without purchasing it again.
> * If you have multiple devices, you can install the app on all of your devices
> without purchasing the app again.
> * You can quickly find free or paid
> apps that you previously downloaded.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/22 | 388 | 1,519 | <issue_start>username_0: While working on my app, I have faced app crash. But I can't get any dumpstate log from `data/log` folder. So what is the solution to get dumpstate. Or I have to create any folder on my app name in data folder?
Advance thanks for your help..<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to create the dumpstate file from a PC (using `adb`), run this command from a shell:
```
adb shell dumpstate > dumpstate.log
```
This will create the file `dumpstate.log` in the current directory on your PC. You can use this as part of a bug report.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You don't need an adb shell to get dumpstate logs ***in this case***.
Every Samsung device has a built-in tools like **`SysDump`**, just follow these steps:
1) Open the Phone app in your device and type: **`*#9900#`**
2) Depending on how much detailed logs you would like to get change **`Debug Level`** and **`Silent log`** options (by default Debug Level is **`Disabled/LOW`** and Silent Log is turned Off)
3) Click on **`Run dumpstate/logcat/modem log`** (should be first option) wait until process finishes
4) Click **`Copy to sdcard(include CP Ramdump)`**. This is important step because by default collected logs will be stored in **`/data/log`** directory, which is under root permissions so you can't access to it without root permissions
5) Your logs will be stored in **`/log`** directory on your DEVICE STORAGE.(this means that you don't need root access to find it just use file manager).
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/22 | 507 | 2,135 | <issue_start>username_0: When creating an emulator device, the option `Emulation Options` makes me confused. What do `Snapshot` and `Use host GPU` mean?
<issue_comment>username_1: The Snapshot option allows you to use a feature that's similar to the Hibernate function in Windows. It saves the contents of the emulator's memory to disk when you close the emulator, so that when you open it, it doesn't have to boot the OS, but instead it can load the memory contents from the disk and resume from where you left off. This allows you to start the emulator faster.
Use host GPU means that instead of using the CPU to render the graphics, it uses the computer's graphics card. This speeds up graphic-intensive processes. Details and requirements can be found on [developer.android.com](http://developer.android.com/tools/devices/emulator.html#accel-graphics).
You should note that Snapshots and graphics acceleration are mutually exclusive, so you can't use both.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The **Snapshot** option speeds up the boot of the emulator by saving a snapshot of its RAM once it has booted, and restoring from that snapshot on future uses. That way, it doesn't have to run the boot process (which is slow, because it's emulated) every time you start the emulator.
The **Use Host GPU** option uses the host computer's OpenGL implementation (which is probably hardware-accelerated, on your real GPU) to evaluate OpenGL commands inside the emulated system. Put another way, when a program inside the emulator uses OpenGL for graphics operations, the work goes out to your real GPU, and the result goes back into the emulator, instead of emulating a GPU (which is very slow). The result is a significant speed-up, especially when you consider that most view and canvas drawing uses OpenGL in Android ≥ 4, even in non-graphics apps.
You can't have both options turned on at once.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/22 | 1,179 | 4,151 | <issue_start>username_0: I follow the official Android guide [here](http://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/running-app.html#Emulator) but I cannot start the emulated device. It keeps saying `PANIC Cannot start device...` as below screenshot.
Do you have the same problem and any work around for me?
**Creating the device**
**Starting the device**
**PANIC/failed result**
<issue_comment>username_1: Try these steps
1. Create a environment variable called: `ANDROID_SDK_HOME` and set it to `C:\Users\<>`
2. Open `Eclipse > Window > Preferences`, click in `Run/Debug` and `String Substitution`. Add a new variable called `user.home` and set it to `C:\Users\<>`
3. Create an AVD and run it.
**Note** The `<>` means the name of your Windows account; it is where resides the folder which contains your `.android` directory
An android project member says [here](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=19084):
>
> As a work-around, you can define the environment variable
> ANDROID\_SDK\_HOME to point to the directory containing your .android
> directory. The emulator and SDK Manager will pick it up properly.
>
>
> Also you should check that the AVD is created in the location
> D:\NN\.android\avd (check in your screenshoots, just above the list
> of AVD, the path in List of existin Android Virtual Devices).
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Uncheck scale display to real size, It will work for you,
Or try to lower the Screen size column.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced the same problem, which nearly drove me crazy. System: Win7 64Bit, Eclipse/ADK 64 Bit, JRE7 64 Bit - latter copied from `C:Programs\Java\` as "jre" under the Eclipse folder... (finally Eclipse started).
How I solved the lacking start of the Emulator with an android virtual device:
1. Look under `C:Users\YourUserName\ .android` if you can find there a folder named
\avd containing subfolders named after the android virtual devices you created.
If that is not the case (as it was on my machine) then you probably have moved long ago your account's user data via a symbolic link to some different location, as it was the case in my system. Eclipse (the virtual device manager of the ADK) will create the virtual devices there, but will search for them in the Windows default `C:Users\YourUserName\ .android` path.
2. Locate the real folder with your user data, in my case it was:
```
D:\Win\Users\YourUserName
```
where I finally found the AVD-folders needed for Eclipse:
`D:\Win\Users\YourUserName\ .android\avd\.`..(2 Subfolders with the avd's)
3. Just copy the avd-folder (in my Example)
```
D:\Win\Users\YourUserName\ .android\avd
```
to the "usual" Location, where Eclipse looks for it, to
```
C:\Users\YourUserName\ .android
```
This enabled me to : Start the virtual device and to load the Hello World example from Eclipse into it.
What did not help:
Create an environment variable named
`ANDROID_SDK_HOME` with the value `D:\Win\YourUserName\ .android`
and add it to the environment variable paths list:
```
path= ....;%ANDROID_SDK_HOME%;....
```
Eclipse does not seem to search for such environment variables, but obviously rather relies on the presence of all of the files in the Windows default locations of the user's personal data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There are 2 things that you can do to get it over with.
1. Copy the content of `/root/.android/avd` to `$HOME/.android/avd.` Just a matter of a simple command and worked for me. :D
2. Before Android searches for `.ini` files in `$HOME/.android/avd`, it looks for an environmental variable `$ANDROID_AVD_HOME`.
So you can set its value to `/root/.android/avd.` :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 222 | 915 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung Galaxy Note with SlideIt installed which works wonderfully. But I can't write with my pen anymore. So how do I switch VERY QUICKLY to the Samsung keyboard and back?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the exact same issue with my Note II. The best solution I've found is the app [Quick Keyboard Switch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appaholics.keyboardswitch&hl=en), which gives you a notification bar icon you can tap after pulling down to bring up a dialog box to switch KBs. You can switch back the Samsung kb, and from there hit the handwriting input button to get back to pen input.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There's a little keyboard icon in the notification pane up top which appears when a text field get's entered. This can also be used to switch quickly. So It appears a third-party app is not necessary.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 1,300 | 4,864 | <issue_start>username_0: When I go to [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager), my tablet is listed, but not my phone. I had signed up just as soon as ADM was available, and at that time both devices were listed. Now, for the last several days, I can only see my tablet. (For what it's worth, both devices appear in the "My Devices" section of the Google Play Store.)
I have done the following while troubleshooting:
* Ensured that the Android Device Manager settings in **Google Settings** are both on. I have even toggled them off and back on again
* Ensured that **Location Services** are on
* Ensured that all sync services for my account are toggled on and work
* Have connected to the Play Store several different times
* Ensured **Google Play Services** is at the latest version
* Made sure I'm using the right account. (In fact, I removed the other secondary accounts from the phone)
* Power-cycled the phone several different times
I could understand if ADM couldn't find the phone due to it being off, out of range, poor signal, etc., but ADM would at least display the phone and tell me it couldn't find it.
**So, any suggestions to get my phone to show up on Android Device Manager?**
I would like this to be working before something happens to the phone. ([*Murphy's Law*](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law) and all that.)
Although it shouldn't make any difference:
* Tablet: Nexus 7 (2012) with Android 4.3
* Phone: Verizon Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.2.2
Addendum:
There's apparently some (relatively new) advice on the [Android Device Manager help page](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3265955?p=android_device_manager&rd=1):
1. Open  **Google Settings** from your device's apps menu.
2. Touch **Android Device Manager**.
3. Uncheck **Allow remote factory reset**.
4. Go to your device's main Settings menu, then touch **Apps > All > Google Play services**.
5. Touch **Clear Data**. Note that this action doesn't remove personal data.
6. Go back to **Google Settings** and select **Allow remote factory reset**.
7. Restart your device.
I have followed these steps, but it doesn't appear to have worked.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, I don't seem to have an answer *why* this was happening, but I got some advice about how to finally fix it.
[From <NAME> on Google+](https://plus.google.com/u/0/109598013262032506525/posts/RbGpuAsjhoN):
1. Clear data for the following apps:
* Play Store
* Download Manager
* Google Services Framework
2. Restart your phone.
3. Fire up the Play Store app.
4. Wait for the device to show again on the web [Play Store](http://play.google.com). It will appear under `Settings > Devices`. It may take a half-hour to several hours to appear.
When your phone has shown up in the Play Store with the date registered as today's date, proceed with the next steps, but not before.
1. Open Google Settings from your device's apps menu.
2. Touch Android Device Manager.
3. Uncheck Allow remote factory reset.
4. Go to your device's main Settings menu, then touch `Apps > All > Google Play services`.
5. Touch `Clear Data`. Note that this action doesn't remove personal data.
6. Go back to Google Settings and select Allow remote factory reset.
7. Restart your device.
I would like to know exactly which of these steps was the magic sauce, but I'm content that it worked at all. I suppose that Play Store connection makes some sense, because while my phone was listed there, it showed a "Last Used" date back in March or somesuch.
I really hope that the setting *sticks* this time, and that I won't be forced to repeat this process every couple of months just to protect my device. (If so, I'll go back to some of my other options, like Carbonite and/or Lookout.)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if this will help but I had 2 similar problems:
HTC One Phone:
I had to go to the "play store" and download the app for the Device Manager even though it was supposedly installed. I could then surf the web and go to the google.com/android/devicemanager website using my cell phone and I tested the ring and it worked.
However, when I went to my computer I ran into the same error message as noted in the comments above that I had no device connected. So, I left my HTC One plugged in overnight and some applications ran that cleaned up the temporary files and fixed a few other things. When I logged back onto google.com/android/devicemanager the HTC One showed up on the website on the top left hand corner.
So, I guess you have to have the latest Device Manager App for your phone and clean up all the temporary files on your PC and have your device plugged in so that it can be recognized.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 1,024 | 4,077 | <issue_start>username_0: For this case, consider a phone stuck in a bootloop (not fixable through data wiping or USB jigs) with no CWM Recovery and no adb or fastboot access. Only an SD Card, the stock recovery mode, and Qualcomm's QPST serial port debugging interface.
Relevant files available are a handful of NANDroid backups of the same phone (made previously via CWM Recovery) and an "update.zip" from the provider/manufacturer that contains an OTA update.
Goal is to restore a NANDroid backup using the stock recovery's "apply update from external storage" feature.
**Update:** I've dug around, and as far as I understand, my stock recovery mode requires properly signed .zip files. I've made numerous .zips up on my own using various scripts and toolsets I had found, and some by tampering with the OTA update .zip I had mentioned. Attempting to apply either of them results in the exact same output that follows below. (The only one going past that point is the original OTA update.zip, whose instalation dies after the message "file\_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": No such file or directory", but this is certainly part of the bigger problem with the device)
```
-- Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Instalation aborted.
```
Is my case hopeless without having the manufacturer's private key on hand? Can you think of any workarounds or alternatives? Could I be making a mistake in the zip-making process?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, I don't seem to have an answer *why* this was happening, but I got some advice about how to finally fix it.
[From <NAME> on Google+](https://plus.google.com/u/0/109598013262032506525/posts/RbGpuAsjhoN):
1. Clear data for the following apps:
* Play Store
* Download Manager
* Google Services Framework
2. Restart your phone.
3. Fire up the Play Store app.
4. Wait for the device to show again on the web [Play Store](http://play.google.com). It will appear under `Settings > Devices`. It may take a half-hour to several hours to appear.
When your phone has shown up in the Play Store with the date registered as today's date, proceed with the next steps, but not before.
1. Open Google Settings from your device's apps menu.
2. Touch Android Device Manager.
3. Uncheck Allow remote factory reset.
4. Go to your device's main Settings menu, then touch `Apps > All > Google Play services`.
5. Touch `Clear Data`. Note that this action doesn't remove personal data.
6. Go back to Google Settings and select Allow remote factory reset.
7. Restart your device.
I would like to know exactly which of these steps was the magic sauce, but I'm content that it worked at all. I suppose that Play Store connection makes some sense, because while my phone was listed there, it showed a "Last Used" date back in March or somesuch.
I really hope that the setting *sticks* this time, and that I won't be forced to repeat this process every couple of months just to protect my device. (If so, I'll go back to some of my other options, like Carbonite and/or Lookout.)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I don't know if this will help but I had 2 similar problems:
HTC One Phone:
I had to go to the "play store" and download the app for the Device Manager even though it was supposedly installed. I could then surf the web and go to the google.com/android/devicemanager website using my cell phone and I tested the ring and it worked.
However, when I went to my computer I ran into the same error message as noted in the comments above that I had no device connected. So, I left my HTC One plugged in overnight and some applications ran that cleaned up the temporary files and fixed a few other things. When I logged back onto google.com/android/devicemanager the HTC One showed up on the website on the top left hand corner.
So, I guess you have to have the latest Device Manager App for your phone and clean up all the temporary files on your PC and have your device plugged in so that it can be recognized.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 540 | 1,903 | <issue_start>username_0: My vanilla Android tablet (4.2/4.3) has this very fun feature in the camera app, that allows easily creating StreetView-like 360° composite pictures.
My Samsung TouchWiz phone (4.2) does not have this same feature in camera app. Is there a way to get it?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Just download the Nexus' camera app onto your Samsung device and install it. You'll end up with 2 camera and gallery apps. They all have different icons, though, so you can visually see which one you want to open.
See the following link for a download link and instructions.
Use the Google camera app to create photospheres. Note that to view the photospheres, you must also use the Google Gallery app (which is also installed).
<http://www.intellectdigest.in/how-to-install-photosphere-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-without-rooting-on-touchwiz-ui-3529/?ModPagespeed=noscript>
Direct download: <http://d-h.st/tK6>
---
Camera Icons
---
Gallery Icons
---
In [ADW](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher), I created a folder called Camera and changed the icon names for the two camera apps to help distinguish between the two. I don't know if TouchWiz can created folders or change the icon labels, though; I installed ADW Ex as soon as I got the phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: How to create 360° photos with your smartphone
----------------------------------------------
Google has integrated the 360 feature into the "Street View" app, the successor to the Camera app.
That does not mean you have to upload them to StreetView. You can save the equirectangular JPGs in full resolution on the device and use with the (web) app of your choice!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 621 | 2,244 | <issue_start>username_0: My Google Speech Recognition isn't working. When I use it (in Google Now, Evernote, etc.) it crashes the app.
I'm *guessing* this is because I installed the local SR.
(I did a Factory Reset on the phone (Motorola Razr M) and the problem persists AND the local SR is still installed.
Update: **What I've tried**
I can't find any App (Running or Installed) that seems like Speech Recognition. So I've not removed anything. The only thing I've seen that looks like it might be what I'm looking for is com.google.android.voicesearch but there's only an option to Stop and Disable it, not uninstall.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Just download the Nexus' camera app onto your Samsung device and install it. You'll end up with 2 camera and gallery apps. They all have different icons, though, so you can visually see which one you want to open.
See the following link for a download link and instructions.
Use the Google camera app to create photospheres. Note that to view the photospheres, you must also use the Google Gallery app (which is also installed).
<http://www.intellectdigest.in/how-to-install-photosphere-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-without-rooting-on-touchwiz-ui-3529/?ModPagespeed=noscript>
Direct download: <http://d-h.st/tK6>
---
Camera Icons
---
Gallery Icons
---
In [ADW](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher), I created a folder called Camera and changed the icon names for the two camera apps to help distinguish between the two. I don't know if TouchWiz can created folders or change the icon labels, though; I installed ADW Ex as soon as I got the phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: How to create 360° photos with your smartphone
----------------------------------------------
Google has integrated the 360 feature into the "Street View" app, the successor to the Camera app.
That does not mean you have to upload them to StreetView. You can save the equirectangular JPGs in full resolution on the device and use with the (web) app of your choice!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 271 | 1,244 | <issue_start>username_0: How to connect an android phone with the basic phone having unlimited data packs . How to use the data on their phone in android using bluetooth?<issue_comment>username_1: If it does not have to be Bluetooth, but WiFi would make you happy as well: For quite a while now, Android offers a nice feature called *Hotspot*. The one with the unlimited mobile data starts that on his device, and everybody with WiFi capabilities can use it like any other WiFi hotspot – if they are told the connection data (WiFi password and hotspot name).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If that basic mobile has the future of bluetooth hotspot, you can make use of that. Otherwise it can't be done as per your requirements.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try using bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network). Some bluethooth adapters with third party drivers have excellent features to deploy and maintain a PAN. Internet sharing is possible over Bluetooth. You will need another PC to establish such a network. Both the basic and android phone will connect over bluetooth.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Use Easy Tether Pro. It enables an Android to share data connection through bluetooth with another Android.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/22 | 652 | 2,115 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to wake a device up using the following adb command
adb input keyevent 26
This correctly emulates the power button keypress if the screen is on, but will not turn the screen on if it was off and locked.
Can anyone suggest why?<issue_comment>username_1: did you try keyevent for power button ?
>
> adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE\_POWER
>
>
>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: My phone does this, too. I wish I knew why.
I seem to have had some success with the [`sendevent` command](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11338059/393280) (`adb shell sendevent`). (Not much [documentation on `sendevent`](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/26261/2276), unfortunately.)
First, I had to locate the Power Key device via `getevent -i`. In my case, I found `/dev/input/event4` had a name like `pmic8xxx_pwrkey`, and used this for my `sendevent` call.
```
# sendevent --help
use: sendevent device type code value
```
To use `sendevent`, I also had to find the type and code. In the `getevent` device, it listed events, and I used event "KEY" (which corresponded to a value of `1`) for the `type` parameter, and then used the first value which followed that event type as the `code` parameter, `0074` (this is a hex value, `0074` represents the decimal value 116) in my case. For the `value` parameter, I used `1` and `0` for on/down and off/up.
Constructing the command, I sent this to emulate a power button press:
```
sendevent /dev/input/event4 1 116 1
sleep 1 # you may want to include this line, especially if you use this code in a script
sendevent /dev/input/event4 1 116 0
```
I had to wait about five seconds before my screen turned on, but eventually it did wake.
After further use, this seems to work only when my device is not charging.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I found that on my Moto MB865 (Atrix 2) sending menu key event turns the screen back on:
```
adb shell input keyevent 82
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This is an old post, but this command should wake up any device.
`adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_WAKEUP`
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/22 | 399 | 1,477 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Tasker speak texts to me if the phone is not in silent mode. (The task looks something like `Say 'text from %SMSRN who said %SMSRB' if %SILENT ~ off`, and it's run by a profile activated when a text is received.)
This works well except when I'm on a phone call and the text is read out while I'm in conversation! Doesn't happen much but it's annoying. So what I want to do is have it read out texts when I'm not in silent mode AND when I'm not on a call.
I can set up a variable `%INCALL` to equal 1 when the phone is off the hook (and clear the variable when the phone is idle).
Therefore, I want texts read `(if %SILENT ~ off AND %INCALL != 1)`.
I can't see any way to do an `AND` in Tasker logic. Is there an elegant way to handle this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can specify AND logic in contexts, not just tasks. Don't forget that you can have multiple contexts that must all be met (logical AND) before the task(s) run. Try adding the context `State > Call [Any, Invert = YES]`; this would mean the profile will only activate 1) when a text is received AND 2) no call is active.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: An easy way to achieve this would be to concatenate variables. You already mentioned setting `%INCALL` to "1" or "0". Have another numeric one for `%NOTSILENT` = 0/1, and then check for `%INCALL%NOTSILENT` ~ "01" (you might need to play with the syntax, this just gives the raw idea ;)
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/23 | 383 | 1,454 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Blu studio 5.0 on Android 4.1. When I open the tab viewer in Chrome, all I get is a list of open tabs and no preview of them. Does anyone know why?
I have this problem on the beta and regular version.
<issue_comment>username_1: Try going into settings -> Application Manager -> Chrome -> Force Stop -> Clear data (Warning this will clear your saved passwords so take a note of them!) -> Clear cache. I hope this works for you it did for me. If this doesn't work try installing another browser such as firefox.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You've (accidentally) enabled **Accessibility Tab Switcher**.
From [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/19/quick-tip-experimental-accessibility-tab-switcher-in-chrome-beta-makes-tab-switching-compact-pressure-free/),
>
> Chrome Beta for Android has an experimental "Accessibility Tab Switcher" flag that'll allow you to switch tabs in a compact, pleasing interface, also enabling you to bring back closed tabs with a handy "undo" button.
>
>
>
You can find the setting on `chrome://flags/#enable-accessibility-tab-switcher`
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: An update to Andrew's answer that worked for me: the accessibility tab switcher is not an experimental feature anymore, you can find it under "Configuration>Accessibility", as "simplified view for open tabs".
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/23 | 528 | 2,094 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend of mine has a Nexus 7 2012. Although it used to work, it now won't turn on. I would mark this off as a broken battery or screen if it were not for this one oddity: the backlight turns on while the device is charging. I am unable to reach the bootloader or recovery mode. He does not know what Android version it runs, so I can be of no help there. He also says that this happened after he let his Nexus turn off due to low battery. Is there any way I would be able to fix this issue (say jumpstart it and use USB debugging to fix it?), or is the device truly broken?<issue_comment>username_1: My Nexus ran the battery flat and would not restart, although I did not have the backlight issue that you mention.
There are a number of tricks suggested at:
<https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2668668?hl=en>
which involve powering on and pressing volume buttons. This worked for me and the Nexus now behaves as well as it ever did.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem is that the device was stuck in fastboot. I had to use ADB to get into the bootloader, and change to normal boot from there. Now, everything works. I assume he let the device run out of power while updating, as it completed updating once it was out of fastboot.
Thanks for all the help you gave me. You may not have solved my problem, but I still appreciate it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Was having this problem and didn't do anything about it until just now.. But I would plug it into a wall outlet and the back-light would be on along with some flickers of white light
I did the factory reset (power and BOTH volume buttons at the same time for 40 seconds) and let it "charge" for about an hour off of the wall outlet (I couldn't tell if it was charging or not obviously, but I just let it sit there for a while).
I came back, did the factory reset a second time, and plugged it into my computer to discover that it booted right up. This literally just happened as I was typing this... But bottom line it got rid of the issue!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/23 | 472 | 1,919 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Windows home computer with uTorrent installed. With the BitTorrent WebUi addon to Firefox I am able to start downloads from my office computer.
I am planning on buying an Android stick, is there an app combination that can do the same? So I browse from my **Android** tablet, find a good magnet to download, do something not too complicated, and the **Android stick** starts to download it?<issue_comment>username_1: My Nexus ran the battery flat and would not restart, although I did not have the backlight issue that you mention.
There are a number of tricks suggested at:
<https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2668668?hl=en>
which involve powering on and pressing volume buttons. This worked for me and the Nexus now behaves as well as it ever did.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem is that the device was stuck in fastboot. I had to use ADB to get into the bootloader, and change to normal boot from there. Now, everything works. I assume he let the device run out of power while updating, as it completed updating once it was out of fastboot.
Thanks for all the help you gave me. You may not have solved my problem, but I still appreciate it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Was having this problem and didn't do anything about it until just now.. But I would plug it into a wall outlet and the back-light would be on along with some flickers of white light
I did the factory reset (power and BOTH volume buttons at the same time for 40 seconds) and let it "charge" for about an hour off of the wall outlet (I couldn't tell if it was charging or not obviously, but I just let it sit there for a while).
I came back, did the factory reset a second time, and plugged it into my computer to discover that it booted right up. This literally just happened as I was typing this... But bottom line it got rid of the issue!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/24 | 283 | 1,133 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Bluetooth keyboard and it worked beautifully for 2 days. I then unpaired it to use on my friend's tablet and it worked amazingly well on hers as well. When I went to re-pair the keyboard to my Note 10.1 it shows up in the Bluetooth devices list, but the box to type in the code will not come up and there is no settings cog next to the name like there should be. So the keyboard has become useless as I can not for the life of me find a way to re-pair and connect it to my tablet. I am running android 4.1.2. Please help as I need this to work for school. I purchased this to take notes in class.<issue_comment>username_1: This behavior is typical of some sort of internal error, you could try restating your bluetooth service. If this doesn't work a quick reboot is likely to solve your problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Rep at my local Best Buy figured this out.
1- goto **Settings/Applications/Applications Manager**
2- select **BLE Scanner**, then click on **CLEAR DATA**
3- select **Bluetooth Pair**, then click on **CLEAR DATA**
4- restart the tablet
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/24 | 251 | 1,029 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying out a H20 Wireless SIM on my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3. One annoying feature of this service is that they send a USSD balance notification at the end of every phone call, text message, and data usage. Is there any way I can disable or block these messages?
I found the "Balance Update / USSD blocker" app in the Play store, but it specifically states it does not work on 4.2+ versions of Android.
I also contacted H20 customer service and they will not disable the messages on their end.<issue_comment>username_1: This behavior is typical of some sort of internal error, you could try restating your bluetooth service. If this doesn't work a quick reboot is likely to solve your problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Rep at my local Best Buy figured this out.
1- goto **Settings/Applications/Applications Manager**
2- select **BLE Scanner**, then click on **CLEAR DATA**
3- select **Bluetooth Pair**, then click on **CLEAR DATA**
4- restart the tablet
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/24 | 1,864 | 4,938 | <issue_start>username_0: My Nexus 7 now believes it has only 5G internal storage. It's shown in storage properties.
I noticed it after factory reset, and then a 4.3 update (I remember getting 4.3 OTA update twice, is it possible?)
I installed ClockworkMod recovery (back when it was on 4.2), but never rooted it.
No storage space analyzers show hidden files or such. Rebooting doesn't change anything.
I found /sdcard/0 directory with a content of my previous sdcard before a factory reset, deleting it freed some space, but total is still at 5.8G.
I found [one](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28959386&postcount=8) complaint about a similar situation, but it's drowned in a simpler problems and was never answered.
`df` output:
```
Filesystem Size Used Free Blksize
/dev 487.4M 32.0K 487.3M 4096
/mnt/secure 487.4M 0.0K 487.4M 4096
/mnt/asec 487.4M 0.0K 487.4M 4096
/mnt/obb 487.4M 0.0K 487.4M 4096
/system 639.8M 515.7M 124.1M 4096
/cache 436.0M 7.3M 428.7M 4096
/data 5.9G 2.7G 3.2G 4096
/mnt/shell/emulated 5.9G 2.7G 3.2G 4096
/mnt/asec/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime-1 2.0M 84.0K 1.9M 4096
/mnt/asec/com.loudcrow.goodnightmoon-1 5.0M 3.4M 1.6M 4096
```
`cat /proc/partitions` output:
```
major minor #blocks name
7 0 2111 loop0
7 1 5229 loop1
179 0 7467008 mmcblk0
179 1 12288 mmcblk0p1
179 2 8192 mmcblk0p2
179 3 665600 mmcblk0p3
179 4 453632 mmcblk0p4
179 5 512 mmcblk0p5
179 6 10240 mmcblk0p6
179 7 5120 mmcblk0p7
179 8 512 mmcblk0p8
179 9 6302720 mmcblk0p9
179 32 2048 mmcblk0boot1
179 16 2048 mmcblk0boot0
254 0 2110 dm-0
254 1 5229 dm-1
```
`mount` output:
```
rootfs / rootfs ro,relatime 0 0
tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,seclabel,nosuid,relatime,mode=755 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=600 0 0
proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0
sysfs /sys sysfs rw,seclabel,relatime 0 0
selinuxfs /sys/fs/selinux selinuxfs rw,relatime 0 0
debugfs /sys/kernel/debug debugfs rw,relatime 0 0
none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/secure tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=700 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/obb tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0
/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP /system ext4 ro,seclabel,relatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/CAC /cache ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,errors=panic,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,nomblk_io_submit,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/UDA /data ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,errors=panic,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,nomblk_io_submit,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/fuse /mnt/shell/emulated fuse rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other 0 0
/dev/block/dm-0 /mnt/asec/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime-1 ext4 ro,dirsync,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1 0 0
/dev/block/dm-1 /mnt/asec/com.loudcrow.goodnightmoon-1 ext4 ro,dirsync,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1 0 0
```<issue_comment>username_1: If you download an external file viewer, root explorer, oi file manager .ect. Then go to dcim on the phone or external sd card and there most likely is a file that is unknown when you click it and usually has several hundreds of megabytes take up on it, you can just delete it, also, it shoulf say thumb data
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem as OP flashing to 4.4.3 on a Nexus 7 16GB (2012). My total storage as reported by the storage module of the settings app was like 6GB and running `df` from BusyBox/adb was reporting the same. This is clearly a partition table problem and not hidden files or anything else. I think that the problem was caused by several failed/aborted flashes that I did. I was able to fix it by reflashing from adb.
In other words, I downloaded [the latest image](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), decompressed it, and ran the `flash_all.sh` script. (Of course after running `adb reboot-bootloader`).
For the record, I did NOT have to change the commands to `fastboot format X`.
It would be nice to understand this problem better but for the time being, going from ~6GB to >13GB of usable space is quite a relief.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same issue on my N7. The answer for me was to lock the boot loader, then unlock it again.
Hope this helps and saves some time instead of flashing the entire OS.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/25 | 468 | 1,957 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Huawei Y300 with Emotion UI. I want to change from the stock Huawei launcher to Holo Launcher. On launching Holo and pressing home, I do not get any options and am directly taken back to the stock home screen.
How do I set Holo as the default launcher?<issue_comment>username_1: When you hit the home button, an option should pop up asking for the user to choose a launcher. If this is not happening, you probably have the stock launcher set to default.
Try checking Settings-Applications-(Tap on your stock launcher app)
and then scroll down to find "Clear defaults" button.
Hitting the home button should now bring up that pop up we're looking for.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have to clear the defaults in the `Settings > Application > Your default Launcher`. Then when you tap the home button, you will be asked to choose a launcher. You select the one you want and mark that as the default.
Generally when you install a new application, it clears the defaults for that category. So installing Holo should have done that for you. I wonder why that did not happen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I found an option in the `Launcher Settings` of Holo Launcher which allows choosing the default launcher.
Setting it to the correct one (Holo/Default) takes care of the issue.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: There is another way to change it. The Emotion UI is set up as default, so first to do is to clear the default option by going to Settings > Manage Apps > ALL and open Huawei Home then choose the option Clear Default. Now just press Home botton and it will ask which launcher you want to use and you can set up the new one by default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found the answer on YouTube somewhere.
You should go to `Settings » Manage apps`, then at the bottom tap `Default app settings`. In there is an option `Launcher`.
Done!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/25 | 531 | 2,111 | <issue_start>username_0: I came across [this forum post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039) on rooting and getting S-OFF in HTC Desire HD.
In step 6 it says
>
> You should see the $ turn into a #. If this happens, congrats you have
> root access.
>
>
>
and continues the steps. The question I have is, does the rooting process finish there or do I have to follow the other steps as well to get the phone rooted?<issue_comment>username_1: When you hit the home button, an option should pop up asking for the user to choose a launcher. If this is not happening, you probably have the stock launcher set to default.
Try checking Settings-Applications-(Tap on your stock launcher app)
and then scroll down to find "Clear defaults" button.
Hitting the home button should now bring up that pop up we're looking for.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have to clear the defaults in the `Settings > Application > Your default Launcher`. Then when you tap the home button, you will be asked to choose a launcher. You select the one you want and mark that as the default.
Generally when you install a new application, it clears the defaults for that category. So installing Holo should have done that for you. I wonder why that did not happen.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I found an option in the `Launcher Settings` of Holo Launcher which allows choosing the default launcher.
Setting it to the correct one (Holo/Default) takes care of the issue.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: There is another way to change it. The Emotion UI is set up as default, so first to do is to clear the default option by going to Settings > Manage Apps > ALL and open Huawei Home then choose the option Clear Default. Now just press Home botton and it will ask which launcher you want to use and you can set up the new one by default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found the answer on YouTube somewhere.
You should go to `Settings » Manage apps`, then at the bottom tap `Default app settings`. In there is an option `Launcher`.
Done!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/25 | 633 | 2,262 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to use ROM Manager app to backup the current ROM of my Xperia Z but it seems that cannot be done without unlocking the bootloader/ installing ClockWorkMod Recovery.
Is there any alternative for me to backup current ROM and flash another ROM without having to mess with bootloader or ClockWordMod Recovery?
Note that my device is already rooted using [this method](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405).
According to [Sony's website](http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions), messing with the bootloader is likely to void warranty which defeats my purpose and so all my attempts to backup the stock ROM here.<issue_comment>username_1: Copying /system and /boot anywhere else should do the trick. You could then create a flash package for reinstalling it, or use [TWRP](https://twrp.me/) to directly move the files.
If you are lucky enough, you can find the stock ROM or OTA flash packages for your phone online.
Edit: If you want to create your own flash package, [this forum thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25136429&postcount=2) on XDA will introduce to the edify scripting language, while [this wiki page](https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_About_Edify#edify_files) helps to package your zip file. You can take `update-binary` from any flashable zip and put it into yours, while `updater-script` is where your edify code will live.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_1: I found another way to do it. This one uses [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) or `adb shell`.
Open a shell as root. You first determine what device blocks `/system` and `/boot` are, with `ls -al /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name`. Note that the `dw_mmc` may vary between devices. You'll need to find it yourself. Then `dd if=/dev/block/systemblock of=/storage/sdcard0/system.img` and `dd if=/dev/block/bootblock of=/storage/sdcard0/boot.img` will backup all your Android system.
If you want to restore using this solution: boot into recovery, mount your SD Card, then in a `adb shell`, do
```
su
dd if=/storage/sdcard0/system.img of=/dev/block/systemblock
dd if=/storage/sdcard0/boot.img of=/dev/block/bootblock
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/25 | 362 | 1,405 | <issue_start>username_0: How to delete Skype history?
I saw two methods declared: (1) delete Skype application data and/or (2) reinstall Skype.
But both methods are compromised by an idea and saying, that Skype history is (maybe partially) stored on Skype server.
If so, then History will resurrect after both actions.
So, my question is: how to really delete history?
Also I need some explanations about the cases where history was resurrecting. For example, this can be because parallel client was holding history...<issue_comment>username_1: Go to Settings - Apps, find Skype in list of installed apps and click on clear data button and clear cache.
>
> Also I need some explanations about the cases where history was resurrecting. For example, this can be because parallel client was holding history...
>
>
>
Skype archives your chats for you and stores them locally on your computer (or device), if you have enabled this option. Chat histories are not stored anywhere on the Skype network. [source](http://blogs.skype.com/2006/07/06/managing-your-chat-history/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have an Android phone, you can follow the below steps for deleting Skype history,
Settings >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> Downloaded Apps/All >> Skype >> Clear Data
For your PC,
Open Skype >> Tools >> Options >> Privacy >> Clear History
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/26 | 209 | 848 | <issue_start>username_0: My ASUS Transformer tablets home screen is becoming filled with app icons, many being duplicates. Q: how do I get rid of the spare ones? How do I stop them getting there in the first place?<issue_comment>username_1: Check `Play Store > Settings > Auto-add widgets` is checked, and uncheck it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Hold on an icon and drag it over another icon should give you your the ability to create a folder. You can then drag other icons into this folder.
You could create various folders - one for games, one for apps, one for social, tools, etc.
If you've got duplicates, you should be able to hold the icon and drag it to an area of the screen that allows you to remove that particular icon. I'm not 100% sure where it is on a Transformer, but generally it's at the top of the screen.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/26 | 399 | 1,419 | <issue_start>username_0: I have multiple copies of the same contacts on my phone, from the Google account associated, and phone contacts etc.
Eg., for a single contact I might have:
* 2 copies on the phone
* 1 copy on my Google account (synced)
* another copy in some other location
This happened on my HTC Wildfire a year ago and now I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S2.
Is there a way I can merge all related contacts and delete the other extra copies? It'd be helpful if I could do this from my PC.<issue_comment>username_1: Remember: when creating a contact, you can decide where to store it. Usually, there are at least 3 choices: Google, SIM, phone.
If I read your question correctly, it looks like you have a copy in each of these places. In this case, [Tirath's suggestion](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/52004/16575) doesn't work, as GMail will only see what's sync'd there (and phone + SIM don't get sync'd). You then might want to take a look at apps like [Contact Remover](http://www.appbrain.com/app/Contact-Remover/com.octabode.dcfd) (to ease deletion of the duplicates), or [Contact Remover Plus](http://www.appbrain.com/app/contact-remover-plus/com.holyhog.dcfdpro) which also offers to merge or move them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [Merge +](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android.merger&hl=en) can link contacts from different accounts together.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/26 | 354 | 1,311 | <issue_start>username_0: When the phone is idle, the screen turns off after the configured time. For ex: if time is set to 30 sec, first the screen will dim after approximately 25 seconds and then after 5 seconds it will turn off the screen completely.
How can I increase that "5" seconds time to 30 seconds or any other value?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are using a custom ROM (like CyanogenMod) or stock Android go to `Settings>Display>Automatic backlight`. Click on enable and select the window length option to change the time according to your needs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have source code of frameworks, you could modify dim duration in PowerManagerService:
```
private static final int SCREEN_DIM_DURATION = 7 * 1000;
private static final float MAXIMUM_SCREEN_DIM_RATIO = 0.2f;
private int getScreenDimDurationLocked(int screenOffTimeout) {
return Math.min(SCREEN_DIM_DURATION,
(int)(screenOffTimeout * MAXIMUM_SCREEN_DIM_RATIO));
}
```
The return value of getScreenDimDurationLocked() is what you want, you could modify it.
Below link is a post to solve this problem, I wrote in Chinese:
[CSDN Blog: Modify Android dim duration in frameworks](http://blog.csdn.net/zhoumushui/article/details/51443492)
I hope that would be useful for you.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/26 | 633 | 2,578 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been having this issue between ROMs, as well as between connections. I am currently running ParanoidAndroid 3.94 (Android 4.3) with franco.kernel 3.0.89. Other apps consistently update fine. The error I get is
>
> Update for "application-name" could not be downloaded due to an error. (403)
>
>
>
I have eliminated the following factors:
* Network issues (issue persists with two separate Wi-Fi points, as well as mobile data)
* Google Play cache issues (I have cleared cache and restarted the Play app)
If I "sacrifice" one of the apps that do not work and uninstall "TuneIn Radio Pro" from Play store — I am then also locked out of actually getting the app back on my phone. The button in the Play store says "Install" (note: not "Purchase", so my existing ownership is recognized), I click it and "Accept", and the app even starts downloading! However, after the installation starts, I get the following error message:
>
> Error: Package file is invalid
>
>
>
Now, I am able to get all of these apps just fine on another device I have (Nexus 7), so I appreciate the fact that there is something up with my phone that causes this. However, I am not certain that it has to be something with the phone as it can also be something on Google's end not handling my dual accounts very well and therefore throwing the 403 (Forbidden) error when I try to download an app I actually own.<issue_comment>username_1: This was solved by going into `/data/data/` and finding the appropriate folder belonging to the failing app. I found one with "swiftkey" in the name, deleted it, and following that the update worked just fine. Most likely, the app installation was failing in the background with `INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED` due to the app being restored with TitaniumBackup, as detailed in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/42521/15575).
So, in short, this seems to be an error caused by the UID changing between installs and Google Play throwing a fit, and it's solved by making sure app data is removed.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Delete the Application from your Device
=======================================
**You are installed the same application in your device, after that you are trying to install the same application from Android market**
* *Please delete the pre-installed application from your device, then try to download from playstore, it will work 100%*
* *Alternate scenario is: Please change the package name of the application, Your application will work fine*.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/26 | 417 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: Trying to set up my shiney new Nexus 7 (2013 edition) I used MTP to transfer files (music and ebooks) to the device from my Win7 PC. It seemed to work, but then when I ejected/disconnected the tablet, it registers that there is space being used in the folders, but doesn't show any of the files (when looking at Storage it says there's 600MB worth of stuff in the folder, but when I tab on it there's no files listed, and my music player and e-reader apps don't see anything either).
What gives?
Thanks in advance for your help!<issue_comment>username_1: At Izzy's suggestion, I installed a file manager (OI), and was able to see the files that my Android itself didn't recognize. I used OI to cut-paste them to a new dummy directory and then back to where they belonged, Android recognized them and I can use with the relevant apps (Kindle, Kingsoft Office).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For those of us who are frustrated in trying to alter the file system to MTP and cannot find how to change it. Do not despair.
If you've opened Samsung Kies and connected phone with a USB cable and got the error message, go to your phone and swipe top to bottom on the NOTIFICATIONS list you will see the USB symbol on the left hand side and the line stating - Connected as Camera. If it says - Connected Media Device - then your connected properly. To Change from Connected as Camera, tap/select the line - Connected as Camera and you will be shown another screen with the Camera option selected - Just select Media Device MTP and you will be able to connect to Samsung Kies, and all will be calm and peaceful, no more screaming at the PC or mobile phone.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/26 | 718 | 2,855 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I still encounter issues with modified boot images and recovery images I want to remove the device encryption from my Nexus 4 (running 4.3).
I known that there is no "official" way to to this but since this is an encryption it can be reverted. So please don't tell me that it is impossible (I already know that android don't want you to do this).
So I came up with two ideas but I could not find anyone who already did this and want to be sure before wiping my data partition. **My device is not rooted but the bootloader is unlocked.**
1. Making a backup with `adb backup`, format the data partition and restore the backup. But I could imagine that adb is unable to restore backups on non-encrypted devices if they were made on an encrypted on. (Can tell me for sure?)
2. Starting a modified boot image with fastboot that just decrypts the data partition (should be perfectly possbile but I havn't seen such a tool)
3. Any other idea?<issue_comment>username_1: I did manage to turn my device back to an unencrypted state. If you do a device backup via the `adb backup` command you get a nice .ab file. There exists at least DroidExplorer that can convert these backups into .tar files:
[How do you extract an App's data from a full backup made through "adb backup"?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28481/how-do-you-extract-an-apps-data-from-a-full-backup-made-through-adb-backup?lq=1)
I'm not realy sure why there are some apps that did not get backed up but I think this migth have to do with the market license stuff. Only some bougth apps were not backed up. If you want to make sure that all your important apps got backet up use DroidExplorer to check it out.
Then you have to perform a factory reset in order to get it back in an unencrypted state. Now you can eigther use `adb restore` or Titanium Backup(which also allows to only restore some data) to restore the backup.
Even if this is an answer to my question i will not mark it as one for now since I'm still convinced that you could also load a custom software via fastboot to encrypt the data partition without a factory wipe.
I also found a tecnical description from google: <http://source.android.com/devices/tech/encryption/android_crypto_implementation.html>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I just removed my Android encryption.
I plugged my Android into my computer to back it up.
Then, I did a factory reset.
After that, I copied all of the files onto it WITHOUT DELETING ANY FILES ON THE PHONE, and I merged the folders + copied over files. If it doesn't let you copy a certain file, skip it.
I then unlocked my phone, it didn't change the lock or the main screen back, or keep my texts, but **it did back up my apps with all of the app data**. I put my main screen back how it was, and the encryption was removed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/26 | 330 | 1,281 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 (officially upgraded from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2). It used to work fine, but since a few days I am not able to call or send sms or use any network related services. It gives me error : "Not Registered On Network". I tried applying manual network settings. At first it gives a pop up : "Registered on Network". But as soon as I try to make a call, the same error : "Not Registered On Network".
I thought that factory reset would have been the solution to my problem, but unexpectedly , this too did not work for me. Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: You need to check your SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) and if necessary get a new one from your service provider - If it is corrupted then you would not be allowed to sign on to the network. A factory Reset only wipes the device itself, not the SIM.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem is when you try to call anyone the error message says “NOT REGISTERED ON NETWORK“. I was fascinated this error in my samsung phone, so I was working on this issue and trying to solve this issue.
[How To Fix NOT REGISTERED ON NETWORK In Samsung or Android Phones](http://www.wiknix.com/how-to-fix-not-registered-on-network-in-samsung-or-android-phones/)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/27 | 1,813 | 5,041 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just purchased a new TCL (S950) Idol x phone and I'm figuring out some issue to make it visible on my system.
This phone uses Android 4.2.2 and I guess this is the cause of the issue: my previous phone with android 4.1 was correctly displayed in nautilus/dolphin ( using `mtpfs` )
Now I have tried to install `mtp-tools` but nothing has changed.
`lsusb` gives me that list (T & A Mobile Phones should be my phone )
```
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 1bbb:0168 T & A Mobile Phones
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1bcf:2b80 Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc.
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 8086:0189 Intel Corp.
```
`dmesg` gives me this output:
```
[15780.855333] usb 3-2: new high-speed USB device number 2 using xhci_hcd
[15780.874336] usb 3-2: New USB device found, idVendor=1bbb, idProduct=0168
[15780.874348] usb 3-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=4
[15780.874354] usb 3-2: Product: TCL S950
[15780.874359] usb 3-2: Manufacturer: TCT
[15780.874364] usb 3-2: SerialNumber: FESKMRSOYLW8RKSK
```
Any idea what could be wrong here ?
**UPDATE:**
I have added the following rules to udev (`/etc/udev/rules.d/11-android.rules`) and now at least `adb shell` works fine:
```
## TLC
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1bbb", ATTRS{idProduct}==”0167″, MODE="0777", OWNER="fra"
```
( change `OWNER` user name with yours )<issue_comment>username_1: I've written [a tutorial on how to get MTP devices recognized under Ubuntu](http://www.mysolutions.it/mounting-your-mtp-androids-sd-card-on-ubuntu/). If you've already installed mtptools and added the udev rule, you still need to create a static mount point for your device and let mtp know that's where it lives. Make sure you've restarted either your computer or the udev service since you added the udev rule (sudo service udev restart), and then
1. sudo mkdir /media/MTPdevice (call the directory whatever you like)
2. sudo chmod 775 /media/MTPdevice
3. sudo mtpfs -o allow\_other /media/MTPdevice
Attach your phone (make sure it's unlocked, if you have a pin or swipe pattern). You should then be able to see both the internal and external cards. Note that you won't be able to open files directly from the cards, you'll need to copy them locally first.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Assuming you're using a Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10 based distro (v13 & up supports this natively) and that `gvfs-mtp` is already installed:
1. Add the backport repository for MTP support in GVFS:
```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:langdalepl/gvfs-mtp
sudo apt-get update
```
2. Upgrade the system, you should see many gvfs packages in the list:
```
sudo apt-get upgrade
```
3. Reboot.
**Source:** <http://blog.sukria.net/2013/03/09/support-for-nexus-4-in-ubuntu-12-10/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: As suggested by @username_1 this works (take care of using `sudo`):
```
sudo mtpfs -o allow_other /media/MTPdevice
```
However `mtpfs` is very unstable on this phone so I tried `go-mtpfs` and I found out it works better.
You can install `go-mtpfs` using the [info provided in their site](https://github.com/hanwen/go-mtpfs)
The command to mount the phone is very similar (change the bin path according to yours) :
```
sudo /usr/lib/go/bin/go-mtpfs /media/MTPdevice/
```
**Automount**
Once you are able to mount the device with the above command you can make the phone automount:
**You only have to add a couple of rules to udev.**
You will need those info:
* ID\_MODEL (mine is **TCL\_S950** )
* ID\_MODEL\_ID ( mine is **0167** )
* Installation path of go-mtpfs ( mine is **/usr/lib/go/bin/go-mtpfs** )
You can find those info running this command in a terminal`udevadm monitor --environment --udev` and plug/unplug your phone.
Now you can create/edit an udev rules `/etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules` and add these lines (change ID\_MODEL and ID\_MODEL\_ID with yours):
```
# Mount
ENV{ID_MODEL}=="TCL_S950", ENV{ID_MODEL_ID}=="0167", ACTION=="add", RUN+="/usr/bin/sudo -b /usr/lib/go/bin/go-mtpfs -allow-other=true /media/MTPdevice"
# Umount
ENV{ID_MODEL}=="TCL_S950", ENV{ID_MODEL_ID}=="0167", ACTION=="remove", RUN+="/bin/umount /media/MTPdevice"
```
At this point everything should work, check this thread for more details: [source](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/74-ubuntu/247-ubuntu-automount-nexus7-mtp)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Actually,the easiest way is to modify /usr/lib/udev/rules.d/69-libmtp.rules adding your product ID as it is likely that it already contains your vendor ID,so create a new line for your device with your VID and PID,restart udev and it works!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/27 | 431 | 1,674 | <issue_start>username_0: I have reset my device and forgot to open the [Gallery Vault](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.galleryvault&hl=en) app, but I still have my encrypted files while unable to open them.
How can I restore the contents of the encrypted files?<issue_comment>username_1: Gallery Vault uses encryption to hide media. If you have done a Factory Reset, then there is no way to recover your previous data, even if the file still "exists". To decrypt, you would need some sort of decryption key or file, and chances are you lost it when you did a Factory Reset.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Reading the FAQ available at [ThinkYeah website](http://www.thinkyeah.com), they state that the encrypted files are stored in the folder `.thinkyeah/galleryvault` located on the SD card.
Further more, they state that if you install the application again and use your previous password you are able to retrieve all of your secured files.
Relevant FAQ Entries:
=====================
* [Where are the encrypted files?](http://www.thinkyeah.com/myfaq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=8&artlang=en)
* [If Gallery Vault was uninstalled, can I find my photos and vedios back?](http://www.thinkyeah.com/myfaq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=9&artlang=en)
---
Since the encrypted files are located on the SDCard, **and assuming that the encryption key/file is located on that location or within the vault file itself**, you are able to recover your files installing the application and using your old password. Since you already mentioned that you still have the "vault" file, all appears to be in order, go ahead and try.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/27 | 406 | 1,494 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to make my nexus 4 sharing its internet connection with other devices.
First I've tried with the portable hotspot: when it is ready I try to connect my nexus 7 2. It connects without problem to the WiFi Net but the WiFi indicators never gets blue and I'm not able to surf.
Then I've tried the bluetooth way: paired the devices and (on the tablet) checked the internet access option. This time the bluetooth indicator gets blue but whenever I try to load a page the browser loads forever.
The same happens with a macbook.
I think that for some unknown reason my phone is setting up a WiFi Net but it doesn't share its internet connection.
How can I make my Nexus 4 share its internet connection?
My Nexus 4 is running Android 4.3, as does the Nexus 7 2<issue_comment>username_1: Following @Shadow's suggestion I've googled a bit more...turns out that Android >= 4.1.2 prevents you from using tethering if you are served by a virtual operator (as I am).
This is a nice post <http://albertomilone.com/wordpress/?p=581> explains pretty well the situation and propose a solution based on iptables.
**EDIT**
Looks like this problem is solved with Android 4.4.2 as stated [**here**](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=38563)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use foxfi on the phone, and you have to install pdanet on a tablet( I'm using galaxy s4 with galaxy tab2 ).
Works at about 1mbps.
No root needed.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/28 | 935 | 3,620 | <issue_start>username_0: Developer here prototyping a mobile app, somewhat new to mobile:
* I have a simple HTTP service running (currently) on my main laptop with machine name `latitude`.
* Another laptop named `vaio` sharing the same WiFi network can access that service via `http://latitude:8080` -- in other words, it can easily resolve the (current) IP 192.168.x.y (or whatever dynamic IP it has at that moment) of `latitude` somehow.
* Now my HTC Android phones, connected to the same WiFi network, can reach the IP address of `latitude` so opening in its browser `http://192.168.x.y:8080` works.
* But I'd like to use the machine name here, too, like when I access the HTTP service from `vaio`, simply by typing `http://latitude:8080` and have the phone resolve the current dynamic IP of `latitude`. This doesn't work, only get the standard browser error page: **"Webpage not available"**.
Is there some DNS setting in Android I need to tweak? Haven't found anything from playing around with Settings, and a question like this is notoriously hard to google, too...
The One V has Android 4.0, and the One M7 has Android 4.2 in case that makes a difference.
(Note, this should work even when the Android is not USB-connected to my computers and is not acting as a WiFi Hotspot -- obviously, since it's consuming my main WiFi network anyway).<issue_comment>username_1: When I want a machine name instead of an IP I edit the HOSTS file. Try adding the devices and their IP addresses there. A google search for the hosts file for your operating system should be easy.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Regardless whether you're connected to your local network via WiFi and DHCP is in use, Android always seems to override its DNS entries using Google's servers. It's somewhat hidden, but easy to change – provided you have your own DNS running (a lot of routers offer that already).
To do so, go to your list of WiFi networks in *Settings*, long-press your WiFi's entry, select to edit it. Activate *Advanced* Settings. Now you can edit the DNS entries. Simply replace the first entry with your own DNS server's IP, and leave the second entry (DNS 2) untouched for fall-back.
Now, if your own DNS can resolve your local network's machines, you should be able to use their hostnames to reach out to them. No root and no editing the `hosts` file necessary (thought that might be an alternative, if you've got no own DNS service running). Works excellent here with me and my network ;)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Add two lines at the end of your device's hosts file (`/etc/hosts`) file with ES Explorer (needs a rooted device).
Template:
```
your_host_machine's_IP_address domain_name
```
Example of `domain_name` can be `localhost`.
Example:
```
::1 domain_name
```
It works fine when typing `localhost` in URL bar instead of IP address.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: In my case, on Windows 10, temporarily turning off windows firewall made surfing to `http://latitude:8080` possible.
For the longer term I created a rule to let these sort of connections through the firewall ...
* {Windows} > Start > "Firewall" > Windows Defender Firewall with Advance Security. Inbound Rules > New Rule ...
+ General
- Name: TCP web connections from LAN
- Allow the connection if it is secure ...
- Choose: "Allow the connection if it is authenticated and integrity-protected"
+ Protocols And Ports
- Protocol Type: TCP
- Local Port: 80, 880
+ Advanced
- Specify profiles to whcih this rule applies: Private
* {Android}. Test with Firefox or Chrome, not Dolphin
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/28 | 640 | 2,137 | <issue_start>username_0: According to a colleague who has the new Nexus 7 (2013) model already, there is a [GLONASS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLONASS) sensor in addition to the GPS one in the device. Is this true? I was unable to find any reference to this alleged fact in the official documentation and via a casual web search.
Please state your sources in your answer(s).<issue_comment>username_1: According to [Ifixit's teardown](http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+7+2nd+Generation+Teardown/16072/2), the Nexus 7 2013 uses the Qualcomm 8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC. [Qualcomm's specs](http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/s4/specs) show that SoC uses their IZat Gen8A GNSS chipset, which according to [their overview](https://www.qca.qualcomm.com/technology/brand.php?brand=9&product=117) does include GLONASS support, though this doesn't necessarily mean GLONASS support is actually active and available in software.
A simple means to test whether you've got GLONASS is to use [GPS Status and Toolbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2) and see how many satellites it shows for you. If it shows more than 13 satellites, you're getting both GPS and GLONASS.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The definite answer is yes. I received my Nexus 7 (2013) a few weeks ago and today went outside to catch a few satellites. I'm using *GPS Status & Toolbox* whose user guide states:
>
> The sky grid (G) shows the GPS satellites above you as the receiver in
> the phone detects them. GPS satellites (with IDs 1-32) are represented
> by small circles **while GLONASS satellites (with IDs 65-92) are shown
> as rectangles**. The size of the symbol depends on the signal strength
> received from that satellite. The color shows what data is available
> for that satellite and how it is currently used by the phone.
>
>
>
Emphasis mine.
Here's the left side of the screen shot I took:
The Nexus 7 model would be the European one, if there are any differences.
Upvotes: 3 |
2013/08/28 | 793 | 3,339 | <issue_start>username_0: I have noticed that 3 of my Android phones heat on low signal (Nexus4, Xperia U, and HTC One) 40~50C. My friend has an iPhone and it doesn't seem to heat as much (30C).
So, why does this happen? Why does low signal drain my battery, and why does it heat too much?
Could it be solved by software? or is it a hardware problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Why?
====
When the phone signals are weak, the android OS *constantly* scan the area thoroughly. This requires more battery power. That's the reason your phone gets *so hot* when you are in areas with poor reception.
Could it be solved?
===================
That is the reason it is advised to turn flight mode on when you are is low-signal areas to preserve your battery life.
Is it a hardware problem?
=========================
Yes. and that problem is common to all the android devices. So nothing to worry.
Why not iPhone?
===============
For the comparison with iPhone, the specs of android device of each manufacturer varies from one another whereas it doesn't in apple deceives (Not everybody get to produce a device which can run iOS, thanks to the Apple Inc. patents.) As the android specs vary from device to device, it is highly likely that the battery performance will differ from device to device as well.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Essentially, a lower signal strength will lead you device to use more power that in turn drains your battery faster and causes the device to heat.
The farther away you are from the closest cell tower, more your device needs to put out a higher power level in order to reach the tower. Transmitting at a higher power level requires more energy from the battery.
An elevated power level causes your device to heat in result of the extra effort being conducted.
*If you are in a really weak signal area, try turning off Mobile Data. You can still receive calls and SMS (but not MMS).*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I am also agree with the point mentioned by @username_1
When there is no signal or low signal then system continuously scan the network that require more power from battery and it leads to battery heat-up.
That's why it is suggested that keep Airplane Mode off when it is not necessary.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: There can be multiple reasons for the phone to heat up.
Battery: If the battery is not working fine then the phone may get heated
Charging port: If the heat is at the charging port then there may be chances that the charger is at fault.
Too much of downloads: If you are used to continuously download something or the other then there are chances of the phone been heated due to excess load on processor
No rest even at the time of charging: love to stay connected and not letting the phone charged then you are harming the life of the battery.
Loads of apps and widgets that run round the clock- more pressure on phone: uninstall unnecessary load from the phone to avoid excess use of battery and processor
Low air flow: keeping the phone in pocket where the airflow is less can also be the reson for phone heat up
Phone exposed to moisture: long calls and continuous contact between hand and ear creates sweat on the screen and over exposure to moisture can also be the reason for hardware fault and thus heating up
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/28 | 517 | 1,647 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to remove the timecode from an .srt file so I can just copy and paste the text into a document. Is there a way to achieve this without manually deleting each line?
S3
4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: I'm going to provide a suggestion, but it's not an Android app.
You can try [subeditnet](https://code.google.com/p/subeditnet/):
>
> A simple tool to add or remove time to a SRT subtitle file. I
> developed this in my spare time, so don't expect it to be completely
> bug free. Please always BACKUP your .srt file ;)
>
>
> You will need Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to execute it on older
> Operating Systems.
>
>
>
Or [via Linux command](http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/programming-9/how-can-i-extract-plain-text-from-a-srt-file-subtitle-by-eliminating-the-time-codes-4175467742/) (not tested):
>
> $ dos2unix subtitles.srt
>
> $ sed -r '/^[0-9]+$/{N;d}' subtitles.srt > outfile
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As explained it the comments to the question, and indicated by [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/52218/16575), what you need for that is an editor supporting regular expression search and replace. An example for such is [Jota+ Text Editor](http://www.appbrain.com/app/jota-%28text-editor%29/jp.sblo.pandora.jota.plus), supporting that for Android 2.2 onwards.
To learn more about Regular Expressions, see [this Wikipedia article](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_expression), which also provides additional links. To teach them would go beyond the scope of this site, but the examples given might already work out for you.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/28 | 768 | 2,490 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to root a Nexus 7 with Android 4.2.2 (1st generation). I am following instructions here:
<http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-root-nexus-7-on-android-422.html?showComment=1377379346836#c8791363668077143555>
I get to Step 4 in which it says to wait until windows has finished installing drivers. I am on OS X. The Nexus 7 is in fast boot mode. It has an image of the green Android lying on its back with a panel open, in the upper right is "Start > corresponding to the on/off button" and just below that up and down arrows corresponding to the up/down volume buttons. I plugged in the USB and nothing happens, ie no indication of drivers being installed.
I watched this video:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0MyTvgfO7s>
Which was somewhat helpful. Following the instructions enable me to see that the Nexus 7 was connected to the Mac in fastboot mode.
So I continued on to step 5, Running root-mac.sh resulted in this error in the terminal window:
... FAILED (remote: (Nv3pBadReceiveLength))
downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (unknown status code)
Then from here [GUIDE][MAC/PC/LINUX][4.2] Unlock, Root and Flash Recovery at Android Central (sorry it won't let me put 2 links), I did the commands:
*./fastboot-mac oem unlock*
*./fastboot-mac oem reboot*
It did a clean install and reboot, but it is not rooted. When it was rebooting, the padlock icon was showing that it was unlocked. I test for root by trying to run the app Z-ScreenRecorder, which required root access.
**I got it.** After the unlock and reboot commands, then I went back to the original instructions and ran *CF-Auto-Root-grouper-nakasi-nexus7/root-mac.sh*.
Now the Z-ScreenRecorder app starts.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to install framaroot, it's support many devices :) :)
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to unlock the bootloader, root and add a custom/stock ROM, then you want to use Wugs Toolkit for Nexus. (Try to borrow or use a Windows PC or laptop, its not for OS X)
Here is XDA forum link:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475>
Here is the download link (this is for Windows, not OS X)
<http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/>
Its pretty self explanatory, but try to read it all anyway.
*As far as I know there isn't a version for OS X*
I have used this method on my 2 Nexus 7s and my friends Nexus 4 & 5!!!
Happy rooting everyone!!!!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/29 | 342 | 1,131 | <issue_start>username_0: I have always installed apps from the official store but today I wanted to install an app from SlideMe so I clicked "download" but it didn't install automatically. It just downloaded an .apk file and then a window popped up with two options called "Google installer" and "package installer"..how do I proceed? I have an unrooted S3.
OS: 4.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: Try to install framaroot, it's support many devices :) :)
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to unlock the bootloader, root and add a custom/stock ROM, then you want to use Wugs Toolkit for Nexus. (Try to borrow or use a Windows PC or laptop, its not for OS X)
Here is XDA forum link:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475>
Here is the download link (this is for Windows, not OS X)
<http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/>
Its pretty self explanatory, but try to read it all anyway.
*As far as I know there isn't a version for OS X*
I have used this method on my 2 Nexus 7s and my friends Nexus 4 & 5!!!
Happy rooting everyone!!!!
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/29 | 664 | 2,777 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed my first non-Google Play app but I want to uninstall it. Where and how do I go about deleting it since for the official apps I just uninstalled them at the Play store. Should I use an uninstall app or is there a better way?
4.1.1
S3<issue_comment>username_1: `Settings > Apps > Downloaded > { app } > Uninstall`
*OR*
Open the app drawer, find your app, long-press the icon and drag to the "Uninstall" icon.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As <NAME> pointed out there are a few ways to remove an unofficial app from Android. In fact uninstalling an app was simplified with Jelly Bean. I will cover two ways of uninstalling an app, both of which were mentioned by <NAME>.
The first (and arguably easiest way) is to open the app drawer, normally represented by a grid of squares that can be surrounded by a circle. Next you want to tap+hold your finger on the app you wish to remove. After a brief moment you should see a trashcan either at the top or at the bottom of your screen, drag the app to the trashcan and let go. At this point you should be prompted by Android to verify the app uninstall. Go ahead and confirm that you want to remove it.
The second way involves going into the device settings, which in itself varies depending on device and version of android. Lets go with the easiest way in Jelly Bean.
Tap your finger on the top edge of the screen and drag it down. This opens your Notification panel. On the panel should be an icon in the top right corner that looks like a stick figure portrait with little boxes along the right and bottom edges. Tap this to switch to a secondary panel that should have your "Settings" option. The Settings icon looks like horizontal slides with the word Settings underneath them.
Once you are in the setting menu scroll down until you see "Apps" and tap on it. Now scroll down until you find the app you want to remove and tap it. You should now be on a new screen that provides some information about the app, and contains a few buttons. The main thing we are interested in on this screen is the "Uninstall" button, this does exactly what it says and will remove the app.
Here is where I will provide some personal advice, before you uninstall the app I would decide if you will be installing it again any time soon. If you are not then I recommend tapping the "Clear Data" button before you remove the app. I have had a few rare occasions where the app data was not removed properly when I removed an app and I was unable to re-use that bit of storage on my phone, but again, this has been a rare issue for me.
There you have it, 2 detailed ways to remove an unofficial app (well, any non-system app really) from Android.
Good Luck.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/29 | 239 | 957 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on TI OMAP 5 platform. I want to install applications on an external SD card, but even if a lot of space is free (more than 25MB), I am getting an error "Insufficient storage".
1. Is it possible to install applications on an external SD card in Jelly Bean?
2. How can I move an application installed on internal memory to an external SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't install directly to the SD card. In many cases you can move much of the app and its data to the SD card, but the OS and the app have to support it. Even then, you need to install normally and then move it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can't install an app to SD unless your phone has internal storage, but you can move the data of your desired app. For that, follow this: Open Settings > More > App manager > then open the apps you want to move to SD card, then select "Move to SD storage".
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/29 | 167 | 719 | <issue_start>username_0: When wifi connecting to the internet via an Android mobile, how can I get access to this internet connection over Bluetooth from my computer?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't install directly to the SD card. In many cases you can move much of the app and its data to the SD card, but the OS and the app have to support it. Even then, you need to install normally and then move it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can't install an app to SD unless your phone has internal storage, but you can move the data of your desired app. For that, follow this: Open Settings > More > App manager > then open the apps you want to move to SD card, then select "Move to SD storage".
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/08/29 | 1,212 | 5,171 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a Bluetooth keyboard with a variety of Android devices. Most versions of Android (below 4.2.2) when the external keyboard is connected the on-screen keyboard is still available.
When I pair the Bluetooth keyboard to a Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2 the on screen keyboard is disabled. I cannot find a way to enable the on-screen keyboard from the tablet.
Some Bluetooth keyboards include an 'eject' button which toggles the on-screen keyboard. I'm concerned about the times that I'm far enough from the Bluetooth keyboard that I can't reach it but still within Bluetooth range and I can't type on the screen.
Is there a way on an Android 4.2.2 (or higher) device to enable the on-screen keyboard while a Bluetooth keyboard is connected?<issue_comment>username_1: I was testing ways to toggle the on-screen keyboard. In Android 4.2.2 on a Nexus 7 I had to go through the following steps to toggle the on-screen keyboard from the tablet while a Bluetooth keyboard is connected:
1. To activate the "Choose Input Method" notification you need to have multiple keyboards available. On a stock Nexus 7 you can go into Settings then "Language and Input". Under "Keyboard & Input Methods" check the box next to another keyboard like the "iWnn IME Emoji input" or "Google Pinyin Input".
2. (Optional) If you don't have any other keyboards available you can install a 3rd party keyboard from the Play Store like the NullKeyboard or AnySoftKeyboard. Back in the Language and Input Settings check the checkbox next to the 3rd party keyboard you installed. Read the warning message and click OK if you agree.
3. Go to any text input box
4. A new notification appears in your notification bar (top left) labeled "Choose Input Method", tap the notification (not Select Keyboard Layout)
5. The first item in the "Choose Input Method" popup is "Hardware" with an on/off slider, choose "Off"
6. Use the radio buttons below to choose your software keyboard (I chose the Google Keyboard)
7. Tap the back button and the on-screen keyboard appears.
8. The Bluetooth keyboard is still functional.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I am using Android 4.3 on a Nexus 7. I was able to configure android to use both keyboards (screen and bluetooth) simultaneously.
With the bluetooth keyboard setup and enabled..
Go into your Settings then select "Language and input". Click on "Default" located just under the "Keyboard and input methods" heading to open the "Choose input method" dialog. Turn the "Hardware physical keyboard" **off**.
In Android 5.1 it's slightly different: from "Keyboard and input methods", click "Current keyboard" and then there's a toggle labelled "Hardware". Turn that **off**. (Spotted by [Emre](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/159217/emre).)
That's it!
The bluetooth keyboard doesn't show up in the language and input screen anymore but I am still able to use it. In addition, the onscreen keyboard is enabled again.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use [Secure Settings](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin) Hardware Keyboard Action to toggle the hardware keyboard. Interestingly, you can still use the hardware keyboard, but the on-screen keyboard still appears.
This is especially useful when you connect a mouse (and no keyboard) and it causes the keyboard to go into hardware keyboard mode.
The simplest way to do this is to create a shortcut on your homescreen. Select the Secure Settings shortcut/widget. Then it will prompt you to select the action. Select Actions > Hardware Keyboard. Then it brings you to a screen with three options: On, Off, Toggle.
On means you go into hardware keyboard mode and no on-screen keyboard will appear. Note, this only works if you actually have physical keyboard connected. It will simply give you an error toast if you don't.
Off means turn off hardware keyboard mode, and an on-screen keyboard will appear when you select text boxes.
Toggle means it will switch from whichever hardware keyboard mode it's currently on.
There are other ways to hook up to Secure Settings Hardware Keyboard Action, which you can learn about in the documentation, and using your imagination and research.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use Android 5.1. Connect the blue tooth device. Open "Language and Input", click "Current keyboard". Turn the Hardware on. It worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: On an LG G5 I figured it out turn on your Bluetooth when you hear it connect swipe down and from the top of the screen to see all active connections and programs touch on the Bluetooth that is connected it gives a secondary option for view on-screen keyboard with Bluetooth keyboard connected
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I am with an Android 9 tablet, and find the option as: Settings / System (languages, time ...) / Language & input / **Physical keyboard** ==> There is an option that reads "Show virtual keyboard".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: On Android 12: Settings > General management > Physical keyboard > Toggle "Show on-screen keyboard".
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/29 | 5,887 | 13,903 | <issue_start>username_0: Under "Location services" there is a "Use wireless networks" setting - whenever the setting is on, I get constant "nlpwakelocks" and the battery drains a lot faster.
However, I see that this was supposidely fixed by Google: <http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05/29/download-latest-google-play-store-4-1-10/> (my version is 4.3.11) but I still get the wakelocks on my SGSIII.
Is the device constantly requesting my location with this option on, or is my network connectivity changing and the wakelock is triggered each time (e.g. wifi networks and cell towers coming in and out of range)?
It would be good to be able to use the option, as apps such as Google Now can know where I am but the battery drain means that I have to toggle each time and remember to turn it off.
**Update**
LogCat Output (filtered to strings containing "location")
---------------------------------------------------------
```
09-04 14:54:40.605 I/XPrivacy/XRuntime(10598): get 10240/su shell=false *
09-04 14:54:48.080 I/dalvikvm-heap(15987): Grow heap (frag case) to 16.758MB for 2359312-byte allocation
09-04 14:54:52.325 I/dalvikvm-heap(15987): Grow heap (frag case) to 19.454MB for 2391216-byte allocation
09-04 14:54:53.020 I/dalvikvm-heap(15987): Grow heap (frag case) to 19.845MB for 2240016-byte allocation
09-04 14:54:54.365 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 11 ms
09-04 14:54:54.425 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 60 ms
09-04 14:54:54.440 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 7 ms
09-04 14:54:54.470 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 12 ms
09-04 14:54:57.635 I/dalvikvm-heap( 4772): Grow heap (frag case) to 17.766MB for 1244176-byte allocation
09-04 14:54:58.630 I/dalvikvm-heap( 4772): Grow heap (frag case) to 17.708MB for 1244176-byte allocation
09-04 14:55:02.110 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 7 ms
09-04 14:55:02.115 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false *
09-04 14:55:02.125 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false *
09-04 14:55:06.100 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 12 ms
09-04 14:55:06.120 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 32 ms
09-04 14:55:06.375 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 14:55:06.400 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 725934, request: Phone
09-04 14:55:25.375 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 11 ms
09-04 14:55:25.380 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 16 ms
09-04 14:55:25.445 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 11 ms
09-04 14:55:25.455 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 9 ms
09-04 14:55:47.510 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 12 ms
09-04 14:55:49.525 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:56:02.700 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 167 ms
09-04 14:56:02.790 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 8 ms
09-04 14:56:02.985 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 11 ms
09-04 14:56:06.875 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 128 ms
09-04 14:56:07.225 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 475 ms
09-04 14:56:07.400 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 14:56:07.445 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 786963, request: Phone
09-04 14:56:09.455 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:57:03.255 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 194 ms
09-04 14:57:03.795 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 10 ms
09-04 14:57:03.850 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 7 ms
09-04 14:57:07.940 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 39 ms
09-04 14:57:07.950 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 57 ms
09-04 14:57:08.400 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 14:57:08.450 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 847966, request: Phone
09-04 14:57:27.490 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 28 ms
09-04 14:57:34.450 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:58:02.735 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 17 ms
09-04 14:58:03.100 I/dalvikvm-heap( 5110): Grow heap (frag case) to 14.625MB for 30998-byte allocation
09-04 14:58:03.810 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 10 ms
09-04 14:58:03.890 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 17 ms
09-04 14:58:07.910 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 44 ms
09-04 14:58:07.920 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 48 ms
09-04 14:58:19.625 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 28 ms
09-04 14:58:19.820 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 14:58:19.875 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 919382, request: Phone
09-04 14:58:46.625 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 17 ms
09-04 14:58:51.720 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:59:03.820 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 143 ms
09-04 14:59:04.060 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 11 ms
09-04 14:59:04.130 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 14 ms
09-04 14:59:08.115 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 86 ms
09-04 14:59:08.360 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 325 ms
09-04 14:59:08.885 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 14:59:08.940 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 968451, request: Phone
09-04 14:59:18.535 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:59:24.500 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 50 ms
09-04 14:59:26.435 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 14:59:30.550 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 15:00:03.550 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 21 ms
09-04 15:00:04.130 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 14 ms
09-04 15:00:04.210 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 15 ms
09-04 15:00:08.205 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 5110): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 75 ms
09-04 15:00:08.205 I/XPrivacy/XWifiManager( 4958): get 10018/getScanResults location=false 68 ms
09-04 15:00:08.985 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Successfully inserted location
09-04 15:00:09.040 I/GCoreUlr( 5110): Not calling LocationReportingService, hasMoved: false, elapsed millis: 1028547, request: Phone
09-04 15:00:14.707 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 15:00:34.720 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 11 ms
09-04 15:00:35.195 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false 432 ms
09-04 15:00:35.375 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false 27 ms
09-04 15:00:35.420 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 58 ms
09-04 15:00:35.495 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false 9 ms
09-04 15:00:35.525 I/XPrivacy/XLocationManager( 5110): get 10018/isProviderEnabled location=false *
09-04 15:00:41.550 I/dalvikvm-heap(12643): Grow heap (frag case) to 14.987MB for 13792-byte allocation
09-04 15:00:42.950 I/Wakelock(12643): Substraction Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=3106] from Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=3159]
09-04 15:00:42.950 I/Wakelock(12643): Result: Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=53]
09-04 15:00:43.600 I/StatsAdapter(12643): Values: NlpLocationReceiverService18 m 23 s (1103 s)
09-04 15:00:45.290 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false *
09-04 15:00:45.295 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getCellLocation location=false *
09-04 15:00:45.315 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 5110): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false *
09-04 15:00:45.315 I/XPrivacy/XTelephonyManager( 4958): get 10018/getNeighboringCellInfo location=false *
09-04 15:00:48.590 I/dalvikvm-heap(12643): Grow heap (frag case) to 14.603MB for 172252-byte allocation
09-04 15:00:48.690 I/Wakelock(12643): Substraction Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReceiverService], m_duration=2081] from Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReceiverService], m_duration=3527]
09-04 15:00:48.690 I/Wakelock(12643): Result: Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReceiverService], m_duration=1446]
09-04 15:00:48.695 I/Wakelock(12643): Substraction Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=3137] from Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=3159]
09-04 15:00:48.695 I/Wakelock(12643): Result: Wakelock [m_wakeType=0, m_name=WakefulIntentService[GCoreUlr-LocationReportingService], m_duration=22]
09-04 15:00:48.850 I/StatsAdapter(12643): Values: NlpLocationReceiverService18 m 23 s (1103 s)
```
---
**Update 2**
More info here: <http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/mobile/kZkk3E3YVTc><issue_comment>username_1: Looking at your LogCat it appears you have installed the [XPrivacy](https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacy) app. This seems to be requesting your location constantly. Try removing this app and see if that helps.
[This](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42737079&postcount=185) post on XDA appears to confirm the problem. Looking through that thread a bit more it appears that there were changes to reduce this but it could be an issue with apps that request your location not liking the data it gets.
You could also try installing [Wakelock Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector) and see if that sheds any light on the issue.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I too suffered this issue (several times on different roms). Nlpwakelocks appeared in an insanely high abundance (several thousand wakelocks in a single day).
My first fix consisted of uninstalling all updates of google play, google services framework and google play services, clearing caches and deleting the data of the before mentioned in Appmanager, then do a reboot and re-install the updates again. Magically, the number of wakelocks dropped to a quite acceptable level. It still was the major cause of wakelocks, but it didn't drain the battery nearly as much as before. Since then, I had the "Use wireless networks" setting enabled without heavy battery drain. I could happily live with this result.
However, since I updated to 4.3 (CM 10.2), there's no longer a button to uninstall updates of those services in AppManager. Luckily though, clearing caches and data then reboot seems to suffice now.
The only caveeat seems to be google maps. Since the update, you need to be logged in to your google account to see your favorite places in google maps. Unfortunately, maps then begins to poll your location every few minutes, thus raising nlpwakelocks to an alarming level again.
Since I've not found a workaround for this yet, I always logout of google maps after use and login again when needed. Not very comfortable, but this way I'm still able to use Google Now while experiencing an acceptable battery life.
Additionally, if you're not using Google Talk/Hangouts at all, log out and uninstall (with something like [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=de)). If you've got a real autostart killer (e.g. [Autostart Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun&hl=de)), try to stop every service running with '**gtalk**' in its name (in Autorun Manager, there's a very convenient search field for that). This last pararaph has nothing to do with nlpwakelocks, but it should reduce the google services framework drain considerably.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/29 | 841 | 3,189 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, which I often use as a hotspot for my laptop when WiFi is out of reach. I have a good deal with my carrier so that I have unlimited and fast connection anywhere. Everyone's happy.
Recently, my connection has been beginning to slow down, only sometimes, so I did some testing, and I found that whenever the connection is slow, and I go into Flight Mode (a.k.a. forcibly disconnect the internet connection), I get an anonymous popup message (The smaller ones at the bottom, not the `alert()` style ones):
>
> Currently unable to continue download, please try again later.
>
>
>
Now, I didn't initiate any download, so I presume some application is doing it. I've uninstalled everything but the bare essentials, and it still happens.
Is there a way for me to know what my browser is downloading, what kinds of requests it's sending, how much and from where?<issue_comment>username_1: I think a log reader would be able to help you.
[aLogcat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat&hl=en) is a good, free one.
Here's what I would try:
* Install the App.
* Run the aLogcat app once to enable logging (not sure if you really have to do this).
* Repeat what you did before, to make the popup error message show up.
* Run the aLogcat app again, and check out the most recent logs. It'll probably be in red, and it should identify which app showed the message.
Hope that helps.
**Update**:
Your comment said that it didn't help. I don't know any specific tools to monitor what app is downloading.
I have used [SystemPanel](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel.r1) before to monitor the overall phone system. It will shows you upload/download network traffic for the whole phone, and it can also show you what apps are active.
Turn on monitoring in the app, go through the process again to get the error message, then check out which processes show as active during that period.
You might be able to find the culprit that way.
Some screenshots of [SystemPanel](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.systempanel.r1):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HXCEx.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/URnD5.png)
System Metrics showing recent Network usage, and historical usage (click images to enlarge)
With historical usage of an individual process, you might be able to correlate with the network traffic.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have read in several websites that users with the Samsung Galaxy S3 are getting that exact same message when having MMSes that fail to download *(probably old ones...)*.
If possible, delete all and repeat the steps taken to get the message. If you don't get the message, the problem is solved and in the future we all know from where it is comming.
My original comment on the question:
------------------------------------
>
> Further into that issue, other users of your device have reported the same message in relation to the MMSes. Do you have any MMSes on your device?
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/29 | 846 | 2,867 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a lot of audio apps on my HTC One, like Doggcatcher, Google Music, Tunein Radio, Pandora, NPR, etc. Most, if not all, of these apps have a 4x1 widget which controls playback. These are very helpful, but I have to devote 1-2 homescreen pages to these widgets, even though only one of them is relevant to me at a time.
**Is there a way to reserver a 4x1 block of space on the homescreen, and have that space filled with the 4x1 widget of whatever app is currently outputting audio to the system?**
This is kind of similar to the HTC One Sense's lockscreen implementation, where it has a generic widget that shows play, previous, and next buttons that control whatever app is currently playing audio, and shows the title of the currently playing track.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/piQT9.png)
I think this would be a good idea, and would be very useful to me. Is there anything out there that can support this functionality?
An alternate solution might be a generic audio widget that just shows the title track, with play, previous, and next controls, just like the HTC One lockscreen widget above. It's not ideal, as I like the app-specific functions (thumbs-up, etc.), but it would scratch the itch.<issue_comment>username_1: And a third variant is a kind of "1x1 multi-widget", capable of holding other widgets, and expanding to their size when opened. There are several of those "widget folders" available, see e.g. [Widget Folder](http://www.appbrain.com/app/widget-folder/jangsp.widgetfolder) or [Widget Container](http://de.appbrain.com/app/widget-container/net.maicas.android.wcontainer) (there might be more of them, but those are the two I was able to find short-term). Then each of your widgets consumes just 1x1 when not used, and the one you use opens on top of them.
To make it more plastic and better understandable:
[](http://lh4.ggpht.com/XigTO9sDoYtdTclPkYuiUSRMptTuqPLnrvR21qOMKamsiZDvSfYwb_XHDEJ9OVpLHw0xHCC59Hw7YBbEHflBX6g) [](http://lh5.ggpht.com/i2uxmuIM14sBdXwa3fJbO4CJ527RPU3EhYk-n5wdZ9Zht0fn5ys6YJnRf9Y3ASyKuKz0TKS37V6JYDjO_GET-Bo)
Widget Container: All closed, weather opened (click images to enlarge)
The first screenshot shows 4 closed "widget containers" (the green ones). In the second screenshot, the "Weather Container" was opened, and here covers 4x4, i.e. the entire screen.
Admitted, not the most beautiful, but a practical solution to your problem ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use Power Toggles, place the 1x1 widget, and when you click on the 1x1 Power Toggle widget it will open and you can select the pause/play button,among many others.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/29 | 744 | 2,376 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on a Mac and iPhone. Going to switch to Android and Windows.
[TextExpander](http://smilesoftware.com/TextExpander/index.html) is an app that is "expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text". In other words: a *text expansion* tool.
For example, when I type `gm1`, my email shows up. When I hit `d2`, I see today's date, "130830".
I currently have TextExpander on the Mac, have the library in Dropbox, and sync it to iPhone so that I have all my snippets on both Mac and iPhone (well, at least in the iPhone apps I write in like plain text).
I know that
* AHK kan do snippets via `:*:gm::[my email address]`
* [Breevy](http://www.16software.com/breevy/) is a text expander for Windows
But can I make text expansion play as nice on Android-Windows as on iPhone-Mac?<issue_comment>username_1: And a third variant is a kind of "1x1 multi-widget", capable of holding other widgets, and expanding to their size when opened. There are several of those "widget folders" available, see e.g. [Widget Folder](http://www.appbrain.com/app/widget-folder/jangsp.widgetfolder) or [Widget Container](http://de.appbrain.com/app/widget-container/net.maicas.android.wcontainer) (there might be more of them, but those are the two I was able to find short-term). Then each of your widgets consumes just 1x1 when not used, and the one you use opens on top of them.
To make it more plastic and better understandable:
[](http://lh4.ggpht.com/XigTO9sDoYtdTclPkYuiUSRMptTuqPLnrvR21qOMKamsiZDvSfYwb_XHDEJ9OVpLHw0xHCC59Hw7YBbEHflBX6g) [](http://lh5.ggpht.com/i2uxmuIM14sBdXwa3fJbO4CJ527RPU3EhYk-n5wdZ9Zht0fn5ys6YJnRf9Y3ASyKuKz0TKS37V6JYDjO_GET-Bo)
Widget Container: All closed, weather opened (click images to enlarge)
The first screenshot shows 4 closed "widget containers" (the green ones). In the second screenshot, the "Weather Container" was opened, and here covers 4x4, i.e. the entire screen.
Admitted, not the most beautiful, but a practical solution to your problem ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use Power Toggles, place the 1x1 widget, and when you click on the 1x1 Power Toggle widget it will open and you can select the pause/play button,among many others.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/29 | 157 | 568 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried running Android 4.1.1 in VirtualBox, but it was too slow and sluggish to do anything. I came across Windroy which runs Android as a Windows app, but it won't run Google Play.
I want to run this on my laptop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Try [BlueStacks](http://www.bluestacks.com/) and tell us how it goes.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Try [youwave](http://youwave.com/download.html) or [bluestacks](http://bluestacks.com), both works just fine and smooth too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/30 | 329 | 1,115 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to be able to move to a specific page without having to (as I'm currently doing,) click on Chrome, then go to bookmarks and then have to go through the logon procedure to get back to the exact page I want.
Is there a way to have that precise page live as a pressable app-like icon so that I can get right back there quickly as I access this page often.<issue_comment>username_1: Create a new Android Project.
In your Activity's `onCreate()` method write this code
```
String url = "http://www.your-link.com/;
Intent i = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
i.setData(Uri.parse(url));
startActivity(i);
```
It will open an intent and show you all the browsers installed in your device. Just select any one and that will do.
Chears !!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Bookmark the page in Chrome for Android. Go to your bookmarks, long-press on the bookmark, and click "Add to Home Screen".
Source:
<http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57416489-285/how-to-add-chrome-for-android-bookmarks-to-your-home-screen/>
Works on my Galaxy S4 and Nexus 7.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/08/30 | 489 | 1,857 | <issue_start>username_0: **Background:** I have a rooted Google Nexus 7 (2013 - FLO) tablet, which I love. I have created 2 restricted user accounts for each of my kids. They both love Minecraft, and with restricted user accounts, they each get their own home directory, where their Minecraft worlds are stored. This is great for them, because they can't tamper with each other's worlds. :) Now that the phone is rooted, I would like to copy their worlds off old devices and into their account space or home directories.
**Question:** Where is the home directory (or user account storage space) for *restricted* accounts on the new Google Nexus 7 (2013), which is running JellyBean 4.3?<issue_comment>username_1: They are stored in
```
/mnt/shell/emulated/
```
I've just created a restricted profile and it created a new folder in there with the name "10", the main admin users folder is "0". You should be able to copy the files into the relevant place within these folders to get mine craft to pick them up.
(This was done on the 2012 Nexus 7 but I don't think it will be any different)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Quick answer:**
```
/storage/emulated/
```
**Details:**
Unless possibly exploring the file-system with root permissions, the primary user *cannot* copy the files around. It is easiest for the restricted user to use a file explorer or some WiFi uploader, like [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid), to upload the needed files from his or her account.
I'll experiment and report more later, but for now, use AirDroid or similar from the restricted account to upload the needed files.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a similar problem with Subway Surfers.
I finally found that profile data was under:
```
/data/user/
```
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/30 | 483 | 2,035 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if it would be possible to transparently route some calls over VOIP as opposed to the cell radio. My wife has terrible signal issues with her Galaxy S3. Verizon is no help and before she'll let me load a custom ROM she wants me to exhaust all other options. The only other thing I could think of was some way to route some calls over Skype.
I see some other posts about having a home proxy server or a PBX. While that would work it's slightly more involved than I was looking for. I figure there must be some sort of proxy app that could run on the phone itself to watch for who you are calling and act accordingly. Perhaps with Tasker?<issue_comment>username_1: No, you can't do this transparently. The dialer app talks directly to the `TelephonyManager` in Android, which is integrated with the driver for the phone baseband. Even if you could do this, it would only work for outgoing calls anyway: incoming calls would arrive at your phone, and by that point it's too late for an app to do something else with them.
Your best bet is installing a VOIP app and using that. You also have to tell all your wife's contacts to use the VOIP number instead of her phone number (or set up call forwarding with the carrier). But if you're having signal problems, it seems likely you'll have just the same problem with VOIP, unless you're always on Wi-Fi.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Android dialer has SIP capability, which should come pretty close to what you want. Assuming you have a SIP provider (e.g., Callcentric), you can both send and receive calls over Wifi/data using the native Android dialer. You can configure the dialer to always make calls over SIP when connected to Wifi/data or to prompt you each time you make a call. I don't know how to select automatically based on the number, but you may be able to use Tasker for that.
Instructions for configuring SIP in the dialer are available [here](http://www.callcentric.com/support/device/android/sip_client).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/30 | 869 | 3,422 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Nexus 7 2013. It's very good and I'd like to use it to (in case of emergency) edit some of my latex documents using [TexPortal](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lah.texportal&hl=en).
Some latex documents of mine get compiled properly only by Latex and not by PDFLatex.
As a result, I get a valid .ps file.
I'd like to install somehow ps2pdf (or even better, ps2pdf13) by some tool like, e.g., apt-get. And use some terminal emulator to run it.
Is this possible without rooting the device?<issue_comment>username_1: No. You can not easily install Linux native application on an Android platform. In order to do so you'll have to compile your files with the Linux kernel and not the Java virtual machine that runs all your Android applications.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: No, even though Android is based on the Linux kernel, programs for GNU/Linux need to be ported to the Android user-space environment. They usually require some source code changes, and to be compiled linking against the appropriate runtime libraries. You can find some command-line programs that have already been ported to Android on open-source sites like GitHub, but there's nothing like APT.
The closest thing to an APT repository is [F-droid](https://f-droid.org/), but that's mainly for GUI apps: it's an alternative to Google Play for downloading open-source apps. I've already searched there and there's nothing like `ps2pdf`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I am also a happy user of Termux on Android. If you are familiar with Linux commandline tools, you will love to have this on Android.
As far as I know ps2pdf, and also ps2pdf13, ps2pdf14, etc, (on my Linux laptop) are not standalone executable binary programs, but convenience shellscripts that are part of the Ghostscript distribution, which call gs with the correct parameters and options. If you take a look at the Github pages for Termux you can see that porting Ghostscript (at the time of me writing) for Termux is a work in progress that has not been succesful yet. Ghostscript is a powerful but complex package to compile. But there is hope ...
An alternative is using your (android) webbrowser and use an online ps2pdf converter like <https://www.ps2pdf.com>. (which is powered by Ghostscript on the server)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Termux has texitopdf to confert a latex file to pdf
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: <NAME> is correct. When you install Ghostscript in Termux, you automatically get a whole slew of valuable utility programs with it, including ps2pdf. Once gs is installed, just type `which pf2pdf' and there it is!
Gnuplot supports both PostScript and PDF "terminals." Just select the one you like best. If it's PS, then ps2pdf makes short work of the PDF output. Choosing the PDF terminal bypasses the explicit conversion step. What I've done is put a symlink called "storage0" from my Termux home directory to /storage/emulated/0. I can copy the finished plot into the symlinked directory, and voila! It's right there, immediately accessible to any Android utility.
I happen to be running the FBreader ebook reader with a PDF plug-in, which so far is doing a nice job of displaying the finished PDF plots.
I currently am running my Samsung Galaxy J3 phone without an SD card, but as soon as I get one I'll try the same trick on "storage1".
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/30 | 377 | 1,443 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi Android Enthusiasts!
I dropped my Galaxy S3 in water, then pressed some buttons and heard some nasty popping/crackling sounds. hehe
Ok, so now I think it's time for a new phone.
What I'm thinking is that I can get the exact same model, then copy all the data over (I'm guessing the internal storage is probably not damaged).
The question is, how can I do this? I'd like to flash the new phone with the image of the old phone, but the old phone doesn't work so I can't use a simple tool like clockwork to make an image backup.
Is it possible to get the data some how?<issue_comment>username_1: Internal storage doesn't not use the circuitry in the phone. There's no telling what's been fried, but an audible sound is not good. Next time you drop your phone in water, let it dry before you try using it.
Plug the phone into a PC using it's data cable. If it mounts, extract the data. If it doesn't mount, check the PC's device manager and see if any devices are showing up in the list that aren't being recognized by your OS. If there's nothing there, then you're pretty much out of luck.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you can't turn the phone on, you're screwed. I'm not sure what you think the internal storage is apart from "electronics": it's a chip soldered to the main board of your phone.
Next time, try to make a backup *before* you get your phone wet. It's much easier that way.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/08/31 | 553 | 2,244 | <issue_start>username_0: Using the Orange browser with Android 4.0.4 on the AZ210A I've noticed that sometimes when opening for the first time it tries to open goolgle.com.
I've restarted, force closed, cleared data and cache etc and yet every so often it just crops up.
Anyone got any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like an error in the carrier's customizations. If you can find a setting (in the browser's settings) for 'Home page' or the like, you might be able to work around it by changing it to go to a different page of your choice, or doing some other action when it starts. Otherwise, you might have to just report it to the carrier and wait for an update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you use Go Launcher? I do and if started happening to me after a recent update. It coincided with Go trying to get me to download their company's browser with a pop up. I'm guessing it's not a coincidence. I've since removed Go and it hasn't happened again. Chalk it up to shady marketing.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: This also happened to me on both of my phones. Two different phone manufacturers and two different carriers.Was running go launcher on both. Browser worked just fine with touch wiz and sense. I was able to fix it by deleting the internet icon from my dock and adding it back from my app drawer. Hope this helped
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Perhaps, during the build of the ROM for said device, some one mis-spelled *google.com* in the preconfiguring stage of certain apps before mass flashing of devices prior to leaving the factory.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: No, I think Go Launcher is responsible for this.
This has started happening since last update of Go Launcher.
It forcefully downloads ucbrowser.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Thanks! I had the same problem, and was also using GO launcher. After uninstalling GO, this highly irritating feature disappeared.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: How to fix:
1. In action bar press and hold browser button to open menu
2. Delete browser shortcut
3. Press "+" and add Application -> Internet
4. Press and hold internet in the action bar
5. Change the icon with default browser icon
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/08/31 | 1,555 | 5,928 | <issue_start>username_0: This is since a big issue that I wanna play songs from my laptop to my phone via bluetooth.
But the only solution I find that is play songs from mobile to laptop speakers.. but I want the opposite process to work on..
Because while I work on my laptop I want to listen the songs and control them from my laptop as well, but the speakers are pretty much away from my bed, so I wanna plug in the jack with my mobile and wanna play the track on my Laptop which will be listen to my phone via my laptop and phone bluetooth.
My Laptop is HP430 Notebook
And Phone is Xperia X8 (Android 2.1)
Please give me a solution, Thank you..
**I have solved this problem by buying Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver and then plug that in with my speakers port. Now my speakers are playing music over bluetooth connection.**
You can find this device in here:
<http://www.cnet.com/products/belkin-bluetooth-music-receiver-bluetooth-wireless-audio-receiver-series/><issue_comment>username_1: It is not solution via bluetooth, but you can try application AirDroid:
[AirDroid on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en)
It has a lot features to synchronize your phone with your computer. You can play the music from your phone on laptop, just install this app on computer and on phone and sync them.
EDIT:
If you need to play music from laptop on your phone then try this app:
[SoundWire](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWireFree)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Your laptop and your have to be in the same network.
2. Install mediahouse upnp/dlna on your phone.
3. Laptop needs to be on and run the app.
4. That's it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Once you pair the phone to your PC, you should be able to playback audio from you PC to the phone if your phone supports A2DP.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Why not use a USB cable to connect the laptop with the phone?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: **In PC:**
1. Open Windows Media Player
2. Switch to Libraries view. Then click the Organize drop-down menu, select Manage Libraries, and choose Music, Pictures, or Videos.
3. A Library Locations window will open, in which you can add other folders simply by clicking the Add button and browsing to the
folders.
4. Now Click Stream select the option Automatically allow devices to play my media click turn on media streaming [ if u get error
"Windows Media Stream is not turned on" click "Windows Service
Administrative tool" goto "windows media player network sharing
service" double click on it In start type select Automatic]
5. connect your android via
bluetooth
**In Android:**
1. Launch [BubbleUpnp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp)
2. When it opens, tap the Devices tab at the bottom of the main
interface. Assuming that your PC is on and connected to the network,
and that streaming is enabled in WMP, your PC should show up in the
Select Library list in the bottom half of the Devices menu.
3. Select your PC in the list, and tap the Library tab at the bottom;
you’ll then be able to choose from the Music, Videos, Pictures, and
Playlists folders available on the PC
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_6: [SoundWire](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWireFree&hl=en), from the Play Store, may offer what you want. It uses a client/server setup on your local network instead of Bluetooth, however.
>
> SoundWire lets you send any music or audio ("what you hear now") from your Windows or Linux PC to your Android mobile devices. Use it as:
>
>
> * A remote speaker or wireless headphones
> * A way to listen to music and movies from your computer anywhere in your house or out on your deck.
> * A wireless extension of live audio from your PC-based music system
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FPeV7.png)
I use **SoundIt**, it's a Google Chrome browser extension, go here: [SoundIt Chrome Browser Extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/soundit/jpmlghikapcebilgkglhelbdipdibmgd?hl=en)
I use it when I watch online movies on my laptop, but want to listen to the movie on my Android cell phone with ear buds. You can also listen to music from your laptop as well, basicaly any audio thats coming from your computer, you can listen to on your cell phone.
**On Computer:** You need to use SoundIt on Google Chrome browser (to watch movies).
**On Cell Phone:** Any Android with an up - to - date Internet browser, I use Chrome.
It's using your wifi in your home to send the audio from the computer to the android cell phone. In my situation my laptop is not connected via wifi, but it's connected by ethernet, but thats no problem, because it's not using the computer to re-send the audio signal - it's using your wifi router ;)
Just follow the directions when you first run the SoundIt chrome extension, at some point it will tell you that you have to adjust windows firewall using the (SoundIt Enabler.exe) or you can do it manually via command prompt and some code they give you.
I suggest doing it manually, because I scanned the "Enabler.exe" and on some scanners it came us as 2 different malwares (supposidly). One that I can remember was an Adware and one other.
Why execute a .exe when you can just do it manually and know exactly what you're doing.
The above is so that SoundIt has permission send the audio signal from computer to your mobile device (android cell phone). In other words: It lets it be visible on the local network so other devices can connect to the computers sound output:)
It's very easy, at the end of configuration, it will give you a ip address like 192.168.1.9:7576 to then enter into the browser on your android cell phone.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/08/31 | 368 | 1,472 | <issue_start>username_0: I encrypted my phone and SD card on my Note 2. I broke that phone, but recovered the SD card. How do I decrypt the SD card to get all files out (I do have password for it) with the new phone?<issue_comment>username_1: You are asking the same question that you can find at [How can I decrypt an encrypted SD card (HTC Evo 4G) on a different device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/34647/how-can-i-decrypt-an-encrypted-sd-card-htc-evo-4g-on-a-different-device) - In summary of that answer, you can't. Your password only decrypts the key that is used to decrypt your files. The key is stored on the device and is NOT the same as your password.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Encryption involves two parts:
1. Mechanism to generate key and storing it.
2. Actual encryption method.
Now both of these might differ from OEM to OEM based on their implementation. Remember Android AOSP does not support external sdcard encryption.
Now to answer your question:
If your new device is having the same firmware from same OEM, in this case Samsung and you are using a new Note 2, then there is a possibility of decrypting the sdcard with the same pin, provided mechanism to generate encryption key is same. However in case the PIN that you enter is just used to encrypt the encryption key and encryption key is generated through some other mechanism then your sdcard is as good as useless now. But it is worth giving a shot.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/09/01 | 851 | 3,195 | <issue_start>username_0: In my stock, unrooted Android 4.3 on a Nexus 4, if I uncheck the feature `Vibrate when ringing` under Sound Settings, it only turns off vibration for Calls. This does not turn off vibration notification for individual apps (Whatsapp,FB etc). Therefore what I am looking for is an option to **turn off vibration system wide**, which means the phone should not vibrate for anything, be it calls, text messages or app notifications.
It's like [this](https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/84001/turning-off-vibrate) feature on iOS...when `Vibrate on Silent` is `Off`, switching the phone to silent mode turns vibration off system wide.
Is there any app that enables me to toggle this setting?
If Tasker is a suggestion, please provide a detailed description as I am still on the learning curve.
**Update 1**
Currently (until Oreo) there's no way to do this without having root and installing the application marked as answer below. For Xposed users, there's a free alternative: [VibrationTuner](http://repo.xposed.info/module/ztc1997.vibrationtuner)
**Update 2**
It should not come as a surprise, but MIUI has this. Tested on MIUI 9.5.<issue_comment>username_1: Messaging > Menu (bottom left button) > Settings > Notification Settings > Uncheck Vibrate
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Accessibility and set the notification reminder to off. Otherwise, it will keep reminding you every 15 seconds either by sound or vibration.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to **Settings →Language and Input→Keyboard & Input Methods→ Andriod Keyboard Settings** (gear next to keyboard you use) →Under **General** uncheck **Vibrate on Key press**.
Now vibrate should be off for all keyboard presses including the Home key, Back key, and others.
If it isn't then you may need to go to: **Settings→Accessibility**→Under **System** uncheck **HAC**(Haptic Feedback) if it is on.
Now with both "HAC" and "Vibrate on Key Press" turned off, your phone should be vibrate free.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Update: Android Pie (9.0) finally allows you to disable all the vibrations. Go to Settings app > Accessibility > Vibration. Some ROMs still don't have this option, in which case you may want to check out my old solution.
---
Old solution - applies to Android Oreo or older (<9.0):
Stock Android does not have an option to disable all vibrations. This frustrated me as well, so I made an app that can turn them off system-wide - <https://username_4.sk/projects/global-vibration-toggle/>
A rooted phone is required, as there is no API for disabling vibrations.
The app is basically a user-friendly wrapper for this shell command: `chmod 444 /sys/devices/virtual/timed_output/vibrator/enable`.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Under Settings/Sound/Ringtone and notification/Device vibration a choice box comes up with a create button. I just created a vibration pattern with nothing in it and labeled it none. Switched the Device vibration to none and done. Seems to work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to settings - sounds & notifications - other sounds turn off vibrate on screen touch.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/01 | 394 | 1,402 | <issue_start>username_0: I have flashed new firmware on my phone TCL Idol X (s950) and now the phone won't boot anymore :(
* It starts but then it ends up with the bootlogo.
* I can access it with `adb shell` but it is read only mode.
* Switch it off reboot the phone.
* Recovery doesn't start.
How can I rescue it from the bootloop or get into recovery?<issue_comment>username_1: Solution that worked for me:
* **Connect the phone to the charger**
* Switch it off (10 sec press power button)
* As soon as the led light up and the phone screen is black, disconnect it from the charger
* The phone should remain off ( wait for 10 sec to be sure )
* Connect again the charger and then unplug it after 5 sec
* Now try to boot the recovery (`power + volume up` )
Once you are in recovery:
* fix the permission to enable `r/w` on system.
* Clean Cache and Dalvin Cache
* if you need flash it again ( you can push file with `adb` )
Now the phone boots perfectly! I'm using [lewa mod](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350202) for reference.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I start flashtool on pc, choose scatter file, disabled preeloader, mobileinfo and userdatam, then press download
I take my phone in one hand and usb cable in another.
press power button until screen is off and immediately insert usb cable. SPFlashtool will start the process.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/01 | 527 | 1,969 | <issue_start>username_0: I got an old HTC Desire (the first model) which I need to reset.
I've tried to hard reset my phone using the instructions here: <http://www.thefullsignal.com/htc/htc-desire/4989/how-hard-reset-htc-desire>. But my phone just keeps booting as usual. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?
Are there another way for me to reset the phone? Maybe through ADT or something else?
**Edit**: I've forgot both which Google Account I used and the visual password (It's an old phone). So I can't log into the phone. That's why I want to do a hard reset.<issue_comment>username_1: After the phone boots normally, go into the **Settings** app. Choose **SD & phone storage**. The last item on the next screen is **Factory data reset**.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone boots as normal then yes, you're missing the menu you need. When you continue to hold the Vol Down button as it powers on you should see the white boot screen show in [this YouTube clip](http://youtu.be/pVIMA21deyk?t=10s) (it's not in English but the process is the same). Once you reach that menu you'll find the instructions you linked to helpful.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You should be able to wipe via the recovery however, this will wipe all the data on the device including contacts, apps, pictures and videos.
1. Turn the power off. If your HTC Desire is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Recovery
6. On the next screen press Volume Up and Power
7. You should then see the "Android System Recovery"
8. Select the 'Wipe data/factory reset' option
9. You may need to confirm your choice (i don't want to wipe the device i have so not 100% sure)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Take the micro SD card out if it's in. Worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/01 | 333 | 1,413 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to upload photos from my SGS4 to my Google+ without sharing to anyone. How do I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: If you turn on the "Auto Backup" feature of Google+, your photos will automatically be uploaded and will only be viewable by you (until you share them, of course).
If you want to do it manually, simply share with G+ and choose yourself as the only person you share with. I like to keep a Circle around with no one in it that I can share things to and so I'm the only one who can see them (kind of a "read it later" thing). You might prefer to do that, since it's quicker to choose a Circle to share to than a person.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was looking to do the same thing. If you want another way to do it other than adding yourself to your own circle (seems dumb to have to do that) or using Auto backup (this sucks because it does ALL your photos, what if you only want certain ones and also want them in a specific album then I have to move them after the upload) you can use the app Picasa Tool for Google + Photos in the Google Play Store. Just select your photos in Gallery and share then select Picasa Tool and you can Choose an existing album or new one, resolution size and also if you want them to be private. Everything one would want and expect for the upload experience. Google needs to get with it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/01 | 1,174 | 4,318 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to remount `/system` to copy some files to it. I tried the following with `adb`:
```
adb root
adb remount
```
The first command works fine (because my phone is rooted), but the second tells me that the operation is not permitted. If I open an `adb shell` and run `su` I can access the system folder without problems.
What could be the problem?<issue_comment>username_1: This seems to usually work for me:
```
adb root
```
You will see a message as `Restarting adbd as root`. Unplug the device from USB, connect again and enter:
```
adb remount
```
**Troubleshooting:**
```
adb shell
```
Confirm that you are root if you see `#` shell prompt.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: AFAIK, some devices have permanent (kernel-level I think) write-protection for the `/system` mount, so even if you're root, you still can't remount it in RW mode. You have to restart the device without this protection, which is done differently depending on the device.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I get the same error if I try to use `adb remount`. The reason is some kind of protection but can be bypassed by using a root shell.
The following should work (you may type `exit` to quit the shell):
```
adb shell
su -
mount -o remount,rw /system
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Could be that SELinux getting in the way. Try this:
```
getenforce
```
If it returns `1` or `Enable`, do:
```
setenforce 0
```
Then try your command again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Get [adbd insecure](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.adbd) from google play store. It helps give write access to custom ROMs that have it secured my the manufacturers.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Some phones just don't allow remounting via `adb remount`.
Mount as RW:
```
adb shell su -c "mount -o rw,remount,rw /system"
```
Mount as RO:
```
adb shell su -c "mount -o ro,remount,ro /system"
```
Also you could use the [Adbd Insecure](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.adbd) app, but it's not free.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Try running the command `reboot disemmcwp` and re-rooting after the reboot. Then do your thing
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_8: Some builds require the following adb commands to be run first
```
adb root
adb disable-verity
adb reboot
```
Then once device reboots,
```
adb root
adb remount
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: **Problem statement**
From the terminal, I connected to my STB using ADB connect IP address of the STB and after executing ADB root, I tried executing ADB remount. I was stuck with the below error message in my terminal.
Android 9 userdebug version execute ADB remount appear:
remount of the / superblock failed: Permission denied
remount failed
**Pre-requisite:**
The first thing is you need to carry out the below pre-requisite setup,
* Need to have a laptop either Mac or windows with ADB installed or in case it's not installed get it downloaded from ADB but if you have windows well and good.
* USB to USB Male( Male -2- Mable cable).
* One end of the USB is connected to the STB USB port (White Color port) and then another end is connected to your laptop USB port.
* After the above setup is completed, from your command prompt or terminal type adb devices, if it lists the device connected with its serial number that means your connection setup is perfect.
**Solution**
* **First** thing from the terminal type below command
adb reboot fastboot //This will reboot your STB
fastboot flashing unlock // After STB reboots and you see the google android preloader, run this command
fastboot reboot //After the above command execute this.
* **Next**
adb root //After STB reboots and you see the google android preloader, run this command
adb disable-verity //Immediately after that run this command
adb reboot //Immediately after that run this command
* **Last** //disable Selinux and mount dir
adb root //After STB reboots and you see the google android preloader, run this command
adb shell setenforce 0 //Immediately after that run this command
adb remount //Immediately after that run this command
* After the last set of commands you could see the remount works successfully,
now either reboot your STB ie adb reboot
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/01 | 621 | 2,238 | <issue_start>username_0: I have suffered a good deal of OS crashes seemingly as a result of Chrome 29.0.1547.59 (Interface locks up, mainly when switching back to Chrome after doing something else, and having the tabs visually "swish" back into the tab bar) running on unrooted Android 4.2.1 (Nexus 10).
However, unlike this last time, I usually get back all my tabs. So, as I would do on a Desktop OS, I went looking for the session store, to no avail. I am yet to even find the bookmarks file.
Have tried seasrching the filesystem for "chrome" on [Rhythm Software's File Manager (version 1.15.12)](http://rhmsoft.com/?p=4) and only found `/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.chrome` and `/storage/emulated/legacy/Android/data/com.android.chrome` which both contain empty `../files/Download` directories. Where are these files?
P.S If anyone knows of a semi/full heirachy/info on individual files, of Chrome for Android's filesystem, that would also be helpful.<issue_comment>username_1: App data usually go below `/data/data/` (in case of Chrome: `/data/data/com.android.chrome`). But those directories are only accessible by the app itself, and by the system/root – so unless your device is rooted, you won't have much luck checking there.
Concerning the [file-system](/questions/tagged/file-system "show questions tagged 'file-system'") hierarchy, you might wish to first consult the [file-system tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/file-system/info), and then follow up to [Android Folder Hiearchy](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/46926/16575).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Good news and bad news. Good news: username_1's right; bad news: it probably won't help much.
I found my open tab info under `/data/data/com.android.chrome/app_tabs/0`. But they don't seem to be stored per-session, oddly; instead, each tab has its own file (numbered sequentially, file name `tabN`, N=tab number), and there's one additional file `tab_state` that seems to hold metadata. No single session file, no session backups, nothing like that that I've been able to find.
Hopefully I'm wrong and I just haven't looked everywhere, but this is all I could find as far as tab info goes.
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/09/01 | 970 | 4,013 | <issue_start>username_0: I need help in this strange situation! I did a factory reset and cleared everything in my HTC One X, erased all files and photos, removed **all** accounts, and sold the phone.
Now all my photos (2150!) are **all** back there, as the person who bought it says!
How is this possible? and what can I do to completely clear it up?
I made sure after the reset that **nothing** was in my phone!<issue_comment>username_1: If you thoroughly checked that nothing was left, that's a strange thing indeed (and I cannot imagine it returned "by itself"). But as a factory-reset usually only deletes/wipes `/cache` and `/data`, the SDCard (internal or external) are not touched in this process, so you might have missed that. Some devices offer to include the SDCard with the wipe/factory-reset, though.
For a real safe clean, however, even a wipe might not be enough, as files still could be restored using appropriate software. So if you're selling your device, you'd better make sure your data is completely nuked: not only "marked deleted", but really removed and overwritten. To achieve this, you can use helpers like [Nuke My Phone](http://www.appbrain.com/app/Nuke-My-Phone/com.avengermobile.nukemyphone).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Factory reset means deleteing all app and leave just the one that were preinstaled. For the ones that were preinstalled just delete their data, like contacts msgs etc.
If you want to delete all data when you do a factory reset i think it will promt you if you want to delete exdernal sd card to(external sd card witch is actually the internal memory that you use for your photos etc, long story)
If you don't have that option there then just go to storage and see if you have there an option to wipe everything.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You mention Dropbox in the comments area of another answer. Merely deleting Dropbox data is insufficient to cleansing its folders. You MUST dissassociate the device from your account or the deleted items will re-synch to the device when next possible.
Start Dropbox.
Settings > Unlink device from Dropbox.
If this was not done, or done improperly, I can understand how the recovery occurred to the phone.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: If she has your pictures, you either didn't erase it properly, or the sd card was not connected when you erased everything. Or, if she is really evil, she downloaded a tool that gets back deleted data from the datablock. As you probably know, deleting files actually means that the disk will, instead of actually erasing blocks from disk, give the block free to be written over, which is why tools can be used to get (some of the) data back. Assuming that she would have done this though is quite a stretch, but I'm just mentioning it as a possibilty.
Let that also be a lesson: Always check at least the /Pictures, /DCIM and any application folders you may have with personal data (/Dropbox I guess) and delete the data you may find manually. If you want the files to be unrecoverable, apps exist that actually overwrite "empty" space, like Secure Delete Android (haven't tested it though). See <http://www.securedeletion.com/>
At this point though, the only thing you can do is ask her to delete the pictures and hope she is a thrustworthy person.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: HTC phones are different from other phones and I don't know why that is, but sometimes when you reset the phone a variety of info stays on the phone. I know that for sprint the number can't change unless you put in a special code under one of the settings. I don't remember right now what that may be, but I'm sure that your service provider has run into this when folks swap there phones for whatever reason. Your service provider is the only one with this code. So you may need to ask them. Their techs might be the best source. Why do I know this? Because I have worked for both Sprint and Verizon, but it has been a while.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/09/02 | 339 | 1,333 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Galaxy-S-Duos
Android 4.0
Internal memory 1.8 GB !
What if I want to install application like Modern Combat-4 (1.9 GB)
These applications require to be installed in phone memory for their 1st run.
After that the can be moved to SD card..
Is it possible to install them directly to SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: Installing apps from Google Play will first download the `.apk` file to `/data/local`, which is in the device's internal memory – so you're already lost before the installation itself even had begun. And that's only the first hurdle to be taken:
Though one could set the "[default installation location](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/install-location.html)" (using `adb set-install-location`, see [adb help](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html)), the app must explicitly support to be installed on anything other than internal storage. If it does not support this, it cannot be installed there (though you might be able to move it there *lateron* with some special apps enforcing it).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: use foldermount to mount the specific data and obb folder to mount it as external storage.You will need root for this.Alternatively,you can use link2sd and/or gltosd for the same.I have nova 3 installed that way
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/02 | 354 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Droid 2 Global (droid2we) and I've tried Power + Volume Up, but that doesn't load any recovery mode. I've also tried Power + X but that loads the standard Android System Recovery <3e>, which won't install unsigned zip files.
I can load the Bootstrap Recovery app which will let you reboot into Clockwork Recovery mode, which does work. However, that requires a functioning system which makes it a pointless way to launch a recovery mode!<issue_comment>username_1: Installing apps from Google Play will first download the `.apk` file to `/data/local`, which is in the device's internal memory – so you're already lost before the installation itself even had begun. And that's only the first hurdle to be taken:
Though one could set the "[default installation location](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/install-location.html)" (using `adb set-install-location`, see [adb help](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html)), the app must explicitly support to be installed on anything other than internal storage. If it does not support this, it cannot be installed there (though you might be able to move it there *lateron* with some special apps enforcing it).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: use foldermount to mount the specific data and obb folder to mount it as external storage.You will need root for this.Alternatively,you can use link2sd and/or gltosd for the same.I have nova 3 installed that way
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/02 | 318 | 1,340 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using two Samsung mobiles: Samsung Young and Samsung Ace Duos. I am getting software upgrade messages. Is it safe to upgrade software and will it harm my data, contacts, messages and important details saved in phone memory? Please help me out. Do tell me the entire procedure to save my data while updating.<issue_comment>username_1: Installing apps from Google Play will first download the `.apk` file to `/data/local`, which is in the device's internal memory – so you're already lost before the installation itself even had begun. And that's only the first hurdle to be taken:
Though one could set the "[default installation location](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/install-location.html)" (using `adb set-install-location`, see [adb help](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html)), the app must explicitly support to be installed on anything other than internal storage. If it does not support this, it cannot be installed there (though you might be able to move it there *lateron* with some special apps enforcing it).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: use foldermount to mount the specific data and obb folder to mount it as external storage.You will need root for this.Alternatively,you can use link2sd and/or gltosd for the same.I have nova 3 installed that way
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/02 | 397 | 1,619 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a new Sony Xperia V (LT25i). When listening to music on the phone it stops playing music as soon as the phone goes into sleep. I have tried both Walkman player and 3 and both give the same problem.
Clarifications:
* I play from SD card and internal storage.
* It is a new phone, there is no app killers running that I know of.<issue_comment>username_1: If you're *streaming* music via your WiFi connection, you might wish to check your WiFi settings, and there go to "Advanced settings". Here is defined how WiFi should behave when the phone goes to "standby". The default usually is to disable WiFi, so you might want to set it to be kept alive:
 
WiFi advanced settings and sleep policy
While screens might look a little different depending on the device being used, these screenshots should help you identifying the settings :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I was having a similar problem but was playing mp3s from my SD card. I used the vlc player instead and the problem was resolved :)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I realise this is an older thread, but have had the problem using WiFi to stream from Huawei phone to wireless speakers. Music stops when phone goes to sleep, but little you can do to phone except in developer mode turn stay awake on while charging. Finally solved problems by installing "Insomnia" a free simple app that switches between sleep on or off. Other stay awake apps just didn't work.... Happy days!
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/02 | 483 | 1,983 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Google searchbar in a tablet I have borrowed
For me it's in a very inconvenient location and I keep on pressing it accidentally.
It looks like I can't click and drag on it to move it to another location either.
How do I hide this toolbar? I need to be able to get it back as well, since the tablet isn't mine, but I want to hide or disable this search bar while I use it (or at least move it to another location)<issue_comment>username_1: Press it, hold your finger over it, then a red trash can will appear. Drag it to the trash can.
Press & hold to start the drag & drop.
Press & hold on an empty space to bring up a menu to add widgets. Then select the search widget to bring it back.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The search bar is a built-in part of the default launcher and can't be moved or disabled. The least invasive way to get rid of it is to install a new launcher of your choice and use that instead of the default one. The old launcher is still installed, and will come back when you uninstall the new one, so the question is just whether you ought to install software on this device you've borrowed.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Google Search can be deactivated in the system settings, in the apps. It then appears at the bottom of the apps in the system settings, where it can be activated. It cannot be deinstalled. (If it were able to be deinstalled, you can back it up using Astro File Explorer, and using any file exporer re-install it).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: You cannot deactivate that, not to my knowledge anyway. You can install something like Smart Launcher, Next Launcher or Go Launcher which have extreme flexibility in what you can do. It's just like installing any other app, and the next time you hit your "Home" button you select that launcher "Just Once" to test it out.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/02 | 554 | 2,025 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a spice Mi 502 android phone with 4.0.4 ICS. It has a internal storage of 141 MB but 120 MBs is utilized by preinstalled apps and only 21MB free space is available.
I have rooted my device and deleted some unwanted preinstalled apps from my phone using RootAppDelet app. Now, the space utilized by preinstalled apps is 100 MB and the available free space is still showing 21 MB. I wonder where did the 20MB space go?
I am not a pro androider and have learnt only through helpful forums like these.
Please help me get my lost space back.<issue_comment>username_1: Please first take a look at [Android Folder Hiearchy](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/46926/16575) for some background. Pre-installed apps reside on a partition mounted as `/system`, which in "normal mode" is read-only. User-space is a different partition, `/data`, which you didn't really touch when deleting system apps (only the data from those apps, if they had any, would be stored on and thus deleted from `/data`). So you didn't really free any space you could use.
The only ways to gain some space on `/data` are:
* uninstall (user-) apps you no longer need
* move apps supporting this to SD (see: [app2sd](/questions/tagged/app2sd "show questions tagged 'app2sd'"))
* clean caches, browser history, etc (only temporary relief)
* buy a device with more memory (in practice, the most promising variant)
Further suggestions: Check the [insufficient-memory](/questions/tagged/insufficient-memory "show questions tagged 'insufficient-memory'") tag and [its tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/insufficient-memory/info) for some remedy.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: With this little internal storage maybe it would be better to move `/data` to your sd-card.
You can accomplish this with a second partition, which is formatted with ext2, ext3 or ext4 file system and a int2ext-script ([source](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190269)), if your ROM is compatible.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/02 | 932 | 3,885 | <issue_start>username_0: I have created a keyboard layout for the language I speak on windows using Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.
I want to port the same layout to Phones.
Before the cursing starts, I have done a quick research.:)
according to which:
* all keyboard layouts are located at `\system\usr\keylayout`
* all keyboard character map files are located at `\system\usr\keychars`
* I went through the official documentation on [Key Layout Files](http://source.android.com/devices/tech/input/key-layout-files.html)
**Where Do I Stand Now?**
Well, as I said in the start I have worked with a MS based app for creating keyboard layouts on Windows (obviously), The whole thing in Linux world is a bit gibberish to me at the moment because of lots of manual text file editing I guess.
So, my ultimate question is,
Is there such a tool which can help me create a new layout or import the existing layout which I created for windows to Android?
**Update 2**
I couldn't update my answer before because I didn't get the time.
I finally found a tool which helped me a lot. It's called [Keyboard Layout Editor](https://github.com/simos/keyboardlayouteditor). Please don't forget to star this guys repo. KLE is really easy to use and functional and I could achieve my goal easily. Oh by the way this one is for Ubuntu(Linux).
For Android though, I cloned the Sample SoftKeybord from [Android source](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/development/+/master/samples/SoftKeyboard/). You can download tar [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/development/+archive/master/samples/SoftKeyboard.tar.gz). It's not a layout editor but the actual keyboard. You just edit it to suit your needs.<issue_comment>username_1: There is developer documentation found within the Android SDK that shows the basics of creating your own [keyboard input method](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/text/creating-input-method.html).
The actual sample of the touchscreen keyboard is part of the SDK sample, based off the documentation. Download the sample code, and look for the *SoftKeyboard* sources, there's a XML layout under the `res/layout` folder that represents the on-screen keyboard.
All that aside, let's look at the question objectively, using a custom layout that was developed on the Windows platform, may not be easy to "translate" to the Android version, as there is strings attached, you *do* need the pre-requisite knowledge of Android SDK, Java in order to achieve a custom layout, unfortunately.
As per @geffcheng's comment above the OP's question containing the linky that pointed to the appropriate thread on XDA, the [blog entry](http://www.fampennings.nl/maarten/android/09keyboard/index.htm) highlighting how to come up with your own version, is more or less the same as the official developer documentation.
Other keyboard packages such as Swiftkey, Go Keyboard, SlideIT to name but a few, would have a feature to customize the layout appropriately using an add-on or third party to suit one's need, effectively tied to that keyboard. Using the SDK and documentation relating to the keyboard is the effective way to go about in rolling your own custom layout that is independent of Android version in use *provided* that the decision to support older versions is warranted.
If the decision to focus on Android v4.x upwards, the actual app is on the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin), the source code to the AOSP keyboard is available to download and play with from [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/inputmethods/LatinIME/+/master).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: One slightly low code option is to use [Keyman Developer](https://help.keyman.com/developer/). It allows to create layouts for Desktop, web as well as mobile devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/02 | 679 | 2,843 | <issue_start>username_0: I am not a programmer, I am a 'user'. I have bought a FonePad and added a 32GB SDHC card, naively thinking I could use it to store the maps I will need on a storage-hungry navigation software.
However, I find I cannot rename the device from Removable, I get the message 'Permission Denied'. Same result when I try to create a subfolder. Same result if I try using a utility like SDCard Manager or Card Manager HD.
Coming from a Windows world, I am just completely lost.
Take SDCard Manager for example: when running it says that it has \*Storage -- Modify or delete the contents of your SD card. I note that SD card is the 'built-in' device.<issue_comment>username_1: There is developer documentation found within the Android SDK that shows the basics of creating your own [keyboard input method](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/text/creating-input-method.html).
The actual sample of the touchscreen keyboard is part of the SDK sample, based off the documentation. Download the sample code, and look for the *SoftKeyboard* sources, there's a XML layout under the `res/layout` folder that represents the on-screen keyboard.
All that aside, let's look at the question objectively, using a custom layout that was developed on the Windows platform, may not be easy to "translate" to the Android version, as there is strings attached, you *do* need the pre-requisite knowledge of Android SDK, Java in order to achieve a custom layout, unfortunately.
As per @geffcheng's comment above the OP's question containing the linky that pointed to the appropriate thread on XDA, the [blog entry](http://www.fampennings.nl/maarten/android/09keyboard/index.htm) highlighting how to come up with your own version, is more or less the same as the official developer documentation.
Other keyboard packages such as Swiftkey, Go Keyboard, SlideIT to name but a few, would have a feature to customize the layout appropriately using an add-on or third party to suit one's need, effectively tied to that keyboard. Using the SDK and documentation relating to the keyboard is the effective way to go about in rolling your own custom layout that is independent of Android version in use *provided* that the decision to support older versions is warranted.
If the decision to focus on Android v4.x upwards, the actual app is on the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin), the source code to the AOSP keyboard is available to download and play with from [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/inputmethods/LatinIME/+/master).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: One slightly low code option is to use [Keyman Developer](https://help.keyman.com/developer/). It allows to create layouts for Desktop, web as well as mobile devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/02 | 300 | 1,093 | <issue_start>username_0: I have troubles with playing music on Samsung Galaxy S2 with CyanogenMod 10.
When I play music to headphones with low volume, playing music is really influent. It seems like playing is being stopped in quiet parts of song.
I tried a lot of music players and it's always the same. Is there any help? It isn't very much comfortable to listen music in such situation.<issue_comment>username_1: You have to flash a volume driver. You will get from the link where you downloaded the custom rom.
Your new custom rom is not supporting the default driver. You can flash the zip file from the app you got by default in a new rom like cmw.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Seems to be a [common hardware problem](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=35861) on Samsung devices.
Easiest solution is to just install the newest [Dorimanx kernel](http://dorimanx.shine.sk/) for Samsung Galaxy SII. Works for me now.
Source: This thread [here](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/73718-sound-switches-off-below-a-certain-volume/).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2013/09/02 | 519 | 2,162 | <issue_start>username_0: Please could someone correct my understanding? I read that once a phone has a custom ROM loaded, the play store can not be used on it again. However after more reading I'm not sure if this is the case?
I'm sure the answer is complicated so to simplify it, all I want to do is convert an old phone (HTC wildfire) into a dedicated device for my toddler that will just be used for offline games.
I don't need to remove features as he will be supervised, but I don't mind if the barest of ROMs is loaded as long as I can load games from the play store: I just want to speed the phone up, as at the moment it is awfully slow. (I have already tried restoring to factory settings and installing updates.)
Help would be appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: There is no such restriction. I use custom ROMs on two of my devices, and the Playstore is acting normal.
The only problem you might face is that the *Google Play App* won't come pre-installed. You need to flash a package called "GApps", which must match the Android version used by your custom ROM. Usually, the corresponding links are pointed out on the page where you download your ROM from.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Some apps like Google Music would not install on certain custom ROMS. However, I have found this unpredictable. CyanogenMod no issue, tried another ROM and had an issue. It is down, as far as I understand, to the fact that you COULD pirate music, books etc easier with an unlocked device with SU.
From my own anecdotal useage every app I need has installed fine. Google's restrictions seem to have been lifted (or loosened) and searching around the last time someone encountered this aws 2011 <http://www.androidcentral.com/google-movies-blocked-rooted-devices>
As the above poster said you may not get GApps but that can be flashed as part of the ROM installation anayways.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Install gApps. You will get that from the same link where you downloaded the custom ROM. Due some authority rights and exception, the custom ROM will now support the Play Store you installed externally.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/03 | 466 | 1,935 | <issue_start>username_0: I wonder if there is a way to use "Google Play Music" with something like a "Party Mode".
I just want to give my friends the possibility to browse and play my music library without giving them access to my entire Google Account.
They clould use the Web app with my laptop or the Android app on my MK808.
Maybe I'm using the wrong terms for searching but I coldn't find a thread with a similar problem. I can't imagine that no one else wants to do that...
Do anybody know a solution for this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: There is no such restriction. I use custom ROMs on two of my devices, and the Playstore is acting normal.
The only problem you might face is that the *Google Play App* won't come pre-installed. You need to flash a package called "GApps", which must match the Android version used by your custom ROM. Usually, the corresponding links are pointed out on the page where you download your ROM from.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Some apps like Google Music would not install on certain custom ROMS. However, I have found this unpredictable. CyanogenMod no issue, tried another ROM and had an issue. It is down, as far as I understand, to the fact that you COULD pirate music, books etc easier with an unlocked device with SU.
From my own anecdotal useage every app I need has installed fine. Google's restrictions seem to have been lifted (or loosened) and searching around the last time someone encountered this aws 2011 <http://www.androidcentral.com/google-movies-blocked-rooted-devices>
As the above poster said you may not get GApps but that can be flashed as part of the ROM installation anayways.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Install gApps. You will get that from the same link where you downloaded the custom ROM. Due some authority rights and exception, the custom ROM will now support the Play Store you installed externally.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/03 | 1,032 | 4,003 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2 (standard, not rooted). I previously had an iPhone, and the feature I miss the most is the ability to go directly to the camera from the lock screen without having to type in my PIN. How do I do this on Android?
I know that there are at least two or three questions asking pretty much the same question. Unfortunately, I don't have the reputation to comment on those answers to explain why they don't help me:
* [Is it possible to use the camera without unlocking first?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14942/is-it-possible-to-use-the-camera-without-unlocking-first):
* [How to enable a PIN but allow quick access to camera?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29695/how-to-enable-a-pin-but-allow-quick-access-to-camera)
For both of these posts, the accepted answers recommend WidgetLocker, but the persons who gave the answers had apparently never tried it themselves. I've tried at least five different free lock screen apps, but none of them solve my problem--they all still require a PIN to use the camera. ~~I haven't tried WidgetLocker, but I'm not going to pay for an app that I'm not sure will work, especially when all the others I've tried don't work. Does anyone know for sure that WidgetLocker resolves this problem?~~ I also bought and tried WidgetLocker, but it doesn't support PINs at all, and so it is **not** a solution to this problem.
* [How to use camera without unlocking phone? (Jelly Bean on S3)](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/32029/how-to-use-camera-without-unlocking-phone-jelly-bean-on-s3):
This answer suggests using Samsung's built in motion. I tried this, and it still requires the PIN to access the camera. This answer doesn't resolve the issue. I'm certainly willing to pay for an app that solves this issue, but I don't need any other lock screen features--I just want rapid access to my camera. Also, I would prefer not to root my phone just for this, but if there is a solution via rooting, I would seriously consider it.
Can anyone please suggest an answer that really works?<issue_comment>username_1: There is no way in Android to access to the standard Android camera from a password-protected device. However this little application allows to access to a simple camera with a triple press on the power button even when the device is **password** locked...
[Camera Unlock (free)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.username_1.CameraUnlockFree)
 
Disclosure: I am the developer of this app
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can do it by following these steps... I just did it I have an S3 Rooted, running 4.1.2
* Root your phone
* Install Xposed Framework
* Install the Enable Camera on Lockscreen Module
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an app called "HI screen lock"
This basically turn ur lock scren to iphone lock screen.
So it allows you to use camera without putting password. And also it allows you to use calculator and flashlights witout unlocking it.
Only bad part is that you have to buy full version to change the background to how you want and that it only allows 4 number password.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: HI screen lock works sort of. It can be defeated by resetting the point. This is need because there is no way to clear the register if you type in a wrong pin digit (ie no back/clear button). To get around this, I have set a Android pin with a 1/2 hour time out. this pin is functional at boot up. The downside is that occasionally I have type enter the pin twice. Acceptable for the time being as a workaround.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: GSmart Saga 3 just slide right in lock mode to turn on camera
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: i hav android 4.4.2,just swipe from right to left on screen..u will directly go to camera app without entering the pin.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/03 | 464 | 1,793 | <issue_start>username_0: I just want to transfer all contacts from old HTC Wildfire with android version 2.1 to new LG Optimus Vu with android version 4.0. I have used different apps but still I am unable to transfer contacts and an unexpected error occures. Another issue is that I can't move contacts to SD card because LG Optimus Vu does not supports SD card. Please recommend a simple and easy way or an app which is helpful to transfer contacts to the new LG optimus Vu from HTC Wildfire.<issue_comment>username_1: Just a few steps:
1. Open the contacts app on the Wildfire
2. Tap the menu button, select to "Export" your contacts to SDCard. This will result in a `00001.vcf` file on your SDCard.
3. Now use any way you like to get the exported file to the Optimus:
* Mail/GMail it to your account
* Send it via Bluetooth
* Copy to your computer, and then to the new device's internal SDCard
* ...
4. On the Optimus, open the contacts app
5. As above, use the Export/Import feature to import the `.vcf` file
If in step 3 you chose to Mail/GMail the `.vcf` file, you most likely will be able to open it directly from the attachment, which should cause it to be offered for import into your contacts app (I never tried that variant, so I'm not sure about it).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I installed [Contact Sync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcard.android) and exported all my contact data and groups to a single .vcf file, afterwards I mailed it to my mail account and then downloaded it on my new phone and there imported it with the same app which I used for the export. This did the trick for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The simplest way would be exporting all contacts to Google account and then Sync it in a new device.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/04 | 267 | 1,019 | <issue_start>username_0: My husband's HTC Evo Shift took a swim in some iced coffee and the touch screen doesn't work at all anymore. I did a full factory reset, which didn't accomplish anything. The screen doesn't respond at all. I can flip it open and use the keyboard, but that's not hardly convenient.
So ... what do I try next? I'm game to experiment -- he got a new phone. I just can't accept that this one is kaput.<issue_comment>username_1: Try Settings->Developer Options->Show touchscreen touches. Unfortunately, HTC likes to move these settings around between versions so I don't know if it will work for you.
Replacing the digitizer is possible on many HTCs, I did it on my EVO 3D. But that's probably what has failed. Condensation will confuse it and make it stop functioning .
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There's probably moisture in the device. If so, you need to take it apart and clean it (and maybe replace some parts): <https://www.google.com/search?q=teardown+htc+evo+shift>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 299 | 1,216 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to send email from road and want my professional signature to appear. Our company policy requires use of "real" signature when using mobile email and I can't adhere to my own policy.
How do I sync my desktop GMail signature in Android? It works on my employees' iPhones, but I couldn't figure it out how to do that in Android. I know I can type a signature in, but it's just not the same as what appears on our desktops.<issue_comment>username_1: The feature you are looking for is not available with the Gmail app (yet). ([source](http://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/gmail/ioJwjWJKW1Y)). You can't even add any type of rich-text signature to your mobile app. Devs say that this feature is still being worked on. The only option available to you is to add a simple text signature through the app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The workaround I use is one of the Labs features: Canned responses.
On my Android device I then use an app called "Responses" that takes your canned responses from the associated Gmail account and copies it to your clipboard.
You then just paste it into your email. You can even have images, etc., in the canned responses.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/05 | 604 | 2,571 | <issue_start>username_0: There are quite a number of applications that came pre-installed onto my phone when I bought it. I am unable to uninstall any of these without rooting my phone. Every now and then, Google Play will send me notifications of new updates for these software. Some of these, such as Gmail, YouTube and Hangouts belong to Google, others belong to third parties linked to my telco.
Whenever I perform an update on an application, I have to go through a list of App permissions and decide whether to grant those permissions. Some of these may request permission to access my address book, others may request certain controls on my Android system. These are privacy issues as well as security issues that I supposed many people will be facing.
In any case, how should one deal with these "unwanted" programs?<issue_comment>username_1: If you don't use them, there is no point in updating them.
The only benefit of updating would be that they will stop giving annoying reminders to update - at least until their next update.
Many of these bloatware/crapware additions can't be removed without rooting the phone. However, many of them will respond to a Force Stop after which they won't prompt you to update until you reboot your phone. The really annoying ones are those that restart after a Force Stop.
Most updates increase the amount of memory used by the app. Leave them alone if you don't want them.
In terms of security updates, if the app isn't running then it isn't a risk.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You might consider disabling those apps (starting with ICS, that's possible for some but not all) and "delete their updates". This way you'd solve multiple of your issues:
* no more update reminders
* app becomes unavailable, so it's no longer shown in the app drawer
* being disabled, they should also no longer provide an "attack vector"
* plus, the updates deleted, you save precious internal storage :)
If that's not possible for some apps via *Settings → Applications* (check the "All" tab there to see pre-installed apps), and [rooting](/questions/tagged/rooting "show questions tagged 'rooting'") is an option, you can still freeze them with apps like *Titanium Backup* to achieve the same.
**Update:** Starting with Lollipop, you can use the [`pm hide` command without root](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/128949/16575) via [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'"). So in case disabling an app the common way (see previous paragraph) fails, that is still worth a try.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2013/09/05 | 633 | 2,172 | <issue_start>username_0: I followed the steps below to restore WhatsApp chats:
1. On my old phone, I backed up my chats to an SD card
2. Insert the SD card into the new phone
3. Moved the whole WhatsApp folder to the new phone from the SD card
4. Install WhatsApp on a new phone and register and then it said there is a backup file found, asked if I would like to restore it.
5. I clicked restore, so WhatsApp processes.... for around 1-2 minutes, WhatsApp quits itself, prompt "Unfortunately, WhatsApp has stopped"
The WhatsApp version on both my old and new phone is the same.
So how can I restore my chat history?<issue_comment>username_1: Try this, from [the Whatsapp FAQ](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/android/20887921).
>
> To restore from a backup, follow these steps:
>
>
> 1. Uninstall WhatsApp.
> 2. Decide which backup file you want to restore.
> 3. Rename that file from "msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt" to
> "msgstore.db.crypt"
> 4. Install WhatsApp
> 5. When asked to restore, tap [Restore]
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The file name in the `Whatsapp/Database/` folder should be `msgstore.db.crypt`. If it has a date, etc. then rename it to `msgstore.db.crypt` only. In my case, it was `msgstore.db.crypt8`. I rename it `msgstore.db.crypt` and it worked.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: When you put the backup file onto your new phone, make sure you put it in the WhatsApp folder that is located *on* your *phone* and not the SD card in your new phone. There are 2 WhatsApp folders, one on your phone and one on the SD card, so make sure you put the backup onto your *new phone* because I kept putting it in the SD card folder and it didn't work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Apparently, there are issues with the restore when you use a different phone number. I could not completely figure out what caused the problems in my case, but I was finally able to restore my data when I used the same cell phone number for activation (I have a dual SIM phone) as I used on my old phone.
So, I guess the bottom line is:
1. Use the same Google account ("@gmail" vs "@googlemail")
2. Use the same cell phone number
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 364 | 1,503 | <issue_start>username_0: Brand new stock Samsung Galaxy S3 will connect to Comcast-provided wireless router (Arris brand), but cannot get out of local network - I can ping other devices on the network, and I can even browse the admin page of the router, but cannot get on the internet. Other devices work fine. I've tried turning off security. I don't seem to have the disconnect problems others have reported - the connection is consistent. Oddly, I don't see the S3 listed in the "connected devices".
If I run ifconfig wlan0, it shows the IP address, netmask but no gateway.
I can set a static IP, but I still am unable to get internet.
I can connect to other wireless networks without problems.
Any ideas?
Yes, other devices can connect - couple of laptops, kindle, wife's phone, my old phone (both androids) and ipad..<issue_comment>username_1: Here's what I wound up doing - I reset the router to defaults, and I was able to get conected - I gradually restored everything back to the way I had it (ssid, security etc), and never lost connectivity, so I'm not sure what, if anything is different.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem with various newer Samsung mobile devices. I restarted my device, went to settings after booting back up, turned off my wireless on the device, then turned it back on. Was able to connect after keying in the security password.
Don't know if this helps. I monkeyed around with this for about an hour. before I got it to work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 250 | 990 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a friend's public key with the associated email address <EMAIL>. I would like to use the key to send an encrypted email to the email address <EMAIL>.
Is this possible in R2Mail2 for Android? I can in Thunderbird/Enigmail, but it doesn't seem possible in R2Mail2.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Here's what I wound up doing - I reset the router to defaults, and I was able to get conected - I gradually restored everything back to the way I had it (ssid, security etc), and never lost connectivity, so I'm not sure what, if anything is different.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem with various newer Samsung mobile devices. I restarted my device, went to settings after booting back up, turned off my wireless on the device, then turned it back on. Was able to connect after keying in the security password.
Don't know if this helps. I monkeyed around with this for about an hour. before I got it to work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 407 | 1,475 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that Galaxy Note 10.1 has multiple editions (one of them is LTE chip).
Can it make and receive ordinary phone calls? Like using ordinary signals, instead of the Internet ones.
I couldn't find any information on this.<issue_comment>username_1: No. Only skype or other voip options. It does not have a GSM module on it, it just has a small chip for data transfers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Nope! As this phone doesnot have any support for GSM, or what you can say the SIM cards that would provide you a functionality to send and recieve messages or phone calls on the go, this phone doesnot allow you to make or recieve phone calls.
However, you can use VOIP, such as Google Voice, or Skype by Microsoft. To make phone calls, however if you want to make a phone call such as one you would make by any GSM supporting phone, it won't be happening here! You need to get 24x7 WiFi connection, to make sure you are alive. Otherwise just download Angry birds and play it in the meantime.
Cheers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes. Use a Bluetooth headset and the phone app.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: This phablet most certainly can make and receive calls, this depends on which model you own The p601 and p605 work on GSM, LTE. If you own the P600 you need WiFi for calls or a blue toothed head set.
Please do your research. .
<http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_10_1_(2014_edition)-5677.php>
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 629 | 2,705 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app which is currently in beta testing. With every new version I have to send it to the users, they have to download it, uninstall the previous version (sometimes), and then install the new one.
Is there a way to update an app without it being in Google Play?<issue_comment>username_1: You might provide them a link! A link on your website, that would provide them with the .apk file. After downloading, the user would install that file in his android phone.
After installing, the previous version is auto-deleted and the new version is installed! User data is saved. But I have never used the developer tools from Google Play. So I am not sure, whether the Google would mark it as spam or not, because some user try out Verify And Install instead of Package Installer. Verify and Install is a Google service to check whether the app is spam or not.
So I think, if the user tries Verify and Install instead of the built-in installer, he might get some errors, saying this signature is not found on Google Play! Or something like that.
But just my guess, if your beta is placed on Google Play, then they won't show up any errors, as they would find a signature on Google Play too.
**Hope I am not wrong:** Because I have never used either Verify and Install or Google Play Developer tools. So I might be wrong somewhere. But still there is a functionality to install apps, but that also depends whether the user is allowing the installation of Unknown Apps (Apps which are not downloaded from Google Play).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are multiple solutions to this. *Google Play Beta* has already be mentioned, but AFAIK has the (minor?) drawback that users need either to be active in G+ or Google groups (at least the former is a no-go for me, which is why I e.g. do not participate in the current SE app beta).
One alternative would be to have a link to where you host your app, always using the same name (e.g. `my-latest.apk`). This way you just need to drop them a note whenever you've placed a new version, and they can directly download it to their devices and install.
Another alternative would be using [Aptoide](http://www.aptoide.com/), where you could establish your own repository/channel (they call it "store"). There's an app available for your users, which is similar to GooglePlayStore – which means no notices or manual checking needed, updates are signaled automatically. *Aptoide* (aka *Bazaar*) permits public and private stores, so you can chose how open your beta should be. For details, you might want to check with the [introductionary video clip](http://www.aptoide.com/pages/howitworks).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/05 | 684 | 2,912 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to keep Skype Mobile installed but get rid of its icons from contacts **AND/OR** from being asked whether I want to make a call to the contact through Skype or other similarly annoying application. Is there any facility in Android that allows me to keep the control of that? Uncle Google isn't much helpful in that matter.
Moreover I have two Skype icons per contact on my phone. And that the thing that hits my taste.
Phone details: Sony Xperia S, Android 4.1.2<issue_comment>username_1: You might provide them a link! A link on your website, that would provide them with the .apk file. After downloading, the user would install that file in his android phone.
After installing, the previous version is auto-deleted and the new version is installed! User data is saved. But I have never used the developer tools from Google Play. So I am not sure, whether the Google would mark it as spam or not, because some user try out Verify And Install instead of Package Installer. Verify and Install is a Google service to check whether the app is spam or not.
So I think, if the user tries Verify and Install instead of the built-in installer, he might get some errors, saying this signature is not found on Google Play! Or something like that.
But just my guess, if your beta is placed on Google Play, then they won't show up any errors, as they would find a signature on Google Play too.
**Hope I am not wrong:** Because I have never used either Verify and Install or Google Play Developer tools. So I might be wrong somewhere. But still there is a functionality to install apps, but that also depends whether the user is allowing the installation of Unknown Apps (Apps which are not downloaded from Google Play).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There are multiple solutions to this. *Google Play Beta* has already be mentioned, but AFAIK has the (minor?) drawback that users need either to be active in G+ or Google groups (at least the former is a no-go for me, which is why I e.g. do not participate in the current SE app beta).
One alternative would be to have a link to where you host your app, always using the same name (e.g. `my-latest.apk`). This way you just need to drop them a note whenever you've placed a new version, and they can directly download it to their devices and install.
Another alternative would be using [Aptoide](http://www.aptoide.com/), where you could establish your own repository/channel (they call it "store"). There's an app available for your users, which is similar to GooglePlayStore – which means no notices or manual checking needed, updates are signaled automatically. *Aptoide* (aka *Bazaar*) permits public and private stores, so you can chose how open your beta should be. For details, you might want to check with the [introductionary video clip](http://www.aptoide.com/pages/howitworks).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/05 | 991 | 3,853 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently enabled encryption on my Nexus S running Android 4.1.1. I'm aware of all the benefits and drawbacks, and device encryption is definitely something I want. It's currently working fine.
However, one small caveat I overlooked is that encryption requires a password or PIN lock screen. I assumed (somewhat foolishly) that I'd be able to change back to the lock screen of my choice once the encryption process was complete. I like using a pattern lock, because I can set it to not display any visual cues, which makes shoulder-surfing a *lot* more difficult. It's also quick and easy to enter a relatively complex code.
The password I used to encrypt the device was intentionally long and complex, making it something I certainly don't want to be entering every time I want to check my messages. I don't want to change it to something shorter, because increased security was the whole point of doing this in the first place.
Is there a way I can go back to using a pattern lock screen? I understand that encryption is irreversible, and I don't really *want* to remove it. I just want my old lock screen back.
**EDIT:** I notice that changing the code for my lock screen also changes the key used to decrypt the device, which I assume is why you're not allowed to use a different type of lock screen. I very specifically do *not* want to be using the same code to encrypt the storage as I'm using to unlock the screen. That seems like a terrible idea, and I can't believe it's really the way Android does it.<issue_comment>username_1: I solved this issue by using the [swype keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc&hl=de). This way I can choose an easy unlock pattern, translate it to a long and complex password on the keyboard (even with lowercase and uppercase letters) and train swype to recognize it.
Now I have to enter the complex password only once at boot time (swype is not available at boot time). To unlock the lock screen I can use my gesture and swype translates it to the complex passwort.
For the encryption process you should enter the password once letter by letter and once with your gesture. This way you can be sure that swype really produces your desired password when you use your gesture.
Works great so far on my Nexus 4 (with Android 4.4).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It looks like related bug "[Issue 29468: Different passwords for encryption and screen lock](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=29468)".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe:
[lifehacker: Three Ways to Improve Your Android's Lock Screen Security](http://lifehacker.com/three-ways-to-improve-your-androids-lock-screen-securi-1293317441)
recommending:
* [Picture Password](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TwinBlade.PicturePassword)
* [Hidden Lock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.marinelli.android.HiddenLock)
Unfortunately, native Android solution, like [proposed here via "vdc cryptfs changepw newpass"](http://nelenkov.blogspot.ch/2012/08/changing-androids-disk-encryption.html) seem to work only on rooted devices.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I use the following settings:
* Settings / Security / Automatically lock 30 minutes after sleep
* Settings / Security / Power button instantly locks OFF
So I have to write in my encryption and lock screen password only after 30 minutes of not using the device.
"Screen off and lock" app can be used to lock the device immediately.
I don't have any experience with "screen lock pro" app, but that should by useful based on its description.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: A less than ideal solution is disabling the lock screen altogether using an app such as [NoLock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock).
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/05 | 458 | 1,945 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a runner. My music and playlists are on Google Music. I have all of my music downloaded to my device. I can't seem to figure out how to get apps like Runtastic or Nike+ to locate my Google Play Music. Any pointers? Do I need to manually move the files around on my device (android...Samsung GS3)?<issue_comment>username_1: Short answer you cant.
Google Music provides no API to access you music and playlists that are stored in the Google Music Cloud.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can dump music from a playlist in the Samsung->Music folder and then choose to shuffle the library (or just play). This will work similarly to a playlist from itunes/Google Music. Use Explorer to simply copy/paste the files into the folder on your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I've had the same troubles. I had an iPhone for years and didn't even consider for a moment that accessing the music through your running app would even be remotely complicated as with iOS all all just works.
When I switched to Android I found that it's actually a really difficult ask. In fact the running app i have used for years, Map My Run doesn't even have a music option so I've begrudgingly gone back to Nike + (after trying several others in the process) as this allows me to access the music on my phone whilst retaining a half decent running app in the process (something that some of the others didn't quite manage to deliver).
I now use an app called Media Monkey, which is a bit like iTunes, although closer to Winamp, to move the music I want on my phone across to the device. It's annoying as I spent hours uploading all my music to Google Play and setting up my playlists only to discover that I can't access it through the Nike + app. I pretty much only ever listen to the music on my phone when I run so the day Google Play and Nike start talking to each other will be a very happy day indeed! :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/06 | 364 | 1,303 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to connect a pendrive to my device Samsung Galaxy Core with an OTG cable. Can you explain how I can do this?<issue_comment>username_1: USB-OTG is seemingly not supported according to the specs over at Gsmarena's [Galaxy Core](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_core_i8260-5419.php) page.
In contrast, see the [SGS4](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9500_galaxy_s4-5125.php), which offers USB on-the-go.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Your device does not support OTG.
Download the below app and check for yourself.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter>
The app. detects and offers solutions to issues around USB Host and OTG cables. It's designed for the Nexus series, but should work with any Android device.
This app. does not offer support for USB devices. It simply detects whether they can be supported. It also detects certain Android bugs that may be affecting your system.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It cannot be done.
USB Devices interact with your Android phone through a protocol known as USB On-The-Go (USB-OTG for short). This protocol has to be implemented in the software (kernel) level on supported hardware. Unfortunately, the Galaxy Core does NOT have this protocol available.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/06 | 654 | 2,479 | <issue_start>username_0: A website I recently visited on my Android device (<http://forums.mtgsalvation.com>) has code on the page (likely in the advertising banner at the top) that forces my Android's Google Play Store application to open up to Candy Crush. The link it's using:
```
market://details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga&referrer=ACID155-1378233900389-90097883
```
This is an unwanted action. Other than no longer visiting this site on my Android devices, is there a way to prevent this from happening?
I had two thoughts on the matter. Changing the agent to something that would not indicate that my device was running Android, or to disable the Play Store by deleting the vend app from a rooted device.
I'd like to avoid such nuclear options if possible.<issue_comment>username_1: Better way - block it on that site.
Try installing [Adblock Plus for Android](https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install). According to Adblock Plus official website it
"Blocks banners, pop-ups and video ads - even on Facebook and YouTube".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is rooted, you could use [`AdAway`](http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/) to block advertisment of almost any kind on your device.
The app uses android's hosts-file to block/redirect queries to online adresses hosting advertisments.
In other words, every time an app tries to load advertisment from a specific online source, it's very likely that `AdAway` successfully redirects or blocks that attemp. In that case, the advertisment simply won't appear at all, resulting in an ad-free experience while using your phone.
Sadly, though, Google decided to take down ad-blocking apps like `AdAway` for violating Android's Developer Distribution Agreement.
If you wish to use `AdAway` anyway, you'll have to resort to third-party-sources. Please note that this bears significant security risks. Proceed at your own responsibility!
1. Make sure the installation of apps from `unknown sources` is allowed in `system settings` under `security`.
2. Download and install [`F-Droid`](https://f-droid.org/)
3. Open `F-Droid`, search for and install `AdAway`.
4. Open `AdAway` and grant root-access when asked.
5. Click on `Download files and apply blocking`.
That's it, you're all set. You can refine some of the app's configuration under `settings`, e.g. automate the update of hosts file process.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/06 | 634 | 2,371 | <issue_start>username_0: Can Tasker launch an app's shortcut as an action? I can't find "Shortcuts" as an option in the "Select Action Category"-dialog when creating a new task. This works without problems in Locale.<issue_comment>username_1: Strangely, this does not appear to be possible in Tasker, by default. However, I see there is the [AutoShortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoshortcut&hl=en) app on Google Play which is meant to allow it. Interestingly, Tasker itself will tell you about [AutoShortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoshortcut&hl=en) (complete with a link to Google Play) if you press the magnifying glass icon when attempting to add a plugin action to a task (I'll update this answer with screen shots when I get around to it).
Theoretically, it should also be possible using the `Send Intent` action, but that seems way more complicated than should be necessary for such a simple task. If [AutoShortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoshortcut&hl=en) doesn't work for you, let me know, and I can try to figure out what the Intent settings should be.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: My advice would be to switch to Automagic. What you're asking is a simple matter of selecting the "class" option in "Launch App." It gives you a complete list of available "shortcuts" to launch. Automagic has 90% of the functionality of Tasker, and requires fewer plugins. However, it will also use all the plugins Tasker can use.
Also, the interface is a hundred times easier to learn.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Seems like [Secure Settings](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin) lets you launch shortcuts from Tasker in the same way as [AutoShortcut](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoshortcut&hl=en "AutoShortcut") but without all the annoying ads and nags. So I prefer using that method.
But neither method is really that great, I have a bunch of shortcuts they can't seem to launch.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: LS
In tasker there is a field data. When starting Chrome, one can fill in a url is this field and Chrom then starts with this url. I asume that othe apps will also react in a simular way.
Regards, username_4
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/06 | 592 | 2,309 | <issue_start>username_0: **Summary**: Is there a way to stop the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen from turning on when receiving text messages (without disabling the notification light)?
**Details**:
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verizon. I've noticed that sometimes when it's in my pocket that it will turn on and access apps, etc. (for example one time I saw it had posted something to Facebook).
I think that the problem is when I receive a text message that the phone turns on and then from there the touch screen might do whatever it wants. The reason I think the phone screen turns on when I receive a text message is I've noticed that happen sometimes.
So really what I want to do is prevent the phone from turning on in my pocket, but I don't think that is an actual option. But I thought there should be a way to stop incoming text messages from turning on the screen, while still allowing the notification light to flash. But I haven't found an option that does that.<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like having the screen turn on when SMS messages arrive is a stock feature of the Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verzion (possibly applies to other models and carriers as well). I saw threads [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28756458) and [here](http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/275943-does-your-s4-light-up-when-you-receive-text-email.html) discussing the problem. There is no setting to disable only the screen turning on.
The workaround that I ended up using is as follows:
1) Disable notification in the stock app: go to settings and scroll down to Notification settings and unselect "Notifications".
2) Install [SMS Popup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.everythingandroid.smspopup&hl=en).
3) Enable SMS Popup. Then go to Addition Settings and disable "Screen on for Popup".
Maybe someday Samsung/Verizon will fix the problem, but for now this workaround seems to work for me.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In the galaxy S4 SMS application, go to Settings and there is an option called "Screen On". Untick this option and you should be able to do what you want.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/06 | 260 | 838 | <issue_start>username_0: Is Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 to 4.04) compatible with WhatsApp?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes it supports Android 2.1 and up.
[Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you check [their website](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/21166563)?
>
> **Which Android devices are supported?**
>
>
> We support all Android phones provided they meet the following requirements:
>
>
> * Your Android phone is running Android OS 2.1 or later.
> * Your Android phone is able to receive SMS or calls during the verification process.
> You will also need an adequate data plan in order to receive messages when outside the range of a Wi-Fi network.
>
>
> We do not support tablets or Wi-Fi only devices at this time.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2013/09/06 | 551 | 2,203 | <issue_start>username_0: I have created a new calendar in my Google calendar and I can't get it to show up on my calendar on my Galaxy 4 Active. I cannot locate a menu icon in the calendar app on the phone to add the calendar to this device. Any advice out there??? Items added from my phone show up on the calendar on my PC if they are added to any of the other calendars that were previously created.<issue_comment>username_1: That might be an issue in Sync. Have you checked the Settings --> Accounts --> Google (your\_account\_name) --> Calender. Is it checked? Please make sure, this one is checked so that Google could sync the data.
Also if this is checked, sometimes the ISP might block the service.
On top the issue is just with the sync.
On this post, the issue is somehow posted: <http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/calendar/vrkNNwbOdwg>
The guy had S4 and he managed to work it out, by going to settings. Try it out. :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have the Verizon S4 and this is how you do it with that phone:
1. Open stock calendar app
2. Hit the left hand soft key for menu options
3. Chose Calendars from that list
4. All of your calendars should be listed there
5. Hit the Display option to choose which calendars you want to display all the time (All is also an option). Check All or select individual calendars.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I was having a similar issue - I'd added a new calendar to one of my google accounts and it would not show up, regardless of the calendar app I used. Occasionally it would be on the list of calendars, but when I went to show it, it disappeared from the list. Finally, I removed that account and added it back. Thus far it seems to be working.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: My phone Galaxy S4 was syncing but then quit. I think it has to do with upgrades that come thru.
Here is what i finally did that made it sync again. It took me a week to figure it out.
On the google calander (blue one ). click on calendar select + sign choose event. Now right under where it says enter title, times etc click that and then click the events tab under your google address. Mine synced right a way
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/07 | 1,363 | 5,173 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Rogers Canadian version that came with TouchWiz out of the box. When I heard that 4.3 Jellybean was out, I immediately tried looking for a guide to flash my S4. In the end, I flashed it, everything seems to be working, but I am not sure If I flashed it the right away. This isn't my main problem, just summarizing what i have done to my phone incase it might help.
So my problem is, I can't flash my phone with CyanogenMod 10.2. I went into recovery mode with CWM and I erased data, cache and dalvik cache. Install from external SD zip --> clicked the CM 10.2 Nightly file and it installs. Rebooted phone and it wouldn't boot up, samsung logo would show up but it would just turn off right after. After that I went into recovery mode and deleted the dalvik cache and rebooted and to no avail, same thing happened.
So in my head, I was thinking that maybe its not working because I flashed the stock 4.3 wrong. So i downloaded a stock 4.2.2 Rogers Canadian Rom and tried doing the same procedure to install that, but this time i got an error saying (might not be the exact error, just thinking from the top of my head) " E: can't open /external\_sd (bad)". I had researched this error and people were telling me it was from a corrupted file, so I downloaded another one. This time it didn't say anything, just said "Aborted (sorry somewhere along those lines i completely forgot)"
Please, please help me. I am so frustrated and confused.
Phone Info
```
root: yes
Recovery: CWM
Model Number: GT-I9505G
```<issue_comment>username_1: The **nightly** builds of Cyanogenmod are for testing only. They're not suitable for a phone that you actually want to use. The nightly build can be completely different from one night to the next, and might not even have passed any tests. Not booting at all is a very likely outcome; the next day, it might boot fine, but corrupt your filesystem as soon as you try to use it.
If you want to install Cyanogenmod on your phone and actually be able to use the phone, you should download and install the **stable** build. If you want something that's newer and not quite so well tested, but still likely to mostly work, you can try a **release candidate** version instead. There are no guarantees whatsoever for the nightly build.
Looking at the Cyanogenmod website, it appears there isn't a stable release for your device yet. Perhaps this is why you tried the nightly build. If there has never been a stable release for your device, it's even more likely that the nightly build is in an incomplete, not-working state, and will continue to be until the volunteers can test it on real devices and fix all the problems. That said, there does seem to be a release candidate for 10.1.3, so that is probably the best choice.
The bad SD card error you got might be a symptom of the nightly build having corrupted your SD card. Before trying to flash a new ROM, you should try to put the SD card in a PC and scan the filesystem for errors (e.g. using `fsck`, or another method depending on the OS your PC uses), or use a fresh SD card. After that, try again to flash a stock ROM or a stable release of Cyanogenmod.
Supporting 10.2 on your device would take a lot of volunteer time, and devices to test on. If you want to help get a stable release for your device sooner, you could offer to help the developers with your time or money to support the development. Details are towards the bottom of [this page](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Support).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: First, there is something off about the model number you mention. **GT-I9505G** is the model of the **Galaxy S4 Google Play edition** that you purchase directly from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=samsung_galaxy_s4). It works well with all US GSM carriers' HSPA+ and LTE frequencies, but I'm not sure about its compatibility with Canadian carriers.
In Canada there seem to be two variants of the Galaxy S4: **SGH-M919V** which is sold on Wind Mobile, Eastlink and Videotron, and **SGH-I337/SGH-I337M** which is sold on Canadian Bell, Rogers and Telus.
Your trouble may be because you flashed incorrect version of ClockworkMod Recovery and CyanogenMod ROM, which are incompatible with your phone's model. Seeing how you are on Rogers, you should be using recoveries and ROMs made for the SGH-I337/M variant. The device code for this model is "[jfltecan](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Jfltecan_Info)". The corresponding CWM recovery can be downloaded [here](http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.6-jfltecan.img), while CyanogenMod ROM can be downloaded [here](http://get.cm/?device=jfltecan)\*.
\* *According to CyanogenMod's latest post on G+, September 6th and 7th nightly builds have issues with being unable to boot on most devices. Use Sept 5th build to be safe.*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Found this on Google after having the same problem, turns out the screen was just off but the phone was still booting, so try leaving the phone for a few minutes after the Samsung GT9505G logo goes off.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/07 | 984 | 3,605 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to block (or mute) all calls except for those on my contact list?
I'm using android 4.1.2 on a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: The app [Calls Blacklist](https://www.appbrain.com/app/com.vladlee.easyblacklist) mentions exactly that as one possible use:
>
> There are four block modes of call blocker:
>
>
> * Blacklist
> * All except the whitelist
> * **All except contacts**
> * All numbers
>
>
>
(emphasis mine). There are plenty other similar apps available, just search for "blacklist" or "call blocker" on the playstore.
[Update 25/5/22] In the free version the block behaviour is 'ignore', so the call still appears to ring for the person calling. In the [pro version](https://www.appbrain.com/app/com.vladlee.callsblacklist) you can choose to immediately reject the call.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not sure if it exists on the S3 mini, but on the regular S3 running 4.1 and later, there's a thing called Blocking Mode that will allow you to block incoming calls (and other notifications) from non-contacts, or limit it further to only favorite contacts or make a custom list of allowed callers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Although you mentioned using Android 4.1.2, I recently stumbled across this question and thought a more recent answer might be useful to others:
On Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and later this can be accomplished using the ["Priority only" Do Not Disturb mode](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111295):
### Configure Do Not Disturb Priority Allowances
>
> 1. Open your device's **Settings** app.
> 2. Tap **Sound**, then **Do Not Disturb** preferences, then **Priority only allows**.
> 3. Set **Calls** to **From contacts only** and adjust any other preferences for this mode to your liking.
>
>
>
### Turn on Do Not Disturb "Priority only" mode
>
> 1. Swipe down from the top of your screen with 2 fingers.
> 2. Under **Do not disturb** or your current option, tap the Down arrow.
> 3. Turn on **Do not disturb**.
> 4. Pick **Priority only**.
> 5. Choose how long you want this setting to last.
> 6. Tap **Done**.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: It so often happens to me in all things Android, what worked yesterday may not work today… the above may be valid, but didn’t work on my phone. If your phone is rooted, or you can obtain and install a silent ringtone, the following has worked perfectly for me over several years and several versions of Android:
1. Download and copy a silent ringtone file to your phone’s ringtone library. (Google: SILENT OGG for a file)
2. Set your default Ringtone to use this file.
3. Set the individual contacts who can call you directly to any sound producing ringtone you want.
The neat thing about this is that if someone has not been assigned a sound producing ringtone, they can still leave a message for you and you can call them back if you want. If the call is from a telemarketer or a phone spammer, they will rarely, if ever leave you a message. Is that perfect or what?
Tip: If you want to occasionally receive a call from someone to whom you would normally not respond, e.g., the notification that “your table in the restaurant is now available,” create a dummy contact such as “Guest” and update this contact’s phone number as necessary.
PS: If any Android programmer has the spunk to do this, I’d like to help.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Android 10 upon selecting "Do not Disturb," will block all calls except those on your contact list. Happy days.
Upvotes: 0 |
2013/09/08 | 399 | 1,748 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know about this feature but does disabling application can help to reduce my devices RAM usage?<issue_comment>username_1: Not really. Android treats the RAM like a big cache of apps that have run recently. It doesn't remove things from RAM just to make free space, because free RAM doesn't provide any benefit: it just makes it more likely that Android would have to use more power loading the same app from storage again next time you want it. Android only removes processes from RAM when the foreground app needs more RAM.
When you think of it this way, you'll see that nothing usefully reduces your RAM usage, because Android will keep all the RAM full anyway. Disabling applications has two uses:
1. It removes the app from the app drawer, so you don't have to see it (and maybe click it by accident).
2. It stops the app running down the battery by running in the background, maybe stopping the device going to sleep.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: While basically agreeing with [Dan](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/52861/16575), it depends on the app you disable. Some of the pre-installed bloatware runs services in the background, which are quite unlikely to be killed by the OOM (Out Of Memory) "manager". So disabling such an app, other apps can benefit from it: Memory no longer consumed by the disabled app is available to other processes, and their likelyness to be killed due to "memory shortness" is reduced.
Whether you really feel a difference is depending on how much RAM your device is equipped with: on devices with a small amount of memory it "counts more", with 2 GB and more RAM to command you might not notice (except for the battery effect Dan already described).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/09 | 579 | 2,345 | <issue_start>username_0: I charge my phone running Android 4.1.2 at night, wake up in the morning, pull it off the charger, about 9-10 PM it drops to about 15%. It will sit at 15% for 2-3 hours without losing a single percent, so I thought why not reboot my phone, and what happened shocked me. I expected it to suddenly be at 1-5% after reboot, but it wasn't, tonight it was at 33%. It went from 15% to 33% after a reboot.
I have tried letting it run all the way down then charging it completely back up to 100% and this seems to have no effect.
This isn't really a big issue, but I just wanted to know if this is normal behavior or a software bug? Does anyone know of any way to possibly make the indicator more accurate?<issue_comment>username_1: Not really. Android treats the RAM like a big cache of apps that have run recently. It doesn't remove things from RAM just to make free space, because free RAM doesn't provide any benefit: it just makes it more likely that Android would have to use more power loading the same app from storage again next time you want it. Android only removes processes from RAM when the foreground app needs more RAM.
When you think of it this way, you'll see that nothing usefully reduces your RAM usage, because Android will keep all the RAM full anyway. Disabling applications has two uses:
1. It removes the app from the app drawer, so you don't have to see it (and maybe click it by accident).
2. It stops the app running down the battery by running in the background, maybe stopping the device going to sleep.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: While basically agreeing with [Dan](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/52861/16575), it depends on the app you disable. Some of the pre-installed bloatware runs services in the background, which are quite unlikely to be killed by the OOM (Out Of Memory) "manager". So disabling such an app, other apps can benefit from it: Memory no longer consumed by the disabled app is available to other processes, and their likelyness to be killed due to "memory shortness" is reduced.
Whether you really feel a difference is depending on how much RAM your device is equipped with: on devices with a small amount of memory it "counts more", with 2 GB and more RAM to command you might not notice (except for the battery effect Dan already described).
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/09 | 157 | 698 | <issue_start>username_0: I just received a HTC one. I cannot turn off the autocorrect for 'Word Prediction' (under prediction preference) in the > HTC Sense Input Setting > Advanced section. The words are gray colored and the checked box does not respond. Other functions I can turn on and off.
Any suggestions on how to disable this function would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: You have to turn off the keyboard trace. Unfortunately through a very poor design, you can't have trace without the autocomplete.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If using the stock keyboard: `Settings > Language & Keyboard > HTC Sense Input > Advanced > Word prediction`. Uncheck the box.
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/09 | 308 | 1,136 | <issue_start>username_0: ADB in Android 4.3 SDK implemented `-a` option. What I want is:
```
adb -a start-server
```
so the background process is bound to all interfaces, but it does not work. I need to start it like this on Windows. I have managed to start the server in foreground mode with the following command:
```
adb -P 5037 -a fork-server server
```
(copied it from Linux)
Is there any proper way of achieving the same?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a bug in the current implementation. Although `adb` has the `-a` flag, it doesn't forward it to the daemon when it launches it, so the daemon still only listens on `localhost`. Until this is fixed, launching the daemon in the foreground seems to be the only solution.
Another improvement would be to keep the command server on localhost, but to allow `adb forward` to bind to all ports. I guess I should open a bug for that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The only way of doing this is recompiling adb as explained here:
<http://rxwen.blogspot.com/2009/11/adb-for-remote-connections.html>
You can also use the precompiled binaries from that site..
Upvotes: 1 |
2013/09/09 | 369 | 1,331 | <issue_start>username_0: Can Android devices be used to clock in a RFID/HID timeclock for work using NFC? Using the software, I can register the cards with the timeclock. But would I be able to register phones?<issue_comment>username_1: Generally no, unfortunately Android phones can't be used as a card easily as phones running the stock OS can't emulate a card. This is due to restrictions put in place by the Android operating system rather than the underlying hardware. See also [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35841/can-i-clone-my-mifare-classic-access-card-with-an-android-device?rq=1) and [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5044/nfc-functionality-in-google-nexus-s/19267#19267) where I've answered other similar questions.
Saying that it depends on what you're using as an RFID timeclock. If you were making your own then you could use Android's NFC peer-to-peer mode to talk to the clock. Another alternative is instead of using the stock Android OS is to use Cyanogenmod which [does allow for emulating certain card types](http://nelenkov.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/emulating-pki-smart-card-with-cm91.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It might be possible with Android 4.4.2 kitkat since they enabled the card emulation feature. Refer to the documentation will help.
Upvotes: -1 |
2013/09/09 | 472 | 1,426 | <issue_start>username_0: I used "adb pull" to backup Final Fantasy III saved data and it worked well, but it doesn't allow me to push it back after the factory reset.
```
D:\AndroidSDK\sdk\platform-tools>adb push d:\save.bin /data/data/com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIII_GP/files/save.bin
failed to copy 'd:\save.bin' to '/data/data/com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIII_GP/files/save.bin': Permission denied
```
My phone is Nexus 4 with latest stock rom (4.3), not rooted, and I don't want to root it only for a game's save files.
As a linux user, I understand the file/folder might have no 'w' permission for the adb user, but this link:
<http://androidforums.com/nexus-7-gen1-2012-all-things-root/683029-titanium-backup-saved-games-can-restored.html>
Says Titanium could restore the save file for Final Fantasy III, any idea how to do that with adb?<issue_comment>username_1: OK Seems
```
adb shell
ran-as "package-name"
...
```
Should do the trick, but because of a bug, this cannot be done on 4.3 system.
Bug:
<https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58373>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have a developer ROM, or in any way you have "su" enabled, you could copy to the SDcard and then use the shell:
```
adb push d:\save.bin /sdcard/.
adb shell "su @ cp /sdcard/save.bin /data/data/com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIII_GP/files/save.bin"
```
Upvotes: 2 |